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The age-herald., 1898-01-25
CLEVELAND MISUNDERSTOOD That Is the Way Grover EA-
 pressed It. OPPOSED 10 ANNEXATION And Always Was, Both as 10 Cuba and Hawaii The Ex-Presidenfs Reply to
 Senator Morgan.

Princeton, N. J., Jan. 24-"It is one of times that n., roei.ior, upon tho IIa waiian question should be misunderstood" That is the way ex-President Grover Cleveland expressed himself when shown the state ment of Senator Morgan relative to his position in the senate today. In order that there could be no misunderstanding of his position on the part of the public, he caused the following statement to the As sociated Press:
 "I do not believe in discussing matters of this kind as private citizen. do not care, however, to be misrepresented.
 'I will therefore say that ever since the question of Hawaiian annexation was pre- sented I have been utterly and constant ly opposed to it. The first thing after my inauguration in March, 1898, was to recall from the federal senate an annexation treaty then pending before that body. I regarded and still regard the proposed annexation of those islands as not only opposed to our national policy, but perversion of our national mission. The mission of our nation is to build up and make a greater country out of what we already have instead of annexing islands.
 'I did not suppose there was any one in public life who misunderstood my posi- ton in this matter. It had been said that I was partial to the former monarchy and desired to see it restored in order that might treat with it for he purpose of an- nexation. How could have had such an idea if I regarded annexation as contrary to our national policy. The same answer can be made to the statement that my opposition to Hawaiian annexation was based merely upon dissatisfaction with the time of my second inauguration. I was opposed to annexation such.
 'In regard to the Hawaiian monarchy aside from any question of annexation and without harboring any previous designs of restoring that monarchy, I investigated the relations of our representatives to its overthrow this investigation satisfied me that our intervention In the revolution of 1893 was disgraceful. I would gladly, there fore, for the sake of our national honor and our countrys fair name, have re- paired that wrong.
 Tn regard to the Cuban questfVa: My position was fully made known to cesgress in the various messages in which tfrs sub- ject was discussed I was opposed ts the recognition of the belligerency of the island and my position was perfectly well known. Indeed so very unmistakably were my views on the subject given that was time and again threatened with frenzied men and women with dire calamities to be wis., ited upon myself and children because of what they saw fit to assert my enmity to the Cuban cause.
 My position on all these questions was made perfectly clear in the official docu- ments time and time again, and thess can be no mistake.
 'It is very difficult for.me to understand Senator Morgan's evidently wrong impress sions in regard to my position.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

that the meteorological diagnosis of yell low fever can be depended upon with al- most complete certainty to determine the presence or absence of that disease. This, it is believed, will be of untold benefit in fighting the yellow fever, as it will enable physicians to discover the disease in it's first stages, hitherto difficult and will pre- vent the confusion hitherto existing-the difference of opinion existing among the doctors as to the disease, so frequent last summer It is also believed that it will show it to be possible to render persons immune against yellow fever by giving them mild attack of the disease as in smallpox vaccinatng or allow of the serum treatment of the malady after it has been discovered In a patient by an examin- ation of their blood as has been done in the case of diphtheria and as proposed by pr. Sanarelli.
 The importance of the discovery, how ever, will not be known until Dr. Arch inard's full report is published. but the physicians here are disposed to take the view that it will prove to be of the greatest value and will make the south able to pro- tect itself fully against yellow fever in the future.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
LITTLE PROGRESS MADE
By the Interstate Bituminous Coal Miners and
 Operators.

Chicago, Jan. A-The interstate bitumin- ous coal miners and operators made little progress today in session, but the miners made their position plain and signified their intention to do or die. Their demands were reiterated for 10 cent advance and a uniform base of weights. As the con- vention seemed to be nearing a point when action would be absolutely necessary the whole matter, including the resolutions presented by the miners, was referred back to the scale committee with instruc- tions to report tomorrow.
 If the Illinois operators can be arranged nothing will prevent quick settlement. as the other operators are ready and willing to grant the advance demanded.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Iniuuction Case Decided

