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GAVE THEM A FLAG
WITH THE CHARGE TO BEAR IT
IN HONOR
VOLUNTEERS Of INDIANA
ADDRESSED BY EX- PRESIDENT
HARRISON
GOD MADE THE NATION STRONG
To Give the Cubans and Their Starving
Women and Children the
Right to Live
Associated Press Special Wire
INDIANAPOLIS, May S.-Thts after
noon at Camp Mount, where 5000 Indiana
volunteers are assembled. General Harri
son made his first public utterance on tho
war to presenting a flag to Battery A on
behalf of society ladles.
After complimenting the officers and
men of the battery upon their efficiency
in drill, General Harrison said:
"You have, at a trained and organized
militia, a great advantage over the volun
teers of 1861-2. Our foes now are not, thank
God, those of our own household. That
was a war for the life of the Union; this a
war for humanity. That for ourselves;
this lor the oppressed of another race.
We could not escape the conflict. Spanish
rule bad become effete. We dare not say
that we have God's commission to deliver
the oppressed the world around. To the
distant Armenians we could send only the
succor of a faith that overcomes death
and the alleviations which the nurse arm
the commissary can give. But the op
pressed Cubans and their starving women
and children arc knocking at our doors;
their cries penetrate our slumbers. They
are closely within what we have defined
to he the sphere of American Influence.
We have said, 'to us, not to Europe,' and
we cannot shrink from the responsibility
and the dangers of this old and settled
American policy. We have, as a nation,
toward Cuba the same high commission
which every brave-hearted man has to
strike down the ruffian who In his presence
beats a woman or a child and will not de
sist. For what, If not for this, does God
make a man or a antion strong
"We have disclaimed in the face of the
nations of Europe, who are now dividing
continents much as hungry boys might di
vide a melon, that we have no purpose to
seise and appropriate Cuba. We go to set
her free, to give to her own people that
which we have claimed and established
for ourselves—the right to set up and
maintain a government suitable to their
own necessities, controlled by their own
suffrages. We covet from her, as from all
the nations of America, only the offices of
good neighbors and the fair and neutral
exchange of commerce. We do not deny
dominion to Europe In order to seize it for
ourselves. But we may justly, I think, in
the West Indies and In the far eastern
seas, where our gallant navy has won co
splendid a victory, hold some little unpeo
pled harbors where our cruising warships
may coal and And refuge when in distress.
"I do not doubt that speedily—though no
man can set the times which God plans—
this great work to which the United
States addressed Itself will be completely
and permanently accomplshed. I congrat
ulate you, my young friends, that you are
to have a part In It. I challenge your in
terest and your duty, that you may ac
quit yourselves like men; that you enter
upon your duties with seriousness and a
sense of obligation, which will make you
efficient and victorious in your campaign.
Let us not forget that there is in all this
a moral Impulse, and that the soldier who
goes from this high impulse of moral cour
age Is tho best soldier after all.
"These women send you to the succor of
the starving and oppressed women of Cu
ba. They cannot carry the flag Into battle,
but they bring It to you, who can. And
to the significance and glory of the na
tional emblem they add the beauty of
their love and the charge that you bear
It In honor and bring II home In triumph."
Regulars in Camp
CHATTANOOGA, Term., May 3.-
Nothing of especial Interest occurred at
Chlckamauga Park today. General Brooke
with his staff and all the officers who could
leave their commands spent the morning
In the city viewing the big parade given
in honor of the opening of Chattanooga's
annual spring festival. The First Regi
ment Cavalry, 700 men, under command of
Colonel Arnold, marched into the city at
an early hour and participated in the pa
rade.
Nothing which Indicates a removal of
the troops Is yet In evidence. The pay
master of the department is expected
during the next few days. He will bring
about J125.000 with him.
