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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
FIGHTING WITH LIoN-LII1E SPIRIT
Deadly Rain of Shells Poured In on
Santiago sunday.

Copyright, 1893, by the Associated Press
Headquarters of Gen. shafter. Sunday
July TO- 8 D. M, per the Associated Press
Dispatch Boat via Port Antonio and
Kingston, Jam, Monday, July il, noon.-
From 4 o'clock this afternoon until dark
the American guns have again been pour
ing a deadly fire into the Spanish lines.
our men are greatly refreshed by their
three days rest and have been fighting
with lion-lIke spirit. The knowledge of
The arrival of reinforcements gives them
new enthusiasm.
The artillery is in place and doing ef-.
fecttve work The firing from the Span
iards in the trenches is very weak.
The city of Santiago is almost IN dark
ness tonight, and our men believe that
the resistance of the Spanards is about
at ar end
They expect a general assault to-mor-
orw. should the city not have surrendered
by day break.
The Americans are now much better
fortified in the trenches.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12

severely wounded and had 10 be carried
on stretchers.
The unloading of the motley crowd was
witnessed by thousands of people on shore
ana in boats, and IL may be said with all
sincerity that during the two hours occu-
pied with the task not a sneer or a jeer
was heard, nor an act performed which
might have given offense TO the men.
The most interesting part of the landing
of the men was the duty performed by
Capt. p. Diaz Morou of the Cristobal CO.
Ion, the once hearty and jovlal officer. the
favorite captain of the Spanish navy
standing on the hight near where the men
came ashore. clad in a tattered uniform
of white duck trousers and blue coat, book
in hand, the mastering officer of the Span
Ism prisoners. His heavy voice called out
the names of the prisoners and credited
each TO the vessel to which the individual
was once a member.
When the muster out, as 1t seemed to be,
was finished. the men were formed in line
and marched into the temporary barracks
which will serve as a prison for them.
of The number landed forty have been
taken TO the hospital suffering for the
most part from wounds, while not a few
are victims of minor ills.
one of the most touching incidents OF
the day was the farewell Capt. Morou took
of his crew before he went back to the ST.
Louis. Few who saw the tenderness with
which the former big-hearted and jovial
commander walked down the line an af-
tectionately embraced each seaman as if
he was his only son, could refrain from
tears.
Capt. Morou turned to the American Of
ficer and asked permission to say a few
parting words to his men. The request
was readily granted. but Capt. Morou, in
stead of making a formal and eloquent
address to the long line, walked up to the
man at the head of 1t, and taking him
warmly by the hand, tenderly kissed the
grim sailor on the cheek. When the men
saw the action of the commander they
wept as IL their hearts would break, and
as the captain walked down the line,
shaking each by the hand and kissing
each sun-burned cheek, each man threw
his arm around his commanders neck
and gave him a hearty embrace.
When finally the captain reached the
end of the long line, he turned in a voice
shaking with emotion, said a few words
of farewell TO the crew as a whole. As
he finished the half-clad men surrounded
him, grasping his arms and legs, all try
ing for one last embrace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
NO NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
War and Navy Departments without
AdVices at Midnight.


