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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Inexcusable.

Visiting Minister-And you say you
were brought TO this by criminal careless
ness2
Convict Burglar-Yes ] forgot to chic
reform the dog.-New York Evening jour
nal
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He-what a fresh complexion Miss
Sprightly has.
She-Yes. she makes II up fresh every
evening-Detroit Free Press.
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Very Likely.

Willie (studying his Virginia, I'm
stuck. The Trojan gladiator is saying
something TO his rival, and can't make
IL out.
Father-NIaybe he's telling him TO go
get a reputation.-Philade Record.
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Partisan women have taken to wearing
glass bonnets. Probably to avoid re-
moving them In the theatres.
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GaIdpn PrpSDcCtS.

Father-Has the young m an any pros
poets?
er-Well-er-Papa. he has rela-
tives in the KlOndike Puck.
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Roosevelt Z. Flower has gone to raising
ducks. but very likely none OF them will
20 to Wolfert's Roost.
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The officers OF the Vizcaya will take
due caution against any explosion In her
forward MAGAZINE.
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with rheumatism in his wrist in about
five minutes.
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a range from sl25 to $50 per bushel.
That's what l propose to sell my wheat
at"
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AFTERMATH.

The Norfolk newsboys have formed
trust" and refuse TO sell New York pa
pers for less than five cents each.
The Libraries in New York that lend
books have a total of 4oO,62i volumes and
the circulation OF these last year aggre-
gated 2.O0.5n, an increase Of 100000 in
four years.
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Governor Tanner talks war very glibly.
But he Is q man who can be seized
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

The Progressive Farmer a Populist
publication in Raleigh, y. C., confesses
that it prefers the Raleigh Posts clear
and fearless defence of monopoly TO
the lodging of some other papers. This
is not surprising, in view Of the fact that
the Progressive Farmer has recently come
out CLEARLY and fearlessly" in defence Of
the proposed cotton trust.
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THE DAILY TIMES is server by carriers
on their own account in this city ana
Manchester. for 10 cents week. wneh
paid weekly but zoe. per month when
Maid monthly. by mail. outside OF
Richmond. % cents month. $500 a
wear anywhere in the United States.
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For Diseases OF the Liver, stomach and

the Water OF the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs Is the most valuable In
America Purcell Ladd & ca Oh All
agents. al
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trust ana refuse 10 sen WV iN'n -
pers for less than five cents each.
The Libraries in New York that lend
books have a total of 4oO62i volumes and
the circulation OF these last year aggre-
gated 2MO5n, an increase Of 100000 in
four years.
Henry Conrad, pork packer OF Louis
Vile. has made an assignment. He was
a wealthy man up to five years ago. and
the decline Of his fortunes conceded with
his falling out with his wife. He was
worth 500 900 10 $50 600 and had been mar
ried over twenty-five years.
II IS proposed that the name OF the
Woman's Temple. in Chicago, be changed
10 Willard Temple The officers look
with favor on the suggestion. They
think the sentiment Of the idea will APP
peal 20 the American people.
In 1892 G.. G.. Harris, Of Macon wrote
TO J. T. Voss, of Athens. and mailed his
letter. he thought. But he mailed 1t at
a fire alarm box and Wednesday when
taking down the box to give place 10 one
of the new ones the letter was found.
II was in a somewhat dilapidated condl-
ton and will be forwarded TO MT Noss'
There is a case in the Supreme Court
of Florida Of peculiar circumstances.
Kossuth Dyal was indicted in 1885 IN Ap-
ping county for murder. He was tried
in September. 1895, and found guilty OF
voluntary manslaughter. lie was given
a sentence OF only a few years. Dydl 5
attorney appealed the case to the SUI
preme Court and obtained new rlal
This time he was convicted OF murder
and given life sentence in the peniten-
tiary. His case is now before the Su-
preme Court for the second time.
The Mecklenburg Wa) News prints
this notice to loafers." while re-
greet the necessity Of having to do THIS
loafers are hereby notified that they
will not longer be permitted 10 oDstruc'
business in the News Office. no one
who wishes 10 do right VIII take any
offence at the imperative necessity LOT
this notice.
a. Hatchett Ceditor)
Governor Atkinson, OF Georgia. Is De-
ing overwhelmed by offers from those
who want TO enlist In the event that
the Maine episode brings on war. Ever
since the suspicion Of foul play began
to be entertained kilograms nave Deeh
pouring into the executive ONCE ana 'hat
OF the adjutant- general, asking Tor an
opportunity TO serve under the united
States flag In Cuba or anywhere else
The Governor is making the same reply
to all these patriotic men: Ihat thsre
will be plenty OF opportunity to hght II
matters come TO crisis and We ciash
with Spain.
Joseph Letter makes emphatic denial
OF the report that he disposed OF SocO'O0o
bushels OF his May holdings OF wheat
during Thursdays excited trading. He
was credited with making a pront OK
$500 900. He says:
II not only did not sell bushel OF
wheat yesterday but bought wheat The
current prices are only the beginning or
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Henry Conrad, a pork packer Of Louis
Vile has made an assignment. He was
a wealthy man up to five years ago. and
the decline Of his fortunes conceded with
his falling out with his wife. He was
worth 500 900 20 $4,000 and had been mar
ried over twenty-five years.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
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the leaders whom he consulted most interesting sketch, not only of the pre- liminary negotiations and soundings, hut also of M. Cambon's efforts to in- duce President Mckinley to leave the Porto Rican question open for future neeotiations and to get better condi- tions for Spain in the Philippines, where he was more successful, as well az to induce the President to select some neutral European capital instead of Washington for the meeting of the peace commission
 senor Sagasta also submitted reports from all quarters bearing on the ques- tion. Undoubtedly it would have been better for the countrys interests had the personages consulted remained si- lent. The revelations of some of them are hardly calculated to strengthen the Governments hands.
 General Weyler, in curt note, de- clined to enter the conference. but pro- nosed to reply if Senor Sagasta would put his queries in writing.
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MANY SPANISH SOLDIERS
 ALSO ON THE SICK LIST

