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The times., 1898-06-17
MERRITT TO RAISE THE FLAG
The Third Expedition Will Seize
the LadrOnes.
THE SITUATION In THE EAST
The Necessity of Haste I'm Occupy
ing the Islands ComPeIs the Ad-
mfnistratfOn to Abandon Its Orig
innI Plans to Take the CaroIines
and Lndrones With the First Ex-
pedition.

Because affairs in the East are regard
ed by the Administration as growing
more complicated with each succeeding
day. the seizure of the Ladrone and
Caroline Islands will be DELAYED for the
third Philippine expedition. which is ex-
pected TO be commanded In person by
Gen. Merritt.
1t has just been learned that neither the
first expedition, under General OTIS nor
the second expedition, under General
Greene. will stop at the Ladrones to raise
the American flag.
1t was originally the purpose of the
Administration to assign. the duty of seiz-
ing the Ladrones and the Carolines TO
General Greene's command which sailed
from San Francisco yesterday.
But recent events indicate that the time
is drawing near when an issue in the
Philippines will be forced. "A declaration
of American policy in the islands cannot
be much longer delayed. and therefore 1t
has been deemed advisable TO hurry land
re-enforcements to Admiral Dewey as
rapidly as possible. The Philippines are
vastly more important than the Ladrones
and Carolines- combined, which may be
seized at any time.
This may or may not be an indication
that other than Spanish complications
are expected to grow out of American
possession of the Philippines. but 1t is an
evidence of how seriously the Eastern
situation is regarded by the Administra-
ton.
The third Philippine expedition. which
it is expected will be commanded by Cen
4 g..
San Francisco about June 80 General
Merritt may touch at the Ladrones ami
the Carolines long enough to seize them,
or he may proceed without delay to the
Philippines, leaving the less important
islands to some future time
Developments of the Immediate future
in the Philippines VIII determine which
course shall be pursued.
There are many causes for anxiety con-
cerning the Philippines. Leaving the In
surgent element out of consideration,
which may, after all, be a serious prob
lem Il must be conceded that American
occupation of the Islands Is the most i'm
portant issue that has developed in the
East since the powers of Europe turnel
their hopes upon the Orient for acquisi-
ton of new territory. England is, per-
haps the only power that looks with IA
yOr upon the possibility of American pos
sessions on the other side of the Paci5c.
Every other European power is cOvertly
agreed TO disapprove Of any such step on
the part of this country, and while they
might not attempt an open interference
it is not considered wise to leave undOne
/ anything that will prevent the possibility
of such eXigencies as would furnish an
excuse for foreign interference. Should
this country fail to land enough troops
to protect the Philippines against the
violence of the nations. the countries hav-
ing interests there might readily find a
preteXt for making a demonstration or
even landing troops TO defend their sub
jects and commercial interests.
The times., 1898-06-17
THE MARINES.
Personnel of the Corps Which Is
Fighting SO BraveIy.

Fighting SO BraveIy.
In a spot not sheltered too well, along
the canyons tumbling down from Guam
tanamo to the sea, are 623 men of the
First Marine Battalion, with 1900 Span
iards round them on the hills. Col Hey
wood, commandant of the marine bar
racks here, has a strong personal regard
for them and his sympathy is deep seat
ed. The men all have a strong liking for
one another, and those not in danger
watch with interest the reports from
Guantanamo. There is good feeling be-
tween officers and men.
There are not many marines in the SER
vice-only 3,04 in all, with seventy-five
officers-but among them there is a stimu-
lating esprit de corps.
Col Charles Haywood is the command
ant of the barracks here: then there are
Col. Joseph Forney, Lieut.. Coils r. H
Huntington Commanding the Guantana-
mo battaiion) and p. c. Pope, Majors c..
T. Williams Robert l.. Merde, w. s.
Muse, II. c. Cochrane, G. C. Goodloe, G.
c. Reid and F. L. Denny: Capts. t. c.
Prince C. L. McCawley. and eight other
captains; twenty first leutenants; ten
second lieurenants, twenty-eight second
lieutenants appointed for the war;.
These twenty-eight second lieutenants
are appointed under the naval appropria-
ton act of May +, 1898, and under these
officers are 1,5O0 additional volunteer ma
rines commanded by 140 non-commission-
ed officers.
The First Battalion at Guantanamo is
composed of twenty-three officers and 623
men. The remainder of the 3.074 "regu-
lar men are disposed thus: 1,100 at sea (;
the remainder at the North Atlantic sta
ton, with the northern patrol squadron,
the Asiatic and Pacific stations and the
blockading squadron.
Lieut. Henry c. Davis arrived at the
Marine Barracks Wednesday with a de-
tachment of eighteen marines, a por-
ton of the guard to be established at
the United States naval base, Key West.
These, together with the detachments
which have been ordered from Boston and
League Island, will constitute the ma
rine guard for Key West.
The guard will be composed of fifty
two enlisted men and five officers. Capt
White, one of the officers, is now al,
ready in command at Key West. The
names of the four other officers are
not yet known.
The times., 1898-06-17
WATCHING THE WEATHER.
Fair Winds and Tides for the sam
,Iiaxo Expedition so Far.

