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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14

The first step towards securing an APP
propriat ton for the Improvement of the
river between this city and Augusta hav-
ing been taken, there should be no let
up in the good work Until the appropria-
ton shall have been passed. The move
ment should have, and will have, the
hearty cooperation of the people and
commercial bodies of this city. The inn
provement of the river would mean prompt
and reliable water transportation to Au-
gusta in competition with the railroads.
with the result that freight rates would
be kept at a reasonable figure. The trade
of both Savannah and Augusta would be
greatly benefited and much land of re-
markable richness would be opened up to
settlement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14
by Way of Illustration.
From the New York World (Dem).

Here is a story that fits current events:
A little negro was mail carrier on small
route in Georgia. He managed to give Of
Tense to a big bully. who threatened to
horsewhip him. I'm only a little Niger"
he called out but If you hits me you hits
de United States" That Is the way with
diplomatists who say nasty things about
American Presidents. fr~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14
THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, FEBRUARY IA, 1898

Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson is re-
ported to have been greatly impressed
and astonished" with the fruitfulness of
the Florida son. That is about the way the
wonderful resources of the Peninsular
State usually strike investigators. The
natural riches of Florida are source Of
astonishment to visitors. The time is not
far distant when Florida will be one of the
greatest wealth producing states in the
union.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14

There is talk of coffee trust in Brazil.
The rumor will probably be worked for all
it is worth in favor of the annexation of
Hawaii by the sugar barons. They will tell
us that Hawaii is a great country for cof-
Fee and that the way to get out of the
clutches of the great and grasping Brazil
ian coffee octopus is to annex the islands.
The fact is, though, that we could get the
Hawaiian coffee, if we wanted 1t without
annexation as well as with it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14

The proposed half-and-half currency,
suggested by a Chicago inancier-a cur
reney redeemable half in gold and half
in silver-brings to mind the scheme of
that other Western financier 10 prevent
the two metals from parting company in
the markets His idea was, virtually, to
tie them together. He wished to make
coin with center Of gold in circle
of silver. In such shape. he said, the
parity between the two metals must nee
essariy be maintained; there would DO no
possible way for one metal to drive the
other out Of circulation, since they would
be fastened together. Il was bright
scheme. but it did not serve to solve the
problem.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14
A Reserved Right.
From the Knoxville Tribune Dem.

Dupuy de Lone should understand that
the American people reserve to themselves
the exclusive right TO can their President
names They do not hesitate to wallop
their own jackass, but when an outsider
interferes he will find himself up to the
neck in trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14

Senior de LONE is quoted as expressing
the opinion that the incident of his letter
and resignation will have the effect of up
setting the existing Spanish cabinet when
would come into power. In that event he
would, he thinks. be given the portfolio
of foreign affairs. Should that condition
come about, the eX-minister probably
thinks he would have an opportunity to
come back after us like a whirlwind.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14
CURRENT COMMENT.
A Grent Port.

From the Columbus Enquirer-sun Dem.).
For the third time the cotton receipts at
Savannah have reached the million mark,
and this year promises to be record
breaker. All Georgia is proud of Savan-
nah a port that receives one tenth of the
cotton raised in the entire South. Greater
things yet are in store for her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14

some attention to sugar beet culture. At
the present price OF cotton there is not
profit of $ an acre in that product
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-14
The MORNING NEWS is published

Registered at the postOfice in 9avanah-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
State News.

