Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07

NohB bOuay OrucIcu tne dtiuOIcu cruiser New York to go to Havana, and that formidable vessel will leave tomorrow. Mir. Long says that no significance is attached 10 the send ing of the New York there other than that Admiral Sampson will again hoist his flag on that vessel, immediately on the landing of American troops, which are expected to disembark on Sunday morning. The New York carries a heavy con signment of marines. aud several noted navy officials.
 Plymouth, Mass, Dec. 2.-The wreck of large vessel, supposed to be that of the Pentsgost, is visible on Rocky Hill Ledge. She is cover ed with sea weed and is a horrible looking sight. A searching party wll De sent to investigate. The register books of passengers which shipped on that vessel shows that up to the present n,t ons has been heard of. The number of people aboard csnnot be learned from tho company office at present, and esti- mates are that over 100 people were aboard at the time she was wrecked.
 Philadelphia, Dec. 2-Judge Fin letter, in the court of quarter ses- sions today overruled all motions of objections entered by defenuants' counsel to the five indictments found by the grand jury against United States Senator M. s. Quay. his sor, Richard R. Quay, and eI State Treasurer Benjamin J. Hay wood. The defendants were not iu court but R. F. Shapeley, their sen- for counsel, on the announcement of the judges decision, moved to in- struct ihe clerk to enter pleas of not guilty. Next Tuesday was appoint ed as the day for the beginning of the trial.
 Msdnd, Dec. 1.-Advices from the Philippine islands say the insur- gents there have decided not to rec oguize the cession of the islands to the United States and that they will res st 10 the last. 1t is also claimed that the United States will require 70.000 troops tn put down the re- bellion and 1t is alleged that the in- surgents hold 10000 Spanish pris- oners whom they will force to serve against the Americans.
 Washington, Dec. 2-The Mica ragua canal commission of which Admiral Walker is president, is hur- lying forward with the work with a view to presenting their report by the time congress meets or soon after. In any event it is probable a summary of the commissions find ings will be made known to the president for such use, if any, as be desires to make of it in his message to congre z.
 Plymoath, Dec. 2-ABother large wreck hasjust been sighted of the coast from here. The other wreck sunk before the life boats reached it. There is nothing whereby either of them can be identified. The loss of life has not been ascertained.
 Paris. Dec. 2-The Spanish Amer icau peace commission met in joint session again today. But little pro gress was made at the meeting which lasted for two hours. Both sides are awaiting further instructions from their home governments.
 New York, Dec. 2.-The United State battleship Teyas, in command of Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, sailed today for Fortress Monroe.
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 2-The cabinet meeting today was very short, and was devoted to the com ing occupation of Cuba by our troops.
 New York, Dec. 2.-Silver certi6. cates 6O4 q 6lA; bar silver 59s; Mex icau dollars 46s.
 Kansas City, Dec. 3-The worst blizzard of the season is raging here with no signs Of abatement. Tele- graph lines are down and traffic is impeded.
 Washington, Dee. S-The admir- istration today received g dispatch from Commissioner Day which sat- is6es officials that Spain will cede Uslan and the Caroline islands to Germany. It is not considered however, that the cession ot these islands will embarrass in the least the work of the peace commission as it has been 6 matter of more oI less indifference to the United States whether they secured these ! islands or not.
 Havana, Dec. 3.-A most remark able edict has been promulgated by the executive committee of the Gu ban assembly. which makes 1t com puIsory upon the part of auy Cubsr officer insulted by Spanish, Ameri can or other officers, to challenge tho
 person so insulting to fight a duel
 Washington, Dec. S-The cablne officers gathered 9t the white hous' today to listen to the reading of th'
 presidents m4ssa =. which will b.
 sent to congress Ou Monday.
 Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 8 Col
 W. J. Bryan addressed the state leg islature here this afternoon on tn
 science of government. He held
 reception in the governors ofhc' later where an immense crowd mad
 an enthusiastic demorstrstion in hi
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