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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
SPANISH PEACE COMMISSIONS

Gems. BIanco and MacIas Head Gu
London, Aug. 19.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily News says that
Gems Blanco Castellanos Leon and Ad-
miral Manterola have been appointed
commissioners for Cuba, and Gems. Maci-
as and Ortega and Admiral Vallarino for
Porto Rico.
It is probable, the correspondent says,
that Senor Leon Castillo, the Spanish
ambassador to France, will preside at the
sessions of the Paris commission.
Senor Moret's candidature Is made i'm
possible by the hostile attitude of the
press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
WOULDN'T LET THEM LAND.
Gen. BIaneO Denies Admtttance to
Newspaper Correspondents.


Havana. Aug. 1S.-Yesterday there ar
rived from Key West correspondents of
the New York Evening Post the Journal
and Advertiser, the Chicago Record and
another newspaper correspondent, none
of whom were permitted by Gen. Blanco
to land, the governor general considering
their arrival here inopportune and incon-
venient and believing that their presence
here before the arrival of the American
peace commission might cause difficulty.
The correspondents returned last night to
Key West on board the schooner Adams.
One hundred Americans, who landed at
Maria Gorda on the nth inst, after
conference with the leaders al Gayo and
Lazo, re-embarked.
They afterwards sent a supply of hard
tack sufficient for eight days to the
leader, Varona.
The majority Of the rebels in that pro-
vince are nearly naked and entirely with
out shoes. They requested the Americans
to provide them with clothes, etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
TO LEAVE FERNANDINA.
Orders Announced for the Departure
of the Second New York.

Washington. Aug. 1S.--Orders we're is
sued by Adjt. Gen. Corbin tonight for
the Second New York, now at Fernandna,
Fla, to proceed with all its equipments,
except wagon transportation. TO Troy ".
y, and there go into camp; the Second
Maine 70 proceed from Chckamauga to
Augusta, Me; the First Illinois Cavalry
10 proceed from Chlckamauga to Spring
field III; and the Twenty-third Kansas,
now at camp at Topeka, to proceed at
once to Santiago Cuba, and there report
to Gen. Lawton.
The movements Of the other three regi-
ments Is believed TO be preparatory TO
mastering them out Of service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
INSTRUCTIONS TO MERRITT.
40 Joint Occupation and Peace and
Order to BE Preserved.

''tita OtCuD8lAOn ana ISace ana
Order to BE Preserved.
Washington, Aug. 1S.-The war depart
Nnt to-day made public an order sent
@' Merritt last evening regarding the
"araton Of the city of Manila by the
nerican forces.
Washington, Aug. II, 1S9S-Maj. Gen.
Aar'tt Manila, Philippine Islands, The
Esloent directs that there be no joint
'wrpauon with the insurgents.
Inc United States, in possession of Ma
@ ei'y Manila bay and harbor, must
ssSeIFe the peace and protect persons
r. proper ~ within the territory occupied
.,, rI7ii military and naval forces.
"e insurgents and all others must
sosHze the military occupation and au-
". .i''F OF the United States and the ces-
ol hostlities proclaimed by the
|trt Whatever means in your judg-
1,r Is necessary to this end
,1 ia"abiding people must he treated
'' order Of the Secretary of War.
II. c. Corbin, Adj. Gen"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
DEPREDATIoNs OF SOLDIERS.
Complaints In Virginia of the Deeds
of second Corps.

of Second Corps.
Washington, Aug. 1S.-Many complaints
have been received at the war department
Of depredations alleged to have been COM
mitted by soldiers of the second division
OF the Second Army Corps at various
places IN Virginia, on their march from
Camp Alger, near Falls Church, TO their
present camp at Thoroughfare Gap. These
complaints come principally from citizens
residing in the vicinity Of Manassas, Bris-
tow, Clifton and Burkes station Va. AS
a consequence, the Secretary of War tele-
graphed Brig. Gen. Davis. commanding
the Second Division, to convene a military
board at once for the consideration of all
claims for damages to propertv by the
troops OF his command during the march
TO Thoroughfare Gap, and also since their
soiourn in that vicinity. The adjutant
general OF the army to-day received dis
patch from Brig. Gen. Davis acknowledge
ing the receipt of the secretary's orders,
saying that he had appointed board,
with Lieut. Col. +. A. Cook Of the First
Rhode Island Infantry as president, to
meet at Manassas, Bristow, Clifton and
Burke's station for the consideration Of
all claims that may be submitted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
'-N' NERRITTs PROCLAMATION.

