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SENATE CLOSED sEDATELY.
Usua Dramatic Scenes Lacking in
the Upper House.

Usua Dramatic Scenes Lacking in
the Upper House.
WASHINGTON, July S.-In a man
ner so simple as to be almost perfume
tory the senate at 2:06 this afternoon
adjourned without delay
None Of the dramatic aII exciting
scenes usually attendant upon the ad-
tournment of congress were enacted
during the closing hours of the seq
ate's session.
1t had been agreed when the senate
convened at noon that the house reso-
luton providing for the adjournment
of congress at 2 p. m. today should be
adopted, and that On executive ses-
sion should be held to confirm the nom
nations IN the military and naval es-
adjustments. No other business eX-
cept Of the most routine nature was
to be transacted. Tho arrangement was
carried out to the letter.
For nearly an hour previous to ad-
journment President Mckinley and all
the members Of his cabinet, except
Secretaries Day and Long. were in the
presidents room, adjoining the senate
chamber During that time the presi-
dent signed a large number of engross-
ed bills, many of which would have
failed had 1t been necessary to send
them to the executive mansion for his
signature.
Mr.. Morgan (Ala.) vainly opposed
the proposed adjournment, maintain
ing that it would be far more desirable
fn toly
the first Monday in September.
In response to question by Mr.. AL
len as to whether 1t was not likely that
peace negotiations in view of the dis
patches published this morning might
not require the attention Of congress
soon, Mr.. Morgan said the suggestion
was correct and apt 1.-The very mo-
ment,' said he, that the treaty of
peace is signed by the president and
the government Of Spain, the military
power of the president will cease, and
the legislative branch Of the govern
ment must provide a government for
any territory we may acquire by the
war. The power of congress comes i'm
-mediately int effect and we ought to
be here to exercise It,"
On motion of Mr.. Allison the senate.
at LOS p. M, went into executive ses-
sion
1t was just one minute. of when the
executive session ended and the doors
of the senate were opened for the clos
ing legislative session. The clock by
which business is regulated had been
turned back five minutes in order that
the extra time might be gained
Ihe usual resolutions ooTnpltmenting
the vice president and the president
pro tenn We're passed. Vice President
Hobart then, the hour of 2 o'clock be-
Ing indicated by the senate clock. rose
and declared the senate adjourned
without day.
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CERVERA IN NO HURRY.
Wants to Stay in America Till the
Clouds Roll By.

WASHINGTON July S.-The navy and
state departments both have had hint from
very high quarters in diplomacy that Cervera
might not care to be exchanged now, that
he would prefer, as an admiral put it today.
ito wait till the clouds rolled by" He Is
entitled to be parol;ed his word of honor
and to receive while so paroned, for one yesF
the pay and allowances of an officer OF the
same grade in the American navy.
When Cervera lived here, twenty-five years
ago, his residence was 120l X street, then and
still an aristocratic quarter. He kept open
house. and the splendid fete he gave In con-
junction with Senor Don Matthias de Mantil "a
de los Rios, Spanish minister. to celebrate the
coming of King Alfonso XII. TO the throne
in the winter of 1875. was one of the NEST
splendid entertainments ever held In Wash
inrton. President Grant, his entire cabine.
and every public man OF consequence was
present Many naval officers think Cervera
will like to spend some part OF his parolied
time here If he is allowed to do so.
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GIVES 1T UP.
Leading Madrid Journal Sees No
LoophoIe of Escape.

LcaulhS maurfU journal sees NO
LoOphoIe of Escape.
LONDON, July "a special dispatch
from Madrid says:
There are numerous evidences that
the peace party is greatly strengthened.
Madrid Is tranquil and the expected
disturbances have not occurred. Prob
ably this will embolden the government
to yield to the strong diplomatic pres
sure which Is being exerted to bring
the war to a termination.
''El Nacional remarks that Spanish
ministers who expect prodigies of valor
from the army in Cuba cannot COM
pei the Americans to fight there. The
Americans may prefer to attack the
Canaries, Porto Rico and the peninsula
and, as Ell Nacional says, having sue
ceeded, they might impose still more
distasteful terms
Then discussing Capt. Aunon's re-
ldance upon the third squadron, Ell
Nacional crlticises the vessels COM
posing 1t, showing that nothing can be
hoped from that quarter
In the meantime there was no re-
taxation in the work or STRENGTHENING
the coast defenses. Even the heavy
artillery at the formidable French
frontier forts has been withdrawn and
sent to the seaports.
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NO FOOD IN HAVANA.
Starving Poor Dying in the Streets,
but Soldiers Want to Fight

Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, July S.-The British
cruiser Talbot, which left Havana on Tues
day. July 5, arrived at Port Royal today with
twenty-three passengers, among them Sir
Alexander Gollan, British consul general at
Havana, and Mr.. Higgins, OF the British
consulate there, both on leave, which is
given as the only explanation of their de-
parture. Mr.. Jerome has been left in charge
Of British affairs in Havana.
Mr.. Higgins said:
1.-THE city of Havana is quiet and there
are no new complications. The well-to- do in
habitants subsisting tolerably, but the
poor are dying of starvation In the streets.
There are many sights OF terrible misery.
The barracks filled with starving women.
The soldiers are fairly well fed. Gen. Pando
has been sending troops into the interior it
is said, enroute to Santiago, but / do not ses
how they will get there. The blockade is
maintained and vessels are frequently turned
back. Everyone Is anxious for the conclu-
sion of the war, though the soldiers wish to
fight and all the officers are resolute. There
is no -four in Havana and no meat, while
hams are scarce"
Sir Alexander Gollan declined to say any
thing on the conditions OF things at Havana.
The other passengers of the Talbot are for
the most part female refugees.
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CUBAN OUTRAGEs
Are Believed to Be Responsible for
Spanish Stubbornness

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Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
BEFORE SANTIAGO, July fvia
Kingston, July O.-One secret Of the
determination of the Spanish soldiery
In Santiago to fight to death was the
belief which prevailed generally among
them that prisoners taken by the
Americans would be put to the sword.
1t is now known that, after the fall
of Ell Caney, on July /, the Spanish
soldiers who escaped along the foot
hills marched directly into Gen. Gar
eia's men, posted to the north OF SAM
tiago. They fought desperately, but
were shown no mercy by the Cubans,
and were macheted to the last man.
Gen. Delryne, who was In command,
was brutally mutilated. The knowledge
of this massacre found it's way into
Santiago and prompted the Spanish
resolution to die rather than surrender.
The voluntary surrender of some of
the wounded Spanish officers and men
has dispelled the delusion, and is help
ing to induce Gen. Toral to consider the
proposition to capitulate.
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Aud Lang Syne" supplanted the
patriotic airs and impressed more
strongly upon the hearers that another
session was ended
Clerk Mcdowell. when the singing
ceased, mounted the clerks stand and
announced that Mr.. Allen, Of Missis-
sippi, had opened a recruiting office in
the ways and means committee room,
and few minutes later Mr.. Allen,
popularity known as Private John,'
arose and said: 'sThe congressional
rough riders will report to me In the
committee room and enlist for Cuba"
The announcement was suggestive Of
his speech, delivered a number of days
ago, in which he proposed that COM
pany Of congressman be recruited.
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Cadet Class Arrested.

WEST POINT, N. Y, July s.-The entire
third class OF cadets at the military academy
has been placed under arrest by Col. Otto l..
Helm the commandant. The cadets will re-
main under arrest until they decide to sub
NIT an explanation of their conduct last sun
day evening. They assembled on the parade
ground after parade and created a disturb
ance by cheering for Col. Samuel Mills, their
former commandant. who was very popular
with the cadets during his tour here, ald
who is now before Santiago with Gen. Shat
ttr's army in command Of the siege guns.
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HAWAIIAN COMMISSION.
VIII Probably BE Announced by the
President Today.

WASHINGTON, July SIT Is probable that
President Mckinley will announce tomorrow
the names of the Hawaiian commissioners
whom he is to nominate under the provisions
of the resolutions annexating the Hawaiian
islands Unofrcially 1t Is underst cd that
of the five commissioners will be Senator
Culiom, of Illinois; Senator Morgan, Of Ala
bama; Representative Hit, of Illinois, and
President Dole, Of the present Hawaiian re
public. The fifth member of the committee
it is reliably understood Will be prominent
member Of the Hawaiian judiciary
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ToDAY's BULLETIN.

