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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
Havana People Expect Peace.

A dispatch received at Madrid from
Havana says great change in public
opinion has taken place in that city,
and peace is expected in few days.
There is rejoicing over the prospects.
Blanco, alone dissatisfied with the sit
uation, is advocating further Spanish
sacrifices. The condition of affairs,
the dispatch says, renders ultimate
Spanish success impossible.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
Carlists Causing Anxiety.

Senior Sagasta declares that he is
wholly without information from San
tiago, owing to the interruption Of
cable communication between Spain
and Cuba. The movements of the
Carlists are causing increased anxiety.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
General Miles Preparing to Leave.

PLAYA DEL ESTE. AT o'clock Sun
day morning, the hour of the formal
surrender of the 1000 Spanish troops
at Santiago and the 10000 others in
the district of eastern Cuba, which the
Spanish have agreed to evacute, the
Spanish flag was lowered from Moro
Castle.
Steam launches from the New York,
Brooklyn and Vixen entered the har-
Dor and examined the batteries, the
wrecks of the Merrimac and the sunken
Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes and
the torpedo firing station. They dis
covered six Spanish merchant steamers
and one small gunboat in the harbor,
and prize crew was placed upon tho
latter.
In the afternoon the torpedoes were
taken up or exploded, after which the
Red Cross steamer State of Texas en-
tered to give assistance to the sick and
wounded in the city. The warships
may not enter the harbor for several
days, probably not until after the ar
rangements have been made for trans
porting the Spanish prisoners to Spain.
Nearly all of the American men-of-war
are now in Guantanamo bay.
Watson's squadron is preparing to
go to Spain and several vessels are
preparing for the expedition to Porto
Rico.
The auxiliary cruiser Yale, with
General Miles, will probably leave for
Porto Rico in the course of day or
two. General Miles says a sufficient
force will be sent to the island at once
to take and hold it.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
RICO INVASION NEXT
The President Proposes to "Strike
While the Iron is Hot"
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE At WHITE HOUSE
tion Being Planned-Gen. Miles Will
Command the Forces Against San
Juan-Watson's Expedition.

WAsH1NeToN.-- Especial. AN impor-
tant conference was held at the white
house Sunday night, the participants
being besides President Mckinley,
Secretary Long, Admiral Sicard and
Captain Mahan, of the war board.
Adjutant General Corbin was present
during part of the deliberations.
The happy conclusion of the cam
paign against Santiago affords the
president and his advisers intense sat
isfaction, but no disposition is mani
tested to let the war rest for mo-
ment. Even before the details of the
Santiago campaign have been cleared
away, the expedition against Porto
Rico absorbs the attention of the
president. He fully realizes that war
can be prosecuted to speedy and sue
cessful issue only by pressing the ad-
vantages already gained; and as one OF
the officials put it: ''The president
proposes to strike while the iron is
hot"
Arrangements for the Porto Rico
expedition were under discussion by
the president and the war board. 1t
may be two or three days before the
details of the new invasion is worked
out, but it is probable that before the
end of the present week the military
forces will have effected landing
near San Juan.
No definite decision has been reached
as yet as to the strength and personnel
of the invading forces. For time it
was supposed that few if any of the
troops now under General Shafter's s
command at Santiago would be sent to
Porto Rico, but it is known now that
at least portion of Skaters command
will be in the new expedition. Cen
!eral Brooke, who is scheduled to 60 to
Porto Rico, desired to take with him
the troops which constitute his corps
at Chickamauga, but it has been de-
termined not to send that corps in its
entirety 1t is believed by the war
officials that not so many men will be
needed in addition to the number to
be sent from Cuba and only part OF
General Brookes corps will form,
therefore, that part of the Porto Rican
expedition which is to be sent directly
from the United States.
It is understood that General Miles,
who is to have general command OF
the operations in Porto Rico, will not
return to the United States, but will
proceed directly to the point near San
Juan with such of the forces now at
Santiago as will form part OF the
expedition.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21

