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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

TO the character or the constitution un-
der which they were 10 live, and also
as to the man who should make and
execute the laws. The insurgent Gu
bans certainly could not otconsistentlya ask
for more than This.
The letter reported 20 have been writ
ten by Garcia 10 Shafter complains that:
THE city of Santiago surrendered TO
the American army, and news of that
important event was given to me by
persons entirely foreign to your staff. /
have not been hsnored with a single
word from yourself informing me about
the negotiations for peace or the terms
of the capitulation by the Spaniards
The important ceremony of the surren-
der OF the Spanish army and the taking
possession OF the city by yourself took
place later on. and only knew Of both
events by public reports. - FL
nally, know that you have left f.
power at Santiago the same Spanish
authorities that for three years have
fought as the enemies of the independ-
ence OF Cuba. In view Of all
these reasons I have rendered
today to the commander-in-chief Of the
Cuban army, Major General Maxine
Gomez, my resignation as commander
of this section of our army"
A dispatch from New York gives
statement issued by Domingo Mendez
Capote. vice president Of the Cuban re-
public, after consultation with the Gu
ban junta in that city which fully and
unreservedly indorses the presidents
proclamation issued Immediately after
the capture of Santiago as to the gov-
ernment OF the captured territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
LIEUTENANT RICHMOND p. Hossov.

sent message saying that Aguinaldo
had declared a dictatorship and mar
tial law over the Philippines, something
that gave the cabinet food for consid-
Grafton. There was no disposition to
force any issue with the insurgent chief
at this time. but it is pretty well under
stood that he viii not be allowed to
commit the United States government
in the future treatment of the Philip
pine question. 1t would not be surpris-
Ing if it should develop that strong Eu-
ropean influences are being brought to
bear to dissuade the navy department
from dispatching Watson's fleet to Eu-
rope. But so far they appear to have
been ineffeetual, for 1t is officially stated
that the departure of the squadron is
| only delayed not abandoned
Reports from Miles and Sampson.
Although General Miles reported by
cable from Mole st. Nicholas, Hayti,
that he was moving along welT' with
the first detachment Of the military ex-
pedition against Porto Rico, and asked
for lighters and tugs. 1t was said at
the war department that some of these
lighters Were already on their way
from New Orleans and New York, and
that no Sensible delay would arise on
that score. The brief report from Ad-
miral Sampson declaring the success Of
the expedition to Nipe is really more
important than appears on the surface
The bay of Nipe lies on the north coast
Of Cuba almost directly across the ISL
and from Santiago. 1t is purposed to
establish base there which will save
at least two days time in getting sup
plies into Cuba as compared with the
Santiago route
May BE Useful in Curbing the Cubans.
1t will also form a good point of op-
erations against HolgHn, not far dis
tant, and If should develop unfortunate
ly that restraining hand must be laid
| upon the Cubans themselves Nipe, in
| connection with Santiago, would be an
effective means of doing this. The war
department has not yet been informed
| that General Skaters Cuban allies
| have quit the American lines for the
| reasons sent out in printed letter by
General Garcia, but it is scarcely doubt
ed that such is the case. for the friction
has been growing more pronounced ev-
cry day since the fall Of Santiago, and it
| is feared that a severance of relations
cannot be longer avoided. That the Gu
ban junta is still hopeful of avoiding
such measure is evidenced by the con-
ndence shown by Senor Quesada, one of
the Cuban legatioEhere, in an amicable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
REPORTSOF PROGRESS
About All the War News That Is
Coming to Washington
Just at This Time.
MILES AND SAMPSON HEARD FROM.

