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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-07
PEACE BEFORE MANY HOURS.
President UnoficiaIIy Informed OF
Spain's Acceptance of Terms.

President UnofIiciaIIy Informed of
Spain's Acceptance of Terms.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Although the
President has not yet heard officially from
Madrid, he has unofficial information from
reliable sources that Spain has accepted the
conditions of peace set forth in his letter.
Ambassador Cambon has the same infor-
nation and expected to be able to transmit
the fact formally to the President late this
afternoon or evening. Up to a late hour ne
had not made the anticipated call at the
White House. If Cambon should not receive
official notice of the Spanish acceptance of
our peace terms tonight he will find the
White House latch string out for him to-
morrow, even though it is Sunday
The formal ending of the war is only a
question of few hours. Unless something
entirely unexpected occurs to upset
accomplished z-faots, "a the peace deal
will be closed before the setting
of another sun. This result was not
reached without a terrific struggle. The
wrangle in the Spanish Cabinet lasted a day
of convincing his associates in the Spanish
Cabinet of the imperative necessity of ac-
cepting the peace terms which the Presi-
dent of the United States offered. According
to accounts he had desperately hard time
Of it, and for many hours the fate of the
Spanish government hung undecided in the
balance.
Fears that were entertained that the
strained relations between Russia and Eng
land might cause Madrid to delay a favor
able response to our peace negotiations do
not appear to be well founded The trouble
between England and Russia has no bear
ing or relation to the Philippines situation,
and the possibility of the two becoming in
any way involved is extremely remote. The
Sagasta government is proceeding as
though no longer alarmed or even uneasy
about the security of the Alfonsian dynasty
There is no reason for fear, for the powers
of Europe have guaranteed its maintenance
on condition that peace be promptly Sc
cured. That was clearly indicated when
Sagasta put Spain under martial law. He
would not have taken that step unless he
had been satisfied that he could enforce it
even though he might be compelled to i'm
prison or exile leaders as strong as weyler
or Robledo. He has not been obliged to
resort to such extreme measures, which is
a high compliment to his ability and his
patience under the most trying circum-
stances. His abilities and his patience will
be again tried when he is confronted with
the task of paying off and sending to their
homes the 100000 Spanish soldiers soon to be
shipped from Cuba and Porto Rico. Spain
will have to borrow $15O,OOO, 600 to $780, 600 900
to settle with the army and pay off pressing
floating war indebtedness.
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WILL BE WELL CARED FOR.
Plans for Transporting and Looking
After Shafter's Fighters.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The War De-
partment officials now say that General
Skaters army will begin embarking in
earnest tomorrow, the transports which
are arriving being obliged to take on stores
for the homeward trip. These. however,
will be limited in quantity in order to avoid
unnecessary delay and only ten days
rations will be placed aboard each ship
Colonel Hecler, in charge of transportation
said that he believed it would be scarcely
necessary for the transports to make two
trips. for, in addition to the ships already
at Santiago. there will be available for trans
port purposes the steamers which are car
rying to Santiago the immune regiments
which are to replace the Fifth Army Corps
at that point.
Surgeon General Sternberg to-day received
the following cable dispatch from Lieuten-
ant Colonel Havard. chief surgeon at SAINT
iago: Necessary medicines purchased and
all present needs supplied. Report about
overcrowded transports furnished as soon
as possible. Similar things will not again
occur" The reference to the overcrowded
transports relates TO the telegraphic inquiry
made by General Sternberg for particulars
as to the Seneca and Concno.
The secretary of war. Surgeon General
Sternberg. DR.. Wyman. of the Marine Hos
pital Service. and Quartermaster General
Ludington conferred to-day relative to prep
arations for receiving General Skaters
army at Montauk Point. 1t is purposed to
make all necessary arrangements for insur-
ing the comfort and recovery of the troops,
and at the same time TO insure proper iso-
lation. so there may be no possible element
Of danger to those outside the garrison. In
addition to Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont.
ard the barracks at Plattsburg. N r.,
which the surgeon general has in view for
Continued on second Pagc.)
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WILL FIGHT ONE POINT.
Spain, 1t Is said, VIII Insist on Pay
ment of the Cuban Debt.

