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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
SATISFIED WITH RESULT
Officials Are Pleased at the Ach'e'e-
,ncuts az Uipoinson aud Miles.

WASHINGTON. July 9-The results
thus far achieved by General Miles anu
Captain Higginson in command OF the
naval squadron I'm the occupation OF Por-
10 Rico have created a feeling OF intense
satisfaction among officials Of the ADMIN
istration. Information received to-day
directly from General Miles and through
DISPATCHES TO the Associated Press was
very gratifying 20 the President ana MS
advisors 10 indicates, as one oihclal eN-
pressed it, that Miles is cleaning up
everything as he goes
The surrender Of Ponce, practically
without a struggle is regarded by the
war officials with especial satisfaction.
I'm importance it IS the second city OF the
island. 10 has population Of 220ol win
a Jurisdiction numbering 5000.
While nothing definite is known % the
War office yet ol General Miles plans for
the immediate future the statment IN ms
dispatch that the troops will soon be IN
the mountain country Is taken 20 mean
that ne proposes 10 push rapidly on To-
ward san Juan. The lighters taken a.
PLAYA will enanle him TO speedily land
the troops 'of the expedition as they ar
rive. and IL is believed there VIII DC no
delay IN the reduction Of the entire island
Il IS said that the Spanish forces VIII
offer no vigorous opposition 10 the United
states troops until san Juan IS reached.
There the great battle In the capture OF
the island will be fought unless mean
time Spain should conclude 20 yield 70
the inevitable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
DEWEY MAY HAVE
CAPTURED MANILA
Department Would Not Be Surprised
to Hear It Although It Has No
Official information,

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The War De-
partment would not be surprised 10 learn
that boy this time Manila has surrendered
to the combined American military and
naval force gathered on the shores OF Ma
Mia bay and of Cavite. However, there
is no official confirmation of the report
that was printed this morning TO that
effect.
II is said at the War Department that
at least three Of the six military expedi-
tions that have been dispatched TO The
Philippines from san Francisco are now
al Manila. aftording an amy OF between
ten aud fifteen thousand meA backed up
bv Deweys ships and sailors.
PARIS, July "a telegram from Ma
drid 10 the European edition OF the New
York Herald says that a cable dispatch
has been received al the Spanish capital
announcing the surrender Of Manila 10
Admiral Dewey,
MADRID. July 29-S p. M.-Nothing is
known here officially or otherwise con-
cerning the report that Manila has sur
rendered TO the American forces.
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ton, ~ Ponce. three miles inland, which
caplfulated this evening
40 THE MOUNTAINS.
The American troops are pushing To-
vard the mountains and will Join Gene
raj Henry and his brigade at lauco'
which has been captured by our troops
neht before the latter place on fues-
1,v last was won by the American volun-
,eers The Spanish smbushed eight COM
n4nios of the Sixth Massachusetts, ana
sixth Illinois Regiments. but The enemy
was repulsed and driven back a mile ~
a ridge. where the Spanish cavalry
charged and were routed by our IN
fautry.
General Garretson led the hght win
the men from Illinois and Massachu-
sefte and the enemy retreated 10 Hauco'
leaving four dead on tho field and sew
eral wounded. None Of our men were
Killed and only three were slightly
wounded Tho wounded arc Captain
Glbon Barrett. Private James Drummond'
Private II. q. Gary
The Porto Ricans are glad the Ameri-
cam troop. have landed and say they are
all Americans and will join our army.
Tho roads arc good for military pur-
noses. our troops are healthy and Gem
oraI Miles says the campaign VIII De
short and vigorous.
MILES PROCLAMATION.
General Miles has issued The following
proclamation.
"In the prosecution ot the war against
the kingdom of Spain by the people OF
the United states. in the cause of liberty,
Justice and humanity. its military forces
have come 10 occupy the island OF PORTO
Rico. They come hearing The banners or
freedom. inspired by a noble purpose. 10
seek the enemies Of our government ana
of yours. ANA % destroy or capture all in
armed resistance. They bring you the
fostering arms Of free people whose
greatest power IS Justice and humanity
10 AN living within their fold Hence
they release you from your former polit-
en- relations and IL is hoped that this
will joe followed hy your cheerful accept
Inco of the government of the United
states.
TO OVERTHROW SPAIN.
"The chief object Of She American mil
Hary forces will be 20 overthrow the
armed authority of Spain ana give the
people of your beautiful island the larg-
est measure Of liberty consistent with
this military occupation.
"They have not come 10 make war on
the people of the country who for cen-
turics have been oppressed. but on the
contrary they bring protection not only
TO yourselves but TO your property pro-
mote your prosperity and bestow the i'm
mun,ties and blessings Of our enllghten-
nenf and liberal institutions and govern
ment
TO BRING BLESSINGS.
"Tt is not their purpose 10 interfere with
the existing laws and customs. which are
wholesome and beneficial TO the people.
so long as they conform 10 the rules OF
the military administration, order ana
Justice This IS not a war Of devastation
and desolaton. but one to give all within
the control of the military and naval
forces the advantages and blessings of
enlightened civilization"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
HAVANA IN DESPAIR.
Suspense is Wearing the Heart out oil
the Residents of Cuba's Capital.

