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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
Eastern Steamboat Co
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
{; O.

Leave Bath daily Gncluding Sundays) at
S5' A. NJ, landing Westport Junction.
Isle Of Springs. Southport. Mouse, Capt.
tol ana Squirrel Islands. Spruce Point,
Ocean Point and Boothbay Harbor: con-
meets at Monse Island for Christmas
Cove Heron Is. and Pemaqud
Returning, leave Roothbay Harbor at
$50 p. NJ. Gncluding sundays, making
same landings.
Leave Boothhay Harbor at rs A. NJ.
landing daily (SundaysexcepteD at Ocean
Point. Capitol Island, Squirrel and Mouse
Islands. RigEsville, Wcstport Junction
and Wcstport, Mon, Wed. and Fri at
Eve Islands, and Tue. Thu. and Sat. at
Isle Of Springs and Sawyer'S Is. Return
ing. leave Bath ut p. NJ.
Leave Bath At 80 y. NJ. on Tue, Thu.
and Sat, for Wcstport WeStport juno
ZION, Riggsvillc, McMah1n's and Five
Islands. Southport, Mouse, Capitol and
Squirrel Is. ana Boothhay and Lnnekin's
Bay route. Leave Boothbay Al $50 A. NJ
on sun, Wed and Fri. making same
landings. Sat. evening express COM
menccs July >. Leave bath at $50 Z. NJ
Noon express commences July l2th
Tue, Thu. and Sat. leave Bath at 1140
y. NJ; Boothbay Harbor at II A. NJ.
pOPHAM REACH
STEAMFR WINTER HARBOR leaves
daily at 1.I5 \. NJ. and 30 Z. NJ: leaves
Bath 40 A. NJ. and +. NJ, landing at
Bay Point, CoX's Head. Parker's Head.
ilinclsley's and Phippsburg Center.
J MS. r. DRAKE. Pres. ana Gen. Mgr
w. w. MASON, Agent Bath.
r. y. LEWIS. Agent, Bootthay.
ine9tdSm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
r,,I, Sennepee Journal.
GRANITE STATE RACES.
= -. e,e;tino Races. Thursday Driver Bowen
ROW Fined 500 for Pulling

n.or n H., July 2S.-fouf rSe, ,,i,
pow, ,,,srr held, today, at the ,'i' '''
race park Driver Bowen VINO was
STATE a Il from behind Etnn simmons,
taken ard ur, was fined 800 when VIII De
yes'e , ram the mares earninss'
tas, 81 class. pace. Purse Ssoo' W ~.
~. ,'a srnm Yesterday. Delto, blk.
hnls ,s,,n Lottie r, b. M second' n
s. n y nr E. third. Best time 2,l4I.
~ D. lass pace. Purse, $500: tShe l,,
- - won; slavenic, g g. see
sea- sea-. i Belle Il, coley, 6. M third. Best
time. s.i2lA. Purse $500. susi.
=, ~, M won: Collie b. rn. m, sec
"a -. petsey Buglc. b. M thifd. bes'
'l. u.s. class trotting. Purse, $500: Gun
s- - ]. NJ. D., b. T., won, on'
s ,,i',t saueezer, also won a heat Bes1
time. 212lh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
INTERESTING STATISTICS.
Fifth Volume OF Massachusetts Census Gives
interesting Industrial Figures.

Boston, July 2S.-The second part of
the firth volume of the census OF
Massachusetts will be issued by Chief
Wadin, tomorrow. 1t shows that the
average number of persons employed
for the state was 432 .212. ranging from
81. 30. the number employed at the
periods of employment of the small
est number to 5iS,14i. the number en-
ployed 1T the periods of employment
uf the greatest number.
The total amount paid in wages has
risen from $lf1,4l5.3l6 i'll 1855 to $192
80 059 in 1925 an increase of So, j5i. 1i3
or 1890 per cent.
The city of Boston shows the larg
est number of persons employed,
namely, 51.10S. the citys salary roll
having doubled since 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
NEWS NUGGETS.
brought b the Wires from NORTH East.
South ard Vest.

