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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
THE NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
Press Dispatches All the Authorities Hav'
Heard So Far.

Press Dispatches All the Authorities Have |
Heard So Far.
Washington, Aug. S.-The answer OF
Spain to the American terms on which
peace may be restored was expected at
most any moment in official circles, and
the brief press dispatches from Mad
rid stating that the answer was an ac-
ceptance, increased the tension over
what was looked upon as the culmina-
ton of the negotiations. The report
from Madrid that the cabinet would go
over the reply indicated that it might
not be dispatched to Washington until
late in the day.
The fact that the Spanish cabinet will
go over the reply raises possibility OF
a cabinet discussion and prolongation
OF the time before the answer is sub
mitted. All the Madrid reports show
| that Premier Sagasta is endeavoring
| to reconcile the various political ele-
| ments and leaders as far as possible,
| and there is a disposition among off,
Gals here to give him time for this diff
! cult and delicate molding of public and
! political sentiment up to the point OF
| an acceptance of the American de-
/ mands. This view is strengthened
among officials here by the fact that all
our war preparations are going stead
fly forward, the campaign in Porto Rico
Is progressing with uninterrupted sue
i cess the hands of Admiral Dewey and
General Merritt are being strength
ened at Manila and the conditions at
Santiago. so serious when the Ameri-
can generals united in their statement,
Is being promptly and energetically
overcome. For this reason 1t Is felt
that delay Is the loss of Spain, and
that Sagasta in the interest Of his OWL
country will make the answer as speed
iIv as internal conditions will permit.
II the Madrid dispatches are fully
realized by acceptance of the Ameri'
, can terms then the authorities feel tina
, nothing remains but the routine OF con
Guiding the formalities Of peace. II
some quarters apprehension Is ex
a messed as to the word acceptance" !
IL pointed out that II the acceptance 4
simply an affirmative on all the Amer
i lean peace terms every chance for de
n Law or negotiations Is at an end. Blu
n the acceptance Is qualified In an,
. way by a condition that certain privil
eyes be granted or rights conceded
IT then there IS still the possibility Of fur
= ther discussion. The Madrid advices ar
: so unqualified in stating that the Amer
,. lean terms are accepted that Their
le seems to be little chance Spain will al
r tach any conditions to her acceptance
and yet only the answer itself. fina
unconditional and conclusive. can max
IN II clear that the last chance Of contrt
lie versy is removed.
:, There will be little surprise here
the elimination Of the peace arrang'
IL ment brings change In the SPANS
re cabinet. not so much by crisis as
a concerted movement among the lea
ers to institute a cabinet representa-
e. all elements. including the army, cap
eft BILE Of taking the responsibility befo
the country of the acceptance OF e
American terms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
sp.in Yields Porto Rico.

Paris, Aug. Sit is reported here that
the Spanish government has given or
ders that the minister Of war shall not
force resistance in Porto Rico to the
utmost. This Is at the instigation OF
Sagasta, who deplores unnecessary loss
of life, knowing that Porto Rico Will
inevitably fall into the hands OF the
Americans. Captain General Macias
has been instructed to obtain the best
terms possible and to save Spanish
honor all he can, but to surrender.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Death of Lieutenant Steele.

Washington. Aug. 6.-The following
cablegram has been received at the
war department from Santiago via
Hayti: "Adjutant General U. ). A.,
Washington: First Lieutenant James
B. Steele. signal corps, United States
volunteers, died Of yellow fever at
a. m. this hospital, this day.
ola GARDE, Surgeon"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Skaters Fever Report.

washington, Aug. 4.-General Shafter
has sent the following sanitary report
for Aug. 1: Total sick, 4.2S9; total fe-
yer cases, 3,179; new cases of fever, 6Ss;
cases of fever returned to duty. 679:
deaths on Aug. 1. 10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
DEBORAH, IOWA, AUG. 10, 1895

six feet, or two yards, are fathom.
One thousand fathoms are searmiie'
Sly hundred feet are one cable-length
Ten cable-lengths are one sea-miie.
six thousand feet (2,0o0 yards) are one sea-
mile.
Three nautical miles (three knots are one
sea-league.
One minute of latitude is one sea-mile.
One minute of longitude (at equator) is one
sea-mile.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Peace Desired I'm Spain.

