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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. May 1s.-Five
vessels Of the flying squadron. led by the
flagship Brooklyn. steamed out OF Hamp-
ton roads this afternoon. and after pass
Ing the Virginia capes took a southerly
course. going. 1t Is said. to augment Ad-
miral SIMPSONS feet. now in the vicinity
Of Porto Rico.
The order directing the squadron to put
to sea came at midnight last night. A few
minutes later the signal BE ready to put TO
sea at daybreak' flashed from the flag
ship. Back from the men-of-war came
the answer. In jiffy the men were sum-
moned to the decks and the work OF maxi
ing the ships ready to sail commenced.
Suppressed excitement prevailed. The lit
tie steam launches were hoisted aboard
and decks cleared. Then the men waited
for the signal to weigh anchor"
Day broke. but the signal was not hoist
ed. The day wore ON toward noon. and
until the sailing flag was seen small craft
ran to and fro carrying dispatches. The
excitement gave way to tmpailence, for
the men had been lying or Old Point for
the last six weeks. waiting for orders to
go to sea. and they were afraid they were
to be disappointed. But not so.
At o'clock signal which ordered the
battieshlps Massachusetts. the Texas, dis
patch boat Scorpion and the collier Ster-
ling 10 weigh anchor. was run up 10 the
top OF the Brooklyn's military mast.
Thirty minutes later smoke was curling
from the ships and they were blowing the
sea at the rate Of fifteen knots.
Hundreds OF people. mostly the guests
at the hotels. including the wives and
daughters OF the officers OF the ships.
stood on the dock and waved God-speed
TO the men who were going TO do battle
for their country. After passing through
the canes. the Scorpion took the lead, act
Ing as scout.
The feet will join Admiral sampson's
squadron. This statement came from q
reliable source The ships passed the
capes at at tbs O'clock After reaching
the open sea, IL Is said. the vessels took
the middle course, proceeding under full
steam. The cruisers Minneapolis and New
Orleans were ief. behind. as was also the
auxiliary cruiser ST. Paul. which Is stsn
anchored in the harhor here. taking on a
surpiy Of Ammunition.
At o'clock tonight the Minneapolis
hau.ed UP her anchors and steamed out
az full speed 10 overtake the squadron.
i, had been reported that the St. Paul.
can't Ssgshaa e-d 80 N@u Orleans xrn,,sa
not leave before daybreak today. bn. late
ihis evening Capt. Stgshee received orders
to proceed AZ nrIEnlghs- sas wifi jim the
New oF.oans az Old Point. aat bota sss-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14

Copyrighted. 1898. by the Associated Press.
: KEY WEST, May 1s-Information Of
vague character reached here this MORN
ing Of the attempt to land on Cuban soil
OF cargo OF arms and ammunition taken
over by the steamer Gussie on wednes-
day.
The Gussic came from Tampa with 7eoo
rifles and large quantity OF ammunition.
clothing and provisions for the Cuban in
surgents. The expedition was in charge
of Capt. ]. II. Dorst, who recently landed
a similar one from the Leyden. after an
engagement with the Spanish troops
on shore. With him in this latest enter
prise were about 100 members OF the First
artillery OF the regular army and ten Gu
ban scouts.
Arrangements had been made TO have a
body OF insurgents meet the Gussie at
carry 1t to the insurgens troops. When
the Gussie reached Cabanas yesterday,
however. there was no one to meet her but
a body OF Spanish soldiers. who opened
fire from the shore. The auxiliary gun
boats Wasp and Manning had met the
Gusse on the way over, and acted as es-
cort They returned the fire OF the Span
ish troops. and are said TO have killed
many. although this. OF course. Is largely
conjecture. Under the projection OF the
gunboa.s the scouts and a detail Of SOL
dlers made a landing. but they were
driven back By the Spanish troops, who
maintained vigorous attack. One OF the
American party was shot In the arm. but
none OF the others was injured. The Gus
sic eventually abandoned the attempt TO
land her cargo, and at last accounts was
still cruising along the coast awaiting q
favorable chance 10 land.
Gen. Miles Receives the Report.
WASHINGTON. May is.-During the.
day Gen. Miles received some dispatches
concerning the engagement. They were
brief and agree with the press reports In
showing thar the Spaniards were COM
PEELED to withdraw. having suffered the
,oss OF a captain and several men. the
number not being definitely known.
stiI Unable to Land.
KEY WEST, May i3.-The transport
Cussie. which left here Wednesday with
700 rifles for the insurgents. was late
this afternoon stsn cruising OF Cahanas
and Marfai having been unable 70 locate
a-,. Insurgents or TO land her cargo.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14