flre Is raging in the Black Diamond
illlne OF the Haddock Coal Company at
Luzerne borough. Pa. \ large force of
men is fighting the flames. but arc
making SLOW progress on account Of the
,drse amount of gas which is ignited
ny 'ile me as fast as it accumulates.
me pardon committee of the gov
ri"or council gave hearing at the
n'''e House, Boston, Thursday. on
the petition for pardon of John f. Me
Nay VINO is serving in the house Of
o'f'ec'loh four years sentence for
,i"'E1ry, The only ground on which a
p"lu"h was asked was the bad health
VI liie prisoner. The council took the
i''''er under consideration.
MRS. Frances Guiteau, the authoress
anu SISTER to President Garfield's STAY
81, mas MED suit at st. Joseph. Mich
W dlVorce. She charges her hus-
, uah''' W. a, Norton. with desertion
."'S' Norton's first husband was At
r'iiey GEORGE Scovillc. who defended
"uiteau, and from whom she secured
"Nofce soon after the famous trial.
Joseph Banigan the millionaire rub
"''huiacturer formerly president
s. Senefal manager of the United
n'a'eS rubber Company, died at his
N, '''eilce IN Providence, at 3.13 o'clock
f"u'Saay morning. He had been suf-
,S IRON a complication of liver and
Envy disease for several months and
So ~" weeks ago underwent an opera
fnna q, Philadelphia. This did NOT ar-
onn u .i'e RELIEF expected and second
the .",ioh took place in this city. Af,r,
tha mr. flanagan failed steadily unit
'"e time of his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Fleet June ~, 1903.
Trains leave Augusta as follows:
THROJTGH TRAJNC>


GOING WEST-630 A. M, for Lewiston.
Rockland, Portland Boston and Mon
treal; 9.45 A. NJ. and 11.40 QO.40 Sundays
only Tor main line points,, express for
brunswick. Lewiston, Pennington, Phil
lips, Ranseley, Rockland, Portland and
Boston, connecting for White Mountain
points ana Quebec; f30S and 3.42 F. NJ.
for brunswick, Bath, Portland, Boston;
sll.OO p. NJ. might PULLMAN, every night
for Lewiston. Bath Portland and Bos.
ton; 900 A. NJ. Portland and Boston,
GOING EAST-*1.42 A. NJ. might ex-
press, for Skowhegan, Belfast, Bangor.
Moosehead Lake and Aroostook county.
via b. & A. r. r.: Vanceboro. ST.
Stephen, st. Andrews, St John, via Ca
madam Pacific and Aroostook county:
'255 A. NJ. Bangor and Bar Harbor; g 10
A. NJ, for Waterville, Belfast and Skow-
hogan; *2.2S p. NJ. express daily for Ban
COR Bucksport and Bar Harbor; 339 p.
NJ, for Waterville, Oakland, North An
son. Bingham, Skowhegan. Belfast, BAN
COR Old Town ana Mattawamkeag; ia
7. NJ, for Waterville; 9l5 A. NJ, Sundays
only, for Waterville, Bar Harbor and
Bangor.
The night Pullman train going East at
l.i2 a. NJ, going West at HOO +. NJ. runs
every night, Sundays included connect
ing for and from Lewiston, but not to
Skowhesan on Monday mornings, or to
Belfast, Dexter or beyond Bangor lex
cepting to Bar Harbor), Sunday morn
ings.
'Daly for main nne points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
South Gardiner to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
SESSION CLOSED.
League Of Local Building and Loan Associat.
ions Have Profitable Meetings.

omaha, Neb., July 2S.-The sixth
annual session of the United States
League of Local Building and Loan
Associations closed, today. Officers
were chosen with Fred Bader Of Gin
clnnati as president. Niagara Falls
was chosen as the place for the annual
meeting in 1899. Reports on the de-
velopment of the state leagues gener-
ally Indicated a steady growth. with
state laws being amended to insure
the stability of the organization and
management Of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29

