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Reed Looks for No War

Washington, Feb. 28--Speaker
Reed, in conversation with friend,
has expressed the opinion that there
ia one chance out of ten that war
will result frem the Maine affair.
s'If we do get into a fight" he
said, "ws may and that there is
more on our plate than we could eat
II would be very awkward il we
should find that Spain has friend
ready to assist her"
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Roosevelt said to day that in his
opinion the chances in favor OF wal
were / to
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Ex-Confederates, Tender.

Holly Springs, Miss, Feb. 25.-
The spirit of patriotism is strong IN
this part of the state. Tonight W.
G. Ford, commander of Camp KIT
Mott, United Confederate Veterans,
addressed Col Sam FL. Prior, In
spector General OF the state organi-
zation, rendering the services OF the
camp in defense Of the country.
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Night Work ON Pacific Coast Defsnses

Port Townsend, Wash, Feb % =
The work of fortifyipg the three
conspicuous points contiguous to
Port Townsend, which has been GO
ing on in a desultory manner for
several months q now being pushed
forward under special orders from
Secretary Alger. The double forces
ut work at Points Marrowstone and
Admiralty are being worked night
and day to finish up, and already
preparations are being made for
placing the heavy guus which are
due to arrive any day.
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OFFICERS.

ID. y. THOMPSON, Pres.
+. A. BENNETT, Vice 80
+. ID. kIPP. Cashier
@, W. NEwBERRI, ass { Cashier
G.. 2. WYATT, ASS Cashier.
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DIRECTORS.

JUDGE CLARK WIN
j. ENERISG HAM
JAS. NJ. MckIBBES
JNO. E. SHUT
j. j. MCKEE
II. NJ. GALLEY
JSO. STEELE
NJ. G. WILCOX.
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true;
Dear Reader, don t blame us if we hear 'em say
What happens you.
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ed in landing all of his artillery, in
Guiding his siege train for unless Samp-
son can be relied upon to force his way
into the harbor and attack the Spanish
ships. the siege guns planted in heights
commanding the bay will be the main
reliance of Gen. Shafter in Offsetting
the presence of the Spanish ironcIads.
Undoubtedly Shafter is animated to
attack as soon as possible by his knOwl-
edge of the approach of the reinforce
ments for Lfnares from Manzanillo, for,
with this additional force, Skaters po-
sition would be disagreeable, if not per-
ilous, at least until he had received re-
Inducements. The war department re-
ceived the first definite news as to the
approach of these Spanish reinforce
ments in an official dispatch, stating
that 5000 men with pack trains and
droves of animals. were advancing
from Manzanillo and were "a miles from
Santiago.
1t has been known through reports
from Lieutenant Joyce, made to Cen
eral Miles that the Spaniards have
II, 900 men at ManzanillO and 10000 men
at Holguin and every precaution has
been taken to guard against their ad-
vance from either quarter. The official
report today showed that 5000 of those
at ManZanillo have covered half the
distance to Santiago. and it is the belief
of military officials that General Pando
is making similar advance with his
TO- 900 men from Holguin. These ad-
vance, row practically unoppoSed, are
regarded as one of the most serious
phases of the SITUATION Inere Is the
further element to which the military
authorities are giving careful attention,
that one man entrenched behind earth
works or in rifle pits, is worth three
men in the open. 1t is said that the
battles of Charlottesville and SpottS-
ylvania afforded the most direct proof
on this point.
The navy department gives out
message from Admiral Dewey, which
was brought to Hong Kong by the Nc
CullOch, so that it must have left Ca
vite on the 23d.- The admiral made no
reference to the landing of German ma
rines, and the officials here are satisfied
that Germany is acting in good faith
and according to the rules of neutrality.
The report that the Egyptian govern
ment had finally refused to coal CANA
ra's fleet at Port Said has not yet been
officially confirmed, but its accuracy is
is not doubted. There is still some doubt
whether this refusal in itself will Oper-
ate to prevent the further movement
of the Spanish squadron toward the
Philippines, as Madrid advices allege
purpose on the part of the Spanish gov
ernment to send additional colliers with
the expedition. to overcome the refusal
of the various points along the way to
the Philippines to supply coal. There
is a strong impression, however, that
the Spanish government will avail it
self of the pretext afforded by this re-
fusal to turn the fleet back to Spain.
The Spanish Side.
Madrid, June 30.-Oficial Spanish re-
ports received here from Havana say
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CAMARA is COALING.
Is Taking Coal From His Own
Transports by Permission.

