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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
Come forth from wood and hill and plain
from every shy retreat,
o blossoms. ye who fairest grow in na-
ture's garden sweet!
Harriet Mabel Spaulding.
Try shIlhngs Best tea and baking
powder.
Best ice cream at the Bonbonniere.
Sweet cream. 10 cents pint. at the Spa.
Cream 10 and 15c per pint. Parlor Candy
Store.
Mldwife-Mrs. Mary Make. 7s2 Exchange
street.
Infasts' Null Hoods at Dunbar's.
All the A. & g. trains were on time yes
terday.
Try Golden Gate compressed yeast at
the Parlor.
Travel by rail to and from Astoria is
Increasing.
Fresh cream, strawberries and ice al
Foard & Stokes Co.
II snodgrass doesn't make your pictures
you don't get the best.
Yesterday the Manzanita inspected the
Point Adams light house.
When you want fine tea, good coffee and
spices try Foard & Stokes Co.
Miss Munsell will leave Wednesday for
the sound for short vacation.
Just try one Of those ice creams with
crushed Strawberries at the Parlor.
Miss Laura Parker left by rail on a
visit to Portland yesterday morning.
House For Rent-Seven rooms; nice
view Of the river. 1s5 Exchange street.
For Sale-About a ton Of clean news
papers. Address Astorian Business office.
Miss Munsell, optician, will be at the
shanahan building, room 1l5, on the 6th
and 7th instant.
Commencing tomorrow morning Mr.. Ar
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

G. r. Higgins 20 John r. Klng-Lot 9,
block 3, Astoria addition to Warrenton;
sl7j.
l. w. Harris TO ]. Q. A. Bowby-Qult-
claim deed to lots /, 2. 3, and Sc hof Sc
q, section 49, township north, range .
west; 81.
G. W. Fulton and wife to Miller Sand
Fishing Co.-Troct Of tide land on Miller
Sands In r On. II W; 1900.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance II may be best 10 rem
der It promptly. but one should remcm'
Der 20 use even tho mos. perfect remedies
only when needed. Tho best and most
simple and gentle remedy Is the Syrup
Of Figs. manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
NtE SCHOOL BOOK QUESTION
STATED ny MIR. LYMAN.

Astoria, June l.-Editor Asyorldu, IN,
people W Astoria and Clatsop county nm.
douhtrdly understand the issue involved
In the election W state school suprrin,
tcndcut This issue has been pretty well
discussed during the campaign ,oc chlrI
point ~ doubt which existed az the begin.
ming has been made clcli That was
which ~ the candidates was favored hN
the American BOOK company, MIR. Ed
wards. agent ~ this company has pub
licly defended the position ~ Mr. Ackcr'
man, thus showing his choice and that
~ his company. who have large Interests
In retention OF the present contract,
Resides this, the merits ~ the question
whether changc ~ contract Is desirable
has become clearer Change ot contract
means reduction In prices ~ school books
20 level with those In surrounding
states, which Is admitted 20 De- lower
than in Orcgon. Even change " books
though this is not demanded In every M
stance, has been shown 20 hc cheaper
than continuance ~ present prices, New
books are gotten AZ low exchange rates,
the line Potter Biographies Tor instance
Tor which voted In lSsi. were ortcrcd free
10 exchange.
The people ~ the entire state now un'
dcrstlul this and will vote Tor their own
interests. II. $, LYMAN.
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GEORGE BROWN. clerk.
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL WANTED

Sealed proposals win be received at the
OiIloe NJ the Lighthouse Engineer, port
land Oregon, untn y O'Clock m, June
N, 1888. and then opened, for furnishing
and delivering provisions for lighthouse
tender COlumbine, during the fiscal year
10 end June 20, 1899. In accordance with
gpccihcatiOns copies Of which, with blank
proposals and other information may be
had upon application to w. j. FISK, cap
tain, CORPS Of engineers, y. $. A.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Mrs. A. A. Cleveland, president Of the
women's Emergency corps, reports that
they are preparing 70 serve luncheon
10 the company Of United States regulars
just ordered from San Francisco to Fort
Canby upon their arrival In this city. The
boys who are defending the flag will not
go hungry in Astoria.
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Malcolm Moody, tho Second 10 Go "a
Congress From Here.
Evening Telegram:

