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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
THE PLUCKY GLOUCESTER.
Lieutenant Commander Praises the
Work of His Subordinate Officers.
"IInited States Steamer Cslnncester

united states steamer gloucester,
"On Santiago de Cuba, July g.
Sir. have the honor to report that
at the battle of Santiago on July the off,
GERS and crew of the Gloucester were unin-
jured and the vessel was not injured in hull
or machinery, the battery only requiring
some slight overhauling. 1t is now in excel
lent condition.
80. inclose herewith a copy of the re-
port of the executive officers. made in COM
pliance with Paragraph 525, Page 10, Naval
Regulations, which report I believe to be
correct in all particulars. 1 also .nclose
copies of the reports of the several officers
which may prove valuable for future refer
ence.
80 1t was the plain duty of the Gloucester
to look after the destroyers, and she was
held back, gaining steam, until they ap-
peared at the entrance. The Indiana poured
in hot fire from all her secondary battery
upon the dcstroyers, but Captain Taylor
signal 'GunboatS close in gave security that
We would not be fired upon by our own
ships. Until the leading destroyer was in
Jured our course was conVerging, neces-
sariiy, but soon as she slackened her
speed we headed directly tor both vessels,
firing both port and starbOard batteries as
the occasion offered
"A. All the officers and nearly all the men
deserve my highest praise during the action
ly 10 the accuracy and rapidity of the fire.
The efficiency Of this fire, as well as that Of
the ship generally, was largely due to the
intelligent and unremitting efforts OF the
executive officer, Lieut.. Harry p. Huse The
result is more to mis- credit when IL is re-
mernbered that a large proportion of the
officers and men were unframed when the
Gloucester was commissioned. Throughout
the action he was on the bridge and carried
out my orders with great GOODNESS. That
we were able to close in with the destroyers
and until we did so they were not seriously
injured-was largely due to the skill and
constant attention OF Passed Assistant En-
were put on and the speed Increased to sew
enteen knots without causing tube TO leak
or brass TO heat Lieut.. Thomas G. Wood
Lieut. O. H. Norman. jr.. and Ensign John
II. Edison not only controlled the fire of the
guns in their divisions and prevented waste
Of ammunition but they also did some ex-
ceIIent shooting themselves, Acting Assist
ant Surgeon j. II. Branaford took charge Of
one Of the guns and hred It himself occa-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

sionally. Acting Assistant Paymaster Alex
ander Brown had charge of the two Colt
guns, firing himself, and they did excellent
work, Assistant: Engineer A. NJ. Proctor
carried my orders from the bridge and occa-
sionally fired n gun when / found IL was
not being served quite satisfactorily. All
were cool and active at time when they
could have had but little hope of escaping
uninjured'' a
The report continues TO name OTTER off,
GERS worthy OF special commendaGion. and
closes thus: The admiral his offfSers and
men were treated with all consideration and
care possible. They were fed and clothed
as far as our limited means would permit.
Very respectfully,
RICHARD WAINWRIGHT.
Lieutenant Commander United States
Navy, Commanding.
'"To the Commander-in-chief United States
Naval Forces North Atlantic Station"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

1t appears that the Cuban Junto at some
time issued bonds of the Republic of Cuba
to meet the expense of inaugurating an
insurrection against Spain in Porto Rico.
The men who got the money did not start
the insurrection, and now those who made
the bargain want their money back. The
amount Of money realized for the bonds was
not large,-eompared with the amount of
bonds sold, showing that the bonds were
sold for less than 10 cents or the dollar
This raises the question as to the amount of
bonds which have been issued in the name
of the Republic of Cuba and who owns
them. In connection with the establishment
of popular government in Cuba, this issue
of bonds may be an important matter. The
attempt to load upon the people of Cuba
bonds issued by an irresponsible Junto is
one Of the things that must be prevented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
Consul General Gowdy Busy.
Paris Letter IN New York Journal

Consul General. John K. Gowdy, of Paris
and Rushville, has Just finished a tour of
inspection of the United States consulates
i'm France. He informs me that the war
with Spain has NOT interfered much with
French exports 10 the United States. So
much is this the case that the commerce
of France with the United States for the
present year win compare favorabiy with
that of 1896. Last year was exceptional. be-
cause time was needed TO adjust commerce
to the requirements of the new tariff law
Mr.. Gowdy closed his converse ton with me
by saying that those people who opposed
the war upon the plea that ii would ruin
trade will not derive much consolation from
the fact that last Friday was the busiest
day the Paris consulate has had during the
past twelve months
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28


