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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-20
ADMINISTRATION EASY.
Officials Certain That Germaay's In
tentions Are Honorable.

Washington. July LIT was stated
at the navy department today that no
dispatches had been received from Ad-
miral Dewey relating to the important
events at the Philippines described in
the press cables. 1t is evident, how
ever, that the officials do not now feel
the same concern relative to the atti-
tude of the German naval force at Ma
Mia that they did when the admiraTs
last dispatch was received. There is
good reason to believe that either
through Ambassador White at Berlin.
or the representative of the German
government here, the state department
has received some assurances as to the
attitude of Germany toward the Phil
ippineS that have in a large measure
removed the grave apprehension here
tofore entertained that Germany would
offer obstacles to the execution of our
plans. 1t is not known just what the
nature of these assurances is, and it
may be that they are based upon some
facts communicated by Admiral Dewey
as to the exchanges which have taken
place between himself and the German
admiral in the Philippines, for it is
known that for political reasons the
navy department withheld from publ
cation a large and important section of
Dewey's cablegram received several
days ago. The reported negotiations
between the insurgent leader Aguin-
aldo and the Spanish Captain General
have not yet been reported Off
cially to our government. 1t is con-
sidered, however, a matter of congratu- |
lation to the officials here that in all |
the relations we have had so far with |
the insurgents, Admiral Dewey has |
carefully refrained from committing |
the United States in any way and has |
never in the slightest degree relaxed |
the extreme caution he adopted orig !
nally as his guiding principle in deal
ing with the insurgents. Unsavory
stories of previous exhibitions of lack |
Of integrity on the part of the insur-
gent leaders had led the government |
here to adopt a very wary attitude in
all communications with this people,
md the same rule of action now gov
rms its conduct.
1t was the opinion of members of the
cabinet that the report of strained re-
atoms between Admiral Dewey and
he German admiral is without any
foundation in fact. This is indicated
~ the fact that Admiral Dewey's dis
,atch was taken to Hongkong by a
German warship.
Both the president and Secretary Day
re said to have assured the cabinet
members that nothing of an aggra-
-ating nature had occurred at Manila
the American and German !
orces, and their remarks gave rise TO .
he belief that the president has re-
eived fresh assurances from Germany
f her intention to adhere strictly to |
er policy of neutrality.
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NEWS OF THE WEST.
Wyoming.

Another effort will be made by the
citizens of Rawlins to secure the estab-
lishment of a stage line between the
city and the Grand Encampment min
ing district A proposition has been
received from Messrs. BOice and Nc
Caffrey of the Grand Encampment
Mining company to equip and operate
daily four-horse stage lire from
Rawlins to Grand Encampment via
Saratoga, provided the people Of Raw
Inns would agree to purchase 81 goo
worth of tickets over the line as soon
as II is in operation. 1t is estimated it
will cost $4,000 to equip the line A
citizens committee of three has been
appointed to dispose of the requisite
number of tickets among the business
men of the city.
Mr.. n A. Holcombe, who has been in
the employ of the government as a
member of the horse purchasing board
for the Torrey regiment. states that
another board will be organized for the
purpose of purchasing cavalry horses
for the general governing mt service. The
board will meet in Denver Cheyenne
and other western points. and it's selec-
tons viii be sent to the various cavalry
commands in the United States. Cuba
and Porto Rico. The demand which
west will greatly stimulate the horse
business of the country.
All efforts to recover the bodies of
Mr.. and Mrs. Boggs and Miss Cantlin.
who were drowned in the Big Horn
river here, have proven fruitless. Twen-
ty men have been employed constantly
at cost of 800 day to drag the river.
and reward of $50 has been offered for
the recovery of each of the bodies, but
without avail
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MAY cOURT-MART|AL TORAL
OFFICIALS ARE SURPRISED BY
TERMS OF SURRENDER.
Will Not Sue For Peace, as That
Would Be an Admission of Defeat
Rigid Censorship.

