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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21

Washington, July Is. - While the
long expected fall of Santiago did not
take place yesterday it is evident that
the crisis had been reached. Within
the next twenty-four hours the city
will either surrender or receive such a
baptism Of fire as seldom falls to the
lot of besieged town. eff he refuses,
l will lopen on him at noon with every
gun l have, and 1 will have the as
sistance of the navy, which is ready to
lombard the city with thirteen-inch
shells" That is the programme laid
out by Gen. Shafter and is to be car
ried out to the letter. Gen. Shafter is
still commanding according to the war
department, and although dispatches
have been received from Maj. Gen.
Miles, signed major general, command
ing, it is said that he has not displaced
Gen. Shafter in direct charge of t,Sc
operations. The public, in one of these
kilograms from Gen. Miles, was given
the first notice that our government
had offered in the course of negotia-
tons with Gen. Toral to send the
Spanish forces in Santiago back to
Spain. A few days ago it was stated
that the president would insist upon
Unconditional Surrender,
but it appears that conditions have
been modified as Indicated by Gen.
Miles. This was done from desire
to avoid useless bloodshed, for Gen.
Torals army removed to Spain would
be harmless to prevent our further ope-
rations in Cuba and would serve as
good purpose as would the destruction
of tile Spanish army. 10 allow the
Spanish general to withdraw to the in
terror and fall back on Havana, on the
other hand would put us under the OBJ
legation of overcoming that additional
force when it comes to the siege of
Havana. Our government is also
moved to make this proposal to re-
move the Spanish forces to Spain
through strong desire to close up the
operations at Santiago at the earliest
possible moment. This desire has been
materially strengthened by the appear
ance OF yellow fever within the Ameri-
can lines. 1t was at first supposed
that the men We're falling i'll with ma
laria and climatic fever, so the cases
were reported as simply suspicious.
Now, however, comes the final admis-
sion that they are
Genuine yellow Fever
cases. Their appearance has deter
mined the authorities upon a more ac-
tive prosecution of the campaign. Or
ders either have or soon will go for
ward to Gen. Shafter to discuss no
more now with the Spanish command
or the terms of surrender, but to pro-
coed to assault the town with all the
force at his command as soon as the
present truce expires. 1t is said by
Shafter that the navy will cooperate,
and while Secretary Long has received
no direct advices on that point from
Admiral Sampson, he fully credits this
expectation. Reluctant as the war de-
partment is to sacrifice the many lives
that might be lost in assault, it is
deemed to be better policy to make it
than allow the men to rot away with
fevers and other diseases during the
long period that would be required to
perfect the reduction of the city by
steady Investment. An expectation is
still entertained, however, that this as
sault will be unnecessary through
Toral surrendering before it begins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21

Washington, July 17.-After an ex-
at which three other members of the
cabinet We're present, Secretary Alger
said:
''The situation is just this: The
Spaniards at Santiago are prepared to
surrender, but they want to carry their
arms. We have determined to grant
no such cor cession nor any concession
except the generosity Of this govefE<-
ment to transport them to SPAIN"
Secretary Alger was asked if it was
not the expectation when it was known
that other terms would be granted the
surrender would take place, and re-
piled that such was the case. In any
event no further concessions would be
offered by this government. 1t was
late when the conference at the White
Housfadjourned. Secretary Alger did
not say how much time would be al
lowed the enemy to reach a conclusion,
but it was said the administration
would make it very short and submit
to no further parley with Gen. Toral.
The next thing after the refusal to
surrender the United States govern
ment proposes
A Vigorous Attack
on the Spanish forces by the army and
navy. When Adjt. Gen. Cocbin left
the war department for his home hie
was yet without definite informatiohlt-
from Gen. Shafter concerning the sur
render of Santiago.
In accordance with the decision
reached at the conference with the
president he sent instructions to Gen.
Shafter that nothing but an uncondi-
tional surrender by Gen. Toral would
be satisfactory to this government. In
view of Skaters last dispatch no fear
is felt that the negotiations for the sur
render of the forces in Santiago city
will not be prosecuted to a successful
conclusion. Gen. Toral, it is knowu.
at first insisted that his men should be
permitted to carry their arms with
them to Spain. This concession Gen.
Shafter declined to grant. Gen. Toral
has modified his demand respecting
the arms, and has presented PROPOSE
ton that the arms be taken from ~
men be taken to Spain with r
troops. This petition has been
by the government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
FIVE HUNDRED SICK.
Fearful Condition of Things on
Board the Cruiser Harvard.

