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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-16
PAlLOsOPHicALLY RESIGNED.
Spaniards Show No Signs Of Rebellion
Columbus SPANS Evil Genius.

London, Aug. 16-The Madrid corre
spondent of the Times says: 1.-THE domi-
nant note of the press comment is phlo-
sophical resignation. The educated
classes are not making any attempt to
find scapegoats or to console themselves
with vituperation, of the victorious en-
envy While severely critczng the short
sightedness and Incompetence of the gov
eminent, they recognize that no one
statesman or cabinet but the nation itself
is to blame. The colonies. instead of en-
riching, have impoverished the country.
Columbus in discovering the New World
was not Spains benefactor, but her evil
genius, Therefore, one leading paper OPP
poses the suggestion that his remains
should be brought home from Havana.
.The lower classes seem animated by a
corresponding spirit of fatalistic resigna-
tion. 1 can perceive nowhere any symp-
toms of dangerous popular excitement
Madrid was never more quiet and orderly
Last night one of the poorest and most
nopulous quarters of the city celebrated
an annual nocturnal fete. The people en-
loved themselves. az usual. in joyous,
lighthearted fashion.
..Similar tranquility prevails in the pro-
vinces. Fortunately the harvest every
where is abundant. The alurmists now
mint to the dangers which will arise from
the return of the repatriated army. but
the government has taken ample precau-
tions."
IT Is expected that the evacuation of
Cuba will not be completed until Deem
Der. Press kilograms from Havana state
that despite the disappointment in mill
tary circles. the news of peace was. on
the whole, well received, and that rapid
increase of material prosperity is antic-
ipated.
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wAiIlss Fos aans.
When cuban Army Arrives Ii spaia Dsa Carries
10 0rdsr lasssfeciiea.

London. Aug. 1.-THE Daily Malls BIZ
arritz correspondent says: The troops
sent in pursuit of the Bakio Carlists who
recently appeared at Alcala dc Chisvert,
in Valencia. failed to capture the menu
bers of the band. owing to the completely
of the inhabitants. who are all Carlists
and feed and conceal the fugitives and
give their pursuers, false information.
Carlist recruiting agents in several parts
of Spain are offering men two pesetas a
day. A Carlist colonel has been arrested
at Barcelona
Accounts sent torspaln by visitors to
Don Carlos at Lucerne. have occasioned
the greatest alarm. and despite public
declarations, 1t is clear that everything
is ready for a Cariist rising Immediately
upon the conclusion of the peace negotia-
tons. 1t is believed that Don Carlos will
wait until the army returns from Cuba
before ordering an insurrection, as he
hopes the Cuban army will return discon-
tented and ripe for revolution. Carlist
agents have been working in Cuba for
months past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-16

More Spanish Soldiers Sail issm Santiago
Mere Troops Return Home.

Santiago de Cuba. Aug. 15.-11.25 A.
M.-The Spanish steamer lsla de Lu-
ION sailed. this morning. for Spain.
having on board 2136. Spanish soldiers.
The Isla de Panay will probably sail.
tomorrow. anti she will be followed by
the p. DE Satrustegui. The Monte
video arrived. this morning, and will
begin loading at once.
The embarkation of the prisoners is
being pushed with great activity.
This is rendered Imperative by tn eir
horrible condition. The martality Is
SO great in the Spanish camp, where
disease is rampant. that no longer are
the dead buried A funeral pile of 10
or IL bodies is made. saturated with
Kerosene and set fire to. cremating the
bodeies in the open air.
The transport Breakwater sailed, this
morning, with the 18th Infantry o.
The City of Macon will sail, this af-
ternoon, with the 18th Regiment and
the Leota will leave. tomorrow. with
G Battery of the 4th Artillery the rem
nants of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. tho
gatling gun attachments and Col Par
ker's two companies of the Gath Mich
igan.
The Clinton has arrived from Tampa
with medical supplies and several doc
tors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-16
WILL SEND TRANSPORTS.
Spanish Government to Send Fleet to Garry
Portsmouth Prisoners Back to Spain.

