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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-25
DOns to Be Brought to Their Senses and Shown
the Futility of Resisting Uncle Sam.
Spanish Ships Still Proceeding Observation-Disclosures Gem
eral Miles Preparing to Leave for Cuba
Advces from Sampson.

WASHINGTON, June 24-The war is to
be carried into Africa, metaphorically
speaking, if Spain is foolhardy enough to
send the Cadiz fleet through the Suez canal
to attack Dewey in the Philippines 1t is
announced on good authority that before
the last Spanish vessel has passed through
the canal an American squadron will be
steaming at full speed across the Atlantic,
war home to the Spanish people. There is
no doubt that Dewey can take care of him
self against this Cadiz fleet, since his own
squadron will be reinforced by ironclads long
before Camara's ships sight the bay of Ma
Mia, and he will have the shore batteries
with him instead of against him in the
struggle. But it has been concluded by the
administration that nothing save the most
severe measure will suffice to bring the
Spanish people to a realizing sense of the
hopelessness of the continuance of the pres
ent war, and even kindness, it is held, will
dictate such a blow IS that it is proposed
to administer if the spanish persist in this
last project.
After the fall of Santiago and the capture
or destruction of Cervera's squadron, Samp-
son will have an abundance of vessels to
spare for the task set for him. Probably
he will constitute the attacking fleet in two
squadrons. the first flying squadron, to be
composed of the swiftest vessels of the
fleet, such as the Columbia, Minneapolis,
Harvard, Yale, ST. Louis, st. Paul. New
Orleans and such craft. This will be fol-
lowed under another command. either
Sampson or Schley. by the battle ships,
which Captain Clark's experience with the
Oregon has shown can easily be counted on
Tor the voyage across the Atlantic. With
the Iowa, Oregon, Indiana, Massachusetts
and Texas, all battle ships, supplementing
the New York and Brooklyn. armored cruis-
ers, and the less powerful but speedy vessels
of the flying squadron. the Spanish coast
would be speedily swept clear of all COM
merce, all Spanish shipping would be de-
stroyed, and some of the best ports block
AIDED or bombarded.
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THE CADIZ FLEET.
1T Was Reported on PantelIeria ON
Wednesday Afternoon.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The State De-
the report that the Spanish Cadiz squadron
Is in the Mediterranean, moving eastward.
The dispatch came from an agent of the
department in Algiers, and was as follows:
"C.ptain Moon, of the English steamer
Hampton, informed me that he passed on
the 22d, at p. M, off Pantelleria, the Span
ish squadron, bound east, fifteen ships. in
cluding transports laden with troops, and
three topedo boats.''
That the Spanish Cadiz fleet is proceeding
eastward is no longer doubted here Trust
ed agents of the government on the shores
of the Mediterranean are watching every
movement of the ships and avaiNng them
selves of every reliable source of informa-
ton. So when word came from one of these
agents to-day that the squadron was sighted
off Pantellerfa day before yesterday, the
officials were bound to accept the statement
as beyond question. The first report to that
effect which came through an Italian news
paper, was taken with some reservation.
owing to the known efforts Of the Spanish
government to mislead our naval authori-
ties by just such publications in friendly
neutral newspapers. BY the reckoning of
the naval officers the squadron should now
be nearing Gambia, south of Greece At the
rate they are progressing, the squadron
should reach Port Said, at the entrance
to the Suez canal. about Monday or Tues
day. Beyond this point 1t is not believed
that the squadron will go. for it is conf
IDENTIFY felt that the whole Spanish move
ment is nothing more than a spectacular
display. got up TO meet the irresistible
demand of the Spanish populace. especially
the loyal party. that something should be
done to save the Philippines to Spain. There
is a question whether the naval authorities
will allow the heavy Spanish armored ships
to risk the passage of the canal. even IL
Admiral Camara is willing to undertake 1t.
Their draft Of water 10 50 great that they
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CAPTURE OF JURAGUA.
our soldiers Suffered Greatly from
Hent In the LunRIea.

