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The herald., 1898-08-21
PORTO RICO DISORDER
GROWING OUT OF DESIRE FOR
VENGEANCE
Spaniards Terrorized and Appealing
to the Americans for Protection.
Offenders to Be Punished


PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 20.-(Delayed In
transmission.j A war of retaliation
against the Spanish residents Of the island
within the American lines is threatened
retaliation for the horrible outrages COM
mitted by the Spanish troops at Ciales.
where over eighty persons are said to have
been macheted by the soldiers. The ic-
voting details of the butchering of men
and women and ravishing of young girls
and namelsss mutilations, have stirred a
cry for vengeance.
The heavens in the direction Of Yauco
and Juan Diaz appeared to be ablaze last
night and half dozen big fires have been
reported but no details have been re-
ceived. The fires were probably the work
of natives engaged in destroying Spanish
property.
A small riot occurred here this morning
adjoining Gen. Moles' headquarters, but
the disturbance was quickly quelled. Col.
Clouse Of Gen. Miles stan dispensing a
bowling mob of Spaniards by fiourishing
his revolver.
Early this morning the natives burned
the town of Gotta, seven miles from here.
The Spanish residents fed for their lives.
Throughout the surrounding country the
Spaniards are terror-stricken and are ap-
pealing to the Americans for protection.
The shops kept by the Spaniards here.
which were opened after the signing Of
the peace protocol. have been closed again
through fear Of the rioters.
Today's editions of two papers which
Historically demanded vengeance and the
expulsion Of all Spanish-born residents,
were suppressed by the military authori-
ties, who are doing all that is in their
power to allay the fears OF the Spanish in
| habitants.
Capt. Evans, the provost marshal, with
| two companies Of the Nineteenth infantry
at his command, has doubled the provost
guard, but the troops have difficulty in
| preventing individual cases Of persecu-
| ton.
The natives who are fomenting the trou-
BILE are Of the lowest classes and many are
criminals. Over twenty-five OF the ring
| leaders In the disturbances have been ar.
rested.
The report that the Concho arrived here
| yesterday was an error.
| Midnight-Gen. Miles returned to his
headquarters here this afternoon. He was
greatly pleased by the appearance of the
troops at the front. He witnessed large,
practice by the soldiers and was present
at a fag-raising at Gen. Wilson's camr
this morning, which was accompanied by
music and cheering.
While at the front Gen. Miles communi.
Gated with Gen. Macias regarding the dep.
relations committed between the lines
Gen. Macias replied courteously and they
jointly agreed to apprehend the offenders
near their respective lines. Gen. Macias
said this afternoon the Spanish troops
would begin retiring shortly.
The herald., 1898-08-21
PEACE TERMS IMPOSED
SEEM TO PLEASE THE PRESS OF
GERMANY
Danger to German Commercial In
terests Considered Past-Some Of
the Naval Lessons Learned

BERLIN, August 20.-(Copyright,
1898, by the Associated Press.)-
The signing Of the protocol en-
crosses the attention Of the press. The
more serious papers and nearly all the
periodicals appearing this week take the
view that Spain has only herself to
by the United States are not excessive.
The Cologne Gazette discussing the
situation at Manila highly praises the
American naval officers, expressing its
confidence that their efforts will soon re-
store complete order, so that business
can be conducted safely. 1t adds:
Nov that the star roangled banner
waves, all danger to GEE Ian commercial
interests is past"
The Berliner Tageblatt congratulates
Admiral Dewey on his promotion and
says he understands how to preserve
friendly and correct relations with the
German squadron, even during Difficult
ties.
The Zukunst publishes long, pessi-
mistic article from the pen Of Professor
Lombroso, predicting crisis in Spain,
possibly fall Of the dynasty and the
danger to the United States from the
rise of the military and colonial spirit.
The political and economic relations
Of the United States and Germany are
also much discussed. United States Ann
bassador White is highly praised for his
unceasing efforts to re-establish them
on thoroughly friendly basis.
Some Naval Lessons
From information obtained at the
navy department, 1t appears that the
government maintains a high opinion
Of the value of torpedoes in naval war
fare, despite the contrary experiences
Of both the Americans and Spaniards. A
leading naval official says:
1.-The INSTRUMENTATION war has
proved nothing against the availability
Of the torpedo, OF course, the torpedo
like other weapons, requires constant
practice in order to make 1t effective
While the Americans have devoted a
great deal of attention to gunnery and
| therefore scored a remarkable success or
craftsmanship against the Spaniards
| they have neglected torpedo practice
and hence they were unable to use this
very effective weapon either in Cuban OF
| Philippine waters.
1.-THE Spanish had no ante-bellun
practice of any kind. The reports of oul
naval experts show 1t was solely due tc
this fact that the torpedo was net heard
from during the war We maintain the
opinion, held before the war, that the
| torpedo when used rightly and eau
tiously Is most formidable weapon"
The herald., 1898-08-21
A Manila Steamer

