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GALVESTON,
Now open under new man-
agement, Two hundred South
and East rooms.
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can stage.
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First and only appearanco in Galveston of the
famous
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Management Nat Roth,
And their groat comic opera suc-
cess, THE LITTLE TROOPER,'' with the
original cast and scenic effects, etc.
Seats now on sale.
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m Hall,
Monday, March 9,8 P. M.
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MNh, EMINENT ARTISTS. Admission 75c.
Season Tickets for Four Remaining Enter-
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ESTABLISHED IS 12.
AFFAIRS IN ITALY.
THE MAHUUS DI RIDIM WILL
PROBABLY FORM A NEW
CABINET.
RIOTING CONTINUES.
There Were Disturbance* Thursday
Night in Nearly Kvcry City
In Italy.
OPPOSITION TO THE WAR,
Talk of Negotiation* for Fence With
Abyssinia—Helniorceiuents Are
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Green Gnn<lN Men Captured.
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tor Stuart to-day made an important cap-
ture of green goods swindlers. The sharp-
ers had In their possession, besides their
bogus bSls, rs.ooo In good money. Three
men were arrested. Their satchel con-
tained $.'.1,000 in good money, and was also
captured. The prisoners are Charles Herd,
alias Vogle, sr., H. Gray, alias Vogel, jr.,
r,w!,ifr"!'k The capture was the
~ of a, cleverly laid plot. For two
months past the mails in this section of
1V„o,i=°"?ir'Vi ve Tbwn flooded with green
goods circulars. Last week deputy inar-
SeI,lt ll> Arkansas, where they
placed themselves in communication with
operators. An appointment was made
lor Chicago, and two deputies, disguised
?nre0fnl fym?n- .'n't,'1"' Ch'™KO. The cap-
tii^ .V™]' 'h(* deputies registered at
Lii hot,'l. Here they were met by
Herd, who was informed that <#ie Arkan-
sas visitors wanted the state rights for the
°{ ltie K°0(ls. An agreement
\*us Anally reached, and as a result a meet-
ing was held to-day at the Hotel Delaware
StrpV,? £II VOX(l avenue- "ear Sixty-third
street. While the men were haggling over
terms a signal was given and the door J
were burst in. An exciting struggle en-
w iv, wh,ch revolvers were pulled,
but the men were llnally overpowered.
Win. Rockefeller to Itai11«|.
New York, March ti.-The World this
morning says: William Rockefeller, the
multi-millionaire president of the Standard
oil company, will soon add another palace
to the magnificent ones that now grace the
millionaires' district. In company with
James SUIlman. the son-in-law of his
brother. John I), ltoekefellcr. he has pur-
chased seven lots on the old site of St
Luke's hospital. Four of the lots front oii
r ifty-tourth street ami three on Fiftv-llfth
street. They are 125 feet from Fifth avenue
and run through the block. It is said Mr.
Rockefeller has the refusal of the Fifth
avenue frontage and that when this ground
is added to the present purchase he will
erect a magnificent mansion, taking in
nearly all the space.
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OLVESTON, - - - TEXAS.
THEWEATHER,
WiiMliinirtoii Forecast.
Washington. March 6,-Forecast till mid-
night, March T:
For eastern Texas: Fair, colder, north
winds.
For Colorado: Fair, variable winds.
For North and South Dakota: Fair,
north winds, becoming variable.
For Wyoming and Montana: Fair and
warm; variable winds, becoming southerly.
Temperature Hecortl.
Yesterday's temperature record at Gal-
veston, as shown by thermograph on the
roof of the cotton exchange, was as fol-
lows:
< a. m 65 i l p. m oi
9 a. m 04 I 3 p. m 00
11 a. m 03 I 5 p. m of»
Comparative Record.