Considerable stir was created at the
camp today over the announcement, re
ceived from semi-official sources from
Washington and given out by Adjutant-
General Sheridan, that the president had
named the following officers to be briga
diers to command In the volunteer army,
the nominations probably tob c sent to the
■enate tomorrow:
Colonel A. 8. Burte, Twenty-fifth In
fantry; Colonel A. K. Arnold, First cav
alry; Colonel Sam B. Young, Third cav
alry; Colonel Sam M. Sumner, Sixth cav
alry; Colonel J. C. Jfetes, second Infantry;
• In this map is shown the scene of the great battle between the fleet of Commodore Dewey and the naval forces of •
• Spain now at the l*».llippine islands. The town of Cavite, off which the engagement took place, lies well within the bay. •
• The Island of Luzon, of which Manila is the chief city, is' the largest of the Philippines. It has an area of 40,000 square •
• miles—about the equal of the island of Cuba—and a population of 4,500,000. The loss of the Philippines will be a severe •
• blow to Spain. They have yielded! many millions of revenue to the mother country since the Spaniards took possession •
• of them in the sixteenth century. §>
Colonel Guy V. Henry, Tenth cavalry, aud
Col. A. R. Chaffee, Third cavalry.
An order wns issued today by General
Brooke transferring the Seventh infantry
from the second to the first brigade, the
purpose being to equalize the brigades.
Mustering In
WASHINGTON, May 3.—According to
advices received at the Adjutant-General's
office of the War Department the muster
ing of volunteers into the service of the
United States began in Arizona yesterday
at the regular army posts In the territory.
Arizona has the honor, therefore, of being
the first commonwealth In which muster
ing was begun for the war. The recruiting
was for Colonel Leonard Woods' regiment
of mounted riflemen, of which Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt of the Navy Depart
ment is to be the Lieutenant Colonel.
The Massachusetts State volunteers will
be formally, mustered Into the service to
morrow.
The First Volunteers
PHOENIX. Ariz., May 3.—ln reply to a
message of Inquiry, sent by Governor Mc-
Cord today, President McKinley acknowl
edged that Arizona has furnished the first
volunteers recruited in the present war.
Governor McCord, In company with Ter
ritorial Secretary Akers, Adjutant-General
Lewis, Captain John Baldwin, United
States army, and Attorney-General Fra
sler, left for Prescott tonigh'. to give the
Arizona volunteer cavalrymen a hearty
farewell. Governor McCord will take the
opportunity of presenting them a hand
some silk flag which was made by mem
bars of! the Woman's Relief Corps of
Phoenix. The two companies of cavalry
will consist of 100 men each and the start
for the place of rendezvous at San Antonio,
Texas, will be made tomorrow. The Gila
county quota of sixteen men arrived from
Globe tonight and left on the same train
with the governor and party. They were
recruited since last Saturday and traveled
overland a, distance of 130 miles to get to
Phoenix,
A Society Patriot
NEW YORK, May 30.—William Astor
Chanler has departed from New York with
three companions with the avowed inten
tion of joining the forces of General Go
mez, the Cuban insurgent leader in Cuba,
and to do what fighting he can for the
cause of Cuban libre, avers the World to
day.
Mr. Chanler goes by rail for Key West
and will leave that place by the first vessel
that money can secure to take him to a
point on the Cuban coast which will be
convenient for reaching the camp of Go
mez.
The expedition Into Cuba will be at the
expense of Mr. Chanler. His companions
are adventurous but wealthy men. One of
them Is a German officer who came to this
country soon after the Maine disaster to
offer his services against the Spaniards
in case of war.
Another member of the little party Is a
man named Galvin, who was with Mr.
Chanler in his African expedition. There
are two others, but their names are not
known. They are said to be wealthy New
York men and for this reason their iden
tity is kept from the public.
Mr. Chanler's party will be uniformed
In the garb of the insurgent army and
will leave Key West with every provision
for such a hazardous trip. The failure of
his regiment to be accepted prompted Mr.
Chanler to get up this expedition.
The party left the Waldorf-Astoria and
took a night train out of the city. The
greatest secrecy was observed by all con
cerned but a number of the prominent
guests of the hotel, friends of Mr. Chan
ler, heard of it, and wished him godspeed
in his departure.
California Volunteers
SAN FRANCISCO, May 3.—The follow
ing message was today telegraphed to
Senators White and Perkins by Governor
Budd:
"California has seventeen additional
companies of infantry of the National
guard in good condition which can be as
sembled at San Francisco on twenty-four
hours' notice. They consist of two regi
ments, one of eight companies, well drilled
and disciplined. Urge their acceptance by
the United States as volunteers. If tha
national government will refurnish the
National guard with uniforms and equip
ments advanced by the pay for
same promptly, we can reorgaiHe and re
clothe our entire guard within hhirty days. |
Try, at least, to have them aocept more ,
companies, so as to allow us. to furnish ,
SCENE OF THE GREAT NAVAL BATTLE ON THE PACIFIC
three full regiments of infantry of twelve
companies each."
