Pine Bluff daily graphic., April 07, 1898, Image 1

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PINE BLUFF. ARKANSAS. THURSDAY EVENING. APRIL 7, 1898.
NUMBER 147
hjlOX ALARMING
[iPassengers Arriving at Key
ifsst Say cf Havana.
ijpEST, April 7.—Passengers
.this morning from Havana
tbe situation there as
Yesterday morning 5000
«rs paraded the streets as
at a secret meeting the
jfore. The meeting decided
yd the United States inter
ley would rid Havana of Cu
id Americans. Parade was
Lary and Gen, Lee was ad
o( the volunteer movement
mediately informed Washing
[Having no provocation for
Bonstration, the volunteers
Bled down. Gen. Blanco has
dall Spaniards and Cubans of
page to be drafted.
NOT CHANGED.
|nage Remains the Same as
as Prepared Monday
Night
ft if. Y., April 7.—The Times’
liDgton correspondent tele
ftsi interview with Congress
lei ton, who says: <;Haye just
Ifrom the White House. Saw
McKinley who read every
(of the message. He sa\s it
lot been changed in any essen
larticular since Monday night,
'oessage recites the horrors en
iinCuba, points out tbeimpos
Itj of Spain stopping the
liter and says it must cease,
lb Congress to graat the Presi
de right to intervene with the
navy.
BDGE GOAR DEAD
a Leading Candidate
Attorney General.
for
«lge F. M. Goar, candidate for
{Attorney General, died sudden
I apoplexy at Huntsville, Madi
Icounty. Wednesday. At the
(of his death lie was the leadinu:
Nate in i he racu.
Jueen Appeals to Queen.
s.don, April 7.—The Queen Re
itofSpaia has appealed to Queen
Itoria to lend her influence for
we.
DR. F. M. lOPER.
Pr'F. M. Loper, of Monticello, has
lited in this city and opened up on
P*over Devvoody & ('o’s for the
jsetiee of his profession. Dr. Loper
Des to tiie city hisrhly recommend
I as a physician and a gentleman.
Phas been President of the Drew
pDty Medical Society, President of
fMonticello Board of Health, and
* held other positions of responsi
ble and trust in that city. We
pdly welcome Dr. Loper to our city
wish him abundant success in
* chosen profession. See ids pro
j®s>onal card elsewhere in tliis pa
fer.
[Minor o. Baldwin will give an or
H recital at the Presbyterian
jWeh Saturday night of tliis week.
Baldwin is a remarkable mas
F°f the pipe organ and has de
Jj ted several audiences in this city
Wh his recitals,
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
s
If
;
The Cabinet Adheres Firmly to Spain's
Previous Note*
Scrlpps-McRae Leag ue.
Madrid, April 7,—Minister Woodford presented a fresh note
from the United States yesterday and demanded an answer within six
hours. The cabinet met immediately and the Ministers decided to
adhere firmly to the tenor of Spain’s previous note. Senor Gullon in
timated the decision to the Queen Regent and received her approval.
The military party is incensed at the idea of Spain accepting arbi
tration. Generals Lachandero, Placcious and others called on the
Queen and told her plainly that the army would not submit to fur
ther humiliation from the United States. Deputy Correa, made a n
impassioned public address along similar lines and received an ov
ation. At 17:30 last night the cabinet issued the follrwing; Cabinet
having carefully considered the situation has arrived at the determin
ation to maintain the attitude previously adopted without the slight
est modification. The determination is unanimous.
°LOMATS ACTIVE
I
Representatives of Foreign Nations Call on
the President in the Interest of Peace.
Scripp<*-MoRae League Special.
Washington, April 7. —Representatives of the chiefEuropean
nations visited the White House today arriving within fifteen minutes
of each other. They were cordially received by President McKinley
in the blue room. The conference lasted about fifteen minutes.
Their presence gives force to the report that the Powers will make a
strong effort to prevent war between the United Stated and Spain
and to bring peace in Cuba. It is understood that the European
diplomats at Madrid made a similar visit to the Quern Regent of
Spain today.
Gen Lee reports quiet at Havana and the steamers as bringing
away a number of Americans today.
May be the Calm Just Before the Storm. No
Message Until Monday.
Scripps-McRae League Special.
Washington, April 7, 2:30 p. m.—In contrast with the ex
traordinary excitement of yesterday, there appears to be an unusual
quiet around the White House today. There were few callers be
fore noon. It is now given out that the President will not send his
message to Congress before Monday.
Preparing to Flee.
Scripps-McRae League Special.
Havana [via Key West], April 7—Excitement here intense
All able to do so are preparing to flee to the United States. Some
1 tried to take to the woods but authorities issued orders to prevent
families from moving into the interior.
Reports of massacres are constantly reaching the city. All
‘ sorts of outrages will certainly be perpetrated in case cf war. Gen.
! Blanco ostensibly makes an effort to maintain order, but it is an
I open secret that as soon as war is declared, Havana will be practical
| ly turned over to the volunteers.
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RECONCENTRADOS.
A Report Says 200 Were Killed By Spanish
Troops*
Scripps-McRae League Special,
New York April 7.—The Sun prints a dispatch from Havana
which says 200 reconcerttrados who left Havana to renew their labors
in the country, availing themselves of Gen. Blanco’s decree, were
massacred by Spanish troops near Guines. Details are not given."
The story was learned just before a steamer left for Key West, but it
is said to be absolutely true.
1
MENT III HAVANA
Americans Packing Up and
Leaving In
Large Numbers*
Scripps-MeEae League Special.
Madrid, April 7,—A dispatch from Havana says greatest ex
citement prevails there and war believed to be Inevitable. The Am
ericans declare that three squadrons are ready to attack Cm
Phillippine Islands and Porto Rico. Passports were issued to 386
departing Americans within 24 hours. The wharfs are piled with
baggage and the streets are patrolled by cavalry. Four reconcen
trados who left Havana under Gen. Blanco’s proclamation are said
to have been murdered outside of Santa Clara province.
OUTRAGES IN CUBA.
Thomas Brite, a Wealthy Planter, As
sassinated*
Scripps-McRae League Special
Havana, April 7.—Thomas Brite, a wealthy farmer in Matan
zas province has been assassinated by the Spanish police. He was
arrested for harboring a wounded Cuban officer, whom he intended
helping to embark for America. Brite was thrown into prison and
it was reported that he had committed suicide, but other prisoners
say that he was taken out and hand-cuffed by four policemen and
never returned alive.
SPAIN YIELDS,
A London Dispatch Says the Cabinet Con
cedes the United States' Demands*
Scripps-XlcRae League Special
• London, April 7,—A confirmed dispatch from Madrid says
Spain concedes the demands of the United States, including the pro
vision that the Cubans be allowed to govern themselves.