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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
SPANS COMMISSIONERS
Named Tor The Boards for Cuba and Porto
Rico Islands.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The state de.
partment received a call, today. from
NJ. Thiebaut, secretary of the French
embassy. and in charge during the alb
sence Of Ambassador Cambon. who bore
a notification from the Spanish gov
eminent of the military commissioners
for Cuba and Porto Rico. Under tn,
peace protocol each government was &c
name its military commissioners with
in 10 days. their meeting to begin with.
in 80 days.
The 10 days was UP today, and &C.
coruingly Spain gave the official notice
of the appointments. They are as fol-
lows:
For Cuba-Major General Gonzales
Parade. Rear Admiral Pastor y Lam
dero. Marquis Montoro.
For Porto Rico-Major General Orte-
ga y DiaZ, Commodore of First Rank
Vallarino y Carrasco, Judge Advocate
Sanchez del Aguila y Leon.
The foregoing official list differs from
Some of the lists given in press dis
patches. which have included Admiral
Montojo, Gen. Blanco. Gen. Macias
and several other prominent Spanish
officers.
Considerable significance attaches to
the naming of Marquis MontOro of the
Cuban commission, as it indicates a
purpose on the part of Spain to go in
to the future government OF Cuba.
He is the only commissioner. Span
ish or American, taken from civil life.
He is secretary of the treasury of the
Cuban Autonomist cabinet, and all
his interests are connected with the
government of Cuba, rather than with
the military question of the evacuation
of Cuba.
He is named. it is believed, in order
to carry out Spain's desire to have
an understanding as to the future gov
eminent OF the islands, he being init
mately familiar with the question of
the civil administration of Cuba. As
secretary of the Cuban treasury he is
also very familiar with questions af-
fecting the Cuban debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
SWORD FOR DEWEY.
The Committee Of Selection Decide on Very
Handsome Article.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The design for
the memorial sword the government is to
present to Rear Admiral Dewey, accord
ing to act of Congress. was finally deter
mined upon, today. by &he committee hav-
ing the subject in charge, consisting OF
Acting Secretary Allen. Senator Lodge
and Prof. Oliver. The one selected was
submitted by Tiffany & Co. Of New York.
Its marked characteristic is its simple
and solid elegance. The hilt Of the
sword. as originally submitted. showed
an eagles head, but this was changed to
a plain and solid. but highly traced. gold
handle. The blade Is 'Damasciened. -
One side of the blade bears the inscrip-
ton:
1.-THE gift OF the nation to Rear Admiral
George Dewey. U. 8. n, in memory OF
the victory at Manila Bay. May l, 1888 .
The scabbard is of dark blue DANA
sciened metal, with tracery OF gold. One
of the most marked features Of the orfgi-
nal design was at the end OF the scab-
bard, where in miniature crown, pre-
sumably the Spanish crown, was being
run through by this Dewey sword. The
committee rejected this suggestive fea-
ture and instead Of the pierced crown
there is substituted two dolphins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
FRANCES GUEST.
Peace Commissioners to be Royalty
Entertained At Paris.
Sessions to Be Held IN the 'Fameus Salon des
Ambassadors.

Washington, Aug. 2c.-In view of the
early meeting at Paris Of the Spanish
American peace commissioners, ar
engagements are already under way
for the entertainment CT this distin-
guished body. 1t is understood that
the commissioners will be the guests Of
the French government and while no
formal invitation has yet been extend
ed, there is reason to believe that one
will come in due time and that the
commissioners will be received every
courtesy and attention the French
government can bestow
The meeting of the commission will
be held at the French foreign office. in
the historic Salon DIES Ambassadors.
1t was there that the famous congress
Of Paris met in 1896 The Salon is
probably the most elegant official
apartment in all Europe.
The several commissioners will chose
their own private quarters, although
Secretary Day may be the guest OF
the United Staes embassy. The Presi.
dent hopes to be able to announce the
names Of the commissioners on Tho
part Of the United States this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
THANKS AND APPRECIATION
Exchanged Between ccryera and Soldiers and
Sailors Families Protective Association.