General Is Getting Along Finely and Calls
for Tugs and Lighters That Are En-
Route-Aguinaldo Inclined to Give Us
Trouble Now-DecIares Himself Dicta-
tor, but He Doesn't Count-Cabinet Con-
siders Garcia's Letter-Our Policy in
Cuba Stated.
Manila, July 10, via Hong Kong, July
23-The Decentralization of the Ameri-
can troops composing the second ex-
pedition is being pushed with the ut
most energy. The Colorado regiment IS
already in field near Paranajo, and
other regiments will be transferred
without any loss of time from the
transports, to the camp in native boats.
The United States cruiser Boston has
been detailed to cover the landing par
ties She now occupies position almost
within range of the guns of Fort
Malate, which is only a short distance
from Manila proper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

There will be $4,000 fewer lambs in
New Mexico this year than last. The
shortage in lambs is due to drouth.
Brann's Iconoclast, of Waco, Tex,
has been sold by the widow of the late
editor to F. T. Marple, of Fort Worth,
Tex, for $1,000.
Captain Otto Lehfeldt, we'll known by
all marine men along the chain of
lakes, is dead, at Milwaukee, after an
illness of three weeks.
The health of the men Of the Fifth
army corps is reported to be such that
they VIII be sent home from Cuba for a
few weeks to recuperate.
The comptroller of the currency has
called on national banks for a state
ment of their condition at the close of
business Thursday. July IA.
Chairman Robert Schilling, of the
Wisconsin Peoples party, has issued
the call for the state convention, to be
held in Milwaukee, Aug. 81.
While bathing in the Minnesota river
at Morton, Mimi, Barbara and Rachael
Gale, Martha LorenZ and Alvina Refs
all under 20-Were drowned
While engaged at Watertown, Wis,
in a frolic with her father Cordelia
Huber, fell dead. Valvular heart dis
ease is assigned as the cause.
An engine blew up at Dutch Fiat,
Cal. killing Engineer Tom Kelly, Fire
man Terry, of Sacramento. and coal
passer whose name is unknown.
William Thornton, a young man Of
20, whose parents live at WaukAefa,
Wis, had both legs cut off below the
knees by the cars at Mazomanie, Wis.
Ferdinand w. Peck. of Chicago, has
been appointed commissioner general to
superintend the exhibits to be made by
our country at the Paris exhibition in
1900.
Governor Tanner has been asked by
commanders of provisional regiments
to prohibit wholesale enlistments of
Illinois men to fill quotas of southern
regiments.
During the recent storm the Roman
Catholic church at Elroy, Wis, was
st,uck by lightning and a large hole
torn in the rear steeple. The church
was struck in nearly the same place
two years ago.
JuuSe III VI. fneIps, OF the ROCK
county (Wis.) municipal court, was
struck by a Chicago and Northwestern
passenger engine at GAINESVILLE. Wis.
and seriously if not fatally injured
while riding a bicycle.
The Wisconsin state board of control
has sent a request to about 200 of the
leading millers in Minnesota and Wis
consin to submit bids for furnishing
400 TO 500 barrels Of flour of the first and
second grades for use at the state in
stitutions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
HOBsON ARRIVES AT WASHINGTON.
Recognized at the Station and Has To BE
Rescued by the Police.


Washington, July 23.-The most agree
able event of yesterday at the national
capital was the arrival at the navy de-
partment of Lieutenant Hobson, the
hero Of the Merrimac. He succeeded
in escaping observation as he passed
through the train shed. coat and um-
brella in hand and followed by a porter
proudly carrying his bag, but before he
emerged from thestation some eone spied
him, hurrah went up from one throat
and in moment the station sounded
with vociferous shouting. The cry of
"Hobson. Hobson," rang out and the
crowd closed about him, shaking his
hand and pushing him about until he
was rescued by the police and escorted
to his carriage. He stopped long enough
to announce that all of the men who
formed the crew of the Mer1imac were
safe and in the best of health.
The officer was driven at once To the
Army and Navy cub and after brush
ing himself UP he drove over to the
navy department. As he approached the
office. Of the secretary of the navy there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

sp6hdenza Militar. was this: Il can
give you news which will please the
press. The suspension of the consti-
tuition will not last long, for several
reasons. One of them is the camness
displayed by the people and the army.
1t is not for me to conceal the inten-
tions of the government, which are to
conclude an honorable peace which will,
in the first place, satisfy the aspirations
of the army. After that, if Senior Sa-
gasta should think fit, he will ask the
queen regent If she still has confidence
in her present advisers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
Had n Family Disturbance.