Galveston weather record for March 6,
1896, with corresponding date of the last
three years:
Time—
8 a. m |2!U»40j 05.0
8 p. m. |30.U50j 00.0
I Bar |Ther.|Wind|Rain|Weather
T ILt. rain
1!^ [Cloudy
: si2j
NW12
|189tiilS95|18H4 J1 893
Maximum temperature I 09 | 03 | 65 I 65
Minimum temperature i 02 j 53 i 52 j 55
Average ; 00 ; 58 58 00
I'recipitation (.is j T |.20 j.00
Temperature and Precipitation.
Temperature and precipitation at Galves-
ton for March 0, 1896, and since January
1, 1896, as compared with general averages:
Normal temperature, 61.
Excess for the day, 5.
Accumulated excess since January 1,
Normal precipitation. .10.
Excess for the day, .08.
Deficiency since January 1, 2.84.
Weather Synopsis*.
Galveston. Tex., March 6.—The following
synopsis of the weather is furnished by the
ofiicials of the United States weather bu-
reau at this place:
A slight cyclonic disturbance is apparent-
ly central over Tennessee.
An area of high pressure, accompanied
by cooler weather, overlies the Rocky
mountain slope.
The weather Is clear over the Rocky
mountain slope and partly cloudy to cloudy
elsewhere, with rain at Atlanta, Montgom-
ery and St. Louis.
Precipitation amounting to .10 of an inch
or more is reported from Atlanta. Galves-
ton. Montgomery, Nashville. St. Louis and
VlckBburg.
Weather Bulletin.
Galveston, Tex., March 6.—The following
weather bureau stations report current
temperature to-night at 8 o'clock, 75th
meridian time:
Station— Temp.Rain. Station— Temp.Rain
Montgomery.. 04 .10
Abilene 50
Amarillo 40
Atlanta Oit
Corp's Christ! 00
Dodge City.... 40
Davenport 3d
El Paso 50
Galveston 00
Jacksonville.. 74
Kansas City.. 31
Memphis 58
.IK)
.00
'.04
.00
.11.1
.00
.is
.00
.1)0
.00
Nashville
New Orleans.. TO
North Platte.. 32
Oklahoma 42
Omaha 30
Palestine 5S
St. Louis 34
St. Paul 20
Vieksburg 02
.40 j
T
.oo:
.(10
.00
.00
.10
.00
.30
Rome, March 6.—It is now generally be-
lieved that the Marquis di Rudlnl will ac-
cept tho task of forming a new cabinet.
General Bicotti, who will probably be the
new minister of war, was born in 1822. and
resigned his command in 1SS2 in order to
have more freedom of action, after having
been chosen leader of the right party in
succession to the late Signor Zella. Natu-
rally. in view of the extensive military op-
erations undertaken by Italy, the ministry
for war at least for some time to come,
will be hardly second in importance among
the Italian ministers.
The incoming ministry ma'kes a complete
change in the colonial policy of the coun-
try, as advocated by many prominent men,
and it is determined to make peace at any
price with the Abyssinians.
General Baldissera, who has relieved
General Haratieri of the command in Af-
riea, is well aware of the desperate situa-
at Adigrat and is
to spare no effort
But the' question
mind here is. Will
be able to collect a
sufficient force of troops to accomplish his
purpose, taking into consideration the de-
moralized condition of the African troops?
The students of Piza invaded the railroad
station here last evening, as a result of a
report having been circulated that the ar-
tillery of the garrison of that place was to
be transferred to Naples for shipment to
Africa. They inarched in procession to the
depot shouting. "Down with Crispl!" "Get
us back our soldiers!'' "Death to Baratie-
etc. The local authorities, however,
proved equal to the occasion. A strong
force of police was sent to the station
and the students were dispersed, after
burning all the copies obtainable of the
government newspaper organizations and
smashing a few windows.
in the meanwhile the financial situation
is alarming.
A projected demonstration at the capitol
proved to be insignificant. A few speeches
were made by radical leaders, but the audi-
enco was sparse. The police prevented any
one from obtaining entrance to the capitol.
