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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27

stations ara opened there will be no need
Of post commander at the camp nut
everything being in readiness at QuoD-
sst Point for the arrival OF the enlisted
men, there Will tie no DELAY WREN oucc tho
machinery of the ststs Is set IN motion.
The lats st rumor Is that Iieut. Col.
Henry B. Rose, and ros Gen. h. Il.
Rhodes, will be tt % lost commander, with
Capt. Frank A. Cook. U. -. amy, retired
as pest aojutnnt Col Hose was, until n
few months ago, the commanding otfieer
of the First keQinent ard he Is we'll
verssd I'm military lore. Col. Rose is tins
secretary Of the school committee. Should
be be selected ttere Is TO doubt that he
will prove to ie a most efficient offlcer.
Cept. Cook has seen active service In In
dian campaigns as an cfilcor, has been a
valuable newspaper msn, aE official of
the United states census bureau In NASH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27

London April 27.--At the second days
racing OF the Newmarket first spring
meeting today the Lcrillard .Beresford
stables bay colt Elfin won ths three year
old wslter handicap. Nikko was second
and Boy of Eeremopd third. This race IL
for 40 sovereigns.- There were ~ start
ers, over tho rowley mile course
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27

Piil.Sensc.-ft stands to reason that
DIR. Agnew's Liver pills will crowd out
Of the market many Of the nauseous ola
tiners. A better medicirs at less than
half .ne price is all the argument needed
to keep the demand what ~ mas been--
ptenc menal--s0 does 10 cents. TDey cure
Sick Heedsche. Biliopsness. and clay al
stomach irritstiofs AT all druseis.s
sold by Blsnciug AZ BiaDding. 81 -5s wey2
bosxst: Geo. l.. Cisfiin a. Co., % 70 a.
20. Nstn; Hall ~ Iyo'. rs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII
DISCUSSED IN COMMITTEE

Washington, April s7.-1he Senate for
eian relations committee held its regular
weekly meeting today. Senator Morgan
urged the Importance Of again taking up
the question of annexing the Hawaiian
Islands. He said the islands were essen
tial to the United States In view or the
war with Spain and that no time should
be lost in perfecting the treaty. Other
opinion that it was impracticabls to pro-
ceed with the question at present. The
COMMITTEES did not act upon the nomina-
ton of Prof. Moore to be first assistant SEQ
retary of state. Action was postponed un-
til inquiry could be made into Mr. Moore'g
position on some points on international
law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
NON-SUIT GRANTED.
Kenyon Los s His Ac ion Against th
Pawtucket Times.

Pawtucket Times.
Judge Douglas granted non-suit in
the case OF Charles Kenyon, who sued to
recover $500 from the Evening lines
Publishing Company OF Pawtucket for
personal injuries. Mr.. Kenyon worked on
the building IN pawtucket now occupied
by the d, fendant corporation and OH Jan.
90 1896 tried to operate IN elevator. A
bad TALL and two broken ankles was the
result.
Ihe ron suit was asked for because
TIE building was. at the time OF the acct
dent, under the control of che contractor
and was not turned over To the owner un-
til thies M oaths after and also because
the building IA tue Individual poperty Of
David q. Black, and not OF the defendant
CORPORATION. Joseph Osfisld, Jr., was at
tofnvy for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
LIEUT.. ROWAN GOES TO
MEET GENERAL GARCIA

Kingston, Ia, April 2z-First Lieu
tenant Andrew s. Rowan Of the 10th In
fantry, under orders from the war Depart
ment vas landed on the Cuban coast
somewhere west of santiago. probably
before dawn on Monday. Cuban guides
and an open snilboat were used. The
guides have not returned.
Lieutenany Rowan Ii on his way to the
Damp OF General Garcia. He will repre-
sent the war department In arranging for
this cooperation OF the insurgents In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
A Cordial Invitation

Il extended 20 all patrons and friends 20
visit the J. J. Ryder Co., In their new quar-
ters, AZ Washington street, corner of Eddy,
over Earle a. frew's Express, which they
have fitted op with special reference 20 the
needs OF their Designing, Engraving. Electro
low prices viii be. as always, their aim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
Spanish Lieutenant and His Orderly Captured and Af
terWard Paro|ed- Lieutenant Rowan Goes on a Mis-
sion to General Garcia -Bancos Orders For
Resisting an Attack by United States Forces Span
ish Fleet Still at the Cape Verde Islands.

