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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10

IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER TEN MONTHS AR
sENCE-WoRK on THE TEXAS
The United States torpedo boat Ddpont in com
mand of Lieutcnan; Spencer S. Wood arrived a.
the Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday, after ab-
sence Of ten months. The Dupont left the ward
last October Since that time the little vessel has
been in Cuban waters but has never been in &C
ton. Her crew consists OF twenty-eight mon En-
sign F n Clark jr.. and Lieutenant Wood divided
the watches during the vessels cruise in Southern
waters The Dupont was lying in Guantanamo Bay
on July when the news OF the destruction OF Ad-
miral Cervera's feet reached her. The news came
from shore. There great rejoicing on board
that night.
The Dupon left Guantanamo last Wednesday,
and put into Brunswick Ga. for coal Saturday
morning She left Brunswick AT 10 o'clock on Sat-
urday night. and came up the coast AT speed ~
fifteen knots The trip was uneventful. and with
the exception OF ralnstorm last night. the vessel
experienced fine weather from the time she left the
Cuban coast Several parts OF the torpedo boat ara
In need Of repairs. but her boilers and engines
all In good order The vessel will remain the
yard for about month.
On board the battle-ship Texas the work OF
renovation is going with endless energy. The
broken and twisted stanchions have been removed
and ones substituted. Her decks have been
angle iron deck bea have been placed underneath.
50 that in future they cannot settle" no matter
how many times her powerful turret guns may be
fired across them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
TO REMAIN H4WiTTS EIFCTTTTF.
PRESIDENT DOLE Will. CoNT1NrE N OFFICE
UNTIL. 4 FORM OF GOVERNMENT


Washington. Aug 9.-Presiden' Sanford p. Dole
OF Hawaii is continue TO exercise the functions
Of chief executive OF Hawaii until such time Con
gress shall receive the report o; the Commission APP
pointed devise a form OF government for the isl-
ands. There is 70 he governor OF Hawaii appoint
ed by the President for indefinite time, II NJ all
The attention Of the State Department having
been called TO the report that President Dole was
to be appointed governor. well 10 another
port that United States Minister Harold Sewa
10 be named for the place. reference made TO
the Annexation act passed by the last Congress.
which In one clause provides that until Congress
shall provide for the government OF such Islands all
the civil judicial and military powers exercised by
the officers OF the existing government IN said
Islands shall he vested in such person persons.
and shall be exercised IN such manner tho Presi
dent OF the United States shall direct. and the Pres
ident shall have power 10 remove said officers ana
MI the vacancies 50 orCasiOncd.
IT Is said at the state Department that acting
within the spirit OF this section the President viii
continue in office the present officials Of TIE ra-
wailan Government regarding 1t as needless dis
turbance Of governmental functions there. to make
any changes in ofice until Congress has provided
for a permanent form Of government for the Islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
THE CHEROKEE ~ PORT.
SHE BRINGS A PRIZE CAPTURED OFF NuEV1-
TAS BY THE BADGER.

The transport Cherokee arrived at quarantine yes
terday afternoon from Ponce, Porto RICO IT"
Cherokee returns 20 this port for further Govern
service. after transferring tho 10Th Infantry
from Tampa to Ponce She brought home with her
only four passengers. They were Lieutenant T. n.
Giguillat United states Navy: Ernest G. Rost. Il
newspaper artist: Private " ]. Ghcames Battery
+ Sd Artillery, and Private John J.. Mckinn"n'
Battery r. iih Artillery Lieutenant Giguillat mas
Cuba and Porto Rico on board the auxiliary cruiser
Prairie. Lieutenant Giguillat came TO New-iork
last night and to-day will to his homo In Wash
ington The two soldiers are discharged from Gen
eral Randolph's corps. Martin Field. the cnie'
steward OF the Cherokee. and two hremen named
Louis Draeger and John Jacobson, were suffering
from malarial fever and removed to Swim
burne Island DR.. Doty. after thorough invesu-
cation Of the crew and the ship released Inc 'her-
okee from Quarantine. Tho steamer will remain ~
anchor until Captain Garvin, who commands her.
receives instructions from the Quartermasters De-
partment
Accompanying the Cherokee the Spanish Tux
Humberto Rodriguez with prize crew on board
handed ny Lieutenant Peters. TIE prize crew mum
bered twenty-three men. and other officers on board
in addition To Lieutenant Peters were Leutenan;
Bount and Ensign kemble. The prize was capt
ured by the ISadger July o. off Nuevias anl
taken 10 Key West. on August she was used TO
tow two small vessels with three hundred Spanish
soldiers. captured ny the Badger off Nuevitas. 10
tho entrance to Havana Harbor. where the soldiers
transferred under flag Of truce to n Spanish
gunboat. The Humberto Rodriguez was then Of
dered to this port She looks like big ocean-golng
tugbOat. and Is estimated To he about 40 tons She
England. Her engineer IS 2 Scotchman named Nc
Kenny. who was on hoard OF hor when she was
tine yesterday declined for the present 10 tell the
story Of the capture OF the prize.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
THE CHESTER STILL ~ PORT.
ENGINEERS HAD NOT COT AWAY LATE LAST
NIGHT. BIT EXPECT TO EARLY THIS


