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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
 STAINS FINANCIAL
 CONDITION IS SHAKY
Already the Suspension of Specie Payments Has Practically
 Occurred

LONDON, June 18.-The Statist dis cusses at length Spain's financial po- sition, saying: Upon the banks ability to finance the Government depends the continuation and duration of the war. Practically the Spanish Government is now reduced to the eXpedient of using the printing press to meet it's war out lays, and the longer that printing press is in operation and the more notes are issued the greater will be the deprecia- tion in the value of the paper. If the war lasts much longer we may see the paper peseta, which is now at a dis count of 50 per cent, depreciate as did the assignat of France at the end of the last century. Formal suspension of specie payments cannot long be de- layed. Indeed, the suspension has prac- tically occurred"
 The Statist then presents an array of figures showing the exact position of the bank. with a note circulation of IBIS S000. 900 Iesetas without any coin re- serve available for it's redemption. and further points out that such note circu- lation may be increased to 2500, 900 000 Finally, the Statist says that in three years the Spanish and Cuban Govern ments have borrowed one billion pesetas from the Bank of Spain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
POSTAL CARDS YET SOLD. Cards With a 1-Cent Stamp Affixed
 Can Also Be Used.

WASHINGTON, June 18.-Postmaster- General Smith has put in operation sev- eral changes in the postal regulations. It has been stated that the postal card was to be discontinued, but the regula- tion regarding the new mailing cards re- gently authorized by Congress shows this to be a mistake. Hereafter, while the postal. card will continue to be sold, it will be lawful to use cards with a l. cent stamp affixed for the same purpose. These cards must be approximately of the same size, shape and color as the postal card. When this mailing card is sent to foreign countries the ordinary letter postage must be affixed. Another change in the regulations prohibits the return or forwarding of second, third and fourth class matter unless additional postage has been affixed. When it is obvious, however, that valuable are contained in such packages the sender shall be noti- fed if possible. On second-class matter cent for four ounces must be paid be- fore il will be returned or forwarded.
 The sale of Trans-M Mississippi Exposi- tion stamps has been begun at the Wash ington PoStoffice.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
SOME HOT SKIRMISHES
 ON THE CUBAN COAST
Lively Brush Near Santiago and an Encounter With Spanish
 GunbO9t

OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June IT, by the Associated Press dispatch boat Wanda, via Kingston, June 1S- A hot brush between some Spanish troops and a reconnoitering party in steam cutters occurred at daylight this morning in a small cove west of Morro Castle. The Massacl usetts' steam cutter, in charge of Lieutenant liar low, entered the cove to take sound ings and reconnoiter. When well in side the inlet a detachment of Spanish infantry opened fire upon the cutter from blockhouse. The fire was viz orously returned by the marines in the Massachusetts boat and also by ma- rines who were in the New York's cut ter, which was in charge of Naval Ca det Powell, and had followed in. The New Yorks cutter was hit ten times, and marine in the cutter of the Mas sachuSettS had the stock of his rifle shattered, but by great good luck no one was hit. The Texas opened fire with her siX-pounders on the hillside and the Vixen steamed right into the cove and peppered the blockhouse with her rapid-fire guns.
 Eventually the Spaniards retreated
 
 ters withdrew. The Yankee arrived here yesterday and Captain Brownson reported that on Monday last while off Cienfuegos, a Spanish gunboat came out to meet her, evidently mis- taking her for a merchant vessel. The Spaniard, however, saw his mistake, turned tail and opened fire, which was hotly returned by the Yankee. The latter chased the gunboat until the Spaniard took refuge in the harbor, the forts of which opened fire on the American vessel.
 Thereupon the Yankee engaged the eastern and western batteries, but, seeing no chance of catching the gum boat, finally withdrew. During the engagement a Spanish shell burst over the Yankee and falling fragment struck a landsman named Kennedy, formerly an insurance clerk in New York City, inflicting severe flesh wound on his right shoulder. He is expected to recover. The Spanish gunboat chased by the Yankee was of about 800 tons. The naval reserves who man the Yankee fought well.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Kringle won, Panchita II second, Hilda third.

