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Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03

Details of the Movement Are Very
Closely Guarded-Troops Were Put
in Motion Immediately on Receipt OF
Washington, June 1.-The military
invasion of Cuba has begun. Unless
the orders of the war department have
miscarried, at an early hour this morn
ing the troops that have been gather
ing at the Gull ports began to break
camp and march aboard the transports.
waiting to carry them to the enemy s
territory. About 25 of these ships,
the biggest and fastest that could be
obtained suitable for the purpose, had
been gathered ready to receive the
troops. They will accommodate about
10000 men, for in a short voyage like
that from the Gulf ports to Cuba, it is
possible, with safety, and comfort, to
carry much larger number OF men
aboard ship than would be admissible
in the case of cruise to the Philip
pines, for instance.
How many troops started this morn
ing; where they took ships, or whittier
they are bound are questions which the
directing spirits of the campaign refuse
positively to answer. They have no
desire that the Spanish should have op-
portunity afforded them to gather
forces to attack our soldiers as they
land. Therefore, nothing of the de-
tails of this first movement can be
learned. There is suspicion that the
Mobile, and in such case, the feet of
transports will converge at Key West
to pass under convoy of the war
ships which Admiral Sampson has prop
vided to insure the safety of the troops
during the passage across the Florida
straits to protect them agaiAHt attack
NJ tlle hands of some etray Spanish.
cruiser or gunb6af
IT is probable that there will be no
less than four separase military expedi-
tions, and that these will be landed
at four different points. Whether
Porto Rico is one of these points or not,
cannot be learned. Before the entire
force which it is proposed to use in
Cuba can be landed, the transports
must make four separate voyages across
the straits. Arrangements have been
made to utilize the services of the in
surgents to the largest possible extent.
The governments already has sent ex-
petitions to large number of points
on the island and landed arms for the
insurgents. Most of the parties sue
ceeded perfectly in their object:- and, it
was said at the war department today
that sufficient number of insurgents
have been armed to constitute very
effective support for the troops as they
land,
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03

of the church he had attended. His
grave is -beside-t44at Of lifelong -ee4-
versary, Benjamin Disraeli fLord Bea-
consfielD, whose marble efigy looks
down upon it, decked with the regalia
which Gladstone had refused. The
possible future kings of Great Britain
walked beside the great commoners and
nobility. and the learning of the state
surrounded them, though the wish ~s1
the deceased had been for simplicity.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
Talking of Peace.

Madrid, May 31.-The papers con-
tinue to talk of the possibilities of
peace El Globo publishes an article,
supposed to be inspired by Senior Mo
ret, the late minister of the colonies,
advocating peace, which has attracted
great attention, but the discussion
shows as yet nothing tangible.
Washington. May 31.-Adjutant-
General Corbin said today that it had
been definitely decided TO use about
$4,000 of the volunteers to be raised
under the new call in filling out deficit
regiments already organized under the
old call. 1t would take about that
number, he thoaught, to fill each regi-
nient to the maximum limit of / ,060
men. The remaining $4,000 will be
organized into regiments of three bat
talions each and distributed among the
states and territories in exactly the
same proportions as under the first call.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
SPoiLs OF WAR.
Spain Said to Be Ceding Territory That
is Not Hers.

Spain Said to Be Ceding Territory That
is Not Hers.
Berlin. May 81. - Regarding the
news that Spain has agreed tocede the
Philippines to France, 1t is said at the
German foreign Office that Germany
has information that pour parleurs,
looking to this end, have been proceed
ing far some time, mainly through
Senior Leon s Castillo, the Spanish am
fE, s..st-.l.z
tions have already reached a rather
definite shape.
Germany's answer to this is found in
a semi-official communication, setting
forth that Germany would protest
against the cessation of the Philippine
islands to France or any other single
power, adding that cession to the
combined powers of Europe would be
most acceptable. 1t is understood that
the project had been dropped, at least
for the present.
The report of De Rio, the new Span
ish minister for foreign affairs, eau
tiously mentioned the negotiations with
France above referred to.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
MERRITT IN COMMAND.
Takes Formal Charge of Philippine
Forces and Expedition.

