Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-07-21
Number II
President Issues Pronunciamento.

paper that will be historic was issued
tonight by direction of President
Mckinley. 1t provides for the gov
ernment of the province of Santiago
de Cuba, and is the first document of
its kind ever issued by President
of the United States. By order of
Secretary Alger, Adjt. Gen. Corbin
cabled the document to Gen. Shafter
in command of the military force at
Santiago. The paper is an authori-
zation and instructiopxto Shafter for
the government of captured territory
and a proclamation to the people
of the territory of the intentions of
the government of the United States
regarding them and their interests.
1t marks the formal establishment
of new political power in the island
of Cuba and insures the people of the
territory over which the power ex-
tends absolute security i'm the exer-
else of their private rights and re-
lations, as well as security of their
persons and property. In sending it
to General Shafter, Gen. Corbin in
formed him that it would be publish
eel in English and Spanish in such
manner as to give it the widest cir
culation in the territory under his
control.
Hon Henry Houck Next in the Normal
| Course.
On Tuesday evening next the peo-
pie of Laporte and vicinity will be
given an opportunity to hear Hon.
Henry Houck, Deputy State Supt.
of Public Instruction. Mr.. 1ouck
comes as the second lecturer in the
Normal School course and should
have Il full house.
The course of lectures should be
literally patronized by our citizens
generally who can thus show that
the efforts of those in charge in
building up strong and successful
school are appreciated. The course
is good one and is entitled to your
patronage and support.
Santiago is Now City of Silence.
The American flag waves over the
military headquarters, on Morro's
flagstaff and Red Cross emblems are
as plentiful as the church spires.
Almost the entire population are
gathered about the wharves, where
the Spanish ships valued at over
81 900, 900, now prizes of the United
States, will soon be augmented by
large fleet of transports flying the
American colors.
Some stores, mostly for the sale of
liquor or drugs, are open, but their
patrons are few. Beggers are in
evidence Of the sort that make
Havana unpleasant for foreigners.
Will Not Stand Any Interference.
Manila, July 1.-THE Germans
continue to keep big fleet in Manila
Bay.
Admiral Dewey, displeased at
their actions in stopping the insurg
ents from an attempt to capture the
Spanish garrison, in Subig Bay, sent
word to the German Admiral, Won
Diedrichs asking if Germany and
America We're at peace or at war;
If mt peace he wanted the German
ships to pursue different course; if
at war he wanted to know of its eX-
istence so that he could govern him
self accordingly.
Admiral Diedrichs first reply was
satisfactory and he had an apologet-
ic tone Latter he sent a note to
Admiral Dewey saying that he OBJ
jected to the Americans stopping
German ships which had once been
in the bay and had been visited.
The German ships have made Il
practice of coming into Manila, fol-
lowing this with trips outside the
1 bay, coasting about the islands, and
finally returning after two or three
! days. The German contention is
f that the vessels should not be stop
ped after the first time.
5 Admiral Dewey replied that Ma
Mia was a blockaded port and he
. would continue having all ships
5 communicated with when he desired
e whether the first or the hundredth
time of entering.
f Aguinaldo has Established head
$ quarters at Bakor. The insurgents
f continue to maintain their lines