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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02

LONDON. July 2.-The KongkoIlg cor
respondent of The Daily Mail says:
'"To friend of United States Consul
Wildman General Aguinaldo has de-
clared: THE Philippines have the
greatest confidence in Americas fair
ness. We trust the American people,
confident that with their support, we
shall be able to obtain and hold our full
rights and shall be respected by all the
European powers. The Americans are
redressing Cuban wrongs and will do
the same for us in the Philippines.
"The relations between General
Aguinaldo and Admiral Dewey are per-
fectly amieable. Two German war
vessels have gone TO Marbles to coal,
and may proceed to some other port .
WASHINGTON, July 2.-The navy de-
partment received dispatch yesterday
from Admiral Dewey dated Cavite,
June 81. He made no mention Of rein
forcements and said he had avoided
committing this government to any
policy and had left General Merritt free.
LONDON, July "A representative of
General Aguinaldo, the leader of the
Philippine insurgents, who served with
him during the last instruction and
who is now in London, is quoted in an
interview as saying that before Aguin-
aldo left Hongkong he promised Rear
Admiral Dewey (then COMMODORE not
to enter Manila until the arrival of the
American troops.
Aguinaldo's representative adds that
he has just received d dispatch from
Cavite saying a republic has been pro-
claimed there by Aguinaldo, under the
protection of the United States, and
approved by Great Britain and Japan.
Continuing the representative of the
Philippine leader asserts that he has
been to Berlin, where he saw the under
secretary for the foreign office, who de-
clared that all Germany wanted was
that the existing import tariffs would
not be altered by republic being estab-
lished in the Philippine islands, or at
least that preference should not be given
to any other nation.
BERLIN, July 2.-The following dis
patch has been received from Hong
kong: According to trustworthy intel
hgence from Manila, the Spanish ger
eral had few days ago, at his own 1e-
quest, meeting with Admiral Died.
richs. the commander of the German
naval forces in the far east, in order to
propose, in behalf of the Spanish gov
eminent, that Manila should be handed
into the provisional charge of neutral
commander. The proposal was rejected
by Admiral Diedrichs in view of the
American blockade"
The Manila news, via Hongkong, re-
ferring to the action of Admiral Died
richs, may be looked upon as being a
semi official note, as it was issued by
the semi official news agency here.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
The One Hundred and Twenty Second
Anniversary.


The anniversary of our declaration
Of independence has deeper meaning
tor us this year, than for many years
past.
The national situation indicates
that the character and spirit of the
people of this republic have not
changed. We find ourselves in the
midst of costly war in behalf of the
same principles which actuated our
forefathers in the early history Of the
nation. We are giving our country's
treasure AMI our country's blood free
ly, unselfshly and without stint, to
secure to people, to whom we have
no other obligation or tie than that of
common humanity, the blessings Of
free government that we enjoy. We
are contending in their behalf for that
fundamental principle that all men
are created equal and entitled to life,
property and the pursuit of happiness,
which we fought for and won for our
selves.
There is no other instance in his
tory where a nation has undertaken
such sacrifice as we are now making
for strange people, unrelated to us
by any tie Of race. nationality or kin
ship.
1t shows that the sentiment which
gave life to this Republic is still alive
and possessing vitality enough to in-
sure the perpetuity of our free govern
ment. 1t is abundant evidence that
there is still living in the hearts of
our people a love of human liberty
that no conditions and no human
power is able to crush or quench.
It is, we say. a manifestation of
the same spirit which makes this an
niversary sacred. 1t is appropriate
and natural that this Fourth Day of
July should be more inspiring than
any since the close of our civil war.
1t is good thing-if war can ever be
said to be good-that something else
than mere getting should take
possession of the minds and hearts of
our people. And to-day, as we read
the reports from our battle-felds of
the courage and daring and heroism
of our soldiers in foreign lands every
heart will be warmed with patriotic
fire, and with new fealty to those
eternal principles, which more than
century ago, we set upon this CONT
nent and swore TO maintain against
all the world.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02

