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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
GUNBOAT IN 1900 PIECES.

English naval constructors are very
much interested in gunboat which has
just been completed for service on Lake
Nyassa, in Central Africa, and is to be
shipped to that point in pieces like a
Chinese puzzle. This boat, the Guendo-
len. is now split up into 1900 packages
for transportation. A reporter of the
London Echo describes the boat in his ac-
count of his interview with J. A. Rennie
Of the engineering firm which built the
Guendolen:
$50 there is going to be fighting on
Lake Nyassa?" I remarked tentatively.
81 never said so,' he replied with fit
ting diplomacy.
'sThen that's my mistake: I merely
judged so from the fact of your taking
out what on a lake would be considered
firstclass battle-ship, for the Guendolen
Is heavily armed, is she not?''
Eyes, if you call six Maxins and four
Hotchkfss guns big armament. She
is intended to replace the three small gun
boats now on the lake, which are practi.
cally obsolete, and is vast improvement
on them in every way. Her length is 1856
feet, beam % and tonnage $50, and with
a draught of feet inches is intended to
steam twelve knots
II suppose the depth of the lake did
not necessitate a shallow draught vesselP'
"By no means, as there is plenty of
water even close inshore; that enabled
us to have twin screws, for en- shallow
water such as the Niger or the Khoia Thy
means of which the Russians in 1894
penetrated far up toward Chitral) stern
wheel is absolutely necessary. She is
quite normal type, except for the fact
that she Is fitted with Fraser's underlined
boilers, and will burn wood fuel, of which
| there is an abundance in and around the
| lake; coal is only brought up from the
coast for the use of two or three FORCES. at
| a cost of some 10 pounds per ton, such s
the difficulty of transport. -
| "And that difficulty will be increased
In the case Of gunboat, should i'm
agine?''
''Not SO much as you Think said Mr..
Renn1e. You see, we can only bolt, not
riyet her together in the yard here so as
to insure the perfect fitting together of
every part. In this condition the Guen.
dolen was inspected by Sir Edward Reed
who expressed himself as thoroughly sat.
isfied with her. Then she was taken to
pieces, every piece being previously num-
bered, and on small model these pnm.
bers are marked off, the internal fittings
of course the model is only of the ont.
side of the hull-havingtheir proper nun.
bers marked on the scale drawings
Drawings and model accompany the shin.
which is split up into l, 500 packages, that
containing the boiler of 3 1.2 tons beins
the heaviest, SO that on her arrival there
need be no difficulty whatever in puttina
her together again.
Mr. Rennie added that if one of the
packages should be lost, it would be diff.
cult to replace it. The packages are r.
bestransported for miles over a rouob
country by bullock wagons, and as extro
weight is an important consideration. no
spare parts are carried. Commander chi.
len, R. N. r., the commander. in-chiat
on the lake, has charge of the TRANSFORM
ton, and he will superintend the assemb.
ling of the parts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

Unfortunately the correspondents with
the American army in Cuba have not
shown themselves to be the most trust.
worthy people in the world, and SO it is
wise to take their reports with some allow
ance. But that they are prophesying
there is abundant reason to fear when
they say that before this war is through
the Cuban insurgents instead of being our
allies will be our enemies, whom it will
be just as necessary for us to fight in Or
der to pacify Cuba, as the Spa niards.
The discovery that what we conquer is
has greatly cooled their affection for us,
and when they find out, as they must
eventually, that they are not to control
Cuba after we leave it except with The
consent of majority of the people they
will be likely not only not to love us, but
to hate US about as much as they did the
Spanards. At the time sympathy was
being worked up for tho insurgents q
great many false notions were spread
abroad in regard to them. They were
represented as "patriots" ardently de-
voted to their country, desiring nothing
but to set heir country free. We are be-
ginning to find out that what they are
really after is transfer of dominion over
the island from the Spaniards to them.
selves, and that any rule in which they
are not practically supreme will be just
as hateful to them as Spanish rule.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
SAILORS COULDN'T SLEEP.
Electrical Review. J

