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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-01

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United States navy have hospital ship,
 and strange it may the first in the history
 the world.
 While thousands of workmen have been busy day
 and night transforming the steamships built for and men-of-war men have necessarily work during the last week at Newport transforming the steel steamship Creole of the Cromwell line into the Soace-the name, sug and cheer given to the first floating hos pital designed for service in war
 The Solace 3S00 ship with speed of seventeen knots which will keep close the American fleets on any expedition against the The Red Cross will protect There is not thing about Solace provoke attack the part of the ships of any civilized nation.
 Such comforts as be found in we'll equipped hospital in this hospital Of the seas battles the has there been such aay suffering and prevent death that might ensue from lack of proper attention.
 steam launches form part of the equipment of the Soace whenever there is opportunity they will dash the warships of the fleet sick bay and them to the hospital ship Of transferring would have be done after engagement ended, but in the of ship being sunk many of the ships company will be saved from drowning by these swift launches
 Wounded officers and sailors will be lifted from the the deck of the Soace by cable and tackle forward Once deck they quickly be taken into the
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-01

lars and marrow cuffs. The climate will be very severe for the majority.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-01

beds, give clean handkerchiefs with a little cologne or bay rum on them, so prized in the sick atmosphere of wounds.
 We sponge the bandages over the wounds constantly, which alone car ries us around from cot to cot almost without stopping, except to soothe some, read to or write letters for oth- CTS, or administer medicine.
 We serve the patients their meals, feeding those who cannot feed them selves.
 Our own dinner table Is the top of an old stove, with slices of bread for plates, fingers for knives and forks, and carpet-bags for chairs-all this because everything is in use by our poor fellows.
 One nurse on the Elm City has just watched over three men until they died, receiving their last wishes which she is now writing to their wives.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-01

Who Sailed for Cuba Last Week
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-01

.HE United States navy is to have a hospital ship, and strange may seem, the first in the history of the world.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

Washington, July 26.-The Spanish
government has sued for peace, not
indirectly through the great powers of
Europe, but by direct appeal to Presi-
dent Mckinley
The proposition was formerly sub
mitted to the president by the French
ambassador, NJ. Jules Cambon, who
had received instructions from the for
eign office at Paris to deliver to the
United States government the tender
of peace formulated by the Spanish
cabinet,
At the conclusion of the conference
between the president and the French
ambassador, the following official
statement was issued from the White
House:
The French ambassador, on behalf
of the government of Spain, and by
direction of the Spanish minister of
foreign affairs presented to the presi-
dent this afternoon at the White House
message from the Spanish govern
ment, looking to the termination of
the war and the settlement of terms of
peace
The proposition submitted by the
ambassador, acting for the Spanish
government, was quite general in terms
and was confined to the one essential
point OF an earnest plea that negotia-
tions be opened for the purpose of ter
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

peace will be. Thus far there is no
official warrant for saying what terms
Spain will propose, or what terms the
United States will offer or accept. So
far as this country is concerned, it is
the general impression that the com.
plete Spanish evacuation of Cuba and
Porto Rico win be insisted upon. as a
sine qua non. There is not the same
certainty as to the Philippines, La
drones and Carolines, although the be-
lief is growing that the terms will in
clude coaling stations in these groups.
On the part of Spain it is believed she
has reached such realization of her
misfortunes that She will readily ac-
cept terms for the evacuation of Cuba
and probably Porto Rico. The Spanish
desire is apparently very strong for the
retention of the Philippines.
The matter of war indemnity is for
future consideration, although there
docs not appear to be disposition
among the officials here to pile up a
heavy war indemnity against Spain in
her present helpless condition.
In case the peace negotiations are
opened, the means by which they will
be carried on are not determined nor
have they been officially considered.
1t is understood, however, that one
means likely to be proposed is to au-
thorize direct negotiations between
Spain and this country, Spain being
represented by Senor Leon Castillo,
the Spanish Ambassador at Paris, and
the United States by General Horace
Porter, our ambassador 10 France.
Senor Castillo is one Of the foremost
diplomats of Europe, and since the war
began his chief mission has been to go
from capital to capital and endeavor
to awake foreign interven ton in be-
half Of Spain. Failing in this, he has
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
LONDON WAR REVIEW.
American Plan for Santiago's Governmen
Commended.

