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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
CAMARA'S FLEET


| United States means more than on its
face it indicates to the popular mind.
| No more important matter is to en-
| gage the attention Of the government
| than the deals to be arranged for the
| disposition, control or temporary pos
| session, pending final transfer Of pos
| session Of these additions to our do
| main. There are questions of the most
I Intricate and far reaching character TO
be decided. Porto Rico. whose .all is
likely to he reported in a week or 10
days, win have military government
Porto Rico. Of course. is to be kept per-
mancntly by this government, but there
must be Il military government frs.
ana many preliminary details, viii
have to be worked
Next winter when Congress convenes.
the necessity for laws covering such
matters viii be recognized by recommen-
dations to Congress to that end 10 be sub
mitted by thu President and Il Is very
probable tina; me shaping of the destiniey
.of Porto Rico ana similarly circnms tanced
aocessions wlu bog left % commission or
commissions % ne appointed to drAf; the
laws for adoption by Congress.
The government is likely 20 be busy
from now on considering au these mat
ters of government ANA dotail.
1T is "a certainty as far as can row bc
foreseen this, Guam the island In the
l.adroBa group ihAt wa captured 3y this
government wGI be permanently retained
as a coJiinE aud supply station For
the>e purposes ., i, valuable from its To-
rdtlon between tine Sandwich ana the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
SPANISH REPORT.
Continued from page ~

war. This occurred on the day of
July l6. when,it was recognized by the
brave Spanish general who was acting
commander of the place. that resist
ance was useless, and that he could no
longer hold the place. Notwithstand-
ing reinforcements had been possible,
and that although he should receive
such from Manzanillo, and although
he should still cover further losses and
bloody combat, and although he might
put the city i'll better condition of
defence, he was still face to face with
the fact that reinforcements would on
ly make further inroads upon the al
ready greatly consumed and nearly cx-
hausted store of provisions of the
Spanish garrison. The city was thus
placed in a very lamentable condition.
The situation was anticipated ana
caused great depression to the Spanish
forces
The occupation of the city of Santi-
ago by the military forces of the
Americans is lacking in strategic inn
portanCe, owing to the fact that the
city had previously been closely block
AIDED FOR a long time by the American
ships and viii have little or no effect
on fur her development of the Spanish
campaign, which is to decide Spains
fate. The Spanish army is intact and
eager for gl0ry. 1t is willing to meas
urc arms with the Americans and in
this army the King of Spain, Spanish
government and the whole country
places its trust for defence at any cost
of the integrity of Spanish territory
and The honor Of apains immaculate
flag.
This army is sure to be triumphant
and victorious at the last. in spite Of
so many dangers ana impediments,
and that it viii show once more the in
dumitahle Spanish character and the
well known military talents of our
people, is the hope and expectation of
your gcneral-in-chief
tSigned) BLANCO.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
WON'T LAST LONG.
Continued from page ~

\ newspaper here. today, publishes
a statement from "A cabinet minister
who says he is absolutely ignorant OF
peace negotiations. He added that II
there are overtures they should be
made to the minister for foreign af-
fairs, Duke Almodovar de Rio, and
that Senor GamaZo, the minister of
public instruction, will be charged
with the negotiations.
The directors of the leading newspa-
pers waited upon Senor Sagasta, the
premier late, this afternoon. urging
him to abolish the existing state 0f
siege and censorship.
According TO dispatch from Hong
Kong the insurgents attacked Manila.
but were repulsed with loss Of 500,
the Spaniards having 80 killed and
wounded. A second attack was
equally unsuccessful.
A dispatch from San Juan dc Porto
Rico says insular cabinet has been
formed under the presidency of Senor
Nulez Rivera.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
GEN. GARCIA WHITES
A,
Letter Read at Cabinet Meeting Which Va.
Based on Wrong Conception.

