Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-06-25
SENSATIONAL STORY.
Statement That the Germans Have
Landed a Force at Manila.
South American Republics Said to ne Form
Ing Against the Unltrd states-span.
iards Think Americans May Be
Repeiied Mt Santiago.


Ing Against the Unitrd states-span.
iards Think Americans May Be
Repeiied at Santiago
LONDON. June 2a-The Daily News
publishes statement, alleged to
come from correspondent having &C.
cess to good information, that the &C.
cupation OF Manila by parts Of the
crews Of the foreign warships there is
an accomplished fact, although 1t may
probably be three or four days before
the official news arrives by way OF
Hong Kong. The communication pro-
ceeds to say: Over month ago AID.
miral Dewey prepared to lombard
Manila. At this juncture, however,
new factor was added to the situation.
The German consul, acting on precise
instructions which had just arrived
by the German warship Irene, strong
~ opposed u bombardment. These In.
structions were clear and categorical
and emanated directly from Emperor
Williams cabinet. 1t was then that
Admiral Dewey asked for reinforce.
ments and supplied Aguinaldo with
arms. While Germany gathered a
naval force, the intention Mt Berlin
was II not TO take possession OF Ma
Mia, at least to cooperate in the land.
ing, Admiral Dewey's force not being
sufficient TO protect German interests.
Capt. Gen. August had on his part in.
formed his government Of the situation
and several interviews took place ut
Madrid with the German ambassador,
the result being that it was decided that
Capt. ten. Augusti should appeal &c
the foreign warships ut Manila, ex.
Guiding the American, to protect the
lives and property of the inhabitants
against the insurgents. 1t was IN in
direct way of captivating while spar.
ing Spanish amour propre. There Is
no doubt Admiral Won Diedcrichs has
taken command of the forces landed,
although he has not taken possession
in behalf of Germany. But will he.
when the American reinforcements
arrive, be willing to allow his forces
to embark? The whole question lies
there.
SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS AGAINST US.
LONDON, June 23..-Thc Madrid cor.
respondent OF the Daily Mail says: Re.
liable information has been received
in diplomatic circles here from South
America that preliminary steps are
being taken TO summon n conference
of all South and Central American re-
pnblics to consider the advisability OF
adopting defensive measures against
future aggression by the United States.
The Hispano.American republics see
danger in the prospect that the
moment the United States has
effected its purpose in Cuba, il
will seek to extend its influence and
authority over the Spanish speaking
republics. In countries SO subject to
revolutionary outbreaks 1t would be
an easy task for the United States to
foment insurrectionary movements
as the Spaniards claim has been done
in Cuba with the object Of finally in.
tervening and absorbing these states
individually or placing them under its
protection. The Latin republics are
firmly resolved to resist. Should the
Hispano- American league become a
reality, the next step would be the
conclusion OF an agreement binding
each of its nnits To kaar up q certain
military and naval force. Thus the
league would BE- able to dispose Of the
confederated army and navy In case OF
conflict with the United States. No
doubt is entertained that Spain will
take lively interest in the scheme.
THINK AMERICANS WILL Re REPELLED.
MADRID, June 23.-El Heraldo says
that the government suppressed the
chief part of the dispatch OF the gov
ernor of Santiago de Cuba (Gen. Lii
nares), detailing the forces, means OF
defense and provisions Mt his disposal.
The impression in political and mill
tary circles is that important news is
imminent from Santiago. 1t is general.
" expected that the Americans will
attempt a bombardment OF the first
line of the defenses ut the mouth of
Santiago bay, simultaneously with the
landings, to outfank the forth
fications, II silenced by the fire
Of the feet. Then, II success
full, they will move forward with
the assistance OF the insurgents for
q decisive struggle at the second line
OF defense in the interior of the bay,
where the Spanish fleet may be expect
ed to cooperate with the defenders
The resistance is likely to be severe
and prolonged. Indeed, the Spanish
naval and military authorities are
hopeful that Gen. Linares, with the
garrison and the volunteers recently
considerably reinforced, may be able.
backed by Admiral Cervera, to repel
the Americans. who would then be in
o precarious position on the most I'M
healthful part of the coast.
THE QUEEN REGENT WILL RESIGN.
LONDON, June 23.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
says: All the information that reaches
here from Madrid proves beyond
doubt that the position OF the queen
regent has become altogether untena.
able and that her majesty will resign
the regency within very short period.
Gold Strike In TexsG
AUSTIN, Tex, June 80. Another big
gold strike has been made NJ the mines
in Llauo county, 90 miles north Of here.