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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02

rant II, General Wheelers division and
General Kents division doubtless will join
in the advance, and endeavor to drive the
6paniards before them and enter the city.
While the movement may not reach this
extent Tomorrow. its purpose is to force
the 5000 men of General Lawton's command
two miles further forward than they are
now. take the little village of Caney, and
Occupy the ridge overlooking the city and
harbor, from which our artillery fire can
be rained upon the Spanish intrenchments
In front of the city and upon the large
Eody of Spanish soldiers holding them.
1t may be that the Americans will be
satisfied to accomplish a movement in one
day and them postpone further advance
until the light artillery and siege guns can
be placed in position on the ridge and prep
arations can be made to pour a deadly
fire of shell and shrapnel into the intrench-
ments, dislodging the enemy and enabling
the main body of the American forces to
carry the city by storm.
1t is believed that, at the time General
Lawton advances. General Kent's division
on the left will attack Aguadores on the
coast four miles east of Moro castle, which
would give our army base much nearer
Santiago than the present one at Juragua.
Until to-day our men at the front have
been subsisting on half rations, but, owing
to the excellent work of Colonel John F.
Weston, chief of the commissary depart
ment, supplies have been sent to the front
by pack trains with great dispatch all day
and night. and our soldiers are no longer
in want of food. Though they have been
drenched with rain for several days, and
have been suffering from lack of sufficient
food, the spirit of our soldiers is all that
could be desired, and they are eager for
the general attack upon the enemy S strong
hold.
The Third and Twentieth infantry, the
last regulars TO remain at Juragua, went to
the front to-day. and the Ttarty-third Mich
igan and one battalion of the Thirty-fourth
Michigan will break camp early this morn
ing and join General Kent's division on the
sea coast, leaving nothing at Juragua, ex-
cept supplies and large field hospital In
charge Of the chief surgeon of the corps
prepared to attend the wounded who may
be sent there from the field hospitals at the
front.
With our troops lying almost at the gates
of Santiago, supported by the great fleet
of our warships, lying just outside the en-
trance Of the harbor. prepared to demolish
the Spanish shore batteries II they attempt
TO stop the progress of our army, the fall
of the city of Santiago seems to be near
at hand, and the great majority of our
soldiers. sleeping tonight on the eve of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
cADIz FLEET is coALING.
Neutrality Limit to Do 1t,
However.

PORT SAID, July Admiral Camara's
ships moved outside of the harbor in order
to coal from their own colliers. The San
Francisco has entered the canal.
LONDON. July IA dispatch to Lloyds
from Port Said, dated 1870 o'clock to-day,
says that the Pelayo, Imperador Carlos,
Quinto, Osada, Patricia. Buenos Ayres,
Isla de Banay, Rapido. San Francisco, IsIa
de Luzon and San Ignace de Loyola have
gone to sea.
CAIRO, July lit Is believed that part
of Admiral Camara's squadron intends to
proceed westward and the rest eastward.
The local Golfers. it appears, Intended try
ing to go to the Red sea to trans-ship their
coal to Spaniards there, but this they are
not permitted to do. because it would be
breach of neutrality.
Admiral Camara can only coal from one
Of his own GOLFERS in the Red sea-
LONDON, July LIN the house of COM
mons to-day, Michael Davitt asked whether
article Of the Suez canal convention stip-
ulated that warships of belligerents should
only remain twenty-four hours at Port
Said: whether the Spanish ships had been
there since Sunday, and whether Egypt
or Great Britain were responsible for this
long stay.
The parliamentary secretary for the for
eign office. Mr.. Curzon. in reply, said the
provisions Of the convention had never been
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
MISSOURI COMMISSIONS.
All the Officers of the Fifth Regiment
Now Hold Full Title to Their
Places,

