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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-06-18
TIRE SP4NISH SIDE.
Official Notes Concerning Bombard-
menfs-Charge of Cruelty Denied.

Official Notes Concerning Bombard-
menfs-Charge of Cruelty Denied.
Madrid, June 17.-Advices received
here from Havana from official sources
characterize the fighting at Guantana-
mo bay as "mere skirmishes," with the
met result that the Americans have
been able to hold the place where they
landed" Continuing, the Havana dis
patch says: "They have suffered
greatly from both the fusllade and the
heat The Spaniards are in possession
of several wells, none Of which has
been injured. The stories that the for
tifications of Caiinanera and the Moro
have been damaged are false"
The following official note has been
issued here: 1.-THE charges of Spanish
cruelty to the wounded and mutilation
Of the dead are false. These accusa-
tions have caused the liveliest indigna-
ton among all classes in Spain, and
especial among the troops, who are
indignant at the calumnies. The Span
ish army is conducting itself in this
war with the nobility it has always
shown, as proved by the evidence Of the
American prisoners who were released,
and it's discipline is so strict that any
such conduct would have been reent-
lessly punished"
The governor of Santiago de Cuba
has sent cable dispatch to the gov
ernment describing the bombardment
of yesterday, in which he says: "The
Americans fired one thousand Shots
Several Spanish shells hit the enemy's
vessels. Our losses were three killed
and twenty-one wounded, included two
officers. The Spanish squadron was
not damaged"
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Bloodthirsty chinaman Arrested.

KEN Wah, Chinaman who has Just
finished serving five-year sentence in
ing to kill another Chinaman, Charles
Sling of No. 70 Liberty street, was ar
rested last night by Detectives Donnel-
ly and DAILY for making threats against
Sling. 1t seems that feud has existed
between the two for a number of years.
Wah now says that he is bound to kill
Sling and would be willing to spend the
rest of his life in prison if he could ac-
complish his design,
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Civil Service Examinations.

The civil service board held examin-
ations last evening In the aldermen's
chamber in city hall for candidates for
positions as clerks and janitors under
the city government. Thirty-f1ve can
didates tried the examination. Among
them We're four young women, three of
whom were trying for clerkships and
one for the position of jaintress.
examination included work on the type
writer, stenography and expert arith-
metic.
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sPANIsH SHIP SECURES CoA1.
Sails From Gibraltar with Half "a Cargo
American ConsuI,s Protest.

Gibraltar, June 1.-THE Spanish
transatlantic steamship San Angus
tine, which arrived here Wednesday
and began coaling and then discontin-
ued the work in consequence Of q pro-
test of United States Consul Horatio
J. Sprague, who asserted that the coal
was destined for the Spanish fleet at
Cadiz was allowed to resume coaling
to-day, but in consequence Of the delay
experienced when she sailed for Cadiz
intended quantity.
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SPANISH POWER CRUMBLING.
Surrender of Spanish Soldiers-Span-
tards Out-GeneraIled.


Copyright 1898, The Associated Press)
Manila, June 6, via Hong Kong, June
17.-spanish power is crumbling in the
Philippine islands. General Penea and
a thousand Spanish soldiers have sur
rendered at Santa Cruz, similar sur
renders have taken place at Laguna
and at Pampanga and in each case
hardly anybody was killed. It is re-
ported that Rear Admiral Dewey is
unable to restrain the insurgents, but
their conduct is satisfactory. There is
no necessity for interference and no ex-
eesses whatever have been committed.
This is partly due to the merely nomi-
raj assistance furnished the insurgents.
The latter proposed to form a republic
under Anglo-American tutelage and
threatened to visit with severe penal
ties the insurgents who have become
turncoats.
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LEAGUED AGAINST BALD
Friends of tho Rider Complain That He
is Being Shut Out.

Friends OF tho Rider Complain That He
is Being Shut Out.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 17.-Theres
was small attendance at the state cir
cult bicycle meet at Edwards park to-
day. Eddie Bald Of Buffalo started in
both professional events. In the final
Of the onemile open he was shut out.
by Stevens, Mcfarland and Aker, who,
his friends claim, are leagued together
to shut him out on the circuit. In the
two-nile open Bald failed to qualify in
the trials. He rode an exhibition mile
in 2:05. In the amateur class George
Schofeld of the Kings County Wheel
men won four out of six first prizes.
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PRINCE BIsMARCE,S HEALTH
Causing RenewedAnxiety-He is Suffer-
ing Great Pain.

