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The western recorder., 1898-06-23
IN sloHr OF MANILA.
American Troop ship sighted Near tho
Philippine Capital. fN

Hong Kong, June 10.-The steamer
Yuen Sang arrived to-day. She left
Manila on June 14th with 1,200 pas
sengers. mostly Chinese. There were
dfty Europeans, including twenty
seven French nuns. and forty boxes of
specie for the Chartered bank.
At 2 o'clock on the morning of June
18th the Yuen Sang passed the steamer
City of Peking, which expected TO ar
rive at Manila that day SIS
II is stated that. although the rebels
hold the town at their mercy, Admiral
Dewey restrains them, being DESTROYS
that Manila shall capitulate TO Amerl-
can troops. The refugees expect that
Manila has now surrendered.
The Yuen Sang. which left Manila
June 14th. reports that railway d.
rector who went out on the line on n
locomotive was fired on by the insur-
gents four kilometers outside of Ma
niln. The Yuen Sang also reports that
the railroad station Is being fortified.
The Spanlards, 1t is said, are demoral-
lied, and 1t was expected when the
steamer left that they would retire to
the citadel by the 10th.
London. June 20.-A dispatch TO the
Daily Telegraph from Manila via Hong
Kong says: +
General Aruinnldo has captured n
deal of money. which he has sent
aboard the American ships for safety.
The much-vauntcd Philippine milItia
which II was n serious mistake on the
pnrt OF tile Spaninrds to arm. are now
all fighting In the rebel ranks. The
provinces OF Batnngns. Lngunn, Ca.
vite. Bulacan. Pampnngu. Tralncc and
Pangasiman are all In full rebellion.
II Is believed Pampangu hns had to
capitulnte to the victorious rebels.
The Hong Kong correspondent OF the
Daily Mail. telegraphing Sunday, says:
The native proclamation OF independ-
ence viii he signed on Monday. Ma.
Mia Is completely surrounded by the
insurgents, OF whom there are three
forces deployed about the city. The
success OF the rebels Is wonderful. The
insurgents have captured old Cavite
church. taking 2I0 prisoners. and they
now hold the entire shore OF the bay
right around to Mplatc. A foreign fire
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
WAR NOTES.

Skaters army reached Santiago on
the Goth.
Fresh beef is to be shipped to supply
our soldiers in the Philippines.
A nearly successful attempt to poison
General Aguinaldo was made recently
and he was very i'll.
Reports are being circulated in
Washington that the President intends
TO call out more troops.
A merchantmen which reached Hong
Kong on the 18th, reported seeing the
City of Pekin near Manila on the 10TH
General Pando is reported to be on
his way with a Spanish force 10 the re-
lief of Santiago. and the Cubans are
planning to stop him.
The warships in front of Santiago
aud Guantanamo are almost constant
ly engaged In firing at Spaniards.
either forts, cavalry or small boats.
A train loaded with $50 passengers
ran to Cheyenne from Denver last
Sunday. The people went to bid good
by to the Colorado men In the Torrey
cavalry.
The Americans are now practically
In full possession of Guantanamo BAY
and the white tents of the land force
present a rather imposing spectacle
There is occasional firing from the
Spanish land forces. but 1t is always
inefficient and of no Importance
The third expedition to MANILA will
sail next Thursday or Friday at the
latest. This announcement wns made
at General Merritt's headquarters this
morning. Notwithstanding n report
from other sources that the transports
cannot be gotten in complete readiness
by that time.
Colonel William ]. Bryan's regiment
now stationed In Nebraska, has been
assigned to the Ninth army corps, un-
der Major General Fitzhugh Lee. They
will both wait for some time before
they will go into nctive seryice, as 1t
has been practically decided that Gen.
ernl Lee VIII not go TO Porto Rico or
Santiago. but will move with the main
Cuban expedition to Havann.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
nlnnon MIll shoot.

Madrid. June 1s.-The Marquis of
Cnbrinana. being OF the opinion that
the president of the Chamber of Dep
uties Ind treated him discourteously.
has challenged him to fight duel.
Seniors Sllveln. 3agasta. Salmeren and
the president OF the chamber have con-
suited over the affair and Senors Sa-
gnsta and Silvela have talked with the
marquis, but the latter is obstinate and
declares that the president must fight
Captain General Blanco cables that
he has sent u gunboat from Havana to
inform the commander of the Amerl-
can warship Maple that the Spanish
government will not agree TO exchange
the Merrimac prisoners. and to warn
all vessels coming to pnrley for their
exchange or for any other purpose not
to approach within six miles OF Ha-
vann or they will be fired upon.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
THE PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION.
First Troops Ought to Reach Manila june
18th.

