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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

WASHINGTON, July 15.--There was a
long and anxious wait to-day to hear
further news from the commissioners who
had been charged TO make arrangements
for the surrender of the Spanish army at
Santiago. For eighteen hours no word
came from either General Shafter or
General Miles. although there was the
keeuest desire on the part of the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet advisers TO learn
what had been done, and particularly to
know whether the actual surrender of
Santiago and the Spanish troops had been
carried out.
When the Cabinet met at IL o'clock
there was positively nothing from the
iI0ut which would serve as a guide for
the dcHberations 1t was thought the
caDle had been interrupted, but on in
Qulry of General Greeley. chief signal Off
Ger. hc gave assurance that the cable was
intact. Thereupon Secretary Alger sent
a dispatch asking for the situation up TO
tae latest moment, and particularly in
Qu.rug as TO how far the surrender had
proceeded. No answer came while the
Cabinet was in session. In the mean
time General Greeley had cabled, and he
was the first official TO hear from the
front. a dispatch from Lieutenant Jones,
military censor at Playa del Este, re-
ported that the message from the Sec
retary Of War TO General Shafter was
only six minutes in passing from Wash
ing,on 10 Playa.
The message received by General Gree
ley came at 22S p. NJ, and indicated that
negotiations were yet in progress, but as
the dispatch was submitted to the Presi-
dent no details were given out.
SPANISH POINTS UNEXPECTED.
Toward the midile of the afternoon dis
patches from General Miles and General
Sfafter began 10 arrive, in response to
Secretary Ayers rather imperative re-
guest. They were not given out in full.
but such portions as were made public
showed that the negotiations were still
10 progress, and that the Spaniards had
raised some rather unexpected questions
Most important Of these was an insist
eHce that the Spanish troops should retain
Aeir arms when they return TO Spain.
There was entire willingness on the part
q General Toral TO turn over the arms TO
General Shafter at the time Of the sur
render, but with this was 10 be the un-
outstanding that the arms were 10 be re-
turned 20 the Spanish troops when Span
''h soil was reached. This was a condi-
alton which had not been anticipated.
lhe authorities here did not regard IL as
serious, or as likely 10 overcome n final
settlement as II was attributed 10 the
Spanish constituencies against the humilia-
uoa involved IN the laying down OF their
arms Al the same time. II was a point
on which neither side appeared TO be
ready 10 yield. One OF the dispatches
nom the front, after specifying that this
oihefence had arisen. added that 1t was
believed settlement would be reached
before to-day closed. General Shafter
i"nsef summed up the situation by say
'Ns' 1T cannot be possible that Inere |
VIII be failure in completing arrange
mCnts."
SURRENDER GENUINE.
"o question whatever has been raised !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
FANITA AND FLORIDA RETURN.
OIivette to BE santiago MatI-Boat-
Balloons for the Army,

TAMPA. FLA. July 1.-THE Fanlta
and Florida, which have Just landed sue
cessful expeditions on the southern coast
OF Cuba. arrived here this afternoon.
General Emilio Nunez. who commanded
the expeditions, returned. also Winthrop
Chanler. who was wounded in the left
elbow. When the Florida attempted to
land she got aground. and in order TO
float her much OF the ammunition had
to be thrown overheard
Superintendent L. NJ. Terrill, of the rail-
way mail service, has condemned the
Fern, which was placed at his disposal
as a mai-boat between Tampa and San
tlago. He considers the boat too slow,
and will use the Plant steamship Olivette.
She will be ordered here at once from
Newport News.
Major Reber, with a strong detachment
of the signal corps VIII sail tomorrow
on the transport Saltwater for Santiago.
A number of small signal balloons, and a
large one for observation purposes, will
be carried. The Initiating gas is carried
over in drums.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
LOOKING FOR WATSON.
Spanish Coast Cities Being Deserted
bS' the WeII-tO-DO.