London, June IA special dispatch
from Berlin says that Prince Bis
marck's health is causing renewed anx-
iety. He is reported to be suffering
great pain from Inflammation of the
veins of his right leg, his daily drive
has been suspended and his sleep is
broken. DR.. Schweninger, the princes
physician, it is asserted, has arrived at
Friedrichsruhe and Count Herbert Bis
marck is expected there Tonight
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.cAD|l SQUADRON SAILS.
Confrmatory Advices From
Madrid and From the
American Agent at
Gibraltar.
GREAT SECRECY MAINTAINED
RU1TORS As To THE DESTYN dTYON
RUMORS rs TO THE DESTINATION
OF THE SQUADRON.

One to the Effect That Boston is to be
Bombarded and Another That the
Squadron is Going to the Philippines
According to American Agents Re-
port From Gibraltar Camara Has
Sixteen Vessels in HIS Command.
Madrid June 17.-There is a feeling
of great optimism in official circles and
in the lobbies of the cortes, owing to
the departure Of Admiral Camara's
squadron. 1t Is said in Madrid, that it
consists of over twenty ships, includ-
ing auxiliary cruisers, and it is added
that it has an enormous quantity of
war material on board, including a
mysterious explosive. 1t is also whisp
cred that the squadron, when at sea,
was to be divided and to proceed to
different destinations.
Great secrecy is maintained in regard
to the destination Of Admiral Camara's
squadron. The newspapers say that
work is being actively continued on
the Notifications in the Canary and
Baeleric islands. The Liberal reiter-
ates the declaration that "if Spain has
nothing to hope from the powers she is
still able to defend herself"
Before the departure of the Spanish
warships flag of honor embroidered
by the ladies of Cadiz was presented to
the officers of the cruiser Carlos V. 1t
was a solemn ceremony. The flag was
presented by priest and the minister
of marine made a patriotic speech.
Captain Aunon subsequently held a
council of war with the commanders
of all the ships of the squadron on
board the battleship Pelayo. Captain
Aunon after the departure Of Admiral
Camara wired the premier the follow
ing message: 1.-THE reserve squadron
and the troops of the expedition send
greetings to the government and father
land.
1t is announced that Captain Aunon,
after inspecting the arsenal at Cartha-
gena, will return to this city and or
ganize a third squadron of warships.
He sent a message to the premier that
he was very much satisfied with the
condition of the squadron of Admiral
Camara.
There are a number of runiors here
as to the destination of Admiral Ca
mara's squadron, one has it that the
Spanish warships are now heading for
Boston, Mass, with the intention of
bombarding New England coast towns,
and another report sets forth that the
squadron is going to the Philippine
islands. Fresh contingents Of troops
are being constantly called to the col
ors and there is great activity in the
war and navy departments Work on
the Notifications at the different ports
| of Spain is being actively pushed and
| it is asserted that third squadron of
| warships Is to be formed Immediately
| to be composed of the Cardinal Cis-
neros, Lepanto, Alfonso Kill and 9TH
er cruisers. Cadiz Is to be the rendeZ-
vous of this squadron. 1t is the gen.
eral opinion here that a protracted war
| is ahead and it is semi officially an
nounced that the government does not
count upon the support of any power
| and that even Germany, In spite of her
| great interests in the Philippine is
| lands, will do nothing to favor Spain.
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"a COMMUNICATIONS FROM GOD. !,
Archbishop of Manila Has an HalIucfn
alton About "Yankee Pigs"

alton About "Yankee Pigs"
London, June 1S.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
"The archbishop of Manila, Mgr. Noza-
leda, announces that he has had COM
munication from God who has promis-
ed him that the Yankee pigs will be
driven out of the island and that Spain
will be triumphant in the end There
is an idea in Manila that the Germans
have something up their sleeve. On
this point my correspondent writes as
follows: The Germans are disposed
to be meddlesome here. Germans and
Spaniards are very chummy, entertain
ing one another at dinner parties and
walking arm in arm everywhere. There
is no question about how the British
feel. They are watching the Germans
Closely -
The Madrid correspondent of the
Daily Mail says: "An official dispatch
from Manila asserts that the insur-
gents have closed around the town and
are now attacking the walled part,
where the defenders are still holding
out The insurgents have cut the was
ter supply but the city has remaining
wells available. Fighting is going on
all along the sea front; but theAmer-
leans are taking no part in the at
tack
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FOUR INsURGENr wARsH1Ps.

