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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
THE SPANISH SICK.

London. June 1.-Mall advlces from BSr-
celona to the Daily Chronicle say:
Alongside the lronclad Numancia. or
ders to hurry the preparations on which
have just been received. lies the Cova
Donga Of the cofnpania Trane-Atlantica
line. Her masts and two tunnels have
been painted black and she is ready 20 go
20 Cadiz for her armament. The Isla de
Panay. which Is unloading. viii be the
next prepared. and after her win come
the Joyer Sierra. As additional defenses
az Barcelona the Spaniards are hastily
erecting six large guns. dated 1881. which
have just been mounted az Barcelona.
Three hundred engineers are constructing
new batteries az Badalont, Just under
Mont Julch fortress. In a corner unob-
served from the harbor Platforms for
three enormous guns are being erected
with all speed. The guns win cover the
harbor's mouth with a range OF 30 yards.
All Barcelona Is heartily sick OF the
war. The people regard II as merely a
continuation OF the Cuban war. which has
paralyzed business for three years. Re-
Gently the government called upon the
manufacturers Of Barcelona voluntarily
TO contribute fia.Do0 for the def<nss OF
the town. They replied that they had
already paid most OF the expenses Of the
government for the defense OF Spain.
adding:
III the Yankee admiral comes here we
shGl invite him 10 dinner"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
NBBRAsKANs READY.

San Francisco. June 1.-Colonel Britt
of the First Nebraska has reported that
his men are in condition to go to the front
at a moments notice. His men, however
lack light duck uniforms suitable for use
in the tropics The Utah artillery and
cavalry have received 1850 from citizens
of Salt Lake for the benefit of the men
from that city. This is to be added to at
the rate OF 81 a month for each man and
will serve for the purchase of comfort
not issued by the government Colonel
Jones of the Idaho troops has received
from citizens of Blackfoot a handsome
sabre, which he greatly appreciates,
The Washington volunteers have re-
ceived their uniforms, underwear, hats
and shoes and about half of the required
number of canvass suits. They expect to
receive the balance of their clothing and
rifles and ammunition today, Private
Stevens Of Company NJ is the only cul-
prt brought before the Washington court
martial. He is charged with using abus-
i've language to an officer. 1t is not
thought that the second Manila expedition
will sail before June 9.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
GENERAL LoNGsTREET TALKS.


New York. June L-General James
Longstreet, the aged commissioner OF
railways and former confederate officer
and minister to Turkey, is staying at the
Empire hotel for a few days upon bust
ness matters connected with his office.
Before the first cali for volunteers the
general announced that his services were
at the disposal Of the government. Last
night he repeated that he was ready TO
give his services and regretted that be-
cause he was beyond the age they could
not be accepted
"The annexation OF Cuba, II seems 10
me- he said. Twill follow the expulsion
OF Spanish forces from the island. do
not think the insurgent government will
be satisfactory or stable enough for any
length Of time and the lack OF peace viii
result in demand from Americans for its
annexation to this country. Why. the
autonomist government was superior to
what believe the insurgents will provide.
P6=to Rico, suppose, we must hold, too.
The people there. however. probably will
give US little trouble and 1t is a rich, fer
tile country. The Philippines l do not
know much about and II l have read
correct accounts in the papers 1t must be
a land Of great resources, and as such will
not be a drawback on our government"
when asked how long he thought the
war would last. General Longstreet said
he had little means of judging. but he
thought that II a policy OF starvation
was adopted 1t would mean only a matter
OF few weeks.
"If the Spanish armies In various parts
Of the island are cut of from supplies"
he said. Il don't see how they can stand
II more than six weeks or two months.
But II they are not embarrassed for food
and ammunition It seems likely to be
prolonged conflict"
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their houses and armed their servants.
Tearing the attacks Of our forces and the
mobs Of their own people.
such Is the condition that exists in
America today while our noble army and
our government under the brave and
good Captain General Blanco have sue
ceeded In pacfying all OF Cuba. 50 that
peace reigns upon our shores.
''Spanlards. we have nothing 10 fear
from the cowardly Yankees. We are al
ready the victors and gladly would the
enemy sue FOR peace. The Philippines
which we're reported as lost. have been
regalned. II indeed they were ever out OF
our power or IN danger OF being lost. The
ships OF the Yankee commander have
been destroyed with great loss OF life and
the rebel forces have united with all good
Spanish citizens In driving the Yankees
from the Islands and have reorganized
their government under the equitable au-
tonomy, such as exists In Cuba today.
Brave Spanlards. We will not De con-
tent with compelling the Yankees 10 sue
for peace: We will invade their territory
capture and destroy their towns and force
them into subiect.on. Spanish valor Is
the same today that II was In the days
OF old and We can see in the near future
the proud flag OF Spain again aiioat upon
every sea and planted again upon the
continent OF America, anu once more
Spain will rule the world as she did in
the happy days gone by.
viva Espana con honor.
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WAITING FOR THE NEWS
SchIsy's Friends In Washington Are
Anxious for the Outcome They
Say He Will Make a Clean
Job of Santiago Be-
fore He Stops.

