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wATsnN,s sHuADMON
u,v he started from santiago or
Hampton tsonds, Va.


u.y BE started from snnti"E" "r
Hampton isonds, Va.
Washington JUNE est Is SAID AT ,ne
navy department 1t Is the present intention
10 start Commodore Watsons Eastern
squadron from Santiago, This, however Is
enbject to SIMPSONS report on the cond'-
ton OF the vessels collected and their sup
plies. 1t is said II they need no more ''iah
t.ey can be supplied with from sampsons
fleet, they viii start according TO orders
from Santiago. but II further supplies and
equipments are needed or II the vessels
must be cleaned then they probably ~h'
be sent to Hampton Roads. There Is ne
| mistaking the earnestness of the navy de'
partment in preparing this squadron fo'
the European scryice.
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PEACE is DISCUSSED
SPANS CABINET COUNCIL is CON
SIDERING THE MATTER.
VIII Treat Directly with the United
States-Cervcrn Has Not bccn Or
dcred to Make Sorttc.

Especial Gable Dispatch to the New Yorh Her
aid. London Times and The HoustG Post
Copyrighted, 1898, by James Gordon Ben
nett)
Madrid, Tuesday, June 2S.--Political dc
batting centers which abound in Madrid
are particularly animated today. The gem
eral opinion following that the archbishop
of Barcelona was that the time has come
to treat for peace and directly with the
United States, not through third power.
The archbishop of Bapelona says Spain
should ask the United States upon what
terms they would make peace ana unless
| am mislnformed such IL the opinion OF the
Spanish people is the matter TO decide
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sHArrER AZ JuRAGUA.
Asuits with Wheeler and the
Hsision Commanders.

aaults with Wheeler and the
Wsisi0n Commanders.
nsnted. 1888, by Associated Press.)
4 June q, Monday. per Asso-
Boat Wanda, p. M, via King
June IS. 10 a. IN. Major
4 Eer. in command of the Uni
dfhy of invasion, arrived here
~ be transport Seguranca from
Va nth Colonel John Jacob Astor.
Psewart Brice and Lieutenants
nd Noble and his staff at about
this afternoon.
= met by General Bates, who was
ending the landing of commits
upples in the surf. General Sha;-
Jul uniform and wearing a straw
vas soon mounted on a large ana
\ 2 horse and rode through the
- fyeying the site of the landing OF
AL . and the camps OF the troops.
10 led for a moment before the cot
~ ca serves as the headquarters OF
Insurgents, and where Generals
q Castillo paid their respects to
lean commander.
an hour later General Shafter
on the read to the front in order
With General Wheeler and the
commanders and look over the
pperatlons before Santiago. inc
|aid he would probably return &c
qua headquarters tonight.
mem hospital arrangements are tS
'aed at Juragua at once.
snenl hospital arrangements are
Pioylded at Juragua at once. Inc
noquois, anchored off the shore
'aed with trained nurses and al
snees. The tent hospitals will also
70 on cllf overlooking the sea,
are very few cases of sickness
'ae troops-measles, heat prostra'
~ aysentary chiefly. Several casei
lever are reported by the insur'
~ me disease is not epidemic
.sh's and mornings are cool an'
nut the midday sun Is hard OF
estimated troops. This movement o
y The front is going steadily en-
serlcan and Cuban cavalry and lon
mule pack trains and batteri'
neiy choke all the roadways owe
y 20 Santiago de Cuba.
suoek this morning General Pear
sa.e' the Second. Tenth and TWEEN
,niantry of the First division
hemp commanding. moved out
Z Position on the extreme left TO
M o.'o Castle and for a few hour
~ was almost deserted.
me auxiliary cruiser Yale came
S,saasn the new arrival of America
~. consisting of the Twenty-thir
ana one battalion Of the Thirty
OF Michigan infantr.
$500 oy Colonel Peterson and Cole
s,on, Brigadier General Dufrisl
en them and the men are no
waiting the rest OF the Thir''
ssnigan and Eighth Massachuset
IN board the Harvard
X/~81IUntS> -
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which the cabinet council Is sitting as l
write. 1t was summoned in consequence OF
the American proposals to send "A feet over
here. It's reply Is to call out 10000 extra
men to reinforce the garrisons in the sea-
board towns and to place all the forts IN
proper condition to meet any emergencies.
The persistent rumor that the govern
ment has ordered Admiral Cervera TO sally
from Santiago is officially denied. The ad-
mral without doubt has been SOUNDED
upon the point, but after consultation with
his captains and after much deliberation 1t
was decided that while the question OF a
soriie was popular with naval men "
| would be contrary to the strict orders OF
the government, which are to take the
| least possible risk with the ships.
| London, June 2a.The Madrid CORE
spondent OF the Morning Post says; ADJ
miral Cervera. it is rumored here, VIII i'm
mediately undertake step, the probable
result Of which will be peace.
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JAS. Butte
aos Main Street, Houston.

