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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-02-04

SHANGHAI, Feb. 3-The China
Gazette" says the British Indian. Aus
tralian and Pacific squadrons have been
ordered to be ready to reinforce the
fleet in the Far East. thus giving the
British Admiral a feet capable OF cop
ing with any combination opposing
British policy
In the meanwhile. adds the China
Gazette the British claims in the Yang
Use kiang Will be supported by a
strong squadron stationed at Chusan,
TO which place two other warships are
en- route. In the event of Russia hoist
Ing her flag over the forts at Port Ar
thur, the British Admiral has been or
dered to raise her flag over Chusan,
and the Japanese viii ascend the Yang
Use kiang as soon as the river rises.
About 100 Russian artillery ana
cavalry and quantities of stores and
munitions have arrived at kirin, the
capital of the Manchurian province of
kirin.
GREAT BRITAIN HAS NOT BACKED
DOWN
LONDON, Feb. 3.-On incontroverti-
BILE authority the Associated Press
learns that Great Britain has nor
backed down on the question of maxi
ing fallen Wan a free port. The Mar
quis of Salisbury, Mr.. Curzon, the Par
hamentary Secretary of the Foreign
Office; the Russian ambassador and the
Chinese Minister each said yesterday
in conversation that they had not
heard of any back-down
The opening of Talien Wan, it is
pointed out, was never made a condi-
ton in any sine qua non sense in con-
neetion with China. The preliminary
negotiations on that subject. the open
ing of fallen Wan. was "sketche0
in neutral interests. Great Britain only
suggesting it as one condition favoring
a speedy completion of the loan. She
never demanded it, and therefore in no
sense can be said to have backed down,
II the desire was not persisted in.
The Talien Wan question is, how
ever, without other suggested condi-
tons OF the loan, still negotiating.
The heat of the Russian press on
the subject is in no sense shown by the
Russian Government in its communi-
cations which have reached the For
eign Office. Though Russia has pro-
tested and means to continue tO.protesC
in the stoutest manner against Talieu
Wan being opened by British influence,
she Will not carry her protest to the
making it a casus belli. Further. it is
by no means Russia's intention to close
China to- other nations in any conces-
sions made to Russia by China
The irritation in Great Britain and
the disappointment in the United States
over the so-called backing down of the
Marquis of Salisbury is. therefore, not
yet justified. Great Britain is actiu;,
strenuously in favor of free ports in
China, and hopes shortly to have the
moral support of the United States in
this policy. If events should push
Great Britain from this position at the
prospect of defeat therein, she will ask
for the support of Washington.
THE MURDERER EXECUTED.
BERLIN. Feb. 3.-It was announced
here in dispatch from Kiaochau that
the murderer of Schultz, the sentry who
was killed while on duty at Tsimo, has
been executed after trial by a Chinese
court.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-02-04

chased the Bulletin OF which he was
editor for over twenty years. He foCn-
ded paper in Montana; the sBugle"
at Council Bluffs, Ia; the Dakota Her.
aid" at Yankton, S. D.; the County
Democrat" at Dixon, ILL.,; the Monroe
Gazette" Wis; the illinois Monitor OF
Freeport, and in 1880 the Freeport
Democrat" He retired a year ago.
Mr.. Giles was a personal friend of
stephen A. Douglas and Wilbur F.
Storey.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-02-04
Los Angeles Citizen Dead.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 3.-Peter Flem-
ing, Superintendent of the Consolidated
Water Company of this city; died at
midnight last night of Bright's disease.
He was an early settler. and has been
prominent in water development work
in Southern California.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-02-04
bRITAIN'S FLEET
TO Be REINFORCED,
Will Have a Powerful Naval Force
in the Far East.
Three SqaadrOnS Ordered to be Ready to
Sail for China Waters.

Should Russia Hoist Her Flag Over
the Forts at Port Arthur, the
British Admiral Has Orders to
Raise the Union Jack Over
Chusan, and the Japanese Will
Ascend the Yang Use Kiang.
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A woman 81 years old rides bicycle
in Dubuque, Ia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
SURRENDER OF CAIMANERA.
II Had Strong Rife Pits and Earth.
works Thrown Up.

