The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-01
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The Cuban military commission has
been notified by the authorities in
Washington that further delay in the
evacuation of Cuba will not be allowed.
Capt. r. r. p. Wainwright has been
appointed mustering-out officer for
the state OF Illinois, with headquar-
tiers at Springfield.
Everything regarding the evacua-
ton of the Island of Puerto Rico by the
Spanish troops is proceeding satisfac-
torily.
President Mckinley has informed
the American commissioners at Ha-
vana that the evacuation Of the island
by the Spaniards must begin not later
than October IS and be completed by
December 81 next.
In Santiago Gen. Garcia denied the
legality of the present Cuban govern
ment and said he did not recognize any
government In Cuba save that of the
United States.
The Spanish cruiser Infanta Maria
Teresa has been raised by Lieut.. Hob
son.
Aguinaldo has reasserted his friend
ship for America and his determined
purpose not 10 allow Spain ever again
to gain control OF the Philippines.
President Mckinley has extended
the jurisdiction of Military Governor
Wood and IL now embraces the whole
province OF Santiago de Cuba.
Capt. Robley ID. Evans, late OF the
Iowa. has been ordered TO duty az the
navy department as a member OF the
board OF inspection and survey.
The American commission in Ha-
vana received from the Spanish gov
eminent a note claiming that Spain is
still absolute in Cuba, despite the pro-
tocol.
The military investigating commits
sion organized and began its work In
Washington.
II r. said this government will object
TO the intention OF Capt. Gen. Blanco
TO have the remains Of Christopher CO.
1umbus removed from Havana TO
Spain.
Col. William Jennings Bryan, OF the
: Third Nebraska regiment. was unable
TO leave Washington on account OF ILL
ness.
The American and Spanish peace
commissioners arrived In Paris.
: II Is said that France has promised
to recognize the Filipino republic in
tho Philippines.
The city Of Santiago Is cleaner and
healthier now than ever before in its
history. No cases OF yellow fever are
recorded.
The report that Spain will demand
that she retain her sovereignty In the
Philippines and have Manila restored
10 her before she ratifics the treaty OF
peace Is confirmed.
Gen. Gomez has appealed TO the
United States to help the Cubans In
Santa Clara province, where dozens
are reported dying daily OF starvation.
The Americans now hold four-fifths
of the island OF Puerto Rico.
The Cuban-American league in New
York urges President Mckinley I o pre-
vent the remains Of Christopher Co
lumbus being taken 20 Spain.
All the British. French and German
warships have left Manila.
The battleships Oregon, Capt. A. s.
Barker, and Iowa. Capt. Sllas Terry.
received orders TO sail for Manila.
IL has been decided TO establish the
headquarters OF the several American
commands in Cuba al Havana, Puerto
Principe and Santiago.
The government az Washington has
decided not 90 furnish food 10 Cuban
insurgents who are under arms.
Upon instructions from Washington
the schools in Santiago will be opened
on the first Monday In October.
The national conference Ia Oakland.
Neb., OF the Swedish Baptist church
petitioned President Mckinley TO keep
the entire Philippine islands.