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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-07

squadron, and it was only learned today,
after the capture was made, that they
were never delivered
This afternoon United States Commits
sioner Otto, United States District At
torney Stripping, and number of other
federal officials went out to the Lafayette,
examined her papers and cabled ths state
department for instructions. These came
without delay in the form of an order to
Commodore Watson.
OF the 1853 passengers aboard the La
fayetts 70 are for Havana, nearly all be-
ing young Spaniards who say they are go
ing to Cuba to engage in mercantile pur.
suits. When surprise was displayed that
such was their mission at this time. they
merely shrugged their shoulders and
vouchsafed no further explanation.
One Cuban was ab1ard, who was re-
turning to join the insurgsnt army. He
was banished from the island seven
months ago, but came within the terms
of General Blanco's armistice just before
the war began. He was overjoyed when
told that he would be taken with the
regular United States troops when they
moved. The local junta took him in
charge and he leaves for Tampa tonight.
The United States authorities who ex-
amined the Lafayette today say that SO
far as the ships manifest shows. she
carries no contraband Of war but with
such an immense cargo it was impossible
to make thorough inspection. They saw
nothing in the nature of arms or ammu-
milton on board. Her release constitutes
the first official act of Commodore Watson
in his new command of this division of
Admiral Simpsons fleet. He arrived on
the Olivette today and Immediately went
hoo ov1
hoisted his flag.
This afternoon the ships in the harbor
doomed Commodore's salute of eleven
guns. This customary act of courtesy to
a new commanding officer had distress
ing effect on the Lafayette's passengers
| The Federal officers were dining with
Captain Chapella at the time and sudden
| ly found themselves in the midst of a
panic. The Spaniards yelled that the
enemy had opened fire and they scampered
about the decks to find places of shelter.
Some of them burst flantically into the
captains cabin where he was at dinner
| with his visitors and begged the Ameri-
cans to save their lives. One Mexican
| woman, vito OF Spsniard who was
held up the Lafayette yesterday dupli-
Gated the performance when the salute
| was fred and for some time it was feared
her life was impaired
| Commodore Remey arrived on the Mas
cote this afternoon. While nothing
official can be learned as to whether he
| win take command of the second division
of the fleet it is said on good authority
| that his assignment is to assume control
of the naval station here.
| Companies A and G Of the s5th infantry
| (colored) did not go to the Tortugas last
evening, as was expected, but will leave
tonight to join the other troops at Tampa.
l. IL
day are that the situation is unchanged
The smaller cruisers are still lined M.
with the gunboat Annapolis acting as
| flagship.
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GUNS CAUSED PANIC.
Spaniards Oh La FayeIts Thought
Had Been Fired On.

Key West, May 6. Commodore Watson
this evening received orders from Wash
ington instantly to release the French
mail steamer Lafayette, and to send her
to Havana under escort. The capture of
the Frenchman by the gunboat Annapo-
lis turns out to have been an unfortunate
incident, resulting from mistake, but
no protest has been made to the represen
tatives of the French government in the
United States The officials here declare
that this will close the affair.
lU appears that before the Lafayette
sailed for Havana, the French legation
in Washington was instructed to conf
municate with the State Department.
This was done and permission was
granted to the steamer to enter and dis.
charge her passengers and cargo, with
the understanding that she would take
on nothing there. Instructions for the
fulfllment of this agreement were sent
from Washington to Admiral Sampson s
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FROM INSURGENTS.

LETTERS FROM INSURGENTS.
New York, May 6.-General Thomas
Estrada Palma. at the Cuban head
quarters today, received communication
dated April 16 from General Pedro Diaz
commanding the 9th army corps of the
Army of Liberation, operating in the
province of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. The
Communication says:
''We have Just received news of the sus-
pension of hostilities on the part Of the
Spaniards. but we continue to assume the
same position as always, and will con-
tinue fighting until we receive definite
orders from our government to the con-
trary.
SIN the past few days we have had
several successful battles. Everywhere we
have continued operations with activity.
We have also met several columns and
fired on them. but they all fled precipi-
lately. AS to sugar cane, it is all de-
stroyed.
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WAR NEWS SUMMARY.