LONDON, Aug. THE Madrid cor
respondent of the Sunday Times says:
SPANS answer will accept all the Ameri-
can terms except that regarding the Cuban
debt. The government will fight this point
on the ground that in all other eessions of
territory by one nation to another the
ceded territory has carried with it its own
debt or the proportion belonging to the ma
tion by which it is ceded President Nc
Kinley will receive the answer on Monday,
or at the latest on Tuesday.
"senor sagasta, in conferring with poll
ticians and generals, follows the example
Of senor CASTELAR, in 1873. His objects are
two fold-to place the responsibility for
the decision and to avoid the convocation of
the Cortes.
The news from Porto Rico is received
with great disappointment. The Spaniards
are disgusted with the welcome the natives
have given the Americans and the news
that the volunteers have thrown down their
arms. The general opinion is that it is not
worth while to risk lives and spend millions
for the sake Of territories which are worse
than disloyal to the mother country. 1t is
assumed that there VIII be no internal
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BARKER SUCCEEDS CLARK.
Will Take Command of the Oregon in
Place of the Stricken Hero.

Will Take Command of the Oregon in
Place of the Stricken Hero.
WASHINGTON, Aug. ga good deal of
concern is felt at the Navy Department
at the breakdown of Captain Clark of the
Oregon. Not the slightest information has
reached here as to the nature of the cap
tain's Illness all that is known is that Com
modore Watson, his immediate superior, or
dered medical board to examine him, with
the result that he was condemned and or
dered home. 1t does not follow from this
that the captains collapse is permanent,
and his splendid physique and usually Wig
orous health afford reasonable ground for
the belief that he will regain his health in
the north. Captain Barker, who was in
command of the Newark, has been assigned
to the command of the oregon in place of
Captain Clark. The vacancy in the COM
mand of the Newark has not been filled as
yet. Captain Barker was one OF the origi-
nal members Of the naval war board, and
in that capacity rendered valuable service
in preparing the navy for the excellent work
accomplished by it. He commanded the
Oregon while she was attached to the Pa
cific station preceding Captain Clark.
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And Put On the Finishing Touches Before Ca
bling the Reply to Washington.
lntimaion, by Way of London, That the Cuban Debt
Clause of the Demands May Be Rejected-Pre-
diction that the War Will Soon End

MADRID, Aug. 6.-The Span
ish reply to the United States,
which, it has been learned on high
authority, accepts the American
peace conditions, was completed
late last night and submitted to
the Queen Regent this morning,
previous to the afternoon Cabinet
meeting. The Queen Regent this
morning conferred with Silvela,
the Conservative leader; with the
Duke of Tetuan, the former mill
lister for foreign affairs, and with
Marshal Martinez de Campos, the
former captain general of Cuba.
This afternoon her Majesty re-
ceived Senior Romero y Robledo,
whose views are said to be shared
by General Weyler. The series of
conferences between the premier,
Senor Sagasta, and the leaders of
the various parties concluded this
evening with interviews with Gen.
Canalejas and others. Senor Bar
rios, the Carlist leader, did not re-
ply to Senor Sagasta's invitation
to come to Madrid in order to dis
cuss matters.
Evening-The Cabinet to-day
approved the basis of the reply to
the peace conditions proposed by
the United States. Duke Almo-
dovar de Rio, the minister of for
eign affairs, is charged with revis-
ing the reply, which will be read
and approved at the Cabinet coun-
Gil tomorrow morning. 1t is stated
on good authority that the Span
ish reply will give no occasion for
further response from the United
States.
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REPLY MAY COME MONDAY.
Administration Officials Think 1t VIII
Be Satisfactory.

Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Just week ago
to-day Ambassador Cambon received from
the President the terms of peace that would
be granted by the United States. When
the State Department closed its doors this
afternoon the Spanish government had not
signified whether or not it was prepared to
accept these conditions. Every day during
the past week an answer has been expected,
and that same feeling of expectancy pre-
vailed at the close of the week. 1t is sig
nificant that all responsible government Of
ficials are satisfied the reply will be an ac-
ceptance of our terms when it does come.
About 2;30 o'clock Secretary Thiebaut. Of
the French embassy, called at the State
Department. thus giving rise to the sup
position that he was seeking to make an
appointment for the ambassador to meet
the President to deliver the Spanish answer.
This. however. turned out to be erroneous.
M. Thiebaut's business being connected
with some of the recent seizures of French
merchant vessels by the biockadng fleet,
and relating in no way to the Spanish peace
negotiations. The fact that Secretary Day,
who had contemplated a trip to Atlantic
City this afternoon. did not leave town was
also the basis for another guess that he had
notice the Spanish note was coming i'm
mediately, and that his presence would be
required here AS a matter of fact the
secretary was detained beyond his train
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-07
DRIVEN TOWARDS CAYEY.
General Hains Now Occupying the
Town of Guayama.

Town of Guayama.
PONCE, Aug. 6, Morning-Gen. Brooke's
advance guard entered Guayama yesterday
after sharp skirmish in which several on
both sides were wounded. The general ad-
vance was delayed by the grounding of the
transport Massachusetts,, with General
Brooke's headquarters aboard. The Massa-
clusetts loated last night, and will proceed
to Arroyo to-day. The cavalry troops will
go overland if peace is declared. The plans
of the army are to cross the island, and it
will probably be unmolested.
The Spanish force at Guayama, number
Cayey, with the loss of one killed and two
wounded. OF the Americans Privates
Gordon, Walcott and Reffe. of the Fourth
Ohio, were wounded none fatally. General
Hams occupies the town. Major Flagler,
while reconnoitering near Coamo last night,
ran into the enemys pickets and was fired
upon. Thirty shots were fred, but no one
was injured.
General Royston is clearing the road from
Adjuntas to Utuado. He has force of
five hundred natives at work. A company
of the Second Wisconsin and battalion of
the Nineteenth regular infantry are moving
to his support. A considerable force of
Spanish is reported to the northwest, and
frequent alarms are given. but there has
been no fight as yet There is much ac-
tivity among the troops here.
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STILL WAITING ORDERS.
Admiral Sampson's Fleet Anchored in
Guantanamo Bay.

PLAYA DEL ESTE, Aug. 6, 8 p. m.-The
auxiliary cruiser st. Louis has arrived here
from Porto Rico under orders to assist in
taking the United States troops home from
Santiago. Captain Goodrich, however,
thinks his ship is too long to enter the har-
Dor and he will remain here until the mat
ter is settled. Tie transport San Juan ar
rived from Santiago with troops and pro-
visions and proceeded for Caimanera The
Armenia has left for Key West. The fleet
still remains here awaiting orders from
Washington.
Rear Admiral Sampson expresses the
hope that the Apeace negotiations will come
to a quick conclusion. He is anxious to take
aggressive action on the south coast with
out delay. or. in the event of peace being
concluded, to Immediately relieve the suf-
fering imposed by the rigor Of the blockade.
Throughout the campaign Admiral sarnp-
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GEN. MACHIAs DEFIANT.
Advice of Foreign COnsuIs to Surren-
der San Juan Unheeded.

PONCE. Island of Porto Rico. Aug. 5.
evening, via the Island of st. Thomas. d.
w L. Aug. delayed in tfansmission.)-
United States Consul Hanna has received
information that the foreign consuls at San
Juan de Puerto Rico. the capital of this
island, advised the Spanish authorities to
surrender the island TO the American
troops. The Spaniards however, in reply.
announced that they had resolved to fight
Thereupon the consuls notified the Spanish
commander. Captain General Machias. that
they would establish neutral zone between
Bayamon and Rio Piedras. in which to
gather the foreign residents and their port
able property. in order to insure their safe
ty in the event Of bombardment OF the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-07
SICK MEN FROM PORTO RICO.
1O4 Soldiers Drought Back-Five
Deaths on the Way.

