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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-26

Produce: Butter Extra creamery,
l7la per n: extra dairy, 1"c; fresh
packing stock. 1CG1OiSc. Eggs-Fresh
stock, lie per doz. Live Poultry
Turkeys, case per 10; chickens, Sc:
spring. 10T1lc; ducks, s96l2c. Pota-
toes-Nsw, sl.25M1.-0 per brl. Berries
Raspkcrries, red. sea 75c per 24-pt case;
black. 40d50c per Loot case. Black
berries, i0a55c per LOOT case.
Chicago Live stock.
Chicago. July %.
Hogs-Estimated receipts fer the day.
30 COG: sales ranged at s2.9o@3.95 for
pigs. sS75@4C5 for light. s3.s5@3.90 for
rough packing, S3.S5Ii.l0 for mixed, and
s3.95M415 for heavy packing ard ship
ping lots. Cattle-E,stimated receipts
for the day. 1850; quotations ranged
at IS 200 80 choice to extra steers. H.75
$3.50 good to choice do, s4.50G 500 for
fair to good. H.15ai60 common to me
dunn do. s..1cGii5 butchers steers.
s425N510 fed western steers, s3.c0Ti2o
stockers. 81 0oT4s0 feeders, $2.5014.25
cows. s3.2od4.s5 heifers. s2.7Gd4.25 bulls.
oxen and stays. s3.601f10 Texas steers.
and s415T6.75 veal calves. Sheep and
Iarnbs-EstiTnated receipts for the day.
Is, 600: quotations ranged at $4.e0d475
westerns. S3.2545.0 natives. and S.e5I
GAO lambs.
Milwaukee, July %.
Wheat-LOwer; No. l northern, S9c:
No. northern, Ssc: September, 6sitc.
Oats-12dzc higher: 25h12Sl4c. Rye
STEADY; No. 1. i5Gs6.2c. Barley
Higher; No. .. 45c; sample. ESQ &c
Local Markets.
Corn-32G &c.
Oats-3i0 25c.
Hay-Timotby, ss0 ss; wild ssas7.
Straw S5.
Potatoes-New. Zoe
| Butter-Fair to choice, l3c fire. 81 creamery.
iSC.
| Eggs-lGc.
Chickens Spring seicai2 20 per dozen.
| Coal--Soft, Zoe
| Cattle-Butchers nay for corn fed steers q,
Ii5o. COWS and heifers, 3;31ic; calves, 45.G
| SIC.
Hogs s35sas375
| Sheep-iHN5c.
| Spring LamO-s3 a head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-26
Carnival City Packet Co.
At ROCK ISLAND.
In the State of Illinois, AT the close of
business. July Ia. les.

Regular Rock Island e. Burlington
packet steamer W. J. Young. Jr..
handsomely equipped. leaves for Bur-
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and Friday at $50 p. IN. Steamer W.
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Muscatine, returning at II p. IN.
Round trip, including supper, 81. or
10 cents without supper.
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THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, July %.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade TODAY:
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ADMINISTRATOR With the vii a-neyed c. he
estate OF Joseph L. blochIinger, deceased.
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Three Hundred Thousand Different Per-
SONS are 10 Get Them-Some Notable
Facts of the Work That Has To Be Done
s-Will Require Until September to De-
liver Those Taken by Small Subscribers
Ia, K IS n Gigantic One.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30

content itself with expelling the Spanish
flag from the Western Hemisphere, while
at the same time, proving what may be
intended as guarantee for the extension
of our trade in the east.
This means in substance that in the
best Judgment of close observers here the
one critical point is the future of the
Philippines. AS near as can be ascer-
tanned from personal inquiry, clear ma
iority Of the cabin ct are disposed to be
content with the requirement of a coal
ing stationiin the Philippines, allowing
Spain to retain the remaining group Of
the islands. = However, it is stated that
within the last 48 hours the President
had confined his condolences closely to the
Secretary of State: and some of the re-
naming members of the Cabinet entered
the White House today with their minds
in responsive condition as to any argu-
ments that might be presented upon this
important prop osition, and even prepared
for delay.
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THE FEELING AT MADRID.
The People Not Yet Ready to
s. Yield.

