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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
LIEUT.. HOBsO> IN NEW YORK.

Hero of Mcrrimac Fame Arrives and Pro-
cesds to Washington.
New York, July 22.-Lieut. Hob
son. who took the Merrimac into the
channel at Santiago, arrived today on
the cruiser ST. Paul. 1t is believed
he proceeded at once to Washington.
1t is possible ilobson is the bearer OF
Simpsons report of the destruction
of Cervera's fleet. All are well on
the st. Paul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
Fire in , White Lead store House.

New York. July 22-Fire yesterda y
did So. 900 damage al the Atlantic Whit.
Lead company's store house in Brook
lyn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
Second Michigan Republicans.

Ann Arbor. July 22-After a dead
lock of two days the Second district
Republican congressional convention
nominated Henry c. Smith. Of Adrian.
1t tsok 800 ballots to decide the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22

Impure blood is an enemy to health
and NAV lead to serious disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla conquers this
enemy and averts danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22

are constantly harrassing the Spaniards
on both sides Of the city, but they are
checked by the big guns of the Malate
and Santa Misa forts. The second de-
tachmert of the American expedition
airy force arrived in excellent condition,
though four died on the voyage.
Aguinaidc Forms a Cabinet.
Letters received here from Cavite,
dated July IS, say that the American
transports have hoisted the American
flag on an island supposed to bs Watts
island. General Aguinaido has organ
lied the Philippine cabinet at BacOor,
with the following personnel: Presi-
dent Of the council. General Aguinaldo:
secretary OF war, Baldmiro Aeuinaldo,
nephew OF General AsJinaldo; secre.
tary of the interior. Eeander Ibaria
secretary OF state, Mariana Trias
A CGvite letter datedJuly y says that
General Anderson has chartered the
California battalion at Pararaque. sew
eral miles from Manila. The blockade is
effective and mails are not allowed to
enter Manila except by warships.
viii Never Return 10 Spanish Rule.
A Spanish steamer, the Nosol. hav-
ing on board a native crew from the
Visayes islands, southerners, is now in
the hands of the insurgents The crew
revolted, killed the Spanish officers, and
reached Tavabao in the southern part
OF the island of Luzon. but there they
quarreled with TagalOn insurgents and
returned to Iloilo. which is looked upon
as indicating that the Visayes are un-
willing to join the Tagalons. In any
case it is considered certain that the
Philippine islands win never be ANAL
gamated. and that they will never re-
turn to Spanish rule. Therefore the
only alternative. in the opinion Of the
best informed people here. is foreign
rule. American or British
, 1t L Probably wake" Island.
London. July "a dispatch to The
Times from Cavite refers to the island
| over which the American transports
| are said to have hoisted the American
| flag as Wake island. which is in the
| Marshall group in Micronesi compris-
| ing the Badack and Rahck chains. Prob
| ably Watts is a cable error.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
President Mckinley Has an important Cabinet Meeting at
the White House.
The MOVEMENTS OF MILES AS UNDERSTOOD
Lieut. Hobson in New York..RenewaI of the Talk as to
Peace Negotiations

fishes paragraph saying that while
nothing definite is known, it is ru-
mored that Castillo, the Spanish am
bassador at Paris, has been instructed
to approach Gen. Horace Porter,
United States ambassador to France,
with view to opening secret peace
negotiations.
Madrid July 22.-Minister of Public
instruction Gamazo is authority for
the statement that peace honorable to
the Spanish army will shortly be con-
cluded.
London, July 22.-Inquiries in
official circles fail to confirm the state
ment of the Spanish minister that
peace will shortly be concluded.
German Ambassador Calls
Washington, July 22.-The German
ambassador had a half hours confer
ence with the president at the White
House. The Associated Press can
state authoritativelv the call had no
reference to the Philippines, to peace
negotiations or to any matter con-
nected with the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
sick ana Wounded Soldiers.
Illinois Troops Are Mustered In.

Springfield. Ills. July 22-At noon
yesterday there was not a soldier, Off
Ger or private in camp at Springfield
that was not a part of the volunteer
army Of the United States. Shortly be-
fore noon the officers of the Eighth ap-
pointed by Governor Tannerwere sworn
in by Major Bal.ou. The ceremony was
performed in the dome building and
was witnessed by large number of
people. At the conclusion of the cere
mony the colored band played The
Star Spangled Banner" and "All Hail
to the Chief"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
Delays Watson's Trip to Spa;n.

