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The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
MILES A. W. -,t..soroN.
Hs Has IA Good Opinion of the Arniy-The
u Hicultics Overcome.

Washington. June 1T.-Major General
Miles, general-in-chief of the army, ac-
companied by Colonel Maus, Major
Davis and Colonel Grcenleaf of his
staff, arrived in Washington to-day, al
ter having directed the departure of
the first army of invasion to Cuba.
General Miles looked hale and hearty,
despite the three weeks incessant work
of bringing order out of chaos in the
t'rriedly concentrated army.
The general continues to wear ms
citizens dress, while all the officers
about him are in fatigue uniforms and.
save for the pith helmet such as Is
worn in the East Indian service, he
shows no evidence of coming from III"
field. He conferred with Secretary Al
ger for half an hour before the Cabi-
net meeting and then had n long talk
with General Luddington, qunrterlnas-
ter general, on the condition of the
quartermaster's supplies. Speaking in
n general way of his observations,
General Miles said:
"Having spent some time with the
troops, during n trying period of hur-
ried preparations. am glad to say that
they are splendid body of men, of
which the country may well be proud
AS to the regulars, they are the finest
corps in the world, without any eScep-
tion, in physical development, eiti-
cheney, experience. discipline, marks
manship, equipment and all that goes
to make up iirst-class soldiers.
"Of course. the volunteer army is not
as well equipped. Some of the states
sent men into the field in very good
condition. notably Massachusetts and
New York Others sent their quotas
without arms, equipment or clothing.
They were not soldiers Mt all, only EN-
ployed men. 1t takes time to make
soldiers of these men,"
Secretary Alger said that he was
entirely satisfied with the condition of
the troops as reported by General Miles
and wished he had the means to pro
vide every one of the volunteer soldiers
n daily surf bath, such as was en-
joyed by the men at Tampa. General
Miles is yet to have a conference with
the President.
In the meantime the plans are NOV
ing steadily for sending further eXpe-
ditions both to Porto Rico and Cuba.
There is little likelihood that second
expedition of 5000 men to reinforce
General Shafter at Santiago will leave
within the next few days, as has been
reported. The necessity of sending
these additional forces is questioned by
high military authorities and. more
over, the means of transportatirg such
n force are not available.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
INTERNATIONAL BANK.
Senate Passes important blll-WHl
Dlscu nnWnI

Washington. June 1T.-The foreign
relations committee through Mr.. Davis.
the chairman, to-day reported favor
ably to the Senate the Newlands reSo-
lutions for the annexation of the Ha-
waiian islands. Mr.. Davis announced
his purpose Of calling up the resolu-
tions tomorrow for consideration, but
as the Senate decided to adjourn until
Monday. the debate upon the resOlu-
tions will not begin until that time.
Mr.. White California; indicated that
he would lead the opposition to annex
alton by requesting Mr.. Davis 10 repeat
his announcement. Mr.. White resumed
his seat evidently satisfied.
The bill to incorporate the lnterna-
tional American Bank, in accordance
with the recommendation OF the Fan
American Congress, which has occu-
pied a greater part of the Senate's time
this week. was passed this afternoon
by vote of 26 to %. The design of
the measure is to furnish such banking
and exchange facilities as will promote
trade between the United States and
the countries of Central and South
America The bill provides that the
bank shall have capital stock of S5,-
100000, and that the capital stock may
be increased to S25,OO0.000. The insti-
tuition. in accordance with the terms of
the bill shall be under the supervision
of the comptroller of the currency,
and in the charter of the corporation,
which the bill grants. certaing privi-
leges are accorded to the interpretations
in view of advantages which are eX-
pected to accrue to those interested in
trade with southern countries. An
amendment to the bill provides that
any coterie of citizens who comply
with the requirements of this charter
may organize and establish an inter-
national bank.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
SUNDAY AT cH,ckAMAuoA.
Major Parkhill Has Arrived and Is 4
Charge of the First Army Corps.

