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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
4 Chinese tIcerOy.

The viceroy of IIankow is a nice man.
but he didn't ask us to lunch. He is a
great scholar. He is a student of John
Stuart Mill and Metropolitan time
tables. He IS what you call an advanced
man. He wrote such splendid article
on the advantages of steam engines
two years ago that the emperor wrote:
Dear Sir: | entirely agree with YOU:
please build a railway between Peking
and llankow." And already a few hun
dred feet of embankment have been
built-there is temporary cessation OF
work. owing to lack of funds-but it is
confidently expected that in about four
centuries the line will be completed
Meanwhile he is running an iron works
and IA cotton mill on strictly European
lines. but with a difference-he has the
most expensive English machinery. and
he has English workmen. but he won't
allow an EngllShman to have any voice
n the management. Knowing Con.
fucius off by heart and half Mencius. he
him>clt IS, of course the best person to
manage a cotton mill and a n iron works
He can't understand why both ventures
are dead losses. Providence Journal
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
"ON TO MANILA"
Our Warships Sail for the Phillip
pine Capital.
The Spanish Fleet Prepares for a Fight with
Admiral Dewey's Squadron-Strength
of the Respective Armadas-Be-
1ieved that n Naval Combat
VIII Soon Take Place.

Hong Kong. April 28.-The vessels of
the American squadron steamed away
from Mrs bay for Manila yesterday
afternoon. Many Spanish vessels are
leaving Manila with passengers and
treasure and the Americans are an
ticipating the capture of rich prizes.
The United States Asiatic squadron
consists of the flagship Olympia, one
of the best cruisers atioat, with Rear
Admiral George Dewey as commander
in-chief of the squadron. There are
also the cruisers Baltimore, Boston,
Concord and Raleigh; the gunboat
Petrol, dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch,
the steamer Nanshan, a store ship, and
the steamer Iafro, a collier.
The Spanish feet at the Philippine
islands may be able to oresist the United
States fleet for a short time with the
assistance of the guns from the Span
ish ports, but otherwise the American
vessels would make very short work of
the Spanish squadron, which consists
of the following vessels: Cruisers
Reina Cristine, Castillo, Nelasco and
Don Juan De Austria; the gunboats
Paraguay, Ulloa, FL Cano. General
with three transports.
Madrid, April 2S.-The minister of
marine is in receipt of dispatch from
Admiral Montejo. commanding the
fleet at Manila, announcing that he
was about to sail with his squadron to
take up a position where he could
await the coming of the American fleet
supposed to be moving against Manila
and Cavite.
London, April 2s.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Mail says: United
States Consul General Williams accom-
panied the American squadron. Thirty
insurgent leaders here wanted to ac-
company it, but Chief Aguinaldo goes
as their representative. He will take
charge of the insurgent forces at Man
lila. Admiral Dewey has issued strict
orders that no barbarous or inhuman
acts are to be perpetrated by the insur-
gents.
The primary object is the capture of
the Spanish fleet, which Dewey thinks
more important than capturing Manila.
He is determined to prevent its prey
ing upon American vessels On reach
ing Manila he will demand its capitu-
lation within half an hour of his ar
rival. His men are in the best spirits
and excellent health. The ships are
cleaned and painted for battle and the
general opinion is that the fight in
these waters will result in an easy vic
tory for America. Her ships carry 1872
guns, as against 96 or therca bouts in
the Spanish fleet.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
20 Not Anticipate IA Bombardment.

Key West, April 26.-The British
steamer Myrtledene has arrived here
from Havana. Her commander re-
ports that the news of the sailing of
the United States feet was received at
Havana just previous to the departure
of the Myrtledene. He adds that it
created no excitement in the city. but
the price of meat Immediately jumped
from "A cents to 80 cents pound. Ac-
cording to Capt. Milburn, Havana does
not fear bombardment, because the
Spaniards say that the United States
began the war in the interest of hui
manity, ana bombardment would b,
contrary to such purpose
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
PROCLAIMED NEUTRALITY.
Four of the Six Great Powers of Europe
Have Done So-Reasons Why Germany
and Austria Hold Back-Por''ga gals Delay
HELPS Spain.


