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The L'Anse sentinel., 1898-07-30
THREE MONTHS WAR.
Splendid Work Since the Begin
ming of Hostilities.
N0re spanish Troops Are Ready 10
surrendcr-Gen. shafter Issues
an order Full of Praise
for His Men.

Washington, July 25.-With the week
1ust closed the United States saw the
end of the third month of the war with
Spain and the responsible officials,
from the president down to the lowest
employe who has to do with shaping
the course of events, feel nothing but
satisfaction at the progress made.
An army of ESQ, 900 men has been mobi-
lizesi. armed and equipped and much
of IL has seen service. The battles pre-
ceding the capture of Santiago have
been remarkable In many respects,
and In the opinion of military experts
have covered tho United States army
engaged with imperishable glory.
Modern warfare OF a type developed
I'm these engagements was absolutely
new and untried not only to the United
States army but to the world.
No such charge is recorded in his
tory as that made upon the stone fort
and the blockhouses browning the
hills of FL Caney. There have been en-
gagements between trained troops
and savage races in the jungles OF In
dia and on the hills of South Africa of
late years that conveyed in n slight
manner the possibilities of modern
weapons. But these battles fought by
the Fifth army corps have been the
first in which large bodies of troops
OF civilized nations on both sides have
been engaged with all the implements
of modern warfare, and the result Is
bound to be highly instructive to the
military student and to eXtort admira-
tion for the splendid fighting qualities
of the United States soldiers from the
most unwilling critics.
Latest from shnftcr.
The war department at midnight
posted the following:
Santiago. via Hayti July 25--Adiutant
General of the Army, Washington: Lieut. |
Miley has returned from San Luis and |
Palma Soriano. where he went four days |
ago to receive surrender OF Spanish troops
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EaIistments Under second Gail.

Washington, July 20. = Fairly good
progress has been made with the re-
cruitment for the volunteer army un-
der the presidents second call for
$4,000 volunteers. The plan adopted
by the war department was to recruit
all the volunteer organizations in the
army up to their maximum enlisted
strength before entering upon the re-
cruitment of additional troops. The
total number of men required to fill
out existing regiments was 1856 and,
according to the latest returns, the
total enlistments under this plan are
27,519 men. OF these 1881 have en-
listed in Illinois; 1894 in Indiana;
1,549 in Iowa; SIS in Michigan; 3,162 in
Ohio; 924 in Wisconsin. Indiana, Min
nesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Rhode
island West Virginia and Wisconsin
have exceeded their quota, but all
the Others are behind in the supply
of troops. The worst delinquent is
North Carolina, which has furnished
only So soldiers to meet its quota of
1873. The total enlisted strength of the
regular army to date is about $4,000
men, being about $4,000 short of It's
legal complement. The volunteerarmy
consists Of $4,000 men and is only H.
900 short of its maximum authorized
strength under the two calls issued by
the president. The total strength of
the army, regular and volunteer, is
227 900 as now organized.
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LATEST NAVAL BATTLE.
Official Story of the Engagement at
acknowledgements Gum
boats Destroyed.

