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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
GORDON READY FoR DUTY.
Takes the oath and Receives His
Commission.

Washington, June S.-Brigadier General
w. w. Gordon was sworn into the volun-
teer service to-day. received his commits
sion from the President and is now ready
to be assigned to active duty
Gen. Gordon, accompanied by Senator's
Clay and Bacon. called at the White House
to-day and paid his respects to the Presi-
dent.
He afterward went to the War Depart
ment, where he took the oath Of Office IN
Adjt Gen. Cordin's Office in the presence
of Secretary Alger and number of army
officers. who gave the newcomer a most
cordial greeting.
Gen. Gordon win have two personal ap-
pointmeuts on his staff and it is understood
he will select w w. Gordon. IT., and Cor
don Harrison as his aides-de-eamp;t the 9TH
er members of the staff must come from
men already in the service.
Gen Gordon has filed a request with the
adjutant general for the detail of Capt.
James b. Erwin, of the Fourth Cavalry
to be adjutant. and First Lieut.. P. C. Har-
ris of the Thirteenth Infantry, to be quar-
termaster. All of these officers are from
Georgia. thus showing that he is not for-
getting his own people in the distribution
of The scant supplY of fayors at his dis
posal
He has expressed a preference for duty
with the cavalry branch of the service
and it Is probable that he will be gratiied
to that extent.
Gen. Gordon created very favorable
impression at the White House and also al
the War Department, and his appointment
gives general satisfaction among the mem.
bers of the Georgia colony. He bears his
honors gracefully and promises to be one
of the most popular officers in the service
Senator Bacon has a presidential ap
pointment to his credit, as seen by the
list of the nominations sent to the Senate
to-day. lis son-in-law, Manley Curry
has been appointed an additional pay
master with the rank of captain. Senator
Bacon has been industriously at work al
the White House and the war department
in behalf of Paymaster Curry for some
time past, and he naturally feels gratifed
that his efforts have been crowned witt
success. AS soon as Paymaster Curry 1.
commissioned he will be assigned to duty
| in the field.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
Spaniards Capture Eight Of Her
Grew.
NUMBER VICTIMS UNKNOWN
Only Funnel and Mastheads Now
Above Water.

Copvright, 1898, by the Associated Press
Port au Prince, June 3. 9:45 p. m.-This
morning at o'clock the American squad
ron began again bombardment of the
fortidcations of Santiago and lively cam
nonade ensued for two hours, which 81
lenced the Spanish batteries.
An American vessel, the Merrimac, de-
scribed in the advices from Santiago de
Cuba as an auxiliary cruisers, making a
dash to force the entrance, succeeded in
passing the first line of defenses, but was
torpedoed about 500 feet up the channel.
She went down perpendicularly. An officer,
an engineer and six seamen were taken
prisoners.
The number of victims is unknown.
Only the funnel and .mastheads of the
sunl1en vessel can be seen.
There is great excitement in the city.
A part of the population assisted in the
fighting on the nights.
Everybody is astounded at the audacity
of the American vessels.
The American squadron was cruising all
the while in the offing.
Il viii be noted that there is an import
ant discrepancy as to the time at which
the bombardment is said to have begun
this morning between the dispatches from
Cape Haytien and Port-au-Prince, the
former saying O'clock in the morning and
the latter g.
1t is possible that this arises from con-
fusion between the figures three and eight.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Cape Haytien June 3, 1925 p. ma dis
patch from Santiago says the vessel sunk
Is understood TO be the Merrimac
Only the extremities of her funnel and
two masts are visible above the water.
The Santiago advices to Cape Haytien,
In referring to the sunken vessel as aux
iliary cruiser, probably mistake her char
acter. The Merrimac Is collier and al
ways has been a collier,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
CRUISER ST. PAUL AT NEW york.
Capt. sigsbee Sure the Spanish Fleet
Is at Santiago.

Capt. Sigsbee Sure the Spanish Fleet
Is at Santiago.
New York, June 3-The United States
auxiliary cruiser st. Paul Capt. Sigsbee,
commanding, came into port early to-day,
having passed the night at anchor off
Sandy Hook.
After the st. Paul had cast anchor off
Thompkinsville, S. l., Capt. Sigsbee in
civilian attire. went ashore and thence
proceeded to the navy yard.
After visiting Commodore Bunce at the
navy yard, Capt. Sigsbee consented to
talk to reporter.
1T was on the 25th when we captured
the Restormal" he said, II knew that the
Spaniards needed the coal very badly ard
1 made every effort to see that they did
not get it. While off Santiago with Com
modore Schley, 1 saw two Spanish eruls-
ers. which, 1 am sure were the Vizcaya
and the Crlstobal Colon, and Commodore
Schley saw torpedo boats. There Is no
question that they are bottled up as tight
as can be in Santiago harbor.
Il went in so close that 1 made sketches
of their fortihcations which / am sending
10 Washington. Their guns could easily
have reached me, but the batteries made
no attempt to fire, for what reason 1 do
not know. 1 am going to Washington
with dispatches from the neet, and as soon
as we have coaled and provisioned. we
shall put to sea again. This will probably
not be for three or four days"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
AMERICA MUST FORCE ACTION.
London's view of the situation at
santiago.