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. July 1.-(spe-
cial) Governor Stephens to-day commits
stoned James z. Burgee. captain; A. J..
Menwlin, first lieutenant, and H. Clyde
kriedler, second lieutenant of Company B.,
First regiment Missouri volunteers. In the
request for the commissions. General Bell
appened note, stating that he was tired of
waiting upon the company to select the
necessary officers to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Captain Krieiller and find
Ing that the government permitted the gov
ernor to fill all vacancies. he requested the
promotion of the officers of the company,
First Lieutenant Burgee. captain; Second
Lieutenant Menklin, first lieutenant, and
First Corporal Kriedler, second lieutenant
Governor Stephens to-day issued COM
missions to all the officers of the Fifth
Missouri regiment of volunteers. Commits
sions were issued to all officers who were
mustered into the service with national
guard commissions. The commissions have
been autographed and are documents which
the officers should feel proud to possess.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
GENERAL SHAFTER's BALLOON.
1t Was Brought From Paris In May
and IL of the Finest Con-
atruCfiOn.

CHICAGO. July 1.-The balloon that is
now in active use and sailing over the be-
leaguered city of Santiago and in plain
view of 25,0o0 Spaniards and 1900 Ameri-
cans, was shipped from Tampa with Shaft
er's forces, together with the submarine
cables and other field telegraph equipment
now being used by the signal corps of the
regular army in Cuba. Mr.. w. J. Lloyd,
assistant district superintendent of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, says
that it is probably one of the finest and
most improved equipments used in warfare.
This balloon was shipped from Paris early
in May, and is being charged with oxygen
gas from tubular reservoirs which have
been in use by the army for experimental
purposes at Fort Riley. The balloon is first
charged and then allowed to ascend by
means of wire cables from large reel
made fast to a field wagon. The cable is
used as a telegraph and telephone conduct
or, and the occupants of the balloon trans
init to the grodnd their observations.
There is little danger Of the balloon be-
ing pierced by a rifle shot, on account of
its constantly swaying condition and the ex-
treme difficulty of hitting anything at an
elevation of, say, 2,500 feet, which is the
usual limit of a cable reel. The French
claim to have gun which will pierce
balloon, but it is supposed there are none
N use either in the American or Spanish
armies. Had one of these balloons been
aboard Simpsons fleet. much anxiety
would have been prevented, pending the
final discovery of Admiral Cervera in San
tiago harbor. 1t is Mr.. Lloyd's belief that
the balloon is in charge of Major Joseph
E. Maxfield, who was formerly signal Off
GER of the department of the Missouri with
General Brooke. Of Chicago. The particular
balloon has a lifting capacity Of 800 or
400 pounds, which would enable it to carry
two signal men of ordinary weight, as well
as the necessary telegraph apparatus. This
is said to be the first time that balloon
has ever been put in actual war service on
this side of the Atlantic ocean.
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MISUSE OF RED CROSS FLAGS.
the Sole Purpose of Avoiding
American Fire.
fCopyright, 1893, by the Assoc

Copyright, 1893. by the Associated Press)
GENERAL KENT'S HEADQUARTERS,
NEAR AGUADORES, June 80, p. M. BY
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
BOAT WANDA, VIA PORT ANTONIO,
JAMAICA, July I, a. M, AND KING
STON, July /, $50 a. m.-The Spaniards in
front of General kent's line have adopted
new method of preventing him from
firing on their works. They have strung
at frequent intervals Red Cross flags. the
line being directly in view of their intrench-
ments. The object of this, 1t Is thought
at General Kent's headquarters, is to pre-
vent the Americans from firing in that di-
rection, or If the Red Cross is ignored, to
spread the idea that the American soldiers
are violating the rules of civilized warfare
in firing upon the hospitals.
In firing upon hospitals, 1t mas been de-
termined that no attention will be paid to
the Red Cross flags, so long as they are
close up to what is believed will be the
line of fire.
Much work has been done on the roads
in this vicinity. The heavy rains placed
them in bad condition and it was almost
impossible to transport artillery and teams
over them.
1t is believed. however. that the Ameri-
can officers have determined not to await
the arrival of the artillery. but to move
forward ON Aguadores as soon as possible.
As there is only a small battery and weak
garrison there. the place should be taken
without difficulty, unless the men get in
range of the big guns of the batteries east
of Moro castle.
Crowds of Cuban refugees from Santiago
filed along the roads to-day and all told
the same story. They are short of food
in the city, they say, but, they say, the
Spaniards rely on the intrenchments in
front of the city. The guns inside of it are
of little use.
The Cubans also say the Spaniards are
terrified at the approach of the American
troops, and the refugees predict that they
will make but 4 short defense.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
REVIVAL OF WAR SPIRIT.
posed Toward Peace Than
They Were.

