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OBEYED NEUTRALITY LAWS.

i
The Governor is much distressed at the
situation.
OBEYED NEUTRALITY LAWS.
Washington, ID. c., August 20.-Thc
Navy Department authorities discount
the significance given the report Of the
enforcement of the neutrality laws at
Hong Kong by ordering the Iafiro from
the harbor and dcferring permission for
the American fleet to dock there. Ad-
miral Dewey recently received orders
from acting Secretary Allen to report on
his plans for docking and repairing the
ships of his fleet The cablegram sent
him on this subject gave only instruc-
tions to make an inquiry as to the most
available means for attending to the
repairs which are much needed, and to
report as early as possible. Admiral
Dewey undoubtedly Immediately set
about negotiating to secure 4 suitable
place where the work could be executed.
and the request to the authorities at
Hong Kong for permission probably fol-
lowed Immediately and doubtless was
carried on the last trip of the Iafri. The
action of the British harbor police at
Hong Kong in ordering the Iafiro TO
leave British waters within twcnty-f0ur
hours is an action strictly in accordanc,
with the spirit and terms of the neutral
ity laws.TliS is the V CIV taken by officials
at the Navy Department. whose officials
say the American dispatch boat since
the inception Of hostilitics never has re
mained in port longer than that period
Permission TO remain longer than thar
time would he n breach of neutrality. and
an action against which. in the case Of
Spanish vessels at certain other points
in Western waters this Government pro
tested. The signing of a protocol in
view of the naval authorities. would not
alter the circumstances OF the case as
i'll the absence of treaty of peace
or some special arrangements by which
the time of remaining in port could
be extended without breach of neutrality
the neutrality restrictions operate to the
same extent as in time of actual war.
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TROOPS COMING HOME.

Yucatan, Santiago and Hudson Leave
Santiago With Fifteen Hundred.
Washington. ID. c., August 20.-The
following from General Shafter has been
received by the War Departments
Santiago de Cuba, August 20, 1898.
"Adjutant General, Washington, ID. &.
'rhe Yucatan, with 800 Seventh in
fantry: Santiago. with 800 Thirty
Fourth Michigan, and the Hudson with
500 First District of Columbia left this
morning.
(Signed) 'SHAtIER.
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sAGAsTA's CLAIM FAR FETCHED
Public Property Passes to the Conqueror
When Change Of Government Occurs.

ENllllc property l'aSSeS TO IHc 0OnUNcfOf
When Change Of Government Occurs.
Washington, ID. c., August 20-Pre-
mier Sagasta'S claim as set forth in Mad
rid dispatches, that Spain will-eXpect in
dcmnity for all Government property
buildings, barracks, Notifications, etc, in
Cuba. Porto Rico, and elsewhere, has ex-
ficult questions to be treated by the
military and peace commissions. In Of
fetal quarters here there is no diSposi-
tion TO make Il counter claim to Sagasta' s
proposition. for this will he done in due
time before the commissions. and therr
is no purpose to outline the Governments
policy in advance. At the same time
leading officials express their Individual
opinion that Premier Sagasta's claim is
very far fetched as it IS said to be the
established rule Of international law that
all public property of sovereign Govern
ment passes to the cOnquerOr when u
change of territory occurs. The rule Is
equally well established that private prop
crty undcrgocs no change. The question
is somewhat complicated in the present
case by the fact that Cuba and Porto
Rico> are not acquired strictly by con
quest hut rather by mutual agreement.
In the case of Cuba. the question is fur
ther complicated by the fact that the
United States has not asserted purpOs,
to acquire or annex the territory, hut
merely to free it from Spanish domina-
ton.
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STEAM LIGHTER GOES DOWN.


san LulS.
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 20.-6:20 p. m.
This afternoon the steam. lighter
Laura struck "A rock near the steel pier
and sank in ten feet of wafer. At the
time Of the accident she had on board
six hundred and thirty men of the Thirty
Third Michigan regiment, who were on
their way TO the transport Harvard No
lives were lost but an exciting scramble
for the shore took place in which many
of the men fell in the shallow water.
The Harvard will leave tomorrow. The
cruiser Prairie arrived this afternoon and
will be used as Il transport. General
Shaftcr and the sick soldiers who are
under the care Of physicians. will leave
ON Monday on the transport Mexico.
. The civil authorities of San Luis. the
western terminus of the railroad, report
acts of rowdyism and theft and the in
sultiEg behavior of numbers of the bat
TALON of the Eighth Illinois regiment
which is stationed there. 1t is stated
that the soldiers are worse than the
Spaniards. The people assert that all
discipline is ignored The chief offenders
have been imprisoned.
The cmharkation of the Spanish trOops
Mt Santiago will he completed tomorrow.
There is much complaint regarding tho
mail service. No mail has been received
i'll ten days.
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SUSPEND OPERATIONS.


