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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

cured the loans and discounts OF the
bank were credited with 5000 but
the bank does not appear as the maker
or endorser OF the note. The further
discrepancy between the amount OIL
the loans shown by the books Of the
bank and the loans found in Its DOS.
session is covered by real estate to
which Mr.. Kirby had acquired title
through legal proceedings or by deed,
but same had not been charged to the
real estate account and credited to
loans aud discounts. This real estate,
together with some other property
owned by Mr.. Kirby has, since the
taking possession Of the bank by me,
been conveyed by Mr.. Kirby to the
Thomas Kirby bank and is ut this
time part Of the assets of the bank.
Notes to the amount Of $l4, 950.l2 In.
cluded in the notes found in posses
sion of the bank have been covered
into judgments but are still on the
books Of the bank as loans and dis.
counts.
He added that the Chase bank has
credited $2,S1O.36 on the Kirby note,
that amount being in its possession,
leaving the amount due as given In
the statement above. He then SAYS.
"While it may be possible that with
proper management greater sum
may be realized from the real estate
than here stated and possibly from
the notes than l estimate yet it is not
likely that enough will be realized
out Of the assets to cover liabilities.
The failure Of the bank is largely due
to the fact that in - years Mr.. Kirby
has paid in the neighborhood OF
$780, 900 as interest on deposits" He
recommends that interest on time de.
posits be stopped at once.
LIVINGSTON WILL ASSIST.
Receiver Halleck, as soon as his
bond is approved, will take charge Of
the banks affairs and proceed to set
tie them up as rapidly as possible.
His appointment was asked for by a
large number Of depositors through
petition presented to the Judge and
be will make a capable officer. In
addition to four years service as clerk
Of the district court he was cashier Of
the Bank Of Heripgton for nearly a
year and is thoroughly familiar with
the banking business. 1t is under
stood that A. W. Livingston, the
former cashier Of the bank, will be
Mr.. Halleck's assistant and chief
clerk. His familiarity with the banks
affairs will make his aid in settling
its affairs very valuable. The cred.
itors may expect prompt and careful
management in every particular.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

Shafter sends the dlsquieting news
that IA cases Of yellow fever are re-
ported among the American troops.
The weather is intensely hot with
sudden and heavy rains and the cli-
mate is very hard on the soldiers.
Officials here are anxious over the
breaking out Of fever and fear 1t may
spread badly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

Read the large ad Of DR.. Goes san.
itarium in this issue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-07-14

offered to hand over to the Americans
the refugees she had on board. Ad-
miral Dewey declined to accept them.
Governor General August has issued
proclamation promising to grant
autonomy to the islands and Offering
the insurgents inducements to join
the Spanish forces. General Agui.
naldo, the insurgent leader, in reply
said the overtures Of the Spanish
commander came too late.
SANTIAGO YET SPANISH.
Gen. Shafter cables from Santiago
that the truce has been extended to
Thursday noon. lie says all hopes
Of peaceful surrender have been
abandoned and bombardment will re.
commence when the heavy guns are
in place at the front, which it Is ex.
pected will be tomorrow.
YELLOW FEVER HAS STARTED.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-12
ARMIsTICE TERMINATED.
TOral's Proposition Rejected and Or
ders Given for Battle.

