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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

Have become OF interest to Americans,
more especially since the capital city,
Manila, has been captured by our fleet
under Commodore Dewey.
This group of islands is the most
northern of the great Indian archipelago
and extends from five degrees "a
minutes to 10 degrees "a minutes north
latitude, and numbers some 1900
islands, most of them being small and
mere rocks Of volcanic origin. The nine
larger islands contain 100000 square
miles while all the other islands have but
1880. OF the nine, Luzon on the north
and Mindanao on the south, contain,
respectively Al ,l2l and 3S,377 square
miles, or a total of over $4,000, while the
other seven Of these larger islands range
from one thousand to five thousand
square miles.
The population is about eight millions
Of which about 5000 only are pure
Spanish, the bulk of the population be.
ing Malays, IS per cent Chinese and
something Of per cent being Spanish
and other mixed breeds
More than half the population is on
Luzon, near five millions, Of which
Manila with near 100000 population, i;
the capital, as it is likewise Of the group,
The Philippines are divided into forty
three provinces. sub-diyIded into s52
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

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These alone make it of
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

COLUMBUS, May 4.-Governor Bush
nell has issued an order that cavalry or
ganizaticns accepted by the state report
at once at Camp Bushnell. 1t Is be-
lieved they will all report by tomorrow.
The first will be Troop A of Cleveland,
which has been organized for years and
is well.drilled body. Other troops
will be from Dayton, the Barger troop
from this city and the troop organized
by Colonel Curry at Marysville. These
four troops will make up the First bat
TALON Of the squadron, and will be the
crack cavalry boys from Ohio. The
other four troops will make up the Sec
ond battalion.
The work of making physical examin-
ations is progressing. The surgeons Of
the camp passed satisfactorily. The
officers come next. Nearly 500 more
new uniforms were distributed
The national guard of the state will
not be mustered into service except as a
whole. The men of the different COM
mands in camp, both officers and pri-
Yates, absolutely decline to enter the
volunteer service except in the present
form of the organizations. Action to
this effect has been taken by practically
every command in camp. The Second
brigade officers recently sent Lieutenant
Colonel Dick to Washington as their
representative in the matter. 1t is said
that private telegram from Colonel
Dick stated that he believed the matter
would be arranged all right.
1t is learned on excellent authority
that president Mckinley has rendered
to Ex-Governor James e. Campbell one
of the brigadier generalships which
will fall to Ohio. 1t is also believed
that the recommendations of Governor
Bushnell will not be seriously consid-
cred
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

eign establishment In Washington
which has received official dispatches
on the battle of Manila. These came
from the French ambassador at Madrid
and were drawn from Spanish reports.
1t was stated from Berlin that the for.
eign office there had cabled reports to
all the German embassies, but the Ger
man embassy here had not received O
word on the subject. The British,
French and German governments have
consuls at Manila, but the cable inter.
ruption cuts them off from any com.
munication with their government.
Who has cut the cable is a source of
much speculation. A leading diplomat
said circumstances would indicate that
the cutting had been done by Spanish
officials ON instructions from Madrid IN
order to stop the transmission of furth-
er news of the disaster there, and in
that way calm the storm of popular in
dignation at Madrid.
1t is thought to have been impossible
for Commodore Dewey to have cut the
cable, as he was unacquainted with its
location, so miles seaward, and more.
over, there appears to have been no
motive for an interruption of cable com.
munication ON his part.
Repeated rumors were afloat during
the day to the effect that the Bitish em-
bassy had been advised of the fall Of
Manila Just before the cable commune
cation broke. Sir Julian declared that
he had absolutely no such information.
The Cuban authorities here expect to
receive early information direct from
the camp of General Gomez, brought
by Brigadier General Nunez, who left
here about ten days ago and succeeded
in landing with party and making his
way to Gomezs camp. The party was
a small one, and took along some sup
plies, but it's main purpose was to open
communications with Gomez and bring
word as to his resources and readiness
for an aggressive movement. Officials
of the Cuban delegation say General
Nunez is likely to come out to one of
the American warships ON its return
trip and thence to Key West to make
reports to the authorities here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Admiral Dewey's great victory at
Manila is most opportune. 1t will have
an inspiriting eiect.all round, and may
convince the Spanish Hidalgos OF the
folly of their warning with the United
States. The result at Manila should
certainly have that effect. The reports
show that our victory was complete and
glorious.
No doubt the American fleet was the
more powerful, having a tonnage Of
20 99S to the Spanish fleets $4,000; and
l22 batteries to their SO. Our force will
have the aid Of the Philippine insur,
gents for that region has been in a
similar condition to that OF Cuba. The
insurgent exiled leader it is said has
been with our fleet.
Spain's feet seems to have been
wiped out. Three Of their choicest ships
we're completely destroyed; and to pre-,
vent them falling into our hands, other
vessels OF the Spanish fleet were sunk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
HARRISON GREETS TROOPS.
He Presents Flag to the Indiana Mill
tia In n Patriotic Speech-GO
Free Fair Cuba.