London, July S0.-A special despatch
from Madrid says: Though it is not like
ly that the government will decide to pro-
long the war because of Porto Rico, con-
siderable feeling is manifested and every
possible diplomatic effort will be made to
retain 1t. Apparently there is little OBJ
jection to ceding coalng station in the
Philippines provided Spanish sovereignty
is respected in the islands, which, in the
opinion of the government and Official
circles generally will afford compensation
in commerce for loss of the Antilles be-
side procuring occupation for the West
Indian army in re-establishing Spanish
rule. The American reply is still anxious
ly awaited.
Judging from press opinions anything
beyond the cession OF Cuba will be con-
sidered a harsh and unjust.a This is the
unanimous feeling amonga even the
STRONGEST advocates of peace. The people
are beginning to realize that peace will
mean almost total loss of colonies and,
looking to the delicate and difficult
position of the Queen Regent, great care
Is still necessary to induce the natlon 90
accept the terms.
The Carlist and Republican papers are
making the most of the situation while
many of the Catholic prelates decline to
comply with orders from the Vatican to
cen sure tho Carlist agitation. El I'M
parciars Rome correspondent says the
Pope is so displeased with this attitude of
the priests that he has washed his hands
of the whole affair.
According to El Liberal the government
would not allow even the loss of some OF
the Philippines to hinder the conclusion
of peace, because it is very doubtful
whether the country would endorse send
ing any army of 10000 men to crush the
rebellion. One of the leading Carlists
here denies the reports of dissension.
IL Heraldo publishes warning as to
the necessity for closely watching the
Carlists as peace approaches. 1t is esti-
mated that there arc 200Go prisons out
of employment In at4loriN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
The CAMPAIGN IN PORTO RICO.
Ponce Captured, Skirmish Takes Place,
Miles Issues an Address and
More Troops Start.
NILES PROCLAMATION.
lie Tells the Porto Rieans What
Our Purpose Is.

Port of Ponce, July 29.-General Miles
has issued the following proclamation:
SIN the prosecution of the war against
the kingdom of Spain by the people of the
United States in che cause Of liberty,
justice and humanity, its military forces
have come to occupy the island of Porto
Rico. They come bearing the banners Of
freedom, inspired by noble purpose. to
seek the enemies Of our government and
Of yours and to destroy or capture ali in
armed res lstance They bring you the
fostering arms Of a free people, whose
greatest power is Justice and humanity
to all living within their fold. Hencs
they release you from your former
political relations and 1t is hoped, insure
your cheerful acceptance of the govern
ment of the United States.
"1,he chief object Of the American
military forces will be to overthrow the
armed authority of Spain aud give the
people Of your BEAUTIFUL island the largest
measure Of liberty consistent with this
occupation. They have not come
to make war on the people of the country,
who for centuries have been oppressed.
But on the contrary, they bring protec-
tion not only to yourselves, but to your
promote your prosperity and be-
stow the ipmunities and blessings Of our
and liberal institutions and
government.
It is not their purpose to interfere with
existing laws and customs which are
wholesome and beneficial to the people,
so long as they conform to the rules of
the military administration, order and
justice. This is not a war cf devastation
aud desolation, but one to give all within
the control of the military and naval
forces the advantages and blessings of
civilization.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
SPAIN WILL NOT ACCEPT.
She Hates 10 Give Up Anything More
Than Cuba.

