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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
CORPORATION AvARIcE.
Government Wholly at the Mer-
cy OF Monopolies In the
Late War.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The war in
vestigating commission resumed its
sittings in this city today, Col. Charles
Bird being on the stand. He was on
duty during the war at the quartermas-
ter generals Office, having charge of the
transportation division. Bird explained
that the difficulty. in getting troops
from Tampa to Port Tampa was due to
the fact that the Plant system, which
controlled the only line from Tampa to
Port Tampa, wanted to cut out the
Florida Central railroad from carrying
any government troops or supplies. and
in order to accomplish this put high
rate on shipments between the two
points. Orders were given that not a
dollar should be paid for transportation
over this nine miles of road until a
proper rate should be made, and as a
consequence no payments have been
made for this service. The congestion
at Tampa was due to the fact that more
supplies wore sent to that peint than
could be handled. When the quarter
masters department learned Of the
congestion an order was issued for the
marking of cars and q quartermaster's
agent was sent with each car. In most
cases it was impossible to send bills of
lading.
Colonel Bird said the transports oc-
cupied between Tampa and Santiago
had been fitted up only to carry men
and supplies to Havana. This was the
reason they proved inadequate for the
trip, of much longer duration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
A VAST RAvIsHMENT.
HannIs Taylor CriticIses the
Peace Commission -Mexi-
co as a Precedent.

NEW Ohh, 0CC. i-l1dhulo Lay iOi I,
late American minister to Spain pub
fishes in the December number of the
North American Review, a scathing
criticism of the work of the American
peace commission. DR.. Taylor con-
tends in the negotiations with Spain re-
specting Cuba, Puertog Rico and the
Philippines, the members of the COM
mission should have been guided by the
precedents established by this country,
in dealing with Mexico after the victo-
rious issue of the Mexican war. Then,
he says, we refused as Mexico lay help
less at our feet, to take from her SIM
gle square mile of territory by right of
conquest. Our commissioners were in
structed to offer her eleven million dol
lars cash and the assumption upon our
part Of more than three million dollars
due from her to American citizens, as
compensation for an area out of which
has been carved California, Nevada,
Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.
"And thus says Taylor, twas estab-
lished new principle of moral law,
which stands alone, perhaps, in the an
mails of nations" 8
Taylor contends that now, when for
the first time since the conquest of
Mexico we have another. vanquished
nation at our feet, we owe Spain all
consideration and justice that can be
due to the weak from the strong, espe-
cially as Spain has been an old and
good friend, with whom we have never
broken off diplomatic relations. The
arrangements which have been con-
cluded by the American commission,
Taylor characterizes as vast ravish-
ment.
I'VE have refused arbitration. We
have summarily demanded the surren-
der of the entire Philippine archipelago,
and as salys to Spain rendered $2O.-
100000.
''The war cost US directly about $685.
100000 and as compensation for that
outlay. we appropriate Puerto Rico.
which can hardly be valued much less
than double that amount. 1t is diff
cult to understand, therefore, why in
dealing with Cuba and the Philippines.
we should have been unwilling to re-
cognize those reasonable and natural
equities which follow acquired terri
tory.
"In the case OF the Philippines, we
have admitted that, SO far as the debts
of these islands represent expenditures
for Improvement of the country, they
must run with the land and constitute
a charge upon it. Upon what grounds
have we rejected the application of that
elementary principle of law and COM
mon honesty in the case of Cubap The
pretense that it cannot there be applied
because we do not intend to accept SOW
ereignty over Cuba will not avail, for
soon as Cuba is evacuated by the Span
ish troops the United States will exer-
else qualified sovereignty over the island
and bring military government there
and rigidly enforce all laws for the pur-
pose of collecting revenues. both exter-
nal and internal, a condition which
must exist until congress orders other
wise. In the case of Cuba, as well as in
that of the Philippines, the amount of
pacific expenditures made by Spain for
the permanent Improvement of the
island should have been recognized as a
legal charge uponit.p
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
TARIFF FREEZES LABOR.
Sixteen Tin Plate Mills to Stop
BY Orderof the Trust.

