River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-07-28
DOINGS OF A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
of the Past Seven Days in This
and All Foreign Lands.
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
WAR NEWS.

" Ak NE W >.
Invasion of Puerto Rico has been
further delayed. Gen. Miles com
plains that the navy is moving too
slowly, but Washington authorities
are said 10 advise moderation.
Cen. Leonard Wood has, it is said,
been appointed military governor of
Santiago, succeeding Gen. McKibben,
who has resumed command of his bril-
gade
Secretary Long SAYS that the eXpedi-
ton to Spain has not been abandoned,
but has been deferred until the Puerto
Rico campaign permits the withdrawal
Of the ships.
While trying to enter the harbor
Of Cienfuegos the British steamer New
fouudlaud, with a rich cargo was cap
turcd by the MavAower
Adviccs from Madrid say there is no
indication of peace proposals. The
government continues inactive, while
the people are demanding peace at
any price.
Owing to alleged mistreatment by
Gen Shafter Gen. Garcia has an
nounced that lie VIII no longer serve
as an ally of the United States army.
The Cuban general says he will fight
ependently.
The administration intends to hold
Puerto Rico as a permanent posses
sion
Advices from Manila state that af-
fairs in the Philippines are rapidly
approaching a crisis and the city may
be bombarded soon.
At Manzanillo seven Of our little gun
boats entered the harbor anddestrOyed
three Spanish transports, an ammuni-
tion ship and five guuboats. Not one
of our vessels was injured.
With several thousand troops and
strong convoy of warships Gen. Miles
sailed for Puerto Rico.
Admiral Ctrvera will, il is said, not
return to Spain after the war closes,
but will make his home in Boston.
The president issued general order
opening postal communication be-
tween the United States and Santiago.
The attack on Nipe, a port on the
north coast of Cuba. was successful. y
Spanish cruiser was destroyed. Nipe
affords good landing place for troops.
\ proclamation issued by Capt Gen.
Blauco announces the capitulation Of
Santiago, but he says il is Of little
Importance. and that the Spanish army
is anxious 10 win glory.
OF the 2715O0 men authorized by
congress to be enlisted in the regular
and volunteer armies 254, 40 up to this
time have been mustered into the
service
The Puerto Rico campaign involves
landings at various points in the island
and it is expected that San Juan will
be quickly surrounded 1t is definitely
asserted that Puerto Rico is to be per-
marently annexed 70 the United
States.
In Madrid Premier Sagasta admitted
that the preliminary steps had been
taken towards obtaining peace.
The hero of the Merrimac episode
Lieut.. IIobson, arrived in Washington
TO confer with the government regard
ing raising some Of Ceryera's ships.
Adyices from Washington say that
Commodore Watson's mission is to find
and destroy Camara's fleet, and that
the attack upon Havana Will await the
end of he yellow fever season.
The insurgent leader Aguinaldo has
proclaimed dictatorship over the Phil
ippiues and refuses to subordinate
himself to American authority. De-
barkation Of American troops rapidly
continues near Manila.
In Santiago Gen Wood, the military
governor, is directing the administra-
4 tion Of affairs. restoring order and en-
/ couragiug trading. The presidents
( proclamation creating a military gov
crnmeEt satisfies the residents. a gov
eminent post office has beer estab-
lished and big American flag has been
placed over Moro.
\ report from Gen. Shafter says that
/ he viii have $4,000 prisoners to return
I to Spain.
+ IN the fall an army Of $50, 900 men,
i led by Gen. Miles, will attack Havana.
+ In the meantime Skaters forces will
return home for recuperation.
/ The report of Admiral Sampson on
/ the naval battle at Santiago which
/ ended in the destruction of Cervera's
feet has been received in Washington.
The emperor Of Germany has as
surcd President Mckinley of his friend
+ ship and says he has no intention to
4 Interfere with american affairs in the
+ Philippine islands
The president has informed the Eu-
ropcau powers unofiicially of his in
tcntions regarding an invasion of
Spain. The president hopes to end the
war without such a move, but if Spain
continues to fight there may be neces-
sity for such action.
The Cubans have addressed a let
ter to President Mckinley in which
they ask that the conquered section
of the island be turned over to their
+ management.
The garrison at Guantanamo has ac-
cepted the terms OF surrender.
Spauiar!s at San Juan, Puerto Rico
were making extensive preparations
to resist an anticipated attack.