Washington July 12, Q a. m.--Up to mid
night no news from either the army or
navy at Santiago had reached the depart
ments so far as the public was Informed.
Though the possibility of interrupted
cable communication was suggested as an
explanation for the lack of advice, 1t was
announced at midnight that nothing had
been filed at Playa del Este for the off,
cals here.
Both Secretary Long and Alger were at
the White House during the evening, but
returned to their residences early and
pectation of startling news.
The arrival of Gen. Miles and the con-
ference between him and the commanding
officers of tEe army and navy is taken by
some to indicate that IL lighting occurred
to-day it was not Of serious character
for. with a heavy engagement in progress,
It was hardly possible that Admiral samp-
son or Gen. shafter would find time for a
conference.
1t is thought that possibly the arrival of
Gen. Miles, caused a suspension of active
operations in order that the entire situa-
ton might be discussed. But this view OF
the situation IS speculation, and without
definite advlces no one can say exactly
what the day has brought forth at santi-
ago.
Oficials contend that delay of a day
or so can only result in bettering the po-
sition Of the American forces, give oppor-
tunlty for the reinforcements to go to the
lery to be placed in advantageous loca-
ton.
1t is believed that II the conflict was not
resumed to-day a final attack is not far
distant.
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be ready by an en1lading fire over the
hilltops to drive back the invading army.
AT first the people in Santiago believed
this wise, but provisions ran short, dis
patch after dispatch came from Madrid.
and it was found that public sentiment de
manded a naval battle.
. "On Saturday last a conference was call
ed on the flagship Maria Teresa and all
the officers of the fleet were present. Ad-
miral Cervera announced his intention OF
going out, and it was decided TO try il
that night.
Just after dark and after the ships had
got up their anchors, ready to start. beach
lights were seen on the western hill, and
it was decided that the American fleet had
been warned of our intention and would
close in on us. In addition to that. it was
found that the scarchlights flashed in the
entrance from the American ships would
prevent us steamng by the Merrmac
wreck in very narrow channel IL was
afterward too lately learned that the sup
posed signal lights were insurgents burn
ing up blockhouses.
The order of coming out, and the tao
tics to be employed We're these: The Ma
ria Teresa, carrying Admiral Cervera's
flag, was to go first and then was TO fol-
low the Nizcaya, the Oquendo and the
Cristobal Colon. The torpedo boat de-
stroyers Furor and Pluton were TO come
out last and run inside of the ships which
were to hug the shore to the west.
The west end OF the blockading sta
tlon was chosen because II was thought
that the brooklyn, being light in protec-
ton. would be the easiest 10 sink, and as
she was fast, would be the best out of the
way"
Then one of the other officers added
1--WE never thought that the Brooklyn's
battery was so terrible or that she
would attempt TO fight all of us. She was
a frightful sight when all her guns were
going"
Continuing, the commander said: cor
Sunday morning the lookouts reported
that the Massachusetts, New Orleans and
New York were not in sight, and It was
concluded that 1t was a good time &c
make the start.
1--WE We're the last ship out and we saw
at once that the Brooklyn, Texas and
Oregon were doing dreadful work with
the two leading ships.
That is all / know of the battle except
that two S-lnch shells from the Brooklyn
went through us and a 13-inch shell from
the Oregon hit us in the stern.
We saw no other ships than those IL
the last two hours but as we had 10 make
such long detour in going out that We
thought best 10 surrender"
He waited for a moment, and then said
"Brassey's naval manual puts the Oregon
down at fifteen knots but she was doine
more than that when she chased us"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
PRISONERS AT PORTSMOUTH.
Captain of the COIOn's Farewell
From His Men Pathetic.


Portsmouth, N. H, July 1.-THE Span
ish prisoners who were brought to this
port in the auxiliary cruiser st. Louis
from Santiago, numbering COZ of the men
who formed part Of the crew of Admiral
Cervera's squadron, are tonight sleeping
peacefully and In comparative comfort in
the new barracks erected for them on
Seavy's Island.
Around them Is a guard of 125 marines
the pick of the corps Of the marine bar
racks on the Atlantic coast.
1t was a pathetic sight from beginning
to end and such as would bring tears to
many eyes. The poor, wretched creatures
struggled up the hillside clad for the most
part in rags. some of the men being COW
cred only with the fragments of a table
cloth or blanket, while others had on por-
tions of what was once a uniform.
When the men landed, some Of them
were so weak that they could not stand
and laid on the ground until stretchers
were brought, and by the aid Of their
comrades were carried 10 the main road
where they were placed on the grass.
Many of the prisoners had wounds thar
were still unhealed, and their heads and
arms showed the effects of the terrible
battle an which they fought.
The crew Of the CristoOal Colon were
landed la a body. They were better clad
and evidently better fed than the other
men, for they bore resemblance OF the
Spanish sailor in makeup. Thirty MEM
3ers of the Colon's crew, however, were
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
TROOPS TO GO TO PORTO RICO.
Nine Thousand Men Mt ChIckamauga
ExpectinE Orders to Move.

Expecting Orders TO Move.
Chlckamauga National Park, July H.
The water supply for the great army here
has been satisfactorily provided for.
Gen. Boynton Of the park commission
stated to-day that the five well-digglng
outfits at the park would sink at once
an artesian well in every one Of the regi-
mental camps not now having one. This,
in addition to the water received from
Chiokamauga river by the pipe line, will
give an ample suniciency for much
larger force than Is here now.
orders were received to-day delaying
the departure of the First Ohio Cavalry
until wednesday morning. They are to
60 10 Tampa.
Bids were received to-day by Quarter
master General Lee for 100000 pounds of
oats. 10000 pounds OF bran, 100000
pounds of hay and 100000 pounds Of
straw. Contracts will be awarded to-
morrow
The significant feature Of the epecihca-
tions was that the material contracted for
Is to be delivered at once.
Gen Sanger, commanding the Third al
vision Of the Third Corps, has issued an
order directing regimental commanders to
report him all the sharpsnooters in their
commands which are to be formed into
companies Of sharpshooters for use In
case the Spaniards keep up the practice
begun at Santiago.
Ii was stated to-day on the authority
Of a high official that the Second division
OF the First Corps. under Gen. Poland
has been designated as an expedition for
Porto Rico, and that the division would
be dispatched at an carly day as possi-
Bile.
Chief Surgeon HartsuR stated to-day
that the health Of the army was excel
lent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
BLANCO REPORTS A RETREAT.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
SAGASTA MINISTRY RESIGNS.

