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Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
DEWEY'S REWARD.
Probability of the Gallant Command
 CTS Promotion.

Washington, May 2-It is entirely possible that Commodore Dewey may secure his promotion to the rank of admiral through the splendid eXhibi- tion of pluck, discretion and sailor qualities he made in yesterdays ever, does not permit of promotion except by seniority, so that it prob ably would be requisite for congress to pass special resolution, such as
 was done in the case of Commodore Melville to afford him his well earned promotion.
 RUSHING MEN TOGETHER The war department is bending all it's energies to the mastering of volun- teers and the recruiting of the regular army to it's full war strength of 60,000. Secretary Alger and General
 Miles had long conference with the president this afternoon, presumably in regard to appointments to the vol
 unteer service. In a few days all troops that have been ordered to Tampa are expected to reach that place and eight large transports which are to conduct the first expedition to Cuba have been ordered to proceed to Tampa. The officials, however, de- cline to make public any information regarding the expedition or the place in Cuba where it is to land
 The quartermaster's department has begun negotiations with railroad com panies for the transportation of vol
 unteers to their mobilizing points and
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

1t is expected arrangements will be made for uniform rates on all lines so as to move the troops with the least expense to the government.
 General Wesley Merritt, command Ing the department of the east, with headquarters at New York. reported at the war department today for con- sultation with Secretary Alger. The purpose of his visit other than stated was not divulged. Officers of the city today opened proposals for sup plying food to an army of 185,000 men if the government finds it necessary to contract for that number
 NOT A POLITICAL QUESTION.
 Although the British colonial office had been fully advised of American success at Manila, the authorities in London did not communicate with the embassy here, nor did the foreign itals notify their representatives here. This is taken to indicate that the for eign offices were not communicating on events of strictly military char acter, and also that American occupa- tion of the Philippines has not yet assumed a political aspect at foreign centers.
 Sir Charles Mitchell, who has ad- vised the British colonial office on the situation at Manila, is we'll known to British officials here. He is gov ernor-genera1 of the straits settle ments, his home being at Singapore, which has cable communication with Manila.
 EFFECT OF A COMMANDMENT
 Late reports that Manila was being bombarded caused much uneasiness al foreign headquarters. It was said that if the town itself was under bom- bardment, serious complication might arise, as non-combatants and the for eign colonies, it is held, should have been entitled to at least twenty-foul uOuTS uULlCS Ul du dltdCk upCu lue town proper. If, however, Commo- dore Dewey is conf1ning his bombard ment to Cavite and other forts, TO suct question can arise.
 STAINS HARD BLOW. The Spanish reverses at Manila seri ously depletes the Spanish navy at { time when it is most in need of ships With the burning Of the two cruisers the Reina Christina and the Castilla i Spain has lost two of her best sec end rate cruisers. The Christina wa 8. single screw, bark rigged ship, 29 feet long, with a displacement of 3,09' tons. She had total of twenty-on' guns, ranging from the 6-inch breecl loading Hontoria, down to th' small machine guns, and several tor pedo tubes. She carried 370 men. Tn cruiser Castilla was slightly large than the Reina Christina, having 3,340 tons displacement. She hat fourteen large guns, all breech load ing Krupps, and two torpedo tubes
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
OUTBREAK AT MADRID

Madrid, May 2.-(2 a. m.)-A mob tried to break into the Apollo theater to hold a manifestation. The police prevented them. Windows were broken before they were dispersed.
 At this hour hussars, police and civil guards hold the principal streets and squares. Remarkably few peo- pie are about considering the extraor- dinary precautions.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
NOT ORDERED TO LOMBARD.
But Dewey Was Left to Act Upon His
 Judgment.

Washington, May 2.-It can be stated on authority that the presidents in not include specifically the lombard ment of the city of Manila, but the commodore was instructed to do what ever was necessary within the limit of the island and if a bombardment is necessary to this end, one will take place. It is expected, however, that our Asiatic squadron will not bom- bard the city of Manila unless it har- bors troops who are operating of fensively against the United States.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
BROKEN SERVICE.