.yr1Aeo DE CUBA, Sunday.-Amid
prsssiye ceremonies, the Spanish
ous laid down their arms between
lines of the Spanish and American
.es Of 9 o'clock this morning. Cen
Sbafter and the American brigade
pmanders and their stats were es-
ted by troop of cavalry and Gen
\ Toral and his staff by one hundred
ked men.
Trumpeters on both sides luted
b Aourishes.
General Shafter returned to General
ksl the latter's sword, after it had
b hand ed to the American m
pder.
bur troops, lined up at the trenches,
ke witnesses of the ceremony.
heral Shafter and his escort, ac-
bpsnisd by General Toral, rode
Uugh the city taking formal posses
[he city had been sacked before
y arrived by the Spaniards. At the
bee elaborate ceremonies took place.
kctly at noon the American flag was
bed over the palace and was saluted
twenty.one guns by Captain Cap
Is battery. At the same time all
regimentals bands in our lines
red sThe Star Spangled Banner"
which President McKinley's con-
ulatory telegram was read to each
ment.
he Thirteenth and Sixteenth regi-
bts Of infantry will remain in the
to enforce order.
he Spanish forces are to encamp
side Of our lines.
McKibben Appointed Governor.
dcKibben has been appointed. tenn
Pary military governor. The cere-
my Of hosting the stars and stripes
worth all the blood and treasure
post. A concourse of 1000 people
messed the stirring and thrilling
ne that will live forever in the
hds Of all the Americans present.
finer setting for dramatic cpl
Fe it would be difficult to imagine.
e palace, picturesque old dwelling
the Moorish style of architecture,
(es the Plaza de la Reina, the prin-
PAL public square. Opposite rises
imposing Catholic cathedral. On
/ side is quaint, brilliantly painted
Plding, with broad verandas-the
% OF San Carlos; on the other a
Piding of much the same description
NE Cafe de la Venus.
fcross the plaza was drawn up the
fth infantry, headed by the Sixth
Ealry band. In the street facing the
Lace stood picked troop of the Sec
I cavalry, with drawn sabres, under
pmand of Captain Brett. Massed
.ne stone tagging between the
pa and the line of horses were the
[gade commanders of General Shat
I division, with their stats.
|ol the red-tiled roof of the palace
P0a " Captain McKittrick, Lieutenant
psy and Lieutenant Wheeler; inn
||aia.ely ~ above them upon the flag
h y !. 'ne illuminated Spanish arms
n 'ne legend, viva Alfonso Kill"
h aoout' pressing against the veran-
I ralls, crowding the windows and
III o. ana lining the roofs, were the
'Sp,e a ol the town, principally women
h non,combatants. As the chimes
'ae old cathedral rang out the hour
we've the infantry and cavalry
sssus ss.a,ed arms. Every American un-
I;.ss. ;;.lea' and Captain McKittrick
s1;ea sl1;s 'ne Stars and Stripes. AS the
saa an' folds unfurled in a gentle
r., .ae against Aeckless sky, the
rha NY oand broke into the strains of
- otar-Spangled Banner, making
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21

Major. General Brooke is in Wash
ington. where he was called for con-
sultation relative 70 the Porto Rico
expedition,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
Powers Want a Hand in Disposition.

Powers Want Hand in Dispos'tion'
1t is reported that the powers intend
to have hand in settling the future
of the Philippines, and that Germany
will insist that the United States shall
not retain the islands,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
POPLARVILLE, MISS. THURSDAY. JULY p, 1885,

BAPTIST CHURoH-Rev. W. B. Hol.
comb, pastor. Services second and
fourth Sabbaths. Sunday school IL
a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday
night.
MErHoDIsT--Rev. W. II. Huntley, pas
tor. Services first and third Sun
days in each month. Sunday school
$50 a. M. Prayer meeting Wednes-
CITY DIRECTORY.
Mayor, W. J. Hunnicutt; Treasurer,
W. w. Strahan; Clerk, r. Ii. Reeves!
Marshal, FL. E. Smith.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
W. T. Scott, n. Batson, r. G. John
son, R. Il. Reeves, J. A. Howard.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
10 TAKE CAROLINES.

The Monterey Will Bag Them on Her
Way to the Philippines.
SAN FRANCISCO. .-Advices from Hon
olulu indicate that the coast defense
vessel Monterey will take possession
of the Caroline Islands before reacir-
ing Manila. When in Honolulu har-
Dor Commander Lentze, of the Mon
terey, borrowed charts of the Carolines
from Captain Bray, of the missionary
bark Morning Star, end also consulted
with that navigator regarding the har-
bors of those islands.
JudjciouS advertising Days
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
IA impressive Ceremonies the
| soanish Army Laid Down
Their Arms.
LATTER RETURNED THE
Sword OF HIS ADVERSARY,

