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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
The SOanish-American Commission
ers Will Discuss the Question,
WANT FURTHER EXPLANATION
The Cabinet cables Washington 10
Have DiHicult Points Explained.
Sagasta Says That Some Modifi-
cations Of Original Terms
Have Been Obtained Ia
vorablc 10 Spain,

PARIS. August lit Is announced this
afternoon in a dispatch from Madrid TO
the Temps that it is believed the Span
ish government Will accept the American
terms Immediately after official consent
and hosunues will be suspended in the
Antilles.
In conclusion tho dispatch says that IL
is the general belief that peace will be an
accomplished fact before August 18th.
MADRID. AUGUST The Liberal to-
day says the Spanish-American commits
sioners are to meet I'm London and that
the points which Will be discussed VIII
be- the disposition 10 he made OF the Phil
ipDine Islands; the payment OF the Gu
ban debt the evacuation of cuba ana
Porto Rico and tho ownership Of the war
material In the Antilles.
The Spanish Minister Of War. General
Correa. is said 10 be actively arranging
for the repatriation of tho Santiago sol
diers." the first Of whom are expected TO
arrive in Spain az the end Of August
MADRID, August Ill i. M.-The cab
met Council sat this afternoon and again
for four hours this evening discussing
the peace terms. a dispatch was then
sent to Washington for further eXplana-
tion Of some difficult points
When the replies are received the cab
met will reassemblc
Senior sagasta. the Premier, confirms
the report that some notifications OF
the original terms have been obtained.
ARMY INSUBORDINATE.
LONDON, August "A dispatch 70 the
Daily Telegraph from Madrid dated sat
urday. says: Yesterday regiment sta
toned here showed such aggressive signs
OF disaffectiOn that prompt measures had
10 he taken Three OF the ring-loaders
were arrested. on tho strength of similar
suspicious. numerous changes have been
made among the officers OF other regi-
ments.
Ii Is not known whether Carllsm eF
Republicanism is at the bottom Of The
disaffection but the charges have caused
q great deal of unpleasantness because IN
some cases the suspicious were quite
sroundless. IL IS well known that many
officers retain their posts who are un-
doubtedly hostile to the government ana
the dynasty. and who are expected 10
give expression 20 their hostility as soon
as peace Is concluded"
LONDON. August "A dispatch 10 the
Daily Mail from Lucerne says:
Count Melgar. the constant companion
OF Don Carlos. has telegraphed friend
I'm Paris that Don Carlos orders his fol-
lowers not 20 ombarrass his country while
she Is in mourning"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
HOBSON MEETS HIS MOTHER
The Hero of the Merrimac is Now with
Her at Iithia Springs. Ga.

ATLANTA, GA. Aug. 1-Lieutenant
Richmond i. HObson, who has been eX-
pected in Georgia over since his arrival
in the United States from Santiago IS
with his mother at Lithia Springs
The Lieutenant reached Atlanta at J.lj
o'clock this morning. and for several mo-
ments the naval hero was kept busy
shaking hands until each indiYlduaI had
been sauted.
Lieutenant Hobson received the atten-
tion shown him with the cooiness which
marked his deed OF daring with the Mer-
rimac His manner was cordial and his
bearing modest
At Austell there was a call for the dis
tinguished traveller TO come TO the plat
form, TO which he responded. When the
train pulled up at Lithia Springs, where
the mother was waiting, a crowd Of
guests from the Sweetwater Park Hotel
had gathered TO join in the welcome.
The meeting between mother and son
was a pathetic one. The son kissed his
mother. who threw her arms around his
neck. and for several moments rested
herl head on his shoulder, shedding tears
OF Joy.
The crowd stood aside in reverence.
AS she walked up the lane from the depot
to the hotel. leaning on The arm OF her
boy, her face was aglow. These two led
the way from the station, and the guests
followed two by two. The hotel parl0rs
were decorated with beautiful flowers.
Flacs were draped over the p0rueres and
the word welcome, made of green leaves,
was spread over the door. a string band
furnished music.
Lieutenant IIObson has not definitely
arranged all his plans and does not know
lust how he will occupy his time prior
10 leaving for Santiago or just how soon
no viii return. lie thinks now he Will
80 back via Key West
He is to preside in New York next
Thursday night at a meeting of the Sol
dlers' and Sailors Relief Association.
lie is 10 do this at the earnest solicita-
tion Of the Navy Department. which says
that. while it is ont of the usual run,
the Lieutenant would lose an opportunity
OF being n help 20 his fellow seamen If he
refuses.
Tho Lieutenant speaks very modestly
Of the attentions shown him since he
reached here. lie appreciates It all. but
his manner shows that he rather dis
likes not0riety and would rather enjoy
more quiet and less nOtoriety.
Lieutenant Hobson received a message
to-day that the members OF the Army
and Navy League at Atlanta would like
TO give him "a reception tomorrow. He
replied that ne would be most happy 10
accept II circumstances permitted. The
ceremony will be a public one and take
place at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow night at
the Governors Mansion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
FOOD FOR SHAFTER'S ARMY.
Transport Michigan Sailed From
Tampa with Fresh Meat for Them.

