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Festivities Suppressed on Account
of Nations Circumstances.

MADRID, July 21.-4 p. m)-This
was the Queens birthday (she was born
July u, 1859, but owing to the ma
tion's circumstances" the usual official
receptions and banquets We're sup
pressed. The ceremony was a private
mass, celebrated in the chapel Of the
royal palace. The royal family and the
court attended this service.
The Queen Regent has ordered that
the customary funds be distributed in
works of charity. There were many
visitors at the palace to-day.
The Queen Regent received congratu-
latory dispatches from the Pope and
several sovereigns. The Pope's tele-
gram was very sympathetic.
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May Raise the Spanish Ships.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The fol-
lowing report has been received frcm
Admiral Sampson:
United States flagship New York,
Playa del Este, July 20. Secretary of
the Navy, Washington: Progress in
Wrecking the Maria Teresa very salts
factory. The company thinks the ship
viii probably be raised by Sunday next
No information regarding the other
ships. Board of officers examining the
Rein& Mercedes to-day. She will prob
ably also be raised. Lieutenant Gem
mander Pillsbury, commanding the We
suvius, has been supervising the wreck
ing of these vessels on the part of the
navy.
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EMBARKAT1oN OF PRISONERS.
An Official Of the Quartermaster's
Department Will Supervise It.

WASHINGTON. July 21-An official
of the Quartermaster's Department,
with Skaters army will be detailed
by General Shafter TO supervise the
embarkation of the Spanish prisoners
for Spain According to the terms of
the contract with the Spanish transat-
lantic company this will begin by the
25th inst. when the company will have
five ships at Santiago.
Practically all the preparations for
shipping the men necessarily 2.re left
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Report That WeyIar Will Form a
New Cabinet, for War.
Figaro" Says 1t is Time the Powers Took
Extreme Measures to Stop Wat.
sons Expedition Coming
to Europe.

LONDON, July 21.-According to
special dispatch from Madrid, Senor Sa-
gasta, the Premier, has again offered
10 resign and has been counseled by the
Queen Regent to advise with other po-
litical leaders relative to his future
course.
1t is also reported that General Po-
lavija's return to Madrid is closely con-
nected with a change in the Ministry,
and that General Weyler will form
Cabinet in which General Polavija will
be Minister for War. This combina-
ton, it is further asserted, viii sup
port the dynasty, repeal the suspension
of constitutional rights and continue the
war to the utmost limits.
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WILL NOT GO TO PORTO RICO.
Troops That Fought at Santiago
Will Remain in Cuba.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-Secretary
Alger said to-day that the troops which
were in the engagements at Santiago
viii not be sent to Porto Rico, and there
was no desire to use them. They will
remain in Cuba until yellow fever has
been entirely stamped out General
Miles did not think it advisable to take
any troops to Porto Rico that We're lia-
bic to have contracted fever, and in
this conclusion the department con-
Crlrpd
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DEWEY MAY NOT WAIT.
He May Decide to Capture Manila
Before Merritt Arrives.

MANILA (P. II. July lf.-(Via Hong
kong, July 2D-Rear Admiral Dewey
may decide to capture, Manila before
General Merritt arrives here. In view
of the possibility of an early peace and
the news from Cuba, the insurgents are
renewing their actively. There have
been vigorous attacks and a slight
bolnbardMent en- the outskirts Of the
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Transports OFF for Porto Rico.

CHARLESTON Is. c., July 21-The
transports Grand Duchess and No. so,
With Generals Wilson and Ernest and
the Third Wisconsin Regiment, put eff
for Porto Rico to-day. The loading of
Nc. 21 is not completed. The Sixteenth
Pennsylvania and two companies of the
Sixth Illinois are being embarked on
her
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FIGHTING FOR ANNEXATION.
Aguinaldo and the Wealthy Famil-
les All Hone For It

NEW YORK, July 21.-A dispatch to
the World from Hongkong says:
General Aguinaldo the leader of the
Philippine insurgents is fighting for an
nexation to the United States The
Cortes and the Baza families and other
families of influence on the island have
been giving money freely to buy arms
for the insurgents on assurances from
the United States Consul here. Mr.
Wildman that they could trust to the
American spirit of justice.
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Dewey Says All Well.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-The Navy
Department this afternoon posted the
following:
CAVITE, July II (via Hongkong
July 2V-Situation unchanged Second
army detachment arrived to-day. All
well on board. The health OF the
squadron continues good. No sickness
whatever. DEWEY.
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Probably Wake Island.

