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The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
CERVERA AND CONCHAS.
Pathetic Meeting Between Spanish
T. Naval Officers-Sailors'
Faces Light Up

# New York, Aug. 5.-An Evening Post
special from Norfolk, Va, says: Admi-
raj Cervera and his son, Lieut.. Ceryera,
arrived here this morning from Balti-
more. They left Annapolis, where they
have been prisoners of war for several
weeks, on parole yesterday afternoon,
having been granted special permission to
visit Capt. .Conchas, commander Of the
admirars flagship, the Maria Teresa, and
the other Spanish sick and wounded at
the naval hospital here.
The steamer flew her bunting in honor
of the admiral and launch lay at the
pier to receive the distinguished prison
%ers. Lieut. Com. R. NJ. G. Brown, re-
tired, met the admiral and his son as
they stepped off the steamer, and it was
with difficulty that they pushed their way
through the crowd.
4 At the, naval hospital the Spanish adj
miral was received by guard of honor
and at once was conducted to Capt. Con-
chas' room.
This was the first time they had met
since the fatal dash out of Santiago har-
bor. The meeting was pathetic one, the
admiral and captain embracing one anoth-
er like children. The admiral then visit
ed Lieut.. Noval of the Pluton, who lost a
leg; Drs. Nicolai and August of the Viz
caya, and the scenes were equally affecting
when their former chief entered the ward
where the Spanish sailors are. Their
faces lit up and they embraced him as best
they could, their JOY being plainly visible.
The admiral took lunch with Medical Di-
rector Cleborne, and it is said he will re-
main here several DAYS. 0-lgs-5 80 ~ -5n.-lS
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
URGE SURRENDER.
American Priests Visit Manila and
Lay Situation Before the
Archbishop.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 5.-The Record
prints the following from John T. Nc
Cutcheon, staff correspondent: "With
Admiral Dewey's Fleet, Manila Bay,
Aug. 1-(Via Hong Kong, Aug. A.
Fathers McKinnon and Doherty of the
American army have entered Manila to-
day under flag of truce to consult with
the archbishop of that city and endeayor
to persuade him to agree to the capitu-
lation of the Spanish forces. It is hoped
that they will be able to convince him
that the Americans are not enemies of his
church in any sense. The surrender of
Manila without bombardment depends
on the archbishop's inclination in the mat
ter, Capt.-Gen. August being willing to
turn the city over to Gen. Merritt.
'"The Astor battery and battalion of
infantry have advanced to occupy the
insurgent trenches before Malate. The
insurgents have withdrawn from that
important position.
Omitted States Consul Williams has
held a consultation with Aguinaldo to in
duce the latter to comply with the Amer
ican plans in the Philippines. Aguinaldo
asked permission for the insurgent SOL
diers to follow the American troops into
the city after its capitulation. He also
requested that American officers be ap-
pointed to command the insurgent regi-
ments''
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
DISREGARD SIGNALS
OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The meaning of this was plain enough.
In the absence of the admiral from the
DlOckadlng station the command of the
ships would devolve upon the senior officer
Commodore Schley. No other interpreta.
tin was possible. Within an hour or so
after SIMPSONS departure-an hour and
ten minutes, to be exact-Ceryera attempt
ed his escape. In spite of the message
communicated to the feet, Disregard sig
mails of commander-in-chief,'' Sampson
says in his report, describing the opening
of the battle, that ''the New York turned
about and steamed for the escaping fleet,
flying the signal Close in toward har-
Dor entrance and attack vessels and
the end o he csgse gsed she 1n
making 1612 knots and was rapidly. clos
ing on the Cristobal Colon Having
previously been directed to disregard his
signals, it is improbable that his signal
"Close in toward harbor entrance and at
tack vessels" would have been given any
attention by the ships engaged in the
fight, even if it could have been seen at a
distance of several miles. Had Admiral
Cervera's sortie been successful, Commo-
dore Schley, in the opinion of ~
diced naval officers, would have been held
responsible, under the circumstances, for
the escape, as he was clearly in charge of
the fleet in the admirafs absence. Ac-
cordlng to SIMPSONS view, however, it
was a case of "heads I win, tails you
lose" to use an illustration of the street.
Schley and the Brooklyn.
The future treatment of Commodore
Schley will be watched with unusual inter-
est. The report from Guantanamo that
he had been deprived Of his flagship, the
Brooklyn, which was to De sent to Spain,
and that he had asked for the Harvard.
caused no little comment. 1t is thought
probable that instead of being sent to
Spain the Brooklyn is really going into
drydock for repairs been more
badly damaged than any other ship in the
engagement and that there is no further
significance to the incident
Secretary Long states that no change
had been made in the orders as to Wat
sons squadron, so that if the Brooklyn is
to be attached thereto that fact is not
known at the department
The report from New York that Schley
was to be left at Santiago the remain
der of the summer in charge of the Mos
quito feet is not generally credited. In
view of his rank, not to speak of his bril-
liant work in the naval battle, the depart
ment would hardly invite storm of public
criticism by giving him an assignment of
such a character.
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
A SWORD FOR HOBSON.
One Costing $500 is Presented to
the MerrImac Herooat
Long Beach.

