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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
WANT a Z. S. PROTECTORATE
Petition For Bonded Warehause at
Santiago

Santiago de Cuba. July 90 p. M
delayed in Transmission.)-A feature
of the situation here is the constant
stream of native residents who are pre-
senting claims to the authorities here
against the United States Government
for losses sustained at the hands of Gu
ban troops. damage to property, robbery
and plumber, during the last three years.
These claims are promptly returned with
an expression of regret.
There is Il distinct sentiment here fV
n continuation of the occupation, and
the definite establishment of an Ameri-
can protectorate. LOCAL merchants
Spanish, foreign and native. are draw
ing up petition requesting the estah-
lishment of bonded warehouse at San
tiaeo, 50 that in case they desire to re-
ship goods to Porto Rico they may be
saved the payment of double duties.
Under the Spanish regime the entry of
goods in bond here was unknown. Mer-
chandise imported and re-shipped to
Porto Rico, another Spanish colony, paid
duties twice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
MERRITT IS THERE
Assumes Command of Our
Troops in Philippines.

Manila, July 26, via Hong Kong,
July 3O.--Gcneral Merritt, assumed com
mand of the American forces immc-
diately after he had reported to Admiral
Dewey. He has established headquart-
ers at the Cavite arsenal.
The new report was escorted to an an
chorage near the cruiser Charleston by
the gunboat Concord, the crews of the
vessels of the American fleet giving her
a rousing welcome
At the close of his official visit to
the Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flagship,
.5eneraI Merritt was officially re"ognized
by salute of thirteen guns.
Until he snall have received the re-
ports of the officers who preceded him,
and famiiarized himself with the situ-
alton, General Merritt cannot determine
as to his future course.
The remaining transports are expected
to arrive tomorrow. The fleet saw moth
ing of the monitor Monterey and the
collier Brutus, and it is supposed that
the monitor is coaling at Guam island.
The troops encamped at Paranajo have
not yet made Il move, the condition of the
country between the camp and the out
skirts of Manila being such, on accoun,
of the heavy rains, as to make it i'm.
possible to advance. The insurgents are
still active, but are accomplishing moth
ing.
MERRITT CABLES HIS ARRIVAL.
Washington, ID. c., July 30.-The fol
lowing was received at the War De-
partment today:
Hong Kong, July 80.
"Adjutant General, L. S. Army, Wash
ington, ID. G.
'Cavite. July 25.-Arrived today about
II. Health of commands good Remain
der of fleet about four days in the rear.
All troops assigned me will probably be
needed.
(Signedl ''MERRITT.
Major General Commanding
HE is CERTAINLY THERE.
London. July 30.-A dispatch to
Lloyds, dated Manila, July 9th, says
that the United States transports New
port with Major General Wesley Mer-
rtt on board. arrived there yesterday.
-. were well on board. Nothing de-
csive has transpired as yet but it is ex-
pected that operations against the Span
iards will commence in II few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
NO ANTI-AMERICAN FEELING.
The Philippines Care Little For Gov
crnmcnt if They Are Left Alone.

The Philippines Care Little For Gov
ernmcnt if They Are Left Alone.
Manila. July ID, via Hong Kong, July
30.-Conycrsation with Il considerable
number of natives has failed to disclose
the existence of any perceptible anti
American feeling among the Philip
pinos. These people are apparently
satisfied to accept annexation to the
United States. Their principal desire is
for IA peaceful existence with the mini
mum of trouble. They. however. earn
esty wish the abolition of oppression in
cident to Spanish official rapacity and
the tyranny of the religious bodies.
The natives have no objection to the
church. apart from the orders Of friars.
The Philippines are scarcely interested
in any particular form of government,
but only desire to be left alone
The rebels who recently captured Ca
loocan shelled the Spanish block house
ut Maipago, where, after having smash
cd the Spanish cannon, they stormed the
place and bayoneted twenty Spaniards.
German officials here explain that the
landing of food at Manila recently, was
merely a triffle, and was for the relief
of German residents. 1t has now been
decided to discontinue this mode of aid
ing the subjects of Germany ut Manila.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
LEADS ALL NORTH C0lLMA EANlE@ M NEWS AMID CIRCULATION.
GIBARA EVACUATED.
Town in Possession of Cuban Cavalry
and Infantry.

