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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
AQUINALDo'S REPORT.
Rebel Chief Gives An Account of His
Victories.

London, June S.-The Hongkong cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
United States Consul Wildman has re-
ceived the following letter from Aqui-
naldo, the insurgent leader in the Phil
ippines:
Before opening an attack on any
town, 1 summon the Spanish officer in
command to surrender In one case
one of the officers so summoned replied
by stating that the garrison was not
quite ready to fight, and he asked if
would defer the attack for three hours.
7 complied.
The first engagement we had with
the Spanish occurred on May %, when
ammunition. Towards evening we
hemmed them in. One hundred and
ninety Casefores and 20 loyal natives
participated. We lost four killed The
Spaniards lost 16 killed, including one
officer. The result of this engagement
was that fighting became general
throughout the province of Cavite.
After four days fighting, over 1000
SpaniardS We're taken prisoners, in
Guiding many officers, and General Leo
poldo Pana, governor of Cavite. who
handed me his sword, revolver and
golden belt, and a formal letter of sur
render"
An American naval captain writes as
follows: I'm my opinion, the rebels have
undergone a radical change since the
advent of Aquiraldo. The Spaniards
have lost all during the time he has
been here, and if our people don't hurry,
there won't be any Spaniards left at
the end of the fight. The American
ships have taken no part in the fight
ing. Neither boats nor men have been
landed, and reports to the contrary are
false. Dispatches from Manila say that
Aquinaldo is doing splendid work. Mon
day, last week, he routed the Span
iards. taking 400 prisoners, among them
2S officers. On the Wednesday follow
ing he took so prisoners and four field
pieces, in a battle at a point between
Cavite and Manila. On Thursday, when
this dispatch left Manila, he had cor
nered $50 Spaniards in an old church at
Cavite, and, not caring to lombard. he
was starving them. He treats his pris-
oners. well. Four towns are now in the
possession of the rebels. 1t is reported
that the governor general of the Phil
ippines wanted to surrender, but his Of
fcers prevailed upon him to hold out.
The captain OF the province of Batanga
has been taken by the insurgents, and
the governor attempted to commit sui
eide. The governor of Malabar is also
prisoner. The insurgents Of the other
provinces are advancing on Manila"
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UTAH CAVALRY GOES TO MANILA
Continued from Page u

tCOntlnueQ from rage IL
Colorado. All day long lines of men
were receiving the money due them for
months past services, and for one
months services in advance.
That the second expedition to the
Philippines will not leave here before
next Saturday seems almost certain at
this writing. Stores, medical supplies
and ammunition are being placed on
board, but the work will hardly be COM
pleted before the end of this week,
though it is stated that the vessels will
set away on Friday. The troops which
are to embark on the Colon, Zealandia
and China are ready for service, the
last equipment being delivered today.
SCARCITY OF VESSELS.
High rates of charter and a scarcity
of ships is preventing the war depart
ment from getting the third Manila ex-
petition under way. The three trans
ports engaged, the China, Colon and
Zealandia, will constitute the second
expedition. The fleet will not wait for
the Ohio and Centennial, as these two
craft will comprise part of the third
expedition. Shipowners are demanding
extravag CANT prices for steamers, and
their demands will not be met by the
war department. Unless some of them
gone conclusion that a number OF
steamers will be drafted into service.
The cheapest steamer so far secured
is the Centennial. This vessel is old,
but seaworthy, and is about on a par
with the Zealandia, which is % years
old, somewhat slow, but for all that
serviceable and comfortable, though an
expensive vessel to operate. The Pa
cific mail steamers City of Para and
San Bias may be chartered for reason
able rates, and the government will I'M
doubtedly secure both. The Pacific
coast steamer City of Puebla mas met
with official appreciation, and may be
chartered. The Morgan City is regarded
as a good steamer but the bubble is
over the charter price, though her
agents announce that they will do all in
their power to secure a fair proposition
to put before the government.
Rear Admiral Kirkland has received
instructions from Washington to ex-
pedite the work on the gunboat York
town. 1t is the wish of the navy de-
partment to keep her in Pacific coast
waters.
The cruiser Philadelphia will be
commissioned on July 1, and the York
town should be ready in about two
months. The torpedo boat Rowan will
soon be tested in Portland, and the tor
pedo boat Davis has already been
launched in Portland. They Will shortly
be put in commission, and the depart
ment is Of the opinion that these boats,
with the Philadelphia and Yorktown,
will give ample protection to the coast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
LACK OF TRANSPORTS.
Cause of Delay In Dispatching Troops
to Manila

