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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

question OF the fact that Mr.. Thompson
wno PAID all the expenses OF the trip. ex-
pec,su 10 make money by having the ex.
eohieaerates there. While the invitation
was extended through fhe. Grand Army
organizations. Mr.. Thompson foofed all
me pills. Being nsked n the veterans
seneraiiy were aware OF this fact before
.hey ieft Richmond, Captain Loehr said
ne thought most OF them understood it,.
lie was In Atlanta when the invitation
was presented here. but he was OF the
opinion that Mr.. Thompson Allowed II TO
DC known that no was to bear the entire
expense. Ff+s
captain Loehr said members OF the G.
A. X posts which declined to unite In the
invitation 10 the ex-Confederates were
foremost In their attentions to the visit
ors. Most Of these posts. he said, opposed
the reunion, because OF a disagreement
that they had with Mr.. Thompson last
year.
Inc remainder Of the Pickett party are
expected to return Thursday or Friday,
though some or them will spend a day or
TWO al Atlantic City and other resorts be-
FORE seeing Richmond again.
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Japanese Competition.
Gron Age)

No fear need be felt that the japanese
will endanger the supremacy OF the older
manufacturing nations so long as they
import the machinery they require. IL is
only when they have progressed 10 the
point OF designing and making their own
machinery that they are really 70 be
reckoned as a factor I'm the competing
markets OF the world. The possession OF
good machinery alone will not make sue
cessful manufacturers OF the Japanese
or any other race. IL must be seen
whether they are capable OF that develop
ment in mechanical skin which In our
own country amounts almost 10 genius.
and which even here Is not developed
without long experience, and often with
the added advantage OF inheritance. Not
only Is mechanical skili essential, but
there must be associated with Il the
FACULTY for good business management.
for unless mechanical problems can be
worked out at a commercial profit the
engineer or manufacturer Is not regarded
as success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Gladstone and RusIsin,

Canon Scott-Holland, in the Common
wealth, gives an account OF the first oc
easion on which Mr.. Gladstone and Mr.
Ruskin met. 1t was at Hawarden about
1881, and the Canon arrived by the same
train as Mr.. Ruskin.
"As we drove up" says Canon Scott
Holland, II discovered he had the darkest
view possible of his host, imbibed
from the Master Carlyle 10 whose i'm
agination he fiured, apparently, as the
symbol OF all with which he was at war.
Ruskin was. therefore, extremely timid
and suspicious, and had secured, in view
or a possible retreat, a telegram which
might at any moment summon him home
this telegram doomed largely the first
day, and We were constantly under its
menace" But as hour by hour Ruskln
got happier the references TO its possi-
bic arrival came more and more rarely.
and finally it became purely mythical.
The amusement of the meeting OF the
TWO, the Canon points out, lay in the abb
solute contrast between them at every
point on which conversation could con-
celVaoly turn. AT one time Walter Scott
was uppermost. Here, indeed, it was
thought, was common ground, but Mr..
GLADSTONE unfortunately dropped the re-
mark that "Sir Walter Scott had made
Scotland" On Mr.. Ruskin's inquiry as
TO the meaning of the phrase, Mr. Glad
stone began telling of the amazing con-
trast between the means of communica-
Ton In Scotland before Sir Walter wrote
compared with the present day, mention
Ing the number OF coaches that were.
now conveying masses OF happy trippers
no and down the Trossachs. MFR. Rus
Nn's face had been deepening with hor-
'or, and at dast he could bear II no
onger: but, my dear SIR" he broke
tut that is not making Scotland; It Is
itr'
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horsemen fastened thither. In the dark
ness and storm the centres fired ant
wounded two. Probably In the. panic the,
imagined that tho horsemcu were Ameri
| canc.
A few such nights would drive ths
| Spaniards inside the citadel, aid ther
| there would be the ghasfly prospect oi
prolonged devastation and slaughter. with
the inevitable destruction OF the town.
FIRE AND WATER.
On Sunday 1900 houses at Tondo were
burned. and the flames. driven by a strong
gale, threatened the whole OF Manila. but
they were finally extinguished, mainly
through the efforts Of the fire brigade
organized by the British merchants at
Manila.
The British Consul here died of dysen-
terry yesterday, but his remains cannot
be buried In the Protestant cemetery. on
account OF the insurgents.
For four days a typhoon has ragged.
The suburbs have been flooded. the
trenches swamped and the sand batteries
dissolved.
THEY DIE. BUT NEVER SURRENDER.
Disease is raging. Mere infants of 10
years OF age are enlisting. They become
officers and fight in the trenches. The
newspapers applaud what they should
condemn as crime.
The British Vice-Consul, supported by
the French Consul. who is the dean OF
the foreign representatives here. took
the initiative In unofficial ''feelers" look
ing 10 an armistice pending peace, but
the Americans are not authorized TO ac-
cept anything but surrender. and the
Spaniards viii never surrender. The
latter hope 10 endure until peace is de-
clared between Washington and Madrid
HORRIBLE FOR FOREIGNERS.
The hardships OF the situation are chiefly
pressing upon the natives and the for
eigners, and not upon the Spaniards, be-
cause the bulk of the priests, officials,
and the4military can monopolize the food
supplies, and though a quarter Of a |
million of the population starve, tho |
TACT goes practically UNDECIDED. The 10000 |
Spaniards in Manila are confident of their |
safety.
They believe that the strong walls OF |
he city will resist for three months, and
hey are resolved. regardless of the fate
IF women and children, finally, to sell |
heir lives dearly in wreaking their hatred
ipon the English, the Ameri yAsr. and the
'flipinos The Spaniar6s are busy
making mitrailleuses.
This correspondent has seen natives
atinS rats and mice. and II is reported
hat they are stealing food and murder
ne.
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ACCEPTED AID REFEREyDUN.
spnin's Response Subject TO the RAFT
hcation of the Cortcs