Board the Cruiser HnfNAru'
Portsmouth, N. H., July II. - The
auxiliary cruiser Harvard, having on
board zoos Spnish prisoners, arrived
in Portsmouth harbor. The port ply
sician boarded the vessel and, in COM
pany with the Spanish doctor, made an
investigation.
The investigation disclosed the fact
that nearly half on board are ill. Six
Spaniards died on the passage from
Santiago to Portsmouth, another
death occurred this forenoon and three
patients were not expected to live
until night There were forty serious
cases in the sick bay and forty equally
as bad in other portions CT the ship.
All these patients are SAID to be vic
tins of malarial fever, with which dis
ease those who died We're effected.
Physicians will make further inspec-
ton of the vessel and determine
whether or not she shall be sent to
quarantine. Owing to these conditions
nothing has been done in the line OF
preparation for landing the prisoners.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
PEACE WILL FOLLOW.
Believed That the Fall of Santiago
VIII End the War.

Will End the war.
London, July 1.-THE Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Telegraph, after quot
ing an assertion of Ell Liberal to the
effect that the fall of Santiago de
Cuba is the governments most ardent
desire, says: eff Gen. Blanco and the
army insist on continuing this war
am Informed on the best conceivable
authority that Senior Sagasta will re-
sign and Il ministry including Senior
Eobledo and Gen. Weyler will be con-
stitutcd. My private belief is that on
the fall of Santiago the peace negotia-
lions which have already been inform
ally begun. will become official. The
pope has telegrapEed the queen regent
strongly advising her to solicit peace
and explaining the grounds of his adj
vice. 1t is reported that the French
colony at Malaga has petitioned the
French government to protest against
al American bombardment of that
Spanish city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Captured by Insurgents.

Madrid, July 16.-Capt. Gen. August
telegraphs under date of July 10, as
follows: Gen. Monet's column, unable
to hold out at Macaboro, left in three
boats towed by the gunboat Leyte, to
seek reinforcements. 1t was stopped
by the Americans but aided by the cur
rent, it succeeded in raching Estreros,
and Bulacan. There, however, the
column was made prisoners by the in
surgents. An official inquiry has, been
opened into the conduct OF Gen. Monet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
VERY ANNOYING.
Gcrmany's Attitude in the Philip
pines Causes UneasineSs.

Gcrmany's Attitude in the Philip
pines Causes UneasineSs.
Washington. July 1.-THE attitude
assumed by the German naval COM
mander in the Philippines is without
doubt source of annoyance and ap-
prehension to our government. The
spirit of quibbling, as between the in
surgents and American forces in the
Philippines. attributed to the German
government by it's own papers. is far
from satisfactory to government like
ours, accustomed to deal fairly, frank
ly and openly in international issues
instead Of adopting underhand
courses. Still our government is salts
fed that it's interests IRE safe in the
hands of Admiral Dewey, and is adj
herring to its original intentions of al
lowing him free hand to deal with
the situation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Corner Stone Ind.

Belle Plaine. Mimi, July Is. - The
corner stone Of the Lutheran home for
orphans and aged people was laid here
with appropriate ceremonies before Il
large concourse of people. The build
ing will be Of brick with stone base
ment and supplied with all modern
improvements.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
RUMORs OF PEACE
Said That the Spanish GOvernm en-
Has Made Ovcrtures.

Has Made Ovcrtures.
Washington, July 1G.-Rumors We're
afloat yesterday afternoon to the effect
that the Spanish government had ut
last made overtures in the direction of
peace but their basis probably was
the current belief that one more re-
verse to the Spanish arms would be
suffio lent to compel the Spanish gov
eminent to sue for peace, and this re-
verse was furnished by the surrender
Of Torars army. The navy depart
ment has not been affected by these
rumors to the extent Of relaxing any
of it's precautions or abandoning any
Of it's plans, for Secretary Long stated
unequivocally that Commodore Wat
sons Eastern squadron would certain
ly 20 to Spain as soon as it could sail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
The Colon Tied Tn.

Off Santiago, July Is. - Admiral
Sampson sent the Texas 10 make the
wreck of the battleship Cristobal Co
lon fast 70 the shore by hawsers and
ca les. The Colon lies bow to the
bank, stern deep in the water. 1t was
feared heavy seas would wash her into
deep water, as the bank is very steep
and it is impossible to float her. 1t
has been decided to raise and repair
her
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
ANXIOUS FOR PEACE.
Spanish Commercial Circles Are
ClamOrinG for 1t.

