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SA6ASTA TALKS.

He Says Spain Has News of Acceptable
Peace Terms.
London, July 1s.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Times says: The news
OF the capitulation of Santiago was re-
ceived too late for <mment by the
morning papers. This causes disap-
pointment, because IL was hoped that
though General Toral was in a despe-
rate position, the spread of yellow fever
would compel the Americans to raise
the siege and retire. Official informa-
tion regarding the conditions Of the sur
render Is anxiously awaited. The gov
ernments unusual reticence concerning
the long dispatch from Captain General
Blanco causes anxiety. The correspond
ent notes as significant that the certain
Cuban magnate who had always de-
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God Bless the Red Cross.

Washington July 16.-John Addison
Porter, secretary to the president, has re-
ceived a long and interesting letter from
his wife. who is at Santiago engaged in
I'm Red Cross work. Mrs. Porter gives a
vivid picture of the conditions prevailing
at Siboney and other points near Santi-
ago. She says that II IL had not been for
the Red Cross hundreds of refugees,
chiefly women and children. would have
died from starvation. With the large
store of supplies the society was enabled
to do good work among the afflicted
classes. She says the acts of the Span
iards in firing into the Red Cross ambu-
lances containing sick and wounded were
the most dastardly known in the history
of warfare
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TO GARRISON HAWAII.
The New York Regiment Prefers to Go
On to the Philippines.

Washington, July 16.-Some doubt yet
remains as to what regiments will be
selected to garrison Honolulu. 1t now
seems probable that the LIST New York
will go directly to the Philippines.
Colonel Barber has indicated his disap-
proval of the proposition to have his
command garrison Honolulu. and in
consequence some telegraphic corre-
spondence has passed between the au-
thorities here and General Otis on the
subject. 1t has been suggested that the
Sth California be assigned to the Ha-
waiian islands, and the only objection
to this plan seems to be the fact that
the state now has one regiment on the
way to the Philippines. There seems to
be great desire on the part of many
states for assignment to the Philippines
or other duty outside the United States
General Merriam, commanding the de-
partment of California, will be given au-
thority IL he so desires, to proceed. with
an aide. with the troops that go to Hon
olulu and see that they are comfortably
camped etc
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FAT BEEF CATTLE.
This Is an Exceptionally Good Year for
the Live stock Industry.

the Live stock Industry.
Denver, Colo, July 16.-William Penn
Anderson, the special agent of the bureau
of statistics of the Chicago Live Stock
market. has just completed with the asso-
ciated press a canvass of the range cat
tie situation. a summing up of which up
to date shows an unusually promising
condition, both in the open ranges and
large pastures. The grass crop along the
localities in the West and Northwest Is
curing finely and cattle are maturing rap
idly. The season will be advanced in some
localities and retarded in others.
In the lower Yellowstone valley in Mon
tana fat beef cattle will be on the Chi
cago market next week. about two weeks
earlier than last season. while in Indian
Western Montana, Wyoming and Western
South Dakota the grass is two weeks
later In maturing. which Is essential for
fat beeves. There will be a much greater
proportion shipped directly fiom the
range to the slaughter market than there
were last season but IL is doubtful IL
there will be as many In number.
According to the reports from the
ranges centered in Denver through the
correspondents of the bulletin bureau of
the National Live stock there is an appre-
ciable increase in the proportion of the
calf crop -hoth in big pastures and on
open ranges Also that dry-lot cattle will
be well out of the way by the time range
cattle are running to the beef markets in
| full force.
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THANKING SKATER.
The President and Secretary of War Con
gratulate Him.