INDIANAPOLIS, May A. - Az Camp
Mount, where 5000 Indiana volunteers
are assembled, General Harrison made
his first public utterance on the war in
presenting a flag to Battery A on be-
half of society ladies.
Among ether things General Harrison
said.
1--WE have, as nation, towards Cuba,
the same high commission which every
ave-hearted man has to strike down
the ruffian who in his presence beats a
woman or child and will not desist. For
what, if not for this, does God make a
man or a nation strong?
"These women send you to the succor
of the starving and oppressed women
of Cuba. They cannot carry the flag
into battle, but they bring it to you who
can. And to its significance and glory
as the national emblem, they add the
beauty of their love and their charge
that you bear it in honor and bring it
home in triumph"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
SPANISH PRISONERS
AT KEY WEST.
Panther to he an AUXILIARY
Cruiser

KEY WEST, May 4.-The Spanish
mail steamer Argonauta, Captain Lage,
the news Of the capture Of which was
telegraphed, has been conveyed into
Key West harbor by the United States
cruiser Marblehead. 1t appears that
Colonel Vicente de Cortijo of the Third
Spanish cavalry, who, with 10 other
army officers was taken on the prize, is
q brother-in.law Of Lieutenant General
Valerino Weyler. Colonel do Cortijo
denies this, but it is learned from good
sources that he sustains this relation
ship to the former governor general of
Cuba. His captors are measurably
elated.
Colonel de Cortijo and the other off,
GERS were transferred to the Guido and
the privates to the Ambrosio Bolivar,
two other trophies of the first week of
the war that are still lying in the har-
Dor.
The Argonauta herself 10 no mean
prize, being of 1000 tons burden, but
the value of the capture lies mainly in
the prisoners of war and the mail mat
ter going to General Blanco. Her cargo
is general merchandise, with large
quantity of arms and ammunition in
tended for the Spanish troops in Cuba.
The only other incoming prize was
the little fishing schooner Antonio y
Paco, taken by the gunboat Newport off
Mariel and towed by the gunboat Gas.
tine.
The $50 marines who arrived ON the
Panther few days ago will be trans
ferred to the Resolute, which is shortly
expected from New York. The Pan
ther will then be made into an auxiliary
cruiser,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The revenue bill now in the senate a:
it passed the house will probably be
modified somewhat The bill places in
the hands Of the governmene 100000,
900, and adding the two hundred mil
lions and over, now in the treasury
makes over 5000, 900, 900.
1t is not likely this war will be of long
duration, and the feeling is very com
mon that the $500 100000 of bonds
might be omitted, for the present al
least. Senators will, as usual, discuss
the measure in all it's phases, as ii
should be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
TO BE AN ADMIRAL.
Recognition of His victory-Reso-
lutions introduced In House.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Secretary Long
announces that as soon as the depart
ment received an official report from
Commodore Dewey confirming the press
accounts of his victory in the battle of
Manila Commodore Dewey will be made
an admiral in recognition of his valor.
This will be accomplished Immediately
by an executive order designating him
acting admiral just as was done in the
case of Captain Sampson.
Representative Grout Of Vermont in
troduced the following joint resolution
Whereas The intrepidity and skill dis
played by Commodore George Dewey in
his daring attack upon the Spanish fleet
in Manila harbor and its total destruc-
ton, covered as it was by the protecting
guns of surrounding forts, marks him as
the possessOr of high qualities as a naval
commander therefore,
Resolved, That he ought to be pro-
NOTED to the rank of admiral, and the
president is hereby authorized to nomi-
nate him for that rank to the senate,
which body is hereby authorized to con-
firm him, the general laws regulating
promotions in the navy to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
STILL AWAIT
NEWS FROM
OUR FLEET
All Gable Communication Gut Off
From the Philippine
Islands.
OFFICIALS EXPECT WORD.
The Government Will Send Troops to
Dewey at Manila,
THE GENERALS DECIDED UPON.