Secretary Long said last night that
preparations for Gispatching the Wat
son squadron to European waters were
going on uninterruptcdly. but that the
departure necessarily would await the
movement Of the warshios at Porto
Rico, the Massachusetts and other ships
being required for conveying the troops
to Porto Rico. Neither the state nor
navy department looks for any en-
barrassment from European quarters
outside of Spain as q result of the naval
movement against the peninsula. HAD
the army trcopships been able 10 go to
Porto Rico without a naval convoy the
Watson squadron could have got away
within the next few days. The delay
Of the Watson squadron IS incident.
however, to conveying of the troops to
Porto Rico, and does not mean that the
start Will be postponed until the Porto
Rico ope- ations a-e concluded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
scores on the Diamond.

Chicago. July 22.-Scores made yes
terday at base BAH by League clubs
We're: st Philadelphia - Chicago !,
Philadelphia :: at Baltimore - Clevc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22

the Eleventh and Nineteenth United
States infantry, a splendid body of
trained soldiers. sailed from Tampa
yesterday to join General Miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22
To OPEN PEACE PROPOSALS.

Gen. Horace Porter said to Have Been
sounded In Paris.
Paris. July 22.-The Matin pub
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-22

stands that he left Siboney at 5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
THE DEATH Of BISMARCK:
Germany's Great Statesman Passes
Away at His Castle Home in
FREDERICKSBURG.
ENTIRE EMPIRE SHOCKED BY THE NEWS
Rema rknble Career OF the Man Who,
by His UntirinE Efforts, Placed His
Country Near the Top in the List
of the Great Powers of Europe
Brief Resume of His Work.

Berlin. Aug. 1.-Bismarck is dead.
Germany's man of blood and iron"
passed away at 1920 o'clock Saturday
night at his castle of Friedrichsruhe.
The entire nation-the nation which
he unified by his indomitable will and
unyieiding purpose-is shocked by the
sudden news.
1t appears that the ex-chancellor's
death was not precipitated by sudden
complications, but was rather the cul-
mination of chronic diseases-neu-
ralgia of the face and inflammation
ct the veins-which kept him in con-
slant pain; that was borne with the
iron fortitude which might have been
expected. The beginning of the end
dates from July 20, when the prince
was confined to his bed. He had been
several days Frustrated before an ink
ling of his decline reached the world.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

The present value of the British
fleet in money is about &52, 600, 900
100000, ooo). According to recently
issued papers the proportion of ships
of large dimensions to the total num-
Der built is not nearly so great as is
often asserted. All but two of these
are battleships, the exceptions being
the Powerful and Terrible, cruisers
OF between -, 600 and $4,000 tons there
are II ships, seven battle ships and
four cruisers; between 10000, and 49,
900 tons there are ten ships, two being
battle ships.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

In 1888 we imported from Porto Rico
$50, 793 worth of fruits and nuts This
importation was not only the largest
of the past decade, but also exceeded
every previous record except that for
the year 1871, which amounted to $76, 81.
The decline that occurred in the years
following 1888 was a marked one, the
annual value of the imports for 1893
1897 averaging only $1s,241, as COM
pared with $42,sos for 1sss-1s92.
Oranges are the principal variety of
fruit imported. The average yearly
value of the imports fell from SO, $50 in
1SSs-1892 to So, 040 in 1S94-1S97.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
UNDER R IN 1t FLAG.
Spaniards Surrender the Port and
City of Ponce, Puerto Rico,
to Our Forces.
DEMAND MEETS WITH NO RESISTANCE
Entrance of the Anne richns Is Warm
ly Welcomed-Old Glory Hoisted-
Gen. Miles Issues a Proclamation
Promising to Protect the People
Gen. Merritt at Manila.

