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The times., 1898-11-27
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II is sadly curious fact that the greatest OF
nations, according to the worlds estimate OF
greatness, are hard drinkers and extensive glut-
tons Americans, British and Germans head the
LIST
The times., 1898-11-27

Between Don Carlos in Spain and Prince
Louis Napoleon in France, the soldiers of
fortune who draw swords for mere money
ought 10 be in demand Gomez, the Cuban
general, who is unhappy over the occupa
ton of the island by the Americans. might
find a market for his machete over there.
The times., 1898-11-27

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The times., 1898-11-27

Senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana
arrived in Washington yesterday. He says
that the entire Westsis Practically unit
in favor of the annexation of the Philip
pines. No party could carry a single State
in the West, he declared. on an anti-an-
nexation platform. Mr.. Carter Is a Re-
publican, but he does not believe that the
silver issue is dead. He said that it was
impossible to. predict who would succeed
Senator Lee Mantle in the Senate from
Montana. The Democrats had good ma
jority in the legislature but the fight be-
tween Marcus DAILY and Col. William A.
Clark for political supremacy might lead
to unexpected results. Former Governor
Samuel T Hauser, he thought, had a
chance to win the prize
The times., 1898-11-27

Friends Of Secretary Alger and the Ad-
ministration are said to be hustline to
head off any investigation of the War
Department by either branch of Congress
this Winter. The scheme is TO keep the
Alger Relief Commission at work all
Winter and use this fact as an argument
against any congressional investigation
The Relief Commission has a trip to
Cuba and Porto Rico blocked out. and
this will probably consume six weeks or
two months. The relief workers expect
to be engaged in this country until the
first of the year, so it will be Il COM
paratively easy matter for them To string
out their work and defer their report until
about the ith of March
The times., 1898-11-27

Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, was
asked what effect he thought the ciamor-
ing of few strong-lunged individuals
against expansion would have. He
shrugged his shoulders contemptuously.
what is the use of arguing against
fate?' he said, laconically. 1T is waste
OF BREATH" he added, land these gentle
men will discover it before long"
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EUROPE AND The PHILIPPINES.
Determined to Apply Our Monroe Doctrine for
Their Own Protection

Paris, July 1.-THE Matin has re
c"ivcd from its London correspondent
who has unusual sources OF infurma-
tion. a dispatch in which he says tn
European Chanccllnrics are now dis
russing the question of eventual inter
Nention Of the powers in the Philip
pine Islands.
Thu ambassadors at Berlin, the cor
respondent adds. have advised their
governments respecting G;crmany's
line of policy. which seems quite set
tied. Germany would prefer the
maintenance of the status quo; but.
if as a consequence of war, Spanish
sovereignty Disappeared American
sovereignty must not he it's successor
An international agreement the
Matin correspondent further asserts
would he established and the powers
interested in the islands would each
he called on to protect its own inter
ests. The correspondent adds: This
is the logical outcome Of the Monroe
doctrine. the principle Of which win he
employed by Europe in order to pro-
tect itself against American inter-
ference and. unless appearances are
deceptive, Great Britain in spite of the
tali;ed Anglo-SaXon alliance. will do
the same as the other powers"
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these who believe the army is threaten
ed with a great disaster unless zen
Toral and his troops are allowed TO de
part Two of Gen. Randolph's batter
les reached the front there and were
posted in the center of Gen. LaWton
Division on the extreme right. where
they can command the town beyond
our lines and over the churches, nos
pitfalls and other public buildings, flying
the Red Cross flag at the eastern edge
of the city.
Already the movements of the army
for the future as outlined are based on
the fall of the city. The plans of the
generals are not to allow our troops to
enter the city, except a garrison OF I'M
munes which will remain here, proof
against the yellow fever.
Until ready for embarkation on the
transports at the city's piers, our men
will be campcd on the heights sur
rounding Santiago, where the water Is
good Instructions have been issued
to the soldiers to boil their drinking
water, but owing to the poverty OF
their equipments, this is almost i'm
possible
The rainy weather has accelerated
the spread of malaria and other fevers
In some Of the regiments over a third
of the men are unfit for duty. Gen.
Chance, in addition to Gen. Duileld, is
suffering from fever
Gen. Miles was received With great
enthusiasm all along the line and vas
greeted with cheers on all sides. TIL
general expressed himself as being ex-
ceedngly gratitied at the strength Of
our position and the character Of the
works thrown up. He compimcnted
many Of the commanding officers per
sonally on the work accomplished.
To a cores pendent Of The Associated
Press. Gen. Miles said he was proud
to command an army which had car
rled he line Of hills on which our cen-
ter rests. He added that there was no
prouder page in our military annals
than that written on July J.
In conclusion. Gen. Miles remarked
that he felt satisfied from Gen. Torars
manner and words that ~ vas anxious
10 surrender.
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INDUSTRIOUS FLEET
Will Be Required to Transport San
tiago's Prisoners to Spain.
knotty Problems for Commissioners Arranging
Capitulation to Decide.