Casey. Ills, July 23.-City Marshal
Smith probably fatally shot DR.. A. ].
Porter, Of this city. They were having
family disturbance at the home Of DIR.
Porter and the doctors wife called in
City Marshal Smith TO quell the Diff
Guilty. DIR. Porter used some abusive
language to Marshal Smith and finally
assaulted him with a knife. whereupon
Smith drew his revolver and shot Por-
ter through the right breast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
WHOLE CORPS GOES.
Forty Thousand Men to Leave Chicka-
mauga for the War in Porto Rico.

Ch'ckamauGa Park, Ca. July % The
actual movement of troops from Camp
Thomas for the Porto Rican expedition
began yesterday morning when General
Halnes' brigade. the Second, of the First
division. First corps, broke camp and
marched to Rossville The regiments in
cluded were the Fourth Ohio, Fourth
Pennsylvania and the Third Illinois.
The Fourth Pennsylvania. the last to
load, did not leave Rossville until last
night. Their route is to Cincinnati, over
the Cincinnati Southern, and thence to
Newport News. via the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. These troops will be fol-
lowed today by General Brooke and
staff, the reserve ambulance company,
the reserve hospital corps, the signal
corps and General Brooke's guard. con-
sisting of troop II, of the Sixth United
states cavalry and Company F of the
Eighth United States infantry.
Whole of the First Corps Goes.
A special train will carry General
Brooke and staff from Battle Field sta
ton at 2:30 this afternoon. They will
80 to Newport News to embark The
following four light batteries of artil-
lery will follow, breaking camp early
tomorrow morning; battery A, Illinois:
battery b, Pennsylvania; battery y,
Missouri. and the REIMBURSEMENT In
diana battery. 1t was conceded at head
quarters yesterday to be the plan to
take the whole of the First corps to
Porto Rico, and it is the understand ng
that other regiments are to leave as
rapidly as Transportation can lie pro-
rided, the br!gaGes leaving the park in
regular turn until the last brigade of
the Third division has been ordered out
Will lie Nearly 10000 Men.
Counting the recruits AID takir into
consideration the hospital corps and
other organizations to be inciu led the
force will fail but little short of 10000
officers and men. 1t will require from
twelve TO fifteen days TO move the
corps. General J. +. Wade w II assume
command at Camp Thomas today
Gen. Grant Commands IA Brigade.
General Fred D. Grant yesterday took
formal command Of the Tn,ri Ir,gade
of the Second division. First corps. to
which he was assigned by the war de-
partment.
An examining board is to he ap-
pointed at once to look into the PIN, steal
condition of large numbr of men in
various regiments who have be en- shirk-
ing drills on the plea of sickness. the
purpose being that if they are not able
to undergo the hardships of the field
they are to be discharged from the SER
vice. This beard will be appointed to-
day and the work of wedding out the
regiments will he pushed forward vigor-
ously so that none but thosa physically
able may leave the present expedition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
GEN. WOOD Is GOVERNOR.
Rough Rider Takes Charge of the Peace
and Order at Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba. July 23.-General
Wood, OF the Rough Riders, was ap-
pointed military governor. OF Santiago
de Cuba Wednesday. succeeding Gen.
eral McKibbin. who returns TO his old
duty and who is on the sick list. The
city is quiet and ordinary business is
being resumed. From various points in
the province Spanish troops continue 10
arrive daily and are sent TO camp 10
await embarkation. the date Of which
has not yet. been decided. General
Wood. the military governor. has or
dered all the shops to open. and hereaft-
er there will he music in the plaza ev-
cry Sunday and Thursday. There will
be rejoicings when the paymaster ar
r.xeS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

Ashland, Wis, July 23.-The body of
Helge Hanson. an elderly resident of
this city who was lost while berrying
south of Ashland last Tuesday, was
found Thursday afternoon. He died
from hunger and exposure. A search
ing party has been hunting for him
since Tuesday. He was the father Of a
prominent groceryman here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
SIX Deaa Infants Eouna.

