DAILY EXAMINER —_— ene _ a "a ferms : Four Dollars per Year “This is True Liberty, wien Free Born Men, having to advise the Public, may speak free.”—Hunipipss. eS nee Senet VOL 38 y, S. CRUISER = MAY BE LOST, Was Sunk in Collision | “= WITH A SWEDISH BARQUE | Thought to be the U. 8S. Cruiser Topeka. (Special To THE ExaMINer ] Fatmourn, April 23.—Ceptain Perssin, of the Swedish barque Ajbatr 33, from Mobile for Dundee, was towedin here yesterday, damaged from @ collision which occurred at miduigbtof the 19th inst. about sixty miles southwest of tbe Scilly Islands, with an unknown veseel. [he capiain of the Albatross says he believes that the vessel colliding with bim was a steamer and that she bad foundered, for after she had flashed her electric light nothing more was seen of her. Loxpox, April 23.—It ie believed shipping circles that it was the newly pur- chased United States cruiser Topeka, for- merly the Diogeone, which left Falmoutb April 19th, which foundered in collision with the barque Albatross. ia { —_—_ <—>—-——_——_—-"" i A RUMORED NAVAL FIGHT) | (Queen CHARLOTTETOWN P. E. ISLAND; SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1898. THE U.S, SHIP “NEW YORK” a Rich Prize, OF ALFONSO XII Secures CAPTURE With a Thousand Troops on Board. (Srectat to Tue Examiner, 1 New Yorx, April 23.—The Press has a de«patch from Key West saying that the Cruiser “New York’ captured a big ship supposed to be Alfoneo XH, for Havana, with a thousand This is a rich prize, if it isthe Alfouso, The Alfonso is worth a million dollars. [roo] 2. THE LONDON STANDARD. Thinks That the Struggle May be a Severe One Fora Time. Loxpon, April 22.—The Standard says: “Wecannot doubtthatthe enthusiastic cheers which broke ont at the end of the Regent’ speech represented Span- isb feeling. But the ultimate issue is hardly open to question; Hor can there be any doubt that in the end it will be for the | benefit of Cuba that she should be deliver Off Florida Yesterday. —_— [Sreciat. ro The Examiner. ] Jacxsonvinie,, Florida, April 23.— According to a private de-patch which has been received here it is thought that the first naval baitie of the war Letween United States and Spain took place opposite Baynton, about 25 miles south of Palm Beach, at 10 o'clock yesterday. This information is not yet confirmed. TALAMAGE AS AN ARMY CHAP- LAIN. Hopes to be Placed over a Division. Cuwaco, April 22.—Rev. T. bDeWirr Talmage told his aon Frank that he pr - posed going to the front as an army chap- jain. He may be placed over an entire division of the army, such as the gathering at New Orleans or Chickamauga. Dr. Talange thinks his work as chap- lain will pot keep him jong away from his regular congregation. “The war will be very short,” he was heard to say. “Two weeks’ hard fighting will be enongh for the Spaniards, in my opinion. I hate war, and wish it could be avoided, but now we are in for it [ want to see real hard fighting and quick, decisive action. “Ifweonly go at it as business we shall have Cuba freed before we know it.” if we meant ——_ — oo Leader in the Fight ed from Spanish domination. There bave been few greater failures in history than the attempt of Spain to maintain order and civilized government in that great West Indian island. For some considerable time, however, the struggle may be a sev- ere One.” CUBANS AND SPANIARDS Ought to de Allowed to Pight it Out, New Yorx,April 20.—Capt Riley, of the Underwriter, which arrived last night from Havana with the barge Lone Star in tow, has some ideas, clear at least, in re- gard to the war sitnation. “Everything isquiet in Havana,” he said: “There is e blamed sight more excitement in Charleston than there is in Cuba. I am surprised that the Americans should run away from Cuba ina panic, One would have thought that General Lee would bave stuck to his post. “There is nothing to fight for,” be con- tiaued, “eacept the Maine. I have no use for the Cubans, They are as bad as the Spapiards. It would be weli to let them starve each other out and get the ieland rid of them altogether. It is no business of ours to interfere, except for the poli. ticians and #;e ulators. They may have their private reasons for wanting to in- terfere. , Neutral Vessels, 22.