Madrid, April 81, 10 a. m.-An official
dispatch from Manila says the governor
OF Iloilo, Philippine Islands, announces
that the Spanish gunroat Eloaro has ar
rived there, having captured the Amer.
lean bark saranac, Captain Bartaty.
from New castle, N. 8. W., on February
% for IloiIo. The Saranso had l64o tons
Of coal on board.
An official disratch from Manila an
houLcss that the spanish fjeet has sailed
to take up It's position to meet the United
States squadron. The latter had not
been sighted when the cable message was
sent, but the American warships were
expected at any moment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
SPANISH LIEUTENANT
CAPTURED AND PAROLED

On board the flagship New YORK; on
Havana, April co 5 b. M, via Key West.
Fla, April "a. 1:ls a. in,--Slnce noon
No strange sails have been sighted and
IN. sftern oon has been without incident.
Lieutenant Delpin0 OF the Spanish infan-
try and his orderly, Who wers captured
by the Qunbuat Wilmington on board
small schooner bound for Matanzas were
put ashore at Santa Cruz, "a miles from
Havana. 10y the United States scout boat
Algonquin. formerly the steamer Ei
Ioro.
The Iieutenant was on furlough and
was going 10 see his wife and infant
child. Tbe latter was born last Friday
and the father had not seen his child.
Under the circumstances, kear Admiral
Sampson decided to let tue Spanish officer
and his orderly 40 under parole. The
algonquin, COMMANDED Dy Ensign
into the Santa Cruz inlet. The small
craft was closely watched through many
glasses on beard the flagship New York,
which was lying only a few miles oil A
few persons were seen TO gather near ths
small fortifications Of Santa Cruz as the
Algonquin approached. The latter fer
formed her mission safely and apparently
without incident. she then returned 10
Kew West.
For several hours aftsrward tho New
York cruised close to shore, In the direc.
tion of Havana, at times being WITHIN a
10 lie and q half OF the wooded hills.
which formed picturesque panorama.
smoke was seen In large quantities
throughout the day ascending fIom the
tract of land ON the inland ranges. IL
was believed the insurgents were burning
cane fields and causing extensive devHs-
tation. However, the smoke may have
been only from burning brush.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
AMERICAN LINER PARIS
SIGHTED BY THE MAJESTIC

Queenstown, April 81. q. m. Steamer
Majestic reports passing American liner,
presumably the Paris, Monday morning
at O'Clock, latitude 4S degrees 52
minutes, longitude 30 degrees minutes.
Ihis would place the Paris, II IL were
she tho Majestic passed, about one-third
of the way between the coast of Ireland
anc tine coast Of New Foundland Monday
morning, on the course usually followed
by the Cunard line steamers. and far to
tha north of her regular course.
She Is the only American liner on the
ocean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
DIED..

ANDERSON--In this city. 27th inst, Cora f..
youngest daughter Of Lindsay Anderson.
aged % years, months.
Notice of funeral hereafter
RIcE-In River View, ON the 9th inst, Viii.
liam A. 2ice. aged A. years.
Funeral notice later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27

John 3. Moore Confirmed.
Washington, April 27.-- The Senate has
confirmed John B. Moore OF New York
to be assistant secretary of state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27

invasion of Eastern Cuba by the forces of
the United States. The thne and place
OF invasion will be controlled by events
aud the character of Lieutenant Rowan's
dispatches.
Lieutenant Rowan Was detailed from
the bureau Of Information for this dau-
Rerous ervice-dangerous becnuse In his
civilian dress he is liable to be treated an
n spy. He speaks Spanish and knows
Cuba. having written book on the sub
jest. Moreover, he Is al expert map
maker.
Lieutenant Rowan left Washington
under instant orders on April .. de was
directed TO walt here, prepared to go to
Porto Rico or Cuba. As he went Co
Eastern Cnbs, it Is inferred that q blow
will be struck there before one Is struck
'at Porto Rico.
With him hs took an official Spanish
section map or Eastern Cuba, with eman'
cations made BY the war departments
hydroarapners. The expectation 10 that
General Garcia will dispose his forces to
cover landing of United States troops
as prearranRsd. A courier with Lieuten-
ant kowen's first dispatches to the var
department will probably leave General
0aroiass camp next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27

