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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
AMERICA AND FRANCE UNITED
PRESIDENTS OF THE REPUBLICS
EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS.
First Messages Sent Over the New
Cable Line Between Cape Cod and
neutrality-suspicious. of Friendship

Washington. Aug. 17.-President Nc
Kinley and President Faure of France
| today exchanged direct fluctuations
over the relations of the two countries
and expressions of mutual esteem of
the two chief executives. The occasion
was the opening of new cable be-
tween Cape Cod, Mass, and Havre, OH
the French coast, and the wires were
connected to effect a through circuit
between the White House at Washing
ton and the presidential palace at
Havre.
1t was 1925 o'clock this morning
when NJ. Cambon, the French ambas-
sador. NJ. Thiebaut, the first secretary,
and Ambassador Cambon's young son,
together with Acting Secretary of
State Moore. arrived at the White
House. They were ushered upstairs and
resentative Taylor of Ohio Joined the
party. There was first test of wires,
beginning with the line from here to
Cape Cod, thence to Havre.
When all was in readiness, President
Mckinley, Acting Secretary Moore, NJ
Cambon and son and NJ. Theibaut and
Representative Taylor stood back of
the key. while President Faure and
some friends were at the HaVre end
AiASSoeloC AAOAAA W. l. oOAC w do elS
follows:
ITO His Excellency. Mr.. Mckinley,
President of the United States of
America-It affords me special pleasure
to inaugurate the new submarine COM
n.uDicatiOn which will unite more di-
rectly than heretofore our two coun-
tries, by addressing to you an express
sion of the feeling of sincere sympathy
existing between the French republic
and the republic of the United States.
l desire also to renew to you, Mr.. Pres
ident, the assurance of my esteem and
constant friendship.
'(Signed) NJ, FAURE."
A minute later, at 1896. President
Mckinley sent the following response:
ITO His Excellency, NJ. Faure, Pres
ident OF the Republic of Franco am
happy to believe that every addition to
the means of communication between
two countries can serve only to keep
alive and to strengthen that feeling of
cordial good will which has so strik-
ingly characterized their relations, both
in early and in recent times. Permit
me, Mr.. President. most heartily to re
ciprocate your expressions of esteem
and friendship.
''(Signed) WILLIAM M'KINLEY.'
The French ambassador was present
at the personal invitation of President
Mckinley.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
DISORDER AT SANTIAGO.
Immunes Are Causing Much Trouble
Raising Spanish Wrecks.
"SHAFTER,
Major General. u

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. H.-Three
hundred and seventy-five patients from
the hospital at Siboney were brought
to Santiago this afternoon and will
leave on the hospital ship Quitania to-
morrow. The Eighth will leave on the
Mohawk. One company of the Thirty
fourth Michigan regiment will go in
the morning to Guantanamo bay for
transportation on the United states
steamer Resolute.
Over 900 refugees from the province
of Santiago have returned within two
days from Jamaica. They are mostly
planters and their families.
The authorities are finding great diff
ficulty in maintaining discipline in the
city. The immune soldiers are caus-
ing much trouble, and, though the city
is being patrolled by the Eighth Illinois
regiment (colored) it will be necessary
to supplant them with specially or
ganized police force.
The Associated Press correspondent
today visited the wrecks of the war
ships of Admiral -Cervera's fleet. Cap
tain Sharp of the Merritt Wrecking
company is working vigorously to
get her a6oat and, in such condition as
to enable her. to come to Santiago
within a fortnight The Maria Teresa
has a hole Is feet long in her bottom.
very close to the keel. This is being
closed and stopped with unriveted
plates, solder and cement and bagging.
Captain Sharp suggests bringing the
Maria Teresa first to Santiago for tenn
porary repairs, and then taking her to
Havana, where it will be possible to
patch her up sufficiently for her TO
undertake the voyage north. He thinks
the vessel can be so repaired as to
make her available as a frst-rate
cruiser. 80.
Captain Sharp however, has no san
guine hopes of saving the Cristobal Co
lon. In fact, he considers the task
practically impossible, despite the con-
trary opinion entertained by some, and
he could not guarantee that the vessel
can be fioated. The salvage of the
Reina Mercedes and the Merrimac, he
says. will be easy. Both can be fioated
with little difficulty and he will I'M
dertake the contract with confidence.
Thirty men are at work on the Maria
Teresa, and q more will be sent. The
Almirante OquendO and the Vizcaya
are both total wrecks, and are not
worth saving for junk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
FINEST BlTTLESHIPS AFLOAT
CONGRESS WILL BE ASKED TO
BUILD THEM.
Plans Are Being Prepared For War
ships That Will Be the Most For
1nidable In the World.

