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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-30
READY TO BUILD MORE SHIPS.
There Is Dullness Just Now at the
 Union Iron Works.

There is no excitement at the Union Iron Works just now. All the men that can be conveniently put to work on the battleship Wisconsin are at work bring ing that vessel up to the finishing degree. It is quite apparent that Uncle Sam does not consider that his boys in blue will need this marine destroyer just now, since there are no Spanish vessels to be sent to Dayy Jones' locker: The armC' plates for this and the other vessels now being built in the East have not been con- tracted for, so far as is known in this city, and as a consequence the Wisconsin can not be finished until these plates ar rive. Excepting this the work on the vessel is progressing rapidly, and in the course of a few months she will be launched as the armor plates can be put on after she goes into the water.
 The Japanese war vessel Chitose is having her machinery put in place, and when this Is completed she will be in a condition to turn her nose homeward. Her armament will be placed on her when she gets to Japan.
 On the berth of the Farragut will be laid the keel of the Active. the new tug boat ordered for the J. D. Spreckels Com pany. This is all the work now in sight at the Union Iron Works, and the thou sands of mechanics and laborers who ob- tain their living by working at these yards are in hopes that the Scotts will obtain the contract for one of the new boats now to be built for the navy.
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M'kINLEY A SECOND LINCOLN
STIRRING COMMENTS OF THE
 SPECTATOR.
Strongly Urges This Country to As sume Direct Control of the Philippines as We'll
 as Cuba.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, July 29.-The weekly pa pers credit the United States with de- sire to deal generously with Spain. The Saturday Review says:
 I've are convinced that America will not play the part of a Shylock, but now that she has learned to appreciate the bravery and fighting qualities of the Spaniards as we'll as the Worthlessness of the Cuban rebels, she will make ob- vious atonement for the precipitancy with which she entered upon the war by dealing generously with her oppon- entS"
 The Spectator takes a line quite un- usual in the English press, most strong ly urging the United States to assume direct control of both Cuba and the Philippines. It implores the Washing ton Government rather to break an ingenious pledge to Congress than to allow Cuba or the Philippines to be in- dependent CT to return to the cruel Spanish dominion
 Since 1t is equally inadmissible," the Spectator says, "to grant independence or to transfer the Philippines to any other power, 1t Is best that the United States should assume the heavy re- sponsibility involved, which will serve to bring out the best qualities of the American nation. England does not desire the Philippines; and if she did she would not take them, because she wishes to prove that her sympathy for the United States is quite disinterest- ed"
 The Spectator devotes another article to eulogy of the splendid and un- expected manner in which President Mckinley has risen to the requirements of a high and difficult position.
 '"The President has developed Nlatent talents, showing him the possessor of many of Lincoln's great qualities. It would be remarkable" the Spectator continues, If for the second time in a generation the American system of really an elective monarchy proves it's strong power of dealing with great crises. Europe may have been nasty in rejecting the very idea of an elective monarchy as fatal alike to stability and strength
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Not Hampered by the
 War Department.
UNFAIR CRITICISM REBUKED
SPANISH TRANSPORT FLEET
 EXPECTED.
Enough Vessels Are Now on the Way to Santiago to Carry Home Fifteen Thou E
 sand Troops.