Washington, July li.-An enormous
number of transports would be requir-
ed to carry out our part of the obliga-
ton of returning the Dons to Spain.
be gathered from the mere mention of
the difficulties that Shaftcr experienced
in landing in Cuba his first detachment
Of $4,000 men, though he had at Tam
pa, all the conveniences of We'll equin-
ped American port.
It is We'll estimated that there is N
Santiago province, and it is presumed
that the terms of surrender include
that whole province. no less than 80
0o0 Spanish soldiers, and to transport
these men to Spain, allowing for the
presence on each of the transports a
suitable guard from the American
army, there viii be required no less
than A. large steamers-a number in
excess of the entire fleet of transports
now available in southern waters.
Spanish forces involved in the ex-
pected capitulation at Santiago will
not be taken back 70 Spain in .Amcri-
can vessels unless there is an official
pledge fer the safety of car craft AMI
their crews.
Secretary Alger had no hesitation in
sivfnsr rnd1V he 1,ii1,tr1 if cnain
wanted The prisoners brought back there
ana said f transported in our own YES
sells. and without some agreement With
the Spanish representatives. Spain
would not hesitate at Selling them.
/, is a very knotty problem which
WI! he tackled by the commissioners
arranging the capitulation under dirce-
tipns of authorities here.
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three at Charleston, four at New York
four at Key West. and others en- route
to and from different ports.
The plan of the war department for
returning the surrendered army of Gen.
Toral to Spain, will not necessitate the
use of American vessels. 1t Is the pur-
pose of the department to ask for pro-
posals from all steamship companies
which desire to compete for transport
ing the Spanish troops to Spain and the
most advantageous bid will be accep-
ted. The advices of Gen. Shafter state
that the number of Spanish prisoners
will be between 1000 and $1,000.
There was considerable disappoint-
ment in administration circles, tonight,
because no details concerning the sur
render of Santiago were received. Dur
ing the evening, numerous kilograms
came from different parts of the coun-
try ratulating the President upon
the success of the operations at San
tiagu.
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OBJECTS OF CURIOSITY.
Spanish Prisoners at kittey Bring People
from Far and Wide

Portsmouth. y. H., July 1.-THE
prisoners at Camp Long, aro Indirectly
the source of much anxiety to the oil
Gers of the marine guard. Now thar
they have settled down to every day
routine, people in Portsmouth and tho
towns for many miles around consider
them objects of curiosity ana well
worth going to see. Accordingly the
officers of the guard are bash, Scd vita
applications for permission to visit
camp. but orders are prohibitory
something a majority Of the applicants
fail IL understand.
More than half the prisoners have
been slightly i'll since their landing here
as Il result Of the change of food and
water. All of these who We're i'll VII II
landed. are on the road to recovery.
There vas a story current among tn"
prisoners that one of the ships guards
had rin"d the safe before the surrel-
der, and there seems to he something N
it, else the Spanish prisoners have been
literally supplied with gold, for the
majority of them appear to have their
pockets filed with the yellow metal AMI
are spending it quite freely when the
opportunity presents itself
Many of the 'Spanar1s, including the
ships cooks. made "A request that they
he allowed to work.
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ANOTHER GRAHAM LETTER
Claims Dcwey's Excellent Gunnery Was Due
TO English Gunners.

