Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-30
A WEEKS RECORD
ALI the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
ut Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
WAR NEWS.

dered at Santiago has been awarded
to the Spanish Transatlantic company.
Gen. Garcia's death was reported in
Kingston, Jamaica, but confirmation
of the report could not be obtained.
A semiofficial note published at Mad
rid says Gen. Torars surrender was
not directed by his government, but
was made on his own responsibility.
1t was stated with authority in
Washington thai no peace negotia-
tions were under way.
Reports from Santiago are that the
Spanish and American soldiers are
fraternizing, and that the people
are glad to be freed from Spanish mis-
government. Transports are landing
supplies ard the distress is being re-
lieved.
Members of the Cuban junta in Wash
ington declare there is no doubt that
Cubans will submit to the will of the
United States government,
The invasion of Puerto Rico has been
further delayed. Gen. Miles complains
that the navy is moving too slowly, but
Washington authorities are said to ad-
wise moderation.
The administration decides that the
ships surrendered in Santiago harbor
belong to the government and are not
prizes for either army or navy.
1t is said that Gen. Leonard Wood
has been appointed military governor
of Santiago, succeeding Gen. McKib-
ben, who has resumed command of his
brigade.
1t is announced by Secretary Long
that the expedition to Spain has not
been abandoned, but has been deferred
until the Puerto Rico campaign per-
mits the withdrawal of the ships.
Gen. Garcia has announced that he
will no longer serve as an ally of the
United States army owing to alleged
mistreatment by Gen. Shafter. The
Cuban general says he will fight inde
pendently.
Madrid advices say there is no indi
cation of peace proposals. The gov
ernment continues inactive, while the
people are demanding peace at any
price.
The story comes from Madrid that
Weyler is to succeed Sagasta and push
the war to the limit.
The British steamer Newfoundland,
with rich cargo. was captured by the
Mayfower while trying to enter the
harbor of Cienfuegos.
Seven of our little gunboats entered
the harbor at Manzanillo and destroyed
three Spanish transports, an ammuni-
tion ship and five gunboats. Not one
of our vessels was injured.
1t was authorit atively announced in
Washington that the administration
intends to hold Puerto Rico as
permanent possession.
Latest advices from Manila state
that affairs in the Philippines are
rapidly approaching crisis and the
city may be bombarded soon.
Gen. Miles sailed for Puerto Rico
with several thousand troops and
strong convoy of warships.
1t is said that Admiral Cervera will
not return to Spain after the war
closes, but will make his home in
Boston.
President Mckinley issued general
order opening postal communication
between the United States and San
tiago.
Admiral Sampson reported that the
attack on Nipe, port on the north
coast of Cuba, had been successful. A
Spanish cruiser was destroyed. Nipe
affords n good landing place for
troops.
Capt. Gen. Blanco has issued n proc
lamation announcing the capitulation
| of Santiago. but he says it is of little
Importance, and that the Spanish army
is anxious to win glory.
A report from Washington shows
that of the 277,500 men authorized by
congress to be enlisted in the regular
and volunteer armies 254, ,479 up to this
time have been mustered into the
service.
The plan of the Puerto Rico cam
paign involves landings at various
points in the islan6.a and it is expected
that San Jnan win be quickly sur
rounded. II rs definitely ASSERTED that
Puerto Rico is to be permanently an
neXed TO the United States.
Premier Sagasta admitted in Madrid
that the preliminary steps had been
taken towards obtaining peace.
Lieut.. Hobson, hero of the MerrimaC
episode, arrived in Washington to con
fer with the government regarding
raising some of Cervera's ships.
An authoritative statement from
| Washington says that Commodore
Watson's mission is to find and destroy
Camara's fleet. and that the attack
upon Havana will await the end of the
| yellow fever season.
An army of 100000 men, led by Gen
Miles, will attack Havana in the fall
In the meantime Skaters forces will
return home for recuperation.
Aguinaldo has proclaimed dictator
ship over the Philippines. and refuse,
to subordinate himself to American au
thority. Debarcation of American
troops rapidly continues near Manila
Gen. shafter reported that the gar
rison at Guantanamo had accepted the
! terms of surrender.