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VOL. XXI.— NO. 98. WAR IS IN SIGHT Inevitable Unless There Is a Surrender on Spain's Side. M'KINLEY'S STAND IS FIXED Any Movement to Avert Con flict Must Come From Madrid. THREE OF THE DEVELOPMENTS FEATURES THAT STAND OUT STROXGLY AMOXG THE EVENTS OP THE DAY. No Orders Yet Sent to Minister Woodford to Leave Madrid, but No Negotiation*! Are Sow Pro ve filing Between MeKinley and the SiiKiiNta Ministry Xote Pre sented by the Powers Not Re- Knrded as a Protest Against — America's Cnban Policy Outlook Is Very Ominous. WASHINGTON, April 7.— There Is no longer any doubt as to the purposes of this government with respect to the situation in Cuba. War, in the opinion of the adminis tration, is inevitable, except In the un looked-for event of a surrender on the part of Spain. The president's message, which he had Intended to send to congress yes terday, has not been changed In any particular, and embodies the unani mous views of the cabinet without the slightest variance or exception. Any movement to avert war now must come from Madrid and must concede American demands. Including an end to Spain's domination In Cuba, Three features stand out plainly In the developments of today. At noon the six great powers of Eu rope, through their representatives here, called at the White house and presented to President MeKinley a Joint note expressing urgent hope for .a peaceful adjustment between the E United States and Spain, to which the p -president replied with unmistakable plainness as to the duty and unselfish endeavors of this government to ter minate the insufferable eonditlong_ln Cuba. Another and probably the most sig nificant actual step, showing the po sition finally reached by the "United States government, was the authorita tive statement that Consul General I^eo would leave Havana on Saturday. This step it is known will be regarded by Spain as akin to an overt act pre ceding: war, as it will terminate the medium of official ..Intercourse between the United States and the island. War Fever Ragingr. Third and almost equally important was the ominous tone of the press ad vices from Madrid, where the war fever seems to dominate Instead of the con cessions, the opening of prison doors and the other manifestations of peace and good will which Holy Thursday was expected to bring forth, and the more definite announcement of action that would bring peace to Cuba. The heavy guard about Minister "Woodford's house, the imperative char acter of his last note, the war utter ance of Minister Correo and the tur bulence at the Spanish capital left , 'little hope that pacific counsels would prevail. No negotiatior are proceeding at Madrid on the art of this govern ■ ment, but the powers of Europe, it is expected, are doing their utmost to persuade the Spanish government to yield and avert war. On the highest authority, it can be stated that no instructions have been given as yet to Minister Woodford contemplating ' his withdrawal, the only step in that di rection being the determination that Gen. Lee leave Havana on Saturday. The note of the European powers presented to the president today "has not, In the opinion of members of the administration, changed the situation In the slightest decree. What pres sure was brought to bear to secure ' even this mildly expressed hope* that further negotiations would result in the maintenance of peace Is not known but it is confidently believed that it is the result of persistent appeals on the part of Spain for some expression in favor of peace between the two coun tries. Tfot a Protest. The note is not regarded in any sense as a protest against the course this government has pursued thus far, or is likely to adopt to secure a stable Eovernment in 'Cuba. Some of the governments represented Hi the note are known to be In full Pith of Yesterday's War News. The consen.ua of Washington opinion Is that Spain mast yield Cnba otr iiKlit. Gen. Lee ha* been recalled from Cuba, and will leave the Island on Saturday. Spain may regard this as an overt act preliminary to v.nr. Cabinet council convened at Madrid, bnt no announcement made at its conclusion. The tone in the Spanish capital ominous, with nothing to Indicate that Spain vrill yield. Joint note presented by the powers in the interests of peace not regarded as a protest. The president* reply a promise only to end the war in Cnba. Both houses of congress adjourn until Monday. Grosvenor In the house says war is certain unless Spain yields, Senor Qucsada before the house committee pleads fosr a rec ognition of independence. Conservative senators meet to agree upon a plan that will command united support. War preparations continued by both military branches of the government. y So far as the Inited States is concerned the Cuban' case Is' closed. Any additional steps must come from Madrid, and must concede American demands. TIBETST. PAUL GLOBig accord with this government in its pur poses with respect to the Cuban ques tion, and therefore