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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27

He went over with him the general in
structions which will guide the body in
arranging for the evacuation Of the Span
fSii from the island and other work.
During most of the conference which
occupied about an no Ar.uissU T3sy
occupied about an hour. Assistant Sec
rotary of State Moore was present. On
leaving the President the Admiral drove
to his hotel. He said his health had
improved greatly. He will have another
conference with Acting Secretary of the
Navy Allen tomorrow morning and prob
ably early in the afternoon will leave for
New York. From there he will go back
to Westport. Conn He will spend
few days there before returning here
preliminary to taking mp his duties with
the commission.
Although considerably better he is not
yet well and said tonight he expected to
leave here tomorrow TO visit relatives
IN Maryland which probably will con
sumo several days after which he will 90
to Connecticut to remain until about
time to start for Porto Rico. Some ship
other than the Brooklyn, he said. would
bc selected for this purpose as the flag
ship was about to undergo needed re-
pairs. The Admiral during the evening
talked Drieliy of some of the principal
incidents of the fight which led to the de
struction of Cerveras squadron and of
some other pertinent matters Of interest
ut this time, new features of which he
said were recurring to him as time pass
ed by. He said:
1T is my opinion that the Spanish
Admiral might have escaped with possi-
bly, one or two of his ships had he adopt
Cd different tactics in coming out of the
harbor. Had he diverted the course Of
his ships sending some to the east and
others to the west it is my belief that
he might have escaped with one or possi-
bly, two of the vessels. Such Il course
naturally would have compelled us to
separate our fleet and some of Cervcrl
ships might have been able 10 have reach
cd Havana"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
RELICS FROM SANTIAGO
BROUGHT TO OXFORD BY SURGEON
FEFEBEE, OF THE INDIANA.
Coins from the Maria Teresa and an 8 Inch
Shell that Struck the Indiana. Col.
Hicks Commended.

Oxford, n. C.. August 2G.-(SpeciaI)
Surgeon Nelson NJ. Fcrrebee, of the
batteship Indiana, arrived here yester-
day afternoon from New York, where
his vessel is ut present. to join his fami-
ly. DIR. Ferrehee has several relics Of
the great battle of Santiago. i'm which
the Indiana took leading part, among
them, several coins taken from the
Maria Teresa. also an S-inch shell
thrown into the deck of the Indiana,
which did not explode. He reports the
health of the officers and crew as good.
Mr.. II. s. Debman and Miss Leila
Richards, of Mecklenburg county. Va.
came here yesterday evening on the &
o'clock train, and were married Mt the
Osborn Hotel by Rev ]. S. Hardaway,
of the Baptist, church.
Col. w. !. Hicks, the newly elected
superintendent of the Orphan Asylum,
is already showing much wisdom in the
management of this noble institution.
and he is highly commended by this
community.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
LEADS ALL NORTH GAR0LA DAlES M NEWS AND GIRG 4T0M
THE RATHBONE SISTERS.

Adopt an Insurance Feature, Vote to
Affiliate with National Council of
Women and. Transact Other Business.
Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 26.-The Rath-
bone Sisters this afternoon, after Splr-
tied controversy, adopted an insurance
feature similar to the endowment rank
of the Knights of Pythias. The Sisters
also voted to affiliate with the National
Council of Women and elected Mrs. Ida
NJ. Weaver, of Boise City, Idaho, dele
gate to attend the meeting at Omaha in
October.
1t is practically conceded that the next
meeting will be held at Detroit, though
Louisville has not given up the fight by
any means.
The investigating committee appointed
by the Supreme Lodge Knights Of
pythas held Il meeting last night behind
closed doors and tried to find out who
it was that made the charges against the
present Supreme officers, but they made
little headwuy MS those under suspicion
were able to prove their innocence. The
committee did not report today rs was
expected and has asked more time.
The question of reducing the per diem
Of the Supreme representatives to S3 4
day and allowing them mileage ut ,
cents came up again and by~an almost
unanimous vote it was decided to put
the figures back to the original So Il
day and 3 cents mile
The pythian SiSterhood elected the fol-
lowing officers this afternoon:
Past Supreme Chancellor, Mrs. George
w. BemiS. Worcester, Mass.
Supreme Chancellor, Mrs. II. +. Libby.
West Brook, Maine
Supreme Vice Chancellor, Mrs. w. A.
Dillworth, Lincoln, Neb.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
CAMP POLAND FILLING UP.