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 15.-Admiral
Cervera passed quiet day. his principal
occupation being long visit, this after
noon. to the navy yard and the hospital.
At the yard he completed the accounts
for paying off. and Paymaster Diez will
remain here for some days to finish pay
ing the Spanish sailors.
During his stay here the admiral has
made arrangements as far as possible for
the transfer of the sailors to Spain. and
in an interview, tonight he said that the
Spanish government would send a fleet of
boats direct to this port for the purpose
of conveying the men to their mother
country.
The admiral began the day by break
fasting with Rev.. Father O'Callahan.
after which he attended mass. He dined
at the hotel at O'Clock. and the visit to
the navy yard occupied his time until
night.
The admiral with his suite will leave.
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. for An
napolis, taking the Fall River Line to
New York.
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TO RELIEVE cUBAMS.
Miss Barton Requests Vessel TO Transport
Supplies 10 Havana.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 15.-The official
report submitted to Gen. Shafter by Col
lector of the Port Donaldson, shows the
customs revenues. from July 80 to Aug. Is
to be $G4,215, an excellent showing for the
first fortnight of American adminstra-
ton.
Miss Clara Barton of the Red Cross So
ciety, today. cabled President Mckinley
requesting that a vessel be at once given
her for the purpose of taking relief sup
plies to the starving Cubans in Havana
where, according T reports, want and
distress prevails.
1t is expected that a vessel will be i'm
mediately placed at the service of the
Red Cross Society, as there is an abun-
dant stock of food supplies here, only
awaiting means of transportation. and the
excellent and far-reaching work Miss
Barton has done here demands recogni-
ton to the extent of furnishing her an
opportunity for further and much needed
relief work in Havana.
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1.-THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER"
Now HAS New Significance to Spanish
Officers in>Saniiago.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 3.-The Cal
nesi Espanos of Spanish club in Santi-
ago. much frequented by the Spanish
officers. has for some time boosted a
gramophone, which was a source of joy
and delight to the club members be-
fore the capitulation. Strangely
enough. through the long nights of the
siege, their favorite piece of music.
which they We're in the habit of hav-
ing repeated four or five times an ev-
ening WITS THE Star Spangled Ban
ner" which greatly pleased their must
cal souls, although they We're entirely
ignorant of it's origin and significance.
AS fate would decree, on the morn
ing of July II, when the American flag
was hoisted over the governors pail
ace. the regimental band of the 9Th
Cavalry played, with the utmost gusto,
this self-same air, whose full meaning
then broke upon the assembled Span
ish officers with unusual force and
with no little discontinue to their al
ready ruified feelings.
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PLENTY OF SUPPLIES
Ready to Be forwarded 10 the Destitute People
Of Cuba.

Washington, Aug. 15.-The subsistence
department of the army will have plenty
of supplies ready to forward to Cuba in
case it is found that the people there
must be supplied from the United States
There are supplies at Tampa and at many
other points near enough to the seaboard
to load available transports when infor-
nation reaches this government that
they will be needed.
Since hostilities began no Information
has reached this government concerning
the reconcentrados or any other portion
of the people of Cuba within the Spanish
lines. That they are destitute is inferred
from the conditions which existed previ-
Gus to the war and which could not have
been relieved to any great extent since
the war began.
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A SLIGHT ENGAGEMENT.
Gen. Schwan's Column Engages Spaaiards In
Rio Grands vailey:-Ne Less.

Ponce. Porto Rico. Aug. 15.-(Morning).
Gen. Schwan'ss column was attacked.
yesterday. between Mayaguex and I.ares.
As the 18th Infantry under Col. Burke
was descending the valley of the Rio
Grande they were fired upon from a hill
side by force of 1900 Spaniards. who
were retreating toward the north. The
fire was returned and the Spaniards were
repulsed with considerable loss.
Col. Soto. the commander of the Maya
guez district. was wounded and was after
wards Overtaken in a wayside cottage.
He was attended by two sergeants. who
surrendered. The Americans suffered no
loss. The. artillery and cavalry were not
engaged.
Gen. Schwan had not received news of
the signing Of the protocol when the ac-
ton occurred, but obtained 1t. yesterday
afternoon. The reports from Gen. Miles
are meagre.
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TEDDY PRAISES HIS MEN.
Rough Riders Landed al Camp WyckoM and
Happy at Coming Home.

