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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
THEY CONSIDER
SHAFTER'S TERMS
No Answer to the Proposition VIII be
Made Till Noon To-Day.
FINAL NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN,
II is Thought by American Officers
That To-Day Will Begin Negotia-
tions Which Will Lead Co az
Early Surrender.

lcopvriaht. iSgs. by the Associated Press)
IN FRONT OF SANTIAGO. July Sth.
A. NJ. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT CYNTHIA VIA PORT
ANTONIO. July 9th. s \. M.-BY WAY
or KINGSTON, July san, A. A.-There
has beeu absolutely no change in the Sit
ustion at Santiago de Cuba during the
past twenty-four hours. The spanish au-
tborities are taking their time TO con-
slider the proposition TO surrender and no
answer will be made before noon To-
morrow.
cable operators al the request OF the
Spanlsh officials have been allowed 10
enter Santiago and the matter or the
surrender Of that city Is now being con-
sidored with Madrid Girect.
BEGINNING OF THE END.
The general feeling among the Ameri-
can officers IS that the surrender VIII ne
made not necessarily tomorrow (Satur-
day) but they believe that date viii be
tie beginning Of the final negotiations.
The Spanish authorities request that
hereafter an communications to them be
made I'm Spanish as the officers who did
TIE translation for us are no longer with
u.s."
TO SHOW OUR STRENGTH.
orders have been issued that each regi-
ment In the American lines hoist flag
on the trenches in front of the position
IL occupies This not only gives the Span
iards an excellent idea OF the extent and
location OF our lines, but IL also makes
a very imposing appearance. This morn
ing nearly a score Of standards were nut
tering AT different points along the works
which are now nearly four miles long and
enclosing the city on two sides.
TO GET RID or GUERIILAS.
II has been proposed that battalion Of
sharp-shooters be formed from each reg
mental battalion IN the army. TO be COM
mandeG by officers OF practical prof.
cheney as marksmen and hunters Ii is
said that this battalion would be able TO
clear the region near the army OF the pes
tiferous guerillas, who from tree top or
other covert. make many attempts. some
OF them successful. 20 assassinate wound
ed men as they are being carried to the
rear During the truce, which has now
lasted four days. there has been none
OF this murderous business going on and
the American officers. therefore eoncluce
that the gueriilas have been engaged IN
this miserable work under the direct or
ders or control of the Spanish leaders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
NO ATTACK ON
SANTIAGO YET.
Spanish Commander Still Trying to
Make Terms With Shafter,
HE WANTS TO ESCAPE CAPTURE.
willing 20 Give Up ;hc City If Allowed
10 Leave with His Army-His Prop
osition is Not Eutcrtaincd-1hc
Iowa May Not Go.

WASHINGTON. July 9.-Tho great bat
ra expected to-day did not take place
although the armsice expired at noon
with the forces on both sides at Santiago
lined up FOR battle. The reason was that
the Spanish commander. who had been
an. cor. espondenco by telegraph with his
home government. was seeking 10 maze
,srrns with General Shafter by which
he might save his army from capture.
He was willing TO give up Santiago with
out resistance IL allowed TO retreat with
All his men and arms across the island
nut this idea was not entertained for "
momsnt by our government. On the con-
,rarv every effort viii be put forth TO
seal up an avenue OF escape from SON
tiago and 20 compel the final surrender
Of the Spanish army.
WILL HAVE A GOOD EFFECT.
To have allowed them To- make their
yyav unuolested into the interior would
have amounted simply 20 reinforcing the
garrison OF Havana by these thousands
az trained soldiers who had proved their
courage IN tho fighting In the trenches
IN the other NMuN. 10 fpiiiftl tN'tt '"+
render. IL is believed. wili certainly pro-
duce an enormous moral ehect both IN
Havana and in Spain Itself ana mus 'enu
10 the early conclusion Of the war
Secretary Alger aud Adjutant Genera
Corbin were in communication win Gen
eral Shafter at Santiago, during the Day
roth officials. however. declined positive
lv TO give out for publication any ols-
matches relating TO the negotiations going
on between General Shafter and General
IAnares. or 10 confirm any OF the eN-
citing rumors that were flying through
the corridors am day Nevertheless, u
was evideat from their manner that a
crisis had been reached SO FAR as SAN
tiago was concerned. and that as matters
stooa az the close Of the day. there was
no reason 90 be dissatisfied with the out
look
THE REST WAS BENEFICIAL.
II Is known that General Shaftcr has
lost nothing by the armistice, his men
are rested. the commissary improved the
yoads have been cleared and his artillery
Is now almost completely placed IN
most effective manner None Of these
fhipgs existed al the beginning o. the
sruistice. on the other hand THE Span
lsh forces have largely diminished their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
INP0RTAN BILL
FOR VIRGINIA.
The States to Be Reimbursed for
Expenses of the Volunteers
THE FREEDMAN'S BANK BILL.
, CaDtain Lamb Worked Hard To- Get IL
Before the House-Captain John
:. Wise Has Three Sons
i'm the Army.