any theory that the note was intended as a remon strance is not regurded as tenable. The reply of this government, which had previously been read and approved by members of the cabinet, is not con sidered as indicating any change in the fixed purpose of the president to intervene in Cuba at once, nor is it be lieved that it was the expectation of a majority of the foreign representa tives present that the United States should change its policy or regard the joint note as other than an expression in behalf of peace and without special significance. So far as known in administration circles, no further representations on this subject are expected. No offers of mediation on the part of any European power have been received, and there is high authority for the statement that none would be accepted or proffered. This has been the fixed policy of the government from the first, and there is no prospect of a change In this regard. Historic Step*. At the embassies and legations the presentation of the Joint note of the powers was regarded as the event of the day. An ambassador from one of the great powers of continental Europe stated that it was without a parallel in history; that it was the first and the only time that the six great nations of Europe, representing in the aggregate the power of civilization, had united in this solemn manner to secure the peaea of the world. It was, this high author ity stated, a movement historical in character and one fitting to occur on the advent of the twentieth century. Calls at the various embassies and legations late in the day Showed that the response of the president had crsat ed a most favorable impression in for eign quarters. The president's answer was looked upon, to some extent, as a counter appeal to the great powers for their co-operation in the cause of humanity against the intolerable con dition of affairs in Cuba. In some diplomatic quarters there was a disposition to read the joint note "between the lines," and to give it a suggestive character beyond the mild phrases adopted. This was not the generally accepted view, however. The favorable manner of Its reception was looked upon as a wise move at this critical juncture, for, without re jecting as an intrusion the foreign suggestions, they were so received as to give the greatest promise of sym pathy, rather than opposition from the most powerful joint influences in the world. War Inevitable. At the capital the situation was ar dently discussed among individuals, and came up In public debate in both houses. Senator Morgan, of Alabama, said he was ready to vote for a decla ration of war in discussing an amend ment to the sundry civil appropriation bill. In the house a significant declara tion was that of Gen. Grosvenor, who declared he believed war was inevita ble. In fact, the speeches made by Gen. Grosvenor, in answer to charges against the administration by Mr. Lentz, of Ohio, was an important con tribution to the news of the day. The importance of Gen. Lee's tele grams was considered by members not to have been overestimated, and the impression that the president was am ply Justified in withholding his mes sage became a conviction. This fact was emphasized by the adjournment until Monday of both houses. The opinion in the senate and house is that war must come. Even the most optimistic of the conservative sena tors have given up hope of a peaceful settlement. A great deal of consideration was given by senators and representatives to the form of action. On this point there is a wide divergence of opinion but it has assumed two distinct pro portions. One is the recognition of In dependence of the island coupled with armed intervention with a declaration that Cuba should be free. The desire on the part of those favoring the lat ter plan being to avoid recognizing the insurgents and their government or any government until after the United States has control of the Island. The latter plan is said to be that of the president, and efforts are being made to have it adopted so there will be no division between the executive and legislative branches of the government Pear is expressed that there may be a lon* debate in the senate, If some com promise Is not agreed upon before the committee on foreign relations makes Its report. SEALING QUESTION AGAIN. Negotiations Pending for the Re opening: of the Old Controversy With Canada. £t»?v o s«^r«rU l sjsbsss a^\ provides that the sealin S regulations shall be submitted at the expiration of five years to a new examination with a view to revision, and as that period expires during tha current year the United States has proposed that the subject of the revision be taken ud ♦in .fflisbury assents to this proposal, but the British ambassador, under his instruc tions, has suggested that other unsettled questions between the United States and Canada be made the subject of examination with a view to determining whether it is feasible to create a Joint commission for their adjustment by treaty or legislation. It is stated that the president concurs In this suggestion, and that a preliminary con ference with these objects In view will be held in Washington at an early day. Confirmed by Bishop Morrison. Special to The St. Paul Globe. FERGUS FALLS, April 7.