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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-07
SAILORS AND SHIPS
What Will Be Done With the Present
Navy After the War

WASHINGTON, Aug. eff the Navy
Department contemplates any further
change in the composition of the Eastern
squadron, which was destined for a cruise
to Spanish waters, the matter has not TAX
en- form as yet. This statement applies to
the commanders of the ships of this squad
ron as well as to the ships themselves, and
the talk of sending Admiral Sampson in
charge of this squadron, consequently, is
rather speculative at this time. OF course,
1t is understood that in the event peace is
restored there must be complete reor-
ganization and redistribution of the United
States naval forces, and this will involve
undoubtedly the separation of the four
naval commanders of high rank now on
duty in connection with the North Atlantic
fleet, namely, Admiral Sampson, Commo-
dore Watson. Commodore Schley and Com
modore Howell. The North Atlantic fleet
comprises about a hundred vessels, the
most numerous and powerful force ever
commanded by an American Admiral. Such
a gigantic force would not be maintained
on any station in time of peace. MANY
of the auxiliary vessels and the moni-
tors, which are unfit for general cruising.
will be retired from commission and laid
up in the navy yards, or, in the case of the
former, will be sold.
sufficient force of the remaining, YES
sells will be retained on the North Atlantic
station to maintain it as the most import
ant naval command. The others are to be
distributed between the various other sta
tions, Pacific, Astatic and South Atlantic.
The European station, which was vacated
just prior to the declaration of
war, will be rehabllitated and for the sake
of the moral effect likely to result will re-
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HOBSON HONoREp
Guests of Long Beach Give the Merri-
mac Hero Sword

LONG BEACH, n. Y, Aug. 6.--Lieut.
Hobson Is the hero of Long Beach.
All the guests Of the hotel assembled in
the parlors when it was learned that Lieut..
Hobson was to be at Long Beach. Some
one started a popular subscription for a
testimonial to him, and it was unanimously
agree that a sword would be the proper
thing. In a short time 5000 was in the
hands of the treasurer
The committee appointed to meet the
Lieutenant in New York and escort him
to Long Beach purchased the sword for
$275. 1t Is heavily laid with gold over
handle and blade, and interlined with en-
bossed silver. 1t was presented to the
Lieutenant after dinner. before the guests
who crowded the parlors and ball
rooms, and made the walls shake with
their cheers. Lieut.. Hobson received
their sword cheerfully, and said
ut is with the profoundest emotion that
1 receive and accept this beautiful token
spontaneously offered by this generous
group. l cannot adequately express my
appreciation and thanks. I have only to
say as long as my career shall continue,
this emblem shall be dearly cherished,
and shall recall this occasion. When per-
arise to use this sword. l cannot but feel
that the thought of this occasion will in
spire its use for my country's honor.
II have to beg of you that you recall
this simply, absolute fact-that the little
incident at the front indicates nothing
but only the status of your sailors af1oat"
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AFTER THE WAR
Talk as to What Will Be Done With
the Army ORGANIZED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Assuming that
Spain has decided to accept our terms for
the negotiation of peace, 1t is expected that
the peace agreement will be formally COM
pleted by the first of next week. and that
hostilities will be suspended at once. This
will not be followed at any early date by
the disbanding of the army, but on the
contrary the period before the signing of
the formal peace treaty and its ratitica-
ton by the Senate will be devoted to per-
fecting a complete and effective organiZa-
ton of the army, and cleaning, repairing
and placing In perfect condition all the
vessels of the navy. The sick and wounded
of the army, who are regarded as incapoci-
tated for further service, probably will be
given their discharges at an early date.
The men who are in condition, or who are
suffering only temporary disability, will
be held together and put In the best posi-
BILE shape for service. A part of the forces
sent to Porto Rico will be kept there and
others sent to Havana and other Cuban
cities for garrison duty. 1t is regarded as
quite probable that some Of the best Of
Skaters army, after thorough recupera-
ton in the United States, may have to be
sent again to Cuba.
The so-called "immunes," who will take
the place of General Skaters forces at
Santiago, are not in many cases, 1t Is be-
lieved, really immune, and it therefore is
probable that some of them will fall VIC
tins to the climate. The protest of Sena-
tor Bacon against sending the Georgia i'm
munes to Santiago indicates lack of con-
idence In the locality from which the So
called immunes come, in their ability to
withstand the heat.
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INDIANS SHOW FIG lit
Claim Montauk Point Belong o Them
and They Want It