Fair Winds and Tides for the SAN
,Iiazo Expedition so Far.
The Administration figuratiyely is keep
ing a sharp outlook day and night on the
weather in the Gulf and along the coast
of Cuba. Gen. Greeley receives frequent
bulletins and they are communicated to
the President. Secretary Alger and the
War Department people as soon as they
arrive
1t is felt that Gen. Skaters expedition
to Santiago has now but the one possible
danger of rough weather between it and
the landing at Santiago.
Gen. Greeley reported last night that
the weather was fine. His bulletins from
Key West, Cape Haitien, Barbados and
Kingston We're all excellent.
Gen. Greeley is also keeping the War
Department informed as to the where
abouts of the expedition as far as ne can
learn. though after the final leaving of
Florida water there may be no report for
many hours, it is realized.
The expedition is not expected to reach
Santiago before Sunday or Monday. prob
ably the latter day. This fact was learn
ed from an official source last night.
An army officer in conversation with a
reporter for The Times said:
There is not only the possibility of a
cycIone-which is not very great how
ever-but of such rough weather as would
greatly delay the expedition. Santiago will
be reached not earlier than Sunday or
Monday if the weather is fair.
An army like Skaters can only 90
as fast as the slOwest ship and some
of those in the expedition are very slow.
Seven or eight knots an hour is all that
is expected of them. II is like a cav
airy regiment which can only travel as
fast as the slowest horse. The slowest
horse in the Santiago expedition is a
barge that is being towed.'
There is still some doubt as to the route
taken by the expedition and the secret
whether il is going around the eastern
or western end of Cuba is guarded by the
departments carefully. The western
route is twenty hours longer than that
through the Windward Passage.
The times., 1898-06-17
,Inx Take the Holland

New York, June 16.-Charles 4 Morris.
consulting engineer of the Holland sub
marine boat, announced yesterday that
the Navy Department had declared that
it would accept the boat if she could
make eight miles an hour awash. and
remain under water for two miles. Mr..
Norris says the boat can do both with
out any trouble.
II am not at liberty" Mr.. Morris said
yesterday, ito go into details about the
matter, but 1 can say that the Navy De-
partment has notified US that if the Hol-
land can make an average speed of eight
miles an hour. and remain under water
for two miles, she will be immediately
accepted by the Government As she can
do both without any trouble there seems
to be no question that the Holland will
soon belong to the United States. An
official test will be given some time next
week.
The times., 1898-06-17
MORE TROOPS FOR CUBA.
TiIe Situation May Demand an En-
tire ChsnEe of Plans.

The Situation May Demand an En-
tire Change of PInns.
Another expedition is 10 be sent to San
tiago next week
The Administration has come to the
conclusion that the first expedition, which
got away this week, is not large enough
for the work that it may have 10 10
Careful conferences Of the War Depart
ment people and the submission of their
plans to the President have resulted in
the decision TO send at least 1900 troops
TO Santiago early next week. 1t is prob
able that this number viii be increased
later by a third expedition of 5000 as
soon as the transports can be secured.
The number of troops intended for San
tiago originally was 259O0. Later for va
rious reasons. only 1900 were sent. The
new plans are that the original number
shall go.
The reason for the change of plans is
not disclosed by the authority from whom
these facts are learned. 1t is understood,
however, that the recent hard fighting of
the marines at Guantanamo and the be-
lief that there may be larger force of
Spaniards than was at first suspected is
largely the cause. The War Department
has received no news that it feels will
ing to depend on entirely as to the numer-
ical strength of the Spaniards in the east
end of the island.
second important new DEVELOPMENT
may be announced on the highest au-
thority, in this connection. Santiago is
to be base for the Porto Rican expedi-
ton. The troops that go to Santiago,
when their work there is completed. will
be available for the second undertaking.
1t is understood that the troops at San
tiago may take several weeks TO capture
Cervera and Santiago. During this time
they viii become acclimated to the tropi-
cal climate TO great extent and when
they are ready to leave will be in excel
lent condition for the second campaign.
1t has not yet been decided to wait for
the downfall of Santiago before sending
and troops to Porto Rico but it is said
TO be probable that such will be the de-
cision of the Administration finally.
There are several reasons for this One is
the scarcity of transports. The second
expedition to Santiago Will take several
transports that at first were intended for
Porto Rico.
The second Santiago expedition is to be
formed at Tampa. 1t viii be made uD
Of troops at that point now and of
others that have been intended for Porto
Rico.
The times., 1898-06-17
DAMAGE AT SAN JUAN.
A British YncLtsman Reports 1t as
Very Slight.