Washington. y. c., August 2O-The
War Department received the follow
in@ dispatch from General Merritt late
this afternoon:
Hong Kong, August 20.
"Adjutant General. Washington:
"Cablegram of the 18th, directing mill
tary operations to he suspended. receiv-
ed after noon of the 10Th. Spanish com
mander notified. Acknowledge receipt
of cahegram same date. containing pros
clamaton Of the President.
(Signed.) "MERRITT'
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WANT TO REPAIR AT HONG
KONG.
The American Fleet That is. And the
Governor is much Distressed.

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 2O.-A spc-
cal from Hong Kong says: Consul
General Wildman has requested Of the
Hong kong authorities permission for
me ships of tile American fleet now at
Manila to be allowed to dock and repair
here.
The question presents such serious
complications that it had to be submitted
TO the British home Government. for an
answer. Heanwhilc the harbor Dolico
ordered the gunboat Xafro. which ar
rived here with dispatches from General
Merritt and Admiral Dewey to lelyc
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THEY ARE OF THE MOST LIBERAL CHARACTER, GIVING
LIBERTY TO ALL PERSONS INCLUDED IN The
CAPITULATION so LONG AS THEY
OBEY THE LAWS.
THEIR NEEDS SUPPLIED
BY OUR GOVERNMENT

Offers and Men Given Rations and Necessary Aid as
Though They Were Prisoners of War Until the Con-
cIusion of a Treaty of PeaceAIl Public Funds to
be Turned Over to the United States Spanish
Families May Leave Manila at Any lime
They May Find Convenent--Case of
the Zafro--The Spanish In
demnty Claim.
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CARIE AGAIN WORKING.

Washington, August 20.-Maior Cen
eral Merritt has notified the War De
partment that the cable from Hong
Kong to Manila is again in operation.
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Dan Russell had q well trained ass
His name was Smith, John r.,
And he made him kick the stuftin'
Out of My son Oliver"
And when O. II. was laid out dead
This ass began to bray,
And forthwith Dan did install him,
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The people all do cry.
Oh, Danny, knows whose ass to kick,
The poor ass did reply.
They planted him deep in the manure
heap,
And on it wrote after this sort:
Jno r.. was loaded when fired,
But he never made any Report
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Yank you out of the public crib,
Right into the manure pile.
With oaths and sticks he wallopcd him
This poor ass crouching aud sore,
Who had t0tcd his boss for profit,
Like Baaam's ass of yore,
What makes him kick his poor ass 50,
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British waters within twentyfour hours.
The Governor is much distressed at the
situation.
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In the Penitentia-ray.
Haltcred he stood and gorgcd his paunch
Then slobbcrcd the nubbns DER,
And winked with his ears at Daniel
And grccdiIy braycd for more.
Then Danny got uncommon hot
And kicking him said, Sir I'll
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-15
Washington Bureau st. Paul Globe, J
Coycordn Buiidino. {

WASHINGTON, July 14-(Special.)
There is no reason why there
should be any concealment now," said
Secretary Of War Alger today, when
asked what would be the next move
on the war checker board. Next is
Porto Rico, and then-if it Is necessary
Havana" This is regarded here as
practically official. Secretary Alger
added that the Porto Rican expedition
would be sent forward immediately
as quickly as the troops could be got
under way, and that the arrangements
were already well advanced. But the
most important statement made by
the secretary was that the expedition
would be composed entirely of new
men. He said the soldiers now at
Santiago had not only earned a rest,
but that it would be unwise to rush
them into a new campaign without
knowing how soon disease might
break out among them, It must be
admitted, the secretary said, that
there were some serious cases among
the troops, and it would be the wiser
plan to bring them home and send
new men now in the various camps to
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Buenaventura and Guido, captured
during the early days of the war, were
taken north by the gunboat Newport
today. The Buenaventura and Guido
have been bought at United States
marshaps sale by the government, and
Will be made into armored warships.
The CATALONIA and Miguel Jover were
released by the prize commissioners,
but the cases were appealed to the
United States supreme court, where
they are still pending.
The Newport also carried twenty-one
sailors wounded in the bombardment
OF San Juan, Porto Rico.
The steamer Lampassas which left
Tampa on Tuesday night with the
Miles outfit, the engineer corps of the
First regiment, District Of Columbia,
and a large quantity Of supplies for
Santiago, put in here today and will
resume her journey tomorrow.
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LOOKED LIKE A ROW.
French GunbOat Attempts to Ignore
Blockade.