Long Beach, N. Y. Aug. e.-Lieut.
Hobson is the hero of Long Beach. All
the guests of the hotel assembled in the
parlors when it was learned that Lieut..
Hobson was to be at Long Beach. Some
one started a popular subscription for a
testimonial to him, and it was unani-
mously agreed that sword would be the
proper thing. In a short time $500 was
IN the hands of the treasurer.
:. The committee appointed to meet the
lieutenant in New York and escort him
to Long Beach purchased the sword for
$2t5; 1t is heavily laid with gold over
handle and blade and interhned with en-
bossed silver. 1t was presented to the
lieutenant after dinner before the guests,
VINO crowded the parlors and bathrooms
and made the walls ring with their
cheers.
Lieut. Hobson received the sword grace
fully and said:
1T is with the profoundest emotion that
l receive and accept this beautiful token
so spontaneously offered by this generous
appreciation and my thanks. have only
TO say as long as my career shall continue
this emblem shall be dearly cherished and
snail ever recall this OCCASION When ner-
haps am fur away. and occasion may
arise to use this sword, I cannot but feel
that the thought of this occasion will in,
splrc its use for my countrr's honor
Il have to beg of you that you recall
this simple, absolute fact-that the little
incident at the front indicates nothing
only the status of your sailors afioat.' - .. -:
While the reception was in progress one
of the handsomest young women in the
hotel, Miss Arnold of st. Louis, an
preached the lieutenant and took his
hand.
MAY kiss you?' she asked, blushing-
~.
The lieutenant blushed, too, but he re-
tanned his eomposure and gallantly re-
Piled: Il would be very proud to con-
sent" and he did.
Miss Arnold is the happiest young wom-
an here, and there arc many of her COM
panions who are envious.
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
SAMPSON VS.. sCHLEY.
Controversy Over the Honor OF the
Santiago Battle by No
Means Ended. T,s

Washington, p. G., Aug. 4-The con-
troversy arising out of the naval battle
on Santiago, involving primarily the
question whether Acting Admiral Samp-
son Is or is not entitled to the credit for
the great victory, has by no means been
quieted by the official reports. Samp-
sons version of the affair, his labored ef-
fort to show the department and the
country that the destruction of the Span
lsh fleet was the logical elimination of
MS scheme of blockade, and his failure
to make more than passing mention of
the brilliant work of the gallant Com
modore Schley have intensified the feel
ing against the admiral, On all sides
are heard the most cutting comments up
on his apparent lack of ma gnanimity az
displayed in his seeming attempt to ap-
propriate to himself the glory which prop
erly belongs to others. =
The navy department., too, comes in
for no small amount of criticism because
OF the belief SO strong in the public mind
that from the very beginning of the war
sampson has been pushed to the front
through official favoritism to the detri-
ment Of his seniors in the service. That
tnls deplorable state of affairs will be
ventilated thoroughly in Congress goes
without the saying, and when the vote
OF thanks is proposed, as, of course, it
.Wlll be, it would not be the least surpris-
ing If Sampson's anne should be elimina ted
from the list. Whether rightly or wrong
~, the fact is manifest throughout the
country that Sampson is in ill-favor with
the press and the people, and this antago
nastlc sentiment cannot fail to have its
enect upon congress. Under the law gov.
erning the distribution Of prize money
Sampson, as commander r-in-chief, will
come in for the lions share-a small for.
tpne-and Congress is likely to consider
this in itself a sufficient reward, consider.
ing that he did not actually participate in
the battle, but was miles from the scene.
An Important Point Disclosed.
An important revelation has been made
that was not even hinted at in the ad.
mira!'s report. It appears that when the
flagship New York headed eastward on
the memorable Sd of July, in order to per,
NIT Sampson to hold an important con-
ference with Maj. Gen. Shafter, this mes.
sage was communicated to other ships of
the feet:
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
BLANCO GIVES UP.
issues Proclamation Saying the
War is Over-Blames the
= Powers.

