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weighed anchor from the bay Santiago, where it had been for some weeks, and within one hour it was destroyed by the American men-of-war. Admiral Cervera, with his officers and seamen, about 500, escaped to land west of Santiago, but the Cuba nforces on the coast compelled them to surrender to Colonel Jose Candelario Cebrecco, who afterward delivered them to the American navy.
 On the 7th General Estra incorporated his forces of TOO men with the besieging army. On this day also some American regiments arrived from the United States. My forces continued to gain positions on the right flank, reducing the circle around the city.
 On the 9th, the armistice continuing, the enemy asked permission to evacuate the city and retire to Holguin. General Shafter replied that he would submit the proposi- tion to his government. I pointed out to General Shafter the unwisdom of allowing evacuation in that form. I had reliable in- formation that Holguin had strong force under General Marc; about 5000 or 1000 men were ready to come to the assistance of Santiago. In view of this I covered all the roads approaching our rear guard to pre- vent the enemy realizing their plans and also to prevent those who were besieged from making a sortie to reach Holguin. l reinforced all that part of my line at points where they might make the break. At the same time I repeated the orders that the forces of Camaguay, which were in the east, and the two divisions of Holguin should so place themselves as to cut Marc off,
 Closed the Circle.
 On the 10th I advanced my right flank to completely close the circle and at 12 o'clock the armistice came to an end. l ordered my forces to execute flank movement that the enemy might think I intended to sur round their position and trenches of Des Caminos and compel them to give them up. The operation gave good results The en- emy in great haste abandoned the villages of Dos Caminos and Fl Cobre and all the forts and trenches on this side of Jarago. With this evolution the circle was com pleted, the west of the city being occupied by the forces of the division of Cubitas as far as the shores of the bay, including the cemetery.
 On the 11th General Garcia says the Gu bans dug trenches and mounted two can- nons He recitesc the details of the sur render and says that with the surrender or the city of Santiago and other towns which will be evacuated shortly, the territory of the First army corps will be free and that of the Second corps nearly so. Gen. eral Garcia closes by saying:
 '"The Amberican government has decided to occupy the city of Santiago at present, with two regiments, and as General Miles has not given me orders to cooperate Tn any further operations, I retire with my forces to their respective territories. give the corresponding orders that the l,ooO men YOU have asked for from Oriente be nut at the disposal of General Juan Ducas- SC, in the manner that he may desire
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THE KNIGHTS
ARE IN SESSION

Indianapolis, Aug. H.-The biennial meeting of the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias, will begin tomorrow morning with every part of the world where there is a grand lodge, represented People have fiocked in from all parts of the country, the trains are loaded with passengers and this afternoon all of the sixteen roads entering the city had numerous extra and special trains. At o'clock this afternoon it was estimated that there were 25OOO strangers in the city and more than half as many more are expected tomorrow.
 At o'clock tonight Camp Colgrove shell tered in tents 12,65O members of the Uni form Rank, Knights of Pythas, an attend ance in excess of the expectations of the executive committee. The representation of states in camp is as follows:
 Indiana, 2,2O0; Kansas, 200; Iowa, 125; Kentucky. 400; Illinois. 2OOO; Missouri 200; Tennessee, 100; Wisconsin, 15O; Virginia, 3OO Pennsylvania, 1000; Washington, D. C., 75; West Virginia, 500; Connecticut, 200; Minne- sota, 300; New Hampshire, 15O; Massachu- setts, 300; Michigan, 800; Ohio, 2,500; New York, 100; Florida, 100; Arkansas, 100.
 This is the largest attendance, it is said, that has ever been present at biennial encampment of the Knights of Pythlas. The formal opening of Camp Colgrove oc- cured this afternoon at o'clock. Ten thousand knights, attired in full regalia, xAAI &h1 the extreme. Ex-Mayor c. s. Denny, prominent knight, on behalf of the execu- tive committee, turned the camp over to Supreme Chancellor Colgrove. The re- sponse of the supreme chancellor was ap- propriate to the occasion.
 Referring to the uniform rank he s. d it was "the fairest child of the Pythian household"
 Major-General Charles R. Harnagan, head of the uniform rank, into whose keep ing the supreme chancellor in turn placed Camp Colgrove spoke feelingly. The cere- monies were witnessed by large crowd.
 The knights are still arriving in large numbers and by tomorrow the capacity of Camp Colgrove will be tested to the ut most. ys
 The Rathbone siters and the Pythian sisterhood. auxiliary branches, will begin their business sessions tomorrow. The la- dies will be the recipients of many social attentions this week.
 The Knights of Khorrassan, the dra- matic order of the Knights of Pythias, are here in force. Two social sessions were held today. and this evening they are marching the streets with bands play ins's :s
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QUEBEC CONFERENCE,
August 23 May Be Date of Importance
 to Historians.

