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Rock Island Argus., 1898-04-05
Iowa Municipal Elections,

Keokuk, Ia, April 5.-Hoagland. Re-
publican, was elected assessor over Di-
mond. Democrat. yesterday. The Re-
puhlicans gain one alderman in the
council
Dubuque, Ia, April 5.-The Demo-
Gratis elected the marshal and two al
dermen: the Citizens elect all the other
city officers ard five aldermen.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-04-05
Chicago Organizes Relief.

Chicago, April Mayor Harrison h as
appointed relief oomittee of twenty
five to aid the Shawneetown food suf-
fers. and also issued proclamation cali.
ing for public subscription towards tht
fund,
Rock Island Argus., 1898-04-05
CITIES ELECT RULERS
What Was Decided by the Ballot
in the WoFerine and in the
Buckeye States.
WINNERS REPREsENT ALL PARTIES

Larger Towns In Michigan show Demo-
cratic Gains-Republicans Control I'm the
Sinallcr-Personal Liberty Wins at Grand
Rapids-Heavy Vote Of Women In Ohio
One Town Elects Mayor with n Unique
Record-Some Specimen Returns.
Detroit. April s.-Municipal 8. elections
were held yesterday in all Michigan
cities excepting Hstroit and Port Hu-
ron. Democrats showed decided gain.
In most Of the larger cities, but Re-
publicans retained control in a major
ity of the smaller ones.
In Grand Rapids Republican majori-
ties were entirely overthrown. George
r. Perry, Democrat, was elected mayor
on the issue Of personal liberty"
against rigid enforcement Of Sunday
and liquor laws. All the new officers
are Democrats. The latter elected all
the ward supervisors ard most of the
aldermen. Saginaw Democrats swept
the city ticket and elected thirteen out
OF fifteen aldermen. In Bay City the
Democrats elected the recorder and a
minority of the aldermen. Republicans
elected the entire West Bay City ticket.
jackson Remains Democratic.
jackson reelected Democrat mayor
and majority of Republican aldermen
The council. however. remains Demo-
cratic. Benton Harbor elected a DEM
ocratic mayor for the first time. with a
Republican council. Kalamazoo Demo-
Gratis elected their mayor and a ma
jority of aldermen. At Marquette the
citizens mayoral:y candidate defeated
his silver-Demccrat opponent. Muske-
gon Republicans elected mayor and FIVE
out of eight aldermen. Democratic or
fusion mayors won in Manistee. Ypsi-
lanti. st. Ignace. Marshall. Albion,
Sturgis. Iona and Owosso. Republican
mayors were elected in Traverse City.
Adrian. Coldwater. Stanton. Eaton Rap
ids. Battle Creek. Big Rapids. Sault Ste.
Marie. Hillsdale. Alpena. Holland. Cad
lilac and Menominee. Negaunee elected
labor candidates.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-04-05
Refugees Oh the Top of the Levee.

The levee is perhaps fifteen feet
wide on top, and this is crowded with
men, women and children, and live
stock of all descriptions. 1t was rain
ing Sunday night and many people
could not find shelter. The levee had
been in a bad condition for several
days. but no one, suspected that it
would break. 1t gave way between 5
and p. m. Sunday and caught
many people on the streets. Some
climbed trees and were saved, while
others tried to run to the hills, which
are located three-quarters of a mile
back from the river. but We're caught
by the rushing waters and drowned.
M. j. Hartnett, editor of the Shawnee
News, is among the missing. The
work of rescuing. victims from trees
and house tops was carried on all night
and in the morning. But few bodies
have been recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
WAR NEWS OF TO-DAY.

orders were issued 10 General Shafter for the
troops at Tampa to move for an invasion
probably Of Porto Rico. though perhaps OF
Cuba at Santiago. The expedition VIII be
conveyed by the strongest OF Sampsons $
vessels. Great secrecy Is maintained.
Tho Navy Department has received n dispatch
from Commodore Schley saying that he has
seen and recognized the Spanish flee; in
Santiago Bay.
Admiral Simpsons squadron was not far from
Key West yesterday.
General Merritt received orders giving him
great discretion In the government OF the
Philippines and indicating that perma-
nent occupation of the Islands Is intended.
Eight thousand troops were ordered 10 be
added to those under his command.
The Spanish authorities at Manila have tried
in vain 10 win Admiral Dcwey's native
cllies away from him. He has armed
them we'll AT Cavite and expects them to
attack Manila effectively when the proper
time comes.
The cruiser Columbia came into port badly
damaged after collision with the British
tramp steamer Foscoa, off Fire Island.
on Saturday night The Foscoa was
sunk, but all on board were saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
SAFETY OF THE TERROR.

