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, 1898-07-29
WILL OPPOSE MILES
SPANIARDS OF PORTO RICO MAX
ING PREPARATIONS TO RE-
SYST HIS ADVANCE.
All the Spanish Force in the Vicinity
Is Being Concentrated to Defend
Ponce-Spaniards Say Miles
March Across the Island Will Be
Fought Inch by Inch.

st. Thomas, d. w. l., July 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-The steamer Roma has arrived
from Ponce. She reports the Spanish
loss on Monday in the fight at Guam
ella with the men from the Gloucester
as larger than at first reported.
All the Spanish force in the neigh
borhood has been retained at Ponce to
defend it against the attack Of Miles
army. but the %Spaniards are not suf-
ficiently strong to hold the city against
the Americans. A strong force of ar
tillery is being prepared to dispute the
Americans advance across the island.
Guns are being placed in strong posi-
tons on the high hills, and the Span
iards declare they will defend the roads
inch by inch to prevent the Americans
from reaching San Juan. The indica-
lions are that there will be some hard
fighting in the interior when Miles
marches along the road to San Juan.
, 1898-07-29
BLAMING RED CROSS
ARMY MEDICAL OFFICERS SAY
THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE YELLOW FEVER.
Society Opened Hospitals In Cuban
Houses In Siboney, Contrary to In
structions, and the Americans Be
came Infected With the Disease
No Yellow Jack at Santiago.

Washington. d. c.. July 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-The army medical authorities
are accusing the Red Cross society of
being responsible for the yellow fever
among the troops in Cuba. The Red
Cross was given instructions by the
government on going to Cuba not to
undertake hospital work but to limit
its sphere to distributing food among
the Cubans. 1t is said these instruc-
lions were not Cbeyed, but that the So
ciety soon opened hospitals in Cuban
houses or huts in Siboney and put their
in charge. Americans be-
came infected in the filthy novels and
when they went out among the troops
spread the pestilence. There is no
yellow jack at Santiago: it is malarial
fever. The latest advices from Shafter
say the troops are rapidly recovering.
The hospital list is now smaller than
, 1898-07-29
FUNERAL OF HAMILTON FISH.
The Rough Rider Laid to Rest With
Impressive Ceremonies.

New York, July 29.-(Special.)-The
funeral OF Sergeant Hamilton Fish,
ir., of the Rough Riders, occurred this
morning. The ceremonies were i'm
rpressive and were held at St. Marks
Episcopal church. The casket was GOV
cred with an American flag and was
followed to the grave by thousands,
who attended this first military funeral
of the present war held in the metropo-
lis. The body was escorted to the
and a number of wounded Rough Rid
ers were present.
, 1898-07-29
HUNT FOR
Steamer Will Search For the Bodies
Seen Near Sable Island.

rHalfar N 6 .Ju,v os-Tbe ste,mer
,Ha;watha sailed ,oniph, on a crnise IN
seorch =, h,d,os ~ vto,,m. ~, tho To
Rm,rvopne disa ster Che w;,, ca,, n,
Sable island and cruise on tho Grand
hanks and vicinity in search n, re-
ma ms Thu exned;t,on 10 fitted ont Inv
.Judge D,mon of Neu yorl and 1ohn r
Perry NJ Kansas c,tv 10th q, whom
Loot their wives and cb,,dren
, 1898-07-29

putting bad faith to 'ir United States
in pursuing the wal and continuing TO
make conquest. However. lhi, feel
ing soon wore of is II hrclm" appar-
ent upon reflection that tho state
ment was either apocryphal or that II
genuine it was simply one in the series
of complex moves on III" hoard Of Suan-
ish politics and intended for purely
home consumption.
The report from Madrid toward the
close of the day that the newspapers
there had given their approval to the
terms Of peace described by the presi-
dent, went far toward Relieving GER
tain feelings of disbursement that
were manifested at the opening of he
day, for it was patent that the MEM
bers Of the administration a%pprehend-
ed a rejection of Uur dispatch bv Spain
at the beginning. II. however il shall
appear that the Mllrid statement is
well founded and that the Madrid pa
fairly reflect the views Of the mass
Cf the Spanish people. then i, seems
probable that tn" difficulties that will
be placed befOr" III" administration in
accomplishing peace, would be rather
internal than external. and win be
based upon the preparation Of a treaty
that shall secure tn" satisfaction of
, 1898-07-29
AGAINST EXPRESS COMPANIES.
They Must Pay the War Tax on Re-
ceipts for Goods Shipped.