be entrenched and considerable aug
mentation of forces will be there. Cen
eral Lawton's division and General
Bates brigade, which have been en-
gagged all day in carrying FL Caney,
which was accomplished at 4 p M, will
be in line and in front of Santiago dur
ing the night. regret to say our casu-
alties will be above 400. OF these not
many killed
(Signed) "SHAFTER. F"
SIBoNEY, July /, via Playa del Este,
Guantanamo Bay, July about
O'Clock this afternoon, after five hours
terrific fighting, the Spanish began to
leave their entertainments and retreat
into the city. Many Americans were
wounded and are being brought in.
One man had had both arms shot off
and was wounded in the hip, but was
laughing.
PLAYA DEL ESTE, Guantanamo Bay,
July THE fighting continued until
dark. Our forces carried the enemy's
outer works and have occupied them
this evening. The battle will probably
be resumed at daybreak.
The American loss is heavy. Some
estimates place it at 500 killed and
wounded.
The general assault ON the city of
Santiago de Cuba, by the land and sea
forces of the United States, began early
in the morning.
General Lawton advanced and took
possession of Carbona, a suburb of
Santiago.
MORO castle and the other forts at
the entrance of the harbor were bonn
barded by our fleet. The Vesuvius used
her dynamite guns with good effect.
The Spanish fleet in the harbor fired
on the American troops. who were very
close to the city.
WASHINGTON, July Am early dis
patch yesterday from General Shafter
announced the engagement was on, the
fighting having begun near Caney by
Lawton's division.
According to General Skaters re-
port, the attack on Santiago was begun
by the Second. division of the Fifth
army corps, commanded by Brigadier
General H. w. IIawton. This division
consists of three brigades made up as
follows:
First brigade, commanded by Colonel
j. j. Van Horn-Eighth United States
infantry, Twenty second United States
infantry and Second Massachusetts in
fantry.
Second brigade, commanding officer
unknown, but supposed to be Colonel
Bates-First United States infantry,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02

WASHINGTON, July 2.-The war de-
partment received the following from
General Shafter, dated at Siboney, last
night:
Had very heavy engagement to-
day friday which lasted from a. m.
till sundown. We have carried their
outworks and are now in possession of
them. There is now about three-quart-
ers of mile of open between my lines
and the city. By morning troops will
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02

For the fourteenth consecutive
time the Honorable Richard Parks
Bland has been nominated for Con-
gress. The district he now repre-
sents is practically the same constit-
uency which first sent him to Con-
gress twenty-six years ago. Mr..
BANDS record in more that one re-
spect is one of the most unusual in
the official life OF the country He
is not politician in the narrow sense
that he is an adept in the art of man
ipulating conventions and in doing
the small things in public place which
bring to office holders the support
of cliques and the strength of ma
chimes. His continuance in Office is
due solely to his worth as man and
his strict fidelity to the interests of
his constituents and of the whole
country as be understands those in
terests.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Chicago schoolboard Deadlocked.

CHICAGO, July 2.-The contest for the
position of superintendent of Chicago's
schools is still undecided. The present
board of education made another in
effectual attempt to choose a superin-
tendent last night, the votes being di-
vided as before between DIR. E. Benja-
min Andrews and superintendent Lane.
The board then adjourned sine die.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Arraigned For a Brutal Crime.

CHARLESTON, July 2.-Alonzo Rogers.
Israel Mcknight, H. S. Stokes, Moultri
Epps, Henry Goodwin, n. Y. Wood and
w. A. Webster were arraigned before
United States Commissioner Smith in
this city yesterday on the charge of
numbering Fraser B. Baker, the negro
postmaster who was lynched at Lake
City last February.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02

Spain is said to be ready for "peace
with honor" But SPANS idea of
"honor" comes from the middle
Ages" and is very different from ours.
Under existing circumstances she is
ready to call off the war provided her
colonies remain intact. Poor old i'm
beetle Spain. 1t is clearly evident
that she needs protectorate. In
case none of the European nations
care to assume this responsibility
it's possible the United States might
be induced to do so on special terms.
lt IS suggested, however, that she try
and hold out little longer, as the
weather is little too warm just now
for the consideration of any new pro-
jects.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Jordan Given the Decision.