st. Thomas, June f6.-The British steam
yacht Kethales has arrived here, The
vessel was chartered in England by an
Englishman named Hopkins, for the pur-
pose of observation of the war
From Liverpool she went first to Spain.
stopping al Cadiz and Gibraltar Mr.. Hop
kins then crossed the ocean and proceed
ed to San Juan. He spoke Spanish gun
boat outside and both vessels entered the
harbor together When the vessels ar
rived the soldiers garrisoning the forts
appeared on the ramparts and showed
signs of great excitement. while the pop
ulace gathered on the docks, supposing
that the gunboat had captured a prize
Mr.. Hopkins was permitted to so ashore.
and upon landing found that a newspaper
extra had already been issued describ-
ing the entry of the vessel She resem-
bles the Kanapaha. which was a promi-
nent figure upon the occasion of the
bombardment of San Juan. and this
caused the misapprehension that she was
the gunboat's prize.
The Spaniards at San Juan are reported
to be expecting an attack. for the rea-
son that Porto Rico in summer is per-
fectly healthy. Serious damage 10 Moro
by the bombardment. he says, is neither
apparent nor probable, although there is
not a square yard of the fort that does
not bear the marks OF American shot
and shell.
Mr.. Hopkins also learned that Walter
Bett, who was said to have been the sec
retary of Mr.. Crawford, the British con-
sui at San Juan. was not expelled as he
alleges. He declares that Belts recent
story Of his expulsion from Porto Rico
by the Spanish authorities who accused
him Of communicating information to the
United States authorities. concerning the
mines and fortifications at San Juan. was
purely fabrication OF his own. He was
not the secretary TO the British consul
but merely an inferior employe. and in
stead Of being expelled by the Spaniards
was dismissed by his employer for inca
pacity
The times., 1898-06-17
THE ARMY OF INVASION.
The Troop Ships Moving Steadily
Toward Cuba.

Tampa, Fla. June 16.-Information re-
ceived, here tonight shortly after o'clock
states that the fleet OF troopships. with
Gen. Skaters invading army, was sight
ed about half way between Tampa Bay
and Rebecca Shoals. conveyed by the
gunboats which left Port Tampa with it.
The Olivette was still in the rear of the
fleet several miles. but was going at a
much faster speed than the transports.
The Red Cross ship 'tState of Texas"
left Port Tampa at noon today with Miss
Clara Barton, the president of the So
iety, and twenty others aboard. Besides
]. Addison Porter, wife of the secretary
to the President, and George Kennan. the
Arctic explorer. Besides other supplies
the ship carried 1,400 tons of provisions.
She viii make short stop at Key West
and will then proceed to Cuba under es-
cort Of the convoy Of Gen. Shafter's fleet.
Miss Barton said this morning that she
did not deem it necessary to have con-
voy. but as her destination and that of
the fleet was the same, she had accepted
the offer of the Secretary of War to
travel with the feet.
Tampa is excited today over the infor-
nation to the effect that Fernandina is TO
be made the point of Capitalization Of the
troops as well the place of embarka-
ton of future expeditions. This informa-
ton was received at noon today direct
from Washington, and it is known prep
arations are now in progress 10 make that
place the base of supplies instead of
Tampa
II is also believed that this was the
most urgent of the reasons which prompt
ed Gen. Miles to leave last night for
Washington. 1t is an open secret that
both Gen. Miles and Gen. Lee are anxious
that the place of embarkation should be
at some other place than Tampa, but il
is given out that the cause for the change
is the fear that yellow fever may visit
this place on account of its water COM
munications with the tropical countries
1t is also claimed that Fernandina can
be isolated 50 as to preclude the possi-
bility of the contagion reaching the
troops. and orders for an immediate with
drawal of this city would be no surprise
to the people here. 1t is evident. how
ever, that Gen. Miles expects TO return
to Tampa before the change is made, as
he left several of his staff here.
The times., 1898-06-17
The brigade OF Enrineers.