Washington, June 1T.--It is stated on
authority that the first expedition to
the Philippines did not stop at the La
drone islands, and that the second will
not put in there.
The first expedition, comprising 2,60O
men, on the steamers City of Sydney.
City of Pekin and Australia. was last
spoken to just after having left Homo
lulu. The vessels We're ahead of time
and should reach Manila about June
18th.
The troops will be assigned TO the
forts In the vicinity of Cavite.
The second expedition, 3,465 officers
and men under General Greene, which
left San Francisco yesterday, is expect
ed to reach its destination by July 18th
The third and probably the last ex-
pedition to the Philippines will leave
San Francisco about June Both. Gen
eral Merritt has stated that he will
go with this command.
In case the Ladrone islands are to
be occupied, 1t is believed the work
will fall to this party and In case of
occupation, Umata will probably be the
port selected. AT this place there Is a
fine harbor and n good location for a
coaling station.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
The I,lr Wheat DIAL.

Chicago. June 1.-THE tangled inter
ests of Joseph Letter have been swept
from the wheat pit. T.. d. Armour Is
now in complete control and the final
settlement of the big wheat deal is only
matter of detail.
All Letter books and memoranda
have been transferred to the offices OF
Armour. together with contracts and
bills of lading for 100000 bushels of
cash wheat. Amour has begun 10 dis
pose of his large holdings,
The bankers now think that Letters
losses, ny they stand now. will nor ok.
ceed S2'Wo,OOo. while Letter expects 10
make quite a bit out of Armour's hand
Inc wheat market showed consider
upie weakness this morning. Sales
We're heavy, but at general decreases
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
oERMANY.s ATTITUDE.
She Has No Inteation to Take = Hand In
tho Philippines,

Berlin. June 16.-Advices received
here to-day say that the German trans
port Darmstadt had arrived at Kiao
Chou bay, and that the German sec
Ond class cruiser Princess wilhelm
sailed yesterday from Nagasaki for
Manila.
The Cologne Gazette to-day publish
es note. understood to be semi-offi-
cial. which reads as follows:
According TO trustworthy informa-
tion, all conjectures in the press ami
political circles in Spain which are be-
ing built OH the supposed intention of
Germany to abandon her neutrality in
the Philippines question are entirely
bases|ss. In Spanish official quarters
the arrival of German men-of-war at
Manila Is regarded as perfectly natur.
nj. for the German interests there de-
mand protection.
+ The attitude of the German govern.
ment, as II was pointed out. must in no
wise be judged by the hostility OF the
majority of the German press and peo-
pie toward the United States.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
ARE READY TO LAND.
TROOPS BEACH SANTIAGO.
They kys RsceIved by the Men of shs
Navy with wild Cheering Plans fsv
Landing.

Denver, June 20.--A New York spe-
cInl to the Republican gives the fol-
lowing cable TO the Herald from Port
Antonio. Jamaica. which says:
Advices received here late this after
noon announce the arrival on Santiago
of the first division of the American
army OF invasion. under command OF
Major General William r. Shafter. No
attempt was made during the day, ae-
cording to the report, to land the
American troops.
General Shafter. my Information Is,
soon after his arrival, had confer
Icncc with Admiral Sampson They
discussed at length the Information OBJ
fained by Admiral simpsons scouts
as TO the most available landing places
in the vicinity of Santiago. and sent
further scouting parties along the
const.
In to-day's party were representa-
tives OF the army. assigned to the duty
by General Shafter. They inspected
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
AouiNALDo ALL RIGHT.
He Says He WIN Not Oppose American
Control of the Philippines


Hong Kong, June 20.-The United
States transport Znfiro. which has just
arrived here and anchored in Chinese
harbor under date of June 18th, from
which II appears that the insurgents
now hold 1000 Spaniards and 1000 ma
tive prisoners, together with their
arms.
General Aguinaldo. the insurgent
ieader, has Informed United States Con-
sui Williams OF the formation OF a pro.
yisionnl government, merely for CO.
besive purposes, and has notified him
OF the desire Of the Insurgents that the
Philippines become an American col
ony.
The British second class cruiser Bon
aventnre proceeded from Hong Kong
for Manila yesterday and another Bril-
isl warship ls to follow her.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

