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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
 GARRISON LAYS
 DOWN ITS 4RMS
General Garcia Authorizes q Cop. trudiction of tbe Story Tbot He Attacked the SpoDiords
 After the SurreDder.
Copyrighted, 1898, by the Associated Press.

Copyrighted 1898, by the Associated Press.
 SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 25.- Everything here is peaceful The 1000 Spanish soldiers at Guantanamo laid down their arms to-day The 3350 men from Palma, Soriano, San Luis and Longo surrendered yesterday to Lieu tenant Miley and to-day pack trains with provisions were sent to them
 The only others included in the ca pitulation are the 20OO at Baracoa and 1000 at Sagua. They have not yet been turned over, but they are now here in General Garcia's vicinity He is at Jiguany to-day and reached there without encountering any Spaniards.
 General Shafter authorizes an abso- lute contradiction of the report that Garcia encountered a force of Span iards who were returning to Santiago to surrender, and was defeated by them
 Colonel Ezra P. Ewers of the Ninth Infantry, acting for General Shafter, will receive the formal surrender of Guantanamo.
 Yesterday General Shafter released forty Cubans, who had been confined in the local jail on political charges. In deed. some of them were confined without charges of any character others on the most trivial preteXts and yet others solely because of sympathy with the insurgent cause. The jail still is filled with many whose crimes and sentences are not on record and are absolutely unknown so far as has been yet ascertained. A general investiga- tiOn has been ordered
 American newspapers which have ar rived here contain articles written ap- parently under a misapprehension of the facts regarding the conduct of the campaign and the dictation of the terms of surrender. General Miles was here simply as a visitor and ad wiser. In his official capacity he had
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26

squadron under your command for trans mission to you and herewith inclOses the same. Accompanying the copy of the joint resolution the department received letter from the Secretary of State re- questing that there be conveyed to you his high appreciation of your character as a naval officer and of the good judg- ment and prudence you have shown in directing affairs since the date of your great achievement in destroying the Spanish fleet. This I take great pleasure in doing and join most heartily, on be- half of the Navy Department as well as personally, in the commendation of the Secretary of State. Very respectfully,
 JOHN D. LONG, Secretary.
 Rear Admiral George Dewey. U. S. N, Commander-in-Chief, Asiatic Station.
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.IuMRLES TO EAT.

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nothing to do with the terms of the ca pitulation, the entire credit for which belongs to General Shafter, who on July 10 received the following dispatch from Washington, of that date:
 General Shafter. Siboney: The Secre- tary of War directs me to inform you night for Santiago, but with instructions which do not in any manner supersede you as the commander of the United States troops in the field at Santiago as long as you are able for duty
 CORBIN, Adjutant General
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AN ELEGANT TESTIMONIAL
EMBOSSED RESOLUTION IN
 RICH COVERS.
Secretary of States commendation of the AdmiraI's Diplomacy Is Also Referred
 To
speeial pispatch to rhe caIl.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-secretary Long to-day forwarded to Admiral Dewey the joint resolution of Congress, extending the thanks of Congress for the victory achieved at Cavite. The resolution was beautifully engrossed and prefaced by formal attestation of It's authenticity by Secretary of State Day. The whole is inclosed in rich gilt and ornamented Russia leather covers. It is to be remarked that Secretary Long in his letter of transmittal makes references to a let ter from the Secretary of State com plimenting Admiral Dewey upon his direction of affairs since the great naval victory formal evidence that the department is thoroughly well sat isfed with the diplomatic qualities he has exhibited. The letter of Secretary Long is as follows:
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YELLOW FLAG FLYING
 FROM HER F0REMAST
Transport Hudson From Santiago Is Not Allowed to Land Sick and
 Wounded Soldiers.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, July A. The transport Hudson from Santiago arrived at Hampton Roads at noon to- day. From the foremast was sus- pended yellow flag, indicating sick ness aboard. pr. Pettus, the national quarantine officer, boarded the vessel as soon as she cast anchor. He re- mained on board some time, and when he came ashore it was learned that he did not feel justified in permitting those on board to land. The Hudson Is un- derstood to carry a number of sick and wounded soldiers from Santiago The bodies of Captain Capron and Sergeant Hamilton Fish were on board the ship en route north for interment. It is said that Sylvester Scovel, the New York newspaper correspondent. who was or dered from Cuba because of insulting conduct toward General Shafter, Is also on board
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,JUMBLES TO WEAR.

