The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-16

the relief OF the belcas,ered at Luck
now, came the welcome news 70 the
navy department this afternoon that
tie little band Of American marines who
had planted the flag on Crest Hill, and
were defending It nigh: and day against
heavy odds, were rot only safe. but
were strongly reinforced by 1900 Gu
bans from the commands OF Garcia
and Rabbi, and were now strong enough
to more than hold their own. It was
disclosed In dispatch from Admiral
Sampson and brought much relief to
naval officials. The early reports had
Indicated that the marines were sur
rounded, and 1t was feared that they
might be compelled to return to the
ships before. General Shafter's invading
army reached there Friday. :iil.y3
The coming OF the Cub forces seems
to have been insthe nick OF time, and
naval officials give the fullest credit to
the umeliness OF this Cuban co-opera-
tIon. The admlral's dispatch stated
that the condition Of the marines was
entirely satisfactory" which assur-
ance. although brief, was enough to re-
lleve officials here of the fears they had
entertained. t3Hf
Most Significant Feature.
But probably the most significant fea-
ture of the admlral's dispatch was the
statement that the Cuban general Rab-
bI had occupied Acerraderos, only eight
miles from Santiago. and practically a
suburb OF that Spanish stronghold. It
was the execution OF plan arranged in
Washington some weeks ago when two
OF the staff officers OF General Garcia
came here to. confer with General Miles.
Al that time Garcia and Rabbi were ut
Bayamo, in the western part Of Santi-
ago province, and more than one hun
dred miles northwest OF Santiago de Gu
ba. Admiral Simpsons dispatch showed
that Rabbi and his force has made a
complete circuit of Santiago de Cuba
and coming up to the south OF 1t, has
occupied Acerraderos. This is looked
upon as a fine military strosc for iAcer-
raderos is the port where iron 5wharves
will afford facilities for unloading the
heavy artillery carried by, General
II, ~
The news also Indicated TO the au-
thoritles here that the Spanish garrison
at Santiago had practically retreated
Inside the city proper, giving up the
outlying towns.
Garcia Is Cooperating.
Admiral Sampson also states that Gem
eral Garcia is cooperating with the
American forces. Whether this means
that Garcia himself has arrived from
Bayamo is not quite clear, but IL he
has. the joint forces Of Garcia and Rab-
b! will make 5000 TO 5000 seasoned Gu
bans, recently armed with Springflelds,
as bushwhacking guerrilla force to
aid the American troops. From sources
: other than the dispatch of Admiral
Sampson, the navy department has
beeninformed that five hundred Cubans
rlnes at Crest Hill. Now that Rabbi
and Garcia are on the scene this five
hundred will be swelled to thousands.
The news OF the routing and severe
losses OF the Spanish guerlllas and the
capture OF their water supply by the
marines and Cubans had not been re-
ce!7ed up to the close OF the depart
ment, but It Is felt here that 1t Will
make the Spaniards very cautious and
enable our forces to get much needed
rest.
In making his march, Rabbi has cross
cd the line OF communication between
the Spanish commander, General Pan
60, at Eolguin, and the Spanish forces
at Santiago de Cuba. This fact makes
1t clear that Santiago Is not likely to get
endorsements from General Pando. In
clrcl!ng around Santiago to reach Acer-
faderos. Rabbi, 1t Is believed here. has
also established It as fact that the
lines OF communication and relief to
Santiago are interrupted and practical
" cut OF in all directions.
Germany nnd tho Phiiippine,.
The constant reports that Germany Is
on the eve OF making a serious issue in
the Philippines are unaccountable TO
officials here who have the most direct
positive Information that Germany has
never contemplated such step. and Is
mol now moving toward Its execution,
either alone or rswlth other powers. This
oiraet Information overcomes many cir
cumstantlal reports coming from Eu-
rope some asserting that Germany Is
e1caang!ng secretnotes with other pow.
efs. others that Admiral Prince Henry
and Admiral :DiederIchs arc abouts to
intervene ut Manila, others that the
herman embassy here hns made n pro-
.est 10 the state department and others
wat Emperor William himself is taking
PERSONAL Interest in resentings the
american occupation OF the Philippines.
mere Is the highest official authority
.or saying that each one OF these re-
ports is groundIess md they are all at
M!outed to q malicious purpose to en-
nitter the feeling between Germany and
.ne United States. In the main these
.eports have originated outside OF Ger
many. although one army and navy pa
yer IN Germany took them up and urg-,
~ me advantage OF. nm active German
poIies In the Philippines. It is said by
mtsons familiar with tho accounts that
.nIs Journal is without official recogni-
wh, and In no way reflects the attitude
VI 'he German government. II. q I'll q ,.,i.
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81 Positivr Dental. y
WASHINGTON, June ia clear,
positive and unequvocal denial Is made
.. Inc state department of the accuracy
VI me London Star publication racltlns