puloo and State OF California viii con
stituto the fourth expedition for the Philip
pines u is said that nth and maj hons
OF troops will leave withtn month me
United States troops left here Will be those
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Ayre* Jurs PA dispatch from
81 sass the authorities there on the
ne Spanish government have sent
- vanity Of Ssranelli sefims TO be
issuing yellow fever.
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PANDO GIVES 1T UP
COULD NOT GET HIS TEN THOUSAND
TROOPS TO SANTIAGO.
Has Returned to ManznniliO md
Thus Another Obstacle Is ne
moved from Skaters Path.

Especial Cable Dispatch to the New York Her.
aid. London Times and Tho Houston Post.
Copyrighted. 1898. by James Gordon Ben
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DO You Suffer from III Or. sandsn's
Electric Belt Is a Certain Cure.
FREE BOOK.

DR.. sanden's book. three Sias 49,
Men" tells about hundreds OF otns.s
by this famous Belt. Are you "sa ..,,.,rster
II will cure you. " Is sran'
Get the book, or call.
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NEW BATTLEsHIPs
To Be the Most Formidable Vessels
Af1oat

k4uOdL
CHICAGO, Aug. ia special to the Rec
ord from Washington says:
The Navy Department will ask Congress
to authorize the construction of the larg-
est and most formidable battleships and
cruisers afioat, vessels without equals in
any foreign fleets and incomparably SUI
perior In offensive power, speed and endur-
ance Of any of the magnificent ships which
four weeks ago destroyed Cervera's squad
ron. This decision, reached at meeting of
the Naval Board Of Construction, will be
urged upon Congress for prompt action.
supported by arguments Of the most con-
vincing character. The subject was taken
up at the direction OF Secretary Long, who
desired to have a building programme thor
cughly considered and agreed upon by the
highest technical experts In the service for
presentation to the legislative branch Of
the government in December
The board practically agreed to begin the
design of three battleships Of between 49,
600 and 1900 tons displacement, with at
least 10 knots maintained speed. 1t was
also determined to recommend three first
class cruisers of about 49, 900 tons and OF not
less than twenty-five knots speed. In adj
dition to these class Of protected and
partly armored cruisers of between 5000 and
1000 tons. as well as new class of 25O0-ton
cruisers. The battleshps will be designed
to whip any fighting vessels in the world
of whatever class. and tho cruisers are to
be more formidable than any vessels OF
their speed up to this time In Europe.
The board made no reference to torpedo
boats and is not disposed to recommend
any further increase Of the flfty-one ves-
sells Of that type built or authorised.
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communication with the American troops
IL they exist In that territory"
Ex-secretary John Sherman WantS No
New Territory

