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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25
ACT WITH THE AMERICANS.
Spanish COmmanders' Orders Regarding
SOS Repeiling Rebel Attacks.

- Kepofllng Rebel Attacks.
MADRID, Aug. 25.-The minister for
war. Lieutenant General Correa, when
asked what instructions had been given
General Blanco in regard to opposing
the insurgents in Cuba, replied that he
had ordered the captains general of
Cuba and the Philippines to act in &C.
cord with the Americans; but if the
Americans should prove unable to make
the insurgents respect the armistice,
then the instructions were to repel by
arms any attack upon the Spaniards.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25
SOLDIERS REACHED SPAIN
Queen Sent Message TO
the Troops.

the troops.
CoRUNNA, Spain, Aug. 25.-The Span.
ish steamer Alicante. with the first of
SPANS repatriated soldiers who ar.
rived from Santiago de Cuba, reached
here yesterday.
Enormous crowds gathered on the
Quays.
All the military and civil authorities
were present.
Some of the sick will be taken to the
Osa Lazaretto, where they will be
quarantined. Others will be kept five
days in hospital ships before they are
dispatched to their homes, Those who
are in good health will be promptly dis
embarked.
The queen regent sent message to
the troops on board the Alicante, con-
graduating them upon their conduct in
the field, and saying that she proposed
to be the first to welcome them home
The reading of the dispatch was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm.
There wasn0 yellow fever on board,
though 60 died Of other diseases during
the voyage
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25

This is a point worth considering
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tions.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25
JOINT ARBITRATORS
Details Of the Commissions Work Arr
Intended to BE Kept Secret
Until Finished.

QUEBEC, Aug. 25.-No meeting Of the
joint arbitration commission was held
yesterday. Both the American and
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25

1t need not be thought because lit
tie is being said that the free bridge
idea is dead. We will have that free
bridge yet.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25
WeIsbaeh Lights Reduced to Sl.25.

Large mica chimneys 40c extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine "Welsbach. All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction of
any one selling spurious burners as
ssW"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25

UsE Queen Quality and enjoy life
Get it at Hirschman's
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-25

Our fall line of hats is now in. See
them at Waters IL Whittington's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
COLWELL'S ALLEGED MESSAGE.

London. July S.-The publication OF the tele-
gram alleged to have come from Lieutenant
Cowell the United States naval attache here,
and said to have been addressed to the Navy
Department at Washington. in which the naval
attacte was placed in the position OF giving
important information from Madrid to the au-
thorites at Washington. has caused sensa-
tion among the diplomats here. who deem IT re-
markable that a naval attache should communi-
cate to his Government matters considered as
wholly belonging to the domain Of diplomatic
representatives. and 1t is freely predicted that
if the reports Of Lieutenant Colwells alleged
activity can be proved the Spanish Ambassador
will be instructed to protest against his re-
naming here on the same grounds as the pro-
tests against Sehor Du Bose and Lieutenant
Carranza formerly Of the Spanish Legation at
Washington remaining in Montreal
WASHINGTON July S.-The London reports
concerning Lieutenant Colwell are based on
misapprehension. arising out Of erroneous pub
lshed reports that It was Colwell who gave the
United States Government Information that
Spain would sue for peace this week. Inc Gov
ernment as stated by the Associated Press ola
receive such information. but the inference SUD-
seouently drawn by certain newspapers that
Colwen sent the dispatch was not warranted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
STRENGTH OF AMERICAS FLEET.

London. July S.-Most Of the weekly papers
think the moment opportune for Spain 10 sue
for neace and they advise her to DO So me
Saturday Review sa|s:
"The United States is In position 10 act
chivalrously toward honorable opponent
7yho II defeated is not disgraced"
"The Spectator has little faith IN talk ol
neoce and does not believe Spain Will make
peace until literally compelled 10. 1t thinks 'he
Americans terms will be too hard to tempt lhe
Standards to abandon their ideas OF what III
the wav of resistance is demanded OF them by
national honor.
The weeklies pay high tribute to the Ameri-
can Navy.
THE Speaker says:
THE Santiago fight proves that, so far as the
feet is concerned. the United States need not
fear comparison with any country In the world
THE Spectator draws a conclusion from the
battle the conviction that the American Meet
could face even the French fleet without great
risk of disaster. and 1t says:
so far as the German and American navies
go. there would be no comparison. struggle
between them would be very short and very
complete: and it would surprise Emperor Will
iam who thinks himself invincbe. but his self
confidence cannot alter history
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
A B0MBARDMENT TO-DAY
ARMY AND NAVY WILL AT.
TACK SANTIAGO.
SAMPSON WILL THROW HALF.TON
SHELLS FROM SEA WHILE
SHAFTER STORMS THE
CITY BY LAND.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