w AvANA. June I-CFrom
- Spanish correspondent.) =
copyrighted lsss by the AS
ISOLATED Press.) = Governor
General Blanco has published an edict
announcing the award Of the cross OF
the civil and royal order OF Beneh-
cenee to PagiIer for his humanitarian
services rendered to the crew Of the
U. S. s. Maine on the night Of the ex-
plosion.
a Spanish schooner with cargo OF
provisions has arrived at Neuvitas
from Barcelona.
La Lacha publishes picture OF Fort
Mcpherson and an interview which its
reporter had with Colonel de cortijo
and Surgeon Julian. who were recently
given up by the American warshIps in
the exchange Of prisoners They ex-
press themselves as very grateful for
the attentions of the officers in whose
charge they were. and also for the
kindliness Of the American people
whom they met On the other hand
they complain that the government
treated them as criminals and not as
army officers as Is done in other coan-
tries with prisoners of war. Colonel
de Cortijo said;
I'VE were placed in a cage utterly
unworthy OF our military rank"
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Spanish Finances Have Reached the
End Of Their Credit and the War
VIII Be Ended From This II
no other Cause Hasten
Ing the Campaign,

~ APE HAITIEN. Hayu, June
A i-jCopyrigh,ed 1855 by the
~ Associated Press Tho daily
bulletin issued by the French
cable company here today apparently
confirms the news OF spanish origin
to the cfrcct that battle had been
fought before Santiago de cuba, Tho
bulletin Is as follows
santiago dc cuba May si.-Today
at O'Clock the American fleet COM
posed ot fourteen ships. OF which ono
appeared 10 De the New York and few
the nag of Admiral sampson. and a
fcw torpedo boats. opened fire on the
forts ana on the roadsicad with heavy
guns. The arc OF the Americans ap-
pcarcd to be directed principally upon
the roadstcad and on the forts OF
Moro, socapa and Punta Gorda.
"Tho cannonading was very brisk
up TO s.lj o'clock. Tho shells fell In
the bay. but did no, reach as FAR as
tho town.
After SIj the cannonading weak
cncd and cannon shots were heard In
the othng. The Americans completely
ceased nring after o'clock In the
afternoon"
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THE PLANS PUBLISHED.

Washington. June l.-tor the first time
since the beginning Of hosuliuos there
appeared 10 be- something IN the nature
of AN official statement OF the campaign
OF the United States government.
This Is contained IN letter ot Secretary
Algcr To the speaker OF the house trans
mtung certain recommendations and
statements Of general policy which dis
closed the purpose OF the war department
to send ,O.0CO men TO cuba, sOoOO men to
start at once and the remainder just as
soon as they can be made ready for de-
parturc. Then there was an estimate
for establishing electrical communication
In connection with the army in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines, showing
for the irs; ;.rc officially an implied in
tention on the part OF the government to
land troops In Porto Rico. The three are
to 30 together, Cuba, Porto Rico and the
iillpplnes, and pass into military occu-
patton of the United States troops.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
SUGAR AND on TAXED.

