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FRIGHTFUL DISASTER AT SEA.
Ia BoURGoGNE SUNK IN COLLISION AND 81 OF THE
7as PASSENGERS AND CREW DROWNED.
.wr171, SCENES OF PANIC ON THE DO

The French steamship La Bougogn which sailed from NewYok
crdav morning crashed Cromartyshe
morning July O'clock about miles south Of Sable
of which she
~. bottom hour. Out Of the 735 souls aboard
the steamer saved There passengers and
onv D. La Of Painhed n rescued Nearly
members Of the the steamship.
The disaster wenh incredible tales Of the abect
OF the cowardie cruelty displayed by
the whom
that the majority the might
the and struck off
from Some Of the
stabbed reach the
The children received less consideration than
awful said have been
paaively cool
The accident fog Bourgogne rushing
high She struck the Cromaryshe
OF the ships saved and the
unable que the Captain
bridge sank with terrific explosion Of her
Coyshre her those who saved
sighted and towe
Coatyshre Halifax Among the lost Mrs Dillon and Mrs Dill
lon-Ol daughter OF ex- Judg John F. Dillon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
WAR NEWS OF TO-DAY.

President Mckinley issued proclamation call
ing upon the American people to give
thanks to God for the victories achieved by
their naval and military forces.
There Is a rumor in Madrid that Duke Almo-
dovar de Rio and Senior Gamazo have re-
ceived full powers to propose suspension
of hostilities as a preliminary to peace.
The Ministers neither affirm nor deny this.
Santiago has not yet been bombarded. and 1t
Is not likely that any further attack will be
made on the city until General Shafter has
been strongly reinforced
The news of the destruction Of Cervera's fleet
caused deep gloom and CONSERVATION IN
Madrid Precautions were taken to pre-
vent uprislngs.
Camara, having passed through the Suez Canal
first heard Of the destruction Of Cervera
feet no change In his plans was apparent.
Commodore Watson's Eastern Squadron Is ex-
pected to depart for the coast Of Spain
within few days.
The Reina Mercedes. the last ship OF Cervera's
feet, was seen drifting out Of Santiago Har
Dor and was destroyed under the guns OF
Moro Castle by the American feet.
The Hawaiian resolution passed the Senate
yesterday by the decisive vote OF ~ to Il
thus assuring annexation Of the islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
VIEWS OF PUBLIC MEN IN SPAIN

Madrid July g. noon-Sehor Silvela, the Con-
servatve leader, declares that the present situa-
ton is more favorable to peace than to war.
But. he adds. the Government alone can judge
OF what ought TO be done under the present
circumstances. and he will support the Govern
ment in any determination it may reach.
The Republicans say the country is unable to
withstand such misfortunes. and that the time
has come for general settlement.
The military party favors a continuance Of
the war. Military men say they think Spain
could never have expected a naval victory. and
that so long as she does not meet with disaster
ashore she ought not to sue for peace. The
Carlists are anxious for the TO continue.
The Government views are believed TO differ.
Senior Sagasta, the Premier. says he is await
ing details OF recent events from official Spanish
sources, adding that he will see the effect which
the loss of the Spanish squadron has upon
Spain before deciding upon his course.
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THANKSGIVING FOR VICTORIES.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY ISSUES 4 PROCLAMATION TO TIE
AMERICAN PEOPLE,