Port Said, June 30.-The Egyptian
government this afternoon gave its
sanction to the Spanish coaling from
it's own transports and the warships
are now engaged in the work of taking
coal on board.
The Isla de Luzon, with cargo of
coal, has arrived here.
The Egyptian government had pre-
viously prohibited the Spanish fleet
from taking on board any more than
coal enough to enable it to return to
Spain.
Washington,J June 30.-Secretarv Long
said this afternoon that he understood
Camara'S fleet had paid the canal dues
and the presumption he added is that
they will continue their voyage.
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There is Nothing in 1t and No
Move is Likely
Until a Decisive Battle Has
Been Fought.
EUROPEAN DIPLOMATS
Are Nearly All Absent From
Washington or Going.
Austrian, French, German, Eng
liSh and Russian.

Washington, June 3O.-In diplomatic
quarters, it is stated that no steps have
been taken thus far in the direction of
peace overtures from any quarter and
that it is not likely that such over
lures will come either from one power.
or from a combination of powers until
the military situation materially
changes by a decided victory or de-
cided defeat. Just why this should be
awaited, is not clear. but it is none the
less said to be an element which delays
am Cvertures for peace.
Most of the diplomatic representa-
tiveS of powers likely. to take part in
peace overtures, have left the city, or
are about to go for their summer vaca-
tlons. The Austrian minister is at New
London, Conn.,, for the summer, the
French minister will soon leave for a
trip to the AdirondackS and to Lake
George and Lake Champlain. The Brit
1Sh ambassador was to have gone to
Pequot, Conn, last Saturday but delay
ed his start for a few days owing to
touch of rheumatism. The German am
basSador will also leave before long.
The Russian ambassador has gone to
Bar Harbor, Me. This removes most
of those VINO would be most directly
active in such moves, and while they
can readily return should circumstances
develop to require their presence, vet
their present absence in taken to indi-
cate that there is nothing in the near
future toward peace OVertureS or other
foreign movement.
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General Shafter.

about 1000 Cubans had followed and
engaged the enemy's rear guard. About
nine of them were wounded.
I rode out to the front and found that
the enemy had halted and established
themselves at a point about three miles
from SiDOney. At night the Cubans
returned to the vicinity of the town. At
8 o'clock that evening, the oath, General
Young reached Siboney with eight
troops of Colonel Woods regiment, A,
B, D, E, F, G, K and L. 500 strong:
troops A, B, c and K, First cavalry, in
all 244 men, and troops A. B, E and I,
of the Tenth cavalry, in all 220 men,
making the total force 964 men which
included nearly all of my command
which had marched from Balquirl
eleven miles.
With the assistance of General Cas-
tillo, a rough map of the country was
prepared and the position of the enemy
was fully explained and I determined
to make an attack at daylight on the
oath. Colonel Woods regiment was
sent by General Young, accompanied
by two of his staff officers. Lieutenants
Tyrree r. Rivers and w. r. Smedburg,
jr, to approach the enemy on the left
hand or more westerly road, while
General Young, mySelf&andS about fifty
troops of the First and Tenth cavalry
with three Hotchkiss mountain guns,
approached the enemy on the regular
SeVilla road.
General Young and myself examined
the position of the enemy, the lines
were deployed and I sdirected him to
open fire with the HotchkisS guns. The
enemy replied and the firing immed-
lately became general. Colonel Wood
had deployed his right, nearly reaching
the left of the regulars
For an hour the fight was very warm,
the enemy being very lavish in expend1-
ture of ammunition, most of their fir
ing being by vOlleyS.
FINALLY the enemy gave way and re-
treated rapidly. We followed them over
the line keeping close upon them, but
our men being physically exhausted by
both their exertiOnS and the great neat
were incapable of maintaining the pur-
suit.
I cannot speak too highly of the gal
liant and excellent conduct OF the Of
ficers and men throughout my com
mand General Young deserves special
commentator for his cool, deliberate
and skilful management.
1 also specially noticed his acting
adiutant general, Lieutenant A. L.
Mills who under General YOungS di-
rections was at various parts of the
line, acting with energy and cool cour-
age.
The imperative necessity of disem-
barking with promptitude, had impelled
me to leave most of my staff to hasten
this important matter and unfortunate
ly 1 had with me only MAJOR Beach ana
Mr.. Mestro, an acting volunteer aide,
both of whom during the engagement
creditably and bravely performed their
duties.
Beach for his cool and good judgment
Col. Woods regiment was on the ex-
treme left of the line and too far dis
tant for me to be personal witness of
the individual conduct of the officers
and men, but the magnificent bravery
shown by the regiment under the lead
of Col Wood testifies to his courage and
skill and the energy and determination
of his officers which has been marked
from the moment he reported to me at
Tampa and 1 have abundant evidence
of his brave and good conduct on the
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MERRITT TOOK MONEY.
Millions Of Dollars in Gold on
the Newport.