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 4 (de- layed In transmission).- Major General Shafter has received orders to move his entire army north at once. The six transports here will take the first ship ments, and the embarkation will begin tomorrow. There is great rejoicing among the troops.
 General Shafters orders for the movement of his command provide for the following programme: The em- barkation of the Third and Sixth Reg ular Cavalry; then the First Regular Cavalry and First Volunteer Cavalry Cthe Rough Riders) will be embarked. These regiments have been ordered to he ready to go on board ship the day after tomorrow.
 For the present the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry will remain in camp. Only the private horses of the officers will be taken. The other horses will be turned over to General Wood, who remains here as Military Governor.
 General Toral the commander of the Spanish troops, sent a letter to-day to General Shafter advising the latter that the camp of the surrendered troops is In an unhealthy condition. The Span ish officer also reported that there were several hundred sick in the hospitals and that there was an average or twelve deaths daily. The transports evnected here to carry the Spanish troons hack to Spain have not yet been heard from.
 General Shafter will take action at once in order to improve the sanitary condition of the Spanish soldiers and
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
SPAIN'S DELAY IS
 NOT UNEXPECTED

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-The Herald's Washington correspondent sends the following: Spain's apparent delay in formally accepting the terms proposed by the United States as conditions for ending the war is causing no concern to officials of the administration The delay Is in no sense unexpected. When the second note was presented to Elm bassador Cambon on Wednesday, in reply to the one of inquiry as detailed, the Ambassador stated several days would elapse before a final answer could be expected from Spain. All the members of the Cabinet with whom I talked to-day feel reasonably sure that when Spain.is next heard from her note will be a full and formal acceptance of the terms proposed by the United States.
 am assured there has been no hitch in the negotiations; that the last ex- change of notes, as previously stated in the Herald, related solely to the man. ner of carrying out the general terms proposed by the United States, and that the mere fact that Spain had begun negotiations respecting these details was accepted as a foregone conclusion that the general principles laid down by the United States as conditions for peace were approved by Spain. As in- dicating the confidence the President has in the early acceptance by Spain of his proposals, it may be mentioned that he is still giving consideration to the personnel of the proposed commits sion for the settlement of the Philip pine question. It cannot be said he has yet settled upon any one, but 1t Is re- garded as certain that General Stewart L. Woodford will be one of the com missioners. Among other names men toned are former Secretary Tracy, | former Secretary Olney, Senator Davis, former Senator Edmunds and also Benjamin Harrison.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
PERMANENT POSSESSION OF
 MANILA AND SUBlG BAY

" LONDON, Aug. 6.-The Madrid cor respondent of the Daily Mail says: A majority of the politicfan9 who con ferred with Senor Sa:tlsta counselled peace. But Senor Noe edal. leader of the qltramontanes, urged war Tout rance, even if the Yankees, he said, were to capture Spanish ports, as possi- ply then an international conhagration would ayenge Spain by placing her in "a position to gain more than by mak- ing a shameful peace now. Senor Romero y Robledo, in the course of an interview, said:
 'Senor Sagasta informed me as to the contents. of the American. note. In ad- dition to the demands already known. the American Government asks the oc- eupation and possession of Manila and Subig Bay. M. Cambon obtained from President Mckinley the substitution for the word 'possession' of another word meaning practically the same thing"
 This revelation has caused a ferment here. It was understood at first that the Americans demanded only tnpo- erarx occupation, pdnding arrangements for the future government of the Phil ippines. It is belie7ed the powers will object to the Americans retaining per manent possession of Manila and Su-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
CAMPOS PUBLICLY
 IN FAVOR OF PEACE

