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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
viii Continue 10 be Treated Daily in
the Cabinet,
OUGHT TO HAVE NO EFFICACY
Manila Surrendered Ancr Hostilitics
Had Suspended. and Under Inter-
national Law the Surrender
should Have No Legal
Standing Awaiting
Information.

MADRID Aug. 19.-El Liberal pub
fishes remarks made by senor sagasta
ON the diplomatic and pol-cai situation,
quoting the Premier as follows:
"From % legal point Of view. the present
state of things ls neither peace nor war.
but merely q suspension of hostiliiies.
An armisucc would have allowed us to
dlspol better the obscurity of the situa-
ton but. the United States declined 10
agree 20 our making step further I'm
advance.
COMPLEX QUESTIONS.
"rhc questions 20 Doe solved are NUM-
of0us and complex. What we have done
first is 90 lay down certain bases on
which each minister may make any op-
servatiou which study of The subject
suggests These will continue 10 ne
treated in daily Cabinet Councils IL be-
ing held that the bases in question are the
fundamental instructions for the guid
ance of tine various commissions in the
forthcoming negotiations, 90 Doe supple
monted and roctGed subsequently by
telegraph.
CUBAN PROBLEMS
"In Cuba. besides evacuation, there are
many other problems. Spain may aban-
don her Sovereignty over the greater An
TILES. but there will remain the question
of cdidces and al our properties. There
are lawsuits before the tribunals affect
Ing the interests of the Spaniards. Where
and when Will these bc dccidedf ln lia-
vana. whore "a large number OF criminals
have been condemned by Spanish tri-
hunals. what is 90 De done with them
Then there are other questions for which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
MORALES DEAD.
The Leader of the Guatcmalan i,evo-
luton Dies from Exposure

WASHINGTON. August ls.-The state
Department to-day received ID cable dis
patch from Minister Hunter al Guate-
maia. telling OF the dramatic death Of
General Morales. leader OF the Guatemala
revolution and the collapse OF the upris-
ing. The dispatch is as follows.
Guatemala August Is. 1888.
Day WashingtOn
Oc0s was occupied 0n the tenth by the
government forces and 500 sacks OF coffee
and other valuable property OF foreign
ers saved from destruction. This occu-
patton was aided without force by Cap
tain Fegan of the British gunboat Lean
der. acting under request Of British. Ger
man and United States minister. Morales
retreated before national troops to Cuchu-
matanez mountains where he Was sur
rounded and captured yesterday in cave
where he had been hiding for several
days. without food and ill from hunger
fatigue and exposure. Commanding Gem
oral ordered him removed 20 san Mar
COS. Medical aid was summoned but he
died on the way at San Sebastian last
night az H. This is the end of the revoiu-
ti0n.
HUNTER
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PRESIDENT CANNOT ATTEND
Press Of Public Business VIII Prevent
His Going 90 New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19-The following
from President Mckinley was received
hv Mayor Van Wyck to-day:
"Hon Robert A. Van Wyck Mayor. New
York city.
The cordiar invitation which you have
extended ON behalf of the citizens and
officials of New York for the celebration
ON the 20th is deeply appreciated and J
sincerely regret that public duties will
preclude am absence from Washington
40 that time. 10 would bo q great pleas
ure TO unite with the people I'm giving n
home welcome 90 the officers and men
of the American fleet who return with
such signal honor for themselves and
their country after memorable cam
paigu of blockade and battle but some
future day b hope to make personal
visit to the stations OF tho soldiers sail-
ors and marines 10 show if only in
slight degree. my appreciation of their
heroic services 10 the nation. ! cannot
be present ON SATURDAY ] am glad TO
have on opportunits. AZ expire sing my
hearty sympathy with New YORK iu'
butte 10 the fleet &.
(SigncdD WILLIAM NJ klNl.If.
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THE ADMINIST RATION.
VIII BE Represented AT the Naval IA
rade IN Six Cabinet Members.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l0.-The national
administration Will be represented al the
navy parade ln New York tomorrow Dy
six members Of the Cabinet. Secretary
Bliss. Postmaster-General Smith, and Al
torney Griggs. left on a late afternoon
traIn for New York, and Secretaries
Alger. Gage and Wilson Iett at IL 80 to-
nlsht ia a special car attached 10 the
reatliar Pennsylvania Limited. They were
accompanicd by Governor Pingree, Of
Michigan, as guest Of Secretary Alger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
TRANSPORTS AT M0UTAUK.
Dr. Booth Says There is no yellow
Fever aboard ANY of the Vessels.