Wallace f. Batchelder of Chester has
left to Join Rooseyelt's Rough Riders. Mr..
Batchelder is the only Vermont man who
has been admitted to this famous regiment.
The Barre city council has awarded the
contract for constructing the new city hall
and opera house to Mason Il Co., builders,
who have offices in Concord, n. H., New
York and Burlington, for $4,000.
A charter has been granted to the
Gould and Caverley Show company of
Springfield. This company has stock of
$4,000, in shares of 500 each. The
signers of the petition are A. Brown, j.
Lyman Porter, y. r. Lawrence, w. II. H.
Slack, j. c. Stark, George F. Leland and
w. H. H. Putnam.
Henry II. Hatch and Frank Reynolds
were at work on Mr.. Reynolds's reservoir
Tuesday when staging gave way, throw
ing both 25 feet to the bottom of the res
ervoir. Mr.. Reynolds was not injured.
Mr. Hatch was struck by the falling plank,
receiving terrible scalp wound. Another
piece struck his back, and it is feared that
he is injured internally.
Hundreds of dead fish have been float
ing down the North branch of the river in
Montpelier and various causes have been
advanced as to the reason. DR.. l. Park
caught live fish and took from the out
side of its body in the vicinity of 500 in
sects, for which no name could be given.
The doctor will examine them with view
of finding out what they are. They re-
semble the scale of the fish and are lively.
Mrs. Geo. Lemere of Worcester drove
to Montpelier Monday and was in that
city when her horse began to kick, strik-
ing her seyen-years old son, seated on the
bottom of the carriage. The boys skull
was fractured by the blow. Montpelier
physicians treated him, removing several
pieces of bone. He did not recover con-
sciousness, however, and his death took
place the following day, after he had been
taken to his home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
Yellow Fever.

The government has had more reasons
than one fol wanting the capture Santiago
over with, and not the least Of them is the
dreaded appearance of yellow fever among
the troops. There was an anxious confer
ence at Washington on this subject Wed
nesday, No public statement was made
beyond the admission that several cases of
mild type of fever had appeared, and II
patients had been isolated in a retired val
ley at Santiago in the care OF immur
doctors and nurses. Gen. Shafter refer
red to the presence of the fever in a de-
spatch on Wednesday but said the doctors
would be able to control it, 1t was as a
precautionary measure that Gen. Miles,
Immediately on his arrival, ordered the
wretched and dirty little town of Siboney
on the coast to be burned. The rainy
season is on and the men in the trenches
and rifle pits alternately soak in the heavy
downpour and swelter in the sun.
1t is good news in more ways thal one
that Santiago has surrendered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
A Man with Head on Him

Admiral George Dewey evidently re
mains master of the situation at the Phil
ippines. Wednesday the cable brought
news of little incident in which Ger
man gunboat figured. On the 9Th inst.
the insurgents at Subic bay sent Dewey
word that the German gunboat Irene had
refused to allow them to attack the Span
iards on Grand Isle. Whereupon the Ad-
miral promptly sent the cruisers Raleigh
and Concord to Subic bay. On their ar
rival they shelled the Grand Isle forts,
compelled surrender and brought away as
prisoners the Spanish garrison. When
the American boats appeared the Irene
slipped her cable and left. Her captain
afterward explained that he had interfered
ION grounds of humanity" Dewey
prompt action gives him control of an inn
portant strategic point, and knocks in the
head Germany's supposed plan to inter
fere in the Philippines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15

Key West. July 14.-The first news of
the successful landing of the Florida and
Fanita expedition which left here June %
was received here this morning. A land
ing was effected July at Palo Alto, on
the south shore of Cuba, after skirmish
with the Spaniards.
Victoria, B. c., July 14.-Advices from
Honolulu state that the executive council
of the island has signed contract with a
company with ample capital to lay cable
fran the American coast to Honolulu and
Japan. The contract is subject to OBJ
jections of the secretary of state OF the
United States.
Madrid, July 14.-An official despatch
from Manila dated July 9 says the garri-
son and the Spanish outposts have daily
conflicts with the insurgents. The des-
patch claims that the Americans dare not
attack Manila, fearing to find themselves
confronted by the rebels and unable to
withstand them.
Victoria, B. c., July 14.-Advices
from Honolulu announce the safe arrival
there of Gen. Merritt, the governor gen.
eral of the Philippines. The transports
City of Peru Morgan City and Indiana ar
rived there July ). The powerful monitor
Monterey and the Brutus left for Manila
July l, and the monitor Monadnock and
the collier Nero arrived at Honolulu July
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
10000 Spanish Troops
To be Transported Back to Spa in---
Porto Rico NeVt,