Copyright, 1885, by the Associated Presss
OFF JURAGUA, Cuba, Thursday. June
2S' by Associated Press dispatch boat. filed
at Kingston, Jamaica, Friday, June "a. 1
p. m.-Juragua, though less than five miles
by coast from Baiquiri, the original landing
place of General Skaters troops. is twelve
miles distant by road, the worst road imag-
Unable. The town or village lies in the
throat of a ravine opening between the coast
range OF hills and the ocean. 1t has a.
good railway station. with three hundred
ore cars on the track and a large commits
sary supply of flour. The village itself is
inconsiderable, consisting of a few houses
near picturesque and palm-shaded beach
where to-day a hundred exhausted Ameri-
can soldiers battered like schoolboys the
headquarters lately occupied by General
Linares. They have captured orders which
show that the Spanish planned, in event of
the American troops attempting to land, to
repulse them from the shore and if this
was not sufficient. to charge the landing
parties with machetes. All this, however
was to be done, the orders stating strictly.
without loss to the Spanish" In case loss
was inevitable. a retreat was ordered west
ward
The latter instruction was obeyed most
implicitly, since the Spanish burned Baiouiri
and setreated on the appearance of the
American troops without firing shot An
parentiy, judging American methods bv
their own. they seemed wholly unprepared
Continued ON second Page.)
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jr., one of the killed. was one of the young
New Workers of good position and family
who went to the front with Roosevelt's
rough riders. He was of distinguished an
cestry, his family being of the Oldest
in this State. His father. Nicholas Fish,
is the son of the late Hamilton Fish. who
was secretary of state in Grants Cabinet
He is a banker and lives in this city
Hamilton Fish was over six feet tall, of
Herculean build and rowed as No. of
the Columbia College crew in it's winning
race of 1894 over the Poughkeensie course
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Apprentice on the Texas Killed and
Eight Men Wounded.

Apprentice ON the Texas Killed and
Eight Men wounded.
Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press)
PLAYA DEL ESTE, Guantanamo bay,
Thursday, p. m.-While shelling the bat
teries of Santiago de Cuba yesterday the
shell which passed through her port side,
killing one man and wounding eight others.
Following is the casualty list:
Killed
FRANK J. BLACKLEY, apprentice, first
class.
Wounded
RUDOLPH EARL ANGEL seaman, cut
in front of the right ear.
HUGH AMOS LEE, apprentice, second
class, wounded in the right side and left
Leg
JOHN EMORY LINDLY, landsman,
struck by piece of shell on the left side of
face, with confusion in the back.
GEORGE FRANCIS MULLIN, appren-
tice, second class, wounded over the left
hip.
JOHN EDMUND TELsON, apprentice,
second. class, slightly wounded in the right
great toe.
JOHN ]. sIMMoNsoN. seaman burned
in the face.
DROID SJOUQIST, ordinary seaman, su-
perficial wound back Of the right ear
RAYMOND r. RUSSELL, apprentice,
second class. numerous wounds on the right
thigh, the left leg and the left ankle.
The Texas. with number of trans
ports, was making a feint west of the en-
trance of Santiago harbor and was shelling
the woods A Spanish battery on the hill
west of the harbor opened on the war ship
and for three hours there was a lively ex-
change of shots. The Spaniards shot wild
but the last shell struck the Texas lust
above the gun deck and exploded. Blakeley
who was standing directly in the path of
the shell, was cut to pieces. His remains
have been buried at sea off Santiago. Four
OF the eight others who were wounded at
the time Blakeley was killed have been
brought here and placed on the hospital
ship Solace. The other wounded men will
remain on the Texas. The battle ship was
NOT seriously damaged by the shells.
The dynamite cruiser lVesuvius attacked
the santiago batteries last night. throwing
three dynamite shells. 1t is believed the
proJectiles did great damage to the in
trenchments.
The Texas fought the battle alone and
aIter Its conclusion the officers and men
OF tne battle ship were complimented by
Rear Admiral Sampson for their excel,ent
work.
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what the Correspondent. Saw

LONDON, June 25.-All the special dis
patches from Madrid reflect the anxiety
produced by Admiral Cervera's dispatches
and the threatening aspect of the political
situation. There is no doubt the Spaniards
are sadly disappointed with the ease with
which General Shafter effected landing,
and at the retreat towards Santiago which
is regarded as a bad omen. The newspapers
are irritated at the prospect that restric-
tions will be placed upon their criticisms,
now the Cortes is closed.
The Madrid correspondent of the Stand
ard. commenting upon the scenes in the
Cortes says: Everybody observed the ST.
lence of the Carlist senator's and deputies
during the stormy sittings yesterday (Fri-
day) Their leaders, it appears had in
structed them to abstain, as the expecta-
tions of Don Carlos lie more in the direc-
ton of coming events than in parliamentary
squabbles. The declaration of Marshal
Martinez de Campos caused a sensation.
His attitude exasperated alike Republicans,
Carlists and Weylerites.
The Madrid correspondent of the Tele-
graph says: Troubles are not anticipated
among the population. Despite the eco
nomic crisis, the feelings which predom-
mate are patriotic
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Declaration by Marshal Campos That
Caused Sensation and Exas-
perated Many Legislators.
WILLING TO assume POWER
AND PICK THE HONOR OF SPAIN OUT
OF THE GUTTER.
The Marshal Unwilling to Abandon
Cuba-Reports from santiaGO-Cab-
met Changes Probable.