Evening Telegram:
A. Oregon grows older her native sons
more frequently come into public notice
This certainly Ought 10 bring her destiny
into the control of a vigorous and cap
able race. The pioneers were necessarily
men u force and courage, for I, was
these qualities that brought them to face
the dangers and hardshlps Of the early
settlement Of this state. They we're mcn
Of Intelligence, too, for they foresaw the
future Of this new country. II Is most
probable that tine same qualities inhcre
IN their postcrty, as rule, and that
the Orogon-born boys will take no small
part IN the future management of pubic
affairs Judge VI. c. George was tho first
native son 20 represent oregon In con-
gress, and now II seems certain that
b. second district will send another Ore
gon boy 20 congress. Tor Malcolm Moody
was born in Linn county, this state.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
UNWILLING OF MONUMENT.

Climax Camp, No. 29j, W. Of W.
The ceremony Of unvcllIng the monu-
ment Of deceased nclghbor will take
place on Sunday June g.
All persons are invited. Steamer Miller
viii leave at p. m Round trip q cents.
j. r. BULLOCK,
COunsul Commander.
GEORGE BROWN, clerk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
Pears
No soap in the
world is so cheap,
No soap in the
world is so lasting.

its meeting last night elected the follow
ing officers; L, NJ w Nat Jones; NJ.
of w, william Kelly Uh!Nd tcrml, fore
man. George Johnson; ovcrsrcr }. A.
Montgomery; guide, Fred wright rr-
eOrior, Jay Tut,lc, inside watch, joe
Nmlalla; ouitide watch, \, HirNN0a,
medical examiner, Dr, Tuttlc.
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Empire Corset At DunbAr's.

Mrs Dillman would take this means OF
publicly expressing her sincere thanks
TO all her friends who rendered her 50
much kindness during her sore bereave-
ment. particularly does she bear in mind
the courteous good will manifested by the
officers and employees Of the a. & c. R.
ralroad.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

There was loaded and ready for ship
ment by rail yesterday four big fiat cars
Of machinery from the iron works for
seaborg and McGovern's Fairhaven can
merry. The shipment includes the big ma
rine boiler taken from the Point Iona,
wrecked on North Beach more than year
ago, and just recently repaired.
The Woodmen OF the World and their
friends will 20 70 Greenwood cemetery
today 10 decorate the graves Of departed
members, and 10 unven the monument
erected to the memory Of Ole Wilberg.
Steamer Lurlne viii leave her dock at 2
p. m. Everybody is invited and the fare
for the round trip viii be p cents
The funeral Of the late G. y. Dillman,
one Of the engineers Of the A. & c., was
held yesterday morning from the Tlghe
hotel. The Rcv. Mr.. Short conducted the
services, which were largely attended.
A profuslon of flowers covered the cas-
ket. The lnterment was made in Ocean
View cemetery, employees Of the company
acting as pail bearers.
Seaside lodge. No. z, A. o. L. W. at
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
AssIoNEEs NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has this day been appointed as
Blgnee OF Rebecca Strauss. an inSolveni
debtor. Creditors OF the said Rsalgnor
are hereby notified to present their claims
under oath to the undersigned within
three month from this date at his place
OF business at No. STB Commercial street,
Astoria. oregon.
Dated this llth day OF December. 1897.
N. sCHLUssEI.
Assignee Of Rebecca Strauss. an insolvent
debtor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
SEASIDE SAWMILL

A complete stock OF lumber on hand In
tho rough or dressed. Flooring rustic.
ceiling and all kinds Of finlsh; moldinEs
and shingles. Terms reasonable and
Prices at bedrock. All orders promptly
attended to. once and yard At mill
II. r. L. LOGAN.
Seaside. oregon Proprietor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
AGENTa WANTED.

Agents and canvassers TO sell DR..
Kicks Pocket Nose Inhaler for catarrh.
asthma. and lung and throat diseases.
sells easy for 81. Blg prorts. Write for
sample and terms Or. Kllck Medical
Company. Cincinnati. o.
Energetic agents are making $40 to So
per day selling our now book-Iust out
Great Amcrlcan.Spnnlsh War scenes, -
900 full.pngc halt-tonr pictures OF our
navy. including large onlclal map. Send
lOc postage for free prospectus, Very best
terms. W. Il. CoNKEY CO.. Chicago,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

MONEY TO LOAN on improved prop
erty or to build with, on long time, easy
payments and at low rate Of Interest
Address Lock Box -, Astoria p. o.
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Gold medals TO Harper whlskey at New
Orleans and Worlds Fair at Chicago. Try
Il. You will endorse the Judges verdlets.
Sold BY Foard & Stokes Co. Astoria, or,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
Plaid Ribbons a, Dunbs.'..

