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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13

miral Cervera will attempt TO cross the Atlantic
but some fast American cruisers may appear ere
long in Spanish waters
In the recent actions in the Philippines the
insurgents seem to have fought with the cour-
age displayed by their forefathers against Gen
eral Draper's troops In 1862 In view OF Cap
tain-General Augustus dispatch. the surrender
Of Manila appears inevitable within fortnight
In Spains best interests 1t Is hoped that when
Manila and Santiago have fallen she VIII "tc-
ognize the necessity of bringing to an end
contest unequal from the first and rendered
hopelessy so by her total preparedness"
1.-The Times" commenting editorially upon the
arrival OF a new stage IN the development OF
the war" says
"It 1. interesting to recall the fact that the
last time the American troops landed In cuba,
in 1902 they were under British colors The
American commander Is not likely to put un-
limited faith in the assistance Of Gomez. Judg-
ing from past experience Of the work OF the
Spanish Army against the insurgents. the re-
duction Of Santiago will not prove formidable
task. In any case, shall soon know whether
the Spanish Army can better vindicate the
ancient fighting reputation Of the Spanish race
than Admiral Cervera's squadron has done it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
WAR NEWS OF TO-DAY.

The American mIrlnes holding a position on
Guantanamo Bay were engaged for thir.
teen hours by Spanish guerilas and regu.
lars American endorsements were
landed. The Spanish losses are believed to
be heavy. Four Americans were killed
and the advance plckets were unaccounted
for.
1t was announced in Washington that General
Shafters force would sail from Key West
last night for Santiago; the transports will
be conveyed by n strong fleet Of warshps.
The expedition to Porto Rico to capture San
Juan Is expected to start In ten days.
In controlling the lower Guantanamo Bay Ad-
mlral Sampson has possession OF the Gu
ban end Of the cable to Hayti.
A private dispatch received In Madrid says
that the Spanish forces at Manila are re-
solved to resist any attack made by the
insurgents
Spaln's torpedoboat destroyer Terror which Is
at San Juan de Porto Rlco Is considered
useless owing TO the breakdown Of her
boilers and the lack Of means to repair
them.
The project Of forming a new Flying Squad
ron, under Commander Schley, to sail
across the Atlantic and seek the Spanish
reserve feet, is said at Newport News to
be seriously considered by the Navy De-
partment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
TIE FATE OF SANTIAGO SEALED
COMMENTS OF THE LONDON TINES ON
LAST WEEKS OPERATIONS

COMMENTS OF THE LONDON TIMES" ON
LAST WEEKS OPERATIONS.
London June 13.--Rear- Admiral Sampson's
acquisition OF a base for coaling and supplies
az Guantanamo is universally recognized as
practically sealing the fate Of Santiago. although
" IS believed that the Spanish troops will show
good fight before me city Is captured.
The Times" In the course Of an article re-
'ew!ns last weeks operations. after remark
'aS That Guantanamo Bay will serve admirably
= coaiing station and sheltered harbor for
'ae large American fleet. thus playing the ex-
~. =. part assigned to It BY Admiral Vernon In
s'ai' and the marines being employed as an
s0'ance guard. In accordance with nunberless
"ecedents in the history OF the British Navy.
says:
'ne Spanish garrison we think. does not ex-
ioVoo men. who have an immense position
a0'o and are lacking in supplies. Therefore
a, A Skaters difficulties will be mainly
.s Of climate and movement, owing TO the
.ss .sence OF good roads On the other hand. the
s.Aes ''u'ues OF communication will prevent the
pa'cn of reinforcements from Havana. and
santiago garrison will be left to it's own
resources.
a. Csrvera's proceedings have proved
'ne Spanish ships find It impossible to
- :. sea: and II II be true that the Ministry
s,,.s ne mas dismissed the capable Scotch en-
so.'". IN Its service. the dficulty is fully ac-
'er' " 10 highly improbable that Ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
SHIPS MAINTAIN A STRICT WATCH.