Washington, July 3O.-The results
thus far achieved by Gen. Miles and
Capt. Higginson, in command of the
naval squadron, in the occupation of
Puerto Rico, have created feeling of
intense satisfaction among officials of
the administration. Information re-
ceived Friday directly from Gen. Miles
was very gratifying to the president
and his advisers. 1t indicates, as one
official expressed it, that ''Miles is
cleaning up everything as he goes"
The surrender of Ponce, practically
without struggle, is regarded by the
war officials with especial sa tisfaction.
In importance it is the second city of
the island.
Miles Tell. of the Victory.
Washington, July 3o.-The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
Port Ponce Puerto Rico. via St. Thorn
as. July 29.-Secretary Of War. Washing
ton: On the 26th Garretson had a spirited
engagement on the skirmish line Our cas-
ish loss. three killed. 10 wounded Yauca
occupied yesterday. Henry's division there
to-day.
Spanish troops are retreating from
southern part of Puerto Rico. Ponce and
port have a population Of $4,000, now I'M
der American flag.
THE populace received troops and
saluted the flag with wild enthusiasm.
Navy has several prizes, also 70 lighters.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

THE imports into Porto Rico have
generally been somewhat in excess of
the exports from the islands, but in
1896, for the first time in more than a
decade, the value of the merchandise
h>prcd to foreign markets was slight
ly greater than that of the imported
wares. The exports for 1896 had a
value Of SIS, 34A ,430 and were decidedly
the largest on record, while the i'm
ports for the same year, valued at SIS,
2s2.69o, appear to have been surpassed
only in 1894, when the foreign goods
received at Porto Rican ports amount
ed in value to Sl9, 0s6, 1856.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

The president is very fond of music,
and often in the evening a number of
his visitors entertain him by playing
on the piano. He is especially fond Of
having Controller Dawes, who is an ae-
complished musician, play for him.
The president has expressed some
pleasure in the music furnished by the
numerous piano organs which lpfest
Washington, but, as they are not al
lowed to enter the white house
grounds, distance lends enchantment
to their sound.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

One lesson of the Santiago engage
ment seems to be that the battleship
must'not carry torpedoes. Another is
that, particularly in sea engagement,
torpedo boats and their normal de-
stroyers count for little, and that the
rapid-fre batteries of the ships ares of
supreme Importance. To these may
be added the browning lesson that we
want no slow battleships. Every one
henceforth built should be as swift as
any in its class in any navy in the
world, and as swift as the highest art
of ship building can make them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

DURING the calendar year 1896 the
foreign trade of Porto Rico, according
to the official returns compiled by the
colonial administration of the island,
attained total value of $50, 1924, 12O, ex-
ceeding all previous records. Com
pared with the value of 1887, the open
ing year of the decade, which amount
ed to $21, 257, 6o1, these figures show q
gain of more than. SIS, 900, 900 during
the ten years. In the fve-year period,
1s92-1s96, the total imports and ex-
ports had an average annual value Of
$5s, $40, 535, as against $s4, 961, 217 in the
preceding fve-year period, 1ss7-1s91.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

DUR1sa the last five years Qs9s-1s97)
our exports of wood and its manufac-
lures to Porto Rico reached an average
annual value of 1922, 336. Although
these figures are somewhat larger than
those for 1sss-lS92, returned at $685.
773, an examination of the records for
errlier years shows that this slight in
or 'ase was preceded by long period
OF decline, dating from 1871, when the
value OF the exports was at its highest,
amour ting to $9O0,4O7.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

given to the different municipalities. I
request that the question OF the tartff rate
to be charged in the parts Of Puerto Rico
occupied by our forces be submitted to the
president for his action, the previously ex-
listing tariff remaining meanwhile in force
AS to the government and military occu-
patton. have already given Instructions
based upon the instructions issued by the
president IN the case Of the Philippine
is'andS and similar to those issued at San
=. Major General Commanding.
American Troops Advancing.
Ponce, Puerto Rico, July 81, via St..
Thomas, DIV. l., Aug. 2.-Col. Rulings,
with ten companies of the Sixteenth
Pennsylvania, has occupied Juan Diaz,
about ten miles from Ponce, on the
way to San Juan. The American flag
was raised and greeted with great en-
thusiasm by the populace.
Failed to Show Fight.
Ponce. Aug. 3.-Arroyo and Quay
anna were seized Monday and the
American flag hoisted by Capt. Good
rich. of the St. Louis. A detachment
landed at Arroyo from the Gloucester
and the Wasp and met with no opposi-
ton. After entering the town and
placing it in charge of his men he
moved on to Guayama, four miles west.
Here he found that the Spanish troops
had abandoned the place several days
before. Guayama may be used as a
supply depot for our troops.
March of Triumph.
Ponce, Island of Puerto Rico, Aug.
2, via St. Thomas, D. w. l., Aug. 4. =
The Puerto Ricans of Ponce lined the
streets by the hundreds and filed the
air with cheering on the arrival of
Gen. Garretson's brigade from Yauco.
The arrival of these troops and those
on the St. Louis makes the fighting
strength of the Americans now oper:
ating near Ponce about 5000 men,
equal to the entire force of the Span
ish regular troops on the island.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