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 2G.-Camp
Poland near this city is rapidly filling
up with troops from Chickamauga. The
Hundred aud Fifty-Eighth Indiana
Second Ohio and First West Virginia
have arrived. The health of the 1000
men now here is excellent and those sick
in the hospital are improving owing To
the change OF air and water.
General Roe. commanding the First
brigade, Second division. Third corps.
who is now here, will tender his resigna-
tion to Secretary of War Alger mt once.
wishing to retire to private life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
AN ABSURD BELIEF HERE
THAT WE CAN MAKE WAR WITH
OUT PREPARATION.
The Advantages Of Nicaraguan Canal 10 Eng
land and America. II will Become
Necessity to America Should
No Hold PhiIinninas
We Hold Philippines

London. August 26.-Tne Spectator
will tomorrow say:
'"The United States is learning with
Indignation the details of what It's troops
had to endure before Santiago, and is
inclined to make a scapegoat of Mr.. Al
ger. Obviously Mr.. Alger is not Car
not. but it is hardly fair TO put all the
blame on him. The real cause of the
misery and muddle was the absurd be-
lief so widely entertained in America that
you can make war without preparation.
Amateur soldering. especially ametem
transport and commissariat is cruel
work"
The Spectator argues strongly for the
abolition of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
and says:
"A movement must soon take place in
America which will inevitably cause the
United States to trip up against the
treaty and make a vehemcnr demand foi
IFS abrogation. The demand unless il he
properly understood and explained before
hand might seem here unfair and un.
friendly"
The paper argues that Americas new
necessity. The result of the treaty has
been a veto Of the canal. no company
being willing to build il unless supported
by a powerful government
In case Of an Anglo-Saxon war the
canal would give America the greatest
advantage hut snch war is not 10 be
contemplated. If England should he at
war with another power. the canal in
the hands Of the Americans would be
neutral wherefore England could use
il to reinforce her Pacific feet If the
canal should he controlled by Nicaragua
or Colombia. in case Of war. France or
Russia might secure possession Of III.
The Spectator suggests that England
viii not wait for America 10 ask for the
abrogation Of the treaty. but will arrange
a treaty by which England and America
viii mutually bind themselves 10 allow
no power save the United States 10
make canal. the United States 10
keep ii open on equal terms with all
nations at peace with the United States
The paper says:
IF the diplomats must have qnid
pro quo. there are a dozen Canadian
points which might be set against the
tearing MP Of the treaty"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
Edmunds Sneers at MIR. Joe Wilson Because

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eFoTuidp yand
Mr. WHsonSdn
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
WORLDS VISIBLE SUPPLY.

New Orleans. La, August 2G.-Secre-
tary Hester's statement OF the worlds
visible supply of cotton shows de-
crease for the week just closed Of
S0.0GS bales. aginst 4 decrease Of S.
G76 last year and 97,341 in 1898. The
total visible is 1,G73,493. against 1.753,-
SCI last week and 1895, $40 last year.
or this the total Of American cotton is
! 1.47O493. against 1.557.5G1 last week
and SO3,420 last year and OF all other
kinds including Egyptian. brazilian. In
dian. etc. 100000. against 10000 last
week and 232, 200 last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
No COMPLAINTS FROM ARMY.
With Regard TO Destitution, Lack Of
Supplies, Etc.