Camp Wyckoff. Montauk Point. L. L.,
Aug. 15.-The camp presented a very
busy scene. today. DR.. Magruder.
chief sanitary inspector, devoted most
of his time. this forenoon, to the trans
ports ST. Louis and Miami, both Of
which arrived, yesterday, from San
tiago. Special attention was given to
the st. Louis by the health inspector
on account of one case of yellow fever
having developed on the trip from San
tiago.
The quarantine boat Protector is now
along side of the ST. Louis. and those
on board of the latter and the steam
ship itself, are receiving a thorough
fumigation. Every man on board was
given complete change Of clothing
and the discarded clothing will be
burned.
As soon as the disinfection is COM
pleted they will be allowed to come
ashore. They will probably all be
landed by tonight.
The transport st. Paul arrived, this
morning. from Santiago, having on
board the I'd regulars and one battal-
ion of the list Regiment Volunteers.
When the big liner came to anchor in
Fort Pond bay, Health Inspector Ma
gruder went aboard ad made, an in
spection of the ship.
After the Rough Riders had all been
landed and started for the detention
camp, Col. Roosevelt was met by the
newspaper men. They endeavored to
get him to tell about his experiences.
but he refused to talk about his own
achievements, but gladly spoke Of the
work of his men. He said they were
oil brave and went into danger with
out hesitation. Col. Roosevelt was
asked about his reported wounding and
replied: ''The wound on my right
wrist was from shell. but was only a
scratch anyway" He said he was in
the best of health and he looked it.
I'VE had a bully time all the way
through" said the colonel. MY regi-
ment is one Of crackajacks.''
Mr.. Roosevelt added that the men
were glad to return as there was no
more fighting to do.
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ANXIOUS 70 come HOME.
Volunteers in Ports Ricaa Expedition Was
Discharge Mev Mar Is Over.

Ponce. Island OF Porto Rico. Aug II.
-AfternO0n.-Delay in transmission
Yesterday Major General Miles COM
municated by cable to Captain Gen.
eral Macias at San Juan. the fact thar
the protocol had been signed; and. to-
day, he received from Gen. Macias an
acknowledgements OF the notification.
Gen. Miles ALSO sent forward Captain
Mickler with a flag Of truce to bear the
intelligence to the Spanish commander
at Albonito. He is personally unset
tied as to whether he will remain here
during the period of negotiations; but
the four army columns will remain
where they are until the negotiations
are complete and the Spanish troops
are Withdrawn.
The volunteers are anxious to get
home now that the end has come,
though orders have been issued to
make the troops as comfortable as pos
sible during the interim. The troops
on the transports that have arrived are
being disembarked. no orders to the
contrary having been received
Gen. Miles says Aibonito would have
been his within four days, had not the
protocol been signed. Gen. Wilson
was already moving to turn the enc
my's right flank at Aibonito when the
Presidents orders came to suspend
hostiities. Gen. Brooke was pushing
into the rear. Gen. Henry had come
within Is miles of Arecibo. and Gen
Schwan had reached Mayaguex
Fears are expressed by the natives
that during the period Of peace negoti-
atoms the Spanish troops may be Civ
en- free license within their lines to
terrorize the Inhabitants IL this
should be the case. Gen. Miles says the
Americans would be powerless to in
terfere.
Lieut.. Eames Of the 18th Regular In
fantry. Lieut.. French Of the nth Reg
ular Infantry and Senior Antonio Llu-
veras one of the insurgent leaders.
were sent out today. through the coun-
try north and west to raise the Ameri-
can flag in all the towns.
a commission from the National
Relief Association. ION Mr.. Van Rens-
selaers steel Yacht, May. has arrived
with delicacies for the Soldiers.
Mr.. p. c. Hanna formerly United
States consul at San Juan de Porto
Rico. has suggested-to the state de-
partment that some provision should
he made to allow the refugees here to
return to their homes and look after
their property interests and insure
their protection. 81 aim Az HS
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srlfsooNTINue wOan.


