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other Spanish officer, reported of high rank
but who has so far managed to conceal his
identity. The officials are confident they
have more than enough Spanish officers to
offer as ransom for the one American off,
Ger and seven enlisted men held by Cervera
The officers one, and all took note of the
general recognition by the Spanish admiral
of the bravery of the Americans and his
kindly treatment of the prisoners, and it
can be guaranteed that the admirars lines
will fall in as pleasant places as any cap
tive has right to expect should he be over
come in the end and forced to surrender to
Sampson.
Naval officers in discussing the driving
in of the cork in the bottle" at SANTIAGO
are lavish in praise of the heroism of the
Merrimac's crew. They say there was no
chance for them to escape either destruc-
ton or capture. 1t is not possible
now to learn who made up this crew that
is destined to be famous in American his
tory. There is only one opinion at the de-
partment of the courage of the engineer.
who coolly stood at the engine levers down
in the hold and directly above the bottom of
the ship when he momentarily expected to
come flying upward with blast of a mine
or torpedo. When the men get out of their
Spanish prisons they will profit in the shane
of numbers and in rating. which means
money. How soon that will be cannot be
told at present.
The naval situation is believed TO be en-
tirely satisfactory. Notwithstanding the
Spanish reports of the clearing away of the
wreck of the Merrimac, it is not believed
for an instant that Sampson will submit IN
so easy losing this so dearly bought pur-
chase. and he can be relied on to prevent
its removal With the fleet Gagged inside the
harbor. there to remain until they are
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when the flag of the new Brazilian republic
was recognized He was ordered to a spe-
cial course abroad, spending one year at
the National School Of Mines, at Paris, and
two years at the School of Maritime Sci
ence, in Paris. The summer vacation was
spent in the French ship yards He re-
eeived diplomas from the French school for
distinction in naval construction and de-
sign, both of hulls and of engines. He also
spent some time in the English ship yards
in 1884, in office of naval intelligence in Bu-
reau of Construction and Repair While on
this duty he wrote report on his observa-
tions abroad. also a report on disappear
naval experts on both sides of the water.
In 1895 was on duty at New York navy yard
assistant to the naval constructor. He
inspected the yacht Defender and made an
interesting report on that prize craft.
Later he joined Admiral Bunce on the flag
ship New York. AS a result of this service
be inaugurated the new system of giving
sea duty to naval constructors. He pro-
posed, organized and conducted the post
graduate course at the United States Naval
Academy fixing the special course at three
years for officers desiring the higher at
tainments in naval science. April l last he
was assigned to duty as constructor for the
fleet at Key West.
Mr.. Hobson is the author OF the political
naval military paper on 1.-The Situation and
Outlook in Europe" which has received
considerable attention abroad. During the
China-Japan war he was selected as the
was revoked owing to the opposition of line
officers to those in the construction service
the Mexican government which designated
him in 1896 to conduct trials and pass upon
ra, built at Philadelphia.
Constructor Hobson is great-nephew of
Governor John Morehead, of North Caro-
lima. His father was well-known lawyer
and judge of that State. On the maternal
line he is grandson of Chief Justice Pear
son, Of North Carolina, and nephew of
Representative Pearson, of North Carolina.
He is a great-grandsoE of former senator
William. of Tennessee.
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RANKS WITH CUsHING's DEED.
How Naval Officers View the Feat of
the Merrimac's Crew.

