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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
NAVY'S PART IN THE ATTACK.

Washington. July 1S.-The part which the
Navy Is TO take in the assault against Porto
Rico has been fully matured- The several trans
port fleets will have with them one or Two
auxiliary craft. carrying strong secondary bat
teYies Of six eight G-pounders. Secretary
Long said this afternoon that no time had been
fixed for the departure OF Admiral Sampson .
fleet for San Juan AS 10 the nava! plans. he
would only say that they would cooperate In
every way with the movements OF the Army.
The reports that three monitors their
way from Key West 20 San Juan was character
lied by the Secretary as unauthorized. It is the
general understanding however. that the Navy
will rely mainly on arnored ships for the bonn
bardrnent OF San Juan, as the big battle-shlps
and monitors afford the best means Of offensive
warfare while their armor belts protect them
from such fire as the san Juan batteries can
bring TO bear. The fortncations there are nucn
like those OF Santiago with a Moro Castle at
the entrance TO the harbor, and a number OF
lesser fortihcations leading up 70 tho city.
These. however. are viewed with less awe since
an examination OF the Moro batteries at San
uago has shown them to be antiquated and
capable OF little effective resistance.
The movement oil the ships from Santiago TO
their new fields OF action Will begin soon.
AID it is probable thai some Of Admiral Samp-
sons ships viii be detached at once They VIII
be nee4 ed to cover the debarkation OF the troops
CT tie Porto Rican transports. The others viii
foi.,y as soon the full Army expedition IS
rea,l; TO make landing. when the attack viii
begin simultaneously on land and sea.
Secretary Long said to-day that no apprehen-
sion whatevc- existed over the Spanish threat
that the Cainara squadron would be divided.
part o. the ships coming to this side TO attack
American seaport cities. This Is looked upon as
sheer bluff. and 1t will not have the effect OF
changing any OF the Navy plans. or OF with
drawing any ships for service on the Atlantic
coast. Should the Spanish threat be made good
ships more than u rnatcA for any Of Camara 5
vessels would be available at any Atlantic
.ort on short notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
TO RESUME MINING AT SANTIAGO.
BALTIMORE BUSINESS MEN LARGELY IN
TERESTED-WAR STOPPED MUCH
COMMERCE.

baltimore July 1S (SpeclaD.-Santiago de
Cuba under the American flag means the I'M
mediate resumption and a large Increase In
the future OF the iron and steel trade with
that section OF the island The stock Of the
Juraela and the Poncepo Mining companies is
largely held In Baltimore Most OF the Bes-
semer ore which is mined at Santiago has been
coming to this city Until the supply was shut
off the works OF the Maryland Steel Company
were run exclusively this ore. and the COM
mercial success Of a tidewater steel plant like
the one Of the Maryland Steel Company re-
quires the Cuban ores. because of their value
in making steel and OF their cheapness.
While the mines were In operation from three
10 four cargoes OF came 10 Baltimore each
week. and tho monthly importations ran from
30 600 10 10000 tons. While most OF this
consumed az the works OF the Maryland Steel
comnany some OF II was sent TO Pittsburg and
used at the Carnegie Steel Works AS return
cargo the vessels bringing the ore carried out
bacon lard -four and coal. and on account or
the frequent shipments formerly made the
business has been missed since the war stopped
all commercial relations with Santiago
When the Spanish officers stopped the work
in the mines they cut OF The opportunities or
thousands TO earn a livelihood. and heightened
the distress resulting from the war Iron men
and shippers here say that II the people are
now permitted by the American Government TO
return 10 their work such policy will do more
toward relieving the suffering Crbans than
any other step on the part Of this country
general resumption of work on the plantations.
the railroads and in the mines would simplify
the problem OF taking care Of the territory
which is now under the American flag. The
sunerintendents OF several OF the iron COM
nanies are now on their way to Santiago TO re-
sume operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
RESTORING PORTO RICAN CABLES.