Washington. July 8.-General Shafter has De.
tiago. and given the requisite twenty four hours
formal notice that he will open fire upon the
city at noon tomorrow. He cabled this in
formation to the War Department this morn.
Ing. together with brief statement OF the con-
certed operations which had been agreed upon
between Admiral Sampson and himself at their
latest conference
The Navy's part in the affair Is precisely that
suggested to Admiral Sampson yesterday after
the war council at the White House, when Il
was decided that Admiral Sampson would not
be warranted in taking the extreme risks In
volved in an attempt to enter Santiago Harbor
so long as its electrical mines could be set of
from hidden points along the shore. ard after
the artillery experts of the Army and the Navy
had expressed conviction that projecti,es from
the great guns of the American battle-ships and
armored cruisers could readily lie thrown into
the beseged city. The airline distance from
MORO Castle to the centre Of Santiago is pre-
cisely four nautical miles, and from the location
a mile of the entrance habitually frequented
during the last six weeks by the feet the dis
tance to the extreme northern limits OF the city
is barely six statute miles. The range Of the
S-inch. 12-nch and 13inch rifles OF the Ameri.
vessels at the maximum elevation permitted
by their turret protection approximates seven
miles, and as the ships have repeatedly de-
monstrated their ability to throw their heavy
shells over the highest hills close to the coast.
confidence is felt that the range OF Santiago
will be quickly determined with the assistance
Of the Army Signal Corps stationed on the
heights. and that the town will be untenable for
the Spanards as soon as haf-ton projectles
begin to explode among its buildings.
General Shafter says the condition OF his
troops is much improved. and they are IN fins
condition for an assault. Five days ratons
and an ample supply Of ammunition for any
contingency have been brought to the front and
distributed and while the men have been COM
PEELED to keep out of sight Of the enemy during
the daytime, the position has been greatly
strengthened between sunset and sunrise. A
number Of the heavy siege guns have finally
been brought up from Baquri and mounted in
unassailable positions commanding the city and
the enemy's lines
General Randophs brigade, with six bat
teries of Regulars and $500 men. including the
1st Illinois Regiment and the District OF Colum-
bia Volunteers. is expected TO land tonight.
and will be hurried forward as fresh reinforce
mentS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
PEACE TALK IN WASHINGTON.

washington, July S.-There was continual
tion Of peace talk to-day. and other evidences
IN this line than those Of yesterday are coming
70 the surface Such for instance. was the con-
hrmation by the State Department OF the report
that the Cadiz fleet was returning 10 Spaln'
since u is scarcely conceivable that the spanish
Government would doom this last remnant OF
their feet to destruction at the hands or wat
sons SQUADRON. which in all probability could
boad II off before 1t reached Cadiz. its home
mort Therefore the assumption is that the
Snanish Government calculates that at least
an armistice precedent to peace. Will be OBJ
tanned before the ships reach Spain An un-
usually definite report was In circulation mat
.hc United States had been sounded In the in
tcrest of peace by the British Ambassador. but
when Il was brought to Sir Julian Pauncefotes
attention he authorized explicit denial and
said he had not communicated with the Govern
rnent regarding the termination Of the war
Conditions at Santiago also are regarded as
IA avorable tust now. according to General
Snafter's dispatch received during the forenoon.
Nothing more came from him during the day.
hut the impression prevails that the Spanish
are in a desperate plight within the lines OF the
citv and General Skaters action in allowing
Jinares TO communicate freely with Madrid is
an implication that there Is at least a reason
able hope that the Spanish general contemplates
a surrender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
TALK OF INTERVENTION.

