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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
DIsCREDITED AT WASHINGTON.
Navy Department Confident Battle
Hasn't Taken Place.


Hasn't Taken Place.
Washington, May S1.--Naval officials
here absolutely discredit the reports sent
from Cape HaytIen stating that Commo-
dore Schley forced the entrance to Santi-
ago bay and engaged the Spanish fleet in
the harbor.
The latest official advlces received from
Commodore Schley We're contained in a ca
blegram which came late this afternoon,
and in it the commodore gives no indica-
tions of an intention to try to enter the
harbor of Santiago.
While the contents of the dispatch were
not made public the bulletin issued upon
it by the navy department indicates that
Commodore Schley is still epdeavoring to
determine just what Spanish vessels are
in the harbor. The bulletin says:
Commodore Schley's fleet has sighted
another vessel of the Vizcaya class in San
tiago harbor"
The naval officers declare that Commo-
dOre Schley would not endeavor to force
his way into the harbor in view of the
great difficulties of navigation, which
would have to be surmounted In the effort
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
CADETS FOR oUR wARsHIPs.
Fifty-Three Arrive at Key West
From Annapolis.

Fifty-Three Arrive at Key West
From Annapolis.
Key West, May 81, 645 p. m.-Fifty-three
cadets from the academy at Annapolis,
composing the first class, which has not
yet graduated, arrived on the city Of Key
West this afternoon and will be distributed
among the various ships Of the fleet.
The appraisement of the prize ship Pc
dro, which has been formally seized by
the government was made this afternoon
by the naval board of appraisement ap-
pointed by the Secretary Of the Navy. It's
value has been fixed at 5000 The Pc
dro was captured by the flagship New
York off Havana the first day of the
blockade.
W. II. ]. Taylor. the British consul here,
to-day received a cablegram from Mr.
Golan, British consul general at Havaha
In the following terms: please warn
British correspondents OF newspapers who
may be in Key West with the intention of
coming to Cuba, to avoid attempting to do
so, and especially by the means adopted
by Knight, Robinson and Whigham. all OF
whom were arrested and are now in prison
1t is needless TO say that this recommenda-
ton applies with still greater stringency
to correspondents who are American clti-
zens. Give all possible publicity TO this.
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ADVANTAGE WITH AMERICANS.

Hattie still in Progress After Hours
of Fighting.
Copyright, 1885, by the Associated Press:
Cape Haytien, May 81, $40 p. mat
this hour the Santiago cable is still work
ing from Santiago.
Private messages intimate that there
has been a severe fight between the Amer
lean fleet and the outer fortiications and
the Spanish fleet
The fight lasted the greater part of the
afternoon.
The advantage appears to have been
with the Americans.
According to the latest advices the con-
bat is sull in progress.
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GARoIA's ARMY 10000 STRONG.
An Additional 5000 on the Coast
Near Mnnati.

Key West. May 81, 2.9O p, m.-Courlers
from Cuba to-day brought highly encour-
aging reports from Gen. Callxto Garcia's
army. Garcia, alone, a. is said, has 10000
men, better equipped than ever before,
except in the matter Of clothing. and they
are in excellent spirits.
Five thousand men. it is added. occupy
territory along the northern coast, near
Manati.
The Spanish troops have Withdrawn to
Santiago. Holquin and Manzanillo ana
cen. Garoia's sull hold district headqliar-
ters at Bayamo.
Gen. Menocal has been obliged 10 aban-
con his contemplated attack on Holquin,
nrovince OF Santiago de Cuba, Gen. Luaue
Of the Spanish army having thrown 10000
men into the city and strongly fortified
the neighboring hills.
Thomas COllazo, Juan Miguel Portuondo
and Capt. Cardenas left Banes IN a small
boat recently for Nassau, bearing dis
matches from Cen Garcia 10 the United
states authorities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
FITzHUGH LEE AT JACKSONVILLE.
General Has n Talk with Gen. Miles
at the Latter's Train.