Dispatches from Massowah to the Italian
papers show that the Italians fought brave-
ly at Adowa and wherever the> were en-
gaged. There was no direct control over
the dis/. Ibutioii of the forces. The men
lost heart when they saw the officers fall.
Several desperate rallies were made which
might have saved the position if they had
been properly supported.
General Arimomlo and Colonel Galliano,
with 300 white soldiers, are reported to be
prisoners in the hands of the Shoans.
It is reported1 that Cassalay is now sur-
rounded by the dervishes.
The Italian war vessels at Massowah are
prepared to act in the event of the Shoans
making an attack upo&Akik.
The only tiling known of General Alber-
tine is that he fell wounded in an attack.
The Opinione states that General Baldis-
sera lias telegraphed to the government
that the situation is very serious, and that
lie can do nothing to relieve Adigrat. He
wants means to strengthen the position of
Assaria. The government has replied giv-
ing him liberty of action, but begging him
not to engage the enemy except in case of
extreme necessity.
Fear* for Cn**alla.
London, March 6.—A dispatch to the
Times from Cairo says: The Abyssinians,
or the dervishes, have cut the wires be-
tween Cassalla and Massowah, and it is
feared that they have isolated Cassalla by
occupying the intervening countries. The
latest advices, which were of Saturday,
state that 2000 Italians had left Asmaria to
reinforce Cassalla, which had alreadv
garrison of 2000 Italians and natives, it is
feared that the dervishes, who are within
rifle shot of Cassalla, have intercepted the
Italian reinforcements.
The Adowa defeat has diminished Euro-
pean prestige and strengthened the Mahdist
powers.
The Times also has a dispatch from
Rome which says: The Tribuna's Masso-
wah telegrams clear General Haratieri of
the charge of disloyalty and show that the
retreat was begun three days before the
battle of Adowa but was delayed on ac
count of the reported movement of the
Shoans.
The troops were short of rations and
went into the action fasting, after a night's
march. General Haratieri telegraphed on
Saturday that the Shoan positions were
impregnable, it remains to be seen wheth-
er the ministers ordered the attack. I
think it will be found that they advised
delay.
A dispatch to the C' ''onielc from Nice
contains an interview with Mr. Gladstone
in which he expresses great grief over
the Italian defeat and said he feared
that if the present adventurous policy were
persisted in it might cost Italy the loss of
her constitutional unity.
It lot lag Thursday -Night.
Rome, March 6.—Rioting continued last
night in nearly every city in Italy, although
rain storm cleared the streets of the
capital.
At Milan a large mob marched through
the principal streets and smashed windows
right and left, yelling execrations on Crispi
and his ministers and calling for the trial
and prompt execution of General Haratieri.
The rioters went to tin- railroad station
with the intention of preventing the de-
parture of the army reserve. An attempt
was made to break into the depot, and a
number of sharp encounters between the
rioters and soldiers and police followed.
The soldiers and policewere pelted with
NEGUS MENELIK,
The leader of the Abyssinian armies, on his charger.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report
absolutely PURE
stones, and bayonets and swords were used
to drive back the crowds. A number of
soldiers and policemen were injured and
scores of rioters wounded.
There is a remarked improvement in
the demeanor of the populace. Business is
proceeding as usual, and the only evidence
of the recent disturbances are strong ad-
ditional guards of soldiers on dutv about
the palace and public buildings.
There was serious rioting at Parma last
night. The municipal buildings were be-
sieged by mobs, windows were smashed
and a number of lively tights between the
police and populace occurred, and the police
wen compelled to tire a volley over the
heads of the rioters, who scattered in
every direction.
There were a number of meetings here
last night of different branches of the op-
position. A group of members of the right
party passed resolutions demanding the
complete abandonment of Krythea, as its
retention would only involve waste of
money and men.
Marquis di Kudinl is now looked upon
as likely to yield to the representations of
his friends and consent to undertake tho
formation of a new cabinet, with tawurai
m
THE ITALIAN DISASTER IN ABYSSINIA.