New York, May 2.-The central cable office of the Western Union Telegraph company issued the following: We are officially advised by the eastern extension company that the cable be- tween Hong Kong and Manila is in- terrupted.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
THE FLEET STILL AT WORK.

London, May 2.-The Daily Mail has dispatch from Hong Kong dated Monday, saying Dewey's fleet is off the Corregidor island engaged with the forts there. Electric experi- ments show the cable to be cut at or near Manila
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
WILL BREAK THE NEWS.

London, May 2.-Oficial news agency dispatches from Madrid say Sagasta has gone to the palace. It is under stood that he will communicate the dispatches announcing the town of Ga vite and the unfortified part of Manila burned,
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
TO ASK AWKWARD QUESTIONS.

Madrid, May 2.-Romero Robledo will question the government in the cortes tomorrow on events in Manila Important results are expected
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
THE TIME ISN'T RIPE.

Vienna, May 2.-It is positively de- nied in well informed circles that the powers will intervene at the pres ent juncture. No agreement is ar rivd at between the powers for media tion at any future time.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
PETROLEUM BOMBS.

Madrid, May 2.-It is said here that American petroleum bombs set fire to a number of native huts at Manila during the engagement
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
A GERMAN SUSPICION.

Berlin, May 2.-It is believed in po- litical circles here that America has gained the prize she really had in view, having promised not to annex Cuba, but giving no promise as to tho Philippines.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

The Don Juan de Austria, which was blown up, was another good craft of the gunbcat type. She was 210 feet long, 1,152 tons displacement, had nine guns and carried 173 men.
 Aside from the crippling of the Spanish naval strength, the burning up of the ships. specified entails an actual money loss running into the millions.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
DEWEY'S MODEST DEMAND.

Madrid, May 2.-El Liberal says Dewey has demanded the surrender of all the Spanish vessels in the archi- pelago, threatening to Lombard the port if they refused.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
RESTLESS TORPEDO BOATS.

Gibraltar, May 2.-Spanish torpedo boats are still cruising in the Straits of Gibraltar and adjacent waters.
The herald., 1898-06-24
A new SCHEME
AN ATTEMPT TO BEAT THE NEW
WAR BOND LAW
Banks Sending in Fictitious Lists Of
Subscribers-Treasury Depart
ment on Its Guard

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The following
statement was made at the treasury de-
partment today:
Among the many subscriptions for the
smaller amounts of $500 or less received by
the treasury department, there appears az
most daily remdttances from banks and
smaller institutions covering long list OF
subscribers in small amounts. The fact
that there is a small premium offered by
large would-be investors has stimulated
certain persons to secure subscriptions for
people who have no bona fide intention of
investing in the bonds. The pro forma sub
scriptions thus obtained are then forwarded
by the agency gathering them in with
draft in round sum for payment. 1t is
easily seen that the fair purpose of the law,
which favors an honest subscription by the
citizens of humber means, may be thus
circumvented. The treasury has watch
full eye out for such abuses, and where the
case is clear enough, such subscriptions are
unceremoniously returned to the sender.
In other cases where doubt exists the
secretary has prepared and will send out
letter asking for satisfactory exPlana-
ton.
The herald., 1898-06-24