NEW YORK, Aug. l9.-The transports
Mobile Seneca and Comanche have ar
rived and the sick soldiers aboard were
landed to-day al Montauk. The unaf-
fected soldiers Will be landed tomorrow.
DR. Booth the yellow fever expert al
ter a careful examination, said that
there we're 10 cases Of yellow fever
aboard any Of the transports. Several
of the men were found to be suffering
from malarlal fever. General wheeler
took command of the camp to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
England Will Never Envy Her Pos
sessions, While Well Ruled.
WILL ADHERE TO THE PROTOCOL
Spain Will Insist that the Surrender
OF Manila Have No Effect In tho
Negotiations Unfavorable to
Her Interests-Thc West
Indian Commission.
crs Named.

LONDON, August 2O.-The Spectator. In
its issue this week prophesies that Amer
lea will retain all the Spanish possessions
she has captured and thinks that pres
sure from the Cuban Loyalists will force
the commission to supuate that Cuba
shall be governed by the United States
for twenty years"
The Spectator says: America will ind
herself at the end OF the year In pos
session OF the beginning OF an oyer-sea
tropical empire. Long may she rule II IN
the interests of humanity and justice
While it Is so ruled Englishmen will
never envy her possessions nor their ex-
panslon into u domain as great as our
own"
MADRID. August i9.-5 L. M.-The gov
ernment has resolved TO insist that the
capitulation or Manila after the signing
OF the protocol shall have no effect In the
peace negotiations unfavotab ~ Spain.
In any event the government holds that
the capitulation having been signed by
the commander of tho town does not en-
tail tho surrender OF the whole OF the
Philippine Islands. All the indications
are that the peace negotiations will be
prolonged.
MADRID, August l9-l0 Z. M.-The
Cabinet council tonight decided 10 APP
point General Gonzales Parade. second
In command In Cuba; Rear Admiral Luis
Pastor Landero. who succeeded Admiral
Navarro the Spanish commander, In
Cuban waters. and Marquis De Montoro.
Minister OF Finance In the insular Caol-
net. as the commission OF evacuation for
Cuba.
The Porto Rican commission has not
yet been appointed. the government
awaiting an expression OF the Views OF
Governor-GeneralM Macias. but IL has been
decided that Admiral Nailarino shall be
one OF the commissioners.
The peace commissioners have not been
nominated. but II is believed the COM
position OF the commission has been de-
cided upon. though the names Of It's
members will not be published yet, as the
government Is resolved 10 take adyan-
tage OF the delay granted by the 'proto-
col I'm order 10 avoid a Cabinet crisis.
LONDON, Aug. N.-The Times this
morning says editorially that 1t foresees
circumstances which may force the
United States TO a permanent occupation
OF cuba and adds
IF America is prepared 10 undertake
the responsibility Of the government OF
the whole Philippine group 1t Is hard TO
see how any other power could legitimate
ly interfere. II the United States repudi-
ates such responsibility a very perilous
state OF things might ensue because II
wouldsn not DE easy 10 dispute the right
OF other powers 10 terminate the state OF
anarchy. Therefore. many difficulties
will be avoided by American annexation.
In any case no European power need
reckon upon finding the United States as
easy 20 cOerce as Japan"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
NORTH STATE DEMOCRATS.
The Eighth District Convention Al
iourns Without Making Nominations

CHARLOTTE y. c., Aug l9.-lhe con con
,sressional convention OF the Eighth dis
frict. at Wukesboro, appointed com
mittee of one man from each county 70
confer. after which the convention ad-
iOurnnd 10 meet az $50.
on reasaembliug. motion was mdde
and carried 10 adjourn until this morning
at . o'clock. and on assembling the COM
mittee reported that the sentiment OF
the delegates was % adjourn until the
97th OF September. at which time candi-
date is 10 De named.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
FORT M'PHERSON'S PRISONERS
They VIII BE Sent 10 the Prison Bar
racks at Portsmouth. y. IL.

WNeH1NGTON- Al9. II.-.TleT7 were
issued by the War Department to-day
for the disposition of the twenty Span
hh prisoners and siX alleged spies who
have been confined for some time an Fort
Mcpherson Atlanta.
The spaniards win be sent 20 Ports
month n H.. whore greater number
of the crews OF Admiral Cervera's fleet
are now detained Five of the alleged
spies among whom is the man Mellor.
Who ID Is said was identified with the
oDeratlons of Lieutenant Carranza. are
10 be given their freedom. The sixth,
"a man by the name pi tiinhufst' sald 70
Ia a., American citizen, and who. il Is
,.torgod enlisted lu the American army
for the purpose of acting as "a spy for
the spanish government will be- sent 20 his
reeiment for Trial by court martial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
COMING HOME.
The First Regiment Of Regulars Left
SantianO for Nfontauk Yesterday.