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, July
26.-Delayed in transmission.)-Colon
Ewers returned TO Santiago last night
after receiving the surrender OF the Span
ish troops at Caimanera. He was ac-
companied by Mr.. Brooks, the British
Consul, and officers from Caimsnera.
Colonel Ewers will probably return here
after consulting with General Shafter
Caimanera was found to be strongly de-
Tended, and rifie-pits and earthworks COM
pletely surrounded the village.
Only the smokestack Of the Sandoval,
the Spanish gunboat sunk at that place,
is visible above the wates. and it Is I'M
probable that she can be raised.
The Spanish troops at Caimanera are n
ragged and hungry lot.
Ensign Pratt, who had charge OF the
launch from the Marblehead which took
Colonel Ewers TO Caimanera. says that
the Spaniards asked for permission TO fire
off their feld-pieces (muzzle-loading guns)
because they could not unload them.
The Marblehead went up toward Cal
manera this morning for the purpose Of
raising the mines there.
No news has been received here regard
ing the operations of the American forces
in Porto Rico.
The Armoria arrived from Key West
this morning, and the work of coaling,
provisioning, and cleaning the ships is
proceeding and will be completed In a few
days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
sHAFTER's SICK LIST.
Deaths on July Goth and Previously
Numbering Eighteen.

WASHINGTON. July 27.--At 10 O'Clock
tonight the War Department posted the
following:
Santiago de Cuba July p, 1898.
"Adjutant-General of the Army. Wash
ington:
Reports Of yesterday show total sick,
s,77O; total fever cases. ASA; new cases of
fever, $50; cases of fever returned ta
duty. 53s.
Death list for yesterday: First Lieu
tenant A. j. Babcock, Thirty-third Michi-
gan, typhoid-feyer, Siboney; Privates
James A. Marine. Company H, Thirty
third Michigan. yellow-fever; william
Dollard. Company c. Thirty-third Michi-
gan. yellow-fever; William Francis
Poore. Company ID. District OF Columbia
Volunteers. typhoid-fever; r. II. Mahoncy.
Company d. Twentieth Infantry. typhoid
fever; Corporal Charles E. wangle. Com
pany r. Twenty-fourth Infantry. yellow-
fever; Civilian-Teamsters z. C. Coba, ycI-
low-fever, and Moore Stuart. yellow
fever--all at siboney. Privates Albert
Bergunde. Company G. Sixteenth lnfan-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
in language mere fercible than elegant as
the mango belljed de1enerafes"

In language mere forcible than elegant az
the "mango-beilied degenerates."
During the various actions since the
army landed. only seven Cuoans. so far
as Is known, have been wounded. At I'll
Caney when the pack-train brought UP
supplies for the starving refugees, the
Cubans crowded out women and children,
and demanded rations, not as q privilege,
but as q right.
Captain Brice. who was In charge, was
compelled to knock down Two Cuban OFF,
GERS.
Even as a source of hformation. the
Cubans have proved unreliable. They
could not be trusted. In ninety-nine cases
out of hundred the Cuban officer or man
discreetly keeps out of the way when the
time comes for redeeuing a pledge. Sucsi
information as they do procure or volun-
teer usually proves unreliable. The more
our commanding officers see OF the Cubars
the less they appear to think OF them,
either as soldiers or as men.
SOME EXCEPTIONS
Among the officers there are, indeed.
some noble-hearted individuals. notably
General Garcia, who stands head and
shoulders above the rest. but the rank
and file are without discipline or any idea
of military duty.
Poll the United States troops in the pro-
vince of Santiago de Cuba to-day, and
ninety-nine out of every hundred will say.
in almost so many words, I'VE have
bought a gold-brick in Cuba Iibre."
The Cuban leaders are vain and jealous
and II they were given self-government
the odds are that those who failed TO get
places OF prominence and profit, would, In
the course of a month, start revolution
against those who had Jared better than
they,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
SAILED FOR SANTIAGO.
The OIivette Carries $77O,0O0, Deli
cacies, Doctors, and Nurses.


