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NO MASSACRES.


possession OF Manila The Spanish soldiers
are anxious to meet the American troops in
battle. They are well armed with Mauser
every one will fight with desperation 10
maintain the honor of Spain.
Japanese newspaper contains an ac-
count of the adventures with rebels and
Spaniards of Mr.. Vincent an American, SUI
pertntendent of a petroleum well on the ISL
and of Cebu. Mr.. Vincent was captured by
the rebels and taken to their headquarters
on the outskirts of Cebu, where he was con-
demned to death. While awaiting execu-
ton a Spanish war vessel steamed into the
harbor and commenced to lombard the
place. The insurgents speedily decamDed
leaving their prisoner in the ROOM Shell
after shell came crashing through the walls
carrying away most of the building. When
the bombardment ceased large number
of rebels returned, having the bioodstained
upper half of a PRIESTS head in a basket
The head was placed on table, and Vim
cent was given to understand that he would
share a similar fate He was surrounded
by rebels with drawn knives. Before the
command of execution given he sue
ceeded in making them understand that he
was an American, and not Spaniard. The
chief ordered his life spared.
In the meantime the Spanish soldiers at
tackled the place in the rear and the rebels
attempted TO escape. The Spanish forces
rounded together some two hundred ma
were indulging in an indiscriminate Slaugh-
ter. Ignorant at the time of what was
transporting within a few score yards from
him. Mr.. Vincent could hear the cries and
prayers of the helpless natives amid the
roar Of musketry. After while the fire
Slackened and all was quiet, except a few
occasional shots. which sounded the death
knell OF those among the natives who had
the volleys poured into their midst Abonf
O'Clock the next morning Vincent crawled
out of the ruined building and succeeded
Gulpho Martaban. which had a number Of
Philippine refugees bound for Singapore.
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to severe bombardment by the fleet. The
firing was deliberate and. in general. most
excellent. The batteries We're quickly ST.
fenced. On the 18th the Texas, Marblehead
and Suwanee DESTROYED the fort at Guanta-
namo. On the 18th the Yankee engaged
Spanish gunboat off CienfuegoS. On the
18th Lieutenant Harlow, with two steam
launches, one under Cadet Powell and one
under Cadet Hart. made an examination of
Cabanas bay. The launches were subject
ed to heavy and continuous fire at short
range and were struck seventeen times,
although no one was hurt. Lieutenant Har-
low in his report particularly praises the
conduct of Cadets Hart and Powell and
Coxswains O'Donnell and Bloom
"On the 18th General Garcia and his staff
visited the flagship, having arrived that
morning at General Rabi's camp at Acer-
raderos. My impressions of General Garcia
are Of the most pleasant character. lie
is a large, handsome man CT most frank
and engaging manners and of most soldier
ly appearance The fleet has at my direc-
the Cuban forces. both east and west of
Santiago. Much has been done in this d.
rectiOn at Guantanamo by Commander Nc
Gala, who has been most energetic in rem
dering them all assistance possible. Great
activity and courage have been shown by
the CubanS at Guantanamo, and Command
er McCala is most eulogistic in reference
to their conduct. There are about 10000
Cuban forces in this immediate vicinity
ION the Goth the army transports ar
rived and General Shafter and 1 paid a
visit to Generals Garcia and Rabi. The
process of Decentralization was rendered
difficult by heavy seas. the heaviest which
feet has been stationed here. BY 3 o'clock
in the afternoon, however 1900 men were
ashore, and the work was proceeding with
great rapidity. The pier was not injured:
and one of the steamers went alongside of
1T. The water supply was not injured:
1.-THE Vesuvius has done almost nightly
firing since she has been here, the explo-
sion Of the shells producing very great
effect"
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AT CAMP ALGER.
Lieut.. McCOrmaclx's appointment Not
AcceptnbIe to EvnnsviIIe Men.