Washington, D. G., Aug. 8.-News has
just reached Washington from Havana
OF recent astounding proclamation Of
amnesty in which Gen. Blanco has made
known to the Spanish people of Cuba
that Spain had, through the Intervention
OF foreign powers, been forced to the dis
graceful issue of suing for peace, and
that there would be no more war and no
further use for soldiers. He offered
pardon to all Cuban political prisoners,
and over 80 were released in Havana.
In explaining Spain's defeat in his proc-
lamation Gen. Blanco informs his credu-
ious readers that Spain. har wing suffered
SO much in the present war, could not re-
sist the interference of the foreign DOW
ers and go to war with all countries at
once. SO she was compelled to accede to
their dictation and sue for peace.
Havana, Gen. BIanco says, will be
given over to the Americans and Cubans
and the Spaniards will be forced to evacu-
ate. he assures the soldiers and all
Spanish residents who wish to return to
Spain or go to other Spanish possessions
that they will be given free transporta-
ton by their mother country to their des-
tlnation and will be protected FROM inter
ference on the part of either Cubans or
Americans. He suggests that the Gu
bans be forgiven and no longer regarded
as enemies and that no unkind feeling be
cherished.
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
BIG. STEAMER LOST.
Strikes, an Iceberg in Belle Isle
Straits and Goes Down with
All on Board.

All on 6OdTQ.
St. Johns, N. F., Aug. 5.-The mail
steamer Virginia Lake arrived at Tilt
Cove on West Bay, 23O miles from here,
at daylight, bringing certain corrobora-
tion of the reported loss of an ocean liner
in the Strait of Belle Isle A fisherman
at Noddy bay reported that he saw a
steamer collide with an iceberg and sink
soon after. The report is generally be-
lieved, but nothing reliable is obtainable.
The fisherman said that the steamer
looked like passenger ship and he could
see the people trying to launch boats, but
she sank before they could do anything.
The Strait Of Belle Isle lies between
Newfoundland and Labrador and is the
most northern Of the two channels which
connect the gulf of st. Lawrence with
the Atlantic ocean. 1t is twelve miles
wide and navigation in It is reputed to be
unsafe. 1t is not the route taken by pas
senger liners usually. Austin Baldwin &
Co., the New York agents of the Allan
line of steamers, said today that they
were sure it was not one of their steam
ers which was lost. While they did not
positively know the route taken by their
steamers, it was known that they never
went by the straits of Belle Isle. The on
" other Montreal passenger line of steam
ers they knew of was the Donaldson line.
They believed that passengers never went
by that route and that it could not have
been a passenger liner as reported.
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
OFFICERS CENsURED.
Recent Action by shafter and
Rooseyelt is Not Approved
at Washington.