FORT MONROE Va, Aug. 6.-The gov
ernment transport Lampasas arrived in
Hampton Roads this afternoon. She came
from Ponce direct, and brought with her
two officers and 102 men, who are suffering
from typhoid and malarial fever, the former
predominatng. There were five deaths
from typhoid en- route from Ponce The
men aboard her are largely from New Eng
land and Wisconsin. They will probably
not be landed at the field hospital here.
owing to insufficient accommodations The
medical staff of the transport consists or
DIR. Miller Red Cross physician in charge.
Dr. Cline and DR.. Booth. Unlike the other
transports which brought wounded UP
without any nurses, the LampaSas had
aboard twenty-six Red Cross nurses. under
Miss Rutby They were, the doctors and
sick men say ministering angels on the
voyage up. This afternoon the body OF
Morris Cosburg. of the Third Wisconsin
Regiment, was buried ashore Among the
sick are a number of members of the Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment. The names of the
men who died on the steamer are:
Ernest Marshall, Company E. Sixth Mas
aachusetts. typhoid; buried ashore at Guam
lea, Porto Rico.
Willis Page. Company F, Sixth Massachu-
setts, typhoid; buried at sea.
Alfred Oberg. Company G.. Sixth Illinois,
typhoid; buried ashore at Guanica
William Hayn. Company Fl. Second Regi-
ment, typhoid; buried at sea.
]. Won Bladen, Company II. Second Wis
consin: buried at sea.
Following Is a list of the Western troops
on board:
Second Wisconsin Foster J. Bntty. will
liam soarhornneh. comnany A: G. a. Baar,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-07
APPROVED BY THE QUEEN REGENT.

NEW YORK, Aug. Ga Mad
rid special to the New York Jour
nal says: THE Queen Regent has
approved the reply of the Spanish
government to the United States
accepting the conditions laid down
by the latter under which peace
will be concluded"
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SpeClstI TO lIe IlIlIaIdLJOIIs JouTndI.
LAPORTE, Ind, Aug. 6.-On the receipt
of the news that Spain had accepted Uncle
Sans peace terms this afternoon this city
went wild with joy. All the steam whis-
ties. bells and horns in the town were
turned loose The demonstration was con-
tinued tonight with bands, display of fire.
works and marching of people in procession
The news that the first dispatches had not
been confirmed had no effect, as Laporte
people were bound to celebrate at all events.
and would not believe otherwise than that
the Dons had given up.
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ORDERED NOT TO RESIST.
Machias Instructed to Secure Terms
Like Those Obtained by TOraI.