1
posed Toward Peace Than
They Were.
MADRID, July 1.-TWO cabinet council.
have been held to-day. A revival of the
war feeling is noticeable. The clerical or
gans publish violent articles against the
advocates of peace. and the priests are
preaching war to the bitter end. The con-
servatives also declare against the idea OF
peace at the present moment.
The newspapers here express apprehen-
sion that the Americans will use the coast
of Morocco as a base of supplies Of coal
and provisions and they urge the Spanish
government to rapidly fortify Punta Ca
reno. Algeciras and other strategic points,
in order to prevent the Americans from APP
preaching the neighborhood Of Gibraltar
for coal.
Premier Sagasta, in an interview to-day,
in regard to peace rumors, said: "They are
absurd. am astonished that any attention
Is paid to them. There will not be, and
can't be, any discussion in regard to this
matter. 1 affirm this absolutely. The gov
ernment cannot treat for peace now. That
action depends on developments and the
time"
While the bishop of Barcelona has de-
clared In favor Of peace, the bishop OF
Segovia has issued a pastoral letter in IA
vor of a holy war.
The chamber of agriculture Of Barcelona
has again petitioned the government in fa-
vor of peace, and the central committee OF
the socialist party has issued a circular
pointing out the folly Of continuing the
war in view Of the disproportion Of the
means Of the combatants and setting forth
that the working people desire peace.
LONDON, July 2.-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Times believes that the
new taxation which came into force yes
terday will do more than anything else to
influence the people In favor of peace. The
Times. commenting edtorially on the sit
uation, says:
People who play bowls must expect to
meet rubbers. If America sends fleet to
Spain, it will only be what everybody ex-
pected Admiral Cervera to do to American
ports"
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brought into operation, and the question
| was one primarily for the Egyptian gov
| ernment, adding:
There seems to be good reason for the
course adopted In the present case"
What are the reasons?" asked Mr. Dav-
lit.
II am not in the councils Of the Egyptian
government" said Mr.. Curzon, In reply.
Later Mr.. Curzon made a further state
ment to the effect that there are tour
British and five German warships at
Manila. He added that the British COM
marder-in-chief at Hong Kong was satis-
fled that the British force was sufficient
for the protection Of the interests of Great
Britain. and, If this were not the case.
the commander-in-cfIief at Hong Kong was
in a position to augment the naval forces
at Manila.
WASHINGTON, July $50 far as the
navy department knows, the Cadiz fleet
is still at Port Said. unable to coal, but
it is taking no chances on their course.
and is steadily pressing the arrangements
for the dispatch to the Mediterranean Of
the Eastern squadron. under Commodore
Watson. An evidence Of this purpose was
made visible to-day In the packing and
forwarding of boxes Of charts of all the
waters likely to be traversed by Watson's
squadron directly to the ships on Santiago.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
ONLY DANGER FROM THE FLEET
Capture of Santiago Regarded a.
Easy Were 1t Not for Ger
veFa's Guns.