The New Generals
WASHINGTON, May 3.—The under
standing among some of the Senators to
day is that four major generals of the vol
unteer army have been determined upon,
and that they are General Otis of New
York, Wilson of Delaware, Lee of Vir
ginia and Wheeler of Alabama.
Nominations Beady
WASHINGTON, May 3.—Expecting that
the Senate would bo In session today the
War Department officials had prepared a
list of persons whose nominations were to
be sent in, made Major-Generals and Brig
adier-Generals. The list Included the
name of Hon. Fltzhugh Lee, formerly Con
sul-General at Havana, as Major-General,
and it is believed also those of W. R. Shat
ter, commanding the brigade at New Or
leans, and J. F. Wade, commanding the
regiments at Tampa, both of whom are
now Brigadier-Generals, to Major-Gen
crals.
Lee Congratulated
RICHMOND, Va., May 3.—General Lee
received a telegram from Adjutant-Gen
eral Corbln congratulating him upon his
appointment as Major-General, the nomi
nation to b» sent to the Senate today.
Mosby's Command
SAN FRANCISCO. May 3.—Colonel
John S. Mosby is In receipt of a letter
from Major General Nelson A. Miles, who
says: "I have recommended you for a
position In connection with the troops at
the South."
In tendering his services to the govern
ment. Colonel Mosby did not signify that
he desired any particular place in the ser
vice.
Will Be Hade Adequate to Resist the
Spaniard
NEW YORK, May ».—A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Fearing an attack upon the seaports of
the North Atlantic coast by the Spanish
men-of-war now on their way to Western
waters, Secretary Alger has taken steps
to further improve the seacoast defenses.
There is excellent authority for the state
ment that the administration believes that
the Spanish men-of-war will appear at
some port on the coast and attempt to re
taliate for the loss of the Philippines by do
ing as much damage as possible, and, when
this work has been completed, sail with all
speed to Porto Rico and, if necessary, fight
their way into San Juan.
As to the point where Spain will strike,
the authorities are totally unable to say.
New York is considered In a very good con
dition to resist attack, but this Is not the
case with the New England cities and with
ports along the Southern coast.
Captain Duvall, military aide to Secretary
Alger, has been inspecting the defenses of
Boston harbor and other New England
cities for several days. It was to prevent
Spanish privateers from ravaging the
Northeast coast that the cruisers Columbia
and Minneapolis were sent to patrol those
waters, and they are stationed at Province
town with a view to having a naval force
handy to resist an attack on any of the
Northeastern points.
Instructions to the commanding officers
of the auxiliary cruisers Yankee, Prairie.
Dixie and Yosemite require them to join
tho flagship San Francisco at Province
town without delay. Their crews will have
gun practice on the way and will be given
as much training as possible.
Besides Commodore Howell's squadron,
the ports will be defended by great guns and
General Merritt will improve the fortifica
tions as much as possible.
International Arbitration
At the Geneva conference to arrange In
ternational disputes, there was strenuous
advocacy on the part of the United States
and other powers in favor of the settlement
of national differences as to boundaries,
port custom duties, fisheries and what not
by an International court, and not by the
bloody arbitrament of war. The question
has been mooted and discussed over and
over again. But like many other subjects,
reasonable enough in their origin, it has
died out of men's minds. But there is a
theme of comment, and that always fa
vorable, which people never weary of talk
ing about, and that is the incomparably
fine effects of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
in cases of dyspepsia. Nor does the world
and his wife comment less favorably upon
the excellent effects of tho Bitters in cases
of chills and fever, rheumatism, nervous
and kidney complaints and constipation. i
LOS ANGELES HERALD: WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 4, (898
COAST DEFENSES
AUTONOMISTS' CABINET
WILL BEGIN TO DO BUSINESS
THIS HORNING
Captain General Provides a Program
Intended to Slake the Ceremo
nies Imposing
NEW YORK. May 3.—The Cuban Auton
omist Cabinet, chosen a week ago, will be
ceremoniously Inducted in office Wednes
day r by Blanco, who has Just published his
proclamation, says the Havana correspond
ent of the Herald.
