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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
THE PEACE PARTY IN SPAIN.


Sentiment III Favor of an ''IIonora bic
Settlement" Is Growing.
Madrid. June 4.-Except among jngo
papers like The impartial, a sentiment
In favor of peace is growing. The cor
respondent of the American newspapers
has sounded several politicians and
financlers on the subject and finds
unanimity as to the desirability of
prompt and honorable, peace. The
pluck of Admiral Cervera's fleet
against odds, and the failure of the
Americans in their attempts to land
in Cuba and Porto Rico are regarded
as balancing the Cavite disaster, while
evidence of the lack Of sympathy for
America on the part Of the natives
of the Spanish colonies, as the Span
iards argue here. should convince the
United States that the motives for go
ing to war are completely changed.
These are the arguments heard in
Madrid and fostered by recent articles
in The TEMPS, of Paris, which Thn
Epoca welcomes and indorses believ-
ing them sincere. Similar sentiments
have appeared in the Paris edition of
the New York Herald
The Epoca says: "A nation grand
and powerful like the United States
loses nothing by rectifying an error.
We go further, confessing that the
same inclination in favor of peace is
predominant in Spain. We are equally
convinced that the war has no founda-
tion beyond defense of outraged dig
nifty"
Military men. however, raise no
voice for peace. They are convinced
that the Spanish position at Santiago
de Cuba Is strong enough to repel the
Americans both by land and sea.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
SECOND MANILA EXPEDITION
VIII Include Three Volunteer Regi-

VIII Include Three Volunteer Regi-
mcnts, Including keystone Troops.
San Francisco, June 4.-The second
expedition to the Philippines will prob
ably get under way ns.st Tuesday or
Wednesday. 1t will not reach the pro-
portions at first anticipated, owing to
the fact that the five vessels which
were to have made up the fleet of trans
ports are not ready, nor will any of
them be ready by the time stated un-
less the government hurries the sup
plies which have been decided upon to
make up the cargoes of the vessels
An order was issued yesterday from
General Merritt's headquarters desig-
mating the full companies of the
Eighteenth and Twenty-third regi-
ments of United States infantry as part
of the second expedition. So far as
known the troops to go besides these
regulars will be the First Pennsylva-
nia First Colorado and Seventh Cali
fornia. four batteries of the Third Uni
ted States artillery and four troops OF
the United States cavalry. 1t Is ros-
sible that one of the Minnesota regi-
ments will also go.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04

Cupring and lseching. 1903 E.Seuond
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
PERHAPS YANKEE TRICK
The Merrimac Probably Sent In to Deter.
mine the Effectiveness of
the Spanish Mines.

Washington, June 4.-The Washing
ten Post this morning says: There ID
absolutely no doubt in the minds OF tho
naval officials i'll Washington that tho
sending of the collier into the harbor
was all prearranged move on tho
part of Admiral Sampson. The use OF
p collier. the unusual hour of the
morning the necessity of blockading
the channel so as to relieve some Of
the ships of the squadron from re-
manning stationed off Santiago, tho
importance of discovering whether the
mines were clfective-all these rea-
sogs make it certain that the Merri-
mac was deliberately guided to her de-
struction. 1t was not a Spanish VIC
tory. 1t was a cleverly arranged
scheme on the part of the American
admiral, and 1t was successful. Tho
eight men in a Spanish prison are the
real heroes of the war.
setaoin shrdlu ETAOlN shrdlu etaoioa
own crew 1t is interesting to know
that her complement of officers con-
sisted Of Commander J. M. Miller,
Lieutenant w. w. Gilmer, executive Of
fcer; Ensigns J. r. Y Blakely and J.
M. Luby and Assistant Engineer r. X.
Crank 1t is expected that reports will
be received today from Admiral Samp-
Bon, which will give details of the Mer-
rimac's dartrurtiop ond tho popae ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
BURNED AT THE STAKE.
The Terrible Punishment Inflicted on
Negro in Louisiana.