Washington. July 22.-The cat,ra.
session, today. occupied an hour ana !.
half. and was devoted excIusiyolv -
the Porto Rico expedition and incjden,
aggressive steps in the campaign An
immense chart of the island was son,
Tor and carefully studied. After tha
session 1t was specifically and positive
" stated that there had been no die
eussion Whatever as to the peace On,
4 iogk.s the new phases created bv tha
euhan insurgents independent attituda
nor the action Of Aguinaldo. in tha
Philippines.
~ letter written by Gen. Garcia w,,
read and discussed at some length ana
Inc opinlon was expressed that IL ev;-
dehLiy was based upon wrong con-
ception Of the purposes and motives ~
our people. These. IL was said. sbould
long ago have been explained TO him
and to all Of the Cuban leaders.
If ii was true. as has been reported
a member Of the cabinet said that Gar
GA was not invited to participate in
the ceremonies attending the raising of
the American flag over Santiago il was
mistake. Everything reasonable no
said, should be done to win and keen
the friendship of the insurgent Cubans
and they should be made to know that
the only purpose of the United States
in waging war against Spain was to se-
cure for all the people of Cuba relief
from the oppression of Spanish rule
and stable and satisfactory govern
ment established by the people Them
selves.
OF course, it was added, il is not the
intention of this government to drive
the Spaniards out and then formally
turn the island over to the Insurgents
or to any other particular class or fac
tion This government had never inti-
mated such purpose, but on the con-
trary, ii was well understood that ,
stable government for and by all of the
people of Cuba had been the only pur-
pose and end sought TO be attained.
The details incident to the establish
ment of such a government it was said.
nave never been discussed by the cab
met at any great length, but there
could he no difference of opinion as 10
the general plan. All of the people of
the island, it was declared must be Civ
IN an opportunity to express their
views as to the character of constitu-
lion under which they were to live and
also as to the men who should make
and execute the laws. The insurgent
Cubans certainly could not consistently
ask for more than this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
CUBANS REIUR WING HOME.
Garcia issues Proclamation Assuring Protec
tion. Despite His Alleged Grievance.

| Santiago de Cuba, July 21.--Delayed
| in transmission-The French cruiser
Itigault de Genoully arrived here, this
| afternoon, with supplies for the relief
of the French citizens Of Santiago.
large exodus of Cubans is expected
during the next few days, as they are
returning to the cultivation of the
country. that work being the chief
source of the wealth of the province
The Danish steamer Bratton, the first
vessel outside of the government and
Red Cross ships. to enter this port with
provisions. arrived here, this morn
ing, having on board \. p. Azovedo. the
owner of her cargo. who went to Gen
Skaters headquarters in order to in
quire about the customs duties He
was told he i2ust pay full duty on for
eign produce under foreign nag, at
the rates in force under the Spanish
regime.
This brings the duty en- the Brattons
cargo Of flour to 81 plus 10 per cent per
barrel, and the duty on the other goods
is in proportion. 1t IS not known
whether a bounty viii he allowed on
American bcttoms, Gen. Shafter for the
present limiting himself to the state
mcnt that the duties viii he assessed
on the same basis as tho Spanish tariff
The greater part Of Garcia's army
leaves here at daybreak tomorrow
Notwithstanding Gen. Carcass bitter
complaint to Gen. Shafter. that he had
been ignored ANA that the restoration
of the Spanish civil authority in tn
city was most offensive to him. ana
that in consequence Of all this ne had
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
BLOCKADE RUNNERS CAPTURED.


Charleston, $. c.. July 22.-The
French steamer Olindc Rodriguez was
brought into port, today, in charge of
4 prize crew from the cruiser New
Orleans. The steamer was captured
un san Juan Porto Rico on July Il.
while making for the harbor. The New
Orleans sent two shots across her bow
ana brought her to. She had % cabin
and Il steerage passengers on board,
and u cargo of coffee and tabocco.
The British steamer New Foundland,
captured by the Mayilowcr off Cicnfue-
gos while attempting To run the Cuban
blockade was also brought here. to-
day. Libel proceedings have been III
stituted and the prize commission VIII
convene in Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
St. Paul Arrives in New York.

New York, July 22.-The cruiser ST
Pau arrived, this morning, after a run
of four days from the harbor of Guanta-
namo, with all well on board. On arrival
at quarantine, the surgeon of the St
Paul presented the first bill of health
from Cuba received from 4 United States
officer since the war was commenced 1t
was dated July IS, and signed by United
States Naval Surgeon Wentworth. coun-
tersigned and endorsed by Commanded
McCalla of the cruiser Marbehead, as
follows:
This harbor is used for military and
naval purposes only"
Upon the assurance of the surgeon OF
the St. Paul that all We're well and none
had been i'll during the passage north. the
health officer allowed her to go to her
anchorage off Tompkinsville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
TO AVOID MORE DELAY.
Miles TcIegraphs iot Lighters and Tugs to
Help Dsembark Troops.