Chicago, Aug. ia special to the
Chicago Record from Washington, d.
c., says: The navy department will
ask congress to authorize the construc-
ton of the largest and most formidable
battleships and cruisers afloat, vessels
without equals in any foreign fleets
and incomparably superior in offensive
purposes, speed and endurance to any
of the magnificent ships which a few
weeks ago destroyed Cervera's squad
ron.
This decision was reached at a meet
ing of the naval board OF construction,
which Will urge prompt action, sup
ported by arguments of the most con-
Vincing character. The subject was
taken up at the direction of Secretary
Long, who desired to have a building
programme thoroughly considered and
agreed upon by the highest technical
experts in the service, for presentation
to the legislative branch of the govern
ment in December.
The board practically agreed to begin
the designs of the three battleships of
between l., 100 and $4,000 tons displace-
ment. with at least 10 knots main
tanned speed. 1t was also determined
to recommend three first-class cruisers
of about y. 900 tons and of not less than
80 knots speed. In addition to these, a
class of protected and partly armored
cruisers of between 5000 and 1000 tons.
as well as a. new class of 2,5O0-ton cruz
GERS.
The battleships will be designed to
whip any fighting vessels in the world,
of whichever class, and the cruisers are
to be more formidable than any yes
sells of their speed up to this time in
Europe.
The board made no reference to tor
pedo boats and is not disposed to rec
ommend any further increase of the 81
vessels Of that type now building or
authorized.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
BLANCo WILL REMAIN.
He Issues Instructions to Military
Forces In Cuba.


New York. Aug. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says: Captain
General Blanco made it evident that
the government will not allow him to
resign until matters in Cuba have been
settled. He made public this circular,
which he has sent to the military COM
manders. and which shows that he re-
mains in charge of the events proceed
ing the evacuation:
THE secretary of war tells fne the
protocol with preliminary negotiations
for peace between Spain and the Unit
ed States has been signed. Send your
orders at once to suspend hostilities of
the army on sea and land under your
command. If the insurgents do not re-
spect the suspension of hostilities, put
yourself in communication with the
commander of the American troops 10
act and repel an insurgent aggression,
which may occur before we come to an
understanding with the American
troops. Place the troops occupying the
railroad and territory under your COM
mand. Give your especial attention to
the comfort of the troops and for these
also place yourself in communication
with the American troops if they exist
in that territory"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
Gold Standard Republicans Still
Working On Their Platform.
sTANDROD LOSES GROUND
UNCERTAIN WHO WILL BE NOM
MATED FOR GOVERNOR.
Governor Steunenberg's Friends Pre-
dict His denomination = Boss
Rainey's Delegation Shut Out By
Sacramento observation-disclosures
Populists Refuse to Support Bland

Boise, Ida, Aug. 1.-THE Republican
state convention did not make much
progress today, as it is waiting for the
report of the resolutions committee. 1t
was called to order at IL O'Clock by
Chairman Morrison.
Robert n. Dunn of Shoshone county
was chosen temporary chairman, and
c. A Warner OF Bannock, temporary
secretary.
After the report Of the credentials
committee in the afternoon, j. F. ALL
SHE of Idaho county was elected per
manent chairman, and George c. Peck
of Ada, secretary.
The convention adjourned until
evening and then adjourned until
morning, the platform committee not
being ready to report. The platform
will endorse the st. Louis platform
without qualification, but many other
points have not been determined.
The situation as to the governorship
has changed, Judge Standrod having
lost his lead. The outcome of the con-
test is now very uncertain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
WITH DEwEY's CONSENT.
Admiral Advised General August to
Make His Escape.