London. June 4. a. m.-The rumors of
another attack upon Santiago de Cuba are
interpreted to mean that Commodore
Schley has assured himself beyond doubt
that Admiral Cervera's squadron Is inside
the harbor. Otherwise he would not risk
an attack untn the military expedition
had arrived.
AT the same time 1t Is recognized that
the Americans have every motive to force
action at the earliest possible moment
both to prevent the possible escape of Ger
vera and 10 avoid giving the Spaniards a
chance to repair and strengthen the
forts
The Daily News, though joining In the be-
lief that the latest evidence leaves small
doubt that Admiral Cervera Is at Santi-
ago continues to discuss the chances that
he is elsewhere. 1t says: 80 long as he
can dodge about undefeated, just so long
viii an invasion of Cuba be deferred. If
he should be well on the way TO Manila,
which is not impossible, 1t would be a
brilliant stroke of strategy. one Ameri-
can squadron must follow him, leaving
the way open for another Spanish com
mander to play Cervera's game with a
difference.
with regard TO the reports of peace pro-
posals from Madrid and Paris, no great
importance is attached to them In London,
where it is recognized that untl decisive
battle has been foughtor the Spanish navy
crushed there is little likelihood that the
Powers win interfere. The peace sentiment
Is mainly connected with business and
commercial interests that are injured by
the war
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
TROOPS BOARD TRANSPORTS.
Forward Movement begun by Regu-
lars at Mobile.

HAA W ACB u
lars at Mobile.
Mobile, Ala, June 3.-The forward move
ment from Mobile began this afternoon
under command OF Gen. Bates.
The first part Of the Fourth Army corps
to leave camp was the Second Cavalry.
and this was quickly followed by the
Third and Twentieth Infantry.
These men marched through the city
to the water front, where the afternoon
and part of the night were consumed in
taking passage on the transports. The
disposition of the troops lie as follows:
on the Matteawan. the Twentieth In
fantry and troops b and D, Second Cav
airy.
on the Saltwater, troop A., Second Cav
airy.
On the Morgan. troop C. Second cav
airy.
on the Breakwater, the Third Infantry
and Gen. Bates and STAFF.
on the Aransas, wagons, teams end
equipment
The Eleventh and Nineteenth Infantry
were ordered to leave by rail for Tampa,
but the order was countermanded,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
SPANS SECOND SQUADRON.
sixteen Warships Reported Ap-
prOachfng West Indies.

prOachfng west indies.
Relnforcements for Cervera; Copyright
1893. by the Associated Press
Kingston, Jamaica, June 2. $50 a. IN.
delayed in Transmission)- )--rhe corre-
spondent here Of the Associated Press has
been Informed from an apparently au-
thentic source at Port Antonio. this island
that a Spanish feet from Cadiz, Is nearing
West Indian waters, and should IL arrive
on the prearranged schedule, Il win BE- off
Santiago de Cuba tomorrow in order to
reinforce the fleet of Admiral Cervera
lhe spanish fleet is said to cousist of six
teen warshps, among them being battle
ships and three torpedo boats.
The British eecond-class cruiser Indc-
fatigable, capt. George A. Prlmtose. has
sailed for Santiago with several doctors
or. board, In order TO watch the Impending
battle and aid the wounded.
juno 9, 4:20 y. m.-The information that
the Cadiz squadron has sailed comes from
TnLhsh sources and seems trustworthy
Or the other hand. Senor Caa5ro the
spanish consul, declares that he does not
thnk the Cadz squadron has 81 led fcr
the West Indies, as he believes Admiral
Cervera can defend himself alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
ARMY NOMINATIONS.
President Sends Another Big Batch
10 the senate.

President Sends Another Mig Batch
10 the senate.
washington, June 3.-The President sent
the following nominations to the Senate
to-day
War
Volunteer Army-To Be Brigadler Gem
erals-col. John ~ Andrews, Twelfth
United states Infantry; Leonard w. Colby
OF Nebraska; Roy Stone Of New York; Col.
Robert p. Hughes. inspector general U.
s. A. Lieut.. Col John b. Babeock, assistant
adjutant general, U. S. A; Henry T. Doug
las of Maryland.
To BE Assistant Adjutant General with
Rank Of Major-capt. Hunter Lggett.
Fifth United States Infantry First Lieut..
Henry T. Allen, Second United States Cav
airy.
To Be Assistant Adjutant General With
Rank Of Captain-Frederlck M. Page of
virginia; David E. Atkins Of West vir-
ginia now first lieutenant, First West
virginia Volunteer Infantry.
TO BE Additional Paymasters-Charles
Albert smylie of New York; Samuel S.
Harvey of Florida. The nomination Of
]. S. Harvey of Florida for the same oftiee
Is withdrawn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
SENTIMENT FoR PEACE IN SPAIN.
Growing Desire That the War should
END DfscernibIe.