Washington, July l4-The war depa IT.
ment has notified Gen. Shafter that his
plans are approved, so far as have been
made known, and are the result of orders,
including shipment of the Spanish troops
back to Spain.
The statement that the Spanish propo-
siuon embraces all of Eastern Cuba from
Ascerradores to Sagua is important. as it
shows that it embraces all of the harbor
and contiguous territory of Santiago.
1t does not include Holquin or Manzan-
lila, where the Spaniards still have con-
siderable number of soldiers.
Major General Brooke has been ordered
from Chickamauga to Washington imme-
diately for consultation in regard to the
Porto Rico expedition.
No more troops will be sent to Cuba
save two immune regiments. \ large part
of our troops will be Withdrawn from Cuba
now that Santiago has surrendered.
An enormous number of transports will
be required to carry out our part of the
agreement to carry the Spanish troops
back 20 Spain. 1t is estimated that there
are 10000 men and they would require Is
large steamers, or more than the entire
fleet of transports now available in the
Orthern waters,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
Expedition to POrtO:R Rico.
Il Will Follow the Fall of Santiago
with General Miles in Command.

Washington. July 12.-The actual de-
parture of Commodore Watson's raiding
squadron for the coast of Spain, which the
naval authorities expect will occur about
the end of the present week, indicates
sufficiently the complete abandonment of
any intention to besiege Havana in the
next three or four months, and confirms
the impression that no extended military
operations will be prosecuted in Cuba after
the capitulation of Santiago.
The remarkable difficulties which have
attended the investment of Santiago and
the resulting tedious delays have served to
convince the military and naval authorities
that Havana cannot be attacked success
fully with less than 100000 men and tho
entire naval force in the Atlantic. The
city, ordinarily one of the best fortified
ports in the world, has been made much
more impregnable in the last two months
through the ceaseless activity of General
Blanco, who has surrounded it with several
chains of strong intrenchments and forti-
hcations, in addition to the new batteries
he has mounted along the coast With
out the strong vessels attached to the raid
ing squadron the navy would be powerless
to render effect assistance to the army
against Havana, and it is deemed impossi-
BILE that land forces alone could secure the
surrender of the city with less than several
months campaign, which will be out of
| the question before midwinter on account
of the horrible climatic conditions.
Promptly upon the fall of Santiago, it is
announced, the expedition to Porto Rico is
to be undertaken, with General Miles in
| command of three divisions, aggregating
more than $4,000 men. He will have the
cooperation of Admiral Simpsons heavier
ships in the assault on San Juan, and it is
his intention to clear the entire island of
Spanish troops with every energy at his
command
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
At Chickanlauga.

Ernest Waterman of Company sends
the following in his correspondence from
Chickamauga to the Springfield Republ-
can of today, under date of July IL; ''Mai.
Estey and Lieut.. Estey returned to camp
today, their wives accompanying them.
Each man in camp received package of
smoking tobacco this noon, present from
Mrs. j. Gray Estey, while Thomas Pent-
land delighted the hearts of the chewers
by sending each one plug of "Mayo's."
The weather continues cooler and the
change from the heat has put new life in
to the men. Every one looks better, acts
better and feels better, and it is hoped the
scorching days we have seen are gone for
good Bandmaster Swift has received Off
cial notice that the band instruments for
the First Vermont will be shipped imme-
diately."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15

With the interest of the people centered
almost exclusively on the war news the
fact has been largely overlooked that, for
the first time since the war of the rebellion
there was this year a general revival of the
celebration of the Fourth in the Southern
states. In the leading cities like Atlanta
and Augusta, Ca, Nashville and Memphis,
Tenn, Mobile and Montgomery, Ala,
Raleigh in North Carolina and Charles
ton in South Carolina, there were general
celebrations with elaborate programs which
drew in the population for miles around,
and the smaller towns and cities were not
slow about having their share of the fun
and patriotism. What is more, the cele-
brations were of the "old fashioned" kind,
with the reading of the Declaration of In
dependence, cannon firing, oratory, and
fireworks for the leading features. There
was nowhere any doubt about the genuine
ness of the demonstrations, or about the
unanimity of the feeling which they repre-
sented. The meaning of it all is that the
war with Spain has aroused patriotic feel
ing which cannot be suppressed in the
South, just as it has in all other parts of the
country. The fact will be an eye opener
to people in foreign countries who have
been waiting to see the South rebel again
whenever the situation of our government
should make the occasion favorable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
Wines to be RemOved.