New York, Aug 22.-The following
kilograms have passed between Ad-
miral Cervera and the New York Sol
diers' and Sailors Families Protective
Association:
Admiral Cervera Annapolis, Md:
The citizens of the city of New York,
voicing the sentiment of the people of
the United States. meeting in the Met
rCpoEtan Opera house under the au-
spices of the New York Soldiers and
Sailors Families Protective Associa-
ton. Lieut.. Richmond Pearson Hobson
presiding, desire to express to you their
profound appreciation of your mag
unanimous, chivalric conduct toward
Lieut.. Ho'bson and his gallant men on
the occasion of the sinking of the
steamship Merrimac in the harbor of
Santiago. Greeting and good health.
|. (SigneD JOHN BYRNE, !
President.
John Byrne, President, Soldiers and
Sailors Families Protective Associa-
ton:
Your telegram of the 9Th inst. did not
reach me until yesterday. l feel very
gratified at your manner of appreciat-
ing my behavior towards the gallant
Lieutenant Hobson and his men. I
seize with pleasure the opportunity OF
expressing my gratitude to the people
of the United States for the marks OF
sympathy they are always showing
me, which l shall remember as long
as / live.
(Signed) CERVERA.
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WEAK AND HELPLESS.
Sick Soldiers IRON chiekamassa PART n.
iise st New Vert.

New York, Aug. 2.-TwO carloads Of
nearly 100 convalescent soldiers from
Chickamauga camp arrived In Jersey
City. at 10 this morning, on the Penn
sylvania Railroad. They had been In the
hospital for many weeks and were ON the
way to their homes in New York and
Massachusetts on short furloughs.
Many Of the men were SO weak that
they could scarcely walk unaided from
the train to the ferry boat and had to
rely upon stronger comrades to carry
their trappings for them.
On the Washington train which arrived
in Jersey City at 40 O'Clock was Briga-
der General Kent. He refused to be in.
terviewed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
GEN. MILES COMING HOME.
Gen. Brooke Will Command at Porto Rico
Assisted by Gen. Wilson.

Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 22.-MOrning
Gen. Miles and his staff will leave for
his home on the steamer Arkansas
tonight. He is now holding a final
conference with Gen. Brooke. who ar
rived from Arroyo on the Saltwater,
this morning, and Gen. Wilson, whose
headquarters have been made here.
Senior Lopez, editor of the San Juan
Correspondence. is here. He reports
that Gov. Gen. Macias is pushing prep
arations for the evacuation of the
island. The obstacle in the l1arbor
of San Juan is being cleared away
and a ship loaded with dynamite has
been removed.
|. Gen. Macias, Senior Lopez says, will
return to Spain in few days, leaving
the details of the evacuation to nj;
subordinates.
Gen. Henry's men are badly in need
of provisions. The garrison here says
/ it is impossible tosstransport supplies
over the mountain Troll and it has been
arranged to send theln to Arecibo, an
open port. The 9Th Massachusetts, and
the 9Th Illinois are without shoes.
Gen. Brooke. who Is to be in COM
iiietifu VI eHS ISidst may tcdNe 1tIt.
Wilson in direct command of the
troops while he. Gen. Brooke, is at
tending the sessions of the commits
sion for Porto Rico.
AfternoOn-Gen.o63 rs3ol1e will return. to-
morrow. to Guayama, where his head
quarters will be located until his commits
sion arrives. when he will proceed over
land to San Juan de Porto Rico. Imme-
diately upon his departure Gen. Wilson S
headquarters will be moved to this place.
The steamer Arkansas. with Gen. Miles
on board. left, tonight. for New Orleans.
Congressman Wadsworth accompanied
him.
Major Biddle. Capt Fullington and
Capt. Hall will convey the royal Spanish
ensign captured at Coamo. the only one
taken on the island, to Washington and
present it to- President Mckinley with
Gen. Wilson's compliments. .
The transports Massachusetts, and Rou-
mania sailed, today, for Santiago to en-
bark troops. The Whitney sailed for
New Orleans.
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T0LEAv'E|l, ] TODAY.
Gen. Richards necebes Iele
gram from Col. Kendall


Adjutant General John T. Richards
received telegram. Monday evening"
from Col. Kendall. commanding the Int
Maine Volunteers at Chickamauga.
that the regiment would leave its pre-
sent camp In the park Tuesday. Au-
gust %. SO far as Is known the boys
win arrive in Augusta. sometime Fri
day. The exact time Of leaving
Chickamauga Ii not known.
Preparations are cling made for the
reception Of the regiment At Camp
Powers and General Richards will give
them the best care possible with the
battery being ON the same field. Or
ders to the quartermaster Of Camp
Powers to provide rati0ns for the
regiment were received. Monday. and
orders for grain. hay. straw and
other supplies have already been given
out. The dealers to supply these arti-
cles are to at once commence deliver
ing them.
AS yet no formal plans for the recep-
ton 20 be given the troops by the citi-
Gems have been formulated. Doubtless
large numbers of people will be In the
city and the regiment will be given .
cordial welcome when 1t arrives and a.
the boys march through the streets Of
the Capital to Camp Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23

