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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
TO CONVOKE C0RTES
OPPOSITION REDOUBLING AGI-
TATION FOR THIS PURPOSE.
SENIOR SAGASTA BEGINS TO HESITATE
All Indications Are that The Peace Negotia'
tions Will be ProIonged,-It is Posi-
BILE The CorteS Will Meet About
Middle of September.

Madrid, August 19.-5 p. m.-The
Government has Resolved to insist that
the capitulation of Manila after the
signing of the protocol shall have no
effect in the peace negotiations unfa-
vorable to Spain.
In any event the Government holds
that the capitulation, having been sign
cd by the commander of the town, does
not entail the surrender of the whole
of the Philippines.
All the indications are that the peace
negotiations will he prolonged. The OPP
position factions are rcdoubling the aGi-
tation for conyoking the CorteS. and it
is said that Scnor Sagasta begins to
hesitate, although he shares the opinion
of Duke AlmodOvar dc Rio, the Foreign
Minister, as to the Inconvenience in
volved in meeting of the CortcS and
series of debates during the peace ne
gotiations.
1t is possible that the Cortes will meet
after the elections to the councils gen
eral about the middle Of September.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
:NATOR BACON's VIEWS.
He Does Not Believe in Retaining the
Philippines.

Philippines.
Washington, u. c., August l9.-Scna~
tor Bacon Of Georgia, was in Wash
ington to-day and called on the President
and was afterward at tue War De
partmcnt He was looking after the in
tcrests of Georgia troops. some of whom
desire to be moved to different stations.
He says the Georgia boys do not want
TO be mustered out and prefer TO 20 to
Cuba.
Senator Bacon does not believe i'll the
retention of the Philippines, but says the
United States ought to hold good sized
''rcsting place" not only Il eo;dmg sta
ton, but enough territory to meet all
needs in the future He does not
think the United States ought to as
sumo the management of Il vast popu-
lation which it will be difacuIt TO gov
crn and to acquire islands which it
would be impossible to defend. Senator
Bacon says that in Cuba md Porto Rico
we have problems enough now, but
thinks they will work out in a satisfac-
tory manner He thinks il unfortunate
that the Cubans came under our direct
view ut the worst possible time, for
eighteen months ago, he thinks
they would have mace very
much better appearance for since that
time they have undergone great hard
ships and been unable to procure either
food or clothing, hence the condition
in which they were found by our troops
at Santiago.
Senator Bacon believes that when the
insurgents fully understand the purposes
and bcneficcnt effects of United States
intervention all difficulties will be ad-
iustcd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
DEATH RATE
At SANTIAGO
1t Shows a Slow and Steady
Increase.
DETODEHS IIhInED MfhN
REFORMS UNDER WAY
TIE QUESTION OF SPANISH AND
AMERICAN MONEY.
OURS The MONEY OF THE FUTURE IN CUBA
An Agricultural Bank, What Spain Has Not
Given in Four Centuries, America Gives
in Three WeekS--A New 0dor
in Santiago,

CORRESPONDENCE of Associated Press.)
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 11.-The past
week in Santiago dc Cuba has the fur
thcrancc of reforms and improvements
already under way New. complications
have arisen which we are called upon to
solve, and there has been slow and
steady increase i'll the death rate.
The question Of Spanish and Amerl-
can money and their respective values
continues to agitate the town, and tins
will probably last until little OF the
Spaninsh money remains. NotWlth-
standing General Woods announcement
that Spanish gold would be deprived OF
its Cuban increase of six per cent ON IFS
face value and the silver was at hity
per cent discount, many have persisted
in considering the Centcn, twenty-five
francs. as worth $3.50 as formerly; ana
at no money changers could one get ten
dollars in silver for five dollars III gold.
Nine dollar in silver was offered ana
this only ON small amounts.
1t is being recognized that American
money will be the money of the futurc
in Cuba. One abuse that has been rec
tilted was the eNnOfDltanU prices dSh''i
for food--a dollar pound for meat
three dollars for II bag of charcoal that
once sold for eighty cents and gen
cral continuation Of blockade prices long
after their justification had been remoy-
ed. The prices given out are great
reduction from those prevailing hither-
TO: but even in the new arrangement
there is ample opportunity for good prof
it's. even to fifty per cent in some ln-
stances.
The advent of an American trust com
pany is considered rich in promise of flu
ture prosperity. "During four centuries
of Spanish control said El-Cuban, I'VE
have not had IN agricultural bank. Such
an institution is absolutely indispcnSa-
BILE in Il country where agriculture is the
source of all wealth We have been i'll
the hands of usurers, who have robbed
MS on all sides. The operations of this
bank, which is to he the saviour of the
land and which will help our farms and
plantation to produce as with the touch
of magic wand, will he in American
money What we have not obtained
from Spain in four centuries has been
given MS by the United States in three
weeks"
The cleaning Of the city and the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20