Copyright: 1898; The Associated PressD
St Thomas Danish West Indies May 29.-The
report that the Spanish torpedo gunboat Terror
has reached San Juan de Porto Rico is con-
frmed. She arrived there from Fort de France.
Island Of Martinique. on Friday morning Her
boilers are still said 10 be out OF order
The Spanish transport Alfonso XIII. chartered
by the Spanish Government. and loaded at San
Juan de Porto Rico with provisions for Cuba.
IS now said to be scouting in the vicinity OF the
Porto Rcan coast. her crew having refused TO
try and run the Cuban blockade. The Alfonso
XIII Is also said to be carrying freight between
the different ports OF Porto Rico.
1t is rumored here that all the vessels OF Ad-
miral Cerveras fleet not at Santiago de
Cuba. Some OF them either did not go there or
have since left those waters. according to report
Incendiarism Is growing in Porto Rico.
Port-au- Prince. Hayti. May 20.-The Spanish
torpedo gunboat Terror, according to advices
received here has arrived safely at San Juan de
Porto Rico having escaped the American war
ships which have been on the lookout for her
since she left Fort de France, Island OF Mar
Unique where her boiler tubes were repaired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
HARVARD GOALS AT KINGSTON.

Copyright: ises: The Associated Press)
Kingston. Jamaica, May 2S. Z p. m. delayed IN
misunderstanding United States auxiliary
steamer New-York. has taken 40 tons OF
coal here. As something trnng is wrong with
her steering gear and her boilers dirty. she
will be allowed to remain here twenty-four
hours longer than is usual under the neutrality
regulations. with the exception OF medicines,
the Harvard has not taken on board any sup
plies
board the squadron when he left the vessels un.
der the command OF Commodore Schley yester-
dav Rear-Admiral Sampson was then supposed
10 be off the northwest coast OF Cuba.
Captain Cotton has no direct information that
Admiral Cervera and his squadron are In the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba. but he assumes
that Commodore Schley has reasonable
tainty that the Spaniards are there, or he would
not be of that harbor with the American squad
ron.
The Marine Observer sighted warship far
outside the roadstead this evening. She could
not be identified.
The United States auxiliary gunboat Eagle.
which has been coang at Port Antonio. sailed
to-day for unknown destination.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 20. p. m.-The Har-
ward has finished coalins. She has enough
now with what she had, to last six days At half
speed. She will sail tomorrow morning Tor q
destination not disclosed. strange vessel
seemingly 4 warsh!p. sighted off Port Royal last
night is declared ny the gossips to be Spanish
cruiser waiting for the Harvard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
SCHLEY BLOCKS CERVERA.
DEFINITE NEWS THAT THE SPANIARDS
ARE AT SANTIAGO.
DIRECT ADvICEs FROM scHLEY AT THE
NAVY DEPARTMENT