LONDON. July 3O.-The Havana corre-
snoudent of the Times in letter dated
June 10Th. paints a terrible picture OF the
despair that IS falling upon the city IN the
absence Of news from the outside world,
I'm face Of the advancing prospect or
famine and in the daily watching for
the Spanish fleet which never came. lie
says
"Wnd rumors are aAoat. The more
tiuid people imagine am kinds Of disas-
ters and foretcll terrible things, while
always. a. few miles or and steaming
10 and fro. are the vessels OF the block
aiding feet. with the intention Of starv-
ing Havana into submission, for that IS
the safe aud certain, If not very heroic
American plan The attitude Of the pop
ulation under calamity is indeed admira-
bic as as that OF the troops, despite the
absence of pay and their scanty rations'
but they are eating their hearts out with
HELPLESS. duh rage because they cannot
get at and try conclusions with the ever
visible but mattainable Zoe. Blanco. the
mcorrupubIe honorable soldier stands
out. trusted and respected by ALL"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
PRECAUTIONS IN SANTIAGO.
General Wood Establishes a Military
Patrol for the City.


(Copvrieht 1895. by the Associated Press)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July 81 Z.
M.-Delayed I'm )-General
Wood the military governor, this after
noon issued an order establishing an OF
hcers' patrol for the city. The first de-
tail will make the rounds az O'Clock In
the evening and the next at I'D O'Clock.
Any officer found IN the city without a
written permit from General Wood Will
be requested 10 report TO headquarters.
II he refuses the patrol is 10 take hin
there.
General Wood has taken this precau-
tlonarv measure owing 10 the fact that
night before last a Spanish cavalry Of
hcer made himself very Objectionable NJ
a club here. insulting while IN liquor
several American officers. None of tho
Americans paid any attention 10 him but
later the Spanlard got into trouble with
some American soldiers ON duty and was
locked up In the guardhouse for forty
eight hours.
General Wood will report the case 10
General Ioral. saying that he does so be-
cause he would wish a report made to
him by General Toral If any American
officer were guilty Of similar offense.
As preliminary TO strengthening the
case General Wood has instituted the
N"Odicers' patrol"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
UNEASlNESS AT SANTIAGO,
Fear That the Government OF the Iowh
VIII he i'm Cuban Hands.