San Francisco. June THE Call
prints an interview with General Yves
ley Merritt. in which, after praising the
troops here. he says:
My only complaint now is the delay
in the furnishing of transports. / have
represented to the war department that
the transports are coming in very
slowly. After I make the shipment of
troops completed by the three vessels
the China, Colon and Zealandia-I will
have forwarded to the Philippines but
one-fourth of the command. The want
of transports is the crying want of the
expedition. Twenty thousand men are
to be sent to Manila. The three ves-
sells which l have mentioned will carry
only about 1900. There are now on the
way across the Pacific $500 troops, so
you can easily see the situation l do
not wish to be understood as making
any complaint or any criticism of the
war department. l am merely making
a statement of facts in reply to your
INQUIRIES"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
CITY WILL SOON YIELD.
Way Is Cleared For Entrance OF
Sampson's Fleet

London, June S.-A dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Cape Haytien says: The AM
erican victory at Santiago de Cuba has
cleared the way for the entrance of Ad-
miral Sampson and the destruction of the
Spanish fleet. AS Santiagos land de-
lenses are reported weak it is likely that
the city will yield TO a vigorous attack.
1t is reported that the commander OF
the Reina Mercedes, second in command
killed during the engagement. The COM
bined American and insurgent forces are
eatrenched near Daicuiri, with guns
mounted in preparation for q forward
movement. From Spanish sources comes
a report that party of Americans landed
at Aguddores. but whether it is true or
not is not known here
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
NEWS OF THE WEST.
Montana.

Anaconda Recorder: Vic Smith, the
hunter, came in from the Big Hole
with an immense cinnamon bear hide.
He killed bruin yesterday morning,
and admits that he is one of the larg-
est, if not the largest, cinnamon he
ever killed. The hide is a splendid
one, the bear not having commenced
to shed. but being in full winter coat.
One shot from Vics trusty rifle did
the trick and laid bruin low.
The Daily Recorder of Anaconda
has suspended publication, but the
weekly edition will be continued.
The killing of a section hand on the
Phillipsburg branch. near MissouIa,
was not the only result OF the wreck.
Six other WOrkmen were wounded.
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mater for the Spaniards, because it is the
outlet to the surrounding country, and
through it supplies are brought to the city
of Manila 1t will also afford an admir-
able base of operations for a further adj
vance toward the city.
1t has been found impossible to conceal
from the inhabitants of Manila the fact
that the insurgents successes have cast
a deep gloom upon foreign residents, who
are more anxious than ever to get away.
the women and children have been sent to
Cavite, where they are safe under the
stars and stripes
The most friendly relations exist be-
tween Admiral Dewey and the consular
representatives of the powers and the
commanders of the European warships in
the bay. The Spanish soldiers who have
been captured are a sorry looking lot. If
they are a fair sample, they will be no
match for the American troops.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
MATTERS AROUND MALAD.