s'It was a constant found of drills and
picket duty on our ship at Dry Tortugas
after the Maine was blown up" said a
recent returned naval off Ger to an "Elee-
trical Review man. "We were seventy
miles at sea, with no source of news, and
we didn't know when a Spanish feet
would heave in sight, We all worked
harder than ever chiefly to keep our
minds occupied. My division included
what considered the crack gun crew of
the ship, and the way those boys handled
the rapid guns was something delightful.
'After week or two of this unusual
drill, which developed proficiency trul y
amazing, I noticed that my pet gun crew
became listless and trifle slow in their
work. They seemed to lack heart. Sharp
words and reprimands only SO rved to stir
them up temporarily. I was at a loss to
account for this change and set out to
discover the reason. I called up an old
gunner's mate and asked him what he
thought was the cause.
Don't know, sir. Thei.boys is ali
right, sir-only guess they don't sleep
very we'll, sir.
''More puzzled than ever, resolved to
keep my eyes open. Jackie is queer
bird at times This next night 1 was
officer of the deck and had the midn light
watch. Along about two bells I thought
l hard voices forward and went to inves
tigate. Theirs was that whole blessed gun
crew slowed away comfortably as possible
on the deck, looking out to sea. Some
| were lying down with their eyes glued on
the water, others had their elbows on the
guard rails With their chins on theil
arms, looking out over the waves.
II went aft and sent for one of my
men, and asked him why he wasn't
below in his hammock where he belonged.
IS Well, sir, we amt agoin' to get
eau ght asleep down below in our ham
micks like those Maine boys, sir We owe
the Spanish something for that and some
thing for ourselves. We are all tryin' to
be first to sight Spaniard, sir, SO we're
watchin that's all sir.
"Here was the explanation of my CUR
crews listless performance. They were
working as hard as men could work and
getting little or no sleep. 1t wasn't feal
that kept them awake-not by long
shot. 1t was simply the desire to be the
first to sight Spanish ship and the hope
of getting the first shot at her. The sus
pense of inaction was what worried the
| hoys -
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

The Worlds correspondent with the
American army at Santiago has distanced
all his rivals. He has slapped Gen. Shat
ter's face because he was interfered with
an attempt he was making to be the
first to raise the flag over Santiago. If
Gen. Shafter or the War Department has
any "sand" he win be promptly expelled
from the American camp and not be per-
mitted again TO accompany any of our
armies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

The Chicago Tribune says the people
don't want any peace until the work laid
out by the government is much nearer
completion. And then it goes on to point
out that Manila has not yet been taken
and Porto Rico is still in the hands of the
Spaniards. 1t was generally unders TODD
when war was declared that it was for
the purpose of freeing Cuba. Indeed
that is what Congress said it was for.
Since then, according to the Tribune, it
has become war for all we can get, and
peace is not to be made until we get it
all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

Yesterday morning the President was
represented as cautioning Gen. Miles not
to move upon Porto Rico until he was
fully prepared to speedily capture the
Spanish troops upon the island, fearing
apparently that he might go there with
en- insufficient force, as Gen. Shafter did
to Santiago. During the day word
came that the President was impatient at
the delay and was hurrying up Miles and
Sampson. The discrepancy is probably
due to some over-zealous newspaper cor
respondent, who, finding news scarce, set
out to evolve some out Of his inner con-
seriousness
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

and viewed in the light Of the facts as
they have been revealed the surrender
must certainly be regarded as anything
but glorious. According to the roster
furnished by the Spanish authorities
Gen. Toral had as many soldiers in San
tiago as there were in Gen. Skaters
army, and there was no lack of ammuni-
ton or supplies. The defenses of the
place were strong, so strong that Gen.
Shafter after inspecting them, declared
that he could not have carried them with.
out the loss of at least 5000 men. That
under such circumstances Gen. Toral
should have surrendered without des-
perate resistance naturally enough ex-
cites the surprise and contempt of Euro
pean military men who have heard at
close range the brag and buster of Span
ish generals. We were asked q while
ago to wait until Spain's armies were
given chance. One of them has had
chance, and the record it has made is
greatly inferior to that of the navy.
Defeated though the latter was, it fought
to the death. The Spanish amy did moth
ing Of the kind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