WASHINGTON. July 9.-Spccial.-A bill
OF great Importance 20 Virginia was tho
last ono to receive the Presidents sigma
ture yesterday. a. provides for the re-
imbursemcnt Of the several States for
expenses incurred in aiding the United
States 10 raise the volunteer army and
in providing transportation from the
place Of enrolment to place of accept
ance.
THE FREEDMEN'S BANK BILL.
Representative Lamp yesterday secured
the consent Of Speaker Reed 20 call up
the Freedmen's Bank bill. but owing 10
the wranglc in which the House became
involved ne was unable 10 get IL up
before the hour OF adjournment
In this. as In an business of his con-
stituonts. CAPTAIN Lamb was very ener-
getic. and the colOred people. who viii
have to wait for their money must lay
the blame on their Republican friends.
1t was a Democrat Captain Lamb, who
made the effort TO secure justice for
them.
WISE BOYS IN THE ARMY.
Captain John s. Wise now has three
sons in the army. Hugh Wise IS a grad
uate OF West Point. and is in front OF
Santiago. and John s.. Jr., and Henry y.
have secured commissions in Colonel Pet
tits Fourth Immune Regiment The
nominations OF the last two have been
held up with other appointees, on ac-
count Of objections raised to the APP
pointment Of residents OF other States
TO command Virginia troops. When the
nominations were sent I'm John s. WISE
Jr., was credited TO Colorado and Henry
A. Wise to New York. IL is said that
there was a misunderstanding in regard
TO the whole matter. which has been
straightened ont
ARMY NEWS IN VIRGINIA.
Hospital Steward William A. Cross has
been transferred from Fort Caswel n.
c.. 10 Fort Monroe for duty In the gene
raj hospital there.
Iieutenant-C Colonel Charles Smart. de-
putty sufveon-v reral has been ordered
from Washington 10 Camp Alger TO make
a careful inspection into the sanitary
condition OF that post. ''giving special
attention TO tho water supply and TO the
etiology OF cases OF typhoid fever occur
ring IN that camp"
Major =. Ieth Tyler has been relieved
from temporary duty in the Office OF tho
Paymaster-Generl in this city and ors
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dered 10 report 10 the senior paymaster
al Jacksonville. Fla. for duty.
The discharge has been ordered OF
Chief Musician Michael =. krueger'
Fourth Virginia Infantry. and Private
Howard Chapman OF Company Is. Sec
ond Virginia Infantry.
NEW POSTOFFICES.
New postofiices have been established
at Berthaville. King George county Va.
with Alexander Reamy postmaster. and
al MichGeld, Randolph county, ~ c,
with Marion J. Presnell postmaster.
Among the names on the hotel regis
ters are these:
Extraordinarily. r. Trigg. G.. Ryland.
w. ]. Payne. Richmond: w r. Rhea,
Bristol. T.. w. McNeal. Norfolk.
ST. James-H. T.. Lorraine. 6. p. Col
lyer. Richmond: A. II. Tuttle University
of virginia. G.. vs.. Neville. Houston.
Nati0nal-C. r. Walton. Wakefield; T..
S. Thompson and wife. Richmord. x. r..
Fulton. University of Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
THE DELAWARE
BURNED AT SEA.
The Clyde Line Steamer Destroyed by
Fire OFF Barnegat.
PASSENGERS AND CREW SAVED.
They Escape With Their Lives But All
ofTheir Possessions are DESTROYED
With the Stcamer-Many Es-
capped in Night Clothes.