Helps Spain.
Washington, April 2s.-Eour out Of
the six great powers of Europe have
declared their neutrality, namely:
Great Britain, France, Italy and Rus
sia. There remain of the great powers
Germany and Austria, neither of which
have yet acted. The delay of Austria
does not cause surprise, as Austria's
sympathy with Spain is more pro
nounced than that of any other country
of Europe. 1t is not doubted. however,
that Austria will assume a neutral
attitude sooner or later.
The delay of Germany is felt to be
due solely to Germany's consulting her
own commercial interests before shap-
ing the exact terms of her neutrality
proclamation From the first Germany
and Great Britain have opposed the
right of search as detrimental to Brit
lSh and German commerce.
1t is understood that this matter of
right of search is causing the hesita-
tion on the part of Germany, and that
if it is satisfactorily established that
German merchant ships shall not be
ot'JN't w 'tTlDdHN Will
adopt the same course as other nations.
The attitude of Portugal is felt to be
more important just at present than
that of any of the great powers of
Europe, owing to the presence of the
Spanish fleet at Cape Verde isands. be-
longing to Portugal. Considerable APP
prehension was felt in official circles
here, as it was felt that Portugal's
vicinage to Spain might induce her to
withhold neutrality for a time. She
owns the Cape Verde group, the Azores
and the Madieras. which would give
the Spanish fleet three very important
bases of operation. Portugal has done
her neighbor "A good turn in deferring
the proclamation until the Spanish
ships laid in stores and coal and got
ready to sail
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05

Madrid, April 30.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Manila say the United
States fleet is expected to arrive at
Manila on Sunday. The Spanish fleet
has been divided into two squadrons.
Two cruisers remain at the front of
Manila. The remaining Spanish war
ships under Admiral Montejo are pa
trolling the western coasts, awaiting
the arrival of the American warships.
The Spanish feet has been reinforced
by a large auxiliary cruiser said to be
capable of steaming 20knots and armed
"a him
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
SHERMAN RESIGNS.
Judge Day Succeeds Him as Secretary of
State Governors of States Asked to
Fill Their Quotas for the Volunteer


State Governors of States are Asked to
Fill Their Quotas for the Volunteer
Army.
Washington, April 26.-Congress yes
terday formally declared war to exist
between the United States and Spain:
the senate passed the naval appropria-
tion bill carrying large amounts of
money for the improvement of our
sea fighting arm of the federal service:
Secretary Sherman resigned his posi-
tion as chief of the state depart
ment, to be succeeded by Assistant
Secretary Day, and the war depart
ment called on the several states for
their quotas to the volunteer army of
the United States.
Washington, April 27.-The president
yesterday nominated William II. Day.
of Ohio. to be secretary of state, vice
John Sherman, resigned, and John B.
Moore, of New York, to be assistant
secretary of state, vice William K. Dav
The senate confirmed Mr.. Days nom
nation.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
THE FIRST CALL.
President Mckinley Asks for 1885,
900 Volunteers.
A New Army Corps Is to be Established In
the South Under Gen. Brooke, Pre-
paratory to the Invasion of Cuba
Full Text of the Presi-
dents Proclamation.

Washington, April 25.-The president
the United States to manifest their
martial strength and battle with a for
eign foe. The secretary of war created
new army corps. The two taken to-
gether with other news showed that
the regular army soon will move on
Cuba and that the volunteers will be
equipped and drilled.
kilograms have been coming from
almost every section of the country to
Secretary Alger from governors and
militia officers conveying information
as to the length of time, surprisingly
short in many cases, that would be re-
quired by them to gather their forces
ready for muster. The men as fast as
mustered in by regular army officers in
the various states will be brought to
one of three great depots, namely
Washington, Richmond and Atlanta
where they will be organized to meet
the requirements of modern army tao
tics
A vast number of telegrams have be-
gun to flow in upon Secretary Alger
Offering the services of the senders as
volunteers in the army. SO numerous
are these communications that the sec
retarv has been obliucd to reuuest the
, =. .;r a. ,,,I, .l,. II
P'N' w P,'fo
communications Shouid De directed 10
the governors of their respective states,
as he has no authority undpr the law
a. -. -. Ii.1
~ 49, " '
The formation of a grand army corps
in the Department of the South. under
command of Gen Brooke divided inf
H., l;;i.. ;4l lao,,o,,.- :
- ' :"
tne thfee gun portS, Is an evidence
that the government is to move upon
Cuba at once with thp troons of the
.,,l -
Inc loIIoNlhg Is Jhe president = proc
IamatlOn calling for l25, 600 troops to
serve two wears:
p ., ,,uo,,;,,. 20 a., rri,, c,.o.o
paoCT.y.~roS
Iubo.oo d., 49, ooi,tf, =. .,o
- a . 80, no tooa .i.i, 80 .Ii. D7 '
]ppt i,i ~ va - " % ooHL oe
"uti"I lot INC iceoEni'Ion Vi tie ii'u' 'pe"t'ehcc
Vi Ihe people Oh 'upa' uenhahulhs that the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05