New York. Aug. IA dispatch to
the World says: August claims that
he offered to surrender himself per-
sonally to Admiral Dewey ten days ago.
Dewey refused to accept his surrender
unless he surrendered the city at the
same time. He told August that if
he had a good chance to run away he
had no objections. August requested
the Germans to carry him to Hong
kong If the August story is true it
makes it all the more mysterious why
the German consul denied to Consul
General Wildman all knowledge that
August was in Hongkong. He also de-
MED that the KaiseYin Augusta brought
him. The Philippine junta is delighted
with the news and delegation after
delegation is crowding the American
consulate. rendering allegiance.
Berlin, Aug. 1.-THE Nord Deutsche
Allegemeine Zeitung explains that the
Kaiserin Augusta. which brought away
General August from Manila, left the
harbor after the surrender of the city,
and asserts that the Spanish officers
were allowed to go free, so that Gen
eral August was able TO go whittier he
pleaSeS-
When Admiral Won Diedrichs per-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
CABLE SEALED UP.
Cannot Be Reopened Without Permis-
sion From Spain.

washington, Aug. LIT was learned
at the war department that the reopen
ing of the cable 10 Manila was sur
rounded by some complications. This
cable was laid by a British company by
permission of the Spanish government,
which granted the company a subsidy.
When Admiral Dewey cut the cable be-
cause the Spanish authorities would not
allow him the use of it, it was sealed up
at HongkOng by order OF the Spanish
government, and it is claimed that an
order from the Spanish government
will be necessary before the company
will be authorized to reopen it, 1t had
been believed all along that as soon as
Manila was in possession OF the Amer
leans the cable company would feel at
liberty to restore cable communication
between Hongkong and Manila But
this is not the view of officials of the
war department who have been loOkineS
into the subject.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The bubonic plague is again epidemic
at Bombay.
General Tschersaien. the conquerer of
Tashkend, died suddenly at ST. Peters
burg.
Emperor William viii stay two DAYS at
Livadia as the cars guest during his
journey to Palestine.
Andrew Carnegie has offered the town
council of Dumfries. Scotland, the sum of
10000 to build a public library.
Statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance. S27l,-
90c. 7S5: gold reserve, S19S, 100, l59.
The Fifth infantry. now at Tampa, which
was recently ordered home TO rort NC
Pherson, will probably go 10 santiago.
President Mckinley has decided that ne
will review the heroes of Santiago in New
York city if his official duties will permit
A dispatch from San Juan says that
Freeman Halstead, the English newspaper
correspondent, has been released from
prison.
The General Electric company stock
holders scaled down the stock 90 per cent
by a vote of 243,1 al shares for and $500
against.
The ninth annual convention Of the na-
tionaI association of life underwriters be
GAN at Minneapolis with an unusually
large attendance.
A dispatch from Paris says eight deaths
from sunstroke occurred in that city Ac-
cording to Berlin advices, the German
schools have been closed on account of
the heat
1t is asserted that 100 workmen in the
allied building trades of St Louis are out
as the result of strike for better wages
some time ago. and that the
SUSPENSION of work may spread
The Porter Brothers company of Walnut
Creek. Cal shipped direct to London. En-
gland. a carload of Bartlett pears, in all
500 boxes The fruit was the finest Sc
lected quality. most of il being the pro-
duct of W. w. Cope of Danville.
Emperor William has ordered Admiral
Won Dederichs, commander of the division
OF the German squadron in the North Pa
ciic to go on the first class Kaiser. 10
Batavia. Java. in the Netherlands. TO rep
resent him at the festivities there in con-
nection with the forthcoming coronation
of the queen of the Netherlands.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
MERRITT IS GOVERNOR
Continued from Page II

1t was noted that neither the first
dispatch of Admiral Dewey nor the
joint dispatch of Dewey and Merritt
made any reference whatever to the
part which the German cruiser Kali
Serin Augusta took in removing Cap
tain General August from Manila to
Hongkong. From this the officials be-
lieve that the American commanders do
not attach serious significance to the
course of the German naval authOri-
ties. The incident continues to cause
some irritation here, but it is practic=
ally certain that no official cogniZance
will be taken of it. A high official of
the navy department said that at most
the course of the German naval COM
mander was one of bad taste. There
is no disposition in any official quarter
at present to carry the incident to the
point of considering it a breach of neu-
trality, as has been suggested in some
British newspapers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
NOT HELD UNDER PROTOCOL.
Americans Have Captured Manila BY
Force of Arms.


