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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
LONG is SIRE OF 1T

Washington, May &-Secretary OF the
Navy Long was az the White House twice
this morning to seeth president. spend
ing only a few minutes each time. On
leaving the second time he made the i'm
portant announcement of the safe arrival
Of the battleship Oregon at Jupiter Inlet
Flori ds. about midnight last night. At
the same time Secretary Long while ex-
pressly stating that no official advices had
been received OF the bottling up OF the
Spanish feet in the hsrbOr at Santiago
de Cuba by Commodore Schley's squa-
dron, announced that there was every
reason to believe that was $hecase. There
was so little room for doubling the re-
port that Admiral Cervera and his vessels
are penned in the harbor by Commodore
Schleys squadron that Secretary Longs
statement that there was every reason to
believe it. was supplemented by the presi-
dent, who in reply to inqu tries by con-
gressional callers said that ii was I'M
doubtedly true. Secretary Long hadonly
a brief talk with the president over the
situation. The safe arrival the Oregon
at Jupiter had been discounted to some
CAtchl by pIthibuS announcements OF It's
safety. Commodore Schley's catching up
with the Cervera fleet was a source OF
much congratulation. for in the confer
ences that took place in the White House
there was a feeling that It brought the
end Of the war much nearer.
Asked as 10 the possibility OF a ruse OF
some sort arisinb from Admiral Cervera's
deliberate entering the harbo- under tho
circums tances. Secretary Long said the
purposes Of the Spanish could only be con-
jectured, but that it might be they went
into Santiago for coaliBg. While refrain
ing from discussing specifically the mat
ter OF reinforcements and the dispatch OF
Admiral Simpsons fleet now asserted to
be in the neighborhood Of Havana to San
tiago. Secretary Longha no hesitation in
saying Commodore Schley could have
whatever aid he wanted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
IS PARIS TO BE BOYCOTTED7

Washington, May 2.-while the provi-
sion IN the sundry civil appropriation bill
Tor the proper representation of this conn
Try at the Paris exposition. which was in
serted by the senate has not vet been
taken up in formal way by the confer
ence committee which is considering the
DILL the subject has had more or less at
tentlon from the members of the commit
Tee as individuals Themember s appre-
ciate the delicacy of the situation. Thew
realize that they are acting largely in a
diplomatic capacity in dealing with this
subject and accordingly are impressed
with the necessity of proceeding with eau
ton. Their attention has been called TO
oothe sides of the question, and the fact
mas developed that there is an element in
this country quite opposed to making any
appropriation at all because of the alleged
Partially OF France towards Spain in the
present war. The fact has also developed
that atleas one member of the commit
tee is personally of the opinion that no
appropriation should be made under the
circumstances. The indications are
however, quite strong that this view will
not prevail unless some open act of hostil-
ity should be committed by the French
people, and so long as the French gov
eminent continues to declare its good will
The prevailing opinion among the com
mitteemen seems TO be that the wise and
proper policy is to proceed in the matter
just as would be done if there were no
war on.
Some of the representatives of the house
on the conference are of the opinion that
the senate provision looking to the ulti
mate expenditure of about $780, 600 on the
exposition is too liberal and that it would
be at any time more than this country
would be justified in spending upon for
eign exhibition. They are advocating
reduction to a third of that amount. plac-
ing the limit at 100000, and it appears
probable that the change may be made.
However, this is not decided upon, nor is
anything in connection with the provision.
All that can be said definitely now is that
the committee, as a whole, is favorably
disposed to make provision for an exhibit
ton of American products at Paris that
will do credit to our country and be an
earnest of our good will toward France.
1t may be added that some members Of
the committee even feel that the diplo
matte situation is such as TO render it
more expedient that ordinarily would be
the case,t act literally in the matter
now and it is understood that the admin
istration has quietly presented this view.
There is a feeling that the appropriation
should be made. and that if subsequent
developments should prove its expenditure
unwise the president can be trusted to
act in accordance with the best inter-
ests of the country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
KEY WEST is CONFIDENT

Key West. Fla. Nay 5-Thsre was
nothing definitely known here today bout
the possible operations ln eastern Cubs.
But the view vas accepted a. thss place a.
q fac, that the Spanish feet was block
AIDED in Santiago hsr5or. ln waich event
the naval opinion here vas inst the span
3sn feet had committed suicide
Commodore sehiey ard Rear Admiral
sampson were believed 20 have Admiral
Csrvera witasa ;helf reach an8 ira. =
are spsnlsr1s wers 10 sartizgo harsar
they could be oloeka8s6 and starved oa,
a single heavy American vessel eoalz
hold the har5or'f zaErow srlt. through
whleh toe s2aHlarss could emerge Only
sing5y- The Spanish nees r very "a.
but E q rot composed = heavily a-rnores
vessels Indesd. any % A6ra4ral s4rp-
s7n's oatfissa.pH ceus6. 81 tse og.u.oa q
naval experts. erFars tss entire gosnszs
1est wlra felg yraree rf coming - vre-
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
WRONGS 500 YEARS OLD