London. July li.-Mr Cunningham Ora
ham, the former member of Parliament.
who wrote a series of articles, most in
suting to Americans. in the Westminster
Gazette. has written u letter to the St,
James Gazette, which is published, today.
saying that the excellent gunnery eXhib-
ited by admiral Dewey's squadron was
due to the fact that most of the gunners
were Englishmen." who were ''decoyed
from our Chinese squadron by promises
of 500 monthly"
Mr.. Graham urges that this matter be
brought to the attention of Parliament.
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ON LAND AND SEA.
Bits oil News from Our Gallant Soldiers ana
Sailors.

A special to the New York Press says
that Burr Mcintosh. the actpr-correSpoh-
dent has been i'll with supposed yeiiow
fever at Siboney. Stephen crane III"
malarial fever but has recovered.
Havana advices say that the story CIR
culated throughout the United states ny
Il Cuban named Jose Pauline. TO tne enc
that the captain general had atteihPte'
sucile on receiving notice OF inc ue
struction of Admiral CerVera Meet 10 q
baseless fabrication.
The navy department has been III
formed that the wrecking outfits oi
dered to Cuba to raise the suliNon
ships of the Spanish navy n"
reached Admiral Sampson anu no
commenced work. 1t is hoped lfat
least one vessel may be sa'e'
added to the navy.
Boston Globe: 1t was as uu'' =.
camp of the LIST Maine as IL was a, IF
where else. Wednesday. the al ,bs
sight recruits from Augusta pclns
only thing to break the MN 400
Col Kendall is still shy apou' -
which are necessary to bring tiie M,
ment up to its full susne ,it,I
fever patients at the Lieter
were ms well as they were
Chase. perhaps, being the s'cNes ',,arad
here. but he is at present
IN no danger.
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Opening Up the Philippines.

When the new order of things is estab-
lished in the philippine Islands, there is
likely to be a great rush to Uncle Sam 5
latest possessions. There will be a
scramble for wealth similar to that which
occurred when the klondike goidfields
were discovered. No matter what bust
ness a man is engaged in, he thinks
more of his purse than of his health. but
wealth is worthless without good health
TO enjoy it. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
is needed by nearly everybody Rich and
poor are cured by it of constipation. dy :
pepsia. general debility and malarlal H.
verS. Women who are nervous, men who
are overworked. people whose nights are
sleepless. should take these world-famou,
Bitters if they wish to be cured.
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Not Our Place to Seek Peace.

London, July ia special to the
Times. for Rome says: \ cores
pendent of II Curriere Della Serc of
Milan, telegraphs that he was re
ceived in private audience at Wash
nston. Yesterday, by President Me
kinly who declared himself DESTROYS
of peace. but said that in his opinion
it was not for the victors to take the
initiative in peace negotiations
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THE W2ECkERS ARRIVE
And Arc BusiIy al Work on the Wrecks OF the
Spanish Warships.

Washington. July l4.-Judge Advu-
cate General Lemly of the navy de-
partmcnt has received Il telegram
from the agents Of ;hc Merritt-Chap-
man Wrccking Co. announcing that the
wreckcrs have arrived at the scene
of the wreck of the Spanish vessels
near Santiago. and are already at
.work in the effort to save them. No
"details are given.
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1.-THE STRANGER DAMAGED.
She Tried Conclusions With Tow Boat and
Is Now Sorry.

Newport News, Va, July 1.-the
American yacht Stranger, now Il eunboat.
is in the harbor here with damaged
bow, caused by collision with 4 tusboat
in the outer harbor when on her way to
Santiago Her bowsprit ana part of her
foremost are gone one of her boats was
swinging on the davits. badly crushed.
The Stranger is in the same class as The
Gloucester, ana carries five G-ppundcrs
and a small battery of rapidfrc rifles Of
small calibrc
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THE YELLOW FEVER
Among the Soldiers in Cuba Must and Will
Be Stamped Out.