Washington. Aug. 17.-According to
Admiral Dewey's dispatch, the surren-
der occurred about 8 p. m. last Satur-
day. The peace protocol was signed at
4:23 on Friday. 1t is said that the dl1-
ference in time between Manila ana
Washington is such that the surrender,
reckoned on Washington time. would
be about II hours ahead of the time at
Manila. or about a. m. Saturday
morning In point of actual time,
therefore, the signing of the peace pro-
tocol preceded the actual surrender OF
Manila by a few hours. But 1t is
weII-established rule of military law,
accepted the world over. that peace
arrnistice or cessation of hostilities
does not become binding upon COM
manding officers until they receive &C
tuaI notice of it. Under this rule Ad-
miral Dewey and General MERRITT
would be bound by the armistice only
from the time the notice OF II reached
them at Manila. This could not have
occurred on Saturday, prior to the
bombardment, as the cable was not
working and no dispatch boat could
have gotten through with the notice
before Monday or Tuesday. In short,
it is agreed in all official quarters that
the forcible taking of Manila was en-
tirely regular and that the city ana
bay is now held on the oasis OF thlS
military enforced taking rather than on
the basis of the mutual arrangement
between the two countries.
This may become material when the
question arises as to the future of the
Philippines. for it is likely to proceed
from the American standpoint that
Manila was taken by force of arms and
is so occupied. = s. -.--r.
There has been no time to consider
what win be done with the 1000 Span
ish prisoners taken, but the tact that
an amicable understanding has been
reached with Spain as to the occupa-
ton of Manila will probably operate
to tighten the condition of these pris-
OnerS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
SIX DEATHS.
Mortality of Santiago Troops On
the Decrease.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Six deaths
among the troops at Santiago are re-
ported by General Shafter to the war
department tonight. His dispatch fol-
lows:
Sanitary report for Aug. 16: Total
number sick, 1916; total number fever
cases, 1.139; total number new fever
cases, SO; total number fever cases re-
turned to duty, 2S6.
Deaths Aug u: Private John W.
Longuist, company C. Third infantry.
malarial fever, exhaustion and heart
trouble.
Aug. IA: Rowell Williams, civilian,
typhoid fever
Aug. Is: Ward MILFORD. company B.
Eighth Ohio. remittent malarial fever.
Aug. 16: Private Carl Linzener, COM
pany F, Twelfth Ohio, typhoid fever;
Corporal John S. Lee, company C,
Eighth Ohio, yellow fever; Private
James T. Sills, company c, Thirty-third
Michigan, dysentery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
WARM TIME IN TEXAS.
Republican Convention Adopts Re
port of Credentials COMMITTEES.

port of Credentials Committee.
Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 1.-THE state
Republican convention convened to-
night. amid the widest excitement, and
adopted the report OF the credentials
committee, which had been in session
since midnight.
Since yesterday the probability of
putting out a state ticket is growing,
and Hon C. H. AIcGregor of Houston
is mentioned to head the ticket, if one
is decided upon. The failure of the
attempt of the Populists to secure en-
dorsemeniJ of the Republicans of Bar
nett Gibbs. the Popuiist nominee for
governor, has virtually been acknowl-
edged. The movement has been on the
decline since yesterday. and it is safe
to conjecture no endorsement will be
made.
Tonight's session was consumed in
the appointment of committees on or
ganization, resolutions and platform,
and a lengthy speech by Congressman
K. 3. Hawley of the Tenth district.
1t was practically settled early to-
day that the temporary organization Of
the Republican Q ate convention VIII
not be made permanent, as the white
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
POWER FOR CRIPPLE CREEK.
Big Plant at Canyon City Now In
Operation.

Canyon City, Colo.,A Aug. T.-At noon
today the Canyon City-Cripple Creek
Power & Electric company's immense
plant in this city, which is designed to
furnish power and lights for the mines
and mills of the whole Cripple Creek
district, about 40 miles distant. was
put in motion, Governor Alva Adams
pulling the lever in the presence of a
large number of capitalists and min
ing men.
The plant for the generation of cleo
tricity is established here on account
of the great coal beds surrounding the
town. Most of the great mines of the
Cripple Creek district are already
equipped for the use of electricity. in
lights and power, and it is estimated
that a saving of % per cent will thus
be made in the cost of operating the
mines The offices of the power COM
pany are at Colorado Springs. d. V.
Donaldson is president and general
manager. and ]. G.. White, constructor
of the Niagara Falls power system,
and John G.. Holmes, a prominent
Pittsburg banker, are among the di-
rectors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
NOMINATIONS FOR CONGRESS.
Pops of Missouri Refuse to Fuse On
Bland