Copyright: 1898: TIE Associated Press)
On Board the Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Wanda off Santiago de Cuba. June IL. p. m.
via Kingston. jamaica June II, noon.-For
three days the scene Of the chief military and
naval operations has been Caimanera and Guam
,anamo Bay The American flag is flying on
the shore and in the ha-bor first planted on
Cuban sol! by United States marines from the
transport Panther under Lieutenant Colonel r.
w Huntington. covered by the guns OF the
cruiser Marblehead, commanded by Commander
McCalla.
The battle e-ship Oregon has already coaled IN
the smooth water Of the harbor and has sailed
away. The battle-shlp Texas is coaling to-day.
to be followed by other ships.
The squadrons OF Rear-Admiral Sampson and
Commodore schley are stu of Santiago, main
tanning strict watch day and night to prevent
the escape of Admiral Cervera's feet. From
men who have landed to take observations OF
the harbor 1t Is learned definitely. all agreeing
on the point that the Spanish cruisers and two
torpedo boat destroyers are there. but these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13

HOW THE BODY OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND
WAS MADE UP-THE TRANSPORTS


WAS MADE UP-THE TRANSPORTS.
Tampa. Fla. June l2.-Jhc expedition that
sailed from here 10 Key West. before going 10
Santiago was made up OF nearly twenty regi-
ments of regular infantry. Of from 800 10 800
men each including besides the regiments Of
the FIFTH Army Corps. four regiments Of infan-
try that have been In camp at Mobile. and
which formed part OF Major General coppin-
gers command at that rendezvous.
The total force OF regular infantry was about
IL 900 men There were also two regiments or
volunteer infantry about 1000 men In all, the
% Regiment " cavalry from Mobile. JOJ men.
and two squadrOns each from the lst I'd. 9TH.
gth and 10Th Cavalry, about 2VD men. eight
troops Of volunteer cavalry. taken from Roosc-
vel,'s Rough Riders 300 men. four batteries OF
urht artillery 800 men and sixteen guns: two
batteries Of heavy artillery. 200 men and six
teen guns: the battalion Of engineers, 200 men;
glgnal and hospital corps, ETC. about 800 men,
a grand total OF about 1000 men.
The Regulars were practically picked men, ms
not n single recruit was taken. the regiments
carving only the old reasoned troops.
On the sides and on the smokestacks Of every
one OF the transports which formed the fleet
uere nainted large white numbers. and by these
numbers the boats officially known. their
original names being discarded. This was for
the purpose OF facilitating signalling between
the flagship and the other boats OF the fleet.
The following is the list Of transports ar
ranged in their numerical order, names. com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
DISCUSSING INTERVENTION.
COMMUNICATIONS SAID TO BE PASSING
BETWEEN THE POWERS.

London, June 13-"The Daily Telegraph says
editorially this morning.
I'VE learn from exceptionally well-informed
source that communications Of character
which lend themselves easily TO official repudia-
ton are passing between Vienna. Paris. Berlin
and st. Petersburg on the question OF interven-
ton between Spain and America.
1T is said that Emperor Francis Joseph has
taken the initiative. Spain. however. must face
the situation squarey. Cuba and Porto Rico
will obtain independence and. In all probahil-
ity the United States will retain the philippines
as security for the indemnity, which Is not
likely TO be paid for many years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
.JOUV BLAIR GIBBS.

John Blair Gibbs. who was Killed at Guanta-
namo was forty years old, single ana hVed
alone at No go West Forty-scventh-st. lie ID
said to have been graduate OF the University
of Virginia. He had lived In the Forty-seven'h-
st. house four years, and had n good practice.
Two months ago he received the appointment
~ ac,,rg assistant surgeon. and was ordered
% Kcy West. Since that time his friends IN
tho bouse have heard little from him, and sup
nosed him to be on the Panther. His only
ro,a,,v. known in this city Is n Mrs. Roosevelt,
Who lives at No 81 West Thirty -third-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
NO ACTION AGAINST CARRANIA.

Montreal June 12.-H St Pierre. counsel for
Lieutenant CarranZa. returned this morning
from ottawa. where he had been In the interests
o, his client. He said that he had been assured
by a member OF the Government that there mad
been no correspondence between the British ana
Canadian Governments with regard TO the ex-
pulslon OF Lieutenant Carranza and Sehor Iu
Rose story that the Spanards had volun-
tcered 10 leave Canada II Detective Kenerts
suit against them is dropped Is denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
BLANCO CABLES FOR SUPPLIES.

