The Cortland Democrat, Friday,
April 22, 1898.
PRINCIPAL EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR THE BUSY READER.
To Mobilize 20,000
Troops.
APRIL 16.—Washington dispatches say:
Decidedly the most warlike step by the War Department was inaugurated to-day,
when orders were issued for the concentration at four points in the South of
six regiments of cavalry, twenty-two regiments of infantry and the light
batteries of five regiments of artillery. At Chickamauga there will be six
regiments of cavalry and the light batteries of five regiments of artillery; at
New Orleans eight regiments of infantry; at Tampa seven regiments of infantry
and at Mobile seven regiments of infantry.
SENATE VOTES FOR
[CUBAN] RECOGNITION.
APRIL 18.—By a vote of 67 to 21, the Senate
adopted Saturday night the Davis resolution providing for immediate armed
intervention in Cuba, with the Foracker amendment providing for the recognition
of the independence of the Cuban Republic. The vote was taken at 9:15 after
a long day's argument.
DIFFERENCES IN TWO
HOUSES.
To-day the difficult task of adjusting the
difference between the two houses of Congress on the Cuban question
begins. The rock upon which the two houses split is the recognition of the
independence of the existing republic, which was incorporated in the Senate
resolution. Were that clause of the Senate resolution eliminated nothing could
have prevented immediate concurrence by the House, as the great majority of the
Republicans of the lower branch of Congress are eager for a conclusion.
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| Henry M. Teller. |
CONGRESS AGREES.
APRIL 19.—After one of the hardest fought
battles between the two houses known in many years, Congress at 1 o'clock this
morning came to an agreement upon the most momentous question it has dealt with
in a third of a century.
The Cuban resolution was passed and sent to
the President this morning. Its provisions mean the expulsion of Spain from the
island of Cuba by the armed forces of the United States. There were many roll
calls in both houses and each body held tenaciously for its own resolution. The
conference had great difficulty in agreeing. The first conference showed a
determination on the part of the House not to yield a single point and it was
only after long consultations with the House leaders that they agreed to allow
the little words "are and" in the first section of the Senate
resolution, which declares that the people of Cuba are, and of right ought to
be free and independent.
The resolution as finally adopted is that
presented from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, with the addition of
the fourth section, known as the Teller amendment, disclaiming any intention on
the part of the United States to acquire Cuba. The resolution cannot be sent to
the President until after it is signed by the presiding officers to-day.
The Senate accepted the agreement by a vote
of 42 to 35 and it was almost unanimous in the house.
TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
The resolutions as agreed to are as
follows:—
"Joint resolution for the independence
of the people of Cuba demanding that the government of Spain relinquish its
authority and government in the island of Cuba, and withdraw its land and naval
forces from Cuba and Cuban waters and directing the President of the United
States to use the land and naval forces of the United States to carry these
resolutions into effect.
"Whereas, the abhorrent conditions
which have existed for more than three years in the island of Cuba so near our
own borders have shocked the moral sense of the people of the United States,
have been a disgrace to Christian civilization, culminating as they have, in
the destruction of a United States battleship with two hundred and sixty-six of
its officers and crew while on a friendly visit in the harbor of Havana and
cannot longer be endured, as has been set forth by the President of the United
States in his message to Congress of April 11, 1898, upon which the action of Congress was invited,
therefore,
"Resolved, First that the people of the
island of Cuba are, and of right, ought to be free and Independent.
"Second—That it is the duty of the
United States to demand and the government of the United States does hereby
demand that the government of Spain at once relinquish its authority and government
in the island of Cuba, and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters.
"Third—That the President of the United
States be, and hereby is directed and empowered to use the entire land and
naval forces of the United States
And to call into
actual service of the United States the militia of the several States to such
extent as may be necessary to carry these resolutions into effect.
"Fourth—That the United States hereby
disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its
determination when that is accomplished, to leave the government and control of
the island to its people."
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| William McKinley. |
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From Our Regular
Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON, April 18.—The Spanish
"manana" (to-morrow) has been too conspicuous in Washington during
the week just passed. It may not be true that the administration is scheming
for further delay but it is quite certain that it did nothing to try to prevent
the waste of four precious days by Senators in talking without saying anything
that had not been said before by the themselves or by others. It is equally
certain that the Senators who were most anxious for delaying the final vote
upon the resolution authorizing the use of the army and navy and the militia of
the several states to force the Spanish out of Cuba were those who have stuck
the closest to Mr. McKinley since the Cuban business began, and the same crowd,
now that the Senate have adopted [grammar of 1898—CC editor] a
resolution differing from the House resolution in several particulars, notably
the recognition of Cuban independence,
are trying to secure more delay by bringing about a deadlock between the
House and Senate. What could have been done in an hour has been dragged along
an entire week. It is enough to make men suspect trickery somewhere, even if
they can't exactly locate it.