Washington July Mckinley tonight issued
the following proclamation the American people,
To the People Of the United States Of America.
At this when the fresh remembrance the unprecedented
operations Bay Of
Manila day May added the ig the less glorious
achievements the naval and military our beloved Santiago
de Cuba fitting should and the feeling exutaton
that naturally attends deeds wrought
should Throne Of Divine Grace and give
woreh the Of His high will and who has thus far vouc
d light His face and led soldiers and victory
therefore ask the people the United States assembling for
Divine worship their meeting offer thanksgiving
Almighty God who in His nscutab leading hosts the
unhd triumph guiding them land through the
them without clmes has watched
and brought Of the right and the just and honor
able peace.
With be mingled the Nations that
gallant shielded alike the battlefield and the
spared suffering and disease while they
uphold their coun honor and wtha let the Nations heart be
thought the noble who have peshed
filled with compassionate sympathy for all those who suffer
endure Sickness wounds and bonds by the awful
vor that H the Dispenser Of all
untold Affections bring
the blessings OF restored and to all the ravgd
by the cruel strife the priceless security tranquility
WILLIAM MKINLEY,
Manson Washington, July 8, 1898.
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the collision and there was mad rush from
cabins and steerage fo- the deck above. The
order to lower the lifeboats was given but orntd
the frenzed excitement which in an instant
seized upon the sailors OF the doomed shin II
was unheard or disregarded. All discipline dis
appeared. and the sailors fought like demons 10
gain possession Of the boats and Hferafts
Women were forced back from the boats and
tramped by men. who made self-preseryat,on
their first object.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN MURDERED
On board were large number Of Italians and
other foreigners. These fends stopped at moth
ing In boat was party Of forty women but
so great was the panic that not a hand was
raised 10 assist in its launching The occu-
pants. so nearly saved. were drowned like rats
when the ship. with an awful kissing sound.
went down. so desperate the situation
that an Italian passenger drew his knife and
made directly at one who. like himself. was
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NO PEACE OTERTURES.
BUT 1T, IS BELIEVED SUCH a MOVEMENT
Is NOT UNLIKELY.


Washington. July 6-Up to this moment no
overtures for peace have come 10 the Govern
rnent Of the United States from any European
ration. The same statement applies 10 the
PoVe.
1t Is recognized in official quarters that SPANS
nresant condition is desperate that II Is Alto
rether likely she Will put forth her best efforts
toward securing peace. either directly or through
some nation willing to speak for her. The wip-
ing out OF Cervera's feet leaves Spain in con-
dtion Of marine impotence and. moreover " Is
felt that the internal conditions OF SPAN Will
become chaotic when the Spanish people realize
the extent OF the terrific blow just given their
navy.
Inquiry at the British. French. German and
other embassies and legations shows tnat no
peace movement is on foot among the great
Powers Of Europe so far has'b been disclosed
r. the representatives Of these Powers here IL
Is the general impression in diplomatic quarters
that the annihilation OF Admiral Cerveras Meet
make a peace movement opportune. and 1t Is
expected that Spain herself will take the init!a-
tive. When asked how Spain could conduct
direct negotiations for peace. one OF the best
Informed diplomatic representatives said that
might excite less irritation than an overture
from a Power which had a military and naval
establishment behind IT, There is no intimaton.
however that Spain has taken this step through
, the POpe or otherwise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
HOBSON'S SANTIAGO QUARTERS.

Headquarters OF General Kent's Division July
3. by Associated Press Dispatch-boat Dauntless'
via Port Antonio. Jamaica. July D. via Kings
ton. Jamaica. July Q2:l5 a. m).-Generai
Kent. whose division faces the hospital ana par
racks OF Santiago Ge CuDa. has been informed
by the enemy that Assistant Naval CONSTRUCTOR
Hobson and his companions of the Merrimac
are confined In the extreme northern puiidihs'
over which two white flags are flying.
During the diplomatic conference Yesterday
Hobson and his fellow prisoners could be seen
through glasses from General Kents headauar-
tore looking out of the windows.
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CERVERA'S LAST SHIP GONE.
THE REINA MERCEDES SUNK BENEATH
MORRO CASTLE.

HEADQUARTERS Of General Shafter. Tuesday,
July 8. by The Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Dandy via Port Antonio and Kingston Ja-
ma,ca. July 8. 8 p. m.-The destruction OK the
snan,sh cruiser Re!na Mercedes last night
(Monday) accounts for the last ship Of Admiral
Cervera's once splendid cquadron.
She lies to-day In plain view. her bow resting
on the bas. Of the beach under FL Moro Part o,
rho hull ,s above water and her masts and two
stacks are entirely out OF water
1, Is not yet known whether she attempted 70
escape from the harbor or whether the span
iards tried 70 sink her near the hull OF tho
,ferr,nac. and thus block the entrance 10
prevent the Americans from getting IN.
Her sinking was most dramatic. JUST aitef
midnight she was drifting slowly out OF 'He
narrow entrance by one Of the American SCOUTS
In q moment the feet was ablaze with signals
and almost instantly an awful hail OF smells
was hammering down upon her.
II Is not known whether she returned the
FIRE nm, the shore batteries opened and one
6-,nch she'll fell on the Indiana's forward deck
exploding below.
Tho oxnloslon occurred m the mems sleeping
roorns hut all were at quarters and none were
hurt
No other American ship was hf during the
e,carcncnt or incident which lasted only
minutes
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rwrvTy.FOrR HOURS TO STAY AT SUE
WATSON GOING AFTER CAMARA.

