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The herald., 1898-06-25

Had Neither Ships, Men or Ammuni-
ton With Which to Fight

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24.-The steam
ship Peru arrived this morning from Hong
Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu, bringing
the following Oriental advices:
1t is stated that the Japanese government
is about to order a batteship of over $1,000
tons from an English ship maker.
The NagasaK Telegram states that the
British government has assembled fifteen
warships and torpedo boats at Chefoo A
correspondent of the China Mail has inter-
viewed Admiral MONTH";, who was defeated
by Dewey at Manila. The admiral, who
was wounded in the leg during the fight,
said: 1.-THE responsibility of my defeat lies
with the government at Madrid. There
were no proper vessels here. Ever since
assumed command of the navy station here
have been asking the government for
ships and torpedoes, but nothing came. I
constructed some torpedoes for myself, but
we did not have proper material and they
were very bad. I knew from the first that
my squadron was being completely de-
stroyed. 1 knew the Americans had men,
of-war, whereas my ships were incapable
of fighting with any chance of success"
The plague is said to be rapidly decreasing
in Hong Kong, and from Bombay and CAL
cutta come similar reports.
The herald., 1898-06-25
THE EIGHTH CORPS
WILL COMPRISE ALL TROOPS
IN MANILA
Details of the Organization of the New
Army Command-Sons of Veter-
ans mastering In

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24.-The Eighth
army corps, just organized by Major Gen.
Merritt, includes the entire Philippine
force. The troops not yet named as part
of the expeditionary force will constitute
an independent division of the new corps,
and will be under command of Major Gen.
e. s. Otis. On arriving at Manila the ell
tire army will be reorganized. Gen. Mer-
rift today designated a number of officers
for positions in the Eighth corps. His per-
sonal staff will be constituted as follows:
Major Lewis H. Strother, United States
volunteers, acting aid; Major Harry {.
Hale, U. s. ". acting aid; Capt. T. Bentley
Mott, U. s. ", aid.
Brig. Gen. r. P. Hughes is named as chief
of staff and inspector general under Major
Gen. Otis. Lieut.. Col. Thomas II. Barry
has been named as adjutant general.
An order has been issued by Gen .Mer-
rift, stating that he will sail for the Philip
pines on Wednesday on the Newport, with
his staff and some of his clerical force, the
remainder being instructed to go on the
Indiana with the other transports, which
are to depart on Monday The Aston light
battery, two batteries of the Third United
States artillery and ten men of the hospital
corps will go on the Newport.
Brig Gen. Macarthur has formally as
sumed command of the third expedition,
and the troops have been ordered to break
camp early Monday morning.
With the departure of this expedition,
there will have been sent from San Fran
cisco nearly 1900 troops, leaving about 5000
to go.
Orders have been issued for the immedi-
ate improvement of the sanitary condition
Of Camp Merritt.
Governor Budd has granted permission
to Col. Charles Pierce, division commander
of the Sons of Veterans of the state of Cali
fornia, to meet, drill and parade the men,
bers of the different camps under arms.
The Sons of Veterans all over the state
are now mastering themselves into COM
panies to form a regiment, and will offer
themselves for duty.
Lieut.. Elliott of the Fourth cavalry has
been ordered to discontinue his recruiting
service at Los Angeles and to report for
duty at the Preside.
The herald., 1898-06-25

enthusiasm over Yankee ingenuity. The en-
g.neer remarked IF the fools had knocked
in the cylinder head We could not have
fixed her."
The iron railway bridge at Juragua was
slightly damaged during yesterdays bonn
bardment, but the rolling stock is safe and
If the track to the east is not destroyed the
transportation problem is solved.
The haste of the Spanish evacuation is
shown by the fact that breakfast was on the
table and the bacon actually frying. Our
soldiers profited by this.
Saved the Supplies
The Spanish tried to destroy the flour sup
ply by cutting open the bags, but mucn
of this was saved by our troops who are on
very short rations, as they carried only
about three days supply from Baiquri In
deed, the Second Massachusetts infantry
took nothing The heat led many soldiers
to discard their rations, as well as their
Clothing. The heat of the jungle fenced road
was awful, especially to heavily accoutered
men, and the path was lined with packets
Their shirts were discarded by hundreds
as well as blankets and haversacks. Several
men were exhausted and removed to the
rear, not from sickness but from heat.
General Wheeler is in command of all the
cavalry and with General Lawton at the
front, these two should keep any of the
enemy's attention thoroughly engaged.
The herald., 1898-06-25
Chinese Cheap Labor

