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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
WASHINGTON Is AGAIN SURPRISED.
Miles Doesn't Land Where !: Had Been
Planned He should

washington. July 21-The news # the
landing of General Miles at Guanica. on
the southwest shora of Porto Rico. came
as genuine surprise to the war Ge-f;t-
nent. 1t had been all carefully p!anrad
that he was to make his landing a; cr-
other point as remote as possible from
the place where he actually landed. So
there was little wonder that the officials
received the first news II the landing
with incredulity. and even went to the
length of supposing that the story had
been put aioat in order to distract az
tention from the point which had beer
selected. Just why General Miles made
this wide departure from the plans of
the department is not known. but il is
supposed that he gathered some infor-
nation since he left Siboney that in
duced him to make the change.
The result. however. has been to per-
pick the department officials deeply and
to considerably derange their carefully
prepared programme for the remainder
OF the expedition. 1t will lie now uec-
essary to intercept the sections Of the
expedition already at sea heading for
certain selected points on the coast of
Porto Rico and to advise them Of the
change IN the plans. General Wilson's
brigade IS now approaching the island
ana reinforcements will follow al inter-
walls OF one or two days until the whole
force Of 10000 men is landed. unless
events connected with the peace negotia-
tons make 1t expedient to stop further
movements. However. it is a matter
Tor congratulation to the war depart
ment that General Miles has managed
to set foot on Porto Rico before the first
oVertures for peace, and thus to place
the island in the same position as Cuba
and the Philippines, namely, as terri
tory at least partially In the possession
of the United States
Guanica is small town of LOCO in
habitants on the southern coast of the
island. On rough calculation it is less
than twenty miles ir'line distant from
Ponce and siXty-five miles from San
Juan. against vhich the assault is to
be directed. Guanica is about pfY r,:Ies
south OF Yauco. OF which city il forms
the port. and with which it is connected
by good road. The town is situated
on bay Of the same name which forms
one or the best ports in the whole ISL
ana The banks to the right are steep
and form good natural wharf Three
vessels can lie alongside ard unload lv
means of gang phnks. YES els .. thir-
tv feet draft can enter the bay easily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
NO PROPO>ITIoN FOR ARMIsrICE.
Matter Will BE Presented to and Discussed
by the Cabinet.

by the Cabinet.
Neither was there any suggestion
from the Spanish government that an
armistice be established PENDING the
peace negotiations In the conversation
wkichiollCwed d the reading.of the promo
siticn neither the president nor the am
bassador entered upon the question of
the terms of peace. 1t was finally de-
termined that tie president would con-
suit the members OF his cabinet con-
cerning the proposition. and after a
decision had been arrived at NJ. Cannon
would then be invited to the White
House for further conference and for
final answer from the United States
government. When the president will
Submit the Spanish proposition to the
cabinet has not yet been announced
The call OF the ambassador was two
hours after the cabinet meeting of yes-
terdsy had closed and there will not he
anolher regular cabinet meeting until
F'r.Gay. y special cabinet meeting will
probably be held in order to make
prompt reply to the proposition.
Naturally the pea of Spain to open
Of conjecture as to what the terms Of
%: O. VII .e. Thus far there is no Of
t,lal warrant for saying what terms
spain VIII propose. or what terms the
United States will offer or accept. So
far as this country is concerned it is the
general impression that the complete
Spanish evacuation of Cuba and Porto
Rico will be insisted upon az a sine qua
non. There is not the same certainty
~ to the Philippines. Ladrones and
CarClines. although the belief is grow
ng that the terms gf the United States
Will include coslng stations in these
groups. On the part Of Spain 1t is be-
!ieved that she now has reached such
realization OF her misfortune that she
vii! readily consent to terms for the
evacuation Of Cuba and probably Porto
Rico.
The Spanish desire is apparently very
strong for the retention OF the Philip
pines. although there is little doubt
that coalins stations there AID at other
points will he conceded The matter of
war indemnity is for future considera-
ticn. although thsre does net. appear to
be disposition among the officials here
to pile UP heavy war Indemnity
against Spain In her present helpless
condition.
a conference of Secretaries Alger.
Bliss, wilson and Postmaster General
Smith with President Mckinley lasted
until nearly midnight At its conclu-
sion Secretary Alger said that no spe-
oial cabinet meeting had been called for
tomorrow and he saw no prospect of
one. From what was said by members
or the cabinet who have consulted with
the president il seems practically de-
termined to accept the offer to open
negotiations. 1t was stated that in
effecting settlement some beginning
had to be made. The offer made YES
terday was such b -sinn rg Nothing
could be known about the terms upon
which the negotiations viii lie conduct
ed or proposals 10 be made Unit. there
had been further conference by those
having the matter in charge. Secretary
Alger stated when he left the White
House that there would be no change in
the plans Of the campaign and the war
would go forward with vigor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
Proposition Is a General One.