Takes Formal Charge of Philippine
Forces and Expedition.
San Francisco, June 1.-Major-G Gen.
eral Merritt today established head
quarters in the Phelan building, in the
rooms vacated by General Otis, who is
now located at Camp Merritt. This
morning General Merritt issued an or
der assuming command of the Philip
pine expedition, and is now engaged in
completing arrangements for the for
warding of the second detachment OF
troops to Admiral Dewey's assistance.
The work of preparing the steamers
Zealandia, China and Colon for the re-
ception of troops is progressing slowly.
What regiments will make up the Sec
ond expedition to the Philippines is
agitating the men at camp greatly.
They all want to go, but as there are
already over $4,000 men here and
more coming. and the second expedi-
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AFFAIRS IN SANTIAGO.
Food Becoming Scarce and Despond
ency Prevails.

Food Becoming Scarce and Despond-
ency Prevails.
Port Au Prince, May 31.-Two Ital-
ians, who set out from Santiago de Gu
ba in small boat May 10 and landed
near Mole st. Nicholas on the 22d, ar
rived here today, bringing information
as to the situation at Santiago. The
state of affairs there is critical, partic-
ularly so because of the lack of food.
A great many of the unfortunate peo-
pie, especially the reconcentradoes, are
dying of starvation. The whole popu-
lation is terribly discouraged and are
keenly desirous of peace.
The arrival of the squadron under
Cervera without food supplies for the
city deepened the general dependency.
The squadron has disembarked 800 ar
tillerymen and engineers, and landed
20, 600 Mauser rifles, great quantity
of ammunition and four big guns des-
tined for the Notifications.
In spite of the strict silence main
tained by officers and crews, the gen.
eral impression, when the Italians left,
was that the squadron would set out
for San Juan de Porto Rico to obtain
supplies and land a1np--.--ss.-"----T'''ss= 'ss==,
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03

Albuquerque, N. NJ, May 26.-The
south-bound passenger train on the
Santa Fe railway was held up last night
near Belen by two cowboy robbers.
They boarded the train at Belen and
made the engineer run the train down
the road three miles. They then
marched the engineer and fireman to
the express car, where they threw one
of the safes out of the car, blowing it
open with dynamite, taking consider
able money. The amount secured is
not known. The express messenger,
Hiscock, was not molested, nor were
the passengers. The sheriffs of Valen-
cia and Socorro counties, with posses
are now in pursuit.
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CARGO OF COAL.
The Cruiser st. Paul Secures Rich
Prize.

The Cruiser st. Paul Secures a Rich
Prize.
Key West, June 1.-The British
steamship Restormel was captured by
the cruiser St. Paul and brought into
port this morning, under her own
steam, by prize crew. She was cap.
tured while trying to put into Santiago
with cargo of coal. The steamer was
bound from Can diff to Porto Rico. As
the Restormel came in the British flag
was halfway down her mainmast.
Newspaper men are not permitted to
approach within 100 yards of her. The
Restormel was captured by the auxil-
iary cruiser St. Paul, Captain Sigsbee,
under the very guns of MORO castle, at
Santiago de Cuba, at 6 A. M, May 25.
She carried 2,400 tons of best Welch
coal from Cardiff, presumably for Ad-
miral Cervera's feet. The st. Paul
had been lying off Santiago for six
days, and early last Wednesday morn
ing, the big collier was sighted. max
ing at full speed for Santiago harbor.
The st. Paul fred blank shot, and
the Restormel came to, four miles
from the Santiago forts. The forts did
not fire on the cruiser. A prize crew,
in command of Lieutenant Pattson,
was put on board and dispossessed the
British officers, who made no protest.
Not line was found among the ships
papers relative to the destination or
consignee of the cargo. The Restormel
was headed at once for Key West.
She was leaking badly when captured
and is still in serious condition.
The Restormel now lies in the har-
Dor near the wharf. The British flag
Is flying at her stern. Marines patrol
the prize and will allow no one aboard.
The members of the crew are not even
allowed to take newspapers offered to
them from launches that come along
side.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03