The President and Secretary of War Con-
gratulate Him.
Washington. July 16.-The following
messages were sent to-day:
ITO General Shafter, commander a.
the front, near Santiago: The presi-
dent of the United States sends to you
and your brave army the profound
thanks of the American people for the
brilliant achievements at Santiago, re-
sulting in the surrender of the city and
all troops and territory under General
Toral. Your splendid command en-
dured not only hardships and sacrifices
incident to the campaign and battle,
but in the stress of heat and weather
triumphed over obstacles which would
overcome men less brave and deter
mined. One and all displayed the most
conspicuous gallantry and earned the
gratitude of the nation. The hearts IF
the people turn with tender sympathy
10 the sick and wounded. May the
Father OF Mercy protect and comfort
them. WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
ITO Major General Shafter. front,
near Santiago: 1 cannot express in
words my gratitude to you and your
heroic men. Your work has been well
done. God bless you all.
''R. A. ALGER, Secretary of War"
Washington, July 16, 9:15 p. m.-The
following message has just been received
at the white house:
playa del Este, July 16.-To the
President-Camp Near Santiago, July
16: / thank you, and my army thank
you, for your congratulatory telegram
of to-day. 1 am proud to say every one
in il has performed his duty gallantly.
Your message will be read TO every
regiment in the army at non to-mor-
row. SHAFTER, Major General"
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MONTANA VOLUNTEERS EMBARK TO-DAY

ment and the recruits for the 1st Cali
fornia. The South Dakota regiment is
TO go on the Rio.
1t is doubtful whether the Rio Je
Janeiro will be ready by Tuesday. The
delay is in putting in the hunks. Msn
will work all day tomorrow. There is
so far no sign of the st. Paul. due from
ST. Michaels. She is now a week over
due. but has probably had to wait for
river steamers.
The Utah light battery OF volunteer
artillery received orders this morning
TO prepare and be ready TO embark on
the Rio de Janeiro without delay. They
consist of los officers and men
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San Francisco. July 16.-Major Cen
eral Merriam has assumed command OF
the expeditionary forces. To-day. in
spite Of all the immense amount of
work that has thus been shouldered on
this command. active preparations
were continued to get of the vessels
of the fourth Manila expedition as soon
as possible. There will be a final in
spection of the Pennsylvania tonight.
and il everything is satisfactory the
trops designated for her will be ordered
to embark tomorrow.
Pennsylvania are the LIST Montana regi-
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SHEEP IN YOSEMITE.
Secretary Bliss Trying to Protect the
Parks From Depredations.

Washington. July 16.-The secretary
of the interior has received information
that special forest agents have elected
more than $1,000 sheep from the
Yosemite park. California. and will, in
a short time. probably succeed in re-
moving the others now on that reserve
Secretary Bliss has heretofore request
ed detail of troops to the several ma
tional parks in California. but the SOL
diers so assigned were removed in or
der to accompany the Philippine ex-
pedition. Many complaints were re-
ceived concerning the invasion of sheep
men and special inspectors were sent
to take charge of the parks and were
subsequently designated acting SUPER
intendents with directions 10 employ
from 10 to "a men as assistant forest
agents. These men have succeeded in
ejecting the sheep. The secretary of
war has also detailed an officer and ID
men of the Utah volunteer cavalry to
patrol Yosemite. Sequoia and General
Grant national parks. These men have
been told to report TO the acting superin-
tendent for instructions. and IL is hoped
that by their assistance the destrue-
tion of the forests by fire may be pre-
vented. The interior department has
used every effort in its powe' to pro-
tect these parks.
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Proposed ship Canal.