This Filipino Has Low Opinion of
Spanish Bravery and Capaci'J

Spanish bravery ana Capdcl-J
downright 1898 by Associated Press.)
Manila. June Correspondence As
sociatcd Press-Felipe Buencamino IS
n Filipino who was friendly to Spain ana
ioincd in the compromise arrangement
whereby the Spaniards hoped to con
cilate the rebel leaders without sacri-
iicing too much. He was sent to Aguin-
aldos camp by Captain General Augusti
with the object of securing Aguinaldo's :
adherence to the Spanish cause. lie
was arrested by the dictator's orders and
held Il prisoner. Three weeks aftcrward
he issued n manifesto renOuncing his al
lcgiance to Spain. Accompanying the
manifesto was Il letter from Bucncamino
to Captain General Augusti setting forth
the reasons for going over to the insur-
gents. Much Of the letter refers TO
events of no special Importance at this
distance from the theater of action, be-
ing devoted mainly to Il review of the
opening Of the hostilities between the
Spanish and natives, and to telling Gen
eral August that he had come TO the
Philippines too late to heal the breach
created by his predecessors policy Of
bad faith and bribery and advocation of
pointing out the hopelessnesS Of Angus
it's position in Manila Buencamino, ad-
dressing the Filipinos, summed mp the
situation at the time Of writing as fol
lows:
Having relied on the valor and worth
of the Spaniards and on their history
and vauntcd superiority of race, / of
fered my life and the lives of a thou
cap1 INilipiuoc voluufpprS a do
fend Spain against her foes. but in
view of their miserable exhibition of
cowardice and stupidity. ending in their
capture by the rebels without resisting,
as they ought, and always making my
volunteers take the brunt of the fight
ing. | am convinced that the Spaniards
are not brave. are not our supcriors.
and are altogether incapable of uphold
ing their sovereignty in the Philippines.
From the moment this was clear. they
have forfeited the right TO rule us. and
my duty of loyalty to them ceases dt
the same time.
therefore join the rebels and work
encrgetically for our indcpcndcnce.
which | perceive to he clearly sanctioned
hy Cod the Eternal Judge of all great
disputes between human nations. Tn
fact. God. in Ills inscrutablc wisdom
decrecd that in the sixteenth century
fifty Spanish soldiers and one Friar
should conquer these islands. and 10
day. after more than $50 years Of domi-
nation. Cod DEGREES that humble in
diyidral, almost unknown. named Don
Emilio AgunaIdo. is to carry ont tho
miehtiest rebellion ever known in the
Far East"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
FIVE OF THE SPANISH SPIES.
Confined in Fort Mcpherson Will Be
Released.

Washington, d. c., August 19.-Or-
dcrs were issued by the War Depart
ment to-day for the disposition of the
twenty Spanish prisoners and six al
legged spies who have been confined for
some time ut Fort Mcpherson, Atlan-
ia. The Spaniards will be sent to
Portsmouth. n. H., where the greater
number of the crews of Admiral Ger
vcra's fleet are now detained. Five of
the alleged spies. among whom is the
man Mclor, who, it is said, was identi-
fed with the operations OF Lieutenant
Carranza. are to be given thei" freedom.
The sixth, man by the name of ELM
hurst. said to be an American citizen,
and who, it is charged, enlisted in the
American army for the purpose OF act
ing as Spanish spy, will lie sent to his
regiment for trial by court martial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
SPANISH COMMISSIONERS.