LONDON, July 22.-A dispatch to the
Times from Cavite refers to the ISL
and over which the American transports
are said to have hoisted the American
flag as Wake Island, which is in the
Marshall group in Micronesi, compris-
ing the Radack and Ralic chains. Prob
ably Watts is a cable error.
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No yellow Fever Newa.

WASHINGTON. July 21.-No official
reports were obtainable this morning at
the War Department as to the yellow
fever conditions among the troops at
Santiago The officials are resting
easy. however. under assurances con-
veyed by DR.. Greenleaf that the disease
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No fewer than 1.173 persons have been
buried in Westminster Abbey.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-10
SAVANNAH, GA FRIDAY. JUNE 10, 1898.

miral SIMPSONS policy ever since the COM
mencement of the war, and last night
proved the efficacy of the arrangements.
Everything moved as smoothly as In the
case of day engagement In spite of the
difficulty experienced in seeing the enemy,
had torpedo boat come anywhere near
the effective range of fire 1t would undoubt-
edly have been shot to pieces.
1t Is possible that there were two torpedo
boats out last night, although only one is
believed to have approached anywhere
near our ships.
The ability of a Spanish torpedo boat
destroyer TO get out from the harbor is
not regarded as a sign that the Merrmac
does not block the channel leading into It,.
Torpedo destroyeIs draw so little and have
so little beam that IL was scarcely expect
ed the sinking of the Merrimac would pre-
vent them from coming out. 1t Is pretty
certain, however. that big ships could not
follow suit even II they wished to, which
is unlikely.
Two curious pictures of war were pre-
sented yesterday. In the afternoon the
Spanish chief of staff was sitting auica-
bly, in Admiral Simpsons cabin, saying
over a glass of wine, You know there Is
nothing personal ia this and few hours
later the torpedo boat tried to blow the adj
miral and his ship out of the water.
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CERVERA CAN'T USE CABLE.
SAMPSON HAS THE ENDS BOUYED
FOR HIS OWN USE.

Santiago Already on the Verge of
starvation-City Hemmed in on the
Land side by tho Insurgents-Au
the Food Seized for the Army ana
Navy and the Troops and sailors
on Half RatiOns-Exchange Ot
Hobson's Heroes Not Arranged Yet.
Copyright 1898. by the Associated Press.
On Board the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Dauntless, off Santiago de Cuba.
Wednesday night, June s, via Kingston,
Jam, Thursday, June 9. 1880 a. m.-Com-
munication between the island of Cuba.
and the outer world was severed yester-
day.
The Klngston-santlago cable was cut on
Monday, and the Marblehead. Yankee and
St. Louis cut the Haytlen cable running
into Guantanamo bay, yesterday.
The ends were buoyed and Rear Admiral
Sampson can establish communication
with Washington direct. The Marblehead
also engaged and drove a Spanish gunboat
into Guantanamo harbor, and shelled and
reduced the antiquated fortihCations.
The insurgents co-operated on the land
side. The place Is being held until troops
arrive 1t is contemplated to establish a
general base here
Communication between the insurgents
and the fleet is constant. The Cubans are
active, and arms, ammunition and sup
plies for them We're landed by the Su-
wannee yesterday in great quantities The
Insurgents and Spaniards fight daily.
The Marblehead on Monday. when the
insurgents had pressed forward west of
Santiago shelled the Spaniards, who fed
to the mountains. checkering the path fol-
lowed in their retreat with dead and
wounded.
Santiago de Cuba Is on the verge OF star
vation. All the food has been seized for
the army and navy, and the troops and
sailors are on half-raiions.
Rear Admiral Sampson has officially de-
clared that the purpose of the lombard
ment of Santiago de Cuba was to clear the
way for the troops. The object has been
attained.
The admiral has personally commended
Ensign Palmer for approaching within l5C
yards of the Spanish batteries at night
and learning that the Spaniards were re-
mounting guns.
The American naval commander is anx-
ious TO bring about the exchange of Lieut.
Hobson and his gallant companions of tht
Merrlmac.
The admiral sent the Vixen. with a flac
of truce, to the entrance of the harboi
yesterday. Offering to exchange for the
lieutenant and his party some prisoners
taken from prize by the Marblehead of
Cienfuegos.
Admiral Cervera considered the matter
all night and sent word to-day that he II
powerless to oct.
He referred the matter to the military
governor and the latter In turn referred &
to Capt. Gen. Blanco. A long delay Il
probable.
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ser captured about 1900 tons of coal con-
signed to the port
1t Is believed that but short time viii
be needed to bring Cervera to a starving
basis. Naturally the fleet has supply for
two months. but the soldiers cannot be
sustained on this.
One important fact was learned to-day
from the insurgents on shore with whom
connection has been opened. There are not
% 900 soldiers, as has been stated, In this
part Of the province, but only about 5000.
Even these are badly fed and much dis
heHrtened.
IL had been the intention to send the
cruiser Marhlehead and the cable steamer
east to Guantanamo TO cut the cable at
that point. The ships were to leave at
midnight, but a subsequent order delayed
the matter. In the meantime the Spaniards
seem to be profiting greatly by delay. Ac-
tive work Is being prosecuted on the earth
works and new guns are being mounted.
On Sunday morning the fleet lay outside
the harbor q quiet. immobne looking lot
OF innocents, ready to fight at moments
notice.
AT 1890 a tug boat bearing flag OF truce,
was seen by the lookout on the Iowa to be
steamlng down the entrance. Grasping the
situation Immediately Capt, Evans, COM
mander of the battleship. started out In
boat to meet the tug, at the same time in
structng the officer In charge to go as
close as possible to the mouth Of the har-
Dor so as to see where the Merrlmac was
sunk and If her huh was successfully
blockading the harbor entrance. The boat
succeeded in getting near enough to OBJ
serve that the Spanish tug had TO so into
shallow water and around the wreck before
she could get out.
When she emerged, the Spanish officer
on board after an exchange of compIi-
ments. said the spanlards had seen what
they believed 10 be a flag of truce on the
Iowa, and had come to answer 1t. They
were politely informed that they had been
deceived by the awning over the lookout
ln the foretop. and that the American fleet
had no occasion 70 send flags Of truce
The Spanish tug then returned to the
harbor.
Attention was called TO q fictitious story
to the effect that the auxiliary cruiser st.
Paul with Capt Sgshee on board, had
first located Admiral Cervera's fleet here.
There is absolutely no foundation for such
a yarn. The scouts did moi arrive off San
tiago until twelve hours after Commodore
Schley and his squadron arrived, and they
were much surprised at the announcement
of the whereabouts Of the will O the wisp
fleet.
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DE LEON GOING TO JOIN GOMEZ.
Finding His Services Not Needed
Here He VIII Join the Cubnns.