London, July 16.-The Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Times says: The feel
ing for peace is growing daily, espe-
cially in commercial circles. The
minister of commerce has received
kilograms in this sense from Cadiz,
Vigo and other towns. 1t must not be
supposed, however, that the desire is
for peace at any price. "Peace with
honor and without great territorial
sacrifices" more accurately describes
the movement. Inordinate demands
might easily arouse the warlikc spirit
Of the people to such an extent that
the government would be compelled to
swim with the current regardless Of
consequences. The government main
tains the greatest reserve.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
PERHAPS MORE FIGHT.
Must Santiago de Cuba De Attacked
Again. II

AEH1n
st. Paul, July 16.-A special to the
Pioneer Press from Washington says:
An assault upon Santiago may yet be.
necessary to secure the fall of th4
city The terms of surrender have nd
yet been agreed upon. At o'cloi +
this morning as Secretary Alger WI
leaving the White House, in company !,
with Secretary Bliss and Postmaster
General Smith, he said he was author1
lied by the president to thus state thee
situations:
'The Spanish general does not want
to lay down his arms. He desires to
carry them back to Spain with the
troops. This proposition has been pos
itively and emphatically refused. Gen.
Toral must surrender on our own
terms. Otherwise the city will be at
tackled from land and sea and occupied
by American troops. $751; 49,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
FEAR A NAVAL BATTLE.
SDnnfards Believe One Will Come Of
Near Their Shores.


London. July 1.-THE Gibraltar cor
respondent of the Daily eNws says
"A naval battle off the Spanish coast
is considered imminent. The suspen-
sion of the constitutional guarantees
is symptom Of the distracted condi-
ton of Spain. The nation wants
peace, the army wants a victory.
Spain cannot continue to struggle, yet
peace will be the signal for revolution
and the European intervention form
erly desired is now dreaded.
The government, through Ell Epoca,
advocates direct negotiations with the
United States.
The military press indignantly char
acterizes peace as treason. Wealthy
families are deserving Seville and
Malaga. Reports are sent from here
to the American consul at Tangiers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
CERVERA'S SHIPS.
Wreclking Company Will Make an
Investigation.

Kingston, JAM, July 16.-The Mer-
rift Il Chapman company has char
tered the wrecking steamer Senior,
which sails this evening for Santiago.
Capt. w. S. Tooker, agent of the COM
pany. will make an examination of Ad
miral Cervera's fleet to see if it is pos
siblc that any Of the ships can be
saved. The Senior is Norwegian
steamer. The captain refuses to land
wrecking apparatus and men, either in
Cuba or on board any American ship.
The senior will lie off Santiago and
Merritt's men will go ashore Oh board
the fleet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
PROMOTIONS.

The President Recognizes GaIlnntry
In Action.
Washington. July 15.-The president
has directed the promotion Of Lieut..
Col. w. S. Worth, Thirteenth infantry;
F.. H. Iiscom. Twentyfourth infantry,
and E. P. Ewers, Ninth infantry, to
the grade of brigadier general in rec
ognition of their gallant and meritori
Gus action in the operations about San
tiagO de Cuba.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
EnuInnd Will Arbitrate

London, July 1G.-The st. James Ga
zette says it learns that the British
government has formally consented to
arbitrate the boundary dispute be-
tween Chile and Argentina if the mat
ter is not mutually settled by Aug, 10.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
LOOKED LIKE A ROW.
French Gunboat FOOlishly Tries to
Enter Guantanamo HarbOr.


Playa del Este, July 16-A French
gunboat attempted to come into the
harbor about dusk without permission
and met with surprise party. The
cruiser Marblehead fired blank shot
as the gunboat came into the entrance
to the harbor but no attention was
paid to this and a shot from a SIX
FOUNDER was sent across her bows.
This, too, was disregarded, the gun
boat coming along under full steam.
For a few minutes it looked as if a
row was possible. The trumpets on
the Marblehead rang out call to
quarters and another shot was sent
across the French boats bows, this
time in uncomfortable proximity. That
warning was sufficient, however, and
the Frenchman stopped with extreme
suddennesS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Guarding the Canaries

London, July 1G.-Advices from the
Canary islands say that two Spanish
torpedo boats We're still at Las Palmas,
and it was announced that a Spanish
Warship was at anchor at Teneriffe.
Ships are not allowed to enter the har-
Dor after dark and coast lights are ex-
;tinguished.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Landed Mt CfenfuegOs.