French Gunboat Attempts to Ignore
Blockade.
Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
PLAYA DEL ESTE, Guantanamo
Bay, July 14.-A French gunboat Of
about 1000 tons displacement attempt
ed to come into the harbor about dusk
tonight without permission, and met
with surprise party. The cruiser
Marblehead fired blank shot as the
gunboat came into the entrance to the
harbor. but no attention was paid to
this and a shot from a s1x-pounder
was sent across her bows. This, too,
was disregarded, the gunboat coming
along under full steam. For few min
utes 1t looked as if row was possible.
The trumpets on the Marblehead rang
out a call to quarters, and another
shot was sent across the French gun
boats bows, this time in uncomforta-
BILE proximity. That warning was suf1i-
cient, however, and the Frenchman
stopped with extreme suddenness. It
Is against naval custom for war YES
sci Of one nation to enter a port which
vessels Of another nation are blockad-
ing unless permission is given. The
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WITH SICK AND WOUNDED.

Hospitals at sibOney Are Now In
Excellent Condition.
SIBONEY, July 13 (via Kingston, July
14.-The division hospitals here today
present a very different appearance
from that which they presented week
ago. All the wounded have been re-
moved to the hospital ships, most Of
which are on the way north, and not
a single one of the wounded remains
here The surgical department is now
only busy with the wounds of prisoners
who, once dressed, have been taken
back to separate camp.
All the buildings and huts before oc-
cupied by natives, where it was possi-
BILE that the germs of the disease lin
gered, have been burned to the ground
The debris has been removed, fresh
clean tents have been spread, and
bitches have been dug around each to
carry away the rain.
Today the last batch of Cubans was
sent to a separate camp. ten miles dis
tant on a hill. None of their baggage
or belongings has been left. The pier
has been extended beyond the surf,
making a landing for supplies. The
wounded are easy. Many Of those who
were only slightly hurt have virtually
recovered, and are ready to go to the
front again. In the meantime they are
working about the camp here.
The fever hospital is isolated from
the surgical ward in order to avoid the
slightest possibility of the spread Of
malaria, which, owing to the heavy
rains, attacks some of our men in
mild form. There has been only one
death from fever since the troops land
ed. These attacks of chills and fever
are promptly attended to, lasting as a.
rule from two to three days only, real
ly acclimatizing the men and leaving
them stronger than before. Many such
returned from the hospital ships have
gone to the front.
The sanitary conditions here now
are excellent. Water from a noun
tain spring is plentiful and pure. Great
attention is paid to cleanliness AS a.
precaution any arrival from the front
is first carefully inspected in the medi-
cal ward before entering this camp, in
order that the clothing may be removed
and fumigated before the man enters
the surgical hospital
1t is believed that such precautions
will result in making this camp as
healthful as that at Guantanamo
where not a single case Of maIariai
fever or sickness exists.
Here there are no wounded, and at
the field hospitaI in the front there are
only seven cases, too slight to require
bringing here.
All the men who are laid up or hurt
are exceedingly anxious to return to
the lines, impatient at being inactive
and under treatment, but the sanitary
regulations are enforced severely.
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capture Porto Rico, which, he thinks,
will not be a very difficult task any
way.
MILES WILL COMMAND.
1t is also given out that Gen. Miles
will command the Porto Rican expe-
dftion. He will be seconded by Gen.
Brooke, who was today summoned to
Washington to- it is thought, discuss
plans for the Porto Rican campaign
The fact that Gen. Brooke has been so
hastily summoned here Is regarded as
conclusive evidence that there is to be
no delay in inaugurating the cam
paign against the fortified town of
San Juan, which is practically Porto
Rico, SO far as fighting Is concerned.
Gen. Brooke comes from Camp Thorn
as, and this is regarded as clinching
the statement that new troops will be
sent to Porto Rico, while those who
have fought so well at Santiago will
come home and be given an oppor-
tunity to recuperate. Gen. Wheeler's
division will, 1T is said, be among those
that go. In fact, the troops under his
command have already been ordered
to join the expedition.
TRANSPORTS IN SIGHT.
There is additional satisfaction in
official circles over the knowledge that
there will not be repetition of the de-
lays experienced in getting the troops
off for Cuba. The government has,
so it is said, already provided for that
part Of the work, having in sight
means Of transportation sufficient to
accommodate no less than $4,000 men.
The navy will be expected to do eff
Client service at San Juan, where the
ships can get in closer to shore, and,
1t is believed, quickly reduce the forts
Of the enemy. Porto Rico is not cx-
pected to offer a very formidable re-
sistance. The moral effect of the
hopelessness Of the struggle made by
the Spaniards at Santiago, 1t is
thought, will percede the American
troops, and assist materially In bring
ing about a speedy surrender OF the
principal, If not the only stronghold
San Juan.
PEACE MAY INTERVENE.
While there is to be no delay in be-
ginning the attack upon Porto Rico.
there is growing baIisf in well-posted
circles that peace may inter vene before
the troops get under way for the new
scene of conquest. Officials persist in
denials that there have as yet been
any overtures from Spanish or other
sources, yet there are many who incline
to the opinion that the surrender Of
Santiago will have tremendous effecs in
Europe, and that the powers viii in
crease their efforts to convince Spain
OF the futility of further proionging the
hopeless struggle. And theie is ano her
important factor in the situation that
is not being overlooked--it is openly
stated that Commodore Watson will
proceed to Spanish waters and the first
city he bombards will it is believed,
bring the Spaniards to terms. That
the government is hopeful of termi-
nation Of the war at an early date is
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also claimed, and 1t is said that in view
of this possibility several war orders
have already been countermanded
TERRITORY SIrR RENDERE ED

