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which it was believed would be postponed
on account of the rain.
But promptly at O'CLOCK aeain. as If
according to programme, the rain ceased
and at signal the feet flashed forth
lights Where in the daytime had been
flags Q! rainbow fashion weTs aow electric
lights. Gres5 som Der ironclaGs were sur
rounded by gtistening girdIes OF brilliant
lights from 5opmast to topmast and low
down to the waters edge. while the whole
bosom of the strait, from Spithead to
Osborne, appeared as though cleaning
with fire.
Undoubtedly the finest show was made
by the Brooklyn, which had an immense
". r 1SS7-97" in electric-lights stretched
smidships, and alongside the word
Brooklyn" She was fairly alive with
lights. Great pictures of the Queen were
hung between the tunnels of the big bat
tle-ships. "God Save the Queen" was the
favorite and fervent electrically lighted
wish among the cruisers, and handsome
display was made by the Russians and
Frenchmen. SearchIights were not per-
mitted, so only the outlines of vessels
were seen, and this made the contrast to
former iluminations of this sort all the
more marked. The iIluminations con-
;inued until midnight, when on a signal
from the feet commander every super
huous light went out as if turned off with
a single switch. Thus came to an end the
greatest and m ost remarkable naval
spectacle the world has ever known.
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tire history held such enormous crowds.
Hundreds of trains poured the multitude
into the town from early morning until
shortly before the arrival of the Prince of
Wales at 1 o'clock. 1t was a magnificent
day. The entire water front between
Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight was
simply filed with ships OF war. The fact
that all these, with few exceptions, few
the English flag, seemed to impress itself
on the minds of spectators, who crowded
the excursion steamers and In consequence
there was an almost incessant playing OF
God Save the Queen" Patriotism was
unbounded. It was enough to make peo-
pie patriotic, for here were five miles OF
British warships, a display of power un-
precedented in the history OF the world.
The ships were disposed OF IN FIVE long
lines, each extending from Fort GiIkicker
in Portsmouth harbor 10 point opposite
Osborne, Isle Of Wight. The oatermost
line was composed of twenty-nine ships
all battle-ships and cruisers.
The second line was similarly composed
of thirty ships, the thirty-eight ships run
ming eastward as far as the twenty-ninth
ship. The third line was composed en-
tirely of small cruisers, torpedo boats.
gunboats and gun vessels. while the last
nine ships were fine mast-rigged vessels
of the training squadron, relics of the old
days, before steam superseded sail. In
side this was the fourth line, which was
one of the most interesting, for no fewer
than thirty of the forty vessels composing
it were destroyers of the latest pattern
the remainder were smaller craft.
Lying close in shore on the Isle Of
Wight side were the foreign ships, as fol-
lows: Austrian. Wien; German, King VIII
helm; Spanish. Vizcaya; American,
Brooklyn; Russian, Russia; French.
Pothuau; Dutch, Evertsen; Portuguese,
Vasco de CANA; Norwegian. Fritz
Swedish, Gotta; Danish. HeIgoland; Jap
anese. Fuii, and the King of Slams grace
full cruiser yacht Maha Chakrakoi.
The Brooklyn was decidedly the most
noteworthy ship in the vast assem- bIsge
from the spectators point of view. Her
great factory chimncys and ihe odd.
tumbie-away sides Of the high white hull
and the two immense flags made the
picture absolutely unique. Even Ports
mouth. which for generations has been
accustomed to look upon all the rest of
the naval craft of the world. turned out.
The Brooklyn was not only admired, but
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WAR VESSELS OF ALL CLASSES IN
THE PAGEANT.
Chief Political Object of the Jubilee Celebration
Accomplished by Great Britain in Show
ing the Strength of Her Navy
to the World,
copyrighted 1897 oy IN. xs.g York sam

The firing of royal saIutes by the big
guns of every ship amounted to terrific
cannonade, and the effect was the same
which sometimes followed a great battle.
