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VOL 38 WAR IS NOV. JECLARED,
An Impressive Occasion,
IN THE HOUSE OF REFRESENTA- TIVES.
Not a Word nor a Vote in Objection.
(Seectat To THe Examiner ]
Wasuincreyn, April 25.—The House of Representatives yesterday passed a bill declaring the existence of a state of war befween the United States and Spain ina manner that cannot fai! to impress the world. The representatives of 70 million peopie vated for it without a word of de bate, and without a distenting word and without a roll call, but with a solemn ap» preciatioa of the gravity of their moment- ous action. It required but one minute and forty-one seconds to accomplish this. The House was considering an election case
and siinply paused todeciare war, There was no excitement. No wordor question. It was only in the great cheer that went up from the floor and galleries of the House when Speeker R-ed announced its passnge, that the tremendous re port of the act and | the supreseed euthusiasm behind it was shown. Congress had formaliy deelared war to exist between the United States and Spain. titania
BLOCKADE OF HAVANA.
How the Ships are Ranged Along Tro Coast.
Kay West, April 25.—The ships block- ading Havava harbor range from eight to ten milea from the shore, along which they are extended for fully 20 miles, in the following order, rupring from west to east; Mayflower, lowa, Newport, Detroit, Marblehead, Indiana, New York and Wilmington, with the torpedo boat Porter alteoding the flagebip.
Morry Castle and the city Havana are ip good view from the flagship with glas-ee ; but the coast, asis alwayethe ca~>, i- covered with a haze. No uewsof what is oceurrieg in the blockaded city has been obtsined, aod the newepaper mes ar- equally in doubtas to the intentions of Rear Adm'ral Sampron avd the United States government.
Soon after 9 o’clock on Saturday morn- ing. the Amphbartite, Puritan, Cincinnati, Castine aod Machias, and three torp-do hoate, after much exchange of signale, parted company with the flagship, sailing in & northeasterly direction, presumably to blockade Matanzas, Cardenas aod Sagua la Grandas,
“Is it peace or war?”
“Has Spain backed down, oris she hasteving her fleet wesgward with orders io attempt to raise the blockade, which, despite all atories tc the contrary cannot be long resorted to in Cuba,” are samples
JOHN BULL
AND UNCLE SAM, The President Speaks,
SAYS THE NATION IS GRATEFUL
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Por the Sympathy Sent to Them Across the Sea.
(Spectat Tro THe ExaMiNer.]
Loxpox, April 26—The Washingtoa co-respondent of ‘he Daily Mail cabies that in an interview President McKinley said °
“Not the Goveenment alone but the whole vation feel mo-t deeply the good will sent to them ac-ox~s th: sea,” and he aided impressively “nor will they torget 6.”
THE NEUTRALITY COURSE. The Powers have not yet Decided
on the Course. [SeeciaL to Tas Examiner.]}
Wa:nixeton, April 26.— The Powers, including Great Britain have not yet made known the course of action they will adopt in regard to veutrality. The expectation is that neutrality will take usnal course in such cases,and no exceptional moves in this direction are anticipated,
NO INFORMATION
Concerning Movements Squadron.
Fort Meowror, Va, April 25.—For stra- tegic purposes and for the pretection of information that might be of value to the enemy,Commodore Schley of the flying squadron has established a practical cenorehip over those in his command re- lative to the divulging of the reason for aby uiovement made or to be made by the +qauadron or individual ships of the equad-
of Flying
ron. To wore fuaily carry oat that pian )§=6—ssoopf—séprotection «to §=6government laterests only commanding of-
ticers are made aware of the ship’s move- ments and the responsibility is thus minimized. It is for these reasons that the aetnal destination of the Minneapolie and Columbia is merely a matter of news~ paper con)-cture.
Sunday has passed quietly. The Mary~ land naval resources who are to man the Yosemite and Dixie arrived by boat thie morning. The twoconverted boats will be ready ina day or two, being at Newport News yards uoder improvement.
Overdue Steamer.
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of scores of eimilar questions which are puzzling everyone in the flvet, unless it be Rear Admiral Sampson, who, as ever,. keeps his ewn counsel. ; = = > A Cape Verde despatch says that the Spanish war vessels wart coal.
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New York, April 25.—There is anxiety for the steamer Windward, of the Arctic expedition, which left Great Britain on Merch 19th, and has not been seen or spoken since.
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THE BARGAIN :CORNER. |
HIS COURSE ABOUT RUN.
Manager Harts of 1, GR.
WILL BE RETIRED BY IHE GOVERNMENT.
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Mr. Pottinger Will Have Charge of Entire Government System.
(SeuciaL to Tus Examiner).
Montreal, April 26.—It can be stated with certainty that A. H. Harris will not be trsffic manager of the Intercolonial Railway very much Jonger, although the official announcement has pot, yet gone forth from the department at Ottawa.
It is not likely that anyone will be named te fill the position in future.