TAMPA. FLA. August The trans
port Michig gan sailed yesterday from Port
Tampa and crossed the bar of the bay to-
day. She was loaded with fresh meat
for General Skaters army besides a
large quantity of other supplies.
General Enrique Collaso, commander
in-Chief OF the Cuban cavalry, was oy
board, and will take command of his
forces In Cuba again.
General Collaso has been in this coun-
try since the beginning OF the war. haY-
ing been called here by General Miles to
consult about the work in Cuba. He has
spent some time in Washington with the
officials and now goes 10 Santiago under
orders from the department with which
ne has been cooperating.
General Coppinger OF tho Fourth Army
Corps. with headquarters In this city, has
received ordes to-day TO go 10 PotO Rico
AT once. lie will sail on the transport
Aransas tomorrow unless another boat
arrives frnnn quarantine Lefore that time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
GEORGIA REGIMENT TO MOVE.
The Third. OF Macon, Looking Daily
for Orders 10 Go TO Santiago.

MACON. GA. August t.-Colonel +.
II Ray commanding the Third Regiment
n. s. Volunteers which has been or
eanizcd here. received orders late this
afternoon to be prepared 10 move on a
DAVIS notice for Santiago There was
,.rr4t rejoicing among the troops.
II cannot be fOretold just what day the
regiment may break camp. but accord
ing to The orders the movement Will not
bc very long delayed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
THE COLUMBIA ALL RIGHT.
She VIII BE Gotten or the Reef on
which She Lies Iaininrcd.

PONCE Aug I. via GALVESTON
The projected cruiser Columbia which.
when entering Ponce harbor. ran on an
uschartered reef, is being lghtered OF
I. 200 tons Of coal to-day. and there is
every reason TO believe that she will be
gotten on unlniured. The lighthouses
In the harbor and outlying island have
been reoccupied and lighted by the crew
of the Gloucester To-day Colonel Allen
returned with the cable operator, and
the opening of the West India and Pana-
ma route places Washington in direct
communication with General Miles.
All Che American forces have now ar
rived.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

the government deceit I'm hiding the
truth and spreading false news, apparent
" with the intention Of leaving the people
To the mercy Of their enemies
Famine IS slowly tightening its hands.
The bulk OF the population would already
have starved. but for the supplies of
mangoes. pineapplcs and bananas. The
death rate is extraordinarily high here
and snl worse IN other parts OF the
Island
In come settlements half the recon
ccntradocs have died since war was
declared"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
NICARAGUAN CANAL.
President Said 60 Believe it is Now in'
DispensabIe 90 the Government.

WASHINGTON. August Ex-senator
Warner Miller OF New York the presi-
dent Of the Nicaraguan Canal Commis-
sion and Senator Morgan. OF Alabama
the leading advocate Of that project IN
Congress. had conference on the NC.
araeuan Canal question with president
MCKINLEY to-day. The conference was
short.
The President. it is said expressed his
acquiescence in the belief that the gov
ernment possession OF the Nicaraguan
Canal Is now necessary and that the
war and it's results make the canal lndes-
pensible TO the United states.
The President. his callers say. intends
10 make strong recommendations To CON
gress for legislation making immediate
appropriation for completion OF the canal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
CAN COMMUNICATE WITH MILES.
The Cable Ohice To Ponce il i'm Good
Working order Again.