London, July 16.-The Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail says:
A dispatch from Havana to Ell I'm
parcial says that 5000 Americans have
landed at Cienfuegos under the guns
of the U. S. S. Montgomery.
Eel Coreo doubts the news of this
statement. but the government has no
news on the subject.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Where Ii Carraazas


Montreal, July 16.-Yesterday there
were rumors that Lieut.. Carranza did
not sail with Senior Du Bose. To-day
is it stated positively that Carranza
was impersonated by some unknown
person and did not board the ship.
Where Carranza now is is a mystery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Fatally Injured.

Redwood Falls. Mimi, July lib.
T.. Fixsen and wife. residing in Vail
township. We're probably fatally in
jured while going home from Belview
last night, their team running away
and throwing them out.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Revising the Bible.

Saratoga, n. u, July 1.-THE joint
commission of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church of America OH revision Of
the authorized version of the Bible,
which has been in session here since
July 6. has concluded its labors and 4
will report at the general conferences
at Washington in October.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
GEN. SHAFTER'S !
ULTIMATUM
THROUGH TALKING WITH THE
SPANISH COMMANDER.

Unless Santiago Surrenders by Noon
ON the City and Will Have the
Assistance of the Navy-GOvern-
ment's Offer to Send the Spanish
Troops Home to Spain - Strong
Desire to Close Up Operations at
Santiago as Soon as Possible
Yellow Fever In the American
Lines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21

Omaha, Neb., July 17.-Cudahys and
Swift's packing houses are practically
tied up by the strike Of the laborers,
and Hammonds is ba:ly affected.
Hammond's and Swift's beef butchers
have quit in sympathy with the labor
ers About 100 men are out on strike
at these two houses, and Cudany's
$500 men are either OH q strike or laid
off in consequence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21

Montevideo, Mimi, July 1G. - The
three year-old child of A. H. Helger-
son fell from the upper veranda Of the
Chicago laundry, distance Of twelve
feet and was so badly injured that
death occurred in 4 few hours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
No Confirmation mt Madrid.

cabinet council the ministers professed
still to be without confirmation of the
reported equalization of Santiago. Ow-
ing to the state of siege the censorship
OF dispatches is extremely rigorous and
numerous messages are held back.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
He Took POJ.on

Maynard, Iowa, July 1G.-John Starr,
"a young man whose home is in West
Union, but who has been working on n
farm near here, attempted suicide by
poison. Two physicians saved him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Eu ROutS Home,

Victoria, B. c., July 1G.-Thc Mime
sofa editorial party has gone to Seattle,
where they will be rendered a banquet.
The return trip begins tonight. The
visit to Esquimalt naval station was 4
great event.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
NH. Fatal Kerosene Can

Toronto, Ont. July 17.-Miss Maud
Brandon was fatally burned from an
explosion e OF! which she Was using
to lyht Il ire. Her mother was seri-
ors:y burned. Three houses were &c
strOyed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
SAN JUAN PANIC.

The Inhabitants Arc Fleeing to the
Interior.
ST. Thomas. D. w. l., July lad
vices received here fro mSan Juan de
Puerto Rico show the Inhabitants OF
that place are greatly alarmed. They
expect the port will be attacked by the
Americans to-day. The terrified in
habitants are fleeing into the interior
and it is said the city and suburbs are
practically deserted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Soldiers Home Strike.

Danville, ILL.,, July 16. - Notice has
been served on the contractors at the
National Soldiers home by employees
that unless there is an increase in
wages and a reduction in hours from
nine to eight per day, a strike will be
declared.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
SUPPLIES FOR
INSURGENTS
BIO EXPEDITION SUCCESSFULLY
LANDED IN SOUTHERN CUBA.

The Largest and Probably the Last
Expedition Sent in Aid of the In.
surgents-The Task Was Bcset
with Peril and Difficulty, Costing
One Man His Life and Wounds to
Half n Dozen Others-rhe Peoria.
One of the Newest Acquisitions to
the Navy Gets the Full Glory of
the Achievement-Th The Cnrgocs
Were Enormous.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21

Tampa, Fla, July 1G. - Charles G..
French was arrested for the embezzle
ment Of 100000 from the Merchants
and Traders Building and Loan Asso-
citation Of Chicago Of which organiza-
ton, he was secretary up to last fall.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Virilance ReIOubleI.