SANTIAGO, July 29.-Major General Shafter is desirous that 1t should be known that the United States War De- partment has in no way interfered with the conduct of the campaign. The gen. eral adds that he was never hampered by the War Department, and that, if the campaign in this vicinity had failed the fault would have been all his own The departments only participation in the operations was In ratifying tho terms of the surrender of the Spanish forces.
 General Shafter has requested that these statements be published in view of the fact that the department has been criticised for faulty management. General Shafter has received advices that two Spanish transports, one of them being hospital ship, have left the island of Martinique. They are ex- pected here tomorrow.
 In addition, three Spanish transports left Cadiz yesterday and four others are to leave Cadiz on July 30 These vessels are capable of carrying about b,0 900 troops, and the authorization will begin when all the vessels are here It Is expected that all the Spanish pris- oners of war will be embarked by Au- gust 15.
 The American commander has au- thoriZed the S~anish officers who com manded the troops that came to San tiago during the siege from Manga nillo to send for their wives and famf- lies, in order that they may be able to take them back to Spain at the Gov ernment's expense. Tn all there are about 750 wome7 and children.
 The telegraph operator at Manzanillo notified the authorities here that Cap- tain General Blanco first refused to permit the delivery of messages sent by these officers to their families, but later, under a protest from General Shafter, the Captain Gen ral allowed the messages to be delivered.
 The American General has also au- thorized the Spanish officers to charter schooner at Manzanillo for the pur- pose of bringing their families to this port, but no vessel was available and other plans are now under way. Prob ably schooner will be sent from here to Manzanillo, under flag of truce, to fetch the wives and children of the Spanish officers
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ally will afford compensation in com merce for the loss of the Antilles, be- sides procuring occupation for the West Indian army in re-eSta blishing Spanish rule.
 The reply of America Is anxiously awaited. Judging from press opin- ions anything beyond the cession of Cuba will be considered harsh and un- just. This is the unanimous feeling among even the strongest advocates of peace.
 The people are beginning to realize that peace will mean almost a total loss of colonies, and looking to the del- icate and difficult position of the Queen Regent, great care is still nec- essary to induce the nation to accept the terms.
 The Carlist and Republican papers are making the most of the situation, while many of the Catholic prelates de- cline to comply with orders from the Vatican to censure the Carlist agita- ton, Fl Imparcial's Rome correspond ent says the Pope is so displeased with this attitude of the priests that he has washed his hands of the whole af- fair I
 According to Fl Liberal, the Govern ment would not allow even the loss of the Philippines to hinder the conclu- sion of peace, because 1t is very doubt ful whether the country would indorse sending an army of 10000 men to crush the rebellion. One of the leading Carlists here denies the reports of dis sensions. Fl Heraldo publishes a warning as to the necessity for closely watching the Carlists as peace ap- breaches. It Is estimated that there are 10000 persons out of employment in Catalonia.
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were substantially agreed upon when the Cabinet adjourned at 6 o'clock this evening. The main bone of contention-- that relating to the permanent control of the Philippines by the United States was settled before the Cabinet ad journed to-day.
 The views of the President and Sec retary Day against the acquisition of the entire islands by the United States prevailed. Those opposed to allowing Spain to retain sovereignty over the islands finally agreed that 1t was nei- ther wise nor prudent for us at this time 10 define a policy for the future control of the islands, and they agreed with the President that 1t was not de- sirable for us to permanently hold the islands. When the Cabinet adjourned this evening a great many verbal changes had been made in the draft of the note prepared yesterday by Secre- tary Day after consultation with the President, but all the essential points having been agreed upon, Secretary Day was directed to prepare a new copy of the note, and members of the Cabinet were invited to go to the White House tomorrow morning for final discussion of the revised copy.
 As was expected the main point of discussion to-day was over the ques- ton of our demands in respect to the Philippines. It developed early In the discussion that different members en- tertained radically different views as to the final disposition of the islands, put when the Cabinet adjourned there was practically unanimous opinion agalhst the United States taking permanent
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Work of the Immigration Bureau.

Commissioner North has just dispatched report to T. V, Powderly, Commissioner General uf Immigration, showing the work done at the local office during the past year. The report shows general falling off of immigrants during the year, due to the increased patrol force along the front and a special falling off since the commencement of the war with Spain. He calls attention to the need of proper landing station and additional service from the revenue marine. MT. North has been greatly aided in his work by the ass sistance rendered him. by John J. s. Rod gers of Philadelphia and w. NJ. Rice of Victoria, also by the harmonious manner in which his subordinates have worked during the year
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REPLY TO STAINS APPEAL FOR PEACE TO BE MADE TO-DAY Future tbe Philippines Probably tbe Only of
 CoDtenton.