the Merrimac's Crew.
WASHINGTON. June 4-From early
morning, when the first newspaper appeared
on the street containing the brief state
ment of the sinking of the Merrimac in
Santiago harbor the officials of the Navy
Department waited. with intense interest,
communication from Admiral Sampson.
In the afternoon the story came, lacking
in detail, it is true, but giving in rough
outlines a sketch of American heroism that
will live through generations to come There
is no doubt that the name Hobson is des-
tined to be bracketed with that of Cush-
ing among American naval heroes and in
deed 1t was the opinion of the majority
OF officers who scanned the Associated
Press account of the sinking of the Mer-
rimac that the exploit surpassed in bril-
liancy and as an exhibition of cool daring
even Cushing's famous attack upon the
Albemarle.
Reward sure and adequate is awaiting
these american heroes and Acting Secre-
tary Allen has so pledged himself after con-
sultation with Secretary Long, who is still
confined to his room by lame leg. Medals
and promtion are the least they can expect
at the hands of a grateful people. Moreover.
they will not languish long in a Spanish
prison if the authorities here can bring
about their release. For half an hour after
SIMPSONS bulletin was displayed on the
walls of the Navy Department Colonel Car
ter, as assistant adjutant general, had taxi
en- the preliminary steps to arrange for an
exchange of prisoners and was learning inst
how many Spanish officers and enlisted ren
were still held In captivity at Fort Mcpber-
son. Georgia, where they had been taken
from the prizes captured by the American
naval vessels In addition to these the navy
has just turned over to the military author-
tiles at Fort Monroe for safekeeping an
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ing is required but what goes to make a
splendid type of men. The soldiers will be
the losers if they do not give serious heed
to these helpful restraints.
The present programme of work here is
one that fits conditions admirably. The
hard work of the forenoon is completed be-
fore 10 o'clock, and nothing is required in
the way of drills. etc, in the afternoon be-
fore O'Clock. During the heated part of
the day the men are off duty save those
who are detailed for some special work.
This long incoming the men use in read
ing, writing, lounging about in the shade
of the many trees we have. l see az group
of them now in one of the company streets
Company T. think-gathered about one
of their number who is playing a mandolin
and singing for their amusement. A little
way distant from my tent is an Officers
school," where the colonel is going over the
work with his captains and majors and
adjutants.
Lieutenants Reed, of Wabash, and Clap
ham, senior and junior officers of the guard,
captured a moonshiner this morning in the
person of an old negro, who had an old
coffee sack about half full of bottled beer.
The beer was confiscated and the colored
man told to "git' and not be seen around
camp again; 'tis safe to say that he did not
stand on the order of his going.
Adjutant Martz, of Bluffton, has donned
a new hat; he says that 1t is because his
wife is expected to arrive this evening.
At the regimental mess at noon to-day it
was announced that Major Kyle, of Ma
rion, actually ran for the first time. In ex-
PLANTATION of it, he pleaded guilty to the
charge and said that from the rumors he
thought some one was dying at the lower
end of camp. and some one suggested (sotto
voce) that he wanted to be present to as
sst; all things are fair in war.
There are many streaks OF sunshine in
soldiers life, which if the people at home
could only see they would be better con-
tented and satisfied with our absence.
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LEADER OF THE HEROES.
Naval Constructor HObsOn Cares Lit
tie for Rules, but Is an Able Man.

Naval Constructor HObsOn Cares Lit
tie for Rules, but Is an Able Man.
WASHINGTON, June 4--Naval Construc-
tor Hobson. whose name is on every lip in
Washington tonight, is we'll known at the
Navy Department, as he served in the Bu-
reau of Construction for several years. His
associates regarded him as combining great
ability as a student with the eccentricity
often accompanying genius. 1t was re-
marked by one of the chief officials of the
department tonight that Hobson was a man
who held naval regulations concerning mat
ters OF form in contempt and was oblvious
to official rules. These daredevil character
istics were offset, however, by his recog-
nized ability in all branches of naval science
particularly naval architecture. Although
the youngest man in his class at the Naval
Academy. he graduated at the head of the
class, signal honor at the academy, which
led to his being sent by the government for
a course in the naval schools of Europe
Here he gained new honors. On returning
to this country he served with the depart
ment and also saw sea service, and about
year ago became instructor in naval archi-
lecture at the Naval Academy at Annapo-
lis. When the war broke out he asked for
active service and at the same time in
sisted on taking the three naval cadets of
his class with him. in order that they might
gain the advantage of practical experience
on shipboard during the war, AS a result
he and his three cadets We're assigned Tor
service on Admiral sampson's flagship. 1t
was the prevailing expression at the depart
ment tonight that Hobson was Just the
character to take the lead in such hazard
Gus feat as that OF sinking the Merrimac
1t is presumed that Admiral Sampson chose
him from among many volunteers, owing to
the fact that his expert knowledge of naval
construction would permit him to sink the
Merrimac in such position as to prove most
effective in blockading the channel
From naval sources full sketch of Con-
structor Hobson was secured. as follows:
Richmond Pearson Hobson, born Aug. II.
1870. at Greensboro. Hale county, Alabama.
where he also graduated from the Southern
University at the head OF his class. Ap-
pointed to Naval Academy on competitive
examination in May, 1885, and although the
youngest man OF the class. graduated at it's
head in 1889. His first cruise was in the
squadron Of evolution on the flagship Chi
cago. with Admiral Walker. in the Medite.s
ranean. Later he made a cruise to Brazil
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COL. GUNDER's REGIMENT.
Incidents of Camp Life-The Men Now
Eauipped with Rifles.