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. A.-United States Judge Lurton today decided the injunction case of w. c. Morgan vs D. A. Nunn, rev. enue collector, involving the question of Nunns power under the civil service law holding the court had no Juridiction ana that the chief executive alone has power to enforce civil service rules and law Of the case on trial Judge Lurton says That the authoritative orders of the cmet executive have been or are about to pc most flagrantly violated by ithe defendant Is not denied"
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
THE ANGRY WATERS.
The Ohio Makes Its First Encroachment on Louis-
 vile Proper

Louisville, Jan. A.-The angry waters of the muddy Ohio made their first encroach- ment upon the city proper today when they swept into Fourth street and flooded the first floors of several saloons.
 That there will be flood water seems now almost certain. From every point above there comes reports of swelling river and at the very lowest estimate Louisville will get four feet more. This will put the water half way up Fourth street toward Maine and into the lower floors of the buildings there.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Waller in the Lead

Pittsburg, Jan. A.-The seventy-two hour bicycle race began at noon today with twelve starters, including several bicyclists of national reputation. The score at mid night was:
 Waller, 22O miles, 4 laps; Henshaw, 197-7; Bikes, 220-2; Dench 1865; Cannon, 1884; Miller, 1S4-1; Schinneer, 219; Hall, 215-10; Ruckel, 167-7; Walters, 213-3; Repine, S6.
 The contestants at the end of the first day are doing well. and are apparently in good shape for their daily grind
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
win Sail for the East

Rome. Jan. 24.-The Italian armored cruiser Mario Polo will sail for the east on Wednesday. King Humbert granted an audience to the captain of the Mario Polo today with view of expressing his wishes and defining the policy of Italy in the far east. His majesty intimated that Italy's interests lay in the direction of trade expansion and was therefore akin to England's.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Despt ndcncy the Cause.

Camden, S. C., Jan. 24.-John R. Drake ford county auditor of Kershaw. commit- ted suicide this afternoon by shooting him- self in the head with pistol. Despondency due to i'll health was the cause. He had more than once expressed purpose to take his own life.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Exploded Dynamite Bomb.

Havana, Jan. 24.-On Jan. 15 about fifteen miles out of Nuevitas, on the Nuevitas railroad, the insurgents exploded a dyna- mite bomb, destroying the rails for forty metres, demolishing one engine and two iron covered cars, killing a sergeant and wounding six volunteers of the Madrid battalion. On the 17th they exploded an- other bomb. killing two soldiers and wounding five.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
spain WiII Negotiate.

Washington, Jan. A.-Minister Woodford has cabled to the department of state that the government of Spain has consented to negotiate a commercial treaty with the United States on the basis of reciprocity, with schedules for Cuba and the Peninsu- la. The negotiations will be conducted in Washington at g time yet to be agreed upon.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
TEXAS AND NEW ENGLAND
Were Both Represented in the List 0
 of Arrivals Last Night.
SILVER MOVEMENT STRENGTHENED
By Republican lnaction in Not Reforming the Currency Laws-Robert Taylor of ft Wayne Delivered the First Speech
 on Question of Sound Money.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 24-The general interest in the monetary convention which meets in this city tomorrow was shown by the large number of delegates who ar rived today. It was the expectation of Chairman Hugh H. Hanna that only the members of the executive committee and a few of the delegates would be here so early but by 6 o'clock this evening fully 100 delegates had registered at the head quarters in the Denison house, and nearly as many more came in tonight's train.
 Those from the farthest points we're among the arrivals, Texas and New Eng land being both represented. The conven- ton will assemble at the Grand Opera house. and will be called to order by Chairman Hanna of the executive com mittee. Governor Mount, of Indiana, will dsMver brief address of welcome and Governor Shaw, of Iowa, will be intro duced the permanent chairman of the convention. There appears to be no doubt that the report of the committee on resolu- tions will cordially endorse the plan of the commission for currency reform in its en- tirety. This was the tone of the inter views tonight which were obtained with the delegates.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

has arisen to such a point since the speeches in the house of representatives last week that there is no telling at what moment attempts may be made to assas- sinnate every American upon the island and to destroy all property owned by Americans. It is generally believed, though not admitted by the state department, that the sending of war vessels was upon the urgent request of Consul General Lee Nothing has been done in Cuba without his consent or advice.
 That the situation there is serious there can be no doubt. It is generally believed by those in position to know that the ac- ton taken today will soon result in this country giving recognition to the insur- gents.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Prof. Jenks of Cornell