Fortress Monroe, April 27.-The en-
trance to Hampton Roads, the key to
Washington, Norfolk, Baltimore, Rich
mond. Newport News and many other
less important cities, has been mined
and a state of pacific blockade de
clared. The harbor is now in control
of the United States navy and no YES
sci is allowed to enter Hampton Roads
between the hours of sunset and sun
rise. A patrol fleet has been organ
lied and all vessels are stopped and de-
tained outside the capcs until day
break. The patrol fleet will act as
guides through the mine field
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
A RAIN OF IRON HAIL.
Three of Admiral Sampson's Ships Throw
900 Shells Into the Forts at Mntanzas.

500 smells into the FOrtS at MutanZaS.
Key West. April 2S.-The New York,
Puritan and Cincinnati bombarded the
forts at Matanzas Wednesday after
noon. The engagement began at 12:57
and closed at 1:15. There were no
casualties on the American side Great
damage is known to have been done
to Matanzas and it is believed there
was loss of life.
The object of the attack was to pre-
vent the completion of the earthworks
at Punta Gorda. A battery on the
eastward arm of the bay opened fire
on the flagship and this was also
shelled. About II eight-inch shells
were fred from the eastern forts. but
all fell short. Five or six light shells
were fired from the half completed
battery. Two of these whizzed over
the New York and one fell short. The
ships left the bay for the open sea. the
object of discovering the wherea bouts
of the batteries having been accom-
plished.
In the neighborhood of 800 shots
were put on land from the three ships
at a range of from 1000 to 1000 yards.
The Spanish earthworlls and battery
were plowed up by the shells. All the
ships engaged showed excellent marks
manship and when they were firing at
the shortest range nearly every shell
took effect
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
TO HELP GOMEZ.
Cienfuegos and SaEua La Grande are Well
Adapted for Bases of Supplies for the
Insurgent Army in Cuba and Could Easily
ha TaI.a

NientuesoS ana SaEua La Grande are Well
Adapted for Bases of Supplies for the
Insurgent Army in Cuba and Could Easily
be Taken.
Washington, April 26.-The strategic
boards of the army and navy are being
urged to supplement the pacific block
ade by taking one port on the north
coast of Cuba and one on the south
coast, for the purpose of establishing a
junction with Gen. Gomez insurgent
troops at Sancti Espiritus, and with
Gen. GarciaS insurgents in Santiago.
1t is felt that small ports could be
taken practically without opposition,
and that Cienfuegos on the south coast
and Sagua la Grande on the north coast
are best fitted as these bases of sup
plies.
Cienfuegos, on the south coast. is the
point most accessible to the commands
of both Gomez and Garcia, while Sagua
is within easy reach of Gomez. BY
having two bases, one on the north
and one on the south, the danger of
interruption in the communication
from one or the other would be avoid
ed.
With two such bases of operation Sc
cured, the Cuban forces in the field
could be speedily equipped with arms,
ammunition and supplies. 1t is said
that Gomez and Garcia have the men
and the enthusiasm capable of striking
an effective blow once they have arms
in hand, and that the only reason for
their present inaction is their failure
to have adequate ammunition for a
strong forward movement on the Span
ish forces.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05

Washington, April 29.-Another let
ter has been held up because it con
tanned reasonable information. The
postmaster at Santa Cruz, Cal. re-
ported that IA letter addressed to Pre-
mier Sagasta, Spain, had been mailed
there and under direction of Assistant
Attorney Tyner its contents were ex-
amined. 1t was mailed 10y a woman
who gave an address where an answer
would reach her, and contained in
formation in regard to the fortifica-
tions of san Francisco. 1t also de
scribed points lower down the coast
where Spanish vessels could land
troops.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
t;reathins solid Dust,

An aeronaut says that there is the
same difference in the air at the earth :
surface and at an altitude of half a
mile that there Is between water in a
muddy puddle and the purest spring
water. lie states that for time one
feels. after coming down from an as
cent, as if one were breathing solid
dust. st."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
1he Cnshing Disabled.

