The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-24

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SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Thursday noon
June l6.-Rear- Admiral Simpsons heet
the batteries at SAINT ago de
Cuba for the third time ct daylis sht this
For hours the ships pounded
the batteries at the right and left OF the
only sparing Fl Aorro, where
Lieutenant Hobson and his companions
are in prison.
The western batteries against which
the main assault was directed, were bad
ly wrecked. One was utterly destroyed.
In others many guns were dismounted.
At first the Spaniaris replied passionate
ly and wildly. Most Of the guns were
deserted.
Not n ship was struck nor man in
jured on the American. IL is believed
the Spanish loss Of life was heavy.
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- -MADRID, June l6.-Admiral Cervera
wires that he has provisions enough for
the feet until autumn. He save:
"A shell from an American warship,
falling from = great elevation, struck the
NiscAya, which, owing TO her excellent
armor was not damaged"
Eleven vessels are now blockading
the port Of Havana.
Wesse thas spaafsrAs
WASHINGTON. June IA special to
the Post from Tampa says: AT 10 oelock
tonight 5000 horses aud mules broke from
the corrAls and stzmpeded through the
camps OF General Carpenters brigade.
II Was dark and the excitement was so
intense in the District Of Columbia camp
that it was impossible TO learn II any
men we're hurt. The panic among the
men was terrific.
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MADKID, June I6.-Capsian Auuon,
minister of Marine has returned from
CadiE. and has started for CArtaeena. Il
Is asserted that an ironclad which has
no; as yet figured in any public list,
forms part of Admirals camara's squad
ron. Il was again announced today
that the Spanish reserve squadron has
left Cadir Tor an unknown destination.
To sen.i. sa ne caaxs
SAS Francisco, June, i6.-General
Merriam, in command Of the depart-
ment Of California left tonight for VAN
couver barracks for weeks STAY, in
connection with his duties as command
er OF the department OF the Columbia
He issued an order this morning to the
Washington volunteers, who thought
they would be sent To Manila on the
next expedition, stationing them on
this coast.
Gen. seeses Prospect
WAsHtSarox. June l6.-The entire
Oregon delegation recommended 90 the
president Gen. Charles F. Beebe. Of
Portland, for appointment as brigadier-
general in the volunteer army, and,
while the president made no promise,
the delegation feels sure that General
Beebe will be appointed.
Gessias Aggressive
GUANTANAMO Bar, June 1.-THE Tn
tied States marines, under Colonel r.
w. Huntington, made their first aggres-
sive movement against the Spanish guer
iiiaas today and completely routel the
enemy.
The combined forces raxed a SPANISH
camp FIVE miias from the American pos
tion, destroying the only well in the
vicinity and killing about 10 Spaniaris
One American marine was slightly
wounded. Two Cubans were killed and
four wounded.
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MADRID, June ia dispatch from
Captain General August, dated Manila,
June Q, says:
The situation continues critical. The
enemy surrounded the town. have
had our lines drawn closer around the
city and strengthened at intervals by
trenches. Communication is still cut.
| expect General Monet with reinforce
ments, but have no news from him.
The white population of the suburbs,
fearing they will be massacred by the
rebels and preferring the risk OF bonn
bardment have entered the fortified
part OF the town and will assist in its de-
fences.
VIII BE Annexed
WAsHrSoroS, June l5.-By q vote OF
,os to 81 the house adopted the New
and resolution providing for the annex
ation OF Hawaii. The debate which was
continued without interruption since Sat-
hruay has been one Of the most notable !
q this congress, the proposee annexa-
hon Deing considered one of great COM
nerciai and strategic Importance by its
ldvocatls and being looked upon by its
opponent as involving . radical depart |
are from the long established policy of |
he country.
wal Exchange Hebsea
MADRID, June I5,-The government |
Governors General Blanco |
Q entertain proposals for an exchange OF |
Hobson, and the other pris-
'ners taken when the Merrimac was |
unk OIL the entrance of the harbor of !
santiago de Cuba.
Ihis week has seen q continued and
errihc tumble In the price OF wheat,
nth the prospects Of rather low prices
q account Of the immensity OF the crop
u over the world. The indications now
re that the price next fall in this valley
lay not be expected to go very much
bove 60 cents.
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