Washington. July 6-The fact that several or
,ho vessels selected for Commodore Watson's
eeet were in the thick OF the engagement Of
.July 2 promises to delay the departure OF the
Eastern SQUADRON for the shores OF spain. The
,esea,s have consumed good deal OF coal, and
without doubt have expended large quantity
~ their highest grade OF ammunition in the
,ur,ous attack on the steel warships OF the
Standards 1t will be necessary to replenish
these stores before the long European voyage
ia heeun However Secretary Long has given
rush orders for the preparation OF this squad
ron and II will certainly be off In the course of
few days The movements of the Cadiz fleet are
very puzzling TO the experts here. Weakened as
II is by the sending back OF the torpedo-boat
destroyers the Spanish squadron bound for the
PhIlippines seems destined to go to as sure de-
struction as did Cervera's unucky ships when
thev headed westward from the Cape Verd
islands.
The Spaniards without doubt are fully aware
Of the nferiorty Of their fleet and why they per-
sist in sending 1t TO be sunk In the Philippines
Is a mystery The Navy Department was ad-
yised to-day that the squadron was passing
through the Suez Canal. and as the vessels
must have paid the heavy toll required In ad-
vance the indications are now regarded as con-
elusive that the ships are actually bound for
the Philippines This belief stimulates the prep
parations here for Watson's sailing. He will
strike straight after Camara. who in the end is
doomed to be caught between Watson and
Dewey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
MADRID IN GLOOM.
4 TREMENDOUS IMPRESSION CAUSED
By NEWS OF THE DISASTER
AT SANTIAGO.

Madrid. July e. y. THE authorities kept
the disaster to Admiral Cerveras squadron a
secret long as possible and even suppressed
the extra editions Of the newspapers giving
the facts The official confirmation. therefore.
caused a tremendous impression, particularly
in naval and military circles where the Gov
ernment is accused OF ordering Admiral Cervera
to make a sortie. despite the known opposition
OF several naval experts.
The troops are confined 10 barracks. as dis
orders are feared. but up to this hour there
have been no disturbances in Madrid or in the
provinces.
The Queen IS greatly afflicted and did not
leave her room yesterday
The Spanish Governments decision 70 continue
the war is published. and It is added that the
Americans need two hundred thousand men
to continue the operations in Cuba. 1t being
alleged here that the cooperation or the IN
surgents is practically nil.
The enthusiasm aroused by the misleading
dispatches Of the Spanish Government from
Cuba Is changed to-day into the wa!lings
of the families OF the victims and lamentations
over the national disaster. The Ministers are
crestfallen and are still conceang the worst
The utmost extremity OF despair Of rage and
recriminaton prevails among the population,
and the authorities are adopting strong pre-
cautions. fearing popular outbursts. Marshal
Martinez de Campos has been foremost in the
endeavors TO prevent disturbances.
\ Government crisis is imminent and It Is
regarded probable that Sehor Silvela or
Marshal Martinez de Clmpos will succeed
Sehor Sagasta as Premier. and propose peace In
order to prevent the Americans from lombard
Ing the Peninsula and running Spain
The Palace is strongly guarded. and the
Queen Regent is receiving the sympathy OF the
sensible portion OF the population: but there is
no Disgusting the fact that grave forebodngs
are heard to the future OF Spain.
The tone Of the general public can be summed
up in the remark frequently heard:
God alone knows what will happen"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
LA BOURGOGNE.