CARSON. May ia-The first troops OF
Nevada volunteers has been ordered 20
rendezvous at Cheyenne. wyn.. at 40
Monday afternoon. They will leave to-
morrow night. A petition In nc!a- elrer-
lated requesting the goyerrrnen. 10 per-
nit the cavalry to sppoiat its own com-
zixkanAd AGanonA ASr->TA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14

Did Not Land french Ganaers.
WASHINGTON. May 12.--The stats Dc.
partment has issued formal denial %
the report that tho French steamer La
fayeifs landed gunners and supplies 6
Havana.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14
THE FIRST MILITARY
EXPEDITION R[PULSED.
Steamer Gussie Unable to Land
Her Cargo at Cabanas.

II Met by Force Of Spanish Soldiers.
Instead Of the Insurgents Looked
for, and After . Brief Encounter.
In Which the Spanish suffer
Some Loss, Withdraws-Scekin =
More Favorable Chance to Land.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14
SAMPSON engages
TIE san JUN FORTS.
Bombards Them With Vigor
for About Thre. Hours.
SPANISH FIGHT BRAvELY.
They Return the Fire With Great
Rapidity But Small Success.
SPANISH FIGHT BRAvELy.

ruo Men Ki1lea and seven wOunaea
on the American Vessels, Bat Ne
Damage Sustained by the Ships
The Bombardment Was Not With
Intention to Capture the Town,
Bu1 Simply to Test the strength
Of the Forts Before Processing ON
the More Important Mission OF
Hunting for Spanish Squadron.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14
SPANISH SHIPS HEAD FOR MANILA
Part Of the Fleet Alleged to Be on It's
Way to Attack Dewey.

Speciai Dispatches to Infeliigencer
NEW YORK, May IA Hongkong special says: The in
surgens inform Consul Wiman they have private cable
Tices that the Spanish feet which left Cad presumably
Havana has reached the Azores and part gone
Atlantic while eight ships under the vice admiral headed
to the east via Cape Town. intercept the squadron
and reake the Philippines Consul Wdman the
consul at Cape Town. The Japanese warshp
for Manila in the morning Occupation Of Manila becoming
absolute necessity
MARKHAM
Germany Wants Naval Base.
NEW YORK, May ia special from Berlin says: view
Of the complications in the east growing of action
the United States in the Philippines Germany seeking
base from which protect her She trying
obtain coang station in the Antilles and has approached
the Dominican government with view to securing lease
Samana bay.
MARKHAM
San Juan Reported Capitulated.
NEW YORK, May ia Washington special says: A tel
egram received at the White House from Capt Max
field the officers of the signal service stationed
York. reporting that San had capuated Sampson
officers put faith in this information 1t explained
Captain Maxfeld had of securing adyces
which there could be question: and while moth
ing direct from any United States officers the
Indies his dispatches the administration
vinced that the accurate
MARKHAM
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Vessels Sighted Off the Island Of
Martinique.
SAMPSON STARTS IN PURSUIT.

The Flying Squadron, Under Schley Also Receives Sailing
Orders and Puts to Sea- Either to Reinforce Sampson or
to Enter on Chase for the Willy Spaniard on Its Own
Account-Ether SIMPSONS or Schley's Fleet Would
Be Fair Match for the Spanish in Armament or
Armor but the Latter Have the Speediest Graft
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14
FLYING SQUADRON
DEPARTS HURR|EDLY.
Believed They Will Join Sampson
in Hunting the Spanish.

A Heavily Laden Collier AccOmpa-
ufes the Squadron, Indicating
That They Depart ON Long Voy-
age-The First Of the ships Leave
at 4 o'clock, hut the other ships,
save the st. Paul, Followed Later.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-14

er-~e~ ss~cI4Bes Neutrality.
ATHENS. May fa-A prcclana,ion %
neutrality In the war between the UniteA
aiatn n 121ip M En1l(fDe leaaxA -
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stiu Unable tn Land.

