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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28
SAGASTA BECOMES ABUSIVE
CHARGES BAD FAITH ON PART OF
 UNIFIED STATES.

The Attack on Porto Rico Irritates Him
 Claims Government Resolved ON
 Peace Many Days Ago and Regards as
 Null and Void and Destitute of Good
 Faith Everything Americans Have
 Done since-NIny Protest Formally.
 London, July 2S.-The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: Spain will probably protest against an attack upon Porto Rico after the Washington cabinet had officially received Spanish oVertures for peace. Should a circular note on this subject be sent to the powers, it will contain the exact dates of the Spanish communications making it clear that the United States deferred it's answer in order to be able to date this after the American forces had gained footing in Porto Rico.
 Senor Sagasta said to-day: eve resolved upon peace many days ago and made known our resolutions to the United States government. I regard as null and void and destitute of good faith everything the Americans have done since, and I am ready to protest against it formally
 A special dispatch from Madrid says it is rumored that the request of Duke Almodovar de Rio. minister of foreign affairs, was for an armistice lasting until Sunday. It cannot be ascertained whether his action was spontaneous, in order, if possible, to forestall the inva- sion of Porto Rico and the fall of Ma nila or whether it was due to advice from the vatican and the powers
 Madrid, July 27, Il D. m.-The news that the government is suing for peace has caused neither surprise nor sensa- tion here. The attitude of majority of the newspapers shows that the country will welcome peace if it can avoid the payment of an indemnity and the loss of the Philippines, where, it is now taken for granted, the United States will retain a coaling station only. A few Carlist, republican and in dependent papers pretend that Ameri- ca's demands will not be acceptable. The kings illness has evoked a univer- say display for the court which at the present critical moment may not be without effect on the nations future. Senor Sagasta says that the king, who is conyalescent, will probably accom- pany the court to La Granja.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28
4 sTEAMsHTP AFTRE.
Some of the Steerage Passengers Held at
 Bay by a Pistol.

Bay by Pistol.
 New York, June 27-The steamship Ardandhu of the Tweedie line, trading between West Indian ports and this city, came up the bay to-day with a heavy list to starboard, and the cargo stored in her lower hold on fire. The fire first made it's appearance at 9:3O o'clock on Monday night, when. if the vessel had made an uninterrupted voy- age, she should have been off the New Jersey shore and close to Sandy Hook But leaky boilers and the breaking down of her engines delayed the Ar dandhu at least thirty hours, and at the time of the discovery of the flames in hold No. 8 the steamship was off Fenwick's island on the coast of Mary land.
 The widest excitement followed the outbreak of the fire, and several of the eleven steerage passengers, all Jamai- cans, endeavored to seize the lifeboats.
 
 The third mate, Percy Sanders, was forced to draw his revolver to prevent the men from the steerage leaving the burning steamer in the three Iifeboats, which could easily have accommodated the other forty-five passengers and members of the crew. The passengers were. however, forced out of the boats by Captain Walker and his men, and when discipline was restored, prepara- tions were first made for saving the lives of the women and children on the vessel. The three lifeboats were lower- ed into the sea, which was quite calm, and the ships officers stood by the rope ladders. Thus panic was avert ed and the safety of the fifty-six per- sons on board the AEdandhu assured
 The heat was so intense and the smoke was so heavy that it was for a time unsafe for the passengers to re- main on the upper deck. They were all ordered forward and the women and children were first put into the lifeboats, each of which had fuI1 sup ply of food and water on board, and were supplied with compasses and sig nal rockets. It was nearly midnight when Captain Walker considered that he had the fire in control, and decided to continue on his way to New York. The women and children were taken back to the steamer and the lifeboats were hoisted to the davits, but not time on kept watch over the lifeboats to prevent the eleven Jamaicans, who appeared to be terror-stricken, from deserting the burning steamship in them. Two of the steerage passengers. however, slowed themselves in the small boat astern, and remained there until the Ardandhu reached the Nar- rows.
 On the trip up the coast Captain Walker brought the steamship to standstill to ascertain if the steam was getting the best of the flames in the lower hold. Although it was apparent that the flames were being held in check, it was also clear that the fire in hold No. 3 was an extensive one. Between decks the heat was unbear- able, and when the covers from the ventilator holes were removed, smoke instantly rolled out of the opening. The fire continued to burn. and the Ar dandhu, on account of the water which had been let into holds and 4, had heavy list to starboard, preventing much speed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28
The eAngIo-AmerIcnn Lenrmo

London, July 27.-The AngIo-Ameri- can league recently formed for the pur- pose of securing cordial and constant cooperation on the part of two ma tions'' to-day selected Rt Hon. James S Brice, NJ. P, for chairman and the Duke Of Sutherland for secretary. Membership in the league was made open to all British and American sub jects and branches were authorized in all the large cities and towns.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28
Millions From KIondake.