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-The Tin es SAYS,
There is the likelihood of legal contest
growing out of the establishment Of the
new camp at Montauk Point. Scott and
Treadwell of this city, attorneys for the
Montauk tribe Of Indians, have served no.
tice on United States Attorney-Generai
Griggs that they claim ownership of the
land and protest against dealings for pos
session of the point by the United Stats
government with the Long Island Com
pany.
Former Judge Scott said last evening
that the notice was served because his
clients did not wish to be held guilty of
laches by failure to assert their rights a
all times when their rights were Endorsed.
If the government fails to recognize the
rights of the Indians, Judge Scott said,
proper proceedings will be instituted 20
compel it to do SO. The railroad has no
title to this land. has been from the begin
ming a trespasser and so will be the gov~
eminent if it occupies any part of Mon
tauk Point covered by the claim of the
Indians, unless the occupancy is author.
lied by the Montauk tribe"
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Murdered Her Husband

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Aug. GA
murder and suicide which occurred late
last night was discovered this afternoon in
South River, village six miles from here.
Charles Yohansen, blind man, 49 years
old, and his wife, Cristina three years his
junior, were both found dead 1t is the
general opinion that the woman killed her
husband and then committed suicide.
The Yohansens managed the Hoffman
House, a little hotel on Main street They
did not live happily together, often quarrel
ing about money. The house was not open
ed for business this morning as usual. At
noon neighbors investigated. Lying on
stairway leading to the floor upstairs was
found the body of the blind landlord. There
was a piece of clothesine about his throat
showing plainly how he had been suffo-
Gated. In the kitchen Mrs. Yohansen was
found dead. Her throat was cut The the
DRY that the wife committed the double
crime Is strengthened by the fact that the
knife with which her throat had been cut
was found In her hand.
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The AMERICAN CUP
SIR THOMAS Upton TALKS LIKE
A TRUE SPORT
Only Wants the Best Boat to Win and
Is Sure That Is All We Want.
His Challenge

LONDON, Aug. 6.-Accordfng to tho Star
tRs challenge of Sir Thomas Upton for a
race for the Americas cup will be dis
patched this afternoon by the Royal Ulster
yacht club to the New York Yacht club
Charles S. Russell Sir Thomas Lipton's
representative in the matter, is corferring
this evening with William Fife the de-
signer, on whose plans the challenging
yacht will be built at Belfast. They are
at the country seat Of Sir Thomas Upton
Sir Thomas Upton, in the course of an
interview with a representative of the As
ISOLATED Press this evening, said: "a depu-
tation of three members of the ROYAL us
ter Yacht club met me and Mr.. Russell In
London this morning, and drew up the
challenge, which was forthwith cabled to
the New York Yacht club, whose reply
hope to receive on Monday. The challenge
is absolutely Condolences, and l am per-
fectly satisfied that the race will be con-
Quoted with the same impartiality as are
the Cowes races, and that all the Ameri-
cans desire is the best boat TO win, as my
colleagues and myself do.
1.-THE details of the race, if the chal-
lenge is accepted, will be arranged by the
New York Yacht club and Mr. Russell,
who expects to sail on Wednesday and
prepare the ground for three members of
the Royal Ulster Yacht club, including
Secretary Kelley, who will proceed to
New York later
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celve some of the most powerful and mod
ern ships In the American navy. 1t will
be possible also with the ships at the Navy
Departments disposal to carry out long
cherished project for the creation Of new
station on the South Pacific with base
of supplies at Valparaiso and Gallo. Under
this plan of reorganizati ton there will be-
openings for several officers of flag rank
and thus it Is expected that there will be
less friction than heretofore between thesa
officers.
But with the exception of the Eastern
squadron, the North Atlantic fleet is not
to be diminished as long as the war contin-
ues. More clearly than ever now, it Is
perceived to be the strong right arm of the
country, and naval officials are thanking
themselves that they were able to resist the
pressure brought to bear at one time upon
them to expose this tremendous force to
dissipation by profitless attacks upon forts
today called attention to the fact that
most serious result might have followed
the disclosure of the demorallzed condition
of our army to Santiago had not the navy
been al hand to protect. Notwiths landing
the best efforts Of censorship over tele-
graph and malls, 1t is believed that the
Spanish government had acquired knowl-
edge of the situation at Santiago, but was
powerless to profit by 1t, for the reason that
the navy blocked the way and prevented
the dispatch of reinforcements and sup
plies to the Spanish army in Cuba, the lack
of which Obliged General Toral to surren-
der.
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A Cargo of Miners ONLY