Chicago. July 2S.-Judge Tuley of
the circuit court today ruled in favor
of the shippers in the test case brought
by the Illinois Manufacturers associa-
ton, granting a writ Of mandamus
compelling the United States Express
company to accept for transportation
packages for shipment without the
payment Of 1 cent in excess OF the reg
ular rate. The case will be appealed
by the defendants.
The cour held that it was not with
in the domain of the shipper to issue
the bill, and that the law expressly pro-
vides that ne person issuing the re-
ceipt shall afix the stamp.
Three million dollars annually Is the
estimated sum which the express COM
panies will have to pay In case the
opinion is sustained by higher courts.
, 1898-07-29
A CABINET MEETING
EVERY MEMBER PRESENT TO DIS
CUSS THE PEACE PROPO-
SITION FROM SPAIN.
Nothing Definite Was Agreed to at the
Morning Session, But the impress
sion Prevails That an Answer Will
Be Formulated and Given to the
French Ambassador Today.

Washington, D. C., July 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-Secretary Day spent a long time
in conference with the president before
the cabinet meeting this morning, dis
cusSing peace demands. The indica-
tons are that an answer will be hand
ed the French ambassador late this
afternoon. The cabinet session began
shortly after II o'clock with every
member present, Griggs having hurried
home from Canada to attend.
At 1:30 O'Clock a recess was taken I'M
til $3.50 and the chances are that his
afternoons session will be greatly pro-
tracted.
According to Secretaries Long and
Alger nothing definite was agreed to at
the morning session. None of the
members would say anything regard
ing the answer to Spain, but the i'm
preston is that it will be sent either
tonight or tomorrow.
The cabinet resumed its session at
$3.50 and it is thought an agreement
may be reached by 5 o'clock. The cab
met is a unite on one point, viz: That
there shall be no armistice Or suspen-
sion of hostilities until Spain says she
is satisfied and accepts our terms. In
til some action is taken by Spain, the
present condition of affairs will be
continued.
, 1898-07-29
A SELL BONDS.
Delay Causes Complaints and Treas
ury Issues Notices Of Allotments.

Washington, July 2S.-The treasury
department today issued the following
statement authorizing the assignment
Of the new bonds:
In order to save vexatious embar-
rassment to large subscribers to the
wal loan bonds-meaning by this, sub
scribers for more than $5O0-the de-
partment has arranged to recognize
transfers Of notices OF allotments so
that persons receiving notices of the
amount allotted to them will be in a
position to realize on them in case Of
necessity, substantially as readily as
IL they were in possession Of the bonds
allotted to them. This has seemed to
be the duty Of the treasury department,
In view Of the unavoidable delay Of
placing the actual bonds In the hands
Of the larger subscribers. The energies
Of the department are now directed to
chipping bonds to small subscribers,
under the general theory that the small
Subscribers should receive first con-
sideration.
, 1898-07-29

Santiago's Civil Authorities Rave
Over Woods Measures.

Santiago, Cuba. July 2S.-Senor Ros,
civil governor of Santiago, today ex-
pressed great Indignation at what he
termed the high handed" name in
General Wood, the new military
governor. is performing the duties of
his office.
The city is gradually settling down
quietly into new conditions made by
General Woods energetic administra-
tion Of his government. The commits
sion appointed to examine the city
prison and deal with cases will recon-
mend the release Of more than forty
prisoners who have been locked up
without trial for years or have under
gone cruel. harsh punishment for triv-
ial offenses.
General Woods ordinance regulating
the price of bread has given the great
est satisfaction.
, 1898-07-29
THE HAWAIIAN CABLE.
Contract Signed to Lay Same Before
Six Months Pass.