''l"es scheme of Government
=. 'or Surrendered Territory.
'," York Aug. 1s.-A special dispatch
'ae World from Manila. Aug. IA. via
o's Kong to-day, says: Gen. Merritt
wy prepared a proclamation 10 the ma
yves which provides a scheme of govern
.ut for Manila and surrounding terri
SOY @5 ana 5 other island places in our posses
aP 'Aiet points of which are:
lisoa. ''''eclion to all in personal re-
st,Glal-i i',1i laws, tribunals and local in
rs, Tor punishment of crime TO re-
iHoa.I.. " Iurlher notice Except where
10 .,61-. .',.e .' with military rule. subject
'P-o...'' ION OF American general.
uoa.a5 ,. marshal ANA sub-provosts ap-
d. ag','.''..n "'.n power to arrest civil as wen
.f5ae Tor neutral nations.
tec.ed. property TO b. vigorously pro-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
KAIsERIN AUGUSTUS RETURN.
She Left Hong Kong Yesterday foI
Manila.

Berlin, Aug. 1S.-A dispatch from Hong
Kong, dated Aug. IS, and evidently official,
says: The Kaiserin Augusta, which left
Manila with dispatches from Admiral Won
Diedrch after the fall of the city, will
return there to-day.
Gen. August and his family arrived on
board the cruiser, Admiral Won Diedrichs,
al the request of Gen, August, having
given them passage by an arrangement
with the American commander-in-chief.
Gen. August has left Hong Kong en-
route to Spain"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
DUNCAN INVESTIGATION.
Counsel Allowed Until Saturday to
Prepare His Case.

washington, Aug. 1s-The evidence for
the prosecution in the court marital case
of Capt. Duncan Of the Twenty-second
Kansas Regiment. charged with desecrat-
ing Confederate graves, was finished by
the court sitting at Thoroughfare Gap,
Va, to-day.
Three privates in the One Hundred and
Fiftv-ninth Indiana Regiment gave testi-
nony to the effect that Capt Duncan
seemed to be directing the work Of OPEN
ing Maj. Dukes grave.
The statute Of the state of Virginia maxi
ing the offense a felony was introduced.
counsel for the accused asked until Sat
rrday 70 prepare his case. and the request
was granted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
POSSIBILITIES OF OUR NAVY.
English Press Comments Upon what
II May Become.

London, Aug 19.-The morning papers
comment upon the proposed immense in
crease in the American navy.
The Standard says: Such fleet operat-
ing from Manila as a base, would be able
to exercise considerable influence upon the
progress of events in Chinese waters, and,
added to the English-China squadron and
the japanese navy, would make a mighty
armament indeed"
The STANDARD suggests that this consid-
Grafton may give Russia a pause.
The Daily Mail says: THE new pro
grammc is startling in It's immensely. The
American navy jumps " fourth place
among the worlds fleet. IL will not long
remain fourth. nor Will it be long before
the United States viii have policy IN
China.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
COURTESY TO AMERICA.
Removal Said TO Have
Been Approved by Dewey.

Berlin, Aug 19.-Oficial and leading pa
pers display anxiety to show that re,
moval Of Gov. Gen. August from Manila
was in no way intended TO offend America
but was a mere act of courtesy.
The Kolnlsche Zeitung and the Post
follow the Nord Deuische Algemeine Zei-
tung in declaring that Admiral Dewey ap-
proved of Gen. Augustus departure, but
all semi-oficial cxplahatic Is fail to ex-
plain why so much secrecy was observed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
PORTO RrCANs RETALIATE.
They Show Disposition 20 Perse-
cute Spanish Residents.

Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. ts.-The natives
show a disposition to persecute the Span
ish residents and several minor riots have
occurred. At Yauco last night natives
threw stones and bricks at Spanish shops
IN retaliation for outrages committed with
I'm the Spanish lines.
The military have been ordered to sup
press the demonstrations and punish the
offenders.
Gen. Miles and staff went TO Gen. VIII
sons headquarters at the front to-day the
military escort being a troop of cavalry.
The personnel of the commissions for
Cuba and Porto Rico are highly COM
mended Gen Grant viii join Gen. Brooke
tomorrow.
The German warship Geler arrived here
to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
SIX THOUSAND PRISONERS.

Americans Now Occupy Every For
mer Spanish Position.
Hong Kong, Aug. 1S.-A dispatch from
Manila, from the correspondent of the AS
sociated Press, confirming the capture of
the town, says the American troops now
occupy every position formerly held by
the SpaniaTds, of whom 5000 are prisoners.
Not single shot was fired at the fleet
The dispatch also says that Admiral
Dewey picked up the end of the severed
cable on Friday, but that the line is not
yet in working order.
Merchantmen are leaving Hong Kong
daily for Manila
A great rush of trade is expected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
cATANIA SAILS FOR MONTAUI1.
Chief Surgeon Harvard Needs No
More Doctors or Nurses.

washington, Aug. 1s.-surgeon Stern
berg received the following to-day:
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. H.-surgeon
General, Washington: Catania left for
Montauk Point; all bedding should be
burned. cots might be saved; ship should
be sent back for more patients Of same
class Yale arrived yesterday and sup
plies landed. VIII cable what else / may
need. No more doctors or nurses wanted.
Harvard. Chief Surgeon"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
SANITARY REPORT FROM SANTIAGO
Gen. shafter Reports Four Deaths ns
Occurring wednesday.

washington, Aug. 18.-The war depart
rnent received the following telegram to-
night from Gen. shafter:
SANITARY report for Aug. u; Total
number sick, $50, total number new
cases l0l; total number fever cases, l,2l6;
total number fever cases returned to du-
", 202. -Four deaths occurred on the
t7th."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
Admirnl,Ie OrganInation.

London. Aug 19.-The Madrid correspon-
dent Of the Times says: Letters from
the Philippines bear remarkable testi-
monv. as coming from hostile Spanish
sources. to the administrative capacity,
ana admirable organization Of the Tagalo
Insurrectl0n under Aguinaldo."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
SPAIN HOPES WE WANT LITTLE.
Thinks Uncle Sam Had Better BE
Content with "a ConIing station.

London, Aug. 19-The Madrid corre-
epondent of the STANDARD says: Spain
and her continental patrons still hope that
the United States may be induced not to
take advantage of the conquest Of Manila,
but win be satisfied with coaling stations,
trading privileges, etc.
should the retention OF Manila be in
sisted upon, the United States may meet
trouble even more than Japan did in Sc
curing the results of her victory over
China and at the hands Of the same
Powers"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
soldiers for Honolulu.

San Francisco, Aug l8.-Three hundred
and twenty-five officers and men OF the
First New York Regiment have embark
ga on board the steamship Alliance aud
will sail Tor Honolulu tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
AFTER A CoALING STATION.
a Report That Russia Has Opened
Negotiations with Spain.

london, Aug. 19.-The Daily Malls
Odessa correspondent says he hears on
incontesHble authority that Russia has
opened pour parleurs with Spain for the
cesslon Of a coaling station ia the Philip
mines,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
GEN. AUGUsTI WAS RELIEVED.