Major Parkhill Has Arrived and Is in
Charge of the First Army Corps.
Chickamauga, Ga. June 19.-TO- day
was an exceptionally beautiful day at
Camp Thomas. and n cool breeze con
tinuously astir, made park life de
light.
1t was significantly day of rest
among the soldiers. All drills We're
omitted and the Sabbath was generally
observed. In this respect. the day was
somewhat in contrast with many of Its
predecessors. The chaplains of the va
riOus regiments held services and the
Y. Nj. G. a. and evangelical cohorts
were actively at work. The reverence
with which these services We're listened
to and the general good order which
prevailed among the camps were sig
niticant of n high moral tone which
pervades the entire army.
The soldiers We're forbidden to con
gregate at points of amusement and
practically all remained in camp. with
the exception of some who had permis-
sion to spend the day on Lookout
mountain.
The effort of General Boynton and
the Georgia authorities to restore order
mt Lytle and rid the outskirts of gam
bling houses has been productive of
good results. At Lytle to-day NIL 81
looms and gambling houses were her
metically sealed.
Six hundred recruits for various reg
iments arrived during the day. making
total for three days of nearly 1.SOO
Until the 13.OOO more have reached the
park the daily arrivals promise to in
crease rapidly. Prominent among to.
days arrivals We're the following;
Brigadier General Peter C. Hayes
Third division. First army corps; Brig.
adler General J. p. Sanger Sixth army
corps, under General Wilson; Major
Clayton Parkhill, United States chief
surgeon. First division. First army
corps. Major Parkhill had been as
signed as surgeon in General Merritts
camp and was to have gone to Manila,
according to first orders
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
MANY APPOINTMENTS.
Large Batch of Civilians Named as Second
Lieutenants.

Washington, June 19.-At late hour
tonight Adjutant General CorDin made
public the names of 195 young men
who have been selected for appoint
ment as second lieutenants in the reg
ular army to fill vacancies created by
the act of Congress adopting the three
battalion organization of the infantry
arm of the service. and the addition of
one second lieutenant to all batteries
when filled to war strength. Each of
the 1876 men selected will be obliged
to undergo an examination that will be
thorough test of his mental and
physical qualifications for the army
service Those who passed the exam
nation will be named by the President
to the Senate.
To the selection of the men both the
President and the secretary of war
have devoted much time and consider
ation. Out of the 1876 appointed,
eighty-nine are known to be college
graduates. five of them honor men of
their classes-of colleges having mill
tary instructors-in all representing
sixty-seven different institutions. For
ty-eight are now in the volunteer or
militia service, and thirteen are en-
listed men in the regular army.
Never before has there been such vi
tally and new blood injected Into the
military service. Army officers view
this with satisfaction. and West Point
men more than all others-that sixty
seven different college notions and
methods are going to be put on trial
alongside of West Point army meth
ods. More than 1000 applications for
appointments We're filed at the War
Department.
From Colorado are appointed-Ly-
man NJ. Bass, Archie j. Harris, honor
graduate Agricultural College of Colo
RADIO.
Idaho-Alexander j. McNabb, Jr.,
vate, Company ID, First Idaho volun-
teer infantry; Joseph l.. Gilbreth, hon
or graduate University of Idaho,
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
WILL PUSH THE WAX
A CONFERENCE AT WASHING
TON.
No Change In PiAns-After Capturing SA"
tiago the Regulars VIII Gu 10 i'". g.
RIco-Later Havana VIII lie Attack d

Washington, June 1S.-The original
plans of the campaign of the wat
against Spain will be adhered to. anu
will be pushed with vigor. That de
cision wns reached at II war council
to-day, Mt which. We're present Presi-
dent Mckinley, Secretaries Alger and
Long. General Miles. Assistant Sccrc-
tnry Meikeljohn, Admiral Sicard and
Captain Mahan.
OF course there will he some slight
notifications made necessary by tn
changes that have occurred since the
beginning of hostilties, but these. aitet
all, will not affect the general plan or
operations. General Miles returned
from Florida with II store of informa
tion respecting the condition of the
troops, difficulties to be explained i'll
progress of the campaign and the mat
ter of transportation and terminal fn-
cilities will be freely availed of to cor
rect the defects in the present system.
The stories that there has been fric-
tion between General Miles and his of
fetal superiors are pronounced to be
absurd. and to-day the proceedings
gave ample evidence of the fact that
the utmost harmony characterzes the
relations between the chief executive
and the military branch of the GOV
The official declaration that the cam
paign is to be pushed with vigor does
not necessarily mean an immediate at
tack upon Havana, although such ad-
vice has been rendered. 1t does mean
that the very best efforts are to be put
forth to put the army In condition
where 1t can be used with overwhelm-
ing effect at any point. Mt almost II
moments notice. To this end the
troops now in camp are to be thorough
ly trained and hardened. With such
an army at command, numbering no
less than 100000, the fate of Havana
cannot long remain'in doubt when once
the army is hurled upon It,.
Meanwhile. the smaller expedition
ary movements are to go forward un-
interrupted. When Santiago Is cap
tured the trained regulars who do the
work there will be pushed on to Porto
Rico. IF all or most of them are need
ed for this expedition, then provision
nj forces" referred to by General Shat
ter in his orders probably will be dis
patched Immediately from the United
States to garrison the towns of Santa
go and to equip the regulars.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
GERMANY, ATTITUDE.
She Has No late ,tion to Take - Hand In
the Philippines.