MADRID, Aug. 5.-The conferences between the political leaders on the subject of the peace terms continue. SenCr Silvela, the Conservative leader, acting in behalf of Senor Castelar,. the Republican, who was prevented by ill., ness from being present, has conferred with the Premier, Senor Sagasta. on the subject. He said Senor Castelar,. although an advocate of peace, was of the opinion that in negotiating the Gov ernment should remember the Vir- ginius affair, when the energy dis played by Spain in dealing with the United States saved Spanish interests and he thought every effort should be made to preserve Spanish soyereignty over Porto Rico-'' Senor SilveIa added that he personally did not favor any change of policy.
 The Liberal, moderate Republican to-day publishes an interview with Marshal Martinez de Campos, who is quoted as saying: T openly favor neace Everything that has happened in this war could have been foresaa1 but the most pessimistic could not nave imagined that our misfortunes would he so great-the destruction of Monte io's and Cervera's squadrons, the sur render of Santiago and the rapid and unresisted occupation of Porto Rico No one could have imagined it even taking into consideration the superb ority of the United States. Neither the present Government nor any other can change our situation. It would be mad ness to think of rejecting President Me- KinIey's terms. The Liberal party can bring about peace, but Sagasta should not be asked to sign it, and anocher Liberal Cabinet should be constructed. .
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of the Senate; the Marquis Vega de Armijo. President of the Chamber of Deputies: Marshal Martinez de Campos, the Duke of Tetaun and Senor Silvela, the leader of the dissident Con- servatives, all favor peace.
 The Duke of Tetuan, however, thinks a Government of greater authority necessary to negotiate the conditions.
 Romero Robledo, on the contrary. evidently aims at playing the part of Gambetta. He anticipates the time when he may acquire considerable po- litical influence by reminding his fel- low countrymen that he has had no act or part in any negotiations looking to a close of the war. It is worth not ing that he declares his views are shaped by General Weyler. So far as I can discover these bellicose senti- ments find little or no echo in the pub lie mind It is said that Senor Emilio Castelar,, the Republican statesman, authorizes Senor Silvela to declare that he is in favor of peace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06

OFF SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO, Aug. 4, by The Call-l-erald dispatch boat Sommers N. Smith to St. Thomas, D. W.. l.. Aug. 5.-Another successful landing on the island of Porto Rico was made by the Americans at daybreak this morning and the Stars and Stripes now wave over Cape San Juan. The Puri- tan. Amphitrite and Montgomery which have been cruising about the north western coast of the island awaiting the arrival of the army transports ap- preached Cape San Juan early this morning, and small party, made up of men from each of the American ves- sels. was sent ashore at daybreak.
 The landing party was in charge of Lieutenant Commander James k. Self ridge of the Puritan, Lieutenant Field of the Amphitrite and Lieutenant At water of the Montgomery. They took possession of the lighthouse and raised the American flag. No opposition to the landing of the American party was offered. and this leads to the belief that the Spanfards have abandoned Fajardo battery. Lieutenant Dresil of the Puri- tan. with Dr. Hancock and Ensign Bierer, went in behind Obispo Island with a launch and took as prizes the schooner Encarnacion and sloop Guerra Flora. All the small towns in the east ern part of the island evidently are anxious to surrender peacefully.
 The New Orleans has been left alone to continue the blockade of San Juan harbor The German steamship Poly nesia was stopped inside the blockad- ing line this morning.
 Governor General Macias is doing his utmost to bolster up the courage of the Spaniards, and he has published a proclamation denying that overtures for peace have been made by the home government. It is reported that the Governors daughter is helping train Spanish gunnerS.
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Ambassador has brought out clearly the great task before Sagasta.
 It seems to be the general view here that If the Premier and his Ministry were untrammeled an acceptance would come at once and that the pre- l1m1nary peace arrangement would be now closed. But in preparing the Spanish public and in guarding against political agitations hereafter by public men of other parties the Madrid off, cials are taking their time for mission ary work not only among themselves butaamong all the populace and secret elements. The best informed persons here fix next Monday as the time when the United States Government is likely to receive Spain's final answer, but this Is simply conjectural, for there Is not the slightest means of knowing the tendencies at Madrid. It might come tomorrow, but in the event of its com ing late in the day, or on Sunday, the response would not be communicated to the Government until Monday. There is the same confident belief among officials that there has been from the first that Spain's answer will be a reluctant but none the less conclu- sive acceptance. At the same time it was suggested to-day in some quarters that there was possibility that the disclosures made by the American gen. erals concerning the serious condition of our troops at Santiago might be a straw at which the Spanish Cabinet would grasp. This is quite doubtful, how ever, as there is a question whether the statement of the American general ever got outside the borders of the United States. owing to the strict cen sorship imposed last night. Moreover, all evidence reaching the officials here indicates that Spain is weary with the conflict and is convinced beyond the
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06