also claimed and 1t is said that in view
of this possibility several war orders
have already been countermanded.
TERRITORY SURRENDERED.
The territory surrendered by Gen.
Toral to Gen. Shafter comprises about
5000 square miles, beginning at Ascer-
raderos and running north to Palmo
Soriana. Thence in a northwesterly di-
rection the line runs to the coast town
of Boca del Sagua. There are but few
towns In the territory. Santiago is the
most important and Guantanamo
ranks next. The surrender includes the
fortress MORO castle, Socapa, Cayo
Smith and others. This would permit
the American fleet to enter the harbor
If it so desired, but it is thought doubt
full If this will be done, owing to the
danger of exposing the sailors to dis
ease There will now be more oppor-
tupity for care to be given the Amer
lean soldiers who are on the sick list.
BIG UNDERTAKING.
The government realizes that it will
be no small task to carry out it's part of
the agreement in the surrender Of San
tiago. It will require large number
of transports to carry the Spanish
prisoners back to their native shores.
Department officials estimate that
fleet Of about fifty ships will be re-
CURED to carry the Spaniards out of
Santiago province. Just where that
number Of vessels are to come from is
a problem that the government will
have to solve, and solve quickly. 1t Is
admitted that the vessels are not now
in sight, "but the government will pro-
vide them, and quickly" remarked an
official In discussing the proposition to-
dow
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RECRUITS FOR THIRTEENTH
To Sail From San Francisco in Ten
Days.