WashIngtn, June Marked prgress
was mado by the senate tday tward the
final disposition of the war revenue meas
ure Germans amendment levying tax
Of onc-Quartcr Of one per cent on the
gross receipts of all corporations doing o
business exceeding sSiO,OOO per year was
rejected by vote of 81 to "a White then
amended Gorman's amendment levylng
tax of onc-ouarter OF one per cent upon
all corporations engaged in the refining
of sugar or petroleum, which prevailed
by vote Of So to &c.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
TROOPS HEALTHY.

San Francisco, June Notwithstanding
numerous cases of stomach trouble caused
by undue indulgence in delicacies, the
health Of the troops encamped here is
daily reported as excellent. only few
Of the cases at the hospital are serious.
Arthur Thomas Of Utah is improved so
that he will be discharged from the hos
pital today.
Many members of the Seventh Califor-
mia are afflicted with form of cholera
morbus. but none are in danger.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
FIRST SIGHT OF THE ENEMY,

New York. June 1.-The converted yacht
Wasp was doing scout duty off Cienfuegos
last Wednesday night From the outside
Of the harbor the Wasp could see several
topmasts sticking up just inside Of Moro
castle, They looked like Spanish war
ships and the commander Of the Wasp
determined to investigate.
Under full speed the Wasp entered the
harbor and went within two miles OF the
city wharves. Here is what proved that
the conjecture had been correct, for sure
enough the topmasts belonged to three
Spanish cruisers. The Wasp's officers are
sure the cruisers are part OF Cervera's
fleet. Why they did not fire on the little
American warship and blow her out Of the
water is a mystery; but they did not and
the Wasp turned and steamed back out
of tho harbOr
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
THE PRIZE OURS

Washington. June 1.-The statement in
Madrid. IN what seemed % be an almost
scmi.oniclal form ~ the Scuieness of the
financial stringency there and the plain
inumaiion that the Bank Of Spain. ana
consequently Spain. was nearing the end
Of their financial resources. was regarded
at the state department, 90 of more real
significance than many OF the stories OF
battles on land and sea that have been
coming over the cables tor the past few
weeks The offcct OF this notice may be
to hasten operations against Porto Rico
lcG the prize slip from our grasp through
sudden and unexpected termination OF
the war. Additional evidence that an
actual forward movement OF the army
and navy has begun was given in the
action Of the foreign naval and military
observers. They have been sojourn.ng In
Washington Tor some time, but In the last
week an Of them have started Tor Florida.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
DISABILITIES BILL PASSED.

Washington, June l.-At today's session
Of the house the bill called up by Jenkins
Wtpubican Wisconsin, to remove all po-
lllcal disabilities incurred by the Third
section to the fourteenth amendment TO
the constitution gave rise to notable
speeches from GirNsvenor (repubhcan,
Ohiol and Settle democrat kentucky
upon the ohliteration OF all sectional feel
ing and the reality at last of reunited
country. The bill passed unanimously.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
TROOPS TO MOVE.

Vancouver June l,-Orders were re-
colved here today directing Captain II. j.
McGrath, commanding troop f, Fourth
cavalry Vancouver barracks, to proceed
to san Francisco with his command. He
will be accompanied by Lieutenant Leroy
Eltnge, second in command of the troops.
The troop, 1t Is understood, will leave
here next Saturday. After the departure
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
GRAVE EVENTS,

Port au Prince, June l-lI5 p, M
Copyrighted iS9S by the Associated
Press Tho American squadron which
left Santiago waters at o'clock yester-
day afternoon returned In front OF the
entrance Of the bay this morning ana
fred two cannon shots which Is believed
to have been the signal arranged with
the Cuban troops massed GOOO strong
three miles from the city Everybody
nNnrctA grnNN eNents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
MORE TROOPS CALLED FOR.

Washington, June IAN order was is
sued by the war department today which
provides that the organizations mustered
into the United States service under the
first call for troops Will be expanded
with the 5000 men asked for under the
second call, So that each regiment will
consist OF twelve companies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
MoNADNoCK NEXT

Vallejo, Cal, June lit seems to be
we'll understood at the Mare island navy
yard that the monitor Monadnock has
been ordered to Manila and that the gov
ernment has purchased the British ship
Whitgift to accompany her, The Monad-
mock is now on her way here from Puget
sound to he locked
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
FROM MADRID.