LONDON, July 1.-THE Gibraltar coz
respondent of the Daily News says:
"a naval battle off the Spanish coast is
considered imminent The suspension OF
the constitutional guarantees is a symp-
tom of the distracted condition OF Spain.
The nation wants peace; the army wants
a victory. Spain cannot continue TO
struggle. yet peace will be the signal for
revolution and the European interven-
ton, which was formerly desired, is now
dreaded.
"The government, through FL Epoca,
advocates direct negotiations with the
United States.
"The military press Indignantly charac-
terlzes peace as treason.
Wealthy families are deserting Cadiz
and Malaga"
EXCITEMENT AT CADIZ.
CADIZ, July 15.-There is great excite
ment here owing to the expected coming
of Commodore Watson's squadron. Marv
are leaving.
The Spanish mail steamer plying be-
tween this port and Tangier will cease
to run next week.
PANIC IN BARCELONA.
LONDON, July 15.-It is announced in a
special dispatch from Barcelona this af-
ternoon that the inhabitants OF that city
are panic-strcken. They believe the
Americans will select defenceless BARGE
Iona as the first point 10 be bombarded
The local banks are removing their specie
TO the country, the merchants are sending
their goods to places Of safety, and many
Of the citizens are leaving.
The Governor of Barcelona has inform
ed the people that they cannot expect
help from the government.
STEAMERS REFUGEEING.
MARSEILLf-S July B.--A number OF
Barcelona steamers have taken refuge
here, fearing an American attack on Bar
celona.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

as 10 the surrender itself Not only ha,
General Toral agreed to 1t, but this agree.
ment has been ratified by General Blanco
at Habana and by the Spanish autbor,.
ties at Madrid.
General Greeley received another dis
patch at p. NJ. containing the informa.
tion that Colonel Allen had landed the
shore end OF the signal corps cable at
Playa, from the cable steamer Adria. Col
onei Allen was not allowed to land at
flaya on account OF the Adria's coming
from an infected district. All were well
on board. but no one was allowed ashore
Solonel Allen returns this evening TO
Baiquir TO repair the French cable at
that point and establish regular COM
munication between Playa and Santiago
de Cuba, so that the army will be in
telegraphic communication with Wash
ington as soon as the city is surrendered.
REMOVAL OF PRISONERS.
The perplexing problem now to be solv-
cd is how 10 carry out the pledge made
by General Shafter TO remove the Spa
nish soldiers who surrender TO Spain. IL
would have been no easy undertaking TO
remove the 10000 men across the Atlantic
under the best conditions, but the re-
ports that indicated the existence OF yell
low-fever among the Spaniards threaten
ed all kinds of difficulties. After all it
was decided TO be only a matter of money,
and If the price offered is large enough
steamship lines can doubtless be found to
undertake the TRANSFORMATION
TROOPS TO REMAIN SOME TIME.
At the best several weeks probably Will
be required to remove the Spaniards, so
that it will be necessary TO maintain a
considerable proportion Of the American
army in the neighborhood for some time.
Still, being under no care TO protect
themselves against the foe, the American
troops can be so disposed as to make
themselves very comfortable in com
parison with what they have undergone,
and by removing them into the hills just
In the rear of Santiago II is believed that !
the danger of an extension of the yellow |
fever will be reduced so far that there |
will no longer be cause for grave appre- ]
hension. The surgeons reports describe |
the disease as OF a mild type, and IL is |
said that this will readily yield to a
'hange Of location into higher and cooler
ground.
DETAILS BEING PUSHED.
WASHINGTON d. c., July 15.-The
following statement has been issued by |
Secretary Alger, from the dispatches he
las received from the officers at Santiago:
United States, named by General Shafter
we're Generals Wheeler and Lawton dn1
Lieutenant Miley. Their discussion lasted
until late last night, and was taken up
by them at 8 o'clock this morning. This
surrender covers a great area OF the
EASTERN part of Cuba. OF course, the de-
ails may take some little time. but they
ire being pushed forward as rapidly as
possible"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
The Heat of the City

can be avoided on Sunday at least by
taking an outing to West Point. Va. the
nearest point at salt water 10 Richmond.
During the summer months the Southern
Railway will sell tickets Saturday Of each
week at IS cents round-trip to West Point
good returning 10 Richmond Monday fol-
lowing. Train leaves Richmond 4:30 p. NJ
and. returning, leaves West Point 7:j0
A. NJ. arriving Richmond 9;l7 A. NJ, in
time for business Monday morning.
The Terminal Hotel has been reopened
under efficient management. and is pre-
pared to care for those who desire ac-
commodations at reasonable rates. The
Terminal has large fleet of sail and
row boats and plenty OF bath suits, which
can be had at a moderate sum, Offering
every inducement for boating, fishing.
Grabbing bathing, etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
Eighth Annual Reunion United Con-
federate Veterans, Atlanta, Ga,
July 2O-o. 1898