Madrid, August 1910 p. m.-The
Cabinet council tonight decided to APP
point General Gonzales PARADE, second
in command in Cuba; Rear Admiral
Luis Pastor Landcro, who succeeded
Admiral Navarro, the Spanish command
err in Cuban waters, and Marquis de
Montoro, Minister Of Finance in the
lnsular Cainet as the commission Of
evacuation for Cuba.
The Porto Rican commission has not
yet been appointed, the Government
awaiting an expression of the views Of
Governor General Macias; but it has
been decided that Admiral Nalarino
shall be one of the commissioners.
The peace commissioners have not
been nominated. but it is believed the
composition of the commission has been
decided upon, though the names of its
members will not be published yet, as
the Government is resolved to take adj
vantage of the delay granted by the
protocol in ordcr to avoid Il Cabinet
crisis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
GENERALS WADE AND BUTLER.
Rlievcd of Their Present Duties to Serve
as Commissioners.

Washington, Aug. 19--Major General
Wade, formerly in command of the
Third Army Corps at Chickamaugl,
and Major General NJ. &. Butler. in COM
mand of division of the Second Army
Corps at Falls Church, were today re-
licvcd of their duties in order to enable
them to eYiter upon the discharge of their
important duties as members of the COM
mission charged with the execution Of
the provisions of the peace protocol re
garding the evacuation of Cuba by the
Spanish troops. \ similar order was
also issued today in the case Of Rrigadi2r
General William w. Gordon, command
ing II division of the Fourth Corps, who
h"s been appointed member of SINH
lar commission in the case Of Porto Rico.
No one has yet been selected to sue
coed these officers in their present com
mands. and it is not likely that any ac-
tion in that direction will he taken for
some time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
OUR "OVER-SEA EMPIRE"
The Spectator. Says EngIishmen VIII
Never Envy Us.

London, August 19-'rhc Spectator in
its issue this week prophesics the :
America will retain all the Spanish pos
sessions she has captured and thinks
that pressure from the Cuban loyalists
will force the commission to stipulat"
that Cuba shall be governed by the
United States for twenty years"
The Spectator says:
America will find herself at the end
of the year in possession of the begin
ming of an over-Sca trophical empire.
Long may she rule it in the interests of
humanity and justice. While it is 50
ruled EngIishmen will never envy her
possessions, nor their expansion into Il
domain as great as our own"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
TRANSPORTING TROOPS.


Santiago de Cuba, August 10
CAftcrnoon) afternoon five hun
dred of the District Of Columbia troops
sailed on the transport Hudson, five
hundred of the Seventh infantry on the
Iucatan and six companies of the
Thirty Fourth Michigan on the trans
port Santiago. The troops are going
forward as rapidly as possible. Owing
to the increase in sickness there is much
need Of hospital ships. The number of
those sick is large and there are not
sufficient accommodations for them.
The cmbarkation of the Spanish troops
continues. One thousand will leave ON
the Vile de Verdi tonight. Next week
smaller transports will take the Span
iards at Guantanamo Bay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
War Ships 10 H880nbl0
ONE OF THE GREATEST NAVAL GATHERINGS EVER
SEEN IN AN AMERICAN PORT WILL Be W.T.
MESSED AT FORT MONROE WITHIN
THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
MANY VESSELS TO BE
SENT TO WEST INDIES
THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

And New Floating Dock Will be Placed at Pensacola
Where it Will be Kept for Docking the War-Ships--
The Authorities Are Still Waiting for Merritts
Repor--EForts to Restore the Manila Cable
Unsuccessful Thus ar--Nothing Addi-
tonaI as to Whether Manila or the
Entire Philippines Surrendered
Has Been Received Yet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
HOSPITAL SHIP RELIEF.
Arrives in New York With Sick and
Wounded Soldiers.

New York, August 19.-The United
States Hospital ship Relief. has arrived
here from Porto Rico with sick and
wounded soldiers.
The Relief left Ponce on the 14th, and
Mayaguez on the 10th inst. She car
ried 24S sick and wounded soldiers from
General Miles camp. Ten deaths from
typhoid fever occurred on the voyage.
Nine Of the victims were buried at
sea. The body of Major Lawrence
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20
SPANISH PRISONERS DEPART.
The Cabadonza Sails With Over Tive
Thousand For Spain.