Correspondence of the Journal
CAMP THOMAS, Chickamauga Park, Ga,
June 3-The camp of the One-hundred-and-
sixtieth Indiana Regiment was quite alive
this afternoon AS l write ] can hear the
men opening the cases of Springfield rifles,
which were issued to-day. BY evening every
man will be equipped with brand new gun
and belt-and the men say they will not ac-
cept even secondhand ammunition. When
the teams drove up with the ordnance cheer
after cheer went up from the men. They
have been waiting patiently these weeks for
it, and it is no wonder that they are happy.
For what is a soldier, anyway, if he has no
gun? For the next few days the men will
be kept busy learning the mechanism and
then the handling of them will follow
The canteen has come to the One-hundred-
and-sixtieth. but it did not come alone:
there are .O26 of them. one for every man
And. strange to say, there has been fine
well completed to-day, which has 95 per cent
of water in it. This viii make the water a
much less serious problem than heretofore
Day by day the men are learning the de-
tails and minor things which make a good
soldier. The guards doing duty about the
camp have instructions TO their duties
and manner of performing them. Yesterday
the camp was generally overhauled bv Cant
Lee. who, is officer of the day, and every-
thing was given a great cleaning up.
This morning Colonel Gunder called the
oflcers-commissio and noncommis-
sioned-up before headquarters and read a.
part Of the "ten commandments" Of war to
them. 1t was study in real life to watch
the varying expressions pass over their
countenances as he read a section and the
Interpretation of it as the War Department
had decreed. The substance of the entire
matter was that the men are to stay in
camp unless properly permitted to go out
not to steal. to drink nor to do those things
which degrade men. In case they were vio-
lated very stifr penalties are imposed. Moth
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Four Steamers Loaded with Troops
Have Left Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, June 4.-The fleet Of trans
ports left this morning between $3.50 and 10
o'clock with the Third and Twentieth In
fantry Regiments and part of the Second
Cavalry. Four vessels-the Matteawan,
Breakwater, Saltwater and Morgan--carried
the troops and we're accompanied by the
Aranzas with wagons, trains, etc. The
last night and had good nights rest.
Reveille was sounded at o'clock and the
last preparations for the voyage were made.
Some 200 horses had to be loaded on the
Morgan and this and other work delayed the
departure until the hour above named Then
the five vessels pulled out pretty much to-
gether and formed a procession down the
river, the Matteawan leading. All the steam
whistles on the river front were set going,
while thousands of spectators gathered
along the wharves raised continuous
cheering The steamers returned the whistle
salute and the soldiers cheered back as long
as they were within hearing distance. The
last seen of the fleet of transports from the
top of the custom-house was as it passed
down the channel, the vessels being about
half a mile apart, the leader being mere
speck on the horizon, just at the turn where
the river ends and the bay channel begins.
The question is asked, "Whither?" But no
one knows save that it is either Cuba or
Porto Rico, although in this there is doubt.
for the ffotilla may bring up at Tampa.
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VIII Attempt to Seize Spanish Pos
sessions without ImperiIing the
Lives of Many Americans.
DEPARTURE OF TRANSPORTS
STEAMERS EN ROUTE FROM MOBILE
TO UNKNOWN DESTINATION.
May Stop at Tampa or Proceed to
Santiago or Porto RicO-Arms for
Volunteers at Chickamauga.
Special to the indianapolis 10, rnal.