Lieut.. McCOrmaclS's Appointment Not
Acceptable to Evansville Men.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CAMP ALGER, Va, June 29.-Lieut. D. ].
Mccormack, who has been commissioned
second lieutenant of Company M, Evans
vile. has arrived in camp, but has not yet
taken his place at lieutenant Wood now
fills that position, and at present does not
propose to resign. There is much feeling in
the regiment over the appointment of an
outsider in the line instead of moving some
one up to fill vacancies Governor Mount
promised that promotions would be made by
rank and in companies by selection of the
men. The first vacancy was filled without
so much as an explanation to the officers.
1t may be possible that another place will
be found for Mr.. Mccormack
Hon. George w. Faris this evening pre-
scented the One-hundred- and-fifty ninth with
a fine flag, which was made fer it by his
daughter. The ceremony of presentation
was impressive.
There is absolutely no truth in the pub
lished story that Colonel Barnett is to be
court-martialed. There never has been
more than passing inquiry. The finding of
the court in the case against Adjutant Geb-
hart will not be made public for some days
yet. 1t is confidently expected that he will
be reprimanded for threatening a sentinel,
although it is understood that the soldier
exceeded his authority.
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Military Telegraph Line.

WASHINGTON June 29.-Advices re-
ceived by General Greedy, chief signal Off
Ger of the army, to-day, indicate the prog
ress that is being made in establishing tele-
graphic communication in the vicinity of
the headquarters of General Skaters army.
A temporary station on the southern coast
probably will be established at Altares. con-
siderably TO the east of Aguadores and west
Of Playa del Este. Aguadores is in a some
what precarious condition, because of it's
proximity to MORO Castle. which at any
Arraneements have besn '9 nerT@cfed n end
practically carried out, through the coop
Grafton of Lieut. Col Allen, of the Signal
Corps, and Major Greene, General Shafter's
signal officer for connecting Sevilla Cor
Siboneyl and the seacoast with military
telegraph line. The prospects are that
within a day or two direct communication
will be possible between Sevilla and Wash
ington, which will render unnecessary the
use to any great extent of couriers in send
ing dispatches.
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NOT PERMITTED TO COAL
CAMARA'S REQUEST DENIED BY THE
EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT.
The Spanish Fleet Probably Tied Up
at Port Said, Despite Contrary Re-
pOrts-SenOr GOmaza for Peace.

CAIRO, Egypt. June 29.-Admiral Camara
has asked permission to coal his fleet at
Port Said. but the Egyptian government
believing the Spanish ships have sufficient
coal to steam. to the nearest port of their
own country, has definitely refused his re-
quest in accordance with the neutrality
laws.
LONDON, June 30-The Port Said CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle telegraphing
Wednesday says: Admiral Camara ex-
pected to sail tomorrow Thursday, leav-
ing the torpedo boat destroyers here. The
repairs to the Audaz will occupy another
ten days. The Colon has landed a man
suffering from smallpox"
MADRID, June 20, p. m.-The general
pubic is very bitter against England be-
cause of her supposed unfriendliness regard
ing Admiral Camara's squadron. The sub
ject is warmly discussed in all public places,
though officials are mute
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Canal Dues Paid.

LONDON, June 3O.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Times says: Ministers
deny the rumors that Spain is purchasing
cruisers from China or other nations Ac-
cording to Ell impartial, the demand for a
cash payment of the canal dues delayed Ad-
miral Camara's squadron. The dues,
amounting, we are trustworthy informed,
to less than 100000 francs, are now paid.
Duke Almedovar de Rio, minister of for
eign affairs, denied in the council the pa
per says, that Italy has refused to coal Ad-
mral Camara. If the United States mag
ines that the threat to lombard Spanish
ports would induce the Spaniards to recall
Camara and to sue for peace, the Americans
are bound to be disappointed. The threat
has only tended to excite the bulldog quail
tiles of the Spanish national character.
When these are aroused prudence and logic
are alike powerless. The peace prospects,
therefore, are much less bright than they
were a week ago"
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ALMOST READY.
lConcIuded from First PngeN


