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Evening star., 1898-07-07
Reina Mercedes.

the Spaniards tried to sink her near the
hull of the Merrimac, and thus to block
the entrance, to prevent the Americans
from getting in.
Her sinking was most dramatic Just
after midnight she was seen drifting slowly
out of the narrow entrance by one of the
American scouts. In a moment the fleet
was ablaze with signals and almost in
stantly awful hail of shells was ham
mering down upon her.
Shell Hit the Indiana
1t is not known whether she returned
the fire. but the shore batteries opened and
one six-inch shell fell on the Indiana's for
ward deck, exploding below. The explosion
occurred ir the mems sleeping rooms, but
all were at quarters and no one was hurt.
No other American ship was hit during
the engagement-or incident-which lasted
only few minutes.
Admiral Cervera. who was transferred
from the Gloucester to the battleship
Iowa, is being treated with every consider
alton. In brief interviews today he stated
that he was ordered to leave the harbor,
but refused to say from whom the orders
came.
Today's estimate on the Spanish loss In
the naval battle Is placed at 200 killed
and 1900 captured, against which stands
an American loss of one killed and two
wounded.
General Young, who has been very ill
with a fever for the past week. left for
Key West on the transport Cherokee today.
1t is not believed that his illness will result
fatally, but his physician said there could
be no hope for his recovery if he remained
in Cuba Brigadier General DuffieId sue
ceeds him.
DR.. Guiteras has a large number of
cases in his fever hospital, but there is not
the slightest indication Of yellow fever
most cases being malaria, typhoid and
measles.
General Young yesterday refused to issue
further rations to the Cubans until advices
are received from Washington in answer
to his expose of the situation here. The
Cubans refuse to assist in the hospital and
commissary departments, claiming they
are soldiers and not laborers. The same
answer was given by them to General
Baker when he asked the Cubans to help
open the roads for the transportation of
supplies to the front. This, together with
General Garcias not preventing the en-
trance of General Pando's reinforcements
into Santiago de Cuba, has caused discon-
tent among the officers and troops.
General Young has reported the situation
to the United States government In the
meanwhile he has placed the Cubans in a
separate camp, under police regulations,
and has turned them over to Clara Barton
for rations.
Hit FOrty-Five Times.
Copyright, 1865 by the Associated Press
Guantanamo, July 4, via Port Antonio, Ja-
maica, per the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Dandy, July 6, via Kingston, jamaica,
July 6, p.m.-When the Spanish fleet left
Santiago de Cuba 1t was with the intention
TO make for Cienfuegos, the nearest port,
to secure coal and provisions. All the ships
were very short of coal, the Cristobal Colon
having only two days supply, which she
had secured at Santiago.
The Spaniards concentrated their fire on
the Brooklyn, hoping to disable that vessel
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Icopyright. 1855. by the Associated Press.

Copyright 1855, by the Associated Press.l
Of Juragua, July 0, evening, by the As
sociated Press Dispatch Boat Wanda, to
Port Antonio, Jamaica, July Z, am, via
Kingston, Jamaica. July T. Assistant
Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson Of
the flagship New York and the seven sea-
men who. with him, sailed the collier Mer-
rimac into the channel of the harbor of
Santiago de Cuba ON June 80 last and sunk
her there, ware surrendered by the Spanish
military authorities today in exchange for
prisoners captured by the American forces.
Hobson and his men were escorted
through the American lines by Capt Chad
wick Of the New York, who was awaiting
them. Every step of their journey was
marked by the widest demonstrations on
the part Of the American soldiers, who
threw aside all semblance of order, scram-
bled out of the entertainments, knocked
over tent guys and other camp parapher-
malta in their eagerness to see the return
Ing heroes. and sent up cheer after chesr
Tor the men who had passed safely through
the jaws OF death to serve their country.
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winch they considered the fastest of the
American warships, and thus give an on
portunity at least for one or two of the
Spanish boats to escape. The Brrthklvn was
hit forty-five times.
The Spaniards estimate the forces behind
the fortificatfons of Santiago de Cuba at
about eleven thousand, including the four
thousand reinforcements brought by Gen.
Pando, which are known to be in Santiago.
The force, besides Gen. Pando's regulars
and 2,ooo volunteers, are not to be depend
ed on. Eleven hundred marines and sailors
were withdrawn from the city when the
Spanish feet made its Inflated sortie.
The body of G. H. Ellis, chief yeoman of
the United States cruiser Brooklyn, who
was killed in the engagement with the
Spanish fleet yesterday, was brought here
today by the Brooklyn and was buried at
dusk on the side of the hill on which the
marines are entrenched, and near where
the bodies of the three marines killed at
the battle of Cusco Mountain are living.
Ellis lived at Peoria, Ill.
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CAMARA TO KEEP GOING
Spanish Cabinet Believes He Should Reach
the Philippines.
Report I'm London That He Has Been
Ordered to Return and Pro-
tect Spain's Coasts.