ATLANTIC CIT. July 9.-The Barnegat.
New Jersey Life Saving Station reports
at o'clock this morning that tho clyde
Line Steamer Delaware from New York
for Charleston and Jacksonville was
abandoned off Barncgat at 1880 O'Clock
last night. The steamer at the time be-
ing on iire. The passengers and crew left
the burning vessel in boats and on IFS
RATS. There were seventy persons mall.
and they were rescued by the members
OF the Cedar Greek Life Saving Station
with the aid OF the crew OF the Fishing
smack. S. p. Miller
STORY OF THE RESCUE.
NEW YORK, July 9.--Advices from
Barnegat say that the life saving crews
on nearing the Delaware found that the
passengers had been driven from the
steamer by flame and heat and were
foating on the surface OF calm sea. I'm
small boats aud on life RATS. The Cedar
Creek life boa was the first 10 arrive
Some Of the RATS were found TO be dan
gerousiy overloaded. and they were light
ened In haste until the life boat was full.
The fishing smack 5. T.. Miller came no
soon afterward and took aboard the rest
one boat had disappeared In the darkness.
and soma fear was felt for her safety
The Miller cruised about IN search for
her without success for many hours. She
was found when daylight came.
THE OCEAN KING HELPS.
At dawn the Luckenbach Towing Com
panys tug Ocean King steamed up
drawn TO the spot by the appearance OF
disaster. The passengers and some OF
the crew were transferred 20 her, and
she continued on her voyage TO this city
The captain and twelve OF the crew were
taken ashore in the surf boats, and
boarded train for New York. 10 report
10 the head Office.
A PASSENGERS STORY.
John II. Mable. Of IIackensack. N. j..
who was on the Delaware. saii:
II had retired at about Gas on Fridey
night and had barely disrobed when
steward began hammering at the state
room. shouting. An up The members
OF the crew began cutting holes IN the
saloon flooring With axes and hatchets.
and from every hole thus cut great
flames burst forth and began consuming
the cabin furniture. Il was apparent 81
a glance that the vessel was doomed.
"Preparstions were quickly msr&c fer
CONTINUED on sixth Psss) -
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CUBANS NOT TO GO IN.
Gen. Shafter VIII Not Allow Them to
Enter Santiago When IL Surrenders.

Enter Santiago W men tI ouffchuciS'
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press)
REFORE SANTIAGO. July I-One Sc
cret of the determination Of the Spanish
soldiers I'm Santiago 70 fight 10 the death
was the belief which prevailed generally
among them that prisoners taken py the
Americans would be put to the sword
II is now known that after the fall Of
El Caney on July 1st the Spanish soldiers
who escaped along the foothills march
ed directly into Garcia's men, posted TO
the north OF Santiago They fought des-
perately. but were shown no mercy oy
tho Cubans and were macheted TO the
last man. General Delryne. who was IN
command was brutally mutlated.
The voluntary surrender OF some OF the
wounded Spanish officers and men has
dispelled the delusion, and IS helping to
induce General Toral TO consider the
proposition TO capitulate.
After the fall OF FL Caney the Cubans
sacked the town. Information OF two out
RACES was promptly sent 20 General
Shafter, who issued orders that any Gu
ban found rlning the bodies OF dead or
wounded Spaniards would be promptly
dealt with. TO prevent the possibility
OF Cubans plundering Santiago when It
capitulates, II has been decided 10 forbid
the Cubans entering the town.
Owing to the danger of yellow fever
none Of the soldiers will be allowed 10 go
in. Just what arrangement will be made
remains for the future TO disclose.
Lieutenant Brooke says that during the
assault upon Santiago 100000 rounds OF
ammunition We're used. or course,
thousands OF pounds were lost. and 1t can
be safely assumed that fully three thou
sand shots were wasted 10 every one
that fairly found the mark.
II was Sergeant Mckinney OF Com
pany Il. Ninth Infantry, who shot and
disabled General Linares. the cOmm&nd-
er Of the Spanish forces in Santiago. S'he
Spanish general was hit about an hour
after San Juan Hill was taken, during
the first days fighting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
THEY WILL BE PROMOTED.
President VIII Promote Both Sampson
and SchIey-EXtent Not Decided.

WASHINGTON. July 9.-The President
has determined TO promote Acting Ad-
rniral Sampson and Commodore Schley
I'm recognition of their services In the
destruction Of the Spanish naval fleet
in American waters. but is as yet un-
decided as 10 the extent of the promo
tlons. Although Admiral Sampson ranks
Commodore schley in command Of the
naval forces IN Cuban waters he Is sub
ordinate 10 that officer by two numbers
I'm the naval register Commodore Schley
stands No. in the list OF Commodores
and Commodore Sampson stands No. TO-
having been promoted 10 that grade
within the past week Commodore Wat
son. also on duty with the fleet at San
tiaro is senior 10 both Of the others,
standing No. In this grade When an
Official report is received a decision will
be reached as TO the extent Of the promo
tlons to be made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
MILES HAS SAILED.
He Left Charleston Yesterday-Thc
Troops Arc Woll Treated.