London, Aug 2S-The Times this morning referring editorially to the approaching in- ternational conference at Quebec, says:
 '1t is possible that future historians will mark August 23, 1898, as a date of consid- cradle importance in the chronicle of rela- tftons between Great ritain and the United States. It may be hoped that the Quebec conference will clear away a number of small irritating difficulties, and we view the impending peace negotiations and the prospect of better understanding between England and the United States as ex- tremely important. .Y
 .'The conference has an impoNant list of subjects to deal with, and If any real busi- ness is to be done there must be very active tendency to conciliation among the
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WILL ACT TOGETHER.
England and the United States in the
 Far East.

London, Aug. 22.-The Manchester Guar dian says:
 we understand that United States Am bassador Hays recall to Washington to accept the post of secretary of state is due to his special fitness to carry out a policy in regard to hich negotiations have been proceeding for some time beteen Washing ton and London and upon hich substan- tial agreement has been reached, hereby the to countries will act together in the far east or wherever American and Brit ish interests are identical.
 'sThere is no intention of binding the nations nan alliance. Each is to be free to pursue it's own destinies in its own way; but the governments will act together diplo- matically where their common interests are concerned"
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ADMIRAL SCHLEY ILL.
Confined to His Home at Westpor
 With Fever.

Bridgeport. Conn.,, Aug. 22.-Admiral Schley Is confined to hts summer home at Westport by illness and no one except his attendants are allowed to see him or have any conversation with him. The illness is pronounced fever, the character of which is not yet known.
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CAPT. EVANS HAS FEVER.
Commander of the Iowa Sent to Roose-
 welt Hospital.

New York; Aug. 22-It is said tonight at Roosevelt hospital that Captain Evans of the battleship Iowa would be brought to that Institution late tonight or early tomor- row morning. The captain is said to be suffering from .typhoid malaria.
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Iieut. Hobson to Leave

New York, Aug. 22.-Lieutenant Hobson will leave this city tomorrow on the Segurancia for Santiago where he will su- perintend the raising of the Spanish war ships. Today Hobson made final arrange n,ents with tho makers os tke air eags which will be sent to him by fnstallments. There will be nearly 200 of them. which will have lifting capacity of from 1,2oO to l,50o tons.
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commissioners. We may be sure the United States will do their utmost to make the conference a success"
 The Standard publishes similar edl-- torial. It declares that anything bringing Canada and the United States into closer and moro amicable relations is gain Tor both England and the United States.
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AMERICAN WARSHIPS
Will be Docked at Hong Kong When
 England Recognizes Protocol.