Prof. Jenks of Cornell university, who is delegate to the convention, expressed the belief today that the movement for free silver would be strengthened if the republicans did not earnestly work for a reform in the currency laws. ''The gold democrats continued Prof. Jenks, "voted for Mckinley, or at least against Bryan, in order to secure financial reform. They are not getting it, and cannot be blamed for dissatisfaction. I heard one prominent gold sesnncrat say the other day that it did not make much difference which way the country went to the devil; whether through bad money or pao te~iff Men of that stamp will be likely to vote with the silverites next time."
 Henry w. Peabody. of Boston, one of the New England delegates to the convention, in an interview today expressed the con viction that the recent action of the senate by voting by large majority to take up the Teller resolution to pay the United States bonds in silver was likely to have a favorable effect on the currency reform cause. There will be more readiness, said he, Ito deal with the subject especial ly in the monetary commissions measure, in an aggressive way and the doctrines of free silver will be much more dealt with in the future than in the past in favor of the gold standard. It is my belief that not only should an earnest effort be made to press these reform measures through the house and senate this session, but it is likely that public opinion will be sufficient ly aroused to accomplish its passage"
 Judge Robert Taylor of Fort Wayne, one of the members of the monetary commits sion, spoke tonight at the Columbia club before large audience regarding the plan of the commission.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
The Situation No Better

The situation in Cuba today is not any better for Spain than it was when Weyler was in command. Blancos administration is regarded as a signal failure The pres- ence of a warshp in Havana harbor may have a tendency to create the impression that the United States government means business. It may require few shots, however to make the Spanish understand it. but there does not seem to be any doubt that they will be made to understand the position of this government in one way or another.
The age-herald., 1898-01-25
Will Welcome War

Havana that the battleship Maine, if nec- essary, has fired upon the city, and es- pecially upon the palace where Gen. Blanco ten want the ball to begin rolling at once. They say this country is ready for war against Spain, and that it cannot come too soon. Nothing will satisfy the representa- tives of this country better than an opper- tunity to wipe Spain off the face of the map. The honor of this government is at stake, and the general demand Is that the
 
 (Continus l on Second Page.)
The age-herald., 1898-01-25

The attempt of the administration to make it appear that the sending of the warship is nothing more than friendly act is treated with extreme ridicule. At no time since the rebellion began has the situ- ation been so serious between Spain and this country as at the present time. Amer ican interests in Cuba were never so mem aced as they are now The hostile feeling toward America by the Spanish in Cuba
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-28

Washington, July %. - Secretary
Long said that the preparations for
disr atching Watson's squadron to
European waters were going on UNI
interrUptedly, but that the departure
necessarily would await the arrival of
the warships at Puerto Rico, the Mas
sachusetts and other ships being re-
quired for conveying the troops to
Puerto Rico. This disposed of a re-
port circulated during the day that the
expedition had been abandoned. 1t
was felt that the report was the more
miSchievous at this time as it indi-
Gated purpose 10 yield TO the I'M
piled threats from European sources
that coalition would result from an
expedition TO the Spanish coast.
Neither the navy nor state depart
mentS look TO any embarrassment
from European quarters outside or
Spain as q result Of the movement
against the coast of the peninsula.
During the day orders were sent to
Norfolk TO hurry forward work on the
Golfers which are to accompany the
Watson expedition. Had the army
troop ships been able to go to Puerto
AsiCo "lthOul u Soh'oJ 'AS
son squadron
Could Have Got Away
within the next few days, as the war
board had wished to close all prelim-
inaries by next Saturday. But as the
battleship Massachusetts, cruisers
Columbia, Cincinnati Dixie and Yale,
together with several lesser craft,
were considered necessary as patrol
for the Miles expedition, this changes
the plans slightly. The Dixie Is al
most certain to be In the Watson
squadron, and the Massachusetts Is
likely to be. Secretary Long says.
however, that the delay CT the Watson
squadron is incident to conveying the
troops to Puerto Rico. and does not
mean that the start will be postponed
until the Puerto Rican operations are
concluded. The report from BARGE
Iona that the people were so fearful
Of the approach Of the Watson squad
ron that they were urging France to
establish n protectorate over the Gaia
lonia district, including Barcelona,
was dismissed by officials and mem
bers of the diplomatic corps best in
formed on the affairs Of France as
fantastic speculation, quite unwar-
ranted by any actual movement now
on foot. 1t is said to be thoroughly
we'll established that France Is not
lending helping hand to Spain in
any Of her Affections.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-28
GEN. MILES HAS STARTED.
AZ Last the Puerto Rican Expedttion
Is Under Way

