The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-05-13

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WASHINGTON, May i1.-By Friday
morning the commanding general Of the
United States army, General Miles. will
have assembled his staff around him at
Tampa, Fla He leaves Washington to-
morrow night. Both in Florida and in
Cuba be will exsrce>e the same general
superintendence oser the campaign that
be now does from his headquarters in
Washington.
II 10 expeVtei here that within . week
the FIRST trooss will be on their way from
the United states to Cs-ba.
The Proper THiag
wAsHrxeTos, May. I0.-As result Of
the Spanish reserve st Malta, leading mem
bers Of the diplomatic corps, representing
some Of the most influential Of the great
powers in Europe, have unofhcially ex-
changed views on the opportuneness Of q
movement, dictated by the most friendly
spirited, and in the interest Of peaca. to-
ward urging upon Spain the futility st
further prosecuting the war and inducing
her to sue for peace on the basis Of toe
relinquishment of Cuba. the promine Of a
war indemnity, and the oceupatiafi Of
Manila BY Admiral Desey until the war
indemnity is paid.
ssr style or fishsisg
New YoRK. May. 30.-A World dis
patch from Key West says:
The torpedo boat Winslov engaged three
Spanish gun-boats Oh Cardenas bay Sun
day afternoon. She disabled one and came
out unsczztched Lieutenant Bernordo,
Ensign Bagiey and the men Of tie Wind
slow thought the odd OF three 10 one
fair. IL was brilliant minor engage
ment
The saaalsh style
ATLANTA, May, 10.-A special to the
Constitution from Mobile says:
A second dassardly attempt TO poison
the infantry regiment az Camp Mobile has
been made. Several days ago some sol
diers found In the creek which runs near
b. the grounds sack sIled with absoghant
cotton, which bad bean saturated with ar
senic aai tied down beneath a rock.
The oresen Trssps
PORTLAND, May, 1.-The 6rst batta
lion of the second regiment Of Oregon vol.
unteers, under command OF Major q q
Gantenbein, viii start for the Philippines.
via, San Francisco. tonight, They will
march 10 the depot escorted by the rest Of
The regiment.
where are The spaaiards
WAsHIS6Tos. May, 9.-There Is the
best authority for the statement that today
having passed without report from Ad-
mirai Sampson, the navy department does
not expect to hear from him for several
days. The authority for this statement is
fully acquainted attn Admiral Simpsons
plans, and the remarks would seem to in
dicate that the admiral having failed to
find the enemy at the place expected, had
turned his attention &C the alternative PRO-
ject. What this 10 cannot be ascertain
ed.
ser Chased
Bosrox, May, 9.-Captaiu Roberts, of
the Warren line steamship Roman, now at
this port, reports at noon last Frida ,whe1
20 miles south from Sable island, Span.
ish torpedo boa. was sighted. She had
no masts and showed no flag. She pur.
sued the Roman for half an hour. and was
appearantly gaining slightly. when
thick fog, ACCOMPANIED by rain, set In,
and the torpedo boat was lost to view.
VIII Fight Agaia
BosroN, May, 9.-Bob Fitznmmons has
announced his acceptance Of the offer Of
Kid McCoyto pay the champion $40, 900
for q fight ct middle weight; also iof his
acceptance of the offer of Corbet Of $25, 900
for an opportunity to regain the kheavy-
weight championship. Fi,zsimmons will
meet either man before the club Offering
the largest purse.
win net sarrender
LONDON, hay, "a dispatch TO the
Daily Mail from Hong Rorg says com.
munication from Manila asserts that the
Spaniards are still arrogant and not likely
TO surrender until the city is blown 10
pieces. A telegraph operator has gone
with the McCulloch to see what can be
done with the cable.
Transporting Troops
TAMPA, Fla May, 9.-The steamer Gus
sic, one Of the Mallory line boats, char
tered by the government for use as trans.
port, will sail for Cuba before morning
loaded With arms, ammunition and sup
plies furnished by the United States gov
ernment for the use Of the Cuban insur-
gents. A company OF 100 U troops from the
First regiment'of infantry will accompany
the expedition.
Killed In . bicycle Collision
TACOMA, May, 0 Saturday afternoon
while returning from Edison, with bicy.
Gle party. Secretary @ w Mock, Of the
Tacoma school board was run into BY an
unknown woman, and both were thrown
from their wheels. MIR. Mock was uncon-
scious, when picked up, and has since die
The woman mounted her wheel and rode
away.
War Motes
PoRT All PRINCE, Hayti, May 8.--The
United States cruiser Montgomery, Com
mander Converse, Is supposed to have been