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 6--The steamer
Icelanaw arrived today, twelve days from
st. Michaels. She brought seven passen-
gers who returned without any gold. Her
passengers report the conditions existina
at st. Michaels as being extremely precar-
ious they say that thousands of people are
starving and that relief must be sent by the
government. Commercial companies con-
troll every available landing place at st.
Michaels and vessels are unable to land
their passengers or their cargoes. The Yu-
kon is getting too low for navigation and
the distress will be very great this winter
unless the government takes some ener.
getic relief action.
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ENGLAND AND RUSSIA
Salisbury Has Called Halt-The
British Navy Ready

LONDON, Aug. G.--That extreme diplo-
matte tension exists between St. Peters,
burg and London is generally admitted to-
day, though the officials deprecate the
alarmist reports which were current yes
terday. 1t is hoped that the firmer stand
adopted by the Marquis of Salisbury dur
ing the last few days, which seems to have
already created some misgiving at st.
Petersburg, will have the desired effect of
arresting Russian aggressiveness. 1t is
felt both here and on the continent that the
outcome of the dispute In regard to the
new Ghwang railroad extension is the cru
c1al point of the success or failure of Great
Britain's policy of the open door"
AS evidence Of the fact that Great Brit
ain appreciates the gravity of the situation,
the Associated Press learns that the Ad-
miralty is preparing for all emergencies
and that 1t will soon be ready to mobilize.
So as to be ready to mobilize the entire
fleet at the shortest notice, every officer
and man on furlough. or on half pay has
been assigned to a ship and instructed to
be in readiness to join at the earliest mo-
ment. Therefore, practically every ship
in the British navy, whether In or out of
commission, at the present moment has It's
full war complement Of officers who are
ready to take her out to sea when the time
arrives.
According to Paris advices. Admiral
Bedolller. commanding the French China
squadron, has cabled France for reinforce
ments and large credit to be applied to
erecting Notifications. The reason given
for These demands Is that the natives Of
the Kwang Chou Wang region are show
ing signs of hostility. But there is some
suspicion here that the action of the
French admiral may be in connection with
desire to back up Russian designs.
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THE PANAMA CANAL
American Capitalists Want None of
the Stock-Nicaragua the Canal

the Stock-N 1caragua the Canal
NEW YORK, Aug. 6-The American
Chamber of Commerce In Paris recently
addressed an inquiry to Mr.. Edward Hol-
brook of this city in regard to some pro-
posed alliance OF interests between the
Panama and the Nicaraguan canal com
panies, asking particularly whether it
would be possible to awaken the interest
of the American people In the Panama
project. Mr.. Holbrook referred the in
curry to Hiram Hitchcock, President of
the Maritime Company of Nicaragua from
whom he has received the following letter:
Edward Holbrook. President Of the Cor
ham Manufacturing Company:
'Dear Sir-In reply to your question as
to whether there is any ground for believ-
ing that America or the American people
would be willing to aid or encourage the
construction of the Panama canal, l will
say that believe any movement in that
direction would be wholly futile. Our
wisest engineers do not consider the Pana-
ma canal feasible in any economic sense If
at ALL The Nicaragua route being at the
lowest depression in Central America, and
with attendant favorable conditions. is the
route marked out by nature Itself for the
gateway to the Pacific
''Engineers of greatest ability and ex-
perience all admit its entire feasibility at
moderate outlay for a work of such mag
nitude.
1.-THE Maritime Canal Company of Mic
aragua Is chartered by the United States
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READY FOR FEVER MEN
Montauk Camp Being Put in Readi-
ness for Skaters ARMY