LONDON, August 1O.-The Madrid cor.
respondent Of the Times says:
There is no longer any doubt that the
American proposals have only been ac-
cepted ad referendum. There was some
difference Of opinion, but a majority of
the Cabinet decided that the government
would be exceeding its powers If it con-
sented unreservedly to a cession Of ter
ritory, and that, therefore, It would be
better TO state this fact clearly, and thus
to avoid any possible MISUNDERSTANDING
with the United States.
1T RESTS WITH MKINLEY.
1.-THE decision now rests with President
Mckinley. If he is willing to negotiate
on this basis, much valuable time will he
saved, but If he insists upon the consent
Of the Cortes, considerable delay would
be inevitable.
THE ultimate sanction of the Cortes is
certain, but the debates might be pro-
racted, since the procedure of the Span
ish parliament does not provide for
closuring of factious obstruction.
1.-THE note to the United States. II IS
said, suggests that in any case the non
Of the cortes need not prevent a
suspension Of hostilities.
ut is to be hoped that the Washington
officials will take this view and thus
avoid bloodshed, and there is no doubt |
that the garrison at San Juan de Porto |
Rico will resist as obstinately as did the |
garrison at Santiago de Cuba"
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WOE TO SAD MANILA.
Fire ana Water, shot and Shells It's
Awful Lot.

kCopyright, 1898, by the Associated Press
MANILA, August g. via HONGKoNG
august 9-The rumor is current here thai
ahe insurgents, fearful that peace will b,
concluded between Washington and Ma
nrid and the Americans withdrawn from
the Philippines. are consequently the
more strenuous and eager in their efforts
10 capture Manila.
Sunday night there was heavy bonn
bardment with heavy modern shells. 1t is
generally believed in the city that the
americans assisted and the newspapers
publish lists OF killed, including some
americans. On Sunday many shots en-
tered the town. several reached the Cita-
del itself, and il is reported that some
ladies were killed.
.WoMEN AND CHILDREN TERRIFIED.
There was a frightful panic inside the
@afs, women and children shrieking and
praying In their terror the whole night
Through. One shell caused twenty casual
lies at the Luneta Battery; another ex-
ploded at the Malate barracks, killing FIVE
The troops turned out just in time TO save
Maiate fort and the magazine. The insur-
gents showerod large and small shots
win such precision that the garrison be-
neved the whole army anu neet were CON
centrsting their fire.
Many Spaniards had previously re-
soised 10 cease fighting the moment the
anct,cahs began. but the Insurgents have
suos'oed and the fort has bAen reinforced
ION inc barracks. There has been little
Ssnung Ia other directions. The total
spanish losses arc probably a hundred, |
Da' .aany houses have been seriously dam. |
PANIC AND DARKNESS
on monday evening there was a furious
ssna IA every direction. Inquiries were
$500 ou' rom headquarters to various
a. %ss' no answer was received from
as'' ana accordingly a squad OF
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SPA|N'S REPLY GIVEN,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST pAaE)