American Plan for Santiago's Governments
Commended.
London, July 25.-The Times, in its
weekly war review. expresses the opin-
ion that the measures taken by Gen
eral Shafter for the protection of life
and property at Santiago de Cuba will
exercise definite influence upon other
parts of the island, where it will be
understood that Spanish loyalists are
not to be abandoned, whatever hap
pens"
Mckinley's instructions for the gov
ernment of Santiago, the article CON
tinues, which conform completely with
the pledges given before the war, es-
tablish precedent that proves happy
augury in relation to American expan-
sion
With reference to European criticism
OF Commodore Watson's projected
cruise to the Spanish coast, the article
repeats the already avowed convict
of the Times that the policy of the
United States will not be modified
thereby. The writer compliments Ad.
miral Dewey, in regard to the attitude
of Germany at Manila, with having
played a difficult game" with conspie-
nous ability
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
TO SAVE THE COLON.
Lieutenant Hobson Arranges for tho Et-
eeution of His Plans.

Washington, July 24.-Lieutenant
Hobson had a long conference with
Assistant Secretary Allen, Captain
Bradford and several other officers of
the navy department, regarding the
raising of the Spanish cruiser Cristobal
Colon. The lieutenant succeeded. while
in New York, in arranging with the
Merritt 4 Chapman Wrecking company
for the execution of the plans he had
prepared for saving the vessels The
wreckers have promised to get together
the pontoons, air bags and compressed
air apparatus which will be used to
tighten and right the ships, and will
send this material TO Santiago from
New York on fast vessel within three
days. Lieutenant Hobson is confident
that II the work can be undertaken
before a cyclone sets in, it will result
successfully
Secretary Long says that the lieuten-
ants plan for raising the Colon seems
entirely feasible. The proposed plan
involves methods and appliances out
side of those usually employed in
wrecking. They necessitate the use of
air appliances of various kinds in right
ing and raising the ship that rarely Il
ever before have been used on vessels
of the size and weight of the Colon, aud
although there is some doubt of its
success, the navy department officials
think the prize well worth the expert
inent
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

minating the war and arriving at
terms of peace. The communication of
the Spanish government did not sug-
gest any specific terms of peace, nor
was any reference made to Cuba, the
Philippines, Porto Rico or other Span
ish possessions. The evident purpose
of the Madrid authorities was to first
learn whether the United States would
treat on the subject of peace and after
to take up sn:h terms as the two
parties might suggest,
No intimation came from any official
source as to the probable character of
the answer. There were strong inti-
nations, however, that there would be
no acceptance which would imply the
stopping of the war when the Ameri-
can arms were adding victories on vic
tories, to embark on a vague diplomatic
negotiation. 1t was felt that this gov
ernment had everything to lose in
subtle game of diplomacy, in which
the only certain element would be the
-ihStiOh VI OhI army anu Hay y. TOT
this reason there was disposition in
official quarters to know what terms
were in sight before entering upon
general negotiations. A prominent
administration official said. after talk
ing with cabinet officers, that, in his
opinion, the situation was not materi-
ally changed by the Spanish PROPOSE
tion, and that the war would be press
ed with undated vigor until something
more tangible in the way of peace
terms was at hand
Neither was there any suggestion
from the Spanish government that an
armistice be established, pending the
peace negotiations Itseemed natural
however, from the proposition that
formal peace negotiations be entered
upon, that, pending their conclusion,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
FIGHT AT GUANICA.
AMERICAS LUCK STICKS TO HER
IN PORTO RICO.
Spaniards Routed with Loss OF Forty
Killed and W ounded, Not an American
Boy Being injured Tho Stars and
stripes Are Hoisted.

Guanica, Porto Rico, July 27.-The
United States military expedition
under General Miles which landed here
has had its first slIirmsh. Not an
American was lost, while the spaniards
lost forty,
The Spaniards were completely taken
by surprise Almost the first they
knew of the approach of the army of
invasion was in the announcement CON
tanned in the firing of gun from the
Gloucester demanding that the Span
iards haul down their flag, which was
floating from flagstaff in front of a
block-house standing to the east of the
village. The first couple of three
Founders were fired in to the hills righ I
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

cessation of hostilities would occur.
Owing to the Importance of the com.
munieation, the ambassador adopted
The usual diplomatic procedure of read.
ing the communication from the orig.
inal French, the translation being
submitted by NJ. Thibeaut.
In the conversation which followed
the reading of the proposition, neither
the president nor the am mbassador
entered into the question 7of terms OF
peace. The instructions of the ambas.
sador had been confined to the one
essential point of opening peace
negotiations, and it was evident that
the president desired to consider the
proposition at this moment before civ.
ing any definite reply
The president decided to consult
with the members of his cabinet before
lntimating what his reply would be,
ana promised reply later. The call
OF the ambassador was two hours after
the regular cabinet meeting, and the
next regular meeting occurs on Friday.
No special meeting was called, but the
president had an informal talk with
the members of the cabinet last night,
the consultation lasting until after
midnight.
Naturally, the plea of Spain to o. en-
peace negotiations, opens up a wide
field of conjecture on what the terms of
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