CHARLESTON. S. G., July 9-The peo-
ule OF Charleston have been doing every
thing I'm their power to make the troops
here comfortable. The quarters supplied
for them by the city are the best TO be
had and are cool and cOmmodious, and
each day. Mayor smith supplies elcn
regiment in the camp with one thousand
pounds OF ice for The drinking water.
Approaching these and many other cour-
tesies extended DIS command. General
Wilson to-day sent a letter Of thanks 20
the Mayor and Council thanking Charles
ton for all that was being done for
his men. In it he said that the city had
established its claims as most accepta-
BILE place for the emharkation OF soldiers.
IT was learned to-day that the Yale
and Columbia Icu their anchorage on
the uehtship at ] o'clock this morning.
General Miles was safely aboard the
Yale. and the transfer of troops and bag
gage was made without IN accident OF
any kind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
DO WE HAVE ANY SAY?
Spanish Cabinet Considering Question
of Signing a Ten Days Armistice.

MADRID. July 9-Thc Liberal says the
Spanish Cabinet is considering the ques-
tlon OF signing ten days armistice, in
order to facilitate the peace negotiations.
The Rome correspondent OF the Impair
cial telegraphs that a ten days arrnistice
Is coming, but he adds that he thinks
the powers. with the Vatican are engi-
neering the movement and are consider
ing the proper form which the arfnistice
should assume.
Senior Sagasta, however, declared after
the Cabinet meeting that the rumofs or
an armistice were without foundation.
adding that the goyernmcEt Is only dis
cussing the means of prosecuting the
MaE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
SANTIAGO AT THE MERCY OF THE AMERICAN SIEGE GUNS.

Several commissions from Spanish au-
thoritles to act as guerilla leaders have
been picked up on the battlehelds Of San
Juan and FL Caney.
no PRISONERS KILLED.
The story published by a New York pa
per to the effect that the Spanish prison
ers have been turned over 20 the Cubans.
who killed them. is without the slightest
foundation in fact No prisoners have
been turned over 70 the Cubans at any
time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10
,r,iIIcry Reaches SANTIAGO.

WASHINGTON. July 9-The War De-
partment is advised that Randolph's six
batteries OF artillery, the District of Co
lrrnbia Regiment and a regiment OF ar
fillerv from Illinois which left Tampa
several days $50. have reached SAN
tiago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-10

Forecast for Sunday:
Virginia. North Carolina enA 00uo
Carolina-Fair. except showers near the
coast: variable winds becoming norths
erly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-09
WILL NOT BE INUNDATED,
Gen. Lees Reported Remarks About
What Might Happen.

NOW YORK. March N-A copyrighted
cablcgram 10 the Evening World to-day
from George Bronson Rea al Havana,
SAYS
General Lee said last night TO me;
If Spain wishes 20 declare any or an
az us persona non grata. II Is ner p4lN-
leeo TO do SO. but If we must leave town
we viii leave with the American iia,
Hvine and a brass band az the head OF
the procession
some persons In order TO increase the
excitement are urging General Fitzhugh
Lee 10 resign. but the Consul-General OF
the United states said TO a correspondent
to-day:
II win stick by the ship Of state until
the clouds roll by
The resignation Of Walter p. Barker
United states Consul at Sagua La
Gr1nde. was confirmed by to-days adj
vices. Mr. Barker has been ON the verge
of nervous rrostration. Alexander @.
Bryce the United States Consul at Ma
t4nzas. SAYS be cannot much longer stand
the strain under which he has lived the
last two years
The Fern viii be replaced 10y the United
States cruiser Montgomery, which is to
arrive here tomorrow morning. The
crew of the Fern have been unable 90
wash her decks recently. owing TO the
dizziness of harbOr water and must c.ean
up at sea ina order to- avoid sickness
among the crew when cleaned the Fern
viii go 10 Key West and from there to
Matanzas with relief supplies.
The United States gunboat Nashville
WILL 90 Is understood here. take RELIEF sup
plies 90 Slgua In Grande.
Ensign Powolson Is TO be detached from
me Fern AMI remain here doing work for
the Court of Inquiry.
There is nothing known yet about the
deportation of any Of the newspaper COR
respondents except Hcnore Lame who
was arrested on Saturday last
The United States Naval Court of In
CURRY into the loss of the battleship Maine
which is at present IN session here p"r-
sued. In some respects. a different course
from that adopted upon the occasion of
The former visit of the court 10 Havana.
10 Ire now not uncommon 10 see members
of the court on the wreck. personally de
roctlne the navy divers ana obtaining
from them direct reports on the struc-
rral condition of the submerged portions
of the wreck and making individual notes
for future considcra ION.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-09
GEN. WILSON IN FLORIDA.
Believed to bc Looking After Dcfcnscs.
Movements Of Vessels.

