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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
KING TO COMMAND.
Will Have Charge of the Mobiliza-
ton of United States Troops
at Hawaii.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 22.-The
transports now here are the Scandal, Aus
tralia and City of Sydney, and the City of
Pekin is due to arrive from Manila. The
6rst-named list, which is to be sent to
Honolulu as halfway station in case it
should be needed by Gen. Merritt in the
Philippines, is embraced by two brigades
The first brigade, under Gen. Miller con-
sists of the Seventh and Eighth Califor-
MIA volunteer regiments, the Third batta-
lion of California heavy artillery, Troop
A of the Nevada cavalry, and detach-
ment of the hospital corps.
The Second brigade, now under COM
mand of Col. Funston, is composed Of the
Twentieth Kansas, First Tennessee and
Fifty-frst Iowa, with small detach-
ment of Oregon recruits. The troops I'M
der Gen. King, which sailed on the Ari-
IONA, will be held at Honolulu to await
further orders. Gen. King will have i'm
mediate command Of the new camp of
mobilization at Honolulu, subordinate, OF
course, to Gen. Merriam. COL Barber of
the New York regiment is the command
ant of the military post of Honolulu,
which is of the department of California
and has no connection with the expedi-
tionary forces, but he will, in a great
measure, be independent Of Gen. King
1t is possible that the supplies carried
by the Arizona and Scandal will be
placed upon one of the two which will
continue on its way to Manila. while
the other will be brought back to be again
loaded with troops for Honolulu.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
DON'T WANTTHEIR GUNS
Spanish Haven't Enough to Make
it an Object for Us to At
tempt to Use Them.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 22-Ordnance
officers are really relieved that they will
not have the care of the small arms cap
tured at Manila, which by the terms of
surrender are to be returned to the Span
ISL soldiers when, they evacuate the city.
1t is stated by officers Of experience that
it would not be profitable for the United
States to secure ammunition supplies for
a different kind of gun where there were
only small number such as those cap
tured at Santiago or which might have
been captured at Manila. If 10000 or
100000 stands of arms were taken then
the United States might work protitably
III the matte. Of supplying them with am,
munition different from the regular arm
which has been adopted for the troops and
which are now III use. The ordnance bu-
reau had an opportunity to select the Maui
ser when the Krag-Jorgensen arm was
chosen. The officers who made the ex-
animation found defects in the Mauser
which gave the other gun the preference.
They believe that the introduction of
small number of small arms into the army
of different make and caliber would do
more harm than good and that in the end
the experience would more than make up
for the temporary saving that might fol
low the use of the captured arms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
SPAIN ASKS INDEMNITY.
Government Wants Pay for Pub
lie Property.
A DIFFICULT QUESTION.
Premier Sagasta Raises Point that
will Prove a Snag in
Negotiations.

Washington, D. c., Aug 20.-Premier
Sagasta's claim, as set forth IN Madrid
dispatches, that Spain viii expect indem-
nifty for all government property, build
ings, barracks, Notifications, etc, in
Cuba, Porto Rico and elsewhere, has ex
cited much comment as showing the diff
cult questions to be treated by the mill
tary and peace commissions.
In official quarters here there IS no dis
position to make a counterclaim to Sa-
gasta's proposition, for this will be done
in due time, and there is 10 outline of the
policy of the government in advance of
the meeting Of the committee. AT the
same time, leading officials express their
individual opinion that Premier Sagasta's
claim is very far fetched, as it is said to
be the established rule of international
law that all public property of sovereign
government passes to the cOnqueror when
a change of territory occurs. The rule is
equally well established that private prop
erty undergOes no change.
The question is somewhat complicated
IN the present case by the fact that Cuba
and Porto Rico are not acquired strictly
by conquest but rather by mutual agree
ment In case of a conquest no question
could arise as to the passing of all forts,
barracks, etc, along with the conquered
territory. The rule on this point rs laid
down by the United States instructions
for the government of armies in the field
is as follows:
'Article 81. A victorious army appro-
PIRATES all public money, seizes all public
movable property until further direc-
uons by its government, and sequesters
for its own benefit or Of that of its gov
eminent all the revenues of real property
belonging to the hostile government or ma
ton. The title to such real property re-
mains IN allegiance during military occu-
patton, and until conquest is made com
p!ete."
The regulations further provide in ar
ucle "a: AS q general rule the prop
erty belongs to the churches. to hospitals
or other establishments of an exclusively
charitable character, to Establishments Of
education or fOunda tons of the promo
ton of knowledge, whether public schools,
universities, academies of learning or
museums of fine art, or of a scientific
aracter-such property is not to be con-
sidered public property in the sense of
paragraph 81. or it may be taxed or
used when the public service may re-
quire it,
While these are general rules in the
case OF actual conquest, it is appreciated
that new principles may be required to
meet new conditions. as the circumstances
under which Cuba and Porto Rico come
under our control are somewhat novel.
In the case of Cuba the question is fur
United States has not asserted the pur-
pose to acquire or annex the territory,
but merely to free it from Spanish do
miuiOn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
GROUP PHOTOGRAPHED.
Picture Taken of the Men Present
When the Peace Protocol
was Signed.