HONG KONG, Aug. 2O.-The steamer
China, from Manila, August IS, arrived here
today. She reports that all is quiet at
Manila, but the attitude Of the Spaniards
Is somewhat arrogant. 1t is believed that
General Merritt will come to an amicable
arrangement with Aguinaldo. According
to the China's reports, all the Insurgents
entering the city are disarmed by the
Americans The China brought only the
fleets mail Other mail matter viii follow
on the steamer Oxus, which Is expected
hourly. ALI the American fleet at Manila
has gone to capture Iloilo and Cebu, as has
been reported
The herald., 1898-08-21
A Mysterious Shooting

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.-James
Burns, a painter, was shot in the stomach
tonight by William Harrison, also paint
err, at a dance hall ON Geary street and
Masonic avenue. Burns was removed to
the receiving hospital. where he subse-
quently died from the effects Of his wound.
The circumstances surrounding Burns
death are somewhat mysterious. there
being no witnesses to the shooting. Har-
rison claims that he was In a, rear room.
examining a pistal, when the former en-
tered and in a friendly scuffle which fol-
lowed for the possession of the weapon 1t
was discharged. with the result above
mentioned. Harrison is under arrest pend
ing further examination
The herald., 1898-08-21
SKATERS REPORT
A Slight Decrease in Yellow Fever
Cases


WASHINGTON, August 20. The war de-
partment tonight received the following
message from General Shaf:er:
SANTIAGO, August 20.-Adjutant Gen
eral, Washington: Sanitary report for
August 2:
Total number sick I'LL.
Total number fever cases ST.
New fever cases ".
Number of fever cases returned to duty
ITS.
Deaths August IL: Private Robert e..
Guy, Troop D, Second cavalry, typhoid
fever.
August 10: Private James B. Hill, Com
pany A, Twentieth infantry, yellow fever,
followed by dysenteryA
Private Joseph Wallace, Company NJ,
Ninth Massachusetts, typhoid fever.
(Signed) SKATER, Major General.
The herald., 1898-08-21
GEORGIA JUSTICE
A Negro Murderer Disposed Of by
Lynching

MACON, Ca, August 2O.-A special to
the Telegram from Mercurius, Ca, says:
The most fiendish crime In the historyrof
the whole state was committed at Friend
ship. Sumter county. twelve miles ives, of
here. last night. -4''
Mrs. James McGarray and her son.
James Byrne, were murdered by a negro
with an axe while they were in their p.is.
After this double murder the fend caugn.
negro woman, tied her to a tree in the
woods and mutilated her in a SHOCKING
manner. She died, but not until she mad
told the murderer's name.
The. woods and fields for miles about
were secured by posse, many negroes
joining in the chase for the murderer. In
the meantime, II is said, the negro woman
who was found tied in the woods and NAL
treated made statement as to the guilty.
negro and pointed ont as the culprit one of
the most diligent in search of the supposed
criminal.
After thoroughly satisfying themsel res
of his guilt, the black brute was string
up and his body riddled with bullets.
The herald., 1898-08-21