London. July S.-Dspatches from the Conu-
mental capitals still talk Of European interven-
ton in the war. France is being represented as
takrg the initiative and Germany ana the
other Powers as declining TO interfere.
By way Of Berlin comes an interview with
Senor Moret former Spanish Minister OF the
Colonies advocating that Spain should sue for
peace because it is ridiculous even to suppose
that she could tire out the United States ana
because Spain "can only expect fresh DEFEATS
placing her in a worse position than ever.
Sehor Moret said il was imperative that the
United States should issue victorious out OF its
first with foreign Power, because It's
social problems and surplus wealth compelled
II 10 pursue a policy OF expansion. He said he
believed Spain had nothing TO fear from the
Carlists or the Republicans. because both de-
pended on the army and the workmen; where
as. the former. the army. had already felt the
strength Of the enemy and was not likely to
protest against peace. which. in its terms, was
the only thing that would save the workmen
from starvation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
CAMARA GOING BACK.
HIS FLEET HAS PROBABLY ENTERED
THE SUEZ CANAL.
fBY cAnLE To TIE TRIBUNE. I


Suez. July s. p. m.--The Spanish squadron.
which until O'Clock this afternoon had re-
mained at anchor four miles below Suez pre-
paring to receive a further transshpment of
coal from Its own collers. suddenly returned to
Suez and will probably enter the canal tonight
on the way to Spain.
This Is only what has been expected by the
we'll Informed all along. especially since op-
portunity was givel at Port Said and elsewhere
along the canal and at this port to observe the
condition Of the ships and the way in which
they are handled by their Spanish engineers
and crews. The two fighting ships Of the squad
ron. the Peayo and the Empcrador Carlos v,
are altogether unseaworthy their boilers being.
as one expressed it. like mouldy pasteboard."
The Pelayo broke down in the canal, and It
would evidently be little more than suicide to
attempt to take her to Manila in the hurricane
season. which has now begun.
The news Of the annihilation OF Admiral Ger
vera's fleet and OF the preparations to send a
powerful American fleet forthwith to the coast
Of Spain is also now known here and at Madrid,
and probably has something to do with the
change OF plans 1t Will prove costly bit Of
work for Spain. for the canal tolls on the fleet,
going and returning. amount to pretty sum.
all OF which had TO be paid in cash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
THINK FORT STORMING WILL CEASE

London. July 9-The Madrid correspondent Of
1.-The Times" says:
"The frequent Cabinet discussions OF the peace
question have been without result, except that
the Ministers who had most strongly advocated
war have assumed a slightly more conciliatory
attitude and the field Of discussion is somewhat
narrowed. The idea is that. owing to the I'M
nense difficulties OF the campaign In CUBA the
United States will probably abandon the system
Of storming fortified places. and Will adopt the
rlan OF starving garrisons out by blockading
the whole island.
"The Government would probably prefer
suing for peace to suffering an indefinite block
ade. hut II fears the large body Of patriotic
opinion in favor Of resisting to the bitter END II
Cuba Is blOckaded.
TT is to be hoped that the Americans Will
find some means Of controlling the ferocity OF
their savage allies. A profound impression has
been made here by the rumors that the Aneri-
cans had handed Spanish prisoners 10
Cuban insurgents. who beheaded them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
THE ARMISTICE EXTENDED.
IINARES wEAKENS AND WAITS FOR
ORDERS FROM BLANCO.