-Bishop Morri son, of Duluth, arrived last night to admin, ister the holy rite of confirmation to a large class of new members of the Episcopal church. Special music had been arranged for the occasion. Mrs. W. L. Winslow a recent addition to musical circles of this city, sang a solo for the offertory. The new surpliced choir of young men and boys sanir the entire service for the first time. The church was handsomely decorated with Eaeter lilies and growing palms. The bish op's address was a scholarly one and was a literary treat for the large audience. FRIDAY MORNING APRII, 8, 1898. TO THE WOMEN OF ST. PAUL. How They Can Help Clara Barton in Her Relief Work, If So Disposed. The Globe telegraphed Clara Barton calling: her attention to the mtrengtlk o* women's clubs and aentlinent In St. Paul and asking how these organisations could best combine their efforts, If so disposed, to aid in Cuban relief mwk. The telegram In full la us follows! Miss Clara Barton, President Red Cross Society, Washington, D. C: Cannot the organized energies of women's clubs be brought to bear during this crisis upon your Cuban relief work? There are a number of women's clubs In St. Paul, with a large membership Will you tell The St. Paul Globe how, in your judgment, these clubs can combine their efforts for such object without unnecessary duplication? Second — What are the most urgent needs of your work? Third— How could the fruits of their efforts reach you with the greatest rapidity and security? In the interest of justice and mercy. THE ST. PAUL GLOBE. In answer to this, The Globe received a telegram from Miss Barton, saying she would leave for Cuba in an hour, but that the matter had been referred to the Cuban relief committee. From that com mittee The Globe has received the following: a* -o i v. c New York, April 4, 1898. St. Paul Globe, St. Paul, Minn.: Your telegram of April 2to Clara Barton referred to us. Women's clubs should be organized imme diately to raise funds, food and medical supplies, which are needed if peace or war. If latter, vast sum may be necessary to equip and sustain Red Cross ambulance and hospital service. Reconcentrados must be relieved in any event. Send remittances and consign supplies to this committee. Miss Barton leaves Tampa tonight as representative of this committee in Cuba. See letter. Central Cuban Relief Committee. The letter referred to in this dispatch is appended: _._..,„,• „ New York, April 4, 1898. St. Paul Globe, St. Paul, Minn. Dear Sirs: We are just In receipt of a letter from Miss Clara Barton, dated Saturday night, on the eve of her de parture for Havana. She enclosed your telegram, asking in what way the organized energies of the sev eral women's clubs in St. Paul could, If so disposed, be utilized to aid her work in Cuba We enclose here with a copy of our telegram in reply. In sending your telegram to us, Miss Barton remarks that it is a fine thought on your part-" .& Notwithstanding the fact that a break in peaceful conditions seems more imminent than heretofore, this committee is not only not hesitating or halting, but is pursuing its work with greater energy, and this is the result of several recent conferences with the government departments in Washington. The work of relieving th e reconcentrados in Cuba having been begun by the president, it will not be abandoned, even though hostilities might tend to interrupt temporarily. However, the Red Cross will, by its international rights, be permitted to enter the field, as both the United States and Spain are trea ty nations. Before her departure. Miss Barton made full arrangements for the immediate organization of military ambulance and hospital work, in case of hostilities, and the sum of money which would be necessary would be very large. It is only necessary to reflect upon the work performed by the Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian war, in which work $13,000,000 were raised by contribution and used In their hospital service. Dur ing 1876-1878, Russo-Turkish war, the Russian Red Cross societies accumulated over $17,000,000, about $13,000,000 of which was used in their hospital service, the.army having practically turned the work' over to them. Miss Barton returns to Cuba as the fully authorized representative of this committee, appointed by the president, to pursue her work of distribution of supplies and reinstatement of the reconcentrados in a condition of self-sustenance. The work before her is a very great one, and she needs all the support that can be afforded. All dona tions of money or supplies should be made to this committee, as we forward the proceeds direct to Miss Barton at whatever port in Cuba it might be desired. If we can give you any further information, kindly command u». Very truly yours, STEPHEN