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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
WOUNDED AT KEY WEST.
Commodore Remey's Report OF the
Fatal Engagement.

Commodore Remey's Report OF the
Fatal Engagement.
Washington, May 1.-THE following tele-
gram came to the navy department from
Commodore Remey at Key West this aft
ernoon:
Key West, Fla, May 1L-secretary
Navy: The Window arrived this morning
with the following named men, dead or
wounded: Patrick Reagan, private ma
rine, dead Herman, w. Kuchneister, PRIV
ate marine shot through the jaw, prob
ably fatal; Henry Henrickson, seamen,
shot through the liver, probably fatal;
Ernest Suntench, apprentice, first class,
fracture OF right leg; John t. Doran,
boatswan's mate, second class, gunshot
wound In right buttock John Davis, gum
ner's mate, third class. wound IN right
leg; william Leverlng, apprentice, first
class, wound left leg, very light; Robert
Volz, seaman on Nashville, severely
wounded; Lieut.. Cameron Winslow, slight
wound in hand; casualties occurred at
cutting of cable at Cienfuegos,
Commander McCalla's report summary:
"I4ieut. Winslow placed In command of
steam and sailing launches of Nashville;
Lieut.. Anderson. second In command.
Boats were to drag for ana cut cables un-
der the protection Of the guns Of Marble
head and Nashville Succeeded In cutting
cables leading south and west, but not
third cable In shore under the fire of in
fantry on shore with Maxim guns. Light
house destroyed when enemy took shelter
there. The officers and men. performed
their work with the utmost GOODNESS and
lntrepidity under trying circumstances.
McCalla's report mailed. (signedD Re
mey."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
CAvITE EVACUATED.
Three Hundred Men KILLED and six
Hundred wounded.

Hundred MOuAutus
Madrid. May 14--A dispatch TO the Lab
eral from Manila, dated eIay 9. and sent
by a special steamer to Hong Kong says;
'The arsenal has SURRENDERED and Cavite
has been evacuated by our troops.
1.-THE Spanish losses were 800 men killed
and 800 men wounded.
'iThe enemy suffered considerably, In
cludins an officer killed on the Olympia
1.-THE Baltimore was damaged.
'Our shells did not burst and all the en-
emy's shells burst.
"Admiral Dewey has had long confer
ence with the foreign consuls.
1.-THE Yankees took and burned the
merchant ships.
'Corregidor Island was betrayed.
"a consultative assembly is discussing
the horrible situation created by hunger
and misery. We are Isolated by the
blockade and are in fear of an attack.
..Since the cable was cut little news has
happened The blockade continues; but
Admiral Dewey says he will not lombard
the town without his governments or
ders.
'.He also says he hopes that a general
rebellion will take place within four days.
New bands are on foot in Pamanga."
The Manila dispatch to the Liberal also
says the Panay insurgents have been con-
quired, the adds that armed and uniform
ed bands of insurgents have appeared in
the province of Capiz.
The Gamboles Island Luzon militia, it
appears, is being organized for the pur-
pose of defense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15

straight line. distance of about 500 miles,
though going through the Mona passage
and circling around the central part Of
the North Dominican coast to Porto Plata
it would be probably about 600 miles, This
indicates the stretch separating the two
fleets. From Porto Plata to Havana. in
which direction Admiral Sampson is now
going, is 76O miles. The Spanish fleet Is
now approximately based on a straight
line Of calculation about 1900 miles from
Havana, to reach which, however, she
would have to go through the Windward
passage and risk battle with Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
TWO AMERICANS CAPTURED.
London Correspondent to Negotiate
for Their Exchange.

Key West, May Is, a. m.-The United
states w9rship Uncas. Capt. Brainard, left
here soon after midnight last night for
Cuba to rescue two Americans captured
by the spanards on Friday.
Correspondent Knight Of the London
Times is aboard the Uncas, and the plan
is to send him ashore under a flag Of
truce 10 negotiate for the surrender of
the prisoners in exchange for two Spanish
captives taken on one of the prizes.
The Americans we're carried over by
dispatch boat on Friday and were sent
ashore in a small boat, effectlng a landing
near MarieI AS the boat approached the
land there was no sign OF life ashore, and
It was thought that the men were safe.
Dispatches received yesterday told Of
the capture of the men by the Spanish
soldiers almost Immediately after their
landing, and OF their imprisonment in Fort
Cabanas as spies. Negotiations with
Washington were promptly begun and or
ders dispatehing the Uncas on her mis-
sion OF rescue came last night from Secre-
tary Long to Commodore Remey.
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BATTLE LOOKED FoR-
spanish Fleet Expected 20 Try 90
Land Supplies.