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 Ladies' waists $2 50 to s1 50 closing now.... s1 Ladies' untrimmed hats, 1898 style. Sc Javanese silk handkerchiefs cream initial lOc Scotch cheviots, ladies wear. 121ac goods. 7c Turkey red calico black figure now............5c Shirts and drawers for men, large sizes. .25e
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
MAP OF THE WEST INDIAN WATERS FROM SANTIAGO II ST. THOMAS, SHOWING THE ROUTE FOLLOWED BY
 THE AMERICAN ADVANCE EXPEDITION AND THE
 SEVERAL CABLE LINES BY WHICH NEWS OF ITS OPERATIONS WILL COME TO THE UNITED STATES.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
GIRL WHO IS TO WED
 LIEUTENANT ROBSON
How Pretty Lettie Cook of oswego, Kans., First Met the Naval
 Hero at a Wedding.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind, July 25.-Quite a. pretty young lady Miss Lettie Cook, is visiting friends near this city. She is from Oswego, Kans., and 1t is now an open secret that she is the fancee of Lieutenant Hobson of Merrimac fame. Miss Cook met the lieutenant at a we'd ding in Norfolk. Va. several months ago. A correspondence followed and their en- gagement resulted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
FITTING UP A NEW
 AMBULANCE SHIP
The Missouri to Be Made Capable of Accommodating an Army of
 Patients.


 NEW YORK, July 25.-The new am bulance ship Missouri arrived here to- day from Philadelphia, and the work of fitting her out will be carried on day and night. The Missouri will carry complete hospital outfit and will be able to accommodate 500 pa tients, though folding hunks will be stored on board so that in an emerg- ency 800 wounded can be cared for.
 The auxiliary branches of the Red Cross Society have donated to the ship an ice plant, carbonating plant, steam laundry, steam sterilizer and a steam launch, and she will also carry a dis tilling plant and an x ray apparatus A large dynamo will be played on board to run the fans and to furnish light The Government has decided that the ship must be ready by the 10th of August at the latest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
Robson will Not Be Transferred.

NEW YORK, July 25.--A Washing ton special to the Herald says: There is no truth in the report that Hobson is to be transferred to the line and at- tached to Commodore Watson's squad ron. An act of Congress would be necessary to effect such a transfer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
TRANQUILITY RElGNS
 AT CUBA'S CAPITAL
Special cable to The Call and the New Yorl, Herald. Copyrighted. 1898. by James Cor don Bennett.

HAVANA, July 25.-Telegrams re- ceived from Manzanillo say that city Is not besieged by Americans by land. Nothing happened there yesterday. Volunteers are being instructed in mili- tary tactics, many Havana volunteers assisting in the work. The battalions under General Arolas were drilled yes terday before 10000 spectators, who preserved excellent order and showed great enthusiasm Complete tranquil iity prevails in Havana.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
BRITISH STEAMER ZETA
 HELD UP BY THE DIXIE
Special cable to The Call and the New York Herald Copyrighted. 1898. by James Cor don Bennett

TURKS ISLAND, July 25.-The Brit ish steamer Zeta, which arrived here to- day from Jamaica, reports having seen last Friday fourteen ships of the Unit ed States expedition to Porto Rico. The Zeta was fired upon by the Dixie, but was allowed to proceed after an officer from the Dixie had inspected her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-26
Given Poor Ratinns

CARSON, July 25.-Forty men of Com pany c at Camp Sadler are sick because of the very poor quality of their rations. The men are from Reno.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
A BIG HUMBLE.