VIII he in Cuban Hands.
Copyright. 1S9S BY tho a Associated Presa)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July $50 p.
M.-Delayed in Transmission)-A PAN
ickv feeling prevails i'm business circles
boo.a owing 10 "a fear that the Ameri-
cans will turn the town over 10 the Cu-
hans for solf-goVcrnment. No confidence
oviste owing 10 the uncertainties OF the
fIture Orders were given during tho
first DAYS of the American OCCUPATION
have been countermanded by cable. Even
European merchandise ON the through
bills of lading via New York has been
ordered reshipped TO New York and sold
an sacrifice.
Tho same feeling extends 10 tho Cu-
ban merchants them selves who seem 70
have lost faith I'm the ability Of their
own neople 10 control affairs. The rebels
demand independence. but the better
classes. the merchants and land owners
dread such % possibility ana frequently
hope that the United states Will retain
the roins of government I'm the island as
the only guarantee of stability and pros
senior Julian Ccndoja agent Of the
Ward Line Of steamers. SAYS tHnt hum
dred Spanish merchants have applied for
cabin and baggage room ON the return
trim NJ the steamer Philadelphia. which
is expected to-day. and they will leave
the city unless there is some assurance
from the American government that it
intends 10 control the administration OF
public affairs I'm cuba.
This is the question uppermost i'm
ovcrvbody's mind. Spanish. foreigners and
natives are alike anxious for definite
expression from Washington of the policy
of the United states with regard to cuba.
and until that expression is made no re-
sumption Of trade or commerce can be
expected in Santiago. where to-day both
are In a demoralized and chaotic state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
WILL NOT GIVE UP
THE PHILIPPINES.
If American Supervision is a COndi-
ton of Peace, Spain VIII Not
Accept Our Terms.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-It was stated
tonight in high diplomatic quarter in
such manner "a TO give scmi-offtcial char
acter to the expression that II American
control or supervision OF the Philippines
was an Indispensable condition laid down
as the basis for peace negotiations. II
was practically certain the Spanish gov
ernment would not accede 10 this condi-
tiOn but would determine rather 10 con-
tinue the war.
As 10 the other peace conditions UNDER
stood 10 nave been decided upon by the
Cabinet to-day. those who are best able
10 Judge the disposition Of the Spanish
government feel that while these terms
are hard yet, they do not present any in
surmOuntable barrier to the speedy resto-
ration OF peace. and while there Is no
authority for saying Spain would accept
them aud retire from Cuba and Porto
Rico. there Is every indication that she
would yield rather than continue a disas-
trous war.
PROBLEM FOR SPAIN TOO.
But the future of the Philippines ap-
pears 10 be OF as much concern 10 the
,ro.tfr,ad an Sixfh paQel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30

believe that she will like the idea OF
Spain sending the Cuban army 10 'ho
Philippines"
WOULD BE DISHONORABLh.
The Daily Mail says: 1--WE cannot pc
lieve that President Mckinley VIII anan-
don Aguinaldo and the insurgents, II
would be the deepest dishonor, besides
sowing the seeds Of universal var
Joint commission could not arrive AZ an
enduring compromise
In tho Daily Malls opinion an lndenT
nitv of from E6O0O 90 20 e7ooo,ooo $780,
600 900 10 So. 600 OoW will be demanded for
the loss OF the Maine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
Starvation i'm Havana.

NEW YORK. july "a dlspatch rom
Kew West 10 the journal says:
Hunger is claiming many victims, rich
and poor I'm Havana. Since the extended
blockade has closed the ports of Sagua
La Grande. Nipe and Batabano, no pro-
visions have entered the Cuban capital
and General Blancos scanty store in the
warehouses has been exhausted. Bread
riots have already begun. Two brothers.
bakers were killed by a mob for defend
ing two dozen loaves Charity is dead
because the wealthy themselves are in
need OF assistance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
FOR, ANNEXATION.

The Daily Chronicle is for the annexa-
ton Of the Philippines. and thinks lit
Will not be an easy task to bring General
Merritt and his army back with nothing
To show but a cOaling station" The
paper says; 1--WE are impatient with
American modesty In believing the task
OF governing the Philippines too much
for the United States. IL must be ad-
mitted that a grave danger looms up in
German ambition. but no other power
will object to annexation. England has
already informed Washington 10 that ef-
feet. and Europe with the exception OF
Spain and Germany, would be relieved II
the United States decided on direct con-
troll of the Philippines
ACCEPT OUR TERMS.
The Standard advises Spain 10 accept
the terms. and Is not surprised that
America does not intend 10 annex the
Philippines. II says: III German tenn
per had been officially manifested, the
Philippines would have been annexed
just to show that .America was not TO
be bulled We would be glad IL she did
annex then. and. in any case. We do not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
ALABAMA ELECTION.
Monday Closes Vigorous and Bitter
Campaign in that State.

