The Florence tribune., 1898-06-18
TELEGRAPHIC REPORT.

ontteu states troops to oesih the invasion of Cuba sailed from Key West at daylight this morning me expedition comprised 77S officers ana l4,o64 enlisted men, all under the command of Maj. Gen: shafter 4 large force of transports conveyed the troops under the convoy of a strong squadron of warships, ranging from immense battleships to small gun boats and armed fast sailing yachts.
 The expedition is made up largely of infantry, although an unusually laroa number of artillery is included, and cavalry with the expedition will be mounted later in Cuba, either from stock of native horses or from mounts that follow them from this country Owing to the mountainous and iunola like character of the country back of santiago where the troops must operate there will be little opportunity for the use of cavalry.
 The troops will arrive of santiaoo on Thursday morning at the latest barring storms or accident, and land ing probably will take place on the afternoon of that day or the Friday following, as Admiral Sampson is ex- tremely anxious to reinforce the small body of marines now ashore at Guna- tanamo bay.
 WASHINGTON, June l5.-A Cabinet officer this evening said: "Any inter- ference on the part of Germany in the Philippines means war with Germany. II Germany does not realize this, she had better do so at once. We intend to hold the Philippines, and the admin lstration will tolerate no nonsense from Germany or any other country. i"
 The Bureau of Naval Intelligence more than week ago prepared for the use Of the President and Cabinet the result of it's researches in the matter of Germany's naval strength. This document, which is essentially conf dential in character, was presumably l spread before the Cabinet to-day. Its conclusions are based upon the unpre Fdiced observations of our naval in telligence officers. This report show, that in the estimation of our experts the German navy is inferior to tn, American, and would be speedily de feated in a contest or series of contests
 VIENNA, June 1.-The Neue Frei, Presse asserts that the Spanish govern ment has requested the powers to urg, the United States to occupy Manill with American troops in the event o the surrender of the city and not alloy it to fall into the hands of the insur gents, who are notorious for thei cruelty.
 SAN FRANCISCO, June -15.-Th second fleet of transports weighe, anchor about one o'clock, and is nov on its way to Manila.
 WASHINGTON, June 15.-The flaw allan resolution has passed the house
 MADRID, June 15.--A dispatch re ceived here from Captain Genera August, dated at Manila, June 9th says:
 The situation continues critical The enemy surrounds the town. have had our lines drawn close around the city and strengthened al intervals by trochas. Communication is still cut.
 TAMFA, Fla, June 14.-After week of waiting and preparation, the frs army of invasion to start from tn eastern shores of the United States de parted under the command of Genera Shafter this morning at o'clock. Tn fleet of transports consisted of thirty five vessels, four tenders and fourteeI conveys.
 They are all now upon the Gulf o Mexico, headed southward until the, pass Key West at least. If the desti nation be Cuba, they will continu their present course uutil Cape An tonic at the west end of the island il doubled, when an easterly course vii be sailed until they reach the vicinity of Santiago.
 WASHINGTON, June 15.-Admiral Sampson reports all satisfactory al Guantanamo and the Cubans coop erating with the Americans.
 NEW YORK, June 15.-A Journal special from London says: "It seems now more than probable that Emperor William of Germany will try to stir up trouble with the United States. In the far East all the signs point to a threatening demonstration by the German fleet in the Philippines. Euro pean powers are evincing deep in- terest in the movement of the German fleet and the demeanor of the Emperor, because nobody knows what reckless action the ambitious William may resort to at the slightest provocation.
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