Amba-Alagl. the scene of Italy's former defeat, showing the character of the coun-
try where General Haratieri has been overwhelmed.
Ricotti as minister of war. The latter has
held that portfolio three times, and is
credited with having greatly increased the
efficiency of the Italian army.
The Popolo Romano this morning says
anxiety is felt for the safety of the Italian
garrison of Adigrat, and another great dis-
aster is feared. The troops there have only
three days' supply of provisions, and are
surrounded by t he Shoan army. Unless
promptly relieved. Actigpa must fall.
The work of dispatching reinforcements
to Massowah is being pushed with vigor
On board the chartered transports gangs of
men relieve each other, and the fitting out
of these vessels continue day and night.
The army reserve men just called to the
colors will relieve the regiments now do-
ing garrison duty, and the soldiers thus
rendered available for active service will
be shipped to Africa.
Tlic War Question.
Rome, March 6.—Among the military
men there is a strong sentiment in favor
of pushing the campaign in Africa to the
utmost, even if it is necessary to call out
all the army reserves and send 50.000 addi-
tional troops to Abyssinia, but the sober
minded representatives of the business
community advocate a policy of peace, even
if it is necessary for Italy's pride to suffer
in order to obtain these ends. The masses,
as a rule, are opposed to any further sacri-
fice of the lives of Italian soldiers, and
they are in sympathy with those who
favor a complete change in the colonial pol-
icy of Italy.
In the meanwhile, the financial situation
is alarming all those who contemplate it.
and this, it is hoped, may have the effect
of bringing about the adoption of a policy
of conciliation and economy.
More Excitement.
Rome, March 6,—The excitement in this
city broke out afresh this afternoon when
it became known that the workmen and
other societies had been quietly at work
organizing a great demonstration for to-
night. Unless the authorities succeed in
preventing them they v. ill proceed to the
capitol this evening and appeal for a
prompt recall of the Italian troops from
Africa.
Novoe Vremya casts the whole blame for
the disaster upon Signor Crispi, who over-
lode the war office and the military staff.
It says that General Baldissera arrives on
a scene of disorganization and discourage-
ment."
POLITICAL
Mission to VbyMMiaia.
London. March 6.—A special dispatch
from Rome says that King Humbert has
tendered to Signor Fransio an offer to
undertake a sp*. vial mission to the Abvs-
sinian. Negus Menelink. Signor Fransio be-
lieves that it is best to conclude an honor-
able peace with the Abyssinians and aban-
don the country.
Interest in Italy.
Lima. Peru, March 0.—The members of
the Italian colony in this city are taking
a keen interest in the critical state of af-
fairs in Italy and are subscribing liberally
to a fund for the relief of the wounded iii
the disastrous battle of Adowa and of the
widows and orphans of those killed.
Italian Loan.
London. March 6.—The Pall Mall Gazette
this afternoon says it has the best reasons
to believe that Italy will in a few days
raise a loan of iJ7.ooo.ouo sterling.
Hole in the Triple Alliance.
New York, March 6.- A special to the
Herald from St. Petersburg says: "The
Novosti says that the defeat of the Ital-
ians at Adowa has knocked another hole
in the triple alliance, and that Italy and
are engaged in Omit- wars. The
Cullom'M Candidacy.
Washington. March 6.—When asked to-
day for an authoritative statement as to
the various reports concerning his candi-
dacy for the presidency. Senator Cullom of
Illinois said: "After due consideration and
careful investigation of the situation, I
have said to the people of Illinois .that I
shall deem it a high honor to have the sup-
port of my state delegation at the St. Louis
convention. I am a candidate to that ex-
tent. 1 desire that it should be under-
stood that in the race I do not become a
party to any scheme, nor do 1 do it for the
purpose of hurting or helping any other
aspirant, except in so far as my own suc-
cess might have that effect. I have gone
into the. contest, simply because i have a
chance.