Madrid, July 19.-The evening papers
announce that the cabinet council to-
DAY was occupied by the capitulation
of Santiago de Cuba. Ministers ex-
pressed surprise that General Toral had
included the whole military division of
the province in the surrender. When
details have been received, the question
of cOurt-martial of General Toral will
be submitted.
I'll impartial learns from several
members of the cabinet that in their
opinion, for Spain to sue now for peace,
would be an avowal that she is van
quished. Moreover. they believe that
the United States, flattered by the tri-
umph at Santiago, would only consent
to peace on unequal terms, and there
fore 1t is preferable to continue the
war. in the hope of Recommending a
portion OF the lost territory.
las the government makes no sign.
1t can only be supposed says Ell I'm
parcial, that the ministers disagree on
the question"
Some papers believe that the recon-
struction of the cabinet is imminent.
London, July 20.-Owing to the sever
ity of the censorship at Madrid. the
London morning newspapers today are
quite without Madrid dispatches, ex-
- ~ |-ASA AiiCSoetSoCo SClll ny way OIL
France.
The Madrid papers themselves are
without dispatches from Paris, London
or Havana. Even the Spanish provin-
cial papers get nothing from the cap
ital. r'D'
The Madridenes, it is reported. sus-
pect that the protracted negotiations
at Santiago de Cuba, conceal some sort
of jugglery. and it is believed that the
government wields only nominal con-
troll over Captain General Blanco. his
and that of his army being
the chief obstacle to peace.
London, July 20.-The Madrid CORES
Oondent of the Standard says: Senior
Sagasta prefers to solicit the assist |
ince of France. but Duke Almodovar |
lie Rio favors using Germany as the !
rump card to terminate war by seek |
ng her action against America in the |
Philippines. Spain naturally wishes to |
Utilize the rivalry between France and /
Germany TO further Spanish interests /
~ retaining the Philippines, and avoid
ng the Davment of a war indemnity.
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American Admiral's Defiant Mes
sage to the Germans.
ASKED PLAIN QUESTIONS
WHETHER THEY MEANT PEACE
OR WAR.
German AdmiraPs Reply Was Salts
factory, But He Has Given Fur
ther Trouble-Washingt Of
ficials Not Alarmed Over Attituds
of the Germans.

New York, July ia dispatch to the
World from Manila. July IA, by way of
HCngkong, China, says: Admiral
Dewey sent a messenger to the Ger
nan admiral recently to inquire
whether America and Germany are at
peace or at war. If they are at peace,
he demanded that the German warships
here pursue different course. II they
are at war he wanted to know it, so
he could govern himself accordingly.
Admiral Dewey was prompted to
send this peremptory message by the
action of the German cruiser Irene in
preventing an insurgent attack upon
the Spanish garrison at Subig bay,
which greatly displeased him.
Admiral Won Diedrichs, in command
of the German fleet in the Pacific, re-
turned an answer which was apologize
in tone. and was satisfactory But af-
forwards he sent to Admiral Dewey a
note. saying that he objected to the
Americans stopping German ships
which have been in the bay once and
been visited.
The German ships have made prac-
tice of coming into Manila and then
making trips outside the bay, cruising
among the islands and returning in
two or three days. The German con-
stopped after the first time.
Admiral Dewey replied that Manila
is blockaded port, and that ne would
continue to have all ships communicat-
ed with when he desired, whether on
the first or the hundredth time of en-
tering the bay.
The German admiral responded, still
Directing, and saying that he would
submit the question to the senior Of
ficerS of his other WarShiDS
The Germans continue to keep a
squadron of warships in the bay here
and about the islands
The armored cruiser Kaiser and the
protected cruiser Irene have remained
az Manila. The protected cruisers
kaiserin Augusta, Princess Wilhelm
and Cormorant returned today from
the island of Cebu, of the Vizcaya
group, commercially a very important
part of the Philippine archipelago They
had been coasting about the island.
The four entered the bay, on returning,
in column form.
There is a little firing every night,
but no general engagement. The Am ar- !
lean troops are active in drilling. There |
has been no movement towards Ma |
Mia.
The cruiser Boston left yesterday to |
meet the second fleet of transports,
which is expected here this week. There
is no probability of action until Gen |
eIal Merritt arrives.
Four volunteers from Oregon-Cap-
tains Heath. Wells and Prescott, and
Telfor. obtained permission
to spend last Sunday within the rebel
ines. There was much uneasiness
when they did not return Sunday or
but they arrived safely on
Tuesday morning. They explained that 1
hey got further away than they
thought and could not return on Sun
lay, so they decided to make a tour of
investigation along the Pasig river,
back of Manila. and got some valuable
They are now confined to
heir quarters, and probably will be
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-20
CHAPTER OF MISADVENTURES
EQUATIONS OF TWO AMER
ICAN PRIZE CREWS.
Encountered Hurricanes, Spaniards
and Other Misfortunes, But
Braved It Out and Brought In
Their Vessels.