thr Philippines.
Berlin, June 1G.-AdviceS received
here to-day say that the German trans
port DarmStadt had arrived at Kiao
Chou bay, and that the German sec
ond class cruiser Princess Wilhelm
sailed yesterday from NagasaN for
Manila.
The Cologne Gazette today publish
cs note. understood to be semi-otii-
21al. which reads as follows:
According to trustworthy informa-
ton, all conjectures in the press and
political circles in Spain which are be
ing built on the supposed intention of
Germany to abandon her neutrality in
the Philippines question are entirely
baseless. In Spanish official quarters
the arrival of German men-of-war at
Manila is regarded as perfectly natur-
al, for the German interests there de-
mand protection.
The attitude of the German govern
ment. as it was pointed out, must in no
wise be judged by the hostility of the
majority of the German press and peo-
pie toward the United States.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

The Russian declaration Of neutral
ity has one important statement moi
usual in such cases, as follows: The
disegreements which have recently
arisen between Spain and the United
States of America have induced the
Imperial government to seek. in con
sent with the other powers. some
means which might prevent an armed
conflict between the two countries. Un-
happily, our friendly measures are
without results and state OF war no"
exists between Spain and the United
States. 1t Is with keen regret that the
Imperial government witnesses armed
CONFLICT between two states to which
n Is united by old friendship and deep
sympathy 1t is firmly resolved to OBJ
serve with regard to these two bellig-
erents perfect and impartial neutral
ity."
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
Not Ready 10 Exchange Them.

New York. June ia cable to the
Herald from Havana. Cuba, says:
Captain General Blanco has refused
to entertain a proposition to exchange
the Merrimac prisoners. The Spanish
torpedo boat Martin Alonzo Pinzon
sailed out ten miles to the northeast
of the harbor to-day under flag of
truce. She met the monitor Terror
and the Mangrove. The monitor sent
an officer off in small boat, to whom
Lieutenant Manuel -Cubello. command
er of the Martin AlonZo Pinzon, hand
ed General Blanco's reply in sealed
envelope The Martin Alonzo Pinzon
returned to port at o'clock this af-
ternoOn.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

government bonds, but while the sum
has been large i'll the aggregate 1t mas
been evenly distributed and no COM
plants have been heard from the
banks.
1t is pointed out that the savings
banks deposits in New York state
alone exceed $TOO,OOO,OOO.
1t Is reported here that financial IN
stitutions that want some of the bonds
and fear they will all be gone before
their turn comes, are giving wads OF
$500 each to their clerks. The clerks
are to buy the bonds and Will turn
them over to the banks later. To-day
there was line of buyers more than
block long at the Wall Street sub
treasury.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

The statement that our national en-
blem is fashionably used for yacht and
hammock cushions has been going the
rounds OF the newspapers, with but rev
to say 1t nay. A young girl who re-
Gently gave yachting party rallied
her guest of honor, boyish ensign. be-
cause he took an uncomfortable and
isolated seat on the bow. Really"
he answered. laughing, Il have punch
ed the heads of so many sailors for get
ting their heels accidentally mixed Wy
in the flag that can not sit on 1t my
self" And he was right. The Stars
and Stripes are to be raised aloft, to
be wrapped around dead heroes, to be
saluted with pride and reverence; not
to be made into chair seats, nor tc
drape bargain handkerchiefs, nor to
fy from the bung of whisky barrels
Against such common prostitution oi
our nag, each one of us, like the young
ohicer, can make personal protest.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

sorosis recently discussed the sub
ject, according to the New York Even
ing Sun. art; its relation to nothing
In general and to goodness knows what
In particular" There is an honesty in
that title which is so interesting that
one has no curiosity with regard to the
discussion. It is sufficiercy unto 1t
self. The political discussions OF Soro-
sis have had no such charm and, we
feel sure, not half as much information,
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