San Francisco, Cal, July 2S.-The
Evening Post, in IN article published
today. sGys tho United States will soon
he connected by cable with her newly
acquired Pacific possession, and the
cable will onnect the United States
from this city with Hawaii, Ladrones,
Philippines and Hong Kong.
The paper says most of the surveys
have been made and that the contract
for laying the cable has already been
let and according to the terms of the
contract the work must be completed
within six months.
The price to be paid is stated to be
S10,O 900.
On July End the executive council Of
the Hawaiian government signed a con-
tract with the Pacific Cable company
to lay a cable between the United
States, Hawaii, China, Japan, and the
Pacific islands, the contract being for
a period of twenty years. The Pacific
Gable company. according to the Post,
is capitalized for $100, 900, 900. James
A Scrimser is president, and Edmund
L. Baylies is vice president. Other di-
rectors are Admiral John r. Irwin. ].
Pierpont Morgan and j.. Kennedy Tod.
General Swain Of New York is the legal
representative Of the company.
The company has been operating
quietly with the cooperation Of this
government and the Hawaiian govern
ment pending the outcome OF the an
nexation proceedings. During the last
session of congress-, Representative
Bennett introduced a bill looking to-
ward the laying of the cable, and pre-
liminary steps have been going on ever
since,
, 1898-07-29
ESCAPES.
Charles Dell Succeeds in Getting Out
of the County Jail.

Charles Dell Succeeds in Getting Out
Of the County Jail.
Charles Dell, a prisoner confined in
the county Jail, made his escape last
night, and up to the hour of going to
press had not been ~recaptured. Jailer
Huempfner made his usual eXamina-
ton last night between 8 and 9 o'clock
and found everything apparently all
right, but when he made his Ounds
this morning Dell's bed was found to
be occupied by a dummy" made of
pillows and a cap which had been worn
by the prisoner. 1t is thought that
Dell concealed himself while the ailer
was making the examination and slip
ped out of the open door of the cage
while the officers back was turned.
Mr.. Huempfner looked into Mr.. Dells
cell and seeing the cap and bed clothes
arranged as though the bed was occu-
pied. supposed his charge had retired
for the night. AS is customary. how
ever. he called to the PRISONER and re-
ceived a response, but 1t is evident the
answer was given by one OF the other
inmates Of the Jail, as 1t Is impossible
that he could have left the cell after
the %jailer's visit.
Dell is charged with arson, having
set fire to the city Jail while confined
thora for diof,,rhip0 tho poooo
A reward of $25 has been offered for
the recapture, and Sheriff Frazer and
his deputy. Jacob Berner. are securing
the country for him today. The neigh
boring towns have also been notified Of
the escape.
, 1898-07-29
ROOSEVELT'S GENEROUS GIFT
Sends Wounded Rough Riders None.
to Spend.

New York, July 2S.-The wounded
Rough Riders now being cared for in
the barracks and hospital on Cover
nor's island have been visited by Ma
jor Brcdie Of their regiment. He gave
them a new five-dollar bank note, by
instruction Of Colonel Roosevelt, to pay
for minor expenses and such little lux
uries as the men may wish to buy.
that Colonel Roosevelt would give
more money to them if it were needed.
The wounded cavalrymen were pleased.
One of them said: That's just like
Colonel Roosevelt; he's continually do
ing things for his men,
, 1898-07-29

Washington, July 2S.-The terms
which the United States will find ac-
ceptable as a basis of peace %negotia-
lions are being reduced to form by
Secretary Day, the president having
reached a conclusion on their outlines.
These terms were the formal subject
of interest and discussion today in Of
fetal circles. If the presidents pur-
pose was to secure a free expression of
public opinion on this subject he has
been gratitied with a response made
through the newspapers and in the eX-
hibition of interest by the government
officials in the complex problem now
presented. Although it was stated yes
terday hat no announcement of the
position assumed by the United States
in this matter would he forthcoming
before it had been formally discussed
in the cabinet tomorrow. there is the
best reason to believe that after full,
conferences the president has had with
members of his cabinet. he has already
made up his mind. and Secretary Day
even now practically reduced to the
form the United States will make to
the Spanish government, the overtures
through Ambassador Cambon. On the
main points of the terms the admins
tration's position was well defined and
stated by the Associated Press yester-
day that there is little left to cOnject-
ure. About the only point that seems
to be open to amendment Of an ex-
tensive character is the disposition OF
the Philippines. While the admins
trat;pn has not failed to take notice OF
the extent of their demand for a re-
tention by the United States as is ex-
hibited in certain sections Of the coun-
try. it can be stated that a conclusion
has been reached to abide by the first
decision on this point. namely. to re-
linquish the islands, retaining a coaling
station there surrounded by sufficient
zon Of land to make it ~self-support-
ing. This decision. is is possible,
though not probable, may be again
changed before the cabinet disposes OF
the matter tomorrow as strong in
.tiuences are at work to induce the
president to insist upon a substitution
of at least an Independent govern
ment over the Philippines, for Spanish
rule. If this point Shall be difficult of
settlement the answe to Spain may
not be rendered tomorrow, but may
have to wait another cabinet meeting
mex Tuesday.
There was a display of indignation
in official circles today Upon the publ
cation of what was reported to be a
statement of the Spanish premier, i'm
, 1898-07-29
WILL BE MUSTERED OUT.
Illinois Men Refuse to Return to
Camp.