WOOSTER, Ohio, Aug. 1.-THE surv1v-
ors Of the Sherman brigade are holding
their twenty-nfnth annual reunion here.
Ex-Secretary of State John Sherman. who
organized the brigade. came over from
Mansfield today to preside at the reunion
This afternoon he delivered an address be-
fore a big audience. In the course Of his
remarks after referring to his recent visit
to Alaska, Mr.. Sherman said: j. ~
1.-THE vast extent and: compass Of our
country should satisfy our people and pre-
vent them from extending their domain
to distant lands, possessions difficult to
control and impossible to defend. regret
to notice disposition In congress to reach
put for outside territory. This ambition
for the occupation OF territory has been the
ruin Of Greece. Rome and the great nations
of Asia in ancient times, and Of Spain.
Austria and Italy In modern times. And
now the United States Is in more danger OF
similar causes than all others combined.
The greed Of territory and the attempt 10
rule It has lost Great Britain the body Of
what is now the United etates Of America.
If we can be content with our vast conti-
mental possessions we can dispense with
the Islands Of the sea- There Is no room for
them in our system Of states. Their peo-
pie do not speak our language. Friendly
trade relations can be easily arranged, but
American domination, II attempted. will
lead to interminable evils"
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A new OCEAN CABLE
TO CARRY MESSAGES ACROSS
THE ATLANTIC
A SUCCESSFUL TEST MADE
The Presidents Of France and Of the
United States Exchange Con-
gratulatory Messages


Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON. Aug. T.-Presfdent Nc
Kinley and President Faure of France TO-
dav exchanged direct fluctuations over the
relations of the two countries and express
Sims OF mutual esteem Of the two Chief
Executiyes. The occasion was the open
,no of a new cable between Cape Cod,
Mass. and Havre on the French coast, and
the wires were connected to effect a
through circuit between the White House
at Washington and the presidential palace
at Havre.
The party was ushered upstairs and final
| Nv into the war room. where Representative
| Taylor of Ohio Joined the party. There was
first a test of wires, beginning with the
line from here to Cape Cod thence to
Hayre When all was in readiness Presi-
dent Mckinley, Acting Secretary Moore,
M. Cambon and son and M. Thiebaut and
Representative Taylor stood back OF the
key, while President Faure and some
friends were at the Havre end. The mes
sage from M. Faure was as follows:
ITO His Excellency, Mr.. Mckinley. Pres
kident of the United States Of America: II
affords me special pleasure to inaugurate
the new submarine communication which
will unite more directly than heretofore our
two countries, by addressing to you an ex-
lpression Of the feeling of sincere sympath,
existing between the French republic ant
tie republic Of the United States. de-
sire also to renew TO you, Mr.. President
the assurance of my high esteem and con
slant friendship.
(Signed) "FAURE.
A minute later, 1896, President Mckinley
sent the following RESPONSE
ITO His Excellency, M. Faure, Presdden
Of the Republic of France: ain happy 4
believe that every addition to the means o
communication between two countries cal
tend only to keep alive and to strengthen
that feeling of cordial good will which ha
so strikingly characterized their relations
both In early and in recent times. Permi
me, Mr.. President. most heartily to recip
rocate your expressions Of esteem ant
frien dship.
| (Signed) civilian M'KINLEY."
The French ambassador was present a
the personal invitation of President Nc
Kinley.
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WHY HE RESIGNED
Colonel Woodford Refused to Punish
Stragglers

BOSTON, Aug 1.-THE recent troubles
In the Sixth Massachusetts, Infantry, U.
s. ". which led to the resignation of Col.
Woodward and several other officers were
told to some extent In q letter received
from the Journals correspondent from
Ponce under date Of August 8. In an in
terview Colonel woodward says in regard
to the matters leading up to the resigna-
ton:
The specific charges made by General
Garretson, commander of our brigade led
to the struggling ON the march between
Guanica and here. When the march be-
gan they were very tired and I did not
have the heart to be severe with those ex-
hausted.
General Henry said that the volunteers
suffered frend too much good feeling of this
kind; that had been among the men In
my regiment too long and that discipline
suffered greatly He said they shot men
in the regulars when they fell out. re-
piled emphattcally that perhapc that was
his custom, but 1t was not mine
II said had no desire to courtmartial
the stragglers. The General said must
I said would resign first and he said that
my resignation would be accepted. Lieu
tenant Colonel Claim said the same, Major
Taylor said SO too. We were ordered to
appear before the board and We resigned"
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CANNED GOODS TRADE
American Packers Looking for Large
Foreign Orders