Paris, Aug. 6.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of The Temps telegraphs that
there is no danger Of any uprising In
Spain. He adds that everybody is de-
sirious of peace, though profoundly
deploring the necessity for making such
great sacrifices"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Court-Martialed and Shot.

Madrid, Aug. 6.-An official dispatch
from San Juan de Porto Rico says that
Colonel San Martin, who was in COM
mand Of the Spanish garrison at Ponce.
has been court-martialed and shot for
abandoning the place without resist
ance. Lieutenant Colonel Puiz, second
in command, committed suicide.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

a telegram admonishing General Shaf-
ter not to give out such information in
the future. Again, the permission CIV
en- by General Shafter to the press 70
make public the letters OF Colonel Roos-
Welt and other officers at Santiago, re-
vealing the desperate condition OF at
fairs there, has quite astounded the
war department. The president and
Secretary Alger view almost with dis
may the wide publicity given this news,
instead of having 1t kept secret, and
they have lost no time in taking steps
to prevent its being communicated to
Spain. To this end the censorship OF
foreign dispatches has been resumed,
and in this way the war department
hopes to nullify the possible effect OF
General Skaters action.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
GENERAL SKATER REBUKED.
Secretary Aiger Believes He Committed
Two Serious Offenses.

Secretary AIger believes nc
Two Serious Ofienses.
washington, Aug. 6.-Secretary Alger
has administered severe repuKe 10
General Shafter. The war department.
officials say that the generals indiscre-
ton has brought him into disgrace. TWO
serious offenses, In the eyes OF Secretary
Ager. have been committed by General
shafter. One Is his making public.
prior to It's receipt by the war depart
ment. Of the report Of General Kent.
describing the conduct OF the troops OF
his division and rejecting on the beha-
vtor OF some OF the volunteers. Presi-
dent Mckinley and the secretary OF wal
are greatly exercised over this act oil
| the commanding generals. viewing II Al
. serious departure from military usage
| A well az being impolttic.
Secretary Alger sent. In consequences
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
SPAIN ACCEPTS.
Reply to McKinley's Ultima
tum Is Framed.
IS SENT TO QUEEN REGENT
The Spanish Cabinet to Meet Later
and Go Over the
Reply.

Madrid, Aug. 6.-Spain's reply to the
ultimatum of the United States fixing
the terms on which peace negotiations
will be carried on has been completed
by the Spanish government. The reply
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
r,fth I,linols for Porto Rico.

Washington, Aug. 4.-The Fifth I'LL
nois regiment of infantry, commanded
by Colonel Culver, according to an or
der just issued, will be sent to Porto
Rico. The Fifth was a member of Gen
eral Grants brigade and last week was
directed to hold itself in readiness to
reinforce General Miles. but had to
give way to the 160th Indiana. Gen
eral Grants brigade Is still at New
mort News awaiting transportation and
II will be increased by the addition OF
the Fifth Illinois. making four regi-
ments in all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
LOCAL ITEMS.

