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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-05

rear admiral, an appointment which
carried with it neither promotion nor
increase Of pay, but simply the right
OF command
The change In programme which has
followed. from the necessities of the
case. led to the consolidation of the
squadron under Schley with the fleet
under Sampson. and the former officer,
who is in actual rank the superior Off
Ger. has thus, through SIMPSONS act
ing rank, been serving under his lineal
inferior. Under officers of a different
character than the two gentlemen in
question. the situation might have been
a decidedly strained one. but not a
shadow has apparently been raised
by II.
There is somewhat OF poetic justice in
the fact thao Schley should have been
temporarily In command OF the feet at
the time Of the capture Of Ceryera and
the destruction OF his feet. Acting Ad-
miral SIMPSONS promotion to the rank
Of commodore came through the retire
ment OF Admiral kirkland, on July 4.
the day the victory Of his fleet was an
uounce6.
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COMMODORE WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY
Who Destroyed the Spanish Fleet Under Admiral
off Santiago de Cuba

Commodore SchIey IL an able sailor
with a fine record. During the civil
war he was an officer on board the
steam gunboat Winona OF the ives, gulf
blockading squadron, and took part In
an engagement with a fed battery near
Port Hudson, La. on December IA. 1862.
He was also engaged in all the fights
that led 10 the capture Of Port Hudson
during the lively times between March
Is and July 8, 1863 He fought few
small skirmishes in cutting out schoon-
ers, and, in q word, saw a great deal
of action. In 1866 he got a commission
as lieutenant commander, and served
in numerous posts and under steady
promotion since that time. The commo-
dore was the commander of the Balti-
more when the fight with Chile was in
prospect, and he cut no small figure In
the peaceful termination OF that diff
Guilty. Commodore Schley r. known TO
be courageous. patriotic and Just. and
al the same time has fine self-control
a quality that Just at present il highly
valued by the men who are at the head
OF the government and have the Span
ish affair in their hands.
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His Prospects Much Brighter since
the Capture of Ccrvern

WASHINGTON. July 4-The release
81 Hobson and the other heroes
" the Merrimac incident is Likely
10 occur soon. II may come about either
by the surrender OF the city. which would
include the surrender Of Hobson and other
American prisoners in tho city. or else by
the exchange OF Hobson for Admiral Ger
vera or some other high ranking naval
official. Until today the possibility OF ex-
changing Hobson was slight, as this gov
eminent had no prisoners o.. high rank 20
offer in bis place. Now. however. they
have one OF the foremost adn!rais Of
Spain. and among the 1910 other naval
prisoners there are many Of DISTINGUISHED
rank To exchange a Spanish ad1nira, for
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DIRE CARNAGE ON GER
vERA'S R|DDLED SHIPS.
Continued From Page !.