Chattangooga, Tenn. July 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-The First South Carolina regi-
ment left to join Lees corps at Jack
sonville this morning.
The Fifth Illinois will probably be
ed States. Discipline is entirely gone
Colonel Culver has completely lost con
troll,
, 1898-07-29
CONFIRMED BY MILES.
Navy Secured Several Prizes on the
Way to Ponce.

Washington, ID. c., July 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-The report of the landing of the
first Porto Rico expedition was receiv-
ed from General Miles this afternoon.
He says:
Ponce is now under the American
flag. The navy secured several prizes
on the way here and the populace is
delighted at being under American
rule. The troops are well and the
weather is delightful"
, 1898-07-29
~SURRENDERS
ANOTHER SPANISH TOWN COMES
INTO THE POSSESSION OF
UNCLE SAM.
There Was No Resistance and the
American Troops We're Welcomed
With Enthusiasm - Capitulation
Took Place Thursday Afternoon
Surrendered to the Dixie.

New York, July 29.-(Special.)-
st. Thomas, d. w. l., dispatch to the
Evening journal says:
The port of Ponce, Porto Rico, was
surrendered to Commander Davis of
the Auxiliary gunboat Dixie. There
was no resistance and the Americans
equalization took place Thursday after
noon.
, 1898-07-29
CHANGING COMMANDERS.
Dons Will Not Allow Repetition of
Santiago Surrender.

Madrid, July 29.-(Special .)-Cor-
r~espondencia de Spania this morning
says:
I'm view of the probable capitulation
of Manila, General Rios, governor of
ViZcaya province, may be instructed
to assume charge of all the territory
formerly administered by August. so
that the latter's capitulation will only
affect the city Of Manila and Its i'm
mediate neighborhood."
, 1898-07-29
MORE TROOPS FOR MILES.
Men at Tampa Ordered to be Embark
ed Immediately.

Washington, d. c.. July 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-Orders were issued this after
loon for the movement of a large num-
Der of troops to Porto Rico. The men
now at Tampa have been ordered to be
embarked Immediately. No reason can
be learned for this sudden change of
plans.
, 1898-07-29
IN FAVOR OF PEACE.
Three Spanish Generals Think They
Have Had Enough.

Paris, July 29.-(Special.)-A Mad
rid dispatch says the Generals Mar
tinez Campos and Ascar Ascarranza
are in favor of the immediate conclu-
sion of the treaty of peace. 1t is fur
ther stated that Gen. Weyler will not
oppose any negotiations in favor of
peace.
, 1898-07-29
THEY OBJECT.
Porto Rican Parliament Don't Like
American Invasion.

Berlin, July go Special. Dis
patches from Hayti say that i%ndepend-
ence has been declared by the Porto
Rican parliament. The independence
is based on autonomy. The new gov
eminent has adopted a constitution and
uses forcible language against the in
vasion of the island by the Americans.
, 1898-07-29
COLOMBIA
Claim Will Not Be Settled Till Italy
Withdraws Warships.

Washington, July 2S.-The demand
of Italy upon Columbia for the settle
ment of the Cerruti claim has not yet
been complied with, and there is still
possibility that the case may assume
a grave aspect. Some days ago Colom-
'bia made an offer to settle if the Italian
fleet left Colombian waters, thus re-
lieving the republic from the humilia-
ton Of acting under pressure. But 1T
is understood that the Italian govern
ment pointed out that Colombia had
been informed of the proposed arrival
of the squadron at Cartagena, and
therefore had time for the execution of
the award and thus eliminate every ap-
pearance OF coercion.
, 1898-07-29
STATE OF TEXAS ARRIVES.

New York, July 29.-(Special.)-The
Red Cross steamer. State OF Texas, ar
rived at the lower bay today. She will
held at quarantine.
, 1898-07-29
CAMARA GETS BACK.