PITTsBURe, Pa, Dec. "a meeting
of the tin plate makers association, of
the United States is being held today
to perfect its organization. It is stated
that the following mills will be closed
indefinitely: The Baltimore Tin Plate
company, four mills; the Irondale Steel
s Iron company, Richmond, Ind. six
mills; Marshal Brothers 8 Co., Phila
delphia, six mills
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

STOCKHOLM, Dec Q. = An engine
driver named Detke has written ths
Swedish Norwegian minister at. st
Petersburg that he found in the vicin
ity Of the Ural mountains bottle con
tanning two papers, one reading; "An
dree's balloon crossed the Ural mount
aims. (Signed) Andree." The othel
was: "Give this letter TO the police"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
THE CUBANS ORDERED TO FIGHT DUELs
oddities Declare That President Mckinley is Their
Sort of People.
CREAM OF TELEoRApHIc NEWS HOT OFF WIRES

completely in the murder of DIR. Geo.
Engelke and Pete Edminston on the
desert in southern Nevada, has been ar
rested in this city upon request of the
sheriff of Lincoln county, Nevada. Mrs.
Gross declares that she took no part in
the murder and asserts that Hancock
die the killing single handed, fret BRAIN
ing the men while they slept, then shoot
ing them through the head. Ads
patch from Delamar. Nevada, states that
the skeletons of the murdered men
have been found among the bills in
Lincoln county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
Dirty Politics In Illinois.

CHICAGO. Dec 2.-Governor John r..
Tanner, who has been indicted for
''omission of duty" by the Macoupin
county grand jury in connection with
the Virden coal mine riots, refusedtto
talk on the subject, stating that in his
belle the whole affair was nothing but
a political scheme.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
stock. Nothing has been heard here r
at Woodbine Of Gllette's capture.
POSSIBLY CAUGHT.


KANSAS CRY. Dec. 2.-Interested
stock men here declare positively tt I
Grant q. Gillette, the absconding Kt :
sas cattle king. is under arrest at
point just across the Mexican border.
His exact whereabouts are kept secret
for fear, it is SAID. that a scramble to
secure portion of the s50Oo0 Gillette
is said to have taken with him will en-,
sue. In addition to the detective sent
by local FIRM last night with war
rant for Gillette's arrest on the charge
of obtaining $4,000 on fraudulent rep
reservations, ]. 5. Hollinger, one of the
heaviest losers on Gillette's paper, to-.
day swore out warrant charging the
runaway with forgery. The detective
bearing this warrant will be sent to
Mexico Immediately.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
At Dr.. chapelle's Former Church.

WASHINGTON Dec. 2.-Brilliant Off
cial and religious services commemora-
tive Of the fiftieth anniversary Of En-
peror Francis Joseph's accession to
the throne of Austria was held at
st. Matthews church today under the
auspices of the Austrian legation.
President Mckinley and Secretary Hay
were present in behalf of the United
States government while the foreign
governments were represented by full
diplomatic corps. Archbishop Mar
tinelli, papal delegate, participated fin
the religious service, which was cele-
brated by large number Of priests and
acolytes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
Thlrty-seven Drowned.

L1sBon, Dec. 2. -Thirty-seven people
were drowned who were on board the
British steamer Clan Drunmond from
Clyde via Liverpool for the Cape Of
Go6d Hope. wrecked In the Bay Of
BIs6z The remainder Of the ships
eompaay we're saved, numbering tWen-
ty-Ehree, and are on board the British
afeamer HolbeIu. anchored oiI cascaes,
seventeen miles west Of here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
caueht al pemint

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Dec. g.
Word has been received from Deming,
N. NJ. that Peter McGlade, the alb
sconding bookkeeper OF the street su-
perintendent's Office in this city, has
been captured while en- route to old
Maxic0
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

KANSAS CITY. Dec. -Cattle-Re-
ceipls. 5000; 5Ql0c higher: native steers
So 0505.00 Texas steers, S2.S5447 rs;
Texas cows. S2.00Q3 90; native cows
aud heifers. S1.500400; stockers and
feeders, s2650425; bulls. S2509s3.45
Sheep Receipts. 1000; firm: lambs
94.30@5.25; muttons, s250@zO0.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
Mckinley and the GoIdites.

New YORK, Dec. 2-In statement
by H. II. Hanna, chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Indianapolis
Sound Money convention, made to the
New York chamber of commerce, the
speaker related portion Of q conyer-
sation with President Mckinley as fo,-
lows:
"The president told me, when ! asked
him what 1 could say to the people
when ! went back. to begin my work !
You can say / stand thoroughly for
monetary legislation and am deter
mined that every pledge the Republl-
can party ever made along this line
shall be kept"
l. = \ A.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
cettIe ana kheep.