A heavy shower. entirely local, delueed
the scene an hour after the review was
finished.
The British men-of-war of all types and
classes actually present in the FIVE col
umns moored at Spithead mum bered 165
pennants. 1t must not, however, be as
sumed that all the vessels in the pageant
are effective for battle. From the number
IN line twelve vessels, employed in
training and coast guard work, must be
deducted and also sixteen vessels from
another line which perform similar duties.
The number OF effective fighting ships is
thus reduced to 1877, and critics further
eliminate rbe Alexandria, flagship of the
superintendent of the naval reserves, and
the Inhexible on the ground that they are
the only ships of the fighting line carry
ing muzzle-loading guns.
The force present has, in numbers, been
exceeded on previous occasions, notably
in 1856 at the close of the Russian war.
when upward of $50 vessels were reviewed
by the Queen, including 40 gunbo and
fifty mortar boats. In every other re-
specl, in powers of offense and defense, in
homogeneity, mobility and preparation
for active work the force now collected al
Spithead has never been equaled. More
over. it has independent squadrons in
foreign and colonial waters mum bering 125
pennants. The least remarkable point
about The feet is the fact that By far the
larger part has been built within ten
years. OF the ironclads only seven ante
date the Queens jubilee in 1887, while in
other asses-cruisers, torpedo boats and
commerce-destroyers proportion OF
old boats is still smaller.
Portsmouth probably never in it's en-
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marvellous. The hotilIa came gracefully
down through the lines of warships, and
the scene was one of unparalleled beauty
and animation. OF all the great ships
the Campania looked greatest. She
looked twice the size of huge battle ships
which are really much larger, and when
she finally drew away from the fleet and
took her passengers for a short sea trip
she was saluted with tremendous cheers
from one end of the line to the other.
There was slight haze, and this, COM
biued with the mass of smoke made it
difficult to distinguish objects at a great
distance; but after a short time the sun
drove through the clouds, and for the
first time in the day the entire feet could
be discerned. 1t was a picture one can
never forget. The waters of the famous
anchorage glittersd like broad sheet of
silver under the rays of the brilliant sun,
and against this the wonderful fleet stood
sharply outlined and distinct.
The royal procession went slowly
tn roush the several lines, and finally
came to an anchor opposite the flagship
Renown. When the anchor was dropped
the flagship hoisted signal, and roar OF
cheers from 10000 sailors was heard from
one end of the feet to the other This
was loudly echoed by the excursion
steamers, yachts, tugs and other vessels
IL he In, fao4 ,Lo
never seemed to terminate from the be-
ginning of the day to the end, but, strange
to say, not single whistle was blown.
The Prince of Wales went aboard the
Renown. and soon after the water became
alive with steam pinnaces carrying ad-
mirals and captains to be presented. This
ceremony over, the Princes yacht re-
turned to Portsmouth, cheered all the way
by the crews, who again manned the side.
The lines were then thrown open TO out
SIDE steamers, and soon great procession
went through the feet. AS if by pro-
gramme the rain began falling immedi-
ately after the Victoria and Albert lett the
line, and came down in bucketfuls.
AHuhuSi anu ilShbnihS tSIIAHoO duU QrOVe
all the great excursion ships to the
docks.
AT 6 o'clock the anchorage was abso-
lutely destitute of visiting craft and the
whole scene was lamentable. Thousands
of persons rushed away from Portsmouth
Immediately on landing. thinking it hope
less to wait for the great illuminations
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PORTSMOUTH, EEG.,, June 26.-What
Should rank as the greatest achievement
Of man has been in, dispute many CEN
turies. The answer of this generation
has been found to-day in the marvellous
display Of human handiwork spread upon
the waters of the great roadstead stretch
ing between Portsmouth harbor and the
Isle OF Wight. Hall thousand OF great
Ieviathans were there. creatures OF iron,
assembled from every quarter OF the
globe. They were of every size, shape
and description-gra majestic liners,
fearsome, repulsive battle-ships. impndent
little torpedo boats-each EN- bodyinl the
most wonderful discoveries and creations
Of the brain of man.