MADRID. June A.--The Cabinet met to-
day under the presidency OF the Queen Re-
gent. Premier Sagasta briefly explained the
situation at home and abroad. The Queen
Regent signed a decree suspending the
Cortes. General Correa, the minister Of
war, said that active operations would be
commenced against the American troops
who were intrenched at Santiago de Cuba .
The decree of the Queen Regent suspend
ing the Cortes was read in the Senate this
evening. Prior to the reading of the decree
in the Chamber Of Deputies, which was
crowded, as were the galleries also. Senor
Salmeron, the Republican leader declared
that some of his remarks had been omitted
from the official report of yesterdays pro-
ceedings. The president of the chamber
Marquis Vega D'Arnijo, said the omission
must be attributed to the uproar, which had
probably prevented the reporters from hear
ing him. Senior Salmeron then said he
wished to have included in the official re-
port his declarations throwing the response
bility for all the n1isfortunes of the country
upon the monarchy.
Senor Sagasta, at this point, rose and read
the royal decree suspendng Parliament.
The chamber then adjourned. without the
customary cheers for the throne.
1t is rumored that the government has
received & long dispatch from Cuba an
nouncing that a battle has occurred near
Santiago de Cuba By yea and land.
1t is persistently reported, though the ru-
NOR lacks official confirmation, that the
government has received a further dispatch
from Manila.
The Republican deputies met tonight and
elaborated a plan of political action during
the suspension of the Cortes.
Great Importance is attached to the Cabi-
net council summoned for tomorrow (Sat-
urday) 1t is possible that crisis will be
provoked.
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might easily ground in the canal and thus
obstruct 1t to navigation indefinitely
But even if all these expectations are not
well founded, the naval officers are conf
dent of Dewey's ability to successfully re-
sist an attack by the Spanish squadron.
According to their calculations, the doubles
turreted monitor Monterey is very near
Manila, under convoy OF the Brutus, and
her arrival may be expected within two or
three days. When she swings into line with
Dewey's squadron there is not an ironclad
in Camara's force that would care to stand
before her. Then it must be remembered
that long before the Cadiz squadron could
possibly reach Manila bay General Merritt's
troops will be in conjunction with the insur-
gents in possession of all the forts SURE
rounding the harbor, and the Spanish guns.
being manned by American artillerymen,
will be expected to give better account
of themselves than they did when trained
against Dewey.
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SPANISH REPORTS FROM CUBA.
Americans Are Said to Have Been At.
tackled by Yellow Fever

MADRID, June 24--It is announced here
from Cuba that yellow fever has already
attacked members of the American expedi-
ton near Santiago. Dispatches from the
Spanish military commander at Santiago
deny that his forces are inadequate. He
says General Linares has twelve battaIions
of infantry and several batteries of artil-
lery, and he adds that all the strategic posi-
tions around the city are strongly occupied.
Continuing, the dispatches say the Span
iards may fall back before the Americans.
''but only until they are out of reach of
the ships guns
An official dispatch from Havana says
the Spanish commander Siboney was killed
during the recent fighting there. Colonel
Aldea, it is added, has defeated the nsur-
gents at Puerto Cabrera. The Spaniards
admit that during the recent bombardment
by the American feet they lost one man
killed and three wounded. On the other
hand, they claim the Spanish shells severely
damaged the Indiana's portside. and they
say that three shells struck the Texas
A dispatch from Porto Rico says Ameri-
can cruisers are still visible off Porto Rico.
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GamazO to Succeed SaSaSta.

LONDON, June 25.--The Mad
rid correspondent of the Financial
News says, concerning the pro-
posed Cabinet change: "Senor Ga
mazo will be the new premier, with
Senor Salvador at the exchequer,
and possibly two Silvelistas will
join this Cabinet, which will con-
clude peace and prepare the way
for Silvela Cabinet. There is no
doubt that Spain will lose all her
colonies.
admiral Camara'ssquadron left
Cadiz to calm public opinion. Ca
mara we'll knows that if he arrives
at the Philippines peace will be
made"
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MILES WILL GO TO CUBA.
The General of the Army Will Per-
s0naIly Direct Operations.