Two days have now passed without a word officially from Spain, either in the way of inquiry or response. From this it is clear that the Spanish Cabinet fully realizes that the time for an ar gument, counter proposals or modified tion has gone by. and that there is only one simple issue to be met, namely, whether the American terms will be ac- ceDted as a whole or rejected.
 There is indeed reason to believe that the Spanish Government has been di- rectly advised that the stage of nego- tiations is past, and that only the mat ter of an answer, favorable or unfav- orable, remains. That the answer has not come quickly is no matter of sur prise to the officials here. for they re- alize the tremendous responsibility which Premier Sagasta must assume in making these peace terms sufficiently palatable to the Spanish populace and the political leaders to permit it's &C., ceptance without an internal convul- sion. In his conference with the Presi- dit and Secretary Day the French
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06

MADRID Aug. 5.-In a conference between Senor Sagasta and Senor Sil- vela the latter urged that it was inn perative to summon she Cortes for the ..r74eotiation of 9 treatS Of peace
 General PoIav1eja, who was present, declined subsequently to speak of the conference to representative of the press, on the ground that his duty as soldier imposed secrecy upon him, but General Azcarraga said that if Spain possessed adequate resources the war should be continued in order to secure mere acceptable conditions, otherwise peace ought to be immediately con- :. cluded,
 General Chinchilla, Captain General of Madrid, said: We have a brave and Well-disciplined army, and 1t is ready to go wherever it is sent" Later Senor Sagasta conferred with Senor. Salmeron, the Republican leader,
 who told the Premier, in the course of
 a long conference, that he blamed the
 Government greatly for closing the
 Coftes and stifiing the press. After the . interview he said he had assured Senor Sagasta said he would reserve his opin- = ion on the general situation until the
 Chamber was convoked, but that neither directly nor indirectly would he
 support the existing oligarchy, which is the cause of all Spains misfortunes." ;"
 At the Cabinet council this evening
 Senor Sagasta recounted to his cot leagues what had been said in the con-
 ference with the war political leaders :. early in the day. No decision was taken.
 3Senor Puigceiver, Minister of Fi- . nance, read a proposal to increase the note circulation and guarantee of the Bank of Spain.
 The council also considered an official '' dispatch from Santiago, signed by Gen eeral Toral, saying that owing to the smallness of the camp which the Amer
 jeans had conceded, the absence of tents and the improper food the num- : Der. of Spanish sick had increased to I0, 900. the death rate being from twelve to fourteen daily. The dispatch also said that the beds now were altogether Insufficient for so large number of sick soldiers, and that their transporta- tion: home ought to commence imme- :. dfste1y. General Toral informs the Government that the wound of General IAnares had not developed any compli- : cations, but was causing him great pain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
SANCHEZ IS READY TO SURRENDER
 CITY OF MANZANILLO
Recognizes the Futility of Further Resistance, But Wants to Insure His Own
 Safety.
 by James GOrdon


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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
PAINTED THE PICTURE
 IN SOMBER C0L0RS

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The Madrid cor respondent of the Times, commenting on the views of the various leaders ex- pressed at the conference with Senor Sagasta, as given in Fl Liberal, says:
 It seems that Senor Sagasta pointed out all the facts of the situation with the utmost frankness to the various politicians, indicating reasons for and against a continuance of the war, and citing, for example, the fact that Gen. eral Blanco, so far from being dejected, proposed plans to continue the resis- tance.
 Senor Sagasta's picture, as a whole, however, was painted In somber colors. Senor Montero Rios, President
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-06
SIXTH MASSACHUSETTS,
 OFFICERS HAVE RESIGNED

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 5 (via St. Thomas, D. w. l., Aug. 5).-General Wilson, to-day changed his headquar- ters from Ponce to Juan Diaz. and all of the American transports lying off the port of Ponce will be ordered to Santiago. As result of the inquiry into the fitness of the officers of the Sixth Massachusetts to properly per- form their duties, the colonel, lieuten- ant colonel and three majors of that regiment have resigned.