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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
MONEY DEALS AT MADRID.
HOarded Gold Brought out in Large
Amounts.

HOarded Gold Brought Out in Large
Amounts.
London, May II, 6 a. m.-The Madrlo
correspondent of the Daily News says:
"Fhe latest news is good and bad
'The good is the rise in the peseta. Ex-
changed has dropped to 50. The bank re-
fused to cash foreign checks until the end
of the week, not knowing where exchange
will be the next minute. In fact, ex-
changing money is pure gamble.
"The reason of the fall of the peseta
was the immense purchases of foreign
bills by the Bank of Spain to meet the
coupons. Nobody until yesterday sus-
pected how much gold existed In Spain.
Yesterday more wds might have
been seen in front OF the Credit Lyonnais
and all other foreign banks, consisting of
Madrilinese and provincals bringing for
exchange nondescript coins, 20, so and 100
years old, Spanish, Portuguese, French
and English.
THE financiers were taken completely
by surprise and probably there are SUBJ
stantial boards still left
"The bad news is the bread agitation.
The rise in bread must be prevented at
all costs on political grounds and the gov
ernment is negotiating for the purchase
of 100000 sacks of flour In Belgium"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
PRIESTS ACCUSED OF PERFrDY.
They and Nuns Alleged to Have
Tried to Lead Dewey over Mines

They and Nuns Alleged to Have
Tried TO Lead Dewey Over Mines
Hong Kong, May 10, 10 a. M, Greenwich
time.-A fresh example of Spanish treach-
cry seems to have come to light II is said
here that the praists and Sisters of Char
ity of the Cavite Hospital, in a process
sion bearing crosses, etc, petitioned Rear
Admiral Dewey not to massacre the sick
and wounded, which, naturally, he dis
not do
The spaniards, 1t Is asserted, thereupon
thanked the Americans for their humanity
and then repaid them by informing them
of a narrow channel which they said was
not mined. while the broad channel, they
explained, was fully mined An investi-
cation upon the part of the Americans,
however, revealed the contrary TO be the
case and the mines were blown up by the
sailors of the American fleet
Rear Admiral Dewey, it Is said here.
finds the insurgents growing dangerous. 1t
is added that he cannot control them. nor
can he enable the Spanards to do So
There is one Japanese warship at Ma
Mia.
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sAcAsTA DEsPoNDENT.
Realizes the Inability of Spain to
Come Out Vietorious.


London, May s10.-The Madrid cores
pondent of the Morning News has had a
long interview with Senior sagasta, in the
course of which the Spanish premier said:
THE sad events at Manila have saddened
all Spaniards, but have not made them lose
heart We can say with confidence cf
this disaster that nothing has occurred
to wound our pride. Much has been said
regarding the causes of the catastrophe,
but all the discussion has been beside the
question. The truth is We were too few
and were overwhelmed by the great su-
periority of the enemy's forces and by
the fortunes of war, which uphappily.
went against us.
'On principle 1 am opposed to war,
which is always disasterous even to the
victorious nation. God is my witness that
l did not wish a rupture with the United
States. 1 realized perfectly that we were
exhausted by the war which we have
been waging so long and needed rest on
the contrary 1 desired a peaceful solu-
tion which would have protected our inter-
ests and honor, our rights and sovereignty.
The situation is very simple and unfor-
tunately cannot be concealed Spain Is
desolated and ruined by Internal troubles
The United States have coveted Cuba for
a long time, firstly, because 1t is an excel
lent strategic point; secondly, so as to be
master of The interoceanic trade. To at
tain their object they have literally hes
Itated at nothing. They knew the state of
our finances and took advantage of 1t TO
al aft fa1 fa,
insurrection with a view of completing our
ruin, and with a cut and dried plan in the
closing war as soon as they considered our
exhaustion sufficiently advanced"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
INVASION OF CUBA.
Energetic steps Beiag Taken 10 start
the Army on It's Way.