End DtHCerntDlG.
Madrid, June s.-Except among jingo pa
pers, like the impartial, a sentiment in
favor of peace is growing
The correspondent OF the Associated
Press has sounded several politicians and
nnancers OH the subject, and finds una
nlmty as to the desirabilty OF a prompt
and honorable peace.
The pluck OF Admiral Cervera's feet
against odds and the failure OF the Amer
leans in their attempts 70 land in Cuba
and Porto Rico are regarded as balancing
the Cavte disaster while evidence of the
lack Of sympathy for America on the part
of The natives of the Spanish colonies, as
the spaniards here argue, should convince
the United States that the motives for go
ing to war are completely changed.
These are the arguments heard in Mad
rid and fostered by recent articles in the
Temps of Paris, which the Epoca welcomes
and endorses believing them sincere. Sim
liar sentiments have appeared In the Paris
edition of the New York Herald.
The Epoca says; "A nation grand and
powerful like the United States loses moth
ing by rcctfying an error. We 80 further,
oonfessing that the same inclination in fa-
vor of peace is predominant In Spain.
I'VE are equally convinced that the war
has no foundation beyond a defense of
outraged dignity"
Military men, however, raise no voice for
peace. They are convinced that the Span
ish position al Santiago de Cuba IS strong
enough to repel the Americans both by
land and sea.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
RAp1D-FmE oNE-POUNDER.
Gun Capable of Firing $50 shots
Minute to he Tested.


Minute to he Tested.
New York. June 3.-"The navy depart
ment viii make an exhaustive test this
week at the Indian Head proving grounds
of an automatic 1-pounder rifle, said to be
capable Of fring 1sO shots a minute" says
the Washington correspondent Of the
Tribune.
"The tremendous advantage to be gain
ed by such a weapon may be appreciated
when 1t is said that the best guns now in
the naval service capable Of throwing :
pound projectiles. are operated with we'll
drilled crews at a speed never exceeding
fifteen to twenty shots a minute, and at
that rate for very brief period
"The terrific effects on light armo- %
such a gun can hardly be oyerestinat ted,
especially in action against torpedo boats.
which would be rendered altogether use
less in the daytime, and perhaps at night
If a vigilant watch was maintained against
their close approach. The effective range
Of a torpedo is scarcely half mile. and
until torpedo boat can approach within
that distance of a battleshlp or other OBJ
iect Of attack, its presence may be prac-
tically unknown. Projecties from a =
FOUNDER. however. can penetrate any arm
or il has yet been found feasible 20 place
on torpedo destroyers. and gun that
can throw over 100 1-pound shells within a
mile would annihilate an approaching tor
pedo boat before il could enter within the
half-mile limit"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
COLLIER SENT IN AS A BLIND.
American Admiral Wanted Her Sunk
in the Channel.


in the Channel.
Washington, June 4.-The Washington
Post this morning says: There is abso-
lutely no doubt in the minds of the naval
officials in Washington that the sending
of the collier into the harbor was all a
pre-arranged move on the part of Admiral
Sampson.
"The use of a collier, the unusual hour
of the morning, the necessity of blockad-
ing the channel so as to relieve some Of
the ships of the squadron from remaining
stationed off Santiago. the importance of
discovering whether the mines were ef-
fective-an these reasons make it certain
ed to her destruction.
'It was not a Spanish victory.
1T was a cleveriy arranged scheme on
the part of the American admiral. and it
was successful.
"The eight men in a Spanish prison are
the real heroes of the war.
''If The Merrimac went in under her own
crew it Is interesting to know that her
complement of officers consisted of Com
maDQer j. M. AllitI, IiSAt' W. W 0iAiACis
executive officer; Ensigns ]. r. Y. Blakely
and J. NJ Luby and Assistant Engineer
r. X. Crank.
miller is from Missouri, Gilmer from
Virginia. Blakely from Pennsylvania,
I.uby and Crank from Texas.
at is expected that reports viii be re
ceived to-day from Admiral Sampson
which will give details of the Merrimac's
destruction and the names of the eight
men who have been captured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04

Paris, June 9.-There Is a persistent be,
lief here and at Madrid that Admiral Ger
vera is not al Santiago de Cuba.
The correspondent Of the Gaulois at
MADRID tslegraphs from there, saying he
has learned from the highest authority
that Admiral Cervera has never been IN
the harbor Of Santiago de Cuba, and that
the Spanish ships there belong to Capt.
Villamirs torpedo squadron.
II appears from the information gath
cred by the Gaulois correspondents that
Admiral Cervera, after leaving Cape
Verde Islands, maneuyered 50 as TO de-
ceive the Americans and then started at
fun speed for the Philippine Islands. where
The feet is to arrive on Saturday or Sun
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
NO INsURREcTIoN IN MANILA.
Europeans Itching to Have Their
Governments Intervene.