Cool nights.
Hear "Luren" tonight.
Law books are still going.
Editorials on second page.
-"Boy, Bulls is in st. Paul.
-"Lurens" concert at Steyer's to-
night.
Have you received your Laws Of
Iowa yet?
j. w. Swehla was over from Cal
mar yesterday.
Read the article signed "voter' on
the second page.
Miss Gladys Kimball is visiting
friends in Burr Oak.
Miss Alice Slack, of Hesper, was
in the ci ty Saturday.
DEBORAH City Band plays at Clear
Lake, August 19-20-2l.
Editor Story, OF Lake Mills, Iowa.
was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. Andrew Quanrude is visiting
relatives at Fort Atkinson.
Albert Christen was down from
Orleans township Saturday.
Miss Maud Holcomb returned Sat-
urday from visit at Cresco.
j. H. Pierce, of Burr Oak town.
ship, was in the city Monday.
r.. S. Wolfenberger, of Burr Oak,
was business visitor Saturday.
Examine every page this week and
hereafter. 1t is fall home print"
nc. Goddard went to Geneva,
ILL.,, Friday, on windmill business.
Subscribe for the PUBLIC OPINION
and get copy of Laws of Iowa free.
Rev. Rogne, of Austin, Mimi, has
been visiting in DEBORAH for two weeks
-Thos. Shipley arrived home from
New York Monday, for visit with his
parents.
The Judicial Convention for THU
district will be held at Calmar Thu
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rygg rejoic
over the birth of baby girl, born Mon
day afternoon.
Mrs. Morgan and son, OF Prosper
Mimi, have been visiting friends in tn
city for day or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Bullock al
rived Yesterday morning for visit
the home of r.. A. Miller.
Mrs. DIR. P. Slack, of Hesper, wer
to Charles City Monday via Decorai
for visit with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs Logan, of Chicag
riturned home Saturday, after a Wis
with her brother, Otto Solberg.
Bro. Book, of the Waukon Re
ublican, and his brother, were pleasal
visitors at this Office on Friday.
Jos. F. Soukup, of Spillville, was
pleasant caller Saturday. He was
delegate to the county convention.
Mrs. DIR. F. w. Daubney and so
Morrie, returned on Saturday from
outing at Spirit Lake and Clear Lai
Cliff Butterfeld, nephew of I
Slack, of Hesper, pissed throuI
DEBORAH Saturday, on his way
Charles City, for visit.
B. B. Morss and his company
True Kentuckian" will open at Pr
man, ILL.,, September first. We WI
them unlimited success.
Misses Lottie SERVER and Lo
Elvidge returned last Wednesday fr
their eastern trip. Miss SERVER
turned to Elkader Monday. -
The German Lutheran Lac
Aid Society will meet with H
/. A. Otteson, sol Mechanic st,
day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
Misses Bessie and Belle Maho
and Belle Cosgrove, of Chicago,
rived Saturday for a two weeks '
with their uncle, Peter Quinn.
-Lost--a brown water spar
Followed team out of Calmar
9Th. Name is "Jack." Finder pl
notify this office and receive reward
n An excellent sermon was deliv
at the M. r. church Sunday morl
by Rev. A. l.. Shute, of La Sale,
who has been visiting relatives in
city.
We are in receipt Of very
folder announcing the opening fol
coming year of the Waukon Busi
College and Normal School. 1t Il
product Of the Standard Office, al
as tasty job as we have seen in
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
RUSSIA GU R FRIEND.
A Diplomatic Representative Takes
Occasion to Deny a Misleading Re.

Washington, May ga leading Rus
sian diplomat said to-day that the
cable report from London stating that
Emperor Nicholas, of Russia, was much
the Philippines, and that some sort of
immediate Intervention was probable,
was entirely unwarranted and places
Russia in a misleading position before
the people of this country. He says the
sentiment throughout Russia, official
and unofficial, is one of extreme cor
diality towards the United States and
it shows there will be no change in the
traditional friendship existing between
the United States and Russia.
At the several foreign headquarters
to-day the speech of Lord Salisbury
before the Primrose Club last night
was regarded as deeply significant in
that it was the first expression from a
high official source clearly indicating
the sympathy of the British ministry in
TIE pT6StuL COURSE VI lu0 OHitSu oldltS
The Paris report that the United
States has promised to capture the
Canary Islands and cede them TO Great
Britain" is characterized at the State
Department and by leading diplomats
as purely fanciful. The State Depart
ment gives a specific denial.
Mr. Hatch, the Hawaiian minister,
was among the callers on Assistant
Secretary Cridler who received the
diplomatic visitors to-day in the alb
sence of Assistant Secretaries Moore
and Adee. Mr.. Hatch has so far heard
nothing from Honolulu in confirmation
of the press dispatches of yesterday re-
lating to the transfer of the Hawaiian
Islands to the United States. 1t was
plain to be seen. however. that the min
lister would be very much gratified to
receive an sofficial confirmation, but in
his opinion any negotiations Of the
character described would be conduct
ed directly between President Dole and
United States Minister Sewell at Hon
olulu. and the latter would be expected
to communicate with his government
on this subject.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
THE ST. PAUL.
Captain Sigsbees Big Auxiliary
Cruiser at League Island Taking on
Ammunition.