The call lasted about half an hour
and after the first formalities had been
executed by II. Cambon the talk he
came general and quite formal. the
president. ambassador and the secre-
tary Of state discussing the outlook for
conclusion Of hostilities. The proposi-
tion submitted by the ambassador act
Ing for the Spanish government was
quite general in terms. and was con-
fined to the one essential point Of an
earnest plea that negotiations be opened
for the purpose of terminating the war
and arriving at terms Of peace. The
communication Of the Spanish govern
ment did not suggest any specific terms
o. peace, nor was any reference made
to Cuba. the Philippines, Porto Rico or
other Spanish possessions. The evident
purpose of the Madrid authorities was
10 iifst learn whether the United States
would treat on the subject of peace.
and after that to take up such terms as
the two parties might suggest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
President Mckinley and Secretary Day Confer With Ref
erence Thereto.
WILL BE MADE AFTER FRIDAYS CABINET
Sagasa Continues to Deny 0verures While France Officially
Stamps His FaIsehoods

which left here week ago. The ex.
petition expected to meet party OF
Cubans. but they were evidently
driven off by the Spaniards, as the
expedition was attacked by 1,00C
Spanish cavalry after landing a por-
tion of its supplies. The Wanderer's
men escaped with the loss of five
wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
Spaniards Keep Good Watch

Key West, Fla. July PA squad of
Spanish soldiers three miles west Of
Bahia Honda. province Of Pinar del Rio.
Monday afternoon fired half a dozen
eaots at the Associated Press dispatch
boat Dandy which was passing that
point. two miles out. Flash and smoke
signals also marked the progress Of the
Dandy along the shore. which seemed
tc be excellently watched The country
from point west Of Bahia Honda to
Havana is in a hiGh state Of Cultivs-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
MILES SENDS WORD.
srief Dispatch informing the De.
partment That He Is on
Porto Rican Soil.
EARBOR Is ALL he COULD WANT,
Gloucester and Her Gallant Crew Clean
Out the Dons, Who Lose
-Four Men.