Key West, Fla, July 3O.-The Spanish
two-masted schooner Gibara, loaded with
fire wood and charcoal, which was cap
tured by the Nash,.le on July 18th.
while trying to get into the port of
Gibara on he north Cuban coast was
brought in here this morning by Il prize
crew.
The Espresso, another schooner of the
same size as the Gibara and with like
cargo was taken by the gunboat Nash
vile at the same time. Both vessels were
lying in the harbor and made no resls-
tance. All the papers aboard both
schoOners had been destroyed before the
capture, but it is known both vessels
ply between Gibara and Havana. There
were about 80 tons on board each. BY
this time the American flag is probably
flying over Gibara. When the prize
schooner left that place the gunboat
Nashville was preparing to send men
ashore to raise the flag. The Spaniards
had evacuated Gibara several days be-
fore and fled to Holguin and the town
WAS in possession of five hundred Cuban
infantry and two hundred cavalry when
the Nashville reached here. Order is
being maintained, but there is great dis
tress among the inhabitants on account
of the scarcity of food.
1t is said that General Luque o
the Spanish army placed five hundred of
his wounded soldiers in the hospitals at
Gibara and requested that the United
States Government care for them.
Gibara is Il small walled town on the
north coast of the province of Santiago
de Cuba. The harbor is shallow and of
nc great value for strategic purposes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
WANT OUR TROOPS TO REMAIN
Five Thousand Immunes Will Garrison
Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, July 2S.-lZ:lo p.
m.-Delayed in transmisslon).-Gener
Sha fter has had some cable correspond
ence with Adjutant General Corblll,
tending to allay the fear among Spanish
and foreign merchants here that the
American troops are TO be withdrawn
from Santiago and the city given over to
the custody of the Cuban soldiers. Rep
reservations had been made to General
Shaftcr of the alleged impoSsibility of
resumption of business unless assurances
were given by the United States Govern
ment that enough American troops would
remain to maintain order and that
stable government would be establish
ed. General Shafter cabled to Adjutant
General Corbin requesting authority to
give the desired assurance in the name
of the President.
General Shafter says the four immune
regiments from Alabama and Missis-
sippi. in all 5000 men, half of whom are
expected today. will remain to garrison
the city. He has recommended the with
drawal of the cavalry and their return
north rs soon as their state of health
will permit.
It is understood that the rest of the
Fifth army corps will go to Montauk
Point, Long Island, and there is great
rejoicing among the troops.
A difficulty arising out of the difference
between General Shafter and General
Garcia has arisen in Santiago. The
Spanish residents there have been led
TO believe that Shafter's army is to he
ordered away from Santiago, after the
Spanish troops now prisoners have been
transported to Spain. This has given
rise TO fear in their minds that they
are to be left to the tender amenities of
the Cubans. If they feared the occupa-
ton of Santiago by the American army.
they are now doubtly fearful of the re-
suits of its departure. Appeals have
been made to General Shafter not to
withdraw the American forces from
Santiago and he has communicated these
appeals to the<war officials Assurances
have been given the people of Santiago
by the War Department through Gen
eral Shafter that this Government will
stand squarly by the terms of the Presi-
dents proclamation relative to the gov
crnment of the city and province.
A permanent military garriton for
antiago consisting of the First and
Second immune regiments, has been pro-
vided and il will remain there even if
General Shafter's corps should be with
Drawn. These facts have been communi-
Gated to the Spanish residents of the
city and have tended to allay their alarm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
MARIA TERESA WILL FLOAT.

Will be Brought to Guantanamo as
Soon as Il Small Leak is Stopped.
Washington, ID. c., July 3O.-The
Navy Department has posted the follow
ing cablegram from Admiral Sampson:
playa del Este. July %.
'"rhe Infanta Maria Teresa upon which
the wreckers are now engaged will be
floated and brought to Guantanamo as
soon as il small leak is located which is
somewhere in the bow of the ship.
Whether this leak is due to Il small
valve being left open or n hole which
may have been made in the bow is not
yet known Her own pumps are being
used to remove the water, there being
steam in one of her boilers.
(Signed) SAMPSON"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
SHAFTER'S SANITARY REPORT