Kringle won. Panchita II second, Hilda third. i Time, 1:2S4.
 CHICAGo, June 1s.First race, six furIongs Ion. -Tenole won, The Tory second. Lady Juliet third. Time, 1:15lz.
 Second race seven-sixteenths of mile Lemon won Golden second, Greenwich third. Time, A.
 Third race. one mile and seventy yards Hearts a5i-a''If third |o! Time. i:4Ss III S'o
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Richard won. Hugh Penny second. Bellicoso third. Time.
 Fifth race, mile and an eighth-warrenton won, Midian second, Pingree third. Time 1:57.
 Sixth race, seven -siXteenths of mile--Jinks won. Batten second. Gus G third. Time, :43A.
 Seventh race, six furlongs-Cherry Flame won. Haphazard second, Lone Princess third. DETROIT, June 1S-First race, four furlongs -Nimrod won. Toldo second. Never third Time. 1:l5A.
 Second race. four furlongs-Nervura won. Oak Maid second, Miss Meade third. Time,
 Third race, mile and an eighth-Helen H II won. Oracle c second, Barney Adler third Time. 1:5S.
 Fourth race the Banner Stakes, for two year-olds, value 5000. five furlongs-Espionage won. McCarren second, Pell Nell II third
 Fifth race, mile and an eighth. selling--Don Clarencio won. Rife second, Pop Dixon thiro. Time, 1:55.
 Sixth race six furlongs. Lennep won, Horace second, Brighton third. Time. 1:1S%.
 DENVER, June 1s-First race pacing. M Miss hEan n three Trpa oot seeond @ and Reward S third. Monte Clair, Annett. You Bet. She Can. Miracle, Blast and Prosper also started.
 Second race. seven furlongs, Sallie Lamar won. Lorena II second, Uncle Dan Jr. third Time 1:3019.
 Third race, four and half furlongs, Jim Gore won, Rattler second, Omah Wood third. Time. :55
 Fourth race one mile, Pat Morrisey won. Charlotte M second, Lucky Star third. Time, 1:42lR.
 Fifth race, four and half furlongs, Lady Cliff ton won. July lip second, Faucher third. Time, :5s
 Sixth race. five and half furlongs Torsion won. Oscarona second. Rose dor third. Time,
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
SENDING 4 FLEET TO
 SPAIN MIGHT END WAR
This Uncle Sam Does Not Desire Until Acquiring Porto Rico
 and the Philippines.

NEW YORK, June 1S.-A special to the Times from Washington says: New reports of the approach of Span ish vessels to the coast of the United States, and the f1utter of concern the rumors cause, serve to increase the in terest of the naval war board in the plan of Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, now for many weeks laid on the shelf, to make a dash at the Canaries and the Spanish Coast by way of interest ing and occupying the Spanish people with their own affairs.
 It is believed by those who have looked at the matter carefully that the moral effect of such a demonstration would be to terrify the people who live on the shore of Spain, and would serve to bring the Spanish to terms earlier than if the forces of the United States were not so employed.
 An objection urged in the Navy De- partment against the immediate dis patch of fleet to Spain is that it would bring the war to close before the Administration could complete some of the work 1t has cut out. It is desired that the occupation of the Philippines shall be completed and Porto Rico gained before Spain sues for peace
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
TWO WORLDS RECORDS
 BROKEN AT CHICAGO
New York's Athletes Almost Sweep the Boards in the Dual
 Games at Parkside.

CHICAGO, June 1S.-The Mercury foot" team of the New York Athletic Club swept nearly everything before it in the dual games with the Chicago Athletic Club at Parkside, by & score of 13 to 4. Two worlds records were broken and one was equaled. The feature of the afternoon was the victory of Lang over Rush and Maybury in the 220-yard event.
 1OO-yard run-J H. Rush. c. A. A, won from J. H. Maybury, c. A. A, by one foot; n. W. Long. N. Y. A. C., third Wefers. N. Y. A. C.. fourth. Time. :69 4-5. which equals T Half3mile f run. G. cregan, N. Y. A. C., won by one yard from John Bray. N. Y. A c.
 Mile run. F.. Cregan. N. Y. A. C., won; A. Grant, N. Y, A. e., second. Time ASA S-5. vault. clearing the bar at Il feet 1Oh inches.
 Mile walk-B. F. Fetterman, N. |. A. C.. won; H. W. Ladd. N. Y. A. C.. second. Time,
 Running broad jump-J. P. Remington, N r. A. C., won, distance 22 feet inches; ,; H. Hol- o7 Mile Nile bicycle race-c. c. Schwartz. N. Y. A.
 l2o-yard hurdle-A. c. Kranzlein. c. A. A., Broke worlds record.
 44O-yard run-T. E. Burk. N. Y. A. C.. won;
 Pole vault1R. G. clapp. N Y. A. e. C., won. eda. distance Il feet; F. Martin. A. A. second, distance 10 feet inches vou,.
 Running high jump-I K. Baxter New York, won, feet 1lk inches: Carroll New York, 6 feet second; Hamilton H. Holland, Chicago, third, , feet.
 Mile relay-Won by Bark, New York. Time. 3:29 2-5.
 i6-pound shot-put-sheldon. New York. won. distance A feet SIS inches; McCracken, New York, second; Hennemen. Chicago, third.
 220-yard hurdle-Kranzlein, Chicago, won; O'Day. Chicago, second; Rogers. New York. Throwing 1s-pound hammer-John Flanna- gan. New York, won, distance l4S feet 1% inches; McCracken, New York, second; Henne- men. third.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
FRANCHISE FOR
 PACIFIC CABLE Bill Passes the Hawaiian
 Legislature.
 AWAITS DOLE'S SIGNATURE CONTAIN NOW MUST LOOK TO
 CONGRESS.
AWAITS DOLE'S SIGNATURE
Concession Conditioned Upon Similar Action by the Law-Makers of the United
 States.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

