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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-08
H0BSON EXCHANGED
He and His Men Once More
Under Old Glory.
Most Enthusiastic Reception on Shore
and from the Fleet.
Says that They Have Been Fairly We'll Treated
by the Spanards.

Copyright, 1895 by The Associated Prcss.)
Off Jurasua, July 6, evening by The
Associated Press Dispatch Boat Wanda
to Port Antonio, Ja., uly I, G y. NJ
Assistant Naval Constructor Rich
mond Pearson Hobson. of the flagship
New York, and the seven seamen who
composed the crew of the collier Mer-
rimac which was sunk by Hobson and
his companions in the channel of the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba on June 3,
last were surrendered by the Spanish
military authorities today. in exchange
for prisoners captured by the American
forces.
Hobscn and his men were escorted
through the American lines by Captain
Chadwick of the New York, who was
awaiting them.
AS soon as Hobson and the men Of
the Merimack approached the first line
of entertainments, occupied by the
Rough Riders. low inurmurs ran from
one end OF the line Of cowboys and
Eastern athletes to the other and by
the time the rear of the party reached
them every man was on his fcet. refus-
Ing to be restrained by the adm0nish-
ing Of the officers. cheering wildly and
rushing wildly over every obstacle
that CHANGED to be in the way. in their
efforts to reach iiobson ana his party
ana grasp them by the hand.
The released prisoners We're soon sur
rounded and compelled to stop to re-
ceive the greetings. congratulations
and vigorous, heartfelt handshaking of
men they had never before seen.
Sunburned cavalrymcn who had
spent their lives in the saddle. on the
plains of Arizona, New Mexico or
other parts of the West, threw their
arms around the sailor boys and liter
ally dragged them over the cntrench-
mcnts, all the time sending out yells
that under other circumstances would
have struck terror to the hearts even
as gallant as those of the Merrimac
heroes.
The list New York Volunteers, near
the Rough Riders, was the next regi-
men to fall upon !iobson and his men,
and almost Immediately the 9th and
10th Cavalry, both colored regiments.
joined in the general enthusiasm and
cheer after cheer arose as Hobson and
his companions forced their way
through the lines of white and colored
soldiers.
Hobson, as far as possible, GraspeG
each hand extended towards him and
neither he nor his men made any pro
test against the uncomfortable crowd
ing and jostling which they had to un-
dergo.
If the young officer, whose home is
in Alabama. had any race prejudice
he certainly forgot all about it as he
passed through the lines of soldiers on
his way to Gen. Wheeler's headQuart-
ers. lie saw it was the uniform of the
United States army and he cared not
for the color of its Wearers.- Graspins
the hands of the ebonhued troopers q
the gth and 1oth Cavalry and express
ing his thanks for their patriotic vel
come with as much heartiness as III
displayed towards men Of his own race
Continued on page So
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BEFORE MANILA.
Insurgents Placing Sixty Heavy
Guns In Position.
With American Troops Will Make
Snort Work Of the Spaniards.
Terrible Experience Of Gen. Monet in Mis-
Escape from Macabobo.