Washington. Aug. 1.-THE cessation
OF hostilittes viii not make any difker-
ence with the englnetsr and ordnance
bureaus OF the war department In TIE
matter Of pursuing work on the f0rtl-
fications. The engineers will be az &C.
tive AZ ever and the ordnance ONCE
will continue Its work In maintaining
and mounting the big gums on the for
tifications.
The ordnance bureau will not be a.
active as heretofore in getting together
q supply OF small arms for the infan-
try and cavalry and field artillery. II
has enough Of such arms at present
and has discontinued. operations In
this direction.
No further definite reports have been
received as to the number Of Mauser
rifles which have been captured at
Santiago or details a. to the condition
in which they were found. It IL gem
orally believed that the Spanish troops
In Cuba which have not surrendered
at the time the protocol was signed
will be allowed to retain their arms
and to take them back to Spain.
Indefinite reports have reached the
ordnance bureau Indicating that the
Spanish troops have had great deal
Of trouble with the Mauser guns on ac-
count OF their complicated features
which the men have said render them
liable to get out OF order frequently.
The ordnance bureau Is awaiting with
Interest reports from the army res
garding the fire arm drills. especially
as to the new Krag-Jorgensen rife
with with which the regulars are
armed.
Some doubts have been expressed re-
garding 1t. az all magazine guns SUBJ
ject to the high pressure which these
rifles have to stand often become less
effective than they have been repre-
scented. Many armed officers have
been OF the opinion that the IS callbre
rifle with smokeiess powder Is one of
the best and most effective small arms
that can be used. The ordnance bur-
eau will thoroughly investigate the
merits OF the different arms used with
view to having the army equipped
with the best weapon that can be OBJ
tanned.
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RECONSTRUCTION.
Continued from page ~

The plan is to have Admiral Samp-
son met off Sandy Hook with orders
for the procession up the North river.
1t is expected that the fleet will be OFF
Sandy Hook some time Friday night.
but the vessels will lie outside the har-
Dor until Saturday morning.
The navy department is taking steps
to reduce the force of naval militia
men called into service from the sew
eral states. The Minneapolis is to
transfer part of her crew to the Yo-
semitic, thus releasing the Michigan
naval miliamen who man the Yosem-
lite. The Columbia is also to trasfer
her crew to the Dixie and other auxil-
larry crafts. thus allowing the naval
militiamen on the auXiliaries to go
home. In this way the naval service
will speedily be returned into the
bands of regular officers and crews.
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HOME, SWEET HOME.
Almost All the Troops Have Lett Cuban Soil
for the States.

Washington, Aug. ia cable mes
sage was received at the war depart
ment. this morning, from Gen. Shafter
from Santiago, saying he expects the
last of the troops of his corps Qhe 5th)
will have left Santiago for the United
States by Thursday next. and that he.
Gen. Shafter, will start for home, next
Saturday. All that now remains to be
transported is the 3rd Division, COM
manded by Gen. Bates. These troops
will be embarked as rapidly as the
transportation facilities will permit.
The District of Columbia Infantry is
attached to Gen. Bates division and
is now awaiting transportation to the
United States. They will embark on
one of the steamers sailing, today or
tomorrow, for MOntauk Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-16
TINE MILITARY COMMISSIONERS.
Presideat Decides Upon the Members. Gen.
| Lee wishes 10 See Service.


Washington, Aug. 1.-THE Post. tomor-
row. win say: "The announcement Of the
personnel OF the military commissioners
for Cuba and Porto Rico may now be ex-
pected at any time. The President has
practically determined upon the military
and naval officers who will compose the
commissions. It is probable that the
names will be as follows: Cuban COM
mission. Major GeneralJ. T. Wade, Major
General M. c. Butler and Admiral w. +.
Sampson: Porto Rico commission, Major
General John r. Brooke. Major General
Theodore Schwan and Admiral Winfield
8. Schley.
Gen. Lee was originally slated for a
place on the Cuban commission. but will
not serve. owing to his desire TO remain
at the head Of the TIN Army Corps. 1t is
expected that this corps will eventually
be sent to Cuba.
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4 FleHr sPolLT.
lContinued from page ~

umpho was sighted ut anchor on the
east side OF RHO Key. about a mile
distant. The torpedo boats could not
enter the shallow water, SO cutting
out expedition composed OF boat
from each Of the torpedo boats. both
commanded by Cadet David Boyd. oi
the Gushing. who Is survivor OF the
Maine, was sent in. As they approach
ed the schooner her crew abandoned
her. She was anchored on lee shore
and a fresh wind made 1t impossible to
get her of. SO Cadet Boyd. acting un-
der orders. ret fire! to and destroyed
her.
On Friday. both Of the little fighters
again went into the bay. further to the
westward. and found few sloops
standing out. all the other vessels hav-
ing scurried hack toward the town.
The Gwin gave chase to one sloop. and
after firing many shells hove to. The
Gushing was met chasing second yes-
sci, but the latter had too big a lead
and abandoning the pursuit. the Cush-
ing went to the OWNS assistance.
The latter's prize had six Spaniards
on beard and the two torpedo boats
were dlOut u LOW HcT OQt WHEN the
three Spanish gunbcats which wreck
ed the Winslow were seen getting un.
der way.
A good fight was promised and to
save time tie sloop was abandoned, the
Spaniards on board of her showering
blessings on their magnanimous cap
tors. The decks of the torpedo boats
were again cleared for action and. al
though the contest would have been an
unequal one the Spanish boats carry
ing stronger batteries. all was ready
for the attempt when the auxiliary
yacht Stranger appeared with the news
that peace had been restored and the
blockade raised. and the boats were
ordered Immediately back to Key West.
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= AuGusTlN FLED.
Arrives at Hong Kong Having Coward
y Left the Philippines.