London. June 4, G a. m.-The Berlin cor
respondent OF the Time says: Manila ad-
vices to German commercial houses assert
that there are no symptoms Of insurrec-
ton in Manila. which is well supplied with
water and provisions.
1.-THE presence Of the American squadron
hardly affects the native population. Only
foreigners are injured by the blockade. and
European residents think their govern
ruents ought to Interfere TO protect them"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
LET HER CROSS FIRST MINES.
Merrimac Not Blown Up Until She
Reached Second Line.

Reached Second Line.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Cape IIaytien, Hayti June g. 3:15 p. NJ
The American fleet, according TO advices
received by cable from Santiago de Cuba,
the cable being under Spanish control,
opened fire again at o'clock this morning
G'riday) on The Notifications and war
ships.
The cannonade was we'll sustained until
O'clock
one of the United States auxiliary cruis-
ers well armed" attempted to force the
passage into the harbor.
The Spanish allowed the cruiser to cross
the first line of torpedoes, but before she
arrived at The second line they discharged
at her a torpedo, which broke great hole
in her side and caused her to sink almost
instantly bow first
The name of the vessel is not known,
nor is the number of victims reported.
One officer, one engineer and six soldiers
We're made prisoners by the spanl4rds
story Heard at Port au Prince.
Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press.
Port au Prince, June 3, 1880 p NIT is
reported here direct from Santiago that an
American warship which forced the en-
trance to Santiago nay this morning was
sunk by a torpedo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
NAVY DEPARTMENT HAS NO NEWS
Advices From the Fleet at Santiago
Expected To-day.

Washington, June 3.-The navy depart
ment up to an early hour this morning
had received no additional advices from
either Admiral Sampson or Commodore
Schley. The department officials have no
information concerning the engagement
reported to have taken place at Santiago
yesterday. Official advices are not expect
ed before tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
CERVERA CABLES AUNON.

No Mention Made of Second Bonn
bardment at Santiago.
minister of marine, has received a dis
patch from Admiral Cervera dated Fri
day thanking the government for its con-
gratulations.
Admiral Cervera does not mention a
fresh bombardment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04

scHLEY ON THE RECONNAISSANCE.
Shore Batteries of Heavy CaIiber and
Long Range.

Long Range.
Washington, June S.--The navy depart
ment has bulletined the following report
from Commodore Schley:
Secretary Navy, Washington: Made
reconnaissance this afternoon. May 81.
with the Massachusetts, Iowa and New
Orleans to develop fortihcations with their
Character. The fire was returned without
delay by the heavy batteries to the east,
large caliber. long range The range was
1000 yards. Reconnaissance developed sat
isfactorly the presence of the Spanish
squadron lying behind the island near the
upper fort, as they fired over the hill Il
random. quite satisfied the Spanish rcet
is here.
"Schley"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
DESCRIPTION OF THE MERRIMAc.
The Steamer $50 Feet Long, A Feet
Beam. and 2,0O3 Tons.

Baltimore. June 3.-The Merrlmac was
purchased by the government from the
Lone Star Steamship Company. The
transfer was made IN this city early in
April. She was formerly the Norwegian
steamer Solveig, and was nearly destroyed
by fire at Newport News in 1896. She was
built at Newcastle, England. in 1894, was
$50 feet long, "A feet beam and had net
register of 1903 tons. The Merrimac left
Norfolk where she was fitted for govern
meht purposes, about a month ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
VESSELS AT MOLE ST. NICHOLAS.
Three Arrive and Leave the Follow
ing Night.

Cape Haytien, June 3, 1;5O p. m.-Three
vessels arrived at Mole 81. Nicholas yes
terday and left during the night
The United States auxiliary cruiser IIar-
ward arrived there this morning but left
at o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
USED sMoKELEss POWDER.

Spanish Batteries at Santiago Form
idabIe Affairs.
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.
on Board the Flagship Brooklyn. of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-04
CEMvEnA OFF ron PHILIPPINES.

story AAOat at Madrid and Paris
That We Have Been Deceived.
Madrid, June 3.-The Madrid newspapers
sailing in the direction of the Philippine
Islands.
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Property Transfers.

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James Lyonss trustees to Home Build
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