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Show WAIl DECLAIMED. American Fork World Rrcom urn tiding RESOLUTION PASSED WITHOUT A DISSENTINQ VOTE. W, K. if Mil'll, FublUhsr. UTAH.' Went Through the House AMERICAN FORK, and NEWS. UTAH Recent rains han been a boon to ingar beet raiaera of Utah county. Henry George, jr., aon of the great aingle tax advocate waa a Utah viaitor last week. Robert W. Morris, a prominent Salt Lake business man, died of heart disease one night last week. R. P. Hunter, an Ogden business man, waa thrown from hla buggy in a runaway last week and badly hurt. Huntington ia experiencing a building boom. New settlera are coming in daily and business ia livening up. Mrs. Ear of Logan fell down a stairway in Salt Lake City last week, sustaining a broken ja and other serious injuries. A full military company will be recruited at Mpringville, a good portion of the required number already having been secured. Mrs. Hannah Wells of Wellsville recently became the mother of triplets. The babes. weighed seven pounds each and are getting along nicely. Frank Lee, the Panguitch horse thief and jail breaker who has been making things lively there of late, has been transferred to the atato prison. d Georgia Dalton of Rockville ate some ant poison one day lost week which he had found and four minutes later died in terrible Four-year-ol- agony. The Deseret Irrigation company has decided to erect a new flouring mill at Deseret. There arc now more than seventy such mills in Utah, equipped at a cost exceeding 91,500,000. Mra. John Dent, the Salt Lake colored woman who attempted to avenge the death of her husband by shooting A1 Shaver, who got off with a light sentence, will not be prosecuted. While the city jailor of Salt Lake waaexamlning the cells of the prisoners one day last week he found secreted in the bedding a stllletto, two pocket knives and a clumsily fashioned key. Articles of incorporation of Jensen A, C. have been filed with the secretary of the state. The pursuit of the company is general merchandising at Elsinore, Sevier county, and the capital stock is fixed at 915,000. A I'i.OOO meeting house is to be erected in the Seventh ward in Logan. Plans for the building have been submitted and work will be commenced in a few days. When finished it will be the finest building of the kind in the city. The grand lodge of Odd Fellows of Utah held their annual session in Salt Lake Inst week. There were nearly 100 grand lodge officers and delegates present During the past year this order has gained five new lodges and Mar-guardse- n, In One Minute Forty-On- e Hrronds President's Message Kmouimendlng It Other War News. it enacted, etc.: First That war hp and the same ia hereby declared to exist, und that war Be has existed since the Sist of April, A. D. IdiiH, including Sunday, between the United States of America and the kingdom of Spain. Second That the president of tlie United States is hereby directed and empowered to use the entire land and naval forces of the United States and to call into the actuul service of the United States the militia of the several states to such extent as may be necessary to carry this act into effect. Washington, April 2.1. Congress has formally declared war to exist between the United States and Spain; the senate passed the naval appropriation bill, carrying large amounts of money for the improvement of our sea fighting arin of the federal service. The Hull army reorganization bill was passed by the senate, and now goes to conference; Secretary Sherman resigned as chief of the state, department, to le succeeded by Assistant Secretary Day, and the latter by John II. Moore of New York, an acknowledged authority on international law; and the war department called on the several states fur their quota to the volunteer army of the United States. These make up the important events of the day. The house has passed the bill declaring the existence of u state of war between tlie United States and tlie kingdom of Spain, in a inunner which cannot fall to impress the world. The representatives of 70,000, 000 people voted for it without a word of debate, without a dissenting voice, and without a roll call, but with a solem appreciation of the gravity of their momentous action. It required but one minute and forty-on- e seconds to acwas considthis. The house complish election an and case, simply ering paused to declare war. There was no excitement, no cavil, no word or question. It was only in the great cheer that went np from the floor and the galleries when Speaker Reed announced its passage that the tremendous import of the act, and the suppressed enthusiasm behind it waa shown. After the president's message was read, the committee on foreign relations framed tbe resolution; Acting Chairman Adams wrote the report, and it was passed on its way to the senate in an hour and six minutes. The speaker signed it at 4:34. IN TIIB SKXATK. After a debate of one hour and a half the senate passed the bill declaring that estate of war existed between the