London, July 30-Iho Madrid CORES
pondent of the Daily Mail says:
"'The Spanish government will combat
to the last against a eesEion of Porto
Rico to the U nited States. 1t would
much rather sacrifice one Of the Philip
pine islands, contending that Porto Rico
has always been loyal and outside the
scope Of the war
Washington, July s9.-1t was stated to-
night in a high diplomatic quarter, in
such manner as to give semi official
character to tho expression, that if A mer-
ican control or supervision OF the Philip
pines was an Indispensable condition laid
down as to tho basis for psace negotia-
tions, it was practically certain that the
Spanish government would not accede To
this condition but would demand rather
to continue the war.
AS to the other peace conditions UNDER
stood to have besn decided on by the cah-
met today, those who are bss5 able to
judge the disposition of the Spanish gov
ernment, feel that while these terms are
hard, yet they do not present an inst r
mountahle barrier to the speedy restora-
t5on of peace, and willis there is no au-
thority for saying Spain would accept
these terms and retire from Cuba and
Porto Rico there is every Indication that
Spain would yield ra ther than continue
disastrous war. But the future Of the
Philippines appears to be of IS much con-
cernEto the Spanish government as l. is
to the American cabinet and thsre is even
greater insistence on the continuance of
Spanish sovereignty over this group
than there is over Cuba and Porto Rico.
1t is also said that the failure to demand
money indemnity would be appreciated
by the Spanish authorities as an act Of
noble generosity by the viotors and that
this will partly reconcile the government
to compliance with the other terms laid
down.
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on such points as these that the discus
sion proceeded all day.

on such points as these that the discus
sion proceeded all day.
A point which was quickly established
was that there should bo no reference of
any phase of the question of the disposi-
tion of thu islands to any concert or in
dividual action by outside powers.
Another point that was settled, though
there will be no formal declaration, was
that no protest against the continuance
of military Or nayas operations pending
the peace negotiations would avail in the
slightest, that there would be no armistioe,
no suspension Of operations, nor any
modification whatever OF the present
plans until the Spanish government had
agreed to the terms proposed.
Incident to the cession Of Porto Rico
and the recognition Of Cuban indepen.
dence by Spain, was the decision that
every vestige of Spanish government and
authority in the Caribbean and West In
dian waters must be removed, effecting
a material acquisition of numerous is
lands over which the Spanish flag flies,
one of the most important, viz, the Isle
|of Pines. Furthermore, this swes ping
change of authority from Spain to the
United States in our near waters is to
be effective also as quit-claim of all in.
debtedness assumed by Spain and charged
by her to those islands, SO far as the
United States is. concerned, and all COM
merciaI treaties, now existing between
Spain and her possessions there and out
side powers are ext1nguished.
Some discussion was had as to the
probability Of the Spanish acceptance of
our terms. The views differed, though 1t
can be stated that several of the most in.
fiusntial members of the cabinet believed
that the terms substantially agreed on
would not be accepted by Spain at once.
While believing that the propositions
made should in all reason constitute the
minimum to be considered, some ex-
pressed the belief that Spain would not
be Immediately disposed to reach an
agreement on them and that possibly
considerable time would elapse before
that government would be. ready to
yield. meantime seeking compromise,
WA1OA, ~ VoS doSChtOos Voo 1ASo ~ ~ -
tertained for a moment. Others took the
ground thet there was every indication
that Spain had decided to make terms
and that what was now proposed would
soon be acceded to, to avoid further
disaster.
One factor in the protracted discussion
of the Philippines problem was the
absence of advices as to the existing situ.
alton there on this date, point that
might be of considerable Importance in
the adjustment of the question. The un-
confirmed despatch reporting Manila had
surrendered was commented on as indi-
eating that definite action without knowl-
edge of the exact situation at Manila
might cause statement regarding condi-
tions that did not exist. The formal pa
pers crystallizing the results of the two
sessions today will be ready for action
tomorrow. A formal vote will then be
had and the answer of this government
is likely to be communicated to Spain
before nightfall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
MILES AT PONCE.
His Work Going On Success
fully.

Port of Ponce, Island of Porto Rico,
July 20, via the island of st. Thomas, ID.
W. l., July 29.-The Port OF Ponce sur
rendered, to Commander C. II. Davis OF
the auxiliary gunboat Dixie yesterday.
There was no resistance and the Amer1-
cans were welcomed with enthusiasm.
Major General Miles arrived here this
morning at daylight with Ernst's brigade
and General Wilson's division on board
transports General Ernst't brigade i'm
mediately started for the town of Ponce,
three miles inla nd, which cepitulated this
afternoon.
The American troops are pushing to-
wards the mountains and will join Cen
eral Henry, with his brigade, at Guanica.
which has been captured by our troops.
A fight before the latter place on Tuesday
last was won by the American volunteers.
The Spaniards an,bushed eight companies
of the Massachusetts and Illinois regi-
ments, but the enemy was rerulsed and
driven back mile to a ridge where the
Spanish cavalry charged and were routed
by our infantry. General Garrettson led
the fight with the men from Illinois and
Massachusetts. The enemy retired to
Yauco, leaving four dead on the field and
several ounded. None of our men was
killed and only three were slightly
wounded. Captain Gnnon Barrett,
Private James Drummond and Private
H. G. Gary.
The Porto Ricans are glad the Ameri
can troops have landed, and say they are
all Americans and will ioin our army
The roads are good for military puT poses,
our troops are healthy and General Miles
says the campaign will be short and
yipcrOuS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS.
Tic Government Pleased with what
Miles Is Doiag.