Philadelphia, May 5.-The big aux
iliary cruiser St. Paul, with Captain
Sigsbee on the bridge, left Cramps ship
yard at 8:20 a. M The passage of the
ST. Paul down the river was the signal
for a great outburst of enthusiastic
patriotism. and the reception that the
new cruiser and Captain Sigsbee re-
ceived was truly magnificent. Along
the shore crowds of people were con-
gregated wildly cheering as the st. Paul
majestically sailed down AS to the St.
Pauls destination nothing is known
here. but it is believed that she is to do
scout duty along the middle Atlantic
coast
Contrary to the announcement at
Cramps ship yard that the st. Paul
would stop at League Island navy yard
for ammunition, the big cruiser pro-
ceeded straight down the Delaware
river and anchored at Deep Water
Point near Newcastle, Del.
II is presumed that the st. Paul will
take on her ammunition in the Della
ware Bay, off Bombay Hook, at the
same time she receives her coal.
The alleged spy who was caught on
the st. Paul last Tuesday night was
put ashore at Cramps ship yard just
before the cruiser sailed. The evidence
against him was not deemed sufficient
and he was released
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
TO BE DIVIDED.
The Blockading Squadron to Be
Made Into Two Sections for Larger
Work.

Key West, Fla. May 5.-The steamer
Olivette will reach here tonight, but
will not be permitted to enter the in
Der harbor owing to the port regula-
tons regulating the movement of YES
sells here during the war Commodore
Watson is passenge on the Olivette.
A naval officer of high rank told the
correspondent Of the Associated Press
tonight that the division of Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron already indicated
from Washington, will in all probable
ity go into effect forthwith. Commo-
dore Watson will raise his flag on the
cruiser Cincinnati, and his command
will include other cruisers and gun
boats
Commodore Remey, who will COM
mand the other division of the fleet,
Rear Admiral Sampson being com
mander of both divisions, is expected
here in a few days.
The conditions of the Havana block
ade remain unchanged, the line being
rigidly kept by the Montgomery and
other cruisers under Captain Converse,
who is still in temporary command.
The censorship of dispatches here
continues very strict.
News reached here to-day of the ar
rival Of Iovona roetordo1 of 49, D,;+
ish cruiser Talbot to take off British
subjects who desire to leave the city.
The Talbot was held up by the block
aiding vessels, but finally asked permits
sion of the flagship to go in, which
Rear Admiral Sampson readily granted.
Admiral Sir John Richardson. com
handing the British West Indian naval
station was on board the Talbot The
Britshers had not heard the news of
the Manila victory and when they
learned it. they heartily congratulated
Admiral Sampson and the other officers
of the feet.
Further information from the beseg-
ed island is to the effect that General
Blanco is urging the provincial author
tiles in every locality to stir up the
patriotism Of the people, which is said
to be rapidly waning under the infu-
ence Of hunger and disease.
The Spanish soldiers captured on the
prize steamer Argonauta last week were
sent north this morning on the City of
Key West They will be lodged in Fort
Mcpherson as prisoners of war until
the government decides what shall be
done with them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
------------- -------------
HAWAIIAN QUESTION
Before a Congressional Committee
Yesterday-No Action Taken.


Washington, May 5.-The Hawaiian
question came up before the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs to-day.
There was a strong majority favoring
annexation The resolution introduc-
ed by Representative Newlands, of Ne
vada was considered in detail Chair
man Hit made a forcible presentation
to the Committee of the reasons for
favorable action at this time in view of
the necessities existing for the dse of
that island in our war operations.
The meeting finally adjourned with
out taking a vote, deferring action for
a more full consideration next Tues
day. 1t is understood that if there
should be favorable report from the
committee in favor of annexation of
Hawaii that the Speaker will not inter-
pose any objection. 1t is also stated
that the administration is pressing ear
ly action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06

ron # it should ,,' - in that d.
rection- 1t ,, hoted, however,
that VIII 49, st reports We're re-
ceive| 80 ..ttle credit, the advices
CT The Navy Department to-day
tn not conclusive, inclined the Off
GERS to the belief that the Spanish fly
ing squadron
REALLY HAS TURNED BACK
from Cape Verde to consolidate with
the home squadron at Cadiz.
Great pressure is being brought to
bear upon the War Department to Sc
cure appointments to second lieuten-
ancies, authorized by the recently en-
acted Hull bill The list of applicants
includes many bright young men for
the regulations require them to be I'M
students at West Point, newspaper men
and others with political influence back
of them.
The Navy Department will ship 200
600 pounds of powder to Commodore
Dewey to add TO the stock he now has
left This will be made up of about
so, 900 pounds of the grade used for the
big S-inch guns, 10000 pounds for the
6-inch guns, $4,000 pounds for the s.
inch guns and lesser amounts for other
classes Of guns. This, with the larger
number of S-inch armor piercing pro-
iectiles. shells and 6-lnch rife balls,
will make the shipment of ammunition
very large one. The powder and shot
together will give 500 rounds for the
big guns and several thousand rounds
for the rapid fire rifles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
IN THE SUPREME COURT.