Key West, July 19-The schooner
Three Bells and the sloop Pilgrim. cap
tured by the gunboat Dixie near Man
zanillo on July 6. have arrived here
under prize crews consisting of Lieu
tenant s. NJ. Blount and Commensurate
J. K. Hatton, with four marines each.
Marryat never imagined a more gro
tesque tale of marine misadventure
than was experienced by these men in
bringing their spoils to port.
Both prizes were under the British
flag bound from Kingston, Jamaica, for
Manzanillo, with food supplies. On the
Three Bells was Captain e. ]. Hard
ing, an Englishman. and a crew of
five and three Jamaican negroes. The
Pilgrim carried a Dutch captain and
four seamen of the same class.
The captures were effected without
difficulty and Blount and Hatton,
neither of whom had ever been at Key
West, began the journey there. Captain
Harding was much depressed over the
capture and drank heavily until Lieu
tenant Blount stopped his liquor. On
the evening of July 9. when about six
miles south of Key Romano, Captain
Harding suddenly leaped overheard.
The Pilgrim put out small boat and
caught him, but he struggled desper-
ately and capsized the boat. One of the
marines held him up on the overturned
boat and he was taken on board the
but he was dead when they
reached the deck. He was buried at
sea.
This dismal duty was hardly COM
pleted when they sighted two small
schooners near Key Romano. The
prizes were evidently recognized by the
strangers as expected blockade runners
from Jamaica. for one Of the Schooners
put out a small boat to pilot them in.
AS it approached. Lieutenant Blount
was running up an American flag to
the forepeak, but he had some difficulty
IN breaking it out, so that the small
boat was within ten yards of the
schooner before the two men who were
aboard it were aware that they were
running near to the enemy Both oc-
eupants of the boat plunged into the
sea- Whether or not they reached shore
IS an open question.
Lieutenant Blount and his men went
On and captured the nearest schooner,
which proved to be the Conception
fhe other ran off into shoal water and
sscaped- The Conception was we'll /
osded with fish. wine and other pro-
risions. They took her in tow. and
hen began a chapter of misfortunes. |
Violent tropical squalls burst upon !
hem the same day. and continued al !
most ince ssantiy until last night. They /
lad no charts aboard. and only q map /
# the world. tora from a 25c guide
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-20
RAWL|KS MADE A GOOD RECORD
AN ARDENT ADVOCATE OF THE
WAR FROM THE FIRST.
His Resolution Declaring War
Against Spain Was the Original
Declaration.
Washington Office of The Herald,
1415 G. Street. N. W.

Washington D. c.. July 14.-Senator
Rawlins' name comes well to the front
in the list of senators who have done
hard work and made splendid records
in what will be long known as the war
congress. He was from the first an
ardent believer in war as means of
bringing Spain TO a realizing sense of
her obligations TO respect that new
world sentiment which she had out
ragged. He introduced the first decIara-
ton of war presented in either branch
of congress, and steadily and sturdily
voted for the recognition of Cuban in
dependence. He was also an earnest
supporter of the Hawaiian annexation
proposition, and was thoroughly in line
with all the progressive legislation of
this congress.
He made several. important speeches
in the senate. one Of the most notable
being on the Alaska homestead and
railroad lands, in which he did much
to halt what had the appearance of be-
ing great land steal. Another speech
that attracted attention was on the
Teller resolution declaring taat all coin
bonds were properly payable in silver
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-20
LITTLE BULLETS.