Page.
Peace Said to Be in Sight.
Santiago Must Surrender.
Spaniards Are Alarmed.
Congress Adjourns.
Hobson Tells His Story.
ARecruits at Camp Ramsey.
News of Camp Thomas.
aLa Bourgogne's Crew Condemned.
General Business Buoyant.
EEditorial.
Supreme Court Decisions.
School Coal Bids.
6Sporting News.
Saints Still in the Lead.
Maher Beats Goddard.
6-Markets.
Bar Silver, $3.50.
Cash Wheat, 77Iac.
Minneapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest.
News of the Railroads.
S-Two Victims Of the River.
Engineers Start for the Front.
New Elevators for City Hall
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LIGHTERS LOST.
Failure of Their Arrival Mt Santa
go Explained.

Failure of Their Arrival Mt Santa
go Explained.
WASHINGTON, July 8. = The war
department was advised tonight that,
during severe storm off the coast of
Cuba, eleven lighters en- route to San
tiago in tow of tugs were swamped
and lost. So far as known no lives
We're taken. The lighters were from
Mobile, New Orleans and Charleston
and were intended for the use of Gen.
Shafter in transferring supplies and
ordnance from the transports to
shore. Their need was essential to the
prompt forwarding Of all military ne
cessities to the front before Santiago.
The war department, on receipt of
this information, Immediately put into
operation steps to replace the lost
lighters at once.
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WILLING TO SHARE.

Germany Not Opposed to American
Occupation of Philippines.
LONDON, July s.-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Daily Telegraph says:
II am in position to assert positively that
Germany has never entertained the idea q,
preventing an American occupation of the
Philippines. On the other hand, she has de-
sired to be In position to share the cake
mors rtb thai Snan has aireadv csdes ns Iu
pine port to Germany are entirely un-
founded"
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Bismarck Neutral.

BERLIN. July S.-Gossip ascribes to Prince
Bismarck entire lack Of sympathy with either
the Americans or Spaniards. but he considers
ested to the extent of Germany's policy, which
he believes ought to be one of the most rig
orous neutrality.
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JURY DISAGREED.

Another Chapter In a Famous Chi
cago Bribery Case.
CHICAGO, July s.-The jury disagreed to-
night in the trial of Jacob Kesner, manager
OF large department store. charged by Al
derman William Mangier with attempted
bribery.
Alderman Mangler claimed that Kesner Of
fered him $1,000 for his vote to override
Mayor Harrison's Veto Of the general cleo
trio ordinance a year ago.
The jury is said to have stood eight for
conviction to four for acquittal.
States Attorney Deneen declares he will
begin another trial Of the case as soon as
possible.
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School Leaders.

WASHINGTON July s.-The first general
session Of the National Educationsl asso.ia ion
was he'd today. First Vice President Charles
r. skinner, state superintendent Of New York
schools presided.
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APPRA1sING CERvERA,s SHIPS.
Vizcaya and Admirante Oquendo
Pronounced Worthless Wrecks.

Copyright by the Associated Press.
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Julv ?
(via Kingston, July 0.-The United
States auxiliary cruiser Harvard has
sailed for Portsmouth, N. H., with the
remainder of the prisoners, the total
now being 1,750.
A board Of officers today is inspect
ing the Cristobal Colon, and it Is hoped
she may be saved. Naval Constructor
Hobson Is aboard the Spanish cruiser
and is about to value the Infanta Ma
ria Teresa The Vizcaya and Almf-
rante Oquendo are worthless wrecks.
Eight-inch shells from the New York
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FEARS PUBLIC OPINION.
why Spain Hesitates to Sue for
Peace.

Peace.
LONDON. July s.-The Madrid correspond
ent of the Times says:
Thief requent cabinet discussions of the
peace question have been without result, ex-
cept that the ministers who had most strong
iy advocated war have assumed lightly
more concilatory attitude and the field OF dis
cussion is somewhat narrow. The idea Is
that, owing to the immense difficulties of the
campaign in Cuba. the United States will
probably sband, n the system of storm.ng forti-
fed PAGES nd will adopt the n of starv-
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ing garrlsons out by Dloctadlng the whole