NEW YORK, Aug. "a dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says: THE govern
ment has given orders that the minister OF
war shall not force resistance in Porto
Rico TO the utmost. This is at the instiga-
unnecessary loss of life, knowing that Porto
Rico will inevitably fall into the hands OF
the Americans Captain General Machias
those obtained by General Toral or better,
SO as to save Spanish honor as much as
possible.
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sons keen appreciation of the suferings of
the half-starved Cubans and his endeavors
to afford them relief have been a marked
feature
The Potomac has recovered $4,000 from
the Infanta Maria Teresa, which was driven
ashore at the time Admiral Cervera at
tempted to escape from Santiago.
The transport Resolute, with marines
aboard. is still here The shore is deserted
save for the cable operators and our marines
who are on guard.
The newspapers containing Admiral
SIMPSONS report of the battle on July 8
arrived here last night They were eagerly
read throughout the fleet and the report
created intense satisfaction. The universal
confidence in and devotion to the admiral
by the men under his command rendered
this expression of feeling a foregone con-
cluson
The marine camp here was broken up
on the afternoon of Aug. 5, and the marine
battalion was transferred to the auxiliary
cruiser Resolute for service in other parts
OF Cuba. As indicated in these dispatches
the main body of the fleet will remain here
ready for any kind of service, awaiting or
ders from Washington. The idea rather
gains ground that the navys active part in
Sampson, as he watched the flames at
Camp McCalla lighting the hills, paid high
encomiums to the marines, which were
echoed by all the naval officers Admiral
Sampson said: II don't know what we
would have done without Guantanamo bay.
which is better as harbor and base than
Santiago or any other place in south Cuba
Nothing could have been better than the
results accomplished by the marines backed
up by the ships, and in their next under
taking they will doubtless do just as we'll"
The F'rolic has arrived from Key West
Chief MaSter-at-arms Gratz, of the battle
ship Oregon, yesterday committed suicide
by shooting
The Scorpion has arrived from Cienfuegos
Lieutenant Commander Mark confirms the
previous reports of starvation in this Sec
ton of the coast. The blockading work is
tedious, but is effectively performed. The
men bear the dreary routine and the con-
tlnual Wallowing of the small boats without
word of complaint. Luetenant Com
mander Mark said that Naval Cadet
Combs, who has not yet graduated. but is
doing duty on the Scorpion, is down with
malarial fever. While the Scorpion was off
Manzanillo, with the temperature at 105 de-
grees, general quarters" was sounded sud
denly. Cadet Combs rushed from his sick
bed to his station, stark naked, but with his
sword buckled around his waist. This
plucky young officer will have to be sent
home to recuperate. The incident is merely
characteristic of the hard, unheralded work
done with quiet bravery and endless pa
tence aboard the small craft doing block
ade duty on the Cuban coast.
1t is hoped that the international relations
will soon assume a phase that will enable
the fleet to take either aggressive action or
much-needed rest in dry dock
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troubles over the evacuation of the West
Indies. The war has cost $3.50 100000"
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CRUISER BROOKLYN TAKEN AWAY
FROM COMMODORE sCHLEY.
Added to sampson's Squadron After
Being Repaired, and the Popular
Hero Assigned to Smaller Vessel.
THE FLEET AWAITING ORDERS
ALL THE IRONCLADS STILL AT AN
CHOIR IN GUANTANAMO BAY.

Health of the Men Fairly Good, but
creased Since the Great Battle.
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Health of SIMPSONS Men Good.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6-The secretary of
the navy tonight made public the follow
ing telegram from Admiral Sampson, dated
Playa del Este, Aug. g. 1898:
Marine battalion is in excellent health.
Sick list number 215 per cent Fleet surgeon
reports that they are in better condition for
service in this climate than they were when
they first arrived south in June Health
OF the squadron at Guantanamo fairly
good. Sick list numbers about per cent
General tone of health of the ships COM
panies has fallen considerably since July i.
This, however, is not due to the prevalence
of any disease, but is probably due to the
release from the strain and constant effort
under which they so long lived; and to this
probably more than to any other cause is
due their somewhat impaired physique l
do not think 1t necessary to send the marine
battalion north. The crews have borne
their privations in manner beyond praise;
those of three ships have not been ashore
for seven months. and these months in a
debilitating climate
Secretary Long stated tonight that it is
the purpose of the department to order
north those ships which are not required
for blockading as soon as the exigencies of
the war will permit.
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PEACE TO BE RESTORED
Government of Spain Has Finally Accepted
the Terms of the United States.

Sagastas Reply Submitted to the Ministers and Ap-
proved by the Queen Regent After Further Con-
ferences with Leading Spanish Statesmen
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MILES PUSHING ONWARD
Town of Guayama Captured by Hains's Bri-
gade After Skirmish with the Enemy.

Little Resistance Offered, and Only Three Americans
Wounded, All of the Fourth Ohio, While One Span
lard Was Killed and Two Reported Injured.
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The new Red Jacket village council
holds it's first regular meeting this even
ing. The ma cup OF the council will be
almost the same as it was last year, only
Alderman John Vertin will not be on
hand and ms brother who was elected to
his place will occupy bis position. Presi-
dent John f Ryan stated this morning
that the committees for the ensuing year
would be the same az last year, and that
Alderman Joseph vertin would be APP
pointed on the committees that his
brother had served on before. The Drcsi-
dent also stated that the appointment
OF the officers for the ensuing year would
not take place until the special, or what
il known as the annual, meeting would
be held in week or two.