TO LET-Separate entrance, 81 Hanover
si rect. lower tenernent; furnace pipe TO two
attics: all improvement-: fine condition ,
ready April 27. Apply i42 Hanover street.
ap27-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
PROVIDENCE, April 26th 1898.
The Committee on the judiciary of the House
of Representatives will hear all persons interested
in the bill entitled can Act IN amendment OF
Chapter 147 OF the General Laws. entitled 'Of
Mik,'"; and "An Act in amendment of Chapter
167 of the General Laws 'Of Weights and Meas
ures,'" at the State House, on TUESDAY, May
., 1898, at IL o'clock Nj.
SAMUEL w. X. ALLEN, Chairman.
ARTHUR A. RHODES, Clerk.
50 Wcybosset street ap27- -29-m33t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
MOVEMENTS OF COLUMBIA
AND THE MINNEAPOLIS

Boston. April 27.-The Columbia,
which left Newport yesterday, was about
10 miles east southeast from Hull at 8 30
O'Clock this morning.
At 3 o o'clock she mad approached within
ten miles OF the signal station, when she
put about and headed for the north shore.
After steaming to the eastward for .
short distance the cruiser stopped and
took up waiting position. 1t was not
expected that she would come further up
the har bor, as her movements are taken
to indicate plainly that she Is on patrol
duty.
Bar Harbor, Me-, April T.-At day
break this morning the U. 3. 8. cruiser
Minneapolis was sighted at anchor In
Prospect harbor. of the coast.
She did not communicate with the
shore and put to sea soon after sunrise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27

tories established by the artillery corps Il
is natural that those points are best fitted
to give the first signal to tho governor
general and general oommnndant, as well
as to the chiefs of divisions OF the de-
fence, the military telephones being util-
lied for that purpose. ~s4
When the alarm Is given, ali troopA
volunteers and firemen VIII assemble
quietly at their posts and await the orders
OF their chiefs.
II the alarm comes at niRht, Principe,
Cabanas and Morro castles, instead OF
hoisting RED flags as will be the case IL
the alarm occurs In day time. will dis
play red lights.
The vigilantes and forces Of the public
order, policemen and police agents, II the
red lights are hoisted, will promptly
notify the Inhabitants OF the city In the
test mspnSr possible to bring about the
ends desired.
street cars and -omnibnses can give
great assistance in the rapid concentrn-
tion of the troops at tbe located points.
and they will patriotically facilitate the
work in every manner possible.
The commission OF the colonial govern
inent whicn went to confer. with the In
auraent gosernment hoyslno6 returned,
and even IN government and poliiicsi
circles here 1t IL admitted that the efforts
of the commission to bring about Settle
ment Of peace have proved failure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-27
SPANISH FLEET STILL
AT CAPE VERDE ISLANDS

st. Vincent, Caps Verde Islands, April
o. -4:OS p. NAT this nour the Spanish
feet Is still here. awaiting orderA The
sailors are not being exercised.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12
DELAY in DISTRIBUTING BONDS.
Investigation of Suspicious s~ubscrip.
lions Retards the Work, =.

OsOb1D V.S VIVA "a =.
The work Of distributing the war loan
e sSlss N y P9 |{ g9inES on S r. iSs Y|n rs ne a; g.:
pied in the investigation Of subscriptions
that AROUSED suspicion as to their genuine
ness. These amounted altogether to &c.,
100000, and as they are scrutinized and
passed the number Of the subscriptions
that will receive allotment of bonds is
constantly Feduced.
It was believed last Friday that the last
Of the suspicious subscriptions had been
disposed of, but a number of them are still
undergoing investigation. In addition to
these, numerous subscriptions contained
errors, such as unsigned checks, checks
where the amount was not designated or
incorrectly filled in, etc. Efforts are be-
ing made to rectify these mistakes, and
when the work has been completed the
officials will be able to make a compre-
hensive and accurate analysis of the sub
scription4
A report has been circulated that the
additional 5000, 100000 of bonds authorize
ed by the war revenue bill would be is
sued within a short time. Assistant Sec
rotary Vanderbilt says that there was no
immediate prospect of the issue OF these
bonds, not even as early as in November,
when Secretary Gage had previously in.
Dictated as the probable date.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12

ties are that the Asiatic squadron will be
greatly increased in the number and char
acter of ships. When the Spanish Gov
eminent has complied with the terms of
the United States concerning the evacua-
ton Of Cuba and Porto Rico, there will
be no necessity Of keeping so large a fleet
in West Indian waters. The sending Of
re-enforcements to Dewey will begin as
soon as vessels have been cleaned and
overhauled at New York, Norfolk and
Port Royal. The cruiser Newark and the
battleships Massachusetts, and Oregon are
likely to be the selections for service on
the Asiatic station, forming. with the vcs-
sells now ut Manila, a powerful fleet of
four armorclads and seven other fighting
ships, not including supply and dispatch
boats and the Spanish gunboats picked up
by Dewey in the Philippines.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12
THIS Is A BURNING sHAME,
Horrible Treatment of Sick Soldiers
on Their Voyage to New York.
Nnw York snacial.