San Francisco, June 30.-The Call
says: The steamer Newport, which has
sailed with General Merritt for the
Philippines, will bring joy to the hearts
of our troops in Manila, as it carries
a large sum of money for the payment
of the soldiers and the purchase of
needed supplies. 1t is said the steamer
carries from one to three million dol
lars in gold. 1t will be remembered that
General Merritt in aduI.4On to the
money necessary for the use of the
troops in the near future, asked the
president for 100000 to be used by him
as an emergency fund at his discretion
and suggested that this money could
be appropriated for such purpose. This
$780, 900 is probably included in the coin
shipment on the Newport.
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LOSS In CUSTOMS
But 1t is Almost Made Up by a
Gain in Internal Revenue.

Washington, June 30.-Today's state
ment of the governments receipts and
expenditures shows that the receipts
during the present month will aggre-
gate $33, SOC, 900 and for the present fiscal
year. about s304, 500, 900. These receipts
include about 81, 500 900 which is likely
to be reported tomorrow morning in
mail received tonight.
The receipts from customs this month
will be shown to be about $14. SOC, 900, a
loss as compared with the last June of
about $7,0G0,G0 The collections from
internal revenue will show an increase
approximating SO, 750, 900. For the entire
fiscal year the receipts from customs
will amount to a little less than $780,,
COO 900, loss as compared with the last
fiscal year 1897 of about $26, 500, 600. The
internal revenue receipts will amount
to about $4,000, 900, gain of $23, 500,-
900.
Up to this time the actual cash ex-
penditureS on account of the war
amount to about $4,000, 900.
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SKATER IS THE BOSS.
War Department Abundantly Salts
fed to Leave Him at Work.