Lebanon, Mo-, Aug. 17.-After a spir-
tied contest today, the Populist con-
gressional convention for the Eighth
Missouri district declined to fuse with
the Democrats in behalf of the cand1-
dacy of Congressman Bland. William
r. Hale of Phelps, who was elected to
the last legislature as fusionist, was
nominated, receiving nine votes,
against eight cast for Bland and fusion.
But seven of the thirteen counties COM
prising the district were represented in
the convention.
Lincoln, Neb., Aug. I.-John S. Rob-
inson, Senator Allison's former law
partner, was nominated for congress at
Norfolk today, on the fusion ticket, to
represent the Third district. The free
silver Republicans refused to endorse
Robinson.
Nashville. Tenn, Aug. 1.-THE Re-
publican congressional convention Of
the Fourth district yesterday, at LIE
banon. nominated George H. Morgan
for congress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
EXODUS FROM DAWSON.
Country Cannot Support the Number
of People There.

Port Townsend, Wash, Aug. 1.-THE
steam schooner Rival arrived today, IA
days from st. Michaels, with 100 pas
sengers from Dawson City. There
were a few miners aboard who had
considerable gold dust, estimated at
about 100000.
n. P. Sylvis, a pioneer of Yukon,
says that when winter sets in there will
be a general exodus of people from
Dawson. as the country cannot support
the people. Wages dropped from Sic
to 20 cents an hour. Even at that price
only a few can obtain work. There is
much sickness at Dawson, and the hos
pitfalls are full. Dysentery, the chief
complaint. is not confined to Dawson,
but prevails along all the creeks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
REFORMS DEMANDED.
What the Foreign Firms at Manila
Will Ask

Berlin. Aug. I7-According to the Shless-
icher Zeitung. the foreign firms in Manila
have agreed TO urge the following consid-
erationS:
First-The expulsion of Franciscans. 10
minicans and AuguStinians. who are the
real cause of the rebellion.
Second-ND independent republic.
Third-That the Spaniards. if they re-
tain dominion. must pledge themselves rot
TO hamper trade
Fourth-That applications for cOnces-
sions shall be quickly considered and not
shelved for years.
Fifth--That freedom of religion be stip-
ulated for.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
scHoFIELD RENoMINAFED.
Wisconsin's Republican Governor
Won On the First Ballot


Milwaukee, Wis, Aug 1T.-Governor
Schofield was renominated today by the
Republican convention in this city. 1t
required but ore ballot TO settle one
of the hottest political fights ever WaS-
ed in this state. Governor Schofle.d
received 62012 votes, against S3612 for
his opponent, Robert NJ. La Toilette,
with 800 votes necessary to a choice
The platform adopted endorses the
course of the national administration,
and reaffirms the St. Louis declaration
OF principles. No mention is made OF
the annexation question. Two reports
were presented at the evening session
by the resolutions committee. The mi
nority report by the La Toilette sup
porters tailed TO endorse the state ad-
ministration, and it failed of adoption
on the first ballot. This test showed the
voting power of the Schofeld delegates,
and they Immediately forced the nomi-
nation for governor, after adopting the
majority report of the resolutions COM
naittee.
The convention then took a recess
until 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
TWELVE NATIVES CREMATED
RESULT OF COLLISION IN SOUTH
AFRICA.
Thirty People Were Killed and a
Large Number Wounded-Freight
and Passenger Trains Collided.

Cape Town, Aug. ia collision is re-
ported to have occurred at Matjesfontein
between a goods train and a passenger
train, in which 80 persons were killed.
After the collision the cars of the pas
senger caught fire and u natives We're
roasted alive.
were killed. Among the latter was Mr.
De Viliers one of the Rand candidates
for Vryburg; Rev. Mr.. Du Toll. wife and
child. and Davey Cox, prominent Rand
football player Many other persons were
injured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-18
SIX PEOPLE KILLED.
Work Train Plunged Through
Trestle 125 Feet High.

Victoria, r. c.. Aug. 17.-News was
received here today of an accident on
the Union ColIiery railway line, result
ing in the death of at least six persons.
The wires to Union City are down and
full details have not been received. AS
far as can be learned, the regular
work train. with a passenger coach at
tached, plunged through the trestle
which spans the Trent river, about
midway between Union wharf and
Union City. 1t was about f25 feet high
and 500 feet long.