Intellectual in fastening the surrender of
Santiago The country in the rear of that
city to the northward and westward is said
to be we'll supplied with small streams of
fresh water emptying into the bay, and as
our troops so far have not managed to oc-
cupy that territory this source of water is
still within reach of the Spaniards. 1t is
said, also, that in city as large San
tiago there are an abundance of steam boil
ers which could be changed very quickly
into distillers of the salt water of the bay.
lnasmuch as a disposition has appeared in
some quarters to question the right of the
American army, under the modern rules of
war, to resort. to this medieval means Of
shortening siege, it can be stated that the
military authorities here, after careful
examination of the matter. have reached
the conclusion that there is full warrant
for the cutting off of the water supply 1t
would not be permissible to do this II the
Spanish general had led his forces out of
the town several miles, at the least, to repel
the invaders, but as he has seen fit, accord
ing to the reports coming here, to prepare
for defense of the town within its own
limits, there is ample precedent for starv-
ing the town or cutting off the water as
means of shortening resistance. Moreover,
according to the rules of war it is permissi
BILE in extreme cases to refuse 10 allow the
besieged general to send noncombatants out
of town, the theory being that by forcing
him to maintain them his powers of resist
ance would be diminished. 1t is known that
General Linares has been contemplating the
removal from Santiago of number Of non
combatants. The steamer Adula, which was
at Kingston a day or two ago, is said 10
have been seeking permission from the
American consul there to go to Santiago
for just that purpose. So far the consent
of our government has not yet been given,
and certainly will not be unless General
Shafter so advises
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Arthur E. Rockwell, Claude c. Smith, Perry
o. Wa.berry, Sam WEIGHT, David NJ. Wise
ley. After the long ride of over thirteen
hundred miles they were glad to go into
camp. They report that the people along
the line were very kind and gave them
many good meals: They were met at Port
Tampa City station by the company for
which they were recruited. The boys Of
Company II gave the recruits their large
tents for the new mems first nights sleep
In the camp. All were surprised to learn
that they would go with the expedition TO
Santiago. They are a very hearty-looking
party, and promise to make first-class sol
The weather this morning was very pleas
ant During the afternoon there were sew
earth and lay the dust. About 7:S0 O'Clock
the welcome paymasters put in their APP
pearance. They brought $4,000, which was
distributed among the One-hundred-an
pay from the 18th day of April to the 3lst
day of May. They cannot understand why
April &c to May TO- as they were paid at the
rate of S1.5O day from the State of lndi-
ana. On the last day OF June another
months salary will be due from the United
States Maj Robert S. Smith, the paymas-
ter who visited Hoosiers, stated that the
government would send a corps of paymas-
tiers over into Cuba in short time that
constant communication would be kept up
between the troops in Cuba, and that all
mail would be forwarded as soon as posi-
pie OF course, there will be some little
delay, but this cannot be avoided. Mr..
Smith was assisted by George E. Bachelor.
The privates received $500 for thirty-four
days pay. In addition to the regular en-
listed mans pay they received the addi-
tional 20 per cent increase. The commits
stoned officers only received pay from the
10th day Of May to the 31st day of May.
This cannot be accounted for; the paymas-
tiers simply state they are acting under in
structions. Most of the officers and men
were, as the general phrase goes, broke"
The pay car came just in the nick of time.
The men are stocking up for their trip to
Cuba. They have purchased everything
they possibly can need--sticking plaster,
mosquito netting, bath tubs, postage
stamps, envelopes, writing paper, soap,
towels etc
The hospital corps is becoming quite pro-
fcient in the different drills. The instruc-
lions continue each morning under the care
of competent officers. The hospitals corps
consists of the following members detailed
out of the various companies: F. Humph-
reys and T. J. Clark. Company A; E. j.
Longfield and Bert Sheafer, Company B;
NJ. Bradford and j. NJ. Latta, Company c;
r. HUH and A. Posey, Company E; ]. F.
Priest and c. e. Walling. Company F; H.
A. Brown and F. j. Driftmeyer, Company
G; d. Ketcham and A. d. Martin, Company
l. H. Maxwell and L. Maxwell. Company
K; D. Smith and J. Reed, Company l.; l..
Linkenhelt and c. Soyce Company M.
The report at sick call this morning was
the same as usual. The men are in the best
os health and seem to bear the climate very
we'll B. j. Z.
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Adiutant Gebhnrt,s Defense.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 29.-It now seems
probable that there will be no movement of
troops from Camp Alger this week, but it
is thought that some troops may leave next
week. Preparations are making for several
independent celebrations of the Fourth of
July. The First Division will parade and the
Sons of the Revolution of New York State
will present Major General Butler a horse
and equipments. General Fred Grant will
be present and will be given sword, sword
belt and epaulets Adjutant Gebhart, of the
e-hundred-and-fif ty-ninth Indiana, was
examined by court-martial yesterday and
to-day. He is charged with attempting to
kill a sentry. He said to-day that at the
time of the incident he was the bearer of
a rush" message to Colonel Barnett He
explained this to the sentry, who insisted
on stopping him. The adjutant then drew
his sword, he says, merely for the purpose
or 1ntimidating the sentry. At no time he
says, did he intend to use it.
Private w. I. Elder, Company D, Seventh
Illinois,. hurt his shoulder several weeks
ago and afterwards thought it had healed
1t has been found, however that an opera
ton will be necessary to save the arm.
Private John Myers, Sixth Illinois, has
been missing since Monday, when he OBJ
tanned permission to go to the river to
Dathe NO fears are entertained that he was
drowned.
Captain Appelwaite, of Company G, One
hundred and-fifty-ninth Indiana. who has
been Ill for some time with fever, was to-
day sent to the hospital at Fort Myer. The
symptoms in the case are Identical with
those of Private Cation, who died of typhoid
fever at Fort Myer, last week.
AT 5:l5 p. M, the Third Brigade under
General Goblin, had their first brigade drill
Headed by the Eighth Pennsyivanla's new
band, the Pennsylvania boys by their clever
marching won the applause Of the many
spectators This was the first brigade
parade and 1t passed off in excellent shape
Regarding the expected movement of
more troops from Camp Alger one of the
officers on General Grahams staff said he
thought 1t extremely likely that the Eighth
thought of this made the boys happy and
put new life into the whole Second Brigade
as they think that If the Eighth Ohio goes
the rest OF the brigade will soon follow
during the bivouac on the Allen farm last
week one of the farmers claimed that mem
oerS OF company L, of the One-hundred-
and-ffty-ninth. got away with a dozen
turkeys. They left the heads scattered
nearby. Chaplain Weaver says that such
carelessness ought to be punished heavily.
Any soldier who leaves such plain evidence
OF a foraging party after them should be
made an example of.
The people OF Virginia in this vicinity are
patriotic to a marvellous degree. They offer
milk at 40 cents gallon and chickens for
20 cents. The home made pies sold to the
men on the sly would be an everlasting dis
grace TO any Indiana woman
Lieut.. d. c. Slocum was to-day mus
tered as first lieut. ersnt and adjutant OF the
eral satisfaction among the officers.
w p
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FAIR WEATHER TODAY.
Prediction and observations of the
Local Weather FOrecaster.