BIRMINGHAM ALA, July 2o.-The
,isbsr,, election. AT which a fun State
.,.l-ot h 10 be chosen. viii be held next
,ra,5s,. The campaign which has been
,.igorons and bitter comes TO a close to-
r,orroy night Difficulties are antici-
nated as both Democrats and Populists
In have CONFERENCE.-The. Tom Wat
, ~ Georgia: :. 4. Hobson. Congress
man man Howard. and G. b. Deans are among
the Populist speakers
chairman @. d Grove, of the Populist
ctato Executive and Campaign Commit
toe is I'm receipt Of a number Of letters
from party leaders all over the State. and
states that they are very encouraging.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
GERMANY IMPRUDENT.
Two warships at Manila Would Have
Been Sufficient.

BERLIN. July - Tho Fraadurteg
Zeitung. reviewing the war and the role
Germany has played. regrets the attacks
of the German press on the United
states. ana arrives a. ,he conclusion that
Germany has behaved I'm "a thoroughly
niudiciOus manner 10 Gays: Two GER
man vessels af Manila would have sut-
feed amply. and in the future We hope
the Foreign once will take into lis own
hands the settling of an Incidents In con-
nectlon with Germany's foreign policy,
including those relating 10 Manila
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
TAKEN m SHORT ORDER
The Army Before Ponce Had Only a
Small Skirmish.

(Copyright. lseS by the Associated Press.
PORT PONCE. PORTO RICO-Nia
the Island OF ST. Thomas. Danish W. l..
July H-rhe port OF Ponce surrendered
20 Commandey G.. III Davis. OF the aux
uiary gunOoat Dixie. yesterday. There
was no resistance. and the Americans
were welcome with enthusiasm.
Major General Miles arrived here this
morning al daylight with General Ernst's
Brigade and General Wilson's Division
on board the transports General Ernst's
Brigade Immediately started for the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
.,Ivsterious Billy" Wins.

NEW YORK. July 29.-After hard
an which lasted twenty-five rounds
"Nfvsterious Billy Smith was given a
decision over George Green. OF Califor-
MIA Al the Lenox Athletic Club tonight.
smith was the stronger and better
th-oughout the night and out-fought and
out-pointed his opponent in every round.
Green received severe hammering and
hore Il manfully lie was wonderfully
game and had no excuses 10 offer when
the aght was over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30

HONG KONG. July W.-The British
runboat Plover has arrived here from
Manila.
She reports that when She left Manila
on wednesday. July 27th. the situation
there was unchanged and the Americans
had not yet attacked the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
Sailed for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 2o.-The trans
port steamer ST. Paul bearing the First
Battalion OF North Dakota Volunteers ana
the Minnesota and Colorado recruits, SAIL
ee for Manila te-dax-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
DON'T BE FAsTIDIoUs.

The Morning Post. however. says:
since tho United States have decided
20 take Porto Rico there IS no need 10
be fastlH0us about cuba. II must be
seen now that the resolution of Congress
was an unnecessary tying Of hands. IL is
consistent with justice and morality TO
annex Porto Rico; it cannot be wicked
nr unjust 10 annex Cuba"
"The art Of seeing how the wind blows
IS of very little use Tor directing a ship
I'm a storm"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
The Problem Seems TO Be What
TO Do About Them.
AGREED ON OTHER POINTS.
Cuba Independent and
Porto Rico Ours.
NO REFERENCE TO OUTSIDERS.

The Question Must BE Settled By Ihis
Country and Spain-Every Nestige
of Spanish Rule Must he III
faced From West Indian
Waters-War in Porto
Rico TO BE Vigorously
Prosecuted - An
Easy Con.
quest is En-
pected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
A Double BarreIed Shot Gun the
Weapon Used.
TOP OF MANS HEAD BLOWN OFF
Senator Daniel Expresses His Opinion
of the Terms TO he Made 10 Spain.
Death Of Charles Fitch, Re-
markablc Character, Who
Has Relatives in
Richmond.

LYNCHBURG. VA. July 9.-special-
Darlington Heights. in Prince Edward
county. was the scene carly this morn
ing of fearful tragedy. Thomas Price,
a well known citizen somewhat adj
vanced in age. shot and kiucdflah Car
ter. 70 well thought Of young man about
twcnty-one years of age.
THE details as learned here are about
as follows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
DrATH on A HERMIT.