Heavy explosions OF ammunition &C.
CURED every few minutes. sending ourss
OF dense white smoke hundred feet
into the air and causing shower of
broken Iron and steel 20 fall In the water
on every side. The bluffs on the coast
line echoed with the roar of every explo-
sion. and the Spanish vessels sank deeper
and deeper into the sand or the rocks
ground their hubs to pieces as they rolled
or pitched forward or sideways with every
wave that washed upon them from the
open sea.
Admiral ceryera escaped 20 the shore In
boat sent by the Gloucester to the as
eistance OF the infania Maria Teresa. and
as soon as ne touched the beach he surren-
dered himself and his command 10 Lieut.
Morton and asked 20 be taken aboard the
Gloucester. which WAS the only American
vessel near him at the time. with several
Of his officers. including the captain OF the
flagship. The Spanish admiral. who was
wounded in the arm, was taken to the
Gloucester. and was received at her gang
way by her commander, Lieut.. Commander
Richard Wainwright. who grasped the
hand of the gray bearded admiral and said
to him:
u congratulate you sir, on having made
as gallant fight "a was ever witnessed
on the sea-
Lieut.. Commander Wainwright then
placed his cahin al the disposal Of the
Spanish officers.
Al that time the Spanish flagship and
foer other Spanish vessels had been
aground and burning for two hours. ard
the onl yone OF the escaping Zee: which
could no, be seen at this poin: was the
Cristotai Colon. But half dozen curls
OF smoke far down on the western horizon
showed the fate that was awaiting her.
The Cr!stobai Colon was the fastest Of
the Spanish ships ana she soon obtained
lead over the others after leaving the
harher. and escaped the effect Of the shots
whch destroyed the other vessels. she
steamed away at great speed. with the
Oregon. New YORK BROOKLYN ana several
other shins in pursuit. all OF them nrlng
AT her constantly and receiving fire theyn-
selves from her after guns. There seem
sd no possibility whatever II her eScapc.
and Whit her Fate is not dean,ttiy aawn
al this hout It ear l,e readily imagined
from the ~efis q capt Robisy II. Evans.
of the Iowa Who returned srcra tae acs.-
ward with IA prison ~rs from the t,rsaIa.
tnst as the Assaulted Prs d.spat>a boat
Wanda was .eNlus tse Hak-h3p II an
swtr IN An .r4u}~S ne shouted }rauel,
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an American naval constructor mixht -
strange urder ordinary circumstances. hut
It ~os'ld he done without any bcsrudsirs
by the authorities here. and would b. mar.
ticulariy appropriate in view OF the sction
of Cervera at the time Hobson SURRENDERED
to him.
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Of the list. The retirement Of Admiral
Sicard. the commander OF the Atlantic
squadron. through sickness. gave Schley
his promotion to Commodore just as
he was assigned to the command Of
the flying squadron. This squadron was
designed originally TO meet and destroy
the Spanish fleet when it approached
Western waters, while the feet mobil-
lied under Admiral Sicard was to
blockade the ports of Cuba. The re-
tirement OF Sicard led to the advance
ment of Sampson, theL the senior cap
tain in the feet and in command OF
the Iowa, to the temporary command
la chief, and owing 10 his high char
acter as an officer 1t was not deemed
advisable TO appoint any one over his
head. and he was confirmed in the COM
mand by the acting appointment as
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NAVAL OFFICERS PROMOTED.
Sampson. Among Others, Gets . step
Through Ktrklaad's Retirement

WASHINGTON. July 4.-The president
today sent these nominations to the IN.
ate: Commodore Frederick v. McNair, 70
be rear admiral.
Capt. William I. Sampson. TO be COM
modore.
Commander Francis w. Dickens. to b
captain.
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Camara Back at Port Said.
PORT SAID. July 4.-The whole OF IA.
miral Camara's squadron has re-entefed
the harbor, including the transports.
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r the outbreak Of the war
Commodore Schley and Ad-
miral Sampson were each
captains. Schley standing
two numbers higher than
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REMARKa

2 masts with military tops: 2
'urrets. one forward, 1he other
aft; somestaeks: ram
bow. A modern armored
cruiser.
lp%nch guns singiy an barbette,
one forward, one aft. has
military mast between 2 large
snokestacks: has 5 guns In
sponsors In central battery on
each side. A modern armored
cruiser.
. military masts with signal
yards: 2 smokestacks: 2 turrs:s,
one forward, the other aft:
ram bow. A modern armorsd
cruiser.
military masts with signal
yards; , srnokestacks: . turrets,
one forward, the other aft. A
modern armored cruiser.
l gun on top Of coming tower
forward: ! pole mast; large
short sInokestack Just af; OF
the mast. and a smaller one in
front Of same: a third smoke
stack just aft Of the main one.
] gun On top OF coming tower
forward. pole mast: ! large
snort smokestack Just aft Of
the mast, and a sEn allt-r on. in
front OF same. a thlrd smoke
stack just aft OF the main one,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21
GIVEN OFFICIAL TEST.