MADRID, July Z, 10 a.m--The cabinet is
of the opinion that the feet of Admiral
Camara should continue it's voyage to the
Philippine Islands.
LONDON, July THE Gibraltar cor
respondent of the Daily News says:
Admiral Camara has been ordered to re-
turn to Spain Immediately to protect the
coasts in view of the American threats
The Spanish attempts to place batteries
in position to seal the straits of Gibraltar
are an Illusion, as Ceuta possesses only
four modern guns. The British channel
squadron is patrolling between Gibraltar
and Lisbon
dispatch to Lloyds from Faro says
that three Spanish torpedo boats entered
there about o'clock this afternoon.
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Prisoners of Colon,

tcspyright, 1898, by the Associated Press
Guantanamo, Monday, July 4, p.m.. per
the Associated Press Dispatch Boat Dandy.
via Kingston, Jamaica, July 8, G pm. 6de-
iayeo In transmission.-The steamer Reso-
Lutte arrived here today with 5Os nrisoners
including eighteen Of the officers and crew
OF the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon. The
disposition of the prisoners has not vet been
decided on. The number of killed and
wounded on the Cristobal Colon was very
small.
Ofhcers of the American vessels which
were In pursuit of her say that as it was
question of only a short time when the
Cristobal Colon should be compelled to sur
render or run ashore they ceased firing on
her, and only three of her crew were killed
tan sailors), and thirteen were wounded.
Before running their ship ashore and
hoisting the white flag, the Spaniards open
ed the Kingston valves on board the Colon
and threw overheard the breech blocks of
every gun, including those of their Mauser
rifles.
Ordered From Madrid,
The captured Spaniards were remarkably
cheerful. The officers say they had MOTH
ing to eat for twenty-four hours before the
destruction OF the fleet, and in order to get
the men to their posts large amounts of
liquor were given out. Many of the cap
tured sailors still showed the effects OF
drink when put on board the Resolute.
The Spanish officers say the order to sail
was given by the ministry of marine at Ma
drid, and they decided to make an attempt
to escape on Saturday night, but it was
postponed until Sunday morning, for the
reason that quarters inspection" would be
held at that time, and the Americans would
not be at their guns.
None of the Spaniards expected to be
alive at noon on Sunday, believing the de-
structlon of the fleet to be certain Most
OF their valuabies were put on the Cristo-
bal Colon, the fastest boat of the Spanish
fleet, and everything was done to give her
the best opportunity to escape.
The Spanish officers profess great ,admi-
ration for the American ships, especially
the Brooklyn, New York and Oregon.
The Spanish prisoners say that IL the
Americans had pressed the land forces
much longer the Spaniards would have
been compelled to surrender, as the troops
We're completely worn out.
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The Place of Exchange.

The Place of Exchange.
The Spanish authorities consented this
morning to exchange Hobson and his men,
and truce was established for that pur
pose. The place selected for the exchange
was under a tree between the American and
Spanish lines, two-thirds of a mile beyond
the entertainments occupied by Colonel
Woods Rough Riders, near General
Wheeler's headquarters, and on the center
of the American line.
The American prisoners left the Reina
Mercedes hospital On the outskirts of San
tiago, where they had been confined, at 2:45
this afternoon, III charge of Major Irles, a
perfectly. The prisoners were conducted
to the meeting place foot, but were not
blindfoIded. Colonel John Jacob Astor and
Lieutenant Miliy, accompanied by Inter
prefer Maestro, were in charge of the
Spanish prisoners. These consisted of Anne
lilo Volez Aurelius, a German, belonging to
the 10Th Regular Infantry, who were cap
tured at Ell Caney on Friday last, and
Lieutenant Adolfo Aries Of the First Pro-
visional Regiment of Barcelona, one of the
most aristocratic military organizations of
the Spanish army, and fourteen non-com-
missioned officers end privates.
BIindfoIded the Spanfards.
Lieutenant Aries and number of the
men were wounded in the fight at Ell
Caney. The Spanish prisoners were taken
through the American lines mounted and
blindfolded.
The meeting between Col. Astor and Maj.
Irles extremely courteous, but very
formal. and no attempt was made by either
Of them to discuss anything but the matter
in hand.
Maj 1rles was given his choice of three
Spanish heutenants in exchange for Hob
son, and was also informed that he could
have all of the fourteen men in exchange
for the American sailors.
The Spanish officers selected Lieut.. Aries
and the other two Spanish officers were
conducted back to Juragua.
1t was then not later than O'Clock, and
just everything was finished and the
two parties were separating, Maj. Irias
turned and said courteously enough, but in
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Cervera announcing the death of Admiral
who was in command of the Span
ish torpedo boat squadron at Santiago de
Cuba, and the suicide of Captain Lazaga,
the commander of the Infanta Maria Te-
Evening star., 1898-07-07
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed TO
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering II at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 1s cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably In advance. Sub
scribers changing their addrc IS from
one Post-oftice to another should
give the last address as well AS the
new one
Evening star., 1898-07-07
COMMENDED FOR BRAVERY.
Gallant Conduct of Corporal keene
and Private Barr.

