The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-06-25
WAR NEWS.

Capt. Ger. Blanco has refused TO en-
terrain a proposition 20 exchange the
Merrimac prisoners.
Dispatches from Shanghai TO London
say the American troops have reached
Manila. The news Is not confirmed
from other sources.
The Cadiz fleet was sighted of Ceuta,
on the north coast OF Africa, sailing
eastward into the Mediterranean.
The insurgents in the Phil pines are
making remarkable progress and are
said TO have captured the family Of Capt
Gen. August and the governors Of the
provinces Of Cavite, Balucan and Ba-
taan.
Maj. Gen. Miles arrived in Washington
10 consult Secretary of War Alger. He
reported that Garcia's army, in pursu-
ance Of his request, was closing in upon
Santiago de Cuba.
Advices 10 the navy department con-
firm the report that the fleet of trans
ports were of Santiago and that Span
fish troops were numerous along the
coast in the vicinity, prepared TO re-
sist the landing Of the United States
troops.
In an interview in Madrid Capt. Au-
non, the Spanish minister OF marine,
said that Spain would ultimately send
a feet 10 Philippine waters regardless
Of cost or the result.
Spanish infantry made hasty re-
treat for cover at Guantanamo under
heavy fire from American warships.
Admiral Sampson has decided TO re-
duce MORO Castle at Santiago, He has
learned that Hobson and his men are
no longer held In the fort as shield
against the fire afthe American ships.
The inhabitants OF Caimanera, Chba.
have strewn the streets with straw and
oil with the intention OF destroying the
city and fleeing 70 the hills.
A careful inspection OF the fortifica-
tions defending Santiago harbor since
the bombardment shows that the Amer
ican gunners spread wreck and ruin
everywhere. Some OF the batteries were
demolished beyond repair.
News was received from Manila that
the insurgents now hold 5000 prisoners.
admiral Dewey will permit no attack on
the city until the American troops ar
rive. The Baltimore left Manila on the
18th 10 meet the transports. The rebels
have formed a provisional government
and acknowledged the protectorate of
the United States.
II was reported that Gen. Skaters
expedition had arrived Oft Santiago and
that the landing was in progress. The
insurgents were gathering near the city
20 cooperate with the American troops.
II was practically decided ut con-
ference In Washington 10 send a flying
squadron TO the coast OF Spain.
Gen. Garcia, the Cuban leader, dis
cussed with Admiral Sampson on the
flagship New York plans for the capture
OF Santiago.
1t Is believed that the president win
soon issue n call for more volunteers.
There are indications that the Span
iards desire a ransom before releasing
Hobson and his crew. Premier Sagasta
said that nothing has yet been decided
touching an exchange Of prisoners.
Capt. Gen. Blanco was shot in the
leg by n volunteer whose brother had
been executed. Havana is reported in
condition bordering on revolution
and residents have fed 10 the country.
The Spanish cabinet is said ia have
decided TO accept no offers OF peace
which require the sacrifice OF colonial
possessions.
Skaters army, now before Santiago
in conjunction with Garcia's 1000 men
in the vicinity, makes 10000 troops
menaclng that city. A landing place had
not been selected.
Orders have been issued TO hold all
persons captured on Spanish prize ships
until further orders. They number over
200. 1t is proposed to establish near At
lauta, Ga. stockade 10 hold all prison.
ers captured during the war.