SpHuiAh ElteN hAUtENcN ~
Land Supplies.
Washington, May H.-Representative
Grosvenor after seeing the President
this morning, stated that within the next
forty-eight hours, the Spanish and Ameri-
can fleets are expected to meet somewhere
to the south of Cuba in the Caribbean sea.
1t is now believed that the Spanish fleet
Is conveying two or more ships filied with
supplies for the hungry Spanish forces
bottled up in Havana and vicinity.
Naval authorities are Of the opinion that
the Spanish fleet is seeking a port on the
southern coast Of Cuba, as indicating by
taking southern course via Martinique.
Calculations are made to show that Com
modore schley can reach Cuba before the
Spanish fleet, and Sampson is in a position
to apprehend the spaniards before they
can effect a landing at Cienfuegos
There is considerable anxiety as to the
probable fate OF the Harvard, corked up at
Martinique. 1t Is supposed that the Span
ards will try to capture here when she
leaves port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
TOUCHED AT BAHIA.

Report of the Arrival of the Ameri-
cans Confirmed.
Buenos Ayres, May H-Advices from
Rio Janeiro confirm the reports of the ar
rival at Bahia, Brazil, of the United States
warships Oregon, Marietta and Nichteroy.
The steamer Rio Janeiro which arrived
at Pernambuco, reports having seen dur
ing the night of Wednesday last three
vessels, supposed to be Spanish warships,
cruising before Cape San Anostinogo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
SAMPSON AT PUERTO PLATA.

Haytien.
Admiral Sampson at Puerto Plata. Copy
right, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Cape Haytien, May 14-The steamer Sup
ply Qormerly the American Line steamer
Illinois,, under command of Lieut.. Rob-
erts, from Philadelphia, arrived here at
$50 o'clock to-day.
Upon his arrival Lieut.. Roberts wired to
Admiral Sampson for orders.
Admiral Sampson is at Puerto Plata, on
the north coast Of Santo Domingo.
He communicated to-day with the
American consul at Cape Haytien.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
SPANISH FLEET SAILED.

Terror Only One of the Boats Now at
Fort de France.
The Spanish Fleet Invisible Copyright,
1898, by the Associated Press
st. Pierre, Island of Martinique, May A.
The Spanish torpedo gunboat Terror of
the Cape Verde fleet is still at Fort de
France, capital of the island, but nothing
can be seen of the other vessels from here.
The United States auxiliary cruiser Har-
ward, formerly the American line steamer
New York, is at this port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
KING OF BELGIUM IN SPAIN.
He Leaves for Paris After Confer
ence with the Queen.

Madrid, May IA, p. m.-Leopold H.,
King of the Belgians. has arrived here.
travelling strictly incognlto Shortly after
his arrivai, King Leopold visited the Queen
Regent. He will start for Paris tonight
A report is pere'stently circulated that
Admiral cerveras feet Is going to Cuba.
The ministry OF marine declines 10 give any
information whatever regarding the mat
ter
The chamber to-day continued the debate
on the budgeSN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
SAN JUAN NOT MUCH HURT.
Spanish Dispatch Reports Damage
Done Unimportant.

Madrid, May 14.-A private dispatch
from San Juan de Porto Rico says the
damage done to the town by the lombard
ment Of Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
is "unimportant"
The dispatch adds that the American
shells were aimed at the higher portion
of the city and that passing over it. they
fell into the bay. The dispatch further
says "The enemy's bombardment was
very fierce"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15

The cable which was cut at Cienfuegos
extended from that city to Santiago de
Cuba II does not sever cable communi-
cation with Cuba.as there is another line in
operation between Santiago de Cuba and
Kingston, Jamaica The severed cable is
owned by the Cuba Submarine Company.
The one operating to Kingston is owned by
the West India Pan-American Company.
The latter is the only line not in control
of the United States government. The
cable from Havana to Key West is con-
trolled by United States officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
STARVATION IN HAVANA.
Corpses OF ReconcentradOs Carried
on in CartIonds.