The reply of the South African re-
public to Mr.. Chamberlain's dispatch
is In effect denial of the suzerainty
OF England. BY convention Of Oc-
toier, 1851. the volksraad explicitly
recognized the queens control of the
Transvaal's external relations. By a
subsequent convention in 1884 the re-
lation OF the Transvaal was left some
what more indefinite, but the British
control Of the Transyaal's relations
was not. In the British view. at all
abandoned. As respects the Jameson
raid. the republics dispatch reiterates
the charge that British authorities
countenanced 1t. Claims are made for
an indemnity. and an assertion Is
made of the right of the Transvaal. as
an Independent state. to have the claim
arbitrated. This is a slap In the face
for England. and conservative mem
ber of parliament has just resigned his
seat because. as he says. he cannot
longer support the Salisbury ministry
in its policy OF socialism at home and
pusillanimons surrender abroad.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
HoBson PUT IN THE LINE.
Substantial Promotion the Reward OF the
Merrimac Hero.

Washington. June 20.--Lieutcnant
Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac. will
be transferred from the construction
corps to the line of the navy and raised
TO the grade of lieutenant commander.
probably by this week. This action was
definitely decided by the administra-
tion today. 1t has been proposed to
await Hobson's personal expression as
to his choice between the transfer to
the line or promotion with the corps,
where future advancement Is limited
The final decision to-day TO give sub
stantial recognition without further de-
lay. follows the formal refusal of ex-
change by the Spanish government
The mater was taken up by both the
President and Secretary Long, and II
was announced privately that the ad-
ministration is anxious for immediate
Legislation to empower the President to
:lrf.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
All Want Band.

New York. June 1I.-Savings banks
depositors have been Withdrawing n
great deal of money with which to buy
government bonds, but while the gum
has been large in the aggregate II has
been evenly distributed and no com
plaints have been heard from the
banks.
1t Is pointed out that the savings
banks deposits in New York state
alone exceed 100000, 900.
1t Is reported here that financial in
stitut1ons that want some OF the bond,
ana fear they will all he gone before
.neir turn comes. are giving wads o:
SOU each to their clerks. The clerk.
nre 10 buy the bonds and Will tuiI
mem over to the banks later. To-tIa,
tnere was line OF buyers more than
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
No. Ready to E.ohaus. Them.

New York. June ia cable to the
Herald from Havana, Cuba. says:
Captain General Blanco has refused
to entertain n proposition to exchange
the Merrimac prisoners. The Spanish
torpedo boat Martin Alonzo Pinzon
sailed ont ten miles to the northeast
of the harbor to-day under n flag of
truce. She met the monitor Terror
and the Mangrove. The monitor sent
an officer on in small boat, to whom
Lieutenant Manuel Cubello, command
er of the Martin Alonzo Pinzon, hand
cd General Blanco's reply In n sealed
envelope. The Martin Alonzo Pinzop
returned TO port at o'clock this af-
tcrnoon.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

William p. Curtis, the Washington
correspondent who was assistant Sec
retary OF state during Harrison's ad-
ministration. is responsible for the
statement that this government is en-
tirely satisfied with the attitude and
the conduct OF France. 1t is admitted
that portion OF the French people
sympathize with Spain. particularly
the aristocracy and the shopkeepers.
who hold altogether about $500 900, 900
in Spanish bonds, and a certain por-
tion Of the press. which is said to be
In the pay of the Spanish government.
But there havo been such manifesta-
tions Of friendship on the part Of the
French government, the high-class
newspapers and the people generally
that the department sincerely regrets
and desires to correct the popular i'm
preston that is abroad in this coun-
try.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
rsh,lnr In ths a.lknn..