CHICAGO, Dec. Receipts
1000; steady, TO 10 cents higher; beeves
S400@5 so; cows, and heifers. S2O0@
465; Texas steers, So Is @ 4.25; west
Ierns, $500 q 4.50; stockers and feed
ers, S2S5@4.40.
Sheep Receipts, 1900; native sheep
50 60@445; westerns, $2.9OG4.S0; lambs
is3D@550
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
Coffee Cuts Sutar.

New YORK, Dec. 2-Arbucklt
Brothers to day reduced the price of re.
fined sugars one-sixteenth. 1t is gen
orally understood that other redneries
will make similar reduction. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
Money Market.

New YoRK. Dec. 2.-Money on call
Hrmer at 2@21s per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 314@4A per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

CHICAGO. Dec. B. Wheat = Dec, 81
Ok: May 66@1z.
Corn.-Dec., Ss4@ May, s43s.
ats.-Dec., 1858; May. 26S69%. -.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
ON Deck as Usual.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2.--Col. William Jen-
nings Bryan passed through st. Louis
today en- route to Savannah, Ca, where
he will rejoin his regiment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

Boysl-If you want pair Of good
skates at bargain, new or secondhand
call and see my line.
17s6t w. q. critics.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

Los ANGELES. Calf. Dec. 2-Mrs.
1rpss. the former companion Of John
-. zzhnnn xha lnktzr aoonaad a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

Andree's BALLOON.

New YORK, Dee 2.ASilver 592s
Lead $3.50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

Pictures 81 per dezen. at the at PIazs
gallery. 2s7-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

~ ors ~ success 70 TIE
Newspapers. sn1 70 ihen l
freely give = certain profit Of ny
yearly business.
JOHN WkrsAniAKER.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02
SPAIN WINS AGAIN.

WASHINGTON. Dec. AFTER the
csbinet meeting today 1t was stated
, that nothing had been heard from Paris
respecting the failure of the peace COM
mission to negotiate for the purchase of
: strong island Ia the Caroline group.
If the Spaniards show any inclipation
not to part with 1t the matter will be
allowed to dropped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-02

PARIS, Dec. 2-The joint session of
the peace commissioners to-day lasted
two hours. No real progress was made.
The Joint commission adjourned until
Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
TORAL GIVEN MORE TINE.
His Situation HOpeless-PHndO Has
Left Him in the Lurch.

Copyright, 1888. by the Associated Press.)
BEFORE SANTIAGO. via PLAYA
DEL ESTE, July Z, p. M.-General
Toral, the Spanish commander in San
tiago. has been officially informed by
General Shafter Of the complete destruc-
ton Of the Spanish fleet, and that the
American warships are now free to CO.
operate with the army in the reduction
OF Santiago. He has been given such time
as he may deem proper TO consider the
adyisability OF capitulating with his gar
rison.
Although General Toral is apparently
anxious to resist to the bitter end, the
utter hopelessness OF holding out against
a siege by land and sea must be forcing
itself upon him. His losses have been
heavy. The reinforcements upon which
he was counting have not arrived. Gen
eral Pando has left him IN the lurch, and
IL Is understood. Is making his way across
the country to Habana.
The food supply in Santiago Is low, and
Il IS understood that the ammunition is
running short. Our position is being
hourly strengthened.
The cable operators who left Santiago
yesterday have been sent back. in order
that General Toral may be able TO com
municate freely with General Blanco and
the Madrid Government.
The prospects for the capitulation OF
Santiago without further fighting grow
with each hours delay. The Archbishop
Of Santiago has applied to General Blanco
to surrender the city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
CERvERNs OFFICIAL REPORT.
"We Have Lost AIr'-Recognition of
American Generosity.