HONOLULU, June (via Victoria, B. C., June 1S).-The cable bill has passed the third reading in the House and now requires only the action of he Presi- dent to make it a law. It grants an ex- elusive franchise between the Ha- waiian Islands and Japan, with the right to touch at all other islands in the North Pacific north of the tenth degree of north latitude.
 The franchise is conditioned upon the company obtaining within eighteen months franchise for a cable between the United States and these islands from the American Congress, and the approval of the Secretary of State within six months thereafter. There are also conditions as to the time with in which work must be begun and the cable completed and in working order, as we'll as the maximum rates to be charged for transmitting messages.
 The bill names the Pacific Cable Company of New York as the corpora tion to which the franchise is to be given.
 ! The only amendment in the House was one requiring the Hawaiian end
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
FIVE-MILE PURSUIT RACE.

PHILADELPHIA, June 1S.-About 5000 people attended the twelfth annual meet of the South Side Wheelmen to-day at the Tioga track. Frank Starbuck and Charles Church. of Philadelphia, were matched against Mat Butler and Eddie McDuffie of Boston in a five-mile team pursuit race. The race was close through out. Church and Starbuck finally crossed first in 11:32 3-5. After the fourth mile McDuffie drew away from Butler and the latter quit the race. Church and Star buck were then fifty yards ahead. Me Duffie closed about forty-five yards in the last three laps, but he could not overtake Church. the latter winning by four yards.
 Mile open, professional Fred Simms won, Jay Eaton second. steenson third. Time, 2:13 2-5.
 Five-mile team pursuit race, purse s4Oo. Church and starbuck beat McDuffe and But
 Mile handicap. professional Charles Had field CSo yards) won, ". A. Lantz (6O second, Steenson (50) third. Time, 2:16.
 Ffve-mile handicap. professional. J. F. Star buck (scratch) won, Charles Hadfield (10 yards) second. John Zimmerman (300) third Time. l1:59
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
SP AWARDS IN
 SORE STRAITS Cut Off From Outer World at Santiago. ALL COMMUNICATIONS SEIZED THESE SHOW THE TROOPS ARE ON HALF NATIONS. How Gallant Jackies, Marines and Cubans Have Cleared the
 Way for Shafter's
 Troops.
THESE SHOW THE TROOPS ARE
 ON HALE NATIONS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June r (by the Associated Press dispatch boat Wanda, via Kingston, Jamaica, June lo).-The weeks campaign in Eastern Cuba has resulted In the practical demolition of the outer Notifications of Santiago de Cuba in anticipation of the arrival of troops, and the occupation of the fine harbor of Guantanamo, in which to-day are anchored such mag nificent ships as the Oregon and St. Paul, together with the Marblehead, Dolphin, SuWanee and -.even other auxiliary gunboats, colliers and press dispatch boats, in an average depth of seventeen fathoms of water The mill itary resistance to the definite occupa- tion has practically ceased since the bombardment on Wednesday.
 An intercepted official report of the Spanish military commandant indi- cates that his military resources are exhausted. His soldiers are now on half rations, and there are supplies only for the remainder of June The com mandant has already seized all the pri- Vate drug supplies.
 The close cordon maintained by the
 