A Ballot tor Senator.
Frankfort, Ky., March 6.—The roll call
for the forty-first ballot showed 12S mem-
bers present, necessary to a choice 65. The
three dissatisfied republicans, Messrs.
Nance, Neal and Lisbeth, were paired, it
did not take long for the break in Black-
burn's forces to commence. Short speeches
of explanations were the order, and it soon
became evident that the gold standard men
had made no idle statement when they
said that if Blackburn did not withdraw
they would leave him. There was no se-
lection. The ballot resulted: Bovle. 03,
Blackburn. 4s, Carlisle. 15, and lVttitt. 2.
The republican nominee came within two
votes di an election. At tlie conclusion of
the ballot the assembly adjourned at once.
Pattison and the PreNideney.
Philadelphia, Pa.. March 6. -When asked
to-day whether or not he is a candidate
for the democratic nomination for the pres-
idency. ex-Governor Pattison replied: "I
appreciate greatly the compliment which
has been accorded me by the mention of
my name in connection with the nomina-
tion for the presidency by the resolutions
ol the recent gatherings of the democracy
in Pennsylvania, but 1 must decline at this
time to discuss the question." The inquiry
of Governor Pattison was prompted by the
recent action of county conventions iti this
state.
All for >lc Kill ley.
St. Louis. Mo., March 6.—General Powell
Clayton, the Arkansas member of the re-
publican national committee, arrived here
to-day. He denied the statement that
trouble was brewing in the republican
party in Arkansas. He said: "All the dele-
gates were elected, sixteen in number, and
every one of them was instructed lot-
Major McKinb y for president." Said Gen-
eral Clayton also: "The choice was unan-
imous. Out of 306 delegates to the conven-
tion not one of them offered a dissenting
vote."
Nominated for Congress.
Columbus. O.. March 6.—Archibald Ly-
brand of Delaware was nominated to-day
in the Eighth district for congress by the
republicans.
CLEVELAND AND CUBA
EXTENT OF SI'VMSH MIMSTElt'S
INFORMATION TO HIS HOME
UO\ ERNMENT.
THE VALENCIA OUTBREAK.
Xo Official Information Received at
Washington— Cn ban Expeditions
Landed—Proclamation.
Madrid, March 6.—As a result of the pub-
lication that the Spanish minister at Wash-
ington had notified the government that
President Cleveland would veto any Cuban
resolution, a statement was made from an
authoritative source as to the extent of the
information received from the minister at
Washington. It shows that he has the
government fully advised of all actual de-
velopments, but has not anticipated any
action in any branch.
the present time the minister has
not informed the government that the pres-
ident will veto the Cuban resolutions, nor
is he informed, so far as the government
knows, what the future course of the exec-
utive authorities at Washington will be.
At the same time, the ministry has access
to the dispatches received bv the news
agencies at Paris, London and Madrid, and
some oi those recent dispatches, which
have been widely published throughout Eu-
rope as indicating the probable course of
the administration authorities at Washing-
ton. have borne the stamp of authenticity
and have been accepted as semi-official
and authoritative. They have been regard-
ed by officials as well as by the general
public as correctly forecasting the probable
course of the Washington authorities. To
these the Spanish minister at Washington
has not added his official advice, nor has
he stated that he has any assurances as io
the future of the Cuban resolutions.
Policy of Spain.
New York, March 6.-The World will
print to-morrow the following authentic
statement of the policy of Spain as to Cuba
and congress, from Prime Minister Cas-
tillo. It is accompanied by a personal
message to Joseph Pulitzer from the presi-
dent of the council of state at Madrid au-
thorizing its publication.