London, Aug. 22.-The Hong Kong corres- pondent fthe Daily Mail says:
 Several American arships will return here and dock when Great Britain shall have recognized the peace between the two countris.
 Generals Merritt and Aguinaldo agreed that the latter shall govern outside of Ma nila for the present. No insurgent will be allowed inside of the city with arms" =
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Miles Sails for New Orleans Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 22.-The steamer Aransas, with General Miles on board, left tonight for New Orleans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17
THE PEOPLES CHoIC-,


From the Archibald Citizen.
If Mr. Smith Is the sincere friend
of the people that he pretends to be,
he will at once withdraw his objections
to the counting of the vote of his late
rival, Judge Gunstcr. If there was ever
a Judge elected by the people, In the tru-
est sense of the term, that man is Judge
Gunster. 1t will not do for Mr.. Smith to
say that he was nominated or endorsed by
"bosses" or corporations. That makes
no difference whatever. Judge Gunster's
reputation as an officer and as a citizen
was submitted for judgment before his
fellow citizens and they have shown en-
phatically that he is their choice. That
being the case Mr.. Smith should be the
first TO submit TO their imperious will.
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would doubtless make the advance
ment of Miles an embarrassment to the
present secretary of war 1t Is to be
hoped that some way of adjustment
will soon be found that, while sacrific-
ing nobody, shall promote the obvious
best interests of the army.
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been formed for the purpose Of dis
couraging the United states in the
avowed purpose of retaining the
Philippines. The dyspeptic Bostonians
in this instance, as when afflicted with
mugwumpism, are not entirely certain
what they want, but are prepared to
find fault henceforth In the most APP
proved manner in accord with the
rules of good society and real culture.
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FIN LIE s

The selection Of a Corset
that is in every way adapted
to the wants of the wearer is
often a difficult problem, un-
less she knows just what
make best suits her, aud also
knows where they are to be
found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

A remarkable state OF public sentiment
exists in Pennsylvania IL Mr. Wanamaker
Is to be believed. New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Persons at u distance are cautioned
not to give too much credcnce to ev-
erything they hear about Pennsyl-
NANiA
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NONtHIDtT II, I9Vo'
" O. "a
A child born on this day will never fear
his enemies If his friends are loyal.
Even Hobson has lost faith In Maria
Teresa on Cat Island. Requies-"scat!"
Maria.
Woman seldom cuts her eye teeth until
after marriage. II she did there would be
fewer weddings.
Education is like triple plate in many
instances; it brightens up the exterior.
The 80 calendar crop is ready to be har-
vested.
1t seems about time again for something
to he discovered over III Wayne county.
Mr.. Bryan acts like a man who has lost
his rain check.
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Nikola Tesla, the electrical inventor
says that at times his mind reaches
out into fields so vast that nc Is afrnid
and recalls It," We nave been Of the
opinion for some time past that Niko-
las mind ought to have u string on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

Governor-elect Roosevelt's idea, and
good one it is, too, is that the Re
publican party ought to be big enough
TO hold every respectable man who
cares TO belong to it. He, also, is for
widening the portals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

Schley, Dewey and Merritt having all
indorsed the administration and re-
ported their Joy that the Democrats
didn't capture congress, it will be in
order for the Democracy to cease
claiming these mon.
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The Secretary OF War.