The McCulloch is said to
have landed at Mrs Bay and
hurried back when the officers
learned of Dewey's victory.
Further disorders are re-
ported from different provin-
ces of Spain.
The United States has pro-
ested against the dispatch of
ammunition from Lisbon,
Portugal, for the Spanish
Cape Verde fleet.
The government instructed
Commodore Watson to re.
lease the La Fayette and take
her to Havana under escort.
In speech in Cortes Senor
Moret denounced the attempt
to make the crown responsible
for the existing situation.
A steamer from the Canary
Islands reports that the Amer
ican consul at Las Palmas,
left suddenly with plans of the
harbor.
Seizure of the La Fayette
has increased the bitter feel
ing in Paris against the I'm
tied States.
In higher Vienna circles
Spain is regarded as hurrying
on towards a grave crisis.
The queen regen thas again
appealed to Austria for Euro.
pean intervention.
Senor Moret in the Cortes
challenged direct vote Of
confidence and said the gov
ernment would resign if it
was not granted.
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vised every American and American
sympathizer that it would be policy to
leave the island.
The amount of coal stored at San Juan
and other places does not, in my opinion,
reach 10000 tons as stated. should think
that the amount stored for the use of
Spanish vessels, if they ever reach there,
will not exceed 10, COO TONS
AS to bread riots and anti-government
riots the mounted civil guards patrol the
streets OF Ponce and others of the larger
cities. At Ponce there was several riots
during which the rioters were fired upon
by the civil guards.
Not only is the feeling towards Ameri-
cans very bitter on the part of the Spanish
people, but their animosity will be
directed against all foreigners residing
there, tho feeling among the less intelli
gent being that all who are not Spanish
must be Americans. They are especially
bitter against the British residents,
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slTU-,loN AT PORTO RICO.
The Coal Supply There Is Not Large a
All.

Nwe York, May 6.-Purser j. j. Paord.
of the steamer Abydos, which arrived to.
day from Porto Rico said:
The feeling at San Juan, the last port
in Porto Rico from which we come is in
tensely anti-American. That state of
opinion prevails at nearly every seaport
on the island. In the country districts
the sentiment is distinctly American and
is freely expressed among the farmers
there. Martial law was in effect when we
left San Juan and understand that the
military authorities about April 20, ad-
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AFRAID OF CANARJES.

Liverpool. May 5.-Steamers arriving
today from the Canaries report that
the United States consul Mt Las Palmas
left suddenly with plans of Las Palmas
harbor.
They say also that there are u, COO
Spanish troot in Gran Canafla alone,
under Gen. Sugara, most OF whom are
and Canarian has been pressed into the
service, and the business of fruit packing
was lett to the women. Fortifications
were rapidly being contructed.
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ANDREWS EXPECTS BIG WAR.

Reverly, Mass, May 6-President e.
Reniamin Andrews of Brown University
sn oke before the Lathrcp club this after
noon upon the subject of European
politics. y In the course of his discussion
of the present aspect of international
affairs be said that a general European
war WAS imminent. that all the great
powers were jealous of each other and
that family ties would not be considered.
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CRISIS IN SPAIN.

London, May IA despatch from
Vienna says that in the highest circles it
is regarded that affairs in Spain are hurry.
ing rapidly toward a grave crisis But no
fears are entertained for the personal
safety of the Queen Regent and son. 1t
is believed they will be able to leave
Spain uninjured at suitable moment.
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MAY EXPLAIN DELAY.
McCullatl Said to Have Landed at
Mrs Bay.

London, May 6.-The Exchange Tele-
graph company asserts Oh the highest
authority that the United States despatch
boat Hugh McCulloch, when She reached
Mrs Bay near Hong Kong q few days
ago, heard of the victory of Commodore
Dewey's squadron and hurried back to
Manila for dispatches. It is further said
that the McCulloch cannot get back to
Hong Kong until tomorrow, when she
is expected most important news
HONG KONG HAS HEARD NOTHING
Hong Kong, May 6-Nothing in the
shape Of news has been received here
from Manila. The U. S. despatch Hugh
McCulloch, whose arrival at Mrs Bay
WAS not confirmed, is considered to be
| overdue, and some anxiety is expressed
| in consequence. 1t is thought possible that
the fighting about Manila is continuing
| Two American sailing ships, the Thomas
and the Admiral, have arrived here from
Manila. They left that port before the
naval engagement occurred and say
| they were chased by a Spanish gunboat.
Their commanders assert that only naval
guns in Sand Bag redoubtf, composed
the Notifications of Corregidor islands.
A REPORT FROM SHANGHAI
London, May GA special dispatch
dated Shanghai, purports to give japanese
reports Of the fighting at Manila, received
via the island of Formosa.
1t say3 that after disposing of the
Spanish feet and Cavite Commodore
Dewey bombar1ed Manila.
| The city, it appears. was soon on fire
in many parts. the work, it is added
chiefly of the insurgents. Great loss of
life is reported to have occurred among
the Spanish residents of the city.
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MONSIEURS MAD.

London, May IA special despatch
from Paris says that the seizure of the
Lafayette has intensified the bitter feel
ing against the United States. Angry
expressions are heard and the United
States embassy is under special police
protection in view of possible hostile
demonstration.
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THE DAILY NOTE.