Washington. May 81. - At 1870
O'Clock this morning the navy depart.
ment received dispa tch from Commo-
dore Schley announcing definitely that
he had located Admiral Cervera's Cape
Verde squadron in the. bay of Santiago
de Cuba. The commodore states that
he has seen and recognized the vessels
of the Spanish fleet.
While the naval officers have been
moderately certain for several days
that Cervera's squadr5n is in the har-
bor of Santiago, the official announce
ment from Commodore Schley was re-
ceived by the officers on duty at the de-
partment with intense satisfaction.
Assurance is now doubiy sure that the
Spanish feet is bottles, up and the cork
is in the bottle.
1t is not believed that Admiral Ger
vera will attempt to escape from the
predicament in whia5r he Nv finds
himself, as suchsa course would surely
result in the destru,,gion of his ves-
sells, and the loss of many lives precious
to Spain.
The suggestion is made, however.
that the Spanish may blow up the ships
rather than have them fall into the
hands of Schley, as they certainly will
If they remain in the harbor.e
The defniteness of Commodore
Sohley dispatch wessd seem to indi-
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
Must Go Together.

Washington, May 80.-The Hawai-
Ian annexation question assumed def
mite shape In the senate today, when
Lodge and Morgan offered amendments
to the war-revenue bill bearing directly
upon the subject. Lodges amendment
is in the words Of Newland's resolu-
ton, and provides In direct terms for
the annexation Of the islands. Lodge
was seen Immediately after be- had sent
in his amendment, and .annornoed it
to be his purpose to press the amend
ment to the end.
Henceforth, be said the two
.lsS'sss .ass's aEls.is;f trslves Fsaz E5sis
are equally important, and under the
circumstances It would be foolhardy for
Us to forego our advantages in Hawaii. -
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ratal renne.see Cc1llslon.

Chattanooga. May3o.- special from
Oakesdale, Tenn. says: An engine
collided with the Oakestiale aeeofarne@
dation train at GAINESVILLE, north of
Chattanooga, on the Cincinnati South
ern. The crew on the engines COM
posed of Conductor Simpson, Engineer
Hudson, Fireman Edwards and Brake
man Mathews and Swanson, were all
instantly killed, except Simpson, who
is not expected to live. All resided in
Somerset, KY. Engineer Walkinshaw.
Fireman Day and Baggageman Dres-
back, of the accommodation train, were
seriously hurt,
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
BALLOONS for the Army.

New York, May s0.-The Tribune
prints the following: There were ship
ped to Governors island yesterday
from the pier of the French line two
big balloons and equipment, which the
government has purchased for use in
army operations. They were obtained
from the French manufacturer of bal
looms and proprietor Of the captive bal
Iins in Paris, Maurice Malet. NJ.
49, IS In this o6lansfs ~ AnIn0ny
both <0f them weil-known
!. 8, s66d it is likely that their
ser will be secured in connection
wkith the use of balloons in military
operations in Cuba and Porto Rico, and
possibly in the Philippines. The plan
has been proposed of sending one oil
the balloons now at Tampa on trial
to Commodore Schley's squadron, and
to use it in seeing just now if the
alleged Spanish feet is hidden away
in Santiago harbor. The balloons will
be shipped to such points as the sigma
service may determine.
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held from day to 3


nary arrangements n been made.
The government has teilgl6red thu use
of the large drill shed. and the grounda
surrounding the executive building. A
sumptuous spread will be provided for
Uncle Sans defenders under the direc-
tion of the ladies of Honolulu. Fruits
and flowers In profusion will be pro-
vided for the guests, and everything
will be done to make the short stay OF
the soldiers in Honolulu a memorable
one. Over So, 900 has been subscribed
for the entertainment.
There is much speculation here In
regard to the visit of the soldiers.
Many believe that the men will not be
allowed to land. If the men do not
come ashore the success of the affair
will be marred to considerable ex-
tent. but the boys will be provided for
nevertheless. Well-ccated food. fruits
and other things will be sent on board
the steAmers to be eaten on the trip
over tp the Orient.
Alsquadron OF 10 men were sent
ashore from the Bennington yesterday
to assist In decorating the drill shed,
where the soldiers are to be feasted.
The Bennington may convoy the City
Of Peking to Manila.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
DEWEy's CABLE.
No Reported Change in the Situation at
Manila.