The Terrible Punishment Inflicted on
Negro in Louisiana.
Shreveport, La, June A thousand
people gathered last night at Deyline,
which is situated on the Vicksburg,
Shreveport and Pacific railroad, about
Is miles from here, to witness the
burning at the stake of William Street.
a negro who attempted to ruin and
murder Mrs. Parish. committed on the
night of May so. The people erected
a post beside the railroad track, near
the town, quietly laid the light wood
and kindling saturated with coal oil,
preparatory to claiming Street to
post. Street was gingerbread colored
man of about 2S years of age. He con-
fessed the crime to a colored minister,
but said negro minister named John
Rhodes was implicated
He was tied to the stake, and uttered
not word as the great cracking
flames shot up above his head. 1t was
a sickening sight, which lasted ten
minutes. Street then was a charred
mass Well known LAWYERS made
speeches warning the crowd of negroes
that such crimes as Street had COM
mtted would not be tolerated in
civilized community. The woman
whom Street assaulted is in most crit
ical condition and could not identify
Street until the doctor held open her
eyelids
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04

Tho orit mistake in war is to under
rate your al ersary. That's what the allied
powers did when they tackled Prussian
Frederick; that's what the British did
in 1775 and 1872; that's what the North did
In 1861 and that's what wo may be doing
now. We were going TO tax @ Havana and
invade Cuba six weeks ago We haven't
done it yet.
We said tho Cape Verde Squadron didn't
dare come over. 1t came. Anyway, we
were going &c mash 1t on arrival. Wo
didn't. All this goes to show that tn Q
Spanish American War will not be Com
pleie in q single chapter"
1t will be n continued story"-perhaps
a very long ono. At least that's what
many military experts say.
It's only just begun. 1t will bo big
war--a war we'll worth remembering md
every home will want record Of It as q
matter of patriotism of history. Such n
record every home can now easily secure
from week to week by sending for the suc-
cessive parts as issued Of tho magnificent
Photographic series Pearson's War Pic
lures which the REPUBLICAN, is distrbu-
ting among Its readers. Each section of
the work contains sixteen large photo
grahic reproductions with descriptive text
and the cost Of the siSteen views is only
ten cents.
The series may bo had by calling at tho
REPUBLICAN Office or any part issued will
be sent postpaid on receipt Of price.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
Sampson Unitcs With Schley.

miral Sampson. with the United States
cruiser New York. his flagship, ac-
companied by the battleship Oregon,
the cruiser Mayflower and the torped ,
boat Porter, Joined Commodore Sahley's
squadron off Santiago Wednesday
morning, and their combined commands
have the Spanish fleet securely locked
in the harbor. Admiral Sampson did
not assume command and amalgamate
the suuadrons upon his arrival. Each
squadron retains its separate entity,
and Commodore Schey his single star
red pennant on the Brooklyn. The
American fleet off Santiago now num-
bers u lighting ships, two golfers and
a cable cutting ship.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
's FINANCE AND TRADE s
First Month of War Shows n Crafty
iner nnnrnnro of EniIuras

First Month of War Shows n Crafty
ing Decrease of Failures.
New York. June Ar. G. Dun G.
Co.'S weekly review of trade says: May
having been the first full month Of
actual war, the fact that the failures
in that month were smaller, even
though but little. than in the corre-
spending month last year, and nearly
10 per cent smaller than in May, 1896.
is somewhat encouraging. the more be-
cause year ago the remarkable de-
crease in May gave proof Of the heavy
improvement in business which made
the year so gratifying in general re-
suits. Hesitation in extending usual
credits soon after the war began nat
urally affected weak more than strong
concerns, but It soon gave place to
steady and increasing confidence.
OF all the great industries cotton
manufacturing only gives some sign
Of shrlnkage. cotton having dropped
a sixteenth during the week after a
rise in goods averaging for the month
about 1 per cent. thus rendering the
marketing of accumulated stocks some-
what more difficult. But print cloths
have advanced, and in most staple
goods the demand is improving.
Failures for the week have been 22a
in the United States, against 241 for the
corresponding week last year. and 16
in Canada, against 50 last year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04

