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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
ANGLO-RUSSIAN FRICTION.
DIPLOMATIC TENSION BETWEEN
THE NATIONS SEVERE.

Salisbury Takes "a Firm stand In the
Hope of Arrestins Russian Agrees
siveness Extension OF the Neyv
Chinese Railroad the Crucial Point
Every Man in the British Navy
Ordered to Hold Himself Ia Readi-
ness for "a CAN 10 Action.
London, Aug G.-That extreme dpio-
matte tension exists between ST. Peters
burg and London is generally admitted,
though officials deprecate the alarmist re-
ports which were current yesterday,
II is hoped that the hrmer stand adopted
by the Marquis of Salisbury during the
past few days. which seems already to
have created some misgivings at ST. Pc
tersburg. viii have the desired effect OF
nrresung Russian aggressiveness.
1t is felt both here and on the contlnent
that the outcome of the dispute in regard
to the new Chinese railroad extension is
the crucial point Of the success or failure
of Great Brtalns policy of open door,
AS an evidence Of the fact that Great
Britain appreciates the gravity Of the sit
uation the Associated Press learns that
the admiralty is preparing for all emer-
gencies. and VIII soon be ready to mobohze
the entire fleet at the shortest notice.
Every officer and man on furlough or on
half-pay has been assigned to a ship and
instructed to bo ia readiness to join at
the earliest moment. Therefore practically
every ship In the British navy, whether in
or out of commission at the present mo-
ment, has its full complement of officers
and men ready to take her out to sea
when the time arrives.
According to Paris advices Admiral
Bedolliere commanding the French China
squadron, has cabled demand for re-
Inducements and for large credit to bs
applied in erecting fortlhcatlons.
The reason given for these demands Is
that the natives of the Kwang Chou
Wang region are showing signs of hostil-
ity. But there Is some suspicion here that
tho action OF the French admiral may b5
connected with a desire 10 back up Rus
sian designs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
ST. LOUIS AT PLAYA DEL ESTE.
Admiral SIMPSONS Report satIsfac-
tory TO the Fleet.

tuIS ~ hhc
Playa del Este, Aug. 6, 8 p. m.-The aux
iliary cruiser st. Louis has arrived here
from Porto Rico under orders to assist in
taking the United States troops home
from Santiago.
Capt. Goodrich, however, thinks his ship
Is too long to enter the harbor and he
will remain here until the matter Is set
tied
The transport San Juan arrived from
Santiago with troops and provisions and
proceeded for Caimanera
The Armesa has left for Key West
The fleet still remains here awaiting or
ders from Washington.
Rear Admiral Sampson expresses the
hope that the peace negotiations will
come to a quick conclusion. He is anx-
ious to take aggressive action on the
south coast without delay, or in the event
of peace to Immediately relieve the suf-
fering imposed by the rigor of the block
ade.
Throughout the campaign Admiral
SIMPSONS keen appreciation of the suffer-
ings of the half-starved Cubans and his
endeavors to afford them relief have been
a marked feature.
The Potomas has recovered $4,000 from
the Infanta Maria Teresa which was driv-
en- ashore at the time Admiral Cervera
attempted to escape from Santiago.
The transport Resolute, with marines
aboard, is still here. The shore is de-
serted by everybody except the cable oper-
ators and our marines who are on guard.
The newspapers containing Admiral
SIMPSONS report of the battle of July 3
arrived here last night. They were eager
ly read throughout the fleet and the re-
port created intense satisfaction.
The universal confidence in, and devo-
ton to the admiral and the men under
his command, rendered this expression Of
feeling a foregone conclusion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
Redistribution 10 Follow the Cons
cIusion of Peace.