people, even those with more money ~
brains, for one thing are not 20 ens1y
victimized, while the standard Of nswn-
paper honesty 10 much higher In this conn
try than abroad. No American Newspaper
has been known to accept money bribes y
persuade its readers to transfer their sav-
ings to plausible adventurers. Professional
rivalry is too keen to permit It without ~
posture. Any way. the American news-
paper is not run on that principle. TneS
have their defects and grave faults. con-
sidered as a class. but blackmailing ana
bribery to plumber their readers are net
of them-a fact our homo people VINO con-
tinually disparage the American press ana
laud the papers Of other countries eheul9
keep IN mind-Pittsburg Post.
The herald., 1898-08-21
Prune Pickers Fight

SAN JOSE, Aug. 20.-Nick Varcoe and
John Ban, two Slavonians were shot and
dangerously wounded at Z o'clock this evn-
ing by John Conket, countryman. All
three worked as prune pickers In Wright's
orchard on Willow street, and the shoot
ing occurred just as the pickers were get
ting into a wagon to come to town. With
out warning Conket drew his pistol and
shot Varcoe and Ban, one in the back and
the other in the side. There had been no
previous difficulty between the men, and
1t is believed Conket is insane He was ar
rested shortly after the shooting but re-
fused to talk
The herald., 1898-08-21
What lola Told Her to Read

young German woman who had just
left school and was being finished off before
coming out" recently wrote to a number
of the most eminent authors in her own
country and abroad begging them to give
her some practical hints. Amongst others
she appealed to Gerhard Hauptmann, h.
sen and lola. The question she put wa
concise and to the point: (Which of your
works are suitable for young ladies to
read?" Only one of the gentlemen thus
approached deigned to send a reply and
that was Emile Zola. His answer was
equally concise and we'll conceived
young ladies ought to read only that
which their parents allow them to read An
author has no right to specify to them
which of his books they should or should
not be permitted to peruse London Tele-
graph.
The herald., 1898-08-21

California aspirant 10 Truman Reeves OF
San Bernardino, who wants to be nomi-
mated as treasurer in opposition to Robert
Nixon Of Yreka-
There are more aspirants for the su-
preme bench than for any other ONCE. In
addition to the incumbent justices, McFar-
land and Van Fleet. there are Judge An
gelotti of Marin county, Judge Williams OF
Ventura, Judge Sweeney of Shasta, Judge
Ellison Of Tehama, Judge Buckles OF So
lano, Judge Gray Of Butte and Judge Clark
of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-08-21
A Chicago Fire

CHICAGO, Aug. 2O.-The Northwestern
Terminal elevator at Market and the Chi
cago river, was destroyed by fire tonight,
entailing a loss of $3.50, 900. The fire orig
mated by a gas plug blowing out when
John Smith, the Waterman of the building,
went into the engine room with a lantern
to turn off the gas for the night. Only a
slight explosion followed the igniting of the
gas, but the whole building was soon in
flames. Several freight cars in the yards
of the Chicago and Northwestern road
were burned. Only a small quantity of
grain was stored in the elevator.
The herald., 1898-08-21
MERRIAM MAKES REPLY
To Charges Made by Craig of San
Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. N.-Referring
to statement made by Hugh Craig, Presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce. that
General Merriam was responsible for ten
deaths in the Seventh California Regiment
at Camp Merritt, the General said to an
Examiner reporter:
mo gentleman would cause the publica-
ton of such an article, and nothing dis
turbs me that emanates from anyone who
Is less than a gentleman. The whole fact
Of the matter Is that when the Seventh CAL
ifornia arrived here ordered them to the
Preside. Then, as they were stationed for
the Philippines, General Otis ordered them
to Camp Merritt. had nothing to do with
it,"
The herald., 1898-08-21
Ireland's Errand