KEY WEST. May i3.-The transport
Gussie, which left here Wednesday with
700 rifles for the insurgents. was late
this afternoon stsn cruising OF Cahanas
and Marfei having been unable 10 locate
ANY Insurgents or to land her cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
Corporate Bumptiousness.

President Weaver of the Metropolitan
street railway in his bumptious response to
the letter of the Commissioners lays down
an extraordinary legal proposition to the
presumptuous officials who have ventured
10 address him, the said Weaver, president
as aforesaid.
II will be RENE mbered that a packed and
j4mmed street car, an inadequate brake
and steep grade co-operated recently to
cause fatal disaster on the Capital Rail-
ways tracks in Anacostia. The Commits
siOners, having authority OF law to make
and enforce police regulations for the pro
lection of life ard property. wished to pre-
vent. far they might be able, the rep
clifton of such disasters by judicious reg7I-
latiOns on the subject OF overcrowded cars
and of inadequate BRAKE equipment, and
they sought suggestions on the subject from
various street railway officials. Weaver
among them.
That official in the course of his reply
says:
THE power of the Commissioners 10
make police regulations affecting the safety
of the public is confined by express lIrnita-
lion of Congress TO what is usual and rea-
sonabie.' That any regulation upon the
subject of limiting the number Of passen-
gers by the Commissioners would be unrea.
gress, which has the right to alter OF
amend ali railway charters. has passed no
law upon the subject.
Congress can. of course. pass laws affect
ing the District upon the limited range OF
subjects concerning which IL permits the
Commissioners to legislate and upon all
other local subjects. According to Mr.
Weaver's reasoning the Commissioners
would be barred entirely from exercising
the power OF framing police regulations. fol-
IL Congress had passed a law upon any sub
ject action by the Commissioners would be
unnecessary. and If Congress had not util.
lied its right to pass such law action or
the subject by the Commissioners is pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
Official

Though nothing further may come of the
matter officially it is to be questioned
whether the public will readily accept the
virtual withdrawing that has been
given to those officers of various army de-
rartments who were concerned in the send
ing of unfit transports ana hospital ships
to sea from SGLtiago. There is apparently
no official disposition to fasten the blame
specifically upol any one person or any set
OF persons. The fact remains however
that dcplorable lack of discipline and or
Sanization is p9infully evident That some
one is responsible cannot be questioned
Nor is 1t to be doubted that rigid inquiry
would serve to identify the Individual If
the bad conditions on the Concha and the
Seneca were caused by the rushing aboard
OF civilians who pre-empted the room tina.
should have been reserved for sick ana
wounded soldiers surely this is evidence of
an undue laxness in guarding the gang
rays and too much complaisance in regu .
lating the passenger list. These things
SHOULD not go by default, nor should the
items of provisioning Under proper sys-
TEN these mistakes could not occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
The COIOred Troops at Santiago.

All the official and unofficial reports bear
ing on the fighting before Santiago and
the actions of the army since have borne
unmistakable testimony to the gailantry
and general excellence of the colored troops
of the regular army forming part of the
corps under General Shafter. These regi
ments are Differed by white men and are
in every respect subject TO the same condi-
lions as those surrounding the other regi-
ments of the army. They have had active
experience on the frontier and have earned
regulations for bravery and a high de-
gree of discipline of which any white regi-
ment might well be proud. In the fighting
at Santiago they were placed in some of
the most trying positions and in the charge
upon San Juan they showed a desperate
courage that inspired the entire line to he
roic action. They had previously distin-
guished themselves by their timely rescue
of the rough riders from their predicament
at La !iuasina, their help serving to turn
the tid1 against the Spaniards in ambush.
In the proceedings following the surren-
der the colored- soldiers were found to be
of particular service, and among the ear
these regiments of colored infantry be de-
tailed to garrison Santiago after the evacu-
ation because of it's high state of efficiency
and the improbability of its suffering Sc
Verely from the ravages of the locally
prevalent diseases. These facts are of
course highly gratifying to the colored citi-
zens of the country, and should be as well
to all others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
A COnnnRrisnm.