Washington, ID. c., August 19.-The
War Department has received the fol
lowing cable dispatch, giving informa-
ton of the departure of Spanish prison
ers:
Santiago de Cuba, August 10, 1898
III. c. Corbin, Adjutant General.
Washington.
"Cabadonza sailed this morning with
2.14S men. 100 officers, n women, A.
children. Two others are loaded ana
probably will sail this afternoon.
(Signed) 'SHAFTER,
"Major General"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20

Anything ng-What a man will promise
his wife to quiet her.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-20

New York. August 19-Tho members
Of the Cotton Exchange have voted tc
close their exchange tomorrow.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
ODD FELLOWS.
Pleasant Gathering at Harmony
Hall-Presentati

The dance in the Odd Fellows hall
on King street, Saturday night, was
attended by about a hundred people.
Music was furnished by a club OF seven
native boys. a very enjoyable time
was spent by every one.
One OF the features Of the evening
was the presentation to Brother Dali
ton of Salem, Mass, of a fine koa
cane with gold handle and Hawaiian
silver quarter OF a dollar tip by the
Daughters of Rebekah and a combin-
alton regalia collar Of P G. and P. c.
P. by the Odd Fellows These, pre-
sented by H. H. Williams, D. D. G. S,
were given Mr.. Dalton in appreciation
of his assistance to the lodge and his
regular attendance at the meetings.
Another feature was the old mems
dance in which several of the gray
heads took part.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
MUST OBEY THE PEOPLE.

Ameer of. Afghanistan an Autocrat in
Name Only.
An interesting story comes from the
New York Tribune to the effect that
the Ameer of Afghanistan, who was
at first suspected of completely with
the Indian birder troubles, but whose
innocence is now we'll established, is
one of the most autocratic monarchs
in the world. Not the Car of Russia
nor the Sultan of Turkey is more alb
solute in authority. Yet he is, or
makes himself, curiously subject to the
will Of the people in some respects. A
few years ago he greatly desired to
visit England and other European
countries, and the British Government
was anxious that he should do so. But
he did not venture to do so without
the consent of his people. So he took
a plebiscitum on the subject. He sent
a proclamation to every village in his
empire, telling what he wanted to do
and explaining the advantages that
would accrue to him and to the en-
pire from such a tour, and asking the
people to take a vote on the subject
and let him know the result. So the
question was submitted to universal
suffrage. After a few weeks the re-
turns were all in and were counted,
and it was found that a considerable
majority of the people were opposed to
his leaving the country. He was dis
appointed, but acquiesced in the will
of the people, and stayed at home,
sending his second son to England in
his place.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
HOUSES.

FURNISHED HOUSE up Nuuanu
Valley.
UNFURNISHED HOUSE, Z Rooms, up
Nuuanu Valley.
UNFINISHED HOUSE on Prospect
street, PunchbowD.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
PART II
Mr.. Richards Resigns

It is announced that Prof Theo.
Richards, SO long the successful prin-
cipal of Kamehameha Manual Train
ing School is to retire He will enter
upon business life in the city. Prof.
Richards sent his resignation to the
trustees Saturday, but no action has
been taken upon it as yet.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31

When you cannot sleep for cough
ing take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t always gives prompt relief. 1t is
most excellent for colds, too, as it aids
expectoration, relieves the lungs and
prevents any tendency toward pneu-
monia. For sale by all druggists and
dealers. Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd,
wholesale agents for Hawaiian ISL
ands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
Prizes for Stories.

The Literary Circle Of the Kilohana
Art League offer $25 for the best orr
ginal story, and $40 for the next best
original story to be awarded on the
following conditions:
1st-Each story must not exceed
$500 words.
2d-It must not have been previous
Iy published.
Sd-It must have a distinctly Island
coloring.
4th-It must be typewriter.
5th-Each story must be signed with
a fictitious name, and the real name
enclosed in a sealed envelope. Both
must be sent on or before February
1st, 1898, to Mr.. c. w. Dickey, Secre-
tary of the Kilohana Art League, Homo
lulu.
6th-Any person residing In these
Islands may compete for the prizes.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
Moonlight Concerts.

This is moonlight concert week.
This evening Monday at Emma Square,
tomorrow, Tuesday evening at Thomas
Square, Wednesday evening at Makee
Island and Thursday evening at Ha-
waiian Hotel. On this Monday even
ing at 1870, at Emma Square, the pro-
gram will be:
PART |.
OVefture-Lampa ............ HerOlu
ntermezZo-Cavaller Rusticana..
1ho'ooctsohi
Grand election-Bohemian Girl. Balfe
Pill Aoao, Ala Hiki Mai, Ora May.
Miss Annie Kanoho.
PART II.
Cornet Solo-Columbia -. Robinson
Mr.. Chas. Kreuter.
Medley-Italian Melodies. .Rempezotti
Fantasia-Awakeni of the Lion.
hoHlZhI
WaltZ-Artist'S Life ......... Strauss
Hawaii Ponoi.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31

