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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
NEWS OF THE FLEETS.

The situation is clearing up. A day or two
ago nobody off the ships seemed to know where
either the Spanish feet or Admiral Simpsons
feet was. To-day everybody knows, and the
knowledge Is quite satisfactory to Americans
Admiral Sampson Is heard of In the thunder Of
triumphant guns IN the chief harbor Of Porto
Rico. If word was sent 10 him a few days
ago. as II seems to have been, to return TO Key
West without attacking San Juan 1t apparently
did not reach him. That Is not surprising It
is not easy TO get word to a feet at sea, espe-
cially when that feet is going at full speed on
an urgent mission. Admiral Sampson has been
acting according to his discretion, and there are
not many who will dispute the soundness Of
his Judgment. He has smashed the fortifica-
tons of San Juan. and although he has not
sufficient force to land and occupy the island, he
has made II worthless to the enemy as place
of rendezvous or refuge. 1t is good job well
done. Perhaps II Is more effectually and thor
ouchy done than appears from Admiral Samp-
sons own modest report 1t is to be observed
that the Spanish are exulting over the affair as
fine victory for them Judging from what
they said about Manila, and the difficulty the
Spanish Minister Of Marine had to restrain his
joyful emotions that must mean an overwhem-
ing victory for us.
The Spanish fleet shows up, too 1t is not
off the Grand Banks. nor at Nantucket nor yet
In the Gowanus Canal, but at Fort de France
Martinique That is one of the most important
of the French possessions In the Lesser An
TILES, about $50 miles from San Juan. Or per-
haps It would be better to say the feet was
there, for there Is reason to think II has already
departed thence France has declared her neu-
traty in this war. and would not therefore
give prolonged asylum to the Spanish feet
Nor is 1t to be credited that the feet has been
permitted to take on a full supply Of coal at
that port. That would not be In accord with
the requirements Of neutrality and friendship
and would be poor return for our extraordi-
nary lenience In permitting a French steamer
to enter a blockaded port. Another reason for
supposng the Spaniards have got away from
Martinique is the fact. known to them. that
the American Flying Squadron is under way
In that direction, while Admiral Sampson's
feet, in perfect fighting trim, is only thirty
six hours sail away. 1t is not to be supposed
that the Spaniards wish to be caught in port
and smashed to pieces one by one as they come
out.
Their object in making port at Martinique
instead OF going directly to Porto Rico or Cuba
is not difficult to divine. They could at that
neutral port find out what had happened at San
Juan and Havana while they were at sea, and
thus know how best further to proceed They
also had hopes. perhaps Of being permitted
fully to recoal And. besides. there was the
possibility Of falling In with the Oregon down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
SPANS Moreover the imports Of the Philip