NEW YORK, July N-The United
States transport Olivette sailed for San
tiago to-day. In her safes was $4,000.
with which to pay the soldiers. and she
had on board cargo of delicacies for the
sick and wounded.
She also carried a corps OF doctors and
nurses, among whom were twenty negro
women nurses and one negro physician.
Most of the nurses were from New Or
leans, and were jmmunes. They were
supplied by the Daughters or the Ameri-
can Revolution. An outfit for a 1.o0-bed
hospital was carried by the ship.
Most of the officers on board were Sc
cond lieutenants, taken from civil life,
who had passed an examination at Fort
Monroe.
The hospital-ship Solace will sail from
the navy-yard. Brooklyn, next Saturday.
The repairs to her machinery and inn
provements TO her ice plant are almost
completed. Stores and supplies are be-
ing put aboard in large quantities for dis
tribution among the ships Of the North
Atlantic squadron.
The converted yacht Free Lance, after
coaling, left the nayy-yard to-day TO
resume her place among the harbor de-
fence boats.
The battleship Texas Is expected to ar
rive next Saturday, and the work of clear
ing away the cofferdam Is being hurried,
in order to have the dock ready TO receive
the war vessel when she gets here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

PORTO RICO LANDING MADE AFTER
RECEIPT OF PEACE PROPOSALS %
SAGLsTL CHARGES BAD FAITH.
He Regards as Null and Void All of
Miles's Proceeding-AlIexed Re-
pulse of Americans, After an All
Night Fight.

LONDON, July 2s.-The Madrid cores
pondent of the Daily Mail says:
Spain will probably protest against the
attack upon Porto Rico as made
after the Washington cabinet had off,
cially received Spanish overtures for
peace. Should circular note on this
subject be sent to the Powers, II will
contain the exact date of the Spanish
communication. making it clear that the
United States deferred its answer In or
der to be able to date 1t after the Ameri-
can forces had gained q footing In Porto
Rico.
SAGASTA IN PROTESTING MOOD.
Senor Sagasta said to-day: We re-
solved on peace many days ago, and made
known our resolution to the United
States Government. I regard as null and
void and destitute of good faith every
thing the Americans have done. and I
am ready to protest against it formally
ALLEGED AMERICAN CHECK.
AN official dispatch from Porto Rico
says: On Tuesday the Americans ad-
vanced in the direction of Yucanta. fight
Ing most Of the way Many Spanish reg,,-
lars and volunteers encountered them
and an engagement ensued, which lasted
the whole night, and only ceased AT
dawn the following day. The Americans
were obliged to withdraw.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
REPORT FROM HIGGINsON.
The Landing of Miles's Army nj
Guaufcn-WainwrIg CONNER nded.