General Has Talk With Gen. Miles
at the Latter's Train.
Jacksonville, May 31.--Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
arrived in this city from Tampa early this
evening and his welcome amounted to an
ovation.
Hundreds crowded The station as his train
rolled in and chees on cheer greeted him as
he stepped from Mr. Plants private car,
which had been placed at his disposal.
A committee Of prominent citizens met
him and he was escorted to the Seminole
club, where he was entertained for an hour
by his old friends here No formal demon
stration was attempted, as he had express
ed his strong aversion to such a welcome.
lie was driven later to the Windsor Ho-
tel which win be his headquarters in this
city.
He was accompanied by four members
of his staff, Capt r. E. L. Niche, as
sistant adjutant general; Lieut.. Col Gusts
Guild, Jr. inspector general; Lieut.. L. NJ.
Maus chief surgeon, and Lieut.. Col. Oh
iver e. Wood. chief of commissary The
aides of his personal staff, Lieut.. Algeron
Sartoris. F1tzhugh Lee, Jr, and Carlos
Carbonel, are expected to arrive from
Washington tomorrow.
Later in the evening, accompanied by
several members of his staff and other
military officers, at present located here,
Gen. Lee went 10 the terminal station and
paid their respects to Cen Miles and his
party, during their stay in the city en-
route to Tampa. The two generals en-
toyed half an hours conversation in Gen.
Miles private car, but nothing was given
out for publication.
Cen Miles was shown the latest dis
patches regarding war news by an AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent and express
ed his qualification at what was shown
him
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ronrEDous Fon MANILA HARBoR.
House Asked to Make Another Heavy
Appropriation.

Washington, May S1.-The Secretary of
War sent to the House to-day a recon-
naendation for funds for harbor defenses
and other work ia carrying on the war,
aggregatiug many millions of dollars.
Among other items was a significant brief
one recommending an appropriation of
$780, 600 for torpedo defense of Manila har-
Dor, Philippine Islands, 10 be available un-
thl expended
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
Font MPHERsoN's PRISONERS.
The Two Exchanged Speak Wen of
the American People.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.

Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press.
From a Spanish Correspondent.
Havana, May 81. 10 p. m.-Governor Cen
eral Blanco has published an edict an
nouncng the award of the Cross OF the
Clvil and Royal Order Of Benehcence to
Chief Of Police Pagleri for his humanita-
rian services rendered to the crew of the
United States battleshlp Maine on the
night of the explosion in Havana harbor.
A Spanish schooner with q cargo of pro-
visions has arrived at Nuevitas from Bar
celona.
La Lucha publishes a picture of Fort
Mcpherson, ana an interview which has
just been had by its reporter with Col.
deCortiio and Surgeon Garcia Julian, who
We're recently given by the Americans IN
the eXcnange of prisoners, They express
themselves as very grateful for the atten-
tiOns Of the officers In whose charge they
were, and also for the kindness of the
American people whom they met on the
other hand, they complain that the Ameri-
can government treated them as crimi-
nails and not as army officers, as Is done
in other countries with prisoners of war.
Col. de Cortijo SAYS: I'VE were placed IN
cage unworthy Of our military rank"
Seuor Marcus Garcia governor of the
province OF Santa Clara has been here On
"A visit to Gen. Blanco and the officials of
the autonOmfc government aud the direc-
tors of the autonomist iunta. II is report
ed that he brought a proposal for peace,
which it Is hoped the insurgents will ac-
cept thus falling into line with establish
ed order,
Senor Montero, secretary of finance and
his brother-ln-law, Senior Saledregas have
been appointed TO the rank of major and
of captain, respectively, In the volunteers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
EXPEDITION TO PHILIPPINES.

Large Number of Regulars to Go
with Next Steamers.
San Francisco, May 31.-The next expedi-
ton to the Philippines will probably in
clude a large number of regulars. It Is
stated that Gen. Merritt VIII carry out
his ideas In this regard by selecting all
the regular forces Of this department for
the advance guard of the expedition.
The expedition will include sixty engi-
neers, under Capt. Longftts command
This corps will mine the harbor of Manila.
A large mine of cable and 4SO submarine
mines Will be shipped in charge Of Capt
LOngfitt.
Gen. Merritt is having the work of pre-
paratiOn Of the next fleet of transports
rushed. 1t Is believed that the Zelandia
Will be ready to receive troops by the end
Of this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
SPANISH BAHK cApTuRED.
Bound I'rom Rto JsneirO 10 san juan
with Coal.