Washington, Aug. 6.-If the navy de-
partment contemplates any further change
In the composition OF the eastern squad
ron which was destined for a cruise 10
Spanish waters the matter has not taken
form as yet. This statement applies 10
the commanders Of the ships of this squad
ron, as well as to the ships themselves,
and the talk Of sending Admiral Sampson
in charge of this eastern squadron, con-
sequently Is rather speculative at this
time.
OF course II is well understood that in tho
event peace is restored there must be a
complete reorganization eand redistribu-
ton of the United States naval forces, ana
this will involve undoubtedly the separa-
ton of the four naval commanders OK
high rank now on duty IN connection with
the North Atlanti fleet! namely, AdmifaA
Sampson, Commodore Watson, ConIao-
dore Schley ana Commodore Howell
The North Atlantic fleet comprises u
hundred vessels, the most numerous ana
powerful force ever commanded by an
American admiral. Snch a gigantic torce
would not be maintained on one station
in time Of peace.
Many Of the auxiliary vessels and the
monitors, whicn are UNIT for genefal
cruising. VIII be retired from commission
and laid up in the navy yard, or IN tns
case of the former, viii be sold. A sum-
cient force of the remaining vessels wlll
be retained on the North Atlantic station
to maintain il as the most important naval
command. The others are to be distribute
ed between the various other stations,
Pacific, Asiatc and South Atlantic. The
European station, which was vacated
completely just prior to the declaration or
war, will be rehabllitated.
But, with the exception OF the eastern
squadron, the North Atlantic fleet - not
to be diminished as long as the war con-
tnues. More clearly than ever, 1t Is now
perceived to be the strong arm Of the
country, and the naval officials are con-
graduating themselves that they were able
to resist the pressure brought TO bear az
one time upon them TO expose this tre-
mendous force to dissipation by prohtless
attacks upon fortified forts.
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SIMPSONS HEALTH REPORT.
sick List of Marines and Sailors
About 3 Per Cent.

About Per Cent.
Washington, Aug. 6.-The Secretary of
the Navy to-day made public the follow
ing telegram from Admiral Sampson;
playa, Aug 8. 1S9s-Marine battalion Is
in excellent health. Sick list numbers 2ls
per cent.
FLEET surgeons report that they are in
better condition for service In this cll-
mate than they were when they first ar
rived south In June.
Health Of the squadron at Guantanamo
fairly good. Sick list number about per
cent.
General tone of health Of ships com
panles has fallen considerably since the
first of July. This, however, Is not due to
the prevalence of any disease, but is prob
ably due TO the release of the restraint
they have been placed under.
II do not think il necessary 20 send the
marine battalion north The crews have
borne their privations in a manner beyond
praise, those of three ships have not been
ashore for seven moa tbs, and these months
In a debiitating climate. Sampson"
Secretary Long stated tonight that the
purpose Of the department was to order
north those ships which are not required
for blockade as soon as the exigencies OF
the war will permit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
SEIZURE or GUAYAMA.
American Army's Plan Is 10 March
Across the Island.


Across the Island.
Ponce, Aug. 6-Gen. Brookes advance
guard entered Guayama yesterday after
noon and had a sharp sltirmish In which
several on both sides were wounded.
The general advance was delayed by the
grounding Of the transport Massachu-
setts with Gen. Brookes headquarters
aboard.
The Massachusetts foated last night
and will proceed to Arroyo to-day. The
cavalry troops Will go overland, If peace
is declared.
The plans of the army are to cross the
island and they Will probably be unmolest-
ed
The Spanish force at Guayama, number
ing 900, were driven back toward Cayey
with the loss Of one killed and two wound
cd
OF the Americans, Privates Gordon,
Walcott and Reffe, of the Fourth Ohio
were wounded, none fatally.
Gen. Hams occupies the town. Mai
Flagler, while accommodating near Coamo
last night ran into the enemys pickets
and was fired upon. Thirty shots were
fired, but no one was injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
SANTIAGO STILL FILTHY.
City In Need of Thorough Clean
tnE-PossibiIities of Its Future.

ing-POssibiIities of Its Future.
Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
Santiago de Cuba, July G.-The dirty
condition Of this city, the heaps of foul
refuse that cucumber the streets. the
malodorous alleys and by-ways. the lack
OF sanitary arrangements and drainage
Of any description, are all matters that
viii require remedying ii this is to be-
come an American city.
It should be remembered that the weeks
of blockade, the fear of bOmhardment the
scarcity of food, the general demoral,za-
tIon existing in a beseged town have done
much to add to the conditions of hlth and
poor sanitation that normally prevail.
Extreme measures viii have 20 pc tax
en- 10 bring about a proper condition OF
affairs In this respect and il will take
many months of example and stringent
enforcement OF regulations to bring the
people to an observance Of what is clearly
the best for their health.
Already the enterprising American Is
present. There Is around town ragged
man with a smattering of Spanish who
has turned several dollars by buying up
swords and maohetes from Spaniards and
the city pawn shops to sell them again TO
American relic hunters
There Is the man with the capital to IN
vest, who awaits but sure and remuner-
ative opportunity and there is the man
who buys up bargains In American horse
flesh from sick or wounded officers GO
ing home hoping to sell the animals at a
profit.
The first steamer from the United
States has brought many men to look over
this new field for business opportunities
and there win be American sharpness and
enterprise pltted against the Cuban and
Spaniard.
If Santiago prospers and money Is easy
there will he a good field for the gambler
and his outit. and the laws win allow HIN
to operate With prosperity and goot
hotel there is a promise in Santiago of g
wide open town that would be a sure at
traction to men of certain stamp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
sEvENrY-FIRsTs LITTLE SCARE.
Extcnuatlng Circumstances for
Their Hesitation.