Energetic steps Beiag Taken 10 Start
the Army on Its Way.
New York. May 1O.--'The military move
ment to end the war with Spain by a
prompt and declsively aggressive cam
paign in Cuba Is In full swing throughout
the country. orders having been issued
from the war department with the rapidity
similar to the continuous rattle of an auto
matte machine gun" says the Washington
correspondent OF the Tribune.
THE force of expert military telegraph
ers sent hundreds of messages In cipher
and hundreds of others In ordinary lam
guage to commanding generals, to rail-
way superintendents, to quartermasters,
and to commssaries. to state Governors
and mastering officers, to all the units in
the vast mechanism which is relied upon
20 unite in a crushing blow to Spanish au-
thority in Cuba and the Philippines.
Gen Miles. having secured tho Presl-
dents permission to take the field In per-
son and command the invading army, has
completed his fnal arrangements TO start
for Tampa, where he win assume active
control of the force concentrated there
and at Mobile and New Orleans. dividing
II into divisions under Gen. Wade, Gen.
Coppinger and Gen. Shafter
THE plan to have Gen. Shafter head
an army of 5000 to establish a base of
communication with the insurgents was
completely swept aside. Gems. Wade, Cop
plnger and Shafter respectively in the
order of their rank, It Is now determined,
will lead equal divisions of the Army Of
occupation under Gen. Miles
Gen. Brooke. now at Chickamauga, has
been definitely selected to command the
entire volunteer force of 5000 men, which
is designated to support the regulars in
the campaign.
Most of the regular forces now In camp
under him will be sent to Mobile and New
Orleans as quickly as possible, TO depart
simultaneously with the expedition from
Tampa, and their places on the Chlcka-
mauga battlefield will be speedily occupied
by the first volunteer corps, consisting OF
thirty-eight regiments of infantry, six
light batteries of eSGillery and two ragi-
menta of cavalry"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
Hostile Students Routed From
Monastery.
PRIESTS THROWN IN PRISON
Martial Law Now Proclaimed at
Naples.

Rome. May 1O-The italian cabinet has
decided to recommend to King Numbers
that parliament be prorogued
The police have reported to have seized
correspondence showing that the recent Sc
rious riots in different parts Of Italy wero
the result of a plan OF revolution. but 10
appears that the movement broke out
prematurely
Martial law has been proclaimed IN ths
province OF Naples.
Advices received from Milan to-day giv0
details of the arrest of two hundred riot
ers in a monastery there.
1t appears that the students from Pavia.
who joined In the disturbances, entrenehed
themselves in the Capuchin monastery and
while a detachment of troops were pass
ing, fired upon them. The military author
opened fire on the monastery. made o
breach In Its walls, and entered the build
ing but the students escaped.
All the monks were arrested and they
will be imprisoned previously 10 being dis
tributed among the other monasteries oe
the order. For the present the monks
will be held at the disposal of the mill
tnry authorities.
A Catholic newspaper of Milan was con-
hscated to-day. The town is resuming It's
normal condition.
A state of siege has heen proclaimed In
the province OF Florence and at Lovour-
no. Pasa. sinea, Massa and Gropeto. and
also in the town Of spezzia.
AT Messina a crowd of women and chill
dren proceeded to the town hall demands
ing food. They were dispersed by ths
police, and the crowd then began break
ing street lamps and tried to sack pro-
vision store. The proprietor shot one or
The rioters with a gun, which Increased
the disturbance. Troops are now occu-
pyng the town.
General Bava- -Beccaris tefegraphed the
Marquis di Rudini, the premier this even-
ing from Milan, that the factory hands had
resumed work and that the day / al
passed without special incident.
The Opinione says that Parliament will
be prorogued for two or three weeks to
enable complete investigation into thu
causes of the recent events.
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WANT SPAIN TO SUE ron PEACE.
Diplomats Mt Washington Suggests
Terms That Might He Acceptable.