Mr. Pottioger will likely assume the full control of the entire Goverumeut ~ystem.
Since his retura to this city Mr. Harris hos given ufmistakable evidences that be bas practically given up control of his office.
It is understood that the present offices in Montreal will be continued under the direction of an official who will take his orders from Mr. Pottinger.
RESTRICTING THE NEWS.
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It is Going to be Difficult to Get Telegrams.
[Spectat ro Tue Examinen.]
Havaxa, April 24 (jelayed in trans- mission).—As the Government of the United States will not allow Madrid and New York telegrams to come tc Havana for the press, the censor here will not allow correspondents to telegraph to the New York press.
Don Carlos and The Queen.
New York, Apri] 25.—A despatch to the World from Brussele, Belgium, enays: *T formally decline to bold any communi- cation whatever with the people of United States,” said Don Carlos to the VYorld correspondent. The pretender to the throne of Spain frowned darkly as he spoke, nevertheless he conversed with courtesy until asked if he had any message to send to the American people.
He condemoaed severely the policy pur- sued by the queen regent, saying : She has sacrificed the national dignity by tempor- izing with Americ®, aud allowing inter- ference in the domestic affairs of Spain. She has been compelled to choose between either a civil war ora war with the United States.”
What will Russia Do?
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Lonpon, Apri] 25—A Cenference of the ambassadors ofthe powerson the sul ject of Cuba bas been held at Russian foreigo office and well informed persons declare that Russia will support Spain.
A British Cable.
Mapkip, April 25.--A despatch from General Blanco calls atteation tu the fact that the telegraph which the United States forces are credited with intending to cut, belongs toa Britieb company.
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THE PARLIAMENT OF CANADA.
Gascoigne’s Resignation.
THE AMENDMENT TO CHARL- TON’S BILL.
Martin Leading in the Race for the B. C. Chief Justiceship.
[Speciat ro Tus Examiner].
Orrawa, April 26.— Before proceeding
with the orders of the day in the House of Commons ye3~ terday' Sir Adolphe Caron asked about
cable soOuth of Cuba,
General Gascoigne’s resignation and was told that he had resigned the Canadian command bat retained his position till his successor was appoiuted.
The motion for a second reading of Mr. Chariton’s seduction tillameudment was lost.
It is said now that Joe Martin baa the inside track for the British Columbia Chief Justiceship.
SITUATION IN NEW YORK. A St. John Man’s View.
(Special to the Sun.)
New York, April 24.—There ie no other topic bere but war. Men of all trades and professions talk of nothing else. Nearly every sbop, business establishment and tenement 18 draped with the natiod’s flag. In eomecases American, Cuban and English flags are exhibited together. Every other man, womas and child wears some smal] Americao flag.
Che different New York regiments are recruiting by the hundreds daily.
I visited the Ninth regiment armory yesterday. The companies are now recruit- ed up to their full strength.
The following is the obligation taken by men enlisting inthem, asshown me by a captain of one of the companies of the Nortb : :
“We, theunders'gued, of,our free wil] and accord,do volunteer to serve this orgaviza- tion in any service required in the defence of our coantry and fag when ordered by the Piezideot of the United States or the Govemor of the Ttaie of New York. in pursuance of this declaration we piedge ourselves to follow the flag ef the Ninth Regiment, National Guard of New York, coder command of Col. Seward and the company officers for an unlimited service, at the call of our president, our governor or our general officer.”
Everything at the armories is being pre- pared for active cawpaiga work. They can obtain all the volunteera required. At place of amusement last night popular demonstrations were made. Today, in the leading churches, prayers were offered for the success of the American arms. There is no strong Anglo. American feeling bere.
DR MARIA ANGWIN DEAD
[Speeiat TO Tos Examiver.]
Wanirax, April 26.—Dr. Maria Angwin, the irst lady doctor to practice médicine in Halifax, died yesterday on her way hone from New York.
Fire and Sword.
K xestox, Jamaica, April 25.—Fugi. tives from Cuantanamo, province of Santi- age Je Cubs, say Spanish troops are con~ centating on the principal sea coast cities and aying waste by fire the interior towns and plantations. I is feared that devasta tiou will be complete before Americans can occupy that territory.
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Steamers Afloat.
Brexos Avaes, April 24.—The Spanish torpedo cruiser Temerario sailed yesterday
| morning. ' i
Loxpox, April 25.—Up to midnight {ther was absvlutely no news as to the Pars at Soutbam pton.
The Pope's Blessing
Loxpon, Apri] 25 ~Tbe Kome correspon- dert of the Standard say*:— “The Queen Regent asked the blessing of the Pope upon Spanish arms. His Holiness replied that be sent it from his heart and hoped to see a vindication of Spain’s rights which had been trampled upon.”
The Pope will maintain strict neu- tralitv.
A $50,000,000 war loan is at once be put upon the United States markets.
It is stated that 100,090 men in Canada have offered to fight in the United States army.
Secretary Sherman has resigned; Judge
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