Key West. May A.--A tale OF great SUR
ferlng in Havana was brought here to-day
by Maj Lima, Inspector of the northern
coast of Cuba, Of the Cuban army under
Gen. Alexander Rodriguez, who arrived
here to-day with four officers of his staff.
The major is the bearer OF dispatches for
the United States military authorities ask
ing for the cooperation Of the latter, and
seeking arms and supplies.
Maj. Lima says the uprising in the vi
cinity Of Havana has brought about
frightful conditions of starvation.
He adds that carloads of reconeentrados
who have died from lack Of food, are
taken daily through the Spanish lines. The
bodies are thrown together in piles without
any form Of burial, for the buzzards ia
feed upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15

leans on the coast of Cuba" refers to the
gallant manner in which parties from the
Marblehead and Nashville cut the cable,
under fire. off Cienfuegos on Wednesday
last, as related in cable dispatch of the
Associated Press from Key West to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
CLASHES ON THE COAST.
Havana Dispatch Represents Ameri-
cans Repeatedly RepuIsed.

Havana Dispatch Represents Ameri-
cans Repeatedly RepuIsed.
Madrid, May 14--An official dispatch.
received here from Havana, dated yester-
day, says: "Since daybreak to-day five of
the enemy's ships have attempted 10 cover
landings at several points but the Ameri-
cans were repulsed and re-embarked their
troops. AS there were no Spanish ships
available, the troops followed along the
shore the movements of the Americans
and prevented their attempts to land.
1.-TWO Americans were captured, Span
ish officer was killed and a few soldiers
were wounded.
"The conduct of the Spaniards Is worthy
of the highest praise. they fought the enc
my while the latter was backed by big
guns
1t is probable that one of these alleged
"repulses' of Attempted landing of Amer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
WAR TO sToP IN TWO WEEKS.
This Country Reported 10 Have
Reached an Agreement.

London, May 15.--The Paris correspond
ent Of the Sunday Special says he learns
from a trustworthy source that Great Bri-
tain and Germany have arrived at for,
mai agreement with the United States to
put a stop to the Hispano-American war
within the next fortnight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
MEN FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
Charleston Starts To-day and City OF
PelSfn Thursday.

San Francisco, May 1.-THE cruiser
Charleston is ready to depart for Manila
1t Is announced at the navy pay office
that the cruiser will leave early to-mor-
row morning.
Three hundred sailors and marines to
reinforce Admiral Deweys feet will go
with the vessel.
1t Is unofficially stated that the steamer
City of Pekin will start from this city
next Thursday. and that she will carry
/ 900 soldiers and GOO tons of ammunition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
SPAIN APT TO DEFAULT.
Pesetns May be offered BOndholders
Instead of Francs.

London. May 1.-THE Paris correspond
ent Of the Daily Mail says: THE Banque
dc Paris has concluded a loan Of 100000
francs to Spain, and in consequence" Span
ish exteriors are firm. The impressions
however. Is general on the bourse that the
next coupons. due July /. wiz not be paid
or rather that pesetas viii be offered in
siead Of francs.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
SPANISH SENATE SESSION.
Spanish Consul at Alden an American
Subject.

Subject.
Madrid, May H.-In the Senate to-day
attention was called to the fact that the
Spanish consul at Alden was an American
subject. The government promised to give
the matter attention.
The projected measure giving to foreign
flags the same advantages as are to be
enjoyed by the Spanish for the importa-
ton of merchandise from Spanish colonies
was adopted.
A cablegram from the governor Of Porto
Rico says that since dawn only single
American ship has remained In sight OF
shore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
SPAIN PROTESTS TO FRANCE.
Objects to Harvard Being Allowed to
Remain Seven Days.

Remain Seven Days.
Washington, May 1.-Official informa-
ton reached here to-day that the Spanish
government had filed a protest at the for
eign Office in Paris against the permission
given by French authorities at Martinique
to the United States auxiliary cruiser
Harvard TO remain in the harbor of 81.
Pierre, Martinique, for seven days to
make necessary repairs.
The French government has taken
speedy action on this protest and insists
the United States cruiser, being disabled
has a full right to remain seven days,
or such time as necessary to complete
her repairs, and that, meantime, no steps
will be taken to have her leave the French
port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
THREATENS TO CUT CABLE.
Government Demands an ExpIana-
tion From France.