Mr. McKinley claims that he is anxious to go
right ahead and drive the Spaniards out of Cuba just as soon as Congress
clothes him with the necessary authority, and it may be that he is, but the
action of Hanna and his peace-at-any-price associates in the Senate in scheming
in every conceivable manner to get delay will make the claim doubted by some
until actual proof is given by orders to the fleet at Key West and the soldiers
now being gathered at southern ports. Every way one turns he is confronted by
an "if," just now. If Mr. McKinley acts upon that resolution he will
please the country. If he should exercise his constitutional right to hold it
ten days before signing it, he world rouse the country to a state of indignation.
Nothing manlier nor truer has been said
during this session of Congress than the reply of Representative Bailey off
Texas, to the taunt that he had lost his head, when he hotly replied to what he
characterized as ungentlemanly interruptions on the part of Representative
Daizell of Pa. "That a man may lose his temper under very great
provocation," said Mr. Bailey, "is a very natural thing; but men may
lose their tempers and still not lose their heads. But if in order for a man to
preserve his equanimity and appear cool he must allow insults to pass unanswered,
then I prefer to be classed with those who lose their heads. I would infinitely
rather lose my head in resenting an insult than to lose self respect by
submitting to one."
Senator Money apologized to the Senate for
having been unparliamentary in calling Senator Wellington a liar when the
latter charged that the former had gone to Cuba as agent for a newspaper, but
he did not and has not apologized to Wellington. On the contrary, he took
especial pains to emphasize his personal responsibility outside of the Senate
chamber for the language. There is probably not a man in the Senate who is so
absolutely friendless as Wellington, and it is all his own fault too. It seems
impossible for him to let an opportunity go by to make a monkey of himself. He
alone of all the Senators said in his speech that we have no reason or cause to
fight Spain.
Although there have been all sorts of denials
concerning an attempted European intervention by force at the last minute to
prevent the United States taking Cuba away from Spain, it is a fact that
members of the administration have been sounded by European diplomats for the
purpose of ascertaining how a bluff at forcible intervention on the part of the
so-called concerted powers of Europe would be received. To the credit of the
men who were approached it can be stated that everyone of them promptly replied
that any bluff of that kind would at once [be] called—that it would be an infringement
on the Monroe doctrine that would not, could not, be tolerated by any American administration.
Archbishop Ireland took that view from the first, and informed the Pope that
the United States would brook no European interference; that whatever could be accomplished
by European influence would be in Spain. The Archbishop, who was in Washington
for about ten days, has gone away thoroughly convinced that American occupation
of Cuba is now absolutely sure to come. He has so informed the Pope, and it is
believed has suggested that the Pope endeavor to persuade Spain to peaceably
surrender Cuba and not wait to be driven out.
Fitz Lee hasn't lost any of the hard horse
sense for which his friends have so long admired him. He couldn't avoid the
impromptu serenade given him when he first arrived in Washington, but when invited
to a reception to be held in his honor by Union and Confederates he declined.
Wise Fitz. He knows that the pressure that is being brought to bear in favor of
his being put in command of the troops to be sent to Cuba has already aroused
political jealousy, and he will not give them a chance to say that he is trying
to push himself. He has been assigned a room in the Department of State, in
order that the administration may avail itself of his knowledge of Cuban
affairs as long as it may seem necessary.
BOARD OF
EDUCATION.
Teachers for the
Coming Year Engaged—Other Business.
At the regular meeting of the [Cortland]
board of education Monday evening teachers were engaged for the coming year and
much other business transacted.
Ferdinand E. Smith was reengaged as
superintendent of the public schools at a salary of $1,500 [per year]. Two
resignations were tendered and accepted: Miss Mary E. Williams goes to Geneva
at a better salary, and Mrs. Lena V. Keese will give up teaching. Miss
Lena R. Conable who has been a supply teacher was chosen as a regular.
Otherwise the teachers in the public schools remain unchanged and are as
follows: Miss L. May McCullock, Miss Fannie M. Galusha, Miss Ada J. Wallace,
Miss Anna M. Knapp, Mrs. Jasper E. Perry, Miss Minnie F. Cleary, Miss Ella M.
Van Hoesen, Mrs. Ora K. George, Mrs. Mary B. Bentley, Miss Grace Mead, Miss
Clara H. Benedict, Miss Anne Flanagan, Miss Mabel L. Graves, Miss Nettie E.
Cole, Miss Mary E. Van Bergen, Miss Lulu M. Day, Miss Ella C. Garrity, Miss
Olive H. Parker, Miss Mary E. Woodbury, Miss Mary C. Van Gorden, Miss Lena R.
Conable. These are all graduates of the Cortland Normal except Miss McCulloch,
who came from Syracuse university.
Several recent decisions of Superintendent
of Public Instruction Skinner have been to the effect that boards of education
have authority to use tented buildings only in times of emergency and for this
reason it was decided to close the John-st. school which was in a rented
building. Miss Van Gorden, the teach, will have a place elsewhere and her
pupils, twenty-five in number, will attend Schermerhorn-st. school. To make
more room, the building committee were authorized to have two rooms on the
third floor of the Central school finished and equipped for school purposes.
Each room will be 28x32 feet and will accommodate forty-eight pupils.