WASHINGTON, July H-The Navy De-
partment to-day posted the following dis
patch from Captain Hlgginson, in cdm-
mand of tho naval expedition which went
to Porto Rico with General Miles:
est. Thomas, July &C. 1SsS.-Received in
Washington, July 9th, 1:3o A. M.-secre-
tary of the Navy, Washington: Arrived
here, with General Miles and the United
States troops, to-day at 915 A. NJ. Land
ed them safely. There are no batterles
outside. Gloucester entered the harbor
and landed company of sailors, under
command Of Lieutenant Harry T.. Huse,
United States navy, and Lieutenant
Wood. Dispersed small company of Span
ish soldiers. Hoisted flag. Commend Lieu
tenant Commander Richard Wainwright
and officers for gallantry In capturing
Guanica. Transports discharged without
any opposition. assisted by boats OF Mas
sachusetts. L have telegraphed Admiral
Sampson. HIGGINSON.
Port Guanica, Porto Rico. July ]th.'
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STARVING THEIR BRAINS.
A Mistake Made by Some Parents
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
THE HONOLULU CEREMONIES.
First New York Volunteers to Garri-
son the Island.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 27.-The cruiser
Philadelphia has arrived from Mare Is,
land. Rear-Admiral Miller will transfer
his flag to her from the Albatross, and
she will sail for Honolulu to-day to par
ticipate In the ceremonies OF raising the
American flag.
The Philadelphia has been strengthened
by few small guns. Forward are two
new 3-pounder Hotchkiss guns. and there
are two others of similar calibre aft. She
has also two small revolving guns and
four Gatlings.
Her crew has been slightly increased by
men from the eastern navy-yards, one de-
tachment having come out with Lieuten-
Commander Stevens. who is now the
executive officer Of the cruiser
There are thirty-five officers on board,
the same number in the admiral's COM
plement. 2S men in the crew, and fifty
marines.
The steamers Iakme and North Fork
will leave here on Saturday for Honolulu
with $50 men of the First New York Vol
unteers, who will garrison the island.
PERMANENT TROOP-SHIPS.
The government has decided to make
permanent troop-ships Of the steamers
Arizona and Scandia. The Arizona is TO
be fitted out with hunks for 1850 men,
and 1,5O0 will be accommodated on the
Scandia. The latter vessel is now in
charge Of United States officers, the Ger
man crew having been paid and dis
charged
General Merriam has designated five
prominent officers who are to go on the
St. Paul TO Honolulu. They are Colonel
Barber, of the First New York; Major
Langfitt, of the Second Regiment. Vo)un-
teer Engineers; First-Lieutenant Win
throp. quartermaster First New York;
First-Lieutenant Griffith, assistant sur
geon First New York, and Captain Lydig,
commissary Of subsistence.
Captain ]. c. Blaine is also to sail on
the St Paul for Manila.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The initiation
OF oyertures for peace has had the effect
Of suspending in large measure, for the
time being. at least, interest in the mill
tary and naval situation. Though 1t is
known, through the open admission OF
members of the administration, that the
present peace phase will remain unchang-
ed until after the next Cabinet meeting,
on Friday. there is still evinced a dispo-
siton TO discuss this matter in its every
aspect. Naturally, the first point of in
Quiry IS the exact shape taken by the
Spanish presentation of yesterday. Curl
osity on this point remains ungratifed,
and must probably so continue for some
days TO come, the President having de-
cded that nothing more definite than the
statement issued from the White House
yesterday shall be given TO the public at
this time. The motive is prudential one
and the President has even gone so far
as 10 suggest to the Madrid authorities
the expedlency OF keeping the text OF
the Spanish overture from publication at
this time.
UNCLE SAINTS CONDITIONS.
The next point of interest was the cha
racter and extent Of the demands likely TO
be made 10y the United States as condi-
tons OF peace 1t is felt that the state
ment OF terms of peace. both from Spain
and from the United States. may be some
days on. as there Will doubtless be con-
siderable diplomatic fencing at the outset
before the actual point OF stating terms Is
reached. A good deal Of this. for in
stance may result from the attempt 10
define the methods OF approach 10 the
object sought. whether through commits
sion or through the direct exchange OF
notes, as initiated yesterday.
ARMISTIcE QUESTION.
There will be much discussion, in all
likelihood. also regarding an armistiee,
Tor IT is the distinct purpose Of the Spa
n'sh authorities TO secure a suspension OF
hostilities pending the negotiations Tor
peace. II may be that the application Will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
TROOPS GOING TO MANILA.
Iieut-Col. Slower In COmmand-Capt
j, G. Blaine With Him.

SAN FRANCISCO, July H-General
Merriam has issued an order designating
the officers and troops to go out on the
transport ST. Paul, to sail on Friday for
Manila.
Lieutenant Colonel Slower, of the First
South Dakota, will be in command of the
troops which will include the First Bat
TALON of the First South Dakota Infantry
thirteen officers and 1928 men; recruits of
the both Minnesota, Major A. NJ. Diggles
commanding, six officers and 80 men;
recruits for the First Colorado. Captain
Carroll commanding, one officer and LIS
men.
First-Lieutenant j. X. Polk, adjutant
of the Tennessee Regiment, has been as
signed to General Kings STAFF. and will
be adjutant Of the Second Brigade, in
place OF Captain James G.. Blaine, who
goes to Manila on the St. Paul. Lieu
tenant Henry Eastman will act as regi-
mental adjutant.
Troop A, of the Utah Cavalry. and the
Nevada troops will leave the Preside on
August 5th, the former for the Yosemite
and the latter for Sequoia Park
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

try, pernicious maIarial-fever. and
Charles Clemens. Company H. Thirty
fourth Michigan, maIarIal remittent-
fever-both with regiments.
Deaths Not Previously Reported-Pri-
Yates Broiey, Company g, First Infantry.
dysentery, July nth: ]. Lame. Company
g, Ninth Infantry. dysentery. July 10Th;
G. T. McIenathan, Troop A. Second
Cavalry, yellow-fever. July 10Th; w. Il
Hamill, Troop A, Second Cavalry. yellow
fever. July 10th: Andrew Johnston. Troop
f, Second Cavalry. yellow-fever, July
10th; Walter Wischman, Troop F, Second
Cavalry. yelIow-fever: Harvey Atkins.
Company I. Second Massachusetts,, nos
talgia, July 18th; colored soldier, name
unknown. July 2lst. at detention hospital
(SigneO "SHAFTER,
"Major-General"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
THE PEACE NEWS IN MADRID.
Spain Would Welcome a Cessation of
HOstiIities.