The statement is as follows:
Madrid. March 6.- We have as vet no
official notification of the intentions*of the
American government, and can not, there-
fore. take cognizance of, or protest by note
against, any of the proceedings of the sen-
ate and house of representatives of the
tinted States. We have taken no official
notice whatever of the proceedings and
speeches in Washington ^luring the past
week, nor have we sounded the European
powers or courts regarding their support in
any form. All we have done is to show
to the American government and Minister
1 aylor that we have endeavored to enforce
respect for the American legation and con-
sulates, and have ordered the Madrid,
uranada. Barcelona and Valencia univer-
sities closed, and we will close all univer-
sities. schools and establishments whose
students dare to make demonstrations hos-
tile to the United States. We will send
to prison and prompt trial all the authors
and promoters of such disturbance We
believe they are prompted by the advanced'
republicans. Nothing will be omitted on
our side to show our desire to preserve
cordial relations with America. I am con-
vinced that we possess sufficient means'to
quell any hostile demonstrations The
government of Spain regrets and has made
all the amends possible for the manifesta-
tion already made of the indignation at
the speeches at Washington, which natu-
rally excited the over loyal people of Spain
1 he situation is one of extreme delicacv.'
Indeed. I can not define how far it is pos-
sible for the government of Spain to permit
amicable and careful mediation of a foreign
power, however honorable and disinterested
it may be, without incurring the grave risk
ot being accused of submitting to outside
interference, pressure and dictation in the
midst ot a civil war.
rhe I nited States are a great power, and
until they recognize the object and encour-
age the aims of the insurrectionists thev
are lriendly to Spain. After the recogni-
tion of the belligerents in Cuba bv the
l nited States it would be impossible for
the government of Spain to accept the
good offices of President Cleveland or to
permit any interference whatever. Never-
theless. I still hope some means will he
found by the president to avoid alienating
the triendly relations with the United
Mates which Spain has shown this week
that she prizes highly.
I am fully alive to the significance ami
the possible consequences of the vote oi
the I nited States congress to the rebel <
as well as to Spain, in her relations with
the I nited States, especially in the matter
oi search on the high seas and in the mat-
ter of private and filibustering expeditions.
I he only new and seemingly warlike
preparations yet made by Spain are made
simply with a view to equipping a fleet of
warships and trans-Atlantic steamers to
chase filibusters and to guard the coasts of
Cuba. That is the sole object in view.
General Wevler having said that he has
had enough troops, only the usual reliefs
will be sent to Cuba until autumn, and no
naval demonstration is contemplated.
The elections will not interfere with the
action ot the government, as it intends to
conduct them in a tolerant spirit for all
parties, fair representation being arranged
for tin4 West Indian constituencies. He-
sides in every imperial and international
question the Spaniards have always shown
a patriotic spirit.
The misapprehension concerning General
Weyler's character and methods as a sol-
dier originated in misstatements of facts
in his career and of his assignments and
instructions. Both in Cuba, twentv wars
ago. and in the Philippine islands since
then. Weyler has only carried out the or-
ders of his chiefs. Before he left for Cuba
the last time I saw and spoke to him and
approved his views. Consequently lie has
simply acted in harmony with the require-
ments of this war.
The insurgents have not only set at va-
riance the rules of civilized warfare, but
have violated the provisions of tie treat \
of 1795 between Spain and the United State's
and the protocol of t7!'7 respecting the lives
ot all real and alleged American citizens
in Cuba.
I am determined to carry out the admin-
istrative political reforms already voted by
the eortes as soon as the pacification of
the islands permits, and even such eco-
nomical reforms as may be consistent with
the interests of both the colon> and the
mother country. But it is impossible to at-
tempt reforms during a civil war or under
any foreign pressure in the present condi-
tion of the island. When Marshal Campos
was sent to Cuba as governor general of
the island the government wouM certainly
have allowed him to institute tTie reforms
if he had deemed them advisable. Hut he
soon discovered that it was imposeabie to
do so. We ran not admit that the slightest
ground exists for tin- recognition of the
belligerency of the Cuban insurgents, whose
so-called president, the marquis of Santa
Lucia, and the- members of his executive
councils are nomad like rebels, and
ever on the move. For instance, they
were nearly surprised and captured this
week by a Spanish column in the province
of Las Villas.