The leader of the "anti-imperialists" in
the democratic state convention held in
Texas the other day was Congressman
Bailey. In politics Mr.. Bailey is reckoned d
very young man. He Is only thirty-five,
and has been in public life but few years.
Still. in his convention fight against terri
torial expansion he talked very learnedly
and soberly about the fathers, and even
like father. and showed great soiicitude
for the future of the country. He did his
utmost TO prevent his brethren from be-
coming frisky and taking false step. But
all in vain. The convention by A vote OF
two to one decided that Mr.. Bailey's dnxi-
ETY. was unfounded. and rut itself on 'ecord
as in favor of the annexation of Porto Rico.
The American commissioners to visit Ha-
waii and draft terms for government there
met company at dinner in Chicago Wednes-
day night, and some speech-making was in
dulsed in ON the subject of Americas new
opportunity and how 1t should be improved.
Democrats and republicans together sat at
the table. The sentiments expressed We're
all of one tenor. and that in favor of prog
resS all along the line. Senator Morgan, A
member of the commission and veteran OF
seventy-fIve, spoke. Ex-senator Reagan Of
Texas, a veteran of eighty, but man still
OF marked vigor. spoke. Beth were as sn-
thusiastic in advocacy of territorial expan-
sion TO meet the full requirements of the
rev day and it's policies as the younger
men present. They, too, interpreted the IA
Tiers but in a very different strain from
Mr. Bailey's.
Here, then, We have an altogether I'M
usual situation. The anxiety lest thu coun-
Try do foolish act in moment of unrea-
soning enthusiasm produced by victory n
warfare is exhibited by the nursing of
thirty-fiye. The confidence in the country 5
ability TO meet the emergency triumphant
~. and the counsel that the forward course
be taken. come from veterans of seventy
dve-men Of large experience in public af-
fairs, whose spirits are in no wise cooled by
the fact that they themselves before many
years must quit the seem. Age has brought
them misgivings about their country or
It's institutions. and their later years like
their first. are full of hope and purpose and
confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
Spain Cannot Profit.

If Spain were in condition to take advan-
tage of ANYTHING these disclosures respect
ing the American troops at Santiago would
he most iuopportune for our cause. The
experience is a duplicate, writ large. of the
negotiations with General ToraI for the
surrender of the town. While they were
proceeding, il will be remembered, the
Spanish commander learned that sickness
had invaded the American camp, and he
haggled for a few days in the hope that de-
velopments in that direction would aid him.
But he found that he was past aid. His
enemy was so strong that not even fever
could be relied on TO save him. So he
gave up.
1t may be that Senior Sagasta and his as
sociates have learned of the situation at
Santiago. and that the information has con-
tributed to their lesureliness in replying to
the Presidents communication through
Ambassador Cambon. But they cannot
profit by it. Santiago is the key to none of
the American plans. The town might be
abandoned altogether without injury to the
American campaign. General Skaters ex-
petition grew solely out of the presence in
Santiago harbor of Admiral Cervera's
ships. When they were forced out by the
lend advance and were destroyed General
Smarter principal OBJECT was accomplished
But of course, the town will be held. and
can be held without appalling losses despite
the presence of yellow fever. Health ami
not war will be the sole object of activity
there now. The troops who remain and
any endorsements arriving will not be ex-
posed TO the weather as were the assault
ing forces. The pest is great menace, but
much may be expected from an intelligent
and Industrious application of hygienic
rules where hitherto only slOth and disease
breeding conditions have held sway.
But, as already said inopportune as or
dinarily these disclosures would be, they
cannot serve Spain as regards the general
question The United States is master of
the situation. A country without a fleet is
helpless to its colonies. Spain has no
feet. The question of peace relates wholly
to her colonies. and hence she is at the
mercy of the United States. If Spain is
wise she will close with the President at
once. There is nothing for her. there
would not have been for General Toral, in
holding out against the inevitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
Chairman Babcock.s Return Assured.