and Private Barr.
copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.l
Headquarters in the Field, Before San
tiago de Cuba, July 5, by the Associated
Press Dispatch Boat Dauntless via Port
Antonio and Kingston. = Corporal Keene
and Private Barr of Battery A, I'd Light
Artillery, have been highly commended for
gallant conduct during the terrific fight
ing of Saturday.
When the battery tried to advance be-
yond Ell Poyo,, Privates Helen. Smith and
Underwood Were blown to pieces by shells
and Sergeant Hoivy and Privates Veto
and Cornford were badly hurt and other
men were wounded, including Barr and
keene. One Of them was shot three times
and another was shot twice, but in spite
of their injuries they stuck to the crippled
guns until the enemy was forced to give
up the assault,
Evening star., 1898-07-07
A FINANCIAL PANIC.
Chile is Suffering One ON Account of
Gold ExpOrfatiOns.

NEW YORK, July IA dispatch received
in this city today from Valparaiso, Chile,
via Galveston, Texas, says:
"A financial panic has been occasioned
here by the withdrawal and expectation of
gold, which has caus I'd the Chilean govern
ment to officially close all the banks of
Chile until the 18th instant. During this
suspension the government will consider the
advisabiiity Of issuing paper money"
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The same scenes of enthusiasm were re-
pested upon the arrival of the men at the
Hobson, who reached there in advance of
ais compa MONS. was taken On board the
New York Immediately. The hagship's
decks were lined with officers and men,
and as Hobson clambered up her sides and
stepped on board his vessel the harbor rang
with the shouts and cheers of his comrades,
Evening star., 1898-07-07

lCopyright, 1878, by the Associated fress.J
Before Santiago, Tuesday, July 5, via
Port Antonio and Kingston, Jamaica
Gen. Lawton, in his report after the as
sault upon and capture of Ell Caney by his
division durirg the first days fighting,
says: .~
1T may not be out of place to call at
tention to the peculiar feature of the bat
tie. 1t was fought against an enemy for
tilted and entrenched within a COMPACT
town of stone and concrete houses, some
with walls several feet thick and support
ed by number of covered solid stone
forts. and the enemy continued to resist
urtil nearly every man was killed or
wounded with seemingly desperate reso-
lution.'
Captain Carbaugh, adjutant general,
says:
The action of the. American troops at
Ell .Caney will always have a place III lis
tory as an Illustration Of a. successful as
sault upon fortified tpwn by foot SOL
diers."
Evening star., 1898-07-07
THE ALPHONsO MI.
Madrid Version of the Sinking of tho
Warshfp Near MarieI.


MADRIR, July Z, IL a-m.-The Spanish
version of the sinking of the warship Al
phonso XII is that she was chased by three
American warships while attempting TO en-
ter tho port of Mariel, and that her COM
mander purposely ran her ashore in order
to avoid capture.
The official report adds that the Ameri-
cans fired six hundred shells at the Alphon-
so XII, and that the ship is complete loss.
1t Is further stated that the crew OF the
cruiser and part of the cargo" were
saved.
A dispatch from Santiago de Cuba says
140 Of the sailors who belonged TO Ad-
niral Cervera's squadron have reached San
dago de Cuba.
The Alphonso XII was an iron gunboat
with one screw, one funnel and one mill
tary mast, bark rugged, $50 feet long, Is
feet beam, and Is feet drausht. She had a
displacement Of 5000 TONS She had speed
Of IL knots for short distances and an
average speed Of Il knots. She carried is
large guns, machine guns and s torpedo
tubes. Her officers and crew numbered $40.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
SPAIN'S WAR COURSE
Defense of the Coasts is the Sole
Object Now.
PERSISTENT RUMORS ABOUT PEACE
The Basis on Which the Spaniards
Would Welcome 1t.
THE MILITIA IN MADRID

