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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
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Washington, July 7.-Scna,ors and
representatives who converseu with
the President to-day gained the i'm
preston that for the present the gov
ernment Of the Hawaiian Islands
would be left largely In the hands of
President Dole. Under the joint reso-
luton anneSing the islands. the gov
ernment. until otherwise provided by
Congress. is invested in such person
or persons as the President of the
United States mny determine. Be
sides President Dole, one other person
In Hawaii and one or more citizens of
the United States may be selected to
act with him. 1t is expected that the
names of the commissioners provided
for in the resolution to recommend
necessary legislation for Hawaii will
be sent to the Senate before the ad-
journmcEt of Congress.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
A Sensational Elcremcnt.

New York. July IA sensation was
created In social circles by the clope-
ment and marriage of Miss Mcpher-
son. daughter of the late Senator Me
Pherson OF New Jersey. to DR. Meuer.
an East Side physician. who in 1891
opened and conducted n sanltarium
for consumptives In Denver. Colorado.
The marriage was opposed by the Me-
Phersons on the ground that the doc
tor was no match for the heiress to
S5.OOO,0OO. Miss Mcpherson was the
heroine of several romantic love af-
fairs in Washington. so gossips say,
while living in that city, and had been
engaged twice before.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

difficulty, Admiral Sampson has de
cided to lombard Santiago from off
Aguadores, from which point the guns
of the fleet will be able to do great
damage to the beleaguered city.
Admiral Sampson visited the front
to-day and had long consultation
with the military authorities. Careful
observations We're taken from the hills
with view to enabling the fleet to
take position of Aguadores and from
there join in the bombardment of San
tiago. His gunners will have to try
range of 5000 yards from Aguadores
to Santiago. but Admiral Sampson be-
lieyes the heavier guns of the fleet can
materially assist the army in bringing
the Spanish general to terms of sur
render.
The nrmistice. by tacit understand
ing. has been extended Until Saturday
noon, although no positive agreement
to that effect has been made by the
general of either army. The Spannrds
may resume hostilities Mt any time, as
may the Americans. but 1t Is the gen
eral belief that there VIII be no more
fighting until day after tomorrow, II
II begins then.
General Sliafter has been holding OF
to give General Linares time to think
over his hopeless situation and to af-
ford an opportunity for the Bishop of
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

pected, has been mounted in n snug
pit ON the ridge near the San Juan
block house, and ROW Is ready TO do
great execution when the fighting Is
resumed. The few shells fired by Ser
geant Borrowe last Saturday carried
CONSERVATION to the Spanish ranks In
the city. Consul Ramsden says that
the first shell from the dynamite gun,
although it was fired high. almost to-
tally destroyed II large building within
n block of the British consulate.
Our troops also have fortified them
selves with protected rifle pits. from
which they will be able to do the en-
emy much harm. without themselves
being especially exposed to the enc
my's fire.
In addition to these advantages
gained on land by General Shafter. he
has arranged with Admiral Sampson
for the fleet to participate in Satur-
days attack on the city. As 1 have
shown in previous dispatches 1t has
been imprncticable for the fleet to shell
Santiago from the bay, owing to the
presence of the mines and the station
ing of 5000 Spanish rifIemen to protect
the mine fields. TO get around this
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
CONGRESS ADJoURNs.



Denver. July s.-A special from
washington to the Republican says:
Although Congress finally ad-
tourned this afternoon, neither
Senator Teller nor Representative
Shnfroth intend TO leave Washington
until the middle of next week.
Senator Teller will be detained by
visitors who will occupy his time for
the next few days, when he expects to
start for home.
Representative Shafroth has some
committee and department work to be
cleared mp before he starts for home.
Senator Wolcott, however, leaves to-
morrow for New York, where he has
business interests that will require his
presence until the latter part of next
week.
Representative Bell after devoting to-
morrow to work In the departments,
will Immediately leave for Montrosc,
where he will spend the entire sum
mer.
The Senate to-day passed Reprcsen-
tatiye Bells bill which was recently
passed by the House, granting the
Cripple Creek Short Line Railway
Company n right TO construct railroad
across the Pixies Peak timber land re-
serve of Colorado commencing at Colo
RADIO Springs. AS this bill passed both
branches of Congress, Ii was amended
so that the right of way granted to this
company should not interfere with n
similar right granted to the Cripple
Greek District Railway Company over
the same reserve by an act of June
9th last.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