E. BARTON, Chairman, WOMEN ENTHUSIASTIC IN THE WOBK. Mrs. Daniel Manning, president of the National D. A. R., when asked the other day whether the Daughters of the American Revolution would take any action In case of war, said: "Oh, yes. Several influential members have already perfected certain plans whicih they will carry out in case of war." And over the signatures of three of this moot prominent members appeared this statement: "The mission of the Daughters of the American Revolution is worthy of every best effort its mem bers can put forth, and, with *ts membership of 25,000 of the most able, reputable and representative women of America, a board of honest, capable women, and a president who wears the white flowers of a blameless life, who leans not to this faction or to that, there is nothing in the range of patriotic work which it cannot hope to effect." That the authors spoke in the spirit of the local, as well as the national organization Is evidenced by the fact that when Miss Barton's appeal, through the Central Cuban relief committee was brought to the notice of the Distaff chapter, organized in this city yesterday, the officers decided that this was their first and proper work. The matter will be brought before the St. Paul chapter at its meeting to be held in Dayton Avenue Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. Said a member of this chapter "We are a patriotic society, and it is right that, of all the women's clubs and associations in the land, we should take the first stand, and there is no reason why St. Paul should hang back for other cities." Said another Daughter: "Before this we haven't known how to go to work. Now It has been pointed out to us. We have our organization, we know whax is wanted, we have but to send it to New York and our part is done. We should go to work." \ From the regent of the Nathan Hale chapterj "\ c don't have a meeting until the last Tuesday of this month, but I can say for our chapter that when the call for war cornea we will fall into line " But, without the stimulus of this direct appeal to local clubs, some of the societies are already at work — especially the organizations connected with churches — prominent among them being the Ladies' Aid Society of St. John's Church. Then there are a few women of large sympathies who, in a quiet way are at work, till the organized effort of the women's clubs over the country has been brought Into fuli play. "Now is the time," said one, "for club women; to prove to the world that their club life has made them better women and more efficient helpers to their country and to suffering humanity. As in times of war vehicles of all descriptions have been pressed^ into service for transportation, so now women may press into service their splendid organizations for vehicles wherein to transmit effective efforts That the club Is literary, or musical, or artistic, should make no difference. It is an organized body of women, and that' very organization Is needed at this moment." THESE ORGANIZE TO TAKE TIP THE WORK. A new chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized yesterday at the home of Mrs. J. Q. Adams, on Crocus hill, to be known as the Distaff chapter. The following officers were unanimously elected: Regent, Mrs. C. B. Smith; vice regent; Mrs. J. W. Edgerton; secretary Mrs H S. Cowen; treasurer, Mrs. S. C. Stickney; registrar, Mrs. Rufus Davenport; historian,' Mrs. F. E Foster* A committee, or council, consisting of Mrs. J. W. Adams and Mrs. Ai, E. Walker, was elected Iri moving the organization of the chapter, Mrs. Adams stated its purpose to be to promote patriotism for mutual benefit and pleasure, and for encouraging sympathy with the best interests of the national society. The further objects of the chapter are to be. those laid down by the national constitution and in pursuance of those objects particular attention will be devoted to the last clause of the second article of the national constitution, which reads as follows: "(3) To cherish, maintain and extend the institu tions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism- and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty." j & In furtherance of this purpose the ladles have their eyes turned towards Cuba and the work being done there by Miss Clara Barton and the Red Cross society, and will render effective service alon<* the lines of the appeal made by her through the Cuban relief committee. " From the New York Times, April 5. Chairman Stephen E. Barton, of the relief committee, said yesterday that previous to Miss Barton's return to tM« country the Red Cross was charged simply with the distribution of supplies, assisting Consul General Leo Th« work of collecting and forwarding the supplies was entirely in the hands of the state department represented by tha relief committee and Gen Lee. ' ' * B "The government realized that In the event of war these supplies would not only be liable to seizure and confiscation by the Spaniards," said Mr. Barton "but the immense