Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-07-20

interview in regard to peace pros
 poets, the ex-President said: "Spaiu is not a country you can reason with except by force. Now, if 1t were any other country than Spain with which
 We are at war. I would have no hesi- tation in thinking that an event,
 such as the surrender of Santiago,
 in the face of the previous disas-
 ters, would mean the cessation of
 hostilities."
 The announcement Tn Saturday $
 JoURNAL-MINER of the appointment of Hon. \. O. Murphy as governor
 was received with universal expTes- sions of satisfaction by all classes oi people. Governor Murphy gave the territory one of the best administra- tions it has ever had. He is in close
 touch with the administration at
 Washington in al of its depart
 ments, and We know of no man who could accomplish more foI Arizona than he, and his ability ahd energy will be directed towards that end
 The unfeeling, inhuman nature of the average Spanlard is aptly dem oustrated in Blanco's communica- tion to the brave and generous, though defeated Admiral Cervera. In response to the pathetic reports by cable 10 Blanco, announcing the loss of bis squadron, Cervera re- ceiyed the most harsh and unsym- pathetic replies from Blauco, who ordered him to proceed out of San tiago harbor to his certain doom.
 Our sister city of Phenix is all right in the matter of patriotism. She has promptly responded to the call for volunteers. furnishing her quota ID the shortest possible time. When the contingent of Rough Riders" left for the front, they car ried with them a beautiful flag, pre- sented to them by the Woman's Relief Corps of Phenix. This flag had the honor of being the first American flag placed by American troops over a town captured from the enemy. The Good Templars of Phenix have now purchased another flag, which will be presented to Governor McCord's regiment before t leaves for the front.
 When a news reporter asked Com modore Schley for his version of the naval fight, in which Cervera's met destruet,on, and as to whom the credit belonged, he very modestly replied: "The victory of destroy ing Cervera's fleet belongs to every officer and man of the fleet. Admiral Sampson, in his report, gives full credit to Commodore Schlev. as he states that Schley's
 flagship. the Brooklyn, conquered the Colon and captured Ceryera. The daring feat of Captain Vain wright, of the Gloucester, in fight ing, single handed, the Furor aud IS not mentioned in Samp- sons report.
 The telegraph on July l3 told about DeweY's capture of Grand Island, in Subig bay, and the taking of several hundred prisoners. This capture came about through the nosing around there of Germany's war ships. The insurgents on Wed nesdav, the 9th instant, reported that the German gun boat Irene, in Subig bay. refused 10 permit an at tack on the Spauiards on Grande Island. Dewey promptly despatched the Raleigh and Concord to investi- gate. Entering Subig bay, the Raleigh opened fire on the forts' the Irene slipped cable and steamed out. As a result of the fire, the Spanish sur rendered. Returning to Manila, the Irene explained that she interfered in the cause of humanity and offered 10 hand over to the Americans the refugees she had on board. Dewey declined to accept them.
 The war with Spain has not af- fected business adversely. Accord ng to the monthly report of R. G. Dun & Co, the volume of business throughout the country for the month of June as shown by clearance house exchanges, was about twenty four per cent larger than the core spending month of last year. Ex ports of cereals continue large. No developments in the iron industry to note except the increased foreign dema d. Wool market quiet, but demand for cotton goods is strength ening. Foreign exchange sets still in favor of this country. The report also says that var conditions have created no financial disturbances, and business men operate with the same confidence as in peace times.
 Col. W. J. Bryan's regiment has been ordered to Jacksonville, Fla. en route to Porto Rico.