Final preparations are about complete
for the mastering Of the engineer troops.
Col. Griffin, Of the First Regiment, hav-
ing selected his staff Of officers for detail
at the several seacoast recruiting sta
tions. extending from Boston to Norfolk.
Applicants for enlistment in this district
will be examined in very few days, and
Immediately upon acceptance viii be sent
TO Camp Townsend. Peekskill. y. Y.
Through the courtesy Of Col May. of
the District Of Columbia National Guard.
permission has been granted Lieut.. Will
son, First Regiment, United States Volun-
teer Engineers, TO assemble the local de-
tachment Of engineer recruits in the drill
hall Of the Center Market Armory for
brief instruction in the school of the SOL
der and Of the company for the purpose
Of facilitating the company formation and
muster for examination.
All who have qualified and registered
their applications viii report on the bridge
in front of the armory promptly at 1890
O'Clock this Friday) evening and also at
the same hour and place Sunday evening.
The times., 1898-06-17
GERMANY'S INTENTIONS.
Ambassador Won HoIleben Says His
Government Is Neutral

Government Is Neutral.
Herr Won Holleben, the German ambas-
sador called upon Secretary of State
Day yesterday and gave assurances of
the intentions of his government to main
tain an attitude of strict neutrality dur
ing the present war.
He stated to Mr.. Day that there is no
truth in the published statements ema-
mating from England that Germany in
tends to interfere in the Philippines.
He denied that Germany was contem-
plating making any display of naval force
at Manila as menace to Admiral Dew
ey or that his government intended max
ing any protest against American opera
lions in the Philippines.
1t is learned that the intention of Ger
many in ordering Rear Admiral Dietriehs
to Manila is simply for the purpose of
having him survey the German vessels
now at Manila. The visit is not intended
as menace.
The State Department has given no ere
dence to the rumors to the contrary The
reports-in circulation have originated for
the most part in England and in countries
other than Germany and are thought to
have been invented for the purpose of
creating dissensions.
On the other hand Ambassador White
has Informed the American Government
from Berlin. where he is watching the
trend of international polics very closely,
that Germany is maintaining strict neu-
trality.
1t is stated that even snould Germany
have had any intention of menacing
American operations. the ships of Emper-
or Williams government in the Orient are
inferior to the American feet at Manila.
and that Admiral Dewey is well able to
take care of American interests at Ma
Mia.
The times., 1898-06-17
THE ARMY AT cHIcKAMAUGA.
Mai. Gen. Wilson Institutes u Court
Martial.

Chattanooga. June 16.-President Nc
Kinley has declined an invitation to re-
view the troops here on July and Gen.
Grant declined the invitation sent him to
visit Camp Alger. where it Is said he was
to have been presented with fine sword.
Maj. Gen. Wilson today Instituted a
court-martial for his corps. with Col T..
]. Smith. of the Third Kentucky. as presi-
dent and Lieut.. Schneider, of the Six
teenth Pennsylvania, as judge advocate.
No orders for movement of troops was
received today.
There viii be trying trip ahead of the
First Ohio boys after the arrival OF the
full complement of recruits. They will
be required to march to Rome, Ga, a
distance of seventy-two miles and return.
executing regular battle maneuvers dur
ing the trip.t The men will be subjected
to these exercises for about seven days,
when they will return to camp. 1t is sup
posed that this is being done to get them
In shape for the mountain campaign In the
eastern provinces of Cuba and the men
expect to be sent to the front within q
very short time.
Col. Melvin Grigsby has received notice
from Washington that the arms and
equipments for the cowboys are on the
road and will arrive here within a day
or two. and 1t win take only a short time
for the regiment to be fully equipped.
Lieut.. Col. Harper. United States Army
inspected the camp thoroughly today, ana
at the conclusion he said the camp was
In good condition and complimented it
highly on its general appearance.
The first death among the cowboys oc-
Cured Tuesday night, when Private Law
renee of Troop died of pneumonia. He
was sick for quite a time, and his death
was not unexpected. The remains were
inferred with military honors in the
national cemetery today.
The divisional court martial of the Sec
ond Division of the First Army Corps
was in session today al the quarters of the
First Virginia Regiment. The court con-
vened to conclude the case of Private
Lutz of the Second Ohio. who is charged
with roasting his colonel in an Ohio
paper. The hearing of the evidence was
completed, but the finding is not pub
lished
At the West Virginia camp two priyates
were tried on charges of going to sleep
on duty. One pleaded not guilty. but was
found guilty and sentenced to six months
hard labor, with no pay for that length
of time. The o:her one pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to three months hard
labor, with a reduction of s. per month
from his pay during that time
The times., 1898-06-17
PAID THE BILL.
The Herring Sea Claim Is Finally
Lfuufs.ated.