Cleveland, Ohio, May ga soldier by
birth. who, though young in years, has
already fought under two f/gs and who
belongs to the nobility of mis- land, has
enlisted here as a private in the infantry
of the regular United States army. The
new recruit is Eugene A Van Waldeck
who is a Dutchman by birth and who
bears the title of count in the nobility of
Holland. Count Won WalGeck who is only
> years Of age. belongs to a distinguished
military family and had been in the mill
tary service ever since his twelfth year.
when he was sent 10 a military training
school. He served as sergeant major in
the Dutch army and then went TO Ger
many and entered the military service
With the rank of first lieutenant. His
commission expired April II. and he az
once set sail for America to enlist his
fortunes under the stars and stripes.
Spain has done more wrong 70 my
country than 70 the United Sta;es.'' said
Count Won Waldeck. land I want to
avenge my ancestors for the thirty years
war carried on against them by the Span
ish"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
KANSAS SOLDIERS SHOD

San Francisco, May 25JThe government
quartermaster last night sent the Kan
sas men $50 pairs of shoes, all that are
needed for the present. The uniforms
viii follow in day or two, and then this
regiment will be as well equipped in this
respect as any other in the city.
Colonel Reeve, of the Thirteenth Mime
sofa, reports thatNhis command is in ex-
cellent shape, and it certainly bears him
out by its soldierly appearance.
Colonel Bratt, of the Nebraska volun-
teers, is anxious to get into active serv-
ice. He is making rapid work in per-
tecting his regiment and in a short time
there will be no better drilled organiza-
ton in the camp.
The Utah light battery practices daily
IN field evolutions and theoretic work.
and the command should be useful in the
philippines. If the battery is left here
any length Of time, ammunition will he
applied for, so that the men NAV be fur-
Their instructed in target practice.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
EASY VICTORY CERTAIN

Washington, May 25-There seemed 70
be no longer any doubt in department cir
Giles that the Spanish feet. now in Santa
go harbor, was hemmed in by Commo-
dore Schleys squadron and that their es-
cape was almost, if not quite. impossible.
Members OF the cabinet were exultant
over today's news. and although they
were not willing to makepubli the
source Of their information. they reeard
ed 1t as perfectly trustworthy. They were
not willing to state the exact position Of
SIMPSONS feet. but did say that Il was
acting in concert with Schley and could
come TO his relief at any time should the
situation require il. The published report
that another and more formidable feet
was enroute from Cadiz 70 the relief OF
the imprisoned squadron was not credited
by members Of the administra ton, but
should this prove to be the fact the move
would be welcomed by our naval author
tiles. as It would certainly result. IL was
said in the destruction Of the two fleets
instead OF one. II was authoritaiiveIy
stated that the situation Of Santiago har-
Dor was such that our gunboats available
for the purpose could successfully prevent
the escape Of the Spaniards. thus reliev-
ing considerable part OF both SIMPSONS
and schley's fleets for operations else
where. Members of theadministrstlo1 re-
garded the present situation as most IA
vorable for Our cause. and did not doubt
that in a very short time the Spanish feet
would be utterly destroyed and active op-
erations begun against Havana and Cuba
by both our military and naval forces
Taken altogether the news Of the Gay
was highly satisfactory and 4 was conH-
IDENTIFY expected that should the Spanish
attempt 20 force passage % ths sea the
news % the total destruction Of their feet
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
OREGON'S GLORIOUS FEAT