Madrid. July 29.-(Special. Cam
ara's squadron returned to Cadiz this
morning. The city is wild with delight.
, 1898-07-29
PEACE OVERTURES
SAID TO BE PRACTICALLY DECID-
ED UPON BY THE GOV
ERNMENT.

It Is Said That the Administration Is
in Favor of RelinQuishing the
Philippines. but Retaining a Coal
ing Station In he Islands-EXtra
, 1898-07-29
NEW HONEY.
The finest strained
honey. only 10 cents,
at Trainings.

Three g%randsons uf 'h' late Admiral
commaud"r OF the ronfeder-
ate cruiser Alabama, at" now in the
United States service keeping step to
the music Of the Union.
The record-union., 1898-02-13
ARMOUR BORROWED WHEAT.
New Light Thrown on the Battle
Of Last December.

CHICAGO, Feb. 12-The Journal
to-day says: There is new light on the
battle between Armour and Letter last
December and on the present movement
of spring wheat to Minneapolis, which
has puzzled the trade from Chicago to
London. 1t is claimed that Mr. Ar
mour is filling another contract, chiefly
with Minneapolis. The story is this:
When the Armour forces We're work.
ing as never before last December to
bring wheat to Chicago from Minneapo-
lis and Duluth to fill short sales to
Joseph Letter, Mr.. Armour became a
borrower. He did not borrow at the
banks. He borrowed wheat He took
kets from Mr.. Peavey and Others and
entered into bond to replace the
wheat before a certain date.
1t is claimed that this guarantee for
the furnishing of the wheat at the time
specified was check representing about
$780, 600 The never-ending run on
wheat to Minneapolis for six long weeks,
after best judges in trade said the re-
ceipts were at an end, is now explained
by Mr.. Armour's efforts to fill his con-
tract with Peavey. 1t is the drawing
of this wheat from hiding places over a
half-dozen great States. Country con-
tributary to Kansas City has worked
for Minneapolis Now it is known why
the receipts up there have not been on
the market. The wheat is dumped into
the Peavey hopper to replace the bor-
rowed grain.
The record-union., 1898-02-13
FAMOUS DE LONE LETTER.
Identity Of the Person Who Stole
the Document Made Known.

NEW YORK, Feb 12.-The Press
says: Through a source known to be
absolutely trustworthy, the Press" has
learned the identity of the person who
stole the famous De LONE letter. The
from the mails, and it was not a
thoughtless or inconsdered memoran-
dum never intended for transmission by
post, as has been contended in some
quarters.
The letter which encompassed De
Lome's downfall was stolen by Manuel
Serafin Pichardo, son-in-law of Senior
Arturo Amblard, Deputy of the Cortes
in Cuba. Pichardo is the close business
associate of Canalejas, the editor of "El
Heraldo" of Madrid, to whom the letter
was addressed and delivered and is the
Havana correspondent Of that newspa-
per- He is a young man of brilliant in
tellectual attainmentS, and the vigor
and beauty of his poetic writings have
given him the name of Poet Of Cuba. q"
He realized the Importance of the in
discreet expressions in the letter, and
took the missive out of the package in
which it had been placed to be sent, with
other accumulated correspondence, to
Madrid. Whether he had any intimation
from his employer Canalejas that the
communication might be quietly re-
moved is not disclosed by the authority
for this story. but he took it anyhow, and
intrusted it to a man who gave up re-
munerative position in Havana to bring
it to the United States.
The record-union., 1898-02-13
SHOOTING OF STRIKING MINERS.
MORE WITNESSES TESTIFY FOR
COMMONWEALTH.
Counsel for Defense Denied That
the Case Will be Allowed to Go
to the Jury Without Evidence.

WILKESBARRE Pa.), Feb. 12.-
Mike Crupa, Crystal Ridge man, was
the first witness in the Latimer shoot
ing case to-day. He said he joined
the strikers at West Hazelton. with a
number Of his friends. II was in the
front rank at Latimer," the witness
said, land / stopped with the others
when the Sheriff ordered US to do so,
to hear what he had to say. The 9TH
er men pushed us on past the Sheriff,
and then the firing commenced l ran
with the others. Two men near me fell
wounded
Mr. Lennihan of the counsel for the
defense, denied the rumor that the de-
fense had not called any witness, there
by allowing the case to go to the jury
without any evidence. He stated that
no motion would be made to the court
to have the case dismissed on the
ground that the Commonwealth had
made out no case, and he said he would
put large number Of witnesses on the
stand, including all the deputies. {