—A that statement in the Unitea April yesterday LONDON, Parliament New Yorx, April 21.—The first bat- ' States will adhere to the treaty of Paris talion of marines for invasion concentrated | Jegarding neutral vessels was cheered. No at Brooklyn navy yard, hes been increased , answer has been received from Spain. from 427 to 75@ men. The battalion, it is ; ; > i i expected, will sail ou the Paother Set- urday. ———0 That means you want a Children’s «trong blouse suits at 75cts at the Bargaia Corner. RAIN RAIN WATERPROOF 9 COAT. Cur assortment of these gcecds is worth irspecting. We show ‘ © $7.50, 8.50, 9.5 cod heavy Tweed Waterpre of Coat for $6.5C, anda range at O, 10.00, 14.00 While buying your W: fine Ready-to-wear Spring Suits. efspring goods on P, F, Islind, roof Coat inspect also our We show the finest lines and our values are withont terp exception the bes! on the Island. W. D. THE BARGAIN C McKay ORNER. ———— SPANIARDS ON THE LOCKOUT. Will try to Capture THE UNITED STATES CRUISER. Which was Formerly the Ocean Lin- er Paris. Sournamproy, April 23.—The United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard, which was formerly the American liner, Paris sailed from bere for New York at 2 o’clock yesterday. She catriesalarge amount of war material for ths U. S. Government. The London Daily Mail says that the Spanish embassy immediately notified the Spanish government at Madrid of the de-~ parture of the Paris and it is believed that fast Spanish cruiser’s from Cadiz and Corunna will try to intercept her on her passage across the Atlantic. Loxpoyw. April 23.—The Liverpool cor- respoodentof the London Daily Telegraph says that ayreat deal of surprise was ex- pressed here (at Liverpool) on Friday, owing the fact that the Paris should have sailed unescorted and practically unarm— ed especially as there were rumorsia the river Mersey that the Spanish war vessels were awaiting to intercept her off the south coast of Ireland, Yet notwithstanding the threatened danger passenger: going by the Paris were assured by her officers of their perfect safety. LATER. ae The Daily Chronicle bas published a rumor from Liverpool that the Paris has already been captured by Spanish war- Ships. MILITIA APPOINTMENT. fSpeciat To Tae Examiner]. Orrawa, April 23—Major Welton of the 66th Frincess Lonise Fusileers of Halifax, nas been appointed Colonel of the corps. Vice Humphrey has been who traneferred to the reserve. Coaling Facilities. Lonpon, April 22.— Referring to The Daily Chronicle’s suggestions regarding coaling facilities, ““whicb,’ Tbe Westmins- ter Gazette says, “putin plain terme, means that we ought notte permt the Spaniards to coal in the West Indies, if the war isin American waters, but that they ought to permit the Americans to coal at Portemouth ur Gibralter if the war is in European waters.” The Westminster Gazette remarks: “With full sympathy for the cause which it is intended topre= mote, this is impossible. It would be an unjust decision, If our sympathies with the Uuited States are so strong asto con- strain us to render assistance,we ought to join ber aod take the full _censequences as belligerents.” Painting Warships Grey. Hone Kone, April 22.—The warships of the United States squadron are being painted adark grey, are landing their spare gear, aad otherwise generally prepar- ing for active service, The revenue cutter Hugh McCulloch, now belonging to the anxiliaty fleet, bas arrived here from the United States. —2o7 Leave your millinery order—to ensure geiting it early.—Moore & MeLeod. 6000 +262 072080%09800581 80088 16 Cunces to the pound 100 cents for your dollap Some people are under the impression they only ge‘ 12 0z. to tne pound from their druggist. Every druggist gives you 16 tothe pound like everybody else- 12 oz. is ouly in aritimetics. We give you full weight— full value—-attention and despach. 