Major General Skaters Headquarters. Before
Santiago de iba, July Z. by The Associated
Press Dispatch boat Dauntless. via PORT An
tonic, jamaica by Way OF Kingston, Jamaica
July g. a. m-The armistice has been extended
until noon on Saturday. in order to allow Gen.
eral Linares 70 communicate with Captain
General Blanco and with Madrid.
General I.nares informed General Shafter
that he had no telegraph operator. and one was
sent into the city, accompanied by the British
Consul F. ". Ramsden. under the British nag.
Not a shot had been fired recently on either
side. but work is being pushed on the batteries
and intrenchulents. The American position mas
been greatly strengthened during the last forty
eight hours the American lines advancing 70
within four hundred yards Of the enemy's. ana
the hillside batteries overlook and command the
city.
Last night General Lawton's division advanced
ave hundred yards. to the enemy's great sur
prise.
The dynamite gun in charge Of Hallett Alsop
Borrowe has been beautifully placed, hidden In
snug pit.
The streams have been bridged over. allowing
the transportation OF heavy artillery with facil-
ity The roads have been greatly improved
The general health Of the soldiers Is good.
The armistice is affordng a long needed rest
for the men, and they are now in good shape to
resume fighting.
General Lnares is evidently weakening. ana
the mediation Of the Bishop Of Santiago and the
Consular Corps may persuade him to surrender.
In case hostilities are resumed the plan Of as
sault is for Rear-Admiral Sampson TO lombard
the forts at the mouth Of the harbor. driving
the men away from the guns, and then land a
thousand men and occupy the forts. while
launches with graphing irons go In and coun-
termine the harbor The fleet will then enter
and lombard the city. supporting the land as
sault
General Garcia, the insurgent commander.
ceived orders yesterday not TO attack the Span
iards while tn. negotiations are on foot
The wrecked Spanish cruisers are still filed
with charred bodies. which the buzzards are
devourng. The Cubans by Rear-Adn,ral Samp-
sons orders, have buried the bodies Of over one
hundred Spanlards which were washed ashore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
PERSISTENT PEACE TALK
SPANS MINISTER'S DIVIDED
IN THEIR OPINIONS.
pr.Cr PARTY URGES DIRECT NEGoT1A-
T1oNs WITH THE UNITED STATES
v.RsHIPs CAUSE ALARM.

,,.s.a Juy S-The Ministers are divided In
,,,o,s as 10 the advsabil!ty OF immedi-
.,s negotiations for peace. The war party is
,-.,,u., 70 adopt the view OF Marshal Martinez
Gamma who considers that the army must
.., nv a notable victory wipe out the defeat
Of the navy
The peace party urges direct negotiations
with the United States, rather than through
powers whose selfshness has allowed Spain to
,e crushed by strong enemy. and who may
NOW intrigue for harder conditions desiring to
nroft by her dsmemberment
La Correspondencia de Espana" says there
,s a feeling OF alarm due 20 a belief that the
Waited States warships Oregon, Texas and
Nev-York are now on their way to Spain. and
that precautions are being taken at all the sea-
ports TO avoid surprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
SPANISH SOLDIERS STARVING.

Playa del Este Guantanamo Bay. Cuba. July
8. p. ma Spanish soldier, terribly emaci-
ated and so weak that he could hardly walk.
was picked up by men from the United States
gunboat Annapolis to-day at a point near the
entrance to the upper bay. He had no rifle. for
he was too weak TO- carry H. According TO his
story there are many Spanish soldiers 10 Guam
tapamo In the same condition Of starvation.
He says there is absolutely nothing TO eat
there but that the Spaniards are daily told that
II they surrender to the Americans they arc
sure to be murdered
A captain and three prlvates from Daracoa
came into the bay to-day in a small saboat
and were picked up by the cruiser Marb.chead
They were ostensibly greatly surprised. and pre-
tended not to have known that tbs bay vss In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
WAR NEWS OF TO-DAY.

General Shafter has Informed the Spanish com
mander at Santiago that he will renew
his attack on the city If 1t is not surren
dered by noon to-day He will have the
cooperation Of Admiral Sampson who will
fire on the city from the outer harbor
1t Is rumored that the Spanish Cabinet Is
divided on the question of peace, the peace
party advocating direct negotiations with
the United States.
Admiral Camara's squadron has re-entered the
Suez Canal and is returning to Spain.
Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson and the
men who aided him in sinking the Merri'
mac In the channel Of Santiago Harbor
were welcomed aboard the cruiser New
York after having spent several weeks in
prison in Santiago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
PEACE PARTY STRENGTHENED.