On account of this occasion the South
ern Railway will sell tickets from all
stations on its line TO Atlanta, Ga, and
return at l cent per mile in each direc-
ton for the round-trip. Tickets on sale
July nth. 18th. and 18th, final limit re-
turning July 81, 1885,
The rate from Richmond Va, TO At
lanta. Ga. and return for this occasion
will be Sl0.75.
The Southern has most excellent sche-
dulles and sleeping-car service from this
section TO Atlanta consisting OF its dou-
BILE daily trains, THE Washington and
Southwestern Limited and the UNITED
States Fast Mail"
Further information furnished by
agents Southern Railway or c. w. West
bury. Travelling Passenger Agent Rich
mopd, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
Cheap Excursion to Natural Bridgs@
$3.50 Round Trip. ,

Saturday, July I'D. from James River Di-
vision Station, foot OF Eighth street, arr
irving Natural Bridge Station at 5:22 p. M.
Rate from Richmond, $3.50 round-trip.
tickets good for five days. Special arr
made with Natural Bridge
Hotel 20 accommodate excursionists at
rate OF s. per day, charge Of only 81 20 be-
made for round-trip transfer between
Natural Bridge Station and hotel, Include
ing admission 10 the Bridge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
GEN. BROOKE IN wAsBINGTcu..
Is He 10 Command the Porto Rico
ExpeditiOn.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July l5.-Major-
General John r. Brooke, commanding the
troops at Camp Thomas. arrived here to-
night from Chickamauga. over the South
ern railroad He was summoned to Wash
ington for conference with the President
and Secretary Alger. The prominence
with which his name has been connected
with the approaching Porto Rican cam
paign suggests that he is here TO consult
with the administration regarding snat
expedition
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

best not TO take the men OF the ship to-
day. but the work Of landing will be un-
dertaken at 0 o'clock tomorrow forenoon.
and will be accomplished as quickly as
possible. Az soon as the Spaniards have
been removed the Harvard will be tho
roughly disinfected.
on board the Harvard was a foreign
officer. who WAS in the American lines at
the land battle of Santiago. In speaking
OF the event he complmented the Ameri-
cans most highly on the way they fought.
saying it was one of the fiercest con-
hicts in history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
brought in by a Prize Crew,

KEY WEST, FLA. July 15.-lO:O5 A. NJ.
The British schooner e. r. Nickerson,
which was captured on June 3Oth by the
Hornet, Hist, and Wampatuck off Cape
Cruz, while attempting 10 run the block
ade into Manzanillo, was brought here
this morning by prize crew, under Lieu
tenant Dougal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
SAN JUAN PEOPLE IN PANIC.
Expecting BOmbardment, They Flee
Into the Interior.

ST. THOMAS, ID. w. l., July l5.-Ad-
vices received here from San Juan de
Porto Rico show that the inhabitants or
that place are greatly alarmed. They ex-
pect the port will be attacked by the
Americans to-day The terrified inhabit-
ants are fleeing into the interior, and it
is said the city and suburbs are practi-
caily deserted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
MORE PRISONERS AT PORTSMOUTH.
A StiII SOrrier-LOOking Lot-Half of
Them Aiiing.

PORTSMOUTH n. H., July 15.-The
United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard,
in command of Captain Charles f. Cot
ten, from Santiago, having ON board 1,OOS
Spanish prisoners. arrived in Portsmouth
harbor at $50 o'clock this morning. The
port physician boarded the vessel, and,
in company with the Spanish doctor, made
an inspection. His visit disclosed the
fact that nearly half OF those on board
were i'll. Six Spaniards died on the
passage from Santiago to Portsmouth.
three deaths occurred to-day after the
cruiser reached port and other patients
are not expected TO live. There were forty
serious cases in the sick bay. and forty
equally as bad in other portions OF the
ship. All these patients are said 10 be
victims of malarial-fever, with which
disease those who died were affected.
The Harvard left Santiago Sunday at 4
o'clock T.. NJ, ana made fair progress.
The prisoners she brought were nearly
all captured in skirmishes which occurred
during the American advance on Santia-
go. They are a sOrry-looking lot, even
those who are not i'll. as seen from the
ting alongside to-day, and were in a far
worse condition than those who came last
Sunday.
TATTERED AND DIRTY.
While Admiral Cervera's men showed
many signs Of privation. those seen to-
day were tattered. dirty and unkempt.
The PHYSICIANS said that half Of the 1,00s
were ailing. No one was allowed on
board the cruiser. The bodies of the dead
were buried at sea with military honors.
The doctors completed their examina-
ton this afternoon. and at once presented
their report 10 Admiral Carpenter. The
Joint finding Of the physicians was to the
effect that there was nothing more Sc
rious on board than malariai-fever.
After a consultation, It was thought
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
CHICkAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK.
A Great Opportunity to Pay n VfsN
fo the Camp.