government offered. the embassy car
rage at the appointed hour stopped a
the entrance to the grounds, and NJ
Cambon ana NJ. Thiebaut saunteret
leisurely up the circular walk. When tn,
Ambassador and his secretary entered
the White House 1t was $40 o'clock. The
President and Secretary Day Immediately
joined them in the library. From then
until scant hour and a half afterward
the four were closeted together. going
over the answer OF the Sagasta govern
ment. 1t was noticeable that neither
| Assistant Secretary John Moore and AS
sistant Secretary Adee, both of whom
are authorities on diplomatic phraseology
and either Of whom has been called
into conference on previous occasions
were present.
NOTHING FOR PUBLICATION.
When the meeting ended it was five
minutes past T. Secretary Day did not
leave the White House at the conclusion
Of the conference. He had been accom-
panied to the Executive Mansion by Mrs.
Day, and they remained to dine with Pres
ident and Mrs. Mckinley.
Shortly after o'clock Secretary Day
went to his Office in the State Depart-
ment, remaining there about an hour
In response to inquiries concerning the
result of the conference with M. Cam
bon, the Secretary said that no informa-
ton could be made public tonight. Fur
Their than that he declined to 90. He
could not discuss in any way, he said
the answer which had been submitted by
Spain.
INFORMAL CABINET MEETING.
secretary Day returned to the White
House about half past o. Meantime
Secretaries Alger and Bliss, Postmaster
General Smith. and Acknowledgement
Griggs had arrived at the Executive man |
sion. The five members of the Cabinet |
remained in conference with the Presi-
dent until 1890 o'clock Assurance was
given that the conference did not amount
TO formal meeting of the Cabinet. al
though the reply submitted by the Ma
drid Government was discussed. At the
OF the conference Secretary
Alger said that nothing could be given
put tonight about the reply Of the Span
sh Government, indicating that il was
subject for further discussion than
lad yet been given It.
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THE coNsPIRAToRs
All Quiet mt Porto Rico.

PONCE, August 9.-General Miles WIFI
probably leave on the Adjuntas road In a
day or two with troop OF the Second
Cavalry. Telegraphic communication has
been established between his headauar.
ters here and all the moving columns brt
the reports this morning show that an
is quiet.
General Wilson's headquarters are now
at Descalabrade river. General Wilson in
person has made a reconnaissance within
sight OF the Spanish outposts. entrenchad
a mile this side OF Coamo. and he esr.-
mates that the Spaniards are 400 strong
at that point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
NEGRO DEMOCRATS.
Their Fifth Biennial Conventions
The 0mcers.

NEW YORK. August 9.--The fifth blen,
NAL convention OF the negro National
Democrats League began here to-day. r.
T. Manning, OF Indianapolis. called the
convention 10 order. George f.. TAYLOR.
Of Iowa, was made temporary chairman
and Henry c. Smith, of New York. tenn
porary secretary. aa' 's-'
~. y. manning was named as chairman
cation. Henry c.. Smith was chosen asa.a
man of the Committee on Pla,sorr eNa.l,
Resolutions. o'm ana
The preliminary meeting v,. ,.,s =.
hind closed doors. bur Tho s,, nesu ,, 10
meetings Will probably be open
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
SENDING SOLDIERS sEAwARD.
Sick spaniard SaiIing-sad, Sorrow.
full Slghts-santingo shipment.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, August 9.-515
Z. M.-The auxiliary cruiser ST. Louis ar
rived here this morning. She will leave
In the afternoon with the Ninth Infantry.
The shipment Of troops-American and
spansh-is being pushed with the great
est activity The embarkation OF the sick
Spaniards on the Alicante was a most
pitiful sight. They were brought from the
hospitals on stretchers, in wagons, and
upon the backs OF their comrades, often
scarcely stronger than the sick men they
bore. The docks were lined with officers
and soldiers, who supported or carried
their wives and daughters.
The embarkation was partly effected in
the midst of a drenching rain; but abso-
Lutte order was maintained and dignified.
soldierly silence
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A SOLDIER COMMITS SUICIDE.
No Particulars Given-TweIve More
Deaths.

WASHINGTON, August Elm his daily
bulletin to the War Department concern
Ing the health of the troops at Santiago,
General Shafter reports tonight that Pri-
vate Theodore Hartman, Company II,
Eighth Infantry, committed suicide. No
particulars are given.
The bulletin as posted at the War De-
partment after midnight gives as the
total number of sick S,O17, total number
Of fever cases. 2,OS6; total number of new
cases, 25f; total number OF fever cases
returned to duty, $50; deaths, Y.
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For a time there was no sound except
that OF two hearts beating as one Finally
she broke tho silence.
'I think, George" she said. that you'd
better speak TO papa tonight"
"But, dearest" he protested. he seems
TO be exceptionally cross tonight"
True" she admitted. but he IS also
exceptionally tired"
From the standpoint OF safety he re-
allied then that the occasion was ono
not TO be lost.-Chicago Evening Post
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Kirkland operafea LINN.