London July "a special dispatch from
Madrid says:
There are numerous evidences that the peace
party IS greatly strengthened. Madrid Is tran
ouil ard the expected disturbances have not
occurred This will probably embolden the
Government to yield to the strong diplomatic
pressure that is being exerted to bring the war
TO a termination.
LAS Eel Nacionar sensibly remarks. Spanish
Ministers who expect prodigies OF valor from
the army in Cuba cannot compel the Ameri-
cans to fight there. The Americans may pre-
fer TO attack the Canaries. Porto Rico and the
Peninsula and, as 'El Nacionar says, having
succeeded. they might impose still more dis
tasteful terms.
Then. discussing Captain Aunon's reliance
upon the third squadron. El Nacional criti-
c!ses the vessels composing 1t, showing that
nothing can be hoped from that quarter. The
Increasing difficulty Of telegraphic commun'ca-
ton with the colonies is adding 10 the Govern
ment's embarrassment. since 1t cannot ascertain
what is needed for defence The march or
events and the fate OF vessels sent out with
provisions, with much else that it is abso-
lutely indispensable should be known II the
conflict is to be continued, is with difficulty as
certained All this makes for peace
"In the mean time there is no relaxation IN
work OF strengthening tlle COaSl Ucio4'~NS'
Even the heavy artillery at the Formidable
French frontier forts has been Withdrawn ana
sent to the seaports.
The papers report that a long artillery trah
left Jaca a few days ago for Barcelona, where
four additional 3O-centmetre guns had already
been placed Twenty long-range modern guns
will be sent to Bilbao. In fact. all the ports
are being very strongly defended and mined.
The War Office Gazette announces royai
decree appropriating 100000 pesetas for the
artillery. Current gossip credits the Infanta
Isabella with a wish to assume the Regency
She has visited the barracks and addressed IN
epiriting words to the officers and men. II IS
rurnored that the Queen Regent would not De
averse 10 such a change, on the ground tha'
Isabella. being Spanlard. could better sign d
disastrous peace than herself, who Is often
taxed with being a foreigner.
THE Government has received olspatch-H
is reported-announcing that the Spanish troops
have rnade sortie from Manila and inflicted
a severe defeat on the insurgents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
SPAIN THINKS ENGLAND UNFAIR

Madrid. July S.-The refusal Of the Cuban
cable companies to transmit dispatches franked
by the Spanish Government in spite OF the con-
ditions of the concessions. occasions the veliest
discomfort here. The Span!ards believe this
action is due to the orders OF the British Gov
eminent which. according to the newspapers OF
Madrid Is raising constant dificult'es IN the
way of Spain and is giving frequent proofs Of
,,s partiality for the United States. Spain, IT
.,rears has complained to the cable companies
,,,hos. offices are in London. but without any
result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
A SAD TALE OF DIsCoURAGEMENT.

London. July S.-The officials Of the Spanish
Embassy here say they have no knowledge OF
any peace negotiations being on foot at present.
dispatch from the United States. declaring
the Americans are unable to capture Santiago
de Cuba. and that "the perpetual strain has
broken the mems nerves and constitutions.
bringing them to the verge Of disaster" unless
reinforced. is published conspicuously here and
has also been telegraphed to Madrid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
RUSSIA URGES PEACE.

ST. Petersburg. July S.-The Russian officials
and the general public here strongly in favor
OF speedy peace as the only salvation for Spain.
and the newspapers recommend the Intervention
OF Europe TO compel a cessation Of hostilities.
1t is asserted that If any Power directly inter-
ested in the fate Of Spain or the United States
proposed mediation or initiated Intervention she
would certainly have Russia's approval
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
BLANCO URGES THAT THE WAR GO ON

Madrid, July s. notwithstanding 10 ois-
patch received here from havana Captain
General Blanco openly urges the continuation
OF the war.
The newspapers OF this city say Inc moment
has not arrived to seek for peace ohe Oh .ne"i
adds: I'VE find ourselves in a position from
h,oh ,,o ara oble to make our enemies feel
the consequences OF the war;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
SUGGESTS IMMEDIATE PEACE.

London. July 9.--"The Times" says edtorially
this morning:
Spain should make peace before America has
hardened her heart"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
THE SHIPS MAY COAL NOW.

Cairo. Egypt July S.--Admral Camara has
informed the Egyptian Government that he has
been ordered TO return to Spain. Therefore his
ships will go through the canal Immediately
and will proceed westward. The Spanish war
ships will now be allowed to coal. as they are
refu hon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
THE MADRID CABINET BLOCKS PEACE.

Rome. July S.--"Italie" says that negotiations
have been opened among the European Powers
with a view of arranging peace The best in
tentions the paper asserts. are manifested at
Washington; but the Madrid Cabinet strongly
opposes any idea Of peace.