Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-06-29

VAR NEWS! ! or Santiago, June 22. -(After noon.) .)-A courier has just reached here with the news that General Pando, with l5.O0O seasoned troops from Havana, is nearing Santiago. The Cuban officer sending the in- formation added that be mus. be checked. II the Washington su- thorities agree with those here, General Shaiter will meet them and give them hsttle. A battle may therefore be expected at any time.
 Washington. June 22.-Informa- ton received by Admiral Sampson from authentic sources from San- itiago is to the effect that there is s  great scarcity of food in thst city. The presence of Ceryers's squadron in the harboF is the only thing thst keeps the people from demorslizs- tion- The dynamite guns of the Vesuvius. from the few shells thrown by her. have created a feeling of the greatest terror in the city among the people.
 Washington, June 2-- The cable is working of Santiago today and officials here are in regular eommu- nication with the officers of the feet. They stated at noon that there was no actual news up to that hour. The administration, however, is sat- is6ed with the condition of affairs there. It will issue bulletins when anything occurs.
 London, June 22-A Paris core spondent of the Pal Mall Gazette telegraphs that he has learned from authoritative source, in spite of de- nials, that the question of negotist- ing peace between the United States and Spain had been for some time the subject of a lively correspond ence between chancellories. He adds that some of the ambassadors in Paris were instructed yesterday to remain on the alert and in readi- ness. The correspondent further says it is expected that an event of importance in opening negotiations with the United States and Spain will occur within a few days. M. Hanataux, French minister of for eign affairs in the Moline cabinet, backed by the Czar, has, 1t seems, been the principal promoter of peace negotiations, hence President Famre is desirous to retain him in the for eign office.
 Washington, June 22.-The war
 
 department has issued orders to Brigadier General Duffield Io pro ceed with his entire brigade from Camp Alger to Fort Monroe. where they will take transports for San tiago. The brigade comprises the Ninth Massachusetts and the Thir- ! ty-third and Thiuy-fourth Aichi- gan, in all about three thousand men.
 Washington. June 22.-Adsices received by way of Marssilles, France, confirm the reports that the Spanish feet returned to Cadiz. A dispatch states that the Vitoris was ! injured and was towed into port.
 Barquirra, Cubs, June 2-The Americans troops ere now landing here. They are being protected by a feet. which is keeping up con- stant fire, bombaTdinR Aguidores. [ Washington. June 23.-NeWs of battle at Santiago comes via Madrid A telegram from there says: Ger vera cables that the situation is critical, but that the Spanish were not defeated in the engagement" Kingston, Jamaica, June & Cubans have brought informati7n n
  to Admiral Sampson that Admiral Cervera is preparing to make 6 des- perate effort to take his ships out of Santiago harbor at the first favor able opportunity. The Spanish war ships, it is reported. have been coaled to their full capacity and the crews are refused shore leave. Every night vessels drop down the bay to be prepared to embrace the first favorable opportunity to at- tempt to dash past the blockading squadron. It is said the Spanish sd- miral's plan is to save at least a DOT tion of his ships from capture and in the fight % sink some of the AmeTi- can craft.
 Washington, June 3.-The var department today received a long report from General ShaftsF. He says that he has met with no resist ance thus far. Five thousand Gu bans have arrived at Santiago. General Garcia tells him he will have 10000 available troops there after Santiago is captured. The American troops are in excellent condition. and the Cuban troops are also in good condition, but are in need of supplies. QUinine and shoes are among their most pressing needs.
 Washington, June 23.-SurgeOn General Van Relypen of the navy has received full reports from the surgeon with Admiral Ssmpson's feet. who carried of the dead and wounded that participated iu the