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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08

TO he the case. there is no reason Nhv
they should not sail at once for Sanu-
ago.
BY the newspaper reports of the breach
Sampson has made In the coast defeuses
there is every reason 70 believe little diff
aculty Will be found in the actual debark-
alton of the troops particularly n ma
rines are already ashore to guard the land
ing
The extent of Admiral SIMPSONS attack
on the Santiago defenses has brought out
one fact very clearly, namely that Re
has practically unlimited power as to the
time and character of an attack and that
he Is unhampered by restrictions from
Washington.
The cruiser Buffalo, lately the Nlcthe-
roy, of the Brazilian navy, arrived n
Hampuh Roads to-day directly from Bra
zil. The vessel, It is learned, Is not yet
actually on ths United States naval list
She has been acquired subject To certain
condition that, doubtless, Will be strictly
fulfilled by the Brazilian government, but
which have not been met. They are that
the ship must be turned over In good con-
dition as to hun and machinery The ord
nance will be supplied by the United
States government, In the shape Of ten
6-inch rapld-fire guns, now ready to put
in the ship. The machinery Of
the Buffalo Is known to be IN
bad shape, but Just to what extent ls not
known here. The ship will be inspected by
a naval board when she Is ready for de-
livery to the government. Meanwhile
the work of putting her in condition will
go on at once at Newport News. The
Buffalo was not obliged, like the Oregon
TO make a detour In reaching a home
port 10 avoid a possible enemy, because
being manned by a brazilian crew, and not
yet the property of the United States, she
was not SUBJECT to attack
1t will be good news for the many per-
sons interested directly or indirectly in
claims against the Spanish government
growing out of ill-treatment in Cuba or
loss to property sustained there, to know
that the state department has not lost
sight of them. These claims on file In the
state department now amount to an ag-
gregate of S16, 100000, and It is the purpose
when a treaty OF peace Is drawn 10 pro-
vide therein for their settlement, either
directly or through the more usual means
of joint claim commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
DON'T BELIEVE FORTS RUINED.
London Editors Think Landing Was
Made During Firing.

Made During Firing.
London, June s. a. m.-The London
morning papers are inclined to doubt the
account OF the destruction aud silenclng
of the forts at Santiago, but they believe
the bombdrdnent was intended to draw
the Spanards attention from a landing
somewhere and that the coming week or
TWO will see exciting events in Cuba.
The sinking of the Relna Mercedes Is re-
garded as probable, for 1t Is known that
her boilers were defective and that she
had no armored deck.
The woundlng or death of Col. Ordonez
means serious loss to Spain, he having
been her artillery expert with a European
reputation, and the designer of the ORD
nance bearing his name.
The Cape Haytien advIces of the Daily
Mail practically confirm the account from
the Associated Press boat Dandy.
All other accounts here, except the
brief dispatches from Madrid, emanate
from New York.
A special from Havana evidently pro-
Spanish, says that nine American vessels
retired, seriously crippled that the Reina
Mercedes was only slightly damaged, and
that the American losses were heavy,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
INSURGENTS CAPTURE MUS.
Its Loss n severe Setback for the
spnniards at Manila.

49, RtAHhAA ApE AnG
spaniards at Manila.
London, June s. 6 a. ma dispatch to
the Daily Telegraph from Manila dated
June says: THE Spaniards in the
church in Old Cavite are still holding out,
but the adjacent town Of linus has been
captured by the insurgents. This Is an
important point at the back of Caylte prop
er, and its possession by the rebels is a
serious matter for the Spanlards because
II is the outlet to the surrounding coun-
try and through 1t supplies are brought 10
the city Of Manila. 1t win also afford an
admirable base of operations of further
advance toward the city
ut has been found impossible TO conceal
from the Inhabitants of Manila the fact
that the insurgents successes have cast
deep gloom upon foreign residents, who
are more anxious than ever to get away.
For the most part the men remain, but the
women and children have been sent to Ca
Wit, where they are safe under the Stars
and Stripes
THE most friendly relations exist be-
tween Admiral Dewey and the consular
representatives of the Powers and the COM
manders Of the European warshps In the
bay. The Spanish soldiers who have been
captured are a sorry looking lot. If they
are fair sample, they VIII be no match
for the American troops"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
POSSESSION or PHILIPPINES.
Russsia Looks Upon America ns i'm
DE FnctO Control.