Washington May 25-The safe arrival
! of the Oregon at Jupiter Inlet, Fla, was
| spoken Of with great satisfaction by mem
bers of the cabinet today. Captain Clark,
in his message TO the secretary of the
navy, reported his safe arrival there and
said that he was in condition for imme-
date active operations at the front.
Rather reluctantly the navy department
confirmed the report of the presence of
the Oregon at Jupiter Inlet. The reluct-
ance was shown because the department
has regarded it as good policy to keep
| the enemy in ignorance of the where
abouts of our vessels. While declining
10 give any details of the trip at this
time the officials admitted that the ship
swung clear to the eastward of both the
Lesser AMI Greater Antilles after leaving
Barbados until she arrived at a point
opposite the Bahamas, when she turned
sharply and made for the Florida coast
Just what she was doing at Jupiter could
not be learned. Perhaps she was living
there to guard the great channel between
the Bahamas and Florida, as this would
be the course followed by the Spanish
squadron or by the torpedo boat DESTROYER
Terror in the event the Spanish had de-
termined on an attack on some Of the
cities Of the north Atlantic coast In that
case nothing would be likely TO pass the
Oregon without rendering a fair account.
On the other hand. she might he simply
az Jupiter waiting the instructions Of
the department as to where to proceed for
cleaning and coaling. in which case il
would not be surprising If she appeared
al Port Royal tomorrow and tested the
new dock there. for the first time for a
battleship since ner sister ship. the IN
diana, was carried IN couple of years
ago.
The Oregon left Mare Island. California.
1900 miles away from Jupiter, on March
r. she mad averaged 200 miles a day for
6 days. As q matter q fact, ne vessel
had made much better speed. for a good
many days were lost IN taking coal al the
South American ports. The Paelfc. coas,
contingent in Washington could not re-
strain their enthusiasm over the remark
able performance Of this creation OF the
Stops workshops. Representative HHborn
called a. the navy department TO verify
the news Of the ships arrival and he
found c}le officials were fully disposed 70
agree with aim in all that he had % say as
20 the Oreson's great record. He said
that by this performance the ship mad
siienced forever the congressional critics
OF battleships who cad declared th4t 10
battlesaip ever had CT would cross the
Atlantic, FOR the OreEoa's run vas fTsaga,
with more peril and involved Straight
away stretches OF greater lsgih than fne
Atlantic passage in any season
The locating OF the Oregon came about
n q peculiar way. by means % The beach
watchers who are on TIE Elere for the
approach o. hostile ships These beach
patrols continue night and day. and lasr
night TIE patrol WA rewarded BY sight
Ina she biz American bs&usaA;a Signal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
CHlCKAMAUGA MATTERS

Chattanooga. Tenn. Nav 25.-Battle ex-
ercises of the First division of the First
corps began today's work at Chickamau-
ga. The exercises began at 6 clock and
were witnessed by Inspector General
Breckenridge and many other officers.
The First and Second brigades Of the di-
vision assaulted the Third brigade, which
was entrenched on Snodgrass Hill, and a
highly exciting as well as a very credita-
BILE sham battle occurred.
BY actual count the number of men
now in Chickamauga Park is 3S, sS4. There
are thirty-five regiments of infantry. two
Of cavalry and eight batteries Of artillery.
Ohio has furnished the greatest number
Of men. She has six regiments, with
b,92S men on the field. Pennsylvania.
which ranks next also has six. regiments.
but a slightly smaller number Of men.
AS far as equipment is concerned, the
army will be ready to move on Cuba with
In fifteen days.
Captain Rockwell. chief ordnance officer
of the army states that he received no.
tice that ample equipment will arrive dru-
ing the netx few days. A half million
rounds Of ammunition have already ar
rived. and the balance of the equipment
will come as fast as the roads can haul It.
The row Of stands. restaurants. etc. To-
Gated Just outside the park. near the
battlefield station, IS assuming large pro-
portions. The row Is known as the Mid
way and is literally patronized. Two
theatres are in course Of construction.
a CORPS Of the Red Cross society is now
being organized in Chattanooga for serv-
fee in the camp
The Women's club OF Cincinnati has do
mats a chapel tent to the First Ohio in
fantry.
Forty cars Of provisions arrived in
Chattanooga today. About $500 pounds
We're sent TO the park yesterday. Excel
lent order is being preserved both in the
park and in the city.
The two New Hampshire BOYS nut on
the rock pile by the city authorities for
insulting ladies few days ago. will
probably he released, as # is believed
they have been sufficiently punished
The Second Iowa passed the city this
morning ever the Southern railroad en-
route to Tampa.
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PRESIDENT N'ENLEY CALLS FOR $4,000 MORE

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
KEY VESTS LAWl ESSNESS

Key West. Fla. May 25.-An unknown
was found dead early this morning in a
yard within a half block of the Key West
hotel. His face and head were bruised
beyond recognition. This, together with
the assault Of a negro upon two soldiers
last night, has reused the people TO de-
mand that the city be put under martial
law. There are only two policemen in
the city and they are paid in city scrip
fifty dollars ca month, which is discounted
one-half. These policemen have served
notice on the city authorities that they
will resign
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
President Issues a Second Call For
Troops, Bringing the Grand
Total to 100000.
NO HASTE is NECESSARY
Since Not All Under the First Call Are Yet Mus
tered in-CaiI Marks Access of Activity in
the Preparations For Invasion.