Washington. July IS (specaD. Rico
after having been without means Of communi-
cation with the rest Of the world for about
month. as a result OF the destruction Of all that
islands submarine cables by American war
vessels. is about 10 be relieved Of the news en-
bargo through efforts Instituted by General
Greely. Chief Signal officer OF the Army. who
has sent an expedition to FISH up the severed
lines and re-establish telegraphic service. II Is
rot intended however. that the authorities at
Porto Rico shall Immediately enjoy any benefits
Of this restoration, the end Of the cables
when secured Will be retained on shipboaTd Tor
the exclusive use OF the American naval forces
until base OF operations is established by Cen
eral Miles ashore when the repaired cable Will
promptly be landed there in order that the Army
will have the advantage OF constant communi-
cation with washington. General Greey Is
looking for a dispatch at any moment from his
cable fishers. whose efforts ne has no doubt Will
he crowned with success before the end OF the
present week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
TROOPS IN GOOD HEALTH.
SOME SICKNESS OF A MILD TYPE, WITH
LIGHT CONTAGION.
fBY CABLE TO The TRIBUNE.

Siboney. July IS. via Port Antonio.-The oc-
cupation OF Santiago simplihes the problems at
tending military operations In the unhealthy
season in Cuba Already great change for
the better has been made in the condition OF
the troops. They have been removed from the
tangled thlckets and miasmatic stretches Of
land in which they displayed such heroic forti-
tude In the march forward and such splendid
bravery in attack. and the bulk Of them are be-
ing placed IN healthy mountain camps.
The conditions al the front are good. and the
situation here is fair There is still some sick
ness. but 1t is Of a mild type. The contagion
is light. and disease IS we'll under control OF the
medical authorities Few deaths have been re-
corded.
It IS felt. however. that notwithstanding con-
ditions that cannot be regarded. on the whole.
as other than highly favorable, few Of the
troops now encamped about Santiago could par
tlcipate in the Porto Rico expedition. The feet.
however. is in readiness. and can sail for San
Juan at any moment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
WAR NEWS OF TODAY.

President Mckinley issued n proclamation last
evening, which was transmitted to General
Shafter, in which he outlines the proposed
plan Of government Of the portion Of the
Province of Santiago now occupied by
American troops. II is the first document
Of Its kind ever issued by a President Of
the United States
The advance guard Of the Porto Rico expedition
left Santiago yesterday, with General Miles
in command, and within a few days he will
have an army Of thirty thousand men. Gen.
eral Ernst's brigade is already under way
at Charleston, and six thousand troops have
been ordered to leave Tampa to-day
II is reported that the Carlists In Spain are
ready to rise, having arms and stores on the
French frontier. The Government is mass
ing troops to stop such movement.
Lieutenant Hobson exploded the mines in San
tiago Harbor, and Commodore Schley
entered the bay and made tour Of inspec-
tiOn.
The Philippine insurgents have proposed rec
onciation with Captaln-General August
under republican flag.
dispatch from Havana said that seven
American warships bombarded Manzanillo
heavily on Monday. Spanish gunboats that
issued from the harbor for defeNce were
stranded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
PEACE PROSPECTS REMOTE.

Washington. July 1s-The possibilities OF
peace are as remote as ever. 40 move In that
direction has been made oy any II the foreign
officials here. aud. despite the p.uful condition
Of Spain. her pride appears 20 restrain her rom
making any direct overtures. Cabinet OIL
ciai. In sp>alOng of his situation to-day. said
that II was amazing that Spain seemed 20 lack
all comprehension II her deplornbic condition
Her best neets have BEEN wiped out. her hold
on the PHILIPPINES is practically at an end. and
now she has appro.cd General Torals sur
render of Ave thousand square miles ~ Cuban
soil. And get ne said. spain seems TO take
no account OF her mis'orturcs. and 60 adopt no
means to Emit ;hr eNtcn, cf her defeat and
losses Und-r such circumstances. he said. the
only thing loft FOR this country 70 do &c 70 press
on until Spain reaches some comprehension o:
her Impotence. 1t is with this end In view that
active steps are being taken for a further ag-
gressive campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
NECESSITY FOR PEACE ADMITTED