This will provide a place for the large number who will probably be graduated
from the ward schools to the Central at the close of the spring term.
James R. Brown was reappointed janitor of
the Central school building. Sewer connections were ordered at Owego-st. school
and closets [bathrooms] will be placed in the basements.
The efficiency of our schools is constantly
increased by the board of education and another step in this direction was made
when it was decided to separate the departments of drawing and music. Heretofore
Miss Turner has had charge of both, but she is now in charge of music only and
the teachers' committee was instructed to procure a drawing teacher. A few
bills were audited and the board adjourned.
DISTRESSING
ACCIDENT.
Four-Year-Old Fell
with Button Hook in her Mouth.
Addie Elizabeth Muncy, four-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Muncy of North-ave., was around the house
about 6:30 Tuesday evening and had a long button hook which she placed in her
mouth. Before being seen the little trot fell, face downwards, and the hook
penetrated the back of her mouth and became fastened around a small bone. Drs.
Higgins and Didama were called and it was a difficult operation to remove the
hook. Considerable cutting was necessary and the child was unable to stand the
shock and died Wednesday evening. She was very bright for one her age and her
parents have the sympathy of all in their sad affliction. The funeral will be
held from the house, No. 13 North-ave., this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
HERE AND THERE.
Remember, boys, there is in this State a
penalty of $25 for killing robins.—Exchange.
John L. Sullivan at the opera house this evening
in the very merry comedy "A Trip on the Ocean."
Druggist C. P. Brown has something more to
say about paint for your house in a new advertisement this week.
John F. Dowd, proprietor of the American
hotel, is building a large addition at the rear of his building on Main-st.
The teachers' institutes in Homer and
Marathon this week are exceptionally well attended and the sessions are all of
interest.
The Syracuse glee, banjo and mandolin clubs
gave an excellent concert in the First M. E. church Wednesday evening.
The paving meeting of the Good Government
club last Friday night was adjourned to a later date owing to the small
attendance.
Spain, it is rumored, has admitted that it
was one of their autonomist theories which exploded and blew up the
Maine.—Groton Journal.
T. P. Bristol, the merchant tailor and
haberdasher, has something new to say to our readers about his goods in a new
advertisement on the opposite page.
Thomas Welch, Jr., died Monday morning at
his home on Railroad-st. of Bright's disease, aged 34 years. The funeral was
held from St. Mary's church Wednesday morning.
The steamer Frontenac will begin regular
trips on Cayuga lake on Memorial day, May 30th. Season tickets, which were sold
last year for $3 will be sold this year for $5.
Mr. E. C. Mott, formerly of Fabius, has
rented the large store in the Graham block, No. 14 Port Watson-st. and will
conduct there a grocery and will deal in feed, flour and farm produce.
Mr. William Johnson, another Civil war
veteran, passed away at his home on North Main-st. last Thursday at the age of
64 years. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.
The office and storeroom of the large
tannery of Dunphy & Son at Marathon were badly damaged by fire Monday
morning. The loss, estimated at from $15,000 to $30,000, is covered by
insurance.
Under the new law every one of the 30,000
lawyers in this state must be registered with the clerk of the court of appeals
before January 1, 1899, or he cannot practice. Any one who makes any false
statement in the oath required is guilty of a felony and any one who attempts
to practice without registering is guilty of a misdemeanor.
The Crandall Typewriter company are
receiving large orders on their foreign contracts and have just closed a good
contract on ''Crandall'' for Russia. They report typewriter trade in the home
market as picking up and prospects for future business very bright.—Groton
Journal.
McGRAWVILLE, N. Y.
McGRAWVILLE, April 19.—Mr. Fred Rockwell of
New York city visited his father, Ira Rockwell, on Saturday
Mr. Fred Richardson of Marathon is visiting
his sister Mrs. Will Martin.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shuler and Will
Rogers went on the excursion to Washington on the 11th inst.
Quite a delegation from Post Tarbell, G. A.
R., attended the funeral of William Chidester at Blodgett Mills Sunday.
Prof. E. D. Niles, Misses Claribel Warren
and Bertha Eveland of this place are attending the teachers' institute at Marathon
this week.
Ex-Secretary of War D. S. Lamont accompanied
his mother to her home in this village Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Lamont returned
to New York the same evening.
At the annual meeting of the McGrawville
Rural cemetery association held on the 18th inst. H. D Corey and Joseph Carruthers
were elected trustees for three years.
We notice the Cortland correspondent of the
Syracuse Herald has changed the name of this village to McGraw. We would like
to know by what authority he makes the change. We were not aware that any
change had been made except the post office. In his item of the 14th, he states that
Justice Parker will hold court in McGraw on the 26 inst., and one of the parties is a reputable resident
of McGraw. So the party must reside in the post office and the court will be
held at his residence. Another correspondent speaks of a woman that died in
McGraw. Of course it must have been the post office. Query: Did they send her
to the dead letter office? Many ludicrous circumstances arise by trying to
confound the village with the post office, one McGrawville, the other McGraw.
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