Cannerymen and fishermen reported yes
teriay that the run Of salmon was inn
proving and old timers predict big run
this week. Everyone is encouraged over
tho situation.
Now Is the time for spring cleaning
After that comes new linoleums. wall
paper and oil cloth. Have you seen our
stockG G. V. Porter. old Central hotel
building. Commercial street
AZ a meeting OF the police commissioners
last night Il was decided to appoint one
special policeman for duty AZ each OF the
six voting places tomorrow. The men
will be selected in the morning.
James Moran. Oregon City; Dave Acker-
man. ]. Cronln. p J. Cronin. Mrs. Hou-
chen. Portland: Silas r. Smith, Idlewild;
r. y. Walker, A. & g; l. NJ. Aver. Min
neapolis. are registered AZ The Murray.
II was reported last evening that the
tug Relief. which crossed out yesterday,
would pick up Captain Gus Snugg, OF the
pilot schooner san Jose. and bring him
70 port 50 that he might vote tomorrow.
carry hair brushes to sell from . cents
to 81 each. tooth brushes. 10 % cents,
nail brushes. cents TO Sl.75. lather brush
Is 10 cents to 81; also rubber and camel's
hair complexion brushes. Charles Rogers
Early tomorrow morning the ManZanita
with Lieutenant Commander Marong. will
leave Tor six weeks cruise In Alaskan
waters, where light houses and buoys will
be inspected supplies furnished and nee
essary repairs made
Or. Raymond. l. 5. A.. wife and chill
drcn: Rev. y. NJ Mcintosh. II. 5.
schwatka. Portland. N. A. Moody. The
Dalles ". L. Whitmore and wife, Chi
cago: C. R. Saunders. Butte. are regis
| tered az the OccilenL
II you have hides. wool. furs, rags.
bottles, lead. brass, copper. sacks, or any
kind OF junk for sale. ship It TO r. NJ.
CASTOR. l05 Fourteenth street, Astoria.
| oregon. or write him and he will call at
your place and get 1t. He pays cash.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Fine Velvet Cape, deliberately trimmed
with braid and ict, rull sweep only
$50
Chldrrns uutrlmmcd Icghom Hats. igc.
Misses and Chlldrrn's trimmed Lcghorn
Hats. Sc and up,
Ladies' Black or white Sailor Hats, Csc
each.
Ladies' Dark uluo calico Wrappers, welt
made and trimmed. tgc each
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Tomorrow Mrs. Grcgory, wife OF Cap
tain Gregory OF the Manzanlta, and fam
Ny. viii leave for Oregon city where
they will spend a vacation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Ladies' nhck Figured Mohalr skirts, ful
wldth, special price ror few day
only. 81 tO
Ladies' sleeveless summer Vest. Sc
Odd Lot ladies Kld Gloves, per pair &c
Ladies' Leather licl,H, each los,
Tho :. A. Corset black or gray. soc
Ladies' iloso supporters per pair 100
All SILK paranols, each Soc.
Ladies' Fast black iloa", por pair, Toe,
Ladies' Glngham Aprons. each lac.
Ladies' pcrcalo shlr, Waists, each csc,
Ladies' Linen collars each iOc
l.Advs shirt waist Srtn. each i5c.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

The following officers havc been elected
by Pacific lodge, Degree ~ Honor; Mrs
Ahues, chief of honor; Mrs, McGrcgor,
lady ot honor, Mrs Fcrchcn, chief ot
ceremonies: Dr. futile. recorder; Mrs.
Ruth. Hnancicr; Mrs, Tucker, receiver;
Mrs. Burnstead. inside watch; Mr. Wood
flcld. outside watch The lodgc will give
social hop next Thursday cvclng,
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Percales at Dunbar's.