Diplomats Mt Washington Suggests
Terms That Might He Acceptable.
Washington, May 1O.--As result Of the
Spanish reverse at Manila. the leading
members of the diplomatic corps, repre-
senting some of the most influential of
the great powers of Europe have un-
officially exchanged views on the oppor-
tuneness OF a movement, dictated by the
most friendly spirit and in the interest
of peace, towards urging upon Spain the
fuulity OF further prosecuting the war,
and inducing her to sue for peace on the
basis Of the REIMBURSEMENT of Cuba, he
promise Of war indemnity and the oc-
cnpatlon Of Manila by Admiral Dewey
until the war indemnity Is paid
1t was stated tonight by one Of the most
influential members of the diplomatic
corps, as ambassador, that such a step by
Spain was the logical result Of the crush
ing defeat Of the Spanish at Manila.
With Spanish politics in their present
disordered state and a revolution impend-
ing, he did not know whether the men at
the head Of the government were strong
enough and brave enough to save Spain by
heroic sacrifice OF her pride. Unless
they did, he said, the disaster of Manila
would be repeated for It was now patent
TO the world that Spaln's military and ma
val strength was grotesquely inadequate to
cope with the forces OF the United States.
While expressing this view with much
positveness, Il was put forward only as a
tentative, and not as a movement which
the united powers had actually begun
IL was stated with posltiveness at several
of the embassies and legations to-day that
Intervention in the sense of staying the
course of the United States was no longer
being discussed.
The military authorities connected with
the establishments say that Admiral Mon
tejo and his entire STAFF OF officers ought
to be, and undoubtedly would be, court
martlaled for allowing themselves to be
surprised by Admiral Dewey's feet
Hong Kong, May 10.-It is reported that
naval movements are progressing which
suggest an intention on the part of the
Powers TO intervene between the United
States and Spain.
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BIILAN's MASSACRE.
Later Telegram Confirms the First
Reports From the City.


London, May II. a. m.-The Daily
News publishes dispatch from a poinr
beyond the Italian frontier confirming tho
censorlzed telegram from It's Milan corr
respondent as to the fighting at Miian-
According TO thie. Communication. between
100 ana 90 were KILLED on Saturday. mora
on Sunday and still more yesterday Mon
day) Hundreds are wounded and dying.
the new bullet used by the troops having
the effect Of explosive balls.
The Rome correspondent of the Times
SAYS: "It Is believed that matters are
steadily growing worse. The governmenr
Is clearly unequal TO the difficulties or
the situation, and great anxiety prevails
In political circles"
The Milan correspondent Of the Daily
News, telegraphing Tuesday night sayss
81 am unable at this moment to send YOU
mere than few words.
Fresh and more rigid measures havs
been adopted in the censorship of tele-
grains.
"The forced silence Is most ominous.
ANY official accounts Of the restoration
Of order must be received with all re-
gerve.
"The rebels are besleging Milan"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
GEN. MILES GOING TO CUBA.
Will Exercise General Superinten-
dence Over the Campaign.

viii Exercise General Superfnten-
dence Over the Campaign.
Washington, May 1O.-By Friday morn@g
the commanding general of the United
States Army, Maj. Gen. Miles. will have
assembled his staff around him at Tampa,
Fla.
He leaves Washington tomorrow night,
taking with him Col Micheler, Col Maus,
Col Greenleaf, Maj. Osgood, Maj. Hum
phries, Capt. seyburn and Capt. Scott.
Only one member OF, the staff. Capt. Da-
Wis, will remain at headquarters, and he
will follow the general within two or three
days, or as soon as he can turn over the
care of the business at army headquarters
to another officer, to be designated for that
duty.
Unless present plans are changed the
general will go with the first military ex-
pedltionary force TO Cuba. He is not ex-
pected to relieve the major generals al
ready selected for the task of the conduct
of the campaign, but both in Florida and
In Cuba, will exercise the same general su-
perintendence over the campaign that he
now does from his headquarters in Wash
ington.
Gen. Miles and staff will pass through
Savannah tomorrow afternoon by the
Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
TRIED TO nun THE BLOCKADE.
British Steamer Prevented From EN-
terIng n Cuban Port.

tering n Cuban Port.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
On Board the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Kate Spencer, Off Cardenas. May o
(via Key West, Fla, May 1O).-The Brit
ish tramp steamer strathdee, Capt. Cur
rle, attempted to run the blockade yester-
day. but was overhauled by the gunboat
Machias.
The captain Of the strathdee claimed
that the vessel was loaded with sugar and
that he had on board a number of Span
ish refugees from Sagua la Grande He
also said that the steamer was bound for
Matanzas, where it was DECIDED to en-
bark some of the refugees.
The commander of the Machias was
skepucal OF this story, however, and the
captain of the Strathdee was warned that
if he attempted to take the vessel into
Matanzas, she would be fired on, where
upon the Strathdee put about and steam
ed away In the direction OF New York.
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this morning began taking on coal from
the lighters alongside and will finish coal
ing that way.
The st, Paul. being Of lighter draft, will
be able to remain in dock at Newpork
News for her 600 tons OF coal. The Min
neapolis coaled this morning to her full ca
pacity and joined the squadron later.
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UNITY or ITALY AT STAKE
Cabinet Determines TO Continue Its
Policy of Repression.

