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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
SITUATION AT HAVANA.
Festival of st. John Celebrated by
Large Crowds.

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press.
From a Spanish Correspondent.
Havana, June 2S. D. m.--El Diario de
la Marina, commenting on the report from
the United States that Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee viii attack Havana az the head Of
10000 soldiers. says: "For what then
comes this perverter of supplies sent for
reconcentradoes and this presumable au-
thor of the explosion OF the Malne2
Yesterday Monday) fourteen American
warships were in front OF Santiago de
Cuba, while ten transport vessels and
seven warships were in front OF Baiquirl.
The festival of st. John the Baptist was
celebrated on Sunday. great crowds fill-
ing the churches ana assembling later in
the day at sports. There were many
amusements-from music to creased
poles.
Gen. Blanco and the other officials were
not present at the sports. but they sent
donations of prize money. The principal
gatherings were at the whnrves. and not
for a long time have there been seen In
Havana such large and animated throngs.
Ladies representing the best society in
town took part In the festival and more
than $500 in gold was collected for the
free kitchens.
Tomorrow there will be another festi-
val at the wharves and further collec-
tlons.
Yesterday afternoon (Monday) the head
of tho American column advanced toward
Aguadores by the Sboney Raiiway. AT
the same time three American warships,
two of which were battleshIps, approached
the creek and opened fire against the
Spanish troops, which exchanged shots
with the American forces.
Reports from Casilda, province of Santa
Clara, say that an American warshp APP
peared Off Cayo Blanco. sounding the wa
ter at the mouth of the harbor, evidently
with a view Of trying TO force an entrance,
but the attempt did not succeed.
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DEwEY's MEN IRRITATED.
Don't Like Report That Germany
Intends to Interfere.

London, June IA dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Manila says: 'The
report that Germany will not permit a
bombardment is exciting deep irritation In
the American feet. Admiral Dewey in
tends to demand a capltuation the instant
reinforcements arrive. He told Prince
Henry OF Prussia that he would be glad
20 see the German officers at Manila, but
1t would be well to caution them to keep
out Of the American line of fire. II re-
mains TO be seen whether Germany has
really given such promises as are pre-
tended
1.-TWO attempts have been made on the
life OF Gen. Aguinaldo in order to secure
the reward placed on his head by Capt
Gen. Augusti
"The United States cruiser Boston has
gone to Bolinao TO establish there, SO 1t
is reported, base Of operations.
Capt. Gen. Augusti has arranged q con-
ference with the foreign admirals pre-
sumably on the subject OF protection for
the lives Of non-combatants.
"1he situation is growing unbearable.
The besieging. force gives US no rest and
the work Of the Spanish troops on the line
Of defense Is terrible. They are
fighting with the desperation OF
resignation. They have no nourishing food
and for days have been reduced to eating
wild birds and shell fish. Still with star
walton staring them in the face, they hold
their posts aud fight with the courage OF
their race.
"TlIe population Is IN a state Of terror.
No details have reached here as to the fate
Of Capt. Gen. Augustus family. The pro-
vincia Garrisons have been starved into
surrender. The belief first entertained that
Germany would help Spain Is growing
fainter, and It Is now feared that she viii
share In the partition OF the Philippines.
in the bay"
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MANILA AT ENEMY'S MERCY.
CITY SURROUNDED BY $4,000 INsUR-
GENTS.