Washington. July 1i.-Reports which
show that there has been mortality
among the yellow fever cases with
Skaters army. This. however has
been slight and it is said that up tn
the present time but five cases nave
resulted fatally.
Surgeon General SternhurG IS max
ing arrangements to supplement the
working force of immune physicians
and nurses at Santiago.
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account of a message from General
Shaftcr announcing another truce.
came up from Guantanamo bay for
the purpose of participating. They
The postponcmcnt of the naval as
sault on Santiago viii temporarily de
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A CARD.

We guarantee every bottle Of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy and will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after using it. ii
is the most successful medicine in the
world for bowel complaints. both for chill.
dren anG adults John Coughin Water
~ m.W,f,ly
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lay the sailing of Commodore Wat
sons squadron for the coast of
Spain.
Admiral Sampson has formally n"ti-
fled General Shaftcr that h" must not
sign any acceptance of SURF nder
without first consulting him.
Admiral Sampson is anxious that
any surrender shall include a thorough
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CAMARA'S FLEET.
II Is Now Expected to Reach Carthegena
Spain Next Sunday

Washington, July 14,-NeWs was re-
ceived at the war department. today,
to the effect that the Cadiz fleet under
Admiral Camara is expected to reach
Carthegena, Spain. Sunday next.
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FLEET WAS READY.
Would Have Poured a Terrific
Fire Into Santiago.
Admiral Sampson Bound to Have Voice
In Terms Of Surrender.
Commodore Watsons Departure Delayed by
the Expected Bombardmcnt.

OF Santiago de Cuba, July Is, via
Kingston. ia, July A. $50 A. Nj
The bombardment of the city of San
tiago by Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
which it had been intended to begin
this morning was again postponed on
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removal of all mines in the harbor and
the evacuation of all ports that have
fired on his ships
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Sick and Wounte1 Coming Home.

Fashington, July IA dispatch was
wed by Adjutant General Corbin
Eurgeon Legarde. in charge of the
division hospital at Siboney,
pday saying that the transport
It there, this morning. for Fort
be. She had on board s. sick
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THE CONFERENCE
Continued from page ~

| found it untenable, but he could not
jecting himself to the penalty of being
courtmartialed and shot.
His government, he said, had
granted him permission to evacuatc
Santiago. That was ALL Further
than that he was powerless to go.
Without saying so in words. Cen
eral Miles said the tenor of General
Toral's remarks all betrayed his real
ization that he could not hold out
long When General Shafter cx-
planned that our reinforcements were
coming up, that he was completely
surrounded and that new batteries
were being posted. General Toral sim
ply shrugged his shoulders.
Il am but a subordinate" he said.
and | obey my government. II it is
necessary we can die at our posts"
General Toral is a man of sixty
years Of age, with strong, rugged
face and fine, soldierly bearing. His
brave words inspired feeling Of res
poet and admiration in the hearts of
his advcrsarics Nevertheless, the
Spanish generals anxiety to avoid
further sacrifice of life in his com
lnand was manifest and he did not
hesitate to ask for time to communi
cate the situation to Madrid. although
he obviously shook his head when he
spoke of the possible response.
During the course of the interview
General Toral said the bombardment
of Sunday and Monday had done little
damage. He admitted the shells from
the gums of the fleet had destroyed
four houses, but he asserted that only
half dozen soldiers of the garrison
had heen injured. He also volun
teered the information. when General
Miles eallantly inquired after General
would probably necessitate the am
putation of his left arm at the
shoulder.
Gen. Miles, at the interview, did nos
attempt 70 assume the direction If In
negotiations. but as general Of The Uni
led States army, he vouched for thu
conditions Gen. Shafter offered.
Upon the return of our commanders
% the American lines an importan;
consultation was held at Cen Wheel
er's headquarters.
Gems. Garcia and Castillo, with their
stans. had ridden around from the ex-
treme right t. see Gen. Miles. It WAS
a notable group gathered under th-
protecting awning Of Gen. Wheeler'S
tent.
Cen Miles. in blue fatigue uniform,
with the double star on his shoulders
and his campaign hat encircled by /
single strand Of gold braid, looking thu
ideal soldier. sat on an empty ammuni-
ton box ana formed the center Of III,
party.
ON the right Of Gen. Miles sat Cen.
Shaf.cr, and on his left was Gen. Gar
cia, in mud-spotted White uniform,
with heavy riding boots ana jing!ing
spurs. The Cuban general wore
large. Wrdthcr-worn Panama hat. ana
at his side was silver mounted ma
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MANY DIFFICULTIES
CONTINUED from page -