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-Archbishop
Ireland, who has been in the city sorsgveral
days, left tonight. During his stay he has
had several conferences with President
Mckinley, with whom his relations are Of
the most cordial character. The archbishop
has declined to discuss the significance of
his calls upon the president, but it has been
generally understood that he was acting
in the interest of the Catholic church for
its protection in our new possessions. Arch
bishop Ireland dsmisses as without foun-
dalton the statement that chruch matters
are liable to cause dissensions.
The herald., 1898-08-21
Needs Bracine Up

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2O-The new
Stockton steamer, H. j. Corcoran, will go
on the dry dock tomorrow for thorough
overhauling. Her hog chains have not
proved to be sufficiently strong, and the
vessel has been strained to such an extent
that she will need considerable bracing
before she Ia again Mt enough, In her own
er's estimation. to perform the work for
which she Is intended.
The herald., 1898-08-21
Bismarck's Will

BERLIN, Aug. 20.-A Dantzic paper pub
fishes an outline of Prince Bismarck's will
The paper states that the estate amounts
to 2O,O00 900 marks, although 1t was sworn
to as 100000 marks. Count William Bis
marck inherits the Pomeranian estal., with
the exception of Rhelnfeld, which Prince
Herbert Bismarck gets.
The herald., 1898-08-21

napes second, Filament third; time, 1:46A.
Nearest came Ia second. but was disquali-
fled for foulinG.
Seven fusaongs-Manaseas woe. Banquo
II second. Oxnard third; time. 1:2
Grand Uriom Hdtel sca1kes-Matanzas
wum. Kfnley Mac second. Mantle third;
time, 1:19.
Six furlongs-BardeTla. won. Maceo Sec
ond, Lord GEM third: time. 1:lS
Two miles, handicap. hwrAle-Forget Me
WON, Marshall secnm@y Ira man third; time.
H.Hk
The herald., 1898-08-21
Soldiers to Sail

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2O.-It has been
definitely announced that the steamer Ari-
zora, with troops for Manila will sail to-
morrow morning at ten o'clock The Scam
dia will sail next Wednesday. Among the
troops to accompany this vessel are 300
Oregon recruits.
The herald., 1898-08-21
A Utah Railroad

SALT LAKE, Utah. August 2o.-Articles
OF Incorporation of the Utah and Pacific
railroad were filed here today.
The object Of the corporation is the build
ing through the counties of Beaver and Iron
to the western boundary line of Utah, a
distance of about seventy-five miles. The
amount OF the capital stock 10 fixed at $685.
900.
The herald., 1898-08-21
Killed bY Storm

SPIRIT LAKE. Ia~.August pa storm
which passed between Spirit Lake and
Superior last night destroyed the home OF
Herman Eggestine. Mr.. and Mrs. Egges-
tine were killed. and it is reported that The
members OF another family living near by
were killed.
The herald., 1898-08-21
American Newspapers Are Honest

Never in its history have such conditions
had an existence in the conduct of the
American press as the Panama scandal and
the Hooley disclosures have fastened on
the English and French newspapers. They
would be impossible In this country. Our
The herald., 1898-08-21
Soldiers Death

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2O.--The follow
ing deaths occurred at the division field
hospital today: Prvates James A. Lam
caster, Company M. Twenty-third infantry,
odeam of CLOTHS; VIM. Roberts, Company
l, Second Oregon regiment, pneumonia, fol-
lowing measles.
The herald., 1898-08-21
English Cycling

LONDON, Aug. 20.-At the games at
Catford grounds today two tandem bicycle
records were lowered, f. Burn and H. S.
Chambers covering quarter of mile with
flying start in "a 2-5 seconds and half mile,
standing start being ridden by E. and H.
s. Ames in 50 1-5 seconds.
The herald., 1898-08-21
A Balloonist Killed