Washington. D. c., Aug. 20.-It was
quiet morning at the white house There
We're comparatively few visitors and
those who saw the President remained
only q short time. The members of the
naval war board called little after 10
Q clock to talk over some matters of de-
tail i'll connection with the movements Of
the war vessels, but remained only about
half an hour.
The only break in the usual routine was
the arrival at II o'clock of NJ Cambon.
the French ambassador. accompanied by
Nj. Thiebaut, first secretary of the en-
bassy. who called by appointment to sit
for their portraits with the President.
Secretary Day and other officials who
were present on August II, and witnessed
the signing Of the peace protocol.
Secretary Day and the French ambassa-
dor sat at the head Of the long table in
the cabinet room and around them stood
the President and the other witnesses in
about the same positions they occupied
when the famous document was signeG
In addition to the President, Secretary
Day and NJ. Cambon, there We're present
NJ. Thiebaut, Assistant Secretaries Moore,
Adee and Cridler and George c. Cortelyou
and George e. Peder assistant secretaries
to the President. Adjt.-Gen. Corbin.
Lieut.Col Montgomery OF the signal corps
and Capt. Charles Loeffier, the Presidents
dOOrkeeDer,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
MAINTAIN PRESTIGE.
Emperor William Says This is the
Key Note of the Future
CT Germany.