The bureau of construction and repair
is eXpending Sl,250,0O0 a month upon re-
pairs. fitting and refitting vessels for the
war with Spain.
The patriotic Germans in New York are
getting up a movement to present the
national government with a government
battleship. armed and equipped.
The output of smokeless powder for the
navy department is steadily increasing
and the ordnance bureau is receiving more
than 5000 pounds daily for the big guns.
The troops under General Coppinge-.
transferred to Fernandina on account of
the malaria at Tampa, where they are
now chartered.
Major Won Vroohm OF the Royal cav
airy of Germany now in Berlin. has writ
ten to the war department, rendering his
services to the American army in the
war against Spain.
Adjutant General Otto L. Sues. of
Colonel Grigsby's boys at Chickamauga
regiment in sabre movements. This prac-
tice will be continued every day, Adju-
tant Sues is an experienced sworusman
probably one of the best in the country
The navy department is rapidly NOV
ing the large feet of auxiliary craft. made
up of merchant ships. large ocean-going
yachts, tugs; ETC., from Atlantic coast
points to Cuban waters; where they will
ing the larger ships for more active duty
at Porto Rico and the coast of Spain.
John A. Hilsey, president OF the board
of control of the Endowment Rank OF the
Knights of Pythias. has issued a circular
letter in which he calls attention to the
fact that the laws of the order provide
that active service in the army and navy
in time of war shall forfeit the certificate
Of endowment and all claims hereunder
Tho American auxiliary cruiser Yo-
semitic has sailed from st. Thomas for
Key West. The Danish government re-
fused 10 allow her 70 tow out the steamer
Southland, whose cargo of coal In is
claimed. was purchased prior to the dec
aration of war between Spain and the
United States. and is. therefore not sub |
ect to the neutrality laws.
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book. to help them as they fioundered

book. to help them as they fioundered
--~-'~ s--as-tnree nttle vessels,
lone much bigger than a cat boat.
In the course of the day the wind and
waves had played havoc with the Con-
cepcion. and they sent her adrift.
The little boats staggered along until
Wednesday morning, when a storm Of
unusual violence fell upon them off
Cape Antonio.
Unable to make any progress. and
expecting almost mOmentarily 20 foun-
der, they lay there all day. Late IN the
afternoon, as they bumped helplessly
about the sea, body of Spanish rifle
men on shore opened fire. The only
arms on the two prize vessels were
the weaDOns of the marines, nine re-
Volvers, so no attempt was made to re-
turn the fire. Just before nightfall 10
OF the Spanish riflemen pushed off in a
small boat towards the Three Bells and
drew as close as 500 or 400 cards, pour
ing a vicious fire at the schOoner'S
men.
The bullets whistled all around,
Kidding the sails and some going clear
through the schooner and slCop. One
bullet passed through the cabin. within
two feet of Lieutenant Blount
There was a little negro boy at the
wheel of the Three Bells. but in spite
of the flying rifle balls, he never de
serted his post. In fact all the negroes
showed spirit and sided with the Amer
leans. Fortunately for the storm
bound men. night drove the Spaniards
back TO the shore and early the next
morning the wind changed and carried
the two prizes on.
They sailed on, when. as a final blow,
their water gave out. on Rebecca
shoal. schooner flying the American
nag, gave the prize crews a barrel of
water. some tobacco and a chart and
set them straight on their course and.
weary and weather worn they drew
into Key West harbor, after the worst
fortnight any of the crews had ever
experienced.
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MAN WHO WINS THE BATTLE.

You may praise the proud commanders
But when all is said and done
The man who wins tn battles
Is tn man behind tn gun.
There's tn gold lace on tn bridges.
An tn capns in tn tower,
They press tn ready buttons
An they have a lot o power.
An tn men who gauge tn bilers,
An tn lively chaps who steer,
They're sure to do their duty
An TO do It without fear.
But. o. course. that isn't fighting.
An when all is said an done
Tn man who wins tn battles
Is tn man behind tn gun.
plain Dealer.
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WAR BONDS AT A PREMIUM.
Already Quoted at los, and Will Be
Worth log.

New York. July 2O.-The Times says:
While the government bond market
was quiet today Tuesday, there was a
lively inquiry for the new government
IS, when issued" and a disposition
was evident TO change old issues for
the new bonds. The quotations that
ruled were about 1929 bid. 1G3 asked.
These, however. were regarded as ten
tative. and to induce holders of the
popular denominations of $500 and I'M
der TO surrender their allOtments, the
impression being that when the new
bonds are in existence the prices viii
range between 104 and 106
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-20
FRICTION AT MANILA.
German Officials Admit That Die
drichs and Dewey Disagree.

Berlin. July 19.-All official informa-
ton is refused here as to the incident
in which the German cruiser Irene fig
urea at Subig bay, Philippine islands,
In regard to the shot fired across her
BOWS by the United States auxiliary
cruiser McCulloch. and regarding Ad-
miral Won Diedrich's interview with
captain Chichester. of the British war
snip 1mmortalite. as to what the latter
would do if the Germans interfered
with the bombardment of Manila. Cap
tain Chichester replying that only Ad-
miral Dewey and himself knew that.
The German officials will only admit
that differences of opinion between Ad-
miral Dewey and Admiral Won Died
rlchs as to the right of searching war
shlps have occurred, and the Germans
add that Admiral Won Diedrichs refused
to allow German warships TO he
searched.
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DIEDRICH's THREAT.
Will Prevent Dewey From lombard
ing Any Philippine Port.