Special to the indianapolis Jol rnal.
WASHINGTON, June 4. - Washington
does not shed important side lights on the
events which are occurring at the front
The policy of secretiveness as TO details
is relgiously observed at the war and navy
offices and at the White House No con-
cealnlent is made of the general grand plans
of the campaign but the President and his
subcrdinates in the naval and military es-
Establishments reserve to themselves the
knowledge of operations actively under way
involving the movements of soldiers and
ships. In a general way it is known to the
whole world that the plans contemplate
speedy capture Of Porto Rico and of east
ern Cuba, with Santiago as a base of op-
erations, but beyond that general statement
little is known positively The sinking of
the Merrimac in the outer channel of the
harbor is in obedience to the original plans
agreed on of preventing the escape Of the
Spanish squadron by placing Instructions
in the entrance of the harbor. This plan
was subsequently modified, the President
yielding to advice in favor of allowing Com
modore S2hley to force the channel and de-
stroy the enemy's ships. 1t appears, how
ever, that the same results could be
achieved without serious risk and without
heavy loss Of American lives or American
ships. The President has frequently de-
clared during the last month that the war
should be conducted as to win success
at the least possible expense of life on our
side. He believes that when results are
measured, after all is over the country will
indorse the policy which he has outlined
He will not count the money cost of the
war, because money obligations can be met
but he will abstain from unnecessary risks
where life is involved Money losses can be
paid, but lives once sacrificed cannot be re-
ctOra1
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All Prisoners of War, but Their HerOism
Recognized by Admiral Cervera,
Who Sent Flag of Truce to Sampson and Notified
Him the Americans We're Safe-An Exchange
to Be Made Soon as Possible.

WASHINGTON, June A.
The Navy Department at 8
o'clock this afternoon re-
ceived the following dispatch,
which it at once posted:
Mole, Haiti, June 4.-Suc-
ceeded in sinking the Merri-
mac in the channel of SAINT
iago at 4 a. M, June 3. This
was carried out most gallant
ly under the command of
Naval Constructor Hobson
and seven men. By flag of
truce from the Spanish ad-
niral, Cervera, sent in rec
ognition of their bravery, l
am informed all are prisoners
of war, two being slightly
wounded. Request authority
to approve exchange, if pos
sible, between these and the
prisoners at Atlanta. Six Of
the Spanish squadron in the
harbor of Santiago unable to
avoid being captured or de-
stroyed. SAMPSON"
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Copyright. 1898. by the Associated Press,

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA,
June 3, on Board the Associated
Press Dispatch Boat, via Kingston,
Jamaica, June 4.-Admiral Samp-
son, of the American fleet, during
Friday decided to close the narrow
harbor entrance to Santiago de
Cuba by sinking the collier Merri-
mac, loaded with coal, in the chan
mel. He called for volunteers to go
to almost certain death, and 1000
men offered themselves. Lieutenant
Hobson and seven men were chosen,
and at o'clock, Friday morning,
the Merrimac, under her own
steam, entered the channel under
a terrible Spanish fire. The yes
sci was riddled with projectiles,
but she anchored and swung
around. Lieutenant Hobson then
set off an internal torpedo with an
electric attachment. There was
an explosion, the Merrimac sank,
the channel was closed, and ap-
parently Admiral Cervera will be
unable to escape.
Hobson and the hero crew of the
Merrimac were saved in the fol-
lowing manner: Unable, after the
sinking of their vessel, to make
their way back through the storm
of shot and shell, they rowed
into the harbor to the Spanish
flagship and were taken on board
unharmed. The Spanish admiral,
under a flag of truce, on Friday,
sent word to the American admiral
that he offered to exchange the
prisoners, adding that in the mean
while Hobson and his party would
be treated with the greatest kind
ness.
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PROVIDED WITH FOOD AND MONEY
ness.

Copyright. 1888. by the Associated Press)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA,
June 8, with the American fleet,
via Mole St. Nicholas, Haiti, June
ALI the members of the Meri.
mac EXPEDITION are safe. Only two
of them were slightly injured and
their names are not known. Lieu
tenant Hobson was not hurt. All
of the Merrimac's men are held as
prisoners of war.
The news of their wonderful es-
cape was sent to Rear Admiral
Sampson by Admiral Cervera, the
Spanish admiral being so struck
with the courage of the Merrimac's
crew that he thought Admiral
Sampson should know they had
not lost their lives. Admiral Ger
vera's chief of staff, Captain Ovie-
do, boarded the New York under a
flag of truce, bearing the announce
ment of the safety of the Merimac's
men and returning with a supply
of provisions and money for the
prisoners.
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Mysterious Fleet Off Martinique

ST. PIERRE, Mar Unique, June
A report is current here that
feet, the nationality of which is
not known, was seen off the west
point of the island to-day. Firing
was heard last night.
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Santiago de Cuba Again Attacked
(copyright. 1sss, by the Associated Press.)