Washington, ID. O., Aug. 6.--It i'd con.
adered 9 asignifcant fact that almost be.
fore the letter addressed to Gen. Shafter
by his subordinate commanders had be-
come public property the war department
issued an order directing that Skaters
army prepare at once for transportation to
MOntank Point, Il. /. 5
Military officers who are usually cau-
ttous In their statements expressed the
opinion that the order was Intended to
diminish the effect which the communica-
the general public. Gen. shafter for.
warded the communication written by
Col: Theodore Roosevelt, which makes
pathetic appeal In behalf of the fever
ridden soldiers, to Washington. but it
was hardly received by the authorities
before 1t was made public at Santiago
through the medium of the press.
s. s. y ls asserted that Shafter's act in Civ
ing the communication to the press for
publication is looked upon MS one utterly
devoid Of Judgment. 1t cannot be denied
that officials who shape the war policy Of
the government were astounded at Shaf-
ter,s oversight in publishing n document
which military men say reflects upon his
management of the Cuban campaign as
well as upon the administration. Shat
ter, it is said5 was reminded, or rather
called to account for his alleged indiscre-
tion by tart dispatch from Secretary
Alger, in which, it is said, he was
reprimanded for furnishing copy of the
letter of his subordinate officers to the
press. 1t was impressed upon him that
his act was a departure in military prac-
tice, especially. in view Of the fact that
Col. :Roosevelt's. sensational letter would
cause apprehension all over the country
among the. friends and relatives Of the
soldiers. who have fought for the honor
OF the flag and are now down with fever.
In view of the fact that Col Roosevelt
was responsible for the demand upon
Shafter and formulated the communica-
ton which revealed state of affairs of
which the public previously had but a
faint conception, it was suggested in
some quarters that he should be called
upon to explain his mutinous at
titude before courtmartial. But
If the suggestion of certain officials
are considered it would appear that Secre-
tary Alger chose a milder method of call
Ing Roosevelt to account by. furnishing to
the press copies of correspondence which
has passed between himself and the com.
mander of the famous Rough Riders.
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
BLANCO GIVES UP.
Issues a Proclamation Saying the
War is Over-Blames the 3
Powers

Washington, D. c., Aug. S.-News has
just reached Washington from Havana
OF a recent astounding procla nation of
amnesty in which Gen. Blanco has made
known to the Spanish people of Cuba
that Spain had, through the Intervention
of foreign powers, been forced to the dis
graceful issue Of suing for peace, and
that there would be NO more war and no
further use for soldiers He offered 4
pardon to all Cuban political prisoners,
and over loo were released in Havana.
In explaining Spain's defeat in his proc-
lamation Gen. Blanco informs his scredu-
lous readers that Spain, having suffered
SO much in the present war, could not re-
slst the interference of the foreign pow
ers and go to war. with all countries at
once, so she was compelled to accede to
their dictation and sue for peace. =
Havana, Gen. Blanco says, will be
given over to the Americans and Cubans
and the Spaniards will be forced to evacu-
ate. He assures the soldiers and all
Spanish residents who wish to return to
Spain Or go to other Spanish possessions
that they will be given free ,transporta-
ton by their mother country to their des-
tination and will be protected FROM inter
ference on the part of either Cubanss or
Americans. He suggests that the Gu
bans be forgiven and no longer regarded
as enemies and that no unkind feeling be
chprishpd g 81 -, -. =.
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
HE WORE A "SCHLEY" CAP.
But Admiral Cervera Saluted and
Kissed the Little Boy.

Annapolis, Md, Aug. A little boy
with ''Schley' suit on and 'Schley''
cap was walking along one of the streets
recently when he met Admiral Cervera
and some of the Spanish prisoners. They
pointed to the cap, gesticulated and spoke
to each other. in Spanish. The child
wondered whether they were saying
something good or something bad about
his suit, or the hero whose name it bore.
So he advanced to the middle of the
street and saluted the Spanish officers in
military style. Admiral Cervera returned
the salute, rushed over to the little fel-
low, embraced him and shook his hand
cordially. -.
When the Spaniards go to the stores
to make purchases they take with them
little Spanish English dictionaries and
give their orders as one does from a
French menu card. All the officers write
English fairly we'll and read it, but they
cannot speak it. =
Several of the Spanish prisoners are so
we'll pleased with the surroundings and
the, treatment they receive at the hands
Of the naval academy authorities and the
Anna nolitans that they have expressed
a desire to remain in the United States
Some of them are taking lessons on the
bicycle, permission having been granted
them to pass in and out of the grounds
on their wheels. *
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
Col. .Hulings has captured 5000 pounds
f rice. Thus far the enemy has not mo-
UNEASY AT LONDON.
An Open, Conflict Between Great
Britain and Russia
: is Feared. 49,