Victoria. B. c.. July 1s.-The steamer
Empress of India, which arrived from
Hongkong today. had among her pas
sengers Captain D. HOdgson, who COM
manded the revenue cutter McCulloch
during the battle of Manila Captain
cisco.
According to the Hongkong papers
Admiral Won Diedrich, commander of
the German fleet at Manila. is credited
with the statement that he will prevent
Admiral Dewey from bombarding Ma
Mia or any port IL is also reported
that a Spanish regiment met a force
led by Aguinaldo and the Spanish cap
tam challenged Aguinaldo to mortal
combat before a battle begun. The of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-20
Colorado.

Heavy rains have prevailed in the
San Luis valley and in the northern
part of New Mexico the past week
Wednesday night Antonito was visited
by a rainfall almost equal to a cloud
burst. The San AntonitO river rose
several feet in less than an hour. The
irrigating bitches leading through and
around AntOnito were unable to hold
the water and the streets were flooded.
The tramp reported killed at Swal-
lows station Sunday night was BurweH
Beard, well known barber of Flor
ence
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L. a. w. chamnionshin Score.

Baltimore, July 19.-The following
bulletin has been issued by Chairman
Mott of the L. A. ". racing board:
The following is the score in the ma
tional championship: Gardiner, 50;
Cooper. 50; Bald, &c; Major Taylor, %:
o. Stevens, Is; Freeman, 16; McFar-
land, II; Eaton, 10; Tom Butler, 8;
Kimble, 9; Mertens. s; Bowder Z; Fred
Sims. 5; DR.. Brown, 4; Jap Eden. 4:
Becker, 4; Nat Butler. 3; Karl Kaser.
8; Bourotte, ,; c. NJ. Bly,, .; Hills, jr.,
9: Kiser. 2; Watson Coleman l
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Arizona.

The proposition to withdraw the
Seventh cavalry from Forts Grant and
an energetic protest on the part of the
territorial officials. as the Apache In
dams seem to be closely following
peaceful industries and were never
more industrious The withdrawal Will,
however, cause considerable uneasiness
among exposed settlers especially if
the forts mentioned are left practically
without garriSonS
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fer was accepted. and TIE duel resulted
in the fatal wounding of the Spanish
officer.
The Spanish governor at Tulu.
straits settlement, fears an American
invasion. He sleeps on a small gunboat
and is ready for a hurried flight The
colony is making preparations to resist
ATTACK by organizing volunteer forces.
The governors difficulties are increas-
ed by threatened rebellion.
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The Chef.

washington Star: Il really believe"
said Mr.. Meekton, that would like
to be a chef"
His wife dropped her knife and fork
and frowned.
"Leonidas." she exclaimed. severely.
Il believe you have been reading some
of those silly paragraphs about the way
cooks browbeat the woman of the
house."
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supply of the city was absolutely ex-
hausted. and the Spaniards had Moth
Ing to live on except rice, on which the
soldiers in the trenches of Santiago
must have subsisted for the last II
days. In addition. the water supply
of the city had been cut off for the last
few days.
Since the refugees left Santiago and
the surrender of the city was seen to
be inevitable, a reign of terror has ex-
listed. The city's business was stopped,
the stores were closed, the troops were
seemingly allowed license to sack and
plunder at will
At noon. after the American flag had
been raised. General Shafter turned the
city over to General McKibben. who,
with the Ninth infantry, will enforce
order in conjunction with the civil au-
thorities
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New Mexico.

The cattle shipments from New Mex
leo since the first of the year show a
decrease of about GO. 900 head from the
figures fer the same period in 1897
N E. BartOo one of Captain O'Neilrs
company of rough riders. who enlisted
at Williams, is now running the engine
on the little road from Raiquiri to the
front OF the American army. BartOO is
frst-class engineer. leaving the Santa
Fe Pacific to become n soldier When
BaiGuiri was taken the Spanish tried to
disable the engine. but Bartoo helped
put il together in short order