Washington. July 22.-The navy de
partmont has received the following
dispatch timed LIS i. NJ. today;
Mole st. Nicholas.
Secretary of War. Washington:
Am disappointed in non-arrival of
Col. IIccker with construction corps.
Col. Black arrived without snag boats
or lighters. Please send at least four
strong. sea going steam lighters and
tugs. Also General Stones boats ut
Jacksonvil", il not already sent, as
soon as possible. Moving along We'll.
tSiened) MILES.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
AGUlNALDo DICTATOR.
He Declares Martial Law in Philippines = An
derson Wants Chinese Ponies.

Washington. July 1.-THE following
cahie@ram has just been received at
the war departments:
Hong Kong, July 22.-Secretary of
the Navy.-Thc following is for the
secretary of war II the adjutant gen
craL Asunaldo declares dictatorship
ANA martial law over all the islands.
The people expect Independence.
Recommends China ponies.
GSiGucD ANDERSON.
tCuL Anderson was the senior United
States army officer al the Philippines
whvn the dispatch was sent, probably
several days before its Hong Kong
date. The reference to China ponies
means that Cot Anderson desires that
kind Of cavalry animals.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
ANOTHER PEACE RUMOR.

Paris. July 22.-The Matin, today.
publishes paragraph saying that
While nothing definite is known, it is
rumored that SenOr Leon Castillo
tthe Spanish ambassador at Paris has
been instructed to approach Gen. Hor-
ace Porter (the United States ambas-
sador To FranceD with the view of
opening secret peace negotiations"
Up to 3 O'Clock this afternoon how
ever, there had not been any meeting
between Senor Castillo and Gen. Por-
ter, although. it is said. possibly such
meeting may develop from the situa
tion. Any negotiations. however, viii
be kept absolutely secret until they
have reached stage when they Will
assume an official character.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
HONOLULU BARRACKS.
Arrangements Being Made for Them Hospital
to Accommodate 90 Patients.

San Francisco, July 22.-Secrctary of
War AlSer, through Adjutant General
Corbin, is in correspondence with Gen
Merriam, in regard to barracks. officers
quarters and army hospitals at Honolulu
The site of the proposed hospital was
purchased by Gen. Merritt under instruc-
tons from the war department. while in
Honolulu recently en- route to Manila.
Adjutant General Corbin has an idea
that barracks and officers quarters for
about 22oo officers and men should be
built and a hospital for the proper care
of 80 patients at "A time. Gen. Merriam
Is to make proper recommends tons on
the subject, but will not be able to do 50
until he pays visit to the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
WITH UTMOST ENERGY.
Second Expedition Troops Rapidly Landing
Under Protection o! Cruiser Boston.

Manila. july 49, via Hong Kong, July
22.-Thc Decentralization OF the Ameri-
can troops composing the second expe-
dili"n Is being pushed with the utmost
energy. The Colorado regiment is al
ready in the field near Paranajo, and
other regiments win be transferred
without any loss of time from the
transports 70 the camp in native boats.
The United States cruiser Boston
has been detailed TO cover the landing
parties. she now occupies a position
almost within range Of the guns of
Fort MIlate, which is only a short dis
tauec from Manila proper.
The brigade commanded by Gen.
Anderson is sill at Cavite, but his
troops are ready 10 move.
The arrival here Of the United States
monitor Monterey is anXiously eX-
poctcd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
WILL BE CLEARED.
Friction Between Garcia and Shaftcr Will Be
AmicabIy Soon Settled.

Washington, July 22.-Senor Quesada
called at the war department, today
regarding the alleged resignation of
Gen. Garcia and his withdrawal from
cooperation With Gen. Shafter. He in
sisted that there was a misunder-
standing at Santiago which would b.
cleared up as soon as it became known
that the Cubans here and the Wash
ington authorities desired no friction.
Senor Qucsada did not see Secretary
Algcr but talked briefly with Assist
ant Mciklcjohn, who said that further
information from Gen. Shafter was
necessary before anything could be
done by the department.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
DEATHS ON HOSPITAL TRAIN.
Sick Being Transpo frcm Tampa 10 Fort
Thomas Hospital.

Cincinnati. ohio. July CA special
hospital train arrived at Newport, Ky.
this afternoon. with 1SJ sick soldiers
from Tampa, to the hospital at Fort
Thomas. Two previous trains had
brought 225 wounded and sick soldiers
Two dead bodies were taken from the
train and the reticence of the surgeons
ard other attendants caused sensation
Al reports. No names or other nfor
nation would he given out, but it was
denied that the two victims died from
yellow fever
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
GETTING FRESH BREAD.
Troops Before Santiago Are Supplied With
Fresh Beef and Bread.