sOmaIAy Direct Operations
WASHINGTON, June 24.-For the first
time to-day there was a reliable announces
ment of the intention of General Miles to
go TO Cuba to participate in the operations
there before the campaign is extended to
Porto Rico. He will be accompanied by his
staff. The doubt as to the generals move-
ments was cleared UP to-day and the def
mite statement made that he would so to
Cuba. He will not leave this week, however,
as has been suggested, nor Is it settled just
when he goes. There Is thought to be no
emergency to require an immediate start,
as General Miles has the fullest confidence
in General Shafter, who is conducting the
advance on Santiago. and this confidence
is shared by the President and the secre-
tary of war. For that reason General Miles's
move will not be for the purpose of assum-
ing the direction of the assault on Santiago,
as that movement is likely to be we'll adj
yanced, If not entirely executed. by the time
he leaves. There are other important mill
tary movements requiring attention here,
including the preparations for further ex-
petitions, which will go by way of New
port News and Tampa, Fla. Tampa is again
to be made the rendezvous for a large force
and the department is securing complete de-
tails with view to centering another large
fleet of transports there With the troops
moving to these points and the expedition
well advanced, General Miles will then be
free to join the army in the field. Personals
ly he is most desirous OF being with the
troops for, as he says to his friends, he
has been with the men for thirty years
and his spirit is with them now, although
circumstances necessitate his remaining
here for time. There is possibility that
he may go with General Henry's division
when the Harvard and Yale make their
second trip from Newport News. but this
is undecided.
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brush and had every advantage of num-
bers and position, but the troops drove them
back from the start. stormed the block
house around which they made the final
stand and sent them scattering over the
mountains.
The cavalrymen were afterwards rein
forced by the Seventh, Twelfth and Seven
teenth Infantry, part of the Ninth Cavalry.
the Second Massachusetts and the Seventy
first New York.
The Americans now hold the position at
the threshold of Santiago de Cuba, with
more troops going forward constantly, and
they are preparing for final assault upon
the city.
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THE SANTIAGO CAMPAIGN.
Spanish Accounts of Fighting Disc
credited-Gen. Pando's Troope.


credited-Gen. PandO's Troops.
WASHINGTON, June 24-Notwithstand-
ing the official Spanish reports of heavy
fighting between the American invading
army and the Spanish forces near Santiago.
army officers here are confident that no en-
gagement OF any moment has occurred be-
tween these troops. Part OF the landing
project was movement in force by the
cubans across the country to prevent the
Spanish forces concentrating on the beach
to oppose the landing Of the American
troops. Taken in connection with Sampson's
plan of binding the Spaniards to the real
landing place by an indiscriminate harrying
OF the coast for twenty miles east and west.
this scheme worked admirably, so far as
the American troops are concerned, as was
evidenced by their landing without the loss
of a man. 1t is suspected. however, that the
Cubans have had TO pay for this exemption
on the part OF the Americans. and that the
engagement described in the Spanish dis
patches were really between the Cubans ard
the Spaniards far back in the rear instead
OF between the Americans and Spaniarda
Seeing that the Cubans, who were almost
without clothing. have been literally sun
piled BY Sampson and Shafter It is conceev.
able that the spaniards might easily mis-
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Some of the victims.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June 24-Maj N.
A. Brodie, who was wounded in to-day's
battle near Santiago, is graduate of West
Point and noted Indian fighter
Lieut.. I. r. Thomas. of the Indian Terri
tory, is son of federal Judge Thomas.
Captain ]. c. McClintock. of Phoenix,
Ariz., is newspaper man, formerly report
er for the Associated Press for several
Western States
Corporal ]. d. Rhodes is a noted scout
and trailer" of Arizona.
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views of the "Thunderer.o

LONDON, June 25.-The Times, comment
ing editorially this morning on the Ameri-
can landing, says: THE operations have
been conducted with considerable skill and
GOODNESS. but if Admiral Cervera's crews
fight on land as their comrades fought in
the coffin ships at Cavite. they will give
Skaters troops taste of real warfare be-
fore the stars and stripes float over San
tiago de Cuba. The indications are. how
ever, that the resistance will not be pro-
longed.
The session OF the Cortes, which opened
in ominous circumstances, closed amid
deepening gloom.
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Probablv n Mere RIufr.

LONDON, June 25.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail, referring to the
reported sighting of Admiral Camaras
squadron, says: Admiral Camara's fleet
had flags flying and evidently desired to be
seen. The Admiralty authorities here be-
lieve that the fleet is incomplete The bat-
tie ship Pelayo was not seen, while there
were no transports, and 1T is, therefore, sup-
posed that the squadron cannot be going to
the Philippines"
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Martial Law in Spain.

LONDON, June 25.-The Mad
rid correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says: "When the Cor
tes closed martial law was pro-
claimed. The Sagasta Cabinet
will resign and make way for a
new government, which will open
negotiations for peace"
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Noted Diamond Thief peaa.

COLUMBUS, O., June M-W W. Var
ney. known throughout the country as a
clever diamond thief. died in the peniten-
tiary hospital tonight from blood poison
ing. He was serving ten-year sentence
for throwing vitriol In the eyes of w. ].
Elliott. q life prisoner, who tipped of Var
neye plans to escape while the latter was
serving term for the famous Cincinnati
diamond robbery
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Sailing at Half speed.

LONDON, June 25-A special dispatch
from Algiers says that the British steamer
Hampton reports that she passed Admiral
Camara's squadron, including five or six
cruisers and about twelve transports,
Wednesday morning, sailing at half speed
to the eastward The ships showed no coli
ors The cruisers were towing torpedo boats