Our baby has been continually troubled
with collie and cholera infantum since his
birth. and all that we could do for him
did not seem to give more than tempo
rary,rclief, until we tried Chamberlains
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy
Since giving that reracdy he has not been
troubled. We want to give you THIS tes-
timonial as an evidence of our graft
tude. not that you need It to advertise
your meritorious remedy.-G. NJ. Law.
I>eokuk. Iowa For sale by John Cough,
lin. Water St. mwf.y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
Railroads and Steamboats,.
kennebec Steamboat Co. For Boston.
DAILY SERVICE

Commencing July l. 1898. stmr. Della
COINS VIII leave Augusta at 1.3O p. NJ,
Hallowell at 2, connecting with the non,
ular steamers KENNEBEC and SAGA
DAHOc. which alternately leave Gardiner
3d. at S.35 P NJ, Richmond 40. Bath 8 and
cluded. until Sept. y for Boston
Returnng-Leave Lincoln's wharf. Ros-
ton, every evening, Sundays excepted)
at O'Clock. for landings on Kennebec
river, arriving at Bath in season to con-
meet with early morning boat for Booth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
AM ERICA IN iI.
United States Requests Italy &c Refrain from
Forcibie Measures in Cerutti Matter

Berlin, July 2S.-The London cores
pendent Of the Cologne Gazette say;
Il learn that The United States recent
" requested Italy to abstain from for
cibIe measures to compel Columbia ;
compliance With Mr.. Clevcland's
award in the Cerutti claim, promising
American influence to ensure the pay
mcnt.
Italy replied that her patience was
exhausted and that she would abide
by the ultmatum of Admiral Cambi
ami. The Washington government
thereupon applied unotiicially to Great
Britain asking her to use her influence
at Rome in support Of the American
request.
England's reply is not yet divulsed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
Base Ball Notes

Each clnb IN me Western Association
quit about $2oqo in debt
Brcckinrilcc had a batting avcrAg, Of
$40 in Y games in Taunton
The daily expense Of a big league team
away from nome is rstt,n.tlad IN d, -rnm
SID 10 500
Tha S,riur6.ll obin ,.i,l, ~ ,b.. f,..,-
state League Is In baa shane. owing some
$500 for salaries.
o,a.i1..s ,,,..,.,, .,,, >-,.,,.i ,u,;...... ,..
OF hpr mn nm m, strine ~ n.yt t..,..,,,
49, J. r. 'ft. -. - 80.
yet.
If The ruin. ar IN. x,t;,,.t i...,.-,,.. ,,-
nnfor,oi - yin r,.t Isr..'.,,,,,,, t;inn ~
az Co. forf,i.;p,, ,h -
Nnnd.,v
~
cured by s. fnuio bad , b'ttfn. nar-
ctnlaa-a of go2 in - .,",,,s. ,,d
u. rccnfls, M q1
boston mas n'Sh Sa0[ oui seven iMn
,,;IS 5000. t"tH ~ l+tt7'"fE 8',0' ~
f,h'laueii'n5l' tWIce ny Cleveland ana
'"'fe ny baltimore
Globe: Dave Pickett IL ! lucky boy
AZ. n wp"rt. then q oeTih a. New'rk md
.Heh, WIN oh'N ."o d'H WALL. = regular
'IIHE VII" the ci'4 hp''h7.
The veteran eN-ptlyer, Rob CarfuthtiS.
had n seek refuge In barber Shop att
Detroit, iueSd1$. 70 escape the vengeance
VI abs angry hiodchcrites t.trtt..
The series between Chic4.., nnl t-tev..
land is the first cn1nplc1,d ms wear.
Each won seven games Chiraun malls
81 runs, two more hftu Cleveland
Sb,r,o+. ,o,3 .h, t,,..1....... t....:...,
i.i, '',, 80 we nj, ''-9 r. ~ IRA
hits in his LAST Ia ..1nes inrIuiInu tiyr
doubles three trin{e. ana twn hnul, rms
t,ir,,,i,..,,..,,. .i,,.,., ILL.,. =,
NJ, - "'1 - IL G'i.'S a.
,,,,, a,'1 - - ~
tin 49,, t,. .,a 1t w.,
,,,,,-...,,,+ oy- "''' ' '''iN ''7 'N''''''7
Inc towns Whlch WIZ b" proposed tor
Iht 1879 Antflchn-D aHduldh League 3r"
syracuse. ttca, ottawa, Montreal ltoch-
cstrf' Toronto hAm!ltpn aud bunaio.
rms loses Springfield, providence amt
NiikeSbarr"
Washington has purchased the release
of Jud Smith, thch Syracuse third hIse-
man. Tor N'"o, SMITH has played III" b1Sa
$50. Wagner Will br played tt short4tor
low was taken West with the team.
Pitcher Weber viii Join the WashiuEtons
III Chicago.
\ peculiar incident In the has. ball
career Of OutfioIdcr McCreorv ana one
that may never bedupIfcatrd nv any other
player. WIS recorded last wear The
player in question participated In more
champi0ns hin games than were contained
in The National League schedule. mia hc
was on The bench for thp bcst ntr+ IF a
week ut that. The exclamation is simp}f
for the eX-Giant took nart In 4U The
Il 10 ttl.r- T.,f1isy.fll. mud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
Shipping DELAYED at Boston.