Key West Fla. May Sl.-Another prize
has been captured. She is the Spanish
bark Maria Dolores Of Bilbao.
She was overhauled by one OF the Ameri-
can cruisers six miles off Porto Rico
She was bound from Rio Janeiro TO San
Juan de Porto Rico, with coal
some cases, supposed to contain ammu-
milton, were found under the coal
The Maria Dolores was captured about
6 o'clock on the morning OF May o. A
prize crew was put on board and the YES
eel was sent TO Charleston. The report
Of the capture was brought by cruiser
which arrived here to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
SPANS RESERVE SQUADRON.
only Two of the Vessels Appear TO
BE ArmOred.


he ArmOred.
London, June 1.-The Madrid correspond
ent of the Standard, telegraphing Via Bay
oune, says: The reserve squadron. now
undergoing speed trial and gun practice
outside Cadiz, is composed Of the battle
ship Pelayo with s2l men. the armored
cruiser Emperador Carlos V, with 47i men,
the cruiser Alfonso XII, with S61 men, the
auxiliary cruisers Patricia and Rapldo,
each 1.175 men, and four torpedo boat de-
stroyers, each with 120 men.
when these vessels are ready TO start
Admiral Camara hopes to take with them
seven transatlantic steamers. now pre-
pairing a Cadiz. They are armed with
Krupp guns ana quick-nring guns, and
carry $50 men each.
',They viii serve at the same time as
carriers of coal and war stores, and will
also carry a strong force of marines and
provisions for six months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
HEARD THE CANNONADING.
Sound of the Battle Heard at Cape
Haytien.


Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press:
Cape Haytien, Hayti. May 91.-Persons
who climbed Lookout mountain, at The
entrance of Cape Haytien harbor. this
afternoon declare that they heard can
nonading low but distinct to the west ard
to the north beyond Tortuga Island.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press who was at the signal station about
the same time also heard sounds resemb-
ling a cannonade.
The wind was in the right direction to
carry the detonatlon to him.
1t seems certain that the fleet the Hay
ten gunboat saw passing Cape Maysi
gong northward found its opportunity of
turning backward across the front of en-
opposing force.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
GARRISON Ar ALGEcIRAs.
Spain Sends Reinforcements and II
Building New Forts.

London, June Ia dispatch from Gil
braltar Gays; There has been large
increase in the Spanish soldery at AL
geciras. -Four line battalons Of young
troops, nominally for the Philippines two
squadron Of dragons and two batteries
with 300 sappers, have been added to tie
garrison. 1t Is believed that two new forts
are being built.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
SUSPECTED OF POISONING.
spnniards Relieved to Have Tnmper-
ed with Fish nt ManiIn.

Copyright. 1885. by the Associated Press.
Hong Kong. May Sl.-Aceording TO mail
advices to the correspondents of the Asso-
ciated Press, dated May q, there is serious
sickness on board the United States cruiser
Boston. 1t is believed that the Spaniards
poisoned the fish.
Rear Admiral Dewey promised 20 refrain
from bombarding on condition that the
Spaniards refrained from strengthening
their defenses. On Sunday. the 22d inst.
they were observed violating the pledge,
and Admiral Dewey fred as a warning.
The work was stopped. Nobody was hurt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
wARsHIPs OFF JAMAICA.
Vessels Moving westward and he
IieNed to BE SampsOn's.

London, June /, a. ma dispatch from
Kingston to the Daily Mail says; "A
large American squadron, supposed TO lie
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS, was seen to-
day. off Port Antonio, on the north coast
of Jamaica, 25 miles west of Morat Point,
the eastern extremity of the Island, steam
inc westward"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
necruits Leave Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ca. May 3l.-Two hundred re-
crults left Atlanta to-day over the Atlanta
and West Point Railroad for Mobile. They
arc In charge Of Lieut.. Heavey, and are
ASSIGNED TO the Eleventh Infantry.
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SICKNESS AMONG SOLDIERS.
Many Members of the fist New York
in the Hospital.

Tampa Fla, May S1.-There is consld-
cradle sickness among the soldiers OF the
seventy-frst New York volunteers, and
although only one fatality has occurred SO
far. several members Of the regiment are
seriously ill., Seventeen of them are now
under the care Of the regimental physi-
clans.
Most of the sickness is due 10 the change
of weather, although long hours of drill
ing In the intense heat. 10 which. the
Northerners are unaecustomed, have re-
suited ia several prostrations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
NEW MINISTER TO TURKEY.
Name of oscar 5. straus of New York
sent 10 Senate.

washington. May 31.-The President to-
dav sent the following nominations to the
Senate:
oscar S. straus of New York to be min
lister to Turkey.
sixth Regiment, United States Volunteer
rnfantrv-to Be Lieutenant Colonel-First
Lieutenant Andrew $. Rowan, Nineteenth
United States Infantry.
To Re Commissaries Of Substance, with
Rank Of Alaior-Robert Lee Longstreet of
Georgia, Evelyn ). Garrett Of Arkansas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
snntIngo CnhIe Cuf.

