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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-20
NEW YORK.

New York, Nov. 1e.-Cotton futures opened
easy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Though no details can be learned as
to the condition of the Oregon, it is
evident from the excellent time she
made on the latter part of her voyage
that no serious defects in her ma
chinery have developed. 1t is ex-
pected that she will take on n full
supply of coal as rapidly as possible,
and while this is being put aboard
her entire engine room force will be
busily engaged in going over her en-
gines and boilers and putting them
into shape for the work she has be-
fore her.
In many respects the run of the
Oregon from San Francisco down the
western coast of the continent,
through the Straits of Magellan and
up the Atlantic coast to Key West
Is the most remarkable that has ever
been made by a naval vessel Never
before has a great battle ship been
driven at her highest cruising speed
for such long distance, and that the
Oregon has been able to do so well
is high testimonial, not only to the
skill with when she has been han
died. but also to the work of her de-
signerS and builders.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Madrid.-From a discussion in the
Spanish Senate it appears Spain
seriously contemplates having re-
course to privateering in the near
future. The debate was opened by
Count Almenas, who vehemently pro-
tested against the alleged action of
some American war ships in display
ing the Spanish flag in order to de
ceive the garrison of Guantanamo, as
announced on Saturday last in a de-
spatch from Captain General Blanco,
who added that the American ships
We're Immediately recognized and
repulsed." The Count asked If the
government had notified the Powers
of this incident.
The Minister of the Interior, Senor
Capdepon, replied that he had notified
the Powers, and described this re-
ported action as "cowardly ana in
iquitous."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Key West, Fla.-The United States
cruiser Montgomery, which brilliantly
silenced the Cabras Island batteries
in the battle at San Juan, had more
practice.
While cruising along the north
coast of Cuba, one hundred miles
east of Cardenas Light, the Mont
gomery sighted three Spanish gun
boats and gave chase to them. The
Spanish vessels, which We're painted
black, and were about to seize the
Mayflower, fled to the shore and took
refuge in an inlet where the cruiser
could not follow them.
The Montgomery let fly two broad
sides at the terrified Spaniards, but
the effect of the shots could not be
ascertained.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
Maso's Appeal to Cubans,

Tampa, Fla.-The text OF procla-
nation issued by Bartolome Maso,
president of the Cuban Republic, has
reached here by way of New Or
leans.
In 1T Maso strongly urges the au-
tonomists, guerillas and Cubans lean
ing toward Spain to come over to the
Cuban ranks. He assures them that,
with the aid of the United States
troops, decisive blow to Spain is
soon to be struck, and that the Cuban
cause will soon be won.
He points out that all who fail
to join the Cuban forces before it
shall be too late must seek home in
some other country.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
FOOD SCARCE IN MANILA.
The Philippine Insurgents Will
Render Valuable Aid to
the United States.
AGUINALDO AT MANILA.
Foreign Subjects, Fearing an Out
break of the Spanish Soldiers,
Take Refuge at Cavite.