London, May 15.-special dispatches
from washington say that the United
States government threatens to cut the
cable unless France explains within for
ty-eight hours why the dispatch from
United States Consul Darte, at Martin
lquo was DELAYED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15

others of the wounded. are at the naval
hospital here. are expected to die.
The remains OF Reagan were buried at
sea
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
HEAVY SHELLS ron TAMPA.
Thirty Carloads of Supplies En-
Route over Coast Line.

WUWFE VFNT NVtt't 18IlIN'
Norfolk, May H.-Five car loads of 1.S00
pound shells are being loaded at the navy
yard tonight and will leave in the mora
ing for Tampa Thirty car loads Of sup
plies went out over the Atlantic Coast
line and a battery Of artillery from Fort
ress Monroe over the seaboard Air line
tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15

1t is probable that one of these alleged
"repulses'' of Attempted landing of Amer
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-29

The best and most accurate r. ort
OF the El Reno convention proceedings.
and which apparently was given with.
out prejudice to either Flynn or
Barnes, was that which appeared In
t1e Kansas City Star the day follow
ing the convention. The reports Of
the proceedings given by the local
Republican press we're 30 eolored aud
distorted and inoccurate, suppressing
much that was said and done by the
hostile factions, and inserting things
that never occurred, in order to im-
press upon the Republicans Of the ter
ritz that the convention was feast
Of harmony and love, render them
valuable only for the ability OF their
reporters to suppress the real facts gar
uish the withered rose with a perfume
long since departed, or attune The
croSkinRs OF toad 10 the mellow
notes Of the nighteogale.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-29
rnar REruaLIcAN sIDn snom

The facts about that Republican
side show that met in the opera house
Saturday afternoon, taken in eonnec-
tion with the report Of the proceed
ings, numbers in attendance and en-
thusiasm, as they appeared in Sundays
State Capital, are SO ridiculous and
untruthful as only TO excite the con
tempt OF those who know the facts
from having been In the hall and wit
messed everything done and said from
the beginning TO the end.
The Capital says there were leo
present There were just nine OF
these meu in the space reserved ard
set apart for the men With Republican
muzzles in their noses, and one OF
these. when he found out who were in
charge Of the meeting and its purposes
got up and left the reserved arena and
took his seat among the audience,
leaving exactly eight men IMPOSING
the show, to conduct and carry out the
programme cut out for them by the Re
pub leans. When the meeting was
called to order, in obedience To the
Republican managers, the acting
chairman, In order to have none par
ticipate in the meeting but those
wearing Frank dreer's Republican
tag, had them to come upon the stage,
and after the one delegate had left as
stated, the remaining eight proceeded
to pass the resolutions prepared for
them by the Republican bosses in
charge of the rump concern.
For tho benefit Of the euriously In
clined aud 20 preserve history we ap-
pend a list Of the delegates who are to
trail the Republican kite
DELEGArEs.
First ward "A. S. Holmburg
Third ward-MarshAi Cravens.
Fourth ward-G. B. Mills and l. W
Sawyer.
Fifth ward-J Y. Titus
Bear Creek township-W II Rick
straw, Joseph L. Hyde and J G. Nc
Cdtchen.
springvalc township-Richard Pad
gen.
Springer townshiP-Albert Cutler
and J, &. Craig.
James L. Hyde was elected county
committeeman aud W. IA. Rickstraw
secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-29

Tue Guthrie Leader charges that
the att Drney general is now receiving
zen per cent for collections on account
OF school lsnd leases. This would be
very interesting il true-we do not
think 1t is true. The Vigilence Of the
attorney general in regard 10 these
collections, we are quite sure, has no
such venal motive power behind IL.
The attorney general is forcing these
collections because IL is his official
duty 10 do so. The Leader seems TO
have changed hands recently King
fisher Free Press.
The Free Press is noted for its can
dor, and is entitled to the same kind
of answe' The LEADER made the
statement advisedly, and 1t has not
been deuied, nor will it be denied. Now
this The attorney general receives a
fixed salary-fxed by the express pro-
visions OF the law-of $500 = year,
and since the Free Press says that he
is forcing these collections because
It is his official duty to do So" VIII il
justify him in taking ten percen' OF
any other per cent, on these collec
tions, in addition to the annual salary
stipulated by law2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-29
Call For silver Convection.