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JUMBLES TO MAKE HAPPY.

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The o'Higgins Reaches Valparaiso.
 VALPARAISO, Chile, July 5.-The new Chilean cruiser Almirante O'Hig- gins arrived here to-day.
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NAVY DEpAPT0TENJT

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 25, 1898.
 Sir: The department has received from the Secretary of State an engrossed and certified copy of a joint resolution of Con- gress rendering the thanks of Congress to you and the officers and men of the
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Don Carlog in switzerIand

 LUZERNE, Switzerland, July 25.-Don Carlos, the pretender to the Spanish throne, has arrived here with his wife and aid de camp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
QUEEN CHRISTINA FOR PEACE.
She May Change Ministry to Hasten
It's Coming.

LONDON, July 2l.-The Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail says:
Unless peace makes speedier progress,
the Queen Regent will seriously consider
changing the Ministry.
general Polavieja is regarded as the
coming man."
PUBLIC OPINION FOR PEACE
MADRID, July 2O-Midnight.-The min
listers maintain absolute reserve on the
question of peace. 1t Is certain that until
yesterday no negotiations were opened.
Nevertheless, public opinion favors peace.
GOVERNMENT MOVES SLOWLY.
LONDON, July 21.-The Madrid corrc-
spondent Of the Times says:
Nothing Is known regarding the decis-
ion of the Cabinet on the peace question.
Apparently the government does not re-
cognize the necessity of making peace
quickly, and the public seems to be in,
different.
ENTERTAINMENTS PROCEED.
Some newspapers complain that the
upper classes ere removing to their usual
summer quarters. and that the lower
orders are amusing themselves with bull
fights and such entertainments as belong
to ordinary, peaceful times.
TORALS SURRENDER.
Probably the ministers disagree re-
garding peace, but they are unanimous
in disclaiming responsibility for General
Toral's surrender at Santiago"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
BLANCO NOW "INCOMMUNICADO.,
All Wires Connecting Him With
Madrid in Our Hands.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-Two days ago
General A. w. Greeley. chief signal Off
Ger, cabled instructions to his officers in
Santiago to seal up and place a guard
over the three cable lines connecting
Santiago with Cienfuegos, when, by a
land line, communication is established
with Habana. To-day General Greeley
was informed that his orders had been
carried into effect.
The closing of the Cienfuegos cables
absolutely isolates Habana and General
Blanco from Madrid. Bl9nco's only means
OF communication with the Madrid Gov
eminent now is by the Key West cable.
which is under the strictest censorship
by the government OF the United States.
AS a result OF the sealing Of the San
ago-Cienfuegos cables, several cipher
messages passing between General Blan-
co and the Spanish Government drifted
into this country to-day. 1t is scarcely
necessary to say that they did not reach
their destination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
ARE GOING SLOWLY.
BOARD OF EDUCATION GIVING THE
BOOKS MATURE CONSIDERATION.
MANY PAPERS TO GO OYER.
Great Number Of Letters I'm ADD.
ton to the Reports OF Educator.-
Mr.. Nelson Chosen superintenden,
of AlbemnrIe-Cnpito Notes.