The People Are Beginning to Realize Their
Desperate situation-yolunteers Are De-
manding Food as Part of the Price of
Their Service from spain-Admiral Mon
TOTO to he Court MartIaIed on Charge of
Cowardice.
Hong Kong, China, May 25.-There
are just two weeks provisions in
Manila.
The people are beginning to realize
their desperate situation and they
know that the reinforcements sent to
Dewey will arrive there before any
fleet despatched from Cadiz by way
of the Suez canal can possibly reach
the PHILIPPINES. They are desperate.
The supply of meat is exhausted and
even canned goods are running short.
The volunteers have demanded food
as part of the price of their service
of Spain, but the authorities have re-
fused to open the public storehouses
to the troops and mutiny has resulted.
Riots are probable and a delegation
will wait on United States Consul Will
iihiiS " plottCtlOI
Chief Aguinaldo, who was de-
spatched by Consul Williams to the
aid of Rear Admiral Dewey, has ar
rived here with the insurgent forces
He is expected to render substantial
aid. The insurgents control the sur
rounding country. The arrival of the
American troops is nevertheless await
ed with anxiety.
Foreign residents are moving their
families and furniture from Cavite
In expectation of possible further
cannonading.
In the previous bombardment, ac-
cording to the Spanish reports, five
hundred were killed and seven hun
dred wounded.
Horse meat has become a staple
article in Manila. None but the
wealthy can afford to buy beef, which
now sells for 50 a pound. Potatoes
are sold by weight at so cents a
pound.
Admiral Dewey has given Gen.
Aguinaldo two field pieces and 500
Mauser rifles. The insurgents are
greatly encouraged.
1t is reported here that the captain
of the Spanish revenue cutter Callao
which was captured by Dewey fleet
will be shot for not returning the fire
of the American warships, and that
Admiral Montojo will be court-mar-
tailed on charge of cowardice.
All are well on board the ships of
the feet.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Key West.-One hundred and fifty
thousand dollars in prize money.
That is the sum Admiral William L.
Sampson, commander of the Moth
Atlantic squadron, win cotains from
the sale of the six principal Spanish
ships and cargoes captured by Amer
lean men-of-war since the beginning
of war with Spain.
All told, twenty eight captures have
been made by our war ships. Twenty
two of them, in comparison with i4e
big steamships captured, are indi-
vidually small. Collectively, with
their varied cargoes, they mean still
greater wealth for the Admiral and
incidentally round fat sums for the
subordinate officers and fat chunks
of spending money for jack tars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

London.-A dispatch to a London
paper from Hong Kong says: Span
iards in Hong Kong and at Manila
openly boast that a tlecl of war ships
is on the way to the Philippines, and
the bishors have issued pastorals to
the effect that Spain and God are
preparing to Cut out these social ex-
crescences from America The pas
torals urge the people to give no quar-
ter, and they assert that Admiral
Dewey's humanity in refusing to
lombard Manila is due TO fear. At
the same time money is being spent
in bribing the interior leaders among
the insurgents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Washington, d. C.-According to
recent Spanish official reports of the
troops now in the Philippine Islands,
there are 1000 men in Manila, 1000
on the island of Mindanao, 1,5OO in
1loilo, on the island of Panay; 1000
on the island of Cebu (spelled also
Zebu), and 500 on the island of Leyte.
There is no artillery outside of Ma
Mia and the forts.
Mindanao is the largest of the is
lands next to Luzon, on which latter
island Manila is situated. Mindanao
is 800 miles from Manila, Iloilo is
300 miles, Cebu and Leyte, side by
side, about 400 miles.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Gibraltar.-The Spaniards are pre-
pairing what they call a third squad
ron, consisting of the Princessa de
Asturias, which is now at Cadiz; the
Cardinal Cisneros, at Ferrol the Nu-
mancia and Vittcria, which are be-
ing newly armored and engined at
Ferrol, and the torpedo boats Maria
Molina, Marques Vittoria, Alvono
and BaZan, each of 800 tons, and with
speed of from 20 to % knots.
Unless America moves quickly she
will have the foregoing vessels to con-
tend with besides the squadrons of
Admirals Cervera and Camara. The
latter will start in few days, prob
ably for the Antilles and not the
Philippines.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Chicago. - The marriage engage.
ment of Gen. Wesley Merritt to Miss
Florence, daughter Of Norman vii.
liams of this city, has been an
nounced.
Norman Williams is one of the best
known citizens of Chicago. He is n
capitalist, director, and a heavy
stockholder in the Pullman Palace
Car Company, and a member of the
Chicago and other clubs.
The wedding of Gen. Merritt and
Miss Williams will probably take
place soon after the Generals re-
turn from Manila.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Washington. - Assistant Secretary
of War Meillejohn states tonight that
the War Department may have to i'm
press ships of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company. That company to-
night refused by telegraph to accept
the terms of the War Department for
the use of the steamers China and
Colon to carry troops to Manila An
ultlmatum was Immediately wired to
the officials of the company. A re-
fusal TO accept this will lcad to the
immediate impressment of these two
vessels and their condemnation bv n
board appointed for this purpose.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
TO INVADE CUBA THIS WEEK.
War Department Officials Have Decided to
Act ImmedIately

war department officials Have Decided to
Act Immediately.
Washington, d. C.-No possible con-
tingency can now arise, according to
War Department officials, to pre-
vent an invasion of Cuba during the
present week. Those in direct control
of affairs insist that climatic condi-
tions will have 10 be ignored, and
they can see no other reason for fur
ther delay.
Owing to the change in the plans
regarding tile number of troops that
We're to constitute the invading
army, the administration was obliged
to put off the combined attack on
Havana until the volunteer army
could be thoroughly organized,
equipped and provided with ammuni-
ton. These preparations have now
reached the point of completion, and
it is confidently expected that some
important army movement will be
made before the end of the week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