1.-THE Madrid
sr Sagasta
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said appoint cabinet
insisting the military
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generally
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declared
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ambassador
July Il
morning.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
yHEIL LANDS N SANTIAGO.
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Surrender Not Known.
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
queen REGENT READY FOR PEACE.

july I-rhe Of the
willing to the United without
o OF the Powers,
"'"slon at present a 0 independence
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12

= $50 INCORPORATED 1888.
Es1aD''stI 4 "A. EsTILL. President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-12
CONDITIONS or PEACE.
Madrid Version OF the Demands OF
the United States.

Madrid, July lit is asserted that the
United States makes the following de-
rnands as conditions Of peace:
First, the possession of Cuba and Porto
Rico. with port In the Canaries.
Second. an indemnity OF fiS, 900 (about
$240. .0OOO GOD.
Third. the retention OF the Philippines az
n guarantee of the payment of the in
demnity.
These terms are regarded as impossible.
Cnmara's Return Home.
Port Said, July 1.-THE remainder OF
Admiral Camara's fleet has sailed for
Spain.
AIessina, July 1.-THE Spanish torpedo
boats sailed for home this morning.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
PLEASANT AFFAIR.
Such Promises to Be the Pic
mic and Social at Lion
Garden.

There will undoubtedly be an immense
crowd at Lion Garden Monday evening,
where the picnic and social of Division
No. 3, A. o. H., will take place. The
different committees have been laboring
zealously for several weeks past, and are
now confident of giving one of the most
interesting and pleasant entertainments
in the history of the Hibernian organiza-
ton in this city.
This picnic and social is given not only
for pleasure and sociability, but also for
a very worthy cause-to assist the suffer
ing poor in the famine stricken districts
of Ireland. This is a most laudable act
on the part of this division, and should
materially swell the receipts.
Messrs. Treston, Claire and Smith have
been untiring in their efforts to have pro-
vided suitable amusements for young and
old, and have secured frst-class music
for the dancing hall and park.
The garden has been put in the best
possible condition for this occasion, and
the street cars will run until the close.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

mittee of selection was appointed to
nominate and report at meeting to be
called hereafter: Major MCGOWAN, Capt
VIM. Monaghan of Troy, Capt. ]. ].
Tobin of Cohoes.
Michael Fitzgibbon, of Division /, of
Syracuse, N, ", and a member of the
Fire Brigade, is now in Ireland, on trip
won for securing the most members for
his division within year. Mr.. Fitzgib-
bon is an Irishman born, and it was nine
teen years since as youth he had last
looked upon his native shores. He land
ed at Queenstown on June "a, and paid
visit to his home at Gin, County Liner
lex, and from there went Dublin. He
was charged by the Hibernians to deliver
a kindly message of greeting aud an ac-
ceptable little present to William Dun
nan, the relative of Wolfe Tone.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
DUBLIN.
The Largest Demonstration i'm
the History of the Irish
Metropolis.
America Was Well Repre-
sented-LOrd Mayor Ban
quets the Visitors.

The press dispatches say there was an
enormous concourse of people in Dublin
Monday to take part in the ceremonies OF
laying the cornerstone of monument
to Wolfe Tone, the Irish revolutionst, in
commemoration of his patriotic services
in the rebellion of l79S.
An immense procession, the largest
ever seen in that city, representing all
classes and interests, headed by the Lord
Mayor and Sheriff and including dele
gates from every part of Ireland and
many foreign delegates. among whom
were special Populations from Maine and
Massachusetts, marched TO St. Stephen
Green, where the foundation stone of the
memorial was laid
Eloquent and patriotic speeches were
made by John Dillon, NJ. p; John T..
Redmond, M. p, and others.
John O'Leary and {. U. O'Connell, of
New York, were at the head of the pro-
cession. The day was observed in Dub
lin as holiday, and nearly all the shops
were closed. The display of American
AVID French flags was very large. The
"Marseillaise" was one of the most pop
ular airs played by the bands. James
Stephens, the Fenian leader, rode in the
procession i'll a carriage. The American,
Australian and French delegates were the
recipients of many cheers.
When Mr.. O'Leary laid the foundation
stone he used silver trowel that had
been sent for the purpose by an American
grandchild of the Irish hero.
In the evening the Lord Mayor gave a
banquet i'll honor of the foreign delegates
at the Mansion House. Interest in the
ceremony outside of Ireland was greater
than i'll any event that has transpired in
Ireland for many years.
The Nationalist corporations of Cork,
Waterford and Kilkenny also took a
leading part in the celebration, and other
representative public bodies worthily fol-
lowed their example. The day was OBJ
served as a municipal holiday in Dublin,
and will doubtless mark an epoch in
Irish national life which future genera
tons will look back upon with pride, re-
Numbering not alone the greatness of
Tone, but also the greatness of the honor
paid his memory on August 10, 1898, by
the people whose veal and advancement
lay so near his heart.
In honoring the memory of Tone the
people of Ireland honored themselves
also, as we'll as showing to England and
the world that the principles for which
he so nobly and so unselfshly fought and
fell are the principles which animate
their hearts and souls in the great strug-
gle for Irish national independence.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
PERTINENT ITE1S.