NEW YORK. Aug. 2O.-Addie Christian
sen, a balloon performer, was killed at
Bergen Beach today by fall of several
hundred feet. Her parachute failed to
open.
The herald., 1898-08-21
BRffDfRSOF TROTTfRS'
BEGIN THE SIX-DAY MEET AT
SANTA ROSA
Good Weather, Large Attendance and
Fast Work Mark the Opening
Day-Running Results

SANTA ROSA, Aug. 20.-Delightful
weather, good attendance and some fast
work marked the opening Of the sdx-day
race meet under the auspices Of the PACING
Coast Trotting Lrbrse Breeders assocfa-
ton here this afternoon. Results:
2:19 class, pacing, one mile heats, best
two in three, purse 5000:
NutWay q
Beau Brummel. ....................''.... D
Best time, 2:13
2:13 class, pacing, one mile heats. best
two In three, purse 5000:
Much Better Observation-Disclosures. l l
r. W......................... q
oeecnWOOQ ...............s's...''... 9 o .
Best time, 2:101a.
Free for all, trotting, one mile heats, best
two in three, purse $500:
monterey i l
LomDro ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ! 8 q
mamie GrlTln .......................'' . q .
Best time, Pill.
2:1s class. trotting. one mile heats, best
two in three, purse $500:
GSuo IL lC........ ..................'.'..s 1
may BE .............................
MyrtIe Inorn... .......................s.s 3
Best time, 2:12
The herald., 1898-08-21
UndeliVered Telegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union telegraph office for Mrs.
Sheppard, G. Grazide, Geo. ]. LEVY, G..
Ar Meow
The herald., 1898-08-21

RIGHT HON. GEoRaEN CURzoN 1NDIA's NEW v1CERoY
N.
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The herald., 1898-08-21
Results of the Races Run on Eastern
Tracks

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2o.-Weather pleasant;
track fast. Results:
One mile-Libation won, Lbbie second.
The Planet third; time, 1:42N.
One and a half miles-Rifie won. Fresco
second, Otto H. third; time, 2:SSR.
Six furlongs-John Boone won, Gath Sec
ond, Sea Lion third; time, 1:141s.
Isabel stakes, value $780, five and a half
furlongs-Tulla Fonso won. Good Hope
Second, Sidtelia third; time, 1:0SZ.
One mile-Buckvidere won, Sir Rolla Sec
ond, Charlie Christy third; time, 1:41h.
Six and half furlongs-Imp. Skate won,
Verify second, Matchmaker third; time.
1:a%.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-26

concerning the proposition and after a
decision had been arrived at NJ. Cambon
would be invited to the White House for
further conference and for final answer
from the United States government.
Before the call closed brief of the
memorandum was agreed upon in order
to set at rest misleading conjecture aud to
give the public information ON sub
ject which had advanced beyond the point
where diplomatic reserve was essential.
When the President will submit the
Spanish proposition to the cabinet has not
yet been announced. The call of the
ambassador was two hours after the cabi-
net meeting of today had been closed and
there will not be another regular cabinet
meeting before Friday. 1t is generally
understood, however. that a special cabi-
net meeting will be held in order to make
prompt reply to the proposition. Secre-
tary Long arrived at the White House
shortly after the French ambassador had
departed and had talk with the Presi.
dent, during which the Spanish proposal
was gone over briefly. Mir. Long said
afterward that it was an initial move,
but in reply to inquiries as to whether
it was likely to bring speedy cessation
OF hostilities he expressed some doubt,
saying that 10 decision on the points
involved had been reached thus far.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-26
CONJECTURES AS TO WHAT SPAIN
WANTS.