United Slates and Spain without a dissenting vote. The bill was in the same language as that passed by the house. The deexpended 97,733.34 in sick benefits. bate in the senate was based on an Upon the passage of the resolution amendment offered by Senator Turpie, through congress authorizing inter- providing for the recognition of the Willard belligerent rights of the vention,' Rrigadier-Generinsurgent General R. Cubans. Young and W. Young telegraphed the war departThe bill was then taken to President ment offering their services in oase of McKinley at 0 o'clock and at 6:18 waa war. signed and became law. The Twenty-fourt- h infantry, which CUBA UTTERLY ISOLATED. left Salt Lake City last week for New Orleans, waa diverted to Chattanooga, Havana Cable Cnt Onuomhlp Blgtdly Established. Tcnn., as being a more atrsgetie point Fla., Tampa, April 20. The United as it is within a few hours of several cut Havana cable. The the has States ports where embarkation might be cut was made about ten milea out of made. Havana and the southern end of the The Sixteenth infantry, which was cable is now on the Mangrove, which stationed at Salt Lake for a number of waa recently converted into an auxilyeara preceding the arrival of the iary cruiser. Twenty-fourt- h two yeara ago, passed This gives the government exclusive the city on their way to the use of the cable and entirely cuts Capthrough front Saturday last and were accorded tain General Blanco off from com munia grand reception as they transferred tion from Spain, as the insurgents are from the Oregon Short Line to the Rio between him and the other cable ports. Grande Western. Their atay In Salt la Intended, as soon as the blockIt Lake waa only for a few hours. ade of Cienfnegos ia established, to cut Thomas Twlgg of Ogden ia dead. the esble between that point and JaTwigg waa the colored porter who was maica, thns entirely severing telearrested on a charge of criminal inti- graphic communication between Cuba macy with a white woman two years and the outside world, except aucli ago and later married the woman in matter aa ia sent through the United the case, whereupon the chare against State censorship. This censorship him waa dismissed. has already been rigidly established at A new canal has just been completed Key West. Idahos Troopers. at St. George at a cost of 913,000. It Idaho, Boise, April S3. The state of will not only furnish water for a large two will Idaho troops of cavalry, get area of land, but will flow over the 170 mounted riflemen addition In and town west bluffs of and generate power for any purpose desired, after which it to be recruited from among the cowwill water the low lands. boys. The latter may form a part of Roosevelt-Woo- d regiment. The Small boys with matches started a the hot are by the govbeing kept fire In Sandy lust week which burned wires He will probably select the two ernor. a barn and several tons of hay, two cows and a number of pigs. The de- troops of cavalry from among the struction of several houses which were militia, and has wired each captain in close by wus narrowly averted by the an endoavor to ascertain how many men are immediately available for tkut prompt action of the fire brigade. al pnrposo. SHERMAN .RESIGNS. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE. a Urctralluu of War Duties of tho OlHn too Esartlnff for nis Kufoeblvtl Condition. A gallant Spain. Washington, April 35. '1 he president today sent congress the following message, recommending a declaration of war against Spain: To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America: 1 transmit to the congress for its consideration and action, copies of correspondence recently had with the government of Spain, showing the action taken nnder the joint resolution sp proved April 30, 1W. demanding that the government of Spain relinquish its suthority and government in the island of Cnba and to withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban Washington. April 20. Secretary Sherman lias tendered his resignation to the president and it haa been accepted, although be will probably not sever his connection with the office until his successor is confirmed by the senate. Assistant Secretary of State Cien-fng- THREATENS TO SAIL WITHOUT ORDERS. Ilac U Not at fit. Vincent Whllo Our Fleet Is Itloekudlug Hnvuua Belief that Spain la Going At. ter Our Asiatic Flaet. Buys 11U Madrid, April 27. The report is circulated here that there is great dissatisfaction in naval circles at the apparent inactivity of the government. The officers and men are growing impatient and are anxious to fight The commander of the fleet at St. Vincent, Cape da Verde islands, has threatened to sail without orders, saying his plaee waa not at St Vincent while the American fleet was blockading Havana. No news concerning the movement of Spain's navy are published here, although details of the movements of the American fleets are complete. waters. Upon communicating to the Spanish minister in Washington the demand, the minister asked for his passports and