CettinJe. Montenegro. June 10
There was fighting all day long on Fri
day near Bcrane. on the left bank of
the river Lin. The number OF killed
Is not known.
The exodus OF women and children
from the disturbed district into Monte
negro territory continues
Yesterday Saturday the Servians
pursued the AlbanIans MS far as Bcr-
nne, where Turkish battery in the
fortress fired upon the pursuers, kill.
Ing and wounding many.
Sand Eddin Pnshn has been sent to
restore order md rebuild the burned
villages,
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

According to the Indian Engineer the
merchant marine OF Japan has In
creased since the Chinese-Japanese war
from 100000 to 100000 tons of steam
shipping. Lines are now organized
sailing from the chief ports OF Japan
to China. india, Europe. America and
Australia. This growth follows a
change from an agricultural to man
ufacturing nation In 1872 Japan only
exported manufactured articles to the
value OF $500 900; in 1896 exports Of
this class amounted TO $4,000. 900, or
20 per cent. Of her total exports.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

The ladies OF one OF the peace so
cieties held a meeting in Boston the
other day. and resolved that peace with
Spain would have been "A triumph to
civilization rarely equaled In history"
Nothing could be more sweet; and 1t
is forceful na well as sweet now that
the war is on and peace is IN angel In
heaven. We feel sure that of the half
million reconcentrados starved to death
in Cuba not one viii raise hand
against the soulful proposition.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

my spirit, says the Queen Regent,
shall never be daunted SO long as ]
can rely on the patriotism and courage
of the spanIards." Here are courage
and devotion worthy of the late Mrs.
Micawber. The dear old lady frequent
~ declared that she would never desert
her husband. possibly inquiring within
herself what in the world would be-
come Of her II she did. And Mr.. MI
cawber was reed shaken by SO many
vfndsi
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

1t is good thing that the law dis
qualifying ex-confederates from hold
ing positions in the United States ar
my was marked on the books The re-
moval OF the disqualification gives us
Fitzhugh Lee and Joseph Wheeler. and
they are needed In this emergency. Jus
tice is well, but justice tempered with
mercy is better And the further we
get from those four years of civil war
the better 1t seems that we didn't hang
any persons OF our own fesh and blood
for Fighting for their opinions. And
they will never do any rebellins
again. ..1--
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

in mere ,sis ARE to be be no jingllng ramrods
,non m ,',s ,o'.,, war, Ihe old-time Infantry
mum ,n,, would hardly know how to ma
n,n,au, ] wnnou, this musical accomna-
arss,n, , o"'' nins, II has gone out Of
vnce, and ,h. WIN the paper cartridge
. uar. 'ne o'u tactics. In which the BOYS
can,a n, u,ser perfect when Appomattox
ea'e apout.-hansas City Star.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

The project Is discussed of building n
raiiroad which win extend entirely
across northern Sweden and No,.,yas
from the northern end of ;be GnIr ~
FINLAND northwest to Ofoten on Tho A.,
iantic. about 40 miles north of tba
Arc.lc .si circle 1t will connect through
Finland with the whole system Of Rns
sian railroads. % NUS
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

Clement Scott says that when he said
n woman couldn't go on the stage with
out losing her virtue he was lnboring
under great mental strain. That Of
course. The remark is ample proof Of
II
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

After pounding the Spanish feet at
Manila till there was little left to shoot
ut. there came the order THE firing
will cease. We will devote an hour to
breakfast" That is a pretty good lot
Of vessels. to board with as well as to
fight With.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

A spanish mob is little worse than
any other Your ordinary brute is con-
tent to kill men and boys. II is dim
cult to see how this amounts to graft
ncation or satisfaction. 1t is the lust
for blood which no law OF nature can
explain. But your spanish brute kills
women and girls. and is as proud OF 1t
a. II he had won In fair Tight.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

Women not only want to night for
Cuba. but they are calling in loud
voice for smoking-cars for their special
use. They will be wanting to saw wood
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

When the editor of the New York Ey-
ening Post heard Of the victory at Ma
nila he was so mad that he wanted to
60 right on and shoot the president.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

The luriny Of Dewey into the harbor
Of Manila was great Spanish cunning;
but IT would be greater cunning to
lure the ncet out OF II. How often that
hslf-sishtedness occurs.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

Poor SPAIN" exciaims the New
York Evening Post. All. yes. But let
US not forget poor Turkey and poor
hell.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

A clergyman snys there are only
eleven or twelve real ideas in the world.
The declaration would be one Of thom
II It werc not totally unture.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

Happiness Is. of all things. a purely
personal matter. II depends mainly
upon the character and circumstances
Of each Individual whether he is happy
or the reverse; and, II hesis not. It is
dinicuit for outsiders TO supply the de-
ficlency.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
PORTO Rrco EXPEDITION.

