Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-02
THE WEEK ENDING JULY z, 1888.
The Wnr With Spnfn.

The War With Spain.
The American army before Santiago, in
command of Maj. Gen. Shafter, in conjunc-
ton with Cuban forces Under Gen. Garcia
bgan a general assault on the Spanish
lines Friday morning, the warships Of the
blockading squadl on aiding by a lombard
ment Of the outer harbor defenses. Early
reports Of the fighting indicated that the
Spaniards had. after stubborn resistance
fallen back from their intrenchments to the
city itself, while after one days work the
Americans had advanced their position to
within three-quarters Of mile Of Santi-
ago; the American losses were estimated to
be upward of 1000 k lied and wounded as
the result of the first days fighting. This
aggressive movement was fastened be-
cause of the receipt of news that Gen.
Pando with reinforcing army Of about
5000 men was advancing from Manzanillo
toward Santiago, and 1t was desired to
&C mplete the capture of that city before
the arrival Of the reinforcements. Addi-
tional forces were hastily sent to Gen.
Shafter from Norfolk and Tampa while
orders were issued for the dispatching Of
more troops from the concentration camps
at Falls Church and Chickamauga to the
same points of embarkation. The third
Manila expedition, comprising 1000 troops
In four transports, left San Francisco Gen.
Merritt. military governor of the Philip
pines, ACCOMPANYING this force. Admiral
steadily closing in on Manila and that his
relations with Aguiraldo the insurgent
leader, were cordial; the continued presence
OF heavy squadron of German. warships
IN Manila bay caused much disquietiny
comment In both Europe and America sug-
sestive OF German purpose to intervene
In the situation there, but the latest reports
indicated that Admiral Diedrich, command
ing the German naval force, had refused to
enter into an arrangement with the Span
ish captain general, Augusti, fora German
protectorate. the German admiral referring
70 the fact OF the American, blockade as
MS reason; 1t was reported that dissensions
mad broken out among the insurgents and
that Aguinaldo had caused the arrest of
Two OF his principal officers; Admiral Dew
ey notified the government in Washington
that ne had In noWise committed the gov
eminent to policy in the Philippines The
naval situation assumed an important
change, owing to the arrival of Admiral
SSmara with the "Cadiz fleet" at Port
SAID, the northern terminus of the Suez
canal; at the same time this government
announced Its intention to send squadron
TO Spain for the purpose Of making a dem
onstration to carry to the Spanish mind an
enective conception of American power in
this war; Commodore Watson was chosen
to command this squadron and the Iowa.
Oregon, Newark. Dixie, Yankee, Yosemite
and several Golfers were named az its com
ponents. Commodore Watson arrived or
santiago with the Newark in pursuance of
the new program. The Spanish Commander
found much difficulty in securing permits
sion to take on coal at Port Said. and was
finally forced to Ieplenish his suppIv from
golfers outside the herbor limits: at the
END OF the week there was some uncer-
t tain,y as TO whether he had or would en-
ter the canal on his way to the Philippines
!t was understood that II he went in that
oirectlon Commodore Watson would give
CHASE S and II possible, engage and destroy
~ -, Inc resident extended the blockade
coast and also proclaimed a blockade of
san Juan. Porto Rico. The American aux.
mary cruiser st. Paul engaged the Spanish
sI0;rpeao,gunboat Terror off San Juan aud
disabled the smaller craft, which was tow
ed IN sinking condition into San Juan
narDor There was sharp fighting between
the 81 Paul and st. Louis on the one side
a s,;a, some small Spanish gunboats in the
vicinity, but no material damage was done.
Congregational.
The House passed several bills increasing
inc emclency OF the military organization,
out refused to pass the Senate bill pro-
Vioihe Tor the appointment of a military
secretary to the Secretary of War The
Rouse adopted the conference report on
the bankruptcy BILL which was sent to the
PRESIDENT for approval. All the approprIa-
, sion dis We're put thu ough the final stages
before the close of the fiscal wear The Ha
Wallan debate in the Senate was Continued
developing considerable acrimony between
the opponents and advocates of annexa-
tion; significant speeches in favor of an
hexauon ana IN warning to the democratic
party were delivered by Senators gMorran
and Pettus of Alabama; there was every
evidence at the close Of the week of a COL
lapse OF the opposition and the prompt dis
posal or either or the treaty or the Joint
res1lution OF annexation; in view Of the
probable passage Of one or the other of
these measures the Hawaiian minister con-
suited with the Secretary Of State relative
to the best method of promptly notifying
the Hawaiian authorities Of the act of an
nexatlon. The President sent to Congress-
messages recommending that the thanks of
Congress be extended to Lieut.. Hobson and
his men for sinking the Merrfmac at SAN
tiago and to Lieut.. Newcomb ana the crew
OF the revenue cutter for bravery In action
at Cardenas. An EFFORT to bind the demo-
cratic members of the House to caucus
action failed on account OF the lack of a
quorum at the adjourned meeting of the
caucus ana the whole matter. was postponed
Domesttc.I Is.
At the end Of the week the subscriptions
for the war loan of SOC. 0O0.eO0 aggregated
100000. Of which 40, 100000 came from
bidders for amounts of $500 oand less.
The effort to supply the necessary internal
revenue stamps required by the new law
was vigorously continued and a largo por-
ton OF the demand was met although
special rules were necessarily promuisate6
to prevent the imposition of unjust penal
ties. Geo. Bruce Cortelyou was appointed
assistant secretary to the President. Polit1.
cal conventions were held in several Of the
supporting the administration In the con-
duct OF the war. AT the annual commence
ment OF Yale University the degree of doc
tor OF laws was conferred on President
honored the Earl OF Aberdeen, the retiring
governor general OF Canada and Dartmouth