petition to the Philippines will sail not ear
lier than Monday or Tuesday next and Cen
eral Merritt will follow day or two later
the Third artillery now at the Preside will
go with this squadron of transports.
A general courtmartial was in session at
the Third brigade headquarters today for
the purpose of trying a number of petty
cases. Lieutenant J. d. Fredericks of the
Seventh California was the judge advocate
of the court
The offer of the naval reserve to man the
tugs purchased by the government has
been accepted.
The cruiser Philadelphia is still short of
men, but efforts are beirs made to complete
her complement so she may soon sail for
Manila.
For the purpose of exercising the 800
horses which will be taken to the Philip
pines, it is proposed to construct a long
treadmill on the vessel to which they may
be assigned.
Lieutenant Darlington says that when the
new Eighth regiment is turned over to Gen
eral Otis it will be provided with everything
essential to soldiers kit, and if necessary
can march on board a transport from the
Oakland rendezvous.
The following officers of the California
naval militia have been appointed
Masters mate in the United States navy,
William Francis Burke, Jesse Marion
Squeir, William George Morrison, George
Edward Kaunnerer, Joseph John Delaney
and Albert Howell Elliott.
The herald., 1898-06-24
CASSINI PRESENTED
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The herald., 1898-06-24
DARBY'S DEADLY DRUNK
Wantonly Murders a Man and Now
Says He Doesn't Remember

FRESNO, June 23.-On Wednesday after
noon at Whites Bridge, in this county. Louis
Berdini was shot and fatally wounded bv
+. u. Darby, night operator at the tele-
graph office in Mendoza. Berdni was on
the way to Cantua with e. Sanchez and
wire and Bertrand Sanchez. They CANNED
at whites Bridge, and while there Darby
and man named Beebe, who were botb
under the influence of liquor, entered tbe
camp and proceeded to abuse the men dar-
ing them to fight. The Sanchez brobers
started for Mendoza to summon an officer
ana while they were away the shooting oc.
CURED. Darby first tried to commit n GRIN
maj assault upon Mrs. Sanchez, but she re
sisted In spite of his pointing a shotgun a +
her and threatening to kill her.
Enraged at being foiled, Darby turned 70
berdini and told him he was going to kin
MIN. Berdini pleaded for his life. but Darby
thrusting the muzzle close to Berdini,s
breast, fired. Darby then hid in clurnn
OF bushes, where he was found by an officer
later asleep. He was brought to the iail
here and Berdini was taken to the hosnitaI
me doctor says the latter cannot live
Darby claims to have no recollection Of
the shooting. -
The herald., 1898-06-24
FRESNO REPUBLICANS
County Convention Meets and Nomi-
mates Candidates

FRESNO, June 23.-The Republican
county convention was in session all day
today, but in spite of due diligence was I'M
ables to finish its business. The convention
hall was handsomely decorated with red
white and blue bunting, flags and palms.
and band had been engaged to play patri-
otto airs. Great enthusiasm was displayed
and strong ticket was put up. Resolu-
tons were adopted commencing the ma
tional administration, indorsing its conduct
of the war and praising the navy and army
for the brilliant victories already gained.
Senator Perkins was praised for his ad-
vocacy of the annexation of Hawaii and
White censured. A resolution was also
passed stating it to be the sense of the con-
vention that this part of the Seventh con-
gressional district should be allowed to
nominate candidate for congress this time
The Republican administration of county
affairs was defended and commended and
pledges of further economy were made. T,
j. Kirk, at present county superintendent
of schools, was Endorsed for state superin-
tendent of public instruction.
The convention was a harmonious one
and nominated the following county ticket:
Sheriff, p. F. Peck; district, attorney
George W. Jones; county clerk, David Cos
grave; auditor, Fl. Z. Barnum; assessor. 7
F. Vincent; tax collector, H. F. Peters; re-
corder, e. A. Donahoo; treasurer S. w.
Marshall; superintendent of schools. e. e
Baird; public administrator, w. M. Cool
idge; surveyor, George L. Hoxie; coroner
w. II. Shafer
The legislative nominations were: Sena-
tor, DR.. Chester Rowell; assembly, Sixty
The herald., 1898-06-24
Populist Politics