The following call WAS issued toda6
TO the Free Silver voters OF Ok.aboma
II Is self-explanatory
To the Voters and Committeeman Of
the Free Silver Party Of Oklahoma !.
BY the authority wasted In me as
chairman Of the central or campaign
committee Of the Free SILVER party of
the Territory OF Oklahosa. ! hereby
ca,l Free Silver convention OF dele.
gates from the several counties Of Ok
lahoma, 10 meet At the opera house OF
the district court room in the city of
Guthrie, o. T., at 10 O'Clock a. m. on
the first day OF $ ptemb Der. is9s. for
the purpose OF nominating q candidate
for delegate To congress and TO appoint
and constitute such committees and
take such STEPS as may be necessary "a
maintain the organization Of such
party.
The spportionment Of delegates to
such co lvention will be one delegate
for every 200 votes or major fraction
thereof cast for the Hon. j. Y. Gala
han at the general election OF 1896
aud one delegate at large from eact
county. Under this apportionment tn,
representation OF the various countieI
OF the territory will be as follows:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-29
ALGER. MILrs ~ coRnT,

dLGER, MILES md CORBTN.
II the reports from Washington
speak the truth the president is tread
ing on dangerous ground II it is true
that he intends to stand by Secretary
Alger come what will in the terrible
ar-aig1meut of the secretary for his
incom gctence and shameful misman-
sgement OF the war department in the
long list OF death casual les which are
coming 10 light, he car not hope to
escape the condemnation, almost uni
versSl, that now surrounds the head Of
the war department. Gen. Miles IN
terview has opened the eyes OF the
people of the whole country, and with
almost one voice they demand to know
the truth, and with eager ind fe7erish
impatien they await his return from
Forto Rico. Nothing but an unequiv-
ocsi denial IN toto OF this in serview on
the part OF G n. Miles can avoid a
clash between him and Secretary
Alger n which Adjutant General Cor
bin is equally involved
The president Is reported to have
said that his confidence Ia the integ-
rity OF Secretary AlRer has in no wise
been weak, ned by the attacks that
have been ade upon him, even to the
alleged statements OF Gen. Miles. The
president is quoted as saying that the
criticisms are nothing short o. perse-
ca .ioa, and that there was not a more
conscientious officer connected with
the government, nor one in whom he
had more confidence than Gen. Alger
The senators to whom the president
made this remark have repeated It,
understanding IL to be an official re
buke Of the criticisms.
The officials at the department still
refuse TO talk about the alleged inter
view with Gen Miles but say that they
do not fear an investigation, because
all orders to Con. Miles aud to Gen.
Shaftor were issued by the president
and are in writing Every order sent
is on record with the approval Of the
| president
The eyes Of the country, without re-
gard to political association, are fixed
upon the president and il the investi
CATION which must soon follow shows
favorilism TO the nan for whom he ex
pressed such confidence and regard
he, and no, Alger, must accept the re
sponsibility and the blame.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-08-29

The following are the resolutions
adopted by the joint convention at
Oklahoma City.
We indorse and ratify the Chicago
platform adopted by the democratic
party In 1896, and afterwards indorsed
by the Populists and Free Silver Re-
publicans through the ratification Of
the candidacy OF Hon. W. j Bryan.
We are in favor Of the election Of the
president of the United States and
United States senators by a direct vote
of the people.
We favor such leg islation as will en-.
able the people OF this territory 10 elect
their own officials.
We favor economy in the manage
ment Of public affairs.
We favor statehood and free homes.
We tender constitutional author
ities our sympathy and support in the
proseC ntion Of the just war waged by
this country against the misrule and
tyranny OF Spain In Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippine islands, and tender
our sympathies To those who have been
called upon TO make sacrifices In the
interest OF this country through the
exactioHs Of this war.
We condemn the present Republican
administration Of Oklahoma as being
mercenary and corrupt, ana urge a
united effort to prevent the operation
OF the iniquitous tax raise lately legal
lied by the decision Of the administra.
tion supreme court.
We pledge our unanimous support TO
the choice OF tnis convention for dele
gate TO congress, to the end that intel
hgenee, efficiency and honesty may be
uniteG in this territory, TO the con-
fusion and defeat OF McHannaism and
the allies Of corruption and mi.ru
We favor the opening TO settlems nt
OF all Indian reservations within or
contiguous to oklahoma territory at a.
early date as possible.
We favor such legislation as viii re
suit in lessening railroad rates Of trans
portation, and the abolition OF the
entire free pass system.