The first engine was turned on the
new Sow BAY yard turn table by Fore
man William Ray who constructed it,
Friday afternoon,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

TEMPLE LODGE NO. 7. A. Y. AND
A. M-RegulAr communications held on
the nrst and third Tuesday evening OF
each month
O. W. LoUNsBERRY. W. N.
Z. c. HOLDEN. Secretary.
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thur Tee will act as chief clerk at the
oocldcnt Hotel.
At the Louvre you can get anything
you like in the way OF liquid refreshments,
music or luncheona,
For Rent--At Seaside, one store building
and one barber shop. Inquire OF L. @.
West, Clatsop, Oregon.
John Cattrall, native of Great Britain,
was admitted TO citizenship In the county
court yesterday.
New crop dried fruits. new crop ralslns,
fgs and assorted nuts-an extra fine quail
lty. at Ross, Higgins q Co,
The present proprietor Il keeping up
the reputation OF c. n, Smith for making
ine ice cream at the Parlor,
Charles Holmes and William Ray left
early this morning FOR olney on a fshlns
trip, Friends viii look out for trout.
A church sociablc will be held az
O'Clock this evening az suomi hall, Union
town, Everybody invited 20 bc present,
A regular pantomlne OF views deplctinl
the life and history OF Astoria, ana
souvenirs OF the city and country at ih'
Snodgress gallery.
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The Louvre
A. Erickson. Prop. A. Kratz. Manager
JUNE 4, 1898.
Eleventh week and continued
success Of
Gus COOper'S
Mandolin Orchestra
Eugene Arnold, Pianist,

Eugene Arnold, Pianist
PROGRAMME
Week Commencing g.....,,..,,,,...Jun 4.
PART I.
March-"Ggldcn Cato ...,....Lchrlttcr
Waltz-"Vlcnna woods ,.u..,,.. Strauss
Sclcctlon-"RpbIn Hood"......"rDeKoven
Mor,eux selected. Alard
March-"El Captain n'u...,...,.".""son sonsa
PART II.
Oycrturc-"Orphcu 30. ,Oncnbach
Medlcy-POpular Alrs...,. .,......,.".
ScccllOn-"Il TrovatOrG" ".u,..,,,,.nVcrdl
0ttlschc-Plantatlon Alrs.."......,.
Varlatons-"C Coming Through the Rye"
PART III
Ovcrturc-"L "Lucretla Borgia" Donlzettl
Patrol-Turklsh Mlchaclis
MuLuI kH.s''.'. ''''''''''''''' l'l''l''"'H
WHltZ-SympOsid.. BcndlX
March, CRUSADER" ...... .,,........,,So Sousa
Galop-"St Petersburg" g"...""...,.,...,
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The first through ear ot salmon 20 De
shipped by rail from Astoria 20 the east
was loaded yesterday by Samuel Elmorc
In Northern Pacific fast freight car,
consigned 10 Minneapolis via the a. \ c.
and y. p. Mrs. Trcnchard bought the
drst through ticket from Astoria and
Foard & stokes received the first through
car of freight into the city. There has
begun a new method Of business IN the
City by the Sea.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Charles Holmes and William Ray left
carly this morning FOR olnoy on a fishing
trip. Friends viii look out for trout.
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The Hon. Malcolm 4. Moody of The
Dalles candidate for congress from this
district. was in the city yesterday on a
short visit 10 his friends in Clatsop
county. When seen by an Astorian rep
resentative Mr. Moody. in speaking ot
the political situation said: The state
and congressional ticket will be even up
to Portland. Local politics are not affect
ing the state or congressional tickets.
Eastern Oregon will reduce the Bryan
vote about % per cent. think I will
come down 10 Portland with majority.
Eastern oregon popullsts and democrats
ara taking no interest In the fusion
ticket" Mr.. Moody left Tor his home on
the evening train.
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O'Clock this evening az suomi hall, Union
town. Everybody invited % b. present.
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The present proprietor Ia keeping up
the reputation OF c. n Smith for making
ine ice cream at the Parlor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Seaside lodge. No. p, A. 0. I. W, at
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

John Cattrall. native of Great Britain,
was admitted to citizenship In the county
court yesterday.
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For Rental Seaside. one store building
and one barber shop, Inquire OF L. @,
West, Clatsop, Oregon.
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Mr.. E. J. Pearson. superintendent ~ the
Pacific division OF the Northern Pacific
railroad, headquarters Tacoma, and Or
Buckley, surgeon Of the same road. head
quarters Mlssoula. Mont. We're In the
city yesterday. Mr., Pearson said they
were down only for a little vacation. but
remarked that Manager Bush and Cen
eral Superintendent Pearce had about de-
cided upon the location OF their new coal
hUnkers here. but he could not say
whether they would be on the east or
west side OF the bay.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