Playa del Este, Guantanamo, July
22.-The following is the official ac-
count of the latest naval victory-that
at zanillo-modestl told by Com
mander Todd, of the United States
gunboat Wilmington, in his report to
Admiral Sampson:
"At seven o'clock on the morning of July
is the vessels on blockade duty in this
vicinity. the Wilmington. Helena. Scorpion.
Hist, Hornet, Wampatuck and Osceola, ap-
preached the harbor of ManZanillo from
the westward. At half-past seven the Will
mington and Helena entered the northern
channel toward the city. the Scorpion and
Osceola the mid-channel and the Hist, Hor-
net and Wampatuck the south channel, the
movements of the vessels being so timed
as to bring them within effective range
of the shipping al about the same moment
At 1880 fire was opened on the shipping, and
after a deliberate fire lasting about 2h
hours three Spanish transports, Ell Gloria,
Jose Garcia and La Purciana Conception.
were burned and destroyed The pontoon
which was the harbor guard and store
ship probably for ammunition was burned
and blown up. Three gunboats were de-
stroyed. One other was driven ashore and
sunk and a third was driven ashore and
is believed 10 have been disabled The
firing was maintained at range which Is
believed to be beyond the range of the
shore artillery. 1t was continued until att
er a gradual closing in the shore batteries
opened fire at comparatively short range.
when the ships were recalled, the object OF
the expedition having been accomplished
and the ideas of the commander in chief
carried out as l understood them-that Is.
TO destroy the enemy's shipping, but not to
engage the field batteries OF forts. No
casualties occurred on board any OF our
vessels Great care was taken In directing
the fire that as little damage as possible
should be done to the city itself, and so far
as could be observed little. II any. was
done"
The Spanish loss is believed to have
been in the neighborhood of 100 killed.
The gunboats destroyed or driven
ashore were the Delgado, Guantanamo,
Ostralia, Continola and Guardian.
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The number surrendered was larger than
Gen Toral reportcd-3 1905 Spanish troops
and 80 volunteer gucrrillas gave up their
arms and gave parole and have gone to
work Three thousand stands of arms
were turned in loaded on OK carts and
started to the railroad, Spanish troops ac-
companled him to San Luis, and all were
apparently greatly delighted at prospects
OF returning home. They were on the
verge OF starvation, and | have to send
them rations. II the numbers keep up as
they have, there will be about 1900 to ship
away-nearly l2.GO0 here, 1900 from San
Luis, 6,Oo0 from Guantanamo. and over
-'' " "sHAFTER.
Major General Commanding"
All the surrendered troops are suf-
fering from disease and starvation and
Gen. Shafter has instructed the inn
mediate forwarding of rations and re-
lief. He has informed the Spanish Of
fcers that their families will be given
transportation to Spain with food at
the expense of the government and
that the maintenance of the men Is
provided for by contract.
To Move ON Havana.
An authoritative statement is made
20 the effect that Gen. Miles as com
mander-in-chief, aided by Gems. Shat
ter, Brooke, Lee and Graham, with n
combined force of 100000 men, nre to
take the field against Havana in the fall.
Meanwhile Skaters men will be re-
called to the United States for re-
cuperation, three regiments from
Tampa going to Santiago to take their
places, in company with the immunes
now there.
Havana Defenses strengthened.
The Spanish troops in Havana, to-
gether with the residents, have strong
ly fortified the city, say Spanish re-
ports, and are eager for an opportuni-
ty to measure arms with the American
forces. All express n willingness, it is
asserted, to yield up their lives if nee
cssary.
william Il Friendly.
President Mckinley has received n
message from Emperor William of Ger
many which Is understood to be of a
highly gratifying character, in view of
the disquieting rumors of German ac-
tion at Manila. The message was COM
inundated to the president last Fri
day by the German ambassador. II
was read to the cabinet, and was con-
sidered to be OF such Importance that
fits tenor has been guarded with uE-
usual care. All that is known Of ii Is
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Town Nearly Wiped Out.

Chillicothe, o., July 21.-The town of
New Holland, ten miles northwest
from here, was nearly wiped out by fire
at an early hour Wednesday morning.
All the business houses on the princi-
pal street and hotel were entirely
destroyed. The only fire protection
was a chemical engine which became
disabled when put to use. 1t is esti-
mated that the loss will reach $4,000.
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The Spanish Prisoners.