Washington, Aug. 2G.-General Cor
bin, Adjutant General Of the army says
no complaint has reached the War De
partment from major general brigadier
general, colonel or men Of the army, re-
garding want or deStitution or lack Of
supplies for the care of the troops. No
demand has been made for supplies. othe:
than the regular acquisitions for troops
which come in the ordinary routine way
General Corbin declined to be interview
ed on the subject OF the many stories
aHoat regarding destitution and mis- man
agement Of the war, saying that the facts
will come ont in due time and the people
will see for themselves what was done
Inc whole department is greatly stir
red over the many newspaper accounts
Of what has been going on, and it WIS
the subject Of discussion everywhere
about the War Department, but appar-
emily each head of a bureau believes
that an investigation of the subject will
yindicate him and his department. The
officials in Washington say with regard
to the accounts of suffering. further
than the incidents of war naturally
would bring about. the fault has not
been with the officers in the department
here
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27

Orizaba left for Porto Rico. The Berk-
shire, with $40 convalescents from Sib-
oney. sailed for Montauk Point today.
She was soon followed by the Berlin
with General Bates and his staff and
the First Illinois Infantry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
DEATHS AT CAMP THOMAS.
Five Hundred Have Died There Since
It's Establishment.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 26.-It is an
nounced this afternoon that it will be
practically impossible to maintain the
Third army corps ut Huntsville, where
it has been ordered to proceed from
Chickamaugl.
The indications are that the corps will
be sent in its entirety to Admission, Ala,
Il place said to be admirably adapted
for camping Il large body of troops. The
officials here have agreed upon the
change in plans and only await endorse
ment from the War Department
The reason for the change is scarcity
of water at Huntsville.
The statement published in a number
of papers during the last forty eight
hours to the effect that six hundred men
have died at Camp Thomas since it's
establishment, is without foundation.
The number is little more than 800
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
FEAST RETURNED SPANIARDS.

The Repatriated Soldiers COncede the
Superiority of American Artillery.
Madrid. August 2G.-G p M.-Thc
Spanish army officers who arrived on the
steamer Alicante, which reached Corun-
ma on the oath instant with the first Of
the Spanish repatriated soldiers, were
given banquet by representatives Of the
Madrid press at Corunna. The officers
declared that both the American and
Spanish nations adhered to the methods
of civilized warfare throughout the
campaign. They conceded the supe-
riorily of the American artillery,
The health Of the troops which arrived
by the Alicante is already greatly inn
proved.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27

WEEKLY BANK CLEARINGS.

New York. Aug. 2G.-The total banlt
clearings IN The United States for the
week were III 1.24O. .G0D,012; per cent in
erensp 1913: exclusive Of New York Sl11-
1851; per cent increase G.1.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-27
EAGER TO RETURN HOME.
mastering Out Principal Topic Among
Troops at Camp Alger.

Washington. y. c.. August 26.-Gener-
al Goblin said to-day thar he had re-
ceived no orders looking to the movement
of troops at Camp Alger or their mus
tering out. The principal topic among
the soldiers is the likelihood of their be
ing mustered out % per cent of the
men. it is said. desiring to go home. If
the weather permits tomorrow the First
Connecticut. Third Virginia and
Eleventh Signal corps will be reviewed
by General Goblin.
The general court martial probably
will publish in a day or two the findings
in the case Of Private Floyd NJ. Gay.
charged with robbing the mails. The
general opinion is that Gay will receive
q heavy sentence.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24

harmony restored the Republican party in
Virginia would once again be powerful
and hopeful organization.
The people want peace in the party. Do
the leaders want it? Are they sincere in
their party faith? If so, they should take
immediate steps to rally every Republican
in the State under the party flag for the
great battle which is to be fought in all the
States next fall. With a resoute fight
several Congressman can be elected from
Virginia. But to accomplish such result
every Republican must do his duty. The
leaders Will have to come together and in
that way get the people united.
a State convention is the first necessary
step. Let convention be called and held
early in the Spring,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
DUTY OF VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.