London, May II, a. m.-The Rome COR
respondent Of the Daily News, in tne
course of dispatch. large portion OF
which is evidently suppressed by the CEN
sor, says: THE problem is much wider
and more deeply rooted than the ques-
tion whether the cabinet is 70 remain on
fail, or whether this or that party IS
blameable.
'The responsibility must be laid on the
system which for a quarter of a century
has ground down the country. The at
tack is an attack upon the unity Of Italy.
1.-TWO cabinet councils were held to-day
and the ministers were unanimous in the
resolution to stick to their posts and con-
tinue the policy OF repression at all costs.
Perfect calm prevails here, but the pa
trolls Of troops continue and ali gunsmiths'
and cutters shops are closed BY speciaI
order.''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
MAY NOT BE AT CADIz.
Return of the Spanish Fleet Not
Confirmed.

London, May 10.-There is no confirm
alton Of the report that the Spanish fleet
from the Cape de Verde Islands has re-
turned to Cadiz, but It is generally re-
garded as the most likely movement 10
be made as an indication that Spain las
ions go. The question is generally asked:
"What possible use has Spain for con-
tinuing a hopeless struggle, as, It is con-
sidered next to impossible that she has on
alternative plan or that the retreat Of
the squadron hides some strategic de-
sign"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
Primo de nIvera I'D BnrceIona.

Barcelona, May 1O.-Primo de Rivera,
former captain general Of Manila, arriv-
ed to-day from the Philippines Great
crowds assembled to welcome him. He
evaded the demonstration and proceeded
70 Madrid.
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MAssACREs AT MANILA.
MontejO, Nuns and women and Chill
dren Among the Killed.

dren Among the Killed.
LONDON, May 1O.-A special dispatch
from Shanghai says that it Is reported
there that Admiral Montejo, the com.
mander Of the Spanish fleet who escaped
from Cavite by running along the shore
to Manila with his two sons, was killed by
the populace Of the latter place.
II is added that the hospital of san
Rogue, filled with Spanish soldiers, was
set on fire by shells from the Boston. ara
that the Sisters of Charity were killed
while removing the wounded.
Massacres are reported to have occurred
outside Of Manila, the Insurgents butcher
ing even the Spanish women and children
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
ALroANTE's BREAD RIOTS.
Bonded Warehouses Burned by sIob
After Being Looted.

After Being Looted.
Madrid, May 10.-The bread riots al All
cante, the seaport OF Valencia. which be-
gan yesterday, were continued all night,
the women taking a prominent part In the
work Of destruction. The mob sacked the
octroi bureau and burned the furniture
and archives
A strong force of gendarmes was sent 10
the scene and a charge was made upon the
mob, which was temporarily dispersed.
But the rioters reformed and attacked
and burned all the bonded warehouses af-
ter possessing themselves Of the wheat in
store.
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st. Paul Joins schley's Squadron.

Old Point Comfort Va, May 1O-The St.
Paul came in last night at $50 and drop
ped anchor near the squadron. Capt
Sigsbee, who Is in command paid his re-
spects to Commodore Schley. The New Or
leans also Joined the squadron.
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London, May 1O.-The Standard says this
morning it learns from a private source
that the Spanish transports ciudad Dc
Cadiz and San Francisco, with three tor
pedo boats arrived at the .Canaries satur-
day night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
CHASED ny a CRUISER.
Spanish Ship Reaches Porto Rico
Guarded by Warshfps.

Madrid, May 1o.-4n official dlspatcn
from Porto Rico says the Bolinao has ar
rived there protected by Spanish war
ships. She was chased BY an American
warship.
The dispatch says also that provision
ships have arrived, assuring Porto Ricans
a supply for several months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
BLANco NEEDS PROVISIONS.
Government Unable TO Send Them
Before COrtes Acts.

Madrid, May 10.-Capt Gen. BIanco has
cabled an urgent request for considerable
supplies Of provisions, which the govern
ment cannot dispatch until the Cortes
have voted the war measures.
The authorities here are greatly concern
ed about the provisions for this city. 1t is
estimated that the stock OF wheat will be
consumed inside OF a month, and measures
are being taken to purchase wheat abroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11
scHLEY,s SQUADRON.
omcers Disclaim knowledge of an
Early Movement.