Washington, July 22.-t;cn. Easan, chief
of the commissary department of the
army, today. received a dispatch from
Cot Weston. chief Of commissary with
ShIftcr'+ army. as follows:
Santiago. July -,
The Mississippi came in, yesterday Is-
sued to troops ana hospitals 25.ooo pounds
fresh beef. Full rations of fresh bread
issued to two divisions. and in a few days
all viii have fresh bread. ovens now on
the way. Adjutant General Corbin's son
met me at Siboney.
(signe5p WESTON. Chief Commissary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23

United states Mortgage & Trust co.
Of New York City, offers at par 81
100000 of its 4 per cent. first mortgage
trust gold bonds, series G., due August
/. 1918, redeemable Aug. /, 1908, Guar
anty Trust Co. of New York as trustee
of 81 02i. .66O Of first mortgages on i'm
proved income producing real estate IN
selected cities of the United States.
the properties covered being appraised
10 be $2.ii0. 1875 and showing after de-
duction of fire insurance and taxes
and all other expenses net income "l
$13l ,32S, while the interest on the
bonds amounts to only $4,000. the
United States Mortgage 4 Trust co.
having in allition to its trust ana
banking powers authority by its char-
ter to loan money on bonds and mort
gage and issue its own bond against
such security, has previously issued
$4,000, 600 of these bonds, series 10
series f. listed on the New York Stock
Exchange, of which series A has al
ready been called for redemption. Sub
! scriptions for the above bonds. series
C, will be received at the office OF the
| company. Lists will be open on Thurs
Gay, july y At lu A NJ anu eioSo ~
p NJ. on the same day. circular OF
the company calls attention to the
great success similar bonds have Tor
4 number Of years met with III Europe
where they have become favorite IN
vestment. The last statement of the
Credit Foncier CT France shows sSlo,-
900 600 of mortgage bonds outstanding.
bearing interest from 2.G0 per cent to
3 per cent. German mortgage banks
have issued upwards of 81, 100000 and
other large financial institutions On
the continent in equal proportions
july22d1t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
NO TRUTH IN 1T.
Cubans Have Not Been Cut of frcm Rati0rs
Satisfactory Interview.

Washington. July 22.-Secretary Al
ger, stated, late in the day, that there
was no foundation for reports that the
Cubans had been cut off from rations
The secretary had a talk during the
afternoon. with Senior Quesada. secre
tary of the Cuban legation here, which
was very satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
HAVE STARTED PEACE.
Spanish Government Has Entered Upon Pre-.
!imnary Stage OF Peace.

London July 2@.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says: Sc
nor Sagasta told representative of El
Impartial, today, F'riday) that tn"
government already had entered upon
the preliminary stage OF peace negotia-
tions. Gen. Polavieja has arrived and
will have an audience with the Queen
Regent, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
WILL LEAVE, TODAY.
Gen. Brooke and Staff Will Depart from Camp
Thomas for Tampa.

Chattanooga. Tenn. July 22.-tien.
John tt. Brooke and his staff leave
Camp Thomas for Newport News,
thence 10 Porto Rico, tomorrow. The
regiments 70 go from here TO Porto
Rico have been decided upon. but the
list has not yet been made public.
\ special train will carry Cen
Brooke and staff from Battlefield sta
tiun. at 30 tomorrow. They Will 80 to
Newport News to embark.
GEN. Fred d. Grant. today. took for
mai command of the "a Brigade Of the
"a Division. 1St Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
MILITARY GOVERNOR WOOD.
Natives Are Now Busy Policing the City Of
Santiago.

Playa del Este Santiago de Cuba. July
2L-tDeiaycd in transmission). ).-e;cncral
Wood of the Rough Riders, wls appoint
ed military governor of Santiago de cuba,
yesterday. succeeding Gen. Mckibbm.
who returns to his old duty ana who is
on the sick list.
Squads of natives We're sent, today, to
clean the streets and bury the dogs and
horses whose remains have been lying in
the streets for days ana weeks.
Other steps to improve the sanitary con-
dition of the city are being taken
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
PASSENGERS RELEASED.

New York, July 22-About 80 Of the
United States transport Seneca's passen-
gers from Santiago, who have been de-
tanned at Hoffman island for observation
since "Wednesday morning. were released
today, and brought up to the city. The
party included Miss Jennings, the heroic
Red Cross nurse; the newspaper CORE
spondents and some discharged soldiers
and camp followers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
GEN. PORTER DENIES IT.