NAVY DEPARTMENT
Washington. May 30-The Navy Department
has just received at 1890 O'Clock this (Monday)
morning a dispatch from Commodore schley.
stating that the Spanish fleet is in the Bay Of
Santiago de Cuba and that he has seen and
recognized the vessels.
While the naval officials have been morally
certain for several days that Cervera's squadron
In the harbor Of Santiago, the official an
nouncement from Commodore Schley re-
ceved by the officers on duty at the Department
with intense satisfaction. Assurance is now
doubly sure that the Spanish fleet Is bottled up
and that the cork is in the bottle.
It is not believed that Admiral Cervera will
attempt to escape from the predicament In
which he finds himself, as such course
would surely result in the destruction OF his ves-
sells and the loss Of many lives precious to
Spain. The suggestion is made. however. that
the Spanard may blow UP his ships rather than
have them fall into the hands OF schley.
The definiteness of Commodore Schley's dis
patch would indicate that he has effected Q
landing near Santiago and made personal in
vestigation of the harbor. 1t would be impos-
sible from the entrance to the bay to see and
recognize the Spanish vessels. but by effecting
landing at some place on either side Of the
trance a vantage point might be gained from
which the entire harbor could be examined. In
all probability Commodore Schley or one Of his
trusted officers has successfully performed this
hazardous undertaking in order to obtain the
valuable information contained in his dispatch
1t is impossible, owing to the lateness OF the
hour. TO obtain any Official expression upon the
news from Commodore Schley. What effect the
certainty that Cervera Is practically helpless
Will have upon the plans of the Administration
with reference 70 the invasion OF Cuba can only
be cOnjectured.
Commodore Schley has not only his own
squadron. but two three vessels besides at
his command and It Is not believed to be pos
feet either by day or by night. No information
is obtainable as to the intentions OF Commodore
Schley. Whether he will endeavor to force an
entrance to the bay and seek a battle with the
Spanish squad 'on is not known. but such q
course at present is not regarded as likely II
officials. to keep Cervera and his vessels safely
in the harbor. where they absolutely use.
less as they would be at the bottom OF the sea-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
ALLIANCE WITH ENGLAND.
PRELIMINARY STEPS SAID TO HAVE
BEEN TAKEN.
TERMS or THE PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL
COMPACT SET FORTH IN LON


COMPACT SET FORTE IN a LON
Don NEWSPAPER
London. May 3O-Th Washington correspond
cn, of THE Daily Telegraph" tclegraphing on
Sunday SAYS:
i have just learned from high authority In
the state Department that important prelim-
lnary steps toward an Anglo American alliance
have already been taken. How FAR these ne
gotia,ions. II they can yet be called that have
proceeded Il is not easy to ascertain. for natu
rally strict secrecy IS maintained. but my nfor-
nation Is that the preliminary suggestions have
been made. and that the subject OF such an al
lance IL practically before the two governments
In some shape
THE recent visits paid by Sir Julian Paunce
tote 10 the state Department have not. IT seems.
haf reference altogether to the Canadian nego-
tia,ons According to my authority. the features
OF the proposed alliance now being considered
these:
Great Britain ls to recognize the Monroe
Doctrine. to attempt no increase Of her terri
toral possessions in the Western Hemisphere
and to ndorse the American construction Of that
doctrine. The United States IL 10 build the
Nicaragua Canal: Great Britalu Is TO have the
use Of It I'm time OF war. The United states IS
TO have all tho territory taken from Spain IN
the present war. and Great Britain IS 70 protect
the United States In tho possession II this should
be threatened. The United States is to stand
by England In her policy in China and the East,
and all the British ports In tho East are TO be
opened TO the United states under the most
favored d-natJn clause"
The main features Of an arbitration treaty"
continues the dispatch. "are to be incorporated.
1t has been provided that all matters In dis
putc not involving the Monroe Doctrine or the
Nicaragua Canal to be submitted to a non
partisan commission
"Thc existing understanding bearing upon the
relations between the two Governments the
Great Lakes is To be abrOgated and the United
States H. to bc given the use of the Welland
Canal in case of war.
"1'he alliance IS to be offensive and defensive.
II proceeds on lines such the foregoing. As
matter OF course. all that has been done SO far
Is purely tentative. but my informant gives the
above as the general outline suggested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
SAMPSON NEAR KEY WEST.
READY TO MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION II
THE ENEMY APPEARS.


Copyright: 1898: The Associated Presa)
On Board the Associated Press Dspatch-B Boat
Wanda Key West. May 20.--Until he is definitely
advised that the Spanish feet is imprisoned
In Santiago lie Cuba harbor Admiral Sampson
will stay here IN position to move quickly In
any direction. wherever the enemy may appear.
II the Spanlards should escape Commodore
Schley the southern coast OF Cuba and make
for eastern seapOrts Of the United States. he
would be able In few hours run TO cut them
off in the Windward Passage. One or more
scout boats kept there constantly. On the
other hand, If the Spaniards should come around
the western end Of Cuba, with the hope Of get
ting into Havana. he is where he can intercept
them on short notice.
The New York left the feet Friday night
with the torpedo-boat Porter The Porter re-
turned to the fleet yesterday with mail and Iis-
patches. In the absence OF the NewYork. he
little Mayhower is the flagship. At dusk last
night the May:iower lay far astern Of the other
ships of the squadron. and as darkness came on
she ran down toward them. signalled each In
turn and went flying out OF sight TO the east
ward scout. AZ midnight she was back
again. signals went up and she led the fleet
slowly westward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
FOR ANGLO-SAXON UNION.
GENERAL DEMONSTRATIONS IN TORONTO
PRAYERS OFFERED FOR THE sue
CESS OF TIE UNITED STATES