 trated by the fact that official Spanish communications, seLt in duplicate by land and water ave been intercepted and the Spanish messengers, in both cases, have been shot by the Cubans while attempting to pass the lines.
 For the past three nights there has been comparative quiet in the camp which the marines hold on the crest of the hill near Guantanamo Bay, and over whi-h the American flag floats
 General Perez, commanding the east ern division of the insurgent army, called on Captain McCalla of the Mar blehead yesterday and reported that he had 5000 men, of whom 1500 would re-enforce the marines in a few days. Many bands of insurgents are now gathered along the coast westward to Santiago de Cuba.
 The insurgent forces, which have been armed and equipped by Captain McCalla, not only prove to be daring scouts but turn out to be brave fight CTS and good shots with the Lee Met ford rifles. Our own men are warm in their praise and look for unexpectedly strong cooperation on the part of the Cuban army.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
PINK COAT WINS
 ST. LOUIS DERBY
Twenty Thousand Spectators See Martins Mount Defeat the
 Michtv Plaudit

ST. LOUIS, June 1S.-The rich St. Louis Derby was run at the fair grounds this afternoon and 20,000 enthusiastic specta- tors saw Rink Coat. ridden by Jockey W. Martin, win by a length in 2:37. The weather was perfect, but the track was a trife slow. Plaudit ran second and Ban nockburn third. Five good ones faced the gate.
 Plaudit, with Littlefield up, was at to 5 and even money, while Pink Coat opened at to l; Bannockburn was next in favor To the second break and good start Bannockburn was the first to show and set the pace. He led into the stretch, closely followed by Pink Coat, where the latter drew away from the others and won by a length from Plaudit. Plaudit defeated Bannockburn handily for the place and Jackanapes ran creditable race.
 selling. Anger won, serf second. Tago third. Second race. one mile. Gold Band won. Night gown second. Zarina third. Time 1:43is.
 Third race and three-sixteenth miles, 7weenatchie won. Maddalo second, Bob Mil Fourth race, handicap mile and seventy yards, Cavalry won. Fervor second. Parole Fifth race, St. Louis Derby value SIP. 600. for three-year-1o2lds one and half miles, Pink by two lengths; Plaudit, 127 (Lttleneld) even and to 5 second; Bannockburn, l07 (rhorpe). ' to 2. third. Time, 2:S7. Jackanapes and Equi- tome also
 Sixth race, ore mile, Ed Farrell won Liba- tion second, Tom Kingslev third. Time. 1:43h.
 Seventh race, one mile, selling. Guide Rock won, Laureate second, Domsie third. Time, 1:42h.
 CINCINNATI, June 1S-The Cincinnati Hotel handicap furnished quite a surprise for the talent at Latonia to-day Doncel- la an added starter, won the big event in record time. Weather fine; track fast.
 First race, seven furlongs, selling, Jolly Son won Mariu second, Shink third. Time, l:2S&
 Second race, five furlongs, Frank Bell won Hardy Pardee second, Jolly Roger third. Time, l:O2.
 Third race, one mile and seventy yards. sell ing, Azucena won, Banished second, Imp. Ed die Burke third. Time, 1:44&.
 Fourth race, the Cincinnati Hotel handicap one mile and a sixteenth. Doncella won. Rosl- nante second, Naunett third. Time, 1:46A.
 Fifth race, six furlongs, handicap-Gid Law won, High Jinks second. Martha II third Time, 1:15.
 Sixth race. seven furlongs. selling-Kriss
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
CUBANS EXPECTED TO AID
PREPARATION MADE TO MEET
 ALL CONTINGENCIES.
If the Pontoon Pier Fails to Work, Provision Is Made for a Land ing Through the
 Surf.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-For the moment the landing of General Shaf- ters army of invasion on Cuban soil is the subject of interest in army and navy circles. Despite conflicting re- ports, it is stated with definiteness by high officials that the big transport procession has moved eastward around Cape Maysi. and not by the western route around Point Antonio. The route taken is expected to bring the troops to the place of debarkation by to-mor- row unless some unforeseen delay has occurred, and the arrival may be be- fore that.
 How the troops will land, whether under fire from the Spaniards or unin- terruptedly, is the chief topic of specu- lation among military men. Some of the officers who have just come from Tampa and are familiar with General Shafters plan say that preparations have been made to meet either contin- gency, peaceful landing or one under fire. In case of a landing under fire considerable dependence will be placed upon Generals Garcia and Rabi.
 The specific instructions sent by Gen. eral Miles to Garcia covered in detail liS ldHuIlS OI lLe AIleIlcdH IOTCeS. Garcia was to harrass and engage the Spanish bands and see that re-enforce- ments were not sent to Santiago and the points where the American troops will land. Another important point in General Miles orders are to gain possession of suitable points around the landing on which artillery may be placed The ordnance will be de- parked soon after the landing, in or der to give adequate protection to the troops if such necessity should arise. The landing proper, it is calculated, will take at least ten or twelve hours after the army engineers have done their work. This work of the engi- neers will come first, and will consist in putting together an elaborate pom toon bridge, much more elaborate than that usually employed for the crossing of rivers.
 Officers who took part in the depar- ture of General Shafters forces say everything was calculated to facilitate the authorization. The arrangement of divisions and of individual ships in di- vision was made with special refer ence to keepng regiments together and getting supplies to them when the land ing was made. When part of regi- ment is on one ship, the other part will follow on the next ship. The supplies, pack trains, etc, also are as near as possible to the troops requiring them. i The officials have not even omitted to calculate on a failure to work the pon- toon pier and they are prepared for a ! landing through the surf if need be- although this is not anticipated. The beach is low and sandy, shallow far out and is therefore well calculated for such a landing
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
OFFICERS ON AN OUTING.
South Dakota Men Entertained in
 Marin County.