stores already in Havana awaiting distribution would certain* ly be seized upon to feed the Spanish soldiers. Miss Barton was therefore called here, and the entire system of re ceiving, storing and distributing provisions and clothing was placed in the hands of the Red Cross society "In case war should begin tomorrow we have arranged to place the Red Cross flag over our relief storehouses in Cuba, and the relief ship that is to be chartered by us will also fly the flag. By the international treaty resDect ing the Red Cross society, to which Spain is a party, the relief work in Cuba thus protected will go steadily on even though the two countries should be at war. Although Spain was one of the original sixteen nations who committ«d themselves to the original treaty, at the Red Cross convention at Geneva, in 1864, her national society has thus fat done no work as a body in Cuba. Gen. Blanco and many other high officials are members, however and it la ta be presumed that the relief system would not be interfered with during a war. " "If Havana were invested, the store of provisions for the relief of the reconcentrados might sorely temDt tha Spanish soldiers to loot, but a single act of depredation upon the Red Cross warehouses would call forth the condpmnn tion, if not the active intervention, of other powers, parties to the treaty." ™ Miss Barton, who left Tampa last night for Havana, was actively engaged while here in gathering the resources of the Red Cross society for hospital work in the field. It was stated at the offices of the Cuban relief committee yesterday that a full corps of surgeons and trained nurses had been selected, and are now holding themselves in readiness for a call to service. Dr. A. S. Lesser, of the society, who returned from Havana last Wednesday it was announced, has already secured his staff and equipments for field work. He has been appointed surgeon eerie'ral There is no cessation in the steady stream of contributions which has poured into the relief committee's hands since its formation. Advices were received yesterday that the second section of the Oregon donation consisting of seven carloads of provisions, had left Portland. Two carloads are en route from Atlanta. A large shipment was r« ceived from Newport, and smaller shipments from at least a score of towns In all parts of the country V ear iv $2,000 has already been subscribed toward the chartering of a vessel to carry supplies from New York and New Jersey to Cuba. * GROSVENOR'S WAR TALK LISTENED TO BY SENATORS WHO ARE STILL SKEPTICAL Many Firm in the Belief That They Have Been Buncoed, and That the "Wars' Will Conflne Itself to the Encounter Next Week Between the Foraker and Hanna Fac tions. Washington Bureau St. Paul Globe, ) Corcoran Building. J Special to The St. Paul (Kobe. WASHINGTON, D, C, April 7.— The event of trie day here, of course, was the diplomatic diversion at the White house. Just wfay the representatives of "the pd*w>ers" should call on the president &nd tails of peace and procrasttaa'tion aiiid request a delay in behalf of hu manity, when misery and suffering is still extant in Cuba, is nWt clear. Thofce who profess ability to fathom the situ ation cay that the proceeding today was only a feeler. It is ©aid, that the neirt move by the powtegnd will be to make overtures to the queen regenlt of Spain, who is facdng a mutinous mob at Madrid anxious for war feft home, If they cannot go to battle ~~ abroad, If the "woman, whoss pride will make any «?acriflcse rather thlaij see her son kept from the throne can be. flssureci th'a.t the powers will take cere 6i weyter and tots warlike kin, the Sagasta inlnis try mlarM consent to yield Quba, The war eplrlt is Irtill Ugla. Iri oon- and in order vo keep a revolution in check, warriors like Grosvenor, Amos Cummings and Willtam Alden Smith frequently confide to their colleagues on the floor In fiery speeches that war is inevitable, and it is certain to come. Many of the skeptical ones who were firm in the belief tihlart they have been buncoed all along by the gentleman who has <an office at No. 1 Glover build ing, now think that whten Grosvenor talks of war, he really means the com ing fight next week between Hanna and Foraker In the senate, and between the respective adherents of the policies represented by the two Ohio senators in the house. RIOTING IN CHINA. The Authorities Powerless to Arrest the Men Who Murdered a BHs slanary, LONDON, April B.— According to a special dispatch from Shanghai advices have been received there from Chun. Wing, province of So Chuen. on a tributary of the Yangtse Klang, that the region around the city Is In a state of open rebellion, the local authorities are powerless to arrest the men who recently murdered the American missionary and a mob is sacking a French mission in the neighborhood. LONDON, April B.— The Pekln correspond ent tf the Times says: "The extension of British territory at Kau-Tung. opposite Hong Kong, will follow Immediately after the French occupation of the new coaling sta tion at Kwang-Chau-Wan." - TRAGEDIES OF LIFE. LANCASTER, Pa., April 7.