endeavoring 70 reach the boats Immediately
his action was Initiated in every direction
Knives were fourished and used with ERECT
Woman and children were driven back TO In
evitable death at the point of weapons the
owners Of which were experts in their use. Ac-
cord,ne TO stories of survivors women were
stabbed like so many sheep.
The scene on the water was even WORST
MANY OF the unfortunates who were struggling
in the water attempted to drag themselves ih'o
,,e boats or on RATS. These were pushed back
ord wore drowned Here too knives were useo
freely. Not all Of the dead met dea'h oS
drowninc christopher Brunen saw a sailor De-
longing to La Bourgogne strike passenger
o,,er the head with a bar and kill him The
hooy dronned into the water The passenger
c,r,cbed the boat In which the sailor was and
attempted to get on board.
LA gOURGOGNES BOATS DISABLED.
Tho steamer listed to starboard. and the port
,oo,s svy,ne in on their davlts and were turned
,,eido down. The big funnel toppled down.
snashirg one Of the starboard boats while
,hroe others were injured by the shock of the
oou,s,on While the frantic passengers were
etruegling to secure places in the boats and on
tic - ,-af'a. the hi '.sd''e 'e' hoo' --icd HeIp,
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RUMORS OF PEACE.
MINISTER'S SAID TO HAVE POWER TO
OPEN NEGOTIATIONS.

London July THE Madrid correspondent Of
1.-The Daily Mail" says:
There are persistent rumors here that Duke
Almodovar de Rio Foreign Minister, and Sehor
Gamazo. the Minister Of Public instruction and
Public Works have received full powers to
propose a suspension Of hostilites as a prelimi-
nary to peace negotiations. The Ministers
neither affirm nor deny the rumors.
Spain, II is alleged is prepared for peace on
the basis OF the independence OF Cuba and the
Philippines the United States occupying Porto
Rico until the war indemnity is paid Lieu
tenant General Correa, Minister Of War. says
everything depends upon the course Of events
at Santiago"
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NO COMMANDMENT YET.
SHAFTER WILL PROBABLY WAIT FOR
REINFORCEMENTS.

Washington. July 6-By comparison with
what has gone before. to-day was quiet at the
War and Navy departments. There were bull
letins posted in the former Department, but
there none Of more recent date than yes
terday and so far from indicating an impending
battle the general tendency Of these bulletins
to show that no forward movement Il in
absolutely deep contemplation
Deep concern is felt here at the privat!ons and
sufferings Of the troops lying in trenches and
in field hospitals surrounding Santiago, and
there is everywhere a disposition TO insist that
hereafter haste shall be made slowly. and that
the equipment OF the soldiers. their commssary
and quartermasters supplies their ammunition
and their hospital stores. shall be complete in
every respect before they advance further This
is likely to be the rule even at the expense OF
time, and In the face of the criticism Of an
element that has been vehemently insisting
upon rushing the campaign without regard 10
cost in blood and money.
Confidence is felt that there will be no friction
between the Army and the Navy commanders.
and that the conference between them VIII re-
suit in an agreement upon joint plan for the
prosecution Of the campaign. In the event that
this belief should not be we'll founded. the Presi-
dent is prepared TO act himself by orders from
first hand There Is much Of force In the naVai
argument that II Sampson is obliged TO enter
Santiago Harbor before the forts are captured
he will jeopardze the safety OF the armoreo
fleet under his command. since by the sinking
Of one Of these ships in the narrow channel
through Spanish mine or shell the feet wouid
be left helpless and exposed to destruction un-
der the guns Of the forts, TO which they couio
make no reply owing to the elevation OF tne
latter: on the other hand, the Army omcers
seen, to be justified in avoiding the TREMENDOUS
sacrifice of life that would be involved In again
throwing soldiers upon the Spanish offences
until they have been materially reinforced n
numbers and strengthened by artillery.
Sampson did not report to-day at the Navy
Denartment but the War Depar .ment sent over
an agreeable message from Shafter, announcing
the readiness OF the Span.ards 10 exchange
Hobson and his men, 1t is believed that this
was accomplished some time during the day.
though notice OF 1t has not been received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-07
INTERVIEWS WITH THE QUEEN REGENT

Madrid July 6. 6 p. m.-Sehor Gamazo, Minis
ter OF Public Instruction and Public Works
had a long audience with the Queen Regent this
afternoon, and subsequently conferred with
Duke Almodovar de Rio. the Foreign Minister.
These interviews have caused much comment.
The Queen Regent has signed decree pro-
noting Colonel Ordonez and Colonel Escario to
the rank OF general.
The Government will transmit to the Powers
the protest of the Cuban Colonial Chambers
against the American invasion of Cuba, which
the protest describes "a brutal attempt to
seize territory"
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FLEEING FROM SANTIAGO.
THE I-NOFFICIAI. ARMISTICE EXTENDED
NO ANSWER YET TO SiAF-
TER'S DEMAND.