The Captain-General, accompanied by a
squadron of dragoons, will go from tho Pal
ace through Obispo street and Cabal Cotis
ba Park to the building in Ursulus square,
which Is to be occupied by the Parliament.
Fifteen cannon shots will announce that
the Captain-General has left the Palace.
An equal number will be fired when he
reaches the Cabinet building. He will be
met by a committee from the Cabinet and
when he enters the hall he will be escorted
by the Secretary of Dispatches—commonly
known as the Censor—and the Secretary of
the General government.
It is ordered that when the Governor en
ters the hall every person present shall
stand up. Captain-General Blanco will oc
cupy the chair of state. The Secretary of
Dispatches and the Secretary of the Gen
eral Government will be on either side. Be
hind him will be men chosen by him.
As soon as the Captain-General sits
down the members of the Cabinet will do
the same thing in their respective places,
the order says. The Secretary of Dis
patches and the Secretary of the General
Government must remain standing up.
Next the President of the Council of Sec
retaries will deliver to General Blanco the
address for the opening of the session and
will then withdraw to his seat. The Gov
ernor will read the address and will hand it
to the Secretary of Justice and Govern
ment, who will send authorized copies to
both Insular Cabinets.
Immediately the President of the Cabinet
will declare the opening of the session in
these words:
"His Excellency, the Governor-General,
orders me to declare the Insular Cabinets
are legally opened."
This act being finished, the attendants
will, by order, stand up again and the Cap
tain-General will leave the hall with the
same escort he had when he entered. The
escort will go with him as far as the outer
door, and, when fifteen more cannon shots
have been fired, they will leave him. His
arrival at the Palace will be recognized by
another salvo.
General Blanco has ordered troops to line
the streets through which he will pass and
has directed that the Spanish flag be run
up on the Palace and throughout the city.
According to officials at the Palace, no
shots fired by the United States ships at
Cienfuegos, April 29th, fell In the city. It Is
stated that three war vessels fired at Jagua
Castle in the afternoon and that their mis
siles fell five kilometers from the wharves.
Firing was kept up for an hour. Threo
small gunboats followed the American
ships out of the bay when they withdrew.
The Captain of the Cienfuegos garrison
arrested three men who left the city and
went down tho bay to witness the bom
bardment, because they violated orders by
leaving their posts.
During the bombardment several women
asked Blanco by telegraph for authority to
form a company of volunteers.
From Cardenas comes the report that
American warships have been there. Com
mittees have been formed to organize vol
unteer troops.
Surprised 'Emigrants
1 o —
NEW YORK, May 3.—There were twen
ty Spaniards on board the Holland-Am
erican ship Workendam, which arrived
here today from Rotterdam. Tho men,
who are said to be farmers from the inter
ior of the country with which the United
States Is now at war, embarked on the
Workman at Boulogne-sur-Mer, and were
not at that time aware of the existence of
hostilities between the two nations. Pend
ing Instructions from Washington, the
Immigrant* will be detained here.
DEWEY'SNAVAL VICTORY
TO BE FOLLOWED BY ACTION OF
LAND FORCES
A PHILIPPINE OCCUPATION
Will Be Accomplished as Soon as
Troops Can Be Landed in
the Orient
Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON, May 3.—Tho Cabinet
meet today resulted in a decision to await
a report of Commodore Dewey and then
to send him tho number of troops he deems
necessary to enforce our control of the
Philippines. The whole session was con
sumed in a general discussion of past
events.
The administration has practically de
cided to occupy the Philippines with a
strong military force as soon as possible
after Commodore Dewey's report, which
is expected tomorrow, has been received.
For this purpose the Pacific Slope troops
will be used, and It is expected that at least
500U will be en route within the next ten
days. There does not seem to be any douot
us to the government's purpose to hold the
Islands pending a final settlement with
Spain, when they will be used as collateral
to secure the payment to the United States
of a war indemnity.