beef. $4,000: beans, $4,000; hard tack,
1850: cans Of corn. 1850
The expectation was that landing
would be effected at San Juan, point
on the south coast Of Cuba, midway
betwoen Cienfuegos and Trinidad The
place was reached. Wednesday evening,
June %. A scouting party put off IN
a small boat and pulled toward shore.
but had made only half the distance
when there came livelyflre from what
had been mistaken 10 be an abandoned
were called back and the three ships
moved eastward. About 4 o'clock, the
next afternoon, they arrived at Las
Tunas, 40 miles away. Four miles west
of the town. at the mouth Of the ITALIA
bac1a river, stood large fort built
Of railroad iron ana surrounded by
earthworks The Peoria ran boldly n
and fired several shots from her three
FOUNDERS. but brought no response and
no signs Of life. Here was thought -
be the desired opportunity. and an
.,,
"'heF Seou''''7 P'''
This vas maze up ~ 10 F"iuhtsefs'
winthrop Chanler, and as many Gu
hans under Capt NuneZ. The Peoria
49,. ,,.,.f,i,n within short range If
49,.
''' ''' V -
a retreat ana the sHia" "'d'S heaueu
for shore. They reached X 'Po yards
east n In. fort. boats were beached
,,,, ,h.ir ,,..,,nants cautiously scram-
t,....,...
''-4
very ao!neH' 'n'S 9s' l''' VII ZIG S"''N'
the for, and entertainments around i
burst INTO flame ana shl. ana shell
s,.,..,.p..5 ,l.ui me lj+.l. band Of in
N'l'is
C7Pi NG"@z Was S''iI"'l- from "'7
boat whom ii Sa't struck him between
In. ewes and h. went DOWN dead.
,.,,..,.., er ..i,1 .r,t.o arm IN
t.,.. .t.:.,-.. ,,,,r
''i''' S''''S
PISA "'th q ShalP FITS i4''C'"" = nv
entertainments.
Meanwhile The people on thc Peoria
.t. h.. ,,,,,. II, ,y,r. ana raine1
,....,,,..
S''''9 "i'' ga
ire 'eAS. a. m" moment me Suit"'d1
sinckened fire, however, the Spanish
nr- was renewed with fury and il eh-
..,,,.. ..,...i..,,. ,ta, tb,.ir f,rcnss var.
'.' '"' - go A'''" "a
treat was 7Id'Tt' "H' '"e lN'i'S '''
shore rushed for the boats but vplle%
rrtar y.lray came from the. shore ana
..,,....,,.l g., -b,,,,,. .b.n,-
7'.4NS7 'i'' 'Hr "@'1- "i'''
sid" the BOATS Win only tHelI H4d"S
rNpnSpl until thu ship was reached.
~, Standards b,l thn range. however.
.,,..,,,,;,
''''
none SSf"uSlN'
Returning To the ft"fid. IN" men re-
ported that Il vicious Hro mad come from
grove IF c"eoaEut palms 70 the east
ward, THE Peoria opened hcl guns ~
the place Indicated ana must nave kltleu
ri lsT Sh ellis UrHnnGU