Mayence, Hesse, Aug. 2O-Emperor
William, accompanied by the Grand Duke
Of Hesse, arrived at 6:45 a. m. today to
attend the review. 1t is the first visit to
the city since his accession. Mayence is
en- fete and brilliantly decorated.
On leaving the train the Emperor pro-
ceeded on horseback to a triumphal arch
at the castle gate, where the chief burgO-
master delivered an address of wlcome to
his majesty.
Emperor William, replying to the adj
dress, said: L thank you, wOrshipful
burgomaster for your cordial words. l
am not stranger to your city. When
here as a boy l conceived ideas similar
to those you have just expressed. The
holy Roman empire of the German people
fell because it was not built on a national
foundation. It's decadence was due to
lack of patriotism and cOnensiOn. The
German empire of today arose out of
strongly felt need of union and of a COM
mon head, and it reared itself upon the
basis of love Of fatherland.
81 am firmly determined to preserve
with all my strength the work of my
grandfather and that peace which is so
dear to us. This l shall only be able to
do if we succeed in maintaining our
prestige with our neighbors. To this end
the harmony and cooperation of all the
German race and all German individuals
is necessary.
81 rejoice to see how beautifully Mey-
ence has developed. You may be assured
| shall always feel warm interest in your
future and shall do in your behalf all
that lies in my power, SO that you may
be able uninterruptedly to live IN civil
concord, conduct your trade and to Gull
tivate your vineyard.
Il shall always be mindful of the fact
that it was from the house of my dear
cousin, where l am now guest, that my
grandfather started on his westward
march during which with a firm hammer
stroke he welded the German empire.
thank you for your friendly reception and
for these beautiful decorations. l beg
also to thank you, my fellow citizens"
Emperor William then shook hands
with the burgomaster amid the cheers of
the multitude and rode off to the review
| ing ground.
Considerable excitement was caused
here last evening by the arrest of four
Frenchmen who were making anti-Ger-
man demonstrations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
MANILA'S SURRENDER.
War Department Notified of the
Terms Agreed Upon.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 22.-The war
department has made public the terms CT
the capitulation of Manila:
The text of Gen Merritt's dispatch fol
lows:
The undersigned, having been appointed
committee 70 determine the details of the
capitulation OF the city and defenses of
Manila and its suburbs and the Spanish
forces stationed therein. in accordance with
agreement entered into the previous day by
Maj.-Gen. Wesley Merritt, l.. S. A. Ameri-
can commander-in-chief in the Philippines,
and his excellency,. Don Fermin Jardines,
acting general-in-chief Of the Spanish army
III the Philippines, have agreed upon the
following:
tives, capitulate with the city and defenses,
with all honors of war, depositing their
arms in the places designated by the au-
ing in the quarters designated and under the
orders of their officers and subject to control
of the aforesaid United States officers until
the f0ne pe of treaty Of peace len
Guided in the capitulatiOn remain at liberty;
the officers remaining in their respective
homes, which shall be respected as long as
they observe the regulations prescribed for
their government and the laws in force.
2. Officers shall retain their side arms,
horses and private property. Al public
byy ' fhd H 2HS stse s SION 0'neerS
3. Complete returns in duplicate of men
property and stores shall be rendered to the
United States within ten days from this
date.
4. Ali questions relating to the repatriation
Of officers and men of the Spanish forces
and of their families and Of the expenses
which said repatriation may occasion shall
be referred to the government of the United
leave Manila at any time convenient 10
them. The return Of the arms surrendered
by the Spanish forces shall take place when
they evacuate the city or when the American
army evacuates
5. Officers and men included in the capt.
Hlation shall be supplied by the United
States, according to their rank, with IA
lions and necessary aid, as though they were
prisoners. of war, until the conclusion of
and Spain. All the funds in the Spanish
treasury and all other public funds shall
be turned over to the authorities of the Unit
ed States.
G. This city, its inhabitants, its churches
and religious worship, its educational estab-
iishments and its private property Of all
descriptions, are placed under the safe
guard of the faith and honor Of the American
army.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
OUR LOSS WAS FORTY-SIx.
Later Statistics Regarding the Cap.
ture of Manila.

Hong Kong, Aug. 22.-Oficers of the
steamer China, from Manila, which has
arrived here, report that it was evident
that the resistance Of the Spaniards when
Manila was attacked By the Americans
was merely nominal and was made solely
to maintain the honor Of Spain.
The officers express the belief that the
escape of Gov.-Gen. August was prear-
ranged and was we'll understood by Al
miral Dewey.
A dispatch from Manila, dated August
Is, says the total number of killed on the
American side during the attack upon
and capture of Manila was fOrty-six and
of the wounded about 100. The Spanish
losses We're 200 killed and 400 wounded.
The fire of the Americans did practically
no damage to the town or to the non-com-
batants The Americans had considera-
BILE difficulty in keeping the insurgents out
of the city, only admitting those who
were without weapons.
Five insurgents were shot while looting
at Tondo. An insurgent officer became
involved in a quarrel with a Spania"d in
the Escolta. in the Binondo suburb, dur
ing which the Spaniard fired upon the in
surgent, infiicting wounds in the latter S
legs. The Spaniard was arrested and
imprisoned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
MYSTERY IN A DEATH.
Italian Authorities Are InvestiCat-
ing the Demise of
Mrs. PoSSel.

Rome, Aug. 22.-Much suspicion has
been caused by the death of the wife Of
Ernest Possel, German, whose remains
were found beneath the cliffs near Flor
ence. Inc maiden name of the decea sed
was EIeanora Beckett. She was either
an American or an English woman
The couple had been staying at Flor
ence since July l. The husband returned
home alone from drive and Mrs. Pos
sells body was afterward found
The authorities ordered that the re-
mains be eXhumed, and the husband is
now under bail
According to the newspapers the de-
ceased was insured for 10000
Mrs. Possel was about % years old.
According to the latest information obtain
able she was probably an English woman
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
BROUGHT HIM TO TIME.
Insurgent Leader Made Some I'm
reasonable Demands.
AGUINALDO WAS UGLY.
Rebels Seized the Waterworks, but
Have Been Induced to Sur
render 1t.