Boston, July 2S-The dense fog which
envcloped the harbor and lower bay,
Tuesday and Wednesday, showed little
signs of breaking. today. Shipping was
ut a decided disadvantage. but the eXer-
else Of caution on the part Of shippers
prevented accidents
The fog extended far off shore and down
through Vineyard Sound, and vessels ar
irving were all more or less late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
WERE OUT 1903 DAYS.
BostonSea Expedition Has a Hard Time
Rounding the Cape

san Francisco, July 2s.-After a long
trip made miserable by prevailing
hehdwinds and lack Of fresh food, the
little schooner Carrie ana Annie Of
Boston, arrived here, today. The Car
ne and Annie is bound for Seattle but
she was forced 10 put in here for re-
pairs and supplies. she has on board
number Of Boston people who are in
terested in Alaska and who los days
ago left Boston fcr San Francisco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
No Bombardment Feared.

Colon, Columbia, July 2S.-The pres
cnce of the Italian squadron ut Car
tagcna is doubtless connected with the
payment of the Cerruti claim. but
bonlhardmcnt of Cartagena is exceed
ingiy improbable. as the matter IS
certain to be settled automatically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
THREE KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Saratoga. y. y, July 2S.-George w.
Morris, his daughter, Mrs. VIM. Quicken
bush, and her baby. all of Golservillc,
while driving across the Delaware 4 Hud-
SON railroad tracks. south of this place,
today were struck by Il train and in
ctartIy killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
VICE CONSUL TO HONG KONG.
Edwin Wildman OF EImira Appointed by Presi-
dent.-BrOther OF Consul.

Elmira. n. Y. July 2S.-Edwin Wild
man of this city, has been appointed
by President Mckinley, vice and depu~
~ consul general of the United States
at Hong Kong. He will sail from san
Francisco the latter part of August.
He is brother of Consul General
Wildman of Hong Kong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29

" going ont Of his course rantains of
i''ue at'aehed 10 steamers are guarded
~ reports of icebergs when these courses
are altered by vessel meeting the float
ing mountains. The speed of La Bour-
sosne at the time of the accident was nor
over Il knots, which was IA reduced sneed
Tor her. a faster ship might have 20
Knots as a reduced speed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29

one of the Brooklyn roads is expert
menting With a new combination sum
mer and winter trolley car. One side
is permanently closed, While the other
can be opened or closed by Siding
doors. The car will seat 80 persons
The seats are arranged tete-a-tet".
with passageway between. on the
closed side the windows are of plate
glass and very large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
States Very Little.