High officials are of the opinion that none
of the powers will seriously dispute out
right to make such final disposition of the
Islands as suits our purpose In the enforce
ment of war claims against Spain, and in
any event this government will be pre
pared to contest any point which may bo
raised on this score.
As indicated in Secretary Long's re
quest today for an emergency appropria
tion, the government will take steps at
once to supply Commodore Dewey's fleet
with coal and provisions at the earliest pos
sible moment a sufficient number of ships
to supply amply all possible needs of the
Asiatic Squadron can bo secured.
These supplies will be forwarded with
out waiting a decision of the question as
to whether «|r not troops shall be sent out
to relieve the Commodore of the necessity
of policing Manila with the men from his
fleet. One ship has been secured already
as a collier. It is said to be a much fleeter
vessel than those usually so employed, but
it will take her three weeks to reach Ma
nila and she may stop en route at Honolulu
to replenish her own coal supply from the
large accumulation held there by Admiral
Miller.
It may be that the Department in case
of further need will try to secure more
coal for the American Philippine fleet
from a nearer and cheaper source than
California. It is believed that there is
nothing In the neutrality laws that pre
vents a merchant from shipping coal to
a belligerent power, though a warship of
such belligerent is restricted in taking on
such coal in the neutral port. Of course
the merchant would make the shipment
at his own risk, for the coal probably
would be held as contraband by the Span
lards. As matters stand after Admiral
Dewey's success there is no Spanish fleet
left to seize such a ship, so that It would
be easy to compensate the coal merchants
for the smaller risks Incurred by ship
ping coal to the American fleet at the
Philippines. It is said at the Navy De
partment that plenty of superior coal can
be secured in this manner in the Asiatic
ports at an average price of $10 per ton,
while a very high grade coal can be had
In large quantities from New South Wales
at low figures. However, the Navy De
partment will not rely on any source out
"sldo of the first shipment, but will start
one steamer from San Francisco as soon
as she can be loaded.
Although without confirmation from any
official source, the navy officials are dis
posed to attach some credit to the state
ment coming from Paris that at the last
accounts from Manila the American fleet
was firing upon Corregidor Island. This
island lies in tho outer entrance to the
harbor of Manila and is about 25 miles be
low the city. It is crowned by a light
house and has several modern guns 111
place. While not a serious menace to the
American fleet, so long as the latter lies
far above in the vicinity of the city, the
existence of the fort at a place command
ing his line of communication could not
long be tolerated by the Commodore, for
It would endanger any unarmed ship seek
ing to reach the fleet and in a measure
would prevent supplies from coming in.
California Forces
SAN FRANCISCO, May 3.—Both officers
and men of the National Guard are anx
ious to be sent to the support of Commodore
Dewey, in the Philippines. It will require
about three weeks to transport the troop 3
to Manila, in case they are ordered there
by the government. An order is expected
momentarily for the examination of all of
ficers of the naval battalion who wish to
enter the United States Navy. They will
rank as Lieutenants and will be assigned
to the command of the vessels that have
been purchased and added to the govern
ment fleet in these waters. The War De
partment has authorized Captain Carrlng
ton to purchase supplies for the Volunteer
troops of California, without the usual ad
vertising for bids.
The announcement that the government
would probably send Pacific coast troops
to tho Philippines as soon as possible after
Commodore Dewey's report has been re
ceived, created considerable excitement in
this city. The officers of the various de
partments at army headquarters eagerly
read Press dispatch which
conveyed the first intimation of the gov
ernment's action and evinced the liveliest
interest in the new chance for active ser
vice. In the absence of General Merriam,
who Is in command of the department of
California, now at Vancouver barracks,
nothing definite could be learned as to
what if any instructions had been received
or given but his subordinates stated that
they were fully prepared to dispatch the
requisite number of men as soon as the de
mand is made for them.
General Warfield of the National Guard
stated that he had not received any in
structions, but that California's quota
would be ready and fully equipped for the
journey to the Philippines or anywhere
else within forty-eight hours after being
notified.
Illinois Anxious
CHICAGO, May 3.—lt is intimated that
the Illinois Naval Militia may be given the
refusal of an assignment to join Commo
dore Dewey's fleet at the Philippines. News
from Washington sources states that the
i following telegram has been sent to Adju
tant-General Reese at Springfield:
"Washington, May 3, 1898.—Naval militia
might be used to good advantage in the
Philippine Isltnds if offered by Governor
Tanner.