San Francisco - California said
goodby to her First Regiment of
Volunteers as they marched from the
Preside to start on their long journey
to Manila. The men left camp at 8
O'Clock in the morning and marched
to the Pacific Mail wharf, where the
big steamer City of Pekin lay ready
for them. BY noon the soldiers were
all on board and before night every
thing was in readiness for their de-
parture.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Washington, ID. C.-The Navy De-
partment received to-day this cable
gram from Admiral Dewey, dated at
Manila May 20, via Hong Kong, May
"a:
Situation unchanged. Strict block
ade continued. Great scarcity pro-
visions in Manila. Foreign subjects
fear an outbreak of the Spanish sol
diers, and they will be transferred to
Cavite by the foreign men-of-war in
the harbor.
"Aguinaldo, the rebel commander
in-chief, who was brought here from
Hong Kong on the McCulloch, is or
ganizing n force of native cavalry,
and may render assistance that will
be valuable"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
Five More Ships for Dewey.

San Francisco. Cal.-The naval force
under Admiral Dewey will be increased
from a squadron to fleet. Besides the
Charleston, now at last on her way to
Manila, orders have been received here to
get the cruiser Philadelphia and the gum
boat Yorktown ready to follow the Charles
ton as quickly as possible. Beside, the
monitor Monterey has been ordered to sail
for the Philippines as soon as stores and
ammunition are taken aboard, and the
Charleston will pick up The Bennington at
Honolulu.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
TO GOVERN PHILIPPINES,
Gen. Merritt Expects to Hold the Islands
Under Martial Law Until the War Ends.

Under Martial Law Until the War Ends.
Washington, d. C.-Major- General
Merritt, who is to go to the Philip
pine Islands as military governor, is
expected to govern them under mar
tial law until Congress decides what
shall finally be done with them.
There is little doubt that they will be
permanently held by the United
States. In view of the jealousy ex-
listing among European nations many
Senators and Representatives believe
that it will be more difficult to relin-
quish control of the Philippines than
to hold them.
In view of this belief some consider
alton is already being given to the
problem of devising u civil govern
ment for the islands when the war is
ended. The extension of the terri
torial system of the United States to
the Philippines IS out of the question,
as it will be a great many years be-
fore the inhabitants are capable of
any degree of self-government.
The proposition that seems to meet
most favor is to have the government
of the islands administered by
board of three commissioners, to be
composed of two civilians and one Off
Ger of the United States army, as in
the District of Columbia. When the
number of Americans in the islands
increases sufficiently, a very limited
form of government might be intro
duced, to be expanded in the future.
Tariff taxes are to be collected by
military authority and are to be
turned into the treasury of the United
States. AS the war progresses, the
system of collecting taxes is to be ap-
piled to such Spanish territory as may
be occupied, thus compelling the con-
quered territory to aid in defraying
the expenses of the war.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
Spanish Fire on n British Collier.

Fort de France, Martinique. e.-The Span
ish gunboat Isabel II. has fired shot into
the hull of the British steamer Roth, laden
with coal, in the harbor of San Juan. This
was done to disable her so she could not
leave port until her cargo was discharged.
The Spanards allege the shot was fred ac-
cidentally. An American cruissr captured
Spanish bark six miles off San Juan on
Saturday, and is takingi it north in tow.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
Is England to Join In the War?