Their Hesitation.
Washington, Aug. 6.-Secretary Alger
said to-day that information reaching
him showed there were extenuating cir
cumstances in the case of those troops
of the Seventy-hrst Regiment accused In
Gen. Kents report Of not advancing
promptly to the attack on Santiago
Men returning from Santiago told the
secretary the irregularity occurred amid
the noise and confusion of the opening Of
the engagement when the enemy was d.
rectng a heavy fire against this point Of
our lines and number Of our troops car
ried black powder guns instead of the
more serviceable Krag-JOrgensen.
While the secretary does not seek to
justify the regiment, yet he feels that they
are entitled TO have their course viewed
in the light of all the adverse circum-
stances which operated against them at
the time Of the battle.
Speaking of the Porto Rico campaign,
the secretary said that the entire force
there would be supplied with Krag-Jor-
eensen guns or else snokeless powder to
use IN such Springfelds as might be car
ried in connection with the Krag-Jorgen-
sens The purpose. however, is to arm
the active troops as rapidly as possible
with the high class modern arms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
PROTECTION OF THE PRIESTS.
american Army 10 Take Care of
Those at Manila,

american Army 10 Take Care of
Those at Manila.
,sh'nston, Aug. G.-Inasmueh as it has
Ueen stated that the Archbishop of Manila
''"7 'e'h directed by the Vatican to place
.''"'Se- ana his clergy under the protec-
VIZ" @, The American commanders, It may
stated that such protection will be al
.'''2d on exactly thc same terms and con-
N..''HS that it viii be extended to the cler-
l," OF all religious denominations and
ala non-combatants in Manila and the
''ii,''..haer Of the Philippines.
r1r. Is known that the Insurgents have
o. 0'rly singled ont the Catholic cler-
'1 lae objects OF their vengeance. with
..C. 'o.'t inspired by the powerful assist
r... .Hofded to the Spanish cause by the
H., 'td Iriars in their efforts to repress
r.,- -e-e non in its earliest stages How
tai-,..S' 80 'ohg as the clergy refrain from
Arnrr,. up arms in the Spanish cause, the
NTH as ,gSn commanders, naval and military.
rties a'loid them such protection as the
'''4 Ol civilized warfare require.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
CAPT. cLAnIxE's BREAK DOWN.
4 Great Deal of Concern Felt at the
Navy Department.

washington, Aug. Ga good deal Of
concern IS felt at the navy department
at the breakdown of Capt, Clark of the
oregon. Not the slightest Information has
reached here as to the nature Of the cap
tain's illness; al that Is known is that
Comnodore Watson, his immediate su-
perior. ordered a medical board TO exam
inc him with the result that he was con-
demned and ordered home 1t does not
follow from this that the captains col
Inns is permanent and his splendid phys
ioue and usual vigorous health afford
reasonable ground for the belief that he
viii regain his health IN the North. Capt
Barker. who is in command OF the New
ark has been assigned to the command
of the oregon in place Of Capt. Clark.
cant. Barker commanded the oregon
while she was attached to the Pacific sta
ton, preceding Capt Clark.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
MAcHIAs REFUSES TO SURRENDER.
Foreign COnsuIs at SAN Juan to Es-
tabIish Neutral Zone.