NEW YORK, Aug 6.-The work of get
ting camp ready for General Skaters army
Is being rushed. Brigadier-General S. NJ.
b, Young is at Montauk with Captain j.
NJ. Potter, quartermaster of the volun-
teers and Chief Engineer Smith, of the
quartermaster generals office, was super
intending. 1t Is expected that much of the
camp will be completed when the Firs-
Cavalry arrives from Santiago on Wednes-
day or Thursday next. An army of car
penters are now at work on the storage
buildings and the work. will he carried on
day and night, as long as necessary.
The camp will have an extensive electric
light plant and will have Geographic and
telephone connections. A corps of postal
clerks will arrive in day or two to opor
postoffice accommodation to the army.
Train loads of tents, stores, medicines and
provisions are on their way to Montauk.
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The WAR TAX STAMP
NOT REQUIRED ON DEEDS FOR
BURIAL OF DEAD
More Stamp Laws Promulgated by the
Revenue Department-only One
Escape From the Sticker

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6--The commits
soner OF internal revenue has decided that
deeds to cemetery lots which convey only
the right to burial therein, 10 erect mo1lu-
ments, ETC., do not require revenue stamp
another case that on deeds of conveyance
the tax should be computed upon the true
value of the property conveyed; that on
deeds conveying only specified fractional
interest in undivided property the tax
should be computed on the actual value of
the interest conveyed; also that all deeds of
conveyance where the value of the property
exceeds 800 must be stamped. The fact tina t
the deed is a deed of gift from husband
and wife does not exempt from tax. A
cult claim deed or a deed made to correct
a defect in a previous deed must be
stamped.
A certificate on the back or margin Of n
mortgage that the mortgage has been sat
isf1ed requires stamp as certificate.
Where, however, the local laws authorize
entry in satisfaction upon the record, and
the mortgage is thus Cancelled, such entry
does not require a stamp.
Letters of administration, letters tesla
mentary of guardianship, it is held, do not
require stamps, but petition for the ap-
pointment Of administrators, executors or
guardians do require STAMPS as do bonds
of administrators, executors or guardians.
No stamp is required on certificate of tax
sale for unpaid taxes. nor on the certificate
of redemption from sale.
1t is held also that every separate con-
signment of goods delivered for storage re-
quires receipt which must be stamped if
the consignment requires several DAYS IN
delivery 1t need not, however, have bur
one tax of % cents on Its receipt If ii can be
shown to be but one consignment. If no
warehouse receipt is issued the book of the
express company delivering the consign-
ment been signed a receipt, the stamp
should be affixed thereto. Mere local on
orators for the delivery of packages. bag
gage and the like within the same town
may give receipts, which are not required
to be stamped.
Where. in consideration of an addition
to the regular storage charge, an addi-
tional responsibility is assumed, the instru-
ment is stamped as an insurance policy at
the rate of one cent on each dollar of pre-
MUM charged 1t is also held that where
policy of life insurance is assigned as collat-
eral security for loan exceeding 81 900 it
should be stamped as a pledge, according
TO the amount of the debts secured, and not
according to the face of the policy.
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and holds the concessions from Nicaragua
and Costa Rica. A bill is now pending in
Congress which will undoubtedly become
a law, amending the charter so as TO en-
able the United States to acquire 10 per
cent Of the stock of the company and to
furnish all the money required for con-
struction
1.-THE Nicaragua canal is realization Of
the sentiment an American canal under
American control and its construction
has become the declared purpose of the
President. the Congress and the people of
the United States.
II am aware that 1 have written nothing
to you who have been so long identified
with this great enterprise Very respect
fully, HIRAM HITCHCOCK.
president"
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SAILORS ARE WELL
SAMPSON REPORTS THE CoNDI-
TON OF HIS FLEET
THE POTOMAC MAKES A WIN
Ten Thousand in Coin Taken From
the Maria Teresa-Sampson's
Report Received by Sailors
Associated Press Special Wire

