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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-20

ers, gunboatS and mosquito vessels now
in the numerous keys and small bays
on the Cuban coast, possibly it could
make some trouble for the fleet of
Admiral Sampson. Spain has now
four torpedo gunboats, eight cruisers,
thirty gunboats of various sizes and a
number of small yachts and tugs OF
various sizes and armaments, which
were converted into war vessels at the
beginning of the Cuban insurrection
in 1896. The list of the more impor-
tant of these vessels is as follows:
Torpedo gunboat Filipinas, $50 tons ;
built of steel; speed, 20 knots; arma-
ment, 2 4.7-inch quick firing, 4 1.5-
inch and 4 m. guns; 4 torpedo tubes.
sloop Jorge-Juan, 935 tons; built OF
wood; speed, 13 knots; armament,
8 4.7.inch Hontoria, 2 2.S.inch Krupp
and m. guns.
Torpedo gunboats Galicia, Marquee
de Molins and Martin Alonzo Pinzon,
571 tons; built of steel speed l9
knots; armament, 24.7.inch Hontoria,
IA 2.2-inch quick-fire and l m. guns
2 torpedo tubes.
Cruiser Marque de Ia Ensendado,
1 ,O3O tons; built of steel Is knots
armament, 4 4.7-inch Hontoria, S quick
fire and 4 m. guns; torpedo tubes.
Cruisers Isabel II. and Conde de
Venadito and Infanta Isabel built OF
iron l ,19O tons; speed, IA knots; ar
mament, 4 4.7-inch Hontoria, 2 TT.
inch, 8 quick firing and m. guns 2
torpedo tubes.
Also the cruisers Human Cortez and
Pizarro, which are not in the naval list.
Among the minor vessels are the
gunboats General Concha, Magallanes,
Alceo, Cuba Espanola, Contramaestro,
Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Diego Velas.
quez, Ponce de Leon, Alvarado, San
doval Alerta, Ardilla, Cometa, Frade'
ra, Gaviota, Golondrina, Legers, Fle'
cha, Estralla, Linda Satellite, Vigia
Centinela, Relempago, Bardoe Esper.
anca, Intrepidio, Mensajero, Almen-
dares, Baracoa, Criollo, Santocildes
and Cauto.
Besides these there are many small
vessels, corresponding to the mosquito
fleet of the United States, in the keys
and bays along the coast of Cuba and
Porto Rico. These were put in com.
mission at the outset of the Cuban in
surrection by the minister of marine,
Captain Aunon, and have since then
been cruising between Cuba and the
United States coast, principally on the
lookout for flibustering vessels. Since
the opening of the spanish.American
war, however, they have done consid'
erable damage to our forces. Even
before the arrival of Admiral Cervera's
feet in Cuban waters they were the
principal defenders of the northern
coast of Cuba, where they were then
concentrated.
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MODERN FIELD TACTICS.

What astonishes all who have made
study of modern field tactics is the
large number of officers among the
killed and wounded at Santiago. In
the first official list 10 of the II killed
were officers and the percentage among
the wounded is hardly less.
No battle in any part of the world
probably, could have furnished a bet
ter test of the new tactics, made neces'
sary by the improvement in firearms.
There were the rough ground and the
long range magazine rifles, and there
also were the trained soldiers. One
of the main objects of these tactics
or "drill regulations" at they are call
ed, except when they are applied on
the battle6eld-is to preserve the off.
GERS unipjured as long as possible.
More reliance is now placed on the in
telligence of the privates, and particu-
larly of the non-commissioned officers,
than in the old days of shoulder-to-
shoulder formation. Conduct that
would have fastened the name of "cow-
ard" upon an officer in the Civil war is,
in a sense, made compulsory to-day ;
that is, while he is still to inspire bis
men by example when occasion de.
mands, he is for the most part to main
tain fixed position with relation to
his subordinates, and is to keep behind
shelter if he can. Thus all movements
can be intelligently directed-a knowl'
edge of which fact is more encourag-
ing to the men than the physical pres
ence of the officer at their elbows.
The non.commissioned officers have
immediate charge of the men, and op-
portunities are open to them such as
never were dreamed of in the old
days. An eminent English writer said,
at the time the new regulations were
adopted in his army, that in actual
warfare, after the men, the non-com-
missioned officers would be most ex-
posed, the lieutenants next, the cap
tains next, and so on which is as it
should be.
To illustrate the idea of the present
battle formation, take one company
alone. The principle is the same for
the battalion, regiment, etc. In each
company there are four "sections," "
each under the immediate command OF
sergeant. The sections are divided
into squads which are under the i'm
mediate command of corporals. At
the beginning of the formation, for
the offensive, one of these sections
is designated as the reserve, another
as the support and two as the fir
ing line, or in any other proper:
ton as may seem best. The first
lieutenant commands the reserve, the
second the firing line, and the captains
post is near the support, with a bug
Ter beside him to give signals, also the
first sergeant and any who may be
designated to carry messages. If he
quits that post for moment, he leaves
word where he can be found.
A few scouts are sent forward first.
After they have gone $50 feet, the fir
ing line advances, the sections gradual
lily separating and widening the inter-
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sPAIN'S NAVY IN CUBAN WATERS.