The campaign at Santiago demonstrated
that the bombardment of land fortified
lions By ships is not very effective AID.
miral SIMPSONS feet repeatedly "silenc-
ed'' the Spanish batteries, yet neverthe-
less they remained to the end too fornid-
able obstacles for the fleet to attempt to
pass. At San Juan the bombardment of
the Spanish forts was equally ineffective.
These facts have n good deal of bearing
upon Commodore Watson's proposed
cruise to the Spanish coast If the opera
tions Of our fleet before Santiago and at
San Juan are fair criterion Commo-
dore Watson's ships are not likely to do
any very serious damage to Spanish
coast cities or their Notifications. The
most that can be fairly expected of them
will be the destruction of Spain's coast
wise commerce., and perhaps, if they can
be caugth outside OF fortified harbor, o.
Uamara's fleet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

with Richard Granville, which broke the
Old Guard at Waterloo, which rode up
the slope at Balaklava, which went down
with the Cum berland at Hampton Roads,
which charged with Pickett at Gettys-
burg-the race of the trader, the finan-
cier, the statesman, the inventor, the COL
onizer, the creator, but. before all, the
fighter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, July Extensions have
been granted residen is of Maine as fol-
lows:
ORIGINAL.
James Stephenson, Togus, So
ADDITIONAL.
James NJ. Neatly, Ellsworth, $S to S12.
INCREASE.
Andrew e. Clark, Belfast, SIS to $40;
Elias B. Moore, Monroe. $l2 to S15; John
Heard Carmel, SIT to 1874; Mayo Black
more, North Troy, $40 to Sl4.
REISSUE.
Henry B. Pierce, Monmouth, S72.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Minor of Francis E. Dunning, East
Dover 3D.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

We suppose the war ships that accom-
pany Gen. Milessaresexpected to protect
the landing of the troops and that that is
the chief object in sending them. They
are certainly not needed to convoy the
feet, for there are no Spanish war vessels
in the West Indies of any consequence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
100000
First Consolidated Mortgage 5 Per
Cent. 20 Year Cole Bonds
OF THE
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PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY. TRUSTEE.
Price Par and Interest, Subject to
Advance or Sale.
PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY. TRUSTEE.

Bonds dated April 80, 1898. due In 20 years
without option. interest per cent. per annum,
May lst and November LIST; principal due May
1st, 1918. Principal and interest payable in
United States gold coin.
The total authorized mortgage is $500, 900,
OF which $4,000 has been reserved IN our
bonds due in 1904. 100000 additional has
also been reserved for future improvements, OF
the balance 1895 ,0ool S125,00o has been sold
10 private parties. leaving the above 100000
The capital stock is 100000, majority of
which is owned by Portland capitalists. There
IS no Heating debt. The road has franchise
for fifty years.
The President of the Joliet Railroad Co. is
Weston T. Milliken Treasurer Henry P. Cox,
and Secretary Edward Woodman-all of Port
land.
Joliet is a city of 10000 people. which, with
Lockpolt, having population OF 5000. and
which is reached by this road: is one of the most
prosperous cities of Illinois. 1t has large mann
featuring interests, and the growth, although
steady, has been very rapid.
The length OF track Is over 81 miles, making
i ne bonded debt less than $4,000 per mile
ihls compares most favoraby with the Portland
street railroad, and its physical condition is
nrSt-class in every respect,
Inc Portland Trust Company bought this
issue OF bonds after most careful Investigation
employing as an expert Mr.. +. A. Newman, the
manager and Treasurer of the Portland Street
KSSilroad' who visited Joliet for three days and
whose full report is Oh file at our office for in
spection. The Secretary OF the Trust Com
pany also made personal examination OF
the books and plant in Joliet.
ne gross and netearnings are rapidly increas-
ing the current net earnings being about 80 per
cent. over those of 1897, so that the road is
now earning net upwards of 100000 year. The
interest charges are S20,75o, or about one-half
OF the net earnings. The future promises net
earnings of $4,000 TO 100000 per annum.
which will enhance still more the margin of
security above interest charges.
Further information. together with our attor.
ney's OPINION furnished OH application.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

The awarding of the contract to carry
Gen. ToraPs army home to Spanish
steamship company gives Spain a chance,
and the only one she is likely to get,
to make something out of this war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
OFF FOR The ISLANDS.