The very low rates named by the Seal
board Airline 10 Atlanta. Ga, on ao<
count OF the reunion OF Confederate VeteS
rams. July 10Th to 2]d, OF about cent pet
mile, together with like rate from At
lanta to Chickamauga. given by the w.
and A. Il. r.. afford an opportunity fo(
seeing the park and paying a visit tf
friends In camp which cannot be equalleds
Tickets on sale TO Atlanta. from all prinS
cipal points. July l7th-lsth. inclusive. good
until July Slst. Apply 20 ticket agents or
to T. J. Anderson, General Passengea
Agent. Portsmouth. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
ADVANTAGES
of the G. & o. sunday Outings e
Old Point, Ocean View, and Nor-
folk.


Old Point, Ocean View, and Nor-
folk.
1t is the best. quickest, cheapest. and
most enjoyable. Ii is run by the Ckesa-
peake and Ohio railway, and that guar
antees plenty OF seats for all who go. II
Is clean ride, free of dust. over stono-
ballasted TRACK, and most deiiglYefuI sail
across Hampton Roads. for those making
their Sunday outing to Ocean View or
Norfolk 1t IL cheaper In money and
quicker in time 10 Ocean View than any
other route. II carries a Parior-car, on
which seats can be reserved in advance
at No. 80 east Main street. ONLY ONA
DOLLAR for the round-trip TO Old Podnts
Ocean View. and Norfolk. tho tickets be-
ing good on the ferry Ocean View. ana
Norfolk hourly cars any time during tho
day up TO leaving Norfolk Gas L. NJ. ana
leaving Ocean View r. M. The ev>
dence of the correctness OF the above iS
shown by the large majority who usd
Chesapeake and ohio Sunday outings
Leave Richmond $50 A. NJ; retul4linge
leave Old Point +. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
TRILDY EXCURSION
To Norfolk. Virginia Beach, and
Ocean View,

next Sunday. July nth. through TO Vir-
gina Beach and Ocean View withous
change. A solid vestibule train; new
rail and a slack hallasted track, which
makes the ride clean and nice Round
trip fare 10 Norfolk, 81: Ocean View N,l5.
and Virginia Beach. SIS. Train leaves
Byrd-Street dJnion) station at $50 A. NJ;
returning. leave Virginia Beach p. NJ;
Ocean View. $50 p. NJ, and Norfolk at
1880 F. NJ. Stops at Petersburg Waverly.
and Suffolk for passengers. Tickets sold
on train for all OF these places.
NICHE & ADAMS, Managers. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
TO VISIT THE MILITARY
II Camp johnson, Poplar Springs.

NJ tamP
TO enable those who wish to visit the
military camp at Poplar Springs. tho
Chesapeake and Ohio railway will. ON
SUNDAY, sell round-trip tickets To-
POPLAR SPRINGS, at 25 cents. and have
trains leave Richmond . A. NJ. 8 p. NJ.
4.3O p. NJ. and $40 J.. NJ. On weekdays
the round-trip rate will be 10 cents on
regular trains, leaving Richmond A. NJ
and 3.b II. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
TRakiaax.

A Delicious Anti-Acid Natural Mineral
water. For ali stomach. bladder. and
kidney disease; also. persistent nausea
Bottled plain or carbonated. Plain In
demijohns. Pamphlets.
LEWIS W. BURWELI.
Southern Agent.
Taskinas Spring Company,
800 east Main street, Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

Fresh Country Eggs. lie. dozen; Best
Creamery Butter. 15c. pound; New Irish
Potatoes, l5c. peck.
s. UI.LMAN'S SON,
Uptown Store, No. Gs east Marshall
street; old and new phone. "a; Down.
Town Stores, Nos. lS2o and 1872 east
Main street; old phone, 3ls; new 'rhone,
800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
Heats Them All.