The Madrid government officially has
recognized the proposed return by the
United States of the Santiago pris-
oners to Spain. This recognition came
Friday in the form of II letter to Gen.
Shafter from Gen. Toral, commander
of the Spanish troops at Santiago. The
fact of the receipt of the letter was
communicated to the war department
in "A dispatch from Gen. Shafter. In
the letter Gen. Toral says that the
Spanish secretary of war desires the
troops landed at Vigo Coruna on the
Atlantic, and at Santander in the Bay
of Biscay. The request of the Spanish
government will be complied with un-
less something unforeseen should pre-
vent
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that ID was satisfactory, and leaves the
impression that the situation at Manila,
as far as the Germans are concerned,
may be left TO Admiral Won Diedrichs
and Admiral Dewey, without the ne
cessity of the German or the United
States governments taking up the case
In mutual representations.
spaniards Preparing 10 Resist.
st. Thomas, ID. w. l., July 2o.--The
| Spaniards at st. Juan de Puerto Rico
are making extensive preparations to
resist an anticipated attack upon the
part of the United States warships
which are understood TO be conveying
the army of invasion commanded by
Gen. Miles.
About to Attack Manila.
London, July 25.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says that Gen. Augusti,
captain-general of the Philippines,
has telegraphed to the government as
follows: "The Americans are about to
attack Manila. Grave events are i'm
pending"
Cubans Address the President.
Santiago de Cuba. July 25.-A docu-
ment which is being circulated for
signature among Cuban residents in
Santiago, addressed TO the president
of the United States, thanking him for
the cooperation of the army of the
United States and expressing the hope |
that the American government will |
recognize Cuban sovereignty in the
portion of the province Of
Santiago de Cuba, was drafted by De
Armis, the newspaper correspondent
on the staff of the Cuban general, Cas-
tillo, who also drafted the alleged let
ter of protest from Gen. Garcia to Gen.
Skaters Words of Praise.
Santiago, July 25.--Following is Maj.
Gen. Skaters order, just published:
Headquarters United States Troops in
Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. July l9-General
Order No. 90: The successful accom-
plishment of the campaign against San
tiago. resulting In It's downfall and the
surrender of the Spanish forces and the
capture of large amounts of military
stores. together with the destruction OF |
the entire Spanish fleet in the harbor,
which, upon the investment of the city,
was forced to leave, Is one of which this |
army can well be proud. This has been
through the (heroic deeds of |
the army, and to It's officefs/ and men the |
major general commanding offers his sin
cere thanks for their endurance OF hard |
ships heretofore unknown in the Amer
lean army. The work you have accom-
plished may well appeal to the pride of
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More Gold from Alaska,

Seattle, Wash, July 2o.-The steam
er Roanoke arrived from st. Michaels
Tuesday afternoon with 240 passen-
gers and $1,5Oo,OOC in gold. About 5o,-
900 ounces in bulk of gold belongs TO
the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
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AguinnIdo win. in a Duel.

Victoria, July 2o.-According to adj
vices brought from Hong-Kong by
steamer Empress of India, it is re-
ported there that Spanish regiment
near Manila met d force led by Aguinal-
do and the Spanish captain challenged
Aguinaldo to mortal combat before
the battle begun. The offer was ac-
cepted and the duel resulted in the
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Poxyer. VIII Oppose.

London, July 23.-The Berlin CORE.
spondent of the Daily News says: The
powers, with the, exception of Great
Britain, have agreed not to allow an
American annexation of the Philip
pines or an Anglo-American protec.
torate over the islands.
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Accepts Skaters Programme.
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Killed by Robbers.

Mexico City, July 23.-An American
named Reed, civil engineer from
Nashua, N. H., and another American
named Wing, connected with bank
ing firm in New York, were attacked
by robbers in a plantation house at
Tlacotapam, in the state of We're Cruz.
The former was killed and the other
mortally wounded. They had large
amount of money in the house.
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Arbitration Treaty signed.