KEY WEST FLA. March S.-Briga-
dier-General John NJ. Wilson. chief Of
engineers United states Army arrived
here to-day from Tampa on board the
Olvctte
The tug Right Arm sailed for Norfolk
tonight The lighthouse supply steamer
Armenia after touching at the Tortugas
this morning arrived here this evening.
The American yacht Buccaneer with
Senator Gallnger on board. reached here
this evening.
General Wilson. IL Is understood. will
return TO Tampa on to-morrcw's boat
and will not visit TOuueas.
According 90 official authority. he IS
here merely 90 gain some slight relaXa-
ton from his labOrs in engineering un-
dertakings on 81. Johns river. Florida.
ON the other hand. it Is reported. that
his coming had been anticipated for sew
eral days and that he will inspect two
land batteries. recently finished. and get
general insight into the conditions Of
fortihca;ions here.
BE had long conversations this evening
with Rear Admiral Scard and the officer
40 charge of the local land batteries now
nearing completion.
Preparations have been made al the
barracks to receive General Wilson to-
visit the Tortugas II Is certain that he
WI fully discuss the possibilities for
onence and defence Of that station with
Admiral Sicard.
Ths receipt OF news that Representa-
tive Cannons bill appropriating $4,000 900
for the purpose Of national defence had
passed the House unanimously created
great enthusiasm among the naval officers
here II Is believed that Fey West ana
the amount
Tn, yacht Anita from Norfolk bound
for Havana with Senator and Mrs.
Thurston. Senator Money and Congress
men Cummings and Smith on board. has
arrived here.
The Iowa will leave during the night
or early tomorrow for the Tor.ugas.
10 Is sa Officially thar she IS going
fhere 10 coal. and IS expected 10 return
here.
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CAPTAIN SlGSBEE WRITES.
Greatly Comported by the Attitude OF
the American People.

NORWALK. OHIO, March S-Captain
P. II. Smith. Of this city, commander Oh
the Henry Chisholm. of the Bradley fleet
and Captain :. ID. Sgsoce of the war
ship Maine. are warm personal friends.
Yesterday Mrs. Captain Smith received
the following interesting letter from
CAPTAIN sigs0ee in response 90 orc writ
zen him after the disaster 10 The Maine'
Omitted States Steamer Fern.
Havana. Cuba. February 25
my Dear Mrs. Smith:
your Kind and comforting letter con-
veying sympathy from yourself and Can
tain smith came to-day. and-nced 10 De
said-was heartily welcomed. The sad
ness of be great disaster confines for
me in the reception of great numbers OF
hpart-hroben appeals from bereaved
friends of the Names crew. I have no
time 20 think of my own troubles. in
fact they are light by comparison with
those OF others. That the American peo-
ple think that / have done my duty IS
more sustaining than I can EXPRESS.
81 would gladly send you a photograph
of myself but I have had none taken
for about twelve years. Those ,hat have
appeared in the newspapers came from
J know not where ] can get you pho
tOeraph of the wreck. Some good ones
have been reproduced I'm The papers
81 am at present aboard The Fern. a
small dspa' eli vessel. ne Maine lies only
"a few yards Off a distorted and wildly
dis0rdeted wreck with a number OF the
bod cs OF her gallant dead down ln tha
dstris av.airing recovery which is lab0Il-
ously difficult
"Fow very sad and shocking 70 all is
I would take pleasure IN writ rg a long
letter TO you and my good fi-nd. the
Car'ain hir { am hard pressed with
correspondence.
xvi p my kindest regards 20 both Of
YOU End cordial thanks for your letter. ]
remain always.
Yours most sincerely.
90 ID STGSREE"
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by the young folks Of Sir Moses Monte
fore Congregation was. indeed, q sue
cess.
The following gentlemen composed the
efficient committee 10 whose efforts IL cue
credit tor all the enjoyment prefent az me
afair. Messrs. b. Won, chairman. " j.
liam T. Meaney, floor manager Morris
Molloy. assistant foor manager; ;. sp1-
berg. A. Molloy. A. Kaminsky. II. n.
Rosen5ug. y. Cohen. S. weinberg ana
]. Silver.
The ball was Of the masquerade charac-
ter. and tho following prizes were award
ed.
First-gold watch. Mr.. J. n McGruder.
as negro sport.
scconi-eilS un'hi ella. NJ. Friedman, as
clown on a donkey.
1hlrd-Giam0n ring Ir. Felix Bas-
chnn ~ Pokev Barnes.
F0urfh-manioure case. Niles Jennie
WINSTON as eol>red nursa.
The committee Of JUDGES was COM
posed II Mayor Richard NJ. Tavlor. COL
onel John s Norwood and M"ssrs. John
T. Epps John = Hughes and Sol Bloom
berg.