75c. round-trip to Norfolk.
75c round-trip 10 Old Point.
75c round-trip TO Newport News,
Soc round-trip 20 above places. for la
dies and children under II years. via
steamer Pocahontas, July 18th. 10 r. VI.
Electric cars meet steamer upon return.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

Volunteers leaving for the South--Pro-
vide yourselves with a bottle OF DIR. sie-
gert's Angostura Bitters. Prevents III.
effects Of bad water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
For Diseases of the Liver, stomachs
and kidneys

the Water OF tae Greenorier White saipazr
Springs Is the most valuable ia America.
PURCELL, LADD & Co.. Wholesale AgensA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
New Books by Anthony Hope,

r. Harding Davis. Crockett, Stockton.
Weyman, Doyle. and other popular au-
thors. HUNTER * CO. (.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
Friday Half Holiday.

The Meyer Store. corner Foushee ard
Broad. will close every Friday at p. M
TO give their employees half holiday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
The WeathGr.

r. WASHINGTON. July ia-Fors-
IEiin cast for Saturday:
- For Virginia. West Virginia.
and North carolina-t'air wea-
ther; light. southerly winds.
For South Carolina--Fair weather;
southe.ly winds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
NO FURTHER PARLEYING.
Cabinet Decides That TOral Must Accept
Our Terms at Once.
NO PEACE POSITION

Spain Suspends Constitutional Guar
antees, However, and IL is believed
She is Preparing TO Sue for Ces-
sation of HOstilities,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16

satiOn of HOstilities,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
SPANS FLEETI.EssNEss.

The official Gazette publishes memo
randum from the President OF the Coun-
ell to the Queen Regent. explanatory Of
the royal decree suspending the constitu-
tional guarantees. and briefly sketching
the military situation. 1t dwells especial
ly upon the fact that the command OF the
sea is now completely in the hands OF the
Remy. and that the probability is that an
American squadron will soon appear on
the Spanish coast. The memorandum
draws the conclusion that the time has
arrived when the administration should
strengthen itself"
NEGOTIATIONS FORTHCOMING.
LONDON. July 16-The Madrid corre-
spondent OF the Daily Telegraph says:
THE government has definitely decided
To open peace negotiations without delay.
proposing as a basis the REIMBURSEMENT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-16
,ABINET CRISIS DENIED.

'In reply 10 a question as TO whether he
Intended TO remain in office to conclude
peace. Senior Sagasta said that such was
his intention. and he added. respecting
the ministerial crisis. this statement: 4
can affirm categorically that II does not
formally exist, and that there is no dan
ger OF its arising so easily as the press
fpl
Pleasantville weekly press., 1898-06-08
Whole Number, 433.

Assemblyman Ashley-if anyone re-
members who he isis said to be willing
to be sacrificed again and will ask Con :
gresham Gardner for permission. He
might ask for it upon the ground that as
be ran only five hundred votes behind
the ticket he is entitled to a chance to
make it thousand or wipe out the Re-
publican majority altogether.
News is filtering through various
sources that treason has been discovered
in the Second Congressional District of
New Jersey. 1t is not that somebody
has plotted to blow up the powder mills,
or spike the government cannon, or sink
an American battleship, but it is far
worse than either for lot OF people, all
over the district, are planning to explode
political torpedo under the seat of
Congressman Gardner and blow him sky
nigh at the next Congressional COnven-
ton. This dreadful news is openly
spread broadcast in the upper counties
and it Is even said that spies are laying
low to see how much headway can be
made In Atlantic County. hear that
Farmer George Wildes will contest
Mr.. GARDENERS nomination, and it is
whispered that there are Others who will
enter the lists. Now if this isn't rank
treason would like to know what it is.
The idea that any man should aspire to
the seat of our Congressman after he has
rendered the country such unequaIled
services Wasn't it John J. Gardner
that was one of the immortal six that
voted against war with Spain ? And
didn't he drag the signers of the DecIar-
alton of Independence out of their graves
and whack their dead bones because
they couldn't write good grammar?
That's what he did and we must not
forget such pre-eminent services, Perish
the thought that there is anyone SO lost
to all sense of shame as to want to
snatch our Congressman out of his seat.
Shoot the man that harbors it
oh why can't Mr.. Gardner settle that
Somers' Point Collectorship of which /
wrote last week ? There are breaking
hearts, and trembling hands, and palsied
hopes on account oft. Walter Fifield is
growing thin, and Jethro Albertson is
up, and John Prices hair is
turning whitc-and all because that com
mission is not forwarded.
Oh this is cruel world
ARcTrQ