NEW YORK, July Ben Jordan of
London was given the decision over
George Dixon in the twenty fifth round
last night. The fight was for the light
weight championship of the world.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Woman Eligible to Office.

GRAND RAPIDS, July Mrs. Flora
B. Renkes, Democratic nominee for
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton, has received an opinion from the
attorney general that she is consti-
tutionally eligible to Office, but, for per-
sonal reasons she will decline the nomi-
nation
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Train Held Up In Texas.

Ell PAso, Tex, July 2.-The Texas
Pacific westbound train was held up
and the safe dynamited late last night
at Stanton siding, near Midland, Tex.
No one was hurt. Bloodhounds have
been sent to the scene from Pecos and
two posses from Midland are in hot pur
suit
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
TWO victims of a Tragedy.

NEW YORK, July 2.-Vicenzo Rosano,
an Italian woman about "a years old, a
bride of week, was shot yesterday at
Newark, N. j., by Giovanni Mari
ghetti, "a rejected sutton, and died last
night in ST. Michael's hospital. Mari
ghetti, after the shooting, leaped from
a window in the fourth floor and was
SO fatally hurl he died.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Aguinaldo Says His People Have
Confidence.
REDRESS THEIR WEoNGS.
The Relations Between the Insurgent and
Dewey Amicable.
ADMIRAL MADE NO PROMISES.

He Reported to the Navy Department
That He Had Left General Merritt
Free to Act = AguinaIdo Promised
Dewey He Would Not Enter Manila
Until the Arrival of the American
Troops-What Germany Wants-Ger-
man Admiral Refused to Interfere.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Onposed to Peace.

MADRID, July 1.-Two cabinet coun-
ellis were held yesterday. A revival of
the war feeling is noticeable. The
clerical organs publish violent articles
against the advocates of peace, and the
priests are preaching a war to the biz
ter end The conservatives also declare
against the idea of peace at the present
moment
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Man Frozen to Death.

By using one of Guy Willev's
electric fans. See him and be hap
py. A number have been put in
over town and thee give universal
satisfaction.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
Appropriation Bills Become Laws.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-The Indian
and sundry civil appropriation bills be-
came laws shortly after O'Clock yes
terday, when the president affixed his
signature.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02

LONDON, July 2.-Tne Pekin CORE
spondent of The Times says Sir Claude
Macdonald, British minister to China,
ahd Prince Ching, nave signed the
Wei Hal Wei convention.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
England Annexes Islands.

LONDON, July 2.-According to dis
patch from Sydney the British cruiser
Mohawk has annexed Is islands of the
Santa Cruz and Duff groups in the Pa
cjfic
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-02
8 AND.

Having leased for a number
Of years the celebrated Sand
Bank of P. Fl. Keck, | am
prepared to deliver, on de-
mand, Sand any place in the
town, or suburbs.
CLARENCE |. KICK,
Orders left with L. V. Keck
will receive prompt attention.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
NEWS OF VICTORY.