100 cente for your $1 00. OZ. we keep in steck everything that belongs ip a perfectly equipped pharmacy. Kk A.W. REDDIN, Phm 8B CENTRAL DRUGSTORE, Susnyside, SSOSSOOSESSSSEOVES EOS OSSD SO UG UH O8OS HOSODOOO SOCOSS SOSH COSHSSSCLCECTEOSS SOSOe SESVSECSEOCOO® 5088 4 OFO THE PARLIAMENT OF CANADA. Franchise Bill Discussed, ee TIME OF THE HOUSE WASTED Trying to Force the Bill Through--- Sir Charles’ Objections. (Speciat, ro Tus ExaMINER]. Orrawa, April 23 —N-a-ly the whole of yesterday afternoon and evening was expended on the Franchise Bill, a number of amendments being promised. At2 o’clock thie morning Sir Charles Tupper, for thethird tmr, tried to indnce the Premier to dismiss the House. Sir Wilfrid refused, aod the Leader of the Opposition told him that he thought he would be making a mistake, and was not hastening legislation by this aitempt to force his measure through with arash. He did not propose to remain in any looger, he said, and with this strolled off home, while bis followers settled Jown to make a night of it. At 2 3@ o’clock Bennet was speaking to Foster’s motion tbat the committee rize. FIRST PRIZE OF WAR Falls Into the Hands of Uncle Sam. {[Specrat to Tue Examiner.) Key West, April 22—The United States fleet was about twelve miles off Sand Key Light yesterday when Spavish merchantman, the Brena Verture, was righted, bound north. ‘Ihe gunboat Nashville immediately gave chase and soon ran her down. The gunboat fired a shot across the Spaniards bows, which polite in#itation the Spaniard ignored, but another sbot, fired closer to her bows, brought her flag down. A prize crew was put aboard from the Nashvelle aud th* prize brought into port, UNITED STATES SQUADRON. Sails from Hong-Kong to Attack the Philipines. SpectaL TO THE EXAMINER. Lonpoyx, April 23.- The Americaa Squadron at Hong-Kong, according toa despatch from Shonghai, has sailed for Manilla which it will attack at once. It is reported here that the priests and the coms mercial claases in the Philipine Islands nave in favor of a peaceful surrender to the United States ships rather than suffer bombardment; but that the military are determined to resist. AID FROM CAPITALISTS. A Regiment to be Raised by Wall Street Brokers. New York, April 22.—Wall street men are making secret preparations to aid the government In case of actual warfare. The idea is to subscribe about $100,000 for the purpote of raising a regiment to be sup- ported by the New York stock exchange. Besides furnishing financial aid to the government, @ number of Wall Street men are preparing to volunteer in case there is a ca!l to arms. Washicgtoa E Connor, who is one of those prominent in the movement to equip a regiment, said todav: “Until the matter of war is fully determined upon we do not care to outline our plan. As coon as the President calls for volunteers, we will let the public know what part Wall street is going to play in aidivg the govern- ment.” War Will Be Short. Ker West, April 22.—A high naval ofiicer says Spain cannot surrender without at least one fight. She must make a show of resistance to appease her people at home Toe ficet should be sent to Havana at once *o that the Spanish troops may evacuate the island under American guns. He added thatthe war wil] not last six weeks. The Three-mile Limit. Kisestox, Jamaica, Apri] 22.—A_ high official of the crown says hostilities will not be permitted within the three-mile limit. Avy ship captured in neutral waters can claim Great Britain’s pro- tection. ~~ Mens Furnishings—latest novelties in mens furnishings at F. Perkin’s & Co. and new millinery trimmings. our twillinery display yet ? beautiful work done by our Miss M. G. McKeiver New Veilings stylisa new effects in dainty veilings now op display. You'll want a new veil for to-morrow. Black spotted net at 1@c, 12c, 18c, 22c. Newest Shirt Waisis Won’t talk prices “ Le much this time, Jusi Wr HIS SNe vant to tell you of Araya) i \ ny H he great stock we’ve eg boat }) AY i ere for your choos V7 \\\\ Gy ing. 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