London, May GA special despatch
from Vienna says the Queen Regent has
again appealed to Emperor Francis
Joseph in favor of European Intervention.
The Austro- Hungarian foreign minister
has addressed a note to the powers on the
subject.
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Both the method and results when
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and refreshing to the taste, and acts
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Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
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aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
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ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
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to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
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may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
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lRY AND RUN IL.

London. May IA special despatch
says a diplomatist at Madrid asserts
that Spain will protest to the powers
against Americans failure 10 make
Cuban blockade effective.
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WAR SHIPS SEEN.

St. Thomas W. l., May 6-It is report
ed that war ships were seen to the south
ward last night. YesteI day the consuls
were notified that Denmark had declared
neutrality.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-07
Another Day Has Passed Without Reliable News
Of Commodore Deweys Dongs.

london Think
Met Ressamce-SenOP Make Rrig
Speech Challenges
NHcCulHocE Reported Have LAND
ed Wrs Bay amh Reurned-Warsfps Sighted Near ST
u Thomas-TEe Queen Again Appeals Austria.
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..DIl WE WIN?",

Was tho Universal Query OF the Land and
Sea Forces at Guantanamo when tho
S.ws OF the Tough Riders Fight was
Reported.
Copyright, ISIS. by the Associated Press.)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS DISPATCH BOAT, WANDA,
OFF GUANTANAMO. Friday, June q.
2 p. M. via, PORT ANTONIO. Jamaica.
Saturday, June %, S p. m.-The tidings
OF the first land fight In which Ameri-
can soldiers took part in Cuba was
quick toireach the camp st Juragua.
and to travel thence 10 Baiquiri, then
! TO the cruisers and battleships, and
within a,few+hours to the land and sea
forces at Guantanamo. The interest
aroused byStheffghting was very great
/ and the almost universal query was:
did We VIM" Great regret was e4-
pressed for those who fell.
Speaking OF Captain Capron, who had
left Clusters old fighting Seventh cav
airy 10 join the rough riders, Lieutenant
Colonel Roosevelt remarked on the bat
tleneld: Helwas one OF the most ac-
com plished officers ever saw"
The wounded were being brought
down the steep hillside TO JuraGua
when the Wanda arrived In the road-
stead. Already two regiments OF the
reinforcing brigade were moving away
overSthe hills, carrying their dog tents
In rollioVer their shoulders with their
haversacks and canteens. The horses
or thescavalry and artillery were only
partially idlsembarked at BailuirI. six
miles away, yet three cavalry COM
mands had pressed forward. dIsmount-
ed without tllleryS support instead of
waiting rot IAN attack. 81 * r 4 y q,
rhctWaDda left Jurogun at 4 o'clock
In he,otternoon with an accurate list
OF the dead fand wounded. furnished by
the Associated Press correspondent who
had Just arrived from tho scene OF the
aght for Guantanamo, forty miles
'awny,tto ale a bulletin over the cable
81 that points Right was closing In rs
the yacht entered re harb6r. A run
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was made alongside the Marblehead, the
OF commander,M Nice alla. sFiag-
ship ,ahoy!". shouted the officer on the
bridge. compliments OF. the Wanda
serious engagement near, Santiago, re-
quest permission to cable accurate list
OF dead and wounded" n
n Three hundred tackles pressed to the
side, OF the ship. peering at the yacht In
silence untlllthe officer Of the deck had
reported tofCommander McCalla and
had resumed his walk. Did We twin?'''
then came from the sailor men. When
told that the American had the field and
that the Spaniards had retreated, q
fierce cheer came overithe wafer.
Commander McCalla took the press
men to his cabin and qulcklS. read their
short account OF the battle, remarking
grimly. as he read: ~ Y
First fight, Spaniapds retreated,
that's right. List OF dead. Yes, men
must be killed. Artillery not up, that
bad. Machine guns very effective
against Spanish blockhouses; ,scatters
Spaniards like ants. 4. 8. y
After fixing his signature to the cable
message, Commander Mccalla sald:
Good night, gentlemen; a safe voy-
age" q
The sea fighter had no sooner finished
than he was proceeding with the pre-
paration for night operations at Guam
tanamo. details OF which may already
have been telegraphed, from there. AZ
ter a moment at the cable station. the
dispatch boat proceeded to sea again
for O one hundred and twenty-five mile
run to Jamaica. where there are great-
er cable facilities TO file a detailed re-
port OF the engagement. 4; !, :.
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H-H u y
NEW YoRK-Local dry goods mar
ket Is notable for the beginning OF clear
ance sales In 'jGbbing stores to-day. the
annual inventories. being scheduled for
next week. There is a fair showing of
buyers In town, chiefly from nearby
places. who are here to take advantage
OF. such bargains as are shown. Jobbers
assert that they are meeting with much
success in, clearing away stocks, Prices
are cut radically OF course. to secure the
RESULT buttthe returns TO date have been
satisfactory. In consequence interest
has been diverted from the bleach goods
market and from other, quarters In
which there have been many inquiries
lately. Staple cottons are generally, un-
changed from last weeks price stand
ards.y Printed goods are generally 'un-
changed. Trading Is fairly, heavy. but
there are no exceptional sales reported
in any department. Wooden goods show
no change. 49, a. ISs s.,
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Prominent Jmdc. D,n,I.
specIal pIsratch % enc 1ntelllGeneer.