Charles Fitch. an old citizen and 'on-
Tolerate soldier. died suddenly of heart
failure to-day lie had lived hermit s.
life many years-occupyins a small. dis
mai room. cooking for himself ana sleep
ing always ON the floor Tie only came
ont at nieht. a considerable amount oil
money it is supposed was concealed
about his place. He has sister ana
brother I'm Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
DANIELS VIEWS.

Senator John w. Daniel, who LEFT this
afternoon for Washington, stated nrleiy
to your correspondent before taxing ms
departure that he of course faVors the
independonce Of Cuba and the retention
of Porto Rico by the United states When
asked a3out the lhl.p'.Ao' -a 9'la %,
,bonobt a. coaHng station there was all
we wanted. He made no reference TO
anv other demands that this country
might REGARD as necessary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
JIE TRAGEDY.

Price had been TO Farmv.ne. where DE
imbibed too much becoming intoxicated.
On returning home he continued his
sprce. and yesterday morning. while sull
under the influence of liquor took his
doublo-barrellcd shotgun and went out TO
see Hall Carter who had been working
with him for some time. for the purpose
of settling a misunderstanding that had
existed between them several days. on
approaching Carter, Price leyeied his
gun and fired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30

The whole load took cncc, in the young
mans head. blowing of nearly The enuer
upper portion os his skulLCarters deatn
was instantaneous.
Price was arrested and taken 10 the
county Jail at Farmville.
Intense excitement prevails throughout
the section in which the men resided
and it is said that many threats OF ynch-
ing have been heard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30
Our Total Casualties Were Four
Men Wounded.
SURRENDERED TO TIE NAVY.
Commander DaviSHOiSted
the Flag Yesterday.
MANY VESSELS WERE CAPTURED

General Wilson Has Discmbarkcd
with HIS Troops Spaniards Are
Fleeing from Southern Part Of
Porto Rico-It il a Prosper
Gus aud Beautiful Coun-
try-The Troops Are
All i'm the Best of
Health and
in Good
Spirits.
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Continued on sixth pase)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-30

Forecast for Saturday: -
Virginia. North and South Carolina ene
Geogia: Showers ana thunder s'orms'
southeriy winds.
The Republican journal., 1898-08-04
The Lower Bridge.

Road Commissioner Mason has made
thorough worA Of rebuilding the wrecked
portion of the over bridge. A section OF Il
feet went down, ana he took DOWN and built
new a section 50 feet long. Travel
sumed at tie travellers risk Wednesday
afternoon, July 9TH, and the bridge was
opened 10 the pablia the next day.
There now remain about 135 feet west OF
the draw which VIII require attention soon.
The pihng and tlmbe1 for the new work
were bought of Carter & Co and r. A. Cur
ney OF Belfast and Hatch Bros. of Morrill,.
1t is suggested by some who have given the
highway question attention that the most
economical way 10 rebuild the bridge will
be on the installme Mt plan, so to speak. as
the sewer system IS being pu5 n, and to
build it up solid. The Maine Central rail
road bridge, which was formerly pile
structure, was builtIsohd at comparatively
small expense. After such bridge is once
built the only expense is IN keeping the
roadway in repair and that is much less
than on an open frame structure, either of
wood or iron. Should this plan be adopted
of from 800 to 400 feet, including the draw,
to be covered by spans or piling. Such
bridge once built could be maintained at
much less cost than tbs present kind, or
than an iron bridge, and the interest on the
money required to build tie latter would, in
ten years, rebuild the whole structure. An
other advantage of this plan would be that
all the money would he ex pended at home,
and paid out principally TO our farmers
teamsters, etc, for Supplying and hauling
field rock for filling. The draw, which is 50
feet long, and some other sections, aggregat-
ing something over 225 feet, are new and are
good for several years wear. The remain
der of the bridge, nearly 900 feet, is in such
a condition that it will require extensive re-
pairs within few years. Should the plan
mentioned above be adopted the worst part,
the extreme eastern end, could be filled n
first, and at less expense than it would
take to repair it, as the water is very shall
low there.