Malad, Ida, June 4.-There was a
flag meeting at the opera house last
night, the occasion being the report Of
the ladies' soliciting committee, which
had raised and forwarded to Miss Ed
wards of Boise $26 as Malad's cOntri-
button towards the fund raised for the
purpose of procuring a regimental flag
to be presented to Idaho's soldier boys.
Above the stage was suspended the
motto, Remember the Maine" and
back of it was draped "Old Glory"
Patriotic songs and recitatiOns were
rendered. George z. Gray, who was
introduced as the speaker of the even
ing, made very eloquent address. He
was followed by Attorney d. Z. Nc
DOugall whose fiery eloquence brought
the meeting to a high pitch of patri-
otto enthusiasm. Other speakers We're:
Hon. l.. l.. Evans, Professor Weber
of Preston. David L2pray, Sam Win
ters Of BlackfoOt, r. H. Davis and
John r. Thomas.
at a public meeting the following
named persons were appointed as a
committee to arrange for a Fourth of
July meeting: Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs. w.
B. Jones, Mrs. D. J. Reynolds, Mrs.
Hough, Miss Hattie Morgan, D. L.
Evans, r. II. Davis, F. E. Jones, j. r.
Thomas and II. F. Owens.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
GRAVE PROBLEMS PRESENTED.
Rebel Chief Proposes to Cut General
Merritt Out.

Washington, June THE press reports
of the fierce fighting that has been going
on in the Philippines between the insure.
ents and the SDaniards were read with
the greatest interest at the navy DEPART
ment, where the officials realize the VERY
grave nature of the problem confrontinS
Admiral Dewey. The naval officers say
that the administrative difficulties with
which Admiral Dewey must contend are
indicative of what may be expected bv
Major General Merritt when he reaches
the Philippines. A complete understand
ing of the nature of the agreement that
Aquinaldo seems to be lacking here. but
the fact that some of the press reports
state that the insurgent leader is receiv-
ing the surrender of Spanish troops and
has proclaimed himself dictator pro tenn
indicates that General Merritt's functions
as military governor will be very limited
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08

London, June S.-The Hongkong cor
respondent of the Times says: "A
proclamation issued by Aquinaldo, the
insurgent chief, points to desire to
set up a native administration in the
Philippines under an American protec-
torate. Aquinaldo, with an advisory
council, would hold the dictatorship
until the conquest of the islands, and
then would establish republican as
sembly. AquinaIdo has issued orders
that the lives and property of Euro
peanS, Chinese and all Spanish nom
combatants are to be protected, and
that all excuses are to be avoided"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
DESERVING THE sPANIARDs.
Natives Go Over to Spaniards, But
Nc-,,,7,.+ NJ E-oc-~a-

Commit No Excuses.
London, June IA dispatch to the
Times from Manila, referring to the
fighting of May 80 and June l, says
the Spanish loss in killed. wounded and
prisoners was heavy, but that the most
serious feature of all for Spain is the
detection of hundreds of natives. The
dispatch adds:
One native regiment deserted, after
killing its officers and massacreing a
number of Spanish infantry, and rebels
and eX-rebels on both sides have been
shot because they We're suspected of
treachery to their respective generals
The Spaniards are endeavoring by
every means to win over the rebels
who are attracted by promises of par
don and high offices; but Aquinaldo's
attraction is stronger. He has COM
pletely surrounded Manila by cutting
the railroads and holding the rivers,
by which food had previously reached
the city. If the city is not starved
into surrender the rebels may carry it.
having now an increasing number of
rifles and field guns.
'Aquinaldo's treatment of the Span-
ish prisoners is exemplary Few ex-
cesses are reported, except where
priests were mutilated before being
killed.
Admiral Dewey is not assisting the
rebels, but it is probably due to him
that Aquinaldos forces avoid ex-
cesses. Foreigners, with the exception
OF the French nuns, remain in Manila
but are ready to board the refugee
steamers as soon as the necessity
arises. Iloilo is quiet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
NO MORE SWAPS.
All Positions In Volunteer Army
Have Been Filled.

