CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1898. 3
have had to work in complete dark- the present hour, no 3taln of a Just obliga- ALL EYES ON HAVANA. ness, A LESSON TO PATRIOTS. tion violated has yet tarnished the Ameri- CAPT. SIGSBEE KEPOItTS. ! WAR SEEMS NEAR AT HAND. and several have had bad falls. can name. lights the are I'rcHldPiit Hay* t!i« Situation h Electric from Mangrove "This must and will he as true In the McKinley Patiently now In at V»- Public Must Wait Re- available and much good is ex- President McKinley Finds It in future an it has been In the past. There will Navy Critical?Troop* KCUIIIIMII the be prophets of evil He Givos Information to the rloiiH Fort*. sult of Maine Inquiry. pected from them. Nearly all the pos- L.i.o, and false teachers. Washington's Some part of the column may waver Department. has sible salvage has now been made from and Chicago, Feb. 25. ?The Tribune wander away from the standard, but there the following from Washing-ton: »t the cabin aft. The efforts to reach the will ever rally around It a mighty 1 \u25a0Kvcr) tlilutf Uulet \Vu*liti»ntoi»? llln Addre** to the Student* uf the ma- ward and messrooms are frustrated by jority to preserve It stainless and in honor. Mutilation of Bodies of Victim* of the ?'I do not propose to do anything at Contract tor Let?lJlv- ? * WreckiuK I 11Iver»lty of IVnimylvanin?l'n> "At no IH SO Frightful to all to precipitate war with (Ip More some unknown obstacle. It is expected point in his administration does Wreck I»H Preclude Spain. er» JKftn«l llotlleM?- Inquiry Triltulrto Amer- Washington In grander proportions to to find bodies in those rooms. Two an Elmiurnt appear Their Removal to the I'nlted the present I do not think war is Hoard M««ta A^ulu. ica's First Kxerntlve. than when he enunciates his ideas In re- Stated Strength of Our either or cases gard to the necessary inevitable. I would of ten-inch ammunition have been the foreign policy of govern- Naval Militia. the one ment: good faith be lax in my duty, however, if I did Washington, found, having explocied, the 'Observe and justice Feb. 23.?A1l the gov- other full of powder. These were found Philadelphia, Feb. 23. ?President McKin- toward all nations; cultivate peace and not prepare for the future. The situa- ernment harmony religion departments were closed in forward. The work of securing the ley ate an early breakfast Tuesday with with all; and morality Washington. Feb. 2.l.?Uuniors of tion is grave, and the policy of the ad- Washington Tuesday save the navy de- the family of Charles C. Harrison. He did enjoin this conduct. Can It be that good startling discoveries in the wreck of ministration will be determined almost bodies under the hatch has been most not leave the house until few minutes be- policy does not equally enjoin It? It will partment, where a of a Maine were less frequent yester- entirely by course few the officials difficult in the dark, but it is hoped fore 11 o'clock, when In company with Mr. be worthy of a free, enlightened and. at no the the of events from assembled to any dispatches to Academy distant give day, were enough to no necessity receive that the electric lights will be of great Harrison he was driven the of period, a great nation to to hut there of them time time. There is that might arrive and to close the con- Music, where the Washington birthday mankind the magnanimous and too novel still afiout to warrant Secretary Long of alarming the people, but congress assistance. The bodies are much mu- commemorative exercises of University example of a people always tract with the wreckers recov- the guided by an in this statement to the news- must be ready to assist the adminis- for the tilated and some are partially burned. of Pennsylvania were held. exalted justice and benevolence.' making ery of on paper men: "Summing up the situa- making the effects the Maine and the (iunner Charles Morgan, of the cruis- The Academy of Music, where the cere- "He has warned us against false lights. tration without too many in- beautifully He has taught philosophy tion, ] say navy quiries as \f-ssel herself, if that be practicable. er New York, who is in charge of the monies were held, was deco- us the true of 'a should that the de- to the course of current The signing of the wrecking contract rated. After the university boys had given perfect union' and shown us the graphic partment knows to-day nothing more events." divers, will devote special attention to the 'varsity cheer, winding up with the dangers from sectionalism and wild was the most the and about the cause of the disaster than it a important event of examining the ammunition ill the fore president's name, Provost C. C. Harrison unreasonable party spirit. He has To senator who called upon him in day, and, receipt this concluded, the officials part of the Maine's hull and to ascer- stepped to the front of the stage and intro- emphasized the necessity at all times for did five minutes after the of the order to ask some questions as to the address. the exercise of sober ?closed up shop and went home to enjoy maga- duced the president in a brief and dispassionate first dispatch from ('apt. Sigsbee." policy of the administration, President tain the condition of the plates, judgment. a respite from the rush of the past The I'reNlilen 112m Address. The secretary's attention was drawn McKinley uttered the above words. zines and engines. He is a graduate in "Such a judgment, my fellow citizens, week. C'apt. Sigsbee was heard from The president spoke in part as follows: is to the published statement that (.'apt. There is now no of fact gunnery and is regarded as entirely "We celebrate here as In