Old Point Comfort. Va, May 10.-Con
Board the Flagship Brooklyn, on Fort
Monroe-on the ships all is hustle, al
though the squadron officers dlsclaim any
knowledge Of an early movement. The
New Orleans was not allowed to 90 up
20 Newport News for coal, but at o'clock
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Washington, May lO.-The Spanish mall
steamship Montserrat, which Is alleged to
have run the blockade a. Havana. appears
to have reached Cienfuegos on April q,
with 1000 Spanish soldiers. $4,000 in sill
yer, and eighteen guns of large calibre,
IN addition to very valuable cargo, in
Guiding quantity Of ammunition. The
spaniards claim the Montserrat was
sighted by an American man-of-war.
which fired on her. The mail steamer. II
Is alleged, mounting guns as an auxiliary
cruiser, returned the fire and eventually
reached Cienfuegos.
SO many utterly false reports have been
given out In Madrid recently that Ameri-
can confirmation Of the arrival OF the
Montserrat at Havana will be required be-
fore the story Of her blockade running
Is accepted as true.
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MAY HAVE RUN BLOCKADE.
Spanish Claim Montserrat Is Now at
Havana.

Madrid, May 1O-A dispatch received
here from Havana this afternoon says the
Spanish steamer Montserrat which, with
a valuable cargo, troops and a large sum
of money intended for Havana, escaped
the United States fleet and entered the
port Of Cienfuegoe, Cuba, has now sun
the blockade Of the American squadron
and has entered the port of Havana In
safety. II is claimed here that this proves
that the blockade Of the Cuban ports is
ineffective.
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TO Try to PICK Up the cabIe.

London. May 1O.-- A telegraph operator
has gone with the Mcculloch TO Manila
60 see what can be done with the cable.
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START MAY BE MADE SATURDAY.
More Than 10000 Regulars to he in
the Van of the Invasion,

Washington, May 1o.-The announcement
oy The state and navy departments that
the Spanish fleet, which left Cape Verde
ABOUT two weeks ago and has since been
missing, Is at Cadiz, means that there is
40 reason for further delay in making
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-11

Hong Kong, May lO-It is reported that
naval movements are progressing which
suggest an intention on the part of the
Powers to intervene between the United
States and Spain.
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THE MORNING NEWS.
Gsta olished $50 Incorporated 1888.
J. II. ESTILL. President.
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Gen. Miles and staff will pass through
Savannah tomorrow afternoon by the
Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31

The honest minority IN the Chicago
city council Is going around having him
self introduced to pepole.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-31
DEPUTY LAMERS ALSO IS MURDERED
Officers We're Searching WIards House When the Terrible
Tragedy Was Euacted--NanOw Escape of w.
Fulton and Constable Miler--Kur-
derer Shot TO Death
finally killed. and the coroners jury wen,
to his home to hear his story.

WILLARD WAS SUSPECTED
The burning of Senator FultOn's cottage
some days ago caused great Indignation
throughout the county, and Sheriff wnl.
ians determined to ferret out the mys.
tery ana bring the guilty party to justice.
Several persons were suspected Of the
crime but the finger OF suspicion pointed
strongest at Willard. He was a brutal.
looking fellow. Of gigantic physique. and
the people Of Seaside. where he had lived
for 5 years always supposed him to be
an outlaw. evading detection and punish
ment for crimes committed elsewhere.
A search warrant had been issued and
Sheriff Williams went to Seaside yes,er-
day to serve It. He deputiEed james LAM
ers as an assistant and. with Senator
Fulton and Constable Miller. the latter OF
Seaside. went to Wizards abode. The
sheriff knocked at the door and Willard
came 70 window. He was told that he
was wanted on business. and he pulled
back the curtain and peered out. Seeing
Senator Fulton. he said: "oh. It's you.
MIR. Fuiton!" He had been alseep IT
seem~ and uOld the party that he would
come out as soon as he had dressed.
A few moments later he came from the
house. When Mr.. Fulton and the officers
went into the. cottage to make the in
vestigatiOn Willard followed them. Mr.
Fulton found some shells in a corner OF
the room IN which Willard slept and Will
ard seemed to realize that the cartridges
were identified.
Now" said willard. 'I've been ac-
cused Of breaking into houses around
here and I'm getting damned tired OF it.
] want the whole business cleared up.
Come with me and I'll show you that
some one has broker into the Carlson
cottage (of which he had charge.)