1t was sufficiently imposing as a British
naval review, but there were other crafts
than English, and be foreign outnum-
bered the British fighting force and served
somewhat to minimize the admiralty dis
play as a mere spectacle.
Even the most ignorant lavman. how
ever, need not be told he was Witness
ing the most stupendous aggregation of
sea power this or any other age has seen.
no matter how estiInated-in tonnage. mo-
tive power, or destructive force. The l65
vessels comprising the British feet we're
more formidable than any weapon with
whica any nation has armed itself during
the years included in the human record.
The chief political object of this jubilee
celebration was therefore mplished.
Great Britain has shown rivals and her
own children the vast resources at ner
command for offense and defense, and
fondly hopes the lesson NAV be taken to
heart in more than one foreign capital.
She gained, at ali ev nts, an unsought
tribute. Nature herself acknowledged ne
greatness and grandeur OF the occasion.
The afternoon. after foggy morning, was
beautifully bright. clear and cool.
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heartily cheered. An immense number
ocean liners filled the remaining space to-
ward the Isle of Wight.
In one single line were the Teutonic,
transformed for the day into al armed
cruiser; New York, Columbia, Ophir,
Dresden, Bothnia, Normandie, Empress
Frederick, Coburg and Connaught.
Shortly after a single gun from the flag
ship Renown announced the departure
from the dockyards of the Prince of
Wales on the royal yacht. This was the
Signal for the royal salute, which was
fired by the entire feet of over $50 ships.
simultaneously every vessel manned its
sides and military tops, with the excep-
tion of the Siamese yacht, which sent its
crew to the mssts and made picturesque
display. The csnnonading was terrific.
The foreign ships all used smokeless
powder, but the entire British feet clung
20 black powder, so that five minutes after
the noise began heavy curtain of smoke
hung over the water and for ten min utes
obscured vessels 100 yards distant.
The reviewing feet came within sight
of the ships about 2:15 o'clock The pro-
cession was piloted by the yacht trinity,
followed shortly afterward by the anti
quated but still serviceable royal yacht
Victoria and Albert, on which were the
Prince and Princess OF Wales, Empress
Frederick, the Duke and Duchess OF York,
the Duke of Coburg and the Duke of Con-
naughL The remainder of the procession
was composed of the royal yacht Al bert
and the chartered steamer Carthage, on
which were epresentatives of crowned
heads of Europe and other distinguished
visitors, including an Indian Princess in
gorgeous costume. Then came the Ad-
miralty yschts-Efina, Enchan tress and
Fire Queen, the latter having aboard the
com mander-in-chief, Admiral Sir Novel;
Salmon. The Wilson liner Eldorado, car
rying the corps deplomatique and colo
NAL premiers; the Arundel Castle, carry
ing the Lord Mayor and corporation off,
GERS OF London; the Danube, with MEM
bers of the House OF Loros; the Parra-
malta and Goorkha, with Admiralty
guests; and the Gsmpania, with membe
OF the House of Commons
As the royal yacht passed each ship
tremendous cheers were given by the
crews. and the bands played "God Save
the Queen. The enthusiasm displayed
along these five miles of water was really
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began. The rainy season and intense
heat now prevail all over the island, and
the dire increase by yellow fever al this.
time of the year of the death rate among
the Spanish soldiers, have not prevented
the advance OF Weyler against General
Garcia.
IL is known here that few days ago
the Prime Minister cabled 10 Weyler it
was necessary 10 crush ihe revolution in
short time, no matter at what sacrifice
OF life." Spain knows that time is The
greatest ally of the patriots. as each day
OF the war means $250, coo more expense
to the Spanish treasury If Wryler
should remain inactive during the sum-
mer the prolongation of the struggle a
year more will he certain. In the face OF
this dark prosnect for Spain, CanoYas has
decided to throw the last caro-.