Rome, July 25.-Admiral Canavaro.
minister of foreign affairs, and the Ar
gentine minister to Italy, Senior En-
rique Merino, have signed general ar
bitra.,on treaty between Italy and Ar
gentina.
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your countrymen, and has been rivaled
upon few occasions In the worlds history
Landing upon an unknown coast. you
faced dangers in disembarking and over
came obstacles that, even In looking back.
were insurmountable.
A Record of bravery.
"Selzing, with the assistance of the navy,
the towns of Baiquiri and Siboney, you
pushed boldly forth. gallantly driving back
the enemy's outpost in the engagement
of La Quasina and completed the concen-
tration of the enemy near Sevilla, in sight
Of the Spanish stronghold at Santiago de
Cuba. The outlook from Sevilla was one
that might well have appalled, the stout
est heart. Behind you ran narrow road,
made well-nigh impossible by rains, while
to the front you looked out upon high foot
hills covered with dense tropical growth,
which could only be traversed by bride
paths terminating within range of the en-
emy's guns. Nothing deferred, you re-
so onded eagerly to the order to close upon
the foe, and. attacking at Caney and San
Juan, drove him from work to work until
he took refuge within his last and strong
est entrenchments, Immediately surround
ing the city. Despite the fierce glare of
southern sun and rains that fell In tor
rents, you valiantly withstood his at
tempts to drive you from the position your
yalor had won. Holding in your vice.
like grip the army opposed to you, after
II days of battle and siege, you were re-
warded by the surrender OF nearly H.000
prisoners. $4,000 being those in your i'm
mediate front. the others scattered In the
various towns of eastern Cuba, freeing
completely the eastern part Of the island
from Spanish troops.
Mourns for Dead Heroes.
This was not done without great sac
rlfices The death of 250 gallant soldiers
and the wounding of ,2s4 others shows but
too plainly the fierce contest in which
you were engaged. The few reported
missing are undoubtedly among the dead,
as no prisoners were lost For those who
have fallen in battle with you. the COM
manding general sorrows. and with you
will ever cherish their memory. Their de-
yotion to duty sets high example OF
courage and patriotism to our fellow
countrymen. All who have participated
in the campaign. battle and siege OF San
tiago de Cuba will recall with pride the
grand deeds accomplished and will hold
one another dear for having shared from
the sufferings. hardships and triumphs to-
, gether. All may well feel proud to in
! scribe on their banners the name Of
| Santiago de Cuba.
'By command of Maj. Gen. Shafter.
&c. J. M'CLERNAND
Assistant Adtutant General"
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Mr.. j. NJ. Barrie led his eleven to
victory on the cricket field at Tun-
bridge Wells recently. Nine. Navarro,
better known as Miss Mary Anderson,
was on the ground all day and en-
tertained the artists and men of let
ters who batted under Mr.. Barrie's
captaincy.
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A EntnI blow.

Randolph, Wis, July 25.-During a
friendly bout with gloves Sunday
Paul Seigman struck his brother
julius blow in the side. The latter
staggered and fell, dying almost in
stantly. whether from the blow or
heart disease the coroner's jury was
unable to determine. The dead man
was 2s years old and leaves wife and
child
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Admiral Mns.ie Deaa.

London, July 21.-Admiral Thomas
Leeke Massie, known as the father of
the British navy, is dead. He was born
in 1902. entered the navy in 1918 and
served at Navarino, Beyrout, Sidon and
St. Jean d'Acre, and in China and the
Black sen.
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Many men have been doing well cut
ting and saving wood at $50 to $40
cord. More who want to take no
chances are working for wages. Little
actual prospecting has been done by
anyone.
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Passed Awny.

Boston, July %. : Edwin Storey
Smith, the most prominent paper man
ufacturer in New England, is dead.
He has been i'll for about five years
from paralysis and this was primarily
the cause of his death. He was born
IN Brooklyn, N. y, in 1850.
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second ExpedItion Arrives.

Hong-Kong, July 21.-The second ex-
petition for the Philippines arrived in
Manila on July II. The American flag
was, raised over Wake island on July 4.
The expedition comprises 3,450 men.
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Our Troop. Close to Manila.

Manila, July 10, via Hong Kong, July
23.-The Decentralization of the Amer
lean troops, composing the second ex-
pedition, is being pushed with the ut
most energy. The Colorado regiment
is already in the field near Paranajo,
and other regiments will be trans
ferred without any loss of time from
the transports to the camp in native
boats. The United States cruiser Bos-
ton has been detailed to cover the
landing parties. She now occupies a
position almost within range of the
guns of Fort Malato, which is only a
short distance from Manila proper.
The brigade commanded by Gen. An
derson is still at Cavite, but his troops
are ready to move. The arrival here
of the United States monitor Mon
terey is anxiously expected.
Accepts Skaters Programme.
Washington, July 81. = The open
statement from the Cuban legation
here, made to the war department of
ficials, that they were prepared to ac-
cept as proper the programme laid
down by Gen. Shafter for the govern
ment of affairs at Santiago, is but a
prelude, it is hoped, to instructions
from that body to the Cuban generals
In the field, Garcia, Gomez and others,
that will tend 10 prevent a repetition
of the conduct that has jeopardized
the relations between the American
and Cuban soldiers.
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Coal for Dewey. Flee

Manila. July IS, via Hong-Kong, July
23.-The British steamers Cyrus and
Nyanza have arrived here with coal for
the American fleet.
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An Important Victory.