We have great confidence in the power
of the Republican party in Virginia when
it is thoroughly united. The greatest
drawback to its success has been occa-
stoned, to very great extent, by the I'M
fair election laws originated and kept in
force by the Democratic party. 1t is not
denied that in many sections of the State
fraud is used, to whatever extent is neces-
sary, for lsecuring!the returns for Demo
cratic candidates. 1t is also true that in
those sections where fraud does not pre-
vail, or only to limited extent, that de-
pressing effect is produced by the posi-
bilities of the present election laws. Many
Republicans think it useless to try to do
anything for their party while it is placed
at such disadvantage.
The strength and influence of the party,
however, have been greatly damaged by
internal discussions. Quarrels among the
leaders have discouraged and disguised
MANY of the privates in the ranks. If
these disputes could be discontinued and
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
A UNION OF FORCES.

All indications point 10 the fact that it is
the purpose of the Bryanites to make the
Congressional elections of 1898 prelimi-
nary battle to that of 1900. The leaders
of the different wings of the Bryanite
forces have met and declared that they
will unite next fall on practically the same
platform as that upon which Mr.. Bryan
ran for President in 1896. The Silver
Democrats, the Populists and so-called
silver Republicans are to unite for the pur-
pose, if possible, of securing control Of the
next House of Representatives. If they
should succeednext fall they will be greatly
encouraged for the contest in the next
Presidential election. 1t is the same dan
gerous combination that was defeated in
1896 by the Republican party, and it will
become the duty Of our party to accom-
plish the same end at the approaching
Congressional election.
In 1896 a great many Democrats refused
to support Bryan on account of the money
plank in his platform and because Of his
adherence to Populistic doctrines. There
has been no decrease in the number Of
Democrats who despise the principles Of
Populsm. Upon the contrary we have
every reason to believe that the number
has increased Those Democrats who be-
lieve I'M sound currency and who are
opposed to the dangerous teachings Of
Populism will stand with the Republicans
in the Congressional fight next fall. So
there will be practically the same align,
ment that was presented-in 1896. If the
friends of sound money policy and good
government are united there can be nc
doubt that victory will be given them.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
SOUTH AND THE CURRENCY.
A Belief That Right Opinions Are
Gaining Ground There.
BALTIMORE oAmerican0 (Rep.ll

Baltimore American" (Rep)l
There can be no doubt that the cause
of sound money is making some progress
in the South. That advance is not as
rapid as might be, not as rapid as it ought
to be. Still, the advocates of financial
heresies find that they cannot hold their
own, and are obliged to make the COMES
sion that they are constantly losing ground
in nearly every part Of the Southern ter
ritory.
The South is rapidly becoming sone Of
the most important manufacturing Sec
tons of the country. Its industries are
multiplying, and the development of its
mineral resources is going on at a rapid
rate. New railroads are building, new
towns and villages are starting up, the
population is increasing, and the tide of
immigration is turning strongly in its
direction. To carry on all this work, and
to push it forward to magnificent results,
the South needs and must have more
capital. The amount it can itself supply
and the amount that has already come to
it from other parts of the country and the
world will not suffice. 1t must have more,
and to get all it needs it must give to that
capital guarantee against legislation that
will deprive it of its legal value and steal
from it legitimate profits, The South
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24

should come into the ranks of the honest
advocates Of sound money and should stay
there.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
NO CHANGE IN ELECTION METHODS.

The Democratic party in Virginia is alb
solutely under control of machine that
is determined to perpetuate its power.
This machine has reached state Of per-
feet indifference to the criticisms Of honest
men and laughs when its infamy is mer-
toned. 1t has fastened its fangs upon the
body polite and will never let loose until
stunned by the thunder voice Of an indig-
nant and outraged people. There are
thousands of honest men in the Demo-
cratic ranks who have submitted to the
control of this machine, hoping that time
would bring healthy reaction and that
men of honest purposes would again di-
rect the workings of the party.
There has been a great camor through
out the State for years for reform in
the election laws. The election methods
which have been set in operation by the
Democratic machine have blackened the
fair name of the old Commonwealth and
placed its honor and welfare in the hands
of ring politicians, who fatten on corrup
ton. The present Legislature of Virginia
is the offspring Of machine methods and
is the obedient child of its vicious parent.
1t has demonstrated that it has no desire
to give the people an honest law for de-
posting their ballots and choosing their
representatives. Every proposition that
has been advanced for making changes in
the present dishonest laws has been met
with a smile of derision. A correspondent
of the Lynchburg News as soon as the
General Assembly met stated that the
Legislature would hardly change law
that had given it solid membership in
that body. The prediction of that cores
pondent has been verified. No effort or
disposition has been made to do anything
in the way of reform. If ever We are to
have honest elections in our State they
will have to come from Or through some
other medium than the Democratic party,
which is dominated by an INSCRIPTIONS
and unblushing machine. 1t has secured
control by fraud and will hold it,as long as
it can, by the same methods.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
As to Proofs of Prosperity.