KEY WEST, FLA. July IA United
States warship arrived here this afternoon
from Guantanamo, which she left Wednes-
day, and Santiago, where she left the day
previous. Except for Admiral Cervera' 8
neet. whose guns are highly dangerous, 1t
was generally considered in the fleet when
the warship left that the capture Of San
tiago would be easy.
The marines were occupying an intrench-
ment camp at Guantanamo, protected by
ships and no further attack was expected.
A vessel in from the blockade this morn
ing reported having seen new blockhouse
at Cabanas. The Spaniards. all along the
blockaded coast. are working increasingly
to strengthen their defenses.
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events which are to occur tomorrow, be-
lieve the American flag will float over
Santiago on the nations birthday on Mon
day next. -
Copyright, 1898. by the Associated PresS) -
GENERAL LAwToNts HEADQUART-
ERs. RIO GUAMO. June 30, p. m. BY
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH BOAT
WANDA TO PORT ANTONIO. JAMAICA,
July !, 6 p. m, FILED KINGSTON, JA-
MAICA, July !, $50 a. m.-Daylight to-
morrow Friday) will see a movement of
the Fifth division, under General Lawton,
10 a new base north and east of Santiago.
All this morning, General Garcia's Cnbans
have been moving from their hill camp on
the east and have been passing headquart-
ers almost at a jog trot.
Assuming that 1000 m0 will be deployed
on the northeast, the American advance. is
a net which is now drawing closer around
the doomed city.
General Lawton's men will move at day
break. -
Three miles, east of their present posi-
tion there rises narrow ridge in the San
tiago valley. Southward from here the
troops can look down on Caney, tiny, pic
turesque old and once thriving Spanish
town, almost at their feet. Three miles
west crowning low ridge that crosses
the Santiago valley. are seen the Spanish
barracks and a large building over which
floats the Red Cross Society's flag. This
is the Reina Mercedes hospital where, ac-
cording to all pasificos' accounts, are now
located Lieutenant Hebson and the heroic
seven.
The valley. three miles wide, would be a
garden spot in times of peace. Now it is
filled with rank tropical growth. cover
ing abandoned plantations. The only sign
of habitation between Santiago and Ca
vite is Duguro house, once hospitable
country hotel. now used by the Spaniards
as barricade but now. like Cavite aban-
doned except for corporars guard of
Spaniards.
Opposite, on the northern side of the val.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
MANzANILLo BoMBARDED.
Spanish Accounts Say That Three
American Warships Dropped
Shells Into the Town.

Copyrighted. 1858, by the Associated Press.)
HAVANA, July I, 9 p. m.-From Span
ish correspondent Advices received at the
palace say that at about o'clock yester-
day afternoon three American warships
bombarded Manzanillo. The Spanish gun
boats, Cuba Espanola and Guardian, and
the 'pontoon" Maria, answered the fire,
lying at anchor of the port, while the gun
boats Delgardo Parejo, Estrella and Guam
and to silence their fire.
The combat lasted forty-five minutes
Over forty shells fell in Manzanillo, doing
but slight damage TO the houses The Span
ish loss was two sailors wounded, and eight
bruised Among the latter were the COM
mander of the gunboat Delgardo Parejo
and the physician of the "pontoon" Maria
The American ships retired toward the
northwest by the Manzanillo keys, towing
one ship. whose engines were damaged. All
the Spanish warships were slightly injured.
Yesterday an American merchantship
fired four shots into Cayo Frances, Carde-
mas. but did no damage
MADRID, July 1.-The Impartial to-day
publishes dispatch from Santiago de Gu
ba saying that four American warships, at
o'clock this morning, opened fire upon
Manzanillo, province of Santiago de Cuba.
The dispatch adds that the firing, which
lasted an hour, was answered by the Span
ish gunboats in the harbor, and, it is fur
ther said. 'The Americans retired with
one vessel seriously injured, as she was
towed away, with her fires extinguished."
Continuing, the dispatch to the Impartial
insists that one Spanish peasant was
wounded during the bombardment.
From the same source it is asserted that
the Americans used captive balloon yes
terday in taking observations of the forti-
fications of Santiago.
In conclusion. the dispatch says firing
party of Americans fell into an ambush
yesterday and one of them was killed and
two others captured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
Torpedo boat Damaged.