All Positions In Volunteer Army
Have Been Filled.
Washington, June 7.-AH the posi-
tons in the volunteer army under the
presidents first call either have been
filled or the places promised, and the
remaining nominations to them will
soon be sent TO the senate. AS a re-
suit Of this the pressure on Secretary
Aiger and the other ~ officials is
not so great as heretofore, and there
IS considerable falling off in the num-
Der of visitors to the department The
department has not yet considered the
selection OF the officers for the organ
lzations to be formed under the second
call for $4,000 men.
Fully $4,000 of the $4,000 men will be
needed to recruit the existing organ
lzations to their full legal maximum
strength, which will leave only %, 900
tc be divided into organizations, the
formation of which as such will not
take place for some time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
FIGHTING IN CUBA.
Spaniards Claim Victories Over In
surgents-Worlz On Fortifcaticns.

Havana, June Go p. m. delayed in
transmission -Work on the fortified
lions about Havana is being pushed
without an hours intermission. Even
the civil governor of Havana and all
the employees of the government are
at work on the forts or batteries and
an persons out of work are finding
similar employment.
The cultivation zones are turning out
very successfully and are proving
great relief TO the poor.
1t is announced from the palace that
a Spanish column has defeate an in
surgent force near Palisade in the
province of I'inar del Rio The in
surgents are said to have LEFT II men
dead on the field. The insurgents, it
appears, were almost naked. The Span
lardS admit they lost Is men killed.
In a number of encounters which
have taken place recently between the
Spaniards and the insurgents the form
or claim TO have killed 81 of the latter,
10 have destroyed several camps and
81 huts and to have captured a GUAM
THY CT arms and ammunition
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
SPANISH CONGRATULATIONS.

Madrid. June Z. IL p. MIN the chamber
of deputies Captain Aunon, minister of
marine read Admiral Cervera's dispatch
and q dispatch from Blanco to the effect
that General Linares had repulsed an
American attempt to effect a landing of
troops at Aguadores. The senate, after
hearing Admiral Cervera s dispatch, una
nimousiy resolved to congratulate the
army and navy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
CERVERA'S REPORT.
Admits That Nine Were Killed and
Thirty-fye Wounded

Madrid, June I, Z p. m.-The following
official dispatch has been received from
Admiral Cervera
six American vessels have bombarded
the Qualifications at Santiago and along
the adjacent coast. Six were killed and II
wounded on board the Reina Mercedes;
three officers were killed and an officer
and Il men were wounded among the
troops.
Tine Americans fred 1900 shells of diff
ferent calibre. The damage inflicted upon
the batteries of La SocaDa and MORO
castle was Unimportant The barracks at
MORO castle suffered damage. The enc
my has had noticeable losses"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
CALIFORNIA; PROTECTION.
Willing That Warships Should Go to
Manila.

today telegraphed from Washington to
President Craig, of the chamber of com
merce as follows: Z think the people of
California should protest against the
sailing away from the Pacific coast of the
Monterey, MonaGnock. and all other
armored war vessels"
To this Mr.. Craig sent the following
reply: we protested on the 18th OF
ApiA In the meantime Dewey has ac-
quired for California a new Quite for our
energies, employment for our shipping.
business for ouT merchants and has
opened a colonizing future for America
beyond our most ardent expectations.
We. of San Francisco viii hold nothing
back which may be of service to the adj
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March to hold his command in readi-
ness was received today, and the sum-
mons to get ready was issued forthwith.
Lieutenant March said that unless the
unforeseen occurs, the start will be made
tomorrow at 10 o'clock a. m, stopping
Ell route at st. Louis. where it is said
mules for the battery for conveying
purposes have been purchased.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
TROOPS ARE EMBARKING.
First Expedition to Cuba Is Nearly
Ready to Sail.

Chicago, June IA Tampa dispatch
from reliable correspondent of the
Chicago Daily News, dated June 7, says
the work of loading troops, horses,
guns, ammunition stores, equipment
and medical supplies for the first great
invasion of the Spanish West Indies is
almost completed and before many
hours General Skaters corps, the
Fifth, is expected TO sail away. The
destination is known only to q Few. and
may not be given out until the fleet of
transports with its convoy of war YES
sells is well on its way to Cuba.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
IONS Must Pay Sixteen Millions to
American Citizens.