The President VIII Name shafte., Lee
and Wheeler to BE Major Generals.
May Also Name General woodford.
the Oregon on Her Way From Rio Ja-
neiro-China Has Issued Her Neutrality
Proclamation--The Cable at Manila Cut
by the Spanish ON Adyices From Mad
rid-Fxpect Further Details From Some
Vessel In n Day or So of the Great
Battle-word Expected direct From
General Gomez's Camp In Cuba.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Our Senators Foraker and Hanna
cannot agree as to appointments in
Ohio and so each has given his list to
tie President. Mr.. Banna is powerful
at the White House and Foraker is
stronger in the senate. The story goes
that Mr.. Hanna's list contains the
names of members Of the legislature who
were elected to oppose him, but at last
supported him. OF course Mr.. Foraker
will not consent that such men shall re-
ceive appointments. The bribery
charges, which the senate has by this
time, will not help Mr.. Hanna in that
body.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

London papers generally take an
American view of this Spanish war. One
says we "were morally justified"
The London "Speaker," an organ OF
1hs Liberal party in England, says it
las consistently deprecated resort to
Aostnihes" between the United States
and Spain, yet il adds
"But once the war has begun there is
no doubt on which side our sympathies
aust be Spain is incompetent, corrupt,
seeadent; she is expiating the sins Of
senturies The United States is inter
BeDing in the cause of humanity and set
sng q salutary example 10 Europe"
And In this connection may be print.
cd what Lord Wolseley, the commander
m chief Of the British army, stated in a
london club few days ago, drawing a
parallel between Cuba and Crete:
''Whiie England interfered in Crete on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
SPIRITED SPEECHES.



the Revenue Bill.
WASHINGTON, May What prom
ised to be an uneventful ana uninter-
esting session of the house was thrown
suddenly, after three hours consider
alton of private bills, into a session of
spirited speechmaking among Demo.
cratic members that savored ut times
much Of acrimony. The storm was
precipitated by Mr.. Lewis dem.
Wash. }, who referred in the course Of
speech to the recent vote of Mr.. Cum
mings IN. " in support of the war rev.
enue bill with its incorporated bond
feature. He made reference to Mr..
Cummings assertion that this period
was time for placing the country
above party, intimating that the New
York member had served the Republi-
can party and perhaps contributed to
the satisfaction of unpatriotio monopo-
lists and capitalists.
This brought an impassioned and pa
triotic speech in reply from Mr.. Cum
mings, interspersed with some sarcastic
comments that intensified the interest
and called an outpouring of members
from the cloak rooms. Mr.. Clark
Dem, No. entered the lists and pro-
ceeded to criticize unreseryedly the six
Democrats who had voted for the rev.
enue bill on its final passage and ques-
toned their democracy. Messrs. Fitz-
gerald (Mass.) and McAleer (Pa. }, two
other Democrats who voted for the bill,
were heard in defense of their votes and
in refutation Of the imputation of the
Missouri member. The senate was not
in session, having adjourned until to-
day.
At the session 22 pension bills and
number of act correcting military rec
ords of and removing charges of de.
sertion standing against soldiers were
passed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

