Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-08-04
.DOINCS OF THE WEEK
What Has Happened In the
Civilized World.
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
A Conpiets Rcview OF the News of the
Past seven Days In This and
All Foreign Lands.

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Vessels Of the third fleet OF trasports
we're delayed by nm accident 10 the
Indiana.
Hawaiians indorsc Minister Sewali
for governor Of tho islands.
Engineer Reid. the slayer OF "soapy"
Smith, died at Skagway from the
effects Of his wounds.
In two distinct battles with deputy
sheriffs, gang Of cattle thieves and
outlaws who have disturbed the Chero-
kce nation for a long time have been
destroyed.
The reports Of Admiral Sampson and
his captains OF the great Santiago naval
battle have been made public. They
differ but little in detail from the press
accounts.
No vessels are being turned away
from Santiago. Only three have ar
rived there since the surrender. Shaiter
reports, and these landed their cargoes
after paying duty,
The government OF France has noti-
fed all French embassies OF the fact
that Spain has made proposals through
NJ. Cambon, French ambassador at
Washington, for peace with the United
States.
An attempt by the crew OF the
steamer Wanderer to get men and arms
for the, Cuban army ashore at Bahia
Honda was defeated by the Spaniards.
The Americans were forced TO retreat,
with Ave wounded. The Spanish re-
port OF the affair says the American
losses ware considerable.
News OF the ratification OF the annex
alton resolutions caused general rcjoio-
ing at the Hawaiian capital. and Hon
oluln went wild with enthusiasm.
whistles blow, men cheered, bands
played and pandcmonium reigncd.
The captain Of the Coptic was presented
with a silver cup for having brought
the good news.
The government has decided to make
permanent troopships Of the Arizona
and Scandia. The Arizona Is 10 DO
fitted ont with hunks for 1900 men.
and 1900 will be accommodated on the
Scandal The latter vessel IL now In
charge Of the United States officers,
tho German crew having been paid
and discharged.
General Merriam has issued an order
designating the officers and troops TO
go to Manila on the transport st, Paul.
Lleutenant.C Colonel Lee Slower, Of
The First South Dakota, will be In com
mand OF the troops. which will include
tho First battalion Of the First South
Dakota Infantry, IS officers and S29
men; RECRUITS for the Thirteenth Min
nesota, Major A. NJ. Diggles commando
ing. 0 officers and $40 men, and 70.
crui,s for the First Colorado, Captain
Frank Carroll commanding. officer
and 1866 men.
wa,son's trip TO Spain may be again
delayed. Naval officers think the war
ships should be overhauled before EN-.
barking on their mission.
Famine and deadly yellow jack rel q
at Guantanamo. An average Of ~
deaths q day occurs among the troops
and people from these causes.
The situation in Spain is reported "a
be going from bad 10 worse. Sagasts
il powerless to relieve the situation,
and disaffection in the army steadily
increases.
A World dispatch from Madrid says
Russia Is intriguing against us and in
favor Of Spain. She is said to be max
Ing arrangements for concerted inter
feronco by the Continental powers IN
important matters.
Some traitor tore down an American
flag at Long Beach, Wash. The whole
settlement is up in arms and threaten
| 10 hang the man who did II with til,
rones with which the flag was fastenet
should he be caught.
The railroad situation In China Il
rapidly improving. Conservatism ha
apparently been at last thrown over
board and the government Ia dealing
| out contracts and concessions with al
almost reckless hand. The lates
authorized railroad is to be built b!
the Russo Chinese bank.
Spaniards sunk the small Spanisl
gunboat Sandoval, which has beer
i lying near Caimanera. This is locke,
upon as a gross breach OF the terms o
surrender, which the Spaniarda thei
had knowledge of, especially considering
tho fact that food has boen sent by tn,
| United States navy into Caimanera.
| Spain has sued for peace formal,
and directly to President McKinle.
through the French ambassador Th
following official statement has beel
made; ''The French ambassador, OF
behalf OF the government OF Spain an,
| BY direction Of the Spanish ministe
for foreign affairs. presented to th'
president at the White House mes
sage from the Spanish government look
ing to a termination Of tho war an,
settlement OF the terms Of peace.
Mimor Newa Itcms.
"A dude fights noariy as we'll as
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