London July 19-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Times" trlegraphs.
"Captaln-G General Blanco and General Toral
were given free hand in the surrender OF san
tiago as the Government dd not desire 10 ex-
pose Itself 20 such criticism as followed the de-
struction OF Admiral Cervera's squadron. when
II was alleged that the Government ordered
Admiral Cervera 10 quit fhe hay.
The necessity OF making peace Is now uni
versally admitted. but the necessity OF making
It quickly IS less generally realized; and. partly
owing TO Senior Sagasta's iHdccison. apparently
nothing definite IS beng done by ;he Govern
ment which seems in no hurry 70 max" pro
posalS"
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believed the other places on the island would

believed the other places on the island would
surrender promptly at his demand.
The question Of providing subsistence for the
army which s 10 go TO Porto Rico was the
topic which occupied the attention OF the off,
cials Of the quartermasters and subsistence
ternoon. Subsistence stores abundant at
some OF the points from which the troops are TO
start, and these Will be supplemented by addi-
tional supplies as fast as they are needed. A
News, and orders have been given for dispatch
ing to that place 100000 pounds OF these
stores and 900 pounds Of refrigerated beef
The officials Of the Department were busy
studying the map Of Porto Rico, with a view.
among other things. OF determining the most
available port at which TO send the army and
the supplies They would not say. however.
which one had been selected 1t suggested
in some quarters that the army might land
on the southern coast near the city Of Ponce.
to the southwest Of San Juan.
WHERE THE TROOPS MAY DIsEMBARK-
Ponce is on plain about two miles from the
seaboard, is the residence Of the military COM
mander Of the district. and Is commercially
the second city in Importance on the Island. A
fine road leads to the port playa. where are
the Custom House. the Offices OF the Captain or
the Port and all the consular offices. The port
is spacious, and will hold vessels at twenty five
feet draught. an important consideration in the
landing. The city proper has no military de-
fences. but in the hills to the north Of the
town a series Of earth intrenchments have late
ly been constructed.
West Of Ponce where the railroad and mill
tary road touch the shore. earthworiIs have been
constructed to guard this strategic point There
are about thirty mountain howtzers IN Ponce.
available for the defence OF the city and the
compelled to travel flfty or sixty miles across
the mountainous country to reach San Juan.
There Is however. a main road. irregular and
circuitous connecting Ponce and San Juan The
northern coast OF the island extends In an al
most straight line from east to west. and is nigh
and rugged The only harbors 1t has are he
following: San Juan. surrounded by mangrove
swamps. and protected by the Cabras and the
Cabritas Islands. and some dangerous banks:
the anchoring ground OF Arecibo. somewhat un-
protected. and which has been mentioned as a
possible landing-p,ace and the coves OF Can
grejos and Condado During the present season
Tho norris on this coast are safe and commodious.
unless visited by hurricanes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
GOLFERS MAY SAIL TO-DAY.
TO BE Conveyed TO SANTIAGO BY THE
MINNEAPOLIS-PORTO RICO TROOPS
FROM NEWPORT NEWS.

MINNEAPoLIs-PoRTo RICO TROOPS
FROM NEWPORT NEWS.
Newport News, Va. July IS (SpeciaD.-An
chored off Old Point, loaded with coal for Com
modore Watson's squadron. stated tonight that
It Is expected that the whole fleet VIII leave
Hampton Roads tomorrow Wednesday. 1t
is stated also that the Minneapolis has been Sc
lected TO convoy the colliers to the point OF
rendezvous
The Minneapolis has completed all repairs to
her machinery. except a few finishing touches,
which will be put at the Navy Yard. she
was expected to sail to-day. but will not go
over until tomorrow. President Orcutt, OF the
shpyard and Naval Constructor Woodward
are using their influence to have this work done
here
A high ofncial Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway informed your correspondent tonight
that II the war does not terminate before the
Porto Rico campaign takes place mat ROAD
will transport at least fifteen thousand men TO
Newport News. This will be the principal point
OF embarkaton. on account or Its nne harDor
and quick approach from the sea
The Chesapeake and Ohio has been assured
OF this. and is making preparations to move
the men when ordered. This same official fur
ther stated that It Is possible for this road. with
the excellent facilities at hand. TO put fifteen
thousand troops in Newport News on the same
day. starting from the several camps az such
times as to make this possible The ducA man
ner in which the road handled the troops that
passed through here several weeks ago received
the approval OF the War Department. should
the Department wish 70 make a quick start II
can easily get the fifteen thousand men away
from Newport News either the same day or
easily within two days after their arrival pre-
suming os course that 1t will have a sufficient
number OF transports n hand 10 take that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
FEWER YELLOW FEVER CASES.
TIE LATEST ESTIMATE PLACES THE
NUMBER AT THREE HUNDRED.