The war henceforth will be without
mercy on both sides. General Garcia de-
clares he is prepared to meet the Span
iards and every crime OF the enemy
against Cubaus in arms or pacificos will
be followed by terrible retaliation. The
policy of revenge was initiated last week
at Santa Clara province. General Montea-
godo will be made general now in the
Cuban army.
In the Spanish side Weyler ordered the
Spanish columns in Camaguey and San.
tiago de Cuba &c concentrate the country
people in towns and refuse permission TO
go beyond the reach OF forts. Every man
who tails into the hands OF soldiers out
side the towns win be imm ediateIy shot.
Before leaving Havana Weyler said to
his friends: Il wish to prove that nv
method of warfare IS the only way 10
queu this revolution. Whether right or
not you Will soon know" The Captain.
General does not inGenu to remain in the
field throughout the cam paign. As soon
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EXPERT CLOVES VIEWS
While Greot Britain Is Superior on
the s ,as, America Leads the Van
for Modern~IdeaS,-


the ,as, America Leads the Van
for Modern~Ideas.-
LONDON, ENG, June 26.-W. Laird
Cloves, the famous naval expert, said,
after inspecting the immense array. of
British and foreign warships at Spithead: !:
"If an Austrian, German or Frenchman
should 20 home from Spithead he would
tell his countrymen: so long as Great
Britain remains Id her present temper
you need hsrbor no dreams of naval
power. To-day she is even more supreme
on the broad seas than in the old times on
the narrow seas over which she then
claimed domain. You cannot singly or
in conjunction with others hope to rival
her
Yet although these are one mans
conclusions. it would be wrong to suggest
that the British have nothing to learn
from foreign navies OF from foreign ships
now here. The Russians, Americans.
Austrians, Dutch and French have sent
their newest, and in some cases the best.
and it is hoped the British officers and
constructors will utilize these opportuni-
ties fo- visiting and studying the Rossia,
Brooklyn, Wien, Eyertsen and Pothuau.
The Rossia is note worthy for three screws
and is fitted to burn petroleum or coal at
option. Great Britain possesses no large
ship with either of these characteristics.
The Brooklyn IS capable of suggesting
many things connected with the adapta-
ton of electricity to the work of a ship.
We are at least five or six years behind
some other countries, whereas America
certainly leads the van.
stGermanv sends the old haffle.sbi,
Konig Wilhelm. Yet she is far from be-
ing contemplate because old. Indeed,
there is no foreign ship here that reads
more Instructive lessons. The Germans
have re-engIned and rearmed her and
shown triumpnantly the way we ought to
deal with old ironclads.
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PsETEGDS 10 Be CONFIDENT.
Wsylsr Expscts TO Crush tbs cGbans 6y
Steer Force of Num-
hers

HAVANA, CUBA. June 26.-The cam
paign which Weyier is now beginning in
East Cuba will be the greatest military ef-
fort OF the Spanish army SINCE the war
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onstration ensued. Indeed. the
President himself said he had
never before so well appreciated
the warmth of sentiment among
the veterans.
From the depot to the Niagara
Hotel, distance of two miles. the
streets were lined with people, and
at the hotel, in front of which
there is great square, the police
and soldiers from the nearby bar
racks, even with the reinforce
ments of extras, had difficult work
TO keep the multitude in position.
Even when. with Mrs. Mckinley
and Gov. Black, the Presie--t had
entered the hotel and vanished
from sight, there followed after
him the cheers of the people. until
he was obliged to come to the
balcony and speak.
In the Presidential party were
Mrs. Mckinley, Secretary Russell
A. Alger. Mrs. Alger. Frank S.
Black, Governor of New York.
and his staff. Mr.. George E. Mat
thews. Mr.. Frank B. Baird. Mai.
Pruden, Mr.. G. B. Cartelyou, and
Mr.. Urban. The streets around
the Central Depot were damned
with people, anxious to catch q
glimpse of the Chief Magistrate.