Washington, July 26.-Naturally the
plea OF Span to open peace negotiations
opens up Wade field of conjecture as to
what the teraas of peace will bs. Thus
far there is no official warrant for saying
what terms Spain will propose Or what
cept. So far as this country is concerned,
it is the general impression that the COM
plete Spanish evacuation of Cuba ana
Porto Rico will be insisted upon as a sine
qua non. There is not the same certainty
as to the Philippines, La1rones and
Carolines, although the belief is growing
that the terms of the United States will
include coaling stations in these groups.
1t is believed that Spain now has reached
suoh realization of her Misfortune that
she will readily consent to terms for the
eva cuation Of Cuba and probably Porto
Rico. The Spanish desire is apparently
very strong for the retention of the
Philippines, although there is little doubt
that coaling stations there and at other
points would be conceded. The matter
of war indemnity is for future considera-
tion, alth ough there does not seem to be
disposition among the officials here to
pile up o heavy war indemnity against
Spain in her helpless condition.
Ambassador Cam bon, who initiated the
negotiations today has had distinguished
career in the official and diplomatic SER
vice of France. He presented his cre-
dentiajs to Prasi6ent McKipJev on Tapr
AIRY Is, 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-26
BAHIA HONDA.
The Official Spanish Report of the Fight
There.

q Havana, July 26.-The following is the
official report made today of the engage
Inent between the Spanish forces and the
Americans on Saturday:
"July 23, near Bahia Honda, 6a miles
west of Havana, on the north coast of the
province Of Pinar del Rio: On July %,
Senior Manzanal, mayor Of Bahia Honda,
left the town about sunrise, with forces
of all arms. proceeding in northerly
direction toward Manimani Creek, and
Gobernadora Beach to the west of the en-
trance of the bay on which the town,of
Bahia Honda is situated. 1t had been re-
ported that American ships had been seen
there on Friday. On arriving the Spanish
forces opened with artillery and musketry
fire, compelling the American ship in the
offing to withdraw with several losses on
board. Of the landing party four were
killed, among them lieutenant, as was
ascertained from documents on his per.
son. Our troops also sank the boat used
in the landing. with eight men and
captured one new Remington, Beraan
and hundred cartridges. The Spanish
loss was three slightly wounded
The censor would not allow the trans
mission of news as to this engagement
yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-26
GENE:RALITIES.
Cambon's Communication Is
an Indefinite One.

Washington, July 26.-Secretaries Day,
Alger and Long are in conference with
the President as sequence to Amb assa-
dor Cambon's call.
Spain's communication pre- sented by
Ambassador Cambon is general in terms,
and does not make any distinct propo-
sitions as to Cuba, the Philippines or any
other possessions.
1t is simply request that peace negoti-
ations be opened. No armistice is pro-
posed. After Ambassador Cambon sub
mitted the proposals general talk fol-
lowed between him, the President, Secre.
tary Day and N. Thiebault. The Presi-
dent reserved his answer, an understand
ing being reached that he would at once
lay the subject before the cabinet and
then invite H. Cambon to another con-
ference at the White House whenEthe final
answer will be given as to the willing
ness of this government to open negotia-
tions.
The manner in which the peace nego-
tiations shall be conducted in case the
United States accepts Spain's tender, has
not been determined upon, but it is un-
derstood that the method likely to be
adopted IS to have General Horace Porter,
United States ambassador at Paris, and
Senor Leon Castillo, Spanish ambassador
at Paris, carry forward the pegotiations
from the point arrived at by the Presi-
dent and Ambassador Cambon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-26
NOTHING BUT talk.
No Terms Were Mentioned Yesterday
by Anybody.

Washington, July 26.-The Spanish gov
ernment has sued for peace by direct ap-
peal to President Mckinley. The PROPOSE
tion was formally submitted to the Presl-
dent at O'Clock this afternoon by the
French ambassador, NJ. Jules Cambon VINO
had received instructions from the foreign
office at Paris to deliver to the United
States government the tender Of peace
formulated by the Spanish minister. At
the conclusion of the conference between
the President and the French ambassa-
dor, the following official statement was
issued from the White House:
1.-THE French ambassador on behalf Oh
the government of Spain and by direc-
tion of the Spanish minister of foreign
affairs, presented to the President this al
ternoon at the White House message
from the Spanish governments looking 10