Total InSurgent Army In the Field
Estimated at 10000 Men Armed
with Rifles and 100000 With other
WenpOns-AuguSti Treats With
Disdnin AguinaIdO's Demand That
He surrender-Captain Generals
Family stiII I'm Captivity.
Madrid. June Is, p. m.-T'he govern-
ment has received the following dispatch
from Capt. Gen. August from Manila,
June %: "The cituatiou Is still grave.
81 continue TO maintain my position an
side the line Of blockhouses but the enemy
is increasing in numbers as the rebels
occupy The provinces which are surround-
ed.
'Torrenual rains are inundating the IN
trenchments, rendering the work of de-
fense difficult.
The number Of sick among the troops
is increasing, making the situation very
distressing and causing increased deser-
tons of the native soldiers.
1T is estimated that the insurgents num-
Der $1,000 armed with rifles and 10000
armed with swords. etc.
AAuiHdiio mas EuUlfnpNS1 TIC 10 SUR
render, but / have treated his proposals
with disdain, for I am resolved to maln-
tain the sovereignty of Spain and the nom
or of the flag to the last extremity.
IT have over 1000 sick and 200 wnfinff
''rhe citadel has been invaded by the
suburban Inhabitants, who have aband-
oned their homes, owing TO the barbarity
of the rebels. These inhabitants constl-
tute an embarrassment, aggravating the
situation in view of the bombardment
which. however, Is rot seriously appre-
hended for the moment.
THE governor OF the Vizcayas and tho
Mindanao islands cables that he has de-
feated the insurgents In an engagement.
during which CHIEF Arco Agutnaldo's
representative was killed. He adds that
tranquility now prevails throughout these
islands, and he further asserts that the
principal Malay chiefs of the Mindanao
group declare they desire TO fight on the
side OF the Spaniards against the lnvad-
ers."
According to other advices the emlssa-
ries sent out TO seek Gen. Monet's column
of thousand men returned after a fruit
less search.
Capt Gen. Augustus family Is still In
the hands OF the insurgents
Gen. Pena. with thousand soldiers,
has surrendered. His soldiers most of
whom are natives, Joined the insurgents.
A majority Of the detachments In the
island of Luzon have surrendered owing
to their lack OF food, though some suc-
eceded In escaping.
Numerous Spaniards, including the gov-
ernors OF Batanga. Laguna and Bulacan,
have taken refuge at CavIte.
The rebels besteging Manila exceed 5000
men. The city Is completely isolated and
the arrival OF the Spanish squadron Is
anxiously awaited, for the position OF Ma
nila is untenable.
Small rebel craft navigate the bay con-
veying prisoners TO Cavite.
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sUcooR ron GOMEZ.
Cubans at Key West to Send Food to
the Generals Army.

the Generals Army.
Key West, June 20. 1920 a. m.--The Gu
bans held a big meeting tonight to devise
means for sendipg relief 10 the army Of
Gomez, which is in desperate straits for
want of food.
1t was decided to send an expedition i'm
mediately Steps were taken at once TO
raise funds and nearly $1,000 was raised
last night, one man giving $500. Men
and women, who were too poor 10 give
money gave their Jewelry.
The Cubans In New York. Tampa and
elsewhere will be asked TO contribute.
The Key West cigar makers will give
a days wages and there viii be a house
to house canvas for funds. An effort will
be made TO raise $4,000 in Key West and
Il may be possible to send a large expedi-
tion with arms as well as food
If Key West must act alone a ship load
of food will be sent.
Gen. Gomez recently concentrated his
scattered bands In the expectation Of
meeting an expedition which did not land
Now they must disperse, unless assistance
Is sent.
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AN ARMY TO LEAVE TAMPA.
Nine Thousand Men to start for sam
tiago at Once.


Washington, June 2S.-Orders have been
issued for the departure Of another large
army expedition from Tampa, composed
of about 5000 men OF the second division
of the Fourth Army Corps under command
of Brig. Gen. Snyder and six batteries of
artillery, three light and hree heavy
The preparations have been proceeding
quietly for some days and although the
stores have been going aboard at Tampa.
a rigid censorship at that point has pre-
vented any word going out as TO the expo
dition.
The actual departure from Tampa was
expected by the war department to occur
to-day, although there may be unavoida-
bic delays.
Twelve transports are to carry the ex-
pedition. The warships constituting the
naval convoy are not disclosed. but they
probably will include one battleship and
several cruisers and auxiliary craft.
Gen. Snyder's second division of the
Fourth Army Corps is made up of three
brigades containing nine regiments, as fol-
lows
First Brigade-col I. De Russey, COM
manding; Eleventh United States Infan-
try. Nineteenth United States Infantry.
Second Brigade-Gen L. II. Carpenter,
commanding; First District of Columbia,
Second New York Fifth Maryland
Third Brigade-Gen. r. II. Hail, COM
manding; Third Pennsylvania. One Hun
dred and Fifty-seventh Indiana, First
Ohio First Illinois.
Whether some regiments will be taken
from other divisions cannot be stated
definitely. 1t is known only that Gen.
Synder's division has been looked upon by
the war department as the one best equip
ped for an immediate start. The bate
rles will be designated by Gen. Randolph
in command of the artillery at Tampa.
If the expedition got away to-day, it
will arrive off Santiago about next Sat
urday. The trip doubtless will be to the
eastward around Cape Maysi along the
same route as that of the Shafter expe-
dition.
This will bring Gen. Skaters force up
to about $1,000 men. made up of the 1900
men he took with him; Gen. Duffield' S
command on the Harvard and Yale; Gen.
Garretson's command, which will 60 on
the same steamers. and Gen. Snyders di-
vision from Tampa.
1t was learned at the war department
to-day that Gen. Miles probably will pro-
ceed to Santiago within the course of a
week, the exact date not having been de-
termined.
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GOMEZ NEEDS SUPPLIES.
SanguiIIy at La Espernnza Consult
ing President Masso.