Report That They Have Appeared In
Manila Bay.
London, June 1S.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says that according to a
dispatch just received there from Hong
Kong, four warships carrying the flag
Of the Philippine insurgents have ap-
peared in Manila bay and attacked the
city from the sea in combination with
the insurgent forces on the land.
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Another Confirmation.

Gibraltar, June 1.-THE Cadiz squad
ron sighted off Ceuta last evening pass
ed here to-day going eastward. 1t con-
sisted of two battleships, four auxiliary
cruisers and four torpedo boat destroy
ers,
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NATIVE TROOPS DESERTION
ENEMY STRENGTHENED IND SPAN
ISL RESISTANCE WEAKENED.

All Communication with the Provinces
Cut OR-The Rebels, 1t is Reported,
Have Captured the Family of General
Augustt and VIII Hold Them as Hos
tages-Aguinaldf Issues Proc1ama-
tion Giving Notice That Independence
WIN be Declared ut Cavite.
Madrid, June It's p. m.-The follow
ing dispatch from Manila signed by
Captain General August and dated
June 13 Is published officially: "The
grave situation set forth in my dis
patch of June continues. The troops
are fighting on the line of blockhouses
which stops the enemy's advance. The
enemy has been strengthened by de-
sertion of the native troops, which de-
minished our means OF resistance and
may compel me to take refuge within
the walled city. Communication with
the provincesis is still cut off and do not
know whether the detachments there
will be able to hold out against a lack
of resources hope to receive assist
ance from the peninsu1ar before our
means of defence are exhausted"
Senior Sagasta replying in the cos
tes to-day as to whether Manila had
fallen replied in the negative. Japan,
according to a. special dispatch from
Shanghai, is sending additional war
ships to Manila, and it is reported at
Shanghai that the American troops
have arrived at Manila. A special dis
patch from Hong Kong confirming the
dispatches of the Associated Press
from Manila says that Captain Gener-
al Augustus wife and family are held
as hostages at Cavite. From the same
source comes the report that Tondo,
capital of the province of Tondo, near
Iy opposite Manila, has been the scene
of a great fire, presumably from the
petroleum works there. 1t appears
that when the German cruiser Kaiserln
Augusta entered Manila bay she took
the unusual course of sa1uting the
Spanish flag. This cause much COM
ment. Another rumor is that Captain
General August has resigned because
of disagreement with the archbishop
of Manila.
One of the high Spanish ministers in
an interview says: IF Manila is OBJ
liged to capitulate, the seat of govern
ment will be transferred to Visayes is
lands, General August capitulating as
commander of Manila and not as gov
ernor general of the PHILIPPINE islands" F"
The minister also denied that the Span
ish government had any intention of
securing territory to give in exchange
for the Philippines.
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Augustus Family Reported Captured.
London, June 1S.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Times says: "Ac-
13 and brought here by H. M. S. Lin
net, the rebels have captured the fam
lily of Captain General August. In
most cases the desertions of the native
regiments have been accompanied by a
massacre of the officers. 1t is reported
from Shanghai that the Spanish arch
bishop from Manila has arrived there
by the German troop ship Darmstadt.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
DEATH OF RUIZ JUSTIFIED.
New York Pastor Wakes Warm on
Cuban Topics.

New York Pastor Wakes Warm on
Cuban Topics.
New York, Dec 27-The execution Of
Ruiz, the Spanish emissary, who was
said to be bearing a proposition Of au-
tonomy to the Cubans was the topic
discussed by Rev. Thomas Dixon in his
prelude Sunday morning at the Academy
of Music. He said, in part:
"No flag Of truce was over him. He
was not a peace officer, but an emissary
of foul and corrupt tyranny with gold
In his hands and lies on his lips. He
went, not to treat for peace, else he
would have gone to headquarters; e
went to bride a brave young subordi-
nate officer. Warned OF his peril, he
showed his contempt for Cuban law by
going in spite of warnings. Aranguren
did his duty like a man, soldier, Cuban
patriot. He would have been a traitor
had he hesitated to execute the bearer
Of this bride.
"The proclamation of the admins
tration at Washington asking help for
dying Cubans, to be given through
Cuban corruptionists, is climax Of
our contemplate and servile policy to-
ward Cuba. Truly the reign Of the
huckster is with us. Have we tin
peddler for president, or man? 4
huckster or soldier? We beg aims
for dying Cubans and send our navy
to help Spain kill them? We have
spent 100000 patrolling the coast Of
Florida and bounding Cuban patriots.
Why not withdraw our vessels and
give the money spent thus for the relief
of the Cubans?"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
IMPORTANT!