Toronto Ont. May - (SpeciaD.-There was a gen
cral demonstration in this city to-day for Anglo
Saxon union and the success OF the United States
In the present war. In many churches special
prayers were offered for the success OF the United
states and the dscourscs were In favor OF closer
and moro friendly relations between Great Britain
and the United States.
Nearly three thousand persons attended the ser
vice In tho Bond Street Congregational Church
Many stood outside. and joined with the congre8a-
ton In singing United States and British national
anthems The church was decorated with pictures
OF Queen Victoria and President Mckinley, and
flags Of both nations were entwined. At the close
OF the service resolutions were passed favorng an
Anglo-Saxon union. Copies Will be sent TO Presi-
dent Mckinley and the Queen.
At Massey Hall. In the afternoon. one thousand
militia I'm uniform attended the annual church ser
vice. The Queens own Rifles. the Mayor. the
corporation and provincial officials and three thou
sand officials present. The service was con-
Quoted by tho Rev. George f.; Lloyd OF Austin.
Tex Every reference to Angl Saxon unity and
the friendly feeling for the United States was
loudly cheered Reports from all parts OF the PROV
ince show that similar services were held to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30

had been changed to one to port because OF the
counter weights The effect was to leave less
of the hole made by the bow OF the Foscolia un-
the side to repair as much of the damage as pos
sible with canvas
While this was going on others Of the Colum-
bias crew were getting the boats into the water
TO look for the striking ship. The searchlghts Of
the Columbia were at work almost Immediately.
and were soon sweeping the water for the dam
aged ship. They not long at work before
the bridge searchlight reached her. and imme-
diately all the others were concentrated. The
boats crews which had just touched the water
the ship was found rowed for her They ran
alongside and found she the British steamer
Foscoa OF London. from New-York. grain
laden for Bordeaux The Of the Foscolia
had just got two of their own boats swung ana
ready for launching when the boats OF the Co
lumbia ran alongside. These and the Columbia's
boats took off the twenty-one men, including
Captain Evans. and transferred them TO the Co
lumbia- The COlumbia's men continued work
on the temporary repairs. and then proceeded
toward Sandy Hook under half-steam.
CAPTAIN EvANs's STORY.
Captain Evans. OF the Foscolia. after he had
held conference with Mr. Kramer. OF Funoh
Edge & Co. the New-York agents for the Fos-
COLA told the following story to tribune
reporter. He goes into all the details OF the
accident and seems inclined to blame 1t entirely
on the weather. He said:
The Foscolia cleared from this port at noon
on Saturday with general cargo OF about 100
tons. There was considerable grain aboard. ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
GREAT POWER FOR MERRITT.
HIS CONTROL IN THE PHILIPPINES
WILL BE PRACTICALLY SUPREME.
INDICATIONS THAT THE UNITED STATES
CABLE TO MANILA PLANNED
MORE TROOPS FOR MERRITT.