r~o Generals Rode Into the City
kecompanied by Escorts to Take Formal
o..es,ioa-Elaborate Ceremonies Mt the
S.l.,e. and Exactly Mt Noon Sunday the
msrican Flag Was Raised and Saluted
! c.ptain Capron's Battery-McKib-
I, Appointed Military Governor.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N. Bat
son; Sheriff. W. T. Scott; Treasurer,
il. Strahan; Assessor, G. ". Bill.
boz. Superintendent of Education, II.
K. Rouse; Surveyor, A. J. LadperY
CHANoERY Court, SECOND DISTRICT
Chancellor, N. G. Hill. Regular
terms, FIRST Monday in January and
July, six days.
CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND DISTRICT
Judge, T. A. Wood. Regular terms,
third Monday in April and October.
Walter A. White, District Attorney.
SuPERvIsoRs.-J. "A Moody, presi.
pent; G. W. Smith, P E. Williams,
W. G. Stewart, j. A. H. Smith,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-21

Judicious advertising pays.
Our advertising rates are reasonable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
Good Country Roads.

"The great secret Of success IN road
making and bookkeeping is to drain
the roads, and keep the roads drained
by keeping the bitches open, writes
John Gilmer Speed on How to Have
Good Country Roads, in the August
Ladies Home Journal. "The old
method was to run plow through the
side bitches and throw the disturbed
soil, sod and all, in the middle Of the
road. There it would stay till heavy
rain came to wash this soil back into
the bitches and fiji them up again. If
there were money enough this kind OF
thing would be done over and over
again, as often as four times in a year.
Where there were wet spots broken
stone or gravel would be placed in the
road and left for the passing wagons
to wear this metal into ruts. The
money spent was absolutely thrown
away.
"Bv the new process all the road
mender needs to do Is to provide
bitches and outlets for them, and then
so shape the road that the water fall
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11

No. runs daily between Harrisburg and
Hagerstown.
No. los sunday only.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
o.. .5~.das's ,"ill Leave I'hile dolPhla at
40 p. IN.
Pullman parlor car and through coaches
between HageTstown and Philadelphia ON
trains 2 and Sand through coaches between
Winchester and Philadelphia Oh trains and
Z.
Connections for all stations on Cumber-
land Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Rail-
road system.
]. +. BOYD, Superintendent.
H.A. RIDDLE, GenlPass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11

NORSETS, White and Colored, Corset
l Shields, braided, cannot break. very
pliable'; Linen Collars and Cuffs, diff
ferent styles; Hamburgs, Swiss and Nan
sock Edgings, Laces, FoOtings, dotted
and plain; Wash Net for Neckties, Veil
ings, Torchon and Linen Edges, extra
large size Hose for ladies in hot weather,
Hose for children from s cents to %
cents; and yet little more of those
cheap Zephyrs left. Come get some, and
some of the Surgeons and Physicians
Soap, the best in the world they say, at
MISS ELLEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11

The policemen are arrestins citizens
for maintaining filthy hogpeus in Ha-
gerstown. Sentiment to abolish hog
pens Is steadily growing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11

GONE Of those nice Black Dress Skirts
and Coiored. from sl.O0 to sl.5O; new
shirtwaists from 80 cents up to 70
cents and sl.OO. Calico Wrappers CO. IS
and 80 cents. Night Gowns. Muslin
Drawers, something very nice for ladies',
at MISS EiLEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
How ItPurifies Water,

For every gallon of water drawn, gal
lon of air (the vital element, is circula-
ted through the water. The oxygen
thus introduced, ventilates, vitalizes and
purifieS the water, destroying all water
worms, water lice and germs of disease
Guaran eed to remove all impurities
from the foulest well or cistern, in a few
days ordinary use, and keep waterequal
to mountain spring. 1t will make bad
water good and good water better. If
not found superior TO any pump on earth
Gor domestic uSe), it may be returned
and money refunded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11

Draws 10 gallons OF
water per minute. No
tubing to rust, burst
or wear. Never has
to be packed, primed
or thawed. Will not
freeze, as bucket g
drain them selves.
VIII not rust, chain
and buckets made of
Galvanized steel. Can
be set up in - min
utes. No attaChme nts
below the platform.
No wooden tubing,
rubber or leather to
contaminate the wa
ter. Makes bad water
good and good water
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
Deer Park Hotel. Deer Park, Md. Most
Delightful summer Resort of the Ale
uheuieS

swept by mountain breezas, 2,NlV feet above
sea level and removed from all anuoy1uces.
Absolutely free from all malaria, hay fever
and mosquitoes. ON Main Line Of Baltimore
4 ionic Railroad. Hotel and Cottages. Every
modern convenience. Electric Lights, Be
VaiurS. Turkish Baths. two large ~W mining
Pools. GOLF Links. Tennis Courts EOw.iu
Alleys, magnificent Drives. Complete Livery
Service. Annapolis Naval Academy Band.
Delightful Cottages FURNISHED Tor mousse
keeping ( desired ready tor occupancy jane
LIST. Hotel open from June 18th 10 september
luth.
For rates and information address j. g.
Jones. Manager. 3. * -. Euildiug, Baltimore,
Md. unlil June lUip. After that time. Deer
Park. Garret County, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11