ments, which will be untenable after
the firing begins, In fact. So strong
has our position become that the Span
ish troops vii be unable to long endure
the fire which will be turned on them
IL the negotiations for the city's sur
render fail. One days fighting, ii Is
confidently predicted. will end the
campaign and one final fierce assault
Is the plan generally favored by bri-
gade and rerimcntal officers.
The general condition of our men has
improved much in the last two days
and the average health of all il good
The commissary trains are doing bet
ter work and no rain has fallen for
two days, Our men are well sheltered.
Great improvements have been made
in the roads and bridges have been
built ecros the mountain trorrcnts. Our
heavy artillery now can be moved
without difficulty.
Thousands of refugees still are hud-
died together about El Caney although
their condition has been much i'm
proved. Rntons have been distribut-
ed among them and nearly all of the
women and children are sheltered in
neighboring villages. Many are going
to Siboney 10 relieve the overcrowding
at old points.
Struggling has been effcctually
checked among the Cubans. Provost
guards have orders to arrest all Gu
bans found away from their commands
after niehfall. This plan had snlu-
tary effect and results in less annoy
ancc.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

st. Louis, July S.-A special TO the
Republic from Cuba, Missouri, says:
A courier from Steeleville, the coun-
ty seat of Crawford county, brought
the terrible news to-day that the town
hal almost been wiped out by water
spout early this morning.
AS soon as the news was received n
relief party started for the stricken
town. The town was in ruins. Few
buildings were left standing and
groans of anguish were heard on all
sides, as searchers sought for loved
ones among the debris. The water
spout occurred outside the town, but
swelled Yadkin creek, which came
down in a mighty and destructive
flood.
Up to this evening thirteen bodies
had been recovered, but 1t is thought
more have perished.
Steeleville was n town OF 1000 in
ha bitants, situated on the Salem
branch of the Frisco railroad. All the
wires are down and no communication
can be had except by courier.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

Washington, d. c., July "a re-
markable feature of the fighting In
Cuba, and one much commented upon
in military circles, Is the heavy loss
In killed and wounded Of commits
stoned and non-commissioned officers.
In spite Of the distress which the loss
Of 80 many officers has occasioned, the
army officials point to the list as q
splendid evidence Of the dash and
personal bravery of the men who wear
shoulder straps. Among the killed
and wounded since the first fight at
Juragua have been officers of every
grade from Colonel down, and in num-
bers said to be almost unprecedented
In proportion to the forces engaged.
The loss Of officers In the two days
fighting around Santiago demonstrates
to military men that the American Of
hcers lead their men wherever they are
called upon to 60 and are setting an
example which cannot but elevate the
esprit de corps Of the army.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

She was the best armored cruiser or
the Spanish navy, and II she can be
foated and repaired will make n val
liable acquisition TO the American
navy.
Mr.. Allen In hopeful also that the
vizcaya and opuendo can be saved in
part. Information has reached the de-
partment that the hulls are not badly
damaged. The contract with the Mer-
ritt Wrecking Company is by the day,
and may be cancelled Mt any time II
the government finds the salvage is
not progressing satisfactorily.
Two large wrecking vessels left Nor
folk to-day to begin work upon the
Colon, Vizcaya and Oquendo.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
SIMPSONS OBSTACLES.
He VIII Run Great Risks In Trying to
Eater santiago HArbor.