D ULLETINS announcing the destruction of the h Spanish fleet at Santiago displayed by The Call yesterday afternoon and evening filled the city with rejoicing and ftly prepared the people for the celebration of the national festival to-day Thousands of eager readers gathered about the bulletin boards, and by their cheering evnced the joy they felt ln the new triumph of arms, and when later n the even ing the news of the arrival of the transports with troops at Manila was announced, popular exutation knew no bounds.
 The destruction of the fleet at Santiago is in many respects important event than will be the cap ture of the city itself which must follow, even ii it does not occur to-day It was in fact to assure the destruction of the fleet that the city invested Ot the three fleets that bore the Spanish flag upon the seas two are now destroyed and the thru can escape the fate of the others only by surrender to the first American squadron that meets it, or by the apphca- ton of the Spanish Government tor peace on any terms the United States may dictate.
 Such glorious news would stir the people with en- thusiasm at any time but coming it did on the eve of the Fourth of July it will animate the nation with an ardor almost beyond precedent. Victory and the Fourth are two events that harmonize we'll lhelr influences accord like notes that blend into perfect music Their inspirations join to form concord ot iubilant exuation that will be felt thrill in every home and patriot heart throughout the length and breadth of the Republic.
 For the heroes who have fallen willing sacrihce to purchase for the nation the victories around San tiago and to whose devoted valor and patriotism we owe this triumph there will be every honor that the living can give the dead In the glory of the day they will not be forgotten To them, under God, IS due the credit for the which gaddens the nation and in that gadness there will not be lacking peo- pe's pride in their deed and mourning for their loss In their herosm we exut as we cheer the star spangled banner and rejoice that the foe has been beaten. that Manila and Santiago are ours
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04

procession, which will be in eleven div1- sions the colored people having a sepa, rate division. The customary literary ana musical exercises, etc., will take place.
 San Bernardino and Redlands will cele- brate jointly. The procession will include civic organizations. Judge F. F. Oster IS of Riverside will deliver the oration, Mrs: Kendall Holt will read the Declaration of Independence. Athletic sports and pyro- technics are on the programme
 Bookcases of liberty and goddesses or war will abound, too numerous to men tion. Some of the orators who will voice patriotism at various places are as fol- lows: Red Bluff, Captain T. B, Dozler; Grass Valley. Thomas J. Barry; San Luis Obispo. Warren M. John; Sonora, Critten- den Hampton; Halfmoon Bay, George C. Ross; Lewiston, Professor G. E. B2lley' Santa Rosa, Judge A J. Buckles; Tesla Walter J. Bartnett; Monterey, Ross Sar- gent Angels Camp, c. K. HaWley; For terville, Forest L. Afford of Tulare; Som- thur Elston of Berkeley; Upper. Lake, Joe Craig: Petaluma, T. J. Butts of Santa Rosa; Willows. Seth Wilmington; Fresno, N. L. F. Bachman; Bishop, F. C. scott; D. W. Finch; Nevada City Burdette Cor nell; Ferndale. A. J. Monroe; Lodi, Rev J. w Brier Jr.; Guerneville, J. C. sims; Sonoma City, Henry Hogan of Napa; Ma rysville, John P Irish; Sonora. Crittenden Hampton Santa Clara, David M Burn cit; Lompoc. Professor Halton Webb.
 The following significant bit IS rom the Los Angeles Herald:
 British born Americans" will turn out in force on the Fourth of July, and they promise to provide an interesting ana characteristic feature of the parade. It is a noteworthy fact that at the meeting yesterday which took steps to organize the affair the feeling was predominant that this British feature of the parade must be primarily American. However much love and admiration Britfsh-born citizens of the United States feel for the they Lave sworn to Old Glory will always overrule. No one will deny his father land; still less can the true man be dis loyal to the land of his adoption. Ameri- cans of British birth are entitled to every duty and privilege of this free land. Their demonstration on our national holiday will be of peculiar significance when they march beneath the star spangled banner and the union jack.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
FOREST FIRES.
for humanity

