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Washington, it is believed that the
Spaniards will melt before the Ameri-
can troops like snow before tropical
sun. The strength of the enemy is
not underestimated, either. 1t is known
that the Spaniards will fight-but so
will the Americans-and the advantage
is believed to be with the United States
forces. They are better equipped, are
in a better cause, and are fighting be-
cause of patriotism, while the enemy is
following a forlorn hope.
BATTLING WITH BUSHWHACK-
ERS.
The officials of the war department
are congratulating themselves because
of the fact that among Gen. Skaters
command are many old Indian fighters,
who will be right at home in the "bush-
whacking' warfare that seems to be in
such great favor with the Spanish reg
ulars and guerrillas in and about San
tiago. To the marines, who are holding
Guantanamo, this sort of fighting is a
novel experience. 1t is argued by war
department officials that it will be diff
ferent when the griZzled veterans of the
United States regular army, who have
shot and been shot at in the Indian
country, without having seen foe, yet
knowing of the presence Of such be-
cause of constant reminders in the
shape of leaden missiles, take hand
in the conflict. The Spaniards,
who are having a sort of mon
>opoly of that sort of warfare, will be
given a genuine surprise when they
tackle the American Indian fighters.
At Guantanamo, now, the marines are
virtually sleeping upon their arms, with
the warships just off shore ready to
render them assistance against the
"bushwhacking'' enemy. The regular
troops know something about "bush-
whacking" themselves, and war depart
ment officials smile as they contemplate
the surprise and CONSERVATION of the
Spanish guerrilla when he encounters
a detachment of Uncle Sans regulars.
STRUGGLE EXPECTED.
There is no Disgusting the fact that
the government anticipates desperate
struggle between the Spaniards in pos
session of Santiago province, and the
American troops, who are now on the
way to join forces with Admiral Samp-
son. The Spaniards are familiar with
the country in which they are fighting.
They are acclimated as WELL and are
accustomed to the "bushwhacking"
methods that must, to certain extent,
prevail throughout a campaign that
must eventuate in the capitulation Of
Santiago City. 1t is not expected that
the troops, who so eagerly departed
from Key West for Cuban shores, are
going to a picnic. The seriousness Of
war is about to be illustrated; that is
the general opinion at the nations
capital, and by or before next Sunday
it is fully expected the war will be on
in all its seriousness There will be
many casualties, but the department
is hopeful that, with the acknowledged
superiority of Americans as fighters,
victory will come to the Stars and
Stripes before any serious losses have
been incurred by the army Of invasion.
PORTO RICO OR HAVANA?
Where will the next expedition go?
That is a question that is being gen
circles in Washington, with a prepon-
derance of opinion that Porto Rico will
be the objective point. There are
some, however-and among them a
number who have access to inside IN
formation-who talk mysteriously
a sudden assault upon Havana. This
would be right in the natural line Of
things according to the programme
that has been followed by the execu-
tive departments at the capital. If an
attack is to be made upon Havana, it
is more than likely that rumors will
be circulated that Porto Rico is the
next point to be taken. There are
$4,000 soldiers at Chickamauga; they
are drilling daily, and are said to be
possessed Of the proficiency of veter-
ans. They care little whether they go
to Porto Rico or Havana, but they
want to go somewhere. 1t is said here
that the officers have notified the war
department that the soldiers are be-
coming restless in their inactivity. 1t
is significantly suggested that they
will get over this feeling in the very
near future.
LIEUT.. BLUES BRAVERY.
Everywhere in public places in
Washington tonight can be heard COM
pliments upon the bravery displayed
by Lieut.. Victor Blue, of South Caro-
lima, who was sent by Admiral Samp-
son to ascertain the strength of the
Spanish forces at Santiago, and, if
possible, to learn the location of Ad-
miral Cerveras fleet and the number
Of ships therein. Lieut.. Blue did his
work so well that there is no longer
a question that Admiral Cervera has
all the ships Of his original squadron
In Santiago bay, save the Reina Mer-
cedes, which was sunk in a recent
bombardment by the American fleet.
Lieut.. Blue is another hero Of the
American navy who is slated here for
prompt recognition in the shape Of pro-
motion.
THE MANILA EXPEDITION.
Official announcement was made to-
day that the second installment of the
Manila expedition would sail from
San Francisco tomorrow. Later in the
day advices were received stating that
there might be delay Of twenty-four
hours; in fact. that 1t would be almost
impossible for the expedition to get
under way before Thursday. Gen.
Merritt is personally directing prepara-
ic hof fho