ABERDEEN, S. D., June 2S.-After three
hours session the Populistic State conven-
ton today accepted a conference report all
lowing the Democrats to name four places
on the State ticket and the Silver Repub-
leans one. The Populists then nominated
by reclamation the following: Congress-
men, Knowles and Kelley; Governor, M. e.
Lee of Clay county; Secretary of State,
George Sparkling, Edmunds; Attorney Cen
eral, C. d. Palmer, Minnehaha; Railroad
Commissioner, w. c. Tompkins, Custer.
The Democrats will nominate Treasurer,
Auditor, Superintendent, Land Commits
sioner; the Silver Republicans Lieutenant
Governor. General Marias Taylor. the pres
ent State Examiner, a candidate for Treas
urer is being fought hard by many Demo-
Gratis, and it may take several hours to
complete the fusion.
The herald., 1898-06-24
Our Maneuvers Off Santiago

MADRID, June %, 2 p.m.-An official dis
patch from Santiago de Cuba, dated June
90, says:
1.-The attack commenced yesterday. The
enemy concentrated it's landing forces in
front of Punta Barraco, lying eastward of
our left flank, which extended for eight
leagues along the coast"
Another official dispatch from Havana
says:
1.-The commander at Santiago de Cuba
announces that the American squadron has
commenced the bombardment and is try
ing to disembark at Baiquri and at Punta
Berraco.
IAN American warship has shelled and
destroyed a small wooden fort near Glen
fuegos. Seven Spaniards are slightly
wounded
The herald., 1898-06-24
China EXPLAINS

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The Chinese
minister was among the first callers at the
state department this morning, and 1t was
inferred that the visit had reference to
the action of China in ordering the dispatch
boat Zafiro of Admiral Dewey's fleet away
from Chinese waters. The minister feels
confident that there is some misapprehen-
sion over the action toward the Zafiro.
He says China has the most friendly feel
ing toward the United States, and that the
government certainly would take no ac-
ton prejudicial to this country unless 1t
was necessary in the maintenance of strict
neutrality He thinks any trouble that
may have arisen is due to the question of
authority over certain territory surround
ing Hong Kong.
The herald., 1898-06-24
TO PROTECT SEAMEN
Senator Whites Bill Reported Favor
ably by the Committee

WASHINGTON, June 90. - The senate
committee on commerce today authorized u
favorable report on Senator Whites bill for
the protection of American seamen, after
making various material amendments.
Senator White presented the report to the
senate during the day. The bill. as it now
stands, prohibits the Imprisonment of SAIL
ors in the domestic or coastwise trade, and
limits Imprisonment to one month in foreign
going ships. 1t entirely abolishes corporal
punishment on shipboard for offenses COM
mitted there.
The question of allotment of wages to
creditors was compromised by limiting the
time for which such allotments can be made
to one month. The scale of food demanded
by the amendments is substantially the
same as that granted in the original BILL
The herald., 1898-06-24
The Usual Spanish Victory

MADRID, June 90, 4 p.m.-The Minister
for War, General Correa, it is announced,
has received an official dispatch from San
tiago de Cuba, announcing that the Amer
leans attack on Punta Berraco has been
repulsed after a hard fought and bloody
engagement"
Punta Berraco is situated short dis
lance from Baiquiri. 1t is near to the coast,
and is under the guns of the American fleet,
from which it can be judged that it is highly
improbable that the army has been re-
pulsed, as stated in the above dispatch.
The herald., 1898-06-24
That Madrid Message

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The bulletin
from Madrid announcing fighting near SAM
tiago was shown by an Associated Press
reporter to Secretary Alger and General
Miles. who were in conference at o'clock.
They expressed much satisfaction over it,
but had no additional information. General
Miles remarked that he had expected fight
ing today, and that the news showed the
carrying out of what he anticipated would
be today's developments.
The herald., 1898-06-24

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Army officers were intently scanning the
map of the country around Santiago today
with view Of locating the troops and fix
ing their formation on the eve of the adj
vance. Baiquiri is about Is miles east from
the mouth of Santiago harbor
A small river runs inland at that point,
affording additional facilities for LANDING
The map shows road direct from Baiquri
to the entrance of Santiago harbor and
thence along the harbor to the city of Sam
tiago. Besides this road a railroad starts
few miles west of Baiquiri circling along
the coast up the mouth of Santiago harbor.
1t also has small stream giving add
tional facilities for landing and the railroad
appears to take it's course along the coast
from that point. Back of this railroad and
highway, the map shows mountainous for
nations which would make the progress of
an army difficult. 1t seems evident from
an examination of the army map that Gen.
Skaters troops at Baiquiri or Jaguara will
move westward along the highway, per-
The herald., 1898-06-24
The New Torpedo Boat