Is Under Way.
washington, July %. - Gen Miles
reading the army expedition against
Puerto Rico, started at 3 O'clock YES
terday afternoon from Siboney. Cuba.
Tor point on the the island OF Puerto
Rico, where it is the intention that he
shall land and effect base for the
expeditions from Tampa. Charleston
and New York to fall into his column.
These expeditions are already under
way. some of them with two or three
days start Of Gen. Miles, so that the
delay should not be very great. After
all the difficulty about the naval con-
yoy and the first conclusion Of the
naval authorities that none was neces-
sary, the strength Of that now fur
nished is surprising. There is a battle
ship Of the first-class. the Massachu-
sets: an effective protected cruiser,
the Cincinnati; speedy and we'll
armed gunbOat, the Annapolis, and
four vessels of the auxiliary navy,
which have already proved by their
performance in Cuban waters that
they are fully equal to the ordinary
gunboat in offensive power. These
are the Gloucester. which dis
tinguished herself i'm the destruction
Of Cervera's squadron; the Wasp,
which has attained an enviable
NOtOrjcty rs n Disturber
Of Spanish blockhouses; the Lcyden,
which for time was the sole repre-
sentative of United States power in
Havana harbor, and the Dixie. Sec
rotary Alger expects that Gen. Miles.
on the Yale, will arrive at his destina-
ton on Sunday morning with 5000
men under his command. A day later
will come 1000 men on the transports
and the day following that $500 more.
Whether the landing will be deferred
until the arrival of this entire force,
or whether Gen. Miles will take the
initiative and hoist the flag himself on
Puerto Rican soil is left to the diScre-
ton Of that officer. 1t is the depart
ments intention that he shall not lack
for troops or equipment, and this first
expedition may be followed by several
others as fast as the troops can be
gotten ready until word comes from
the general that he does not need any
more. Gen. Schwan's brigade, COM
prising the Fifth, Eleventh and Nine
teenth United States infantry, a splen-
did body of trained soldiers, sailed
from Tampa to join Gen. Miles, and II
the Puerto Rican expedition l. not an
immediate success it will not be want
of dash OH the part Of the war depart
ment to supply every requisite.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-28

Manila, July Is. via Hongkong. July
the Spaniards surrender in
the meantime Rear Admiral Dewey
will lombard the Notifications Of Ma
|nla by the end of this week, provided
the troops are ready to take posses
sion Immediately. The first detach-
ment is already in the field at Para
nacuc. two miles from Manila. The
Standards are reported to be buoyed
mo by the hope that the Cadiz fleet,
due here on July 16. would arrive
soon. but the news of the destruction
of Admiral Cervera's squadron, which
was brought by the Japanese cruiser
Nanawa, may lead them to surrender.
The insurgents are constantly har-
RAISING the Spaniards on both sides of
the city, but they are checked by the
big guns of Manila and Santa Mas
Publications. The second detachment
of the United States military force ar
rived in excellent condition, though
four died on the voyage.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-28
BAY Or NIPE Is CAPTURED.
Sampson Reports the Success &c the
Expedition.