Troops Ordered Concentrated at Convcn-
lent Points for Embarkation.
New York, June 20.-A special TO the
Herald from Washington c.. says:
Major General Miles intends that
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

II is not question so much of being
an old maid or married. as II is Ques-
tion Of a salary or man
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

Men have better health than the wo-
men. because they sigh less when
things go wrong, ana kick more.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

To Mr.. Teyier. who says he wants a
short. swift war. You're going to get IT,
ny boy.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
AFFAIRS AT MANILA.
INSURGENTS STILL VICTORIOUS
As Soon As Americas Troops Arrive the
City Can Quickly he THken-Another
Report From Dewey.

Washington, June 1.-THE Navy De
partment has made public the follow
ing dispatch from Admiral Dewey:
"Cavite. June 12, via Hong Kong.
June 17.-There is little change In the
situation since my last telegram or
June 3. M la
"The insurgents continue hostilities
and have practically surrounded
Manila. They have fnken 2-500 Span
ish prisoners, whom they treat most
humanely They do not intend to nt-
tack the city at the present time
Twelve merchant vessels are an
chored in the harbor with refugees on
board. under guard of neutral men-of-
war. THIS is with my permission.
''The health OF the squadron is ex-
cellent.
1.-THE German commander-in-chief ar
rived to-day. there are three German,
two British. one French and one Japan
ese men-of-war in port.
Another German man-of-war Is ex-
pected.
Spanish vessels captured and destroy
ed:
1.-TWO protected cruisers; five unpro-
tected cruisers: one transport, and one
surveying vessel. both armed.
.T'he following were captured: The
transport Manila; gunboat Callao.
'DEwEY."
New York, June IA dispatch from
Hong Kong 10 the Evening Journal
says the most important battle since
Deweys annihilation of the Spanish
fleet has occurred just outside OF Ma
nila. One thousand insurgents at
tackled 1000 Spaniards, inhicting
heavy losses and almost forcing an en-
trance to the city. The insurgents un-
der Aguinaldo with American sail
ors and marines of Dewey's fleet have
completely surrounded Manila.
All foreign residents have fed TO
ships In the harbor Admiral MonteJo
and Governor Augusti have placed
most of the women and children and
the priests In the forts for safety.
Governor Augusti IL reported TO have
been willing to surrender to the Ameri-
cans in order TO prevent the insurgents
from capturing the capital, setting II
on fire and killing all Spaniards, but
the archbishop overruled him.
A Spanish spy attempted to poison
Aguinaldo, but the plot was abortive.
Aguinaldo was made very sick. but
has completely recovered.
The success Of the Insurgents has
been wonderful. Tie number of Span
iards taken prisoner in the two weeks
campaign aggregate 5000. including
1000 regulars, and Generals Garcia
and Cordoba. The governors of the
provinces of Cavite. Balucan and Ba-
taan were also made prisoners. Two
million rounds of cartridges We're
seized in fortified cathedral at Old
Cavite. A large garrison Mt Old Cavite
has surrendered. thus giving the in
surgents command of the shore along
the entire bay.
All interior sources of supply are now
cut of from the Spanish forces in
Manila.
Everything is In readiness for the ar
rival of the American troops and they
can take Manila In twenty-four hours.
as the city is now at the mercy OF our
fleet.
Dewey's conduct of the blockade is
admirable.
A great fire Is raging north of Manila.
The insurgents have just stormed
and captured the water works. shutting
off the Mauila water supply and the
city must surrender in a few hours.
Governor August has ordered all
males to become soldiers.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

what difference between The wom-
N you hate and the woman you love!
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

osssr.i NsIes Disapprovss Of = Bix Camp
~ Fsrsandlns-Opp o>ition to Gsnsrai
Copplnesr-No ExpsdLtlen % spaLn.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23

block long at the wall Street sub
treasury.
The western recorder., 1898-06-23
.DEAvER SCHOOL OF MINES,

Formerly Mners As7ay ofitc. Prof y J.
III stanton, Prlncpa. ISIS Chamra SIT Assay var
r INT I'd correct and prompt returns m ide Assay.
Ing taught for s2i In two weeks. Assay for gold ana
silver ooc Send for ore sacks and full price lls''
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$50 WHEELS FOR $50.

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make this uni nraileled offer. These wheels aFo
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