of Juragua Tuesday, July q p. m }, by AS
sociated Press Dispatch Boat Dandy to Port An
tonic. Jamaica, Wednesday. July (Moinns) via
Kingston. Jamaica, July o p. m.).-The roads
leading from Santiago de Cuba have been black
to-day with people fleeing from the dreaded POM
bardr,ent by the Americans. flag OF truce
has hoated over the walls Of the city and above
the intrenchments Of the beslegng army all day'
the unofficial armistice which terminated at
noon. having been extended until tomorrow
noon at the request OF the foreign consuis. ana
during the lull in the fighting the Spanish COM
mander has permitted all non-combatants 70
leave This fact is generally accepted among
the officers at headquarters as IN indication OF
a grim determination on the part OF the span
ish to fight it out.
The negotiations looking TO the surrender OF
the city have not been concluded. as no formal
reply to General Skaters last demand has been
received but not one OF the hundreds who Ned
from the city to-day believed that surrender
was possible.
rumor was persstently circulated about
headquarters this afternoon that the enemy had
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ia souls on board only 100 all told escaped the
waves which engulfed the big steamship scarcely
more than half an hour after the collision oc-
CURED. Only woman was saved-Mrs a H.
La Case. of Plainfeld. n ]. The Cromartyshire
~ to and picked up the passengers and seamen
who were rescued, transferring them TO the
Grecan, which came along little later, and the
Grecan towed the disabled ship into this port
RUN INTO A DENSE Foo.
The Cromartyshire was running at fve-knot
clip under reduced canvas. when her bow struck
the French liner In her mad rush through the
fog that closed thickly over'the sea. She struck
La Bourgogne on the starboard bow and ripped
UP the starboard side with crash and shock
that hurled the five hundred passengers from
their hunks in instant. Captain Deloncle
was in the saloon, but he hurried 10 the bridge
For moment or two the awful extent of the
damage not realized. and La Bourgogne
still dashed onward. The sailors thought that
the sailing ship had gone to the bottom, but
Few minutes later the waves poured through the
bulkheads with the roar Of a mighty torrent.
Then all on board realized the awful nature Of
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RUSSIA COUNSELS PEACE.

ST. Petersburg. July THE Russian news
papers counsel the United States and Spain to
cease this terrible war" They declare that
Diplomatic Intervention has become necessary.
The 'Novostl" says: IN view of her close rc-
lations with the United States. Great Britain
might. without departing from her neutrality
offer her mediation to President Mckinley"
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| TRAGEDY IN THE FOG.
ALL DISCIPLINE GONE. AND WOMEN
AND CHILDREN BRUTALLY SLAIN.

AND CHILDREN BRUIALL1 SLAIN.
tBY TELEGRAPH THE rRIBUSEl
Halifax. n. s.. July 6.-The story of the loss
Of the French Line mail steamer La Bourgogne,
which was sunk in collision sixty miles south Of
Sable Island on Monday morning, Is a tragedy
OF the sea with few parallels in the history OF
ocean disasters. Not since the Inflated White
Star liner Atlantic ran on the rocks off Prospect,
at the entrance to this harbor. in 1873. and sank
with her six hundred passengers. has such
tale Of disaster at sea reached this city as was
brought by the Allan liner Grecian this morn
ing The powerful French liner, running like
racehorse. crashed into the Britieh ship Cro-
nartyshire in a dense feg. few minutes after D
o'clock on the morning Of July 4. and OF the
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SPANIARDS TO EXCHANGE HOBSOA

Washington, July 6.-The War Department
posts the following from General Shafter:
Camp near Santiago, July D.
Adjutant- General Washington.
am just in receipt Of a letter from "enera'
Soul (probably ToraD agreeing 10 exchange Hoo-
son and men here, to make exchange IN the
morning Yesterday he refused my proposition
of exchange SHAFTER Major General
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THE POPE PROFOUNDLY DETECTED

London. July ca dispatch from Rome says
the Pope IS profoundly detected al the fresh
disaster to Spain. The dispatch ADDS that
severa! Cardinals strongly urge HIS Holiness
"a make another attempt to arrange peace be-
tween Spain and the United States nut the
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,r,o ,i,le ..Webster's Irnabrdged' which has
done service for generation Is now Wisely sup
bis,,cnnr,''. wisely because IL Is the accepted au
,,b,.,tv wherever the English language Is spoken.-