The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-13
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WAR NEWS.

Adyices from Santiago say that the
Infanta Maria Teresa, one of Cervera's
ships, had been floated and is in fairly
good condition.
In letter 10 Consul Wildman Aguin-
aldo complains he is fighting blindly,
and asks IL the policy OF the United
States toward the Philippines is an
neXation or independence.
Rear Admiral Sampson will com
mand the eastern squadron If IL I've sent
abroad by the president.
The war department is exerting
itself TO accomplish the removal OF
Gen. Skaters army from Cuba at the
earliest date possible, and il is believed
that the threatened disaster from
scourge Of yellow fever will be averted.
Sagasta has issued orders 10 the
Spaniards in Puerto Rico not 10 resist
the Americans TO the utmost. He
realizes that San Juan must fall and he
would avoid unnecessary loss OF life.
A general advance OF the American
forces in Puerto Rico was begun In
the direction of San Juan, the starting
point being Ponce.
Secretary Alger will have the bodies
OF the soldiers who were killed or who
died OF disease at Santiago brought 10
the United States.
A meeting was held in New York
having for it's object the admission OF
Puerto Rico into the union as state.
The Spanish cabinet accepted the
peace terms imposed by President Me-
Kinley and the queen regent gave her
approval.
The troops OF Gen. Skaters com
mand at Santiago began 10 leave Cuba
for the United States.
After sharp skirnish with Span
iards, in which three Americans were
wounded, the city of Guayama, the prin-
cipal point on the southeastern coast
OF Puerto Rico. was captured by our
troops.
Estimates place the war expense TO
the United States thus far at $i50,oo0,-
600.
Gen. Skaters report 10 the war de-
partment shows the total number OF
sick TO be 1861; fever cases, 2,63s; new
cases fever, 431; fever cases returned
10 duty. All.
Gen Blanco issued proclamation TO
the Spanish people Of Cuba that Spain
had been forced to the dlsgraceful is
sue OF suing for peace, and that there
would be no more war and no further
use for soldiers. lie offered pardon
10 all Cuban political prisoners, and
over $50 were released In Havana.
Wreclers floated the Spanish cruiser
Maria Teresa and started her under
CO. 90 foff
In his official report to Madrid Capt.
Gen. Blanco is held responsible by Ad-
miral Cervera for the destruction OF
the Spanish fleet.
Secretary Long has ordered enlist
ments for the navy stopped, in view OF
the practical conclusion OF peace.
Adyces from Puerto Rico say Gen.
Miles army is advancing on San Juan
in four divisions only % miles from
that city.
SPANS reply TO the American peace
terms has reached Washington and
will be presented 10 the president
by NJ. Cambon. the French ambassador.
There is much doubt MS TO whether the
answer will be entirely satisfactory.
The United States has offered TO pa
role the 1900 Spanish naval prisoners
taken at the destruction OF Admiral
Cervera's fleet.
Three transports loaded with men
from Gen. Skaters army smiled for
the United States. More will follow
and the embarkation OF Spanish pris-
oners will also be begun.
The secretary OF war received n tel
cgram from Gen. Miles making brief.
encouraging statement in regard TO
the success and prospects Of the Puer-
10 Rico campaign, and saying that he
needed no more troops TO accomplish
the subjugation OF the island and keep
II under safe military control.
SPANS reply 10 the peace conditions
imposed by the United States was de-
livered TO President Mckinley by Am
bassador Cambon. IL Is understood
that the Madrid government practical
ly accepts the terms. although no Of
fetal statement has been made on the
subject.
The preliminary steps have been
taken in Madrid 10 court-martial Gen.
Toral, who surrendered the Spanish
forces in Santiago 10 Gen. Shafter.
A land fight at Camp Dewey In the
Philippines resulted in the killing Of
$50 Spaniards, while $50 were wounded
The American casualties were II
killed. 10 seriously injured and rs
slightly wounded.
SpanIards at Guantanamo laid down
their arms and surrendered TO Brig,
Gen. Ewcrs.
Sharp fighting occurred at Coamo,
Puerto Rico. and the town was cap.
turcd by American troops.
DOMESTIC.
Fire In Jacksonville. M. caused a
loss TO six business firms OF $4,000.