The members of the State Board o,
Education put in q good days work yes
terday. Besides electing a superintendent,
for Albemarle county, the BODY remained
In executive session for several hours Con.
sidering the merits OF the books sub.
mitted for adoption to be used in the Viz.
ginia schools
Secretary Brent had tabulated all ths
reports OF committees OF educators 10
whom books were referred for examlna.
ton and arranged all the papers bearing
on the subject. so as 10 make them con.
venient for reference. Ono OF the larges,
bundles OF documents was that containing
letters from teachers advocating the re.
tentIon OF the American company's books
with the exception Of the histories. Many
Of these letters were addressed 10 an
agent OF the company's. who has been
for several months canyassing the State
He has visited a number Of counties, a.
the papers show.
NO FINAL ADOPTION YET.
The greater part OF yesterdays session
mars. IL Nny decision was reached IN,
fact was lot made public II is tho pur.
pose of the board to make no announce
ment as 10 the books until the list is com.
pleted. Ii is said that no book has up IA
this time been positively agreed upon.
While II cannot be stated as a face
there are good reasons for believing tia,
the single book-list will not be adopted
as to all publications. but II will doubt.
less apply as to a few publications. I;
is said that more than one history win
certainly be placed on the list. Tho wor.
of the board will probably consume a.
least a week yet.
Mr.. NELSON THE MAN.
The board announced yesterday that rs
selection for Superintendent OF Schools
OF Albemarle was Mr.. Philip w. Nelson.
There were ten candidates I'm all. but tia
board thought Mr.. Nelson possessed tho
strongest endorsements, and hence he was
chosen. The members OF the County
School Board and most Of the teachers
asked for his appointment lie is repre-
scented TO be a man in every way Quail,
fed for the discharge OF the duties OK tho
office. He succeeds the late Isaac r.
Barksdale, who had been superintendent
for many years.
NOTES FROM GOVERNORS OFFICE.
Governor Tyler yesterday announced tho.
appointment of Colonel Fred. Peasants
as quartermaster-genera on his stan, 10
succeed Colonel W. NJ. Coulling, recently
appointed by the President qrartermasler
In the volunteer army Of the United
States.
Governor Tyler has received a letter
from Governor Josiah Grant. OF Vermont,
who seeks information regarding tho
Virginia laws concerning revenue. pu-
maries and caucuses, corporations, and
the regulation OF the liquor traffic
The Governor has also received n pa
thetic letter from the wife OF James Jor-
nell, of East Radford, pleading with him
TO use his influence TO get her husband
out of the army. She Is lonely, sad, ana
she writes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
ADVICE TO UNCLE SAM.
Mistake to Send Watson 60 Spain
Says Germany.

BERLIN. July a.--The Kreuzc Zeituns
CONSERVATIVE says: 1.-THE authorities at
Washington are overrating their strength.
1t would be a profound political mistake
TO send Commodore Watson to the Span
ish coast Even an occupation Of the
Canaries might lead TO regrettable COM
plicatlons, all this being much more vol
canic territory than the Philippines
WHAT BAFFLED NAPOLEON.
LONDON. July 20.-The Daily Chronicle
says editorIally this morning:
Among the supporters and as we'll
wishers OF the United States, we suggest
a reconsideration OF the decision to send
Commodore Watson TO Spain. 1t could
not harm Spain. and would only unite the
Spaniards in the perilous obstinacy OF
anger.
ut was that which bafied Napoleon
who had forces TO overrun the whole
country. while at every point an Ameri-
can fleet could touch there would be dan
ger OF European complications"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
SPANS MORAL COWARDICE.
Effort to Shirk Responsibility for
TOraIs Surrender.

LONDON. July 21.-The Times, edlto-
rally approaching the Spanish Govern
ment this morning with moral cowardice,
in endeavoring to screen its own mlsman-
agement by pretending that General Toral
has betrayed his country, says:
at is incredible that Spain can hope
for anything from Cuba, as It is as impos-
sible for Blanco as it was for Toral to
fight against hunger, and It is unlikely
that the former will have anything else TO
fight with for some time to come. Neither
can anything be hoped for from European
Intervention, even If Commodore Watson's
squadron comes, though its arrival would
be an unwelcome spectacle to more than
one European power.
ut may be assumed that Commodore
Watson's authorization to visit the
Philippines will not weaken the DISPOSE
ton at Berlin TO cultivate friendly rea-
tons with America. and TO make light of
tho escapades Of the German ships at
Manila"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
TOOK REFUGE AT GIBRALTAR.
Spanish Sailors Heard That Watson
Had Reached Cadiz.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 2.-News
came to the Navy Department to-day
from Gibraltar to the effect that three
Spanish transatlantic steamships had
taken refuge in that neutral port, having
heard that Commodore Watson's squad
ron had appeared off Cadiz. AS a mat
ter of fact, Watson has not yet started.
and it is not believed that any conceal
ment will be made Of his movements
when he does start.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
METHODIST BOOK SCANDAL.
North Georgia Conference Wish to
Have the Money Returned.