There probably is no truth in the
Ian is to go to England 50 that Secre-
tary Algcr may succeed him in the
senate. Yet it would not be surpris-
ing If, now that he is no longer under
iite," General Alger should, at an early
day, find convenient means of retir-
ing from the cabinet. Such a course
could rot fail to be a relief to him, as
it doubtless would be to others. also.
Undoubtedly General Alger has been
abused and criticized most unjustly
for many things for which he was III
no sense responsible; undoubtedly,
also, he has done his utmost for his
country and is entitled to sympathy
rather than blame. Yet the fact re-
mains that frictions and prejudices
have arisen during his tenure of Of
flee, not only among the people but
among the officers of the army, which
will handicap the important future
work Of the war department unless
removed or amelorated. Whether
these can be lessened while General
able The propriety of relieving the
country and the president from en-
barrassments now that resignation
can be voluntary AMI not forced Will
in all likelihood soon appear to the Sec
retary of war and If this shall IroVe
truc, it. will become possible for the
president 10 select for the vacated
place some man whose knowledge OF
military matters is modern and com
pTehensive and who will he in position
10 profit by the mistakes of his prede.
Cessors.
In this connection we quote from ar
article by Major General o. .. How.
ard retired, published in last weeks
Outlook, At the conclusion of a pape,
showing the need of army recrganiza
tion and enlargement he offers thi.
significant suggestion; ~ cannot hell
thinking that the president hinscl
had better work the army through il,
commanding general There would b,
sufficient scope for his secretary o
war to direct that general what tn do
and to use all the supply departments
10 back up that same general in hi
tasks, and then hold him thorough,
responsible for the faithful execution
Of his instructions, If this course ap
pears. In view OF present legislation
to be impracticable or undesirable
then would ask congress 10 abolisl
the office of commander of the arm
altogether, ana have IL distinctly un
derstood that the honorable secretar.
of war was ex Officio that commander
Now that the army must be enlarged
there ought never to be any doubt a
to what otflCer commands the army.
we can fix this matter, and also pre-
vent the lifting Of inexperienced an
incompetent persons into places whic
they arc not fitted to FIJI, we shall hav
taken two steps towards relieving ou
army from confusion, encouragement
and unnecessary weakness"
The events OF the past year hay
made It clear as crystal to the Amerl
can people that in Nelson A Mile
the army has a commanding genera
who knows mis- business, has the quail
ties which his Office requires an
should be clothed with additional re
sponsibility and authority Inasmuc
as circumstances have arisen whic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

Colonel Roosevelt emphatically dis
courages mention of his name for the
presidency iu 1900. As to 1904, that's q
different matter. Even then he would
be only d6.
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MONEY IN APPLES.

From the Wayne Independent.
1t is estimated that the apple yield
brought about $4,000 to Wayne county
farmers this year and II was counted a
very poor crop. too.
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The Lancaster Intelligencer suggests
George A. jerks as IL suitable candl-
date for United states senator against
NJ. S. Quay. There is no question as
TO the suitability Of Mr.. jerks. The
recent campaign has acclimated him
TO the Inevitable result.
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Perhaps it would be better for the
United States peace commission to
withdraw entirely and give Don Car
los q chance at Spain.
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house has gone against the presidential
Incumbent, and when we reflect upon the
enormous noise, confusion and shouting
Of the free silver men, there IL added sig
nihcance.
political parties move along the lines
suggestive uf the possibility OF victory for
the ideas they represent, and It is very
difficult to consolidate a national organl-
cation I'm favor OF n barren idcality, ana
yet here is party, the silver party
which win he driven in 1900 TO put forth.
IL successful, a platform favoring a project
| that Is impossible of execution. Look at
the senate. There is no political revolu-
tion within the scope OF possibility that
| can bring about the free coinage of silver
| until after tho presidential election OF l9Oi.
| Here is house of representatives TO
stand like a rock in the ocean against
| FREQ coinage until after the election OF
| 1900. and then q senate to stand by tho
| barrier, with the drawn sword Of ma
| jority, for four years after that. Can ~
| be possible then, that the political
organization will beat itself to pieces upon
tho rocks of absolutely certain defeat,
| when the proposition is an abandonment
of the historical traditions and policies OF
the Democratic party? 1t may be SAID
In the light of this impossibility and the
possibility that some new platform may
rally a united Democracy, that the party
will abandon free silver in its platform
either by silence or evasion, and seek
new national question upon which to con-
| solldate. This would necessitate the
abandonment by the representatives III
that convention of more than one-half ihe
voting strength of the party. There Is
not one state, from California to the
Pennsylvania line. and running south to
the ocean, that will not be represented, II
no revolution within the party takes place
during the next two years, by stronS
column of earnest, shouting free silver
men. They must be or they must adver'
tise to their people the complete abandon
ment of a policy which they have all thi
time held out as the only hope OF prosper
ity to the country. VIII these men so tc
the national convention and be dictated
to by the East? If not will the Eas'
consent to q platform that prcannouncc'
by the very nature of events to be fol
the purpose of the certain and unqualifet
overthrow Of the party? one or the Other
must take place. Mr.. Bryan's NOMINATION
for president in 1900 would be proclafna
ton of defeat. The abandonment OF BrJ'
an and his platform In 1900 would be pro
clamation Of the sure and certain sweeI
of Republican majorities from the Paci1C
ocean to the Alleghenies.
|
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