NEW YORK. July 29.-The Wash ington correspondent of the Herald sends the following: President McKin- ley's reply to Spain's appeal for peace will be placed in the hands of Embassa- dor Cambon tomorrow afternon. It will be emphatic and definite as to the terms upon which the United States will consent to cessation of hostili- ties, but will leave open the question of the future government of the Philip pines. The general terms as agreed upon after an all days Cabinet ses- sion are substantially the same as those previously outlined in the Her ald, namely-Absolute cession of Porto Rico to the United States, independence of Cuba, ceSSion of Guan Island to the United States as coaling station, ces- sion of at least a coaling station in the Philippines, and port if desired. The future government of the Philippines will be matter for future negotiations after Spain has consented to accept the general terms outlined above.
 The immediate acceptance of these general terms by Spain will mean im- mediate peace. A refusal or desire on the part of Spain to dicker for better terms will mean a prolongation of the war with more rigid demands involv- ing the payment of indemnity, and the possibility of the complete loss of the Philippines when the United States agasn submits terms.
 Although another Cabinet meeting has been called for half past ten o'clock tomorrow morning for the purpose of perfecting the details of the note to be sent to Spain, all of the main features
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DREAD TO RETURN TC
 SPANISH DOMINATION
Natives and Residents Implore Pres- ident Mckinley to Hold the
 Philippines

Philippines. LONDON, July 29.-Natives of the Philippine Islands and British subjects who have interest there are alarmed by the reports that the peace terms in- clude the return of these islands to Spain. AS a result they have held a meeting here and after consultation with the Philippians in France and Belgium, have cabled to President Mo- kinley and to Senator Davis, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. The message to President Mckinley is as follows:
 "The Philippians resident in Europe pray you not to abandon the Philippine Islands for the sake of peace with Spain. Our loyalty and trust in the honor of America entitle us to your consideration and support. To hand over our country again to Spain Is con- trary to the humanitarian proceedings of your noble nation and the wish of all classes. Civilization, trade and all will be lost if Spanish authority is re- established in any form.''
 The message to Senator Davis saws.
 A casttron agreement binding Spain to form government satisfactory to the inhabitants is prepostereus. To al- LOW ner 10 reeain sovereignty means deception, oppression and bigotry. We placed our rights in your hands, and pray you to induce the President and Senate not to abandon in the hour of peace people who, trusting In Ameri can honor, fight for their common in- terests"
 The agent here of Aguinaldo. insur gent leader In the Philippines, has re- ceived a cable dispatch dated Hong n m, 4n- flo L,,& IL mention of Manila having surrendered to Admiral Dewey.
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on the question. They are not essen- tial, however, in the one main question as to an agreement on the terms of peace. If Spain is willing to accept the general proposition laid down in the note with the understanding that the future government of the Philippines is to be left open in the negotiations. then the Administration Is ready and willing to stop the hostilities and con- sent to the appointment of plenipoten- tiarits for determining upon plans for the future government of the Philip pines.
 Continued war or peace thus hinges upon the question as to whether Spain will consent to leave the government of the Philippines open for future negotia- tions. There Is little doubt in the minds of the administration officials that all other demands of the Uni.ci States will be accep.c1 by Spain
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possession of the islands. As there was difference of opinion as to what should be done about the future gov ernment of these islands, 1t was de- cided to so word the note to Spain as to leave the subject of future govern ment subject to negotiation after Spain has accepted the several general terms which will be demanded as conditions under which the United States will consent to a cessation of hostilities be- fore proceeding with the negotiations for perfecting the details.
 The least the United States will de- mand in relation to the Philippines is the permanent ceSsion of a coaling sta ton, the administration at the same time reserving the right to lay claim to a port and have 0 voice in the future disposition of the islands when that point is reached.
 At the present time the Cabinet is not willing to bind itself to an agreement which insures Spanish sovereignty over the islands. President Mckinley feels that we are under certain obligations to the insurgents of the islands and that we should have full particulars from Admiral Dewey as to his exact relations with the insurgent forces be- fore entering into an agreement for Spains retention of the islands. AL though there has been no formal recog- hilton of the insurgents, they have to a certain extent been our allies and the President feels that 1t is only fair that their demands should be taken into consideration.
 hn Coh wise to have Admiral Dewey's views
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 don Bennett.
 SANTIAGO, July 29.-Many cases of gross injustice are being discovered by the special committee which is inves- tigating the city prison. Through the courtesy of Judge Advocate Grosbeck. I was allowed to accompany the com mission to-day. These examinations of prison records and questioning of pris- oners shed strong light on the peculiar manner in which Spanish justice has been dispensed here. Men and women accused of such petty offenses as speak ing disrespecfully of the Spanish Gov ernment have been thrown into prison and kept there for years without trial. All records of charges against them have been lost sight of; witnesses have died, and the victims been detained. al- though not sentenced. In many in stances the present officials are igno- rant of the crimes charged against the prisoners, and the victims themselves, in some cases, have forgotten the accu- sations.
 General Wood, as result of his ener- getic administration as Military Gov ernor, has attained quiet and good or der throughout the city. Only one or two arrests have been made during the last twenty-four hours. A street-clean- ing force of 150 men has been organiz-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-30
L IN
 SANTIAGO'S JAIL
 WITHOUT TRIAL
ICES OF PORTO RICO,