Paris. July 22.-Gcn. Porter was seen
later i'll the day by representative of
The Associated Press. The ambassa-
dor said: You can deny in the most
emphatic manner that any peace nego
tiaticns have been opened, up to the
pre- sent moment. l cannot conceive
what originated the Mathis state
mpnt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
Onarartine Removed from Bellevue.

New York, July 22-Supt. O'Rourke of
bellevue hospital, today. received word
from Commissioner Keller that Health
Officer Doty had removed the quarantine
which was placed over the wounded sol
diers brought here from Santiago on the
Seneca and transferred to Bellevue fol
ktreatment. Those who have not re-en-
Eisted will go home. The others will be
|subject to the war department.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23

The four light batteries which Gen.
Miles referred to in his dispatch are c
and F of the Sd Artillery, and b and f of
the 18th. The 9th Massachusetts and the
eth Illinois Regiments are a part of Gen.
darretson's brigade. The Sth Ohio Regi-
ment, also belonging to Gen. Garretson' 5,
brigade, was landed in Cuba and in ac-
cordance with the decision of the depart
meht not to send to Porto Rico any of
the troops which took part in the opera
t1ons connected with the Santiago cam
palSn. that organization was left behind.
The time. 1.23 p. NJ, noted in the bulle-
TN issued by the adjutant generals office
from Gen. Miles in Washington and did
not indicate the time at which it was
sent by him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
Billy at Jacksonville.

Jacksonville. Fla, July 22.-The Sd
Regiment Of Nebraska Volunteers, in
command of ". j. Bryan. arrived here.
today. Bryan's regiment will be en-
camped at Panama park, five miles
from the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
Won't Allow Annexation.

London. July 23.-The Berlin correspon-
dent of the Daily News says: The pow
crs. with the exception of Great Britain
have agreed not to allow an American
annexation of the Philippines or Anglo
American protcctorate over the islands
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
Columbia at Hayti.

Mole st. Nicholas, Hayti July 22-
The United States cruiser Columbia
arrived here, today. 1t was reported
she came from Jamaica and was on
her way to Porto Rico.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
Buffalo at Navv Yard.

New York, July 22-The L. s. S.
Buffalo passed in Sandy Hook, at 3.s5
p. NJ. and will go to the Brooklyn
navy yard to be refittcd and receive
her armament.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-23
TROUBLE IMMINENT.
-(Continued from page 1.)

ready On their way from New Orleans
and New York, and that no sensible
delay would arise on that score.
| 1T appears from Gen. Miles first
| statement relative to Col. Hecker that
| he was not acquainted with the neceS-
| sity that had arisen for that officers
| presence in Washington, in order to
provide for the speedy transportation
| to Spain of the troops surrendered at
| Santiago.
The brief report from Admiral
Sampson declaring the success of the
expedition to Nipe is more important
| than appears on the surface. The Bay
| of Nipe lies on the north coast of
| Cuba. almost directly across the is
land from Santiago 1t is purposed to
| establish a base there which will save
AT least two days in getting supplies
into Cuba as compared with the San
| tiago route. 1t will also form good
| point of operations against Holguin.
| not far distant, and if it should de-
Velop, unfortunately that a restrain
| ing hand must be laid upon the Gu
| bans themselves, Nipe. in connection
| with Santiago would be an effective
| means of doing this.
The war department has not yet
| been informed that Gen. Shafters Gu
| ban allies have quit the American
| lines for the reasons sent out in a
printed letter by Gen. Garcia, but it is
scarcely doubted that such is the case,
| for the friction has been growing more
pronounced every day since the fan of
| Santiago and it is feared that Il Sc
velance of relations cannot he long
avoided. That the Cuban Junta is still
| hopeful of avoiding such a measure is
| evidenced by the confidence shown by
| Senor Que Sada, one of the Cuban leGa-
! ton here in an amicable settlement.
| The last and most agreeable event of
the day was the arrival at the navy de-
partment of Lieut.. Hobson. The officials
were not informed Of his approaching
visit except through the newspapers.
Consequently when he reached the rail
way station here. at 2.3S this afternoon
there was no official to meet him ana his
reception was truly democratic. Tie sur-
ceedcd in escaping observation as he
passed through the train shed, coat and
umbrella in hand, followed by a porter
proudly carrying his bag. but before he
emerged from the station some one spied
him, a hurrah went up from one throat
close by and in i moment the station
resounded with Vociferous shouting.
The cry of "IIobson Hubson." rang out
and the crowd closed about him, shaking
his hand and pushing him about until he
was rescued by The police and escorted
to his carriage. He stopped long enough