SAN FRANCISCO, June "a. - The
chamber of commerce and board of trade,
through their presidents, telegraphed to-
day to Senator Perkins at Washington
declaring that MAI. Oscar f. Long has
stipulated in all CONTRACTS that only whit,
labor should be employed in manufacture
ing supplies required for the army, and
that whenever the facts have been laid
before him showing that contractors have
deviated from his requirements he hai
at once cancelled the contracts"
The labor commissioner and some bod
les Of organized workman. however, stiil
insist that soldiers uniforms are being
made by Chinese.
The herald., 1898-06-25
HAWAIIAN NEWS
Everything Being Made Ready for
Annexation

AAAcAdLlOA
HONOLULU. June II, via San Francisco,
June PAPER steamship Peru. The U. S.
s. Mohican arrived from San Francisco on
the evening of the 18th. The voyage down
was uneventful.
The U. S. S. Bennington left for Mare
Island yesterday morning, carrying the
heaviest mail ever sent from this port.
The overdue steamer Peru arrived from
Yokohama this morning and will leave for
San Francisco tonight.
Orders have been issued requiring all
members Of the Hawaiian National Guards
active and honorary to report Immediately
to their respective commanding officers the
amount and character of any and all equip
ment in their possession. The movement
probably prefaces the placing of the Guards
on war footing as a precaution against
any of the enemy.
If advisable, most of the companies will
recruit to their full limit of 1903 officers and
men.
1t is believed that in the event of annexa.
ton the local regiment will al once be hur.
ried to Manila.
The present session of the Hawaiian Legs.
lature will probably be extended to ratify
any annexation proposition which may
come from the United States Congress.
James A. King, who has been Minister Of
the Interior since the inception Of the pres
ent government may be forced to resign
on account of illness. His successor viii
probably be l.. A. Thurston who is now in
Washington.
The United States Government has award
ed contract for the erection of new coal
shed at this port at cost of nearly $4,000.
On the 18th, Consul General Haywood
had but 1000 tons of coal on hand. On the
same day he purchased 2600 additional tons
from local steamship company. The
United States Government has 1000 tons
afloat for this port.
The herald., 1898-06-25
THE NEW REGIMENT
Soldiers Of the New Eighth California Ordered
to Report in Camp

of
California regiment have been ordered at the Oakland
s
Sunday accompany Fifth
E. Havens Rosa.
D, H
Maysvfle;
e.
+ Thursday l. J..
+ Valley "egmen,
land regiment W.
(resigned
The herald., 1898-06-25
INDEX
TO TE1EaRAPH1c NEWS

+ A desperate battle fought within five :
+ miles of Santiago; the American trops :
+ are victorious, but thirteen men are
+ dead and at least nifty wounded.
+ Future plans OF the government con- :
+ template an invasin of Spain.
+ The queen regent of Spain suspends !
+ the cortes; the Spanish senate ad1ourus :
+ without cheers for the throne.
+ Debate on the Hawaiian annexation :
+ question was resumed In the senate;
= the opposition still holds the floor.
The Peru speaks the transports Of :
+ the third Manila expedition; the boys !
+ all we'll.
4 The government buys its auxiliary
4 ships instead of chartering them; four :
+ millions spent for a fleet.
+ Hobson safe In Santiago; Cervera
Z recognizes a nag of truce and sends
+ the news to Sampson.
4, Before the battle: how the American
: troops were placed; heading on Pando
+ with his 10000 men.
+ Cubans ragged but resolute; share
+ their cocoanuts with Uncle Sans boys
+ and 20 ahead and fight.
+ Raising Old Glory on the Cuban
+ mountains; the soldiers celebrate.
= Mckinley silences the sound money
+ slogan Of Gage until after the war.
*****t* tt ****t + ***44&
The herald., 1898-06-25