VALLEJO, CAL. August 9.-Rear-Ad-
miral Kirkland to-day underwent Sc
we're surgical operation for an intestinal
obstruction The operation was success
fui and the physicians hope the patient
will come out all right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
AN ARMISTICE ASKED
THE sPASrARDy REPLY INVOLVE.
A CESSATION OF HosruLrr,rs
PLOT AGAINST SLCISv.
The Madrid Press Censorship P,.
vents Publication of Its De,,u-
hut tho Plans Are Carefully A.
ranged-The Conspirators.

BAYONNE. FRANCE. Angus, an.
patches received from Madrid. dated w.,
terday, announce that tho form O., ~.
Spanish Governments acceptance ~ q.
American peace conditions involve,
proclamation of an armlstice. This 4. =,
added. must first be agreed 60 bv -.
United States, and II the United s,a,o,
insists upon the immediate evacuatlo, !,
Cuba and Porto Rico, the Cortes viii
convoked within fifteen days. The A,
patch says:
"The most vigorous censorship Is Of,
ercised to-day. Tho newspapers ara ~.
allowed to refer to the plot against ss,o.
Sagasta's life, nor 20 the appearance o,
revolutionary bands in the cas.lllon rro,
vince.
THE cONSPIRATORs.
Concerning the plot. IT Is said the eo,.
spirators have drawn lots 10 decide ,v,.
of them shall carry out its purposa a.,
that the task has fallen upon a MAJ,
named Disbal, who has suffered l,n,-l.
sonment I'm MontJuich Fortress Tor D,,.
ticIpation in one OF the Barcelona ou,.
RACES, and whose sentence was recently
by the Supreme Court IN Az
pulsion from Castillon. The band cons.s,s
OF twenty men According TO some ,o.
counts, they are Republicans. and Others
say they are Carlists. Their first NOV.
was 10 attack a customs post and cap,uro
ali the arms; next they cut the telegraph
and telephone wires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10
Under the stars and STRIPES.

MADRID, August 81 p. M.-Captain-
General Macias wires from San Juan Do
Porto Rico that some OF the Autonomists
have accepted service under the Ameri-
can flag.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-10

Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
office.
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iouching the commercial side OF the
reunion, Captain Loehr said there was no
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20

aceeded to representations made to him by the United States special gov ernment agent, Lieut.. Brainard, IS. \.
 As quickly as two Spanish officers can reach Key West they will be taken to Havana under white flag to be ex- changed, and the World correspond ents will be brought back to Key West by the same special steamer
 The London Times well-known war correspondent, Knight, and British Consul Collin, in Havana, acted vigor- ously in the matter. It is believed that had Lieat Brainards $ instructions been more sweeping he could have brought them back on the Uncas. Lieut.. Brainard reports that the docks at Ha- vavana were lined with angry people. Mir. Knight was advised by Consul Col lin not to land for fear of mob vio- lence, because he was brought over by a United States man-of-war.
 The war correspondents will likely reach Key West by night or Tuesday morning.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
I KEEPS HIM GUESSING.
The Present Naval Game of Hide and Seek is Growing High
 ly Interesting.
1T REMINDS ONE OF 4 GAME OF CHESS.
The Navy Department Takes Cum Gran0 Sails the spanish Report that a Second Fleet Has Been Sent to the West In- dies-Admiral Sampson Said to be Heading for Cienfuegos.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The navy de- partment takes with great allowance the report that the Spanish strategists have succeeded in sending a second squadron, under Admiral NillamiI, to the West Indies, and that it is of Mar unique Even if the alleged information did not bear the suspicious earmark of Madrid date, the department would not be surprised to hear that Admiral
 Villamil, as well as Admiral Cervera,
 was with the Spanish force in the Caribbean sea. The fact that the re- port came from Madrid satisfies the officials here that this is another Span ish fase to center our attention on Martinique while their ships have passed westward. The report has 1t that Admiral Nillamil has with him the cruisers Cisneros, Cataluna and Princess de Austrias It is known, however, that Villamil is not the ad- miral of these ships, and that at least one of them. the Gisneros, is on the other side of the water, It is also known
 that Admiral NiIlamIl is subordinate to Admiral 'Ceryera, whose particular duties are to command the torpedo de- stroyers attached to the first Spanish squadron. He occupies the same atti-
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
ENSIGN BAGLEY'S FUNERAL.
Remains of the First Victim of Battle in the War Laid to Rest with Hon
 ors at Raleigh, x. C.