Decoration day was observed at Colum.
bia school No. l03 by flag raising over the
school building near Cooch's Bridge.
Tho following programme was rendered
under tho skillful management of Miss An
gle Brooks the oa cher of the school.
TmsHg Tha gcricsn Fla. ioi. oI Ma,Ghmhn ,Gniha
Fa9 of tha Prss
Singing. ........... The red. white and blue
The school house stands by the flag
George Turner Comfy
Flag of the Rainbow. =. Mary Coleman
s'nHgtng; HS, ,rH.;ic f;cv Nations song song
Mending tho old Flag -. . Margaret A. Lee
Eins amsrise exercise and singing Our Flag
Tbo nc wa: nrcsented in hgg,G he6aif 'eS'er of ,ha
patrons and friends of the school by Rev.
w. H. Stone, pas tor of Glasgow Prcsby-
terian church.
1t was received ON bohalf of tho trustees
of tho school by Rev. VIM. P. Taylor
Pastor of Christana and Salem NJ h.
clutches. Then 1t was raised to the top
of the lofty pole through tho efforts Of
master Claude Brooks, tho nephew Of
tho teacher.
Then the gathered pupils and friends of
the school sang America.
DR.. N. FL. Miller, OF Newark afterwards
delivered a most interesting and patriotic
address on the Stars and Stripes, relating
some "reminiscences in his experience dur
ing the civil war.
1hcre was au attendance of 15O There
was great interest shown in this patriotic
event.
Tho Sunday Schools Of tho Presby terian
Churches arc preparing to observe Chill
dron's Day. the sccondSunday Of juno, l2th
inst,
Some of the children Of this town havo
the measles
Many Of the housewives have been busy
recently cleaning house.
Somo of tho farmers are not through
planting corn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
Wants His Bail Money Returned,

Boston, June 4,-George Spencer, Of
Plainteld, N j., alias John Reed, who
became notorious in various sections
of New England through his alleged
bunco steering Operations, was arrested
and held for trial on several charges,
on which he gave bail and ultimately
defaulted in each instance, and who,
having been recaptured, is in Jail at
Cambridge, yesterday brought a petit
tion asking the supreme court to de-
termine what disposition shall be made
of the bail money. Reed contends that
the amount should be returned to him.
Several Of Reeds alleged victims
brought suit to recover the amount of
which they claimed they had been
swindled out of the bail money, but
they were defeated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
THAT ALLEGED SPANISH FLEET.
Reported to BE Going to tho Aid OF
Admiral CerNern.

Kingston, Jamaica June I.--Informa-
ton comes from an apparently authen-
tic source at Port Antonio, this island,
that a Spanish fleet from Cadiz Is
nearing West Indian waters to REIN
force the fleet of Admiral Cervera. The
Spanish fleet is said to consist of 16
warships, among them being the bat
tleship Pelayo and three torpedo boats.
The Pelayo is not very formidable.
The British second class cruiser In
defatiGable, Captain George A. Prim-
rose, has sailed for Santiago with sew
eral doctors on board, in order to watch
the impending battle and aid the
wounded.
The Information that the Cadiz
squadron has sailed comes from En-
gllsh sources and seems trustworthy.
On the other hand, Senor De Castro,
the Spanish consul, declares that he
does not think the Cadlz squadron has
sailed for the West Indies, as he be-
lieves Admiral Cervera can defend
himself alone,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
"a s. T @ H z a..
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
S's.a'''' si &z2zzzzx
Republicans Work Leads.

Tho war portfolios issued by tho RE-
PUBLICAN have hud sa!o during the
week which has surpassed our expecta-
tlons. We attri bue the popularity of
the work to the fGct that IL Is tho best
and most Authentic publication of its kind
ever issued In this city or county.
The REPUBLICAN will continue to sun.
ply the unmatchable work until twelve
numbers havo been issued. 1t will then
compose the best war book Of tho timo. II
you have not seen the first numbers come
in and look at them They will undoubt-
elly please you. Tho price remains at 10
cents, with the coupon, which may bo
found in another column. Send In your
order early. New numbers will be issued
next w"ok Next weeks Gales are expect.
ed 10 b without precedent. To have the
best illustrated work of the war you
must obtain tho REPUBLICANS portfolio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
The Censorship Tigthens,

Tampa, Fla, June 4.--The censorship
at Tampa, which relaxed enough yes
terday to permit the chronicling, with
certain restrictions, the arrival of vol
unteer troops at this point. has been
again frightened to even a greater ex-
treme than before. No comments will
hereafter be allowed on the move
ments of the regular or volunteer
troops either to or from this point, nor
will anything bearing on any phase Of
the situation here be permitted Moth.
ing In the nature Of information or
denial of the reports Of embarkation of
troops at this point, or any comment
which might indicate a movement, will
be allowed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
e,so confirms the statements that ou,