The transport Chester. with the LIST Regiment Of
Volunteer Engineers aboard. had not sailed at
late hour last night. although she was expected 10
get away before morning The slight repairs TO
her engines had been completed. and. go far as the
ship herself was concerned. she ready TO sail
at any moment The officers OF the regiment. how
ever had some personal supplies to take on board.
and the afternoon occupied In this way. II
was said at the Army Building yesterday afternoon
that on account Of the crowded condition Of the
chester orders had been issued that when she
was well out TO sea twenty-five men out Of every
company should spend two hours deck and
four hours below, in order that there might not
be any discomfort below.
Yesterday afternoon the Chester was surrounded
bv hoats where she Jay below Governors Island,
nearly as far down Robbins Reef. The own
ers OF the boats we're pedlers. who had eatables
to sell and they did thriving business. The men
aboa I'd the transport were anxious to get away
and fearful that peace would be declared before
they could get 10 Porto Rico
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
TROOPS AT FERNANDINA.
GOVERNOR OF IOWA TO VISIT THEM-TH!Rp CAV
AIRY ORDERED TO REMAIN

GOVERNOR or IOWA TO VISIT THEM-TH!Rp CAV
AIRY ORDERED TO REMAIN.
Fernandna Fla. Aug. ,SpecaD.-The Second
Brigade headquarters. General james Rusn LIZ
coin in command prepared to-day 10 receive
Governor L. VI. Shaw and party. OF iowa. VINO "'e
oypected TO arrive to. morrow brief visit TO
General Lincoln Tomorrow the Governors party
will dine with General Lincoln and in the after
noon Will review tho brigade on the ocean oeach
The 2d Now-York Regiment has decided owing
70 the contested condition OF the hospitals. to sup
nl,. IT. bosntal with the necessary medical equip
mon, ou, of lts own funds This will be only an
insignificant tax on the wealthy contingent Of 'ha'
roain,ont but with the seth the situation Is quite
diveren, and they must depend on friends at
home for supplies. In the 81 there were nineteen
oppllcations for furluughs to-day. the men Wishing
To got homo for recuperat'on
Adiutant-G Bosw orth. OF the FIRST br'sdue'
had a narrow escape from being mpaled on
bo,-onot last night by Private Charles worry OF me
99d Peg,mert Of Michigan. He was riding to head-
quarters. and was halted linprSpe'S oy dvance
rho first call followed ny rdplu ,N. ~.
ana a vicious haVonet thrust. Had II not pesH ~
his horse shying ne would have been seriously
wounded ,....s ard renor,-
Cd mo aNair to General Jacob Kline, who immeul,
s,elv arose although il was after mldhlsh' anu
,fae over TO the Michigan camp. Inere ne luinu
~ ,t,cer ~ the guard Lieutenant Harry Starkey.
a.. asleep and when he turned out IN respohsse
"a the Generals order he appeared witnou. sds
arms Al headquarters II Is saiu lo,'i s,l r.
-. 10 made against the sentry and against me
ofNrer Of violation Of rules prescribed IN to mn
;tarv mammal A double court-martial IS hheiy u
=" Tbn ri cavalry. which ordered 10 MontauH
point ard which on cars last night 81 naS Eam,
loaded and recamped mere. oii'i ccuard duty at
York was this morning det"l'u !" e"a' '' ~
t'arpgufPr nednpuhlfiS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
EGYPT'S STRICT NEUTRALITY.