Washington, D. c.. July 3O.-The War
DEPARTMENT posts the following:
Santiago de Cuba, July %. via Ber-
muda.
"Adjutant General of the Army, Wash
ington.
SANITARY conditions for JAY oSth:
Total sick, 4,219; total fever cases, g.
406: new cases of fever. 696; cases of
fever restored to duty. 800: deaths. PRS
vate Michael McGoldrcks, First Lieu
tenant, cause asthenia, following mala-
rial fever.
(Signed) 'SHAFTER.
Major General Commanding"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York. July 30.-T'he weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus decrease. 81 ,107. .525; loans. de-
creased, ST ,S2O,S00; specie, decreased,
$1.136. 400; legal tenders, increased,
S11G.700: deposits, increased. $35l 300;
circulation. decreased, $40, 400
The banks now hold S41 ,9O4 .475 in ex-
cess of the requirements of the % pei
cent rule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
A DISPATCH FROM DEWEY.

Balance of Expedition Believed to be
Close Behind Merritt.
Washington, ID. c., July 30.-The
Navy Department has made public the
following:
''Cavite, July 26.
Secretary of the Navy. Washington.
Merritt arrived yesterday in the New
port. The remainder of the expedition
is expected within the next few days
(SigneO DEWEY"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
ANIMATED DISCUSSION
OF PHILIPPINE QUESTION

The Cabinet Finally Agreed that Manila Bay With the City
and Surrounding Territory Should be Held by Us
Until We Could Devise and Put into Operation
Some Plan for the Future Government
of the IsIands--The Discussion
Lasted Over Two Hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-31
NJ, Gan1bOn Now
Envoy Of Spain
Clothed With This new Power He Discusses
the Question of Peace With the Presi
dent at the White House.
OUR DEMANDS MODIFIED
IN PART BY HIS PLEA.

Exactly What Change was Made is not Known, but Ap-
paenty it Does not Affect the Plan as to Cuba, Porto
Rico and CoaIing Statons--The Change Being
Made M Cambon Expressed Himself Salts
fed, and it now Only Remains for Spain
to Ratify the Agreement.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06

addition to the marches over the actual
ground Of such contests, the obserya.
ton towers ON the main fields. the
crest road on Missionary Ridge, the
roads over Lookout, aud the summit
OF the mountain itself, afford eleva.
lions from which every movement,
either strategy or the tactics of the
several battlefelds, can be distinctly
traced.
The dimensions of this national
maneuvring ground will appear from
few figures. The legal limits of the
Chickamauga section embrace fifteen
square miles. The crest of Missionary
Ridge for eight miles is owned by the
Government, as are the battlefelds of
General Sherman at the north end of
the ridge, and of Hooker and Walthall
on Lockout Mountain. The central
drivewayof the park system is already
finished from the northern extremity
OF Missionary Ridge southerly for
twenty-five miles through the Chicka-
manga field toward Lafayette. The
remaining five miles are under con-.
struction. In an east and west direc.
ton the drive from Ringgold to the
western limit is eleven miles. From
Missionary Ridge at Rossville to Wau.
hatchie Ridge beyond Lookout Noun.
tain is six miles. From the same point
by way Of McFarland's Gap the western
boundary OF the park TO its southern
limits is eight miles. The total mile
age OF the park system is over 100
miles.
A few concise statements will show
the advantages which the park pos.
sesses for practical field instruction.
Standing on the point of Lookout, the
three mountain ranges and the river
over which General Rosecrans's
strategic campaign extended are all in
full view, The front of his move.
ment, which when it reached the Ten
nessee River after crossing the Gum.
berland had front of $50 miles, can
be readily traced. All the battlefelds !
mentioned in the course of this letter
can be located, and the ground of
all the tactical movements of the
battles OF Wauhatchie, Orchard Knob,
Lookout Mountain and Missionary
Ridge can be seen and readily under
stood. The observation towers upon
the battlofelds of Chickamauga are
under the eye and show the relative
positions of the movements of that
engagement to those of the battles
about Chattanooga. Ringgold Gap,
the closing engagement in the series
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06
THoMAs's HEADQUARTERS sNoDGRAss HOUSE. CHroKAMAUaA