WASHINGTON, July THE War De
partment has received the report OF Adj
miral Cervera to General Blanco. on the
disastrous naval fight to the Spanish
cause off Santiago. 1t is as follows:
ITO the General-in- Chief. Habana:
IN compliance with your orders, l
went out yesterday from Santiago de
Cuba with all the squadron. and after
an uredualed combat, against forces
more than triple mine, had all my squad
ron destroyed by fire. Teresa, Oquendo.
and Vizcaya beached, and the Colon
fleeing. L accordingly informed the Amer
leans, and went ashore and gave myself
up. The torpedo chasers foundered.
do not know how many people were lost
but 1t will surely reach 600 dead and
many wounded. Although not in such
great numbers, the living are prisoners
Of the Americans. rhe conduct of the
crew rose TO height that won the most
enthusiastic plaudits of the enemy. The
commander of the Vizcaya surrendered
his vessel. His crew are very grateful
for the noble generosity with which they
are treated. Among the dead is Villamil.
and l believe Lassaga (spelling uncer-
taim, and among the wounded Concas
and Eulate. We have lost all. and are
necessarily depressed.
(sieneO "CERvERA."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
CERyERA BEING WELL TREATED
Spanish Loss I'm Naval Fight, 1,2OO
Killed, 1,5OO Captured.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press }
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL
SHAFTER, Tuesday, July 9Th, by the AS
ISOLATED Press dispatch-boat Dandy, via
PORT ANTONIO and KINGSTON, July
6, 8 p. M.-Admiral Cervera, who was
transferred from the Gloucester TO The
batteship Iowa, is being treated with
every consideration. In brief interviews
to-day he stated that he was ordered to
leave the harbor, but refused to say from
whom the orders came.
To-day's estimate of the Spanish loss
In the naval battle is placed at 200 killed
and 15O0 captured, against which stands
an American loss of one killed and two
wounded.
GENERAL YOUNG COMING HOME.
General Young, who has been very i'll
with a fever for the past week, left for
the United States on the transport Chero-
kee to-day. 1t is not believed that his i'll
ness will result fatally. but his physician
said there could be no hope for his re-
covery If he remained in Cuba.
DR.. Guiteras has a large number of
cases in his fever hospital, but there is
not the slightest indication of yellow
fever, most cases being of malaria,
typhoid, and measles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
swell White Wnlsts.

Every visitor to mountain OF seashoro
resorts are struck by the almost universal
wearing of Solid-Whlte Waists by fash
ionable women. To such an extent has
this style been I'm vogue this season
that manufacturers have been unable To
fiji more than half OF their orders. In
fact retail stores who failed to anticipate
this fad have been unable TO obtain small
assortments. Through an order placed
last February. the Meyer Store. corner
Foushee and Broad streets, are Just I'm
receipt of nearly a thousand OF these
dainty conceits; some tucked. some plsat-
ed, some with insertion. pure linen lawns
and India Linons and Z. X, and tho
ladies Of fashion have been fiocking there
for the last three days, showing their APP
probation OF the large assortment. and
buying literally Of these Thin. White
Waists, which range In price from a.25
10 g each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
TROOPS At CHARLESTON.
Six Thousand of Them Boarding z
Transports for Cuba.

CHARLESTON, S. c., July 1.-The Six
teenth Pennsylvania, Sixth Illinois, and
Second Wisconsin regiments arrived in
the city early this morning, making,
with the men already here, the Sixth
Massachusetts and the Third Wisconsin,
six thousand troops in the city. The men
were unloaded from their trains at an
early hour, and marched to big cotton
warehouses that had been placed at
General Wilson's command by the city.
The quarters thus provided were ample
to accommodate them, and they seemed
delighted with them.
During the day active preparations for
transferring the troops 10 the Yale and
Columbia were begun. Tomorrow the
troop-ship Resolute will arrive here. She
will be followed in a few hours by the
steamers Duchesse and Number Thir-
ty." thus providing transportation for
500 men.
1t was announced to-day that the
steamer Rita, captured by the Yale,
which is here waiting to be sold Mon
day, will be bought by the government
and used to carry supplies and stock.
1t was stated to-day that General
Miles would come here tomorrow 10
go with the Charleston expedition TO
Cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
SPANS WAR COURSE
DEFENCE OF THE COAST is THE
SOLE OBJECT NOW.
PERSISTENT ROMORS ABOUT PEACE.
The Basis on which the Spaniards
Would Welcome 1.-THE Militia I'm
Madrid-What the Government
Fears.