Copyright. 1898. by the Associated Press)
CAPE HAITIEN, Haiti. June
4, 11:50 a. m.-Firing was re-
sumed by the American squadron
off Santiago de Cuba at 1880 Fri
day night. Details are lacking.
1t is reported at Santiago that
three war ships have been de-
tached from the American fleet to
convey fresh supply of munitions
and arms to the Cuban coast.
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Probably a Madrid Untruth.

LONDON, June 4.-The Madrid
correspondent of the Sunday Times
says news has been received from
Porto Rico that Senor Barbosa,
under secretary of education, has
been shot with connivance of the
American government.
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Col. studebaker,s Men Wen

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TAMPA, Fla, June 4.-The Studebaker
men are now we'll quartered in their camp,
and find excellent water. There is no sick
ness. Hundreds of the men went sea bath
ing to-day Regular drills are maintained.
The regiment is well equipped now with
eups @. l.. Z.
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HoBsoS's GLORIOUS DEED.

His Plans Carried Ont Faithfully, Ex-
cent as 10 His Escape.
KINGSTON. Jamaica, June 4.-Further
advices from Santiago de Cuba say that
Lieutenant Hobson appears to have car
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UNDER A TERRIBLE FIRE
Channel of Santiago HarbOr Obstructed DUR
ing Shower of Deadly Missiles.

All of the 1000 Men with Admiral Sampson Volume
teered, but Only Small Party Was Se-
Iected for the Dangerous Undertaking.
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EIGHT BRAVE YANKEES
Admiral Simpsons Account of the Blocking
of the Channel in Santiago Harbor.

Collier Merrimac Boldly Taken In by Naval Constructor
HObson and Seven Other Heroes and Sunk in
Narrow Part of the Passage
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PLANS SECRET

- la 41i ~ ( ~ AAA@ -
WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS CIV
ING OUT LITTLE INFORMATION.
Details of the Cuban and Porto Rican
Campaigns Guarded by the Presi-
dent and His Advisers.
NO GREAT RISKS TO BE RUN
M'KINLEY ANXIOUS TO AVOID BLOOD
SHE'D MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
Will Attempt to Seize Spanish Pos
sessions without ImperiIing the
Lives of Many Americans.
DEPARTURE OF TRANSPORTS
STEAMERS EN ROUTE FROM MOBILE
TO UNKNOWN DESTINATION.
May stop at Tampa or Proceed to
Santiago or Porto RicO-Arms for
Volunteers at Chickamauga.
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Has Been in Manila.

Mr.. Jenningson, of the Hawaiian
Trading Company in years agone made
several business trips to Manila. He
says that when affairs are settled In the
Philippines there will be fine openings
on Luzon and several other Islands for
men enterprise and capital. Mr.. Jen-
ningson mentions tobacco. sugar, in
digo and hemp as articles in which
money can be made. The natives have
so long been oppressed that they have
no ambition, but 1t IL believed that un-
der liberal rule they will take active In
terest in the material welfare of their
country. There Is plenty Of labor in
Manila and the soil Is fertile. Mr., Jen-
ningson, who OF late years has been
a financial factor, at one time publish
ed a newspaper in the State OF Nevada
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NOVEL EXPENSE-PLAN.
Soldiers Will Bear Half of Cost OF
Trip to Hawaii.

A rather peculiar financial arrange
ment has been made between Com
panies X and NJ, First New York and
the military authorities at Camp Nc
Kinley.
The two companies have arranged 10
make trip 10 the Island Of Hawaii and
will charter a sailing vessel in which
to make the journey. The soldiers are
to bear one-half of the expenses of the
trip and the Government the balance
They have drawn their weeks rations
and will go in light marching order
The companies will take a practice
march from Hilo to the Volcano. They
will return to Honolulu In three weeks
and may visit some of the other ISL
ands