Miss Schley's peace mission to Madrid was
doubtless well intended but it was unwise
in more senses than one Besides the ex-
IRENE improbability of her accomplishing
anything, she came very near violating a
law of the United States. Section 1885 of
the United States Statutes reads as follows:
Every citizen of the United States,
whether actually resident or abiding within
the same, or in any foreign country, who,
without the permission or authority of the
government, directly or Indirectly COM
mences or carries any verbal or written
correspondence or intercourse with any for
eagn government, or any officer or agent
thereof, with an intent to influence the meas
ureS or conduct of any foreign government,
or of any officer or agent thereof, in rela-
ton 10 any disputes or controversies with
the United States, or to defeat the measures
of the government of the United States,
shall be punished by fine of not more
term not less than six months nor more
than three years.
If a woman is 'citizen of the United
States Miss Schleys attempt to open peace
negotiations with the Spanish government
was a more dangerous undertaking than
she realized, and perhaps it was fortunate
for her that the Spanish authorities declined
to have anything to do with her. The law
above quoted was enacted in 1898, to meet
special case which had just arisen, and
has been in force ever SINCE When Uncle
Sam is at war with a foreign power he
does not allow private citizen to undertake
to negotiate terms of peace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

State Librarian Henry has issued No. Of
the second series of library bulletins, which
is an index to the legislation of all the
States for the year 1897. The index is by
topics. so that the legislator or any other
person who desires to know what laws any
State legislature adopted at its last SEES
sion can easily find them at the State Lii
brary. This and the other bulletins issued
by Mr.. Henry have cost a great deal of
pains-taking and intelligent labor, and give
the library practical value to all those
who desire information but have no time to
hunt it, and who would not know where to
look for it but for these bulletins.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

Blessings sometimes come in disguise. 1t
might be immensely beneficial to Spain to
gel rid of all of her island colonies. AS far
as they are concerned it would be a great
gain for civilization for them to escape
from Spanish rule, and it might be an
equal gain for Spain in freeing her from
prolific source Of national corruption and
enabling the government to devote itself to
the development of home interests. The
Spanish people ought to find life worth liv-
ing even If they lose all their colonies, and
certainly the colonies win be infinitely bet
ter off.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

If the Steel Nail Trust is pursuing policy
designed to wrong labor and to control the
market, in violation of the act of Congress-
the Federal Court in Indiana is the tribunal
in which 20 proceed against it. The capac-
ity of the steel nail factories is very much
IN excess Of the demand of the market, so
that some Of them must be closed. but to
close part Of them and cut wages so that
other capital will not be invested in the
industry is not the way to rectify a blunder
of that kind. The least that can be done is
TO have the state Board of Arbitration in
vestlgate the matter to ascertain If the
charges which have been made are true.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

ment denies that it has been occupied with
the question of peace" and that whatever
negotiations may have been begun ARE due
to private initiative" This incurable Span
ish habit of lying will make it very difficult
to carry on any honest negotiation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

1t is characteristic of modern wars that
they are undertaken for a specific object
the gaining or accomplishment of which
Nations do not make wars from mere malice
nor continue them from mere vindictiveness
Nevertheless, there is always a principle in
volved. and victorious belligerent has a
right to insist upon its complete establish
ment. In war it is peculiarly true that Ito
the victors belong the spoils"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

PATS LzetIeI III NcW 1UfkyJOuInaI
Paris newspapers persist in circulating the
statement hat the exyPrncess de Chirnay,
nee Clara Ward, has given birth to a baby
recently. Some of them have gone so far
as to discuss the<difficulties of deciding she
newcomers coat of-arms, and have de-
scribed the elaborate baptismal ceremonies
employed when giving has name. They say
that the baptism of young Josef was &c
cordng 10 the rite of the Episcopal Church
although when about 10 marry the Prince
de Chimay Miss Ward became Catholic
But the truth is there has been no baby
only Partisan newspaper fake.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

Says Commodore Schley, in his report to
Acting Admiral Sampson: II congratulate
you most sincerely upon this great victory
to the squadron under your command, and
I am glad that had an opportunity to con-
tribute in the least to victory that seems
big enough for all of u.s." This is all that
is courteous and proper, but between the
lines there is a suggestion of a stab Samp
son, it will be noticed, makes no special
mention of SchleY's services.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

There is a strong suspicion in the public
mind that the peace negotiations Of Spain
were timed with a view to delaying or pre-
venting the expedition to Porto Rico. That
suspicion is shared by the government and
will likely be considered in connection with
the peace oYertureS themselves
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
Nm A ssn- Memher
Totals ..........4g2 1,s42,179 s6O1, $50. Z

met increase in Assets-Pennsylvani
Sc. 81: Ohio, 81. S63 6S7 New Jersey 81 80;
Connecticut' s536. oO9: Maine $221. on: other
States, 1910. 719 making a total of 49, S41 1872
NET decrease in Assets-IllInois; $6; IO6 SS2;
MIA sS42O1 Michigan, S215 1874; Minnesota,
$3.50. 653: Tennessee, 1854 595: Nebraska, $217,-
O45. making total of so, 500 05O.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