Aug. 5-Madrid Cabinet Council.
Madrid, Aug 49, p. NAT the cabinet
council to-day, the Queen Regent presid-
ing, senor Sagasta the premier, explained
the progress of the peace negotiations.
After the council, Lieut. Gen. Correa,
minister of war, told the correspondent of
the Associated Press that Capt Gen Au-
gusd was relieved from the command at
Manila on Aug. 5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
REINFoRoEMENTs FOR MERRITT
The Scandia and Arizona to Carry
Ammunition to Manila.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 18-When the
Scandla and Arizona sail Sunday they
win have on board, in addition to their
complement of reinforcements for Gen.
Merritt, 100000 rounds of ammunition for
small arms 1t is now being rushed from
the East by fast trains, and will be placed
on the ships Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

No interfering with the people as long
as they preserve peace.
Gen. Merritt occupies the Governors
palace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

10y order Of the Secretary of War.
H. c. Corbin, Adj. Gen. ="
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
Green Room ak

tive weeks in San Francisco, during
which hundreds were turned away at
every performance. is a trade mark of
excellence. The feats of this brave little
woman Guido for daring the 9ladia-
tors of the ancient Coliseum. and the
audiences sit in breathless silence dur
ing her hazardous act. Speaking of her
performance the Boston Herald says.
I'm den are three lions among whom
Mile. Adgie dances at the risk Of her
life. She sits on Prince, puts her head
in his terrible jaws. places his paws
around her neck while she lies on his
breast. She makes Victoria and Trilby
chase around the cage like kittens. though
they frequently snarl and strike at her
with their vicious claws. while Adgie is
lost in her wild Spanish dance which
first fascinates. then excites her fierce
eyed pets, and she pirouettes out to
safety just as the keeper shuts the slid
ing door i'll the face of growing Trilby.'
The wonderful act is brought TO Butte
at big expense and will doubtless du-
plicate its record elsewhere, In con-
junction with this startling feature.
Harry de Armo. aerialst. will present
his trapeze act in which he executes
number of wonderful feats. 4 delight
full portion of the evenings programme
is contributed by the stock company.
which viii appear in the comedy. "A
Circus Girl" in which May Nannary
will play her original creation of the
title role. To add abandon and charac-
in the dress of to-day, boomers. and
creates fund of laughter by her APP
pearance in a thoroughly domestfcated
household Between circus. acrobatic
ard comedy work the Union Family
theater is Offering an exceptionally at
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Butte. Jan. I6-The attraction at
Maguires opera house this week will
be Sissieretta Jones. better known to
the stage as the Black Patti, and her
company of troubadours. The organiza-
tion has met with extraordinary success
everywhere. Crowded houses and ex-
frcrnely enthusiastic audiences have
been the rule all along the line since the
beginning of the companys tour.
Where there is so much genuine public
interest for an amusement enterprise
there must be genuine merit to arouse
IL. In these days of eager competition
and costly enterprise among theatrical
promoters the attraction that wins out
in public favor must necessarily main
tain a high artistic standard in the
personnel Of its company and excellence
of its stage performance. This is what
BLACK PATHS Troubadours" have ac-
complished.
In the company are to be found some
OF the greatest colored singers dancers,
comedians and specially performers
known to the stage. BLACK Patti"
who is the stellar feature of the com
pany. is recognized the world over as
one of the greatest singers of the day.
Her lyric honors have been won in
every part of the globe. The royalty OF
Europe and the common people of all
nations have been charmed by her phe-
nomenal voice. She has always APP
peared in public under brilliant aus
pieces but never with a company as at
Iractive as that with which she is now
surrounded.
The programme of the show opens
with a sketch called al Coney Island. !"
in which all the comedians, including
the famous Ernest Hogan, and singing
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

