Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-07-13

Two of the seamen are very ill.
 New York, July "A special from Tampa, Florida, says it is believed there that General Joe Wheeler died at Santiago yesterday of yellow fever. Thus far it is impossible to confirm the statement.
 Madrid, July 7.-It is rumored here this morning that the bom- bardment of Santiago has been be- gun, and that the Spanish batteries have vigorously replied to the at tack.
 Washington, July :. - Congress has adjourned until tomorrow after noon.
 Siboney. Cuba, July 7.-The ex- change of Hobson and his men for two lieutenants and an equal num- Der of men. wAszeOaaasted by John Jacob Astor in full view of both armies.
 Washington. July 7.-The first in- timation from Spain of overtures for peace that has been mado in a diplomatic manner, was made today. It came in such a manner that nego- tiations are sure to follow.
 Washington, July 7.-Dispatches from Dewey say that the American troops have taken possession of Cavite.
 Washington, July S.-Admiral Sampson has telegraphed the navy department as follows from his flag ship New York of Santiago, dated yesterday: "Ahout midnight last night the Reina Mercedes was seen by the Massachusetts, which vessel had a search light oD the channel coming out of the harbor of San tiago. The Massachusetts and Texas opened fire and the Spanish vessel was sunk opposite Estrella cove. I am inclined to think it was the in- tention to sink her in the channel and thus block her in the harbor en- trance. Ifso this plan was defeated by the fire of the ships, as she lies on the edge of the shore"
 Washington, July S.-Secretary Longs has given orders for the de- parture of the Philadelphia from Mare Island for Hawaii. She will carry the flag of the United States to those islands and include with them the Union. Admiral Miller, commanding the Pacific station who is now at Mare Island, will be charged with the function of raising the flag that was hauled down by Commissioner Blount. The ship will be ready for sea in very few days and under the secretary's or ders should make the trip in week. Meanwhile the president will ap- point a commission immediately to frame the laws necessary for the changed condition of affairs in Hawaii. This must be done before the adjournment of congress as the commissioners are subject to confir- nation.
 Washington, July S.-Advices re- ceived here this morning from Gen. Shafter, announce that a number of high spanish officials are deserting across the lines at Santiago into the American camp. This act is rs- gsrded here as highly significant of an early surrender.
 Washington, July 8. Gen. Miles, commander of the army, sailed last night for Cuba, where he can better direct the movement of tho Ameri- cans against Santiago.
 Washington, July s. Secretary Long has ordered Commodore Wat son to proceed with the Iowa, Ore gon, Newark and three other cruis- CTS to Spain.
 Of Santiago. July g. When Hobson and his men were exchanged they were escorted through the American lines by Captain Chad wick, of the New York. who was waiting for them. Every step of their journey was marked by the widest demonstrations.
 Hobson had little to say in regard to his experiences except that he and his companions were well treat cd by Spaniards and they were all in excellent health.
 The place where the exchange was made was under a tree between the American and Spanish lines, two thirds of a mile beyond the en> trenchments occupied by Colonel Woods Rough Riders, near General Wheeler's headquarters, and the center of the American line.
 The American prisoners left the Reina Mercedes hospital, on the outskirts of the city, whore they had been confined, at 2:45 p. n., in charge of Major Irles, a Spanish staff officer, who speaks English perfectly. The prisoners were con- ducted to the meeting place on foot, but were not blindfolded. Colonel John Jacob Astor and Lieutenant Millcy, accompanied by Interpreter Maestro. were in charge of the Spanish prisoners.
 WashiL gton, Juiy S.--A dispatch from General Shafter this morning states that yesterday the Spanish general at Santiago opened cable correspondence with Madrid, re- garding the surrender of the city. General Linares realizes that, de- spite the endorsements received, his case is hopeless. While many of his officers stubbornly refuse to surrandav tha man aa nall aa fha