Notwithstanding the total annihila-
ton of Admiral Cervera's squadron off
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba by the
vessels of Admiral Sampson under
command of Commodore Schley, the
Spanish navy has not altogether disap-
peared from Cuban waters, and if that
government could mobilize the cruis-
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AMERICAN TROOPS AT SANTIAGO CONFRO


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Evening star., 1898-07-05
INSOLENCE OF GERMANY
Shown by Her Warship's Actions in Manila
Harbor.
The American Reinforcing Squadron
Closely Followed by the Katserfn
Augusta Up the Bay.

LONDON, July b.-The Hong Kong cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:
THE triumphal entry of the reinforcing
squadron into Manila harbor was marred
by an unpleasant incident, Tor which the
Germans wers responsible. AS the ships
came up the bay they were closely follow
ed by the German warship Kaiserin Au-
gusta, which had been cruising about Mari
velee for some Tina. The impression given
every one who watched her was that she
was not only making close observation of
the American forces, but endeavoring to
show both Americans and Spanish that sh.
represented nation which must be reckon
ed with in the present crisis.
The feeling among both Americans and
Englishmen in the bay is that Germany's
attitude, as shown by these movements, is
highly reprehensible, and anything but re-
spectful to the United States.
Many German merchants at Manila are
almost as much displeased by the incident
as are the English.
"Ths annexation of the Ladrone Islands
was marked by ludicrous incident. The
Charleston entered the harbor of Guahan
and fired seven guns at the forts. The
governor. thinking this was a salute sent
word that he regretted his inability to re-
turn 1t as he was without powder. When
informed that he was prisoner Of war he
Indignantly protested, saying that he mad
no idea that war had broken out
An American citizen residing in the
town was appointed provisional governor of
the Ladrones.
Among those on board the captured
Spanish gunboat Leyte was the governor
OF Pampangas with 1sO officers and men.
Harassed by the rebels and believing that
starvation was at hand they evacuated
Pampangas and were trying to cross to
Manila harbor when they were captured.
The United States cruiser Baltimore met
the transports off Cape Engano. on the
northern coast of Luzon on Tuesday, June
~. When the troopships were sighted by
the American squadron in the mouth Of the
bay the crews OF the latter crowded upon
the decks and received their comrades with
enthusiastic cheers Complete preparations
had been made for the reception of the re-
ln1orcemsnts at Cavite. the navy yard,
arsenal, forts and barracks having been
transformed into an admirable camp, which
mas been christened Camp Dewey"
Evening star., 1898-07-05
CERVERA TELLS WHY
Spanish Admiral Makes Statement
of His Course.
FORMED an HEROIC RESOLVE
] Would Rather Lose My Ships
at Sea, Like a Sailor!p'
NO OTHER WAY OPEN

Cervera explains that he chose tc
lose his ships at sea rather than in {
harbor.
President Mckinley has sent q
telegram to Gen. Shafter and Ad-
miral Sampson to confer as to the
advisability of the fleet entering the
harbor to assist in the bombardmen
of Santiago, which, it is said, is likely
to be postponed.
Commander P. Harrell has been
detached from the Scipio and order
ed to command the supply ship Del
monico.
Transports with troops will be
started Immediately to reinforce Gen
Shafter and will continue to go for
ward as long as the general may
think it necessary to make his vic
tory certain and decisive
The brigade under Gen. Garret-
son at Camp Alger will leave this
evening for Santiago. The 9th
Ohio Regiment goes to New York
to board the St Paul. The 9th
Massachusetts, and 9th Illinois 60 to
Charleston, S. c., to take the Yale
and Harvard
The foreign consuls at Santiago
yesterday concluded to demand the
surrender OF the city, but did not ex-
pect Gen. Linares to comply because
OF his fear OF Spanish public opinion.
British and Austrian warships
yesterday began to remove foreign
residents from the doomed city.
The Cristobal Colon cannot be
saved from destruction on the rocks
where she sought refuge from Samp-
sons vessels.
Representative Berry of Kentucky
today introduced in the House a
JOINT resolution rendering the thanks
OF Congress to Commodore Schlev
and the officers and men under his
command for the destruction of the
Spanish fleet.
Camara's squadron has passed
through Suez Canal. The British
consul at Hong Kong notified
Dewey.
The officials at Madrid are keep
ing the Spanish public in ignorance
OF Cervera's fate. They declare the
fleet VIGOROUSLY escaped.
Evening star., 1898-07-05