Chicago Inter Ocean" (Rep.)l
Are we prospecting? There was mass
of snow on the streets yesterday morning
we know that in some residence districts
not an idle man could be found willing to
take job of sidewalk cleaning. A year
or two ago the drowsy householder was
awakened from his sleep or was disturbed
at his breakfast by peals at his bells made
by men in search of job. Last month
the relieving officer for Cook county gave
coal and provisions to GIG families; in
January, 1897, he gave help to 12,4O9.
The outlay on county charities for jan
uaru, 1898, was ST., O76; in January, 1898
it was 32,221. Evidently prosperity is
beginning to work, as it ought to, from
the bottom up.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24

TIE three addresses Of the silver advo-
Gates, Jones, Butler and Towne have been
called can encyclopedia Of demagogy."
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
RAISE MORE GRAIN.

Thousands of dollars are now going from
Tazewell county to pay for wheat and
flour. They are now being purchased by
our merchants and mllers by the car load.
Every time a car load of Western flour is
brought in at least six hundred dollars
are sent out ofthe county, never to return.
The county has sufficient splendid wheat
lands to raise all the grain necessary for
consumption in the county. Every year
our farmers fail to raise enough they are
inaicting heavy loss upon themselves and
all the people of the county. We trust
they will soon realize this, and so increase
the acreage of grain that Tazewell will be-
come a shipper instead of buyer of grain.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, "a, 1898.
THE SOUTH AND PROTECTION.

The Southern section of the Union
abounds in raw materials. This is not
only so as to minerals but as to cotton,
wool and lumber. Our section is also
highly favored as an agricultural region.
1t can, if necessary, produ;e allit consumes
in the way of meats and bread stuHs, to
say nothing of its superior adaptability to
fruit raising. Virginia and North Caro-
lima are now leading the world in the
quality of apples they are producing,
Georgia and Tennessee are ahead of any
thing in melons, Georgia and Alabama
have demonstrated that they can lead in
the production of peaches, while Florida is
champion OF the world in the quality Of
oranges.
What the South needs is hundreds and
thousands of manufacturing enterprises to
turn its raw materials into finished pro-
ducts. The thousands of men and women
who would be employed in such factories
would become consumers and would creates
heavy demand forSouthen farm products.
1t is admitted by men of all parties that
the Protective system of the Republican
party stimulates production. 1t is also an
acknowledged fact that Protection has
made the Eastern part of the United
States great manufacturing region and
enlarged its wealth to a marvellous extent.
If the people of the South are wise they
will stop denouncing a system that can do
so much for them, and not let the oppor-
tunity pass to avail themselves of its bene-
fits. Protection means more factories for
the South, profitable employment for
thousands of its men and women, great
demand for its agricultural products and
fruits, and the keeping of millions of dol
lars at home that are now sent to other
sections for things we can produce from
our abundant raw materials.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24

THERE is but one safe and logical align
ment of the sound money Democrats. BY
themselves they can accomplish nothing,
but working with the Republican party
they can do effective service for the coun-
try. The great bulk of the Democratic
party is in complete sympathy with the
reactionary forces of Populism, and it is
useless for the gold Democrats to try to
turn them from their folly. Henceforth
sound money Democrats will have to work
with the Republican party OR yield their
convictions.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-24
Where New York Will Stand.

The vast majority of the people Of New
York are for sound money, and they will
say so at the polls if that issue stands in
its present shape between the parties.