Spain's. Moreover. the imports Of the Philip
pines are in n measure articles not brought here
at all, and 1t is perfectly possible 10 make uni
form tariff regulations which can favor foreign
nations which for diplomatic reasons 1t Is de-
sirah,c IN favor. without disturbing in the least
our home fiscal system. SO II we take our
place rs Power in the East we can make our
holdings centres Of civilization and liberal COM
mercial privileges 10 all intents ana purposes,
such ss England has sought In the East al"
such as the United States and England secureu
for the world by overcoming the Isolation o.
China and Japan. Any American colonies VIII
have IAN open door" for the world just hs
Europe has Mt It's home ports and we nave a'
ours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
Netp21ork DAILY Iibn't<
SATURDAY, NAY IA. 1898.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The bombardment OF Porto Rico
on Thursday lasted three hours two Americans
were killed and seven wounded. = II is SAID
in Madrid that the Spanish fleet at Martinique
will sail Immediately and may not be heard or
again for several days. - Sagasta Is having
much difficulty in the formation OF new span
ish Ministry. - The auxiliary cruiser Har,
ward is repairing at ST. Pierre, Martinique, and
the Yale and the ST. Louis were at St Thomas
on Thursday. - Captain J. n. Dorst and
forty men Of the 1st Regular Infantry repulsed
q Spanish cavalry troop on the shore of Cabanas
Bay Cuba killing an officer and three men, and
taking prisoner. - Joseph Chamberlain. In
a speech at Birmingham. said that war would
be cheaply purchased II in great cause tne
Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack should
wave together Anglo-Saxon alliance
- Mr.. Gladstone's weakness is increasing,
CONGRESS- Senate not In session
- House: The day spent In considera-
ton of private bills.
DOMESTIC--A great naval battle is expected
to be fought in West Indian waters soon be-
tween the Spanish armored fleet and the forces
under Admiral Sampson and Commodore
Schley. - The invasion Of Cuba was again
postponed account Of the sighting OF the
Spanish fleet near Martinique: the volunteers
ordered to the Gulf coast will be sent to Chicka-
manga Only two regiments remained at
the Chickamauga camp and they were TO go 10
Tampa to-day; the volunteers are expected TO
replace them tomorrow. - Part Of Com
mander Schley's Flying Squadron sailed from
Newport News with a large supply OF coal: the
believed the fleet will join Admiral sampson
Bishop William Stevens Perry. d. d..
Ill. d. Of Iowa, died. - Two more bad
breaks have occurred In the Erie Canal; one
near Amsterdam. the other near Schenectady
The 10Th Regiment was mustered In at
Peekskill.
CITY.-The collapse of building in course
of construction at Nos. 20 and % Fast One
hundred and -sixteenth-st. killed five workmen
and wounded several others. - The I'd Regi-
naent Massachusetts volunteers. arrived her.
on their way South - Four companies OF
the 14th Regiment were sworn into the volun-
teer army at Camp Black. - Proposals are
said 10 have been renewed by New-York Uni
versity for a union Of the medical school Of that
institution and Bellevue Medical College. -
meeting of the Tammany General Committee
was held. resolutions were passed providing for
the election IF delegates at the Democratic pr-
maries in June, pledging support to the
President IN the war and praisng Admira.
Dewey. - The New-York baseball team de-
feated the Washington team at the Polo
Grounds. while the Brooklyn club lost at Boston.
- Stocks were irregular and lower
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Fair. The temperature yesterday: Highest. 73
degrees: lowest 61: average. 65h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
WAR VIEWS THAT WASN'T VIEWS.

Ofhcal reports from Madrid In regard TO the ~
cent engagements In Southern waters as mis-
leading those published in that city after the
battle OF Manila Bay Translated into Spanish. Ad-
rniral Simpsons bombardment OF Porto Rico be-
came a repulse for the American feet. The attacking
force II was said was "gloriously beaten back ana
heavy loss inflicted" The Spanish loss OF life was
OF course, insignificant. and only slight damage
was done to the Notifications. Spanish reports OF
the fighting at Cardenas and Cienfuegos are In
similar strain.
rumor spread Brooklyn early yesterday
morning that the reserves OF the Seventy-hrst Pre-
cinct had been called out TO capture two torpedo
boats which had appeared of Coney Island Tho
story probably arose from q sealous policeman
having noticed more signalling than usual oesWss"
Fort Hamilton and SANDY RAGA
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The Paris Figaro" OF May and previously
before the news OF Manila. that is--amuses itself
nightly at the expense Of the Americans The
Cape verd fleet is coming to America; profound
and extraordinary impression among the Ameri-
cans Did the New-York Jlngoes think they
had only 70 deliver blows In this war and re-
ceive none? Families are fleeing from the coast
TO the interior. a prey to panic fear. The Span
iards are going to send ships to the Northern
Pacific. to intercept the Alaska gold fleet: the
JinGoes had not expected II. and their agitation
is great The volunteers belonging to the militia
refuse 70 serve In the ranks OF the Regular
Army: a general OF the militia has resigned;
others will follow his example the ground
that they had Joined peace organization. not
ore destined for There are fights between
the white and black sailors the warshps:
several killed and wounded The members OF a
negro regiment stationed In the South have
voled. The Yankees have a perfect mania for
seeing Spanish spies everywhere: they have
caught n woman. accused OF sending news d.
rect TO Sagasta. and every accident OF any sort
that happens anywhere Is Immediately attrib-
uted to the Spanards. On the other hand. be-
hold the proud serenity Of Spain. She at
first alarmed at the trumpet-blow OF her
American enemies and accepted at its face
value all that telegraphed from New York
or Key West She didn't understand the Amer-
can "pufisme." But now that her education
has been gained. she has recovered that calm.
fun OF dignity and nobility. which will be TO her
eternal honor. whatever happens. There is
nothing like the possession Of few hundred
millions Of 1iscredited bonds to control the ma
tIonal eyesght
The chorus Of It's own guns Is the only con-
cert Of the Powers to which this country will
listen.
The manners Of bicycle riders In the streets OF
New-York are not improving. to say the least.
1t Is particularly exasperating to the man on
foot who has narrowly escaped being run down
by reckless wheeman to be impudenty
cured for getting in the way. but no experience
is more common. The worst OF 1t Is that there
seems to be small chance OF bringing these Of
fcnsve persons to grief legally or otherwise.
Mr.. Coler has produced a new opinion as To
the debt limit warranted to knock out John c.
Sheehan He says the limit was exceeded only
n few DAYS before December 31-that IS. just In
time to make Mr.. Sheehans contracts invalid.
Inasmuch as The debts included even In this re-
yised estimate are largely In contracts. the
exact liability under which Is purely matter
Of conjecture. and which. according to Mr..
Coler himself. may not be determined for years.
It u dinicult 10 see how he can nx surely on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
c11AMpERLA1N's SPEECH APPROVED.