WASHINGTON. August 1.-Ccneral
Greely. chief signal officer, was able 20
announce with q great deal Of gratitlca-
tion to-day that hs was In direct cable
communication with General Miles head
quarters al Ponce, Porto Rico. Heretofore
all messages from the General have come
via a dispatch boat 20 ST. Thomas and
thence by cable. involving a delay of from
twelve 30 twenty hours.
When the Spanish forces retreated from
Ponce they destroyed the cable instru-
ments. General Greedy has succeeded In
getting the officials at 81 Thomas 20 send
owe, new Instruments and thus communi-
cation was re-opened
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
The Public Debt.

WASHINGTON. August The month
Iv statement OF the public debt shows
that al the close of business July -.
lssS. the debt less cash in the Treasury
amounted to SS7S. 005. a decrease for
the month OF $i9.o0, iS6.
Independent OF the cash the statement
shows an increase In the debt OF sls2iss.
The cash In the Treasury increased dur
ing the month BY over 100000 prlnei-
pally from receipts on account OF the
new war loan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
JERNEGAN NOT MOLESTED.
For Want of Papers the Sea salt Gold
Swindler Goes Free.

HAVRE. August 1.-The Rev. Prescott
r. Jerengan. the vice-presdent and gem
eral manager OF the Eloctolytic Marine
Salts Company for whose arrest on the
charges OF obtaining money under false
pretcnces. warrant was issued in Bos-
ton on July 2oih arrived here by the
French liner steamer Navarro az q
o'clock, Iie was not taken into custody,
owing ID is said. 20 the lack OF necessary
papers aud started for Paris by train
without being interferrod with.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
COL, ASTOR IN WASHINGTON.
He is the Bearer of General shafters
Ohicial Report ofthc Santiago Battle

WASHINGTON. August 1-Col John
Jacob Astor. who was detailed by General
shafter 10 bear to the Secretary OF war
the official report of the surrender OF
Santiago. reached Washington to-day He
called at the War Department and with
Admtant General Corbln went 10 the
White House ana reported to tho Presi-
dent He stayed only few minutes and
then hurried back 10 the War Depart
ment 20 deliver his official report 10 Sec
retary Alger, his instructions being TO
tender it him I'm person.
Colonel Astor IS bronzcd and sunburned
as the result of his participation In the
campaign before Santiago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

who have been making tour tnrousn
Pennsylvania recently, returned 'o-u's
and reported the result OF their sedr0"
for camp sites to Secretary Aiger
Further information is required now
ever. before the Department can ae''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
HAVANA INDIGNANT.
There il a Growing Feeling Against
the Government for its Deceit.

LONDON. Aug. 2-The Havana cor
respondent of the Times. IN a letter dated
July 9th, describes a condition OF grow
Ing indignation" he says: Though IIa-
Nana Is siill quiet extraordinarily. omi-
nously quiet, calm before Il storm.
there Is an eyer-increasing feeling AGAINST
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following Is the rang OF the Their
mometer at The Times office yesterday;
9 A. II. 50. l2 NJ. %. 3 Il. NJ. s. 8 p NJ.
%. Q p. II. IS. Il II. IS Average, y 30
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

vireinia-Generaily fair: continued hio4
tenporature. southwest TO south WINDS.
North CaroIina-Fajr. precedsd BY tnun~
der storms on the coast, variable wfnde.
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-13
THE PACIFIC RAILWAYS.
Plan Adopted for Making the Gov
eminent Secure.