Copyright. 1898. by The Associated Press)
Manila. June 30-Via Hong Kong.
July There is no material change in
the aspect of affairs here. The Span
iards are strongly posted about the
outskirts of the town and also along
the whole length of the conduit Of
the water works, eight miles inland.
1t is believed the Spaniards only hold
the water works on suffrance, because
the insurgent pickets swarm every
where, and could easily raid and wreck
the conduit. But the insurgents are
extremely anxious to conciliate the
neutrals. and therefore refrain from
causing horrible privation.
The insurgents have never employed
cannon before Manila. but they are
tenticn of making a simultaneous rush
upon the Spanish entertainments at
Santa Maese, Santa Ana and Malate.
thus rendering the other positions of
the Spaniards untenable and by a sin
gle coup drive the Spaniards inside the
citadel with a minimum of danger to
non-combatants and property. 1t Is
expected that it will take a week to
bring the guns along, as they have to
make detour through difficult part
of the country. and it is not desirable
to hurry. The American troops are eX-
pected here momcntarily and then
probably, there will be quick finish
of the war. The insurgents in the large
camps at Malabon Caloocan, Francis
co, Marquina, San Pedro, and Paran-
qua. are in excellent spirits and per-
fectly orderly.
Gen. Monet, the Spanish commander
in canoe, bringing with him the
family of Capt. Gen. Augusti from Ma
cabobo where the captain general sent
them when the American fleet arrived
here. believing that the natives of that
part of the country were loyal.
Gen. Monet had a terrible voyage.
He ran the gauntlet of the insurgent
troops along the river banks and when
challenged replied by pretending to be
an insurgent boat conveying prisoners
to Cavite. He was frequently ordered
to stop. refused to do so and was fired
upon by sentries, was chased, and
reached the open bay in squall He
and his party were starving and nearly
perished.
The Spanish general alleges that he
left his troops in a strong position but
that he wants reinforcements.
A river steamer from Buacan, today,
ran the blackade, bringing 200 refugees.
women and children.
The SpaniardS are employing gangs
of thieves, armed with axes and
machetcs to destroy the woods in the
outskirts of Manila under Spanish
oversecrs with horse whips.
The authorities have declined to ac-
ccpt the suggestion to declare Bnondo
in neutral zone, and the inhabitants
of that place must defend their lives or
sacrifice everything. 1t is hintedspri-
vatciy that it might he required to de-
stroy the town for the sake of the
citadel. The troops are properly pro-
visioned now and the distances be-
tween the various bodies are shorter.
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Weather Condition. and Genera, Forces,

Washington, July THE pressur(
high in the Atlantic and Gulf
and relatively lower in the othe
tricts with no storm center. The
ure is lower in New England an
er on the northern Rocky
| Plateau.
The temperature is higl
lower Lake region and
renee valley. ShOwerq
storms have occurred
lantic and east gulf
upper Mississippi N
Showers are ind
the east Gulf st
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-08

The general advance in the wholesale
price of cigars during the past few
weeks is evidence to the sWol1er and
dealer that the honestly made
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-08
Washington Forecast.

Washington, July Forecast for
Friday: For New England: Fair;
warmer; southwesterly winds. For!
eastern New York: Generally fair
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-08
SIMPLY A YARN.
No. Believed that Dewey Is Having Trouble
Jtith the Germans.

Washington, July THE last ad-
vices from Admiral Dewey received
here were dated July 4. AS they make
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-08
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, July Local forecast for
Friday: Fair weather; higher temper
ature: southwest winds.
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THIS MAN INSISTS
That Spanish Cabinet Is Considering Negotiat
ing for Peace.

Paris, July 1.-THE Temps, this even
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WE'LL PREPARED FOR WAR.
Uncle Sans Navy and Army i'm Better
Condition than Ever.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4-The administra-
ton is awaiting results from the peace COM
mission with equanimity, in the realization
that the government is perfectly well pre-
pared for any turn things may take. The
navy, especially, is in a state of prepared
ness, should it come to a resumption OF hos
tilities, far in advance of it's condition at
the outbreak of the war. One by one all
the splendid fighting machines of the North
Atlantic squadron, which had been brought
here north at the earliest moment, were
docked cleaned and thoroughly refitted at
the New York and Norfolk navy yards.
Their ammunition supplies were replenished
and they are now, with possibly one or two
exceptions ready for instant service in al
most any quarter of the globe. Admiral
Dewey has taken considerable precautions
in the case of his own vessels, having dis
patched them one by one to the big British
docks at Hong Kong, where they have been
placed in as good condition as possible out
side of our home ports Secretary Long has
prudently declined to part with the numer-
Gus feet of auxiliary vessels acquired by the
government just prior to and during the
war. These were all inspected by a tech
nical board, which found that a number of
them were not particularly adapted to navy
uses, but the secretary concluded that these
vessels are still sufficiently serviceable for
emergency uses, and accordingly kept them
in condition to be commissioned at short
notice.
AS far as the army is concerned, while the
original force of nearly a quarter of a mil
lion men called into service by the Pres
ident has been largely diminished by the
mastering out of many regiments and or
ganizations, it is the opinion Of expert mill
tary officers that the army as a whole is
really more formidable weapon now than it
was at any period during the war. This ap-
parently paradoxical statement is explained
by the fact that the troops that are now in
the service have had the discipline of sew
eral months Aard training, the men have
steadily improved in efficiency and their Off
GERS know how to take care of them as we'll
as to fight battles. The staff corps have
cured many of the evils from which they
suffered during the war and are prepared to
move troops with rapidity, with due care
for the health and for their adequate ra-
tioning during any campaign that might be
expected. In fact, all branches of the mill
tary service improved by the experience of
the war and are now, as previously stated,
in better shape than ever before
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CABINET POLICY APPROVED.
Dupuy's Ministry Well Supported in
the Chamber of Deputies.