ders Given for Battle.
Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press)
GENERAL SKATERS HEADQUAR-
TIERS, NEAR SANTIAGO, July TO- via Port
Antonio, Jamaica. per the Associated Press
dispatch boat Dandy, July H. a. M, via
Kingston, July II, 9:15 Il. MAT II o'clock
this morning General Shafter notified Gem
eral Toral, the Spanish commander that by
President McKinley's direction the Spanish
proposition to surrender If the garrison
were allowed to leave Santiago with its
side-arms was rejected, and that the United
States would accept no terms but imme-
diaSe and unconditional surrender General
Toral. at 2:45 p. m, replied in a brief note
that he rejected President McKinley's pro-
posal and would discuss no other terms
than those suggested by himself.
AT 3:l5 p m. General Shafter notified Gen.
eral Toral that the armistice would be ter
minated and hostilities resumed at o'clock.
At the same time he issued instructions to
each of the division. commands to prepare
for fresh attack on the Spanish works.
These orders were promulgated from Aqua
dores to Ell Caney. When the courier left
with this dispatch, just before o'clock, the
artillery was preparing to open on the Span
ish on the end OF the armistice. Dynamite
guns had been trained on the Spanish block
house with such absolute precision that
the first shot would obliterate 1t.
The American soldiers slept in the
treaalses to-ssyssSt Eight batteries of light
artillery were in position at midnight to-
night, and the siege guns just landed were
ready for action at o'clock in the morn
ing.
General Shafter said to correspondent
of the Associated Press this afternoon:
General Henry and his division are now
landing at Juragua and are coming up as
rapidly as possible. Our lines cannot be
made more effective, but if the chance Of
fers to increase our strength 1 will take ad-
vantage of it. 1 shall not be surprised if
we have Santiago in three DAYS
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Sagasta Unable to Maintain His Posi-
tion on Account of Differences
as to Peace Negotiations.
HER MAJESTY'S PROPOSITION
UNWILLING TO GO BEYOND DECLAR-
ING CUBA INDEPENDENT.
Terms of the United States as Stated
at Madrid, and Which Are Said
to BE Unacceptable.

LONDON, July 1.-THE Madrid corre-
spondent of the Times, telegraphing Mon
day, says: "Senor Sagasta went to the
palace to-day and rendered his resignation
and that of the Cabinet. 1t is said that he
advised the Queen Regent to appoint a new
Cabinet, largely consisting of the military
element, which would not necessarily mean
the adoption of warlike policy, but prob
that the resignation will be accepted, but
the result may possibly be only partial
reconstruction of the Cabinet. The minis
ters are now in council and Senior Sagasta
has doubtless communicated to them an ac-
count of his audience with the Queen Re-
gent"
The Madrid correspondent of the Times
telegraphing this Tuesday) morning says:
1.-The Cabinet resigned in consequence of ir-
reconciliable differences of opinion on the
question of initiating peace negotiations"
The Times, commenting editorially this
morning on the gloomy outlook for Spain,"
says: "Unless the new Cabinet is quickly
formed the delay may easily issue in con-
fusion or even disorder which would in
definitely complicate the whole problem"
The Times thinks the government at Wash
ington unwise to insist upon the uncondi-
tional surrender of Santiago. 1t says. Be-
sides risking an unnecessary loss of life,
without appreciably furtherng the conquest
of Cuba, the United States may soon find
themselves in a position of serious moral
responsibility for the starving population"
The Berlin correspondent of the Standard
says: 1.-THE Queen Regent is willing to open
peace negotiations with the United States
without any mediation of the powers pro-
vided the conditions are not too severe.
Her maximum concession at present is a
declaration of the independence of Cuba
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-12
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.
Russian Newspapers DenOunce the
Destruction of Cervera's Fleet.

LONDON, July 1.-THE press of all the
continental cities is most actively discuss
ing the prospects of peace, propagating va
rious rumors to the general effect that the
negotiations are all to very little profit.
The Russian papers are very bitter against
the United States. The st. Petersburg
Novosti characterZes the destruction of Ad-
miral Cervera's fleet as brutal slaughter"
and accuses the Americans of employing
some kind of new explosive machine or
bomb contrary to international law.
The busiest discussion of all so far as
America is concerned occupied the German
papers. Their tone is much milder since
Ambassador Whites Fourth of July speech
al Leipsic, but the papers are unable TO re-
frain from the belittling criticisms of the
American army The National Zeitung,
however, publishes a serious and interesting
article on the naval aspects of the war and
draws the conclusion that the Importance
of machinery has been fully demonstrated.
1t says: THE Spanards were decimated by
the superior quick-firng guns of the Ameri-
cans. The battle of Santiago shows that
only machine guns and accurate shooting
are of any account in modern naval war
fare" The writer of the article expects
that "all nations will profit by this les
SON. and concludes with the expression of
opinion that "irrefutable proof has been
given the world that the strongest military
nation is of little account as a power in
the world unless provided with a powerful
and adequate fleet"
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SPANISH CABINET DIVIDED.
Dynasty Also in Peril Because 1t Sup
ports Sagasta.


Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press)
MADRID, July 10, via Hendaye, France,
July lin spite of the fact that public
opinion is divided, it is inclining rapidly in
favor of peace, the people becoming more
convinced every day of the impossibility of
withstanding the power of the United
States The peace party in the Cabinet is
urging immediate negotiations looking to
peace, and Senor Camazo the minister OF
public instruction, threatens to resign if the
war party outweighs his influence. The
war party, however. urges a continuance of
the struggle, Ito convince America that 1T
is difficult to obtain a prompt triumph for
her army and thus secure for Spain better
terms
There is a split in the Cabinet which will
probably result in its resignation and an
intermediary government, because Senor
Silvela and the Conservatives are unwilling
to incur the responsibility of the peace ne
gotiations for the best obtainable terms are
certain to be trying to Spains pride. which
will demand scapegoat. The increasing
upopularity of Senior Sagasta's government,
which is supported by the throne regardless
of public opinion, may damage the dynasty.
The situation is most trying to the Queen
Regent, who is suffering more keenly than
her subjects, swayed as she is by outside
counsels and by the divided opinion of the
Cabinet and Nation. Her Majesty must
soon decide on some course of action and
will probably form a government with
strong military element and including the
most popular politicians. She began con-
sulting on this subject to-day, and had
long conference with Senior Romero Rob-
1adn
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WANTED TO AVOID A BATTLE.
Shafter and His Advisers Favored Ac-
ceptance of ToraTs Offer.

ceptance of TOraIs Oner.
Copyright, 1885, by the Associated Press.)
SIBONEY, July 10, 3 p. m. via Playa del
Este.-General Shafter held a conference
with the American generals at the front to-
day concerning the offer made by the Span
ish commander, General Toral, to surrender
Santiago If the Spanish garrison were al
lowed to march out with their side-arms and
have twenty miles start without molesta-
tion. General Toral agreed that if this was
accepted he would not destroy the vessels
in the harbor, the ammunition in the forts
ror the buildings in the city. The majority
Of the generals, General Wheeler leading,
are in favor of the acceptance of these
terms, on the grounds that the Spaniards
can march out to the westward anyhow and
burn the city and destroy all the vessels,
guns and ammunition before leaving.
1t is rumored that General Shafter strong
~ advised the acceptance of General Torals
offer, and the American commander is said
to have sent a dispatch to President Nc
Kinley making arguments in favor of the
acceptance of the Spanish commanders
terms. General Shafter is said to have
urged the Importance of gaining Immediate
possession of Santiago harbor and city so
as to leave our feet and army free to under
take other work. According to a report.
General Shafter said the acceptance of Cen
eral Toral's offer would save the lives of
our soldiers and enable us to begin the re-
lief Of the starving Cubans Immediately.
The advantage to the Spaniards, General
Shafter is also said to have pointed out, will
not be large. President McIkinleys re-
sponse, it is rumored. was as laconic as was
General Grants upon similar occasion.
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PEACE, WITH HONOR.
Ell Imparcial's Advice to the Spanish
Government

NEW YORK, July 11.-A copy of FL I'm
parcial issued June 26, has been received
here from MadriG. Discussing the probable
ity of peace negotiations. FL impartial says:
"Senor Romero Robledo addressed in his
last speech vehement entreaty to Senor
Sagasta, that since the government consid-
ers peace indispensable, it should negotiate
for it directly with the United States. OF
all the factors of the problem of peace the
most serious and decisive is that of the MT
ness of time and circumstances in which
peace is to be made. Next in Importance is
the factor pointed out by Senor Romero
Robledo. Senor Sagasta will have to think
seriously over this matter. One more mis-
take of this kind would bring down on the
head of his Excellency tremendous respon-
sibilities.
1--WE have tried in vain for three years to
point out that war with the United States
was the only possible outcome of the war
of insurrection. We have worked hard, ana
without any result, to induce the govern
ment to prepare for this struggle. So futile
have been our efforts toward having prompt
assistance sent to the Philippines that now
that this new question confronts US we can
not overcome our bitterness and discourage
ment. 1t is said that the present minister
of state is in constant conference with the
foreign ambassadors. The inference is that
the subject of these conferences is peace,
but inconsderable haste, and marked IN
experience may result in just what Senor
Romero Robledo foresaw and warned
against.
peace with the United States must either
be made at the right moment or it means
civil war, financial ruin and the loss of hb-
erty Peace with the United States must
either be treated for with that power direct
or Spain will be reduced to the lowest class
of nations-the class whitn in order to ex-
ist at all needs the protection of Europe.
What will be the opportune moment for
peace? The very moment when the army
and the people become convinced that there
is no other remedy but to sue for 1t. Be-
fore that. the army would consider 1t hui
inflated and the people betrayed Peace
must not be sued for through the interven-
ton of medators who. as Senior Robledo
saws, with mach reason, would make the
brokerage come high for us. The United
States would feel more inclined to nego-
tiate in due time a peace that would De
honorable for us if we sue for 1t directly
than if we leave it to the intervention of
the powers of Europe, whom the United
States has already learned not to fear, and
on account of whose intervention she should
take pleasure in making harder terms. Let
us give up what we may have to give up,
but let us still retain our dignity.
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GTIMPOSSIBLE" TERMS.
Proposition Which the United States
Is said to Have Made.