The secretary of war has ordered the re-
moval of all the submarine mines which
now protect the harbors of the United
States against the entry of hostile ships,
These mines were placed at the beginning
of the war. Practically it has been impos-
sible for shipping to enter or leave any of
the harbors of the United States during
the last two months between the hours of
sunset and sunrise. The decision to re-
move these mines now is a signal mani
festation of the confidence of the govern
ment in the future and of the exemption
of United States ports from attack at the
hands of any hostile power. The destruc-
tion of Cervera's fleet was the determin-
ing factor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
Spain,s NayaI Losses.

When the war broke out Spain had 1G3
vessels in her navy. including 50 battle
ships and cruisers, 30 torpedo boats and
destroy ers, nine tirst-class gunboats, %
second-class gunboats, and 43 third-cass
gunboats. She has now only 119 vessels,
having lost IS cruisers, five torpedo boats
and destroyers, and y gunboats. These
figures do not accurately represent Spain
loss, for the ships destroyed were the best
vessels of the navy. OF the remainder,
the majority are practically worthless,
many being ont of commission or hope
lessly out of repair, while a large portion
of them are extremely small, scarcely de-
serving to be called warships. On the
other hand, We have doubled our navy of
l03 vessels in commission or building
when hostilities were declared, and our
only loss has been the Maine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15

1t was announced at the end of last
week that, by orders from Madrid, Ca
mara's fleet had turned back through the
Suez canal and would return home to
Spain. While no further statement has
been given out at Washington about Wat
sons fleet, it is understood that it is to be
despatched as soon as it can be made
ready to raid the coast OF Spain and, if
possible, to tiud and destroy Camara' 5
ships. 1t is now said that Watson will
take to spain three battleships-the ore
gon, Iowa and Indiana-three cruisers OF
the first class, three auxiliary cruisers, and
six colliers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
NO. %
Glory for the Oregon.
Her Effective work in .Destroying Cer-
verH's Fleet

vera's Fleet.
The later reports of the destruction of
| Cervera's fleet give an interesting account
of the terrific work of the Oregon on that
memorable occasion. While the Iowa got
in the first lick at the Spanish ships as they
came dashing out of the harbor, the Ore
gon was the first American outside the
Brooklyn, in motion. She gathered head
way so fast that she cut in between the
Iowa and the fleet and pumped in a good
l3-inch shell at the Colon before she had
gone by. The Oregon was therefore in a
most excellent position to meet the Viz
caya when she came along, and with the
help of the Texas the two tackled the
Spaniard 50 tiercely that she was on fire in
few minutes and headed for the beach,
While the Oregon's whole forward star
board battery was banging at the Vizcaya,
the after guns had swung around and were
pumping shells into the Oquendo, which
also had been tackled by the Iowa, which,
in the meantime, had disposed of the Ter
esa.
The wreck of the three Spaniards was
accomplished in about II or 20 minutes
and by this time the Oregon had attained
her maximum speed. With her forced
draught on, and every pound of steam up
the big Pacific coast battleship powed
through the water as she never did before
Leaving the Texas and Iowa to complete
the destruction of the rest of the Spanish
fleet and the rescue of unfortunate sailors,
Capt. Clark headed the Oregon after the
Colon
By this time Schley's flagship, the
Brooklyn, was also in for the chase. The
superior speed of the Brooklyn and the
Oregon sealed the fate of the Colon. and
after run of 40 miles the ship was head
ed for the shore. The Colon struck about
100 yards from the beach, and as soon as
she had grounded Admiral Cervera order
ed every one to jump overheard, and
plunged into the sea himself, followed by
all his officers. The admiral was picked
mp just outside the surf about 10 wards
from shore, and after his long swim was
thoroughly exhausted.
The Colon had just turned in shore
when the New York, SIMPSONS ship,
came up after a long and quick run of over
80 miles. The flagship was enabled to get
in dozen good shots before the Colons
flag came down, so that Admiral Sampson
had hand in the fight, although it was
brief one.
How Young'EIlis Was Killed.
This account is given of the death of
Yeoman Ellis, the only American who was
killed in the battle:
standing in this hail of shell, Commo-
dore Schley on the Brooklyn asked
young man named Ellis, who stood near
him with a stedimeter What is the dis
tance to the Vizcaya?' The man took the
observation. Twenty-Five hundred yards,
sir, he said and there was whistle, fol-
lowed by splash, as his head was literal
ly torn from his shoulders by an eight-inch
shell. Too bad said Commodore Schley,
as the body fell at his feet; and then, with
his glasses to his eyes, he added: The
first ship is done for, she is running
ashore"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15