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for
twenty-four hours ending II p. m, June
3O.-Fair weather on Thursday
General Conditions Yesterday-The low
barometrc area extending from the upper
lakes southwestward to Colorado is moving
eastward; the temperature fell in its rear
from Utah, Colorado and Nebraska west
ward, elsewhere 1t rose. Fair weather pre-
walls and light rain fell during thunder
storms near the western gulf coast, in east
ern Iowa, at Chicago, ILL.,, and in Manitoba.
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON, June 29.-For Ohio-Fair
in southern portions; showers and thunder
storms in northern portions; warmer; brisk
southery winds.
For Indiana and Illinois-Fair in southern
portions; showers in northern portions;
southerly winds.
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May Return to Spain.

WASHINGTON, June 29.-The report that
the Egyptian government had finally re-
fused coal to Camaras fleet at Port Said
has not yet been officially confirmed but
it's accuracy is not questioned. There is still
some doubt whether this refusal in itself
will operate to prevent the further move
ment of the Spanish squadron towards the
Philippines as Madrid advices alleged a
purpose on the part of the Spanish govern
ment to send additional GOLFERS with the
expedition to overcome the refusal of the
various ports along the way to the Philip
pines to supply coal. There is a strong i'm
preston, however, that the Spanish gov
eminent will avail itself of the preteXt af-
forded by this refusal to turn the fleet back
to Spain
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WASHINGTON, June 29.-President Nc
Kinley was up until well after o'clock this
morning going over the war situation with
Secretary Alger. Adjutant General Corbin
also was with him until late hour. Dur
ing the time the three were together at the
White House there was some informal dis
cussion of the situation, and subsequently,
it was stated positively that the dispatch
cause General Shafter to delay any plans
he may have formulated. The President
frequently of late has been sitting up until
an early hour in the morning watching the
developments and waiting for news from
the army in Cuba. Both Secretary Alger
and Adjutant General Corbn are usually
with him until a late hour on these occa-
sionS.
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WASHINGTON, June 29-Blocd was
spilled at Camp Alger yesterday. During a
sham battle Harvey Read. Of Company B,
Sixth Massachusetts, was shot in the head
with blank cartridge at close range. He
lost part of one ear and it is feared his eye
sight is permanently injured. An exciting
encounter between two brigades occurred
yesterday few miles from the camp The
Second Brigade was returning from it's
march to the Potomac when it encountered
a column on the road composed of the First
Rhode Island, Third Missouri and Second
Tennessee. The Second Tennessee refused
to give way so that the Second Brigade
might pass ard finally charged the brigade
with fixed bayonets. Two or three men were
slightly injured.
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views of Senior Gamazo.