80 VI ~ OkNA0
on Their Voyage to New York.
New York special:
There IRE many bright pictures in tn.
present war, and some, unfortunately
that can create no other feeling than thn,
Of stern condemnation. OF the latter class
Is the incident Of the transport ConchO,
which reached New York with 172 in.
valids from Siboney, Cuba. The misery
which these unfortunate men endured
during the voyage is almost incredible
Before the vessel sailed from Siboney
III sick and wounded had been shipped
aboard and it never occurred to any one
to find out what accommodations there
were for that number. Hardly had the
vessel got to sen before the men began tc
suffer with seasickness and levers of va
rious kinds. Dysentery, diarrhoea and
other diseases also broke out and the
vessel was II pest ship from the first day.
Within twenty-four hours all the ice had
been used up. There was no fresh water,
the water in the storage tanks being near
~ putrid, and there was not sufficient dis.
tilling apparatus. There was not even
food for the sick to eat, the vessel having
been supplied with army %rations. some
thing which even well men do not greatly
relish. There was also = lack Of sur
seons and nurses to care for the sick and
almost no medicine to administer.
From the first the men suffered horri-
bly,. They lay in hunks between the
decks. in a heavy atmosphere that was
almost intOlerable. Some had no blan.
kets and none had mattresses. Their com.
partments after the first days sickness
were reeking with filth and the odor was
enough to sicken u healthy man. Mem.
bers Of the Red Cross Society endeayor
ed to clean the hunks, but the former
were so few and the latter SO many that
on the second round the condition was as
bad as on the first. md while the nurses
were thus engaged there was no one to
minister to the sick and suffering. There
was not even n disinfectant on board ex.
cept Il few ounces of creolin and in this
foul atmosphere the men who had risked
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12
PUBLIC DEBT DECREASES.
Cash In tho Treasury Increase Be
cause Of War Revenue.

The monthly statement Of the PUBLIC
debt shows that at the close of businesd
July 80. 1898, the debt, less cash in thd
treasury, amounted to $685., OS1, OO6, q de-
crease for the month of $49.O04,4S8. In-
dependent of the cash, the statement
shows IN increase in the debt of $1S2, 1851
The cash in the treasury increased during
the month by over $49,O00,OOO principal
" from receipts on account OF the new
war loan. The debt is recapitulated as
follows:
lnterest-bearing debt. 90. $S47,367,7 4O
Debt or which interest has
CEASED since maturity. 1,26O,O5O
Debt bearing nc interest. 1929 Al
Total 81 232 y ,221
This amount, however, does not include
$3.50, 497, 1888 in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, which are offset by an
equal amount Of cash in the treasury. The
cash in the treasury is classified as fol-
lows:
Gold 1925, 136, 393
silver ol4,olo,0O0
Paper 9O,294,517
Bonds, deposits in national
banks, discussing officers
balances, etc............ 50, 57,OS7
Total .$S9O,O69 1888
Against this there are demand liabilities
outstanding amounting to $685. ,225, 74S,
leaving u net cash balance of $254,S44,.
DIX
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12
SKATER FREED FROM BLAME.
Alger's Statement Defends HI. Con-.

Alger's Statement Defend. HI. co,.
nection with Transport concho.
Gen. Shafter is released from all blame
in sending convalescent soldiers from
Santiago in the filthy transport Concho.
In a statement signed by Secretary Alger
1t is said that the commander of the Con-
cho did not report to Shafter that he need
ed water. The transports were given no
shelter from the storms while ut anchor
of the Cuban coast, and this accounts in
a measure for their bad condition. See.
rotary Alger's statement is based on the
report of Col. Charles Heyl Of the inspec.
tor generals Office. Col. Heyl made a
personal investigation of the matter.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12
WATER PRISONERS EXECUTED.