London. June s.-The Daily News says.
"The American consul at odessa has in
formed our correspondent there Of some
what singular proceeding on the
part Of the authorities at that
port with regard to some for
eign steamers now chartered as aux
nary transports for the conveyance Of
troops and war materials from Odessa to
Port Arthur
ut appears that, in the case Of German
steamer named Scandia and a French YES
sell the American consul was applied 10
for certificates attesting the ownership OF
the steamers, and the character and nature
as well as destination of their passengers
and cargo. il was explained by the local
Russian authorities that this extraordinary
precaution was taken in the event Of the
vessels being compelled to put into a Phil
ippine port.
LAS no certificate was demanded OF the
Spanish consul IL would appear that the
Russians look upon the United States as
being In de faeto possession Of the Philip
pine archipelago. The American consul
gave the required certificates"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
WANT RELIEF SENT AUGUsTI.
Spanish Papers CIamOring for the
Sending of an Expedition.


London, June s. a. m.-The Madrid
correspondent of the Standard says: Eel
Liberal calls upon the government to take
steps promptly to satisfy public opinion.
which Is clamoring for the immediate dis
patch OF relief expedition to assist Capt.
Gen. Augusti in forcing the Americans to
leave Manila This alone, the paper ar
gues, would put a stop to the spread of
agitation and dsaffection among the ISL
ands of Luzon.
Eel Imparcial advocates a similar course.
The press campaign is evidently intended
to exercise pressure upon the government
before the reserve fleet at Cadiz receives
final instructions, which are hourly ex-
pected by Admiral Camara.
Reports from the Philippines state that
the Spaniards, thanks to the promises of
reforms and the energy of the local au-
thorlties, have succeeded in checking the
propaganda of Aguinaldo, who admits that
he has not met with the support which ne
expected from the natives.
The Americans have been preparing Ge-
fenses at the mouth of the bayou since
the Spanish authorities set rumor afioat
among the natives that a relief expedition
was on the way and was expected very
shortly. The religious orders and the pa
rochial clergy are rendering powerful as
sistance to Capt. Gen. Augustl, with the
object of supporting the efforts of the or
ders in Madrid to deter the government
from granting reforms likely to trench up
on their privileges and the influences they
exert in the archipelago
''Senor Sagasta is maneuVering very dex-
terously and refraining from giving any
pledges either to the friars or to the re-
formers, on the plea that in the present
circumstances any definite solution must
be postponed until the end of the war;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
JUNCTION WITH INSURGENTS.

BOmbnrdment at santiago Reported
Resumed at Midnight.
Copyright, 1893, by the Associated Press
Cape Haytien, Hayti, June z 10 p. m.--
According to the latest direct advices from
Santiago de Cuba, dated at midnight Mon
day, the bombardment, which began at
7:45 a. m. yesterday and continued until
1890 in the morning, was resumed again
for a short time about midnight.
1t was then believed that the Americans
had effected junction with the insurgents
near Daquiri, some distance east of Aqua
dores. and near the railway line to San
tiago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
cARRANzA AND DU Bosc DEFIANT
Attempt to be Made to Have KeIIert
Arrested Again.

Montreal, June mo actual move has
yet been made in the capias case against
Lieut.. Carranza and Senor Dubosc, but
their counsel will try and have the capias
quashed tomorrow or next day, and II
successful VIII have Detective Kellert ar
rested again, this time for malicious ar,
rest.
1t appears that though a seizure was
put upon their deposit in the Bank of
Montreal, the Spaniards managed to with
draw their money before the papers were
served
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
STEAMER FROM ST. VINCENT.
No Spanish Warships There When
She Left 10 Days Ago.