Wilmar. Mimi, Jan. 16-Editor Rep
resentative: The committee of Popu-
lists was to appoint is finally settled as
follows:
First District-Major w. A. Hotchkiss,
Preston; T. J. Meighen, Forestville, and
J. 1. Vermilyes, of Dover
Second District-L c. Long, Magno-
lia A. D. Stewart, Redwood Falls; Erik
Olson, Sherburne
Third Distribution. P. H. Rahilly,
Lake City; Peter Shipman, LIE Sueur; c.
H. Hopkins, Fairfax.
Fourth District-A. L. Robinson, ST..
Paul; M. ]. Costello, St. Paul; James
Doran, Saltwater
Fifth District-Dr. A. B. Fay, T. b.
Farmer A. L. Gardner.
Sixth Distribution. Kittel Halvorson,
Belgrade; Peter ]. Seberger, St. Cloud;
J. A. Keyes, Duluth.
Seventh Distribution. Haldor E. Boen.
Fergus Falls: A. H. Holston, Crooks
ton; Christian Johnson, Willmar
The above publication in the Repre-
sentative this and next week will be
considered notice to each of tho above
gentlemen of their appointment.
Now, therefore, take notice that a
meeting Of this committee will be held
at THE CLARENDON HOTEL, st. Paul,
Jan. %, for the purpose Of formally or
ganizing and to take such action as may
be deemed expedient.
1 also invite to be present and consult
with the committee any and all loyal
Populists from the state, and If the
committee 1 have appointed can be i'm
proved upon in any way 1 will listen to
suggestions.
The session of the committee will 3e-
gin at l o'clock sharp.
DR.. CHRISTIAN JOHNSON.
Willmar, MINI.
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Direct legislation.
(TO the Representatives

w ClIc REPRESENTATIVE
Under this system congress for the
nation, legislatures for the state would
propose or frame measures and the
people accept or reject them as laws.
Corruption is disease which aff1icts
republics. The Roman republic died of
1t. Our own republic is afflicted with
1t. The POpulists, observing that Swift
zerland had found remedy for this
dread direase, were the first political
party in this country to declare for the
initiative and referendum-direot legis-
lation. Switzerland after long suffer-
Ing now stands forth purged and puri-
fed, an example for American republics
to look to. Here Is poor Uncle Sam,
not healthy, not prosperous. He has
a downcast Inundated look, as II con-
scious that his children are not what
they ought to be. He sees they have
formed loose habits In governmental
matters, that they are not attending to
the business Of government as they
ought to attend to 1t in order to be
progressive, intelligent and happy. Al
though direct legislation is a Populistic
measure 1 ask the reader to Judge of
1t by the Endorsement given 1t by emf
nent men who have never claimed to
be Populists. AS a Populist 1 am OF
course proud OF the following indorse-
ments:
Hon. John p. St. John, ex-governor
CT Kansas, says: This is day Of
murder, suicide, robbery, hunger and
starvation, the legitimate fruits OF gov
eminent controlled by monopolies and
trusts. Direct legislation would give
back to the people control OF the gov
eminent"
Rev. John s. Scudder, pastor First
Congregational church, Jersey City,
N. j., says: 81 regard direct legislation
by all means the most important and
far reaching reform of our day. The
curse OF our land is purchasable legis-
lation, disposition of our law makers
to sell out the people to the highest
bidder. Under direct legislation brib-
cry will cease and the sovereignty OF
the people will be something more than
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