Train No. 10 runs daily between Harrisburg
and Hagerstown.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
Leave MOL nos NOS MOI No.9 lOS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
GO TO
HODGES

for the following Goods. n you want TO ge
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GENTLEMEN BOOTS AND SHOES.
LADIES AND CHILDREN'S SHOES.
GUM GOODS OF ALL KINDS.
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
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DRILL STEEL, BAR IRON, LOCKS
NAILS, HINGES, PAINTS, OILS Sc
UUEENSWARE. GLASSWARE,
GROCERIES, FRUITS, &C
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
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see if every word of the above j, not
true The largest business corporations,
the most prominent bushes, mon, the
most successful lawyers and The United
States Government are wcll-SaliNird
users of this machine.
WEST VIRGINIA SUPPLY CO.,
General Agents Wheeling. W. Va.
Room %, Exchange Bank Building.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
MOTHERS friend

is the remedy which relieves
women of the great pain and suf-
fering incident to maternity; this
hour which is dreaded as woman's
severest trial IS not only made
painless, but all the danger is re-
moved by its use. Those who use
this remedy are no longer de-
spondent or gloomy; nervousness
nausea and other distressing con-
ditions are avoided, the system is
made ready for the coming event,
and the serious accidents so COM
mon to the critical hour are
obviated by the use of Mothers
Friend. II is q BLESSING TO apOman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
TO THE PUBLIC!

The undersigned desires to inform the
public that he has opened at MOler's
Cross Roads a new Blacksmith. Wagon
making and General Repair Shop All
work in this line done promptly and sat
isfactoHiy Horse-sh0eing a specially
At 90 cents. The patronage Of the pub
lie is solicited, and no charge made if
work is not satisfactory
CHARLES r. KOONTZ.
Nav5 ISgS-2m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-11
Western Maryland Railroad.

-CONNECTING WITH
H6 p. X. X. at Shippensburg, Norfolk &
Western and b. & q. Railroads at Hagers-
town, z. X. X. at Frederick Junction and
p W. 4 b., n. T.. and b. & =. Railroads al u
ion station. Baltimore, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Schedule taking effect June 20, 1897.
LEAVE HAGERsTOwN.
B22A NJ. Accommodation for Shippensburg
7,U2 A. NJ. Through passenger for Baltimore,
arriving at 1927 a. M; also for
Gettysburg and Hanover.
sos A. NJ. For Clearspring, Cherry Run and
WilliamspOrt.
lilo A. NJ. Accommodation for Shippensburg.
l220P. NJ. For Williamsport.
I220 L. NJ. For ClearSpring and Cherry Kun.
2U7 Z. NJ. Mail for Baltimore, arriving at $50
m; also for Hanover and Get
tysburg.
4l0P. NJ. Fast Mail, arriving Baltimore us.
7.OOP. NJ. For Shippensburg.
S.lO p. NJ. For Willamsport and Cherry Run
ARRIVE AT HAGERsTowN.
sos A. NJ. From williamsport and Cherry
Run.
7.SO A. NJ. From Baltimore, Fast Mail.
S.U2 4. NJ. From Shippensburg.
ILLS 7. NJ. From Baltimore.
1925 y. NJ. From Cherry Run.
Bus z. NJ. From ShippeDsburg.
5lU =. NJ. From Shippensburg.
o.U5 Z. NJ. From Baltimore-thrOugh train.
Blue Mountain Express (parlor carr leaves
Hagerstown daily except sunday al b.iS y.
NJ. Leves Baltimore 3D. Z. NJ.
b. n. dKlSWOLD, Gen. Pass. Agent.
JIM. HOOD, Pres. and Gen'l- Manager.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-11
Speed of Street Cars.