PARISSNov. 4.-The Chamber of Deputies
reopened to-day with a crowded assembly
after it's adjournment on Oct %, the day
of the fall of the Cabinet presided over by
M. Brisson Amid great animation the new
premier, NJ. Dupuy, read the ministerial
declaration. He began by declaring the
Cabinet fully recognized the difficulties and
responsibilities of the task undertaken and
affirmed the supremacy of civil power as the
fundamental principle of a Republican state
and expressed confidence in the army,
which, he added, would faithfully respect
the laws of the republic The premier said
further: 'In the opinions of individuals this
is the only safe means Of calming the
public mind, disturbed by an affair which
cannot much longer cause anxiety to the
Republic. other questions call for the at
tention and vigilance of a great people. The
permanent interests Of the nation at home
and abroad, its greatness and prosperity,
will be the predominating objecting of our
cares and Efforts
NJ Dupuy then emphasized the imperative
necessity of fulfilling the obligations Of the
exposition Of 1900, and continued: France
must neglect nothing to maintain the posi-
ton she has won by her loyalty, strength
and love of peace. She must devote herself
in strengthening this position, which was
consecrated before the whole world by
precious alliance. The governments foreign
policy will be inspired by the clear interests
of the country and care will be taken that
our efforts are only proportionate to the
value of the object al stake" In conclusion
the premier said that the Ministry would
rely upon the support of a purely Repub-
lican majority and he expressed the hope
that it would give effect to the continuous
policy Of progress and reform.
After the budget was voted the premier
said the chamber would be asked to deal
with various financial matters, including
bills to foster agriculture. The ministerial
declaration was applauded in both cham
hers. in the Chamber of Deputies and in the
Senate.
In the Chamber of Deputies M. Norman
Socialist. opened discussion upon the gem
Continued ON second Pags.l
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Commanders of First, Second and Sew
enth Army Corps Directed to Pre-
pare for EmbarkatiOn.
GEN. LEE TO GO TO HAVANA
BOTH DIVISIONS OF HIS CORPS AS
SIGNED TO THE CUBAN CAPITAL.
No Instructions Issued to Gen. Wheel
er, Who VIII Remain with His
Troops at Huntsville, Ala.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

special 10 the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-The refusal of
the Spanish commissioners to consider the
demands of the American commissioners
relative to the Philippines, while really dis
counted, nevertheless caused more or less
excitement in the War and Navy Depart
ments this afternoon. In view of the possi-
BILE rupture at Paris between the two COM
missions of the peace conference it was an
nounced at the War Department tonight
that orders supplementing those issued by
Secretary Alger yesterday for the occupa-
ton of Cuba would be at once promulgated.
The supplemental orders provide for the en-
barkation for Cuba of a larger force than
was at first contemplated to send there.
This large force will be utilized to make a
demonstration, or, if necessary, to forcibly
carry out the administrators programme
of early evacuation by Spain. In order to
avoid delay it was further reported that the
naval vessels In the South Atlantic would
be at once employed as transports in addi-
ton to the transports now available. Color
was given to these reports by the fact that
Secretary Alger remained in conference with
the President at the White House for more
than an hour after the Cabient adjourned
this afternoon, and that Adjutant General
CoFbin was finally sent for and went over
to the executive mansion to join the con-
ferees. It was stated at the Navy Depart
ment, unofficially, that, in order that the
navy should be prepared in case demon
stration is decided on, or hostilities are -e-
newed hurry orders had been issued to al
navy yards to rush work upon vessels be ng
repaired. An assembly of war ships in
Hampton Roads has been decided upon and
the New York, Captain Chadwick, has al
ready been ordered to proceed there. A fly
ing squadron may be organized for demon
stration against the coast of Spain. Since
the signing of the protocol Watsons flying
squadron has been scattered, but the United
States has an abundance of ships of the
first class that can be mobilized at Hamp-
ton Roads or some other convenient point
within a very few days which could cross
the Atlantic in hurry. If Spain persists
in standing out the administration will un-
doubtcdly order a feet equipped to visit the
Spanish coast. and its presence off the PEN
insula may result in something more than
q demonstration.
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CAMP MEADE, Middletown. Pa, Nov. 4.
Company A, of the Fourteenth Pennsyl-
vania Regiment, started to-day for SUM
mervilIe, S. c., to prepare the camp of the
Second Brigade of the First Division. A
detail from the Fifteenth Pennsylvania will
leave tomorrow for Athens, Ga, to estab-
lish a regimental camp. The order to begin
moving the Second Corps South tomorrow
has been rescinded and there will be no
movement until next Tuesday. One of the
reasons for the delay is the fact that none
of the investigating boards is ready with
their reports and examination boards are
not yet ready to recommend surgeons and
medical movement. A sudden movement
would find the corps at disadvantage.
There is very little sickness in the corps
and Colonel Girard had to skirmish to get
twenty-four patients to-day to send to st.
Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster.
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KITcHENER HoNoRED.
Presented with "a Sword and Given an
Ovation by LOndOners.