''The government would probably prefer su-
ing for peace to suffering an indefinite block
ade. but it fears the large body Of patriotic
opinion in favor of resisting to the bitter end
if Cuba is blockaded. 1t is to be hoped that
the Americans will find some means OF con-
trolling the ferocity OF their savage allies.
profound impression has been made here
by the rumors that the Americans had handed
over Spanish prisoners to Cuban insurgents.
who beheaded them
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MANY LIVES WE'RE LOST
FATAL WATERSPOUT SWEEPS
AWAY A TOWN
Rescuing Parties Find Many Bodies
In the Water-FlOod Extended
to Stanberry, Missouri, Where Fif-
teen Families Were Carried
Along by the Current - List of
the Victims

CUBA, Mo-, July 8.-A courier from Steele
vilie the county seat of Crawford county,
brought the news today that the town had
almost been wiped out by waterspout early
this morning. The known dead are:
Mrs. Lou TUCKER AND BABY, st. Louis.
Daughter Of Charles Abrams, ST. Louis.
MRS. JOHN WOODS AND TWO CHILL
DREN, Steelevlle.
MRS. WILLIAM E. SLOUGH, steeleyille.
LUTHER SLOUGH. Steeleville.
COLORED MAN, unknown, Midland.
AS soon as the news was known a relief
party started for the stricken town. The
town was in ruins.
Up to this evening thirteen bodies have been
recovered, but it is thought more have per-
ished.
Steeleville was town of 1000 Inhabitants.
situated on the Salem branch of the Frisco
railway.
STANBERRy, Mo-, July s.-A heavy rain
a. 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon became
a focd Of water along the valley south of
the railroad track, and some fifteen families,
with their houses, were carried along by the
sweeping torrent. Some HOUSES were destroy
ed while men, women and children, this
morning, were found in trees and drifts, for
at least a mile along the valley. The dead
ere:
Mrs Isaac Gray and babe.
Charles Smith.
Bert Vance.
Three miles from Maryville, Mo-, the water
from the swollen Nodaway river surrounded
the house of James Nolan, farmer, and Mrs.
Nolan and her mother, Mrs. Phoebe Joslin.
were drowned Nolan made heroic effort to
rescue them. but they were caught in a barb
ed wire fence and he was swept away and
lodged in tree.
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HOW DOES HE KNowq

Spanish Consul at Hong Kong Hears
Queer News.
MADRID, July s.-The Spanish consul at
Hong Kong cables that the insurgents at
Cavite, Manila bay, have revolted against
the Americans. He add that a sharp fusillade
was exchanged and that the result was not
known. In another part Of his dispatch the
Spanish consul makes the assertion that the
majority of the Philippine insurgents re-
ceived the American reinforcements with hos
tiity because they Included numbers of ne
groes."
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Du Rose win Depart.

MONTREAL, July s.-Senor Du Bose and
Lieut.. Carranza, formerly OF the spanish
legation ct Washington, have arranged FOR
passage on the Dominion line steamer Ot'o-
man. which leaves here ON the 18th inst
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Stabbed to Death.

CHICAGO, July s-Henry Polzin, member
OF wealthy South side family, was stabbed
to death today in liyerysstab!e by William
Mckay.
Revenge for a police court prosecution il
said to be the motive.
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CHINESE REBELS.
English GunbOat Starts to Check
Their Incursfons.

HONG KONG, July s.-The British gunboat
Tweed has started for Woo Chow, on the
West river, about $50 miles above Canton
from which city the news of the rebellion in
the province Of Kuakang 81 was recently
received.
The rebellion is spreading. The towns of
Yungh-Sien and Pei-Lieuh have fallen, Swa-
Chou and Woo Chou threatened and dis
turbances are reported to have broken out
at Chin Kiang-Fu, on the Yang-Tse.
The Chinese are impeding navigation.
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OBITUARY.

HASTINGS. Mimi, July s.-(speciaI) I)-Mrs.
Catherine Mckay, an old resident OF Yer
million. died on the 9Th inst. in the eighty
seventh year Of her age.
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SPAMARDS ARE ALARMED
HEAR THE AMERICAN WAR
SHIPS ARE COMING
PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN TO
AVOID A SURPRISE
PEACE PARTY URGES NEGOTIA.
TIONS AT ONCE

wnr Advocates Suggest That the
Army Should First Win victory
to Wipe Out Disastrous Defeat or
the Navy-Dangers of Delay In
suiug for Peace Pointed Out by
Foreign Powers-Spanish Minis
ters Said to BE Divided-Return
to Spain of Camara,s Fleet.
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HOW GERMANY FIGURES IT,
Hawaiian Annexation Means Much
In the Philippines.