London. June 13-The Madrid correspondent
OF THE Standard" telegraphing Sunday. says;
General Blanco having again telegraphed that
in case the blockade becomes stricter 1t VIII be
urgent TO send war stores. as his supply Is run
ming short the Government has taken steps to
dispatch abundant supplies by fast vessels from
Spanish and foreign ports The more important
supplies from Spain will be strongly conveyed.
and will be sent Immediately"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
RLANCO's MESSAGE TO MADRID.

Madrid. June IL. p. m.-The following dis
natch has been received here from Captain
General Blanco:
zone American cruiser and two gunboats are
before Havana, two are before Marial. one at
Cardenas two at San Caisarien. none at Matan-
zas and Cienfuegos and fifteen American men
of-war are of Santiago de Cuba we nave no
newR from La Caimanera."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
IN CONTROL OF GUANTANAMO
HOW MARINES ARE SITUATED.


AND SHIPS HAVE PLACE TO COAL
Copyright: 1895: The Associated Prcss)
On Board the Associated Press Dispatch-boat
Dauntless, of Guantanamo Bay. June H. Noon.
by the Associated Press Dispatch-boat Wanda.
via Kingston, jamaica, June IL. 13O p. m.-In
controlling the outer harbor Of Guantanamo.
where Lieutenant Colonel Huntington's battal-
ion Of marines landed on Friday, Rear-Admiral
Sampson has possession OF the Cuban terminus
OF the French cable to Hayti. The apparatus
In the Office at the harbor mouth was wrecked
by a shell, but the cable steamer Adra has In
struments and operators aboard, and direct
communication with Washington will soon b
established.
The distance overland to Santiago. around the
bay Is about sixty miles and the roads have
been rendered impossible by the cubans under
Pedro Perez
The first division Of the Cuban Army Is said
to have four thousand men. but these figures
are probably overestimated. The Cubans be-
lieve that there arc about thirty-fve hundred
soldiers in the vicinity CT Caimanera. which lies
at the entrance to the inner harbor Guanta-
namo City is inland about fifteen miles.
The two harbors are connected by a narrow
channel. It is the outer harbor which Admiral
Sampson now holds. with the Marblehead the
Yosemite and the Vixen. and a battalion OF
marines on the crest Of blunt-topped em!-
ncnce commanding the entrance on the eastern
side. In the inner harbor are two small Span
ish gunboats. and at Camanera there is a bat
terry.
An expedition OF three steam launches, ON
cered by Lieutenant Norman, Ensign Eustia
son OF James B. Eustis. former United States
Ambassador to France. and Cadet G. Van
Orden. under the general command OF Lieuten-
ant Andosron Of the cruiser Marblehead. last
night dragged for mines, but found none
Judging from the panic in which the Spania-ds
fed from the village at Fisherman's Point. they
will scatter at the first approach. They left at
Flsherman's Point three antiquated howitzerA.
several cases Of ammunition. shell and canister
some Mauser rifles and a regmental flag Of tho
Infantoria del Principe No. 3.
Every precaution has been taken to guard the
men from disease. All the huts in the locality
have been razed large casks Of Spanish wine
have been smashed; two wells have been
boarded up. and all the drinking water used 10
supplied from the feet
The marines we'll equipped for the CAM
paign. The camp will probably be named Camp
McCalla, after the commander OF the Marble
head
This morning the British steamer Newfound-
land, OF Montreal. with a general cargo from
Halifax steamed into the harbor Her COM
mander was greatly surprised at the presence
OF the Americans but he retained enough COM
posure to dip his flag three times and then
started to put about A shot across his bows
from the Marblehead stopped him. and the ves-
sci was boarded. Her papers showed that she
was bound for jamaica
The captain explained that he had put In 70
see II he could get a return cargo OF sugar He
was informed that he could not. and was then
allowed to proceed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
MADRID AND WAR SITUATION.
BELIEF THAT HOSTILITIES WILL END
IN MONTH.