Railway stock partly destroyed now re-
stored. Telegraph communication also
being restored Gable instruments de-
stroyed. Have sent to Jamaica for others
This is a prosperous and beautiful coun-
try. The army will soon be in noun
tail, region; weather delightful; troops in
hest of health and spirits; anticipate no
insurmountable obstacle in future. Re-
suits thus far have been accomplished
without the loss of single life.
"NELSON A. MILES. Major General"
Gen. Miles, Proclamation.
Gen. Miles has issued the following
proclamation:
the kingdom of Spain by the people Of
the United States, in the cause of liberty,
justice and humanity, its military forces
have come to occupy the island of Puerto
Rico. They come bearing the banners
Of freedom. inspired by a noble purpose
to seek the enemies of our government and
Of yours and to destroy or capture all in
armed resistance. They bring you the fos-
tering arms Of free people. whose great
est power is justice and humanity to all
living within their fold. Hence they re-
lease you from your former political rela-
tons and, it is hoped, this will be followed
by. your cheerful acceptance Of the gov
eminent Of the United States.
THE chief object of the American mill
tary forces will be to overthrow the armed
your beautiful island the largest meas
ure Of liberty consistent with this mill
tary occupation. They have not come
to make war on the people Of the coun-
try, who for centuries have been op-
pressed. but, on the contrary, to bring
your property. promote your prosperity
and bestow the immunities and blessings
Of our enlightened and liberal institu-
ticns and government.
1T Is not their purpose to interfere with
the existing laws and customs, which are
so long as they conform to the rules Of
the military administration, order and JUS
tice. This is not q war Of devastation and
desolation. but one to give all within the
control Of the military and naval forces
the advantages and blessings of enlight-
ened civilization"
. Gen. Merritt at Manila.
Manila Bay, July 26, via Hong-Kong,
July 30.-t5en. Wesley Merritt and
troops under his command arrived at
Manila on the morning of July Is,
after q trip devoid Of startling event.
He reports all well aboard the New
port. Gen. Merritt will at once as
sumo command as: provisional gov
ernors for the United States. !
=ss5$ ssa Glad to See Them i '8 W
Washington Aug. Gen. Miles, in
command Of the Puerto Rican expedi-
ton, sent the following dispatch to
Secretary Alger, which was made pub
lie at the war department. at ten
o'clock Sunday night: 5s4s &.
Ponce, Puerto Rico. July s1.-secretary
of War. Washington, p: G.: Volunteers
are surrendering themselves with arms and
ammunition, Four a ths Of the people are
Soverjoyed at the arrival Of the army. Two
thousand from one place have volunteered
to serve with It. They. are bringing In
beef cattle and other need
sed suppltes. The custom house has al
ready Yielded ia 900. Az soon as all the
troops are disembarked. they will be In
readiness 70 move an Please send any ma
ttonal colors that can be spared 70 be
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

UNDER the head of breadstuHs, wheat
-four is our leading export to Porto
Rico. During the five years 1s9s-1s97
the number of barrels shipped per an
mum averaged 14s, 4s7, having a value
of s570,619 In 1SsS-1S92 the quantity
exported was somewhat less, averag-
ing al, 1924 barrels a year; but the av-
erage annual value, owing to higher
prices, exceeded that of 1s93-1s97, be-
ing returned at $6SS, 293.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
Have Lots of Work.