Plattsburg, n. Y, July 16.-Government
engineers and surveyors have arrived at
Champlain. Clinton county. for the pre-
liminary survey of the proposed great
ship waterway between the lakes and the
Hudson river via the st. Lawrence river
and Lake Champlain. An appropriation
for the survey has been made by congress
and IL is though the report of the engi-
neers will be in favor of this route rather
than the Erie or Oswego routes, there
being only five locks and a comparatively
short canal mileage between Lake Cham
plain and the St. Lawrence and Cham
plain and the Hudson. The work now be-
ing done by the surveyors consists OF es-
Inmates on excavations, locks and water
supply. The Champlain route is recon-
mended by most of the leading engineers
of the country. 1t is expected that the
freight rates from Buffalo to New York
can be reduced to 25 cents per ton by this
route.
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clared that he would remain in Cubf
as long as he had hope of the island be-
ing preserved to Spain. has left Havana
for some unblockaded port, where hf
hopes to find a neutral ship to take hin
to Europe.
Regarding the prospects of peace. Sc
nor Sagasta, interviewed by a repre-
sentative of La Corespondencia Militair.
is reported as saying: 1T is certain,
most certain, that the government has
endeavored to ascertain extraordinarily
the disposition of the Washington cabi-
net respecting a pacific solution, but for
the moment / can say nothing, because
the president might wrongly suppose
that we desired peace at any price, and
accordingly show himself more exact
ing. / have read the proposals cabled
to FL Imparcial, which are supposed to
have been communicated by President
Mckinley to NJ. Cambon, the French
ambassador at Washington. These COM
munications are so hard that L consider
them inadmissible. The government
has news of other proposals that are
much more acceptable"
In reply to a question as TO whether
he intended to remain in office to con-
clude peace. Senor Sagasta said that
such was his intention. The Official Ga
zette publishes a memorandum from
the president of the council to the queen
regent expla natory of the royal decree
suspending the constitutional guaran-
tees. and briefly sketching the military
situation. 1t dwells especially upon the
fact that the command of the sea is now
completely in the hands of the enemy.
and that the probability Is that an
American squadron will soon appear on
the Spanish coast. The memorandum
draws the conclusion that the time has
arrived when the administration should
strengthen itself,
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H0k0RlNG THE OREGON.
She'll BE the Flagship when Watson
Starts for Spain.

New York, July IA special to the
Tribune from Washington says: The un-
paralleled performance of the battleship
Oregon in cruising 15.00o miles to take an
active part in the war against Spain. so
speedily followed by her magnificent race
past the American fleet in pursuit of the
Cristobal Colon less than two weeks ago.
now is to be rewarded by flying the COM
mander-in-chief's flag in transferring the
seat of hostilties to Spain itself. The to-
tai distance covered was IA, $40 knots. and
during this time the ship consumtd B.
sOs.a tons of coal. The chief engineer of
the Oregon, whose ability and experience
made 1t possible for the Unprecedented
record attained on this memorable voy-
age, was Robert W. Milligan, who en-
tered at the beginning of the civil war
and has risen through all grades until he
assumed command of the Oregon's engine
room two years ago,
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PEACE OR WAR.
Blanco willing TO Let the Home Govern
ment Decide.

London. July 16.-All the dispatches
from Madrid to the London
morning papers agree that Cap
tain General Blanco and his stan are
now willing 10 let the decision as to
peace or war rest with the home gov
ernment. This change of attitude is sup
posed to be due to the lack of provis-
ions and equipment.
The Times commenting editorially
this morning on the reported statement
by Lieutenant General Correa. the Span
ish minister of war, as TO the terms upon
which he thought peace might be ar
ranged, says: 1T is feared that the
terms General Correa proposes will
leave the chance of getting money in
demnity extremely remote. and the
Americans will probably take any in
demnity proper in the form of terri
tory. should any colonies be left in
Spanish possession at the conclusion of
peace"
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Eager for the FRAY Araip.

Washington. July Ex-senator Cannon OF
Utah has just returned from a visit OF
inspection at Fort Mcpherson. Ca. and
General Lees army corps at Jackson
VILE. where he has a brother. Lieutenant
Colonel Cannon OF Torrey's riders. Sena-
tor Cannon says: II have never seen
anything like the patriotic enthusiasm of
the wounded OF the Twenty-fourth. which
came from Fort Douglass. Utah. and who
participated in the battle of San Juan.
are there and the officers and men. al
most to a man. are anxious and eager TO
get back in the fray"
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San Francisco. July 1s.-In the dis
trict court to-day John F. Colstrup. IA.
A. Richardson and others, owners OF
the American schooner ]. Eppinger.
vessel of 107 tons, filed papers in libel
suit against the steamship Columbia,
claiming damages amounting to S6.-
s2s55. The Eppinger left this port June
%, bound for Needle Rock, and when
6s miles out she was run into and sunk
by the steamer Columbia.
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TERMS OF SURRENDER FINALLY FIXED
the Spanish Will Be Hauled Down
American Flag Run Up Over the City Of Santi-
ago-Spanish Arms Not to Be Returned.