In my last annual message stated: "The
Union Pacific railway. main line, was sold
under the decree of the United States court
for the district of Nebraska, the LIST and
End of November of this year. The amount
due the government consisted of the prin-
cipal of the subsidy bonds, $27,236,512 and
the accrued interest thereon, $31 .211 ,51l.0 on,
The bid at the sale covered the first mort
gage lien and the entire mortgage claim Of
the government, principal and interest.
This left the Kansas racine case J., uht con-
case an upset price for the property was
fixed at sum which would yield to the
only s t upon Its sm
was postponed first to December Is, 1897,
and later upon the application OF the
ss was to abs
interests Of the government a required that
ne tee ne of the
pay out of the treasury to the persons en-
titled to receive the same the amounts due
ap a eloI 81 saG he
of any money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated. Whereupon the attor-
ney petition to be pre-
prior liens in such manner as the court
might direct, and praying that thereupon
the United States might be held to be
subrogated to all the rights of said prior
lien holders and that receiver might be
appointed to take possession OF the mort
gagged premises and maintain and operate
the same until the court or congress other
wise directed. Thereupon the reorganiza-
ton committee agreed that II said petition
was withdrawn and the sale allowed to pro-
at the sale which would realize to the gov
eminent the entire principal of its debt, S.
so3, coo. Believing that no better price could
be obtained and approaching the difflcul-
ties under which the government would
labor If 1t should become the purchaser OF
the road at the sale, in the absence Of any
and operate the road, directed that upon
the guaranty of a minimum bid which
should give the government the. principal
Of its debt. the sale should proceed. BY this
transaction the government secured an ad-
vance of $500. 600 over and above the sum
which the court had fixed as the upset
mittee had declared was the maximum
which they would pay for the property. :.
cific, system and the Kansas Pacific line
Is that the government has received on
% & its subsidy CLAIM zig ths
the sum which the reorganization commit
tee originally agreed to bid for. tho joint
s the e It's
on the Kansas Pacific railroad. Steps have
ea e
pany, but before action was commenced
congress passed an act approved Juy 4,
1898, creating a commission consisting OF
the secretary of the treasury. the attor-
ney-general and the secretary Of the In
terisr and their successors in office, with
full power to settle the indebtedness to
the government growing out of the issue
trail Pacific and Western Pacific bond-aided
railroads, subject to the approval of the
president. No report has yet been made
to me by the commission thus created.
Whatever action Is had looking to a set
t1ement of the indebtedness In accord
ance with the act referred to will be duly
submitted to congress-.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-13
MARITIME POLICY NEEDED.
The Acquirement of Foreign Terri.
tory Compels Its Prompt ADOPTION,

tory Compels Its Prompt Adoption.
The annexation of Hawaii and the
changed relations Of the United States to
Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippines, re-
sulting from the war, compel the prompt
adoption Of a maritime policy by the
United States. There shuld be established
regular and frequent steamship commune
cation, encouraged by the United States,
under the American flag, with the newly
acquired islands. Spain furnished to It's
900, steamship lines communicating with
portion Of the worlds markets as well
as with trade eenters Of the home gov
dertake to do less: It is our duty to fur
nish the people Of Hawaii with facilities,
under national control, for their export and
present situation calls for legislation which
shall be prompt, durable and liberal. The
part which American merchant vessels and
Spain demonstrates that this service, FUR
nishing both pickets and the second line
of defense, is a national necessity, and
t!onal way. Details and methods for the
cussed in the report Of the secretary Of the
gress Is respectfully invited.
Protection Against Yellow Fever.
In my last annual message I recommend
ed that congress authorize the appointment
of commission for the purpose Of making
to the cause and prevention of yellow fe-
yer. This matter has acquired an increased
importance as result Of the military oc-
cupation of the island ,of Cuba and the
commercial intercourse between this
island and the United States which we
have every reason to expect. The sanitary
problems connected with our new relations
with the island Of Cuba and the acquisi.
ton Of Porto Rico are no less important
than those relating to finance, commerce
and administration. 1t Is my earnest de-
sire. that these problems may be consid-
thing may be done which the most recent
advances in sanitary science can offer for
the protection of the health of our SOL
djers in those islands and of our citizens
who are exposed to the dangers of infec-
ton from the Importation of yellow fever.
| therefore renew my recommendation that
the. authority of congress may be given
and suitable appropriation made to pro-
vide for a commission of experts to be ap-
pointed for the purpose indicated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-13