every part of the best safeguard in calm and tranquil doubt the that in a dispatch Crowninshield, chief of the bureau of government which indicates that close competent, as indeed are all the divers our country the birthday of a great patriot, events and rises superior and triumphant the of the United States above the at Fla., attention will be given to the coal bunk- under his direction. He is under strict who assured the beginning of a great na- storms of woe and peril. navigation, had arrived Tampa, is actually preparing for war with ers by tion. This day belongs to patriotism and "The priceless opportunity is ours to on Montgomery a trip to Spain. the naval court ofinquiry. Wash- orders not to give out anything on the demonstrate the from ington officials the people. Hut in a certain sense the anew the enduring triumph of Cuba, where he had been inspecting unquestionably have subject of his investigations, except to University of Pennsylvania has special American civilization and to help in the The president and his cabinet unite prospective coaling stations near Ma- in the belief still, in spite of all evi- tanzas. The secretary's comment was dence to the contrary, that the explo- this: "C'apt. Crowninshield has not sion of the Maine was the result of an THE WRECK OF THE MAINE?FROM A PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN THE MORNING AFTER THE EXPLOSION. been to Cuba. lie has been off with accident, but they recognize the fact his boy on matters not in any way con- that the contrary may prove true at nected with the business of the navy." almost hour, and if it i.s Ihe main deck any that between the forward and after mttgn/lnpa Is blown upward and to the starboard. Th© |l The only exact information received shown even inferentially that Spain forward imokraluck Is hack \ thrown and to the starboard. The whole wreck has a list to port. | by the navy department from Havana had a hand in the catastrophe there The main deek during day conveyed Capt. |ust above the forward magazine la littlewreeked. An explosion ot the mtigiulne would \ the was in will be but one thing to do, and that ft Sigsbee's telegram, as follows: have torn It to atoms. Men who were within a few yards of the forward magazine survived. Had that /- will be to seize Cuba by force of arms. * Wrecking tug Right Arm arrived yesterday magazine blown up no trace of them would ever have been found. I? Louis, and begins work to-day. Much encumbering St. Feb. 25.?Gen. \V. H.- It Is claimed that the picture metal must be blasted away in detail. Navy Powell, of Belleville, 111., who was in Indicates that the Maine was destroyed by a submarine mine. I ./ I I \ J divers down aft seven days, forward four days. command of the regiment in which After awning Is In view « ship's rail Is six feet under water: superstructure twisted and thrown aft| i Bodies of Jenkins and Merritt not found. Two President McKinley served during the unidentified bodies of crew found yesterday. civil war, was recently After compartment tilled with detached, bro- and who ap- ken and buoyant furniture and fittings. Span- pointed collector of internal revenue ish authorities continue offers of assistance for the southern Illinois district, has and care for wounded and dead. Everything returned from Washington. The gen- goes to that from wreck the United States eral, a should be disinfected. Surgeon of the Maine who is personal friend of Presi- recommends that all bedding and clothing dent McKinley, said that while at the should bo abandoned. Might goto acclimated capital he discussed the Maine dis- poor. Useless fittings and equipments might aster and its possible results with the be towed to sea and thrown overboard. Shall president. me," old metal of superstructure and like be saved* "He stated to said was Friends of dead should understand that we are the general, "that he only waiting 1 in the tropics. Chaplain Chidwick is charged for a complete report of the naval with all matters relative to the dead. board of inquiry, and that should it re- Secretary Long answered Capt. Sigs- port that our sailors had met their bee, approving all his recommenda- death through Spanish treachery, he tions. He was directed to have Lieut. was prepared to act at once, and in a Wainwright, the executive officer of manner which would meet the ap- the Maine, arrange with the wreckers proval ofevery loyal American citizen." for the disinfection of everything sent Atlanta, (in., Feb. 25.?Activity has to the United State. The recommenda- never been so great at Fort MePlierson tion that all bedding and clothing be as at the present time. This is attribu- abandoned, and if needed be given to table to (ien. Merritt's arrival. Every- the acclimated poor, was approved. thing is in readiness to move the regi- The same approval was given to the ment to any point that may be desig- suggestion that useless fittings and nated within a few hours. At a con- equipment be towed to sea and thrown sultation yesterday between Col. Cook, for some inquiry as fort, been time preparing l for any the ofticers of the court of inquiry when reasons for honoring the 22d of February. progress and prosperty of the land we overboard. To the captain's commandant of the and railroad emergency that may arise, but appear- called upon. For over half a century, with ever increas- love." to the saving of old metal and parts of officials Col. Cook was assured that the ing popularity and public recognition, ances at the department would indi- you the superstructure the answer was men could be transported to Florida Warned by (sen. Lee. have observed the occasion, either as a holi- cate SLAIN BY A MOB. given that such