Washington June 1T will be good
news for the many persons interested, di-
rectly or Indirectly in claims against the
Spanish government growing out of ILL
treatment in Cuba or loss of property sus-
tanned there. to know that the state de-
partment has not lost sight of them and
that their interess are to be fully con-
served when it comes to a final settle
ment between the United States and
Spain. These claims on file in the state
department now amount to an aggregate
of 5000 600, and it is the purpose. when a
treaty of peace is drawn, to provide there
in fer their settlement either directly or
through the more usual means of joint
claims commission.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
IMPORTANT POINT CAPTURED.
Manila Cut Off From It's Means OF
Supplies.

London, June S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Manila, dated June
8, says: The Spaniards in the church in
old Cavite are still holding out, but the
adjacent town of linus has been captured
by the insurgents. This is an important
point at the back of Cavite proper, and
its possession by the rebels is a serious
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
FEAR SPANISH TREACHERY.
Precautions Taken By British Cruz
ser at Las PaImas.

London, June "A letter has been re-
ceived in this city dated on board the
British second-class cruiser Charybis,
which recently arrived at Las Palmas
Grand Canary. The writer says: We
have had rather a ticklish time since
our arrival here, as the natives think
we have formed an alliance with Amer
lea, so we are quite prepared, should
they atetmpt another Maine treach-
cry. Nightly the ship douses all her
lamps ana sentries stand ready With
bail ammunition to fire on any boat
approaching after dark unless it sat
isfactorily answers when hailed. We
have a board armed nightly after 8
o'clock. and all the quick-fring ma
chimes gun crews are ready for action.
All The alright doors are closed, so that
it VIII be a pretty large hole they will
have to blow into US to sink u.s.
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bombardment. This is regarded by ma
val authorities as entirely reasonable.
1t is deemed likely that Sampson
landed sufficient force of marines to
hold the ground he had gained, AMI to
make preparations for the landing of
the regular forces upon their arrival, if,
indeed, some of them are not already at
hand.
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Idaho.

In the neighbOrhood of st. Anthony
about 1000 acres of good land have
been located during the past ten days.
Water has been turned into the In
dependence canal, the largest irrigat-
ing concern in Fremont county.
The shooting of Kerr by Nelson is
the sensation of the hour throughout
the state
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
Mules For Astor's Battery.

New York June THE equipment of
the Aston mountain battery was made
ready for transportation westward. en-
route to the Philippines, today. The
war departments order to Lieutenant
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
Coal For the Standards.

New York. June IA special from st.
Thomas says that the French trans-At-
lantic liner Versailles, loaded 1900 tons of
coal from lighters III st. Thomas harbor
last night, the purpose being to transfer
the fuel to the Spanish collier Alicante,
which is lying just beyond the limit from
the island
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
AMERICAN FLAG PLANTED
ON UNHAPPY CUBA'S SOIL
Continued from Page -

no American ship was hurt and no
American was injured. The Spaniards
stuck to their guns, and all evidence to
the contrary, their loss must have been
heavy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08
DEWEY FACES.
4 NEW DILEMMA
Insurgents Propose to Rule
the Philippines.
PROCLAMATION ISSUED
BY CHIEF AQUINALDO
Wants a Native Administration I'm
der An American PrOtect0rate.

Proposes to Establish a Republican
Acknowledgements Win More
Victories, But Have Committed No
Excesses-All Prisoners Captured
Are Well Treated-Thousand of
Natives Are Deserving the Span
iards For the Insurgents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08

The property of tbs. Eagle & Phoenix
Manufacturing company at Columbus
Ca. valued at 50, 900, 600, was sold today b.
Commissioner Murphy. 1t was bought By
the committee representing the first mort
gage bondholders.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08

Found.-A pure, strong Baking
Powder for 25c pound. Ask your
grocer for U. S. and refuse all sub
stitutes.
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recently renominated for congress by the
Populists, received the endorsement of
the Democratic congressional convention.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-08

The new minister from Brazil. Senior
Joaquin Francis de Assig. was formerly
presented to the president.