Wilmington, N. c., June THE British
steamship Nicoean, Capt Jones, arrived at
this port to-day, having left st. Vincent,
Cape Verde Islands, fifteen days ago.
She reports that she sighted no war
ships whatever, but says the island of st.
Vincent had, on her arrival there only
Just recovered from a famine caused by
the long stay of the Spanish squadron
The Spaniards had practically exhaust
ed all the ship stores afforded by the ht-
tie island The Nicosan carried coal to st.
Vincent from Leth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC.
AquinnIdo Wants Native Rule with
American PrOtectOrnte

London, June S.--The Hong Kong corre-
spoudent of the Times says: "A procla-
nation issued by Aguinaldo. the insurgent
chief, points to a desire to set up native
administration In the Philippines under an
American protectorate.
"Aguinaldo, with an advisory council,
would hold the dieta torship until the con-
quest of the island and would then estab-
llsh a republican assembly.
"Aguinaldo has Issued orders that the
lives and property OF Europeans, Chinese,
ana all Spanish non-cofnba tants, are to be
protected and that all excuses are to be
avoided"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
AMERICANS AT AGUADOREs.
London Times Believe They Met
with "a RcpuIse.


London, June g. 6 a, m.-The Times, COM
menting edltorlally upon the fact that the
Cuban authorities at Havana permitted It's
correspondent Mr.. Knight, to discharge
his function in forwarding the dispatch
as to Mondays engagement at Santiago,
says: HIS dispatch says that The Amer
lean fire was damaging"
LAS he doubtless Is subjected to rigid
censorship, this admission is significant,
and his statement that the Americans
were repulsed at Aguadores is probably
correct"
The editorial, In commenting on the sit
uation, says: Spanish obstinacy may
prolong the war for many months. The
American government is acting wisely and
prudently in refusing TO send to Cuba an
army of unframed volunteers. Llttlelat-
tention need be given 70 peace rumors."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
TWO SPANISH VESSELS SUNK.
UncOnfirmed Reports of Fight at
Souttamo NastarHoXy

UncOnHrmed HeDOrts OF Fight at
santiago Yesterday.
New York. June 7.-Several morning pa
pers publish dispatches from Cape Hay
tien. Port au Prince, and Port Antonio
stating that reports have been received
from Santiago that SIMPSONS fleet yes
terday engaged the defenses, entered the
bay, engaged Cervera's squadron and, in
the fight that followed, two Spanish YES
sells were sunk and one American vessel
damaged,
The reports are unconfirmed and are dis
credited by the papers in which they are
published
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
SPAIN IN THE DRY GRINs.
Army and Navy to he Congratulated
on Fight at Aguadores.

Madrid, June T. 10 p. m.--In the Chamber
of Deputies Capt. Aunon. minister OF ma
rine, read Admiral Ceryera's dispatch and
a dispatch from Capt. Gen. Banco to the
effect that Gen. Linares had repulsed an
American attempt to effect a landing Of
troops at Aguadoyes. The Senate, after
hearing Admiral Cervera's dispatch, unan-
imously resolved to congratulate the army
and navy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
CERVERA'S VERSION.
He Characterizes the Damage to the
Batteries ns UnimpOrtant.

He CharactertSeS the damage TO the
Batteries ns UnimpOrtRnt.
Madrid June 7. p. m.-The following
official dispatch has been received here
from Admiral Cervera:
six American vessels have bombarded
the fortiications at Santiago and along
the adjacent coast.
six were killed and seventeen were
wounded on board the Reina Mercedes.
Three officers were killed, and an Off
Ger and seventeen men were wounded
among the troops.
THE Americans fired 1900 shells of diff
ferent caliber.
'The damage inflicted upon the bate
ries of Ia Socapa and Moro Castle was
unimportaut.
''The barracks at Morro Castle suffered
damage.
THE enemy had noticeable losses"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
cnhIe tn IInrti Cnt.

Copyright 1898, by the Associated Prees.
Cape Hayten, June T. 1875 p. m.-From
all indications the cable between Hayti
and Cuba has not worked since Monday
at midnight. II is probably cut"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
COLUMBIA AGAIN AFLOAT.
New Plates Replace Those Cracked
in Tic COIIisIOn.

New York, June 1.-THE United States
cruiser Columbia was hoated to-day. New
plates have entirely repaired the star
board side Of the vessel which was stove
by the Foscolia, and the cruiser is as
sourd and Wen protected as when she was
first put into commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
FIRED 1000 PROJEcTILEs.