New York, July 2H.--ln discussing the
decision. Assistant General Manager Y.
Faguet of the French Lime office IN New
York. said, today: ''The decision states
very little. In no wise does II attach
blame to La Bourgogne's officers except
in censurng Capt. Deloncie for supposed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29

bay and adjacent islands, and trains ON
Maine Central and Knox & Lincoln r. r.
Hallowell and Gardiner sf75, round trIp.
81; Boston and Richmond $3.50, round trip.
$3.50; Boston and Bath and Popham
Beach, sl.25, round trip. 81; Boston and
Wlseasset ard Boothbay Harbor. 9l.se.
JAS. b. DRAKE, Pres
ALLEN PARTRIDGE, Agent, Augusta.
apr19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
"'ec1ing Train Wrecked.

JrIr ' 10 rond, Kent equity, Maryland
rirn "a wrecking train on the Bal
nluna and Delaware Bay Railroad
toIa sea through the bridge ut Worten
kin ana fireman John Clark was
jured 'e men We're badly in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
A NEW INQUIRY
Will Be Held on the La
Bourgogne Wreck.
French Marine Minister Not Satisfied
With Recent Verdict.
Capt Henderson and Crew OF Cromartyshre
Exonerated from All Blame.

& Paris, July 2s.--M. Edouard Lockrey
minister OF marine. has decided to or
der fresh inquiry into the loss of La
Bourgogne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
OMNIODAIIUN TRAINS.
South Gardiner to Augusta.
Sundays
TO SOUTH GARDINER.

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of f..
II. Walker, ticket agent Augusta. the
only office in Augusta selling via all
pcnSe.
GEO. F. EVANS. F. f. BOOTHBY.
V. Pres. q Gen. Magr G.. F. & IT. A
Portland. June % 1885,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
Prince Blsmark improving.

Berlin. July 2@.-The despatch to the
morning papers iSrc" that Prince
Bismarck is steadily improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
National League Standing.
Other Games.

At Buiraio-BuffaIo. :; Syracuse l.
AT Toronto-Toronto, 4. Springfield T.
At Montrcal-provilcncc .; Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
BASE BALL.
National League Games.
Az ST. lnIrIS

AT ST. LOUIS.
The Bostons won By bunchjne hits IN
the fourth and ninth innings. :
6 4 R.H.E.
St Louis, 0 0 o d o - II
Boston, 0 0 0 0 a 9-G-1i-s
Batteries-Ilughey and Clements, Mich
OILS and Bergen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
Important Change of
Running Time.
STEAMER
ISLANDER.
Can't. Robert +. Westman.

Commencing Thursday, July 2lst. 1885,
Will run from Augusta to Boothbay ana
the islands as follows:
Leaving Augusta at G.i5 A. NJ, Halo
wei, I, Gardiner 80 Richmond. $50,
Bath. 2.3o, touching each way at Five Is
lands, Mondays, Wednesdays, ana Satur-
days.
Returning viii leave Roothbay every day
except Sundays at l 7. NJ. sundays at
>. Excursion parties will be taken at low
rates on regular trips Sundays ex-
ceptedD
Round trip tickets will be sold on boat
including a dinner at Capitol Island Ho-
tel. good for the day only from Augusta.
llalowell and Gardiner. sl25, Richmond,
SLe0, Bath Is cents.
See time cards for fares
\GENTS-Allcn Partridge Augusta.
c. II. Coic. Hallowell.
j. T. Robinson. Richmond.
G. G. Greenlef, Bath.
For excursion rates apply to NJ A. Har-
adam. Gen'l Ag't., Gardiner.
dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29

Wagner won the game for the Colonies
lie batted in four runs and secured tive
home runs. Attendance 600
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BOOTHRAY.
tuesday. Friday.

tuesday. friday.
Steamer Gardiner leaves Augusta ev-
cry day at A. NJ. for Bath and All land
ings on the river.
Tuesday and Friday for Booihbay and
the Islands at A. NJ
may2.d>f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-29
AT CINCINNATI.