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE Record says:
Great Britain. Russia and Japan have en-
tered the markets Of the United States for
the purpose Of purchasing provisions, such
as canned and sailed meats, for use in their
armies and navies. For several weeks 4
report has been in circulation among the
great packing houses at the Stock Yards
Ito this effect. and now 1t is confirmed.
What such an order as will probably be
placed by each country will be can only be
stimated from the amount ordered by our
government during the early part of the
war between the United States and Spain.
But it Is safe to say that each foreign pow
er now figuring for the purchase Of provis-
ions will place an order for at least 100000
pounds
Whether or not the American packers will
be able to- secure the full amount of the
foreign powers orders depends upon the
prices placed by the packers. Already some
of the big packers are sending out their rep
resentatives to meet those of the other
countries to confer with them and submit
bids for furnishing all or part Of what
ever orders may be placed.
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An Awful Battle

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1.-THE train crew Of
an Iron Mountain train which arrived to-
day from Memphis, Tenn, had an excit-
Ing battle with a four-foot alligator dur
ing the journey The alligator had been
incosed in box addressed to Salt Lake
City. 1t managed to break out and Con-
ductor Egan discovered it crawling about
the car. 1t took five men to capture the
reptile and not until the battle had ex-
tended into the mail car adjoining and Com
ductor Egan's clothes were badly torn By
the alligator's teeth was this accomplished.
BY the time the train had reached st. Louis,
the alligator had been reboxed and later
was started for Utah.
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were given them by Major Miley and a
large amount OF Red Cross supplies, landed
at the Same time at both places. These
troops knew nothing whatever Of the de-
struction of Cervera's feet, the fall Of San
tiago or any later events. They accepted
the situation. however, and appeared to be
glad at the opportunity Of getting home.
Major Miley stated that on the door Of the
commanders office was posted a bulletin
purportine to be telegram from the naval
commander at Manila informing Sagasta
Of his great victory over Dewey at Manila
and Sagasta's thanks for the same.
The country in the vicinity Of these towns
Is In the same condition as that here-utter-
ly destroyed and grown up. The inhabit-
ants said that in eighteen months they
would be able to raise a crop Of bananas.
which was the principal product. A regi-
ment Of insurgents was found in the vi
cinity Of each place. camped within few
hundred yards Of Spanish troops. casually
observing each other.
(Signed) SKATER,
Major General.
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Mile and one-fourth-Knight of the Gar
ter won, Bon mo second, Waxtop third;
time, ELSA.
Six and one-half furlongs-Judge War
dell won. Damocles second, Charentus
thirds time, 1:24.
Five furlongs-Flavius won, Rec Mitch
ell second. Sol third; time, 1:05M.
Stopped by Rain
BUFFALO, Aug. ia deluge OF rain
caused postponement Of the grand circuit
races at Fort Erie today after the first
heat of the 5000 Queen City stakes had
been trotted. The western mare, Matte
Patterson, won the heat in 2:14 with Hat
tie r. second and Surpol third. Directum
Kelley. equal favorlte with Matte Batter
son, finished fifth,
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vndcae
confidently
United States to
be
Spanish
Castillo will naturally to the commission owing to
which
Castillo proved diplomat He
his third spain in Paris He has nue
his widely
possible
Val Almo
commissioner
de-aw
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ON THE DIAMOND
Winners Of Games Played by the Big
League Clubs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Score:
Washington 8, base hits 8, errors 1.
st. Louis s, base hits g. errors 8.
Understanding and MCGUIRE; Gar.
sey and Sugden.
Baltimore-score: Baltimore 4, base hits
8, errors l.
Louisville 2, base hits 8. errors 4.
Observation-Disclosures and Clarke; Gun
ningham and Powers, Kittredge.
Philadelphia-Score: Pittsburg l, base
hits Z, errors 2.
Philadelphia 10, base hits 10, errors IL.
Batteries-Tannehill, Gardiner and Bow
erman; Fifield and Murphy sr.~e.s
New York-Score: New York 8, base hits
6, errors !.
Cincinnati /, base hits 2, errors O
Batteries-Meekin and Warner; Brieten.
stein and Peitz. --e--
Boston-score: Boston 6, base hits 10, Or.
rors 2.
Chicago ., base hits 3, errors2 Q.
Batteries-Nichols and Yeager; Kilroy
and Donohue.
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Turning the Wheels