ing President Masso.
Key West June 2S.-Gen. Julio Sangullly
and staff, with an escort of twenty-five
cavalrymen, were on June q. three miles
from the Cuban seat of government, La
Esperanza. province Of Puerto Principe.
They landed at Banes from the first
Florida expedition and were on their way
to report TO President Masso, after which
they expected TO join Gen. Gomez at Las
Delicias, in the district of Remedies, prov
ince of Santa Clara.
Gen. Gomez is in urgent need of clothes
rifles and ammunition. Col Bernabe
Boza. Gen. Gomez chief of staff, who is
in Key West, brought from his comman-
der a list of supplies needed by his army
He asks for each of his three brigades,
800 infantry rifles, eco cavalry rifles, one
dynamite gun and 1900 machettes.
These arms, Gen. Gomez says, are
needed for unarmed men. He also asks
for clothes, shoes. medicine and food
For thirteen months Gen. Gomez has
received practically nothing from the fill
clustering expeditions, owing to the diff
Guilty of landing on the Santa Clara coast
as compared with Santiago de Cuba.
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Tx e. nave looked for resistance to our ad,

vance '-'"'i0e 10 our ad-
Ihe ground over which they have trav-
80 80 eould have easily been defended. but
'he Spanish have steadily retired NOT
even attempting to harrass our fiapls Ias
the columns moved on through n natural
anDuscading country.
Apparently Gen. Linares prafers n
plaCe lalth in the defenses of the citv
of it, -'''' u''eH Hsh'
80 a Iew-though only few-hold to the
at ALL PioPOse Hsli'ins
Gen Calixto Garcia, with 300 men.
VINO landed yesterday, is expected IA
Ieacn the front to-day. The Americans
are aIe IN excellent spirits, and there is a re-
tnaIkable lack of sickness. Thus FAR the
water supply has been good. and there
nave oeen no bad effects from the changes
eAcepI Few cases of dysentery. There
was brief rain squaI last night.
noon to-day Maj Coolidge received
oLuers TO clear the road beyond the front
Where the stream doubles back across il
1or the advance of artillery. A dynamite
position. PN' III
zen Wheeler, who made a reconnois-
saHce for half mile beyond the skirmjsh
@ @hLes TINS morning, finding that he was
unable to secure the desired view through
tne luxuriant tropical foliage, dismounr-
ed and climbed a tree.
"A major general of the United States
army IN the forks Of a tree, surveying the
oPahish outposts through his field glasses,
was spec Gle that gave some idea Of
Ine wonderful energy of the dashing ex-
confederate cavalry leader. This feat Of
agility in man 90 years of age put to
olush many younger officer of his own
staff. -
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RUSH APT 70 DE ACQUITTED.
Hearing of the cnse Postponed Untn
July q.

Dayton, O.. June 2s.-Dr. George
W. Rush. the young Savannah doc
tor, under arrest for the shooting
Of his father-in-law DR.. George Dewitt.
was arraigned in police court here this
afternon on a charge of shooting with in
tent to kill.
The prosecuting witness, Mr.. Dewitt,
wac unable TO appear and the case was
set for a hearing on July 8.
The victim Of the shooting. though hav-
Ing four bullet holes through his lungs,
may recover.
Rush's plea Is self-dcfense. 1t Is thought
that he viii be acquitted.
Rush's wife was not present when he
was arraigned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-29
ST. PAUL RoUTs THE TERROR.
Capt. sigsbee Kills Three Men and
Nearly Sinks Her.

Washington, June 2S.--The navy depart
ment to-day posted the following bulle-
tins:
admiral Sampson reports that the Yale
arrived yesterday and discharged her
troops"
Capt. Sigsbee reports that on Wednes-
day afternoon, while off San Juan, Porto
Rico, he was attacked by Spanish un-
protected cruiser, and the Spanish torpedo
boat destroyer Terror.
"The Terror made a dash which was
awaited by the st. Paul
"The st. Paul hit the Terror three times,
killing one officer and two men, and
wounding several others.
1.-THE Terror dropped back under cover of
the fortfications with difficulty and was
towed into the harbor in a sinking condi-
ton, where she Is now being repaired.
Later, a cruiser and a gunboat started
out but remained under protection Of the
forts"
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LEFT HER COAL AT SAN JUAN.
steamer ROath Refused to Take 1t
TO CerVera's Ships.