Batteries-Cunningham and Kittredge
RuSie and Warner.
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AT PITTSBURG.

Mystifyng curves and excellent support
behind him enabled Plat TO shut the
Pittsburgs out. Attendance 9o0
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AT LOUISVILLE.

ma phla, v U 1-7-14-l
Iiatterles-Rhines ana Bowerman: Patt
and Mcfarland.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

Among the new imported models i'll
umIner costumes is Il novel gown Of
voile with shirreG waist and skirt, the
front Of the skirt forming Il slender
apron. These charming voileS are made
over ~taffeta Innings. usually varying III
color from poppy red to pale rose. and
from Wilhelmina range to dull yellow.
coloring of the model is palcSt hello
trope patterned with tiny silk dots in
light yellow. over a foundation skirt Of
il deeper tint. The apron is Of grass linen
III the natural ccru color. and contrasts
prcttily with the yelling, while an add
tional harmony is its trimming tiny vel
vet ribbons i'll graduated shades of old
yellow and brown. The plain sleeves Of
unlined linen are banded at the wrist
with the same velvet. The skirt is Shir-
red in several ines about the hips. with
the fulnesS hanging to the ground. and
gathered closely III the back at the waist
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-31

American naval commanders in Cuban
waters to keep the Spanish admiral bot
tied IN i'll this narrOw-necked harbor.
until he shall surrender or be starved
out If Cervera Is actually at bay. the
officials feel not the slightest apprchen-
SION of any relief coming II him from
the outside IN the shape Of another Span
ISL squadron from Cadiz. The reason
for TINS belief is their unquestioned abili-
~ I" hold tervera in check with only n
few vessels perhaps. 4 couple Of monitors
ana torpedo boats. thus leaving the re-
nlaInder Of the big armored fleet 10 take
care OF any reinfOrcementS that might
attempt 10 come from Spain to Ceryera'~
aId. The force that could he spared for
this service without e~ndangering the
integrity of the blockade at Havana or
permitting the escape of Cervera. would
he much larger han the entire Spanish
naval force now in Spanish waters. ca
pable of crossing the Atlantic.
Within the past few weeks. or in fact
ever since the determination was posi-
lively reached to invade Cuba before the
dry season. next fall, there have been
published limitations that the delay. or
what appeared to be the delay. in begin
ming the invasion was attributable to
the navy.
1t can be stated on the highest au-
thority that the impression thus created
is wholly unjust to the navy and
without warrant in fact. The naval of
%fcers, one and all. take special pride
III the degree Of readiness in which the
navy WAS found at the outbreak of
hostllltleS, and there never has been a
moment even when SIMPSONS forces
were at Porto Rico, when the navy was
not prepared on instant order to aid the
army. Neither has the army been at
fault in this matter. 1t was at first
proposed to throw a small force of men.
about 10000. into Cuba imediately, and
allow the remainder of the army of oc-
cupation to wait until next fall before
going over. There were various rea-
sons for abandoning this plan. such as
the discovery of the insufficient support
that could be rendered the American
force by the insurgents: the fact was
brought out with appalling force that to
delay the campaign meant the absolute
determination of the starving recon
centrados. and there were beside other
reasons for making haste. These con
SlderatlonS caused 4 complete change in
the army plans, and that involved delay.
To equip an army Of 100000 men in
thirty days and put them i'll a condition
to fight trained veteran soldiers on their
own soil was no small undertaking. 50
that III the opinion of some of the high
est officers of the administration. there
is no reasonable grounds for pressing
the criticism that there is or has been
undue delay in beginning the military
campaign. either on the part Of the
army or navy.
Recommendation has been made that
contracts be awarded for supplying the
armor for the three battieshiDS under
construction as follows: To the Car
negie Company. I. 13 tons for the
Illinois and IBIS. 76 tons for the Wis
consin. Bethlehem. 1.4O3 tons for the
Illinois and 2.5oS tons for the Alabama,
all at 400 per ton.