New York, April 21.-The submarine
boat, Holland. in the construction and
perfection Of which the inventor. John
p. Holland. has spent the greater part
OF his life, was tested officially yester-
day under She direction OF naval board
Of inspection. and proved success.
The Hollands crew consisted of In
ventor Holland and five others. The
orders were to make dive Of 10 min
utes' duration and come to the surface.
then dive 10 minutes more and come up
again; after this two more dives. each
Of 10 minutes duration, then a run on
the surface. when the aerial projectile
and dummy torpedo were to be exploded
from the bow and stern tubes respect
lively. The boat did not reappear at
the expiration Of 10 minutes, and when
% minutes had passed some OF the spec
tators feared that she would not again
come to the surface.
One OF the lookouts spied the coming
tower of the Holland about mile and a
half away at the end Of 3s minutes, but
this appearance of the craft was only
momentary. for she disappeared again,
and at the end OF SO minutes from the
time she first went down she bobbed up
about two miles away, and her whistle
footed joyfully. This was answered by
the whistles of both tugs and the cheers
Of everyone aboard OF them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21
A MERE FoRMALIrY.


Aggressive Action Delayed Pending De-
livery of the Ultimatum in Madrid.
Washington, April 21.--Monday was
day of events in the history of the Cuban
question. The signature by the pres
ident of the joint resolution requiring
intervention in Cuba: the notification Of
that action to the Spanish minister here,
his demand for passports, the depart
~ment's prompt reply, and the departure
OF the minister. and the transmission OF
our ultimatuin that Spain must evacuats
Cuba and must make answer by Satur-
day through Minister Woodford fol-
lowed in rapid succession. The next step
is Spain's answer, II she is to make any,
and the movement OF the United States
army and navy on Cuba
At first there was some expectation
at the state department that q response
from Minister Woodford might be re-
ceived Monday. but later on. after Judge
Day had calculated the length OF time
that would be consumed In the cabling
of the ultimatum, it's TRANSLATION into
cipher and retranslation, he became
convinced that 1t would be practically
impossible to receive the answer 30 soon.
Therefore the following statement was
posted at the department; THE text OF
the ultimatum to Spain will be given out
by Mr.. Forter. secretary to the pres
ident, at the white house some time to-
morrow probably"
The president spent nearly all Of the
afternoon with prominent officials dis
cussng war measures General Miles
brought with him several maps and
other documents. and the matters under
discussion had special reference to the
contemplated movement against Cuba
Another matter which occupied a share
of the time was the question of issuing
a proclamation calling for volunteers in
anticipation Of the early passage OF the
bill authorizing the president to raise
q volunteer army. The form OF proc
lamation, 1t is said. has been determined
upon, but some difiiculty has been ex-
perienced in allotlng a proper quota to
each state.
The next move must now be made by
Spain, according to the department off,
cials. II tl.e Spanish government takes
the view that in language and terms the
congressional resolution Is Insulting, II
may promptly hand Mr.. Woodford his
passports on receipt OF this communica-
ton, and thus bring the negotiations to
a crisis and cause breach Of diplomatic
relations with "a hours. II. on the other
hand. II should neglect to return a sat
isfaetory answer before Saturday noon,
that line of policy will be quite as ef-
fsctive az a positive act, az II would
amount TO refusal OF the demands of the
United States. In such case the presi-
dent would proceed Immediately to use
the naval and military forces OF the
United States to execute the will Of con-
gress.
How this would be done. what steps
shall be first taken-whether Havana
snalI be blockaded. or whether IN at
tempt shall be made to make q speedy
campaign by landing a large force OF
troops In Havana under cover of bonn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21
FEALTY OF IRISH ALLIANCE.

New York. April 21.-The officers OF
the Irish National alliance have issued
a call to the members to be prepared to
show their fealty to the stars and stripes
and respond promptly to any demand
that may be made upon them by the gov
ernment. 1t is pointed out that the men
Of the Irish race have never since 177e
failed in this respect. 1t is claimed that
men Of the alliance are numerous in both
the army and navy. and that they also
made large muster in the national
guard OF the various states.
The Clan-na- gael guard Of Chicago
which has already offered its services.
is referred to as giving earnest Of what
may be expected from all independent
regiments OF the alliance. Ireland's day
of liberty, 1t is asserted. will come as
Cuba's has come.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21
BREAD FAMINE POSSIBLE.