Is Said to Have Made.
MADRID, July lit is asserted that the
United States makes the following demands
as conditions of peace:
First-The possession of Cuba and Porto
Rico, with a port in the Canaries.
Second-An indemnity of e4SO 900 (about
$24O, ,OOO OOO.)
Third-The retention of the Philippines as
a guarantee of the payment of the in
demnity.
These terms are regarded as impossible.
1t is understood that Premier Sagasta has
submitted to the Queen Regent a question
Captain General Blanco has cabled to Mad
rid. declaring that the volunteer army in
Cuba wishes the war to continue, as the
troops hope to secure victories.
On leaving the Cabinet council this even
ing the ministers declared that they had
mutually engaged to maintain the strictest
reserve on the subject of their deliberation.
Duke Almodovar de Rio. minister of
foreign affairs, had an audience with the
Queen Regent to-day and subsequently an
important conference with the French am
bassador
General Blanco has cabled the govern
ment as follows: THE proposal for an un-
conditional surrender of Santiago de Cuba
being rejected, hostiities were resumed at
4 o'clock this afternoon (Sunday.) 1 ordered
Santiago to defend itself al outrance The
enemy commenced by cannonade setting
fire to the wreck of the Alfonso XIII which
henceforth it will be impossible to save.
The Americans also appear to threaten Bat
uranao bay. The cruiser Pennsylvania,
which 1 had sent with $4,000 rations to
force the blockade at Santiago, was pur-
sued by the enemy and abandoned it's cargo
This attempt to revictual the town there
tack on San Juan and FL Morro at Ais D.
m. by brisk fusilade and by guns. Our
troops maintained their positions and the
enemy abandoned their advanced trenches
and those on the hill of San Juan The
squadron simultaneously bombarded the
town. The firing ceased at o'clock. Our
troops behaved admirably and our losses
were slight
Another Havana dispatch says: THE
Americans abandoned their positions at San
tiago. The spaniards had one cavalry off,
Ger wounded
Captain Auno.l, minister of marine, denies
that Admiral cervera had instructions to
leave Santiago bay. The government left it
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Nature of the Proposition Unknown,
but Shafter Did not Commence
His Promised Bombardment.
SUNDAYS SMELLING FUTILE
COMMODORE sCHLEY UNABLE TO
REACH THE INVESTED CITY.
Deadly Shooting by General Shafter's
Men in the AfternoOn-Firc of
the Artillery. Effective.
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press,

Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press.)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, via Playa
del Este, July 11.-At $50 o'clock this morn
ing, after several range-finding shots over
the ridge protecting Santiago from the sea,
the United States cruiser Newark opened
fire into the city with her eight-inch guns
The signal corps officers stationed on top
of the ridge reported the effect of the shots.
The New York, Brooklyn and Indiana par
ticipated in the firing at intervals of five
minutes. The bombardment lasted for two
hours, when General Shafter reported that
the shells were mostly falling in the bay
and doing but little damage. The last shot,
however, struck a prominent church in the
heart of the city, which was heavily stored
with powder and ammunition, causing a
damage is not yet known.
When the war ships ceased firing and be-
fore General Shafter had begun a land at
tack flag of truce was seen coming from
the city. The object of this was not known
at noon to-day, when the correspondent of
the Associated Press left the front.
AT o'clock this afternoon the United
States auxiliary cruiser Yale. with Gen.
Nelson A Miles, and the United States pro-
tected cruiser Columbia arrived. Rear Ad-
miral Sampson visited General Miles imme-
diately on his arrival, and then the Yale
went to Siboney, General Miles and his per-
sonal staff landing in pouring rain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-12
FIRE WAS DEADLY.
Americans Poured Bullets and Shells
Into the Spanish Lines.

Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.)
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL
SHAFTER, July 10. s p. m, per Associated
Press dispatch boat, via Port Antonio and
Kingston, Jamaica, July II. noon.-From 4
o'clock this afternoon until dark the Amer
lean guns have again been pouring a deadly
fire into the Spanish lines.
Our men greatly refreshed by their
three days rest and have been fighting with
lion-like spirit. The knowledge of the ar
rival of reinforcements gives them new
enthusiasm. The artillery is In place and
doing effective work. The fire from the
Spaniards in the trenches is very weak.
The city of Santiago is almost in darkness
tonight and our men believe that the re-
sistance of the Spaniards is about at an end
They expect a general assault tomorrow
should the city not have surrendered by
daybreak The Americans are now much
better fortified in the trenches.
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SITUATION ON SATURDAY.
Spanish Volunteers DESERVING and the
Army Preparing for Flight.


Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press)
GENERAL SHAFTER'S HEADQUAR-
TIERS, July 10, via Port Antonio, July IL,
1:20 a. m.-Deserters from the Spanish
ranks this morning included noncommis-
stoned officer. He said the situation in
Santiago was bad but by no means hope
less from the Spanish point of view. He
said its troops had food enough for their
present needs, were ir good health and
would make a good fight when they were
called on. He said the men were given 81
each on Saturday and as it was the first
money they had received in many months,
they were feeling very cheerful. The water
supply for the Spanish troops is getting bad
and the amount of it is somewhat limited,
although up to this time there has been
10 serious distress on this account. De-
sertions from the ranks of the Spanish
volunteers continue and it is now said that
fully 5000 men who agreed to fight for
Spain are out of the city. A party of 500
cavalry left the city Sunday morning,
marching in the direction of Holquin. The
Spanish infantry have removed all light ar
ticles from the trenches to facilitate their
movements in case the abandonment of the
city is determined upon.
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SUNDAYS BoMBARDMENr.
Commodore Schley Unable to Throw
Shells Into Santiago

Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT DANDY, off Aguadores
Cuba, July 10, via Port Antonio and Kings
ton Jamaica, July II, 9:45 a. m.-The Brook
lyn, Texas, and Indiana under Commodore
Schley began the bombardment of the city
of Santiago at Sis this afternoon in obe-
dience to request from General Shafter
conveyed by a signal from the Shore The
war ships lined UP from east to west
quarter Of a mile from the shore and fired
over the limestone cliffs that come down to
the sea and hide the city, five miles away.
The bombardment was continued for one
hour.
After thirty-f1ve shots had been fired from
the eight-inch guns. Commodore Schley be-
came convinced that the Brooklyn's fire was
falling short, ana ordered cessation, per-
mitting the battle ships to continue, they,
with their larger guns, having longer
ranges. The shots were fired apparently
with good effect The signals from the
shore said the shells fell a thousand feet
short of the Spanish position. A dusk the
squadron ceased firing and Commodore
Schley sent a launch to the shore to ask
General Shafter if he desired firing con-
tnued during the night
When the Associated Press reporter went
aboard the Brooklyn, Commodore Schley
said: General Shafter signaled to me to
begin the bombardment as soon as I could
get into position / doubted from the start
whether 1 could hit the city. If lombard
tomorrow 1 shall have range marks on
shore to guide us and / shall take the ships
closer to the shore than to-day. In firing
to-day l gave the turrets the greatest possi-
BILE elevation by listing the ships But
knew 1 would fall short The guns will
carry over FIVE miles, but to throw shells
over the cliffs great elevation is required"