No Reported Change in the Situation at
= Manila.
Washington, May 31.-The navy de-
partment this afternoon made public
the following dispatch:
'sCavfte, May %, via Hong Kong,
May 31.-To the Secretary of the Ma
Wy, Washington: No change in the
situation. The blockade is effective.
It is impossible for the people of Ma
Mia to buy provisions except rice. The
captain of the Olympia (Gridley) has
been condemned by the medical sur
vey. He is ordered home. He leaves
by the Occidental s.. Oriental steam
ship from Hong Kong, May 28. Com
mander Lam bertson has been appointed
commander of the Olym pia.
DEWEY
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cate that he had effected landing
near Santiago and made personal in
vestigation of the barber. 1t would be
impossible, from the entrance of the
bay, definitely to see and recognize the
Spanish vessels, but by effecting land
ing at some point on either side of the
entrance, a vantage point could be
gained, from which the entire harhor,
it is believed, could be examined. In
all probability, Commodore Schley, or
one of his trusted officers, has succeeded
in performing this hazardous undertake
ing in order to obtain#he valuable in
formation contained inIhis dispatch.
What effect the cefainty that Ger
vera Is practically HELPLESS will have
on the plans with reference to the in.
vasion of Cuba can oily be conjec-
tured. The Transportation of land
forces, it is thought, wis delayed be-
cause of the uncertaint1 concerning the
location of the Spanish squadron. If
the understanding is c4rect, the prob
ability of an early invaion of Cuba is
strong. It is not unlikely that the
movement of troops, Which has been
delayed from time to tine, will begin
this week, and before ;%e end of the
week, the United Stases forces will
have obtained subdantal foothold
Commodore Schley hs not only his.
own squadron, but tWGS Sr three vessels
besides at has command and It is not
believed to be possible br the Spanish
admi al to escape with his feet. No
inforpation is obtainahe as to the in-
tsssentlU.s. of Cemmoao Sch!a-;-
Whether he ,slesssor to force an
entrance to the bay and seek battle
with the Spanish squadron is moi
known, but such 8 course at present is
not regarded as likely. 1t would be
the better, in the opinion of some ma.
val officials, to keep Cervera and his
vessels safely In the harbor, where they
are absolutely as useless as they would
be at the bottom of the sea.
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Negotiations Conc luded.

Washington, June H. The Cana
dian negotiations which have been in
progress for the past week were con-
cluded tonight when the definite agree
ment was reached for the creation of a
commission which shall consider all
the subjects of controversy between the
Urited States and Canada, and frame
a treaty between the imperial govern
ment and the United States for the
complete adjustment of their contro-
versies. The agreement is now to be
submitted to the British government
for approval.
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tion is to be made up of only 5000 men,
there will be many disappointments.
There are now five volunteer regi-
ments ready, the Colorado, California.
Minnesota, Nebraska and Pennsylva-
mia. Every effort to get them into
shape for service has been made, and
in view Of this activity to get these
regiments fully equipped, 1t looks as if
they, with the regiments now here,
VIII constitute the major portion Of
the second expedition.
The Red Cross Society, formed here
has $32, ,799. Today's contributions
we're sWelled by one Of $500 sent in by,
Ill 81 s.Is. --. Z ss.--es -
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To save HIS Mother.

Tacoma, May 31.--A Q o'clock .shis
evening Frank Derville, aged so. came
home intoxicated. quarreled with bis
wife, drew big knife and rushed upon
ner.ss His l2-year-old son. JaeS picked
up a gun ant shot his faEE1er as the
latter was attacking bis mother, the
old man falling dead almost instantly.
The family resides in the town of Steil-
accom-, 12 miles from this city, where
the shooting took place. The boy was
not arrested. The people of the town
consider the killing as justifiable. The
Derville family is we'll known in the
West, being prominent on the variety
STAGE
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No Accident on the Baltimore.

London, May 3o.-Stories circulated
at Madrid and elsewhere regarding the
Baltimore are evidently groundless. A
dispatch received at the Spanish capi.
tai from Manila apparently referred
to the alleged disablement of the Balti-
more during the battle of Manila, when
q Spanish shell struck her and explod-
cd some ammunition, slightly injuring
six men on her decks.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
The Transports Spoken.