b. j. Kelsay, president of the
Canton bank and the Citizens Bank
OF Lanesboro, and his cashier, Holver
Y. Helgerson, were arrested last week
by Sheriff BIexrud, upon indictments
found against them by the late grand
jury for fraudulently taking money
from depositors, we'll knowing said
banks to be insolvent. After spend
ing four days in Jail they were let out
under bonds. Kelsey gave bonds in
the sum Of three thousand dollars
and Helgerson one thousand his
sureties being John Luud and 8. A
Langum. Among the intimate ac-
quaintances of Helgerson there are a
number who believe him to have
been the dupe of a crafty william. The
two banks appear to have been
started to swindle for the Guaranty
Loan thieves. Republican
Strange what lot of trouble the
Sound money" men, afraid that
their depositors would be paid their
deposits in dishonest dollars, have In
their efforts to rob depositors of their
hard earned dollars. The man who
talks OF issuing money based upon
bank assets for its redemption is at
heart man who would rob the men
VINO trust in his professions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-13
Six Dollars to California.

This is the Tourist Sleeping Car
rate on the Chicago Great Western
Through Tourist Car RI leaving Riceville
through to Los Angeles without
change via Kansas City and A. II g.
s. E Ry. the true winter route to the
Pacific coast. No cold weather, high
mountain attitudes or snow blackades.
These cars are the finest of their kind
and fully equipped for comfortable
journey. They are in charge of a
porter to attend to your wants and
the berths are equal to the berths on
Pullman Sleeper with plenty of
room for the accommodation of two
persons. while the price is less than
half. First and second class tickets
are honored in these cars. Try this
route and avoid Sunday travelling.
Apply to any Agent "Maple Leaf
Route" for ticket rate and full infor-
nation, or address f. H. Lord, Gen.
Pass. & Ticket Agent, 11S Adams St.
Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-13
GLARS PEACE PROPOSAL.
An Assurance Given of Our Readiness
to Take Part in the Convention,

to Take Part in the Convention.
The proposal of the car for general re-
duction of the vast military establishments
that weigh SO heavily upon many peoples
in time of peace, was communicated to this
government, with an earnest invitation to
be represented in the conference which 1t
is contemplated to assemble with a view
to discussing the means Of accomplishing
so desirable result. His majesty was at
once informed of the cordial sympathy Of
this government with the principle in
volved in his exalted proposal. and Of the
readiness of the United States to take part
in the conference. The active military
force Of the United States as measured by
our population, territorial area, and tax
able wealth, is, and under any conceivable
prospective conditions must continue to be,
IN time OF peace SO conspicuously less than
that of the armed powers to whom the
cars appeal is especially addressed. that
the question can have for us no practical
Importance save as marking an suspicious
step toward the betterment Of the condition
OF the modern peoples, and the cultivation
or peace and good will among them; but IN
this view 1t behooves US as q nation to lend
countenance and aid to the benehcent
project,
ing vessels for seizure by Russian cruis-
The ea e o Of 81 cases ust
fy the expectation that measure Of rep
aration will eventually be accorded in har-
II
proven facts.
The recommendation made in my special
message of April n last Is renewed, that
appropriation be made to reimburse the
master and owners of the Russian bark
Hans for wrongful arrest of the master
a ,aaa detention Of the vessel IN February
trict court for the southern district Of
Mississippi. The papers accompanying my
SAID message make out most meritorious
claim, and justify the urgency with which
IT mas been presented by the government
Of Russia.
Death of King of Samoa.
Malieta Laupepa, king of Samoa, died on
htbu sg "a last ST. to article Of
snail be duly elected according to the laws
and customs of Samoa" ARRANGEMENTS
having been agreed upon between the Sig
nalorles 81 the general act for the re-
Samoan chiefs, they were brought from
Jaluit by German war vessel and land
ed at Apia on September 18 last Whether
the death of Malieta and the return of hts
old,time, rival Mataafa will add to the
undesirable complications which the ex-
heretofore developed remains to be seen
The efforts of this government Will as
heretofore be addressed towards a har-
monious and exact fulfillment of the terms
Of the international engagement to which
the eh United states became party in 1889
some FIVE, years Of controversy has been
adjusted by arbitration, under an agree
ment signed July 9, 1897, an award Of 706,-
u ticals about $3.50. with release OF the
Sheek estate from mortgage claims, hav-
aiaas' s2la ia Hsaan l:a. British shi'f fur.