SAUSALITO, June 1S.-An enioyable outing was given ten officers of the South Dakota volunteers to-day by President Stetson of the North Pacific Coast Railway, Superintendent Shoe maker accompanying the party. The officers were Colonel Frost, Lieutenant Colonel Slower, Majors Howard and Warne, Captains Fuller, Sessions, En- glesby and Medberg, Adjutant Lien and Chaplain Daly. They proceeded in a palace car by special train to Point Reyes and Camp Taylor, and on their return stayed a short time in San Ra- fael and were driven to various points of interest, including the Hotel Rafael, where they were initiated into the de- lights of the paper chase.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
TRANSPORTS FOR THE
 THIRD EXPEDITION
Arrangements to Charter the Valen- cia to Go With the Other
 Four Steamers

WASHINGTON, June 18.-Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn has made ar engagements for the charter of another transport for the troops to the Philip pines. This is the Valencia, belonging to the Pacific Whaling Company, which is now at San Francisco, and will accommodate 600 men. The other transports now on the coast ready for service, viz, the Ohio, Indiana, Nor gan City and City of Para, swell the total to five, which will constitute a part of the third expedition to the islands.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
SWALLOWS AMMONIA.
Alameda Man Makes an Almost Fa-
 tai Mistake

CAMP TAYLOR, June 1S.-John NeiId, baggagemaster at the Sausalito ferry slip, drank through mistake a quantity of ammonia, while riding on President Stet- sons private train. He believed the ann monia to be mineral water and took one large swallow before he perceived his mistake. An army surgeon, who was on the train, procured a quantity of vinegar and gave 1t to Neld to drink. Sweet oil was next swallowed to mollify and soothe the inf1amed surface. but did not stop the tissues from swelling. Neild was sent to his home in Alameda. On the trip the sufferer was in the most excruciating agony, as his tonsils and tongue had swollen so as to fill his mouth and throal. He could drink nothing, and wandered up tacle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
GOMEZ NOT PROTESTING.
No Such Letter as Ascribed Has Been
 Received by the Junta.

NEW YORK, June 1S.-Horace W. Rubens, counsel for the Cuban Junta, in an interview to-day characterized the report that Maximo Gomez was protesting against the intervention of the United States as "buncombe. He said no such letter as ascribed to Co., meg has been received by the Junta.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
No Action as to Fusion,

SACRAMENTO, June 1S.-At the county convention of Populists to-day the follow ing were elected delegates to the State convention, which will assemble in this city on July F: At large-O. Mccoy and J. E. Camp; district delegates. J. V. G. J. lost, M. Brooke, W. E. Bowles, J. M. Kindly and W. B. Bradford. The question of fusion was preached but met with no definite treatment
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Transports to Carry Mail.

WASHINGTON, June IS. -I It has been ordered that all naval vessels and transports proceeding from San Fran cisco to the Philippines shall carry mail to the Hawaiian Islands in addi- ton to that of the forces at Manila
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Does Not Fear Spanish Ships.

HONOLULU, June (via Victoria, B. C., June 1S).-The American ship A. J. Fuller, Captain Nichols, sailed for New York on the 2d. It carries cargo of sugar valued at more than $200, ,000. It will call at Delaware Breaky ter for orders. The danger of Spanish cruisers in the Atlantic daunts nc ther .aptain nor owners.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Death of an Octogenarian.

SANTA CRUZ, June lS.-Cnarles Newell died at midnight last night. He was a native of Maine, S2 years old.