(Signed) "JOHN ADDISON PORTER."
i General Reese denied having received
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AMUSEMENTS
|os Angeles Theater |%^-fi^.™"™*
TONIGHT AND REMAINDER OF WEEK-SATURDAY MATNEE
comedienne Wfarto ftmSOn Vhe T/ancy Jfanks
(Direct from Columbia Theator, San Francisco, Cal.)
"A DISTINCT SUCCESS"- San Francisco Examiner. "HILARIOUSLY FUNNY"—San Francisco
Chronlcio. "A CLEVER ACTRESS"—San Francisco Oati.
Seats now on sale Prices—2sc, 60c. 75c, >1 00 Tel. Main 70.
£Os Angeles Theater JsjW«y <SW„ 9J? ay 9, '98
, , . Srand {Patriotic Concert. , *
Advance sale of scats now on sale at tho Blanchard Piano Company.
Soloists—Miss Mary Linck, contralto; J. Bond Brancisco, violinist; T. E. Rowan, jr., tenor
Fiesta Chorus, 200. Seventh Regiment Band, 45 pieces. Rev. Burtf' Kstes Howard has kindly
consented to deliver a patriotic speech. SEATS—SOc, 75c. 11.00
« #k Ixjs Angeles" Society Vaudeville Theater
Vfyatinee Tjoday —ft,; ioo. llinu
InirlVvJyAlAM 2600 People in the House Monday Night and
» hundreds turned away.
**m . , . 19th annual tour—The strongest traveling vaudeville
Jtt/de s Comedians ° A <*™l£ noain &h<, stu-Star Xut
A HINT—SECURE SEATS DURING THE DAY.
. em The world-famous lady baritone. McINTYRE and HEATH. WIL-
Jtofono //fora LIAMS and WALKER. CHARLES R. SWEET. THORNE and
CARLTON. The Great LAFAYETTE AJAX.
Performance commences at B:is sharp. Tickets ordered not paid for in adranoe will be held
until Bp. m. only. PRICKS NEVER CHANGING—Evening, reserved seats. 250 and 50c; gallery,
10c. Regular Matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Telephone Main 1447
WA It BULLETINS WILL BE RE A D FROM THE STAGE
nntihanli Thasra* Coolest Theater JOHN C. FISHER, Manager.
££uru<tnit ■ neater i N the city. tel. main 1270
War bulletins read from the stage during each performance.
ALL THIS WEEK WITH MATINEE SATURDAY
"Uhe ttolasco-Uhall Stock Company Charlov'S jtfunf
I'RESENTIXO THE SCREAMING FARCICAL COMEDY tO Jf * •'•>•»«•
First appearance of Mr. W. H. Passive as the "auntie " I "From Brazil where the nuts come from'
Evening prices -15c, 25c, 85c, 60c. Matinee—loc, 20c. | It made the "cat" laugh
Simpson Tabernacle
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS, Mar * and 7, at 8 p.m., and Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.
Carrington "The Famous Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
With his Panorama of that Great Battle and his wonderful drumming, illustrating all tha
Eolnts of the battle. Six weeks at Boston, ten weeks in Now York, 342 nights in Chicago, and
efore President McKinley at tho unveiling of tho John A Logan statue in Chicago.
Reserved seats now on sale at the Fitzgerald Masic House. General admission, 25c, fiOc, 75c.
Saturday matinee, 150 for children. The net profits of all the children's tickets for the
building of "The American Boy.'*
California Limited J==
Via Santa &c Sioute j
Leaves Los Angeles 8:00 a.m. Tuesday and Friday 5 fDon'i
Leaves Pasadena 8:25 a.m. Tuesday and Friday \
Arrive Kansas City 6:10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday $ 9/7/*. Si
Arrive St. Louis 7:00 a.m. Friday and Monday | ft—**
Arrive Chicago 9:43 a.m. Friday and Monday I
This great train, with Its famous dlnlng-cer service. Is run lor passengers with flrst-olaia
tickets only, but no charge beyond the regular ticket and sleeping-car rate la made. Dining
cars serve breakfast leaving Lo* Angeles. Veitlbuled and electric lighted. All the luxuries of
modern travel
Ostrich Farm—Twelfth and Grand Aye.