horted all present to forget their party
quarrels and remember that they are
Spaniards.
In the course of his speech, Senior Rob-
ledo censured the Minister of Marine and
Admiral Cervera. accusing the Minister Of
having granted unpatriotic interviews.
Captain Aunon defended the navy. He
said Senior Robledo's remarks were in
sulting and he characterized the published
reports of interviews with him as being
distortions" In consequence of the last
statement, the reporters left the Chamber
Of Deputies and only returned at the close
of the Minister'S speech, which concluded
with the announcement that Admiral Ca
mara was on his way to the Philippines to
defend the Spanish flag.
Another uproar was occasloned by Senior
Salameron, Republican leader, denounc-
ing an attempt to close the debate. He
loudly exclaimed ut is an outrage" and
was commencing an attack on the mon
archy when his voice was drowned by
shouts from all parts of the house.
The uproar continued for some time and
when order was restored the President
announced that the chamber would meet
in secret session to discuss internal af-
fairs. In the Hobbies great excitement was
occasioned. Senior Samper shouted, as
Senior Salameron was leaving the house,
1.-The Republicans are devoid of shame.
They are allowing the chamber to be
closed and they do not seize the present
opportunity to accomplish something
practical"
Senior Sampler was arrested, conducted to
the Presidents office and called upon to
explain his conduct.
The Senate discussed the. political situa-
ton. Senior Gonzales, who said he did not
speak as a partisan but as a Spaniard,
declared that the country must be told the
truth. Continuing, he said:
For everything happening now, the
whole country, the people, the parties and
the government are responsible"
In spite of Interruptions, Senator Con-
zales continued
II have manV deadlier truths to tell.
Spain has never known what a real col
onial policy isl
The Senator blamed the Conservatives
severely for the present condition of af-
fairs. He said that Senior Castillo del
Canovas said that he believed Cuba could
be dominated by troops while in reality
the island needed drastic reorganization.
The war policy as well as General Weyler'
policy, the speaker asserted, had failed
and autonomy had proved Intellectual be-
cause it was attempted too late. However.
the Senator explained, the attempt at au-
tonomy was useful, "As it will allow Spain
to quit the American hemisphere, conscious
of having made good attempt"
The speaker blamed the Liberals for hav-
ing recourse to autonomy in the hour of
need and for now trying to disown 1t.
The herald., 1898-06-25
Firemen Killed

PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-Two fire.
men were killed and several others injured
by q fire which broke out late tonight in the
works of Thomas Potter's Son & Co., man.
ufacturers of oilcloth and linoleum, Sec
ond and Venago streets. The dead are
James Magee and an unknown fireman.
Those seriously injured are Harry Coffin
who will die, and Frank Williams. The
casualties were due to falling walls.
The plant of Potter's Son & Co. covers an
extensive area and comprises 81 buildings
of various sizes. The burning building Ia
which the fire was confined was in the
center of the group of buildings. The loss
is estimated at 1000. and is probably COW
cred by insurance.
The herald., 1898-06-25
THE SPANISH SPIES
Du Bose and Carranza Defy Canadian
Authorities,

x10>AOk1tlCS
MONTREAL, June 24-SThe capias take Ii
by Detective Kellert against Seniors Du
Bose and Carranzas has come up before
Judge Delorimier for hearing on it's mer-
it's. There was some rather interesting
evidence introduced during the hearing.
Mr.. Curzon Dobell, one of the ledger
keepers of the Bank of Montreal, testified
Senior Du Bose had had an account with
the Bank of Montreal, but that it was
closed on June last, when he had given
an accepted check for $13,745. AS far as
witness knew the check was still out
standing, not having been presented to the
bank for payment, though the bank con-
sidered that the amount had been paid the
moment an accepted check had been given.
Senior Du Bose, who was examined at
length, declined to say unless ordered by
the court what had become of the check
referred to or whether it was still in his
possession.
Lieutenant Carranza testified that he had
at present no intention of leaving Canada
though he might do so whenever he felt
inclined. as there was nothing to keep him
here.
The herald., 1898-06-25
He PAID THE LOBBY
The Methodist Book Concern Scandal
Being Investigated

WASHINGTON, June A.-The Committee
on Claims today began the Investigation Of
charges made in connection with the pay.
ment Of the claim of $2ss, 900 of the Meth.
odist Book Concern by examining Bool
Agent Barbee. Mr.. Barbee admitted the
payment Of $780, 500. or IS per cent, to Mr.
stahlman, as the attorney for the bool
concern in the collection Of tho claim, but
he held, that the claim was just, and thai
the employment Of an agent was matter
which concerned only the book concern
itself, taking the position that he was under
no obligation to inform the Senate in re-
spouse to the kilograms Of Senators Pasce
and Bate as to the amount that was to be
paid the agent.
The herald., 1898-06-25
SPOKE THE TRANSPORTS
Boys Bound for Manila All Well ani
Happy-Send Letters Home