Key West. May 81, 12:4O p. m.-News re-
ceived here to-day from off Santiago de
cuba. saws the auxiliary cruiser st. Paul
has cut the cable off that port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
GORDON CONFIRMED.
Nomination of Fred ID. Grant Also
FnyOrabIy Acted Upon.

Washington, May 81. The Senate
IN executive session to-day con-
frmed the following nominations:
To be Brigadier Generals-Fred D.
Grant Of New York; w. w. Gordon of
Georgia.
TO be Second Lleutenants-Albert ]. Dill
lon OF Florida.
When Col Gordon's name was reached
in the executive session Senator Bacon
spoke of the excellence of the appoints
rnent and the high character OF the man
and Col. Gordon was promptly confirmed
by unanimous vote of the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
balloon Arrives at Tampa.

Washington, May 3l.-Gen. Greeley, chief
signal officer. has been informed of the ar
rival at Tampa of a balloon designed for
use in the present war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
SIMPSONS SHIPS IN 1T.

Fire Directed Principally Against
the Forts and HarbOr.
Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press
Port au Prince, Hayti, May 81, p. M
About o'clock this afternoon an Ameri-
can squadron, composed Of about fourteen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
SHIP ORDERED FROM MANILA.
Admiral Dewey believed to Have
Contemplated some Action.

London May S1.-The owners Of the
British ship Genlsta,. .whieh has been load
ing at Manila, have received cable dis
patch dated May q, saying Rear Admiral
Dewey has ordered the vessel to leave
the port, from which 1t is conjectured that
the American commander contemplated
some action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

Washington. May 31.-Brlg Gen. Oates.
ex-governor OF Alabama, VIII be assigned
to duty with one Of the army corps at
Camp George II. Thomas, Chickamauga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01
SPAIN TO HANG ON TO srLvTR.
Deputies Pass the BnI Prohibiting
Expectation.

MadridI May 81. 5 p m.-The Chamber of
Deputies has voted the law prohibiting
the expectation of silver coin. Ii is feared
the measure will fail OF the effect desired.
The rush on the Bank of Spain to change
the notes continues.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-01

THE MORNING NEWS. !
Established lSS0 Incorporated 1883
J. H ESTILL, President.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-05
Tho Weather.

The warm weather fingered over sunday in this sec.
ton. but the advancing GOODNESS reached east to the
lake regions and the Ohio Valley. and should got into
this section to-day. In the upper Mississippi Valley
and upper lake regions 10 was decidedly cooler. tho
temperature dropping from 1B' TO 800 and going a.
low as 4Oe In Milwaukee.
T~hundentorms Were reported in the lake regions
and all along the front Of the cool wave. Only . few
scattered showers were reported In the south Atlantic
States. Elsewhere ths weather was fair.
In this city the woather was fair; highest ofnciAl
temperature $50, lowest 1895 average humidity 10 per
cent? Wind southwest. average velocity ~ miles an
hour: barometer. corrected to read to sea level. at Q
A. II. 1890. Q p. II. 1880.
The temperature ~ recorded by the ohioiAl Their
mometsr and also by THE SUMS thermometer at the
street level 10 shown in the annexed table;
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BIuOcoats Boarded the Excursion steamer
and Arrested Three Rioters.

BluocoRts Boarded the Excursion steamer
and Arrested Three Rioters.
The steamboat Taurus Of the Iron Steamboat
Company carried an excursion Of about / 800
persons TO Ooney Island from New Haven yes
terday. some Of the passengers landed at pier
10. East River. and spent the day ashore In
New York. They gathered at the pier and
waited for tho boat last night. There was a
fight In tho crowd. and two brothers. Thomas
II. Grady. % years old. and Daniel W. Grady.
10 years old. OF New Haven. were arrested By
Policemen Connolly and shrieber Of the Old
Slip station. The arrest was unpopular Will
the crowd and they made remarks about the
cops when they came back TO the pier.
The Taurus came along about z O'Clock, and
the New Haven crowd went aboard. Half a hun
dred OF them got beer bottles and fred them
at the policemen from the upper deck. The
cops ran aboard. but were promptly thrown
back again. Ten policemen OF the reserves Of
the Old Slip station were then called out, and
they ran TO. the pier. The. Taurus was Just
pulling out, but II came back when the police
hailed IL, and the POLICE went aboard.
tee hid behind the sfirts Of ths Nomen: but
screaming lassies and taken 70 the station
house. They were Daniel Flavin. 10 year.. old
lynch. Is yearS old Ali Che Jprisoners were
locked up In the Old Slip station. az they were
unable TO find ball.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-05
opEN-A1R MEETING DISTURBED.
Jaokies and n Fire Make 1t Hot for
Preacher and Congregation.