teams to be driven through it in any
direction. The forest portion of the
tract was thus made practicable for
artillery movements as we'll as for
cavalry and infantry.
There are no swamp grounds in the
park, and the soil in all sections is ex-
cellent for camps. The natural drain
age is good, the whole tract rising
gradually from the G hickamauga River,
which bounds it on the east for several
miles, to the spurs of Missionary Ridge
ON its western boundary. Aside from
the river 1t is watered tract. Several
small streams fed by abundant springs
traverse it. There are never-iailing
ponds, meeting all requirements for
the animals of infantry, cavalry, and
artillery camps. Looking forward to
the occupation of the park as camp
construction, the Commits ,ioners have
provided eight artesian wells in order
that it might not be necessary for the
troops to use surface water for drink
ing purposes.
The natural features of the park pre-
sent every element of topography
likely to be met with in actual cam
There are fields and forests,
each Of great extent, low ridges and
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06

The Government finds itself fortu-
nate in the ownership OF such n
ground for the assembling. instruc-
ton, and maneuvring Of troops as
the Chickamauga Park reservation
proves to be, writes General H. v.
Boynton, in the New York Sun. I'm
der the act Of Congress making the
park national maneuvring ground,
and authorizing the Secretary of War
to assemble there such q portion of
the regular army as he may choose.
and also to allow and arrange for the
concentration and instruction of the
National Guard, it was the intention
TO inaugurate such use of the reserya-
ton during the coming season. The
Adjutant-G General of the army was,
considering what should be done in
TINS direction, and the troops Of sew
eral States were looking forward TO
summer or autumn camping at the
park. Suddenly the practical uses of
actual war set these plans aside, and
replaced them by others which in
volved the concentration of armies
ana their preparation for battle.
No other nation owns such q field
Tor man1uvres. Eleven square miles
OF the tract are now fitted for regula-
ton camps. Eight of these are in
open forest, carefully cleared Of un.
derbrush, and three square miles are
in fields. There are four square
miles within the legal limits OF the
tract not yet purchased. This section
is largely forest, and is available for
maneuyres by which it might be de-
sired to instruct troops in movements
through virgin forest.
The entire area within the present
limits of the park is clear Of fences, and
teams can drive over the fields and
through the woods in every part of it.
When the forests were cleared out the
future use of the park for q camp of in.
struction was kept in mind, and orders
were given thatroom should be made for |
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06

One hundred thousand men will
probably go to the Klondike this sea.
son. Five hundred dollars will be q
low estimate for the cost to each indi-
vidual, making an aggregate of $780,
900. 600 expended. We shall see how
long 1t will take Alaska to turn out
chat much gold. There is, however,
one consolation: Should the mines
prove q failure. the money invested
will not be lost to the world, it will
still exist but in the hands of differ.
ent individuals. The sad, sad part Of
She story will be as to the inn cradle
lives that will DO laid down in the in
hospitable regions of the North.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06

The Chicago Board Of Education
has, by q vote Of 10 to 1, adopted q
resolution increasing the salary Of
every grammar and primary grade
teacher in the public schools OF Obi.
cago $75 for the year 1898, and $50
per year thereafter until the maximum
SALARY of $1,000 shall be reached. "If
there is any profession under the sun
that deserves more at the hands of the
general public than that Of the school
teacher" exclaims the Trenton IN. J.)
American, 1--WE fail to see II. We
therefore congratulate the school
teachers of Chicago upon their good
fortune"
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06
Facts About Our Country.

The United States are inhabited by
only five per cent, or one.twentieti
part, Of the population of the world.
but these five per cent. of the worlds
people use one-third of the worlds
iron, steel and copper, one-quarter of
the worlds product of wool and more
than one.quarter of its cotton. Texas
alone makes Us much cotton as the
entire South did before the war, al.
though less than one-tenth of her area
is in cotton lands. Since 1860 the
number of farm owning families in the
country has increased from 1880 OOO
to 1892, 200, while farm.tenants'
families are only 2,l32, 754, against
], sos, $50 in 1860. Farm owners are
increasing more rapidly than farm
and of the two combined
6, 900, 900 families are at work on the
farms.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06
Mat Salleh, the leader of the nat