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
If the local authorities are unable or I'M
willing to enforce the police regulation
limiting the speed of street cars the Dis
trict Commissioners should rescind the reg
ulation. The Metropolitan Railroad Com
pahy is a daily offender on all of its lines
While it is a great convenience to be rap
idly whirled to ones destination no one
can conscientiously desire a rate of speed
which sooner or later is sure to bring death
or injury to some person or animal. Con-
tributory negligence on the part of the vic
tim will not excuse a homicide nor will
it palliate a plain violation of the police
regulations. II the attorney for the Dis
trct of Columbia will have a policeman in
citizens clothes placed on the cars he can
make case any day.
In consideration of its valuable franchise
the Metropolitan Railroad Company ought
to he willing to give the best and safest
service, and in this connection il is hop.d
that Congress will authorize and direct the
extension Of the 9Th street line out Sher-
man avenue as soon as possible. The Sher-
man avenue route is preferred by the ma
jority of citizens: but all agree that the
Columbia Heights railroad problem Shout
be solved in some way without further de-
lay. THOMAS W. GILMER
April II, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-11
RECEPTION TO GEN. LEE.
Union Soldiers Invited to Assist in the


The committee representing the Confed-
crate Veterans Association met last Sat
urday night at the hall, 18th and + streets,
to further consider the plans of the recep-
ton FOR Gen. Lee. after he arrives here
from Havana. When the matter had been
fully discussed. it was decided to invite ali
Union soldiers to Cooperate with the asso-
Citations members in welcoming Gen. Lee.
resolution was passed by the associa-
ton, which was presented to the Union
Veteran Legion, i'll session at its hail. 80
Pennsylvania avenue.
The committee having in charge the res
olution was admitted to the hall during the
session of the encampment Col. r. l..
Fleming, the president, was escorted BY
Corporal Tanner, the other members of the
committee following, being escorted by
other members of the legion. Col. Fleming
and Maj. Hunter were Invited TO places on
the Platform. Col. j. X. Hays welcomed
the delegation On behalf of the legion, and
pledged the cooperation of the command
ers in assisting i'll the preparation for the
reception. Gen. Lee was spoken of in the
highest praise.
The introduction of Maj Hunter follow
ed, and he was received with great ap-
pause. He read the resolution which had
been adopted by the Confederate Veterans
Association, inviting the onion Veteran
Legion to participate iii the reception.
Corporal Tanner was called for, and he
eulogized Gen. Lee in high terms. He said
he would not let the confederate veterans
go hairs breadth further in honoring him
than would the members of the legion. H..
moved the acceptance of the invitation
and the motion was carried.
number of speeches We're made by
other members of the legion and the joint
meeting ended in love feast. The fol-
lowing, representatives of the legion in
Washington were named as committee
to cooperate with the Confederate Veter-
/ ans Association in arranging for the pro-
posed reception.
| Encampment No. 60, Corporal Tanner. NJ.
IL. &. Wright, Luke Kelly. Col j. r. Hays.
| No. 3, Co.'s. ]. T. Shannon J. F. Ellison,
b. I. Pittman, Walter Hines; No. %, Coils
+. e. knifer. Andrew Geddes and Ira Bra
shears.
1t was announced that joint meeting
! of the committee would be held at the
| legion headquarters this evening when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-11
FLEET AT HONG KONG.


LONDON, April 1.-THE Hong Kong cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, telegraphng
Sunday, says: THE American squadron
sea. Two vessels have steam up ready to
start at moments notice.
1.-The cruiser Baltimore and the revenue
cutter Hugh McCulloch are expected to-
morrow. The British steamers Nanshan
and Zafro have just been bought by Ameri-
ca for transport purposes
The revenue cutter McCulloch left Balti-
more about January l. with the intention of
going to San Francisco. and from there for
duty on the coast of Alaska. She is the
newest most costly and largest of the en-
tire fleet of United States cutters. On the
way through the Red sea she was cabled
orders to join the Asiatic squadron of Com
modore Dewey.
IA TO JON the squadron. She met the Mo-
hican at Honolulu and took aboard a large
quantity of coal and supplies.
The American fleet now at Hong Kong
includes the cruisers Olympia. Boston Con-
cord and Raleigh and the Baltimore-built
gunboat Petrol. 1t is said to be the pur-
pose to use. the squadron in a descent upon
the Philippine Islands soon war is de-
clared. Hong Kong is about six hundred
miles from Manila, the capital of the island
The Spanish are said to have become con-
WINGED that the islands are lost to them as
they are defended only by several small,
unprot acted cruisers and five or six small
gunbouts.
The Nanshan Is a steel screw steamer
built in 1896. at Grangemouth, England of
900 tons gross register. 2S5 feet long, 80
feet broad and % feet deep. The Zafiro is a
steel screw steamer, built in 1884, at Aber-
deem, Scotland, of Logo tons register and
213 feet long