London, Aug. 9-The British Consul at Port
Said Egypt, Mr. Cameron, In his annual re-
port upon the trade and commerce Of that place.
issued to-day. gives details Of the arrival and OF
all the movements of the Spanish squadron COM
manded by Admiral Camara in Egyptian waters
and OF Egypts strict observance OF neutrality
in regard to coalng. etc. Mr.. Cameron says:
This action Of the Government shows that
no distinction can be made between Port Said
and other Egyptian harbors in the matter Of
coaling ships of belligerents DESTROYS OF ravers-
ing the canal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
THE WORK on TIE MISSOURI.
NEW AMBurAHcT SHIP To Pr READY FOR SER
VICE BY AUGUST 70

VICE RY AUGUST 70
Major william ". Arthur. Who has charge ~ tho
Atting out OF the ambulance ship Missouri. said
Yesterday that he hopes 20 have tho vessel ready
10 sail BY August r. She is wing NJ Pier % Brook
Ign Major Arthur said that the work. which was
now being rapidly pushed. was practically tho
building ot a hospital on tho insif" ~ III" ship.
I've have had" he said. TO put In plumbing and
arrangements for steam heating. as well as for
no, and cold fresh and salt water baths. All This
has been done since the vessel was turned over
to us
The following Sisters Of Charity who arc Immune
nurses under contract 70 IN" Government reported
to Major Arthur: Margaret Carroll cecilia =.
Brook. Mary \. kellon. Ieiina Janviers ara Rose
Bitter Their destination Is Santiago, and they
come from Emmitshurg. Md
Major Arthur yesterday received letter from
Mrs Sarah 7 kinney OF New Haven. Conn IN
which tho writer said thai the Daughters NJ ~"
American Revolution wanted ~ contribute equip-
uonis 70 the Missouri - the amount OF go
check FOR s2H WAS received from the War Roller
Association Of Cleveland ohio. Mss Helen Gould
has Informed Major Arthur that n he Will have the
four electrical ward kitchens put on IN" Mi@s"Irl
tho Woman's National War Relief Association WIZ
bear the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
COVNECTTCTT MEN DISAPPoINihD'
REGRET THAT THE OPPORTUNITY OF 'oiN' III
PORTO RICO Is LACKING

prcprr THAT THE OPPORTUNITY OF GolNp To
PORTO RICO Is LACKING
-or,, Haven Mantle Conn., Aug. (Specia).-
To Tho Tribune correspondent to-day captain ~
u Home Of Battery A. emphaticay denied that
hs has any intention OF resigning his commission
:, favor Of Lieutenant n. q. Weston. as was
,.,do,v ranorted Yesterday. II was even stated
that lieutenant Weston had his captains commis-
sion in his pocket. Captain Honce said to-day: MY
health is all right. | never felt better IN my IRE
I am entirely over my attack OF malaria ana l am
,,o,rg - Porto RICO In command OF Battery A. or
uherever else may he sent. and shall stay win
the battery until am shot or otherwise dlsao'eu'
That's what came out here Tor
To-day's report from Washington that Mics
aoos moi need any more troops in Porto Rico. ana
that General Wade's provisional expedition has
hoaor abandoned comes as a severe disappon-
,,ort n Rattery 4 men, who had confidently ex-
nected 10 start for Governors Island on the way
IN ioin General Wade tomorrow or Thursday. Inc
Yale men are much cast down In spirit ana their
song composed and sung when the news OF their
nrobable moving was received Battery Is Going
Away.' was paraphrased tonight into Battery
some Of the more sanguine however, still hope
that they may go 10 Porto Rico, and as no con-
trarv Instructions have been received the battery
is Am on waiting orders There are only five men
in The hospital tent now Such record as this.
among 100 men,. most OF whom have been here for
ness ~ Camp Haven. The only serious case OF
sickness is that OF Corporal Martin; OF Company
and ne Is sa Srnn dnty ON account Of swollen
arms from the effects OF vaccine virus.
The Sd Regiment Band was strengthened to-day
musicians are needed 10 com1lete the regulation
band OF twenty four pieces; The eighteen already
selected constitute the entire musical strength OF
: no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
LIEUTENANT HOBSON ~ THE CITY AGAIN.
LONG CONFERENCE AT THE OFFICE OF THE
MERRITT CHAPMAN DERRICK AND
WRFCKING COMPANY.

Lieutenant Hobson was In the city again yester-
DAY, and he may remain here until Thursday. He
came over from Washington on a night train and
arrived here early yesterday morning. He had 10
go through the usual ordeal OF receiving congratu-
iations from all sides is now the case wherever
ne goes and IL recognized. He paid early morn
Ing visit TO the Army and Navy Club. where he
looked over his mail On leaving the club he left
& satche and he was going out he said he
would probably return some time In the afternoon.
Upon going downtown Lieutenant Hobson called at
the Office Of the Merritt & Chapman Derrick and
Wrecking Company. at No 80 Wall-st.. Just before
noon lie remained in conversation with mem
oers OF the firm for considerable time. 1t was
presumed that the object OF the visit was the com
pieuon OF the arrangements for the raising OF the
.iistoba Colon. but neither he nor the members
oi the firm would talk of the meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
SEEKING G. A. r. AID.
THE NATIONAL REUNION MONUMENT
ASSOCIATION.