WILMINGTON. N. c.. July 1.-While be-
ing docked at South Port to-day the tor
pedo boat Talbot ran into the wharf and
damaged her stem to the extent of a
couple of plates being bent and a rivet or
two misplaced. She came to the city to-
night to be repaired. The Talbot will ac-
company the Gwin southwark tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
Cotton to XIII spaniards with.

SHERMAN. TEX, July 1.-The first bale
of cotton Of this seasons growth has been
ginned at Pearsall, Frio county. 1t was
sold at auction to-day at San Antonio and
will be shipped to President Mckinley to
be made into guncotton for the battleship
Texas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02

American shelter.
General Shafter has established his head
hoisted the corps flag. To-day the signal
corps used observation balloons, obtain
ing a perfect view of the Spanish intrench-
ments, the city and the harbor.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
CABINET HEARS THE NEWS.
Press Dispatches Read During
the Regular Session.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-The cabinet was
in session for almost two hours to-day,
but took no important action. The session
was mainly occupied with a discussion of
the news from Santiago. General Skaters
dispatch was read aloud before the men,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
Third Can to BE Delayed.

WASHINGTON, July lit can be stated
positively that the president does not con-
template issuing a third call for yolun-
teers within the next two weeks at least.
as present plans in all probability will
preclude its issuance within a fortnight.
II then
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
More Troop. for the PhiIippines.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-Batteries C and
N, Of the Sixth United States artillery.
now on duty at Fort Myer. Va. have been
assigned for duty to the Philippines They
will start on their transcontinental jour-
ney next Tuesday.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
OkIahoma,s Quota Full.

GUTHRIE O. T., July 1@(special)
Up to tonight over 600 jmen have
enrolled for examination and mus
ter into the Oklahoma battalion Of
volunteer infantry. and several full
regiments could easily be secured in
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Supplies for Kansas Soldiers.

TOPEKA, July 1.-(Special) The Army
Relief Society has sent to-day to Mrs. DR..
Frank c. Armstrong at Camp Chicka-
mauga. Ca. for the Twenty-first Kansas
volunteers large box containing % night
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02

ten days instead Of four companies. The
work of final examination and muster will
begin Monday and as fast as sworn in
the men will be sent to Fort Reno, to rem
dezynuS
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
Transports to he Sent Home.

WASHINGTON. July LIN reply to q
message asking General Shafter how many
transports could be sent back to Tampa
in order that reinforcements might be
sent him, Adjutant General Corbin late to-
night received the following reply: Colo
mel Humphries has been ordered to return
as many transports as possible at once"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
Lieutenant Colonel Little Very m.

TOPEKA, July 1.-(Special) A private
message from San Francisco to-day an
nounced that the illness Of Lieutenant Col
onei E. c. Little, of the Twentieth Kansas
regiment, had taken a violent change for
the worse, and that he had been transferred
to one of the city hospitals for treatment
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02
CERvERA DIs0BEYED ORDERS.
BIanco Instructed Him to Leave SAM
tiaEO and Now There Is a Cold
ness Between Them.

LONDON, July 1.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette's correspondent at Madrid telegraphs
to-day from that city that a coldness exists
between Captain General Blanco and Ad,
miral Cervera, adding that Blanco ordered
Cervera to leave Santiago de Cuba and
the admiral replied that he would be glao
to leave, but his guns were dismounted.
he was without ccal, and the American adj
miral was waiting outside.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02

wedding and reception invitations engraved IN -.
iset form. Send Ter samplsA Jaeeard's. 1o3l nsiA.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-02

shirts. 20 sheets, q pillowslIps. blankets.
1 -counterpane, 2 pillows. s towels, "a hand
kerchiefs. 20 housewives, . rolls Of BAN
dases, fans. old linen, medicated cotton,
stationery. magazines and games. Six dol
lars was sent for ice and lemons.
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events which are to occur tomorrow. be-
lieve the American flag will float over
Santiago on the nations birthday on Mon
day next ~
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