Sampson Reports the Success &c the
Expedition.
Washington, July "A. The follow
ing message has been received at the
navy department:
Playa, July 22-Expedition to Nipe
has been entirely successful, although
The mines had not been removed for
want of time. The Spanish cruiser
Jorge Juan. defending the place, was
destroyed without loss on our part.
The Annapolis and Wasp afterward
proceeded from Nipe to assist in the
landing Of the commanding general Of
the army on arrival at Puerto Rico.
Sampson.
This brief report from Admiral
Sampson declaring the success Of the
expedition To Nipe is really more i'm
portant than appears on the surface.
The Bay Of Nipe lies on the northeast
coast OF Cuba. almost directly across
the island from Santiago. 1t is pro-
posed to establish base there which
will save at least two days time in
getting supplies into Cuba as COM
pared with the Santiago route. 1t will
also form n good point OF operations
against Holguin, not far distant, and
if it should develop unfortunately that
n restraining hand must be laid upon
the Cubans themselves, Nipe, in con-
nection with Santiago, would be an
effective means of doing this. The
war department has not yet been in
formed that Gen. Skaters Cuban al
lies have quit the American lines for
the reasons sent out in printed let
ter by Gen. Garcia, but it is scarcely
doubted that such is the case, for the
friction has been growing more pro
nounced every day since the fall of
Santiago, and it is feared that sew
erance Of relations cannot longer be
avoided. That the Cuban junta is
still hopeful of avoiding such meas
ure is evidenced by the confidence
shown by Senior Quesada in an AMIGA
bic settlement.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-28
GEN. GARCIA HAS RESIGNED.
Cuban General Piaued Mt Gen. shnf-
ter's Conduct.

Santiago de Cuba, July %. Gen.
Garcia, in charge Of the Cuban forces
in the operations about Santiago, has
notified Gen. Shafter that he has ten
dered his resignation as commander OF
the insurgents in the Eastern division.
This action on the part Of Gen. Garcia
is regarded as q ruse and is believed to
have as it's object the drawing Of a
vote Of confidence from the leaders Of
the Cuban junta. That Gen. Garcia
has not seriously retired from the Gu
ban army is disclosed by the fact that
he has just agreed with Gen. Castillo
to march their Cuban forces against
Holguin, and that both Garcia and
Castillo have joined in request to
Gen. Gomez to unite with them in
driving the Spaniards out of all the
other provinces prior to the American
attack on Havana. Gen. Garcia's
troops have been withdrawn to the
mountains. / am able to give the true
reasons for his determination 10 no
longer cooperate with the American
forces. The Cuban general in the
first instance took this action while
piQued over Gen. Skaters refusal to
let the Cubans into Santiago. But he
seems to have
Felt Even More Kcenly
the contempt in which his command Is
being held by the soldiers Of the Unit
ed States. Garcia and his principal
officers seem thoroughly to realize
that the Cubans have not shone bril-
liantly as warriors in the Santiago
campaign. He now intends to act i'll
dependently and to demonstrate to the
United States that the Cubans are
worthy of Confidence and respect as
allies. The dissatisfaction with the
conduct of the CubanS was merely
limited at in the early days of the op-
erations about Santiago. There can
be no denying that the American
troops look upon the Cubans as per
SONS more fond Of flesh pots than or
arms. 1t is announced that Gen.
Garcia ana Gen. Costello are march
ing toward Holgun. Cuban STAFF OF
ficers confidently informed me that
they would capture the Spanish garri-
son there within month. During
the interim preceding the Havana
campaign the Cubans promise 10 take
the field with extraordinary cctivlty
and to clear the greater part OF tic
island of Spanish troops
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-28
GREAT IS DEWEY.
Everything He Does Is Done in a
Way to Exclude Criticism.

WY ~ SACIuug
Washington, July 23.-That Dewey
already has the situation in the Phil
ippines In hand is shown by his last
telegram, which simply reads like 9TH
ers that have come before, that affairs
are quiet and satisfactory. Here is
the telegram, dated at Cavite, July II:
situation unchanged. Second army
detachment arrived to-day. All well
on board. The health Of the squadron
continues good. No sickness whGtev-
er Dewey"
The state department has come to
realize a full sense of Dewey's diplo-
matte abilities as the country has for
| his naval skill and courage. and the
best evidence of this is that it has not
found it necessary up TO this point TO
interfere in any way either to protect
or amend his works. The navy de-
mrtment has now discovered that the
big double turreted monitor Monterey
will not arrive at Cavite until Aug ;.
that being the advices received at the
navy department from the captain Of
the vessel when she touched at Hon.
0lulu.