New York, June Boa Times Wash
ington special says:
Santiago is to be taken at once, not
in 4S hours or three days, or in any pre-
scribed time given to Gen. Shafter by
the war department or by the preSi-
dent. The administration is abundant
ly satisfied with Skaters performance
OF his duty 1t is depending upon him
to EXCISE his judgment and his ability
to the best advantage, and the reports
that he sent in Indicate to the president
and the secretary of war that he is
about to act in such a way a 5 to crush
the Spanish troops now in Santiago be-
fore the reinforcementS now on the way
from Manzanillo and elsewhere can
reach Linares, who is supposed to COM
mand Santiago.
Gen. Shafter telegraphs in such con-
f1dent terms that no room is left for
doubt that he feels perfectly able to
overthrow any force the Spanish COM
mander may throw in his way.
When Adjutant General Corbin was
asked, what of Pando and his rein
forcements 90 he responded:
I'VE expect to take the city,
PandO was again suggested as OBJ
stacle. ''Win Gen. Shafter take the city
before Pando with his reinforcements
comes up?"
With calm confidence he answered:
I'VE think he will
Secretary Alger, who has become
more than ever concerned in the opera
tions of the army since he learned that
his son was at the front and actively
employed, was sanguine of the early
capture of Santiago but he disavows
some of the statements attributed to
him in which he predicted it's capture
in 4S hours, or in any specified number
of hours. He is aware of the difficult
ties confronting Gen. Shafter, but he is
also convinced that the care, energy,
determination and sta bility with which
the army of the United States has ta-
ken hold of the business in hand will
carry it to victory in such a way as to
Not one word has come from General
Shafter suggesting the need of rein
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field, and recommend him for the con-
S1deration OF the government I must
rely upon his report to do Justice to
his officers and men. 1 personally de-
sire to all all that have said regarding
Col Wood applies equally to Lieut.. Col.
Roosevelt.
was Immediately with the troops of
the F irst and Tenth regiments cavalry,
dismounted and 1 personally noticed
their brave and good conduct, which
will be specially mentioned by General
Young.
1 personally noticed the good conduct
of Captains w. H. Book, Robert p
Wainwright and Jacob C. GaIbraith,
Major James NJ. Bell, Capt. Thomas 7.
The last three were wounded. Major
Bell, as he lay on the ground with a
broken leg said:
81 only regret can't go on with you
further
Capt. Know, though severely wound
ed, continued as long as possible to ex-
ercise command and insisted to me that
he was not much hurt, and Lieut.
Brown also made light of his wound to
me and continued upon the line until he
tainted. 1 recommend these officers
for the consideration of the govern
government.
I cannot state positively as to the
size of the Spanish force which we en-
gagged, or the extent of their casualties
further than the force was much great
er than ours and that information
would indicate that their killed and
wounded exceeded those which our
troops sustained. But our estimate on
this can only be verified when we have
access to the reports of the Spanish
commanders. The engagement in
spired our troops and must have had
a bad effect upon the spirits of the
SpaniardS. 1t also gave our army the
beautiful and well watered country in
which we have esta blished our encamp-
ment. 1t has also given US a full view
of Santiago and the surrounding coun-
try and has enabled US to recOnnoiter
close to the Notifications of that place.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH WHEELER,
Maj Gen. u. S. Vol
The casualties in the enga cement
were: First U. s. volunteer cavalry
strength 500; killed. 8; wounded, 34.
First U. S. regular cavalry, strength
PA; killed, z; wounded, 8.
Tenth U. S. regular cavalry, strength
220; killed, 1; wounded 10. Total
strength 1854; killed, 16; wounded, 81
Respectfully,
JOSEPH WHEELER,
Maj. Gen. U. S. Vol.
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MoMENTARILY EXPECTED.
War Department Thinks Santiago
May Have Already Fallen.


New York, June 30-A dispatch to
the Tribune from Washington says:
AdViceS are momentarIy expected
from General Shafter or from Admiral
Sampson that MorrO castle and it's
neighboring batteries on the eastern
side of the narrow entrance to San
tiago harbor. including the works at
Estre1la Point and Santa Catalina,
have been occupied by the American
forces and that the Spaniards have
the west at La Socapa, Canones Point
and Smith acy.
Army and navy officers eVince the
liveliest curiosity to secure news of
this achievement and made no conceal
ment that they confidentially expected
it. Up to this time the newspaper dis
patches from the front have inVaria bly,
chronicled important movements con-
siderably in advance of the official re-
ports, and they were eagerly asked for
by officials on this account.
Both army and navy officers here
agree with remarkable unanimity that
the actual occupation of the unhealthy
city of Santiago possesses few attrac-
tiOns from a military point of view, as
it's position could easily be shelled by
the vessels of Admiral Cervera's fleet.
That fleet, however, is the sole objec-
tive point of combined American naval
and military operations around San
tiago and, it's destruction having been
impossible o. attainment by Admiral
corps was dispatched to cooperate
with him in eliminating the four armor-
ed Spanish cruisers from further con-
sideration in the present war. It was
impossible to send the American naval
vessels through the narrow entrance
channel on account of the elaborate
outfit of mines which the Spaniards
were known to have established before
Cervera's squadron reached there, and
it is reliably reported that he has since
made it impossible for any offensive
battleship to approach the inner har-
Dor by planting an additional effective
system of submarine explosives from
the ma gazines of his own ships.
With the American land Iorces in
possession of the shore batteries, how
ever, the wires which operate the mines
could be speedily cut and the American
fleet could promptly countermine the
channel and, forcing an entrance to
the deep water in the interior of the
bay, bring about such a conclusive
short range battle with the squadron
as that of two months ago at Ma
Mia.
For sorne time American naval Of
ficers have considered this plan the
only one that gave any promise of ef-
fecting a solution of the Santiago prob
(Coutinued on Eighth Pase)
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that a column of American troops sup
ported by the fire of three war ships
advanced on Tuesday from Siboney via
Aguadores and Immediately retired
after an exchange of rifle shots with
the Spanish scouts.''
The dispatches add: During the
last three days the Americans have
been endeavoring to land artillery at
several points; but their boats ground
ed and it was only with the greatest
difficulty that they saved their stores"
Another Havana dispatch announces
that Gen.Arolas has ''reimpOsed the de-
cree fixing the price of provisions at
Havana, owing to the fact that the pri-
ces were raised during the temporary
suspension CT the decree
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TOLD BY WHEELER
The Commander of the Ameri-
can Cavalry in Cuba
Makes an Official Report to the
Department On
BATTLE OF SIBONEY.
There Was No AmbuScade as
First Reported.
Attack ON the Spaniards Was
Deliberately Planned.

Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.)
Camp Juragua, June %, via Kings
ton, Jamaica, June 3O.-General Wheel
er's official report to Major General
Shafter of what is known as the battle
of Siboney is as follows:
In Camp Juragua, June 29.-To the
Adjutant General of the Fifth Army
Corps:
Sir-I have the honor to report that
in obedience to the instructions of the
major general, commanding, given me
in person on June %, L proceeded to
Siboney. The enemy had evacuated the
place at daylight that morning, taking
a course towards Sevilla- A body of
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completely justifies the belief that Shaf-
ter is to hurl his forces against Santi-
ago at once.
Pando is hurrying to Santiago, but he
is heavily handicapped, being obliged
to guard supplies which he is carrying
to the town. Gen. Shafter is fully aware
of the rate at which he is advancing
and of the difficulties attending his
march to Santiago. His information he
gets from hour to hour through the
insurgents, who are cooperating with
him and are familiar with the country
between SANTIAGO and ManzanillO.
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forcements. To the higher officers at the
war department and to the president
this is evidence that Gen. Shafter feels
sure that he has enough troops with
him to accomplish all that has been
cut out for him to do.
Gen. Miles, firmly convinced of the
necessity for avoiding any reverse from
any cause, is anxious that success shall
be doubly assured, and he is doing his
utmost to provide Gen. Shafter with a
force more than equal to any that may
be provided by the Spanish.
The president and his cabinet take
much comfort from consideration of
Gen. Skaters reports to the secretary
of war. Every line has been anxiously
scanned for information about the
health and spirits of the troops in a
climate about which the most distress
ing reports are recalled. The weather
in Washington has been extremely hot
during the past few days, and it has
been assumed that the troops were SUI
fering from weather worse than that
here, which added discomforts of in
different food, irregularly supplied, of
marching in a tropical sun, assaults
from strange and VOfaciOus insect pests
and in some cases the burden of insult
able clothing. If any Of these incon-
venienceS are felt, they have been
borne stoically, for not one word has
come to headquarters to show that the
men are not having a better time than
they We're having when in camp at
Chickamauga, Tampa or Camp Alger.
AS Gen. Shafter is to wait for moth
ing, reinforcements. provisions, horses
or the many things he has probably
discovered that he might use, but mani
testify intends to 60 business at once
do, the war department is prepared to
hear stirring news from him at any
time.
The news that is given to the press
is sufficiently encouraging. There is
reason to believe that information not
communicated 70 the newspapers more
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KEEPS ON SHOOTING.

eral of Porto Rico cables that an Amer
lean cruiser is firing continuously upon
the stranded Spanish steamer Antonio
IrOpez
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is THIS WATSON?

Lisbon, June 30-It is rumored here
that four American warships are on
their way to this port
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FLEET STILL THERE.

Port Said, June 3O-The Spanish fleet
has not sailed yet
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
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The Spanish Side,

Madrid, June 30-Offcial Spanish re-
ports received here from Havana say