Manila, Aug. 22.-Aguinaldo, the insur-
gent leader, has been in an ugly mood
since the capitulation and was at first in
clined to carry his hostiities to the point
Of an open rupture He held the water
works, and cut off the supply, but Gen.
Merritt says that the situation has been
practically settled. Aguinaldo accepting
the American conditions.
AT the outset Aguinaldo made eight de-
mands on the Americans, as follows:
1. That the Filipinos withdraw only to
certain limits. 2. That they retain GER
tain city converts. 3. That the Ameri-
cans control only the city. 4. That Gen.
Merritt consult with him regarding the
civil appointments. 3. That the Filipinos
have the right to enter the river and har-
Dor. 6. That the Americans return the
Filipinos' arms T. That the Americans
be confined to the city. s. That the Fill
pinOs have the right to enter the city
armed.
Gen. Merritt sent verbal reply yester-
Gay to these demands. but AguinaldO was
away. The messenger returned today,
after which Gen. Merritt said the rebel
chief had agreed to our terms and that the
Waterw0rks would be surrendered.
There have been Il few slight disturb
ances in the city. but they We're incense
Quential. Confidence is returning. The
shops are open, and business is reviving.
The greatest interest is manifested in
the ultimate disposition Of the islands.
Englishmen who are liz business here are
anxious for the Americans to hold the
whole group, and many Spaniards believe
that this would be the best solution of
the problem. They say that business will
be impossible under the conditions that
formerly prevailed here, and that the Fill
pinos would not be able TO establish or
maintain Il government. Aguinaldo repre-
sents only a small faction of the natives,
and trouble would surely follow if he were
given control. The English declare that
if the Americans give the islands back to
Spain or hand them over to the EilipinOs
they Will have to quit.
Gen. Anderson has been sent to Cayite,
having been detached from his command.
His principal business will be to handle
Aguinaldo.
The insurgents still are a little ugly.
Several hundred of them have deserted
and are trying to enter the city.
When the Spaniards heard that HOSTILE
ties had closed on August II, before the
capitulation. they raised the question of
the American status in Manila. The mat
ter was referred to Washington for de-
ciSiOn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
A Prophecy of the War.


Poor Cuba had suffered at the very
threshold Of this great and free country
for more than century before any &C
tive intervention was undertaken by
the United States. Outrage after out
rage had been piled upon American citi~
Zens who resided there or undertook to
trade at her ports. The present war
ought to have been fought fifty years
ago, and it is long, sad commentary
on the too peaceful conservatism of the
past that the first man killed in front
Of Santiago in June, 1853, was the
grandson and namesake of the Secre-
tary of State who held back the hand of
justice in 1870 when the Virginius af-
fair stirred the American people to in
dlgnatiOn. 1t seems to prove that,
whether the war was deferred or not,
1t must come in spite of the conserva-
tism-in spite of the cost of life and
money.
The thought that it would come was
present i'll the minds of many, and in
one instance at least seems to have
been developed into q basis for action
Many residents of our city have noted
in the street cars among the advertising
signs which are SO prominently dis
played a series of cards which refer to
naval and military lines, and which
have double interest at the present
boar. Although they were placed in the
cars over year ago, before the Spanish
war was thought of, their text in not
a few points seems to foretell with &C
curacy some Of the relations of the war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
nOnIV One Girl

II took out living picture show once"
said the theatrical manager, "and | had
several queer experiences.
I'VE always had trouble getting suitable
music, for one thing. | remember that
we struck a certain town where the music
was furnished by a seedy, freckle-faced
young man. who officiated on one of those
bangety- bang pianos. l asked him if he
could think of music suitable to each pic
ture as it was displayed.
"Oh, yes, certainly he could, and do
it impromptu.
The performance opened. He was
seated at the piano, and he turned 10 look
at the first picture. 1t was Adam and
Eve in the Garden of Eden
He didn't hesitate an instant. Like
a flash he turned and began pounding out.
There's Only One Girl in This World for
Me- Chicago Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
WE HAD A CENSOR.
Why Gen. Jaud enes' Dispatches Didn't
Get THROUGH