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The secretary
OF the navy tonight made public the fol-
lowing telegram from Admiral Sampson:
PLAYA, Aug. 6-Marine battalion Is
in excellent health. Sick list numbers 2la
per cent. Fleet surgeon reports that they
are in better condition. for service in this
climate than they were when they first
arrived south in June. Health of the
squadron at Guantanamo fairly good. Sick
hist numbers about per cent General tone
of health of the ships company has fallen
considerably since the LIST of July. This,
however, is not due to the prevalence of
any disease, but Is probably due to the
release from the strain and constant eff
fort under which they so long lived, and to
this probably more than to any other cause
Is due their somewhat impaired physique.
l do not think it necessary to send the
marine battalion north. The crews have
borne their privations in a manner be-
yond praise. Three ships have not been
ashore for seven months, and three months
in facilitating climate.
(Signed) 'SAMPSON.
Secretary Long stated tonight that it is
the purpose of the department to order
north those ships which are not required
for blockade duty as soon as the exdgencies
of the war will permit.
The Fleet Anxious for Peace
PLAYA DEL ESTE. Aug. e.-The aux
ilary cruiser St. Louie has arrived here
from Porto Rico under orders to assist in
taking the United States troops home from
Santiago Captain Goodrich thinks his
ship is too long to enter the harbor and he
will remain here until the matter is set
tied.
The transport San Juan arrived from
Santiago with troops and provisions and
proceeded to Caimanera. The Armesia has
left for Key West. The fleet still remains
here while waiting orders form Washing
ton.
Admiral Sampson expresses the hope
that the peace negotiations will come to
quick conclusion. He is anxious to take
aggressive action on the south coast with
out delay, or in the event of peace being
concluded, to Immediately relieve the suf-
fering imposed by the rigor of the block
ade. Throughout the campaign Admiral
SIMPSONS keen appreciation of the suf
ferings of the Cubans and his endeavors
to afford them relief has been marked
feature.
The Potomac has recovered $4,000 from
the Infanta Maria Teresa, which was
driven ashore at the time Admiral Cervera
attempted to escape from Santiago.
The transport Resolute, with marines
aboard, Is still here. The shore Is deserted
save for the cable operators and our ma
rines who are on guard.
The newspapers containing Admiral
SIMPSONS report Of the battle of July Sd
arrived last night. They were eagerly read
throughout the fleet and the report created
intense satisfaction. The universal con-
fidence in and devotion to the admiral by
the men under his command rendered this
expression of feeling foregone conclu-
sion.
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A Big Fire

JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, Aug. 6.-Roths-
child's clothing company, Ellick's auction
rooms and Rees & Rees' carpet store, JOS
Tomlinson's clothing house and three other
stores have been destroyed by fire. The
I. o. o. F. Temple occupied the upper
rooms of the Tomlinson building and lost
everything but the books. The total dam
age is $125,000.
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A Suit Settled

DENVER. Aug. 6.-In the United States
District Court today Judge Riner entered
the final decree of foreclosure in the suit
of the American Loan and Trust Com
pany against the Denver, Leadville and
Gunnison Railway Company. The sale
will take place August 18th. The indebt.
edness amounts to 81, $50. no
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CANADIAN POLICE
Return of the Leader From the Yukon
District

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 6.-Captain Con-
stantine, who has been in charge of the
Northwestern Mounted Police In the Yu-
kon for the past four years, returned here
today. He is preparing an official report
to the government, and refuses to speak
In regard to the mining regulations and
other matters of similar conditions, which
effect the Yukon population, He consfd-
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Coming Home

SANTIAGO, Aug. g. noon.-The United
States transport Gate City sails this after
noon for Long Island loaded with cavalry
men, and the transports Miami and Matte
avian will leave here tomorrow. Each ves-
sci will sail individually as soon as loaded.
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Canadian Affairs

OTTAWA, Ont. Aug. G.-The official
Gazette contains proclamation announc-
ing that voting on the plebscite for pro-
hibition will take place on September ~,
and the writs which are dated August s
will be returnable on November 3.
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Earthquake Shock

MESSINA, Sicily, Aug. 6.-There was
severe earthquake shock here at 1888 a. m.
today. The Inhabitants were panic strick-
en-, but there was no damage done.