Seattle, Wash, July 27.-The steamer Humboldt arrived from St. Michaers with 112 passengers from Dawson City and about $1,OOO,o0O in gold dust and as much more in drafts. Among the were some old timers, three of whom had about $25O,OOO apiece.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28
CUBANS ARE POOR FIGHTERS
4 DISAPPoLNTING ELEMENT N
 THE SANTIAGO CAMPAIGN.

Rages-Their Favortte station N..r
 fhe commissary-They Cannot be
 Trusted Only Seven Cubans Wounasa
 In all the Actions so Far as is Known
 Hl-Fitted and In-Equipped Mentally
 and Morally for Liberty.
 ICopyrignf, 1898, The Associated Press
 Santiago De Cuba, July 26.-The Cu- bans have proved a sorry disappoint- ment throughout the Santiago cam palgn even to their warmest friends. They have been everywhere except where the battle ragged, but their favor ite station has been near the commits sary. So consistently have they hung about the supply stations that they have come to be known and described in language more forcibIe than elegant as the Mango bellied degenerates.' During the various actions since the army landed only seven Cubans, so far as is known, have been wounded. At - OAASS WiCli tAlC pdCh ITclu OTOugnC ship supplies for the starving refugees the Cubans crowded out women and children and demanded rations, not as a privilege but as right. Captain Brlce, who was in charge, was com pelled to knock down two Cuban off, cers. They were highly indignant. but When they looked at the captains stal- wart frame and saw the flash of his eye they did not seek to assuage their wounded vanity by trying conclusions with him.
 Cubans Cannot be Trusted.
 The Cubans cannot be trusted One Of the officers attached to General Shafter's staff is authority for the il- lustration of their untrustworthiness. Several times he desired certain infor- nation from Santiago. In eacn in- stance the Cuban officers, with much profusion, assured him that the infor- nation would be promptly procured. and they scorned to accept money for the spies who were to be sent into the city On one occasion Cuban officer promised to procure him at Santiago paper and deliver 1t the following day. The day came but brought neither the paper nor the officer. In ninety-nine cases out of hundred the Cuban, offl- Ger or man, discreetly keeps out of the way when the time comes for redeem ing pledge. Such information as they do procure or volunteer usually proves unreliable
 The more our commanding officers see of the Cubans the less they appear to think of them, either as soldiers or as men, Among the officers there are,
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28

London, July 2S-The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: An official dispatch from Porto Rico says: "On Tuesday the Americans advanced in the direction of Yauce, fighting most of the way Seven hundred Spanish regulars and volunteers encountered them and an engagement ensued which lasted the whole night and only ceased with dawn on the following day. The Americans were obliged ot withdraw to the coast"'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28
PORTO REGAIN EXPEDITION
WILSON HAS PROBIBLY MADE 4 JUNCTION WITH MILES.
A Dispatch From Madrid to the London Daily MaiI Says the Americans Made Fighting Advance on Tuesday Against ing the Whole Night, the Americans Finally Being Compelled to Withdraw to the Coast.

Washington, July 27.--While the war officials are reasonably certain that General Wilson with that part of the Porto Rican expedition which sailed under his command has already form ed a junction with General Miles and his force at Guanica Bay no informa- tion to that effect has been received. General Miles informed the war de- partment that he had sent a vessel to General Wilson as a guide to Guanica. This was done because General Wilson expected when he left Charleston to land at Point Fajardo.
 It is expected that General Schwen and his command will arrive to-mor- row. Following Schwen, General Brooke, who is scheduled to sail from Newport News early tomorrow, will arrive at the rendezvous not later than Sunday morning. It is not expected by the war department officials that an attempt will be made to bring on a general engagement before the latter part of next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28
Possible Terms of Peace.