ID
LONDON PAPERS ARE UNITED ON THE PROS
PEcTIvE ALLIANCE
London. May 1.-THE Times" commenting
editorially upon Mr. Chamberlain's speech AZ
Birmingham last evening, says:
Mr.. Chamberlain was assured beforehand OK
.he approyal OF the whole body Of the Cnlonists
when contenting that we must draw closer the
ties binding US TO the colonies. II was almost
az much n foregone conclusion that the oppoT-
tunity should be seized OF establishing perhd-
nent relations Of amity and something more
with the United States, whose success III ..le
operations that have lately taken place h,s
been welcomed here as not only Justned oy the
goodness Of her cause but as tribute TO the
practical capacity OF the Anglo-Saxon race IN
the business OF war. even when no aoequato
preparation for the struggle had peeh ina"e'
THE Daily Chronicle" welcomes Mr.. Chamber
la,n's brave and historic plea for an Anglo
American alliance.
The Morning Post" says:
Mr. Chamberlain insists that It Is only his
own aspiration when he declared we should seek
an Anglo Saxon alliance. but we doubt whethe.
this open mouthed diplomacy will suit Loro
Sal,sbury's arrangements at momeht ~nen
Spain and America are involved IND coi'os' IA
which neutrals.
THE Daily News' thinks the speech "a strong
signal" and believes that the immediate point
OF danger is West Africa"
The Standard" applauding Mr.. CHAMBER
lans stand. says:
There is not the smallest reason 10 suppose
that his convictions are not shared by every
member OF the Cabinet. They had been antici-
pated by most men who have tried to look pc
low the surface current OF diplomacy. ana .ne
special quality which he has impaired TO the
declaration was the emphasis OF concentrates
and unadulterated truth. We are liable at any
moment to be confronted by comoination S .. "a
the European Powers. The contingency should
not be dismissed as impossible merely because
II would he startlingly unpleasant .
Already we have endeavored. with no smsI
success. TO draw all parts OF our vast Empire
together in the firm determination TO cooperate
for the common defence nor can II be said tnas
there Is anything lacking in our feeling or re-
gard and friendship for the great kindred COM
munity on the other side OF the Atlantic.
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War correspondence is one OF the trau'''"
fields of ne xspaper enterprise and rivalry anu
is no less 30 in the present case tnan III gu,
own Civil War. the Franco-German war; anu
on other occasions when The Tribune set .he
pace for its competitors to follow. just nov
much excellent reporting is being DONE Oh iea'
news. apart from deplorable utterance' oi "e",
that IL not 80. and Tribune reader" ""a'
be satisfied in having, as OF oo' SEW. al
I'D - no,s and on occasions superior to all
o,hers The news OF the engagement at Car
danas sunn,,es a case In point Without as
narar.ment OF other papers 1t may cenhdeh'ly
ho sa,d tha, The Trbune's report, promptly
suppled by It's own special correspondents was
much the clearest and most satisfactory OF az
published in the press Of this city That Is inc
kind OF service Tribune readers are accus'o"'ea
70 and their expectations OF It at this time arc
not disappointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
GLADSTONE rs GETTING WEAKER.