Washington. July 1s-A dispatch was re-
cc.vcd late last night saying that the entire
number OF fever cases at Santiago up 10 that
.i.re dif not exceed three hundred. This low
cred the estimate by one half from that given
In press dispatches. and was a source OF salts
faction 20 the authorities Colonel Alden. act
ing Surgeon -G General. says the situation is much
less serious than would appear at first glance.
for while the aggregate of three hundred seems
large II is relatively small when II Is remem-
lereC there are twenty five thousand troops al
the front Carte blanche has been given sur
geon Arthur. at NewYOrk. 70 get together
At ih. earliest moment large number of con-
tract doctors and nurses familiar with fever
cases They VIII go 10 Santiago on the Reso-
Lutte which Will leave the, American Line pier
tomorrow morning Many anxious inquiries
from relatives and friends Of soldiers are COM
Ing TO the War Department, owing TO the fever
reports This has led 10 the consideration or
the pract.cabillty OF getting the full list OF fever
patients mainly n means OF relieving the
anxiety IL those whose friends are Lot affected
II is thought that the lis, viii be available
In a day or so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
FOOD RIOTS IN COUNTRY DISTRICTS.

Madrid July 1S-The increase in tho octrol
rates. or duties on produce taken into the towns.
is causing turbulence In the rurh districts or
Spain.
The populace OF the province OF Huelva has
rebelled against the imports OF corn and hour
and attacked and set fire 10 number OF public
buildings The troops had 10 be called on to
reprcss the disorder.
The Pals" organ OF the Republicans advo-
Gates Il military dictatorship and the Republi-
cans are endeavorlng - secure the support or
the army and navy for this purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
SPANS HOME TROUBLES.
a CARLIST RISING PLANNED
THE SIGNAL EXPECTED IN NAVARRO
AND THE BASQUE PROVINCES.

London. July 1o-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Daily Mail" says:
1T is well known here that for some time
past the Carlists have been secretly placing
stores arms and ammunition in many OF the
smaller towns along the French side OF the from
tier.
When the signal for a Carlist rising is given
the taking OF these supplies and munitions Of
across the frontier will occupy at the most
a single night, as the men are ready and know
where they must go to receive arms and equip
ments
The Basque provinces seem very quiet, but
this is explained by the fact that the orders Of
Don Carlos are most stringent in the sense that
nothing must be attempted until he gives the
signal when the rising is TO be general
THE Government has increased measures OF
precaution to nip in the bud any attempt of
tn. kind During the last few days more
troops have arrived at Toosa and vergara. two
points of strategical importance in the last
civil war The signal for the rising will prooa'
bly, be given in the country between Catalonia
and Valencia Ghe Maestrazgo country), and
In Navarro. where Don Carlos has his most
fanatical partisans. The Basque provinces would
follow when the garrisons there shall have been
weakened by the necessity OF sending troops to
fight the Carlists IN Navarre.
II have also information that the Repub-
ucens especially those OF Valencia and Anda-
lusa are buying arms General Weyler is re-
ported to be in communication with both the
Carsts and the Republicans.
The Imparcar accuses President Mckinley
OF deliberately proonging the war In order to
carry It into Spain. to enable England in the
final settlement TO derive territorial advantages
a. Gibraltar or in the Canaries"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19

London. July 1S.-"The Daily Chronicle" this
morning says It believes nat the conference
between the Queen Regent and General Weyler
means that Her Majesty is trying by her personal
influence 10 dissuade the "hyena" from vio-
lentIy adopting the Carllst cause. and taking
his military adherents with him. The chroni-
Gle" says
SPANS an 1iety as to Gibraltar Is quite
eroundless: but II she insists on planting bat
teries 10 threaten our harbor and coaling sta
ton. we shall he obliged to stop H."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
SUPPOSED PEACE TERMS UNPOPULAR

Madrid July 1s-The defence works are being
actively pushed at all the Spanish ports
The newspapers here assert that the United
States intends n demand an enormous indem-
nifty in order 10 have the pretext u seize the
Philippine Islands as a guarantee"
The supposed American peace terms are
greatly exciting the public. and the opinion Is
expressed among the people that war to the
death would be preferable to the ruin Of Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
SIMPSONS REPORT ON IT'S WAY.