critics Of all christendOm and brought
down upon his devoted head the wrath
Of countless worshipers at the shrine Of
the Bard of Avon. In his forthcoming
work he promises to show that Bacon
not only wrote Shakespeares plays.
but that he also wrote the work
that laughed knight errantry out Of
Spain"-"Don Quixote." If Mr.. Donnelly
can add to his laurels Of Shakespeare
those of Cervantes, and transfer them
both to Bacon he will have accomplished
the rewriting of the worlds literary his
tory, and that is just what he attempts
to do.
For man of sc, who naively con-
fesses that his energies are divided be-
tween politics. literature and love, Mr..
Donnelly must be regarded as an over
worked man; but if there is a man in
America Of that or any other age, who
can wrestle with the problem of free
silver straighten out the coils of cryp-
togram and whisper loving compliments
to maid of twenty summers, all in the
compass Of each passing sun, that MAJ
is fgnatius Donnelly.
Whatever he may be in politics., in
literature Mr.. DOnnelly is supremely
great and supremely successful So de-
vout worshipper at the shrine of Min
erva must prove a favored sutton at the
feet of Venus.-St Paul Dispatch, Jan
uary H.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
The Wise WOOinE OF n Saue

New York World: If the illustrious
lgnatius Donnelly had played the fool
"hen he went amarrying that would
not in the slightest degree have affected
the validity of his title of The Sage of
Nlnlnger. Too many great sages have.
like Socrates, been wise in all else but
matrimony
But SO far as may be judged in ad-
vanse, the Sage of Nininger has shown
the greatest possible sagacity and pru-
dence in the marriage which he has ar
ranged for himself
lie did not select a society girl who
would have made him miserable by her
extravaganza and by her distaste for the
quiet lie OF sage. He did not address
himself to some empty headed beauty
VINO would have kept him guessing"
and worrying. He was not deceived bv
the vain shows of wealth and social DO
sition.
On the contrary he wooed and won the
young woman who has been typewriting
his manuscripts, collecting the materials
Tor his Literary work and aiding him with
Intelligent sympathy, suggestion and
criticism. He and she will exactly suit
each other. She will be a true COM
panion and helpmate to him and he to
her
1t may be urged that he need NOT
have married, as he was already getting
all the essentials OF companionship
without the responsibilities, and es
pecially without the dread irrevocable-
ness Of marriage But it must be re-
membered that she was liable to marry
someone else as long as she remained
single. and leave him alone and helpless
just when she had become Indispensable.
No, If the great Donnelly were not al
ready the Sage of Nininger he would
now become so. For in what other mat
ter could the highest philanthropy, the
most skillful dexterity in the admired
but little followed cult of common sense
so shine forth as in that most important
of all understanding
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The Hermitage, Lake Minnetonka, Jan.

The Hermitage, Lake Minnetonka, Jan.
IL, 1898.
Editor Representative: Enclosed find
report of camp fire Of F. w. Matstead
Post, G. A. R., of Excelsior. We shall
feel satisfied if you can find space for
it as written and signed. Yours,
G. B. HALSTEAD
Comrade Halstead began his military
life April 16, 1861, and was honora5ly
discharged March 2, 1866.
We give copy of his first commission:
New York, April 16, 1861.
Sir: You are herby appointed secre-
tary to the commander Of the home
squadron.
In accepting this appointment you will
be pleased to subscribe the accompanying
oath and return it to me in your letter
of acceptance ON receipt of which further
orders will be sent you. Respectfully
your obedient servant,
8. H. STRINGHAM.
Mr.. George B. Halsted appointed to
command of home squadron, Newark,
New Jersey.
This post has unanimously Endorsed
the resolutions Of Frank P. Blair Post Of
Ortonville, MINNESOTA, condemning the
outrageous and slanderous editorial pub
lished in the Pioneer Press, Of st. Paul,
Nov. IL, 1897, against old soldiers.
VETERAN.
Excelsior, Mimi, JAN IL, 1898
Editor Representative: The Frank w
Halstead Post camp fire last evening was
grand success, thanks largely to Vet
eran Volunteer Aids from Minneapolis,
the famous Grand Army quartet, the
popular assistant adjutant general, J. K
Mertz, and the Son of Veteran, Prof
Nolan.
-Four years have passed since the last
camp fire. Some have answered the
last roll call, yet the large audience prov
ed that our citizens appreciate the old
vets and their services to their country.
Army songs by the quartet, solos, ad-
dresses OF Comrades Perkins and Mertz,
Professor Nolan, a host In himself; reci-
tations, "Kearney at Seven Pines" and
"The Old Canteen," by Comrade Hal
stead and dancing as long as they wanted
to the music of quartet from Mime
apolis made up the program, not omit
ting the bountiful supper.
G. A. R. Post, No. 81, presents an in