MADRID, July q. Il p. M.-The news
that the government is suing for peace
has caused neither surprise nor sensation
here. The attitude Of a majority OF the
newspapers shows that the country Will
welcome peace IL 1t can avoid the pay
ment of an indemnity and the loss OF the
Philippines, where. it is now taken for
granted, the. United States will retain
coaling-station only. A few Carlist, Re-
publican, and Independent papers pre-
tend that Americas demands will not be
acceptable.
SYMPATHY FOR THE COURT.
The Kings illness has evoked uni:
yersal display OF sympathy for the Court,
which, at the present critical moment.
may not be without effect on the ma
tions of Europe.
Senior Sagasta, the Premier, says that
the King, when convalescent, will proba-
bly, accompany the Court to La Granja-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
PRINCE HENRY EXPLAINS.
The Irene Incident-No Breach of
Neutrality.

BERLIN. July "a dispatch from
Shanghai to-day says an official statement
from Prince Henry, Of Prussia, in regard
to the Irene incident at Sublg Bay, Philip
pine Islands, has been published in the
Ost-Asiatische Lloyd. 1t says the Irene
went TO Subig Bay to take off some Span
ish women and children who were in dis
tress. At Isia Grande the German war;
ship happened TO meet a stranger belong
ing to the insurgents. which left without
any dificulty's arising. On returning, the
Irene met outside Manila Bay two United
States ships. which did not speak her.
In conclusion, the statement sets forth
that the removal of the women and chill
dren was effected from motives OF hu-
manity, and with a strict observance of
the rules Of neutrality"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
seashOre Excursions via r., r.. 4 u.
and PennsyIyanfa IL. R.-$0 Round
Trip from Richmond.

For Pennsylvania railroad trains ieavs
ing Washington at II A. u. and Las p. M.
Fridays and Saturdays during summer
season, special excursion tickets TO At.
lantic city, Ocean City. Sea Isle city. and
Cape May are sold at 50 from Richmond
only on these days. Tickets good return.
ing until and including Tuesday follow
ing the Friday or Saturday for which sold.
Leave Richmond, 410 A. NJ. and S:45 A.
NJ. Through parior car. Washington to
Atlantic City. via Delaware-Riyer Bridge
route on l2:4j l.. NJ. train from Washing
ton.
For further information apply 70 Rich
mond Transfer Company. 9o4 east Main
street; Ticket Agent Byrd-St-eet Station
or 9. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
OCEAN VIEW,
Old Point, and Norfolk by G. Il O.
sunday Outing.

Don't mistake tho route OF "the peo-
pies choice for your Sunday ride to tho
seaside. This outing train leaves cnesa-
peake and Ohio Broad-street Station at
$40 every Sunday morning.
Only One Dollar for the round-trip Ia
Old Point. Ocean View. and Norfolk.
A clean ride. seat for each one, less
money, more time at the seaside; NUM-
bers OF transports. gunboats. and other
ships in sight; 800 additional troops VIII
reach Newport News this week. Returns
ing. leave Norfolk e:l5 r. NJ, Ocean View
TIP. NJ, and old Point =. 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
CONDITION OF BISMARCK.
Report That He II Dying "AI Nom
sense", Says His Physician.

BERLIN, July 27.-The Taeglich- Runde-
schau, a well-informed Conservative
newspaper OF this city. has issued an ex-
ira with the following telegram from DR..
Scheninger. Prince Bismarcks physician.
In answer TO an inquiry as TO the truth
of the report that the Prince is dying:
1T Is all nonsense. He sleeps well. and
otherwise his condition is unchanged"
The Hamburger correspondent says:
prince Bismarck passed a good night.
He slept seven hours without Interrupt
ton. The swelling OF his limbs has been
reduced. Count William leaves Fried
richsruhe on Friday"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

may be had by taking the steamer Poca-
hontas next Saturday night al 10 O'Clock
for Norfolk. Old Point, or Newport News
Round-trip tickets for gentlemen. 75c. !.
ladies and children, SOC.
Full moon on thesJames. No dust: no
dirt: cool breezes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28
DEFENCE OF PORTO RICO.
Spanish Troops Being Concentrated
at San Juan.

Copyright. 1898. by the Associated Press)
ST. THOMAS, ID. w. l., July H.-The
Spanish troops in Porto Rico are being
withdrawn from the outlying towns and
are concentrating upon San Juan.
The defences Of the capital are being
strengthened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-28

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