New York. April 21.-Grain exporters
are in a furry over the scarcity of ves-
sells in which to send grain abroad.
During the past week foreign countries.
principally France and England. have
purchased enormous quantities of wheat.
corn and oats in the United States be-
cause OF the shortage in the united king
dom and on the continent. This short
age is very large, and unless supplies
from this country are secured. there Is
likely to be a bread famine abroad.
The imminence of war between this
country and Spain has further alarmed
the foreign markets, which fear a cur
tailment of supplies from America in
the event of hostilities. The fear has
led to the demand for immediate ship
ment Of giAin for nearby deliveries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21

Madrid, April zl.--The senators and
deputies. in the Hobbies of parliament
last night. talked most determinedly
and declared the demands Of the United
States would be ensrgetically rejected.
and that all the war credits would be
voted without demur. the chambers sit
ting all night long IL necessary.
The queen regents address said:
Should the government of the United
States yield to this blind current, the
menaces and insults which we have
hitherto been able to regard with in
difference tfor they were not an express
zion OF the sentiments of the true Amer
ican nation) would become intolerable
provocations which would compel my
government, In defence of the national
dignity. to sever relations with the gov
ernment of the United States. Spain's
gratitude In due TO the pope and TO the
great powers, whose actions strengthen
my conviction that Spain's cause de-
serves universal sympathy and that her
conduct merits unanimous approval. 1t
is possible. however. that an act OF ag
gression IL imminent and that not .aahe
sanctity of our rights nor the mocsra-
tion Of our conduct. nor the expressed
wish Of the Cuban people freely man
ifested,, may serve to restrain the pas
sions and hatred let loose against the
Spanish fatherfaud. a.
The officials OF the United States con-
sulate In Glasgow have received many
offers for enlistment from American res
idents who are desirous of serving in the
volunteer forces Of the United States.
The consul has cabled to Washington
for instructions
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CABINET FOR WAR.

London. April 21.--According to dis
patch from Madrid, the premier, on be-
ing asked the opinion OF the cabinet
a. to the outlook. replied: war! War!!
War!!!".
The Madrid correspondent of The Mail
says: General Woodford's s family has
gone to Biarritz. The American min
lister himself has taken tickets for the
south of France. 1t is doubtful whether
he will have an opportunity of present
ing the American ultimatum since, in
all probability the foreign minister will
send him his passports with declara-
ton that diplomatic relations between
the two governments have been broken
of
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WHAT BOSTON EDITORS THINK

Boston. April 21.-Referring to Spain's
obtuseness. The Advertiser says: Every
thing that patient forbearance. scrup-
olous fulfilment of our international OBJ
legations. and long continued proofs Of
a fixed purpose. combined with great
consideration for Spains self-respect,
could do was done to bring about q
peaceable. honorable and just settle
ment. All was I'm vain.'
Now that congress has voted, now
that the president has signed the reso-
lutions. now that the ultimatum has is
sued" The ost holds that 1T Is well for
ever interest involved that matters shall
proceed from now on sharply and de-
cisively."
The Globe says: "It Is not a deciara-
tion OF wal. on the contrary, IL Is a
proclamation OF peace In a war-ridden
community
The Journal remarks: The United
States Is determined. Spain ~ defiant
the nations CT the world are anxious. at
the first shot doubt and discussion Gear
and action begins. AT the first shot ever
American ust be for his country o
against her."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21