No Losses onf Our Side. Although the
Mausers Were Popping Away Very
Lively for Awhiie-Wainwrights Little
Gunboat kaOeks Blockhouse to Pieces
First to Go Ashore-The Landing Place
Described.
NaShe>G1on. July 21.-The war de-
par3m a. at 80 last night posted the
following. dated St. Thomas, July &c,
1898. s:35 p. M: circumstances were
such that deemed it advisable to take
the harbor OF Gpanica first. fifteen miles
west of Ponce which was successfully
accomplished between daylight and II
O'Clock. Spaniards surprised. The
Glouchester, Commander Wainwright,
first entered the harbor: met with
sight resistance; fired a few shots. All
the transports are now in the harbor
and infantry and artillery rapidly 60
Ing ashore. This is a well-protected
harbor. Water sufficiently deep for all
transports and heavy vessels to anchor
within 200 yards of shore The Spanish
flag was lowered and the American flag
raised at IL o'clock today. Captain
Higsinson. with his fleet has rendered
able and earnest assistance. Troops in
good health and best Of spirits. No
casualties. [Signed.l MILES"
GIoucfster Does 1t Again.
Port Guanifa, Porto Rico, July 81
copyright. pS9S, by the Associated
Press.1 - Ti4s town on the coast of
Porto Rico Vas taken by the United
States forcef yesterday after a brief
but lively et cement. in which the
Gloucester again distinguished herself
Early yesterp lay morning the Glouces-
ter, in chargfof Lieutenant Commander
Wainwright steamed into the harbor
in order to reconnoiter the place. The
Spaniards We're completely taken by
surprise. Almost the first they knew
of the approach OF the army was in the
announcement contained in the firing
OF gun froH the Gloucester. demand
ing that the Spaniards haul down their
Gag. which was floating from flagstaff
in front Of hockhouss standing to the
east OF the village. Phe first couple Of
three-pounders We're fired into the hills
right and left Of the bay, purposely
avoiding the town, lest the projectiles
hurt women or children.
Old Glory Goes to the Masthead.
The Gloucester then hove to within
about 600 yards Of the shore and lowered
launch having on board Colt rapid
fire gun and thirty men. under COM
mand of Lieutenant Husee. which was
sent ashore without encountering oppo-
sition. Quartermaster Beck thereupon
told feoman Lacy to haul down the
Spanish flag which was done, and they
then raised on the flagstaff the first
United States flag to float over Porto
Rican soil. Suddenly about thirty Span
iards opened fire with Mauser rifles on
the American party. Lieutenant Husee
and his men respodned with great gall
lantry, the Colt gun doing effective
work. Mormon, who received Admiral
Cervera's surrender, and Wood, a VOL
unteer lieutenant. shared the honors
with Lieutenant Husee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
Cost OF Illinois Charities.

Springfield. Ills, July 21.-The Gnan-
cial record of the state charitable in
stitutions for the three months ended
June 80. 1898. has been prepared. The
total ordinary expense was s365. .9S2 II .
total net expense. sS2a. .ll9.15: total num-
her of inmates present at beginning of
the quarter. 9,130; since admitted. new.
1.53l: former inmates readmitted 259:
absentees returned. 360-making a total
Of 1l.2S0. The average cost per capita
for all institutions was s41O4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
GLOUCESTER RETURNS THE FIRE.
Spanish Cavalry Hastens to Take Hand
I'm the Fight Also.

Almost Immediately after the Span
iards fired on the Americans the Glou-
cester opened fire on the enemy, with
all her three and six Founders which
could be brought to bear, shelling the
town, and also dropping shells into the
hills to the west Of Guanica, where a
number of Spanish cavalry was to be
seen Fastening toward the spot where
the Americans had landed. Lieu
tenant Husee then threw up a little fort
which he named Fort Wainwright.
The lieutenant also mounted the Colt
gun and signaled for reinforcements,
which were sent from the Gloucester.
lhe Associated Press dispatch boat
cynthia III was the only boat in the
harbor except the Gloucester.
Presently a few Spanish cavalry
Joined those who were fighting in the
street of Guanica, but the Colt was let
loose, killing four of them. By that
time the Gloucester had the range of
the town and of the blockhouse. and
all her guns were splitting fire, the doc
Tor and the paymaster helping to serve
the guns. Soon afterwards white coated
eo-iOl'iHs NdN dsi ylilSn were seen climb
ing the hills TO the westward and the
foot soldiers were scurrying along the
fences from the town. BY 9:45 with the
exception OF few guerrilla shots the
town was won and the enemy was
driven out of its neighborhood. The
Red Cross nurses on the Lampasas and
detachment of regulars were the first
To land from the Transports After Lieu
tenant Huse had captured the place he
deployed his small force into the sub
urbs.
But he was soon reinforced by the
regulars. who were followed by COM
pany g, OF the Sixth Illinois. and then
by other troops in quick succession. All
the boats OF the men-Of-war and trans
ports were used in the work Of landing
the troops. each steam launch towing
four or five boats loaded TO the rails
with soldiers. But everything progress
ed in an orderly manner. and accordin,
10 the plans Of General Miles The
latter went ashore at about noon after
stopping to board the Gloucester and
thank Lieutenant Commander VAIN
wright fer his gallant action.
General Miles said to the corrasn,,-
dent OF the Associated Press: Guanic.
and Cinga are in the disafected portion
OF the island Matteo. the insurpen,
leader. lives at Yauco. few miles in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
GRANTS BRIGADE LEAVES CAMP.
Packs Up and Starts for Newpor, News En-
Route to Porto Rico.