Secretary Day yesterday paid to Sir
Julian Pauncefote check for Sab. ISL. .56,
in full payment of the Bering Sea claim
of Great Britain.
Thus is ended one of the longest and
most troublesome controversies the Unit
ed States has ever had.
An amicable agreement was made with
Great Britain by President Cleveland for
the same sum, but the House at that
time refused to pay it.
The commission appointed then reached
the same conclusion, and named the
same sum as due Great Britain
The amount was due on June IT, The
sum had been put into the sundry civil
bill, but when it became evident that the
bill would not become a law in time for
the payment separate pIiI was intro
duced and passed. G
Sir Julian called at the State Depart
ment yesterday and the check was hand
ed to him in Secretary Days room.
There was q smile on each gentleman's 5
face and a few half facetious words were
exchanged. Sir Julian put the check into
a long pocketbook and put the book into
his inside pocket.
The times., 1898-06-17
THE EMS IN COLLISION.
Sinks a Schooner With Six of Her
Crew.

Crew.
New York June 1.-THE North German
steamship Ems arrived yesterday from
Genoa. via Naples and Gibraltar and
brought six shipwrecked seamen of the
schooner Gypsum Princess, of PARIS
boro, n. S. which was sunk at sea June
H.
The Ems was moving forward at half
speed during a dense fog on the night of
June IA. The fog was so dense that the
lookout could not see fifty yards ahead.
The fog whistle was sounded at frequent
intervals, but no sound was heard in
reply.
At o'clock in the evening the steam
ship struck a large three-masted schoon-
er. from which the crew came tumbling
aboard. The engines were reversed and
the bows were cleared but the vessel had
disappeared below the surface of the
ocean; not three minutes time elapsed
between the impact and the sinking of the
unfortunate craft.
The seamen from the wreck reported
that their vessel was the schooner Gyp-
sum Princess. of Parrsboro n. S, with
a full cargo of plaster from Windsor, n.
s.. bound to New York. When the steam
ship struck she cut the Gypsum Prin-
cess in half, and four of the crew man
aged to scramble on board of the steam
ship; two others were picked up by the
boat lowered from the Ems.
The captain lost his life trying 10 save
his wife and two children, his oldest
son, who was the mate, was also lost.
Those lost were: Capt. David Merriam,
Mrs. Merriam, Edgar Merriam. the mate
and two children. one a girl fourteen
years old. the other boy of five years,
and Sanford Murray, the cook, whose leg
was broken in the collision.
Those saved were: Fulton Lake, Sec
ond mate; William Fitz, Edward Polsen.
Alfred Johansen. Bernhard Hansen, sea-
men, and Churchill Parker donkeyman.
The Gypsum Princess was guilt at PARIS
boro, N s., in 1892, and was owned by
]. B. King & Co. Her tonnage was 66l.
The Ems sustained no damage
The times., 1898-06-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR. DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, JUNE 10, 1893
Notice is hereby given that on the 3DTH DAY
OF JUNE. 1898, Will expire all Licenses given BY
the District of Columbia 10 the proprietors OF
hacks, cabs, omnbuses. and all 0tner vehicles
for the transportation of passengers for hire: also
street cars drawn by horse power. Propricfo,5
Of the above described vehicles who desire TO con-
tinue business are required TO promptly renew
their licenses BY order of the commissioners
ieI2-6f
The times., 1898-06-17
International Chess Tournaments.

Vienna, June 16.-This morning the re-
suits in the international chess tourna-
ment were as follows: Blackburne and
Tschigorin drew: Walbrodt, Schiffers and
Maroczy beat Steinitz. Showalter and
Burn, respectively. These were adjourn
ed games completing the eleventh round.
The scores up to date: Tarrasch, S1-2:
Alapin, 10: Pillsbury Tschigorin, Z
each; Janowski. MarocZy, Walbrodt, 10;
Buri, c; Lipke, 51-2; Stenitz. 5; Halprin.
Marco, Schieffers, 1-2 each; Blackburne
Schlechter, each; Caro-, Showalter, 3 1-2
each; Trenchard, 2 1-2. and Baird ?.