Washington. July 1.-THE outbreak
Of yellow fever ut Santiago has caused
the war department to redouble its
vigilance over the camp at Tampa,
where typhoid fever exists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Named Their Man.

Oklahoma City. Okla. July las
ter three days of strife the joint con-
gressional convention of Democrats,
Populists and Free Silver Republic
ans nominated Judge James Skea,on, u
Democrat, for congress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
To Rc.torc order in Itnly.

Rome, July 1G.-The senate, in extra
session, adopted. by Il vote OF 81 to 40,
tie governments measures to restore
public order which were adopted by
thc chamber of deputies on Tuesday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
Denied ut Havana,

Havana. July 16.-The story circu-
lated throughout the United States to
the effect that Capt. Gen. Blanco at
tempted suicide is fabrication.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21

Osccola, Wis, July Is. - The new
long distance telephone company has
its line through this village completed
and is ready for bushes
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
TOOK IN A
FEW PRIZES
SEVERAL WELL LOADED VESSELS
ARE CAPTURED.

All Were Bound for Cuban Ports
..-th Large CarEoes of Food Sup
plies for Spanish Soldiers The
Captures Effected With Only Or
binary Incidents Three of the
Prizes lowed Into Key West
With Prize Crews-Cubnn Messen-
ger Arrives With Dispatches for
the United States Government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
A Good Rye CrOD.

A UOOU HEV CFOV.
I<imball Prairie, Mimi, July IS. -
Farmers have commenced harvesting
rye and are we'll pleased with the crop.
All grain looking nice.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
WILL. ATTACK
SANTIAGO
UNLESS GEN. TORAL QUICKLY AC-.
CEPTs OUR CONDITIONS.

The Administration VIII submit to
No Further Farley With Gen.
TOrnl-His Demand That the Span
fish Soldiers BE Allowed to Take
Their Arms Meets With an EN-
Dhatic RefusaI-Gen. Shafter In
structed That Nothing hut an I'm
conditional Surrender Would BE
satisfactory to This Government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-21
PEACE in THE
NEAR FUTURE
WHAT SPAIN Is WILLING TO RAY
TO SECURE 1T.

Mckinley Receives . Semi
Omcial Statement of the Conces-
slons Which Spain VIII Make to
Secure Peace-Indcpendenc of
Cnba, Transfer of Puerto Rico to
the United states in Exchange for
the Philippines and COaling
station i'm the Latter Islands for
the United States Are the Conces-
sions Tha Have Been suggested.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-25
n1s1NFEOTING THE HARVARD.
III. Auxiliary Cruiser Being Thoroughly
CIeansed In New York hay'

Aux,,i.rv Cruiser Being Thoroughly
A"o C,..nsed In New York hay.
>ou, York July 25.-The United states
.,,,iser Harvard, now anchoreu W.
n,o,,n,,insyille, is undergoing ~
1911, disnfection under the SUPERVISION
Of Health Officer Doty. ,,or,,ord
Va o,,,irg to the fact that the HarVaia
wa an cruising for some time past NJ
no,,tharn waters, her surgeon ueei''eu -.
.,,aent and necessary to nave '''s ear,
.aorgo a thorough cleansing ~
'. ,erocecds on another NovasI
sn .,arr waters. Health Ofhcer Ivy
, .ha surgeon of the Harvard hau q
.s,,,totion on board the cruiser aN.
:. ~. dc,ded that it would be prop1'
rr.oaution to disinfect the .;,;on
thoueh her present sanitary , tho
saos not in any way jeoparulNe
health of the crew. Questionable mag
Tbis work is one of CONSIDERABLE . ot
,,;trde owing to the large Inn o,,
n''"'N' .onts which have been oc."-
'o',p -, cn.nish prisoners anu o'ne'
n,sseprcrs. also the crews ar,.;ce
,,.h;cb have been in continuous
for some time. under the SUI
,,or,.ision of DR.. Doty ana no ,hree
,ts and will take at the leae. a,,e,
ah'a .io,a The disinfecting s'ea,'
qasa w wadsworth has been .a
alongside the Harvard, ana al rug.
fabrics, such as clothlnsl- 9ses--,