Chickamauga Park. Ga. July 27.-The
Third brigade of the First division.
First corps. General Fred Grant COM
manding. received orders early yester-
day morning to strike tents and mack
up for immediate departure. This bri-
gade consists of the First Kentucky.
Fifth Illinois and Third Kentucky. the
Third battalion Of the Sixteenth Penn
sylvania being attached The First Ken
tucky was to have loaded its effects for
Newport News. the destination Of the
brigade, at noon yesterday. but the task
Of loading the wagon train taking sew
eral hours more than was calculated
the regiment did not get away from
Rossvillc until last night.
The Fifth Illinois had orders to leave
camp at O'Clock this morning. accom-
panied by the Third battalion of the
sixteenth Pennsylvania. The Third
Kentucky left camp at o'clock this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
building and Loan League,

Omaha, July 27.-The United States
League of Building X Loan associa-
tions met here today in annual con-
vention. After an address of well
come and responses. President San
born delivered his annual address.
The credential committee was ap-
pointed and began work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
bismarck is Not Diving.

Berlin, July 21.-Bismarck's ply
stefan telegraphed the Taeglische
Rundschan that there is no truth in
the reports that the prince is dying.
He sleeps well and his condition is
unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

ana proceed close inshore. The consp,c-
uous advantage of this port. aside from
Its excellent harbor facilities for the
transports is the utter absence of forti-
fications or mines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

Tells just What Was Sought to lie Done
and What Was Done Yesterday.

"'''' w ''"' V"~ ''"''' r'StFrU8y'
Paris. July 27.-The following ofli-
cial note has been issued: AT the
request of the Spanish government,
the French ambassador nj Washing
ton has been authorized by the French
government to present Il note from
the cabinet AT Madrid to the presi-
dent of the United States. In the
name of Spain. Cambon. who is
charged to watch Spanish interests in
the United States. made this commu-
nicaiion to President Mckinley at the
White House yesterday afternoon in
the presence of Secretary Day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
THE REPORTS OF THE CAPTAINS.
ship Commanders i'm the Santiago En-.
gagement Heard From.

ship Commanders in the Santiago En-
gagement Heard From.
Washington, July 27.-The reports
of Capts. Chadwick, of the cruiser
New York. Taylor, of the Indiana
Philip, of the Texas. and Lieut.. Com
mander Wainwright. of the Glouces-
ter. on the destruction of Cervera's
fleet, which accompanied Admiral
SIMPSONS report, were made public
today. They do not differ materially
from the report of Sampson and
Schley already published as to the
general facts of the engagement.
Movement Of Troops.
Chattanooga, July 27.-The order
sending the 9TH Illinois to Newport
News was revoked today after the
regiment had marched to Rossville
and half entered the ears. They un-
loaded and the men. highly disap-
pointed, marched back to camp. The
Sd Kentucky was then sent forward
and loaded on the empty cars. The
l66th Indiana, which has been ordered
to take the place Of the 9TH Illinois in
Gen. Grants brigade, will leave to-
morrow. The 1st South Carolina was
ordered to proceed at once to Jack
sonville, Fla. to join Gen. Lee. The
9th Tennessee was ordered from
Knoxville to Chattanooga.
Comforts for Our Boys at Santiago.
New York. July 27.-The transport
Olivette sailed for Santiago today with
500, 900 to pay the troops there. a
cargo OF delicacies for the sick and
wounded, and corps of doctors and
nurses. mostly immunes; also an out
tit for l,OOO-bed hospital.
Schrader Made u Captain.
Springfield, July 27.-The governor
has appointed Ferdinand j. Schrader
captain of Company ID, 18th Illinois
infantry, vice. Rogers, resigned.
Little Alfonso Has Troubles OF His Own
London. July PA Madrid spec
iai says the king of Spain is suffering
from an attack of the measles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
Paper Company Assigns.