ment and every effort win be bent toward
expediting their departure. 1t was an
nounced to-day that the department had
decided to ask for bids from steamship
companies for the transportation of the
prisoners to their native land and pro-
posals will be issued next week. The con-
tract. 1t is understood. will also include
voyage
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well. We are feeding the refugees Of
Siboney. Many thousands are at Eur
mia. Elwell is feeding them at Caney
by army wagons and 10000 by pack
mules. Commander McCalla of the
Marblehead called yesterday for 100000
rations. medicines and clothing for ref
ugees in the woods surrounding Guam
tanamo. All the members of the Red
Cross in perfect health, thoroughly or
ganized 4"
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The FARRAGUT LAUNCHED.
she's Torpedo Boat Destroyer. Made by
the Union Iron Works.

San Francisco. July 16.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Farragut was launched at
$50 this evening from the yard of the
Union Iron works. The ship was chris
tened by Miss Betty Ashe of this city.
who was chosen for the task because OF
her relationship TO Admiral Farragut her
mothers sister having been the wife of
the distinguished naval officer. The Far
ragut is a 273-ton boat. Her speed is 30
knots. She will be placed in commission
as soon as possible.
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British Consul Retire..

San Francisco. July 1s.-Joseph W. War
burton. British consul general at san
Francisco for California and the West
ern states and territories. has sent in his
resignation 70 the British foreign once
and will retire on pension. He was the
first to fill the position OF consul general
here. arriving from Valparaiso in the lat
ter part of lS95
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Washington. July 16.-The work Of
classifying the new bond issue Is progress
ing sufficiently TO enable the treasury de-
partment 20 announce that all subsci ip-
tions for 81. 9s9 and less will he awarded.
The considerable balance will be pro rated
among the 5000 subscriptions.
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The Plague I'm China.

San Francisco. July 16.-The steamer
Gaelic brings news that in Hong Kong
during the week ending June 16 there had
been l31 cases Of plague, 81 of which had
proved fatal. At Annoy. where the steam
er called on June Il. the consular surgeon
reported about 20 deaths a day from the
plague.
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HE'LL SAIL THIS week
Exact Day Has Not Been Fixed,
but It Will Be Soon.
RETURNS FROM SANTIAGO

The War Authorities at Washington
Still Insist That the Spaniards Shall
Not Receive Their Arms on Their Ar
rival in Spain-The Surrender Involves
Grave Responsibilities-It Will Take
Two Weeks Before We Can Hammer
at the Gates of Porto Rico-The Hur-
ricane Season OF the West Indies Is
About Due.
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WILL lake ANOTHER ISLAND.
The Monterey VIII stop at Tonape and
Run Up the American Flag.

Run Up fht a"trItHh FIag'
San Francisco, July 16.-Mail reports
from Honolulu state that 1t is gener-
ally believed that the coast defense
vessel Monterey will stop at Tonape.
Caroline group, and take possession of
the port and government buildings. One
transport of the third expedition will
overhaul the Monterey and furnish a
garrison for the island. Captain Lentze
of the Monterey had a lengthy CONVEX
sation with Captain Bray of the mis-
sionary bark Morning Star. Captain
Bray gave the commander of the war
ship much information concerning the
Carolines and also furnished him with
a marked chart.
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Lieutenant BIandin Dead.

Baltimore, July 16.-Lieutenant j. j.
Blandn. who was officer of the watch on
the battleship Maine at the time of the
explosion. died at an asylum in this city
as a result of the mental shock Lieuten-
ant Blandin was also with the American
fleet at the time of the Samoan catastro-
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New York. July l6-rhe Rubin Me
Cormick fight. which took place befors
the South Brooklyn Athletic club tonight.
was stopped in the eighth round and tho
decision was given to Rubin. owing 10
the severe punishment inflicted on Nc
Cormick
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BUSY CLARA BARTON.