Under the coast-signal eystem
which has been adopted by the Navy
Department, 5000 men will patrol the
Atlantic coast from Bar Harbor to Gal
weston, night and day, In all weather
watching for the approach of an en-
envy or q signal from passing United
States warship. All these watchers
oan communicate In the course OF
few minutes by telephone or tele-
graph instruments stationed at short
Intervals with the Navy Department at
Washington.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
The Big Wheat Deal.

Chicago, June 17.-The tangled inter
ests of Joseph Letter have been swept
from the wheat pit, p. ID. Armour is
now in complete control and the final
settlement of the big wheat deal is only
a matter of detail.
All Letter books and memoranda
have been transferred to the offices Of
Armour, together with contracts and
bills of lading for 7,00OOOO bushels of
cash wheat. Amour has begun to dis
pose of bis large holdings.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

Dispatches from Toxic state that
Russia and Japan have entered into
the following agreement concerning
Corea: l. Russia and Japan definitely
recognize the sovereignty and entire
independence of Corea and mutually
engage to refrain from all direct inter
ference In the internal affairs of that
country. 2. Desiring to avoid every
possible cause of misunderstanding in
the future, Russia and Japan mutual
ly engage, In case Corea should apply
to either OF them for assistance or ad-
vice, not to take any measures in the
nomination of military instructors or
financial advisers without having
previously come to mutual agree
ment in the matter. 3. In view of
the large development Of Japanese
commercial and industrial enterprises
in Corea, as well as the considerable
number of Japanese subjects resident
in that country, the Russian govern
ment will not impede the develop
ment of commercial and industrial re-
lations between Japan and Corea.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

The military drill in our public
schools is a great help to the work of
disciplining an army. Add to 1t the
experience in war that we had thirty
years ago, and the work of the ma
tional guard, and a few days suffice for
an army ready for action 1t took
months in 'sixty-one to accomplish the
discipline that is now to be had for the
asking, and our standing army amounts
to a mere handful. Every school ought
to give the military drill and informa-
tion. That amounts to our standing
army, and it is the best and the least
expensive in the world.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

What Ia a MANI" inquiries the Rev
erend Edith Hill Booker of Kansas in
a recent lecture. But for the fact that
the lady has been married fourteen
months we should suspect typograph-
ical mistake, the real question being
that Of the average Kansas maiden,
Where is a MANI"
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

It was the original impression Of
the Spaniards that the yankee pigs
were of the kind that went about roast
ed. with knives and forks in their
backs. begging the Spaniards to eat
them.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

Those German sailors at Cadiz who
fraternize with Spanish sailors and
curse the United States with unity and
force are evidently tars from the same
stick.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

CASTELAR, says Indignation seals his
lips. We beg to congratulate him. Nc
Spaniard opens his mouth just at thii
time without putting his foot in it.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

Any change in the government OF
Spain must inevitably be descent
from the frying pan into the place
where Spaniards most belong.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

When you are in trouble. people who
call to sympathize. are really after the
particnlars.
When women notice anything sus-
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

Fred Grant may fight with Ftz iugh
Lee In Cuba. AS has been suggested
the civil war is far enough away to be
forgotten.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
AFFAIRS All MANILA.
INSURGENTS STILL VICTORIOUS
As Soon As American Troops Arrive the
City Can Quickly BE Taken-Another
Report From Dewey,