Washington. April 2S.-The torpedo
boat Cushing is on her way north from
the blockading squadron of Admiral
sampson off Havana. in order that re-
pairs may be made to her starboard
engine. which is wrecked as the result.
1T IS said, OF an attempt to show off her
fine qualities by Naval Cadet Boyd.
who was temporarily in charge of her.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
Wheat Goes In 10 S1,2O.

Chicago, April 2G.-Panic stricken
bears ON change yesterday bid the
price of May wheat up to $1.20 per
buShel, an advance OF six cents from
the closing price on Saturday. and five
cents over the best previous figure on
this delivery.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05
WAR REVENUES.

Mr. Dingley Talks of Proposed Taxation
The Necessity IL Imperative, in Order to
Meet the Extraordinary Expenses of the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-05

Washington, April 27.-The president
by proclamation has allowed Spanish
vessels in United States waters till
May 2l, inclusive. for loading and de
parting. and Spanish ships met at sea
shall be permitted to continue their
voyage if loaded before that time
in the United States. Spanish vessels
bound for the United States. which
sailed prior to April u, are exempt
from capture and allowed to discharge
cargo. The presidents proclamation
declares the right of search will be cX-
ercised with strict regard for rights of
neutrals. and mail steamers will rarely
be interfered with.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-15
The Fleet of Cervera and People OF
Santiago on Famine RatiOns.
BIG ARMY TO LEAVE CHICKA1AUdA.

pines situation and while not advocating
the retention OF the islands, he declared
that the United States should brook nc
interference upon the part of Germany
Proceeding, Berry advocated the con.
struction OF the Nicaraguan canal and
added the Importance OF its control as an
add ditional argument for annexation. He
declared his Independence OF any at
tempt to control his action.
This brought from the democrats q
den al that any such attempt had been
made.
In reply TO a remark OF Mr.. Clark MOI
relative 70 the national immoral dance OF
Hawaii, Berry said that he had witnessed
the dance, and more immoral perform
auces could be seen nightly In Washing.
ton theaters.
Later when Rhea (dem, Ky.) was
speaking Of the immortality OF the Ha-
waiians, Berry interrupted 20 assert Wig
Or0usly there Is more immortality In this
city south OF Pennsylvania avenue than
in all Honolulu"
Rhea argued chiefly the sin, idolatry
and disease In Hawaii In opposition Il
the pending resolutions.
Smith Mich made a strong argument
for annexation.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-15

Copyright Associated Press.)
on Santiago de Cuba, Saturday, June
II, Up. M, per Associated Press dispatch
boat Wanda. via Kingston, Jamaica,
Sunday, June 12, D. m.-Rear Admiral
Sampson and Commodore Schley, with
their combined forces, are slowly but
surely placing such a network about
Santiago de Cnba and cutting off 30 ef-
fectually every source OF outside aid
that within short time staryatiOn's
tapping will give way to deaths solid
knock for admittaece at the doors OF the
ill-fated place.
Within three days three separate
sources Of supply and reinforcement
have been cut of and Santiago IL now
isolated from the world and down TO
famine tatiOns. When Admiral Ceryera
arrived at Santiago with his fleet, the
people there welcomed him for relief they
thought he would bring, but instead OF
food he brought them seven hundred
more men 10 feed. The only aid he had
TO offer was tons OF ammunition In his
ships magazines.
A map OF the harbor furnished to-day
by spies shows that after the lombard.
meBt Cf the haTbOr forts by Commodore
Srhley on May 81, the Spanish cruiser
Eeina MeTcedes, which was disabled, was
tnwCd IL 10 the hey behind the SOcapa
battery, where sho lies, with two torpedo
hoAts. Half mile further up under the
lee Of Cayo Smith aud the mortar batter
les In the NiZcaya, commanding with her
brcadside the entrances east and west OF
CnyO Smith.
A half mile north and at the gate OF
the narrow entrance lies the Almlrsnte
OIuendO and half mile 10 the northeast
are the CristObel Colon and Maria Teresa.
The ships are about five miles and half
from th' city proper, shallow water for
bidding them 20 mach closer. The sunk.
en- collier Merrimac is directly ia the
narrow part Of the channel.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-15
KANSAS PoPULIsTs.
The Calamity Howlers of tho bleeding
state Holding u Convention.