LONDON, June 30.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard says: Now that
the Cortes is closed, it is understood that
Senior Puigcerver, minister of finance, and
Senior Gamazo, minister of public instruc-
ton and public works, desire to resign.
Senior Gamazo opposes pursuing the war
until Spain is politically and financially
ruined. The whole world having recognized
her gallant sacrifices and traditional
bravery, he thinks the government ought
to have the moral courage to fix a reason
able limit for the national sacrifices. 1t is
an open secret that Senior Moret and many
Liberal statesmen share the views of Senior
Gamazo. The peace agitation is spreading
in the provinces, but not at Madrid.
THE government has completed its ar
rangements for coaling and provisioning Adj
miral Camaras squadron, and he should
now be able~to reach Manila before the end
of July. after stopping at several ports en-
route to receive Instructions.
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Sanger Las been placed in command OF the
Third Division.
announce tonight that twenty-five regi-
mCnts are practically equipped and ready 10
go. and that If they are not ordered away
within week they will have everything
needed for their campaign. Cartridge belts
for fifteen regiments were received to-day
and Immediately distributed and the re-
mainder will be supplied tomorrow. The
Fifth Illinois received 372 new rifles to-day
ard the Ninth Pennsylvania will receive
their full complement tomorrow. The First
Illinois Cavalry received 10000 rounds of
ammunition and ii is understood that they
are to be included in the next order to move.
Captain Rockwell stated to-day that suffi-
cient quantity of arms. ammunition and
other equipment had been shipped and was
now on the road to complete the Quitting
OF the entire army, and that within less
than two weeks every regiment at the park
would be ready for active service far
supplies in his department are concerned.
Captain Zalnski. the disbursng officer of
clothing and camp equipage, to-day issued
20 900 rubber pouches and 1900 shelter tents.
This enormous work mas been completed
with the greatest possible expedition and
the park roads have been covered the en-
tire day with army wagons hauling supplies
TO the various regiments. The quartermaster
and ordnance officers say that there will be
no delay in equipping the regiments organ
lied under the second CALL as the govern
ment arsenals and clothing contractors are
rapidly catching up witn orders and 1T is
thought that the supplies will arrive ahead
of the troops.
Regiment and battalion drills were the ex-
ercses through which the men were put to-
day, with a special view to rendering them
more efficient in the manual of arms.
Colonel Wilder, of the Fourteenth New
York, has received permission for his regi-
ment to engage in target practice, and as
soon as he can get his range in readiness
the men will begin what they have been
eager for for many days.
Brig. Gen. Waite, formerly of Texas. has
assumed command of the Second Brigade
of the Third Division. First Army Corps,
relieving Pew commander of the Eighth
Massachusetts When the new commander
assumed formal charge of the brigade Col.
Pew returned to the Eighth, relieving Lieut..
Col. Bailey.
According to orders received. the Twelfth
New York is restored to the Second Br-
gade, Third Division, under the brigade
command of General Waite. This regiment
was transferred to the Second Division, so
that il might be among the regiments to
move under the order received by the First
Division and First and Second Brigades of
the First Corps. The entire corps now goes
and the regiment can resume its old place.
The Y. M. c. A. has now twenty tents and
over fifty men at work in Camp Thomas.
The average daily attendance at each tent
is over one thousand. During the past week
over a thousand men have professed re-
ligion in the evangelistic meetings held by
Rev. Torrey and other clergymen.