Finding His Services Not Needed
Here He VIII Join the Cubnns.
Washington, June 9.--col. Perry M. De-
Leon takes exception to some of the news
paper statements of the reasons for his
return to Washington at this time. In
speaking of this tonight, he said: 'I came
here from Ecuador to join the army of my
country not the army of ohiceseekers
Finding that 1 cannot get into our own ser
vice as a private, being beyond the age, and
could only enter 1t as an officer by appoint
ment of the President, I have determined
not to ask for a position, as it might mean,
even if successful, my being ordered into
a camp of instruction, whereas 1 came
home expecting to go to the front at once
as a volunteer aid, 1 hoped, to Gen. Lee.
l find that no volunteer aids are allowed,
and that the only way I can get into the
army would be by appointment to office
by the President, hence 1 dismissed the
idea and leave tomorrow or the next day
for Cuba to join Gomez.
Il take with me a letter signed by a
number of prominent senators recommend
ing me to that position In the Cuban army,
in which 1 can best serve the cause of
freedom and aid them in their struggle
for independence, which 1 consider to be
one of the most heroic in history. / am
no new convert to the Cuban cause. When
IN Florida over two years ago 1 was pre-
pared to join the insurgents as they were
called, but was dlssuaded from it. The
chief of the Cuban junta in Jacksonville
told me that 1 could be of no service, that
what they wanted was money and arms,
not men, and that one who like myself had
passed the meridian of life would be rath-
er a burden than an aid
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NOT GOING TO PHILIPPINES.
Cruiser Charleston to De Sent to
LudrOnes.