Secretary Day and Assistant Secre- tary Moore were closeted for large part of the day and the written out lines of basis of peace to be sent to Spain in response to her message of inquiry will soon be ready for submis- sion to a special meeting of the cabi-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28

Copyright, 1898, The Associated Press.l
 St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, July 27.-The Spanish troops in Porto Rico are being withdrawn from the outlying towns and are concentrating upon San Juan. The defences of the capital are being strengthened.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28

of Porto Rico. With those two vital points passed, there is every disposition here not to press with undue severity on Spain. About the only reason which would impel this government to insist upon an indemnity would be a further stubborn resistance by Spain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-28

Washington, July 27.-At 10 o'clock tn war department posted the follow
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
An UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE
TWO MEN FOLLOWED A YOUNG
WOMAN ON WEST FIFTH
STREET ON TUESDAY NIGHT.

On Tuesday night a young woman,
who went to the Opera House to see
the performance given by the Whining
ton Dramatic Club, had an unpleasant
experience on Fifth street, between
West and Washington streets.
She and a friend separated at Fifth
and West streets, one going up West
and the other out Fifth. each being
within two squares OF home. In front
of the Friends Westinghouse "a cab
was standing, and near It were two
men. They followed the young woman
who went out Fifth street, one taking
each side Of the street, and exchanging
signals by low whistle. The young
woman, thoroughly frightened, quick
ened her pace, only to find that the
men were determined TO keep near her.
To add to her fear, she occasionally
! lost sound of the mans footsteps
though she could see his shadow by
! half glance over her shoulder. When
she reached a lamp post on Washing
ton street the men seemed afraid to fol.
low her within the range OF the light
They stood in the shadow and watch
ed her until she reached Fourth stree
and turned the corner, her home beinl
but a short distance away. One OF IN
men was tall and stout, and the othe
OF smaller build.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

-WWhin a month the boys at the
Ferris Industrial School Will give an
entertainment for the benefit OF their
band.
.-Papers on the early history of the
Ouakers will be read at the meeting OF
the Young Friends Association this
evening.
The managers Of the Florence
Crittonton Home, at their regular
monthly meeting, gave a vote OF
thanks TO the persons who rendered
assistance during the month.
Company c, N. G. d., will attend
IN entertainment given by the Ladies'
Aid Society Of Goodman NJ. p. Church
tonight.
The Senior Order OF the United
American Mechanics of this city Will
attend services in Calvary Baptist
Church next Sunday.
"A horse belonging to William
Prettyman, on the Thatcher farm,
broke it's leg yesterday and had to be
killed.
Captain Sooy, Of No 80 King
street. who has been seriously III from
the effects Of a fall, has regained con-
sciousness and will soon be out again.
-"Tenent and Tenant" was the sub
ject OF a lecture delivered last night in
| st. Stephens Lutheran Church by
George Jones, Of Reading, Pa.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society, of Union NJ. e. Church, gave
a mystery tea last evening at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Theodore Francis, No.
900 Orange street.
B. L. Dickey's public sale took
place in White Clay Creek hundred to-
day.
Some Of the local insurance agents
will 90 to New York on Wednesday to
attend the banquet Of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company.
The New-Century Club has post
poned it's visit to Dover for the pur-
pose of appearing before the House
Committee on Education and adyocat-
ling changes in the school law.
Congressman Handy has arranged
for q hearing OF delegation Of Will
mington business men, who will ap-
pear before retheCongressiOnalCo
at Washington, d. c.. on February 20,
10 urge an appropriation for the CHRIS
tiana river and harbor.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
WELDlE AND STEWART.
REGULAR REPUBLICANS WILL
NOT SUPPORT THE EX-POST-
MASTER.

NOT SUPPORT THE EX-PoST-
MASTER.
Yesterday the Evening Journal pre-
dicted that ex-Postmaster Daniel II.
Stewart would be the Republican-Ad-
dicksite nominee for state senator.
That prediction has been verified. Both
county committees met simultaneously,
but separately, yesterday. and he was
nominated without opposition.
The Democratic League Of Delaware
has issued a notice that it will meet
this evening at Fourth and Shipley
street TO regularly nominate a success
sor to I'LL the vacancy caused by the
death OF Robert ]. Handy, in the State
Senate. Just what the outcome OF this
movement will be Is difficult to deter
mine.
Many regular Republicans have al
ready declared that they will remain
away from The polls rather than vote
for ex-PCstmaster Daniel II. Stewart.
They say that all political favors In
the past he owed to ex-senator An
thony Higgins, whom he deserted at a
most critical time and went over to the
AddicSs camp. where he has been ever
since. They characterize him as an
migrate. and say that they do not feel
called upon to support an Addicksite
and disruptionist.
All persons who voted at the last
election can vote on Monday. If a
voter Is not known personally to the
e,ection officers he can produce the tax
receipt upon which he voted at the last
I election.
Reports from all parts OF the city
and county are to the effect that @
large Democratic vote will be polled.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
SENT TO The INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
FRANK WARD. A 12-YEAR-OLD
STREET WAIF. SENT THERE.