The First Regiment Of Regulars Left
Santiago for Nontauk Yesterday.
WASHINGTON. August 19.-The War
Department has received the following.
Santiago. August DO.
d. g. Corbin. Adjatant General Wash
mllou.
Thc ID. IA. Miller with the Frst regular
infantry aud some stcyodores has just
sailed.
,sieucD sUAFTER.
Major General
SANTIAGO DIE CUBA. Aug le.-Af-
tcrncon A portion of che Erst Rcei-
mcut of Infantry lcff this morning ou
tn, steamer ID. ~. Miller This after
noon 1--we hundred off the District ol Coz
mmhu troops sailed ou thc transport
Hudson. five huudrd of tho Seventh lu-
fantry on the Nucatan. and six COM
panics of the Thirty y-fourth Michigan ON
tho transport Santiago. The troops are
going forward as rapidly as possible
owing 90 the increase in sickness there
is much need OF hospital ships. The
number OF those sick is large and There
are not sufficient accommodation for
them.
The cmbarkation of the spanish troops
continues. one thousand Will leave on
the VILE DE Verde Tonight Next week
sarnUer transports viii take the SPAN
iafds al Guantanamo Bay
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Skaters Sanitary Report.

WASHINGTON. August i9.-In his dis
patch 10 the War Department to-nignt
concerning the health condition nf his
troops General Shafter reports the death
OF ten men for three days beginning
August 18th.
az follows: Total number OF sick, i.2S:
number fever cases, sl5, total number
new cases. 81; total number fever cases
returned TO duty. lJ5.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
PORTO RlCO'S TARIFF.
The Schedule 10 BE Practically That
in Force ian Cuba.


WASHINGTON, August ls.-The fol-
lowing executive order was issued to-day:
Executive Mansion,
August 10, 1895.
Bv virtue OF the authority vested IN me
as commander-in-chief of the army ana
navy of the United states OF America,
do hereby order and direct that
upon the occupation and posses
sion OF any ports and places
in the Island OF Porto Rico by the
forces 6f the United states. the ioAo"-
ing tariff OF duties and taxes 70 De
levied and collected ar military con-
tributlon. and regulations for me admin
fstration thereof. shall take effect ana De
ir force I'm the ports and places so occu-
pied. .-.,,, ~
roerfsfions shall be- decided Dy The gen.
eraf in command OF the United states
forces On that island.
Necessary and authorized expenses ior
the administration Of said tarin ana reg
uiatlons shall bee paid from the collections
Accnrate accounts Of collections and
evpenditures shall be KEEP, and rendered
TO the Secretary of War
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
In accordance with this order q Gus
toms tariff and regulations for ports Ia
Porto Rico I'm the possession OK the unlteu
states were officially promulgated by
assistant Secretary Meikleiohn Of the
War Department. These regulations are
for the guidance OF officers detailed for
the collection OF duties on imports and
exports. customs and other charges and
exactlons 10 De levied as a military con-
tribyion at ports and places In Porto
Rico I'm the possession Of or under the
control OF the forces Of the United States.
The tarlff schedule for Porto Rico Is
practically the same as that adopted In
the ease Of Cuba. The customs duties
are based in all cases on the minimum
Spanish tariff heretofore in force in Porto
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
NEGRO BEATEN TO DEAF H.
lie Had Recently Been Troublesome in
His NcighborhOOd.

SELMA. ALA. August l9-Alex. Walk
er. a negro. living near Pleasant Hiil
was called from his cabin late last night
bv party of white men and carried TO
the woods. where Doe was strapped 90 "a
stump and beaten with buggy traces. lie
was released and managed To- crawl back
to his home. where he died half am hour
later.
80 one seems 20 know who the parties
are who administered the beating and no
arrests have been made.
The negro 30 is said. had been very
troublesome i'm the neiehborhool Last
week DudIay Lewis had Walker arrested
for theft 10 could not be proven. and
after the trial the negro insuited Mr..
Lewis and struck him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
BUTLER SURRENDERS.
The Populist Chairman Promises that
There Shall BE No Fusion.