 ed, and General Wood has easfry been able to get men to work for their ra- tions. These men are putting the most frequented thoroughfares in order Management of port affairs is receiving much attention, and the police are do- ing excellent work. General Wood is making inquiries with a view to estab- fishing a currency standard. There is much complaint because local mer- chants will allow only 90 cents on an American dollar, while they value the same dollar at 75 cents when paying it out in change.
 Civil Governor Ros has submitted to General Shafter the names of several men for appointment to the High Court, the members of which have resigned. Senor Ros has suggested for these places persons who were elected under the plan of autonomy, but who never took office. It is probable am told, that General Shafter will make the appointments.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-30
FEELING OF ANXIETY
 PREVAILS AT SANTIAGO

Copyrighted, 1898, by the Associated Press
 SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 2S (delay ed in transmissiom.-Ap panicky feeling prevails in business circles here, owing to a fear that the Americans will turn the city over to the Cubans for self government. No confidence exists, ow- ing to the uncertainty of the future. Orders that were given during the first days of the American occupation have been countermanded by cable. Euro pean merchandise on through bills of lading via New York have been order
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-30
ORDER CHOSEN FRIENDS,

Grand Councillor Boehm and the grand recorder returned Tuesday from tour of the southern part of the State. They visited Guardian Council on the 18th. The following night, In compnay with Grand Assistant Dictator Savage, District Dep uty Davidson and twenty members of Guardian Council, they visited Pasadena Council and had an interesting meeting. After the regular business number of strangers crowded the hall and were in- formed about the order. On the 10th Magnolia Lodge was visited; on the 22d the grand recorder visited the council at San Bernardino and answered a great many questions asked by members; on the 18th Los Angeles Council was consolidated with Guardian Council, and the officers were installed in public by the grand off, cers and Deputy Davidson.
 The officers of Fairmount Council in this city were installed by w. F. Gibson, P. S. R., in public in the presence of a large audience. A. G.. Baker of Social Council acted as grand marshal. After the ceremony the progressive council took charge and furnished a good programme of entertainment and the council fur nished icecream and cakes.
 The officers of Evans and of Social councils were installed on Thursday night. Those of Bradford Council were installed on Friday night.
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HURTS SPAIN BADLY TO
 PART WITH PORTO RICO

LONDON, July BOA special dis patch from Madrid says: Though 1t is not likely that Government will decide to prolong the war because of Porto Rico. considerable feeling is manifested and every possible diplomatic effort will be made to retain 1t. Apparently there is little objection to ceding coal ing station in the Philippines, provided Spanish sovereignty Is respected in the islands, which. In the opinion of the government and official circles gener-
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Governor McCord,s View.