The hope prevails among clean Re-
publiCans that William II. Andrews
visit to the background is meant to be
permanent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

The next mayor Of Scranton should
be a man in whom the city can take
just pride as representing it's best in
terests fearlessly and without reproach
An exchange intimates that in Mr.
Bryan's absence an "enemy's country
has grown up all around the boy ora
tors former stamping ground.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

The evil effects OF inactivity and n
continuous diet CT baked beans are
again apparent in classic Boston,
where AN antl-imperialist saAlsty has
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

The Wanamaker league is strong on
manifestoes; where IL is shy is in the
matter of votes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

No such magnificent display of
furniture has ever been shown In
Scranton as that now presented in
our Fall exhibit.
Nowhere can equal choice or equal
values in Furniture be found.
Latest designs in Bedroom, Parlor,
Library, Dining room and Hall Furni-
ture.
Furniture TO suit every taste and
prices TO suit every purse, with the
satisfaction of knowing that what
ever may be selected will be the very
best in the market for the money.
Inspection of our stock and prices
solicited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

Dreyfus is said to be IN good health,
but members Of certain circles in Paris
experience creeping chills whenever the
announcement to this effect Is made.
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The Caucus.

The party caucus Is coming in for
a lot of criticism just now from the
Wanamaker following in politics, who
hope to combine with the Democrats
in the election of senator hostile to
Quay. The caucus is not an institu-
tion haN ing legal sanction, nevertheless
q is a recognized instrument of nee
essary party discipline and the prob
abilities are that few Republicans will
care to bolt it.
IL the conditions were reversed; IL
the Wanamaker crowd could muster a
majority in Republican legislative
caucus they would now be shouting
in favor of the caucus with might and
main. Bus being i'm a minority they
have no use for the will of the ma
jority. They are ready to cast party
principles and everything else 20 the
winds in the hope of thwarting the
Republican majority in the next lesis-
lature. We do not believe that the
Democratic mcmbers-elect are ready
to play into Wandmaker's hands by
abandoning their own party to heir
Nanandkcr pull q ttCpuDllcdu DOilGl
through. That would be a sorry spec
taclo for all concerned. Inasmuch as
the Democrats would have to be relied
upon for two-thirds of the votes nee
essaly to elect a Wanamaker "Repub-
lican" senator, it is prcposterous TO
suppose that they would consent to
give those votes without eXactinl
pledges which would make the man OF
their choice virtually a Democrat in
his senatorial affiliations. Pennsyl-
vania does not want in the senate OF
the United States man with a Dem
ocratic mortgage upon him.
If Republicans opposed to Quay car
induce by legitimate means a major
ity Of the Republican members of the
next legislature 10 favor some Other
man than Quay FOR United States sen.
ator then Quay ought to retire from
the race. 1t they cannot do this, they
had better take their medicine like
little men and not go manocuverinG
for help among the Democrats.
The Business Mems league, of Phila
dclphia, claims that it's member:
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Mr.. Bryan has again concluded to
talk for publication.
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The Business Mems league, of Phila-
dclphia, claims that it's members
everywhere supported Republican cam
didates for the national house OF rep
resentativcs. If it was the leagues
support that caused Pennsylvania to
lose seven Republican congressman at
the recent election, the league will
probably continue TO be a good organ
ization to have on the other side.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-17

General Breckinridge's opinion of
Shafter is not calculated to make Shaf-
ter blush with pride. but it appears
to dcvetail with the established facts.
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TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.

Astrulabe Cast: 4.0S Il. m, for Thursday
November Il, 1SYS
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SCRANTON, NOVEMBER IL. 1898.
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house has gone against the presidential
incumbent, and when we reflect upon the
enormous noise, confusion and shouting
Of the free silver men, there IL added sig
nihcancc.