| night, coafrmed the report that Gen. Pando
with about six thousand Spaniards had ar
rived in the city, and were already dis
trtbuted among the fortffications.
This reinforcement makes the Spanish
forces defending the city from 5000 to
$4,000. The very great advantage of being
intrenched adds materially to their
strength, and, in the opinion of military
men, makes their effective fighting force
from a third to a half greater than our
own. Gen. Shafter, in his dispatches, states
that the excessive heat and rains of the
last two weeks have contributed nearly as
much as the Spanish bullets to the inefrec-
dveness of our army. Under these circum-
stances it is his opinion that 1t would be
unwise to attempt to carry the city by as
sault. This view is shared by the officials
here, and also, 1t is understood, by Ad-
miral Sampson. in command of the fleet.
Secretary Alger stated at the close of the
cabinet meeting today that while General
Shafter has full authority to proceed as
he thinks best, it is likely that the assault
on Santiago will be postponed The Secre-
tary Is of the opinion that General Shafter
Will delay the hombardnent until the ar
rival Of reinforcements or until Admiral
Sampson forces the harbor and is able to
cooperate with the army
President Mckinley TODAY sent q message
to Admiral Sampson and General Shafter
suggesting that they confer fully as to the
situation and as to the desirability of the
fleet entering the harbor. This cable mes
sage did not suggest delay, but did suggest
caution.
Admiral Sampson has given the admins
tration to understand that he will force the
entrance to the harbor at the first oppor-
tunity. He did not have the least fear of
the Spanish ships. but he has learned that
the Spanish gunners in Moro castle and
on the other Notifications are not to be
looked upon lightly. The mines are also to
be gotten rid of. If Admiral Sampson
could enter the harbor the fall Of Santiago
would be certain In a few hours The
campaign has gone along SO well that the
President does not care to see hundreds
more lives sacrificed when little prudence
might serve to carry out the desired ends
without much loss.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
The Talk tn Madrid.
LONDON PAPERS, COMMENT,
All Eulogixe the Bravery Displayed
on Both Sides.

LONDON, July 5.-An the papers today
comment on the sudden and dramatic
transformation resulting from Admiral
Cervera's mysterious and suicidal ma
neuver, which various theories are ad-
vanced to explain. All eulogize the bravery
displayed on both sides and strongly coun-
sci Spain to accept the inevitable and sue
for peace. which would entail no iishonor.
The Daily Graphic says:
If Senior Sagasta elects to risk further
disasters for fear of the frothy jingoes in
Madrid. he will incur a terrible RESPONSE
bility. The Spanish flag has been borne
with undying glory in the face of tre-
mendous odds, and the punctilious OF
honor has been generally satisfied"
The Daily News tenders similar advice.
1t says:
'Spaniards can fight and die. So can the
Americans. Ambassador Hay, in his glow
ing and eloquent speech of yesterday,
gloried in this thought; but to their equal
courage Americans add in this unequal
combat with Spain not only vastly superior
material resources. but a devising mind
and a skilled organization without which
bravery is nothing but means of provid-
ing stuff for the shambles."
Our Officers Criticized.
The Daily Telegraph comments upon the
way in which the American commanders at
Santiago. and probably at Manila also,
have fuld.'ed their predictions for the
Fourth of July. 1t says:
THE Americans rushed San Juan In a
manner displaying the immense virility of
American manhood. Unfitness upon the
part Of the American officers to conduct
military operations and unllinching person
al bravery upon the part of both officers
and men were N the educat "a Judgment ~
our special correspondent, the characteris-
tics of the desperate fight of Friday and
Saturday.
THE prospects of European Intervention
on behalf of Spain have vanished, and the
significant determination OF Englishmen
and Americans on Independence day in the
United States and London may well give
cause to those continental statesmen who
are credited with design to dictate to
America the terms of peace. Spain, IL her
statesmen have any fragments of political
wisdom left will make terms with her ad-
versary quickly. Delay is dangerous
many grounds
The Standard suggests that the war
cabinet al Washington on he receipt of
Gen. Skaters dispatch saying IL was im-
possible to take Santiago till he had been
reinforced ordered him to demand its sue
render.
The Daily Chronicle comments on the
blood brotherhood of England and Amer
lea on the glorious Fourth of July, which
is an important outcome OF grim war"
The Morning Post advises Spain TO treat
directly with her foe, but expresses fear
that even this course will nardly save her
from the grasping iJropens!ties of some Of
her European neighbors.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Fleet May Participate in the At
tack.
SHAFFER and SAMPSON 10 CONFER
Assault on Santiago viii Be Post
poned.
SEC'Y ALGER'S STATEMENT