Newport News, Va, June 2S.-The Brit
ish steamer Roath Capt. Sprau, arrived
here to-day from San Juan, via New Or
leans.
The Roath entered San Juan harbor
with cargo of coal for the Spanish fleet
the day after the bombardment Of the for
tihcations by the American vessels.
The Spanish ships were not in the har-
bor and as Capt. Sprau refused to take
the fuel to Santiago at the solicitation
of the governor general, it was left at
san Juan.
Capt. Sprau says that while proceeding
from San Juan to New Orleans three
solid shots were fired at his vessel by the
monitor Amphitrite without any warning
whatever.
The Roath belongs to the same line as
the steamer Restormel, which was cap
tured by an American cruiser. Both YES
sells left Cardiff, Wales, at the same time
with coal for the Spanish fleet.
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sHAFrER SENDS DISPATCHES.


Vanguard of the Army Now Within
Three Miles of Santiago.
Washington, June 2S.-The war depart
ment, late this afternoon. posted the fol-
lowing telegram:
"Baiquir June q, via Playa del Este,
June %.-Honorable Secretary of War,
Washington: The Yale arrived this morn
ing all right. Troops now disembarking.
Your son, who has been at the front as a
volunteer, assigned to duty on the staff
of Gen. Duffield.
(Signed ''Shafter, Major General
"Off Siboney. June q, 9 p. m, via Playa
del Este.-Adjutant General, Washington
All is progressing well. We occupied to-
day an advance position abandoned by the
enemy yesterday on the Sevilla and San
tiago road, west of the San Juan river,
within three miles of Santiago, and from
which it can be plainly seen.
(Signed "Shafter,
Major General Commanding"
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sHATrnn REPORTS THE DEAD.
List the same az Furnished by the
Press DIspntcheh.

washington. June 8.-Adjt. Gen. Corbin
tonight received from Maj. Gen. shafter
of the Cuban army OF invasion a cable
gram containing the official list OF the
Americans Killed Ia the battle Of La Qua
sina. The list m no material respect dit
fers from that given IN the Associated
Press dispatches the day after the fight
Gen. Shafters dispatch states that the
number OF troops engaged was 96l, as fol-
lows; First Cavalry, 2H; Tenth Cavalry,
20; First Volunteer Cavalry, 50A
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London. June 20, a. m.-The Spanish
squadron Is stin at Port said.
a dispatch to the Daily Chronicle from
Port Said says: "The captain OF the Pc
layo has landed his sick. Coaling, the
taking on Of supplies. and the employment
Of native stokers Is prohibited pending a
decision by the Egyptian governments
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GERMANrs INTENTIONS IN DOUBT
semi-OmcinI Intimates Marines Are
to he Landed.


London, June 29.-The Berlin correspon-
dent of the Daily News says: "A semi
official note has been published here, ap-
parently with the object Of preparing the
world for the landing of German marines
at Manila:
AS yet no statement has reached here
about the landing of marines at Manila,
but 1t Is matter of course that Admiral
Won Diedrichs will interfere as soon as it
may become necessary for the protection
of Germans there. Such a measure would
have no political significance whatever.
Neither at Washington or Madrid have
negotiations occurred on this matter
The assurance that a landing of ma
rlnes would have no political significance
is very nice. The only question is whether
the United States and other Powers will
share this opinion, or whether the other
Powers will see in the landing an act of
interference compelling them TO follow
suit"
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SPANS SHIPS NOT sEAwoRTHY.
Naval officers Laughs Mt Idea of
Their Going TO Manila.

London, June 29,--A dispatch TO the
Daily Mail from Port Said says: "A dis
tingulshed naval officer who has exam
ined Admiral Camara's ships carefully
laughs at the idea Of Admiral Camara at
tempting to reach Manila. The Spaniards.
he says, are wise to keep the feet out OF
the Americans way. The battleship Pc
layo and the armored cruiser Emperador
Carlos Quinto are in scandalous disrepair; (;
indeed are hardly seaworthy, while II
viii be impossible for the torpedo boat de-
stroyers 70 get far. The Spanlard cannot
keep his engines trimmed"
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SLIM AID SENT SANTIAGO.
ceryera to Exercise His own Judg-
ment ns TO His Course.