Washington July 1S.-Admiral sampson's re-
mort ON the destruction Of Admiral Cervera
SQUADRON has not yet reached the Navy Depart
.,ent. although ii is now more than TWO weeks
since that famous naval fight occurred Inc
renort is on its way. however. coming by one
Of the auxiliary craft, and will be on hand
,.,,thin TIA. rext faw daya.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
MANZANILLO BOMBARDED.
SEVEN AMERICAN WARSHIPS SHE'LL
THE TOWN

London, July ia dispatch from Havana.
dated Monday, says:
Seven American warships heavily bombarded
the Menedez Line we're set on fire Several gun
boats that were in the harbor issued for the
defence Of the town but were stranded. The
result Of the bombardment is not yet known
here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
ORDERS TO MILES AND SAMPSON.

Washington. July 1s-secretary Alger. as he
left the White House at midnight. announced
that the vanguard of the Porto Rcan expedi-
ton had started from Cuba.
Orders were sent to-day TO General Miles by
Secretary Alger and TO Admiral Sampson by
Secretary Long to start for Porto Rico as soon
a. possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
TORAL'S REPORT IN MADRID.

Madrid July 1S.-Lertenant-Genera Correa
Minister Of War. has received dispatch from
General Blanco. including General IoraEs re-
mort Of the capltulatlon OF Santiago de Cuba
General Torars report is dated Satuday even
ing July l6. and its details accord with the re-
norts already published.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
GENERAL DUFFIELD IMPROVING.

Washington July 1S.-The following telegram
was received day from DR. Lagarde regarding
the case OF General Dufteld
General Dufield has yellow fever: IS at dvs-
ION hospital, but is doing nicely much better to-
day.
General Duffield is a man Of vigorous con
stitution. and no doubt IS felt that he Will
recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
ITALIAN WARSHIPS ARRIVE.

Gibraltar. July lS.-The Italian men-of-war
Doeali and Pemonte arrived here to-day the
Piemonte proceeding almost at once on the way
TO the Canares.
The Standards have erected new batteries,
armed with f-lnch guns at Ceuta and Tarifa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.

Inc plan Of campaign adopted by General
Miles is understood TO contemplate movements
OF extreme rapdty and aggressiveness inc
island Is barely half as large as the part OF
Santiago Province which was surrendered by
General Toral. and its ports. with the excep-
uon OF San Juan. are practically unprotected
ana can be captured with comparative ease
can Juan. though practically unassahanie oy
land, easily be rendered un;nhabtable by
he warships. as Admiral SAM denonstra'-
ed two months ago. and in a.. probability j
'ouid be quickly brought to terms. IL Is INC
most perfect specimen of walled town IN TINS
hemisphere. and It's possession is really the sole
sobdeottve ofIenerak Niles at this time. as II ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
CLEARING VESSELS FOR CUBA

Washington July 1S.-The following telegram
has been sent 10 the principal collectors along
the Atlantic Coast: You may clear American or
neutral vessels with supplies and provisions for
Santiago de Cuba"
The dispatch was sent by the Treasury De-
pertinent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19

THE SULTAN OF MOROCCO MOVES TROOPS.
Tans.er July ls.-The Sultan OF Morocco Is con-
centratng considerable forces in the viclnity OF
Ceuta and Mehla. in order 10 guard the frohtier
and preserve neutrality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19

There was photographer that lived In a stes
JJe had so mAny children he ddnt know whai 70
do Lockwood Broadway and boraetn-Ei--AoE-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
LIGHTS OUT on THE BALEARrC ISLES.

Algiers. Iuly 1s--The Spanish authorities In
in the Ba,earic Islands have extinguished until
further orders all the coast lights there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-19
GENERAL BRooKYs COMMAND.

The War Department tonight refused to an
nounce the selected regiments assigned TO Cen
eral Brooke's command. TO avoid the pressure
that would surely result 70 secure the suosttu-
tion OF other forces at the last moment through
political influences. but II is pretty well under-
stood that the bulk Of them are coming from
Chickamauga, and that the entire division under
Major-General Wilson will constitute the great
er part Of the force. Indications have been
given that the 1st Rhode Island Volunteers
rom Camp Alger Will be taken Nearly all Cen
eral Brookes troops vii start on their voyage
from Newport News and the first transports
from there will probably carry General Hams 8
brigade. now at Chickamauga. consisting OF the
I'd Illinois. 4th Ohio and 4th Pennsylvania. This
is the Second Brigade Of General Wilson's dvi-
sion