material was of no use a that any necessary orders already Havana, Feb. 23. ?Americans in Ha- day or with patriotic exercises, partici- within night. It is said Col. Cook have to the bureau of equipment. men been given, and that the situation vana have been quietly notified pated in by faculty and students. Colored I'onl master mid llln ; 111 Id told the railroad to have cars in by Con- "Washington, belonged to is not one calling for immediate activ- too, the Murdered lit l.uke City, S. Sigsbee's statement that the divers the yards for use at any hour. sul-General Lee that it might be well brotherhood of the alumni of this ti. ity at Washington. A was cir- institu- have been down aft seven days and Cincinnati, Feb. ?Under report for them to send their families to a tion, having accepted the degree of doctor Atlanta, Ua., Feb. £3. ?A special from 25. instruc- culated that (Jen. .Miles, the forward four days, gave the navy de- tions from Washington, Col. Cochran, command- place ofsafety. These precautions were of laws conferred upon him in 17S3?an Columbia, S. C., to the Constitution er of the army, had issued additional honor doubtless the more appreciated when partment the first information of the commandant at Fort Thomas, Ky., has taken in view of tiie fact that there is he recalled the events which gave himclose says: The most revolting crime ever orders for troops at all l'orts to be on strong time that the divers had been in the issued orders bringing the men's rifle suspicion that the volunteers, and peculiar attachment to the city perpetrated by white men in South the alert and ready for immediate ac- of vicinity of the "zone of explosion," as range at Culbertson, Ky., back to the anti-American and anti-autonomy, have Philadelphia. Carolina was committed at Lake City, tion, but this was promptly denied by "Though Washington's exalted he has termed it. This zone is confined fort. New bayonets that can also be been inspired to make trouble in case character county, at one the general's chief of staff. Nothing and the most striking acts of his brilliant Williamsburg o'clock to the forward part of the ship, and used for trenching tools were issued the Maine inquiry proves that the record are too familiar to be recounted Tuesday morning when Postmaster whatever of a sensational character oc- while the divers have been down aft yesterday to all the troops. The men catastrophe was due to here where so many times they have re- I'.aker, a were design. negro, and his family for week, ?ire daily curred in Washington, and on the ceived eloquent and deserved eulogy, yet the last their work forward undergoing fatigue drill and out home, postmas- whole the day was rumors by often as the story is retold it engages our burned ol' their the in the vicinity of the large magazine expect togo to Key West, instead of free of DEADLY DYNAMITE. a arms comparison with its immediate prede- love and admiration and interest. We love ter and babe in killed, his wile has been in progress only four days. Charleston, S. C., as reported. to recall his noble unselfishness, his cessors Cililonlun Inn Stone *iunrry Kill* heroic and three daughters shot and maimed Sigsbee regiment for the past week or more. purposes, the power of his magnificent per- The statement in the dis- The First of the Ohio na- Three life, was appointed More lloilien Recovered. .Men. sonality, his glorious achievements for for liaker post- patch that "friends of the dead should tional guard, located here, is tillingup Washington, i'eb. 23.?The navy de- Philadelphia, Feb. 23. ?The prema- mankind and his stalwart and unflinching master three months ago. Lake City understand we are in the tropics" is with recruits. Several unauthorized received a ture of devotion to independence, liberty and is a town of 500 inhabitants and the ne- understood to refer to the pleas of rela- partment dispatch from Capt. explosion a charge of dynamite cannot recruiting stations for volunteers have union. These be too often told or b» in Sigsbee Tuesday evening saying that 14 Tuesday in the stone quarry at Sixty- TOO familiarly known. gro population the vicinity is large. tives of the dead that they be brought been opened in this city and their en- more bodies nad been recovered from sixth and Vine streets killed three "And how reverent always was this There was a protest at Baker's appoint- to the United States. These appeals rollment would more than till a regi- great man, how prompt and generous his ment, but it was not a very vigorous continue to be received, and while they ment. recognition of the guiding hand of Divine one. Three months ago as 1 post- excite the deepest sympathy of officials, Providence in establishing and controlling lie Woolen Dealer* Caught by Indorsement*. the master was leaving at night no hope can be held out that the dead destinies of the colonies and the re- the office in York, announce- public. Again and can New Feb. 25.?The again?in his talks, in company with several colored men he be brought back. ment that the old woolen commission his letters, In his state papers and formal was fired on from ambush, but it was The press reports have given in part addresses?he reveals this side of his house of Sawyer, Manning & Co., of not known the terrible mutilation of the bodies, character, the force of which we still feel, that the would-be assa-win this city and Boston, is in financial dif- and I we was feared fully trust always will. prompted by other than personal but it is this has not been ficulties, has caused great surprise. "Not alone upon days of thanksgiving or by men were malice. Since that Baker moved his realized relatives. The Sawyer, Manning