The very first step towards peace negotia-
lions is marked by a characteristic display
OF Spanish duplicity. That the French am
bassador was authorized and requested by
the Spanish government to present the note
which he did present to President Mckinley
looking to the settlement Of the terms OF
peace Is beyond question. His call upon the
President and his action are a matter OF
public record. Yet in the face Of these facts
dispatch from Madrid says. The govern
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

When 1t comes to debating terms of peace
with Spain the United States should re-
member the adage 'NobIesse oblige." A
powerful and victorious adversary can at
ford to be generous. and it will look much
better in history to read that the United
States government was magnanimous than
that it was mean.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
Name for the Great Naval Fight.

WASHINGTON. July q. "A name has
been found at last for the remarkable naval
battle between the American and Spanish
fleets that resulted in the destruction of
Cervera's squadron. The absence Of
name has been felt in the clumsy attempts
made in official reports TO refer to the en-
gagement. Lieutenant Whitiesey, Of the
Navigation Bureau, has evolved a name
that is likely TO be formally adopted for the
engagement. 1t is the Battle of July 81
He does this for the reason that some of
the most famous battles that the world has
known have been chrstened as of the date
upon which they were fought. Thus the
Battle of July T. was attached to the
famous naval engagement fought in mid
ocean between Lord Howe's fleet on the
one side and the combined French and
Spanish fleets on the other, which resulted
in the memorable victory OF the British
nav
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
Springfield Republican.

KEF FII511VIVE 1tCIuDlINelII'
The Chicago daily papers have tired OF
the foolish experiment of selling their
limits, and. on Aug. /. the old rate of 2
cents will be resumed. This is by agreement
or The publishers association, which proved
its strength In the recent strike OF the
stereotypers. The Chicago Tribune inaugu-
rated the 1-cent departure and all hands
have, for long time. been trying to retrace
their steps
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

It looks very much as If the Spanish over
ture for peace were a double feeler, first to
sound the United States and second to as
certain the temper of the Spanish people,
The expression of an honest purpose will be
the last resort of the Spanish government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

My boy" said the Meanest Man, con
cluded to shoot no firecrackers this year"
How did you stop him. asked the other
man.
Il told him that if he got a finger blown
off he couldn't be a soldier when he grew
I'D"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House, p o. News Co., PIT
Dearborn street. Great Northern Hotel and
cINcTNNATINJ. r. Hawley & Co.. l54 Vine
street.
LOUISVILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co., 256 Fourth avenue.
ST. LouIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. D. C-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

The latest and most reliable intelligence
from the powers is that they will not in
terfere in the Philippines or elsewhere in
any policy which does not involve the trans
fer of the islands to some other single ma
tion. In other words, the nations expect fair
treatment from the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

If the United States assumes the respon-
sibility and expense of establishing stable
government in Cuba. a work, perhaps, of
several years. it should exact a money
equivalent or the control of the customs
revenues of the island for term of years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

People who have valuable infants to pre-
serve will now take to- the bulrushes. The
State Board of Health is out with book
of instructions to mothers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

this war might be the smashing of that
ancient, complicated and much dishonored
sham known as European diplomacy. A
very moderate infusion of straightforward
business methods and common honesty will
~.,,ool- -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
Same Measurement.

Lushforth-How much drop has your new
wheel?
Mudge-Two-inch drop.
HIM! That is about the same as a drop
of whisky"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

IA the political situation why fusion con-
ventions in the Northwest should quarrel
over candidates. The same question is un-
answered in this State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

Considering the present value and future
possibilities of Porto Rico, that island ought
to constitute a reasonably fair war indem-
nifty for the United Subsequently, as
Spain is bankrupt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

at every point. The Cubans will insist upon
exercising official authority. while those
who are called Spaniards will protest that
to put cities into the hands of the insur-
gents means TO turn the people over to
plunderers. 1t is very serious difficulty,
because it will in all probability compel the
United States to establish military rule in
all the towns captured and to exercise full
authority for long time. With those who
are called Spaniards in Cuba, government
means absolute and irresponsible authority,
while with the insurgents, as Mr.. w. E.
Curtis says, independence and liberty
mean license to plumber and Cypress others
as they have been plundered and oppressed
by Spain" The most difficult part of our
task in Cuba will come after the last Span
ish soldier has left the island. 1t is time we
should begin to realize the situation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
The CheerfnI Idint.