Denver. July IA New York dis.
match 10 the Renublican from the Her
adds corres,,onden, or Santiago saws.
CAPTAIN Chadwick of the flagship
New York. representinc Admiral
Sampson. visited General Shafter MT
his headouarters before Snntiapo yes-
tertIay. They discussed plans for n
Joint attack on Santiago by land and
naval forces.
The truce between the two armies
has been continued until tomorrow,
but fighting NAV soon be resumed. as
the American and Spanish forces now
are only 20 wards mart on San Juan
hill.
Captain Chadwick eSniained to Cen
eral Shnfter that Admiral Sampson
could not send boats into the harbor to
remove the mines. because there are
5000 spanish rif,emen stationed behind
the hills near the beach. He also re-
minded the American general that the
enemy. with the guns of Morro. would
be able TO get the ranae of any bonts
that might be used in the work of free
ing the outer harl,or of mines.
General Skaters last message from
the Spanish commander was to the eff.
feet that the city would never be sur
rendered.
Admiral Cervera. Captain Eulate and
the other officers of the DESTROYED
Spanish fleet were sent north TODAY on
the ST. Louis BEFORE leaving for the
North the officers on (,ervero's staff
practically admitted thar tho Spanish
admiral Ind bccn forced To Ieoye san.
tjaco harb,r. The Spanish prisoners
also say they had os much fear of the
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
scclion,I..m Z. Inrul.hed.

Washington. July "a special com
mittee from the Empire State Society
of the Sons OF the American Revolu-
tion yesterday presented 10 President
Mckinley engrossed resolutions in
dorsing his action in b!otting out sec
tionallsm by the war appointments Of
representatives of the North and
South, Major General NJ. c. Butler of
South Carolina, and Brigadier Gen
eral Frederick u. Grant of New York
Inc society was represented by Colo
mel John G. Calhoun. vice president.
and DR.. James NJ. King, chaplain. Of
New York. A sword is to be present
ed to General Grant, and at . o'clock
this afternoon n horse with all accou-
trements was presented TO General
Butler at Camp Alger.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
ARE READY TO FIGHT.
sHAFTER's MEN HAVE BEEN
| BUSY.
Siege Guns Brought to the Front and tho
intr-nchments Have Becn Advanced
Sampson Will Fire at Long Range.

Denver, July S.-A special to the
Republican via New York from Gen
eral Skaters headquarters before San
tiago. Thursday, by the Herald's dis
patch boat Sommers \. Smith TO Port
Antonio, Jamaica. says:
During the truce which General
Shafter effected with General Linares,
the American land and sea forces have
perfected plans TO deal n smashing
blow upon the city of Santiago. 1t is
impossible TO tell just when this blow
will be delivered, but 1t Is expected to
fall nj noon on Saturday.
General Shnfter has succeeded In
getting his siege guns commanding po-
sitions Mt the front and Sergeant Hal
let Allsop Borrowe now has his dyna-
mite guns repaired and in position on
San Juan hill.
The dynamite gun in charge of Ser
gcant Borrowe. which was jammed
while being hauled up the mountain
and has been little used in the early
fighting about Santiago. has been put
in condition for effective work.
This gun, of which so much is ex-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
WANTS COLORADO MEN.
Dewey VIII Not Attack Manila Until the
Second Detachment Arrives.

second D.sacb m snt Arrives.
Chicago. July S.-A special cable to
the Chicago Record from its corrc-
spondent, John 4. McCutcheon, with
Admiral Dewey's fleet. Manila bay.
July 4th, via Hong Kong. says:
The American troops under General
Anderson. which have reached the
Philippines. are now comfortably quar-
tered In the Spanish military barracks
at Cavite and ARE busy preparing for
active service against the Spanish. No
attack on Manila is probable before the
arrival of the second detachment of
troops under General Greene, which is
expected soon. The present force of
soldiers and marines Is considered in
sufficient to protect life and property
in Manila in the event of the capitula-
ton of that city. The soldiers, how
ever, are all eager to begin the fight
ing.
Captain General Augusti has desired
to surrender Manila for some time. and
for that reason the Spanish council,
which is conducting the defense. trans
ferrcd the military leadership from
him to the senior colonel of artillery.
The insurgents control the city water
works and have cut on the supply from
that source. but as this is the rainy
season and there is n cloudburst every
day. the Spaniards do not suffer from
lack of water, A more serious matter
for them at present is that the insur
gents have captured San Juan Del
Monte. n few miles to the rear which
had been fitted up with old cannon and
supply of ammunition and provis-
ions to serve as the last stronghold of
the Spanish government after the
forces should be driven out of Manila
by the bombardment of the American
warships.
Governor Marina. whom Captain
Glass brought as prisoner from
Gaum. the seat of the Spanish govern
ment in the LadrOne islands. declines
to accept parole from the Americans.
preferring to remain n prisoner at Ca
vitc rather than run the risk OF being
shot in Manila by his countrymen for
surrcndering when mennced by the
guns of the Charleston.
To-day the wnrships in the bay are
dressed with n brave display of flags
In honor of the Fourth Of July. The
troops held n military review ut Ca
vfte.
The health of the American troops
continues good.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