Sco the <Ph fm t,fi Siants — ® reedtn 9
Exhibition of Ostrich Feather Capes, Boas, Tips, etc Goods made to order and sold at
first cost. Patronize home industry and save money at same time.
Magic Island—Santa Catalina
Fishing season now open. Hotel Metropole never closes. Island Villa open July I.
America's greatest field for health and pleasure. Wild goat shooting. The phenomenal
stage ride, etc., etc. Round trip daily. Sunday excursions allow passengers three hours
on the island. See railroad timetables. Full information and illustrated pamphlet from
BANNING COMPANY, 222 S. Spring St., Los Angeles.
it house Fruit Co. open >u "'ftee Matn "*
/7j .« _y /7 We are always headquarters for Sweet Oranges. Call
yteatanaS UranaeS and sefi our large stock of fancy fruit and vegetables
the message, but said the Illinois Naval
Militia was desirous of the assignment.
Governor Tanner had left Chicago for
Springfield when news of this alleged
"feeler" was received.
BRAZIL'S CONGRESS
The President's Message Shows a
Financial Crisis
RIO JANEIRO, May 3.—Congress was
opened today with the reading of the mes
sage from President Campos Salles, in
which he expressed the hope that the
British Guiana boundary question would I
be settled without arbitration.
Regarding the treaty of reciprocity with
the United States, though the government
of the United States had asked for its re
newal, on account of the great loss In the
reciprocals, during the year 1897. During
that period it appears receipts were 312.
--000,000 mtlrels, against 344,989,371 milrels !n
1896. The cxepenses In 1897 were 315,444,000
milrels. The receipts in 1898 are now esti
mated at 335,120,000 milrels. Continuing, the
message said the "scrupulous punetality ot
the foreign payments has cost enormous
'sacrifices," owing It Is said to the fall In
exchange, the fall in the price of coffee and
internal political agitation. The president
expects congress to act decisively in bal
ancing the budget and in adopting other
measures applicable to this crisis.
CANNON WERE HEARD
Bat Nobody Can Tell by Whom They
Were Fired
ST. JOHNS, N. F., May 3.—The telegraph
operator at Trepassey reports concerning
the mysterious cannonading off that port
Saturday night, as follows:
About 10 oclock Saturday night heavy
firing could be distinctly heard in the bay
south of Trepassey, lasting about 15 min
utes. The shots came very quickly after
each other, some being very loud and
heavy, sufficient to cause the houses here
to tremble. Others were short and sharp,
as if from lighter pieces.
Another cannonading was heard before
daybreak on Sunday. This lasted about 20
minutes. Crowds of people, aroused by the
first reports, flocked to the water's edge.
The first Impression was that some steam
er in distress in the bay was firing rockets,
but tho discharges were too heavy and
too rapid for that. Then it was agreed
that perhaps there was a naval battle In
progress.
About 4 oclock Saturday afternoon a
number of Trepassey people saw a large
steamer In the offing. They believe It was
a warship. She was two-masted, with two
funnels, and high In the middle. She was
about eight miles off shore, going dead
slow and bound west. For nearly an hour
she was in sight.
In Saturday night's cannonading from
fifty to sixty shots were fired.
The telegraph operator at Cape Race,
Which is 15 miles east of Trepassey, con
firms the report of the Trepassey operator
as to the firing of guns between 10 and 11
oclock Saturday night.
Santa Cruz Powder
SANTA CRUZ, May ».—No definite evi
dence has been obtained to substantiate the
rumor that the recent explosion in the
powder mills here was caused by Spanish
spies. The output Is now 6000 pounds of
smokeiesß and 12,000 pounds of brown pow
der dally. The only delay caused by the
disaster will be in the manufacture of in
fantry smokeless, but there is enough of
this now on hand to supply 60,000 men for
three months. The powder used by the
American ships at Manila was made here.
San Jose Jobs
SAN JOSE, May 3.—The board of police
and Are commissioners this evening ap
pointed James A. Kldward chief of police;
Henry Ford, chief of Are department, and
J. W. Chute, city electrician. The officials
held office under the old charter