Percentage of Effective Shots Very
Large.
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.
Cape Haytien, Hayti, June 7, 9:05 a. M
The fight in and before the vicinity Of San
uago de Cuba continued the greater pa art
OF Yesterday from 745 a. m. until nearly
II o'clock.
Ten of the American warships main
talned steady and carefully directed fire
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
SECOND EXPEDITIONS START.
Mai Gen. Merritt Intimates That It
May Occur To-mOrrrOw,

Washington, June 7.--Advlces to the war
department from Maj. Gen. Merritt al
San Francisco. Indicate that the second
expedition TO the Philippines may leave
that place on Thursday, although the tifne
of sailing cannot be fixed definitely
1t was said at the war department that
only a few of the cavalry troops which 20
to Manila will carry horses. The greater
number of cavalrymen viii go dlsmounted
and VIII secure mounts when they reacn
their destination.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
MANILA RAILWAY LINE CUT.
Insurgents surround city and At
tack Expected,

London, June 8, a. m.-The Manila
lowing dispatch from Its superintendent
at Manila: THE line has been cut IN the
first section. the rails have been rernov-
ed, ana there Is no means of communica-
ton between the second and third Sec
ton. Traffic Is suspended. The rebels are
surrounding Manila and an attack is ex-
pected any day."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
ANGLo-AMERICAN RELATIONS.
Negotiations for settlement of All
Pending QuestionA.

London, June 7.-George n. Curzon, un-
der secretary Of state for foreign affairs,
replying in the House Of Commons to-day
to a question about the Canadian-Ameri-
can agreement. said: Negotiations have
taken place at Washington for the settle
ment OF all pending questions between
Great Britain and the United States"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
Cnmara to Sail In Fortnight.

London, June s, a. ma dispatch to
the Daily Chronicle, from Gibraltar, says
that Admiral Camhra, with the Cadiz re-
serve SQUADRON, viii sail for Cuba in a
fortnight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08
EUROPE AS oUR CENSOR.
France ana Russia Exchanging
Views on Our COnauests.

London, June s. 6 a. m.-The Paris cor
respondent Of the Standard says: "The
French ana Russian governments are ex-
changing views as to the expediency Of
subjectlng such conquests as the United
states may make and hold good in China
seas to European sanction at a confer
ence or congress."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-08

CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19
At Santiago.

SANTIAGO, Monlay.-Santiago is now
u city of silence.
The American flag waves over the
military headquarters on Morros flag
staff and red cross flags are as numer-
ols as church spires.
Some of the stores are open but few
of them are patronizcd and beggers are
much in evidence.
There are no evidences of gloom on
the faces of the Spanish men and women
and they are already lrughing at the
prospect of getting food other than rice
and salt meats
Nearly all the better class of houses
in the city are closed
Filth is noticiblc everywhere and
much sanitary work is necessary
Some more of the American trans
mort, entered the harbor this afternoon
hclpcNel with lltgs.
Tae American soldiers here are I'M
pr .s,cd more and more every day with
he inclcas ng strained relations bc,wce'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19
Rapidly Leaving.

SAN FRANCIsco, July 19.-The Rio
Janiero is ready to leave for Manila
by Thursday and the ST. Paul and Zcl-
andia will be ready before the end of
the week.
The troops are rapidly leaving Camp
Merritt and it now seems comparatively
deserted.
Yesterday afternoon 1900 men repre-
Sen,iny The First Montana Regiment and
800 recruits from tlc First California
Volunteers embarked in the transport
Pennsylvania and sail today for Manila
via Honolulu.
1t is expected that most of the troops
now left here will be sent with the
Porto Rican expedition or else be held
for the next army to be sent to Havana
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19

agreement ii is probable that the war
will not come to an end before Porto
Rico has been captured, Havana laid in
ashes, Manila taken and possibly war
carried even to the door of the Spanish
Kingdom.
In the words of President Mckinley,
..hc war is to continue for some time
and it is we'll for li- to wait until it IS
closed before attempting to shape the
future Ii is too earl y to determine
what shall be cur policy after peace
shall have been declared. Any week :
events may bring new conditions and
new responsibilities. We may win
victories, aud il is possible that we may
meet with some rcVcrScS. Let us not
try to anticipate the future. We may
we'll trust the logic of events. Let us
meet our responsibilities us they come
and not look too far into the future"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19

the American officers ana Gen. Care ir
Cubans.
The situation has now reached point
where there is practically no Tcommuni-
cation between the armies .,-l dle rela-
tions border upon hostilities rather than
the relatans that were supposed to exist
between all of them.
The Cubans are greatly disappointed
because they were not allowed to enter
the city Immediately and proceed with
their government as they had already
selected their governor.
Shafler says the government of the
city is u matter for the people to decide.
When the American army Leaves it
will be turned over to the Cubans, and
not till then.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19
No Trouble.