ID reports of the destructive forest fires III the H vicinity of Michigan Bar the people of Cali AO fornia are more reminded of danger that in many parts of the State is continually imminent during the dry Every year there are a con- siderable number of fires n forests and the an- nual loss is the aggregate one ot great proportions It is therefore important that all persons who in the habit of resorng the forests or fields tor any purpose should be very careful of fire at all times and under all circumstances
 It is never easy trace the origin of fire in the woods or in the fields cigar stump carelessly thrown away by casual passer along the road, fire started by camper and left burning after he had gone a match dropped in meadow and started into flame by the hoof of cattle-any one of these things is sufficient under certain conditions to begin blaze that in the dry will sweep miles of country be- fore is checked and the Of the confagratlon would never be discovered.
 Nor is it easy to estimate the damage done by such fires. The loss of grass or grain in field may in- deed be computed with reasonable correctness, but the amount of the loss occasioned by extensive fire in forest is almost ncalcuable. Our woods of great value in many ways. Their destruction en- tails the loss not only of the merchantabe timber standing in the area swept by the fire, but multitude of young trees yet of commercial use but which it will require years of growth to replace.
 So great is the loss to the commonwealth by these annual summer fires that competent experts agree 1t would be an economy for the State to maintain a forest police to watch woods during the dry son. In the end it may be found necessary provide such police, since there is way to make forest laws and regulations enforce themselves, and many people are seemingly careless whether the woods burn or not.
 Something of combined and resolute effort will certainly have to be undertaken to protect the State from the enormous losses of these recurring fires l In some of the older States of the Union such as Pennsylvania, for example, that originally possessed 1 forests as valuable own, neglect of proper protection has left them so exposed to the ravages of fire that they are virtually destroyed and the State is the poorer by untold millions of dollars. We should be able to profit by the warning of such amples and not have to learn wisdom when too late by undergoing the experience
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
THE FOURTH IN
 THE INTERIOR

participated in by Naval Reserves, United States volunteers and others Forty yes sels are advertised to take part. The president of the day will be Major Lamb
 Vallejo will begin to celebrate at a. m A band concert at g a. m. will be fol- lowed by the arrival of the marines from Mare Island, and at 10 o'clock the pro- cession will start under the direction of Grand Marshal Madigan. The orator of the day will be Hon. Frank McGowan and Frank R. Devlin will be the presi dent. In the afternoon the children will parade. Yachts of the Pacific InfercI,,h Association will add gayety to the pa. triottc obseryances.
 Sacramento will celebrate pro11dlv Tho procession will consist of four divisions under the leadership of Frank Miller as grand marshal. One division will consist solely Of school children. The second diyi- sion will include only railroad men, A great chorus will take part in exercises at the Pavilion. Elwood Bruner will de- liver the address on "The Future Hiph. way of the Republic
 Napa City will celebrate with John F.. Nelly as president of the day and N Fl " ulf Jr. as grand marshal There wli De a noat in the procession devoted to the Goddess of Liberty and the proces- slon VIII include, among many other 99Iganlzatlons, body of lady cyclers, decorated carriages, competing for prizes. etc. The oration will be delivered by Theodore A. Bell Miss Edith Barhyte is the Goddess of Liberty She will be at t, tended by Misses Ethel Hartsoa and De represented by school children carry
 Stockton will have a procession, literary exercises, naval display on Stockton cGhannei ana display of fireworks Mayor English the president and Rev. W C. Evans the orator
 Los Angeles will make feature of its
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04

-HE Fourth of July observances of
 the year 1898 in the towns, cities
 and hamlets of California will be
 long remembered. The war with A Spain has famed patriotism into
 a blaze, and from one end of Cali fornia to the other national salutes, fer yid oratory, parades. pyrotechnics and national songs will illustrate this fact. San Francisco and Oakland and other communities near at hand have published their programmes in the local papers. What will take place at home is known of all men, While we are celebrating, some interior towns and cities will be engaged to-day as follows:
 San Jose will have parade in five divi- s;ons. exercises at the park and fireworks. Rev. pr. Hummer will offer prayer; Miss Margaret Griffith will read the Declara- tion of Independence; Colonel Frank H. Powers of San Francisco will deliver the oration. There will be music by the Fifth Regiment Band; flag drill singing by a chorus, and so on. The procession will include floats. Master Macauley will rep resent George Washington, and Miss Eleanor Gator will represent California. The fireworks will include "Hobson Cork ing Up Spain" Company B on to Ma nila.' and "The American Flag. The grand marshal of the day will be George '. Bolinger.
 Santa Cruz will revel in the spectacle of military, naval, civic and industrial parade in literary exercises, which will include an oration by William H. Afford in a baseball game; a sham battle; and by night in a spectacular reproduction of Dewey's famous battle at Manila,