OFAtlOn Dy LOmuOmers.
LONDON, Nov. 4.-The streets of the city
were crowded all the morning, an immense
number of people trying to see General
Kitchener's triumphal procession to the
Guild House to receive the welcome to the
city of London and the sword of honor
presented to him in recognition of his defeat
of the Dervishes at Omdurman- The gem
eral received a great ovation as, accom-
panied by three aides de camp, and dressed
in full generals uniform, with the Egyptian
sash, he drove through the streets At the
Guild Hall there was the quaintest kind of
a ceremony, which was witnessed by some
$500 spectators, chiefly city dignitarfes and
their families, though Lord Rosebery and
Lord Salisbury, the lord chancellor and a
few other notables were present.
There was scene of great enthusiasm as
General Kitchener took his place on the
dais by the side Of the lord mayor. Mr.
Horatio David Davis. The clerk then read
a document setting forth that certain citi
zens, one described as a butcher, one as a
barber and one as a stationer, had declared
the general to be a fit and proper person.
In presenting the sword Of honor. the lord
mayor read an address, in which he said
this honor was only reserved for Eneland,s
greatest sons. General Kitchener, in reply
ing. expressed his deep and heartfelt thanks
and said the success of the campaign was
due not only to the oneness of purpose and
cheerful tt-of discrimination. but to-the
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time it may be sent to Cuba The First
Corps is under command of Maj. Gen.
James II. Wilson and the Seventh under
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. The Second Corps is
under the temporary command Of General
Young, but there is a possibility that when
it reaches Havana General Wade, now on
the Cuban military commission, will be as
signed to command it.
Advices from the Cuban military commits
sion to-day are to the effect that the Span
ish evacuation of Porto Principe will take
place earlier than the I'D, and that it will
be desirable to send the troops designated
in the order issued yesterday as early as the
18th. The transport Chester. which will
carry regiment, probably will sail from
Savannah on the sth, with the Fifteenth In
fantry, which is to go to the town of Puerto
Principe. The Eighth Cavalry and Third
Georgia will follow soon afterwards.
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Cuban debt because it was not mentioned

Cuban debt because it was not mentioned
in the protocol.
1t is possible that the American commits
sioners may finally concur with the Spanish
contention that the capitulation of Manila,
coming after the signing of The protocol
was invalid. In that event the Americans
may cite, as an offset to the tariff duties
collected, their own expenditures in admin
istering the government of Manila and en-
forcing order. They may also ask if Spain
wishes the insurgent Gordon Of the city and
The insurgent control of the waterworks re-
established as a step towards the restora-
zion of the status quo ante, which the
Spaniards declare was broken by the Ameri-
cans Finally Spain may be asked to con-
slider whether, instead of being prisoners Of
the United States the Spanish troops at
Manila were not more exactly refugees
within American protection. But, however
the contentious may run, there are at pres
ent no indications of rupture.
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ovation to Gen. "Joe" Wheeler.