Special Dispatch TO the 1ntell!gencer.
3 HUNTINGTON. W. Va. June III
Judge II. j.. Samuels died at his home
at Barboursyil!c, last night. 4 aged
seventy. four. Hc was the first adju-
tant general. of the state under Gover-.
nors Plcrpont and Foreman, and, served
In the Virginia legislature before this
state was formed, He was the first cir
cult Judge OF this circuit.
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ALL QUIET AT MANILA.
Insurgents Have Made no Further Ad-

Insurgents Have Made no Further Ad-
ranocs-Transports Overdue.
(copyrIeht. ,1s9s. by the Associated Press.)
MANILA, June ., via Hong Kong,
June T.-Up to the time this dispatch
is sent the transports from San Fran
cisco having on board American troops
intended to reinforce Admiral Dewey,
have not arrived here, and there Is no
change in the situation.
The insurgents have not made any
further advance and the Spaniards have
been continuing the construction Of
sand. bank Notifications and. the riant-
ing OF sharpened b1Iboos around -
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Metals,

NEW YoRK-Buslness continued on
a small scale and Quotatlo remain
about unchanged. Pig iron warrants
closed dull. with Sc so bid and Sc 65 ask
ed. y Copper very; dull. with sl1'7O bid and
SIC 90 asked Tin very quiet with SIS Is
bid and Sic % asked. Spelter nominal,
with So 90 bid and IS % asked. Lead
firm. with 81 %. bid and 81 90 asked. The
firm that fixes the settling, price for
miners and smelters quotes lead 50 rs,
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OIL CITY-Credlt balances 90c; certl-
ficatcs, first bid. 9OHc for, cash: high
est cash bic; closed cash offered nj
i9ohc; no Bids for regular and all sales
cash as follows: 1000 barrels at 9oc'
Die, total,24.0O0 barrels: shipments. three
days, ,2l6,7?9 barrels; runs lSliSl7 barr
GELS. J. 4 /, (. ~ N
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Eeic protests OF the Englishmen to the
British foreign, Office and 10 the COVER
nor OF jamaica, the Talbot will shortly
return to Havana with Mr.. Gollan's
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Fatal Accident 10 a Former.
Special Dispatch 10 the Intelligencer.

2 STpuBENVILLE, o., June l27.-..
Stewart Wilson. while riding mule TO
cornfield at his farm on Cole Hill, this
evening TO shoot "A. grounding, was
thrown off and the gun discharged. en-
tering his right side and arm. He Will
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Live Stock.

CHICAGO-Cattle. prices advanced
10c all around: choice steers 81 90G5 IS:
medium 81 $50 465; beef steers 81 15Q
so: stock and feeders s. Goa
) IS; bulls g 9o94 90; COWS
and heifers 50 1904 Oo; Gamers 81 2OI
3 10; calves 50 5O97 90. Hogs declined
l0c, fair to choice 50 .S0G3 80; packers
50 65G3 S2is; butchers 50 1903 IS; mixed
50. 65d3 S2hs; light 50 5093 S2E.; pigs
So 1903 65. Sheep 10c higher; grass
sheep 81 IS: native sheep 81 1095 20;
spring lambs 81 5o97 90. Receipts: Cat.
tie 5000 head; hogs $4,000 head; Sheep
$500 head.
EAST LIBERTY-Cattle steady: cx-
ira 81 So6D4 90: prime 81 1894 IS: com.
mon s. 00Gi 30. Hogs active; best Yor.
kers and mediums 81 0594 10; heavy
hogs 81 0OG4 05; pigs 50 SoG4 90: rougns
81 50d3 Is. Sheep active: choice 81 ESI
1865: choice clipped lambs IS coos IS;
common to good 81 00G4 so: spring
lambs IS 00G6 co.. Veal calves Sc 500
Z 90.
CINCINNATI-Hogs active at 50 ESQ
4 O5.
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Mia for the purpose Of stopping the In
surgeEts. advance. q
The papers here continue appealing to
the, natives to come TO- the assistance OF
Spain 10 sN'1ss ~ ~.
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