Hong Kong. Aug. 15.-Gen. Augustin,
captain general Of the Philippines, ar
rived by the Kaiserin Augusta. He re-
fused-to be interviewed and will say
nothing more than that he is going t.
Spain at the first opportunity.
1t is significant fact that while the
fastest German cruiser has brought
Gen. Augustin. she brings only small
package of mail for the German con
sui. The consul is now in Canton. and
his mail matter remains unopened.
The precise facts are not known but
it is supposed that Augustin fled from
the Philippines.
Gen. Augustin's wife and family ac-
companied him.
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plNINe FOR SERVICE.
Fort Popham Boys Desire to Go 10 Philippines
or Porto Rico.
The Lewiston Sun says:

The Lewiston Sun says:
The I'd Maine Regiment boys stationed
at Fort Popham are becoming tired of
camp life and want active service. They
have sent a petition to Secretary Alger
asking him that they may be sent to
Porto Rico or to the Philippine Islands.
Their friends in Lewiston also wish that
their desires be fulfilled and have ad-
dressed the following petition. signed by
Mayor Newell and many prominent busi-
ness men Of lewiston:
no the Representatives of Maine in the
Congress of the United States:
Conference.-The LIST Maine Battery,
Capt. Henry G. Crockett. commanding,
now stationed at Fort Popham. Me-, be-
ing DESTROYS of engaging in active SER
vice, request that they may be trans
ferred to the Philippine Islands; there
fore, we, the undersigned citizens and
friends of the officers and men of the bat.
terry. residents of Lewiston and Auburn
hereby petition you. as our representa-
tives in Congress. that they may be Sc
transferred, and we most respectfully re-
quest that you use your influence with
the secretary of war In their behalf.
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UNDER FLAG or TRUCE.
americas and SpaalsA Porto Ricaa Armies
- Living Peacefully.

Guayama. Porto Rico. Aug. 15.-Gen.
Brooke sent Col. Richard to the Span
ish lines. yesteray, under a flag Of
truce. with a notification of the
signing Of the peace protocol. He was
met by Commandante Cervera In per-
son. After the communication had
beeen. read Fluctuations and cigars
were exchanged.
Flags of truce are flying over our
outposts. 1t was suggested that they
be also planted over the Spanish lines;
and the suggestion was accepted. d
All of Gen. Brooke's troops are look
ing comfortable and healthy. and the
camp are, trying to reconcile them
selves to the tedious walt that must
precede peaceful march to San Juaa.,
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cR RI BOTH SIDES.
Shsitsr's interpreter Severely Condemns lac
teal niuaders Made eeiere Santiago.

London, Aug. l6.-The Santiago corre-
audrdent OF the Times. who acted as in
4ernreter for Gen. Shafter during the in
4erviews preceding the surrender of San
tiago. fuzzy describes the fighting and
- inhalation of the city and severely criti-
lcises the tactical plumbers made the OPP
nortunities missed and the lack of infor-
nAtion Of the enemy's movements dis
s,Iaved by both Spaniards and Americans
The correspondent says the necessity
s<cSs the surrender Of Santiago Is no naore
~ III now than It was before. &
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CARL lIssrs FUNERAL.
Portland Young Man Who Died Al Chicka.
manga Is Buried II Former Home.

Portland. Me-. Aug. 15.-The funeral
Of Carl w. Libby, of the Portland
Light Infantry. who died at Chicka.
manga, was held at his late home on
Cumberland street. this afternoon
There was large attendance of rela-
tives and friends of the young man
The funeral service was simple but i'm
pressive. and was conducted by Rev
Mr.. Ayers of the First Baptist church
A squad of soldiers from Fort Preble
fired a salute over the grave at the
cemetery.