The Calamity HowIers of tho bleeding
State Holding u Convention.
Topeka, Kas., June l5.-There were six
candidates for temporary chairman OF
the p0pulist state convention to-day.
Jndge j. Il. Andrews was chosen. He
said: 81 appreciate the honor of presid-
ing over a convention which IL TO re.
nominate our present state officers.
Their records will stand the most exact
ing criticism. In the great contest 60
ing on now our party was first TO declare
that principle OF humanity should be ap-
piled 10 Cuba. hechairman at Hutchin.
son, a few days ago, sarcastically asked
Where would we be now II Bryan was
presidentY"
IL will say we would now be closing
the war without the issuance OF bonds"
Cheers and cries "Hit 'em again: lay on
McDuH."
The whole ticket with the exception OF
lieutenant governor Is likely TO be re-
nominated. Lieut.. Governor Harvey, re-
Gently appointed major OF the Twenty
Second Kansas volunteers, Is now with
the regiment at Church Falls, Va. Il IL
anticipated that the democratic cOnyen-
tiOn at AtchisOn 70 day will nominate
David 0yermyer for lieutenant governor
aud the pOpultst convention will endorse
him. There was strong movement to
place David Martin, formerly chief JUS
tice elected az a republican, In nOmina-
tiOn for associate justice, but to-day Mar.
tin peremptOrily refused TO run. an
nOuncing that he was not q candidate
and had no desire TO re-enter public life.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-15
DARING EXPEDITIONS.
Scouting Parties Meet with Adventure,
Near santiago, Cuba

Scouting Parties Meet with Adventure,
Near santiago, Cuba.
on Santiago, June IL, via Kingston
Jamaica, June 12.-Since the establish.
ment OF the blockade several interesting
and daring expeditions have been made
into the enemy's country 10 discover the
actual condition Of affairs In Santiago
II Is no easy matter 10 get near the city
these days. About eight thousand Span
ish soldiers aud two thousand home
guard troops cover every roadway about
the place, and General RandO, Spanish
military commander, is very active, al
though his operations are limited by the
mountains surrounding the place, which
are full OF insurgents.
Sunday, June 4, the converted light
house boat Suwanee, commanded by Lieu
tenant Commander Delehanty, arrived off
Santiago, She had on board about 7O,-
900 rounds Of ammunition, 5000 rifles,
1000 carblnes, 1900 machetes aud
hundreds OF pounds OF bread, bacon
and other provisions. With the aid
OF a Cuban pilot picked up by
Commodore Schley, she landed this
stuff in two days, besides taking active
part In the bOmbardment OF the forts
at Santiago. A landing was effected
about twelve miles east Of Santiago in
the presence OF five hundred insurgents.
About one hundred more insurgents were
on guard In the mountains and passes,
The ammunition and food with arms
have put the insurgents In excellent
shape TO prevent the Spaniards from get
ting provisions from the outside through
the island itself. II is believed that arm
ing the insurgents has assisted in cutting
one part OF the Spanish army from the
other.
On Tuesday June I, while working
near Cessarazere, twelve miles from
Santiago de Cuba, Lieutenant Com
mander Delehanty saw two slOops trying
TO run away up the river Assarezaro. He
hred at them and they were run ashore
and deserted.
Later boats crew from the Suwanee
captured them, Each OF the slOOps was
provided with Spanish flag, and one
had heliOgraph for signalling purposes.
One OF the slOOps was presented to the
Cubans, and the other, which had already
had a few holes in II, was sunk by shots
from the Suwanee.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-15
Hattie AT GUANTANAMO.
Fcrty spnniards Killed by the Marines
and CubAns.

Frriy spaniards Killed by the Marines
and Cubans.
(Cupyhght Associated Press)
United states Camp, Entrance OF Guam
tap amo, June Ia. q p. IN, via Kingston,
Jamaica, June 10 -- 1045 IN. = The
upiied States marines and Cubans TO day
attacked the Spanish camp situated five
miles from the American intrenchments.
They completely routed a force OF 400
SpanlaTds, breaking up their camp and
d -trOylng a we'll which supplied them
with water.
one American was slightly wounded.
two Cubans killed and four Cubans
wounded.
The Spanish loss Is believed to be
forty men killed. Fifteen bodies have
already been discovered.
OF Santiago de Cuba on Monday night
the dynamite guns OF the Vesnyius were
tested with great success. Three shots
wre fired at the Spanish Notifications
and il Is believed great damage was
done.
Tuesday morning the New Orleans
shelled and partially destroyed the EN-.
placement east OF MORO castle.
The Spaniards fired some shots at the
Nrsuyius and one at the New Orleans,
which WAS struck.