Madrid. Aug. 22.-2 p. m.-Lieut.-Ge
Correa minister of war, has received
cable from Gen. Jaudenes, dated August
&c, in which he refers to four dispatches
giving details of the fighting at Manila
and the surrender.
These have not been received ! It's
supposed that the Americans intercepted
them.
Gen. Jaudenes says he has not received
the governments formal announcement
Of the signing Of the protocol, and he as
serts that the insurgents continue hostili-
ties against the Spaniards.
Gen. Correa Immediately cabled a re-
quest for the details of the surrender
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
TALK, TALK, TALK.
Spain Seems to be in No Hurry to
Settle Cuban Question.

Madrid Aug. %, Z a. m.-El Correo,
Cuban question may yet be the occasion
of serious incidents, as may also be the
question of internal policy, which may
raise incidents that are difficult to fore
see
The Madrid press generally, and not
ably Ell Heraldo, advises the government
to seek to save the economic situa ton by
means exclusively Spanish, instead of ap-
pealing to foreign capital. which, Ell Her
aldo says, will doubtless be offered, but
on such terms that the loans would be
most burdensome."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
IN CHARGE OF WEST POINT.
Capt. Mills, One of the Heroes of San
tiagos Honor ed.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 22.-The
President has appointed Albert L. Mills
superintendent of the Military academy
at West Point with the rank of lieuten-
ant-colonel. The new superintendent is a
first lieutenant of cavalry in the regular
army, ks,t is q captain in the volunteer
service. He is one Of the heroes of the
Santiago campaign and was severely
wounded in the fighting there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
POWDER MILL GOES UP.
Two Men Killed and Several
Wounded Near Chatta-
nOOga, Tenn.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. pa ire
Chattanooga Powder company, eighteen
miles from here. killed two white lnen,
Lucius B. Eakin and Harton Mortchke,
and wounded seriously, if not fatally. six
others. After the explosion the pant
was destroyed by fire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
Give the Woman the Credit.

Mrs. F.-"Mr. and Mrs. Wallace as
sure me with all positiveness that they
have not haG a quarrel in all the ten
years of their married life" Mr.. F.
"Ah-there is a noble woman Mrs. f.
II wonder you did not give the credit
to him. Mr.. F.-"No-she is the one
who deserves the credit! 1t is net every
woman who will back up her husband III
a lie
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
The advance Of civilization is
; @:t%ss s$ SAPOI,I0

If, as these active advertisers assert,
the advance of civilization is marked
by the use of Sapolio, there should be
a good market for their useful article
in the Spanish possessions which have
lately fallen under our control. Whether
they were prophesying or not, their an
nouncements are brisk and timely, and
the advice they give is-like the Ameri--
can arms-irresistible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
Kissed Her Way to Fame.

St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 2O.-The directors
of the county fair at Wichita, Kan,
have sent an invitation to Miss Emma
Arnold of st. Louis, who kissed herself
into fame by embracing Lieut. Hobson,
asking her to make her own terms and
conditions to go to Wichita, and assume
command of the women's department
there. Kansas people are very anxious
to see the young woman who kissed the
hero of the Merrimac, and will send a
special car for her if she wants IT.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
NO NAVAL RENDEZVOUS.
Whole Fleet at Hampton Roads
Would Interfere with Commerce.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 22.-Orders
were issued by the navy department to-
day which will prevent the assemblage of
any large feet at Hampton Roads. The
large warships will be sent to New York
and Boston and torpedo-boats to New
port, R. I. The only ships to remain at
Fortress Monroe are auxiliary cruisers
and tugs. These orders were issued ow-
ing to the complaints of steamboat com
panies that large feet in the harhor at
Hampton Roads would Interfere serious
w with navigation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
Disappointed Argonauts.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 22-One hundred
and fifty disappointed prospectors have
arrived here from Copper river. Alaska.
on the steamer Excelsior. They brought
with them copies of Il set of resolutions
passed at a recent miners meeting, set
ting forth that gold i'll paying quantities
had never been discovered in the vicinity
of Copper river, and that the Valdez gla-
cier was impa BILE for large outfits.