RALEIGH, N. C., May 1.-The body of Ensign Bagley, who was killed on the torpedo boat Winslow off Cardenas last Wednesday, arrived here at ? a. m It was taken at once to the home of his mother, Mrs. Adelaide Bagley, widow of the late Maj. W. H. Bagley, a confederate soldier, and daughter of ex-Gov. Jonathan Worth, deceased
 The body remained at the Bagley home until p. m., when it was escort ed to the rotunda of the capitol by the governors guards, who mounted guard over it. The funeral ceremonies began at four o'clock, and the cortege accom- panying the body to the grave was one of the most imposing ever assembled in thls state.
 The young officer whose blood was the first spilled in the present war was known to nearly everybody in Ra- leigh, and was very popular All flags on public buildings were placed at half mast, and business was suspend ed. The public schools were closed. and the children attended the funeral in d body
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
WAITING FOR THE FLEET.
Juan de Porto Rico for the Ar rival of Admiral Cervera.
NEW YORK, May IA dispatch to

NEW YORK, May IA dispatch to the World from St. Thomas says:
 Capt-Gen. Macias and the govern ment at San Juan de Porto Rico are anxionsly expecting the Cape Verde fleet to come to the rescue of the island. While putting a bold front before the people, the authorities are fearful of another disastrous onslaught by Rear Admiral Sampsons squadron, and are i hoping that Admiral Cervera will put Tn an appearance in the harbor, Inquiries are made here from San Juan as to the probable location of the Spanish warships, and the disquieting news has been sent to Capt.-GeH. Maeias that the fleet is far away from the troubled capital.
 Macias sends word that he was vic torious in the engagement with Samp- son, that his loss in soldiers was trifling, that few civilians were killed and only two guns were dis mounted.
 The American ships, he declares, withdrew under a fire that was main tained until they were out of range I he damage to his new battery was re- paired over night, and the brick and mortar of the ancient stone fortifiea- tions were merely shaken up
 The band played in the plaza the night after the bombardment, he de- clarcs, and the people gradually recov- cred from their fright and the bad ef- fects of the bombardment. The ap- parent retreat of the Americans | feet eheered the volunteers. Before the battle, d large portion of the citi- 2ens soIdiery was disatleeted and awaited an opportunity to revolt. They now believe that the Americans were defeated.
 The French corvette De Genouilly, which lay in san Juan harbor, and suffered from shells thrown by the American ships has sailed for Martinique Her officers take 1 the dangers to which she was exposed humoronsIy, but there vitl certainly be an international l episode growing out of the matter.
 Had we not been ill range of the fire. said De Genouillys captain, we would not have been hit.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
TOPEKA MURDER MYSTERY.
an Unknown Assassin in His Own Home.

TOPEKA, Kan, May i4.-J. S. Collins, prominent business man of Topeka, was found dead in bed early this morn ing with two ghastly wounds in the body made by shots from shotgun in the hands of an unknown person. Mrs. Collins, who was sleeping by the side of her husband at the time, was slightly wounded. She remained un- conscious for several hours, but fin all ly recovered sufficiently to say she saw the man who did the shooting. She could not describe him. No mo- tive for the crime is apparent It was evidently not robbery as nothing in the house was touched. A peculiar fea- ture of the tragedy is the fact that the gun used in the shooting belonged to Mr. Collins. The affair is shrouded in mystery. Collins carried $50, 900 insur- anee on his life.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
A HUNDRED THOUSAND MORE.
Hundred Thousand Men Will be Made Within a Few Days.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-"There will unquestionably be a second call for vol unteers," says a well-known western senator who holds intimate personal relations with Secretary of War Alger. "To properly hold the Philippine is- lands, he continued, i've shall find 3O,0OO to 5o,o0o none too many To clean up matters in Cuba in a quick manner we shall need not far from 200, 900. With the regu- lars and volunteers already in the field, we find ourselves short about 75,- 900 men, l understand that the presi- dent is considering a call of 100 GOO ad- ditional volunteers. 1 also understand that the secretary of war and Gen. Miles agree with the president that the call is a timely one