MOBILE, Ala, Nov, 4.-Gen. Joe Wheeler
and staff, consisting of Capt. ]. X. Thomp-
son, aid; Maj. II. S. Turrell, surgeon and
Maj. Charles L. Penny, chief quartermaster,
arrived from Huntsville at o'clock this
morning and were met by a representative
committee. The party proceeded to the
hotel, and this morning joined the Mobile &
Ohio officials, mayor and a number of local
military officers on a private car furnished
by the president of the road in journey to
Citronelle, where General Wheeler inspected
the proposed site of the army sanatorium.
The progress of the distinguished general
through the South from the hotel to the
special train was a continuous ovation.
From the platform of the car he made
short address to an immense crowd, who
would take no denial.
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MARSH'S BAIL FIXED.
The Bank Wrecker Held nt PhiladeI-
phia Under Bond of $4,000.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 4.-Judge
Butler, Of the United States District Court,
this afternoon, on the application of coun-
sci for Gideon w Marsh the fugitive bank
president, who surrendered yesterday, fixed
900 as the amount of bail required for
the release of the prisoner. Marsh was not
present. His counsel, when seen after Judge
Butlers order was announced said that he
could not state who the bondsmen would
be- although admitting that satisfactory Sc
curity would be entered with the clerk of
the court by tomorrow morning Meantime
Marsh remains in prison in the official Gus
tody OF the United States marshal.
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Will Soon Sail for Porto Rico.

SAVANNAH Ca, Nov. 4.-The transport
Michigan arrived to-day with four batteries
Of heavy artillery from points along the
New England coast and battalion of en-
gineers They have been ordered to join the
Seventh Corps here. The Michigan, it is
said, will sail Saturday or Sunday with the
Fifth Cavalry, now en- route from Hunts
vile, for Porto Rico.
Majs. John r. Lynch and r. r. Wright,
the colored paymasters, to-day paid off the
Ninth Illinois and Third Nebraska regi-
ments. The Second Louisiana is receiving
it's money from Major Logan, a white pay
master.
A private in the Ninth illinois was killed
in a row with a member of his company at
noon. The names of those concerned are
not known
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"YOUR MONEY OR YOUR L1FEw
How n Paris Editor Views the De-
Ihand of the United States.

HOW n Paris Editor Views the De-
Ihand of the United States.
PARIS, Nov. 4.-The Evenment says;
" Your money or your life,' is the attitude
taken by America in regard to Spain. The
latter, having no money, offers Porto Rico
and the abandonment of Cuba and thinks
she has thus discharged her ransom. Par
don me- answers Jonathan. You yet have
the Philippine islands, which are only an
encumbrance to you. will relieve you of
them. Why? Because, with Fontain, I
have the strongest reasons for so doing "
The Fronde says: "The claims of the
United States in the Philippine islands are
looked upon with disfavor at ST. Peters,
burg. The powers might, in case of Ameri-
ca proving too obstinate on this point, be
provoked to protest."
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ONLY AN "oPULENT HORDE"
Eel ImparciaI Says Americans Are No
Longer Civilized Peoples.

Longer Civilized Peoples.
MADRID, Nov. 4-The Impartial to-day,
commenting upon the peace negotiations
now in progress in Paris, says: ''If the
United States had shown in the protocol its
intention to keep the Philippine islands the
matter would not have taken the course it
did. Spain has never considered the Philip
pines as lost nor has she desired their loss.
On the contrary. her intentions were shown
by her facing the anger of Germany on the
question of the Caroline islards." In con-
clusion the Impartial remarks: America,
by her conduct, has lost her place among
civilized peoples and henceforth will only
count the most numerous and opulent
of hordes''
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Provost Guard Kane Tried.

Lexington Leader.
The general coUrt-martial which is in ses-
sion at City Hall yesterday tried Provost
Guard Kane, of the Observation-Disclosures
tieth Indiana Regiment, who shot and
killed Private Shedwlck Floyd, of Company
l, Tenth Immune Regiment, on Spring
street three weeks ago. The hearing of the
case consumed about five hours. Kane pre-
sented a very strong case and gave testi-
mony which seemed to indicate that he was
acting clearly in the right when he fired
the fatal shot He was ably defended by
Captain Marks. of the Northumberland
sixtieth Indiana The verdict of the court
martial will not be known until it is passed
upon by higher authorities.