There will be no bombardment Of San
tfago today. and possibly not during the
present week. This is the opinion of MEM
bers of the cabinet as expressed on leaving
the White House after the cabinet meet
irg. Secretary Alger and Secretary Long
have been in almost constant commrnica-
ton with Gen. Shafter and Admiral Samp-
sen upon the situation, and the conclusion
has been reached that 1t would not be ad-
visabie to attempt to carry the city of San
tiago by storm with our present forces.
Gen. Shafter, in dispatch received last
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Copyright. 1895. By the Associated Press 7

tCopyrght, 1895. By the Associated Pressl
On Santiago de Cuba. July 4, via Por,
Antonio, Jamaica, July 8. per the Asso.
c'ated Press boat Cynthia, via Kingston
Jamaica, July 5, 10.15 am-The first and
only statement concerning the recent
naval battle made by the Spanish COM
nander, Admiral Cervera, was to a cor
respondent of the Associated Press on
board the battIeship Iowa. 1t was as fol.
lows:
Il would rather lose my ships at sea
like a sailor, than in a harbor. 1t was tho
fnly thing left for me to do."
Soon after Admiral Cervera reached the
Bhore and surrendered he was taken to the
dioucester at his own request There was
no mistaking the heartbroken expression
upon the old head seahan's face as he
took the proffered hand of Cant. Vain
wright and was shown to the latter.s
cabin. but he made every effort to bear
bravely the bitter defeat that had come to
him.
He thanked the captain Of the Gloucester
Tor the words of congratuIation offered on
the gallant fight. and then spoke earnestIv
MS solicitude for the safety Of his men on
skore.
he Informed CSpt Wainwright that Gu
Dan soldiers were on the hills preparing to
attack his unarmed men, and said ba
tnousht his sailors had suffered enough
In their battle with the American 1or,a.
and that he was willing to surrender bis
entire command. but he asked that some
protection be given to his men until thew
could be taken OF in the American vessels.
Capt. Wainwright had heard similar re.
ports from his own officers regarding the
presence OF Cubans in the brush, and he
sent guard Of armed sailors ashore to
prevent the Spanish prisoners from being
moiested,
Evening star., 1898-07-05
THANKS TO sCHLEY.


Resolution Introduced Today by Rep
resentative Berry.
Representative Berry of Kentucky today
introduced in the House joint resolution
rendering the thanks OF Congress to Com
modore Schley and the officers and men
under his command.
The resolution reads: Resolved by the
Senate and House OF Representatives, etc.,
that thanks OF Congress and of the Ameri-
can people are hereby rendered to Commo-
dore I6chley for heroic and distinguished
conduct in destroying the Spanish fleet in
Cuban waters on the Sd Of July last.
Representative Berry says. in speaking
Of his resolution. This Is not intended to
take any credit from Admiral Sampson.
but. as the admiral was seven miles away
when Cervera came out and Schley was in
command. he Is entitled to the thanks of
Congress for the magnificent victory 1t
was great battle. and schley won It"
Evening star., 1898-07-05
ORDERED TO CUBA.

Brig. Gen. Ames to Go on the St. Paul
Gen. Brooke to Leave Chickamauxa,
The Secretary of War issued an order
today for Brig. Gen. Adelbert l.. Ames, re-
Gently appointed brigadier general volun-
teers, to take passage on the auxiliary
cruiser st. Paul, leaving New York tomor-
row for Santiago, where he is to report to
Maj. Gen. Shafter for assignment to duty
under his command.
Orders have been given for Nal Gen.
Wade to relieve Maj. Gen. Brooke of COM
nand of Camp George II. Thomas, chicka-
mauga, Ga. Gen. Brooke, commanding the
1st Army Corps. will accompany his troops
to Cuba.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
LAKE CITY OUTRAGE.