Washington, Aug. @.-High tempera-
lures have prevailed, today. from the
Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast.
except in the Lake regions Showers
have occurred IN the south Atlantic
states.
The temperature will slightly increase
in the Ohio valley and the middle and
south Atlantic states, where temperaa-
lures of 80 or above will be experienced,
Tuesday and Wednesday. On "Wednesday.
cooler weather may be expected in the
lower Ohio and the lower Mississippi and
Red River of the South valleys, and a
break in the hot spell may be hoped for
in the upper Ohio valley. the middle At
lantic and northern portions of the south
Atlantic states. Thursday. Thunder
storms and rain may be expected in the
Lake regions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
SKATERS DISPATCHES.
Has Enough Transports to Send Troops Home
.-Spaniards Being Shipped.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Adjutant Cen
eral Cor'bin, tonight, received from
Gen. Shafter the following dispatch:
Santiago. Aug. %. 1898. =
Adjhtant General. U. S. A., Washing
ton:
l recommend that all :, the Mavser
rifles and the ammunition for the
same be shipped to some arsenal in the
North with slight delay as possible
to prevent rust. There are several
millions of the ammunition and prob
ably 10000 or 1000 stand of these
arms. OF course a large number of
those turned in were Remington and
other inferior weapons. The sur
render at Barracoa shows a total of
%. 126 surrendered. little less than 5000
of them being guerillas and volunteers,
leaving about my original estimate of
2l.O00 to be shipped. So far no sickness
among incoming regiments.
(SigneO SKATER.
Major General
In another dispatch Gen. Shafter re-
ports that now he has sufficient trans
ports at Santiago to bring the remain
uSi VI tIc <1iICIiC tTOOpS u the
United States. The Spanish prisoners
are being embarked to return to Spain
and Shafter expresses the belief that
all will be en- route to their home coun-
try by the, latter part of the week.
The dispatch follows:
Santiago xAus2s. 1898.
H. c. Corbin, Adjt. Gen, Washington,
d. c.:
The Berlin has just arrived with the
9Th U. s. v. Infantry on board. There
are now plenty of transports here and
in sight to take all the balance of the
troops and large number Of the con-
valescents. My Spanish prisoners will
all be loaded by Saturday; many are
going on board, today. I think they
will leave the afternoon of the Gath or
the morning of the 25th.
(Signed) SHAFTER.
Mai Gen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
commi ssioners Becoming Acquainted.

Quebec. Aug. 22.-The members Of
the international arbitration commits
sion have devoted the day to getting
acquainted and seeing the sights of
the picturesque old capitaE No busi-
ness of official character has been at
tempted. Congressman Dingley failed
to reach Quebec, this evening. as was
expected. but will probably arrive dur
ing the night when all the commission
ers will be present, excepting Sir James
Winter of New Foundland, who will
reach here Wednesday,
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WILLING TO GO HOME.
Many Of the Volunteers Anxious 10 Be Mus
tered Out.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The war de-
partment has not yet made out the list
of regiments to be mustered out Of the
service, but has been in constant cor
respondence with various sections, of
the country on the subject.
AT first it was thought that to dis
band the service would prove embar-
RAISING to the department but now it
is belived that there has been change
of sentiment and the officers. and men
of the regiments that see no possibility
OF further fighting are willing to go
back to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
MANY OuTRAGES
Reported to Have Beeu Committed ii
Cuba by the Insurgents.
Nearly All H. spaaIards Ihsrs Nov Fass
Annexation 10 America.
(From Spanish Correspondent