Madrid, June 1.-The following undated
dispatch from Havana has been received
here;
"'rho American squadron, commanded
by Commodore schley composed OF large
ironclads and cruisers, attacked the for
tlncatlons at the entrance of Santiago de
cuba. our Ironclad, the CrIstobal Colon,
closing the mouth OF the port and sup
ported by the fire of the forts, repulscd
the attack, causing damage to the enemy.
"MANTEROLA."
Admiral Mantorola Is the officer In
command of the regular Spanish fleet In
Cuban waters,
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have been considerably mystlhed through
out the day by reports Of an engagement
on Santiago. C0rroboratlyo evidence
coming from many quarters. including
oGicIal announcements from Havana ana
Madrid led tho officials to concede late IN
the day that some engagement had taken
place. although they did not regard Il az
a nnrlnuH ono.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
TIE NEWS AT MADRID.

Madrid, June l,--Captaln Aunon, min
lister OF marine, this afternoon in visit
to the queen said
"The American squadron has bombarded
and tried to force the Santiago forts,
which replied vigorously The Crlstobal
Colon advanced to the mouth of the har-
Dor, exchanging shots with the enemy,
who fired seventy shots against the forts,
The damage done is not reported, The
Colon hit an uaxlliary American ship,
damaging 1t. The Colon was not hurt"
Further details are withheld.
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nANK oF spAIN rorrERs.

Madrid June The attention of the
public today IL absorbed IN the condition
of the Rank of Spain. which IL consId-
cred more serious than any reverse OF
the war. inasmuoh as tho lmpos dbilIty
~ the bank 20 help the goyyrnmen, means
the lmposslbllliy 10 continue the war.
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GREAT EVENTS EXPECTED.

Cape Hayticn. Hay,l June IA spec
tai from Santiago. confirming yesterdays
bomhardmcnt, says that great events are
expected hourly there, The American
warshlps are In front OF the harbor The
insurgents are gathering on the hills,
The Spanish have taken extraordinary
precautions to guard the harhor entrance
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-02
INsURGENT LEADER DEAD.

Havana, June 1.-The insurgent Briga-
dler General Jonzales, who was wounded
on Sunday near Sagua la Chica, province
Of Santa Clara, has died of his wounds.
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r1Rsr STORY oF THn rIaHT.

New York. June ia dispatch to the
World from Port Antonio says;
The first engagement between Commo-
dore Schley's squadron and the Spanish
ships of Cervera took place Sunday night
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SCHLEY is SURELY FIGHTING IN EARNEST
That the Battle Has Begun ISnO Longer
Doubted at Washington.
SPAIN WILL NOT ACCEPT OvERTURES.

n 7 JON l. ~ Gpath hnomM ndsays
L r III t ls s hwa Il b. IN hsuerLs1n ga
4 In meprst o. by
b aey I territory West indies r
h uppy ofgddI =
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of Troop Z. the only troops left here will
be- the third battalion Washington vol
unieers, with Colonel whalley in com
mnnd
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CONCEDED AT WASHINGTON

Washington, June l-Naval omcIals
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-12
EDGEWOOD.

The differences existing between the fac
tions of the Edgewood Congregational society
are causing great ideal Of gossip In Edge
wood and surrounding places. At q meeting
Last night the lenders OF the two factions
were talking to the officers they recognized,
at the same timo
Personalities were INDUCED in and the
breach existing between the two parties was
widened
The cause Of the trouble Is nm antagonism
"a the pastor by nearly half Of the congrega-
tion The anti-pastor party say that the pas
tor dictates too much as to how they should
live and act; that he breaches from the pull
nit on the errors he notices In the lives OF the
mem bers Of his flock
The party in favof of the pastor say that
he has been jealous and faithful. that he has
accumulated about $4,000 and good lot on
the corner Of Broad street and Arnold avenue
They also say that the pastor has refused to
wear the yolk that few politicians have
tried 10 force upon him AT present ono fac
ton has tied rp the funds-sS000 belonging to
the society in the X Hospital Trust Com.
many, two sets OF officers are recognized and
the pastor, Rev W Torrey, refuses to resign
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THENORTH END.
A Cutting Affray al Observation-Disclosures
turing Business Dull.