Special TO the Register
Charleston, W. Va, May 5.---The fol
lowing orders were entered in the SUI
preme Court to-day: Buckley VS.
Sims, from Richie county, writ OF
error and supersedeas, refused; Shaw
VS.. Caverly, from Ningo county. ~
peal refused; State for use of United
States School Furniture Company VS.
Kyle, from Cabell county. writ OF
error refused; Miller VS.. White, from
Mason county, writ of error and SUI
persedeas, allowed, bond 5000; Albert
Wilt, limited, VS.. Huffman, from
Tucker county, appeal and superse-
IDEAS, allowed, bond $500; Quesenberry
VS.. Building Association, from Sum-
mers county. rehearing refused; Z.
S. Blowpipe Company vs.. j. S. Spel:-
Ger, ct al, from Mason county, petit
ton for rehearing filed.
Court adjourned until tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
ORDERED SOUTH.
The Twenty-fifth Infantry to Move to
Tampa at Once.

Chickamauga National Park, Ga,
May 5.-Orders were received from the
War Department by General Brooke,
commanding the provisional army
corps at Chickamauga Park, to dis
patch the Twenty fifth Infantry (col-
ored), Col. Burt, commanding, with
all speed possible to Tampa, Fla. Two
companies of this regiment are now
at Dry Tortugas, and it is believed
the destination of the remainder of
the regiment is the same point
1t Is believed the regiment will
shortly go to the front, as Col. Burt,
who has been named as Brigadier
General in the volunteer army. is ex-
pected to go south with his command.
1t is the purpose to embark early to-
morrow evening.
The Tenth Cavalry (colored), is ex-
pecting orders to move tomorrow, as
are also the Sixth and Third Cavalry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
REORGANIZATION PLAN
For the Baltimore & Ohio-President
Cowen Knows Nothing of Progress.

NEW YORK, May 5.-The Evening Post
says: The Baltimore & Ohio plan of re-
organization was signed to-day by all in
terests, including Brown, Shipley & Co,
Of London. II provides for 20 per cent
assessment on the stock. The advance in
the price of the stock was based on early
information in regard to this action.
BALTIMORE, Md. May 5--President-
Receiver John X. Cowen. of the b. K o.
railroad, denied this evening that the
plan of reorganization had been signed by
all parties i'll interest and said that it
would not be promulgated until after the
close Of the war with Spain. He declined
TO discuss the provisions of the plan.
Co-Receiver Murray denied all knowl-
edge of the subject, as did also John X.
Shaw, chairman of the Baltimore reor-
ganization committee and Gen. John Gill
who was named one Of the incorpora-
tors in the bill which passed the recent
legislature authorizing the sale and re-
organization Of the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
MORE SOLDIERS GO.

Special to the Register.
Fairmont w. Va, May 5.-A large
crowd assembled at the depot last
night to say farewell to 81 more Fair
mont boys who left for the scene of ac-
ton. This number was much more
than was expected, there only being
10 when the dispatch to the Register OF
to-day was written. No brass bands
assembled, but there was much enthus-
iasm among the people. This makes
60 Marion county people at Camp Lee.
and is as good a showing as any county
in the State makes.
The town council held a meeting
Tuesday night and the ladies of the
town presented petition asking that
the streets be cleaned this summer 1t
was signed by 81 ladies. Immediate
action was taken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-06
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
OF the State of New York Pledges Its
Support to the President.

NEW YORK, May 5.-The one hum
dred and thiriteth ANIMAL meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce of the State of
New York was held to-day. Resolutions
were adopted pledging the unqualified
and hearty support" of the chamber Ito
the Presiden and Congress of the United
States in the conduct of war The reso-
luton also pledges the chamber to bear
its share of the common burdens. what
ever they may be, to the end that such
peace may speedily be attained as will
inure to the benefit of our Cuban neigh
bors and to the domestic quietude and
prosperity of the United States" and
provide for the appointment of thirty
members of the chamber Ito take such
action from time to time as may be nee
essary to give this action Of the chamber
its greatest possible efficiency and value. =
Thanks and congratulations of the cham
Der are offered to Commodore Dewe,
and the gallant officers ana crews uf the
Asiatic squadron, who by a blow struck
under circumstances of peculiar heroism,
have helped to shorten the war.