LONDON, July 9.-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Times says:
'The Berliner Post. commenting on the an
nexation of Hawaii, says that this event as
sumes an aspect of far-reaching Importance
in it's bearings upon Americas intentions in
the settlement of the Philippine question:
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MADRID, July S.-La Correspondent
cIa. de Elspana says there is feeling Of
alarm due to the belief that the Unit
ed States warships Oregon, Texas and
New York are now on their way to
Spain, and that precautions are being
taken at all the seaports to avoid
surprise. The ministers are divided In
their opinions as to the advlSablllty
of Immediate negotiations for peace.
The war party Is inclined to adopt the
view Of Marshal Martinez Campos, who
considered the army must first by
notable victory wipe out the defeat OF
the navy.
The peace party urges direct nego-
tiations with the United States rather
than through powers whose selishness
has allowed Spain to be crushed by a
strong enemy, and who may now in
trigue for harder conditions, desiring
to profit by her dismemberment.
SPANIARDS ARE STUBBORN.
The cabinet council this evening con-
stdered the questions of new cables
and military measures necessary in
view of an American attack upon
Spanish ports.
All rrlmors as to peace negotiations
are semi-officially declared to be un-
founded.
A dispatch from Santiago says that
after the Merrimac prisoners were ex-
changed Gen. Shafter again demanded
that the town should surrender, de-
clarlng that otherwise the attack
would recommence at noon. The dis
patch gives no date for the time of
resumption, which Is believed to be
noon tomorrow. 1t concludes by say
Ing that, although Santiago lacks pro-
visions, it will defend itself until the
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suRerIng Great Hardsb;r.

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July S.-sant,-
ago city must be surrendered to Cen
smarter by noon Saturday or the nlace
VIII be bombarded by land and sea.
Inc truce expires at the hour named
1t Is understood that Gen. sbafter ana
Admiral Sampson have agreed upon a
plan Of action.
Inc neet will not Immediately enter
the haroor, but will storm the forrs
at Its entrance and throw few shells
into the city as well. The ships of tho
Meet have the range over the hills
Inc spanish commander at Santiago
is in cable communication with Gen
Blanco, who, 1t is believed, Is urging
against surrender. Spanish soldiers
are said to be suffering all sorts az
harships
After the capitulation of Santiago
owing to the danger Of yellow fever
none of the soldiers will be allowed to
go in. Just what arrangements will
be made remains for the future to dis
close.
Lieut. Brooke says that during the
nrst assault upon Santiago 5000 900
rounds of ammunition were used.
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ITALY FAvORs PEACE.

ROME, July S.-Italie says that nego-
tiations have been opened among the
European powers with view Of ar
ranging peace. The best intentions,
the paper asserts, are <-sanifested at
Washington, but the Madrid cabinet
strongly opposes any idea of peace.
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ORDERED HOME.
Camara's Squadron Will at Once Re.
turn to Spain.

CAIRO, Egypt, July s.-Admiral Camara
the commander of the Spanish fleet. which
was bound for the Philippines, and which re-
Gently passed through the suez canal, has
informed the Egyptian government that he
has been ordered to return to Spain. There
fore his ships will go through the canal i'm
mediately. and will proceed westward. The
Spanish warships will now be allowed to
coal. as they are returning home.
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MUST SURRENDER
TRUCE AT SANTIAGO EXPIRES
AT THAT HOUR
60M6ARDMENT WILL BE BY LAM
AND SEA
SHAFFER AND SAMPSON .c.r
UPON A PLAN OF ACTION

'ieet VIII Storm the Forts nj ,
Entrance to Santiago Harbor ana
Also Shell the City, WbiIe tba
army Attacks by Land-spantst
Oommandcr COnferring by Cahts
win Captain General BIanco.
VINO Is Believed to be Opnosed
I" SURRENDER - Spanish Soldiers
euhering Great Hardships.
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WITH SHOT AND SHELL
HOW HEROES OF THE MERRIMAC
WE'RE GREETED

Naval Constructor Hobson Relates
All That Happened on the Event
full Morning When the Attempt
to Sink the Merrimac I'm the Cham
mel Leading to Santiago Harbor
Was Made.