Dubuque, Ia, Aug. 4.-Employes in
the locomotive department of the Mil
waukee shops are working ten hours
a day and six days week. The oc-
casion for this is the tremendous yield
OF crops throughout the northwest.
Many more cars will be required to
move the grain and thousands of dol
lars will have to be put in rolling
stock,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

CERvERA is entitled to remain ON
parole for one year, during which time
he receives the pay and allowance of
an American admiral It is thought
that he may like to spend part of this
time in Washington, and that he will
not care to return to Spain until the
political excitement subsidies, as he
would almost inevitably lose his life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

IT is claimed for the Washington
artillery of New Orleans, La, which
was organized in 1886, that it is the
oldest artillery organization in the
United States. It was the first in the
south to tender it's services to the gov
eminent in the war with Mexico and
on the day after acceptance it was
ready: It now is composed of five bat
teries, with total membership of
about $50 men.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
The Public Debt.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business July 30,
1898, the debt less cash in the treasury
amounted to. $97s, Os1, 006, a decrease
for the month of $49, oo4, 4s6. Independ-
ent Of the cash the statement shows
an increase in the debt Of $182,159.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
Brooklyn bridge H.s sassed.

New York, Aug. The bent truss
III the Brooklyn bridge structure,
which has caused 50 much alarm to
the general public, has not vet been re-
placed By q new. one. II is said BY local
engineers that the bridge has sagged
many inches since the buckling Of the.
undersfay on Saturday. y and that the
arch of the main span has sunk near te.
the horizonta line. ;.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 4.-Word comes
from the north of desperate STAN
pede from the Copper river country
to the coast, the statement being made
that 5000 men are making their way
over the Valdez glacier and that many
Of them are doomed to starvation IN
less the United States government
sends relief promptly,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

ing an absolute declaration against
territorial expansion by the United
States. Congressman Bailey vigorous
ly championed plank declaring
against expansion without reserva-
ton. The victorious opposition was
lead by Senator Chiffon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
BISMARCk'S CAREER

Brief Resume of His Great Services
to the Fatherland,
Otto Edward Leopold Won Bismarck was
born at the manor Of Schoenhausen, In the
district of Magdeburg. April l, 1915. At the
age of six he was placed in a boarding
school at Berlin, and at u was sent to a
high school at the capital In 1882 he began
studying law and political science at the
University of Gottingen Toward the end
of the following year he entered the Uni
Versity OF Berlin. and he was admitted to
the bar In 1885. In 1886 he was made the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
Bailey Defeated.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 4.-Joseph w.
Bailey, recognized leader of the demo-
cratic side in congress, was defeated
in the democratic state convention a
midnight Wednesday night by vote
of over two to one, his losing issue be-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
Our Finances.

" Washington, Aug. 2.-The monthly
comparative statement of the govern
ment receipts and expenditures shows
that during July the receipts amounted
to $43,s47, 1os, gain as compared with
July, 1897, of $4,s27,0O0. The disburse-
ments aggregated $74,263,475, an in
crease of little more than $24,16O 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
Assi9ned.'

g Chicago, AugA4.-George P. Gore &
CO., .auctioneers, one Of the oldest
business houses in the city, assigned
Wednesday,. The liabilities are $780,
900; assets, $125,000. Poor business
was the cause. 5s sz..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
Reed RenOminated.

J. Portland, Me-, Aug. 3. Thomas
Bracket Reed, speaker of the house of
representative, was renominated by
the republicans Of the First district
) esterday for his twelfth successive
term in congress- - ..Z.,-E.3 - ~.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
storm Damages Crops.

Dubuque, Ia, Aug. A rainfall last
Ing for q hours was the heaviest in
two yea rs2.45 inches. Much damage
resulted to crops and railroads, small
Washonts delaying trains tor several
hours d 4 :S:55S
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10
six Perso1lnIl's D li,.,,.; "a -,

Humansyille. No, q ug. Five
young women and one young man
we're owned here while att empting
sto ford river in asWag On
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-08-10

Joseph y. III ohnst on was reelected:
Cove OF ALBANIA BY 4 majority OF
go. 500 over the popu1ist candidat The
republ icans had no ticket 81. Tie Held