Washington. Aug 9-Colonel " " Michael.
chief clerk OF the State Department. who f. presI-
dent ~ the National Reunion Monument Associa-
ton. has issued circular letter to-day explaining
the object Of the association and the work which
f. contemplates in the way Of commemorative
monument at the National capital and urging the
National Encampment Of the @ 4 r. 10 take steps
advance the object 81 the association. He states
that the association aims At sonnet hing that In ar
tistic beauty VIII be far superior 20 any memorial
found in any country. something far above
the hackneyed and conventional. 50 thai when II
Is erected II will he 10 the city Of Washington
and the whole American Nation what grand
cathedrals. arches and columns and other triumphs
Of art arc to their respective countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
DEVELOPMENT OF PORTO RICO.
PROMOTERS AND SPECTATORS EAGERLY AWAIT
ING THE DECLARATION OF PEACE.

PROMOTERS AND SPECTATORS EAGERLY AWAIT
ING THE DECLARATION OF PEACE.
The eyes Of spectators and Of promoters Of busi-
ness enterprses are already being turned toward
Porto Rico 1t ia recognized that II even tithe
Is true NJ what is being told OF the wonderful
fertlitv and resources Of the Island Porto Rico IS
a land full OF bright promise TO the industrious.
hustling American The possibility OF making
quick fortunes by developing the trade and pro-
duciva canahilites Of the island and by establish
ing various business projects there. IL already
being talked about Undoubtedly the inevitable
company promoter whose ostensibe aim In life
f. the philanthropic Of finding safe and proht-
able Investments for other peoples money VIII
seek TO exploit the addition 10 TIE territory OK
tn. United States. But while many plans ana
schemes are undoubtedly being made looking 10
the development OF the valuable resources OF Porto
Rico II IS not likely that much capital will find It's
way 10 the island until peace has been dehnltey
made Henry 7. Knowlton OF the firm or Miiler.
Bull & Knowiton. owners OF the New-fork ana
Porto Rico Steamship Line said yesterday TO
Tribune reporter There is no doubt that when
the war cloud has passed away and things nave
quetened down. there will be a large influx OF cap
ual and enterprising Americans into Porto Rico.
But until then II is not likely that money will DO
invested In the island in any great amount, or mat
peopls will seek TO establish businesses or set up
ma nufa curing plants. Porto Rico offers an ailur-
ing opportunity both 10 the capitalist ana tho
worker The land Is so fertile that II needs 10 bs
merely scratched TO grow anything and there are
valuable opportunities for the erection Of factories
for the making OF articles which are now imported
from this country. But satisfied that lttle
will be done in either direction until peace has been
up OF the country Is that the heavy import dute:
are st In force When these asies are "a
will flock there. and they may depend upon oeing
rJa1f for heir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
PrRcELL ENVELOPE CoyPANYS srrr
DECISION IN THE CASE Is EXPECTED IN DAY


OR TWO
Washington. Aug 9.--Argument was concluded to-
Jay In the District Supreme Court In the case OF
he Purcell Envelope Company. OF Holyoke. Mass.
ssainst the Postmaster General. Decision was
Withheld The Purcell company entered suit to
restrain the Postmaster General from annulling a
contract for stamped envelopes and newspaper
wrappers. and giving II to another company.
Judge Cole stated just before the conclusion or
argument that he perfectly satisfied the con-
tract as It exists is valid and binding. and that
'he action Of the Postmaster General In ordering
cancelled void. The only question In tho
ease left open 10 discussion and decision. there
.ore' ne said. Is whether not the compliments
nave adequate remedy at law for violation on tho
part OF the Government. and whether or not the
mount OF resultant damages could be ascer'ained
.ueclsion is expected in day or two. District
nm..orncy Henry T.. Davis made the closing arRu-
BIZ ior the Government maintaining that inc
NJ, General had fun power 10 revoke or an
cs INC contract. vital ia IN the complainant
80; ne said was thai the Government had not
ns,e.'ed the name Of the the Purcell COM
on,.y proposed TO purchase lite paper from. as re-
rroemed+ The Court. he said could not enforce the
wn, tract by writ OF mandamus. and II certainly
H. ''u not 90 so negatively by writ OF Injunction
~. Hing. for the compla.nants. said the com
{,n.yy mao no adequate remedy at law. and the IN
'1"cuon should be granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
VIRGINIA SOLDIERS ~ TROTBLE.
THEY MAY RE DIsHoNoRABLY DISCHARGED FOR
FIGHTING WITH 4 Transfer.