cans were fred on, the Gloucester
opened fire on the enemy with all her
three and six-pounders which could lie
brought to bear, shelling the town, and
also dropping shells into the hills to
the west of Guanica, where a number
of Spanish cavalry were seen to be
Fastening toward the spot where the
Americans had landed.
BY that time the Gloucester had the
range of the town and the block house.
and her guns were splitting fire and the
docto" and paymaster were helping to
serve the guns.
Soon afterward white-coated gallop-
ing cavalrymen were seen climbing the
hills TO the west ward and the foot sol
diers were scurrying along the fences
from the town.
BY 9;45 a. m. with the exception of
few guerilla shots, the town was
won, and the enemy was driven out of
its neighborhood
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

and left of the bay, purposely avoiding
the town, lest the projectiles hurt
women and children.
The Gloucester then hove to, within
about 600 yards of the shore, and low
cred launch, having on board Colt
rapid-tire gun and thirty men, under
Lieutenant Huse, who was sent ashore
without encountering opposition
Quartermaster Beck thereupon told
feoman Lacey to haul down the Span
ish flag, which was done, and they then
raised on the flagstaff the first United
States flag to float over Porto Rican
soil.
Suddenly about thirty Spaniards
opened fire with Mauser rifles on the
American party. Lieutenant Huse and
his men responded with great gal
lantry, the Colt gun doing effective
work. Normen, who received Cervera 5
surrender, shared the honors with
Lieutenant Huse
Almost Immediately after the Ameri-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
Foraker's Opinion.

Washington, July Ex-senator For
aker of Ohio, the only Republican mem
ber of the foreign relations committee
in the city said that while he was very
glad to see that the end of the war was
in sight, he did not wish to take any
position which would appear to be
forestalling the action of the admins
tration. Continuing he said:
~ do not think we should give up
any territory Of which we have taken
possession. We should retain Porto
Rico and the Philippines and give to
Cuba independent government aud
maintain such relations with the peo-
pie as would ultimately bring about
the annexation of the island to the
United States by the desire of the peo-
pie themselves, as in the case of Ha-
wall. The independence of the people
of Cuba is due to them tor the splendid
fight they have made for three years
against Spain. They have made their
independence possible. -
Senator Foraker said he did not see
how it was possible to turn the Philip
pine islands back to Spain.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
Engineers For mnnnlnlu.

Washington, July %. Arrangements
are being perfected at the war depart
ment for the establishment of a milf
tary garrison at Honolulu Orders were
issued for a battalion of the Second
regiment of volunteer engineers to
proceed to Honolulu, in company with
the First regiment, New York yolun-
teer infantry, Colonel Barber com,
manding, which is to constitute the
first garrison of United States troops
stationed on this newly annexed terri
tory of the United States.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
IsLAND AND FEATUREs or PoRro R1co.

there is nothing to stop us now short
of the Spanish border
Concerning the terms of peace, SEN
ator Morgan has clearly defined ideas
MY first proposition, he exclaimed.
would be the complete surrender by
Spain of all territory over which the
flag floats. This would include Cuba,
Porto Rico, the Philippines, the Caro-
lines and the Ladrones. | would make
this surrender the subject of a separ-
ate and exclusive treaty. would de-
mand of Spain surrender uncondi-
tional in every particular and without
any reference to what we may wish to
do with the territory hereafter.
would snot allow any ifs nor sands'
about it. This treaty should be on such
terms that the United States can be
free to act without any conditions. and
it should be the first proposition on
which to base peace.
Il would also demand as one of the
first conditions of peace, added Sen
ator Morgan. "the opening of Jail doors
to all prisoners confined for political
offenses. | would extend this PROPOSE
tion SO as to include all political pris-
oners from Cuba, Porto Rico or the
Philippines. 1t should free all who
have been imprisoned because of par
ticipation in the insurrection.
After this treaty covering the sur
render of dominions and release of po-
litical prisoners has been concluded" :"
he continued, Il would take up the
matter of war indemnity This covers
several topics, some Of which | do not
care to discuss ut this time. Individ-
ually, | should want to consider the
matter of coaling station in the Ca
nary islands. off the coast of Africa,
Further, | would require added
Senator Morgan, guarantee from
Spain that she will assume all respon-
sibility for any debts that might prove
lien on Cuba-or upon Porto Rico
and the Philippines for that matter.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

turned his attention to the peace
movement as the last chance for saw
ing his country. Castillo is a linguist,
speaking English, SO that the negotia-
tions could proceed with facility.
While not veteran in diplomacy
General Porter is regarded as able and
tactful, and, moreover, he would be
guided by very explicit instructions
from Washington. Another plan of
procedure contemplates the appoint
ment of commission to receive and
make proposals, which will include
members of the foreign affairs commit
tee OF the senate, who viii also have n
voice in the confirmation of the treaty.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
Fever Spreading AZ Santiago.