CAMP MCtAILA, Guantanamo Bay.
Cuba. july 19.-.tS was stated in dis
patches Yesterday there has been not a
little anxiety as To the ontrone of the
events through the several districts of
Eastern CUBA where the Spanish troops
had not learned Of the surrender of
their commander Toral
The officers sent by Tolal TO inform
hi, subordinate commanders have not
vet been given sufficient time in which
to report tie discharge Of their duties
but the event, Of to-day at this place
have tended to lessen any feelings Of
apprehension in that direction.
The Spanish flags at 'aimancra and
ot Guantanamo were hauled down yes
lcr,ay afternoon after the Spanish had
been notified by the officers of tho
MarbIehcad that 1oral had surrcnderc,
oll of Santiago de Cuba including thi.
territory.
The total number of forces at this
place were 1000 and they will form ;
part of the y .OUU to be sent to Spain.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19
SAN7IACO'S CUSTOMS.
Government Office to Be Opened There
Immediately.
FIXING THE SCHEDULE NOW
Will Follow That Hitherto In Force In
Cuba-French Warsl,ip to lie First
In Saluting Our Flag In
Conquered City.
THE SCHEDULE NOW

Washington, July 10. - The United
States will take immediate steps to
collect the customs revenues at Santi-
ago as war contribution, and it Is
not improbable that government GUS
toms office will be opened there and
ready for business as early as tomor-
row morning. This action will be taken
pending the final settlement of the
question of the status of Cuba after
the close of the war. Secretary Gage
and Assistant Secretary Howell are
busily engaged in going over the GUS
Tins schedules which have been in force
under Spanish rule, and it is expected
that a telegram embodying the prlnci-
pal features of the new schedule will
be sent to General Shafter at once. The
new rates will follow more or less close
ly those hitherto in force in Cuba and
will make no determinations in favor
Of or against citizens of any foreign
power, including the United states.
Amy Inconsistencies and excessive lev
les however, Will be corrected as soon
as possible. Within a day or two
customs expert will be designated to
take charge of the details of the work
under the general direction of the mili-
tary governor of the surrendered terri
tory .as has been done in the Philip
pines, and as rapidly as possible printed
forms, schedules and record books will
be sent forward.
First to salute the Flag.
A French battleship, the Rigault de
Genouilly, will be the first foreign war
ship to salute the stars and stripes at
Santiago. The Rigault de Genouilly has
arrived at Guantanamo, which is only
few miles from Santiago. The first
formality on arriving at Santiago is for
the foreign Warship to salute the flag of
the government of the port. Had the
Rgault de Genouilly arrived earlier her
formal salute would have been to the
Spanish flag then waving over Santiago,
but as her arrival will be after the rails
ing of the American colors the salute
will be to the American flag.
The French consul at Santiago, with
800 French citizens, residents of Santi-
ago, have returned there after about
two weeks at FL Caney, where they took
refuge when the battle was on. The
consul's reports to the officials here
make no reference to suffering, and 1t is
concluded that the French colony Jared
reasonably we'll in the matter of rations
while refugees from the city. They re-
ceved daily supplies, understood to
come from the Red Cross. 1t is proba-
BILE that number of the French resi-
dents will be taken off by the Rigault
de Genouillv.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19
No Fear of Germany.

WA>nINGroN, July l9.-The navy
department has received nothing from
Dewey relating to the press reports con-
cernng our relations with Germany,
but the officials feel less concern over
Gcrmany's attitude,
There is good reason to believe that
direct assurances have been received
from Germany that she will offer no OBJ
stacles to the execution of our plans.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-19
Going this Week.

CnIckAMArGA, July 10. - Major
General Brooke will return from Wash
in"ton tomorrow and then the question
OF what regiments will so to Porto
Rico will be definitely decided.
II is generally believed that the first
and second divisions of the first corps
will 90.
The movement will begin this week
and the railroads are now all prepared