London The Daily Chronicle, COM
menting on dispatch from its correspon-
dent at Kingston, Jamaica, who says that
England has thrown eighteen months sup
plies into Jamaica, where all the officers
have had their leave withdrawn, asks if
England IS going to take hand in the His
pano-American war, 1t also couples its
correspondents report with the rumor
current that France is trying to buy the
Canaries for 100000
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Two American war ships, which were
lying off Santiago harbor, drew the fire OF
the forts, The firing lasted from twelve
to one. The ships did not reply to the fire
of the forts, but the regulars and volun.
teers in Santiago were called out, as an at
tack was feared. Captain Walker says
that he saw i'll the harbor OF Santiago
twenty torpedoes, and he also noticed that
twenty blockhouses had been erected above
the town.
Key West, May 23.-Both big American
squadrons left here. Commodore Schley,
with his flying squadron, left on Fri
day, and Admiral SIMPSONS ships on
Saturday
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26

Washington, ID. C.-Considerable
satisfaction is felt in naval circles at
the refusal of the French authorities
in Martinique to grant permission to
the English collier Twickenham to
land or transship the coal she has on
board to the Spanish torpedo boat
destroyer Terror and the hospital ship
Alicante.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
MorrelI May Assist Alrer.

Washington, d. Cit is reposted that
Colonel Edward Morrell, of Philadelphia,
is to be made Second Assistant Secretary
of War. Colonel Morrell is a member of
the bar, noted whip, and proprietor of a
fashionable suburban hotel, who married
one of the Misses Drexel, who had inherit
I'd So, 100000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
SPANISH FLEET AT CUBA.
Cervera Reaches Santiago, and Our Squad
rons Form "A junction at Key West.
he feet.

rons Form Junction at Key West.
Madrid (via Paris), May 25.-The Span
ish squadron has arrived at Santiago with
out accident The fleet on arriving found
two American war ships, which retired
with all speed
A direct message from Santiago de Cuba
confirms the official report of the arrival of
the Spanish squadron there. The despatch
says the event has caused intense enthusi-
asm.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 20.-The Atlas
line steamer Adula, which has arrived
here from Santiago, reports that between
Jamaica and Cuba she passed seven ships
They were steering west in donble column
Their nationality is unknown.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
OREGON SAFE At KEY WEST.
Reaches Port After a Remark
able Voyage of Fourteen
Thousand Miles.
SHE NEEDS NO REPAIRS.
The BattleShtp Has Only to Fill Her
Coal BunkerS in Order to Join
SIMPSONS Squadron.
SHE NEEDS NO REPAIRS.

Her Trip the Longest Ever Undertaken by
Addition to Our Fighting Machines in
Cuban Waters-Great Credit is Due Her
Commander for the Successful Manner in
Which the Ship Has Been Handled.
New York, N. Y, May PA special de-
spatch to the Herald says: There is
no longer any uneasiness about the
battle ship Oregon. She is safe at
Key West. After race against time
for nearly fourteen thousand miles,
this valuable accession to Rear Ad-
miral SIMPSONS fleet has reached his
base of supplies, and, after replenish-
ing her coal bunkers, will be ready to
go to sea and perform her part in the
task of destroying the Spanish fleet.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
Mckinley Warned the Vatican.

London.-The Rome correspondent
of the Daily Chronicle says he learns
that the Vaticans declaration of
neutrality was due to notification
from Washington that no manifesto
tion of sympathy with Spain would
be tolerated.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
London.-The Speaker says the ultimate

London.-The Speaker says the ultimate
result of the war cannot be doubtful, that
intervention by the powers would only
strengthen the determination of the United
States to win, and that if complications
bring on European war every great
power in Europe except England and Ger
many will find what Italy and Spain have
found already--that its Government is sit
ting on volcano.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-05-26
Going to the Philipninas.