:. London. Aug. 5.-There is great uneasi-
ness ON all sides here in view of the Chi
nese situation, which is regarded as bring
ing IN open conflict between Great Brit
ain and Russia within measurable dis
tance, and it is universally felt that the
Marquis of Salisbury's invertebracy in
yielding to Russian aggressiveness is re-
sponsibla for the dangerous complication
which can only be overcome by the prompt
and most firm intimation that Russia's
open opposition to British commercial con-
cession must cease. -.
I In this connection the story is current
that the Princess of Wales hurried de-
parture from England was in response
to dispatch from her sister, the Dowager
Empress of Russia, bearing upon the An
glo- Russian relations. 1t is we'll known
that the Dowager Empress is strenuously
working to conclude definite understand
ing regarding Anglo Russian interests in
the far East, and it is said great impor-
tance attaches to the meeting of the. sis
ters at Copenhagen. Il H.,
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
BUY SMoKELEsS POWDER.
Navy Department Decides to Pur
&s~ chase 100000 Pounds. E

r Washington, D. G., Aug. 4.-The naval
administration has been studying the
smokeless powder question in all its as
poets for several years. bnt practical ex-
perience was not had until the siege of
Santiago to demonstrate how necessary
this kind of explosive is for the purpose
of warfare. AS a result of the renewed
consideration in the light of what was
demonstrated at Santiago, particularly by
the New Orleans. the only vessel of the
American fleet using the new explosives,
the navy department decided to purchase
100000 pounds of smokeless powder
for general distribution among the ships
Of the service. The Requirements of the
navy are 3,50O,OO0 pounds. SO that pow
der of the smokeless variety viii fill less
than third of the magazine space on
the various warships. Eighty cents a
pound is the estimate made by the navy
department for the entire contract, thus
insuring an expenditure of $500, 600 for
the initial contract. .
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
Fortunes from Bananas.

Immence fortunes have been made out
of the banana business. Revenues do
not accrue alone from the sale sof & the
fruit, for the leaves are used for packing;
the juice. being strong in tannin, makes
an indelible ink and shoe backing: the
wax found ON the under side Of the leaves
is a valuable article of commerce: !: manila.
hemp is made from the stems, and of this
hemp are made mats, plated work and
lace handkerchiefs of the finest texture;
moreover, the banana is ground into bana
flour. The fruit 10 be sold Tor dessert
gas jets in the storage places IN WHICH,.
it is kept, and imnlence care has to- bai
taken to prevent softening or oyefrip
The island of Jamaica yields great erons:
of this useful and money ma King fruit t
1Iemphis Scimitar
The Virginia enterprise., 1898-08-12
fHE VIRGINIA ENTERPRlSE
VIRGINIA.. Mlrais.
Y. {. RANNAFoRD. Publl.h.r.
ENOUGH MEDICINE.
All Present Needs at Santiago Arc
" Supplied = convalescent
Hospital Plans.

- - X.
Washington, D, c.. Aug. 6,--Sesgean-
Gen. Sternbers today received the foi-
lowing cable dispatch from Lieut. Col
Harvard, chief surgeon sat Santiago;
Necessary medicines purchased and all
present needs supplied. Report about over
crowded Transports WIN be furnished as
soon as possible. Similar things will not
again occur. 4%$y% e u . s. 8 #::S5s#sSS
The reference to the overcrowded trans
ports relates to the telegraphic inquiry
made by Gen. Sternbers for particulars
as to the Seneca and Concho.
The secretary of war, Surseon-Gen.
Sternherg, DIR. Wyman of the marine
hospital service and Quartermaster-Gen.
Ludington conferred today relative to
preparations for receiving Gen. Shafter's
army at Montauk Point. 1t is proposed
to make all necessary arrangements for
insuring the comfort and recovery of
the troops and at the same time to insure
proper isolation so that there may be no
possible element Of danger to those out
side the garrison. :,
In addition to Fort Ethan Allen, VT.
and the barracks ut Piattshurg, n Y,
which the surgeon-general has in view
for convalescents, he has now determined
to use Madison Barracks. n. Y, located
on Lake Ontario, where the lake air will
be conducive to speedy recovery. Madison
barracks has accommodations for about
1000 men. These three points will be
the main ones for convalescents, but a
humber of other places will be Used for
taking smaller numbers. of troops well
along toward recovery. Fifty tents, with
fve beds each. viii be established at Fort
Wadsworth IN. " harbor, fifty tents at
Fort Hamilton IN. W harbor and the
barracks at Governors Island, n. Y, also
will be used. The local hospitals of New
York city have shown generous willing
hess to care for the wounded soldiers, and
it is said that about 1000 could be looked
convalescents will be made also at one of
the military reservations here, mainly for
the purpose of relieving the hospital at
Fort Monroe. which will be needed for
the sick coming from Porto Rico The
surgeon-general has provided 1OOO-bed
hospital at Fort Monroe.