San Francisco, June 9.--The Evening
Post will say to-day that the cruiser Char
lesion will not go to the Philippine Islands
Immediately, but that her destination is
the island of Guahan, In the I4adrone
group, which are controlled by the Span
ish, and which are about 1000 miles from
Manila and $500 from Honolulu.
The city of Guahan is exceedingly well
fortified for such a small place and af-
fords one of the best coallng stations in
the Pacific.
About six months ago the fortifcations
were strengthened by the Spanish to pre-
sent a formidable resistance in case of at
tack
The Post says that the United States
will seize the group and use the island of
Guahan for a Pacific coaling station, In
addition to any others she may seize in
the future. The Charleston was ordered
to wait at Honolulu for the first fleet of
transports that left the city, and take the
ships to the Ladrones.
1t is asserted that the artillery which
went on the Pekin was really intended 10
garrison the forts at Guahan, and that
after quiet IS restored and the islands are
under the control of the United States,
the Charleston will, with the transports,
go 10 Manila.
1t is said that the Monadnock will not
stay at Honolulu, but will proceed to the
Ladrones and there remain as a perma-
nent guardian of the islands for the United
States
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CHURCH EMBLEMs HoOTED.
Police and Troops Cause "A Panic by
eabering the Crowd.

Madrid, June Q, p. m.-The procession
Of Corpus Christi to-day was one of un-
usual splendor.
The procession left the Cathedral at 5
o'clock and traversed several streets with
out incident, but on its arrival at the
Puerta del Sol number of hoodums In
suited the church emblems.
The police and troops lining the squares
sabered few of the crowd. causing a
panic.
The crowd was composed mainly of wo-
men and children. who were stampeded In
all the by-streets. Many women were
hurt and others tainted
A few children were trampled, but es-
capped more serious injury almost mlracu-
lously
There is great efrervescence of popular
emotion and disturbances are quite possl-
BILE.
The revolutionary elements are taking
advantage Of the unrest of the people In
view of the situation in the Philippines.
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HOBS0N STILL HELD.
Question of Exchange Referred to
Capt. Gen. BIancO.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
With the Blockading Fleet, Off Santi-
ago. June 8, 10 p. M, via Mole st. Nicholas.
June 8, 6 p. m.-Lieut. Hobson and his he
roic companions in the exploit of sinking
the collier Merrlamc across the entrance
to the harbor of Santiago may not be re-
leased for some time.
To-day Admiral Cervera sent a flag of
truce to Admiral Sampson with a message
that the prisoners were in the hands Of
the military authorities, and that their
cases had been referred by the military
governor of Santiago to Gov. Gen. Blanco.
The plan of exchange submitted by Ad-
miral Sampson to Admiral Cervera is thus
temporarily frustrated
The United States cruiser Marblehead
and the auxiliary cruisers Yankee and St.
Louis were successful in cutting the cable
at Guantanamo yesterday, after firing on
a Spanish gunboat ana the old-fashioned
Notifications there.
Cuba is thus cut off from all communi-
cation with the outside world.
The army of invasion Is eagerly awaited
and everything is ready for It's reception.
The blockade has been uneventful since
Monday.
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Loss OF PHILIPPINES BITTER PILL.
Spanish Sentiment CIings to the Is
lands InstinctiveIy.

London, June TO- 6 a. m.-The Madrid
correspondent Of the Daily News tele-
graphing from Hondaye, France, says:
'"The message from Capt. Gen. Augusti as
to the situation at Manila was held back.
and, It is alleged, was greatly toned down
for publication.
ut has aroused the national anger, for
the Spanish cling instinctively to the Phil
ipplnes, though they are ready enough to
abandon Cuba, which Is regarded as
monster that yearly devours the youth OF
Spain.
Clearly there Is no alternative but a
surrender TO Admiral Dewey.
"The government seems unable to take
a resolution, but drifts and hopes some-
thing will turn up.
There is n feeling of anxiety over the
possibility of an American attack upon
some Spanish ports.
capt. Aunon, the minister of marines
Is going to Cadiz to inspect the defenses.
Perhaps he win then proceed to Coruna.
people begin TO talk of Santiago as a
naval Sedan"
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SPAIN READY TO SURRENDER.
POWERS TO be ASKED To SECURE
AN HONORABLE PEACE.