Jefferson Barracks, the Third. This regi-
ment will follow the Fourth TO Camp
Alger as soon as transportation can be
secured.
Springfield H.. May 25.-The Fourth
regiment Illinois volunteers has been or
dered to Tampa, Fla. The regiment is
poorly equipped, shoes, guns. uniforms
etc, being needed.
Chicago. May 25.-Two hundred and hf-
ty rangers from the Black Hills passed
through Chicago today to Join Colonel
Grigsby's Third United States volunteer
cavalry at Chickamauga.
Washington. May 25.-GeneraI Miles has
issued an order directing the Fourth reg
iment of Illinois volunteers, Colonel Cas-
sinner Andel commanding. to proceed to
Tampa, Fla.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
SON RUSSELL WANTS GORE

Washington, May 25.-Major Russell B.
Harrison, inspector general of the volun-
teer army, son of ex-President Harrison,
who has expressed great desire for act
i've military service at the front. was to-
day assigned to duty on the staff of Major
General Fitzhugh Lee.
An order was issued today detaching
Major William Black. corps of engineers,
recently appointed lieutenant general of
volunteer army, from duty as engineer
commissioner of the District of Columbia
and assigning him to duty on the staff Of
Major Generaln Wade, commanding the
Third army corps at Chickamauga-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
EVERY MAN HIS OWN HOSPITAL

Chicago. May 25.-The Illinois volunteers
will go into the field well equipped with
hospital emergency supplies. Each man
now wears in his cartridge belt packet
consisting of one yard of sterilized gauze,
one half ounce absorbent cotton and two
and one-half dracflms each, borlc and
salicybe acid, in powder to make the
dressing antisepttc. The work of making
a temporary dressing on the field is thus
greatly facilitated. So far as known only
the Illinois regiments are provided with
this novel equipment, which was suggest
ed by Surgeon General Sem. 1t is said,
however, that the government will fit out
all soldiers this way.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
BRITISH SNOBS EOR SPAIN

London, May Pin the newspapers to-
day there are several striking instances of
American and anti-Amerlcan feeling
While majority of the papers allude with
pleasure to the references TO the queen
in yesterdays celebration at New York
and Tampa and in the prayer of the
chaplain of the senate, the Morning Post
has allowed to appear in its columns
violent denunciation of America from
the Hon. Stewart Edskine. a brother of
Baron Erskine who aliudes to Americas
present immoral warfare against Spain"
and asserts that the sentiment of the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
PHILIPPINES TROOPS

San Francisco, May 25.-The first bat
talon of the Tenth regiment Pennsyiva-
MIA volunteers. numbering COZ men and
3s officers, arrived In this city this morn
ing. They arrived at the Oakland Mole
late last night but did not cross the bay
until this morning. AS the ferry boat
neared this city all the steam whistles On
the water front blew a greeting ana the
men on the Monterey and those on the
transport steamers City of Picking, City
of Sydney and the Australia added their
cheers TO the noise of the whistles and
bells. Tho Pennsylvanians responded
from the deck of the ferry boat cheer
for cheer
The Red Cross society, as usual. took
charge OF the visitors and conducted
them TO the rooms of the society, where
hot coffee. sandwiches and fruit were
served to the men They were hungry and
thirsty and the work OF the Red Cross
was greatly appreciated. After break
fast each man was presented with a
small bouquet Of flowers. which the men
placed IN their gun barrels or wore on
their hats.
The streets were thronged with people
who welcomed the soldiers with the wav-
ing Of flags and gifts of fruit and flow
ers, which the donors passed to the men
as they marched along the streets on
their way to the camping ground at Fort
Richmond. where the volunteers are
camping.
All the volunteer troops have been
transferred from the Preside to Fort
Richmond and now the entire volunteer
force IS located on the site of the old
race track.
Chicago, May 25.-Sixty pr1vates and SIX
officers of the United States engineering
corps left tonight for San Francisco.
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TO RETAKE THE SARANAC

New York, May ga special disnatcb
from hong Kong says that Admiral Dew
ey' at Manila, has sent the cruiser Baltt-
more and the little gunboat Callao. re-
Gently captured from the Spaniards, to
lIoiio to retake the A merican bark sa-
ranac. This vessel was seized by the
Spaniards on April "a at OloiIo where she
had just unloaded a cargo of 5000 tons of
coal'whic h was also seized by the Span
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-26
Department Officials Allow Them
selves to Assert Positively That
He is at Santiago de Cuba
AT UNCLE SANS MERCY
But Second Thought 1t is Not SO Certain That
His Apparent Suicide is Not Con.
summate GeneraIship.

Copyrighted 1ssso Associated Press1
Port Au Prince. Hayti. May s5.-The re-
port OF the arrival of the Spanish Cape
Verde feet at Santiago de Cuba is cor
rect The correspondent here OF the As
ISOLATED Press has been able to obtain
definite confirmation OF this news, but up
to the present It has been Impossible 10
obtain any details. The dispatches sent
from here to Santiago de Cuba asking for
information on the subject remain un-
answered.