The Star learns with especial satisfaction
of the evidences SO steadily accommodating
that Representative Babcock will be re-
nominated for another term in Congress-
In his case a nomination Is virtually an
election. The local interest in Mr. Bah
cocks success is due, of course, to his po-
sition as chairman of the District commit
tee of the House, in which capacity he has
shown himself to be one of the best friends
the capital city has ever had displaying
broad views of municipal development and
notable skill in securing action upon local
Legislation. In his campaign this year he
will have the best wishes of his thousands
of Washington friends, and they will bear
hearty testimony to the people of the third
district of Wisconsin as to the worth and
ability of their candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
Naval Ffre-Proofinr.

There is now under way official effort
to secure a means of more effectualiy fire.
proofing the interior of American war
ships, which. If successful, will reduce
the terrors of naval warfare by a
large percentage. The sea fights of Ma
Mia and Santiago taught that one of the
chief dangers at sea with ship under fire
is from the ignition of the interior finish
ings the flames from bursting shells
starting combustion in all directions and
speedily Transforming the ship into a fur
mace. Doubtless the Vizcaya, the Oquendo
and the Maria Theresa of Cervera's SQUAD
ron would have remained factors in the
battle for a longer period If they had no,
SO soon been attacked by the flames The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
Wanton Neglect.
From the Boston Globe.

All the confidence which was expressed
in the beginning of the war in the con-
quering ability of our superior science,
when arrayeo against the diseases of the
tropics, has disappeared. The fact of the
matter is we have not risen to the occa-
SION and it is doubtful if we have displayed
any more efficiency than the derided Span
iards themselves. Every day brings some
confirmation of this suspicion some evil
0ence of the confusion and slackness which
must prevail in all the hygienic methods of
the camp. Only yesterday we read that for
two days 1t was impossible to get a grain
of qunine, and that while the sick in the
hospitals were suffering terrible torment
from the lack of ice two cargoes lay melt
ing at the wharf.
Can these things properly be character
lied by any other term than that of wan
ton neglect? Do they merit any mider
punishment than that of wholesale court
martial, and in the end a searching and
honest legislative exposure? A vigorous
course of action on this line certainly
ould be more effective preparation for
the proper conduct of war in the future
than millions spent on armament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-06
nounced by Mr.. Weaver manifestly unrea-

nouneed by Mr.. Weaver manifestly unreal
sonable.
The Commissioners will doubtless pro-
coed with their effort to prevent the disas
troIs overcrowding and inadequate equip
ment OF street cars. and if their power TO
frame police regulations is finally found
not to extend SO far as they would desire
in this direction. they may be sure that
their lack of authority will not be based
upon the failure of Congress to pass law
anticipating their proposed police regula-
ton.
Not content with a single suggestion to
the Commissioners of their impotency,
President Weaver grinds in his deprecia-
tory opinion upon these Inundated officials
He warns them against giving heed to pub
lie opinion, and against attempting to in
auGurate new ideas and new methods at
the national capital. He says
If this move be made in obedience to the
articles of irresponsible writer's in the pub
tic newspapers and headed No Seat No
Fare, it is respectfully submitted that your
honorable board has no power to make any
regulation having for it's object such A
principle. Congress has not conferred in
the remotest degree such authority, and
such an end cannot be accomplished under
the guiSe of a police regulation. Con-
gress has given no power to the Commits
ideas and new methods in the national capt.
tai. Those reformists which wish to exploit
their ideas at the expense of others must
go to Congress for their power and not to
your honorable board
The contemptuous and ungrammatical
Weaver will learn that the Commissioners,
authorized to enact police regulations to
recommend effectively District legislation
by Congress, and to give executive con-
struction and application to local laws
have considerable actual power as Ere
methods at the national capital; and as
faithful and intelligent public servants
backed by public opinion, they have already
accomplished much for the local welfare
along the very lines now denied them by
the dictatorial Weaver.
The special sufferer from this inflated
and ill-advised deliverance will probably be
the Metropolitan railway. The natural,
though perhaps unjust suspicion will in
evitably arise that unless the railroad felt
the sensitiveness of guilt in the matter of
oyercrowding and inadequate brake equip
ment, it would not SO fiercely and Of
fensively resent the attempt to prevent
fatal disasters from these causes. Hereto
fore and under different management the
railway has been credited with intelligent
prcgresSiveness, with an admirable equip
r1ent, and with the public-spirited desire to
meet and satisfy the reformatory require
ments of its master and patron-the public.