One of the stories from Havana is that
Gen. Blanco tried to kill himself when he
learned from Madrid that Cervera's fleet
had been annihilated.
The st. Louis will carry Admiral Ger
vera and the other Spanish officers to An
napolis, Md, where they will be confined
at the naval academy until released by ex-
change or otherwise.
Captain Charles E. Clark, commanding
the battleship Oregon, has been appoint
ed chief of staff of Commodore Watson.
commanding the Eastern squadron, under
orders to proceed tothe European watersand
harrass the coast of Spain, and to pursue
and destroy the Spanish fleet in command
of Admiral Camara. Captain Clark will
retain command of the Oregon while sery-
ing as chief of staff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
Talk About Pence.
from the New York Tribune.

from the New York Tribune
Stories of negotiation for peace grow
more frequent, but they probably mean
little. Spain has no government strong
enough to make peace, and apparently not
one leader able to realize what duty to
mankind will compel America to demand,
Having cheated the ignorant people for
months, the present government in Spain
could not live an hour if it should let the
whole truth be known, and so forces at
Santiago are ordered to continue commit
ting suicide in order to help some bank
rupt and selfish officials in Spain to keep
Office little longer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
SANTIAGO IS OURS.
The City Was Surrendered Yesterday
WA>HINOToN, July IA.
Santiago has surrendered.

Santiago ha
following
o o.
practically
Fourth
The this afternoon definitely
OF
the transp OF 0 lie Spanish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15
The Vermonter at Santiago.

Ii the battle must have a personal hero,
il is Capt. Clark OF the Oregon, but Capt.
Clark has been doing his duty at the ends
of the earth for good many years and he
had no time to organize literary bureau
or political pull. 1t was accident that
gave the Oregon the opportunity to do
more execution on Spanish ships than any
other ship, but it was not accident that
she was in perfect condition to seize the
opportunity instantly and improve it to
the uttermost. any more than it was acci-
dent that she raced around a continent and
arrived ready for battle, with hull and en-
gines in perfect order and men in highest
spirit and perfect discipline. 1t is not ac-
cdent that the Oregon after a perform
ance without parallel and an experience
that in theory should send the best battle
ship to dry dock, is better fit for battle
than any ship Of SIMPSONS fleet, and is
ready for another voyage of 10000 miles
to Manila on a days notice. As cavalry
man is judged by the condition of his
horse, captain may be judged by the
condition of his ship Commercial Ad-
vertiser.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15

Gen. Skaters revised statement of
losses during the two-days' battle before
Santiago de Cuba makes out total of 231
killed 1888 wounded and 81 missing. The
total United States force engaged number
ed about 10000 men. This makes per-
centage of loss of one in ten and shows
the severity and bravery of the fighting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-07-15

Accounts vary as to the condition of
Cervera's ships destroyed of Santiago.
Admiral Sampson reported last week that
three of them could be saved and added to
our navy, the Colon especially being in
good condition. But the naval board of
survey says after examining the wrecks
that only one-the Teresa-can be saved.
1t is apparently significant fact that
none of the ships were hit, or pierced, by
a Il or Is inch shell from any of the bat
tle-ships, but they were riddled by the
smaller projectiles of ) inches in diameter
and less.