Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-21
LATER NEWS.

The Madrid public are not satIs1eo
with the surrender Of Santiago. Inc
terms exacted of Toral are regarded AZ
being too severe.
1t is calculated by government OIL
cials that Commodore Watson; will reach
the Canaries ab0dt August and De
ready to strike blow at the Spanish
coast a few days later.
The Klondike miners who have re-
Turned to civilization on the steamer
st. Paul, which has arrived az san
Francisco, place the total output OF the
district surrounding Dawson at about
$40. 600, 900 for the season. THIS IS
considerably less than previous estl-
mates.
The United States will take imme-
date steps to collect cutoms revenue at
Santiago as a war contribution, and
government customs office will be
opened there and be ready for business
Mt once. This action will be taken
pending final settlement of the ques-
ton of the status OF Cuba after the
/ close of the war.
Riots have broken ont in the Spanish
province of lluelva, in Adalusla.
The inhabitants marched to the NUM-
cipal buildings, shouting for cheap
bread. Rioters to the number of 1000
sacked many private houses. They
were finally dispersed by the artillery,
and energetic measures viii be taken
to prevent renewal OF the disturb
anceS.
A statistical report regarding the
commerce of Porto Rico has been issued
by the department OF agriculture.
Trade is in Increasing, and comparative
statement of the imports and exports OF
SPANS easternmost West Indian pos
session in the years 1888 and 1896
shows that its commerce is we'll worth
having and its growth constant.
The advance guard OF the Porto
Rican invading expedition, commanded
by General Miles, sailed from Siboney
Monday. Four batteries Of artillery
and few seasoned troops compose it..
General Brooke reported that his army
was ready to pr oceed Immediately witt.
the occuution OF the island. The en-
tire expedition, it is thought, will elm
bark from Newport News within the
next fortnight.
Word has reached San Francisco from
st. Michaels that the steamer Cone.
maush from Seattle, was oveltaken in
Behring sea by hurricane, and that
her tow. u river steamer laden with
stores, was lost. Two barges tOwed by
steamer of the Alaska Commercial
Company were lost in the same storm.
They cost about $50, 1000. A similar
fate overlook new river boat towed
by the National City. The loss in the
last case was $50, 900.
The fifth Manila expedition, COM
prising 5000 troops, is about ready tt
leave San Francisco,
The transports Peru and Puebla have
left san Francisco for Honolulu with
troops for the islands.
The San Francisco Examiner says the
Bennington has gone North to consort
Alaska treasure ships.
Uncle Sam has bought an Australian
liner, the steamer Culyoa. She is now
being transformed into a cruiser
An island known as the Marcus O,
Weeks, between Honolulu and the Phil.
ippines, HES the United States flag and
coaling station.
Yellow fever is prevalent among Gen.
Miles command at Siboney. The type
of the disease is said to be mild and
the medical staff express confidenc in
being able to hold it in check.
President Mckinley has given en-
preston to strong hope for an early
peace, Responding to congratulations
on the success Of the Santiago cam
paign, he said; 81 hope for an early
peace now"
Both nations are reaping benefits
from the AngloAmerican friendiness.
The concurrence of Great Britain
in the proposal for European interven.
ton between America and Spain, it is
claimed, thwarted the designs OF the
powers.
Premier Sagasta is quoted as saying
Spain wants peace, but it must be ar
honorable peace, as Spain deserves
The army is anxious to resist to the
last, but the government cannot con.
sent to such useless sacrifice. Had We
our fleet, the situation would have beer
very different
A decree has been published suspend
ing throughout Spain the rights of midi
viduals as guaranteed by the constitu
ton. The government wishes to have
full power to suppress evidences Of
discord or rebellion which might APP
pear. The publication of the decree il
accepted as proof that peace negotia
tions are actually in progress.
1t is announced that General Mile:
will start for Porto Rico within week
With the presidents approval he per
fected all arrangements for his expedi
ton to seize that island before he ef,
Washington, and the plan will now be
promptly carried into effect. Orders
have already been sent to Admira
Sampson to render General Miles the
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