The Red Cros. Is Feeding Thousands of
Cuban Refugees.
New York, July 16.-The following
telegram was received to-day from Miss
Clara Barton, dated Playa del Este.
July 15.-"Santiago has surrendered.
Came from the front yesterday in a
pouring rain. Fever is suspected here.
Siboney burned. DR.. Lesser, Mrs Less
er and all their nurses are in the fever
hospital, two miles distant. All doing
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Australian Coal I'm Alaska.

San Francisco, July i6.-The bark Pal
myra is reported having arrived at Unga
She carried a cargo of coal. the first ever
taken from Australia to Alaska
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FORGING CHAIN Of GUILT.
STRONG CIRCrMsrANfIALE EVIDENCE
AGAINST MRS. BoTkIN.
Dunning Identifies the writing ON
the Packages sent to hts Poisoned
Wife and Her Stster-ReuuisttiOu

DOVER. Del. Aug. 2a--A.tornsy Gem
enl White tonight sent 20 San Francisco
requis!tion papers for Mrs. Botkin. who
Is under arrest there charged with the
poisoning Of Mrs. Dgnnng and Ars. Deane
by means o: candy sent through tha
mails.
The affidavit 20 secure the papers was
sworn 10 by ex-Congressman Pennington.
the father OF the two poisoned women.
ana the papers charge Mr& Bo,kin with
murder In the FIRST degree.
Before leaving here for Georgetown to-
night. MIR. White said:
We have the murderess. and we have
evidence that no defense can shatier The
only thing we fear Is Mrs. Botkin's self
destruction
Mr.. White added tha, the writing on the
paper OF the candy package and in the
anonymous letter sent TO Mrs. Dunaing
has been positively identified by Mr.. Dun
ming as similar 10 the handwriting OF Mrs.
Bo;kin.
II is stated here that Detective wi,s:l
and WOMAN police matron will 60 West
to bring Mrs. Boskin here.
The California witnesses viii. not be
summoned TO Delaware until the trial Is
called. but their atrsdaviis viii he taken
at San Francisco. The trial s4li probably
be called in October.
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SCHOONER CLEFT IN TWO.
La COQUETTE MEETS DISASTER on
GRAND BANKS.
sank by the Thingvalla steamer
N0Rxe-Big Liner Leaps Ont of the
Fog and Crushes q Frail Fishing
Craft-sixteen Lost, Nine saved.

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-The Thingyalla
line steamer Norge. which arrived today.
reports that size sunk the French asnlng
schooner La Conaue;.s OF Bayonne.
France, Saturday last, on Grand Banks.
The captain and eight seauen were saved:
sixteen went down with the vessel The
Norge sailed from Ssestin, August ;.
During fog August 20 ON Grand Banks.
vessel suddenly Ioomed up from the
NORTH with sails fun. and stood directly
across The bows OF the Norge 1t was impos-
sibe to check the steamers headway, and
the stranger. ashtns schooner, with a
crash vas forced over aad sank. Three
men sprang aboard the Norge.
AT the Offices OF the French consul the
following names of the lest were given:
Lemenant. Ganueu. Allan. Lepron. Monsi-
net, Graffe,. CurUe;ia. Haimgont, Lescot,
Morquet. Gerard. Gueruara. De Croix.
Mnguri. Baurel. Bonper. All were fisher
men.
The report Of Captain Berre 10 the
French consul states that when the coi-
iision occurred there was a heavy fog pre-
vaiiing. The men were all &C deck fish
ing. Suddenly the Norge appeared. coming
toward them. head on, for their side. 1t
was impossible to do anything TO get out
OF tie way. The Norge, which was going
a; a speed Of from eIgh, to ten knots
an hour. ait La Coqueise in the side. Her
after mast fen toward the wheel. There
were sixteen men in that part os the ves-
Sc, and the rigging. sails and mas; pinned
them down. So that 1t vas inevitable death
for them, as the vessel began 10 sink The
wheel was smashed b. The fallen mast.
and control ot La Coquette was lost. The
Norge cut La CoaQelte clean in half The
steamer backed as quickly as possible. and
her crew lowered beats ard wen. 10 the
rescue OF the men in the water. Il
WAS impossible 10 save the sixteen
men who perished. la Coquette sank at
once.