withdrew. The United States minister at Madrid was in turn notified by the Spanish minister for foreign affairs that the withdrawal of the Spanish representative to the United States had terminated diplomatic relations. The position of Spain being thus made known, and the demands of the United States being denied, with a complete rupture in thu intercourse with Spain, 1 have been constrained in the exercise of power and authority conferred upon me, to proclaim, under date of April 22, 18!8, a blockade of certain ports of tlie north coast of Cuba, lying between Cardenas and Ruhia Hondo, and of the ports of on the Bouth coast of Cuba; and further, in exercise of my constitutional powers and using the authority conferred upon me by the act of congress to issue my proclamation calling for volunteers in order to carry into effect the said resolution. In view of the measures so taken, nd with a view to the adoption of such other measures at may be necessary to enable me to carry out the expressed will of tlie congress of the United States in the premises, I now recommend to your honorable body the adoption of a joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the United States of America and the kingdom of Spain, and I urge speedy action thereon, to the end that the definition of the international status of the United States as a belligerent power may be made known, and the assertion of all its rights and the maintenance of all Us duties in the conduct of a public war may be assured.' William McKinlbt, (Signed) Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., April 25, 18)8. PATRIOTIC SPANIARD Coaling I'p nt It. Vincent. Vincent, St April 26, 0:40 p. m The fleet is taking on coal and Spanish and projectiles Ammunition supplies. are placed ready on deck tor each gun and the men appear to be ready to fight Day has been appointed as the successor of Mr. Sherman. The resignation of Mr. Sherman was not caused by any misunderstanding between himself and the president, but on account of the ill health and advanced age of tbe veteran statesman. The duties of the office hod become too exacting, and Mr. Sherman deemed it best to retire. TROOPERS. UTAH'S Will Furnish Two Batteries, 100 Cavalry-me- n nnd 85 Mounted Riflemen Salt Lake City, Utah, April 26. Governor Wells has issued a procla- mation calling for volunteers for Utah's quota of the 125,000 called for The number of by tbe president. men to be furnished by this state ia 531, classified os follows: Two batter- STARTLINO SUGGESTION. Float at Cap do Varda May Attack Oar Asiatic Squadron. Washington, April 26. The naval officials have noticed with some disquietude tbe fact that the Spanish fleet at Cape de Verde, before leaving under orders of the Portuguese government made heavy purchases of supplies there. They were of a varied description, such as medicine and miscellaneons goods, for which in ordinary times the fleet could aa easily have waited until it reached a Spanish port Therefore it is suspected that the purchases show a purpose on tbe part of the Spanish admiral to start on a long cruise. A rather startling suggestion made in this connection is that the Spanish fleet may make directly for the Phillippines, by way of the Cape of Good Hope, to attack Commodore Dewey's Asiatic squadron, which it would far exceed in strength. The Suez canal being closed, under neutrality laws, to warships of belligerents, there would be nothing to do in this cose but Send some of Admiral Sampson's ships on a long, stern chase after the Spanish fleet, or to instruct Admiral Dewey to repair to home waters. cavalry, 100; mounted rifleThe riflemen are in addimen, to tion the number Utah is entitled to nnder the president's call, and with other selected men will probably be merged into a cowboy regiment to be commanded by Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, who has resigned for that purpose. The national guard is especially - invited to enlist, and will be given, preference. Recruiting officers will be stationed at central points in the state and troops will be rendezvoused at WILL BOMBARD MANILLA. he musSalt Lake where they will " tered into the service of the United Asiatic Bqunilran will Lay Blags to Spains Eastern Possessions. States on May 5. DIVIDING THE SPOILS. Washington, April 27. The first The reason Utah furnishes batteries naval battle is expected to take place of because exclusion to is the infantry How s Division of the Property Is Made her guns are of the latest patera and at the Phillipine islands. Commodore Whena Ship 1 Taken. Washington, April 20. The capture among the best in the United States. Dewey, commander of the Asiatic of the ar- squadron, sailed from llong Kong last of several Spanish trading vessels has Utah furnishes led to a discussion of the division of tillery under thu call. The govern- Sunday and is now due at Manilla, of the property thns seized. There is ment will probably furnish four more where a battle is immediately expected unless the Spanish fleet takes refbatteries. quite a profit accruing to the mariners guns, making two n valuable uge within tlie mined harbor. of a cargo, upon the capture LONG WAR PREDICTED. The Spanish fleet at the Phillipines foldivided as ia which say 9300,000, ia nnarmored and antiquated, and lows: Britlnh:s Base Their Calculations Upon while exceeding in number of vessels, Our UnprcparadneM. nine of prize 1.100,000 . . . 