Il see." said the elderly boarder, that
the paper says the foe retreated doggedly.
l wonder what sort of retreat that wasp
Presumably" said the Cheerful Idiot,
they took to their barks."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

Spain will have to talk loud now If she
expects her peace propositions to be heard
above the booming Of Miless siege guns
and SIMPSONS ship artillery at San Juan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

War Again.

Minnie-This weather is so trying. must
get something for my complexion.
Mamie-I didn't know you had any.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

Spain's bad craftsmanship will prevent
her instantly making hit with Uncle Sam
in her peace negotiations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

Subscriber. Kirklin: Address John T.
Doyle, secretary Civil-service Commission,
Washington, d. C.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28

The fever-stricken army of General SHAFT
ter will be cheered to know that the au-
thorities are picking out for it the best of
the seaside sections that can be found for
six weeks stay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-28
Indianapolis, Ind.

All communications intended for publication In
this paper must IN order to receive attention, be
accompanied by the name and address of the
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-15
SChley's Prophecy.

Some time before there was
any expectation Of difficulty
with Spain, Commodore Schley
remarked to a company of gen
tlemen, whom he met in club
in New York, that if the time
should come when we should
have any difficulty with q fore
ign nation, involving naval
operations, there would pro
badly be some surprises in store
in connection with the psrfor-
nance Of our gunners. He stated
that the practice Of gunners IN
the United States navy firing at
targats, etc, was, he believed ,
more thorough and better than
in any other navy IL existence,
and that the records showed
that the craftsmanship Of the
guuners in the American navy
was superior tc that Of any
other. This fact he believed
would exert all important intlr-
ence upon any naval battles IN
which our gunners might take
part, and his PREDICTION seems to
be borne out by recent events.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-15
Nh0THEs
SPANIARD
DESTROYED.
n
The Hawk and Cas-
tine Gives Her Hot
Shot.

Key West July 9. Officers from
the blockading heetreport the de
structlon Of the Spanish steamer
Flllaverde off Fort Mariel load
ed with ammunition and sup
plies for General Blauco. The
vessel was sighted at midnight
Wednesday and by dawn was
completely destroyed. BJocka-
ding steamship Hawk overhaul>
ed her steaming uorthward close
to the shore, and fred across her
bow which was Intellectual. The
Hawk opened fire in earnest,
disabling the ship and setting
her on FIRE. The Spaniard was
run ashore and beached. The
Hawk was reinforced by the
Castine, the shots being we'll
directed by the latter blew her
to pieces, Tie majority Of the
crew escaping by swimming
ashors.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-15
SOME KILLED
nl.HY WOUNDED.
He&,. y Fire w as III
reCt8d On Forts
Moro and So
capiO.

Washington, July II. General
S fter cables that only the ar
tillerv is in action and that the
fire is directed towards the forts
in oder to reduce them so that
the ships can gain an entrance
into he carOor, He states that
The infantry Is not being used,
the guns being directed chiefly
az unst Moro Castle AMI Sccap~
10 Notifications at the entrance
o. the harbor, but 4 considerable
por...n Of the fire is against the
Spa 1.ards il the ti1c pitts a,d
5ryn-- es, Shafter says the artiI-
lc it, are fully projected, have
r1- act range aud are doing
.1oI cN-cItjon. He also reports
Ca2.. Roswell, Second infantry
md private jerks killed i'll yes
terlIs, bombardlnent and many |
troopers wounded.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-15

Skaters Headquarters, July
nth 4 p. IN. via Kingston July
I2.-Fighting continued during
the day, at this hour is believed
that Santiago will be captured
within twenty-four hours. The
American have advanced steadily
all day, several Spanish trenches
are now occupied, in which was
found many dummy wooden
guns. The FIRE from the Span
iards is very weak.
The ebove dispatch was sent
from the field after Skaters
message was received at Wash>
ington this morning. 1t seems
that Toral's second proposition
to surrender was rejected and
fighting resumed. The advent
of General Miles on the scene
with instructions from Wash
iugton also led to the resump-
ton Of hostilities.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-07-15
teamer Burned

New York, July 9. The
Glide steamer Delaware was
burned off Cedar Creek New
jersey this morning. Passengers
aud crew were rescued by the
Life Saving crew. The Della
ware sailed fer Charleston yester-
day anI carried fifty passengers
and a crew Of twenty. Flames
which probably had been smoul~
der;ng in the hold sometime
broke out at ten o'clock Crew
fought stubbornly but were I'M
able to subdue the FIRE. Captain
Ingram steered the steamer for
shore and although passengers
We're greatly excited, all were
safely placed in boats and On
life RATS.
Later-Passengers and crew
Of the Delaware have reached
here. All praise the splendid
discipline on board. All men
were at their posts and their ex-
ample cooled the excited pas
sengers.