MORE TROOPS FOR MERRITT.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBrNE.l
Washington. May 29.-The state Department
yesterday mailed to General Merritt his ex-
haustive instructions for the government or the
Philippines These embody not only fun details
for the control Gf the military and naval forces
in establishing United States sovereignty over
the Philippine group. which were prepared by
the War and Navy departments for incorpora-
tion in the instructions. but are understood to
clothe the commanding General with greater dis
cretionary powers than have ever up 10 TINS
time been granted to an agent Of this Govern
ment. Except in his elatons with foreign
Powers growing out OF possible complications IN
the East which are to be referred to Washing
ton for negotiation. General Merritt's control OF
affairs Will be practically supreme. The In
structions throughout bear every evidence that
the United States intends to preserve permanent
control Of the islands
In this connection 1t Ia understood to-day that
arrangements are already being made to lay
cable from San Francisco by way of Hawaii di-
reotly to Manila and the work viii be under
taken as n military necessity the moment au-
thorty for the expenditure can be secured from
Congress
BY direction ~ he President formal orders
We're prepared to-day for issue tomorrow morn
ing. adding 5000 men 10 the Department or the
Pacific under ajor- General Merritt. thereby
increasing the strength Of his force to 2opoo
men, Will General Merritt was promised a
week ago that this increase would be made II
possible. difficulties Of an apparently insur-
mountablc character We're presented. and II was
only upon success achieved by the War Depart
mcnt yesterday in securing the execution OF GER
tain contracts much earlier than anticipated
that il was found possible TO redeem the prom
ise. These related not only 10 transportation.
but arms. ammunition. uniforms and other
requisite equipment II having been feasible up
to this time To secure these essentials for Only
l. 600 men
General Merritt informed last night OF tho
improved prospects for augment!ng his force.
and was requested to designate such additional
volunteer regiments from the East as he de-
sired for duty IN the Philippines. with the as
surance that hi4 wishes would hc respected. II
is understood that he contemilat"s asking for
at least one regiment from New York. another
from Illinois. and the District ~ Columbia rrgi-
mcnt for the third II - also likely that Colonel
Jaw /. Torrey's mounted Rocky Mountain rife
men VIII he added 20 the expedition. which II
thus far deficient In the cavalry arm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
TIE COLUMBIA IN A CRASH.
SWIFT CRUISER COMES INTO PORT
BADLY DAMAGED
BRITISH TRAMP STEAMER WHICH
STRUCK HER IN THE FOG OFF FIRE
ISLAND. GOES DOWN. BUT ALL
ON BOARD ARE SAVED.

The United States cruiser Columbia came near
co,ng 10 the bottom Of the sea on Saturday
night As il is. size now lies at the Brooklyn
NAVY Yard seriously damaged. as the result Of
o collision with the tramp steamer FOscolla off
r,ra Island at 745 p IN. Saturday. The
1,osco,,a sank few hours after the collision. in
nineteen fathoms Of water. One of the remark
ohio features Of the accident, which occurred in
q dense fog. was the fact that not one life was
Lost either on the sunken vessel or the Column
Ma The escape on the latter was simply mar
,.e,lous as the tramp steamer struck the war
shin lust forward Of the after sponsor on the
mort side and tore right into the big commerce
destroyer One OF the after torpedo tubes was
6,snlaced and the stem OF the FosColia rammed
rgh: into the chamber where high explosives
are stored and If these had exploded the loss Of
life on the swift cruiser would have been great
The first news of the accident did not reach
this cit until nearly noon yesterday. The
Columbia ihen entered the harbor and pro-
ceeded 10 the Government anchorage. off Tomp-
kinsve. After she had dropped her anchor 1t
was seen that hanging over the starboard side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30

Madrid May 20 10 a. MT is semi-oflcially
announced that trustworthy news regarding the
Whereabouts OF the squadron OF Spanish ships
commanded by Admiral Cervera is not obtain
able but IT is rumored that the Spanish vessels
left Santiago de Cuba yesterday No official
confirmation " this rumor can be had.
IL was announced here to-day in a dispatch
from Havana that the warships OF the United
States which have been blockading Santiago de
cuba disappeared yesterday from of that port
II is added that their destination IS unknown to
the Spanish authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
FRANCE STRICTLY NEUTRAL.

Paris. May 29.-President Faure at the un-
yelling OF the monument to the combatants OF
1870 at Etienne to-day referred In the course
OF his speech to the Hispano American war. ex-
pressing his regrets that the efforts Of France
and the other Powers had failed TO prevent the
conflict
The President declared that France was re-
solved to maintain the strictest neutrality. and
he said he earnestly hoped that the efforts Of
the neutral Powers would succeed In restoring
peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
DANISH WARSHIP AT ST. THOMAS.

St. Thomas. Danish West Indies. May IS delayed
I'm transmission. There Is a revival here to-day Of
the question OF the purchase OF the Danish West
Indies by the United States. and the matter is
causing excitement and favorable comment.
The Danish wooden corvette St. Thomas arrived
here this morning from Copenhagen with the OBJ
ject of assisting the local government TO observe
Danish neutrality during the war between Spain
and the United States. The St. Thomas was built
in 1871 is OF l572 tons displacement. and has eight
47-inch Krupp guns and six rapid fire guns. She
carries a crew OF 12 men and has a speed Of about
thirteen knots.