O A NOVAS DEL CASTILLO.
The Valencia Riot.
Valencia. March 6.—The riotous demon-
stration which occurred here yesterday was
caused by the parade of the students, who
marched through the streets shouting:
"Long live Spain!" "Down with the Yan-
kees:" etc. They were joined by the med-
ical and art students, and altogether over
1000 young men marched to the United
States consulate. There they threw a few-
stones at the balcony, broke a window, and
shouted: "Down with Jonathan:". The g^n- ,
at That Money Oart Buy,
MAR-SHAL-KA
MONTE CR1STO
Wi^uo3p».qritUGGLER
Key West
CIGARS.
P. ivunuuM a bv. J
ALL-HAVANA
Key West Cheroots
Cigarettes.
darmes dispersed the rioters, whereupon
l£2J5e?1 llie French consulate and
cheered for France.
i urther disturbances are anticipated on
Sunday, when the students, with others of
ul ™ ' -if the prefect permits
theni. take part in a big demonstration
against the United States..
Not OIHciall* Informed.
\\ ashington. March 6.—The state depart*
ment has not yet been informed officially
of the reported stone throwing at the
American consulate at Valencia, Spain,
yesterday, and because Mr. Taylor has not
seen lit to make a report immediately it is
believed the affair was not of a serious na-
ture.
Stirred No KcNcntiuent.
Washington. March 0.—The news of the
demonstration against the United States
consulate at Valencia by a Spanish mob
stirred no resentment whatever among the
members of t lie house, and caused hardly
any comment, if was received as an inci-
dent ot no particular significance, but
merely the outbreak of students.
Chairman Mitt of the foreign affairs com-
mute,- remarkt d that the action of the
Spanish govi-nunent in closing two of the
universitii-s to prevent disorder plainly
showe ( its condemnation of hostile demon-
strations against the United States.
There is no disposition among members of
the foreign affairs committee at present to
present joint resolutions for the recognition
oi Cuban belligerency, which the president
would be compelled to act upon.
"•pain's \ttitade \pproved.
London, March 0.—The Lisbon correspond-
ent of the Times telegraphed under date of
yesterday that the attitude of the Spanish
government in regard to the Cuban dlfft-
eulty is unanimously approved in Portugal,
and he quotes Comm.-eio of Lisbon as
saying: "The proceedings of th" United
Stati s are unique and m xampled in his-
tory and will cause complete disturbance*
of international rights unless all the na-
tions of Europe rise and join Spain."
\\ hiit <lie President Say*.
Washington. March H.- The president said
to a representative of the Associated Press:
"I see it is assumed in certain quarters
that a deliverance published a few days
ago on the Cuban question may be taken
as defining the attitude of the administra-
tion on that subject. 1 wish you would say
1 never >aw the statement nor heard of it
until 1 read it in the newspapers, and even
then neglected"1 to read all of it, supposing
ii represented nothing mote than a raws-
paper guess. I do not know how it origin-
ated nor b> whom it was constructed or
inspired, but 1 do know i am in no manner
responsible for it nor in any way related
to it. 1 only desire to say in addition that
I do not know whether the publication re-
ferred to representatives' views of the ad-
ministration on the Cuban question or not,
and tliiu 1 have never found anv difficulty
in communicating with the people in a
man'nt r which leaves no doubt as to the
authenticity of any statement purporting
to represent my views."
Regarded as Hiriiculou*.
New York. March ♦>.—A special to the
Herald from St. Petersburg says: "Spain s
attitude toward the. United States in con-
nection with the Cuban question is regard-
ed here as ridiculous."
\ Proclamation by Weyler.