T%reacherous Spanish sympathizers
Caught in Gomex's Camp.
News has been received in Washington
that four Spaniards have been executed in
the camp Of Gen. Maxine Gomez, after
a court-martial, for poisoning the water
in several cisterns in the village of La
RefoTpa, and that several others SUP
posed to be in the conspiracy haze been
turned over to the Cuban civil authorities
in that part of the island, to be given n
civil trial. Several families were made
seriously ill from drinking the water, and
u number Of deaths ure reported. The
men executed were 'presentados," who
had deserted from the Spanish camp and
entered the Cuban lines, ostensibly to join
their army.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12
FOR BIG EUROPEAN SQUADRON.
Uncle Fam Will Soon BE Well Repre-.
sented in Foreign Waters.


sented in Foreign Waters.
The naval officials are considering the
formation of u big squadron to be stu
toned in European waters after the war
is over. The intention Is to reform the
European squadron, but to make 1t much
stronger than ever before. Just before
the war began all the American warships
were withdrawn from foreign stations
except the Asiatic for service in the West
Indies, and since then the officials have
not had time to bother about arranging
for q resumption of naval representation
in alien waters. In late years the Euro
pean station has dwindled in Importance
to- the United States, until only three
ships. none armored, were kept there.
With the end Of the war believed to be
near, however, the navy officials have be-
gun to talk over the character of the new
European squadron and have practically
reached the conclusion that a strong and
formidable force should be sent there. not
because Of any likelihood of trouble with
European nations, but to show the people
over there the ships that whipped Spain's
navy.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12
LIGHTHOUSE, MoSrAuK POINT.

they will he ready for IL fall campaign.
From present appearances there will not
be one, but in either event the army
: should be moved.
1t had been intended for some time TINT
the Santiago troops should be withdrawn
as soon us the yellow fever should he
stamped out, the Wal Department believ-
ing that the disease could be overcome
without too great cost of life. Steps had
been taken for the immediate movement
Of a part of the troops, an order having
been prepared directing that all Of the
cavalry forces ut Santiago, and all of
those ut Tampa. except the Fifth regu-
lars and the First Ohio volunteers, be
moved to MOntauk Point without DELAY.
The u of leading officers of the
Wa and Navy Departments held at the
White House was called to consider the
withdrawal of all the military forces in
santiago az promptly us possible, in the
light of the revelations made by Col.
Roosevelt and the other officers. 1t was
decided after some discussion that the
Santiago troops should be transported to
Montauk Point with us little delay as pos
sible.
In accordance with Secretary Ayers
order Gen. Skaters corps, numbering
2l,OOO men. exclusive of the 1900 suffer-
Ing from. fever, who will have to remain
IN Cuba until they are convalescent. will
be moved to MOntauk Point as soon as
transportation can be secured. and until
the evacuation by the Spanish will permit
of a reduction in the garrison Of Santiago.
The camps Mt Montauk Point are in read.
lncss for occupation.
When Skaters army has evacuated
the province Santiago will be turned over
to the First and Second United States
volunteer infantry regiments 0mmunes).
commanded by Coils. Roche and Hood.
The Third and Fifth immune regiments.
Col. p. H. Ray and Col. Herbert Sar.
geant, ave also been ordered to Santiago.
and will soon depart. Two other immune
regiments yet to be selected will be or.
dered to embark in a few days. Four
more immune regiments are in process of
organization. and will be sent to Santiago
III those now under orders prove made.
'quate in maintaining a garrison at the
provincial capital now under control Of
Americans.
In Secretary 4lger's order the fact il
mentioned that Shutters army will re-
main at Montquk Point until fall, and
will then be used in the campaign against
Havana. This confuses persons not IA.
.miliar with army affairs, but military Off.
'cials explain that this phase of the order
was compiled in accordance with the orig
.inal plans Of campaign, in which no
change will be made until peace 10 de-
clarcd.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-12


Warrington specials
Gen. Skaters army will be brought
,ome to the United States as ranidlv ma
oos,,h,o 1,,,r,,o+;,, .ho4 ~. a;,;s,,,,
=.
commanders AZ Santlago' LED by Col. Inc
odorc Roosevelt, had addressed q letter to
Gen. Shafter urging the immediate With
ar. uo, q, tho 1,;fth oor,,s ,-om c,,ho ~.
W..
Ahtaiheo IN a spatc when was carried
70 the White House after 1 o'clock Thurs
lay morning, and q council of war was
,o,d a. o,oo ,,,ho,, Tho f,,n ,,,,no,+ -. ~.
s.u - "Ae - \" p"'po'' VI 'ue
'etter became Known
In the statement presented to Shafter
BY Roosevelt, and which is Endorsed by
all the general officers ut Santiago, it is
The declared belief that half the army
will die IL kept in Cuba, and that the men
must be sent north to save their lives.
For some days back Gen. Skaters re-
ports of the sickness in his army have
oeen alarming. Nearly one-ifth of his
men are in the hospitals. Most Of them
are disabled by malarial fever. Fortu-