Comrade Mckinley was met by
Gen. Clarkson, Chairman Angus
tus r. Scheu of the Citizens Com
mittee, ex- Mayor Bishop, and
members of the Executive Com
mittee.
Cheers greeted the President as
he made his appearance outside
the station. Four prancing horses
and a splendid ~ appointed car
riage were waiting for him.
Mounted police were near by as
escort. The cheers again resounde
volley after velley. Mrs. McKinle
smiled at this ovation. and the Pres
dent, also smiling, was seen to gent
press her hand as it rested on his arr
Into the first carriage entered ii
President and Mrs. Mckinley, Ge,
Ciarkson, and Mr.. Scheu. One big ma
IN the crowd shouted: whats I'll
matter with our President?" An
there came back the mighty answer
p" He's all right" An old soldier ir
mediately afterward, in voice trem
uious with age, cried: What's I'll
matter with the Major?" And agai
came the answer. President Mckinle
turned and smiled at the veteran
raised his hat, AMI bowed, at whic
there were more cheers. The rest
the party entered their carriages. An
the informal procession moved off an
the crowd with il. In front of TIL
Niagara there were four Regular in
'antry companies and band. all unde
of Col. Alfred T. Smith. o
he eft were the Buffalo Posts. Tn
Presidents carriage passed by tn
troops and circled back to the hote!.
When the party had disappeare
within the hotel, the people were M
'stisiied, but cheered so lumuI;uousl
hat President Mckinley made his an
'earsnce again. He addressed the IN al
.itude before him thus:
/ come TO greet you and to thanl
you at the same time for your gener
nus welcome. The Grand ARMY of IN
Republic seems 10 be Oh foot tod az
but not carrying arms. Those wer
ong since laid aside. and the Gran,
Army of the Republic ia to-day dedi
lated to peace tapplause) and the UnioI
orever. | am glad to be in the cit,
u Buffalo with my comrades of g
md % and my comrades now.
hank you all, and bid you good after
loon."
From the time of the arrival of tn,
President to the end of the week But
alo Was the scene of q constant rou,
AIDES, Campfires, Reunions, and
m PERTAINING of many sorts.
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carried the chicken was in his
bare feet A comrade carried his
n shoes.
j Fairbanks Post, II. Of Detroit,
the largest Post IN Michigan, fol-
lowed tho rooster, its band playing
Dixie" and Marching Through
| Georgia" Following Fairbanks
Post, were the survivors OF the
18th Pa, led by Capt. john NJ.
Brinker, and bearing their old
battlefag. Tremendous cheers
erected them. Port Huron Post.
so, followed. Then came the Ionia
County battalion with two bands.
A rooster led the next Post, 205.
of Owosso. 1t perched on pole
and q placard announced that 1t
had been captured ut Louisville.
Post 433. of Detroit, led by tot
dressed in the Stars and Stripes,
was the last of Michigan's troops.
Capt. A. n. Evans was at the
head Of the Iowa Department. and
with him we're bis Aids. who acted
as escort. Immediately following
the Commander were the men,
bers OF Gen. Terrence Post, of
keokuk. One veteran carried a
banner bearing the word Iowa"
spelled in letters Of corn.
Commander James s. Dodge, of
Indiana, was unable to secure
horse, and marched over the en-
tire route with his Department.
The band of the Orphans Home
at Knightstown furnished music
for the Indisnians. The band is
composed of 80 orphans whose
fathers served in the war.
Gen. LewWallace marched with
Bass Post. of Fort Wayne, of
which he is a member. A large
portrait of Gen. John A. Logan
was carried by Post 3, of Lafay-
ute, which bears his name.
Gen. George Fl. Thomas Post, of
indianapolis, had nearly 200 men in
he parade. Among the other Posts
veil represented were Elmer and
Howe Posts, Elkhar., and Patton Post,
# La Porte.
SEVENTH DIVISION.