Havana, Aug. 22.-via Key West,
Aug. 22.-The civil governor of Ha-
vana has received a telegram from the
mayor Of Nueva Paz, stating that the
Diario de la Marina had published a
letter from correspondent In which
It was asserted that the insurgents had
committed outrages Of various kinds.
This the mayor declined to be absO-
lutely false. La Lucia will publish a
denial of the report.
The Diario de la Marina sent spec
ial correspondent to investigate the
matter and he confirms the story of
the outrages and reports many crimes
committed by the insurgents.
The situation at Havana remains the
same as during the blockade. Provi-
sisns and other necessaries of life are
very scarce and prices continue high.
The free Kitchens which have been es-
tablished in Havana daily furnish
about 5000 persons with food, but 0w-
ing to the great number of poor In the
city who are without food Of any sort.
the amount of supplies handled by
these kitchens is quite insufficient to
relieve the distress to any great ex-
tent. Women and children lie about
the streets pale and emaciated and
looking more like cOrpses than living
beings.
An immense majority of the Spanish
Conservatives in the island and the
natives favor the annexation Of the is
land to the United States, which they
consider the only means of securing q
stable government in Cuba. Even the
most ardent Spanish residents now
favor annexation.
The colonial secretaries and num-
Der of other officials met at the palace
few nights ago to receive orders from
Gen. Blanco regarding the PREPARATION
of documents and other preliminary
steps for the evacuation Of the island.
Reports from Cardenas say that 4
party of Spaniards recently captured
near that city four men who were
carrying ammunition and provisions
to the camp of insurgents.
The rumOrs which have been put in
circulation Of late. to the effect that
the Spanish army would not obey the
governments decision and evacuate
Cuba. are entirely baseless. 1t is re-
ported that the insurgent forces from
1.-The provisions of Pinar Del Rio and
Matanzas are uniting in Havana pro-
vince purposlng to make triumphal
entry into Havana.
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ALL con.se HOME.
Camp Thomas Soon 10 b Deserted b ths
Boys In Blss.

Chickamauga National Park. Aug.
22.-Judging from present Indications
Camp Thomas, the largest military
camp Of the Spanish American war.
will soon be thing Of the psst saff'
A number Of regiments have been or
dered home. other have been ordered
to Knoxville. Lexington. and now
comes an. order to Coiansfs MFR.
acting chief quartermaster; to 5ee6ts
bids from railroads to convey tne fegi-
ments remaining at the camp to their
respective state capitals.
By the end of the week the popula-
ton of the camp is expected to be re-
duced one-half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
RENEWED ENTHUSIASM
As the Nsble Warships Steam to the BroekIya
Navy Yard.

New York, Aug. 22.-The battleship
oregon left her anchorage off Tomp-
kinsville and moved to the Brooklyn
navy yard. today. On her way UP the
bay the Oregon was saluted by every
thing that could make noise in the
harbor and there was cheers and wav-
ing of handkerchiefs from the people
along the shores as we'll as the excur-
sion boats and craft.
A short time afterward the battleship
Iowa left her anchorage of Tompkins-
Vile also bound for the Brooklyn navy
yards. When the warships arrived at
the navy yard they were accorded a
rousing reception.
Across the river from the yard
crowds of east side folks began to
gather in Corlears Hook park about II
o'clock. and long before the ships came
up. the green square was packed with
swaying mass of humanity.
About II. 80 hoarse whistles ANNOUNCE
ed the approach OF the battleships
Steamers. ferrybcats. tugs and other
vessels in the neighborhood assisted by
factory whistles and sirenes gave
repetition of the steam greetings heard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
OLD GLORY
Now Waves Over the Islands
Of Fair Hawaii.
Stars and Stripes Hoisted at 1908 P
NJ, Friday, Aug. II.
The Ceremonies at City Of Renolulu Pariic.
ularly Impressive.

Honolulu, Aug. 22.-Via San Fran
cisco, Aug. 22.-Precisely at eight min
utes to II o'clock. today, the Hawaiian
flag descended from the flagstaff on all
the government buildings and exactly
at five minutes to the same hour the
Stars and Stripes fioated on the tropi-
cal breezes from every official flag
saff
The ceremony was most impressive
one. To hear the strains OF Hawaii
Pencil" for the last time as a national
anthem; to hear the bugle blow taps
as the Hawaiian ensign sank from its
position, and to notice the emotion of
many who had been born under 1t and
had lived their lives under it. was sol.
emn.
But then came the bugle call for the
raising Of Old Glory. and the strains OF
THE Star Spangled Banner" broke
forth, as the banner was unfurled to
the breeze. When the cheers broke
forth, eyes that had been dim for q
few minutes became bright when the
Stars and Stripes blew out.
In the grounds and around all the ap-
proaches were crowds of On-lookers.
Notably remarkable was the number
Of Hawaiians. Within the grounds
the military and naval display was
fine. Hawaiian troops, United States
marines. the mounted patrol, the police
and the citizens guard presented a
splendid appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23
. ADMIRAL SAMPSON
Calls on President Mckinley,
Monday, at Washington.
Is Congratulated on Success Of Fleet
in Cuban Waters.
Acting Sec. Alien Says He Will Retain Com.
mand Of Squadron.