The brief report from Admiral
Sampson declaring the success of the
expedition to Nipe is really more i'm
portant than appears on the surface.
The Bay of Nipe lies on the north coast
of Cuba, almost directly across the
island from Santiago. 1t is purposed
10 establish base there which will
save at least two days time in getting
supplies into Cuba, as compared with
the Santiago route. 1t will also form
a good point of operations against Hol-
guin, not far distant, and if it should
develop unfortunately that re-
straining hand must be laid upon the
Cubans themselves Nipe, in connection
with Santiago, would be an effective
means of doing this. The following is
the message received at the navy de-
partment:
Santiago. July 22.-Adjt. Gen. Corbin,
Washington: Sent two troops of cavalry
with Spanish officers and Lieut.. Miley to
receive surrender of Spanish troops at
San Luis and Palmas. They had not heard
of loss OF Cervera's fleet or OF Toral's SUI
render. They declined to surrender un-
less they could come in and see for them
selves. y detachment of officers and men
came in last night and returned this morn
Ing, apparently satisfied.
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Hundreds American Spanish soldiers bat few days shoot
mos
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HIS AIMS ARE HIGH.
Aguinaldo Declares Dictatorship
and Martial Law.
but He VIII Not he Allowed to Conn
init the United stntes-AnOther
Spanish Cruiser Sunk
at Nipc.

Washington, July 23.-There were
several events of interest IL not of i'm
portance nj the war and navy depart
ments Friday. Gen. Anderson ut Ca
vite sent a messagessaying that Aguin-
aldo had declared dictatorship and
martiallaw over the Philippines, some
thing that gave the cabinet food for
consideration at their regular meet
ing. There was no disposition to force
any issue with the insurgent chief at
this time, but ii is pretty well under
stood that he will not be allowed to
commit the United States government
i'm the future treatment of the Philip
pines question.
DOn't Want Watson.
1t would not be surprising IL 1t
should develop that strong European
influences are being brought to bear
TO dissuade the navy department from
Watson's feet to Europe.
But SO far they appear to have been
Intellectual for it is officially stated
that the departure of the squadron is
only delayed, not abandoned.
In an authoritative statement on
war plans II is stated that Commodore
Watson's mission is to find and destroy
Camara's feet and that he is not to
lombard Spanish cities or seize the Ca
naries.
May BE IA Costly Delay.
Although Gen. Miles reported by
cable from Mole St. Nicholas, Hayti,
that he was moving along well' with
the first detachment of the military
expedition against Puerto Rico, the
body of his dispatch preceding this
statement gave rise at first to the APP
prehension that, like Gen. Shafter at
Santiago, Gen. Miles was threatened
with costly delay in landing his ex-
pedition on Puerto Rican soil owing
TO the absence of lighters and tugs.
1t was said at the war department
later on that some of these lighters
were already on their way from New
Orleans and New York and that no
sensible delay would arise on that
score.
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your countrymen, and has been rivalled
upon few occasions In the worlds history.
Landing upon an unknown coast, you
faced dangers in disembarking and over
came obstacles that, even In looking back.
were insurmountable.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-12
CUBAN RELIEF FUND.

The Cuban relief FUND of Hampton
has reached a total of s6S.50. The pub
lie OF Hampton ore not as liberal TO the
sufferers as had been hoped. Leave
your cont Tfbutions at the Y. NJ. c. \. at
once and remember that the CLhbans
are dying of starvation every day n
need your help
Three boxes of Clothing will be ship
ped from Hampton today for Cuban
suffers 10 Consul General Lee via New
York.
The following was handed to G Daily
Press rep5Tter yesterday:
For the past few days the responst
to the appeal for combinations to the
Cuban rer.t.ef FUND has beer quite gen
erous IN the part of some OF our peo-
pie. The report of amount OF contri-
buttons up to date is given elsewhere
in these columns. Thus far, however,
only a Snull part of the people have re.
sponded. Is it not true that In almost
every home in Hampton there is cluth-
ng in the waste basket which would
greatly aid these naked Cuban peo-
DIE? Is there a home that cannot
spare at least a small contribution to
his fun ? Relieving that there are
many others who will after a moments
reflection on the distressing condition
On the Island of Cuba give at east a
smail contribution. WEI will receive