Washington, June 1.-THE Navy De-
partment has made public the follow
ing dispatch from Admiral Dewey:
"Cavite, June II. via Hong Kong.
June 17.-There is little change in the
situation since my last telegram OF
June 3.
THE insurgents continue hostilitles
and have practically surrounded
Manila. They have taken $500 Span
ish prisoners, whom they treat most
humanely. They do not intend to ut
tack the city at the present time.
''Twelve merchant vessels are an
chored in the harbor with refugees on
board, under guard of neutral men-of-
war. This is with my permission.
"The health of the squadron Is ex-
cellent.
'The German commander-in-chief ar
rived to-day. There are three German
two British, one French and one Japan
ese men -of-war in port.
Another German man-of-war Is ex-
pected.
'The following is corrected list of
Spanish vessels captured and destroy
ed:
1.-TWO protected cruisers; five unpro-
tecte6 cruisers; one transport, and one
surveying vessel. both armed.
"The following were captured: The
transport Manila: gunboat Callao.
"DEWEY."
New York, June IA dispatch from
Hong Kong TO the Evening Journal
says the most important battle since
Dewey's annihilation of the Spanish
fleet has occurred just outside of Ma
Mia. One thousand insurgents at
tn -pI ,r.Js, inf t,ttI, I,,r
heavy losses and almost forcing an en-
der Aguinaldo with American sail
ors and marines of Dewey's fleet have
completely surrounded Manila.
All foreign residents have fled to
ships in the harbor. Admiral Montejo
and Governor August have placed
most of the women and children and
the priests in the forts for safety.
Governor Augusti is reported to have
been willing to surrender TO the Ameri-
cans in order to prevent the insurgents
from capturing the capital, setting 1t
on fire and killing all Spaniards, but
the archbishop overruled him.
A Spanish spy attempted to poison
Aguinaldo, but the plot was abortive.
Aguinaldo was made very sick, but
has completely recovered.
The success of the insurgents mas
been wonderful. The number of Span
iards taken prisoner in the two weeks
campaign aggregate 5000, including
1000 regulars, and Generals Garcia
and Cordoba. The governors of the
provinces of Cavite, Balucan and Ba-
taan We're also made prisoners. Two
million rounds of cartridges We're
seized in n fortified cathedral at Old
Cavite. A large garrison at Old Cavite
has surrendered, thus giving the in
surgents command of the shore along
the entire bay.
All interior sources of supply are now
cut off from the Spanish forces in
Manila.
Everything is in readiness for the ar
rival of the American troops and they
can take Manila In twenty-four hours.
as the city is now at the mercy Of our
fleet.
Dewey's conduct of the blockade is
admirable.
A great fire is raging north Of Manila
The insurgents have just stormcd
and captured the water works, shutting
off the Manila water supply and the
city must surrender in few hours
Governor August has ordered al
males to become soldiers.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

All the members of family secretly
laugh at the efforts made by another
member to be agreeable to callers.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
All Want Bonds,

New York, June 17.-Savings banks
depositors have been withdrawing n
great deal of money with which to buy
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

England and the United stntea-di
vided we stand, divided we remain.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24

picious, they begin to talk. ard the
men begin to watch.
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
DENvER SCHOOL OF MINES,

/ Stanton Principal. l6ls Chnmpn SIT. Assays war
rdnt.d correct aud prompt returns made. Assay
ing taught for s5 in two weeks. Assay for gold and
silver soc. send for sacks and full price list
The Springfield herald., 1898-06-24
$50 WHEELS FOR Sac.

To introduce these wheels in all outside towns We
make this unparalleled offer These wheels arc
strictly high grade and will be sent c. o. D., subject
to approval. Write us for particulars. 4. A. PET
TEE & Co. 32i sixteenth Street. Denver Colorado
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
GENERAL NEWS.

SIX warehouses and several cars on
the Northern Pacific track at Dayton
Wash, all containing much grain,
were destroyed by fire and considera.
bic loss entailed on many farmers.
The federal governments receipts
for July amounted to S4S, s47, los and
the disbursements aggregated S74, 263,.
avs.
ANDREW WARGE, an Australian min
er, shot his wife and two small chill
dren and then killed himself at Ros.
lyn, Wash. He was insane.
j. M. CEBALLos, the New York man.
ager of the Spanish steamship line,
said on the I'd that the first Of the
transports of the line which has the
contract for conveying the surren-
dered Spanish troops at Santiago to
Spain had arrived at Santiago. and
the work of embarking 1880 soldiers
was Immediately begun.