London. May 13-It was announced this even
ing that Mr.. Gladstone was delirious on Wednes-
day evening but II appears he recovered on
Thursday. hough his weakness is increasing.
The failure Of the heart action may cause his
death at any moment. although the local disease
may yet run the course Of another three weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14

Tho two persons most prominently mentioned re-
Gently as likely to succeed the Earl OF Aberdeen a.
Governor General OF Canada are the Earl OF Sell
borne tho Under Secretary OF State for the Colo
MES and the Earl OF Hopetoun. the PaymAster-
General II has been said that the former can have
the Governor Generaship OF Canada II he wants IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14

PRCSSTAN PRINCE VISITS CHINA.
Picking. May ls.-Prince Henry OF Prussia has ar
rived here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14

Tho collapse yesterday. with fatal results. Of
q building In process OF construction was not
the act Of God. The wreck was caused by
ignorant or dishonest work. and somebody is re-
sponsible. II I, the business OF the authorities
to fix the guilt and NJ the courts 10 impose the
penalty,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14

any day when the limit was exceeded. a mihon
difference in that guesswork item, wne'e o"e
guess is as good as another. might throw .ne
date a week back or q week Forward. 81 W.
Sheehan may take courage The coon 10 co's
down from it's unpleasant perch even IL u 0'e0
stop on the way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
EARL OF ABERDEEN RESIGNS.

HIS SUCCESSOR LIKELY TO BE THE EARL
OF sELBORNE.
London. May 13.-It Is Officially announced
that the Queen ras accepted the resignation OK
the Earl Of Aberdeen as Governor-General OF
Canada, to which office he was appointed IN
1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
PRESIDENT KRUGER swORy IN AaAI,

Pretoria. May 13.-President Paul KRUGER took
the oath OF Office yesterday Chief Executive Of
the South African Republic for another term Of
Ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14

Anxious patriots who are disturbed by the
FIRST Spanish verson OF proceedings AZ San Juan
should remember Manila and be comforted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
0UEENSLASD'S WHEAT HARVEST.

Brisbane. Queensland. May i3-The wheat hsr-
vest Of Queensland amounts to .OJ bushels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-14
CHAMBERLAIN FOR UNION.
THE COLONIAL SECRETARYS SPEECH
AT BIRMINGHAM.
WAR WILL BE CHEAPLY PURCHASED HIN
SAYS. IF OUR FLAG AND ENGLANps

WAR WILL BE CHEAPLY PURCHASED. HIN
SAYS. IF OUR FLAG AND ENGLANDs
SHOULD WAVE TOGETHER.
London. May 13-The Right Hon. joseph
Chamberlain, Secretary OF State for the Colonies
made an important speech on public affairs AZ
BIrmingha this evening.
Mr. Chamberlain. after deprecatipg the con-
slant assertions in certain quarters that LORD
Salisbury was "discredited" and the Govern.
ment weak and vacilating." said:
'If foreign countries believe and act upoa
those statements they will And themselves much
mistaken and that courteous diplomacy and
graceful concessions are not Incompatible with
a firm maintenance OF the country's honor and
interests"
Then declaring that he intended to make q
plain statement OF facts. unfettered by the
mysteries and reticences OF the diplomacy Of
half century ago, which. without revealing
secret negotiations. should be understood OF the
people" Mr.. Chamberlain said he would accept
the Judgment OF the people as Willingly as that
Of the wsest diplomatist in the word. Refer
ring 10 the policy OF strict isolation that Eng
land has pursued since the Crimean War; he
remarked that this had been perfectly justi-
fable" but. he added. che time has arrived
when Great Britain may be confronted by
con, blnaton Of Powers, and our nrst duty, there
fore Ia 10 draw all parts OF the empire into
close unity. and our next TO maintain the bonds
Of permanent unity with our knsmen across
the Atlantic" loud cheers)
There is a powerful and generous nation"
said Mr. Chamberlain. speaking our language.
bred Of our race and having interests identical
With ours ] would go so far as TO say that. ter
rible as war may be. even war itself would be
cheaply purchased II in n great and noble
cause the Stars and Stripes and the Union
Jack should wave together over an Ango-saxon
alliance. prolonged cheers)
1T is one Of the most satisfactory results Of
Lord Saisbury's policy that at the present time
these two great nations understand each other
better than they ever have done since. over
century ago. they were separated by the blunder
OF a British Government
Mr. Chamberlain proceeded to draw gloomy
picture Of the situation in China. where We
have 10 count with Russia. as In Afghanistan.
except that we do not possess an army or
defensive frontier in China and cannot, there
fore inture Russia without an ally. The fate
Of the whole Chinese Empire Is involved. and
our interests are so enormous that no more vital
question was ever presented for decision TO tho
British nation and British Government Un-
less the fate OF China Is to be decided without
Englands voice we must not reject the Idea OK
an alliance with those Powers whose interests
are similar 10 ours.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26