Washington. April 21.-The Spanish
minister. accompan by six members
OF his stan. left washington at 1880
o'clock last night. and the Spanish gov
ernment thus terminated it's diplomatic
representation in the United States.
His party left for Toronto. The min
lister and his party will stop for day
OF two on the Canadian side of the sus-
pension bridge and will then spend some
days In Tornoto. From there they 60
to Halifax to take an ocean liner.
The departure was made without no
ticeable demonstration. Although a
considerable number of secret service
officers and police was on duty at the
depot there was at no time any occasion
for doing more than keeping back
crowd OF curious onlookers. The min
lister stood on the front platform and
had few parting words with his friends.
He spoke feelingly of his departure. say
ing the circumstances were most pain
full 10 him. One of his intimates ven-
tured the suggestion that he would be
back soon again under much more ia
vorable circumstances, but he shook his
head and said he feared this could not
be the case. His request for his pass
ports had been made only after the en-
actment OF law which attacked Spain's
sovereignty. impugned her honor and
insulted her.
Lieutenant Carantha- said: History
has recorded that even the iegions of
Napoleon. with nearly 400. 900 men bear
ing the triumphs of all Europe. were
halted and retired from Spain after
those legions had lost between 0.0o0
and 10000 men. We recognize the gall
santry Of the American navy and the
notable heroes Of It's past but Spain. too.
has her heroes. and their blood is in the
veins Of those now called upon to de-
fend her honor. speak after recently
talking with my naval associates. COM
manders OF Spanish ships and of torpedo
boats. and know that there Is but one
sentiment. namely. that not one Spanish
ship shall be taken. Your navy may
send some OF them to the bottom; su-
perior forces may seek to annihilate
them. but not one Spanish ship will sur
render to the American navy. With
honor at stake. that will be the response
Of the navy Of Spain"
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CONGRESSIONAL.
Senatorial Utterance That Caused q
Profound Sensation.

Senatorial Utterance That Caused q
Profound Sensation.
Washington, April 21.-During the
I'VE hours OF discussion In the senate
yesterday afternoon Of its recent ac-
ton upon the Cuban resolution. In the
course OF which several extended
speeches were made by senators who
voted against the conference report upon
the resolution. only one new point was
developed. That was made by Mr..
Foraker In the course OF a brief state
ment concerning the recognition Of the
Cuban republics Independence. He
said: II think that quickly. speedily.
possibly even row. on the very day when
the ultimatur1 has been sent to Spain.
pursuant to the resolutions passed here.
this government has practically recog-
nized the republic OF Cuba; and think
possibly II In true we will all know by
tomorrow that the government is to-
day being oficlaiiy dealt with by the
representatives Of this government az
Il should be-
This utterance. coming from member
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21
rHH ctNcTNNAfT.

absence was noted only by a few. In
quiry developed the fact that a message
was signailed here from the flagship
early in the morning. Its import has
not been ascertained on shore but the
answer was waved back: Still nine
miles out. Will follow orders" What
these orders were are known only TO the
commanding officers of the fleet and the
Cincinnati AS this was the first oc-
casion when the guard was kept on duty
all night and the following day, 1t indi-
Gates that as the climax of the interna-
tionaI drama approaches Captain Samp-
son is resolved to allow no loophole for
surprise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21

GERS consulted with Colonel A. e. Bates.
the United States military attachs. yes
terday az TO whether they could secure
commissions In the United States army.
One woolwich artillery lieutenant de-
clared his intention to apply for six
months leave. without giving any reason
for so doing and to enlist an private in
the United States army. II he is unable
to do better. In order to study artillery
In action.
Numbers Of fsrmer soldiers and volun-
teers have applied to the United States
consul In Birmingham for enlistment.
Mr.. Halstead explained to them that the
foreign enlistment act prevented the
acceptance of their offSrs. Many en-
gineers have left birmingham 20 serve
in both the United States and the Span
t3h navies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-21
AFFAIRS IN KEY WEST.

Key West, April 2l.-After the Cuban
demonstration last night an ARRAY oc-
CURED which shows that considerable
feeling exists against the colored troops.
Sergeant Williams was with a brother
soldier examining a revolver at street
corner when a policeman asked him
to put the weapon away. According to
the story Of the police. williams re-
fused and challenged the policeman to
compel him. The policeman drew his
revolver. but the weapon missed fire.
Meanwhile the soldier blazed away. He
was overpowered before anyone was
hurt. During the struggle to 1ercome
the negro several white men struck him
In the face. Williams was locked up
at the city hall.
Twenty minutes later 20 soldiers. fully
armed with rifles and fixed bayonets
surrounded the house OF Sheriff KNIGHT
and demanded that he release his pris-
oner. The sheriff was alons and m.
The negro troops gave him five minutes
TO comply with their demands, and ne
decided that discretion was the better
part of valor and gave up hts man. Col
onei Daggett. when the latter feature
of the affair was brought to his atten-
tion. said he would investigate Il
thoroughly and. II the report were true,
would discipline every man severely.
ANXIOUS TO ENLIST.