London, July G.-The Washington
correspondent of the Daily Mail re
ports an interview with n distinguish
ed American officer. who is repre-
sented as diiating upon the immense
superiority of American warships over
British, especially in armor and arma-
ment This officer is said to have de-
clared that the United States battle
ship Alabama could blow the British
battleship Majestic out of the water.
and to have predicted that in the next
century America will be building war
ships for everybody.
Even now the United States is
able to build much cheaper than Ger
many or England" he is reported to
have said.
The Mail. commenting cdltorially
upon the startling statement, says:
I'VE have verified the data and are
compelled to acknowledge tho correct
ness OF the statement We know also
that there iN n distinct uneasIness in
the higher ranks of the British navy
mt the under-armamcnt of our ships"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
FlshtIng Omcer. rromoted.

Washington, July S.-The President
to-day sent these nominations to the
Senate:
War-Volunteer army: BrIgadier
generals of volunteers, to be major
generals. Hamilton S. Hawkins, Henry
w. Lawton, Adna X. Chaffee, John G.
Bates.
To be brigadier generals: Colonel
Leonard Wood, First regiment United
States volunteer cavalry: Lieutenant
Colonel Chambers McKibben, Twenty
first infantry.
First Regiment Volunteer Cavalry,
to be Colonel-Lieutenant Colonel The
odore Roosevelt, First regiment volun-
teer cavalry.
These and large number of other
nominations were confirmed by the
Senate.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
THE COLORADO BOYS.
One of Them Tells of Their Arrival 81
Honolulu.

One Of Them Tells of Their Arrival at
Honolulu. it
Denver, July IA special corre-
spondent Of the Rocky Mountain News
writes OF the safe arrival OF the Colo
RADIO regiment at Honolulu on it's way
to Manila. He says: u
The most delightful weathes has
characterized the trip, and the sickness
of the sea voyage has been Mt u mini
mum.
Now there are about three days
this tropical, sunshiny place, while the
vessels are coaling for the bigger end
OF the 7,OOO-mile Journey to the aid OF
the great Dewey.
1t was n rousing reception the boys
received. and 1t did not stop with the
ovation at the dock, where the bands
played and the crowds cheered. AT
8 O'Clock the occupants of the ship
We're marched to the Waikiki bathing
beach. one of the finest In the world.
and given frolic in the surf.
At . o'clock they all sat down to II
dinner spread for them In the grounds
surrounding the palace. 1t was n
feast fit to compensate them for tho
whole week of subsistence on army
rations. The dinner was followed by
an inspection of the troops by Presi-
dent Dole.
The soldiers on board the China
were fortunate in being provided with
plenty of deck room. AS the nights
grew warmer down near the Tropic
of Cancer the hunks dcwn in the
stuffy steerage We're forsnken and
blanketed forms filed all available
deck space. Rocked to slumber by the
great ship and soothed by the cool
breeze, the men slept wonderfully
well. Not an accident has occurred tn
the China thus far on her Journey
and the only accident SO far known as
occurring to the fleet was to the Zea-
landia.
At the rate the fleet of transports
will sail when they leave the Ha-
waiian Islands It is anticipated 1t will
take fully three weeks to complete the
journey to Manila. This should bring
us to Manila about July 14th.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
MILES AND HIS MEN ON SHIP.
Transports Probably Have Already Started
ON the Voyages to Santiago.