In letter to friends, Mr.. Sherman
says he and the President were in per-
feet harmony. No doubt the honorable
gentleman was transferred from the
senate to make room for Hanna, and
then little over year after was retired
so goodbye, John. 1t is a plain case.
"Superfuous Jagged the veteran on the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

moral grounds, the United states have
both moral and material justification for
intervention in Cuba.
81 believe the quality of the American
army and navy is so much superior to
Spain's that the Americans will have nc
difficulty in defeating Spain's ships and
land forces, which are their equals or
superiors on paper only"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Eager For Action.

CHIcKAMAUGUA NATIONAL PARK, Ca,
May 4.-Recruiting the regular army
at Chickamaugua park is going forward
very slowly except in the colored regi-
ments, and it is believed the full quota
of colored troops will be speedily OBJ
tanned. The officers and men have dis
played more decidedly than heretofore
their eagerness to get into the fray since
the news of Commodore Dewey's VIC
tory at Manila, and there is more or less
chatting at the present inaction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Postal Service In Cuba.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The postmas-
ter general has issued an order to estab-
lish postal service in the Cuban port
first occupied by the United States and
appointed Eben Brewer of Pittsburg
special agent of the department. to Or
ganize the work. The service will cover
not only the army mails for troops or
dered to Cuba, but business mail of the
ordinary character for the territory
temporarily under the authority of our
army.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

By an emergency law the President is
authorized to call out 1900 to organize
companies, troops, Dattalions or regi-
Dents possessing special qualifications
Aorn the nation at large. This is to
cover the trough riders" from the ives
and the yellowfever immunes. Alto
EeLher, with the increase of the regular
army to so, 900, the President will have
at his command 100000, as follows;
Eegular army, $4,000; volunteers, 1885,
800; special service, 1900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The Spanish fleet which left the Verde
Stands on the 29th ult., is supposed to
be on the way to Porto Rico. The fleet
consists of tour first class cruisers and
shree torpedo boat destroyers These
may reach Porto Rico by the 9th inst,
Cor dying squadron at Fortress Monroe
giI probably be assigned the duty
st looking after this Spanish
beet, There is, however, no certainty
mat this Aeet is bound for Porto Rico,
Il is only known that the vessels sailed
AWAY,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

OAThe retirement of Secretary
Sherman is the elimination
4 DA one fthe most cruel and
: d asereditable intrigIes that
ever dishouored "a political
: party. For selfish and paltry
y personal ends it turned n his
Z rtoTical character into a pup
pet ;made Il giant the catspaw
OF pigu les; exposed an inter
nationalreputation to unteeI-
ing and unjustifiable reproy.
Oh, and subjected the limo
cent and helpless to humilia-
iiOn, from whicn by every sug-
gestion OF honor and man
hood they should have been
sheltered and deiended."-
JoHN J. INGALLS,, former Republican
Senator from Kansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The General Assembly, before adj
journing decided to have the Ohio cen.
tennial held at Toledo in 1908. Why in
the world did they not locate it at Can
ton? Well, come to think, our Nimishil-
len is not equal to the beautiful Maumee
which floats the large steamers that
range Lake Erie. Toledo is a good place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Bread Riots In ItaIY.

ROME, May 4.-Bread riots in various
parts Of the country have been renewed
and severe conflicts between the rioters
and gendarmes have occurred at Pla-
centia and Figline. At each place
rioter was killed and several others in
jured. Serious disturbances have also
taken place at Parma and elsewhere.
The cabinet has decided to call out the
reserves of 1873.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Mastering of Volunteers.