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24.-At 1:3(
o'clock on the afternoon of the goth, in lat
itude 2S5s North, longitude lbs West. the
steamer Peru, from the Orient, via Homo
lulu, sighted the transport steamers China
Senator, Colon and Zealandia. signals
were exchanged with all the vessels. cal
well on board was the message flags fiut-
tered to the liner.
The Zealandia, conveying the Pennsyl-
vania troops, hove to and sent boat Off tc
the Peru Pennsylvania sons had mes
sages to send to the United States. A
quantity of mail from the troops was
brought to San Francisco.
Cheer for the friends of those on the Zea-
landia is contained in the following mes
sage: "At sea. June 20-Tell our people we
have had pleasant trip and all are WELL"
The herald., 1898-06-25

a declaration of homestead on the prop
erty to the recorders Office the next morn
ing, Both Instruments were filed as early
as a. M, but the superior court found that
the mortgage was entitled to precedence,
as it was deposited In the recorders office
first. The supreme court affirmed the Judg-
ment.
The herald., 1898-06-25
CAMARA'S FLEET
SUPPOSED TO BE BOUND FOR THE
PHILIPPINES
Goes Out With Flags Flying So as to
Be Semitic Great Pelayo Not
With the Fleet

LONDON. June 25-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail, referring to the
reported sailing of Admiral Camara's squad
ron, says:
Admiral Camara's fleet had flags flying,
and evidently desired to be seen.
1.-The admiralty authorities here believe
that the fleet is incomplete. The battleship
Pelayo was not seen, while there were no
transports, and 1t is therefore supposed that
the squadron cannot be going to the Philip
pines"
Going at Half Speed
LONDON, June ga report from Alge-
ria says the British steamer Hampton re-
ports that she passed Admiral Camara's
squadron. including five or six cruisers and
about twelve transports, Wednesday morn
ing, sailing at half speed to the eastward.
The ships showed no colors. The cruisers
were towing the torpedo boats.
Grand Stand Play
WASHINGTON, June 24.-The State De-
partment has just received advices con-
firming the report that the Spanish Cadiz
squadron is in the Mediterranean, moving
eastward. The dispatch comes from an
agent of the department in Algiers, and
was as follows:
Captain M. Moon of the English steamer
Hampton informs me that he passed OH
the 22d, at 8 pm, of Pantellaria, the
Spanish squadron bound east, fifteen ships
including transports laden with troops and
three torpedo boats"
Confirmed in London
LONDON, June PA dispatch to Lloyds
from Algiers confirms the report that Adj
porto,,or,a ro,rr a.st,,,.ra -, wadnas-
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spectacular display
WASHINGTON, June A.-That the
Spanish Cadiz fleet is proceeding steadily
eastward Is no longer doubted here. Trusted
agents of the government on the shores of
the Mediterranean are watching every
movement of the ships and availing them
selves of every reliable source of informa-
ton. So when word came from one of
these agents today that the squadron was
sighted Off Pantel!aria day before yester-
day, the officials were bound to accept the
statement as beyond question. The first
report to that effect. which came through
an Italian newspaper. was taken with the
same reservation owing to the known eff
|
our naval authorities by just such means in
friendly newspapers. BY the reckoning of
the naval officers the squadron should be
now nearing Gambia. south of Greece. AT
the rate they are progressing the squadron
should reach Port Said, at the entrance to
the Suez Canal, about Monday or Tuesday.
Beyond this point it is not believed that the
squadron will go, for it is confidently felt
that the whole Spanish movement is moth
ing more than spectacular display gotten
up to meet the irresistible demand of the
spanish popuiace' and particularly the
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The herald., 1898-06-25
DEPUTIES IN DEBATE
A Scene of Disorder in the Spanish
Cortes-Each Blames the Other

MADRID, June "a, s a.m.-The debate
in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday OIL
the Philippine question was marked by
great disorder Senior Robledo, the Con-
sentative leader, attacked General Pola-
vieja, the former Minister of War, for
treating with Aguinaldo, the insurgent
leader, and was interrupted with shouts
of "That is untrue" A scene of the great
est confusion followed and the sitting was
suspended.
When business was resumed Senior Rob-
ledo continued his remarks. He asked If
the government desired peace or war. If
peace, he added, Spain had better nego-
tate directly with the United States, as
the powers would demand brokers' COM
mission in case they interviewed. He ex-
The herald., 1898-06-25
wilbur Found Guilty

San Diego. June 24.-Georee W. Wilbur
was this evening found guilty Of embezzle-
mcnt OF 1904 from the city Of Oceanside while
acting, as city clerk last year. The case has
been on trial for several days. The jury was
out six hours.
The herald., 1898-06-25
Torpedo Boats