Last night the police of the Second STALLION
found that things had not been ~ quiet AZ
Tooleville on Sunday night as was at nrst re-
ported, for one of the denizens OF the piacc
had endesvored to cut another In the race put
the would be marrer OF another's beauty ala
not succeed and only cut his enemy's coat
The weapon used was razor and the name
Of the party using IL was John Urgili' aiias
Oselis. and his victim was vincenzo Petit
The trouble is alleged to be due to the unwnr-
ranted jealousy Of Urgili. who has had trouble
IL Is alleged, with his mo.her-in-law and other
members OF his wife's family. The lady wro
was the innocent cause Of tho controversy Is
very young, and Ii is said she was but 10 years
old when two years ago she married Urgiii'
Sergeant Hartneft and Officer BlacKman made
the arrest after good .deal.of trouble investi-
eating she circumstances OF the affair.
The condition OF business at many OF the
local man anufactories Is, as has been the case
for some time past very dull, and the mer-
chants in many instances feel the strain se-
verely. Aliens print works started up on
full time yesterday with full complement OF
help and several hundred employees are conse'
auently happy The screw factory an the Silver
Spring hleachery are running but five days Q
week. and at the former place the working
force is comparatively small. At Fletcher
everything is.as usual, running full time. and
the prospects ars good for even better bust
ness, but at the Corliss engine works trade
could be much brisler.
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WARREN.

Kickemuit Grange at its last meeting OBJ
served flower night. when ths following pro
gram was xivcn. Readings, Living Floral De-
signs. Miss Elizabeth W Mason; Chrysanthe-
NUNS Miss Ida Corey; Tulip Mania. Miss
Minnie Mason; Mission Of Flowers, Miss
Emma Mason; History OF the Rose, Miss
Mathie k Mason; vocal solo. Miss Lizzie Lis
conb: address on the Culture OF the Sun
flower, John Butterworth; original dialogue,
Pigs Va Flowers. presented by Richard
s,nith. Amos Maber. George Robinson,
Fred Tanner, Mrs Alice NJ Smith, Mrs. Will
liam II Maker, Mrs Elizabeth Mason and
Annie @ Collins.
sergt Howard Dewolt and Private Fred
Murray and Elisha Mcguire OF Battery b
havo been Mt homo from Camp Dyer on q
brief furlough.
The local golf club has laid out grounds on
| the Halle lot on South Main street.
| Mr.. Abrnham Olive has purchased the Will
marth estate on South Main street.
Col BENJAMIN b Martins has recently Joined
| Prescott Post, q A X, OF Providence.
| Mrs Nelson Mabery of Prcvidence ~ on
visit 20 her son Charles Mabery Tor lev
| weeks.
Mrs v brown. n former resident, bu
now Of Boston, IN on visit TO her friends
Mrs Frank Martin for few days
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Paymaster Has Been There.

The Rhode Island troops at Camp
AIger are more or less happy because
Paymaster Dawes has arrived from
Washington, and empty pockets nave
been replenished. There is also eau
tious sort OF joy caused by the fact
that Adjt. Gen. Corbin informed Pro1.
Alonzo Williams of Brown University
and his son, Lieut.. Alonzo X. Williams
of Company A that the regiment woulo
move in a few days; in fact. as soon as
the Harvard arrived from santiago.
The reason Ii had not gone before, ne
said. was because of the lack or SUM-
cient transportation, and because IL
had not been deemed expedient TO send
one regiment unattached.
Lieut.. williams returned TO camp
from Washington, and reported the IN
formation to Col. Abbot. when there
was a general rising of spirits, and
conversation took on much more
cheerful tone. Later in the evening,
when Col. Abbot received a telegram
from Mrs. Abbot stating that Senator
Aldrich had telegraphed Gov. Dyer that
II people knew the facts OF the case
they would not be so impatient, nope
was piled upon hope.