PHOENIX, July Ex-Governor McCord gave his views to-day of the demands this country should make of Spain:
 'ln my opinion Spain shou.u be re- quired to evacuate and abandon Cuba and relinquish all claims to that island of whatever nature. The United States should hold and own Porto Rico, and should capture and hold the Philippines permanently for a coaling station, and also to secure payment of a money in- demnity to compensate the United States for the expenditures of this war.
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easily apparent. In a letter received yes, terday from them the ladies of the Red Cross are thanked for their work in their behalf.
 A grand entertainment and ball will be given in aid of the Red Cross under the auspices of the Order of St. George and Order of Daughters of St. George in Union-square Hall on Wednesday even ing. August B. Preparations are now un- der way. and the affair promises to be grand success.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-30
CAMARA'S FLEET HAS
 RETURNED TO CADIZ
News Brought to Gibraltar by the
 Captain of a Spanish
Steamer.

Steam6T.
 Special cable to The Call and the New York Herald. Copyrighted. 1898. by James Cor don Bennett.
 GIBRALTAR. July 29.-The captain of the Spanish steamer Falucho, which has just arrived here, says that Ad- miral Camara, with the Pelayo, Carlos V, Rapido, Buenos Ayres and two tor pedo boat destroyers arrived at Cadiz after dark on Wednesday. He believes that the Patriota put into Ceuta. Letters have reached here to-day ad- dressed to officers on the oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-30
BASKETBALL CONTEST.
Soldiers of New York Will Meet the Business Mems Team Tues
 day Evening.

On Tuesday evening next, August 2, at s, Company L of the New York Regiment of Volunteers will play the To- cal business men of the Young Mems Christian Association. The Company l. team has, since its game with the Rush. CTS some two weeks ago, made good use of the spare moments, and is now in first-class trim. The proceeds of the game are to be used in furnishing a new flag for the association building, and so not only the players but the members in general are hard at work to make this affair a grand success. Besides the gaaN of basketball there will be musical se- lections by the following soldiers: Tise and Fitzgerald from Company L and Hyde and Leidecker from Company NJ, New York Regiment.
 The teams will line up as follows:
 Company l.. Positions. Business Men W. Delaney.... Left field. ..L. Titus J. Tweed ....... Right field.F. J. Goodrich A Burton. ...... Center ......W Wilson J. E. Grogan... Right guard. c. J. Auger c. Itittleton..... Left Guard. c. Bernhard C. E. Wood.... Substitute...J. F. Ratzer J. Hunter....... Substitute.H. c. Guittard
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SPANISH TRANSPORTS
 ABOUT TO LEAVE CADIZ
Government Shuts Off News by Talk ing Possession of the Carta-
 gena Wires.

Special cable to The Call and the New York
 Herald. Copyrighted 1898, by James Cor
 don Bennett.
 CADIZ, July 29.-The Transatlantic steamers San Augustin de Satrustegui and sLeo XIII are preparing to start for Santiago. It is impossible to dis cover the names of ships that have passed Gibraltar, as the Government has taken possession of the Cartagena wires since o'clock this morning. Ao- cording to a letter received from Carta- gena the Mumancia's boilers are being tried If satisfactory she will go to Cadiz to mount artillery. The Lepanto is provisioning.
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FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL SHIP. Auxiliaries Sending Large Sums to
 the Stata Red Cross Society

Among the sums contributed to the State Red Cross Society yesterday to be devoted to chartering a hospital ship for service in Manila was $25 from Marysville and S100 from Oroville. Dewey Chapter of Ukiah sent another large donation of $50, the proceeds of one of their splendid entertainments. Sausalito also sent $50 to be used in the good work
 That the crew of the United States steamship Philadelphia appreciates the kindness shown them by the society is
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SHAM ATTACK AT NIGHT. Efficiency of, Camp Merriam's volun-
 teerS Demonstrated

SANTA CRUZ, July 29.-Camp Merriam was alarmed late last night by the sound of the long roll, and in few minutes the volunteers had rolled out of bed and were ready for duty. The alarm was occa- stoned by an attack made on the camp by detail acting under orders of Captain Lucey, who had planned the attack un- known to the company. The result proved the efficiency of the company.