NEW YORK, June 2.-The United
States torpedo boat Mckee left the navy
yard today for some light repairs to her
machinery. The vessel is also en- route to
Key West. Two more torpedo boats, the
Gwyn and Talbot are expected to call at the
navy yard within the next three days bound
from Newport to Key West
The herald., 1898-06-25
Presidential N tons

WASHINGTON. June A:-The President
today sent these nominations to the Sen
ate: Sergeant G. 8. Morton to be Receiver
of Public Moneys at San Francisco; FL
wood Hadley. agent Of the Indians, Pima
Agency. Arts.
The herald., 1898-06-25
Lost Her Homestead

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24.-The SUI
preme court today rendered decision in a
case where a mortgage, given by Gerald
Grant to Charles Edwards in Santa Bar
bara county. was deposited in the record
ers Office too late for fling. The wife sent
The herald., 1898-06-25
Murderer Hanged

| BOISE, Idaho, June A.-Herman C. St.
Clair was hanged at Idaho City today for
the murder of John Decker at Van Wyck on
| October 21st last.
The herald., 1898-06-25
Will Cross the Atlantic

WASHINGTON, June 24-It is author
itatively stated that If the Spanish Cadiz
squadron once passes into the Suez canal
a powerful American squadron, made up
from some of SIMPSONS fleet and the best
ships, will start at once across the Atlantic,
enter the Mediterranean and lombard the
Spanish seaports. Calculations have been
made to show that this is entirely feas-
ible.
The herald., 1898-06-25

Both parties struck the Spaniards about
the same time, and the fight lasted an hour.
The Spaniards opened fire from the thick
cts, and had every advantage of numbers
and position, but the troops drove them
back from their station, stormed the block
house around which they made final stand
and sent them scattering over the noun
tains.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09
FOREIGN.

The government of Chilli is nego-
tiating a new loan in Germany.
1t is expected that a Berlin syndi-
cate win arrange a loan for Ecuador.
The explosion of power magazine
at Quito, Ecuador, destroyed many
houses.
Emperor William II. recently saved
a woman cyclist from death in busy
street in Berlin.
Queen Victoria has sent to Mrs.
Gladstone a telegram in praise Of the
late premier
Baron Lyon Playfair, the distin-
guished chemist, political economist
and parliamentarian, died in London.
Hayti has RENTED a customs fine
imposed on the steamer Navahoe
upon the demand of the United States.
Doshisha college, Japan has been
asked 10 return its many American
gifts because II has abandoned Chris
tianity
Mr.. Gladstone's body was buried
with distinguished honors in West
Minister abbey beside the grave of
Disraeli.
F. w. Reitz. former president OF
the Orange Free State, has become
secretary of state for the South Al
rican Republic.
President Faure declared that
France was strictly neutral in an ad-
dress al the unwilling 81 soldiers
monument at St Ftienre.
Z monument 10 John Jacob AStor,
founder OF the family has been IN
yelled AZ Waldorf Germany, the
place Of his birth.
Although Marquis al Rudini Is A.
the head OF the new cabinet az Rome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09

say that such a battle could not
have occurred.
Spain is trying to irritate Great
Britain in the hope OF provoking a
general quarrel which would result
in benefit to her. 1t is supposed thai
she is being melted by other powers.
1t is freely predicted in Madrid that
the new ministray will not hold to-
gether after the budgets are voted
this month.
Rooseyelt's rough riders passed
through New ORLEANS. The command
consists of 900 officers and men,
besides 40 expert mule packers. They
have 900 horses and 200 mules. Colonel
Wood led the first division. Colonel
Roosevelt is with the last section,
and did not arrive until after mid
night. The command occupied 100
cars altogether.
Few states were prepared with mill
tary funds 70 pay expenses OF or
ganizing volunteers. In some cases
the federal government footed the
DIS. IN OtneTS GGHeTdI luHQS were
used and in still others private citi-
zens and public officials advanced the
money and will be reimbursed later
either by congress or the state legss-
latures. Ohio ard Michigan have
issued bonds.
The navy department insists that no
general engagement with the Spanish
forts or ships has taken place at San
tiago, but that the reported fight
which occurred there was merely a
strategic move to disclose the loca-
ton and strength Of the defenses
The general attack may await the ar
rival OF troops to take part by en-
gazing the Spanish land forces. The
Cubans are In the vicinity of Santa
20 In large numbers and may also
assist in a concerted attack. The re-
ported renewal today Of the attack
on the Spanish forts is not confirmed.
Admiral Sampson is believed to have
arrived off Santiago and to have as
sumed personal charge Of the naval
operations. The indications are that
the navy department expects some
thing important to occur shortly