There was not a case OF drunkenness
or vagrancy in the Municipal Court
this morning, which was something
out of the ordinary. The only
miscreants before Judge Ball were
Frank Ward and John and Peter
Hendricks. three small boys. They
were charged with the larceny Of to-
baccO from Harvey & Sisler.
Peter and John Hendricks were dis
charged. They have only been in the
city eight days, and il was proved that
they were induced to commit the mis-
demeanor by Ward, who is II years Of
age and has been before Judge Ball
on three other occasions.
The boy has neither father nor mo-
ther, and lives with a woman in Por-
ters court who does not seem 10 care
whether the child lives honestly or
not.
After hearing what Agent Stout, OF
the S. p c. c.. had to say about the
matter, Judge Ball committed him to
the Ferris Industrial School.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
FLAG AT HALF MAST.
Council Takes Appropriate
Notice of the
GREAT NATIONAL CALAMITY
RESOLUTION OF REGRET ADOPT
ED BY A RISING VOTE-BILL TO
APPROPRIATE MONEY TO HELP
IMPROVEMENT or THE CHRIS
TIANA HARBOR ENDORSED.

At the meeting Of City Council last
night, Mr. Cannon presented a COM
munication from the Board of Trade
in which was contained the proposed
bill Of Congress, which will provide
$500,000 for the improvement Of the
Chrisuana harbor. Along with the
communication was the suggestion
that Council appropriate 10 cents for
every 500 appropriated by the govern
ment. The letter was endorsed by a
unanimous vote.
On the motion of Mr. Leary Mr.
Lawton, president OF the Board OF
Trade, was given the floor Mr.. Law
Ton thanked Council for the action
taken. He said that he. along
with members OF the Board of Trade,
would go to Washington ON Friday
next and appear before the River and
| Harbor Committee OF Congress and
make an effort to have the appropria-
lion made. He said that the action
would wonderfully help their petition
He said further that he expected to Sc
| cure $500, 600
Mr.. Leary and Mayor McLear Anade
speeches approving the action ~ the
| Council
The Finance Committee reported ia
vorably on the petition to refund $2.56
| overpaid taxes to the administrators Of
1 Henry Conrad, deceased.
An order for 11,71S.S3 in favor of
he Board of Education was drawn
The city treasurer reported the bal
lnce in the Union National Bank 10
he account Of current expenses TO be
s65 5,S76.40: in each Of the four deposit
tory banks, $21, ZIG; special park fund
523 ,093.75. He reported having re-
eived the following amounts; From
eugene M. Sayers. 81 900; from I'D.
| mund Mitchell Jr, 81 400
An invitation from the Fire Commit
ee TO inspect the fire engine houses
was accepted.
A resolution on the catastrophe {,
he American battleship Maine wa.
UNANIMOUSLY adopted by a rising vote
II was:
Whereas, On the night Of Februar!
IS. 1898. the battlesbip Maine, of tn
United States Navy. was destroyed b.
IN explosion while lying at an
hor I'm the harbor Of Havana
Cuba, causing an appalling loss o
ife; and
Whereas. It is befitting that the mu
licipal authorities of the city of vii
mington should express the sorrow fel
" our citizens. both for the loss to tn
ountry and to the families OF thos
whose deaths were caused by this IN
'ortunate calamity; therefore be IT
Resolved, BY the City Council (
| Wilmington, that the sympathy and COZ
i 1 lolence Of cur municipality be conve.
ed to the president Of the Unite
states and through him to the famili'
f the deceased officers and sailors
he said United States steamer Main
destroyed by an explosion in the ha
lor OF Havana, on the night Of Eel
/ / uary 10, 1898. BE It further
Resolved. That the flag on the Cit
, Hall be displayed at half-mast Il
e. hirty days, the military period
D | mourning
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
HART MUST GO TO JAIL.