elso confirms the statements that our
vessels escaped injury. 1t appears
from the bulletin given out that Com
modore schley concentrated a pretty
good fire upon the Spanish defenses,
and it seems probable that had he
found conditions more propitious than
they were he would have resolved the
reconnaissance into an assault in force.
The great natural strength Of the
Spanish position and the formidable
character of their batteries, as indl.
Gated by Commodore Schley, have con-
firmed the naval officials In the belief
that they have been wise not to direct
any such reckless assaults upon the
place, in the absence of proper forces,
as had been advocated in some quar-
ters. The problem would be simplified
were 1t known that there were no mines
in the channel.
1t remains to be seen how Sampson
ls going to solve this problem. whether
by the use of the Vesuvius, with her
dynamite projectles. by the aid Of
divers, or by recourse to the old method
of dragging for the mines with small
boats, as In cable cutting operations.
HC OWutIS VI Tic
boat, who had proposed to go into San
tiago harbor and destroy the Spanish
warshps at so much a vessel, have
come forward with request for
practical test by the naval officers of
their craft. The navy department was
obliged to decline to entertain the first
proposition. as 1t smacked Of privateer-
ing, and was in violation Of interna-
tional law. The principal objection was
that the boat could not be in regular
commission and in command of naval
officer. Besides. they contended that
she had never been thoroughly tested.
Now the boats owners propose that
a naval officer or officers be designated
to 60 down In the Holland. and then
that she be commissioned.
Notwithstanding the rather positive
statement coming from Jamaica to the
effect that the second Spanish fleet
from Cadiz has crossed the Atlantic
and is about to join Cervera at Santi-
ago the officers of the navy department
refuse to be frightened at what they
declare to be q bugaboo. 1t appears
that the basis of their confidence is
Geographic report declaring that the
Cadz fleet is still at Cadiz. Moreover.
they know that there are not 80 many
as IL warships in that fleet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
RUSSIAN TROOPS ATTACKED.
Natives Attacl:a Post, Killing Twenty
of the Solliers Esr,.s

Natives AttacEa Post, Killing Twenty
of the Soldiers. Esf.ta
St. Petersburg, June A sensation
has been created in official circles here
by the news of an unexpected attack
by a thousand natives on a Russian
post, garrisoned by 800 infantry, at the
town of Andijan, province Of Ferghanar
Turkestan. 1t is said that 20 of the
soldiers were killed and that is were
wounded. No such reverse to the Rus.
sian arms has occurred in central Asia
In many years.
The government Of Ferghana consists
of the former Khanate of Khokan, a
fertile region, bounded on the south.
east by the Pameer tableland and is
itself a plateau, travcrsed by the Jax.
artes and aboundng in varied but
nearly undeveloped mineral wealth,
The present name Of the government Il
an ancient one restored after the Rus.
Sian conquest Of 1875.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
ANOTHER
BONBARDNENq
OF the F0rt!flcatiOns Protecting
Santiago do Cuba.
ONE OF OUR VESSELS SUNK
By a Torpedo While Trying to
II w Force an Entrance,
EAID TO BE STEAMER MERRlMAC.

The Latter Vessel, However, Is Collier,
and the Conaictihg Reports Describes the
Sunken Vessel As An Auxiliary Cruiser.
An Officer, an Engineer and Six Of Our
Sailors Taken Prisoners by the Span
iards- Admiral Sampson Has Joined
Forces With Those Of Commodore Schley
Port au Prince, Hayti, June 4.-Yes-
terday morning at o'clock the Amer
ican squadron again began lombard
ment of the Notifications of Santiago
de Cuba, and lively cannonade en-
sued for two hours, which silenced tho
Spanish batteries.
An American vessel, the Merrimac,
described in the advices from Santi-
ago de Cuba as all auxiliary cruiser.
making dash to force the entrance,
succeeded in passing the first line OF
defenses, but was torpedoed about 500
feet up the channel and sank immedi-
RteIy. An officer, an engineer and six
seamen were taken prisoners. The
number of victims is unknown. Only
the funnel and mastheads of the sunk
en- vessel can be seen.
There is great excitement in the city.
"A part of the population assisted in
the fighting on the heights. Every.
body Is astonished at the audacity OF
the American vessel. The American
squadron was cruising all the while
In the offiing.
Capc Hayticn, Hayti, June 4.-Tho
American fleet, according to advicea'
received by, cable from Santiago de
Cuba the cable being under Spanish
control, opened fire again at O'Clock
yesterday morning on the fortifica-
tions and warships. The cannonado
was well sustained until 4 o'clock a. m.
A United States auxiliary cruiser,
''well armed" attempted to force tho
passage into the harbor. The Spanish
allowed the cruiser to cross the first
tih6 VI wi UeuOSo, DuI DClOlC ar
rived at the second line they dis
charged at her a torpedo, which broke
a great hole in her side and caused her
TO sink almost Immediately, bow first.
One officer, one engineer and six sail
ORE were made prisoners by the Span
tards.
It will be noticed that there Is an
Important discrepancy as to the time
Rt which the bombardment Is said to
have begun betwoon the dispatches
from Cape Haytlen and Port au Prince,
The former saying o'clock a. m. and
the latter g. 1t is possible that this
arises from a confusion between the
figures 3 and g.
The Santiago advices to Cape Hay
tien, in referring to the sunken ves-
sei as an auxiliary cruiser, probably
mistake her character. The steamer
Merrimac is a collier, and always has
been collier.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
Yesterdays Baseball Games,