inside story of Cuban affairs than any man living He. also knows the entire, the true and the terrible story of Span ish misrule in Cuba. In his work he will bring out the truth and tell of things as he saw them.
 In Cuba General Lee was more than a brave and far-seeing diplomat. He was also the student and historian of events. His every observation was recorded, his every experience written down when tage of his unequaled opportunity to know the truth, that he might give it to the world in an intelligent and interest ing way. His memoranda, manuscripts and illustrations being ready, he is able to finish quickly and when most needed his magnificent undertakings true, com plete and enduring story of the rise and rescue of Cuba. The author spares noth- ing that stands in the way or truth Tn giving his inside" information, including many important facts that have hereto fore been withheld from the people on account of diplomatic relations with Spain.
 General Lees work will make book of about 800 pages, printed on superior pa per, beautifully illustrated with over lO0 full-page plates, from photographs, many of them collected by the author himself, of actual scenes in Cuba.
 Whatever doubt one may have held in regard to the exact state of affairs in Cuba will now be set at rest, for General Lee tells on his own honor things he ac- tually saw and knows to be true. He has made no attempt to embellsh his work nor has he concealed a single fact that Is fit to print He has brought out the whole terrible story and laid it where all may see. It is a story that will stir the world, for it gives the whole truth for the first time.
 General Lees book is being published by J. A. Hill & Co.,, 91 Fifth avenue, New
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FRATERNAL NEWS

given in Banquet Hall, Native Sons build ing, on the evening of July 6.
 The officers of Sequoia Parlor will be in stalled on July II by Thomas Monahan of San Jose, D. D. G. P.
 T. T. Crittenden, past president of Los Osos Parlor of San Luis Obispo, who was in this city for two weeks under medical treatment, expects to return to his home tomorrow.
 Ex-Grand Trustee Frank Sabichi of Los Angeles has been appointed by President Conley deputy grand president al large. Should his health permit, he will con- tinue the good work he has been engaged in for. some time past in the southern part of the State.
 On the 16th of July there will be a meet ing In the main hall of the Native Sons building of the grand officers, deputies and all the officers of local parlors, on which occasion California Parlor will eX- emplify the ritual to the end that there may may be uniformity in doing the work in h, have been concluded the degree team from California Camp of the Argonauts will confer that beautiful degree on can didates. The original team, with one ex- ception, will do the work, and that ex- ception will be Frank B. Ryan, who is now in the great Northwest. The place he left vacant will be filled by Eugene Gauthier
 Fl Dorado Parlor has elected the follow ing officers for the ensuing term: F. T. Norton, F. P; F. A. Smith. P; D. D.. Lowney P. Manssang and w. J. Guin- nane. V. P:'s; R. Horber. T.; J. G. Jolly, R. s.; E. N. P. Phelan, F. S.; Eugene Egan, NJ. E. H. Stroecker, F. Bragg and F. J. Cunane. trustees; Dr. w. J. Flaw kins and Dr. E. J. Frisbie, surgeons; J. E. O'Brien, E. c. Anderson and T. H. Casey, reading-room directors