The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-29
AGUINALDO'S ACTS.
Declares Dictatorship and Martial
y Law Over the Philippines.
EXPEDITION AGAINST PORTO RICO.
Gen. Miles Cabied from HaytI That "ffs,
Was Moving Along weIi"-Admirsl
sampson's Report About NIpe-
Hobson at Washington.

Washington, July 23-There were
several events of interest. IL not of im-
portance, at the war and navy depart
ments yesterday. Gen. Anderson, at
Cavite, sent a message saying that
Aguinaldo had declared a dictatorship
and martial law over the Philippines,
something that gave the cabinet food
for consideration at their regular
meeting yesterday. There was no dis
position to force any, issue with the
insurgent chief at this time, but IL IL
pretty we'll unde rstood that he will
not be allowed to commit the United
States government in the future treat
ment of the Philippines question.
The visit of the German ambassador
to the president and to the secretary
of state was basis for the belief that
he had called to make some represent
ations on that subject, and perhaps as
well on the question of peace, as af-
fected by the programme laid down by
Watson's projected voyage to Euro
pean waters If so no official con-
frmation was obtainable. 1t would
not be surprising if it should develop
that strong European influences are
being brought to bear to dissuade the
navy department from dispatching
Watson's fleet to Europe, but so far
they appear to have been Intellectual,
for it is officially stated that the de-
parture OF the squadron is only de-
layed, not abandoned.
Although Gen. Miles reported by ca
BILE yesterday from Mole St Nicholas,
llayti, that "he was moving along
well" with the first de tachment of the
military expedition against Porto Ri
co, the body of his dispatch preceding
this statement gave rise at first to the
apprehension that. like Gen. Shafter
at Santiago, Gen. Miles was threatened
with a costly delay in landing his ex-
petition on Porto Rican soil, owing to
the absence of lighthouse tugs. 1t
was said at the war department later
on, that some of these lighters were
already on their way from New Or
leans and New York, and that no SEN
sible delay would arise on that score.
1t appears from Gen. Miles first state
ment relative to Col Hecker that he
was not acquainted with the necessity
| that had arisen for that officers pres
ence in Washington, in order to pro-
NldC lOl bhS oPNCbl W
Spain of the troops surrendered at San
tiago
The brief report from Admiral Samp-
/ son, declaring the success of the expe-
dition to Nipe, is really more impor-
tant than appears on the surface. The
bay of Nipe lies on the north coast Of
Cuba, almost directly across the island
from Santiago. 1t is purposed to es-
tablish base there, which will save
I at least two days time in getting sup
I plies into Cuba, as compared with the
Santiago route.
The war department has not yet
been informed that Gen. Skaters Gu
ban allies have quit the American
lines for the reasons sent out In y
| printed letter by Gen. Garcia, but it ia
scarcely doubted that such is the case,
for the friction has been growing more
pronounced every day since the fall of
Santiago, and it is feared that sew
erauce of relations cannot be long
avoided.
The last and most agreeable event
of the day was the arrival at the navy
department of Lieut.. Hobson, the
hero of the Merrimac. He spent half
an hour in conference with the score
tary. Secretary Long stated that Hob
son did not bring the long-eXpected
report from Admiral sampson and his
brother officers on the destruction of
the Cervera feet. The exact purpose
of his visit was explained by the fol-
lowing order, under which Lieut. Hob
son had come to the United States:
Unteo States Flagship New York, on San
tia 20 de cuba. July E-slr. You will proceed
north on the ST Paul 10 New York thence you
will proceed 10 Washinsto AMI report TO the
secretary OF the navy and ucquuint him with
the object OF your visit. SET forth in my let
ter 10 him Of this date, regarding the work
upon the Cristobal Colon. Explain TO him fully
the position and condition OF that ship and re-
ceve his instructions REAR ling IL
Secoud-5e as expeditions aS possible In
bringing the matter 20 u termination, in order
that, II II is Practicable 10 do So this line ship
may be saved 10 the United states navy
Third-When this duty is completed you will
ask for orders from the seofetari OF the navy,