WASHINGTON, May 4.--According to
advices heretofore received by Adjutant
General Corbin, the mastering in of the
soldiers of the volunteer army is in
progress in most Of the states. AS soon
as this formality is accomplished they
become regular United States troops,
available for any service which the pres.
ident may call upon them to perform.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Excitement at Porto Rico..

BosToN, May 4.-Among the arrivals
at this port were the brig Sceptre, Cap.
tain Dexter, and the schooner Bravo,
Captain Ernene, both British vessels
from st. Johns, Porto Rico The cap.
tains of both vessels report that the ex-
citement at Porto Rico when they left
that city was intense. The old Spanish
settlers were strongly on the side OF
Spain, while the native element was as
strongly iu favor of independence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

HARRISBURG, May 4.-Secretary of
the Commonwealth Martin, by direc-
ton of Governor Hastings, has issued
commissions to the surgeons in the
Pennsylvania national guard who have
been examined the past two days by the
army board at Camp Hastings. The
physicians began today to examine the
troops for muster into the United States
seryice
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Father Murdered His Children.

New YORK, May 4.-Jacob Gramm,
small shopkeeper, 80 years old, living
ON Morton street, has murdered two OF
his children, mortally wounded a third
and inflicted fatal wounds on himself.
The children are Ella, years, John,
years, and one baby, Frank, ~ years
old. Ella and Frank are dead.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Dewey was too far away to be called
back by hesitating policy. That was
the case with Andrew Jackson when In
1914 and 1918 he invaded Spanish
Florida and scared the Spanish governor
driving the British fleet from Pensacola
the first time, and settling the Indians
the last time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Must Wear Their Uniforms.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Secretary AL
ger has been directed that an amend
ment made to the army regulations
which will require that during time of
war all officers of the army and navy
shall wear the uniform of their rank at
the places where they may be stationed.
This change was determined upon at
the cabinet meeting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Death of Losenh Kress.

Joseph Kress, aged 80 years, the well
known grocer at the corner Of COrrell and
Sandal streets, died at his home Wednes
day morning at 1 o'clock, after a short
illness with lung fever. A wife and two
children survive. A brother of deceased
Rev. Father Kress of Cincinnati, hal
been summoned for the funeral at st.
Perer's church Frif.ay morning at $3.50.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Secretary of the Treasury, Mr., Gage,
has been couferring with Wall street as
10 the bond issue of $780, 100000. 1t is
At such times that money magnates ar.
ISpge things to su't-them. 1t was
done b.fore in the last war, and may be
done again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
STAND TOGETHER
Action Taken by the State Guard
to Go as at Present
THE CAVALRY CALLED UPON.

All State Organizations Ordered by the
Governor to Report at Camp Bushnell
at once-The Work Of Making Exam
nations Progressing - Ex- Governor
Campbell to lie Brigadier General
Likely TO Take the Militia ms Now Or
ganized-An Ohio Town Jubiiant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
VIII Man the Yosemite.

DETROIT, May 4.-Forty more mem
bers of the Michigan naval reserve left
last evening for Norfolk, that number
having been called for by the navy de-
partment, in addition to the 225 already
waiting at the Norfolk navyyard, to be
enlisted for service in manning the aux
Iiary cruiser Yosemite.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Report is that the British government
has advised the Spanish cabinet that
honorable submission to the inevitable
is the best way Of safeguarding Spanish
interest in the PHILIPPINES as we'll as
ahose of the other powers concerned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

MoBERLY, Mo-, May "A street duel
has taken place here between James
Mason of this city and Cliff Wade, a
hotelkeeper of Madison, Mo-, as a re-
suit Of which both will probably Lose
their lives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The British consul at Manila in his
dispatch to the government at London
said the Spanish fleet WAS "annihilat-
I'D" The Spanish admiral telegraphed
Madrid that his feet had been "com-
pletely demolished"