MADRID, July Z, 10 ANA Spanish
cabinet minister is quoted in an interview
as saying that the present government of
Spain will devote itself solely to the de-
fense of the Spanish coasts, and that II
negotiations for peace must be opened they
will have TO be conducted by another gov
errment.
The ministers on issuing from the coun-
ell after midnight were very reserved. They
said the government had no further news
from Santiago. but had only received
dispatch from General Blanco asking for
money.
Captain Ahnon denied the report that Ad-
miral Camara would be ordered to return
to Spain. Regarding the statements that
General Weyler was organizing anti-con-
stitutfonal demonstrations. Captain Aunon
said:
If this be true, the captain general of
Madrid will attend to the matter"
General Linares has resumed command
of the army at Sar tiago. Duke Almodovar
de Rio has received several dispatches Of
coincidence from foi eign governments.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Prepared for Pence.

Prepared for Pence.
LONDON, July 1.-THE Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
There are persistent rumors here that
Duke Almooovar de Rio, foreign minister
and Senor Gamazo, the minister of public
instruction ard public works. have received
fun powers to propose a suspension of hos
tilities preliminary to peace negotia-
tions. The ministers neither affirm nor
deny the rumor.
Spain it is alleged, is prepared for
peace on the basis of the Independence Of
Cuba and the Philippines, the United
States occupying Porto Rico until the war
indemnity is paid. Lieutenant General Cor
rea, minister of war, says everything de-
pends upon the course of events at Santi-
ago.
The Madrid correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says:
THE royal family have decided to remain
here. Marshal Campos has abandoned his
Intended holiday at the seaside. The streets
are being occupied by the militia, but no
riots have occurred SO far. Gen. Weyier
was publicly acclaimed yesterday with cries
of The politicians are the nations
enemies
lei Nacional declares that the nation is
governed by idiots In the course of an
interview a prominent politician has assert
ed that Spain has little to lose now, and
the Americans have much to sacrifice. I'm
less they purchase the economy involved
in peace with suitable concessions, they
will not, he says, obtain it."
The Ministers Fear.
The Madrid correspondent of the Stand
ard says;
Both government and people seem to
face the difficulties with calmness. Anx-
iety Is chiefly felt at the prospect of
more severe blockade of Cuba and Porto
Rico Fresh attempts will be made to send
provisions and war stores by fast steam
ers."
The Madrid correspondent of the Daily
News says:
THE ministers fear the effect of the
latest disaster upon the garrisons in Ha-
vana and San Juan de Porto Rico The
whole story of Admiral Cervera's squadron
from first to last is one of unreadiness, m
decision and bungling. Senor Sagasta and
Captain Aunon, minister of marine, throw
the whole blame upon Admiral Bermeto.
former minister Of marine. Senior Sagasta
gave Bermeio free hand, and he used it
to insist on Admiral Cervera leaving the
Canaries, to be waited by favorable wind
across the Atlantic.
Adm raj Cervera went reluctantly and
under rotest. When Capt. Aunon entered
office things had gone too far to be righted.
Coal was scant and ammunition just suf1-
cient for gun practice, while the gunners
were unframed. Admiral Bermejo sent the
squadron across the Atlantic at General
Blanco's suggestion. Senor Sagasta seems
to have thought from an early date that
Bermejo made great mistake. and the
government got rid of the admiral"
Fear Charge of CoUardice.
MADRID, July Z, 8 p.m.-A minister,
after the cabinet meeting today, declared
that II Admiral Cervera had succeeded in
escaping the Spaniards would have sued for
peace. But, he added, in view of the de-
struction of the Spanish fleet, the war
must be continued, lest Spain be accused OF
cowardice or fear.
Dispatches received here from official
sources at Havana announce that there is
an enthusiastic desire there to continue the
war.
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which were re-echoed by the crews of a
dozen transports lying nearby.
Hobson had little to say in regard to his
experiences, except that he and mis- COM
panions had been well treated by the Span
iards and that they were all in excellent
health.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Fire Devastate. j Texa. Town

DALLAS. Tex, July IA fire at Rogers.
Bel county, has destroyed about twenty
places of business. causing a loss of SCI. 600,
partly insured j. N Brookes. merchant
and banker. Is the heaviest loser. His loss
amounts to S14,0OO
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Revolt RinsIeaders peports,.