MADRID, July 7.-l0 A. MA Spanish
Cabinet Minister is quoted in an inter-
view as saying that the present Govern
ment of Spain will devote Itself solely TO
the defence of the Spanish coasts, and
that IL negotiations for peace must be
opened. they will have TO be conducted
by another government.
The ministers on issuing from the coun-
ell after midnight were very reserved.
They said the government had no fur
ther news from Santiago. but had only
received dispatch from General Blanco
asking for money.
Captain Aunon denied the report that
Admiral Camara would be ordered to re-
turn to Spain. Regarding the statements
that General Weyler was organizing anti
constitutional demonstrations, Captain
Aunon said
'If this be true, the Captain.GeneraI Of
Madrid will attend to the matter"
General Linares has resumed command
Of the army at Santiago. Duke Almodo-
var de Rio has received several dispatches
of coincidence from foreign governments.
THE MINISTER'S FEAR.
LONDON, July THE Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard says:
Both government and people seem to
face the difficulties with caImness. Anx-
iety is chiefly felt at the prospect OF
more severe blockade Of Cuba and Porto
Rico. Fresh attempts Will be made to
send provisions and war stores by fast
steamers"
The Madrid correspondent Of the Daily
News says:
''The ministers fear the effect Of the
latest disaster upon the garrisons in Ha-
bana and San Juan de Porto Rico. The
whole story OF Admiral Cervera's squad
ron from first to last Is one of unread-
ness. indecision, and bungling. Senior Sa-
gasta and Captain Aunon, Minister of
Marine, throw the whole blame upon Ad-
miral Bermejo, former Minister of Ma
rine. Senor Sagasta gave Bermejo a free
hand, and he used II TO insist on Admiral
Cervera leaving the Canaries, 10 be watt
ed by a favorable wind across the Allan
tic.
admiral Ceryera went reluctantly and
under protest. When Captain Aunon en-
tered office things had gone too far to be
righted. Coal was scant and ammunition
Just sufficient for gun practice, while the
gunners were unframed. Admiral Ber-
mejo sent the squadron across the Allan
tic at General Blancos suggestion. Senor
Sagasta seems to have thought from an
early date that Bermejo made a great
mistake. and the government got rid OF
the admiral"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
SPANISH CABINET MEETINGS.
international Complications If we
lombard Spanish Coast.

MADRID, July z, p. Ma Cabinei
meeting. lasting three hours. and pre-
sided over by the Queen Regent, was
held this afternoon, and another meeting
of the ministers. at which Premier Sa-
gasta will preside. will be held tonight
The newspapers here say they foresee
international complications If the Ameri-
cans should lombard the Spanish coast.
THE MERCEDES INCIDENT.
The dispatches announcing the destruc-
ton of the Spanish cruiser Reina Mer-
cedes at the entrance of the harbor OF
Santiago de Cuba are not believed here.
on the ground that the Reina Mercedes
was nothing more than a hulk. and 1t
was impossible to navigate her. II is
claimed here that the Spaniards must
have sunk the Reina Mercedes them
selves. in order TO blockade the entrance
NJ the harbor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08

WASHINGTON. July THE President
called council Of war to-day. to meet
q, the White House, the purpose being to
review the situation and learn exactly
what the present conditions are, and
what changes. il any, should be made in
the plans for the further conduct of the
War; According TO one of the members
present, ii was decided to abide by the
plans already laid Confirmation seemed
% have been given 10 this statement later
in the day, when. after conference with
members Of the War Board, Secretary
Long announced TO the waiting news
paper men that he had ordered Admiral
Sampson TO detach from his own com
mand Immediately the vessels 10 be en-
traced In Commodore Watsons eastern
squadron, and TO direct the Commodore
10 proceed on his mission.
wATSoN'S SHIPS.
The vessels of the squadron will not
be the same as those originally selected,
for the resason probably that the recent
engagement with Ceryera's squadron
necessitated some changes. The new
eastern squadron will consist OF the bat
tleships Iowa and oregon. the protected
cruiser Newark. and the auxiliary cruis-
ers carrying side-armor) Dixie, Yankee.
and Yosemite. the colliers Averenda.
Cassius. Caesar. Leonidas. and Justin,
and the supply-boat Delmonico. The
Iowa. oregon. and Newark are all in the
soath with Sampson. so is the Yosemite.
The Dixie is at New York. and the Yam
kee at Tompklnsyillc. The collicrs are at
Hampton Roads, with the Delmonico.
TO SAIL AT ONCE.
The ships are TO sail as soon as they
can coal and supply. They Will not be re-
quired. IN the case OF the southern yes
sells. 10 come North. which would mean
the loss Of several days. but Will start
directly from the points where they are
now located.
The order provides that each ship shall
MAKE her way across the Atlantic TO