Days.
SAN FRANCISCO, July a. = The
transport steamers City of Puebla and
the Peru have received their compile
ment Of troops and unless contrary or
ders are received from Washington the
two steamers will arrive at Honolulu
In time to participate in the ceremony
of annexation.
Maj. Gen. Otis, commanding the
fourth fleet of transports, will make
the Puebla his flagship.
The officers and troops which will
embark on the Puebla are Maj. Gen.
Otis and staff, Brig. Gen. Otis, all the
companies of the Fourteenth United
States infantry; recruits of the First
and Second battalions of the Eigh-
teenth and Twenty third regiments;
enlisted men of the First North Da-
kota, First Wyoming and First Idaho,
signal service officer and members Of
the corps, a total Of 1874 men.
The complement Of the Peru con-
sists of a squadron of the Fourth Unit
ed States cavalry, light batteries Of
the Sixth United States artillery, de-
tachment Of Third United States artil-
lery, detachment Of signal corps under
Capt. Russell, department of volun-
teers, medical officers and members OF
the hospital corps.
In all there will be 1,763 officers and
men to embark.
1t is understood the ships will re-
main at Honolulu after coaling to await
the second section, or fifth fleet, which
will sail from here in about ten days.
Maj. Gen. Otis today issued an order
designating the troops to sail on the
second section. It Is as follows: Steam
er Pennsylvania, the First Montana
volunteers, and recruits Of the First
California volunteers. Steamer Rio de
Janeiro: Two battalions of the First
South Dakota volunteers; recruits Of
First and Second battalions, Eighteenth
United States infantry; signal corps
detachment, consisting of three officers
and thirty enlisted men; recruits Of the
Utah light artillery. Steamer St. Paul:
One battalion South Dakota volunteers,
recruits Of the First Colorado volun-
teers; recruits Of the Thirteenth Min
nesota; signal corps detachment, con-
sisting Of two officers and twenty en-
listed men.
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ToDAY's BULLETIN.

Page.
santiago Surrenders.
For Porto Rico Next,
Sagasta Is Hopeless.
ENew Company for Fifteenth.
News of Camp Thomas.
Fflibusters in Fight.
S-Garcia's View of Pando.
Bond Issue Oversubscribed
Sketch of Santiago.
Republican Leagues Work
EEditorial.
Corner Stone Programme.
supreme Court Decisions.
Conroy In Command.
5-Sporting News.
Saints Beaten Again.
6-Markets of the World.
Bar Silver, 59Hc.
Cash Wheat, 1890.
T-Minneapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest
News Of the Railways.
S-Dairy Exhibit on Sale.
removal of Telephone Poles Discussed.
Dog Question Called Up.
review OF Rough Riders.
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BROOKE STARTS NORTH.

On His Way to Washington to Con-
suit AlEer.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July IA
Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke, In command
of the army at this point, left at 10
o'clock tonight by the Southern rail-
road for Washington, in response to a
telegram from the secretary Of war
summoning him to that city to confer
about the coming expedition to Porto
Rico in which, it is understood by Gen.
Brooke, he is to participate.
Gov. Tanner and party, who arrived
at Camp Thomas yesterday, today re-
viewed the Illinois regiments in camp
here and left at noon for Tampa.
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HISTORIC MEETINGS.
Preliminary to the Surrender of the
City of Santiago.

Preliminary to the Surrender of the
City of Santiago.
OFF SANTIAGO, July 13 (via Kings
ton. July 1D.-This morning it was de-
cided to hold a personal interview with
Gen. Toral. Gen. Miles and his staff,
who got no further than Gen. Shafter's
headquarters last night accompanied
by Gen. Shafter and his staff, rode out
TO the front shortly before 8 o'clock,
under flag of truce
A request for g. personal interview
with the Spanish commander-in-chief
was made and acceded to, and about
. o'clock Gen. Miles, Gen. Shafter. Gen
wheeler, Gen. Gilmour, Col Morse
capt Wiley and Col Maus rode up
passed over our entertainments and
Went down into the valley beyond
1hey were met by Gen. Toral and his
chief of staff, under a spreading man
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captain of the French gunboat was
either in ignorance Of the American oc-
cupation or chose to disregard it until
forc1bly reminded of the fact by Com
mander McCalla. The gunboat was al
lowed to anchor in the lower harbor for
the night.
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NEWS AT NEW YORK.
Harrison, Depew and Others Discuss
the Surrender,

NEW YORK, July 14.-News of the
surrender of Santiago was received
here with greatest enthusiasm. Gen
Stewart L. Woodford, minister to
Spain. said: "Glad! 1 am very glad,
but I cannot, owing to my position, ex-
press myself further
Ex-President Harrison said: "It is
indeed a great event. Our soldiers, es-
pecialiy the volunteers, are the source
of great pride to the country"
The surrender of Santiago hastens
peace. 1t is a lesson not only to Spain,
but to all Europe" remarked Chauncey
M. Depew.
Benjamin ]. Guerra, treasurer of the
Cuban junta: II am exceedingly well
pleased, but not surprised. 1t will
shorten the war;