Commodore William p. Mccain, who
is on the retired list of the United States
Navy, and resides at New Rochelle N.
Y, has been appointed a prize commits.
sioner for the Southern district of New
York by United States Judge Addison
Brown.
The new pneumatic tube on the big
bridge between the boroughs of Brook
Ign and Manhattan is in operation, and
letters are shot from the main post-office
i'll this borough to the one in Brooklyn
in 2H minutes. Letters used to go by
wagon in 30 or 40 minutes.
The Gaelic Society met recently at the
Great Northern Hotel and elected p. L.
Trouhy, of Rogers Park, President and
Donald Mcintosh Secretary. Immediate
steps wiil be taken to establish Celtic
chair in one of the Chicago seminaries
The Bedford Democratic Club, of
Brooklyn, of which Andrew J. Fallon is
the President. had its annual outing and
clambake at New Dorp, S. l., Saturday,
anu thC otCdihCi AldICi MI was Shai
tered to carry the crowd. Mayor James
X. Mcclure, of Syracuse, who was the
guest of honor, made a speech at the
clambake. J. Grattan McMahon intro
duced him as "the next Governor of New
York State"
Congressman Fitzgerald, of Boston,
has set for himself the difficult but pa
triotic task of bringing the body of Major
Patrick Grady, of the Ninth Massachu-
sets, from Cuba. The Congressman
started for Washington last week to>se-
cure the permission of the War Depart
ment for the transfer Of the remains.
Thousands of the Majors friends in Bos-
ton hope for the success of Congressman
Fitzgeralds noble mission.
A movement is in progress to raise
funds by subscription throughout Arizona
to erect monument to the memory of
the late Capt. O'Neill, of the Rough
Riders. A portion. of the Courthouse
plaza, in Prescott, has been donated for
the purpose by the Supervisors. Capt.
O'Neill was, it is claimed, the first vol
unteer to be mustered into the United
States service in the present war, and
from this place the first volunteers started
for the front.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
AQUINAS UNION.

About five years ago, in 1898, the Rev.
]. L. O'Neil called meeting of the
young folks of St. Louis Bertrand con-
gregation together for the purpose of
forming literary society on different
plan and basis from any other in the
city. The young men and women were
charmed with the idea and entered heart
Rnd soul into the work. -Four large
rooms were secured on the lower floor of
the school building adjoining the church
and were fitted up in an appropriate
manner. Subscriptions we're solicited
and an excellent library of several hun
dred volumes was secured as founda-
ton. And thus was the Aquinas Union
established. In one of the rooms which
had been fitted up as chapel were en-
tertainments held designed to bring out
the latent talent of the members, and
here many of the most prominent men
of the city came and talked so earnestly
to the Union as to stir them to renewed
efforts. The lawyer, the physician, the
writer, the priest, all came to give of
their knowledge and to open to the men,
bers undreamed founts of learning and
to inspire them to greater heights. The
Union was complimented from all over
the country, and the membership in
creased rapidly, soon reaching over $780,
Just at the height of its prosperity the
beloved director, Father O'Neil, was
called to New York to take the editor
ship of the Rosary Magazine. and the
Union was left almost PROSTATE. 1t was
a blow from which it never fully recov-
cred. Although other capable directors
have been put in charge the membership
has dwindled perceptibly. At present
it is very small, but the prospects are
bright for an increased list in the fall.
The present officers, who include some
of the original members, are: Richard
Edelen, President; John Bell. Vice Presi-
dent; +. ]. Lenehan, Treasurer; William
McDonough, Corresponding and Finan-
cial Secretary; Frank Mccormack, Re-
cording Secretary; Misses Katherine Too
mey, Katherine Lanan, Mamye Keefe,
Thomas Casey, Marshal.
Directors: Doctor Melton, Walter Hens
ley, John Crotty, James McDonough,
Miss Josie O'Neil, Nellie Lincoln, A. c.
Hannah Callahan.
In the latter part of September dra-
matte entertainment will be given, the
cast being composed entirely of members
Of the Union, among whom there is quite
! little dramatic talent.