— David B. Lan dia, president of the Cdaestego National bank, and one of the leading citizens of this city, was phot and killed by Ralph Wtre<bek. Princeton, Ky.v. April 7.— Price Baker, an aged fanner, soot and instantly killed his Bon-Jn.-&wy Robert Thomason, today and then coifitnituki suicide. MwwflJ^jSee, April 7.— James Kearney, aged twemy-Mght, of South Chicago, shot find killed nla wife, Minnie Kearney, tonight. Kearney then shot himself in the right tem pi* and may die. GEN. LEE IS ORDERED HOME CONSUL GENERAL WILL LEAVE HAVANA ON SATURDAY The Step Taken by the State De partment Terminates Diplomatic Relations With the Island of Cuba, and May Be Regarded by Spain as an Overt Act Prelim lnary to War Havana Quiet. WASHINGTON, April 7.— Consul General Lee will leave Havana Satur day, as a result of explicit Instructions sent from the state department. A reply was received from him stating he would sail on the day named. A telegram, received at the state de partment late this afternoon from Con sul General Lee, reported everything quiet In Havana. Gen. Lee thinks it probable that all Americans In Cuba Who desire to leave the Island, Will ba able to do so, unless Someething un expected should happen suddenly to prevent them by Saturday. TAMPA, Fla., April 7. — Tho pro gramme for the departure of Gen. Xee from Havana was announced tonight and is as follows! The Olivette will enter Havana harbor on Saturday morning, and Gen. Lee will at once notify all the Americans that thi3 will be their last chance to leave the Island under the American flag. After all are on board the steamer lpcludingr thj United States consuls from the various Tc&rts 6f Cuba, Gen. Lee will pull down the American" flag from the consulate, will turn over the archives to the British consul, and PKTCB TWO CENTS-) g;/ B ~'« T , will ,fO aboard the Olivette, which will at once sail for Key West. It is possi ble that one of the gunboats or cruis ers at Key West will accompany the Olivette to Havana to protect the Americans as the last of them leave the city. The Olivette will reach Key West on Saturday night or Sunday night, if the United States consuls cannot leave Havana before Sunday. KEY WEST, Fla., April 7.— The Plant line steamer Mascotte, which arrived tonight from Havana, brought eighty Cubans. None came ashore. Several hundred, who were waiting here, went North despite the lact of accommoda tions. The Mascotte was to have returned to Havana immediately, but it was de cided that she Should proceed to Tam pa to relieve the crush of north-bound travel. The Mangrove left Havana this after noon with a number of Americans. ARRANGEMENTS AMPLE. All Americans Will Be Able to Get Away From Cuba, WASHINGTON, April 7.— The ar rangements for the protection of Amer ican citizens from violence, include both the islands of Cuba amd Porto Rico. Whdle the majority of our peo ple in Cuba are at Havana, there Is also a comparaltlvely large number con gregated at Matanzas, Sagua la Grande and other Cuban ports. The arrange ments for the care of the people at these latter ports have been nearly es complete as those made for the re lief of the Americans at Havana. An official of the state department said today that the arrangements for the home coming of all Americans In Cuba were now as ample and complete as could be made In the limited time permissible under existing conditions. Consul General Lee hias been clothed with ample authority to take any steps We may deem necessary for the safety of these people. This general discretion Includes the power to charter steamers anid such other vessels aa may be available in making the trip to Florida. The naval vessels Fern, Mangrove and Baehe are in the harbor of Havana, and will be utilized in the transportation of resident Americans to Key West. In case of necessity they will make two or more trips between the ports men tioned. Arrangemenfts have been made with the steamship line connecting with Kingston, Jamaica, to have their ves sels touch at the various Culban ports other than Havana. There Is no recent information at the state department, showing 1 the exact number of Americana now in Cuba, but the laitest estimates roughly fix it at between 2,000 and 5,000. There Is no dioubt in the minds of officials who have had charge of this matter, that ell the American citizens in Cuba who may desire to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the govern ment, will be out of Cuba end safely on their way to the United States before next Monday. CONSULS LEAVE CUBA. Steamers Hastily Chartered to Take Tbem to Safety. KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 7.