Washington, July 29-The most i'm.
portant news received at the war depart
ment today was the cable despatch from
General Miles, announcing the excellent
progress being made In Southern Porto
Rico and the capture of Ponce. The navy
department also received a cable despatch
announcing that the navy had captured
the city of Ponce and landed the forces
under General Miles. Both departments
are very much satisfied with what has
been accomplished and the tone of both
dispatches indicate that the rivalry be.
tween the army and navy for honors in
the Spanish war is not at an end. The
department. expects an easy conquest of
Porto Rico and Notwithstanding the
overtures for peace made by Spain, the
war will be prosecuted vigorously in that
island Gen. Miles telegraphed yesterday
as follows, tn despatch being received
today:
Port of Ponce, July 49,
Secretary of War, Washington:
In the affair of the Goth, Capt. Edward
J. Gibson, Co. A, was wounded in left
hip. Captain j. 81. Prior, Co. L, slight
ly wounded in the hand. Private James
Drummond, Co. Z. two wounds in the
neck, and Private Benjamin F. Bosbink,
Co. l., slightly wounded in right arm,
all of the sixth Massachusetts. All doing
we'll. The Spanish retreat from this place
was precipitate, they leaving rifles and
ammunition in barracks and forty OF
fifty sick in hospital. The people are en-
joying holiday in honor Of our arrival.
The navy has several prizes. also seventy
lighters. Railway stock partly destroyed
now restored. Telegraph communication
also being restored. Cable instruments
destroyed. Have sent to Jamaica fol
others. This is prosperous and beauti'
full coun try. The army via soon be IN
the mountain region. Weather delightful
troops in best of health and spirits; an
ticipate no insurmountable obstacles In
future. Results thus far have been ac-
complishet without loss OF single lie.
(Signed) NELSON A. MILES,
Major General.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
AT MANILA.
The Situation Unchanged So
Far as Known.

Washington, July 29.-Thcre is no
official confirmation of the Paris rumor
that Manila has been occupied, but the
belief is general in the War Department
that General Merritt has landed though
no cable information TO that effect has
heen received. The fact that Merritt
sailed month ago and has had ample
time to reach Manila is the ground for the
belief in the department..
1t is said that Admiral Dewey may be
called to Washington later on to consult
with the administration as to the general
situation in the Philippines, the reforms
that are needed in the present form of
government of the island, and the Eloca-
ton that should be reserved for our coal
ing station there.
In one of his dispatches Dewey made
the blunt statement, he could take Ma
Mia in 48<hours if he desired. The reason
he did not desire to do SO was undoubted-
ly because of reluctance on his part to
entrust the destinies of the great city to
the insurgents under Aguinaldo, who at
first tractable had begun to show signs of
impatience under restraint. Dewey real
ICED that he was being held morally re-
sponsible by the civilized world for the
protection of the people of Manila,
against excesses at the hands of the in
surgents. There was also the strongest
reason why he should not by failure to
care for the interests of foreign residents
in the town open the door to Intervention
of any of the neutral naval commanders
who have been lying in the harbor jeal-
ously watching for their opportunity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
FIGHTING WILL AMOUNT TO MOTH
ING.