CANYON CITY. Colo, Aug. 17.-At noon
today the Canyon City-Cripple Creek Power
and Electric Company's plant in this city,
which Is designed to furnish power and
lights for the mines and mills Of the whole
Cripple Creek district, about 40 miles dis
tant. was put in motion. Governor Adams
pulling the lever In the presence Of large
number Of capitalists and mining men.
The plant for the generation Of electric
ity Is established here on account of the
great coal beds surrounding the town. Most
Of the great mines of the Cripple Creek dis
trict are already equipped for the use of
electricity in lights and power, and 1t is
estimated that saving Of 25 per cent will
thus be made in the cost of operating the
mines
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Cheers for CerYera

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-There was con-
siderable hand-clapping and some cheers
at o'clock this morning when Admiral
,ervera landed from the Fall River Line
steamship Priscilla at the foot of Murray
street. While on the boat a passenger shook
hands with Cervera and remarked: IT am
glad to know you were kind to Hobson."
Lieutenant Hobson is a brave young
man and I admired his courage" answered
the Admiral.
Admiral Cervera Is on hts way back 10
Annapolis. When he reaches there he ex-
poets to complete arrangements for his
transfer back to Spain.
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Charged with Murder

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE police was
10 positive that in DR.. Samuel J. Kennedy,
dentist, they have the murderer Of Emeiine
C. Reynolds. who was found dead In a
room Of the Grand Hotel yesterday that
Captain Price Of the West Thirtieth-street
station made an affidavit in the West Side
Police Court charging Kennedy with hon.
icide. He was held without bail for ex-
animation Friday.
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WAR FEELING IN SPAIN.
CANNOT BE FOUND WITHOUT A
MICROSCOPE
The Conservative Press Sees Only
Signs Of the Approaching Death
of the Nation

lONDOXNy mug AR0 AHAANC WA So-
pondent at Madrid says:
The resignation of the educated classes
and the fatalistic apathy of the masses
seem to be alarming, evento the con-
servative. Today their organ, Ell TEMPO.
In an article commonly attributed TO Senior
Silvela, sounds warning note which Is
attracting much attention. After quoting
passage from Isaiah and expressing re-
greet that In Spain there Is no man like
the Hebrew prophets of old to reproach the
rulers with their hardness of heart. the
writer laments the fact that there is no
perceptible agitation In the public mind
and no movement among the people. A
short time ago, the article says, 1t was
feared that foreign complications might
produce internal disturbances, threaten
ing the very life of the nation. Now the
contrary result Is apprehended. The nation
has been 80 chloroformed that 1t seems In
danger of collapse from weakness OF the
hearts action. No matter where the doctor
puts his finger, he feels no pulse. If this
continues, decomposition and death must
ensue.
The war with the ungrateful sons OF
Cuba failed to stir national sentiment, and
even the struggle with an aggressive for
eiGn power with its disasters and territorial
losses hardly stirred the surface of popular
sentiment. Spain Is expelled from vast
regions which she discovered, conquered
and civilized, without even the patriotic
consolation of occasional military success
Yet one remarks no spasm of national con-
science; and so great is the general indff-
ference that large section of the public
regards with sympathy the press censor
ship which prevents the newspapers from
disturbing their comfortable repose. All
this indicates too clearly profound and
regrettabre change In the national char
acter, and 1t becomes the duty of those who
have the direction of public affairs to find
a remedy for the dangerous disease which
threatens to undermine the vital forces Of
the body polite SO far this modern emu
letor of the Hebrew prophets Is clear
enough In admonitions to his hard-hearted
and stiff-necked countrymen; but when he
comes to recommend remedy he is not
quite as clear and practical as could be
expected. 0s.
1t Is necessary, he says, without being de-
TERED by the sorrows, sacrifices and risks
of party dissensions to raise the moral
sense Of the central government.
Those will find themselves deceived who
imagine that public order and stability will
be assured when the Republicans do not
shout in the towns and the Carlists do not
rise in the mountains, when officers do not
conspire In barracks and the country does
not object to be mystified in elections.
II a new course Is not steered, very soon
we will run the risk of condemning our
selves to death as European nation, and