— The egents of the steamer Brookllne, have advices frtxm Santtlaigo de Cuba, that the steamer sailed at 6 o'clock this evening with the United States consul, P. F. fiyfertt, and others, and is due at Port Anttonlo tomorrow. Thle Boston Fruit company's steamer Beverly, arrived at Cienifuegwe today, and Is preparing to sail with the Unit ed States comsul, Owen McGarr, and other Americans for Boston, touching at Key West. Both steamers were chartered with greait haste by United States Consul Louis A. Dent, of Kingston, who went by special train to Port Antonio. The local bank opened out of hours to sup ply gold. WAR SPIEIT IS RAMPANT SAILORS AT KEY WEST THIRSTING FOR SPANISH GOKE Orders Sent From Washington De tailing a Plan of Action in the Event of a Blockade of Havana or of an Attack on the Vessels of the American Squadron by the Dona, KEY WEST, April 7. — Conditions here have undergone a decided change within the last twelve hours — In con sequence of the Washington advices as to Consul General Lee's approaching departure and the firm attitude of the administration — from the disappoint ment and chagrin that followed yester day's pacific advices from Madrid.. The latest news has aroused the bellicose spirit to a greater degree than ever. Naval men believe that a conflict is a question of a few days only, and the long delay has merely Increased the ardor of the men who are constantly in readiness for a call to quarters. The enthusiasm is especially marked on board the flagship New York. When the news was conveyed there this afternoon, Oapt. Sampson main tained his customary reticence, but the other officers were confident that it meant hostilities, unless there should be a complete surrender on the part of Spain, which is now regarded as remote. The most significant development is the order just received from the navy department on the plan of action. It provides that, in the event of a block ade of Havana or Matanzas, the first line of battle nearest the shore would be composed of torpedo boats and tugs the second of cruisers, such as the Marblehead, Detroit, Cincinnati and Nashville, and the gunboat Helena, and the third of the battleships In diana and lowa and the flagship New York. • In case of an attack on the Ameri can fleet by any small vessels these would be engaged by the first two lines, the plan being to afford the greatest protection to the battleships from the torpedo boats of the enemy. Should the attack be by superior force, such as the Vizcaya or the Almlrante Oquen do, the first two lines would retire, leaving the attacking vessels to be en gaged by the battleships. While it is accepted here as a foregone conclu sion that this plan will be executed should necessity arise, it come from the department more as a suggestion than as an order, and Capt. Sampson has full authority to vary the plan or Ignore it at will. The receipt of the suggestion, how ever, is taken as the best indication of the approach of the long awaited con flict. Capt. Sampson, commander of the fleet, received orders from Washington yesterday to be ready to sail at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. These or ders were countermanded later in the day. When the cruiser Nashville went on patrol tonight she was Utterly stripped bare— rails, ventilators and stanchions were gone — and she was in perfect fighting trim, ready for any eventual ity. Case Closed. WASHINGTON. April 7.— The fact that the American case Is now fully made up and that there is no disposition on the part of the administration to change it waa emphasized by absolute quietude at the White house. The vice president and Mrs. Hobart called and passed ah hour with the president find Mrs. -McKinley. The president passed only & Bhort time In his office after dinner and bad no callers upon official business. He retired at an unusually «*rly hour. HEBREWS FOR SCHIFFMANN FLATTEEING KECEPTION TO THE DEMOCKAT CANDIDATE Jud«e Will!,, the Doctor and Judge T^ohy Invited to the Son* of Zlon Nyna K .. K1 ,,. FlMt Speech ot lhe Campaign Fluttering Reception • 'or the Gentlemen A Pledge to Treat AH Impartially. Amidst surroundings so strange to the eye of the entile as to create a feeling almost of awe, and In the pres ence of a people gathered together to celebrate the most ancient religious feast observed In this country. Dr. Schiffmann last evening made his first speech of the campaign. The speech was made in the syna gogue of the Congregation of the Sons of Zion, corner of Falrfield avenue and State street. In the Sixth ward I>r. Schiffmann stood In front of the banner of the temple looking over the seven branched candelabra into the swarthy faces of some hundreds of tho Chosen People and there made cove thrfr S,^^" 1 that lf he was made \hlZ Gr he would deal fa| rly with the cdty of their chosen home that tha happiness of Its citizens might be in sured, so far as is possible, by wise ana economical government. It was a strange and impressive scene t,,T£, c n, and J es in and about the sanc tuary illumined brilliantly the symbols of the ancient religion of the Jews and lit up some hundreds of earnest beard ed faces. The presenoe of the banners of the temple, the reproduction of the prescribed candelabra, the typical imi tation of the ark of the covenant, the Hundreds of eager