HOUSTON. TEN. Aug. l9.-In speech
at the big Populist encampment AT
Greenvllle to-day. Senator Marion Butler.
OF North Carolina, national chairman OF
the Populist party surrendered TO the
Middle-of-the- Readers, or Anti-Fusionists.
He declared that as national chairman
he would promise that there would be no
trades or combines with either of the old
parties before the next national conven-
ton. That he would call that convention
at least a month before tho Democratic
or Republican conventions and thus pre-
vent any opportunity Of fusion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
LIFE SAVER DROWNED.
\ Guard Loses His Life While Trying
to Rescue a Drowning Man,

CHARLESTON. 5. c., August 10
Guard Charles NJ Caste, of the Life Saw
ing station on Sulivans Island, was
drowned this afternoon while attempting
to save Edward Schachte. who had ven
turcd out beyond his depth. Schachte'
cries for help were heard al the statoh
and caste was the first man 20 respond.
He swan out to the boy and was bring
ing him In shore when seized presumably
bv cramps and went down Schacnte was
saved by other men from the station.
Caste's body was not recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
HAS TROOPS ENOUGH.
Shaiter Decides that No More Are
Needed Now in Santiago,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 19.-General Shaf-
ter has Informed the War Department
that after consulting with General Law
ton. commanding the department or san
tiago. ii had been concluded that II VIII
moi he necessary TO send any more
troops 10 Santiago for the preservation
Of peace and good order
This statement is made with the under
standing that the present military force
will shortly be reinforced by the arrival
Of the Firth Regular Army Infantry ana
Twcnty-third Kansas Volunteers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
ON FOREIGN POLICY.
The National Conference for the
United states Meets in Saratoga.

United states Meets III Ndia'"Sd'
SARATOGA. n. r., August H-The
National Conference ON the Foreign
Policy of the United States was opened
mere to-day with am address hy Henry
Wade Rogers of Chicago chairman of
the Committee of Arrangements
Mr. Rogers said that the principal prob
Iom before the present conference was
that of territorial expansion. on which
many distinguished men of national ropu-
tation hold widely divergent views. Com
morcial interests urge that we adopt the
colonial system. said Mr. Rogers. but
business alone ought not TO control our
conduct.
Ex-senator Warner Mnor advocated
the construction of the Nicaraguan canal
Carl Schurz. of New York. spoke at
length giving the views of The anu-cN-
pansionists. whose cause he advocated.
lie was opposed by Judge P s. Gross
cup. of Chicago, who is an earnest eN-
uansouist. and who spoke at great
length.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
cr,ut,s Brigadc Arrivcs.

PONCE, PORTO RICO. Aus. lN-fDe-
,.-.d In TransmissionJ-Tn C0ncha.
.'i,h the remainder OF Grants brigade
m hoard. tho Third Kentucky and Sixth
Indiana. arrived to-day.
Tne Florida has sailed for sdn.hso 30
r,,ba 10 embark troops. Arru -erlents
hays beer perfected ~ suppres the
threatened riots.
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were turned over 20 the recorder, Lieu
tenant Charles r. Summerah. Of the
Fifth Artillery and hc spent busy af-
tornon preparinOg the documents for
presentation 20 Major-Gcneral Graham.
lie came down on a late train and left
at 1870 O'Clock tonight for Middletown.
Pa. so that the report of the court could
be placed in the hands Of the general
commanding tomorrow morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
LIFE INSURANCE MEN.
IN Atlanta Man Wins the Second
Prize for an Essay.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. Aug 19.-At
to-day's session OF the National Life Un-
derwriters Convention the annual c0n-
test for the Calef-Loviug cup was settled
by the awarding of first place TO the
essay OF George ". Johnson. agent of
the Mutual Life at Cincinnati
The soce q prize essay was by Robert
L. Foreman. Of Atlanta, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
NEGRO SOLDIER SHOT.
Became Abusive When Refused Soda
Water and Tried 90 Use His Bayonet.

MACON. GA. August ia special TO
the Telegraph from Hampton Ga, SAYS:
"Jim Ncaley, a negro private In the
Tweuty-dfth Infantry was shot and kill
cd at Hampton Ga, last night. lie was
refused permission 90 drink az soda
fountain and became abusive. When re-
nonsuatcd with for swearing i'm the
presence of ladies'. he assaulted Mr.. VIII
henderson with his dagger bayonct Hem
derson drew pistol bat 10 was knocked
from his hand and secured by the negro
who began shooting a number OF citi-
zens joined in the fusilade and Nealey
received wounds from which he died.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
SENDING THEM HOME,
Another Vessel Leaves with Spanish
Prisoners Two More Ready.