tabIish Neutral Zone.
Ponce Island of Porto Rico, Aug. 5. via
the Island of st. Thomas, Aug. 6, Delayed
in Observation-Disclosures States Consul
Hanna has received information that the
foreign consuls at San Juan de Porto Rico,
the capital of this island, advised the
Spanish authorities TO surrender the island
to the American troops.
The Spaniards, however, in reply, an
nounced that they had resolved to fight
Thereupon, the consuls notified the
Spanish commander, Gen. Machias, that
they would establish a neutral zone be-
tween Bayamon and Rio Piedras, in when
to gather the foreign residents and their
portable property, In order to insure their
safety in the event of a bombardment OF
the place by the American forces. The
consuls sent q similar notification to Gen.
Miles
In spite of this brave talk, 1t is under
stood that the Spanish officers of minor
rank have refused to fight or to imperl
their lives in the defense of San Juan.
Col. San Martin, who evacuated Ponce
on the approach of the American army of
invasion, is reported to have been tried by
court martial and shot.
Col. PUG, who evacuated Guanioa when
the Americans landed, committed suicide
at Utuado, on the road between Adjuntas
and Arecibo, on the north coast, yester-
day.
Gen Miles held a conference OF war with
his generals to-day, and then rode away,
going in the direction of the front A bat
TALON of the Fifth Regular Infantry has
beeen sent to reinforce Gen. Roy Stone.
The American army moves forward in
three columns.
The United States transport Massachu-
setts, which went ashore, has been floated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
MARTIAL LAW OVER MERCHANTS.
Gen. Wood to Compel Reasonable
Prices at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. G, 6 p. m.-Gen.
Leonard Wood, the military Governor of
Santiago, this afternoon called a meeting
of the butchers and retail provision deal
ers of this city with the object of for
mulating a tariff for the sale of the re-
cessaries of life, for which the dealers
have lately been charging exorbitant
rates.
All the dealers were highly indignant
at the interference OF the military au-
thority in commercial matters, but Gen.
Wood gave them until IL o'clock to-mor-
row morning to agree upon moderate
prices under penalty of revocation of their
licenses and the closing of their shops. A
permanent scale of prices will be fixed to-
morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
sKIRMIsH AT GUAYAMO.
spnniards Retreat After Wounding
Three OF Our Men.

Washington Aug. 6-Late to-day the
first news dispatch came to the war de-
partment from Gen. Miles 1t was as fol-
lows:
Ponce, Aug. G, 189s.-Gen. Brooke re-
ports Heins' brigade, Fourth Ohio and
Third Illinois, captured Guayamo yester-
day; slight skirmish with enemy in and
about town.
"Enemys strength estimated at about
500. not ascertained If any of them regu-
lars. Resistance not strong
Private John O. Cordner, wounded be-
low the. knee; c. W. Rifee, both legs be-
low the thigh r. w. Wolcott, right FOOT
none serious, all Fourth ohio.
zone Spaniard killed, two wounded as
far as known. Niles"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
QUEEN coNFERs WITH s1LvELA.
Leaders of Various Parties Also In
Conference.

Leaders of Various Parties Also In
Conference.
Madrid, Aug 6, p. m.-The Queen Re-
gent this morning conferred with Senor
saveia, the Conservative leader, with the
Duke OF Tetuan, the former minister of
loFeign affairs, and with Marshal Mar
unez de Campos, the former captain gen.
eral OF Cuba. This afternoon her majesty
Will receive senor Romero Robledo,
whose views are said to be shared by
Gen. Weyler.
Series Of conferences between the pre-
mier' Senor Sagasta, and the leaders of the
various parties, concluded this evening
WIN interviews with Gen. Canalejas and
others
Senor Barrios, the Carlist aeader, has
not replied to Senor Sagasta's invitation
to come TO Madrid in order to discuss mat
ters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
CLAIMS OF THE CUBANs.
united States Government to As
sumo Liability for Them.

United States Government to As
sumo Liability for Them.
Washington Aug. 6.-The announcement
that the United States government Will
assume liability for the claims of the in
surgents against the Spanish government
on account Of injuries and damages sus-
tanned in the Cuban insuTectlon, has
caused the filing of large number OF
claims with the state department.
Very many of these are not based upon
events occurring during the last rebellion,
but date back for very many years and
relate to excessive custom collections.
damages sustained through municipal mall
administration. alleged Illegal confinement
and such things.
On the other hand there are now Span
ish claims to the amount of Ss,OOOOO
against the United States that in the
event of a joint claims commission being
authorized would be proper offsets to
many Americans.
A large number OF these claims are
made by Spanish subjects on account Of
property destroyed or appropriated by tho
Confederate troops during the civil war,
thus having exactly the same basis as a
number of claims filed by American citi-
zens against the Spanish government for
property seized or destroyed by the lnsur-
gents In Cuba. Another class of these
claims are of an ancient date, flowing
from the abortive efforts of the commits
sioners and special courts created by Con-
gress 10 settle the Florida claims.
It IS believed to be probable. however.
that in the adjustment OF peace terms,
our government Will ignore all claims
save those preferred by American clti-
zens for losses sustained In Cuba allow
ing the others to be arranged for later
on by joint commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
NO MORE oyERCRowDNG.
Better system on the Transports
Promised.