SEATTLE, WASH, June 23.-The torpedo
boat Rowan was given a preliminary trial
trip today. The run, which was to Tacoma
and return was very satisfactory, speed of
twenty-five knots being developed under 175
pounds of steam. She can stand $50 pounds
and it would be no great surprise If she
made on her official trial greater speed
than the required twenty-three knots. The
official trial will probably be held next
week.
The herald., 1898-06-24
Another Ship Purchased

BALTIMORE, Md. June H.-The gov
eminent has purchased the British steam
ship Morse King of the Puritan line Of
steamers, plying between here and Ant
werp. The vessel will be used for con-
densing purposes and as a water tender for
the troops. She will leave for Newport
News this morning.
The herald., 1898-06-24
New Revenue Cutter

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-The new
revenue cutter for the Yukon river, which
was launched today from the foot of Tay-
lor street, while being towed away by the
tug Elizabeth came In collision with no
less than fee vessels Three holes were
punched in her sides and she carried away
the bowsprt and part of the rigging of the
schooner Prosper.
The herald., 1898-06-24
Ship on Fire

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-The steam
err Hermosa, bound from Seattle to San
Pedro, which has put into this port for
coal, narrowly escaped destruction by fire
last Monday. The flames broke out be-
tween the smokestack and the hurricane
deck, but werS extinguished before much
damage had been done. The vessel is owned
by Banning Bros. of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-06-24
Tried to Throw Acid

SAN JOSE, June 23-Emily e. Lassauge,
a professional vocalist, late of San Fran
cisco, was convicted in the superior court
today of assaulting E. F. Robson with a
glass of sulphuric acid, and recommended
to the extreme clemency of the court.
The herald., 1898-06-24
THE SALE OF REVENUE STAMPS
To Be Sold by Bankers in Each Town and City At the
Lawful Discount


today received tn rowin Washington;
facilitate
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The herald., 1898-06-24
Dropped Dead

ORANGE, CAL, June 23.-John Baker of
Garden Grove, who was visiting at the
home of Henri F. Gardener of Orange,
dropped dead this morning. He was aged
76, and suffered from heart disease.
The herald., 1898-06-24
Telegraph All Right

General Greeley received dispatch from
Lieutenant Colonel Allen of the signal SER
vice, in charge OF the cable station estab-
lished at Playa del Este, Cuba 1t did not
relate to military operations, but from the
fact that no reference was made to i'm
portant developments it was inferred that
the situation has not changed materially
since last night, when the landing of troops
was in progress Colonel Allen will make
Playa de Este the cable base, but in addition
to this Hsmilitary cable line will be stretched
from that point westward along the coast
to the headquarters of General Shafter. BY
this shore loop General Shafter will be
brought into direct communication with
the War Department. Col. Allen is hurry
ing forward preparations in this direction.
He has all the material necessary for the
shore loop. with instruments and operators
ready to work the line as soon as the army
headquarters are fixed. 1t is not quite
clear thus far at what point General Shat
ter and his main body of troops have estab-
lished their base. The official dispatches to
the Secretary of War and Secretary of the
Navy spoke of landing at Baiquiri and a
demonstration at Cabanas. Other official
messages stated that the landing was GO
Ing on simultaneously at two points with
viewTto making assaults on Santiago
front and rear. The press dispatches also
The herald., 1898-06-24
Was No Abduction

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-The Turkish
legation is in position to deny as absolutely
groundless the telegram from London Of
June o. which stated that band of brig
ands had abducted lady of the imperial
coi1rt