Denver, July PA receiver has
been appointed for the Denver Paper
company. with assets of 1000. 900:
liabilities 5000. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results.
When taken early it prevents con-
sumption. And in later stages il
furnishes prompt relief. T. H.
Ihomys. A. j. Riess and NJ. +. Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
They Hear Of II I'm Spaip.

Madrid, July 77.-An official dispatch
from San Juan de Porto Rico confirms
the report Of an American landing at
Puerto de Guanica. The Spaniards had
one officer killei and three soldiers
weunded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

Help is wanted when the nerves
become weak and appetite fails.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives help by
making the blood rich and pure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

morning. Arrangements were imnedl-
ately made for an interview between
Canbcn ard the president and it took
place at p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

Spain gives assurance that an armis-
ticc will be followed by a treaty of
peace on certain general lines. it is
probable the president will agree to
an armisticc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
\hIASHINGTON. July 27.-Secre.

MIASHlNGTON, July N.-Secre-
" day Day is in conference
with the president, and it is said the
reply to Spain will he delivered in a
day or two.
IL may he safely said that the gov
ernment's answer to Spain will not
be delivered till after the cabinet
meeting Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
spain Feels Better Already.

Madrid July PA big rise on the
hourse today is looked on as denoting
great confidence that peace will he
concluded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

land. Had we landed at Cape San Juan
line of rifle pits might have stopned
our advance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
CUBANs WE'RE NOT THERE.
wsnder-r Hepuis.d Owing to Failure to
Cooperate.

Key West. July 27.-News has
reached here of an unsuccessful at
tempt to land 4 large expedition of
men and arms ut Banes. west of Ha-
vana. by the steamer Wanderer,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
PRESIDENT To ANSWER FRIDAY.

viii Grant Armistice ON Certain Specific
Conditions From Spain.
Washington, July 27.-The presi-
dent by Friday will communicate
our answer to SPANS peace proposal
through Ambassador Cambon. If
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27
SPAIN DENIES NEGOTIATIONS.
Hut Foreign On,cc Explains They Are Due
to Private Initiative.

Madrid, July 2..-Thc government
denies that it has been occupied with
the question of peace. Sagasta con-
tradicts the statement that official ne
gotiations are in progress, but the
foreign office announces that negotia-
sions are due to private initiative and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-27

No Losses on Our Side. Although the
Mausers We're Popping Away Very
Lively for Awhiie-Wainwright Little
Gunboat Knocks Blockhouse to Pieces
Sixth Illinois Volunteers Among the
First to Go Ashore-The Landing Place
Described.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-09-02
WHITINGHAM.

c. ). Chase went to Boston last Monday
John Wiley returned to New York last
Saturday.
Four young men from North Adams are
tenting by the lake this week.
Myron Bickford of Greenfield is spend
ing a short vacation in town.
Mr. and Mrs Allen Howard returned
from trip to Providence, r. l., Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. a. B. Chase left Sunday for
a carriage drive to Bennington to be gone
a week
Henry Russell returned to Holyoke last
week Thursday His family went last
Thursday.
Mrs. Lurissa Brown and Mrs. Lucy Pike
returned Friday from week outing at
Rowe, Mass.
Amy Harrington returned to Shafts
bury last week, accompanied by her aunt
Eliza Chase.
H. a. Wheeler went to Athol Thursday
His daughter Christine came home with
him Friday.
Mr. Ball and Miss Moore of Newton ar
rived at Camp Hassanimisio last week and
returned last Monday.
Or. j. W. Davis oil Charlemont arrived
at the Spring House Saturday night and
returned home Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Swift, who have
been spending few weeks at the Spring
House, returned to Roxbury, Mass, Tues
day afternoon.
Prof. Boutelle, guest at the Spring
House, took part in the concert at Will
mington last Friday. He returned to his
home Saturday.
Eva, Esther and Minnie Reed returned
from a trip to Bennington last Friday
Minnie is staying at Lake Pleasant a few
days before returning to Brattleboro.
Lincoln Sawyer was shingling his house
Wednesday, when the severe storm struck
him so suddenly that he had no time to
protect the roof and considerable water
poured into the house.