Washington, Aug. 6.-surgeon Sternberg
to-day received the following cable dis
patch from Lieut. Col. Harvard, chief
surgeon al Santiago;
Necessary medicines purchased and all
present needs supplied. Report about
overcrowded transports furnished soon as
possible Similar things viii not again
occur"
The reference to the overcrowded trans
ports relates TO the telegraphic inquiry
made by Gen. Sternberg for particulars
as 70 the Seneca and Concha.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
CAPTURE OF NIPE.
One Spanish GunbOat Sunk and Two
Captured.

Santiago de Cuba. Aug. 6, C p. m.-The
capture of the harbor of Nipe has given
the Americans useful point in north
eastern Cuba.
1t was not taken, however. without the
usual incident of the sinking Of one or
more Spanish warshps.
The chief victim in this instance was the
gunboat Jorge Juan, a vessel of $50 tons.
carrying three 4.7-inch, two 2.2-inch and
two machine guns.
Two smaller craft, the Baracoa and Ii
iera took refuge in small creeks, where they
were hunted up and captured.
on the American side nobody was hurt
and no vessel was injured, although the
harbor was mined and TWO mines were eX-
pIoded not far from the cruiser Topeka.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
PRETTY LETTER FROM CERvERA.
Regrets His InEbiIity to visit Lieut..
HObsonss Home.

Mobile, Ala, Aug. Elm response to an
invitation extended In the name OF the peo-
pie Of Greensboro Ala. to visit Lieut..
Hobsons home, Admiral Cervera writess
under date of Aug. ?, saying: Il thank you
very much and also the citizens of Green's
boro for the kind expressions contained
in your letter, ard you will allow me 10
say that II is / who should render thanks
(Which ] do with the greatest pieasure)
for the kind and generous treatment which
] am receiving az the hands Of the Amer
lean people. IL would be very gratifying
to me TO accept your invitation to visit
Greensboro, whore was born the brave
Lieut. Richmond Pearson Hobson, but IL
will be impossible for me 70 do 50, for as
soon ais the war IS ended it viii be obli-
gatory upon me to return Immediately 20
Spain to account for my conduct, which
must be judged as provided for by the
law. Nevertheless, / shall noe fall to carry
throdgh all my life the remembrance OF
such brave officers as Lieut.. Ilobson aud
also the fatterlng invitation rendered nae
by the city Of his birth | subscribe my
SELF. etc Pascual Cervera."
Annapolis, MD. Aug. 6.--Admiral Ger
vera and son returned to Annapolis this
morning on the 10 O'Clock train from Ball
timore, having arrived there on the Nor-
folk steamer They were accompanied
by a Roman Catholic priest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
GEN. ROY STONES ADVANCE.
Frequent Alarms Given But Enemy
Not Seen Yet.

Ponce, Aug. g. via st. Thomas, Aug. G.
Gen. Roy Stone is clearing the road from
Adjuntas to Utuado. lie has a force of
800 natives at work.
A company Of the Second Wisconsin
and a battalion OF the Nineteenth regular
infantry are moving TO his support. A
considerable force of Spanish IS reported
to The northwest and frequent alarms are
given, but there has been no fighting as
yet. There is much activity among the
troops here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
ENGINEERS ron Porto RICO.
FIRST Regiment 10 Sail From New
york on the Chester.

New York, Aug. 6-The First Regiment
United states Volunteer Engineers, will
san early tomorrow morning for Porto
Rico on the transport Chester. The 1,l54
officers and men were brought down from
Peekskill on barges early to-day and
transferred to the Chester off Liberty ISL
and.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
QUEEN APPROVES REPLY.
II Is said to Accept the American
Peace Terms.

Ne" York Aug. Ga Madrid special to
e"e New York Journal says; "The Queen
l'e='Nt mas approved the reply of The
NI'1'''-h government to the United States
e'-epuos the conditions laid down by The
'o''er under which peace will be conclud-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
REPLY COMPLETED.

was to BE Laid Before Queen Pre-
Yious to Cabinet Meeting.
Madrid, Aug. G.-The Spanish reply 10
o'e United States, which, IL has been
'sained on high authority, accepts the
american peace conditions, has been com
pe'ed and wiz be submitted to the Queen
i'7sen; this morning, previous to this af-
'srnoons cabinet meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-07
EARTHQUAKES IN SICILY.

Inhabitants Panic Stricken hut No
Damage Done.
Messina Island Of Sicily, Aug. 6.-There
was a severe earthquake shock al 2:sS a.
H. to-day The Inhabitants We're panic
stricken but there was no damage done.