San Francisco, May 30.-The steam
er China passed the transports City of
Peking, City of Sidney and Australia
last night, and reports the three ves
sells proceeding southwesterly at
great speed, with all well on board.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
Strika Is Settled.

Seattle, Wash, May 31.-The strike
on the Great Northern tunnel in the
Cascades has been settled. The
company will grant the demand of
the strikers for an increase in wages,
the increase to go into effect June /.
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03
A Friendly Protest.

London, June 1.-The British gov
ernment, according to statement of a
news agency, has sent friendly pro-
test to Spain with respect to the lat
ter's strengthening the Notifications
opposite Gibraltar.
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Funds for the Beseiged.

Madrid, May 31.-The minister of
the colonies, minister of finance and
Senior Sagasta had q conference last
night on the methods Of sending the
resources asked for by the governor
generals of Cuba ands the Philippines.
General Augusti. at Manila, was au-
thorized to draw on the treasury, and
General Blanco has received 10, 600, 00o
pesetas.
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E.lse Renort Of a Disaster.

New York, May 30.-The Worlds
London correspondent says: A dis
patch to the Telegraph from Manila
says the United States cruiser Balti-
more has been wrecked by an explosion
on board. She is lying on the mud at
Maea lns
Oregon union. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1897-1899, 1898-06-03

Portland, Or. May 80.-While play
ing soldier" yesterday afternoon
young Herbert Ward, about 8 years Of
age, accidentally shot and killed fell
low playmate, Lloyd Vaughn. IL years.
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rhe INDIANA at seattle.

Seattle, May 80.-The steamship In
diana, which will probably be char
tered by the government to carry
troops to Manila, arrived here last
night, SO days from Philadelphia.
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HospitaI Train Provided.

Washington, June With the con-
sent Of Secretary Alger, Surgeon-Gen-
eral Sternberg has taken initial steps
for securing a hospital train for the
transportation of the inyalid troops
from the front This train is to con-
sist of 10 tourist sleepers and dining
car, and is to be in charge of . corps of
medical attendants, a
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IN A THICK FOG.
The Cruiser Columbia Sinks a
Steamer.

New York, May 31.-The
States cruiser Columbia reports
7.sO last night, off Fire island
a thick fog, she was run into
British steamer FoscoIia, hel
Bordeaux, grain laden. The T
struck the Columbia on the st,
side, just forward of the after ba
cutting clean into the hull and
the oompal tment. The Foscoli,
The Columbia succeeded in r
all of her crew and landed them
George.
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sixteen Inoh Gum FORGED.

Bethlehem, Pa, May 81. The
Bethlehem Iron Company has shipped
to Wateryille arsenal, New York, the
largest cannon forging ever turned out
in America.
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A boy-six years eld-in Iowa swal.
lowed several lemon seeds. They
sprouted in his stomach and nearly
killed him before they were removed.
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When the COlum t'a,p ac.a-.a1.io o.
Sl-.4sas.ss,- lands, anehoree. off Tompkins-
Vile this afternoon, it was seen that
she had large jagged hole stove in her
starboard side, abreast the mast.
Above the waterline, the hole extended
about 10 feet high and six feet wide.
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GRAVE OF GLADSTONE.

The Statesman's Remains Lie in West
minister Abbey.
London, May 31.-The Northern
transept of Westminster, where Eng
lands greatest dead rest, the remains
of the late William Ewart Gladst one
were entombed today with the cere-
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RIoTING FOR BREAD.
Unhappy Spain Has Troublos Within
and without.

and without.
London, June LA Madrid dis
patch says: Distress is reported in
various parts of the interior, more es-
pecially in the the ppoeIaces of Cata-
lonia, where food prioessl ave risen CON
siderably, and 6lmber of working
people hay4 been thrown out of en-
ploymenH This week several factories
at Moresena, west of Barcelona, will
have to be closed, as a result of which
hundreis Of families will be plunged
into misery. The local government
is endeavoring to alleviate want by
opening soup kitchens. According to
a eispatch from Uria, riots occurred
yesterday in the city of Mula owing to
the scarcity of food, and especially
breaL 1t is known that the local au-
Ihorities and number of wealthy in
dividuals have arranged to have cheap
bread baked for the poor.