WASHINGTON. August l9.-Ihc War
Department has received The following
cable dispatch giving information OF the
departure 0f Spanish prisoners:
Santiago DE cuba, August la
I e.. Corbm Aduiant General WASH
lusl0n.
Cabadonza sailed this morning With
21iA men, lH4 officers. forty-four women
fory-nNc children. Two others are load
81 and probably will sai this afternoon.
(Slgntd SHAFTER.
Major General
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20

WAsHINGTON aug. lA-Postmastor-
General Emery Smith to-day suspended
his order issued at tne beginning OF the
war that durlng hosuliues AN mail COM
munication with Spain and her colonies
was 10 be discontinued.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
A HEAVY FAILURE.
The Black Diamond Coal Company
Goes Into "a Receivers Hands.

KNOXVILLE. TENN, Aug. l3.-The
Black Diamond Coal Company operating
mines In the Jelico coal district. was To-
day placed in the hands OF L. HI. Heald,
as receiver upon the application OF the
local creditors. The liabilities are placed
at sl65. .OOo; assets aside from lands sZz,-
ule
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
DON'T WANT TO QUIT.
The Seventh Ohio at Camp Alger Are
onnoScl to Being Mustered Out.

WASHINGTON. August l9.-Some or
the regiments az Camp Alger are can
vassing among themselves the question
whether or not they care 10 be mustered
out now or wait until later.
The First New Jersey is strongly op-
posed 10 remaining any longer
A majority OF the Seventh Ohio have
voted that they preferred to remain In
the service. while the Eighth Pennsyl-
vania, entertains quite different senti-
ments
These commands, which left camp yes
terday for Middletown. Pa, including the
Second Battalion Of the Fourth Missouri
and portions of the Seventh Illinois and
the Sixth Pennsylvania.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
Carlists Gathering.

LONDON, Aug. pa dispatch 70 the
Daily Mail from Biarritz says that an
other armed band has appeared In tho
district OF Cludad Rodrigo. about nifty
miles from Salamanca.
The dispatch also says that more Cariisi
agents have been arrested al Barcelona
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
REFORMS IN SANTIAGO.
Exorbiiant Prices for Food Reduced
and American Money Established.

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Aug. 1.-THE
past week On Santiago de Cuna has been
the furtherance OF reforms and improve
ments already under way. New compl.-
cations have arisen which VIC are called
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
Mutjnous Volunteers.

SAN ANTONIO. TEX, AUG. D.-The
volunteers now garrisoned at Fort sam
Houston. mutinied this morning Al break
fast and marched out OF the mess hall
I'm regular order, as protest against the
food furnished them. The matter Is un-
der investigation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20

BERLIN. Aug. H. II Is reported that
Prince Herbert bismarck has hidden
himself for the purpose OF correcting
the proofs OF his father meaorirs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
Bar Association Cniccrs.

SARATOGA, y. Y. Aug. i9.-At the
concluding session Of the American Bar
Associates to-day these officers were
elected Joseph +. choat. New YORK,
presidsnt: John Hinckley Baltimore, Sec
retary. and Francis Rowle, philadelphia.
treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20

FORT THOMAS. KY, Aug. is.-Private
J. T. Costello. Battery B, Fifth y. y.
Artillery, died in the hospital to-day OF
typhoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
TO REPORTTO GRAHAM.
The Decision ia the Third Regiment
InAcstIga ION Forwarded.

WASHlNGTON. Aug TO- Special -
The Court OF Inquiry out at Camp Algcr
completed It's work to-day at 1870 o'clock
and the members, Colonel Gross. and
Lieutenant-Colonels Edgcrly and Duvan
left punnloriug ON the o'clock train for
this city This evening They proceeded
on the way 90 join their commands.
After reaching y decision the papers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The thermometer ranged as follows at
The Times office yesterday:
At "a NJ, ~; i2 NJ. %: =. ~. 50: p.
NJ. SO; p. NJ. IS. /. ~. ~. Mean tenn
perature, Sd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20

Rico and the tariff schedule Is the same
as before the cession OF the territory ~
the United states.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-20

Forecast for Saturday:
virginia-.GeneraIiy fair. except snowsss
on the coast: variable winds becomne
westerly.
north and south carolina-showeFs. va
riabie winds.