London. June 13-The Madrid correspondent
Of THE Daily Mail" teiegraphinS Sunday
Gays:
"An extremely bad impression Is current to-
night as 10 the outcome OF events. Business
men are inclined to the belief that the war VIII
be short probably only lasting another month
Military men hold the opposite view. consider
ing that Spain put much reliance on the
elements
AT the Cabinet Council to-day Duke Amo-
dovar de Rio. the Foreign Minister. made re-
port as to his conference with the Ainbassa-
doris Of the Powers. 1t is understood that moth
Ing DEFINITE has been arrived at.
Captain Aunon. Minister Of Marine. teie-
graphs from Cadiz that the recruiting for Ad-
miral Camara's squadron Is being accelerated
While the American landing In Cuba is Of
nc.ally denied, tie authorities assert that even
II II were true II would be unimportant, as the
Spanish Army would give good account OF
itself
1T 10 believed that the question OF food sup
plies so far as the Peninsula Is concerned is
settled at least until October"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
THE INEVITABLE EXPECTED IN MADRu

London June 13-The Madrid correspondent
OF THE Daily News" teegraphing by way OF
Bayonne. says
General Blanco's last dispatch being less
sanguine. the Cabinet Council discussed whether
It should be published and decided on some
verbal alterations. Military precautions have
been taken at Madrid to Quell disturbance when
the Inevitable happens.
Reports are again rife that the Queen Regent
wishes to shift the regency TO the Infanta lisa
bella. and to let her accep. the American condi-
tons"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
SPANISH SHIPS AT THE CANARIES.

London. June 13.-Advices to The Dhiiy
Mail" from Las Palrnas. Canary Islands. under
date OF June 4. say:
"rha three Spanish torpedo-boats which re-
turned here from the Cape Verd Islands are
s,,ll undergoing repairs am Informed that
these are being executed by English engineers
They found the boilers and the engines In
,rightful condition. due to sheer neglect.
"The convoy Of the torpedo boats. the Ciudad
Dc Cadiz, disappears periodically. taking with
her some five hundred or six hundred tons OF
coal She Is absent for three or four days and
then returns TO obtain another supply OF
s,m,Iar quantity. Where she goes is kept
nm absolute secret but 1t is evident that she Is
q tender TO some other ships or TO squadron
probably lying in one of he harbors OF tho
adjacent islands. either Fuerteventura or Ian
zarote. Both have good anchorases are rarely
visited. and are very suitable for the purpose"
CONTRABAND SILVER SEIZED.
A,eeciras. Spain. June 12-The Spanish au-
,hor,,es have discovered that contraband
I'D. IN silver coin Is being carried on from this
point. ~.
A large consignment to Gibraltar. across the
hay has been seized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13
QUEEN REGENT AND THE POPEs OFFER

London. June 13-The Rome correspondent OF
THE Standard" says:
owing to the serious news from the Philip
pines, the Pope teegraphed the Queen Regent
Of Spain placing his services at her disposal II
she considered that the time had arrived for
the Intervention OF the Powers in favor OF
Spain The Queen Regent In reply. telegraphed
her thanks, saying that at an opportune mo-
ment she would feel the Popes offer to be very
nrcciOla"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-13

tate of Texas (hospla.l. Young .....-
Bargcs- Bessie and Martha. Tug-'hpta'n sam.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-08-18

accounting with the payees naneu u
said orders hereinbefore mentioned ano
, 1,,1 which. in part, said judgments
' upon " rendered. numbered as follows
to-wit. Orders No. 4O76, 4242, 437I,
ad25. 4454. 4578, 1886, 4273, 4274, 42a3,
a5oe 4601' 1880. 4077, 1895, 4597, 459o,
and a5eo and that said last mentioned
orders be cancelled.
3rd. That said defendant Ole sven,
son. county treasurer OF SAID county ~
Villas as aforesaid and his successors III
Office be forever enjoined from paying
anv of the said county orders aforesaid
or any of the judments so vacated anu
set aside as oforesald.
4th. That said defendant B. +. HAM
mond, County Clerk OF SAID county as
aforesaid, and his successors IN ONCE,
he forever enioined from certifying 20
the clerks of any of the towns In salo
county any tax which may be levied 70
paw any of said judgments vacated as
aforesaid, or any judgments rendered
upon any of the before mentioned or
ders.
9Th. That said defendant G. +. San
born. district attorney OF said county as
aforesaid, be forever enjoined from re.
ceiving or collecting any sum or amount
mon saiG orders or the judgments rem
dered upon such orders as saforesald
and that he be ordered and required &c
make a full and complete accounting &c
this Court of all monies, county ORDERS
and judgments which have been PAID,
issued. assigned or transferred to him
i'm excess to his legal salary as dlstrlct
ATTORNEY of said county of Villas.
9Th. And for such other and furtnet
relief in the premises as to the Cour'
may seem just and equitable;
THORN, HOLMES, q .. Is. MOON!
Attorneys for Plaidtiffs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-08-18