Jackies and n Fire Make 1t Hot for
Preacher and Congregation.
During the summer months It has long been
the custom OF the Rev. DIR. N. G. Coker. pastor
Of the Mariners Temple at Henry and Oliver
streets. to hold an open-air service on the
church steps every Sunday evening. followed
by another meeting inside. Directly opposite
the church is the Atlantic Hotel, which fronts
on Chatham Square and is a favorite resort Of
seafarlng men. including the bluejackets from
our warships. when on shore leave.
The usual service was under way last even
ing. and quite q crowd had gathered about the
church.. when several jackies who preferred
gallery seats appeared at the hotel windows
across tho street.
That's right OF man." yelled one. Pray
for the Oregon" Pray for whole blame feet"
from other windows, and for q time IL looked as
II DR.. Cocker and his assistants would have to
stop.
They struck W a hymn. however. and kept
street station ran into the hotel and told the
proprietor that the sailors would have to be-
have. The latter made q, hasty dash up the
stairs and quieted the tackles.
Trouble was not over for the dominic. how;
was rung and the engines clAttered down the
quent excitement. Then the open-air meeting
adjourned to the church.
all over 5S an $e DO a sI Great Rr deal SHS q good S'50 here and and
are seldom disturbed In any way. am sure
the boys meant no harm, and we didn't mind
the little confusion they created"
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policeman AZ a PnEAonHn
SerEt. strops Addresses an Opsn-AtE Meet
Ing in Abingdon aauare.

INF In Abingdon square,
Police Sergeant Ezra p. strope. who 10 at-
tached 10 the Mulberry street squad. addressed
several hundred persons who gathered last
night at the open-air meeting conducted 10
Abingdon Square by several churches conn
bined under the name Of The Forward Move
nnent."
II used to stand around the corners In this
very precinct, " said the Sergeant, and I would
have felt angry II anybody had tried TO tell me
about religion. / loved the world and the
devil, and / was fast going down TO hell. But
by and by l realized tina / must turn or be
lost. Ididn't Join the Church to get money or
influencei | Joined because l felt ] had 70. At
about eight years ago 1 cried to Him to save
Now, all of YOU people mean TO be Chris-
tians some day, but you nEe. waiting, perheepps
woman, You are thinking. perhaps, Of becoms
ing rich. and you have an idea you can't get
rich and 10 a Christian. Al any rate. you are
not quite ready. But the time will never come
when you will be ready II you walt for such
All my associations used to be worldly, and
l was afraid Of ridicule In case declared my
conversion. / was laughed at for q time, but
t frIenasT 1Sr, lNps sE You n gSS, t he as S59 Will INK d sSSs
his chains around you tighter eyerT day YOU
wait. The present ls the right and only time.
was converted by Watching; night after
spirit Of God shining from the faces OF thpee
people. was afraid at first to declare myself q
convert, but l realized finally that l must make
up my mind. and l did. Iliye to hpurpQse now.
Lord help You TO decide this great question TO-
night for yourselves"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-05
ROBBERY IN CITY HALL PARK.
The Three Footpads Run Down and Cap
tured After n Lively Chase.

The Three Footpads Run Down and Cap
tured After n Lively Chase.
While Lewie Simm. o workman in the En-
gineer Corps at Sandy Hook. was going through
City Hall Park last night three youths gathered
about him and took away his watch and chain.
Then the three ran over to Broadway. with
simm after them. yelling. They ran around the
Post Office. up Park Row. dow Beekman street
to Theatre alley. down Ann street to Fulton
street. and one got as far as Broadway before
he was captured.
Policeman Smith Joined the chase when the
men were going UP Park row. while Policeman
Roddy came up Beekman street and turned
into Theatre alley. There were q hundred or
30 men anxious to be spectators also Of the
race. One OF the thieves was captured as he
turned into Nassau street He was Maurice
Brady. II years old. OF 55 New Chambers
street. He Is known to the police as a tough
man.
James shaloo. II years old. OF 178 South
street, was lighted on In Fulton street. The
last fugitive, was nabSed at Broadway and Full
old. of77 Roosevelt street He made a 1eht q
up In the Oak street police station.