steps likely to lie Initiated at the
Austrian Capitnl-Cnpt. Cen. Au-
EuSti Likely to BE Authorized to
Make the Best Terms He Can with
Admiral Dewey-CarIists Likely TO
Cause Trouble when Peace Is Sued
for.
London, June 10. a. m.-The Madrld
correspondent Of the Daily Mail says there
is now little doubt that Spain, seeing the
hopelessness Of further continuing the
war, is approaching the Powers with a
view OF obtaining an honorable peace.
The cabinet council to-day finally au-
thoriEed Duke Almodovar de Rio to ex-
pedite diplomatic action. and in conse-
quence the Duke Is now conferring with
certain ambassadors and ministers in
Madrid.
Instructions have been telegraphed to
the Spanish minister in Vienna, and or
ders likewise given to senor Aguera, tho
under secretary Of state. to proceed at
once TO the Austrian capital.
Spain is unquestlonably looking to AUS
tria for assistance in her distress. It Is
unlikely that any appeal will be made to-
the Pope as the earlier Intervention of his
holiness met with q dscouraging recep-
ton in America.
Probably Captain General Augusti viii
be ordered to make the best terms he can
with Admiral Dewey.
A minister has informed me that If re-
Inducements were on their way TO the
Philippines, Cen Augusti would be ORDER
ed TO hold ont to the last, but as they were
not, Gen August would act according to-
crcumstances"-- mild euphonism for sur-
| rendering.
The cruiser Lepanto is still at Cartagenas
completing her crew.
orders have been issued for between
1000 and 5000 men to be assembled at Ca
diz On case Admiral Camara's squadron
may lack its fun complement.
All the forces opposed to the govern
ment are showing signs of restlessness
| Marquis de Cerralbo the chief agent OF
Don Carlos, assures me that while the war
lasts the Carllsts will remain quiet, but
should dishonorable peace be negotiated.
they will act In accordance with their ideas
of duty This Is a plain statement and
| should not be lost sight of, since il is
hardly possible that the government Will
be able to negotiate n peace which the peo-
| pie viii not regard as crushing.
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STRANGE SHIPS OFF HAVANA.
Vessels Relieved to Have Been Span
fsh aTen-of-SYar


Key West, Fla, June 9, 11:9O a. m.-Four
suspicious looking vessels. thought to be
Spanish warships are, or have been, at
tempting to elude the blockading squadron
or Havana and enter that port. When
last seen on the night before last they
were in Nicholas channel. about eighty
miles off Havana, and leading in the di-
rection of Havana.
\ government tug from Cardenas Joined
the American feet off Havana yesterday
afternoon, bearing messages for Commo-
dore Watson from an auxiliary gun boat.
These were to the effect that on Tuesday
night the gun boat sighted four vessels
thought to be a battleship, two cruisers
and torpedo boat, between Salt Cav and
Padr del Cruz light. The gun boat fol-
lowed them and when within speaking
distance hoisted the private fleet signal
The strangers answered with three mast
head lights, which was not the required
signal and Immediately thereafter they-but
out all their lights.
The gun boat crulsed after the stran-
gers for two or three miles, once an
preaching within 2.O00 yards, but event
ually abandoned the chase and reporfad
20 the nearest ship Of the United states
fleet
Advices were then sent to Commodore
Watson by the government tug and he dis
patched a ship to Key West.
The commander OF the gun boat which
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ized to take whatever measures he con-
siders necessary with reference to the Phil
pines, and Senor Puigcerver, minister Of
finance being authorized to come to an
agreement with the leaders of the majority
in the chamber for the passage of the
budget.
"senor sagasta declared that the gov
ernment had no intention of taking the inl-
tiative in negotiations for peace"
He said he was not aware that any
power was disposed to do so. The gov
ernment has received no official dis
patches OF a new bombardment of Santl-
ago,
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SPAIN CALM BEFORE A STORM.
Public OminOusIy Quiet While WHIT
ing TO Hear the Worst.

Madrid. June 9, 8 p. m.-The press gen
orally and public opinion are outspoken
on the disagreeable news from the Phil
ippines, bitterly blaming the remission Of
the present government, without throwing
the whole responsibility upon 1t.
Public feeling, though aroused, is dis
playing an omnlous calmness, waiting to
know the worst, but when that is known
there will be developments.
1t Is generally believed that important
decisions were taken at the cabinet coun-
ell.
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SPAIN BRAVES THE LION.
Secretary of british Consulate at
Porto Rico Bnnishcd.

New York. June "a copyrighted spec
ial from st. Thomas d. w. l., to the
Evening Journal says: Suspected of
having furnished the United States with
information of the mining of San Juan
harbor, Walter Bett, secretary of the
British consulate at that port. has receiv-
ed his passports and been banished from
Porto Rico by order of Gov. Gen.
Machias.
Mr.. Bett was imprisoned in a dungeon
for fifty-sIx hours, and during that time
was subjected to gross maltreatment
British Consul General Crawford has
made formal protest TO his government,
and serious international complications
are imminent.
THE military plans OF Gen. Machias
were not disclosed by British officials or
subjects, but by trusted officers attached
TO Gen. Machlas' staff"