washington, Aug a disturbance caused by 4
number Of men Of tho 81 Virginia Regiment. has
created n sensation AZ Camp Alger and profanity
will result in the dishonorabe discharge Of mum
Der of soldiers Yesterday evening member or
that regiment had trouble With teamster outside
the lines and blows exchanged. II Is SAID
that the Virginian WAS getting the worst OF H.
when a number Of his comrades rushed across the
sentry lines TO his aid
General Butler. commanding the division. saw
the latter part Of the outbreak and took serious
view OF the incident He has announced his Dc
csion TO have every engaged dishonorably as
charged and all pa sses and furoughs are 70 be
given only by his personal order Rollcali VIII
he had four times u day. and all absentees re-
norted to the General. The members OF the req,
ment will he confined 10 their quarters unul
further orders Colonel Male. OF the 80 virginia.
said to-day that he in his tent not lar from
the scene Of disturbance. but heard no noise he
snvs his men exhibited unmilitary but natural
curiosity Three men have already been arrested.
hut their names not known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
ARMY POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.

ADDITIONAL CLERKS TO BE SENT TO SANTIAGO
PORTO RICO AND MoNrAUK.
Washington. Aug. a-The Postofice Department
has ordered that six additional clerks be sent TO
Santiago six TO Porto Rico and two to Montauk.
Long Island
The agent in charge at Santiago. In an ohhcial
report to the Department requests that the public
be warned against placing sealing wax on letters
destined for either Porto Rico Santiago. - IN
that hot climate the wax melts and sometimes
sticks TO other letters and defaces them MT Stone
the Acting second Assistant said to-day that he
did not believe anything other than the ofonasry
mucilage necessary to fasten letters. ana oo
not believe the climate In these southern places
was OF such a character as to cause letters scaled
in this way TO open on account OF humidity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
SOLUTION or THE PENSION PROBLEM
SCHEME TO PRESERVE MEDICAL RECORDS OF
MEN MEETING WITH FAVOR.

Washington. Aug. tSpeciaD-The suggestion
that the hospital and medical well as military
records Of all officers and soldiers enlisted In the
war against Spain ne carefully made and preserved
as a part Of the permanent records Of the War De-
partment. In order 10 facilitate the adjudication
and payment Of future claims for pensions. II APP
pears has been well received and s being favoraby
considered by the higher officials Of the Depart
ment The plan suggested IS so practical and easy
OF execution - moderate expense Of time, ana -
withal one from which both the GoVernIncnt ana
clairna mis- for pensions will derive so much b"neht;
tha, IL seems strange nobody ever hit upon ami
proposed II long ago There appears now to be
fair proba blity that II will be adopted and carried
out inasniuch no legislation VIII be needed 10
Gel In r1nIlnn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
LOSES HIS LEFT HAND.

Word was received in this city yesterday nom
Camp Alger that Private Martin Hansen. OF Com.
pany F. s5th New-York. is at the pest hospital
there the surgeons having amputated his LETT
hand at the wrist The soldier had been cleaning
his rife and had forgotten that It was loaded. Tho
niece had become furnished with rain on Monday
afternoon and Hansen rubbing II briskly
with a rag. when his right hand struck the tris.
mans left hand badly that the surgeons toAn4
IL necessary to amputate It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10

The victory was due in part to the following
causes.
The greater accuracy OF fre Of the United States
vessels
The use OF wood Ia the Spanish ships 70 such
to render tho cNingulShing of fire
practically impossible after several large shells
had cut up water mains and hose.
The greater number Of guns Of S-lnch calbre
the United States ships
The better morals due 10 the fact that all the
crews had been under fire a number OF times dur
Ing bomba rdmcnts along the Cuban coast. at San
tiago de cuba and at San Juan
The value Of a large secondary battery was
demonstrated. for the work OF the 6-pounders con-
fributed largely In keeping down the enemy's fire
by driving them from their guns
Tho necessity for more and better protection for
the Spanish guns crews. With the men disabled
driven from their stations the ship IL Of little
value fighting machine. The armor OF the
Colon kept out 5-inch shells at range Of about
three thousand yards. this would be n great SUI
perority in many cases.
The small danger Of injury to the water-line por-
tions Of the ships So far as Is known no vessel
penetrated between wind and water: moderate
armOr protection at the water-ne, with q strong
protective deck. would permit a efficient dis
trhution of the armor around the gun positions