At adelphla-Pittsburg, s; Philadcl-
phia, 4. At BaltimOre-St. Louis. s; Bal
tmore 4. At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 2; Chi
cago, 1. At New York-New York, 1G;
Cincinnati, 10. At Washington - Louis
ville 16; Washington, 4.
At Buffalo-Syracuse. q Buffalo, S. At
Observation-Disclosures s; Rochester 8.
At Montreal-Nlontrcal, 8; Providence, 7,
At Toronto-Toronto 8; Springfield, 9.
At notwithstanding, 5; Allentown, 1.
At Paterson-Paterson, 8: Lancaster, 0.
At Hartford-Hartford. Q; Newark, 2. At
Eorfolk-Richmond, 2; Norfolk, l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
Ball Team Organized.

The Red Star base ball team has organ
lien this year. Their players and positions
are as follows:
II. Stidhanl, catcher; r. McKel,ey,
pitcher; W. Camel, short stop; G. Vernol,
!st base Captain; r. Parvi., "a base; w.
Mckelyery, Sd base; A. Buckley, right
Held f, Shilling centrc-flold; G. Gouort,
lett.feld. We would like to hear from nny
team IN or out Of the state IS years or un-
der. Address all challenges to Elmer G.
Vernon, SOC west 7tk street, Wilmington,
Del. We would like to hear from ths Roy
al Blue, '
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
The Soldiers Vote.

Washington, June 4.-The Lacey bill
to permit volunteers in the field to vote
at congressional elections wherever
they are stationed was reported back
to the house yesterday by the commit
tee on elections with strong recon-
mendation for prompt passage. Con-
gress has no power to regulate or au-
thorize the holding of elections for
state or county officers. and therefore
the proposed bill is limited In its effect
to congressional elections only.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
Y. NJ. G. A. Committees

President Gawthrop of theYoung Mems
Christian Association has appointed the
following committees: Religious work.
M. II. Cahoon, chairman; +. w. Lang, G..
L. Morris, G. II. Smith. ". B. Foster,
Charles Harper, Andrew Kerr, Reception.
p. H. Overdeor, chairman; G. II. Grant.
land, r. p. Stuart, H. l.. Roop, Clarence
Wickersham, N. c. Haislctt j. w. Wood,
j. D. Thomas, Richard Mclaughlin.
Athletic department-W. B. Foster, chair.
man; j. II. Wickersham, f. l.. Harrar
Membership-G. l.. Norris chairman; W..
b. Foster, L. NJ. Stradley.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
Wey1 the Earliest,

The earliest daily service of tho great
city newspapers by Weyl 3l0 East Fourth
street. A great treat of the liveliest pop
ular interest, peerlosss in illustrations.
letter-pross literature, reliable news tho
leader and glorious triumph of news
papcrdom is the NewYork Herald Served
daily In Wilmington. between 6 and am
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
The Movement From Mobile,

Mobile, Ala, June 4.-The forward
movement from Mobile began yesterday
afternoon under command of General
Bates. The first part Of the Fourth
army corps to leave camp was the Sec
ond cavalry, and this was quickly fol-
lowed by the Third and the Twentieth
infantry. These men marched through
the city to the water front, where the
afternoon and part of the night were
consumed in embarking on the trans
ports. The Eleventh and the Nine
teenth infantry were ordered to leave
by rail for Tamra. but the order was
Counternanded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-04
Perhaps q Victim of X-Rays,

Middletown, N. Y, June 4.-Patricl'
]. Hardy, who was examined under X.
rays at the Loomis sanitarlum a few
months ago, and claimed that his flesh
skin and internal organs were shrivelet
under the exposure is dead. He was
confined to his bed and brought suit
for $4,000 against the sanitarium,
Three weeks ago he was removed Ia
the county almshouse, where he died.