Mat Salleh, the leader OF the native
revolt in British North Borneo, has
furnished a practical illustration of
the truth Of the main incident in Kip.
ling's "The Man Who Would Be
King" Mat has been posing as an
immortal whom no bullet could hurt.
He took great care not to get within
close range, and after skirmish it
was his custom to- scar his flesh in
places with hot iron and to exhibit
Tho burns as marks Of bullets that had
been turned aside. In his last meet
ing with the English, however, he was
badly wounded in the leg. When his
followers saw that he bled as they did,
they ceased to look upon him as q god.
Hence agreat loss of prestige, which
may result in the collapse Of the re.
volt.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06
The bicycle has certainly wrouob

The bicycle has certainly wrought q
revolution in social customs in Eng.
land IL it has encouraged the smoking
OF pipes by women. The cigarette is
not an attractive thing in the mouth
OF even q pretty woman, but briar.
wood Pipe between the lips Of beauty
is something which will have tend.
oncy to reduce the number OF British
marriages.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06

TO every portion Of the seven battle
fields about Chattanooga which are
reached by the mileage system of the
park. These are Chickamauga, Wau-
hatchie and Browns Ferry, Orchard
Knob, Lookout Mountain, Missionary
Ridge, Tunnel Hill, and Ringgold.
Practice marches over these roads will
make known to officers and men alike
the unsurpassed strategy by which
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06
WAR PARAGRAPHS.
A Brief Compilation OF Daily
Occurrences.

The United States and Spanish
squadrons in Asiatic waters are ex-
pected to meet at any hour.
Our government receives notice
from nearly all the nations that they
will observe strict neutrality.
The Norwegian steamer Orange
landed at Savannah, Ga, with 90
refugees from Matanzas.
Spain refuses to allow transmission
OF cable news that gives reports ad-
verse to her concerning the lombard
ment of Matanzas.
President Mckinley issues proclaim
alton holding right Of search of Span
ish vessels now in or bound for ports
Of United States.
Spanish ships run the blockade. A
big transport steamer has reached the
harbor OF Cienfuegos and other Spanish
vessels the port Of Havana.
The monitor Terror captured the
Spanish steamer Ambrosio Bolivar O
few miles out from Havana, with
100000 Spanish silver aboard.
The first capture by the Spanish was
off the Philippine Islands Of the Amer
lea Bark Savanna, Capt Barnaby, by
the gunboat Ell Cano. She had O
cargo of l,640 tons Of coal.
Spanish torpedo boat destroyers are
reported cruising the straits of Gibral-
ter looking for American ships.
1t is authoritatively given out that
Matanzas is to be taken and used as a
base of supplies for the attack of Ha-
vana in the rear.
The president notified Portugal that
If the Spanish fleet were not made to
leave the Cape de Verde islands that
Portugal would be treated as an ally of
Spain.
The monitor Terror captured aSpan-
ish pay steamer after hard fight. She
was loaded with provisions and money
for the Spanish army. Her pilot house
was blown up. Her estimated value is
$500, 900.
Spain announces to the foreign Of
flee that the ports of Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines are defended by
torpedoes and can only be entered
safely under guidance Of local pilots.
The Tennessee militia refuse to en-
list if their organizations are not pre-.
served.
The Felayo, Spain's greatest war
ship, cannot be located. This causes
uneasiness.
Havana is in worse condition than
reported. Food is so high that the ne
cessities of life are difficult to procure.
No female nurses will be sent to
Cuba or to the hospitals on the gulf
coast.
The British consul having charge of
American interests in Porto Rico re.
quests British warship for protec.
ion. Porto Rico is we'll protected by
;orpedoes and has provisions for two
months seige.
The Red Cross society ship State OF
Texas, with nurses and medicine, ar.
lived at Key West from New York.
Her destination was Sagua la Grande.
The postoffice department at Wash
ngton has ordered discontinued the
dispatch of American mail to Manila
" other Spanish possessions in the
rient. e.E
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-06
BANKS PRESIDENT LEyANTS.
Massachusetts Man Defaults In the s,,,,
of 4 1OO,OOO M

The comptroller of the currency re-
Geived telegram Saturday from Bank
Examiner Ewers stating that he had
taken charge of the Hampshire Coun.
~ National bank, of Northampton,
The president, who, the examiner
says, Is q defaulter to the amount of
$4,000 to 100000, is reported as
missing. The president of the ma
tional bank is said to be also president
OF the Hampshire Savings bank.