230,000 The insursorernment share, London, April 25. Prominent mili- is no match for our fleet. Hear Admiral Sampson's to is hava men gent expected of London army at arrived materially 13,000 tary share, the conclusion that the war between aid the fleet by renewed activity. Fleet Captain Staunton's 5,000 the United States and Spain will be a share, IDAHOS QUOTA CHANGED. Balance to be divided among long one. Thev base their opinions officers and men of the Nashupon the New York cable dispatches Will Furnish Two Companies of Infantry ville 220,000 Instead of Cavalry. referring to the alleged unpreparedness of Commander Maynard, in25,000 of the United States troops. Much share Boise, April 27. If an arrangement Executive Officer LHnnlngliain 3,250 terest is taken in what the stock ex- made continues, Idaho will be perOfficer Winslow... 3,250 change people term the prize compe- mitted to have more Navigating troops in the field 1.175 tition. Ensign Magruder state. than other In response to any 1,750 From Ensign Kueiisll State. an n Governor fro o0 1. Snow request urgent Ensign Salt Lake City, April 26. Under the 1,150 Senator called on Ensign Walker Shonp Steunenberg, states will furthe Chief Engineer Freeman 4,000 call of war the and secretary adjutant 2.500 nish the following: Past assistant engineer secured an and order changgeneral, Colorado One regiment of infantry Assistant engineer 2,125 ing the Idaho quota from two troops Assistant Surgeon rieadwell. . 2.375 and one light battery. Montana One regiment of infantry. of cavalry to two battalions of infantAssistant Paymaster OLeary. 2.375 Utah One troop of cavalry and two ry. Tbe Idaho executive had wired 2,375 Pay Clerk Inglehnrt I .natswnin . I,l.i0 light batteries. Senator Shonp that with only two i I miner . 1.500 Wyoming One battalion and one troops of cavalry, Idaho's troops 1,500 troop cavalry. CArpeuter Idaho Two troops of cavalry. would necessarily be merged with Three hundred retty officers and enNevada One troop of cavalry. 550 listed men, averages, each those of other states, and her people This is based upon the assumption Mlittla to Guard Western Reservations. could not be heard from as they dethat the vessel ruptured is of n class Denver, Cola, April 20 The impres- sired to be, in the war. inferior to the one making the capture. sion here among army officials who Senator Shoup telegraphed Governor If it is of equal grade tlie reward is have discussed the fact that the cal Steunenberg that he had secured the greater than tlie above. In the event haa been made for cavalry in most of change designated, and he also rethat the vessel making the capture ia the mountain states, ia that these quested that in forming his companies, inferior to the one captured, tlio entire troops will not be sent east, but will the governor would favor the Shoup proceeds are divided among the offi- be sent to take the place of the regu- rangers of Salmon City, by making cers and crew and commander of the lars recently removed from Indian res- them one of the new companies. Under this arrangement Idaho will squadron, to tlio exclusion of the gov- ervations and other remote places in ernment. 800 men to the front send states. mountain the FATE. THE IRONY OF Sly Gums of Illplnnisry. NEGROES VOLUNTEER. tl London, April 27. The dismissal of Home lnlrnilrd fur I.Hruo Will be lrof. O. M. Wood Offer tho Services ot the United States to Us squadron from llong Himself and 1,000 of 111 Brethren. New Orleans. April 23. At the aucand the apparent severity of the Kong M. O. 23. Professor St Louis, April tion snlcs of the mules and horses inWood lias sent a communication to British government in regard to the tended for the Spunisli army in Cuba, Governor Stevens, tendering the ser- United States torpedo boat Somers, at wliich the government prevented from vices of himself and 1,000 negroes for Falmouth, the Associated Press hears, were incidents leaving, a hnndsrme Kentucky horse, the volunteer by Ameriarmy. Professor Wood intended for General Blanco, wns purcan and British tlie real obdiplomary, is a brigadier general of the colored chased by A. A. McGinuis. a wealthy to force the ject being Spanish fleet to Knights of Pythias of Missonri, and manufacturer, who intends presenting wnsst one time prominently mentioned leave the Cape de Verde Ialands.and to him to Fit.hu.fh Iae, if the latter renpnointmeut as United States min- prevent other nations at a critical moturns to Cuba as an American general ister to Hoyt ment from affording like hospitality. ies, 34G; 85. . . one-sevent- h six-gn- one-lin- lf th 1-- ................ Inter-Mounta- in 1 inter-mounta-in Pw-M-ile- pre-arrang- |