Over 5000 men from the Depart
nents of Colorado and Wyoming,
Kansas. Delaware. Minnesota, Mis-
ouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, South
Dakota, North Dakota. Arkansas, Ten
lessee, Louisiana and Mississippi,
Florida, Montana, Texas, Idaho. Ari-
iona, Alabama, Okls .oma, and Indian
Territory composed the Seventh Di-
Vision.
At the head was the Department of
Colorado and Wyoming; closely fol-
owing came that of Kansas. Each
.om rade carried a huge sunhower.
Delaware veterans wore yellow badges.
Commander Wool, of Minnesota, and
ais staff were mounted, and they made
/ splendid sight as they passed the re.
viewing stand. Each comrade Of this
wore sheaf of wheat on
MS hat. A banner bearing the inscrip-
ion dollar Wheat" was carried by
he comrades. and huge American
lag brought up the rear.
After Minnesota came Missouri.
The Commander and Aids were
while three carriages had
,een provided for those comrades who
we're unable to march the length of
The route.
The Blue Grass" Department
made a good showing. A banner bear
ng large portrait of Abraham Lin
.oln and inscribed Kentucky Gave
Him to The Nation and Furnished
.O3, OPS men for the Union" was car
led by one Post.
West Virginia followed Buckhan-
pnSt hardiu1 the DanarE emf
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A TRIUMPH Of
HOSPITALITY
Buffalo's Welcome to the Ma
tons Defenders.
TRAMP OF THOUSANDS.
Parade of a Loyal Host Amid
Eager Plaudits.
PRESIDENT WAS THERE.
Untiring Efforts of Queen City's Cit
zens in Entertainment.
GATHERING OF THE FORCES.

City Ablaze with Col Parade of Ex-Pris-
oners and Naval Veterans-Presidents Ar
rival the Occasion Of Much Demonstration.
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aio Was the scene of a constant round of pa
AIDES, Campfires, Reunions, and hospitsble
N pertaining Of many sorts.
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BOYS IN BLUE
In COUNCIL.

Thirty-frst National Encamp-
ment COnvenes at Buffalo.
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me worlds available supply Of wheat
- pfoD;pply the smallest spt a like period
III many years. Europe Is expected to
nave TO import 100 000.O0 more bushels
ei'an eian iast year, and neither India, Aus
tra'ia or the Argentine Is expected to be
anle TO supply its usual share
Inc general tendency oG the peice
movement this week Is to reverse the
growing strength OF quotations in the
p,teding fortnight. Exports OF wheat
Qlour included as wheat) from both
coasts of the United St;ut nnd Mon treaI
TINS week show the first sharp decline
since last APRIL, amounting to only .2O2.
VIZ bushels. against 2.502, 900 bushels last
week, 2,963,o00 bushels IN the second
week or July last year. G52. 900 bushels
III me like week OF 1925, ,S73. 900 bughe!s
IN 1871, and as compared with 5,07-. coo
bushels In the corresponding weel; IN
1898
Tho Heavy decrease in shipments Of
wheat as compared with last week we're
from New York city. kaltimor, Ecston
and Montreal. Exports of Indian corn
amount to 2.T23,o1O bushels this week.
almost exactly the snno quantity as
last week. Two ana Z, half times m.
quantity exported III the like week las :
ycar three times :hc like experts in
iS''. sixteen times the nnoun, shippe l
III the second week Of July 1891 anu
more than twice Is much as the cor-es-
ponding shipments in 93.
There arc 2i7 business failures, report
ed throughout tire intel states this
week. compared with 213 last week. 81;
IN the week :, yair ago, 2if IN 'he W eel;
TWO years ago. c12 IN the corresI.nd-
ii1E period Of 1874 and rs compared with
~ IL tha 80 ,onl week of July. g.
There arc "s ouSi1nss failures rep orie,l
from tie - J-nini3n oc Curlrt.I this wrnle
compared VIII II ast week 33 in The
week year ago. ma 81 two years ago.