Boston, July 23.-The dead bodies of
six infants, each wrapped in paper,
were found in a vacant lot in the Rex
bury district yesterday. Medical Ex-
aminer Draper after an autopsy, said
the youngest child was one month old
and the eldest three months. Some
were strangled while others had been
allowed to die Of neglect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

tonight. 1t consists of six transports.
They carry the llth and 10Th infan-
try, the lst and 10th cavalry and
eight batteries. In addition to these
the lst Ohio, 157th Indiana and Sd
Pennsylvania and I'd Ohio cavalry are
going on board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
CABINET DISCUSSES THE CUBANs.
Policy as TO the Island That Will BE Car
ried Out in Full

Washington, July 29.-The letter writ
ten by General Garcia to General Shaf-
ter was read and discussed at some
length in the cabinet meeting yester-
day, and the opinion was expressed that
it evidently was based upon a wrong
conception of the purposes and motives
of our people. These. it was said. should
long ago have been fully explained 10
him and to all of the Cuban leaders. IL
1t was true as had been reported, a
member of the cabinet said, that Gar
cia was not invited to participate in the
ceremonies attending the raising of the
American flag over Santiago it was
mistake. Everything reasonable. he
said, should be done to win and keen
the friendship of the insurgent Cubans.
They should be made to know that the
only purpose Of the United States in
waging war against Spain was TO Sc
cure for all the people Of Cuba relief
from the oppression OF Spanish rule and
q stable government established by the
people themselves. OF course, It was
added, it Is not the intention of this
government to drive the Spaniards out
and then formally turn the island over
to the insurgents or to any other par
tioular class or faction. This govern
ment had never intimated such a pur-
pose, but on the contrary it was well
understood that a stable government
for and by all of the people of Cuba had
been the only purpose and end sought to
be attained
ha
ment of such government. il was said,
have never been discussed by the cabi-
net at any great length. but there could
be no difference Of opinion as to the
general plan. All of the people Of the
island, it was declared, must be given
an opportunity to express their views as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
Havana Statement of theIoss

Washington. July 2S.-A dispatch
from Havana gives the Spanish ac-
count Of the Manzanillo affair. II says
the Spaniards lost but three dead and
fifteen wounded and only three trans
ports. 1t also says that with the at
tacking force We're two monitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
Star Pointer short of His Record.

Detroit, July e3.-Star Pointer paced
a mile yesterday afternoon at the
Crosse Pointe track in 2:01i5, falling to
equal his record of 1854
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
MORE SOLDIERS FROM CAMP ALGER.
Five Troops of Cavalry Ordered to New
port News for Porto Rico

Washington, July 23.-Five troops
OF cavalry at Camp Alger, Va. has
been ordered to proceed to Newport
News for embarkatfon for Porto Rico
Chattanooga. July 23.-Gen. Brooke
and staff left this afternoon for New
port News whence they 20 to Porto
Rico. Tomorrow four light batteries
including \ of Illinois. and the 10Th
Indiana, start from the same point
The whole lst corps with regiments
from 10 states including the 9th ILL
nois, will he enroute to Porto Rico
next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

Gold was known much earlier than
silver. and was at first the cheaper Of
the two metals, but the price of silver
was lowered by the discovery of silver
mines in Olicia, Spain, and Laurium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
Bryan's Regiment at jacksonville.

Jacksonville. Fla, July 23.-The Third
regiment of Nebraska volunteers. in
command Of William Jennings Bryan,
arrived yesterday. Bryan's regiment
will be encamped at Panama park, five
miles from the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

Galveston, Tex, July 23.-The
Beach hotel, on the gulf, a leading
winter resort, was burned. The loss
is a quarter of a million. The hotel
was unOccupied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
WHAT SENIOR GAMAZO SAID.
Nothing at All Like What He Was Re-
ported as Saying.