faces, with their strong Oriental physiognomy, made a whole that was as far as possible re moved from what might be looked for In a political gathering. But it was altogether typical of the Jewish race, and it seemed very fitting to the listeners to the words of Dr. Schiffmann that a people of patriarchal tradition should meet their chief in the sanctuary. Moreover, the religious en vironment was no bar to the manifes tation of the enthusiasm that the peo ple felt and they cheered and applaud ed the sentiments that met with their approbation without hesitancy and with much vigor. Sixth Ward League Indorsement. The Invitation that was entended to Dr. Schiffmann to meet the members of the congregation and addreas them waa sent to the candidate yesterday after noon, and there was little time for preparation. The same invitation was addressed to Judge Willis, who is very popular among the people of the con. gregation. Judge Twohy was included in the request to be present. It was noon yesterday when a meet ing of the Sixth Ward club, of the He brew league, met and decided by a vote of 76 to 16, to support Dr. Schiff mann, and Oscar Tankenoff was de puted to notify the doctor and ask him to meet the people at the synagogue last night. The decision of the club was In the nature of a surprise, for both, the club and the league had indorsed Do ran last year. The league is entire ly independent in politics, and Its in dorsement means a gTeat deal to any candidate for mayor. When Dr. Schiffmann was notified of the action of the club he accepted the invitation to be present at the services in honor of the second day of the feast of the Passover and address the peo ple. The crowd overflowed the synagogue and spread into the street, and the arrival of Dr. Schiffmann, Judge Wil lis, Judge TwoJiy, H. J. Strouse and the other visitors w-aa the signal for muah applause. Rabbi Marguiis introduced the visi tors, and Mr. Tankenoff.. presided over the informal meeting that was inau gurated at once. Aaron Poupeney said a few words to the congregation, and then Judge Willis was introduced. Jndge Willis Speak*. The judge has long been the adviser of many of the people present, and they have been in the habit of referring thedr differences to him, unofficially, so that his reception was very warm. He referred to this fact and told them that it was has duty and privilege to advise them in a matter quite as important as any private matter could be. "You are gathered," said the judge, "a strange people in a strangle land, but so are we all strangers, and it Is our duty to join together In works for the good of the place of our sojourn. The beautifying of the city of our choice, the improvement of its public conveniences, the economic administra tion of its affairs, are all matter* of importance to you and to all of us. Indorses Dr. SculfTmann. "If the city is well governed and prosperous, it is a desirable placa to live and will attract others, and it is your duty to help bring about these conditions." He told them of their civic duties hv the exercise they enjoyed of civic privi leges and assured them that under tha guidance of such a man as Dr. Schiff mann the material affairs of the city must prosper. His indorsement of Dr. Schiffmann was so earnest and frank that it was applauded to the echo, as was almost every sentence of his address. Former Assemblyman H. J. Strouse made a. speech, in which he bespoke The most generous support for the Dera ocratio candidate and the whole ticket. He is a favorite among the people and was received with warmth. Flattering Reception. Dr. Schiffmann was given a recep tion that was flattering. He said: "I have met your people in many lands; everywhere from St. Paul, Minn., to Beyrouit, Syria; in my travels I have been brought Into close contact with your remarkable race and have been forced to admire their many good qualities, but never until tonight have I been able to grasp the full meaning of your teaching of the brotherhood of man and the faitherhood of God. Your very kindly reception of me makes me feel that the teachings of your religion have not been wasted, and that you do believe in, and practice, universal brotherhood. I thank you Very sincerely for the expression of kindly feeling that you have manifest ed." The doctor told something of the Im pressions he had received of the Jews, in his travels over the world, and then adverted to the municipal campaign. Will Treat All Impartially. "Being a candidate perhaps it woull not be well to promise too much, but I can promise you that the affairs of this city will, so far as in me lies, be economically and conscientiously ad ministered if I am elected. I am fully aware of the burden of the office for which I have been named, and I will undertake its administration in the hope that all good citizens will be with, me in supporting the burden. "If you will give me your support Jnv this candidacy I pledge you that if, elected I will treat all olasses and con ditions of people impartially and will