The London newspaper which has
dropped the letter gu" in words like
labor and color is now overwhelmed
with protests from readers against this
surrender to a demoralizing American
ism in spelling. Such butchery of the
English tongue, they argue, should
never be condoned
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31

]. Conkling who has been a special
guard on the Custom House force, left
on the Spokane for the Sound yester-
day. 1t is his intention TO go to the
KlOndike.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
kAHULUI KNIGHTS.
Aloha Pythians Install and Give
Party.

public installation of the officers
to serve during this year in the Aloha
Lodge, No. 3, K. P, was held in the
night After the installation proceed
ings, daicing and a general good time
were INDUCED in. The officers INSTALL
ed are as follows:
W. H. Campbell, c. c.
H. Bissen, V. G.
d. l.. Myers, P.
c. B. Carlen, K. R. and c.
]. Hansen, NJ A.
c. Roth, /. G.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-31
FOR RENT
STORES.

LARGE STORES in the new Spreck-
els Block on Nuuanu street. For
terms apply.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-17
At the End Of Her Rope.
YESTERDAY. the Standard quoted
" figures from a Trustworthy source

Z YESTERDAY. the STANDARD quoted
" 1gures from a Trustworthy source
which presented the sum total of
that part of Spain's liabilities known
as the Cuban debt. In round numbers
It is a total Of $500, 900, 900 incurred
largely-almost exclusively, indeed-in
Spain's efforts, during nearly a genera
ton of time to crush the unwilling
Cubans into submission.
Thee figures lead up to others for
the presentation of which space was
lacking yesterday morning. All told
the debt of Spain exceeds 80, 900, 900, 900,
carrying an interest charge Of not less
than $40. 900. 900 annually. According
To figures furnished by high financial
authority. SPANS entire revenue in
prosperous years does not exceed
$3.50. 900, 900 thus leaving, after interest
payments, the ridiculously mail total
Of so. 900, 900 for the government to live
on, assuming that the tax levy is not
heavily increased-and the area Spain
can tax has been badly curtailed as the
result of the war.
Declared bankruptcy with an agree
ment with creditors to scale down the
debt. or enforced reputation, appears
to he Spain's only alternative. There
are Spanish industries which have been
supported by compelling the colonies
to take their products which must now
come into competition with the world
and this. apparently, means their ruin.
These figures show what folly ii was
to insist, as many Americans did. that
we hit Spain hard for a money lndem
nifty. or course. Spain couldn't pay 1t
a national receivership wouldn't hav
let us out on our expenses. had W,
looked to Madrid for the payment o
our war bills. on the other hand, w
shall fare well II we manage through
the commission process to rid Cuba o
the burden of debt which II isn't pro
posed by the United States that Cubs
shall carry.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-17
Always Up For Something,

,NDFR republican rule, no list Of
candidates for cabinet or diplo-
matte service is complete II II
omits the name of Whitelaw Reid whose
wealthy fa~ther.ln-law made him the
ruling spirit in the office of the New
York Tribune, after the death Of Horace
Greeley. Mr.. Reds ambition for po-
lltical place began as soon as he fairly
got hold Of the Tribune. The governor
ship and New York's senatorship were
his especial ambition. The managers of
New York republicanism, realizing how
immensely unpopular Reid was. never
consented to load a state ticket with
aim. When Harrison made his second
run for the presidency h Mills money
was an attractive factor. The republic
can party nominated Reid for the vice
presidency. and, then and there. the
fate Of the Harrison ticket was sealed
as far as New York was concerned.
In an appointive way, Reid has Sc
cured favors. lie has seen diplomatic
service. His name has been mentioned in
connection with the Office of secretary OF
state, Il being assumed that the time
COR Secretary Days retirement Is AT
and. The recommendation in Reds
case Is that he Is alleged to have had
wide experience in public affairs; the
Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald adds that he has the ad-
vantage Of wealth sufficient to entertain
on a scale commensurate with the dig
nifty OF the head Of the department
charged with the conduct Of the foreign
relations OF the government" II thii
consideration a happened 10 prevail
the hour is not distant when Prssiden'
Mckinley would have been exclaiming
Better Day without a red cent thar
Reid with all Of the Mills millions
In recent months, the principal oecu
patton Of Mr.. Reds Tribune has beei