Washington. Aug. 22.-Admiral
Sampson called on President Mckin-
ley, today. and spent IS minutes with
him in discussion of the Cuban COM
mission plans and other matters.
At the navy department he spent
some minutes exchanging courtesies
with the naval officials, and Acting
Secretary of the Navy Allen then drove
him to the White House, the two join
ing the President at AIS o'clock. The
President shook the admiraTs hand
very cordially and inquired about his
experiences in commanding the fleet
in the Cuban waters.
Admiral Sampson referred briefly to
number of the important incidents
in the war and in response to an in
quiry from the President expressed his
qualification at the achievement of
July 3. when Admiral Cervera's fleet
was annihiliated. The details of the
great battle were gone over quite
thoroughly.
The President at the outset took
occasion to express his thanks
to the admiral for the success of the
battle and showed deep interest in the
story of the engagement as told by
him. The talk also bore on the rea-
fnr tI., !, of
Santiago and the placing of mines and
torpedoes in Cuban ports. y" ''f@e
The plans of the commission to ar
range for the evacuation of Cuban was
talked over and Mr.. KcKinley told the
admiral that written Instructions
would be given the commission in a
few days.
During the call Secretary Alger came
over from the war department to con-
suit the President regarding the dispo-
sition of troops and finding Admiral
Sampson there greeted him and Joined
in the discussion.
Both Rear Admrals Sampson
and Schley had been invited
by the President to confer on the plan
of the commission, but Admiral
Schley did not arrive, this afternoon.
Admiral Sampson looked somewhat
fatigued. He did not wear his uni
form, being attired in an ordinary sack
suit of light mixed cloth. He refused
to talk for publication When asked
how long he would remain here he
answered: mo longer than necessary"
After leaving the Pres dent he stopped
just long enough to crafty several au-
tograph enthusiasts and then drove off
to his hotel, where Acting Secretary
Allen left him. :
The latter announced positively
that the admiral would retain
his command OF the North Atlantic
squadron while one Of the Cuban
commissioners. Admiral Sampson will
go to his home in New Jersey to spend
a few days.
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WILL THEY RESIST,
Seine Spaniards want Our Claims il III
Philippines Resisted.

Madrid. Aug. 22.-3 p. M.-The opo-
sition parties, supported by the, press
and public opinion, are urging the gov
eminent to resist the american pre-
tensions in the Philippines. The be-
lief Is general that Germany. Russia
and France will oppose Americas an
nexing any considerable portion Of the
archipelago.
An official report from Santiago an
nounces the sailing Of the steamers
Isla de Panay and Villa Verde with
Gen. Ordonez and a large number OF
officers and men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-23

General Graham. commanding at Camp
Meade, Middletown. Pa. reports the ar
rival Of the following troops. Saturday:
I'd West Virginia, LIST Delaware Sd Bat
talon. 4th Missouri. and the following de-
tachments: 7th Illinois. 9Th Pennsylvania.
4th Missouri, SD Michigan, '34th Michigan,
9th Massa chusetts. The war department
also has been advised of the arrival Of
the 1st Vermont at Fort Ethan Allen. also
that Battery D, 4th Artillery. has left
\ Doro City, La. for Fort McHenry and
that Battery E.. It'll Artillery, left the
same place for Fort Adams. 80 !:
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ifllfH.r.l


washington Aug. 1.-THE following u
Gen. Skaters report for Aug. =: '.San-
tiago de Cuba. Aug. q. Adjutant Gem
eral. Washington. Sanitary report. Aug.
=: Totalsick. 11ol: total fever cases. sl7;
total new cases fever. 1se: total fever
cases returned to duty. =. Deaths. Aug.
%. 3; Aug. a. 4 (Signed) shafter. Major
General l..lxI1t NA
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PRIVATE wEApMY Dean.


Portland. Me-. Aufx 1s.-Andrew
Heaphy. a private in Co. L. LIT Maine
Volunteers. died 1T the Maine General
Hospital. tonight. Of typhoid fever.
He was one Of the soldiers brought
home by the hospital train.
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Admiral SchIey Is III at Home.

Bridgeport, Conn., Aug 22.-Admiral
Schley is confined to his summer home
in Westport by illness and no one ex-
cept his attendants are allowed to see
him or have any conversation with
him. The illness is pronounced a fe-
yer. the character of which is not
known.