LONDON. July 7.-Aooording to dis
patch to the Times from Montevidoo, the
ringleaders ef the recent revolt Including
eight genersls, have been deported %
Evening star., 1898-07-07
THE BOMBARDMENT.

Commenced.
MADRID, July 7, 10 anna rumor is
current here to the effect that the bonn
bar1ment of Santiago de Cuba has COM
menced. The Spanish batteries are said
to be replying vigorously.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
ADMIRAL VILLAMIL DEAD.

Madrid Government Advised of 1t and
of Capt. Lazaga's Suicide.
MADRID, July Z, 10 a-m.-The govern
ment has received a telegram from Admiral
Evening star., 1898-07-07
THE EVENING STAR.

New York Office, 40 Pottor Buyldin,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-15
TURF TOPICS.

Aiyxhip. a:l:+4 is said to be regis
tered under the name The Airship.
Russell Frisby, 2:2414, by Allie Rus
sell, Is new 1898 trotter for Kansas.
Little Brown Jug, All q, Johnston s
predecessor. is still living, being IS
years old.
Three Thousand dollars was recently
guideiess PAGER.
In the last free for all at Augusta,
Me-, three of the get Of Nelson finished
first, second and third.
g. S. Orr, owner Of Charles Sumner,
2:141, by Era Chimes, is an employee
in the Buffalo postoffice.
A prospective winner for next season
is colt by Gamrel. 2:101a, out of the
dam Of Pinewood, 2:111a.
It is said that V. B. Strong, New
Paltz. n. Y. contempiates making q
guideless wonder of Cute. 2:154.
Jeska, 2:1414, won five races and
was inside the money in the other
three out of eight starts this season.
John A. McKerron, 2sl21a, will not
be raced next year, SO it is said, but
saved for try at the stallion record in
1900.
Anterosio, 2:206, a new standard
performer for Anteros this year, is out
of l. o., by Red Wilkes, the dam Of
the bay mare Roxane, 2:f234
During the past few weeks buyer
from the Hawaiian Islands has been
through Yolo and Solano counties, CAL,
paying 500 per head for good young
mules.
Five of the get of Gold Leaf, 2:16k,
reduced their records this year, the
lowest record being taken by the PAGER
Wayside, who lowered his from 2:24 -
to 2:21 a.
When Admiral Sampson isn't on a
battleship and is at home in Glen
Ridge, n. j., he may be seen navigat-
ing a buggy with pair of trotters as
the propelling power.
When John r. Gentry was led into
the ring at the Madison Square horse
show, he was covered with a pure white
blanket, on which was embroidered in
letters of gold the brief but brilliant
story, 80 100 u "--Horseman.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-12-15
STAGE GliNTS.

1t has been romored that the Duke Of
Manchester is going to become an actor.
Nat Goodwin's brother is giving imi-
tations of stage celebrities on the vaude
willie stage in New York.
The manager of an up town New
York theater has put into practice .
rule forbidding any encores.
Minnie Seligman may star next sea
son in the Sardou plays that belong to
the estate of Miss Daven port.
John Drew has new play written
for him by Jerome K. Jerome. but hs
will not produce it this season.
Forbes Robertson has revived Ham
let at the London Lyoeum and is play
ing it alternately with Macbeth. y
The emperor of Germany has ordered
Lsoncavallo, the author of Pasliaoci, "
to write an opera on the legend of Ro-
land
score Of new Czech opera. to DO
brought out at the National theater in
Prag Ia.
Tolstoi's long forbidden play, 1.-The
Tsar Feod0r fvanivich. = has been final
~ and successfully produced in St
Petersburg.
The little English country town OF
South borough is TO have a municipal;
theater in memery of the queen $ dia-
mond jubilee,
Bernhardt IS going TO India on a yacht
of which Pierre Lott is to have COM
mand. She will act before the rajahs
and hunt tigers
Sol Smith Russell SAYS the actors hav.
ing the most influence on him were
John E. Owens, joseph jefferson and
William Warren.
1t is announced that the Princess de
Chimay intends to revive an old opera
by Auber, written for the first Princess
de Chimay. whom the art world knows
as Nine. Tallien.