Havana. March G.—(Copyright. 1896. by
the Associated Press.)—The captain general
of Cuba. General Valeriano Weyler. has is-
sued another important proclamation of
which the following is a translation:
"My attention has been drawn to the fre-
queiu-y with which the civil and military
authorities and the army officers in the
country and towns proceed to arrest citi-
zens, who are afterward placed at my dis-
posal to be deported from the island, with-
out reasonable cause for such measures,
and i have pointed out in my previous cir-
cular the charges pertaining to war juris-
diction and the formalities for the trials.
I have decided to exact, in accordance with
said circular, that arrests must be justi-
fied with ail reasons anil proofs possibly
positive, so as to proceed with all justice
against the prisoners.
"Therefore the authorities and army of-
ficers will so order that in every case of
any one who is arrested without proofs
enough to establish his guilt, written infor-
mation must be had through verbal or con-
fidential information.,
"Ttfese. requisites will be more exacting in
the towns, where all loyal people must con-
tribute to them, as safety there is greater,
and in so doing they will assist the au-
thorities to re-establish order and peace
by co-operating In strict compliance with
justice, for which a line has been traced
by me."
Three Cuban Expeditions Landed.
New York. March 6.—The Cuban insur-
gents have succeeded in landing more mu-
nitions of war at Cuban ports. Dr. Joa-
quin Castillo, chancellor of the Cuban lega-
tion. has received cipher dispatches an-
nouncing the safe arrival of three expedi-
tions in Cuba. The expeditions sailed from
southern United States ports during the
last two_weeks in three vessels, on Febru-
ary 20, i!1 and L'!'. The first was a schooner
carrying 175 rifles and 175,ot*» rounds of
cartridges. The vessel landed on the coast
of Santa Clara province, between Carata-
ratas and Sagua la Grande. The second
expedition carried 150 rifles and 150 rounds
of ammunition and landed on the coast of
Pinar del Rio, between Bahia llondua and
Marital. This supply was placed in Cuba
within thirty miles of the city of Havana.
The last expedition, sailing on February
2i». landed on the north coast of the prov-
ince of Matanzas, near Laboca, about six
miles from Cardenas.
Havana War News.
Havana, March 6.—There is no truth in
the rumor that General Weyler has re-
signed the post of captain general of Cuba.
In official circles it is added that, on the
contrary, General Weyler possesses the
entire confidence of the Spanish govern-
ment.
it is officially confirmed that during the
engagements in tin- vicinity of San Andros.
in the Holguin district of the province ot*
Santiago de Cuba, the insurgents lost three
officers in addition to the numerous killed
and wounded already reported.
Lieutenant Colonel Vasques has been en-
gaged with the insurgent band commanded
by Aulet. The enemy lost four killed.
Colonel Galvis was engaged near Maca-
gua. province of Matanzas. with the in-
surgent forces ot Maximo Gomez, causing
considerable loss to the enemy. Maceo is
said to be moving toward the province of
Matanzas.
A number of insurgents recently fired
upon some railroad laborers in the same
territory and were later driven off bv the
troops, with a loss of live killed. Maceo s
return here is said to be proof that he
has sustained great loss, in addition to
being short of ammunition.
Bernard Duarte, a Frenchman and man-
ager of the Olayate estate, has been killed
by the insurgents.
Negro Shooting Scrape.
Texarkana, Ark.. March 0.- -Two negroes
engaged in a difficulty on Broad street, a
crowded thoroughfare, this afternoon. One
jerked out a pistol and fired two shots at
the other. One ball missed, its mark but
the second hit the negro in the chin,
coming out of the left jaw. A little bov
who was standing by received a slight
wound in the hand. In default of $200 bond
the negro who did the shooting is in jail.
Family Horned to Death.
St. Paul. Minn., March 0.—An Amala,
Wis., special to the Dispatch says: Fire
last night destroyed the house of G. Old-
house, a carpenter, who lived about live
miles from here. The whole family, con-
sisting of Mr. and Mrs. Oldhouse and flvei
children, were burned to death. The ori-
gin of tho fire is unknown, but it is
thought to have beta caused by tho ex-
iMO&icai oi. a iamp.
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