Paris, July ga correspondent OF the
Temps at San Juan de Porto Rico today
criticises the insufficiency and condition
of the equipment of the Spanish troops in
Porto Rico. He says that if fighting
occurs it will amount to little, as the
Spaniards are in no condition to resist
the Americans.
NO TELEGRAPHIC FACILITIES.
Washington, July 29.-The change of the
base Of operation for the Porto Rico ex-
pedition has resulted in a complete rear
rangement Of plans of the signal service
for the present campaign. There will be
no cable connections made with our army
at Guanaca as would have been the case,
had the original landing place been taken
and the war balloons, instead Of being
expedited ahead. will be held at Tampa
pending further developments.
The original plan as decided by the war
authorities was the landing of the expedi-
tionary forces at Fajardo on the northeast
corner of the island. All arrangements
were made by the war department and
numerous important details attended to
which cannot be disclosed. All these have
to be abandoned in view of the landing
effected at Guanaca, a point diagonally
across the island and far away from any
possible cable communication.
All efforts to establish cable service
have been abandoned, as the nearest
point at which new spur could touch
an existing cable is said to be San Do
n,ingo, one hundred miles or more away.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
weather Observation.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday. July 30, taken a'
s p. m., meridian time, the observa-
tion for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of VIII
state of weather:
Boston, s, degrees, NV, clear;
New York, 50 degrees, S, clear;
Philadelphia, Sc degrees. SW, clear;
n1sanp wnshlnesSn &c degre 81 osfps's o oser Buao q
degrees, W, D. cloudy; Detroit, 50 degrees,
SW, rain; Chicago, 10 degrees, Me-
rain; ST. Paul, 81 degrees, NV, CLOUDY,
Huron, OAK, Is degr ees, NE, clear
Bismarck, 66 degrees, N, clear; Jackson
vile, so degrees, NE, oloud-.
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mand at 1880 a. H., July 28-Amer:can
flag hoisted 6 p. M. ssth. Spanish gar
rison evacuated. Provisional articles OF
surrender until occupation by army
First-Garrison to be allowed to retire.
Second-Civil government to remain in
fofcc.
Third-Polioe and fire brigade to be
maintained without arms.
Fourth-Captain of port not to be made
Arrived at Ponce from Guanica with
Massachusetts, and Cincinnati, General
Miles and General Wilson and TRANSPORT
at 6. 40 a. m., 28th. Commenced landing
army in captured sugar lighters. No re-
tants; great enthusiasm. Captured sixty
lighters, twenty sailing vessels and 1870
tons of coal.
HIGGINSON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
THE CRITICAL POINT.
Washington Gossip as to the Peace Nego-
tiati0ns.

Washington. July 29.-It was believed
today that upon the nature of the reply
Of the administration to the Spanish
overture for peace would depend the
whole future policy of the United States,
for If would determine whether the nation
shall now embark upon policy OF world
wide expansion or shall more cautiously
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 29.-Forecast for
Saturday for Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont; Fair and cooler, southerly
winds, becoming westerly.
Boston. July 29.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Partly cloudy weather and
probably fair: cooler Saturday evening
or night; southwest to west winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
Local weather Report.

Portland, July 20. The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
Sa m..-Barometer, 80 s36; thermome.
ter, 66.0; dew point. 66: humidity, w;
wind, calm; velocity.0: weather. misty.
Sp. m.-Barometer. 29.794. thermome-
ter. 72.0; dew point. 60; humidity, ";
wind. 5; velocity 6; weather, clear.
Mean daily thermometer 70; maximum
therm oJneter, n; minimum thermometer,
81; maximum velocity of wind, 10 SE;
total precipitation. trace.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30

Department.
Washington, July 29.-The Navy De-
partment has posted the following bulle-
tin:
Ponce, P. R., July ss, by St. Thomas,
July 2q.-The U. S. S. Massachusetts,
with the Dixie. Commander Davis, the
Annapolis, Wasp and Gloucester left
Guanica July 81 to blockade Ponce and
capture lighters for the United States
army. City of Ponce and Playa sur
rendered to Commander Davis upon de-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30

Halifax Spectators t.ir considering the
adyisaEility CT tiesl aIching Il ship to pick
up bodies Of La Bourgogne victims and
endeavor to have relative paw tnr the
restoration of the remains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-30
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS


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THE CAPTURE OF PONCE.

Capt. Higginson's Report to the Navy
Department.