London, June 29-The Madrid CORES
pondent of the Standard says: 1.-THE
latest reports from Cuba show that Gen.
Luque has been able only to detach few
battalions and one mounted battery un-
der Col Escario, to reinforce Santiago
admiral Cervera has been authorized
20 act at his discretion either 10 cooperate
In the defense of Santiago or 10 make
sorue
The Spanish papers lay great stress
on The probability of a rupture between
Gen. Calixto Garcia and Gen. Maxine Co
mez. The latter Is incensed at the spe-
cial attention shown by the Americans 10
Garcia, Sanguilly, Rabi. Castillo and other
chiefs, while not only discarding the old
est leader Of the rising, but providing him
sparingly with the supplies he so sorely
needs"
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GOMEZ MAY DE DISSATISFIED.
Suspicion That His Relations with
Garcia Are Strained.

London, June 29.-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Times, says: Owing to
the inactivity Of Gen. Maxine Gomez, it
is believed here that his relations with
Gen. Calixto Garcia are strained"
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1NDEPENDENcE FOR PORTO RICO
spain to Try to ForestnII Siege by
United states.

London, June 29,-The Paris correspond
ent Of the Morning Post says: II learn,
on the authority of Dr. Betancos, that
torventon. Spain viii bestow independ-
ence upon Porto Rico, subject 10 certain
commercial advantages being reserved for
the mother country
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EGYPT MUST BE NEUTRAL.
GOschen Knows Nothing of Landing
of Marines at Manila.

London, June s.-The first lord Of tire
treasury and government leader A. j.
Balfour, in the House of Commons to-day
said that every precaution would be taken
to preserve neutrality by the Egyptian
government in Egyptian ports, as by tie
British government at British ports.
First Lord of the Admiralty George j.
Goschen said the government had not re-
ceived a report that marines or blue jack
cts from either the ships of Great Britain
or those OF other European Powers had
been landed at Manila with the sanction
Of Rear Admiral Dewey to protect the resi-
dents Of their several nationalities.
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SUPPLIES FoR wATsoN's SHIPS.
Work of Getting Them Ready to Sail
for spnin ProRressing.

washington, June 28.-All the members
Of the cabinet were present at to-days
meeting with the exception Of Secretary
Day, who IS out Of the city.
At It's conclusion It was stated that the
work Of supplying Commodore Watson
squadron with ammunition, coal and pro-
VISIONS preparatory TO It's departure for
Spain was progressing satisfactorily. and
that in all probability tho squadron would
be ready 10 sail In the course OF the next
four or five days
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GERMANY NoT no INrEnFERE.
No Promises Held Out to the spnnisrs
at Manila.

London. June 29.-The Hong Kong cor
respondent Of the Daily Telegraph, teie-
graphing Tuesday, says Il have con-
suited with the German authorities, who
declare unanimously and emphatically
that the reports from Manila Of German
Interference are impossible. Whatever
the Spanish may have done, the German
admiral has held out no such hopes or
promise"
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mnRRITT TO SAIL rms MORNING.
Third Artillery aud Astor Battery
10 Go with Him.

San Francisco June 2s.-The transport
steamer Valencia with 700 troops from
the Dakofas, sailed for the Philippines az
s o'clock this afternoon. She expects to
reach Honolulu only few hours after
the four vessels which left this port yes
terday.
Gen. Merritt expects to sail on the New
port tomorrow morning with the Third
terry.
with the advantage Of a faster boat,
Gen Merritt win probably reac.. Manila
a week in advance Of the third expedition.
The Newport can easily make eighteen
knots an hour
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cERvEnA.s OLIVE BRANCH.
Rumored Tint He VIII Take step
Favorable to Peace.

London, June 20, 6 a. m.-The Madrid
corresDondent Of the Morning Post says,
admiral Cervera. it is rumored in pollt-
cal circles. will Immediately undertake a
sten fine probable result of which will be
favorable to peace
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cAMARA's SCRAMBLE FOR COAL.
French Firm stopped From Filling
His Bunkers.

London, June 29.-The Cairo correspond
ent Of the Daily Mali says: Lord cromer
has stopped a French firm from coaiing
admiral Camaras squadron, pending in
structions from London"
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o,HIGGINs NOT SOLD TO SPAIN.
Firm at Valparaiso Wires Denying
the English story.

New York, June 2S-Flint & Co. Of this
city have received a dispatch from Beech
& Co., their agents at Valparaiso, Chile.
saying there IS no truth in the report that
the Chilian armored cruiser Almirante
O'Higgins has been sold to the govern
rnent Of Spain.
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BARGEs FOR SANTIAGO.
Tug Leaves Mobile with Three of
Them fn Tow.

Mobile. Ala, June 2s.-The tug Nimrod.
with three covered barges. left this after
noon for Santiago. Il said here that un-
III the barges reach Santiago the landing
Of siege guns cannot be effected.