Barcelona, a,-Between eight and ten
thousand troops are embarking here for
the Philippine Islands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-20
City and County.
The ICE OUTLOOK
Bad Outlook on the Hudson Will Not MUG h
Aztec. Kennebec Situation

The situation that the ice men OF
the Hudson now find themselves in is
not altogether pleasing one, as the
season is SO far advanced. ana
the ice has left the river. So that
chances are reduced Of cutting
much this season. The various papers
are now saving that the Kennebec ice
men will no doubt house a much larger
crop than usual. but the ice men do ~,
think that way.
\ Journal reporter visited a promi-
nent ice dealer Wednesday evening
and asked him if his concern would
make any change in their plans, sine
the news from the Hudson reached
here
4 do NOT think il viii effect us in tho
least" he answered and | hardly
think it Will make any difference With
amy Of the ice harvesters on the Ken
nebec, We shall put up just about an
average crop, and l judge that tn,
usual amount. 500 600 or 900. 900 tons.
viii be- harvested on the river"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-20
Intensive Cultivation.

when ii country Is new ana land is
cheap, there is tendency on the part of
the farmer to take up as much land as
possible" says Rural Canadian. an the
first settlements the lands occupied are
invariably far more expense than the
AFFINITY Of the settler to cultivate them.
And oven when settlement has been fair
~ Wei advanced in those districts where
hnmeSt"adS are no longer to be had for
the asking. intensive cultivation is not
carried on in Canada to anything like a
degree that gives the best returns possi-
bic for land In France. according to atl-
th"rities who criticisc Canadian agricul-
lurc from this standpoint. the art Of fer
tiliZinE the soil is carried to such an eN
tent that, in case Of tenant farming. the
tenant usually reserves the right to car
rN the surface of the soil Of his fam or
garden away with him on the expiration
Of hiss lease. This is the more practic
able in that country because of excellent
means of communication. the usual
SmallneSS Of the lots cultivated. and the
fact that the French peaSantry seldom
wander far from the neighborhood in
which they were born. The returns from
a single acre Of land cultivated in the vi
cinitY of Paris by the highest degree Of
intensive tillase often amount 10 light or
even ten fold more than the returns from
an acre Of land on Canadian farm The
cost of this cultivation is certainly
greater than that of ours, but is not. it is
alleged. increased in proportion to the
larger returns. The difference consists
mainly IN better profits to the cultiva-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-20
New York Produce Market.

New York. Jan. 10.
FLO! H-Reccipts. 2l.459; sales. $500
pk@H; steadily held but buyers holding
oh for concessions.
kYIt-Stcady: No. , western. 50 fob ,
aH0at. New York
WHEAT-Receipts. 60 800: sales. / ,315.
900 futures; $4,000 spot; spot firm, March
81 11-1G49l bis
CORN-Receipts. $3.50 bushels: sales.
2o5 600 futures: 900 bushels spot: spot
steady; No. 2. 34% fob. atoat
OATS-Receipts. $1,000: sales. 100 900
bushels spot: spot. firm; track white, 290t
BEEF-F'irm.
LARD-Steady; western steam, 500;
May. go nominal.
PORK-Frm.
BUTTER-Steady; Western creamery
l4l=92o; factory, Halls; Elgins. %; state
dairy. 13M1S do. creamery. 14M19
CHEESE-Quiet: large white Septem-
Der. 50 small white September. 9l4 M912:
large colored September. Sa4 small colored
September, 94G9l2: part skins ilsm512:
fun skins. gas
Enthusiastically; state and Pennsylvania
23m2l; Western fresh. 23M24
TALLOW-Dull.
PETROLEUN-Dull.
ROSIN-Steady
TIRPENTINE-St
RICE-Quiet.
MOLASSES-Quet
FRElGHTS-Quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-20
Dairy Exports.

The beginning Of dairy exports was
lnorc than two generations ago. A.;
long ago as 1870 total Of 1860
pounds butter was sent abroad. with d
value of nearly SIS coo. Ten years lai =
cr exports of butter were 3.S76o 900
pounds. While our foreign trade IN
cheese had jumped 10 over 1000 O0g
pounds. In 1850 butter exports were
n6ll 600 pounds with an average valu.
Of it9c. Artc-hellum prices We're not
high, as indicated in this statement
The nearly l6.oo0000 pounds cheese eX-
ported that wear had an average value
of onl,- a shade more than 10 cents uer
pound In spite of var prices. butter
exports in 1868 were y $50 900 pounds.
at an average value Of 33.sc. II is in
teresting To compare this with TIL"
1895 exports, I9,a74o0o pounds. averag,
value LIE ana the 81 exports. 81 .3l5.-
600 pounds. average value 4.3c. These
figures are all ON .al-N. Z Hem
stead