Washington, July 25.-A dispatch
received by Adju tant General Corbin
says that 1896 new cases of fever of all
classes were reported in his camp be-
fore Santiago July "a. As the same
dispatch reports only four deaths-and
none of them from yellow fever-from
among the hundreds of cases of fever
known to exist in the camp, the war
authorities are more than ever in
clined to the belief that the cases of
yellow fever are of mild type.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
Annual Indian Uprising.

Denver, Colo, July e7-Game Com
missioner Swan notified General SUM
ner, that party of Utes have left
their reservation in Utah, declaring
their purpose to shoot all the deer they
want in Colorado, and kill every game
warden who attempts to interfere with
them. Mr. Swan asked General sum
ner to send u detachment Of regular
troops to the Colorado-U Utah line, to
turn back the Indians. The general
has not announced whether he will do
as requested
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
QUEEN LIS MANIFESTO
Protest Against Annexation and Demand
for Crown Lands.

San Francisco, July -. 1t is rumor.
ed among the intimate friends of Lii.
nokalani, former queen of the Hawai-
ian Islands that when She reaches
Honolulu She will issue a statement or
manifesto to the people. As soon as
she has informed her people of the re-
suit of her mission She win publicly
protest against the transfer of the is
lands, and will present her claim for
the crown lands, confiscated by the
republic, which consist Of nearly 900
600 acres and which yields yearly in
come of over 500 oOO. She win also
present her claim for between $500 900
and S4oo 600 collected as reutals by the
republic Prominent American law
yers, it is said, have been engaged to
handle the case against the United
States government
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
CHANCE for FRED Grant.

Washington, July Brigadier
General Fred D. Grant has been as
signed to the command of the Third
brigade of General Wilson's division of
the first army corps. Two brigades OF
this division are already assigned for
duty with the Porto Rico invasion aud
have left Chickamauga for Newport
News.
General Grants command, according
to the present assignment. viii include
the First and Third Kentucky and tho
Fifth Illinois regiments.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
SUFFERING FROM HEAT.
Many Soldiers Frustrated by the Weather
and Malaria.

Santiago, July 20. - The United
States troops are suffering in great
numbers from heat and malaria. Two
hundred cases in General Kent's divi-
sion; 10 in General Lawton's and 80 in
General Ludlow's are reported. The
horses are also prostrated OF six com
panies OF the Ninth infantry, Compan-
les b, c. D, T, G and II, quartered at
the theatre here, III ars reported o.
the sick list.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
TERMS SUGGESTED.

Pertinent Ideas Advanced by Prominent
Persons.
Washington, July e7.-Serator Nor.
gan of Alabama. senior democratic
member of the foreign relations COM
mittee of the senate, regar DIS the peace
proposition as sign of submission by
Spain.
THE power of Spain is broken, said
Senator Morgan, land it is plain that
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
coLoREo TROOPS AT SANTIAGO


Under a Cross-tire.
Washington July %. A special re-
port received at the war department
from the surgeon in charge Of the
wounded soldiers who came up on She
relief ship Olivette states that the
character and location of the wounds
received by the members of the Tweu-
ty-fourth and Twenty fifth infantry in
dieate that they were in an almost nm
precedented situation at the time Of
the battle of San Juan as numbey of
them received bullets almost simultan-
eously which were fired from dist
ance and from very short range, indi-
eating heavy cross fire.
Other evidence shows that a num-
ber of them fought on steadily after
being wounded and until ordered out
Of range.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

Spain's troublesome and impecunious
nobies have always been sent to Cuba
and the Philippines Ii is not consid-
cred mannerly to question how they
obtained their wealth when they re-
turn to Spain.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
SIMPSONS REPORT.
Commonds schley and the Performance of
the Oregon.

Washington, July 27.-The report of
Captain Sampson has been received
There are 40 traces of bitterness in it,
such as are alleged to exist between he
and Schley. On the contrary, he gives
Schley honorable mention and due
praise. The performance of the Ore
gon is referred to as amazing. Hon
orable mention is accorded all the ships
and men that took part in the great
victory.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28
SPAIN ASKS FOR PEACE
Application Made Direct to the United States
and Not Through the Powers.

Spain Since the war Raa
Has Forced the Proposal SaveW
War VIII Notbe Stopped Pending Proracted Diplomatic
Negotatons-Some Significant
e States Should
be the
Bone
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-28

Almost Immediately after the Ameri-