Transports Probably Have Already Started
ON the Voyages to Santiago.
Charleston, 8. c., July S.--The cruis-
ers Yale and Columbia, with the
Sixth Massachusetts and one battalion
of the Sixth Illinois aboard, lie off the
lightship at the entrance Of the harbor
tonight and probably will sail before
daybreak for Cuba.
The einbarkation of the troops began
at midday. They were marched to the
wharf, where the steamers Commodore
Perry and Planter were in waiting.
The men went aboard, and, amid the
cheers Of the spectators and the men
of the other regiments, steamed down
the harbor In the face of n heavy rain
storm. The work of trans-shipping the
soldiers was accomplished without
mishaR. BY some mistake one com
pany Of the Sixth Massachusetts was
left on the whaTves when the steamers
started. Adjutant Butler Ames prompt
ly chartered q tug and took them out
to the transports.
General Nelson A. Miles and his stan
arrived In the city At $50 p. m. and
went out to the Yale. The expedition
numbers n all 1,72O men. There are
still in the city 1000 troops. and others
are expeeted hero from Chickamauga.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
Disturb. noes in China.

Hong Kong, July News has been
received here from Canton of serious
disturbances mt LUX Chuau, in the
province of Kwang 81. The rebels are
said to be everywhere victorious, and
to be advancing on Woo Chow.
The British consul md commissions.
Of customs at Woo Chow has tele-
grnphed for gunboats. There Is con-
siderable uneasiness Mt Canton on nc
count Of the presence there Of Black
Flag chief. and the British gunboat
Tweed Is being hurriedly placed in
commission. and will said for Canton
and the West river Immediately.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

Crlstobal Colon, II. after careful inves-
tiga;ion. he IL convinced of the feast
bility Of foating her. He will not neg
lect, however, to secure as many of the
guns from the other cruisers as can be
readily removed, and unless the in
juries to all the vessels have been
greatly exaggerated, he is confident
that several of them may yet fly the
stars and stripes.
1t is proposed If the Cristobal Colon
is saved TO retain that name perma-
nenlly in the naval service, not only in
honor of the discoverer of this CONT
nent. but in conformity with naval
custom throughout the world regard
ing captured vessels.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16
DEWEY STILL WAITING.
First Forcs of Troops Not Enough-Spsn.
tards In Bad Condition.


tards In BAD Condition.
Manila, Via Hong Kong. July 7.-Ac-
tive operations against Manila have
been deferred until an army of troops
is ready TO cooperate with the squad
ron.
Nothing is lost by the delay, as the
situation in the city is critical. Food
is very scarce and the Spanish soldiers
are unfed and unpaid. The insurgents
have just captured the strong outpost
of San Juan del Monte; also the San
Tolan water works.
The Spanlards fear the water will
be poisoned. Aguiraldo has issued Il
new manifesto calling on the natives
to form an independent government,
not mentioning America in any way,
but his attitude Is friendly.
General Anderson's headquarters are
at Cayite navy yard, where all the
troops are quartered.
The first battalion of Oregon yOlun-
teers were the first landed. The natives
are greatly excited and cordially well
come the Americans. All the men in
the fleet and the army are well. The
Fourth of July was celebrated by fir
ing salutes and n review. The Ger
man squadron's movements are still
suspicious.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

ish intrenchments, and can throw
shells into any part OF the city.
Not night has passed without find.
ing the American lines pushed closer
to the beleaguered city. General Law
toms entire division pressed forward
at least 800 yards last night. and when
morning came the Spaniards We're as
tonished to see new line of American
intrcnchments only 400 yards from
their lines.
BY this move one of our regiments
has obtained position where it can
enftlnde past the enemys intrench-
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-16

Washington, July 1.-THE govern
sment has made 4 contract with the
Merritt Wrecking Company to save the
Spanish warshlps wrecked near San
tiag0.
Secretary Long h quite hopeful that
several Of the Spanish ships Of the
CerverA squadron can be saved, in
Part at least, and possibly ~ . whole.
Assistant Secretary Allen shares this
belief, and thinks that the CristobaI
CoSoa can be got on the rocks ~ an
eaftrety, and that the HUN, upper
Wss1u and guns can ~ MADE ayailabse.