after the company had marched
upon the stage the music stopped
for a second and then the
stirring strains of the "Marseilles'
rolled out from the orchestra, and the
German army marched to victory keep
ing time to the Frenchmans national
hymn.
When Charles Kean was engaged in
his Shakespearean reviSals he was at a
loss how to dress for Cardinal Wolsey
i'll Henry Will In his dilemma he
called upon Cardinal Wiseman at York
palace. who graciously aided the actor
by having his servants robe him in his
various costumes. While he explained
the name and use of each for the bene-
fit OF the actor. Mr.. kean. in return
was so anxious that the cardinal should
see him play Wolsey that he proposed
to drape a private box in such man
ner that Wiseman should be present
without being seen by the audience.
After AIR. Bateman, the father Of fsa-
bel Bateman, had secured the Iyceum
theater in London for the express pur-
pose of building up the fortunes of his
daughter. he began casting about for
leading man. He tried first TO get
Charles Coghlan then leading man at
the Prince Of Wales theater, and con-
sldefed al that time the foremost actor
III lsGAuOn. mol belIis dbie ~ Get Hl1i,
Mr.. Bateman engaged Henry Irving.
who was just coming into prominence.
This was the beginning. of Mr.. 1rVine's
real career as an actor.
Among his claims 10 recognition as
The American tragedian Sanford
Dodge presents to "A wondering public
Lis fine physique and deep. power
full voice" These qualities are more
often found in mule drivers than in ac-
tors, but not every mule driver would
consider that sufficient justification for
taking to the stage. though more ..ac
tors possessing those qualities might
properly employ them in the other call
ing.
business at the Imperial theater has
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Lady Sholto Douglas who was a con-
cert saloon waitress in San Francisco
before her marriage to an English no.
bieman, and aftefward made an at
tempt as an actress. is now living quiet
~ with her husband on property which
lie owns at Sault Ste. Marie. Canada.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

w, r. Daley is now attending to the
business interests of Dick P. Sutton
theaters and has been spending the past
week improving the Anaconda house.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Manager Sutton is negotiating for the
lease of two additional theaters in the
state and will soon has circuit cover
ing all Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

THE Merry Widows" Burlesque and
Speciality company will be the next at
Traction at the Union Family theater
1t comes direct from the Chicago opera
house and is highly recommended
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

COMBS Waldorf company, is again
playing on her own account
Sarah Bernhardt admits that she is 81.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

been large during the past week and an
excellent entertainment has been given.
The new faces for the ensuing week are
the Hartwell sisters. the Fleming sis
ters and Romano, the bicycle wonder.
Bessie Louise King Will produce the
comic opehtta, His Nibs. the Devil,
and Larry Lund and the stock company
will be seen in the drama of NJ 'liss."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Jane coombs. who recently left the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Butte IL TO be treated to a genuine
sensation through Adgie. the dancing
girl. and her troupe Of trained Hons
This hazardous and daring act has
hacked all the Western theaters where
ii has been given, and the is eonsecu~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-20
BRIDGEPORT MURDER.
Police Refuse TO MIX. Any Disclos-
ures About II. ~
Strangers Permitted 10 Examine Cioth-
ing Found on the Remains.

Bridgeport. Sept .2O.-onicial action
today in the yellow Mill Pond murder
mystery has thus far been SO covered
as TO render II Impossible to announce
any new developments of apparent inn
portance. supt. of Police Birmingham
was back in his office at an early hour
and remained at his desk during the
forenoon. He had an early conference
with the detectives, who immediately
after left and renewed the work upon
which they have been engaged for eight
days.
The only event which caused specuia-
ton about headquarters was the arrl-
val at about 10 O'clock OF two strangers
who were permitted by the police 70
examine critically the pieces OF rubber
cloth and wearing apparel which was
found with the remains OF the Victin'
The strangers and police were equally
firm In a refusal TO disclose their names
Nothing further has been heard from
New Haven and Meriden, SO far To-Day
with reference TO the clues which are
being Investigated In those places.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-20
MCOY WAS MISSING.

New York. Sept. 20.-Charles Mccoy
refuses TO hold further conference with
Corbett and his managers relative TO the
change of date and place Of his meeting
with Corbett. He was not present at a
meeting which had been arranged for
Monday afternoon. but sent letter to
George Considine. All the pugilistic
celebrities In town. including Corbett
and Sharkey, were on hand.
Following is the letter from Mccoy:
II did not think IT necessary to meet you
or Corbett, according to the date which
was published in the daily print. ] have
been notified through my manager, Will
lam Gray, that the Hawthorne Athletic
club OF Buffalo will pull off the pro-
posed contest between Corbett and my
self which had been set for Oct. 15. There
fore / do not see any need of meeting
Mr.. Corbett or yourself"
The letter was very unsatisfactory to
Mr. Considine. He thinks that Mccoy
Is trying to get out Of the contest by in
sisting on Buffalo when he knows that
the match cannot take place there. Nc
Coy could not be found.