Madrid. July 23.-The story was tele-
graphed from here yesterday that Senior
Gamazo, minister of public instruction,
had said in an interview that peace,
honorable to the Spanish army, will
shortly be concluded. What he really
did say. in an interview in The Gore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
SIR 'inOmas r-Ip,oh 20 1sa.ry

London, July 23.-The engagement is
announced Of Sir Thomas Upton. the
well known provision merchant, to the
daughter Of ex-Lord Mayor Sir George
Eaudel Philips
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

If you suffer from sores. boils, PIN
pies, or if your nerves are weak and
your system run down, YOU should
take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

Key West, July 2S.-The British
steamer Regulas, l,300 tons, cap
tured 10y the gunboat Hawk near Sa-
qua Ia Grand, province of Santa
Clara, last night, was brought here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
July 23.-The war

w department expects Miles will
east anchor tomorrow in Porto Rican
waters at point where he expects to
make Il landing. 1t looks now as if
he would initiate the example set by
the navy and military commanders
so far in this war in bringing about
important developments on Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
MIDDLE OF THE ROADS OFF,
Cincinnati Convention of Populists Has
Been Abandoned.

Cincinnati, July 23.-The Times
Star says the national convention of
the middle of the road populists.
called to assemble in Cincinnati Sept.
3, is off. Several states had held
conventions and selected delegates,
but Texas would not, and this broke
the back of the straight populist
movement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
MORE AID FOR MERRITT AND DEWEY
steamer Rio Jansiro sails From san Fran
cisco with Reinforccments.

san Francisco. July 25.-The
steamer Rio Janeiro, bearing two
battalions of South Dakota volun-
teers and recruits for the Utah light
artillery and detachment Of signal
corps, sailed today for Manila.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
Gen. Miles Expedition to Cast Anchor in Porto Rican
Waters.
AND SPAIN is GETTING READY TO RESIST.
Rushing Reniorcements to the About to be Invaded
Island

She had landed a cargo at Sagua La
Grand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23

Washington, July 23.-There werese
eral events Of interest. If not of impor-
tance, at the war and navy departments
yesterday. General Anderson at Cavite
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
GETTING READY TO RESIST.

spanish Forces at san Juan Anxious to
Make "A showing.
st. Thomas. ID. W. l., July 23.-
The Spanish forces at San Juan, Porto
Rico. are making extensive prepara-
tions for resisting the American army
of invasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
FIRST EXPEDITION TO LEAVE TAMPA.
Transports Loaded Preparatory to Get
ting Away Tonight.

Tampa, July 23.-The Porto Rican
expedition from Tampa will get away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
ILLINOIS NINTH Is TO MOVE.
Expects To BE Ordered South shortly
Practice March l. Disastrous.


Practice March Is Disastrous.
Springfield. Ills. July 2S.-Colonel Jas.
r. Campbell, commanding the Ninth
Illinois infantry, yesterday afternoon
received a telegram from Adjutant
General Corbin asking what equipments
were still needed and how far the
work of distributing the equipments
already received had progressed.
He replied that all equipments
had arrived and were distributed. ex-
cept bavonet scabbards, Canteens and
haversacks. Colonel Campbell takes
this 10 indicate that the regiment will
be ordered south in a few days, perhaps
by Tuesday next. He believes it will
be assigned to the Seventh corps. Gen.
eral Fitzhush Lee commander. at Jack
scnville. Fla. All furloughs have been
restricted to tomorrow morning.
The Ninth regiment marched five
miles yesterday afternoon for practice.
The heat was very oppressive and fifty
men dropped out of the ranks One
man. Private Frank Bradshaw. was Sc
riously Frustrated and is in the hos
pital
A number of the members Of the
Eighth regiment have been engaged
in selling blankets to a negro sutler
for food. His place will be raided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-23
Seventh Illinois Has a Promise.

Washington. July %. - Comptroller
Dawes, of the currency. said yesterday
that he had been assured by Secretary
Alger that the Seventh Illinois, now en-
camped at Falls Church, would be used
in the Porto Ricsn campaign if it was a
possible thing, with the chances largely
in favor of the regiments utilization
Dawes went to considerable pains to
impress upon the war department Of
ficials the character Of the Seventh and
the efficiency of the men in that organ
ization.