New crop dried fruits, new crop raislns,
tigs and assorted nuts-an extra fine quail.
lty, az Ross Higgins q Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Cannerymen and fishermen reported yes
ter,iay that the run Of salmon was inn
proving and old timers predict big run
this week. Everyone is encouraged over
tho situation.
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ToDAYs WEATHER

Warmer.
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Now Is the time for spring cleaning
After that comes new linoleums, wall
paper and oil cloth Have you seen our
stockG G. V. Porter. old Central hotel
building. Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Come forth from wood and hill and plain
from every shy retreat.
o blossoms. ye who fairest grow in ma
lures garden sweet!
Harriet Mabel Spaulding.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

Al the Louvre you can get anything
YOU like in the way OF liquid refreshments,
music or luncheona,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

AZ a meeting Of the police commissioners
last night Il was decided to appoint one
special policeman for duty AZ each OF the
six voting places tomorrow. The men
will be selected In the morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-05

thur Tee viii act as chief clerk a, III,
oocldon, Hotel.
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At NOON TODAY.
The Bombardment Will Then Begin Tn.
less the White Flag Flies.

The Bombardment Will Then Begin Tn
less the White Flag Flies.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.
Playa del Este. Guantanamo Bay.
July 13.-Major General Miles to-day
assumed command of the army around
Santiago, and the future movements OF
the United States troops will be direct
ed by himself in person. The armis-
tice which had been declared pending
negotiations for the surrender of the
Spanish forces. will expire at noon
Thursday. and unless the demands Of
the Americans are acceded to by that
time a general attack will be made. the
fleet bombarding the city from outside
the harbor.
1t is believed. however. that to-mor-
row morning-and perhaps before then
"a white flag will be flying from ths
fortifications. The terms OF surrender
insisted upon by the American COM
mander take in not only the beleag-
uered Spaniards in Santiago. but the
whole province of Santiago de Cuba, in
Guiding the garrisons at Manzanillo.
holding in Guantanamo and Baracao.
The United States. on it's part, agrees
to send the Spanish troops back to
Spain. and allow their officers their side
arms. No other concessions will be
granted.
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TO FIGHT 1T OUT.
General Torai Ordered to Resist the
American Forces.
ships -

General Torai Ordered to Resist the
American Forces.
Madrid. July 13. 9 p. m.-on leaving
the cabinet council tonight. Lieutenant
General Correa. minister of war. said
there was nothing in the official dis
patches to confirm rumors that Santa
go de Cuba had capitulated to the
Americans.
Captain Aunon. minister of marine.
confirmed the report that Commodore
watson's squadron is now en- route for
Spain. He added that Admiral Cam
ara's fleet would find a secure port.
Duke Almodovar De Rio. minister OF
foreign affairs, reiterated the state
ment that no negotiations for peace
have taken place. He said that Cen
eraI Blanco had again wired General
Toral, commander Of the Spanish forces
at Santiago. to resist the Americans.
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CONDITIONS OF PEACE.
Spain said to he Ready to Cede Certain
Islands tn Germany IL Germany Will
Guarantee Her Certain Others.

Washington. July 13.-The Star claims
ly that an active exchange of views oc-
CURED on Monday and Tuesday between
the diplomats who are endeavoring to
arrive at a peace understanding between
the United States and Spain. 1t also
stated that the Spanish government is
ready to agree to evacuate Cuba IL her
soldiers are allowed to depart in a man
ner acceptable to the army, which has
not been defeated. and IL the United
States is ready to assume the Cuban
debt. The greatest difficulty is with the
question of war indemnity. but a solu-
tion of this may perhaps be found in
a proposal from a syndicate of American
and English bankers to repay the Unit
ed States its war expenses in 20 annui-
ties. taking in return the tobacco mo-
nopoly and the railway concessions in
Cuba and the Philippine islands.
1t is rur1ored that IL Spain will sur
render Santiago without further blood
shed. President Mckinney in order to
facilitate peace, may abandon the attack
on Porto Rico. If the pending peace
negotiations succeed, the queen regent
will appoint a Moret cabinet to sign the
articles of peace.
The Star adds that at the last mo-
ment it learns that Spain has expressed
its readiness to cede to Germany the
viscaya island. Samar. Leyt. Minora
and Paraguay. provided Germany will
guarantee to Spain the possession of
Mindanao and the Carolines. in which
case Spain will abandon Luzon to the
United States.