The case of Captain John ID. Hart,
convicted Of participation in a filibus-
tering expedition of the steamer Lau-
rada to Cuba in December. 1896, was
settled yesterday, when his counsel,
Captain Kerr and John II. Lewis, were
notified that he must appear in the
next five days to enter upon the ser
vice of his sentence in the Eastern
Penitentiary. The five days expire on
February %, and it is expected that
Captain Hart will present himself fol
the law to take its course.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
,HsKGg AMONG CATHOLIC CLERGY
8UMOR THAT THE BISHOP WILL
MAKE MANY CHANGES IN THE
CHIRCHES-

1t is rumored that there will shortly
be many changes made in the Catholic
churches of this city.
There have been no changes since
Bishop Monaghan came TO his diocese
and it has been learned that before
very long he will make several trans
.ers among the clergymen.
The alleged changes are: Rev. ID. j.
Flynn, ID. d.. now at st. Peters, Fiji
.eenth and King. to st. Paul's, Fourth
and jackson streets.
Rev. NJ. X. Fallon, from st. Pau's
10 st. Peters, Sixth and West streets.
Rev. Father COnnally from ST. Pc
ter's to st. JOseph's. on the Brandy
wine
Rev. w. j. Birmingham from st.
Joseph's on the Brandywine, to st.
Patrick's.
The alleged changes have caused no
little comment among the Catholic
fraternity, many being we'll satisfied
with their present pastors.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
THE ELECTIONS COST.
Grossly Exaggerated By
Washington Hastings.
BELOW SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS

ONLY THIRTEEN POLLING PLACES
IN THE CITY, AND BUT TEN OUT
SBDE-AGGREGATE COST WILL
BE ABOUT $574, INSTEAD OF
FROM $4,000 TO $4,000.
Washington Hastings, in the affi-
davit he made when praying Chancel-
lor Nicholson to grant am order to pre-
vent the holding of the approaching
special election, stated that 1t would
cost between $4,000 and $4,000 to
hold such election.
This morning an Evening Journal
reporter asked Clerk Frank A. McClos-
key, of the Department Of Elections.
for some figures regarding the expense
which the election will entail upon the
county.
There will be thirteen polling places
In the city Of Wilmington. one for each
ward with the exception of the
Seventh, which will have two. The ex-
pense for rent and election officers will
/ be $23 apiece. The incidental ex-
,penses for the city will not exceed $40,
making a total Of 5000 for the city.
7 There will be ten polling places out
side Of Wilmington in each hun
dred. The expense, with $40 allowed
/ for mileage will be but $2a0 for the
} rural districts, as the cost per polling
place will be $23, the same as in the
city.
Allowing the sheriff $25 for his proc
lamation and other expenses, which
will certainly not exceed that sum, the
total expense will not exceed 1914.
GAN saloons must close on Monday,
said a prominent member OF the bai
this morning. The legal provision in
cludes all general special and munic
ipal elections. and all saloons within
one mile Of amy polling place. This ma,
let out some OF the saloons in the rura
hundrels."
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
OFFICERS OF A BAIL.

At a meeting Of the members Of the
Alcedo Outing Club the following Off
GERS for the masquerade ball to be held
in WeccacOe Hall on Monday evening
were elected: Master of ceremonies,
Martin Mealey; floor manager, Will
liam C0nnell; assistants. Dennis Ken
ney and Daniel Haggerty: chairman,
George Coates; secretary, Mark Miller;
treasurer, John ConnOr.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
ASHLAND FARMER SURPRISED

. ASHLAND FARMER SURPRISED
Yesterday was the 5Oth birthday OF
.R. s. Fisher, of near Ashland. Be
tween seventy-hve and 100 of his
friends went 20 his home last evening
rnd took him by surprise. He accept
cd the situation gracefully and placed
his house at the disposal Of his friends.
For several hours social intercourse
and games Of various kinds were in
dulged in and then there was big
gupper, which the surprisers brought
with lhem In baskets.
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
WANTED.

WANTED.-Young men and women e
learn Shorthand (day or night at Golde.
College and take positions. Call or writ
for Information to II. S. Goldey, Eight
and Market streets.
WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen T.
join a private dancing class Also stag
dancing taught. Baby Ruth, my star pu
pil, is getting $50 a week. Call or address
Prof. William Scarlet, 623 Madison street
Evening journal., 1898-02-18
Mas WnSON RURIED.

On Tuesday Mrs. Esther J. Wilson.
wife CT William L. Wilson, and one OF
the eldest and most respected women
in Brandywine hundred, passed away
at the age Of 81 years. This morning
services were held at her late home, and
the body was inferred in LOmbardy
Cemetery.