Four More of the Alleged Participant
Have Been Capturd.
Another quartet of suspects in the Lake
city outrage have been captured by Chiei
Hamlets men Of the post office inspection
service. They are Oscar Kelly, Marion
Clark. Edmund Rodgers and Charles
Joiner.
Following the arrest Of the men a pre-
nminary hearing was had and all sent to
jail without bail to await the action of the
Chief Hamlet Is in constant communica-
ton with his inspectors at Lake CITY. and
is personally directing the case.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
The Criticism at Madrid.

MADRID. July s. ncon-The news re-
ceived here that thu British consul at Hong
Kong has sent dispatch boat to Manila
for the purpose Of informing Rear Admiral
Dewey of the fact that Admiral Camara's q
squadron has traversed the Suez canal Ia
much commented upon, and the newspapers
assert that the Egyptian and British au-
thorities purposely placed obstacles in the
way of Admiral Camara's departure, in
order to delay his arrival at Manila as long
as possible.
1t Is added that the British have been
moro scrupulous in maintaining the neu-
trality of the Suez canal than thsy were
when they allowed a steamer to leave Hong
Kong loaded with arms for the Manila in
surgents.
Evening star., 1898-07-05

The headquarters of the 1st United States
Volunteer Engineer Regiment has been re-
moved from New York city to Camp Town
send, near Peekskill, N. Y, to which point
the colonel and all officers not otherwise
attached will repair without delay. Re-
crutting offices for the Sd Regiment of Vol
unteer Engineers are to be established at
Richmond. Va, Charlotte. N. c., Savannah.
Ga, Mobile, Ala, New Orleans, Austin.
Tex, Albuquerque. N. M, Nashville, Tenn.
Louisville. KY, st. Louis, Mo-, and Little
Rock, Ark. The rendezvous for the regi-
ment will be at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
NO NEW CASES.

Favorable Outlook for Suppressinx
the Yellow Fever.
The official dispatches to the marine hos
pital service from Camp Fontainebleau.
the yellow fever detention camp near Nc
Henry, Miss, give most favorable out
lcok for the fever situation. The cases at
McHenry have been reduced until now
there is but one, and there are no new
Cases. Inc authorities have agreed to mar
rCw the quarantine limits at the end of
this week. The coast is officially report
ed clear from New Orleans to Mobile.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
Skaters Sunday Telegram.

There was some talk in the cabinet about
the telegram General Shafter sent Sunday
morning to the effect that he would have
to have reinforcements before he could pro-
ceed. Just what was said is not known.
1t Is learned that the telegram contained
suggestions which were stricken out. 1t is
claimed that if these statements had been
made public the country would have been
greatly worried Sunday. General Shafter
Evening star., 1898-07-05
THROUGH THE sUEZ CANAL
Oamara's Elect Has Accomplished the
Passage.
British Con sui Tells Dewey-He Sen,
Dispatch Boat From Hong
Kong to Manila.

PORT SAID. July 5.-The Spanish fleet,
under the command Of Admiral Camara,
consisting of the Pelayo, Carlos V, Patro,
Rapido. Buenos Ayres. Isla De Panay, San
Francisco. Isla De Luzon, San Augustin
and San Ignacio De Loyola, has re-entered
and passed through the Suez canal
The Spanish torpedo boats which were
with the fleet have been ordered to Messina,
Sicily.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
REVOLT IN URUGUAY.

Many Killed and Wounded and Mnr.
tia1 Law Proclaimed.
Official kilograms received at the State
Department show that a military revolt
has been made at Montevideo against :he
government Of Uruguay. in which many
persons have been killed and wounded.
Martial law has been declared, and cit
liens are being armed In defense Of the
government. which is said to be holding its
own, although a renewed attack by the
revoiutionists is momentarily expected.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
TO BE MILITARY sroREKEEpER

Charles ID. A. LOemer Nominated by
the President.
among the nominations made by the
PRESIDENT today is that Of Charles D. A.
Loeffer Of the District of Columbia to be
n 1ntary storekeeper In the regular army,
with the rank of captain. No man is bet
ter known in political circles than Mr..
Loeff1er. Every public man who has gone
to the White House during the last genera
tion has met Mr.. Loeffier. who is the door
Keeper Of the cabinet room at the White
House. He has been known for his cour-
teous department on all occasions and for
MS thorough trustwcrthfness. The position
TO which he has been nominated gives him
a salary OF $1.S00 year during the time
he Is In the service and pension upon re-
tirement;
Evening star., 1898-07-05
THE STAR NJ MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada by ordering 1t at
this ONCE. in person or by fetter.
Terms. 13 cents per week; Is cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month. Invariably In advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofice to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.