ATLANTA, GA. July 0.-Thc
delegates OF the North Georgia Con-
ference to the General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, re-
Gently held in Baltimore, met in Atlanta
to-day A resolution was adopted disap-
proving of the action of the Book Commit
tee in endorsing the agent OF the publish
ing house, and holding that the recent In
vestigation by the committee of the Sem
ate shows that that body was misled by
the book agents OF the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, South. The resolution favors
the calling of general conference at an
early date for the purpose of refunding
the money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

Islands. instead Of concentrating then
ana possibly saving one colony.
The cutting up OF the feet Is also
strongly censured, and the Spanish nava
officers all argue that II is impossible
under the present crippled condition Of
spain to make successful resistance
anywhere.
The useable ammunition OF the Spanish
troops here was exhausted before tht
surrender, as the 100000 cartridges found
In the magazines of Santiago do not III
the Mauser rifles.
LOSSES UNNECESSARY.
The Spaniards say our troops fought like
tigers. and that their discipline was excel
lent, but they insist that more lives were
lost on either side than was warranted
by the conditions on July 1st. They assert
that our troops could have walked Into
the city without having a shot fired at
them, as there were no soldiers left within
the walls at that time. II appears that
they had only a few thousand men, and
they all went to FL Caney at the time the
battle there was fought, leaving Santiago
unprotected. Reinforcements, however.
arrived later, and brought the number OF
Spanish troops up to 5000 men.
BATTLE OF Ell CANEY.
NJ INC bdllIe vi I'll iduty our Cisudl-
ties exceeded those OF the Spaniards.
While they had 400 men killed to our 3O1,
they had only 800 men wounded to our
LOO. The list of the wounded has been
increased since to over 1900 men, who
are lying in the Principe, Alfonso, Mer-
cedes, and other hospitals here.
General LAnares cabled to Madrid on
July Sd, before General Skaters demand
for the surrender Of Santiago. a LONG
message setting forth the inability of the
city 10 hold out against an enemy superior
In numbers, with the Spaniards dying Of
fever and starvation, and demoralized
by the loss Of the fleet. He urged the
government for the sake of humanity
to offer to capitulate, but added. that, IL
ordered TO remain TO die like q rat in n
trap he would do so. as his soldiers were
doing their duty, although realizing that
mistake had been made.
LINARES CONDEMNED.
Somehow, the message leaked out, and
the Spanish officers here are loud I'm their
condemnation Of General Linares, whom
they accuse of faintheartedness through
out the war. to the extent Of, under the
plea Of a slight wound" laying the man
tie Of the shame Of surrender upon Gene
raj Toral's shoulders, instead of facing
the disgrace himself.
This feeling is general among the men,
who, passing the Palace, where the
Stars and Stripes are flying, clench their
fists and mutter in Spanish. what a
shame to our country; but she deserves
It well.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
WILL DE THE GOVERNMENTS.
Settling the Dispute Over Ships
Taken at Santiago

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-Secretary AL
ger announced this afternoon that the
ships taken at Santiago when the city
surrendered would become the property
Of the United States, and not the prizes
OF either the army or navy.
This decision settles the dispute between
General Shafter and Admiral Sampson as
to which would secure the ships as prizes.
The decision is in accordance with deci-
stems of the United States Supreme Court.