these plaintiffs unlawfully allowed
without any authority of law and said
order No. 4520 for 1874 SO issued there
| for to the defendant Cantwell, and now
remains outstanding and unpaid, as
these plaintiffs are informed and be-
| lieve, and should be cancelled for the
reason that it was unlawfully issued by
said board and county clerk, as afore-
said, and is not a proper charge or
claim against said county.
XVI. That these plaintiffs further
show and allege upon information and
belief that the four orders aforesaid IN
which Ann O'Connor was payee and
said order No. 4377 in which the said
d. E. Riordan was payee ais aforesaid
were in fact and in truth assigned to
the said defendent C. F. SanbOrn and
that in fact and in truth he was, and is,
the real party in interest in said orders
and that the pretended assignment CT
the aforesaid several orders as herein
before set forth were in fact and in
truth, made for mere blind and cover
to conceal the real interest of the said
G., f. Sanborn in and to>the same; and
they further allege and show, uponlin-
formation and belief, that in truth and
in fact the said G.. F. Sanborn was and
is the owner and the real party in in
terest i'll the before mentioned orders
in which the said G.. F. SanborH was
payee as aforesaid and that the pre-
tended assignments as hereinbefore set
forth were, in firth and fact, made as
a mere cover and blind to conceal the
real interest of the said G.. F. Sanborn
in and to the same.
And these plaintiffs further show and
allege upon information and belief that
the said defendant G." F. Sanborn
is, in truth and fact, the real owner
and the party in interest in all the
judment herein before mentioned, and
that their pretended assignments as
hereinbefore set forth were and are
mere blind and cover to conceal the
said G. F. Sanborn's interest in and to
the same.
Wherefore these plaintiffs pray for
the Judgment of the Court.
1st. That all of the orders aforesaid
numbered as follows, to-wit: Orders
No. 1885, 4577, 1881, 4O76, 1875 and 1920
be cancelled.
End. That all of the judgments here
inbefOre mentioned be vacated and set
aside, and that the plaintiffs in said
Judgments and their assignees may have
and recover of said county only what is
equitably their due upon full and fair
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-08-18
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All shipped to Judge Riordan.
That the said foregoing account an,
claim for blanks of said defendant M
j. Cantwell was, by said county boart
OF supervisors, for reasons unknown t,
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-08
THE FIRST
REGISTRATION
Only 925 Men Qualify
Themselves to Vote on
the First Day, /,

Saturday was the n rst registration day
as provided by the now constitution, and
the fact that only 9?5 mon, 13 of whom
were Colored, qualified themselves to vote
Ia All evidence that the law Is not being
taken kindly to. There nre four more
registration days however, August 13 and
3D. September II and October 20, and party
leaders hope to have their full vote oil the
registration books before tho last day.
Tho officers went to work at o'clock
and closed at noon, then reopencd at 2
there rush, as the unofficial returns ap-
pearing below show. Thirty nine was tho
highest numbered registered and that in
the flfty-eighth district. bounded by Wash
ingtcn street, Adams, Ninth and Delaware
avenue Several districts registered but
three mon. The smallncss of tho.e figures
can be hest saen when 1t is known that in
more OF the distriC the voters number less
than 200 or moro than 37j.
While the law under which the registra.
ton wal held was new, thore was no trou-
bio In Its administration. Under the old
law there were three registration officers
at each registration place. who compo ed
board OF registration. Under the new
law there Is one registrar aud two as
slstan.s at each registration place Tho
old board was supreme in Its decisions
put under the new constitution and tho
new law thore is no appeal for tho voter
from the decision of the registrar to the
resident judge. This will Of course have
the effect of making the registrars care
full in their decisions Those who have
studied the new law, ana in fact the whole
OF no new election and registration prov.
isions Of tho new constitution, arc much
pleased with them and think that the re-
suit will be pu.er and better elections.
Following are the figures given out
They arc not official however, ae he law
provides for no return until tho Thursday
after tho election, but they will not make
a change of fifty either way:
Djatrirt, Whita Coloro1