Washington, July 21.-The members of
the Hawaiian commission, Senators Gull
lom and Morgan and Representative Hit,
will sail from San Francisco for Honolulu
on the steamer Mariposa August 10.
They expect to be ready to report to con-
gress when it reassem bles next December.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

The American soldiers seem to like the
Spanish soldiers they have been fighting
against much better than the Cuban
soldiers they have been fighting with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

The Cuban junta In New York processes
not TO share in Garcia's chagrin
at the insurgents not being al
lowed to govern Santiago. declar-
Ing that the Cuhans are not yet sufficient
" trained to govern. That is quite sensi-
bic for the junta and shows that it has
learned something since it threatened
that the Cubans wonld resist the invasion
of the island by United States troops, if
the Cuban republic was not recognized
in advance. We have little doubt, how
ever, that Garcia much more correctly
represents the feelings of the insurgents
than does this junta, which Is several
thousand miles away from them, and be-
sides is surrounded by American senti-
ment which it dares not defy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY, JULY 90.

Typhoid fever at Camp Alger seems to
be killing more soldiers than yellow fever
at Santiago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's Fx.
tract of Wild Straw berry, Cures dvsen.
terry, diarrh9a, seasickness, nansea
Pleasant to take. Perfectly harmless
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22

Spain's ''honor" in the estimation of
European military men was very much
furnished by the surrender at Santiago,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-22
NJ, Stelnert & Sons Co.
T. C. MCGOUlDRIC, Manager.
rei. SES-2. sly Congress st.
an15 M, W&Ftf

,EALED proposals viii be received until
"a twelve o'clock July 23d, 1898, for all
labor and materials necessary for laying
!" maple floor in the City hall and the adj
q mi%p ante-rooms in accordance with
fication, copies of which may be seen at
sFo office of Frederick A. Tompson, Archi-
. .e+ 1872 1-2 Exchange street. The committee
CO. I'VE the right to reject any or all pro-
rests if they deem it for the int rest of the
city 50 to do. pANn,rr NO.
jy16dtd u d. RANDALL MAYOR.
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SO Cents.

ing the day.
A sailing trip will be made In the afternoon
leaving end of pier at and returning at $50,
fare 25 cts.
This excursion will be one of the most de-
lightfui trips that the sight can find on the
New England coast, the new pier Is the Longest
steel structure in the world, and thu best Tie&
of it can be obtained from the ocean.
G. w. T. COOLING, Gen. Mgr. G. b. s. 3, Co.
ily22 DOT
The herald., 1898-08-29

Europe, however, on the day Parocchi is
elected pope will be the change of attitude
of the Vatican towards Don Carlos, the
pretender to the throne Of Spain. Paroc-
chi regards Don Carlos with a much more
friendly eye than does Leo XIII, and the
influence of this friendship cannot but be
important to the future happiness of the
queen regent and her son, the king OF
Spain. Parocchi. being himself a man of
stern. unyielding will. a prelate OF the
school that looks at the world, the flesh
and the devil with a bitterly uncompromis-
ing eye, does not hesitate to let others
know that he strongly opposes the gentle
policy of Leo XIII. Parocchi will strive
to carry through by sheer force of will
plans that Leo XIII would manage to bring
to a successful issue by tsmporizing and
persuasive arts mingled with a show of
firmness that is velvet-covered in the
toughest parts. Parocchi has for the last
three years been the leader in the sacred
college. His election would appear to be
a foregone conclusion, for the italian car
The herald., 1898-08-29
CARDINAL vANNUTELLI

news created a tremendous sensation in
Rome. Notwithstanding the fact that this
is only another Of many similar warnings
that the popes earthly course is running
out. 1t is the first time an official state
ment of his weakness has been made pub
lie, and this is regarded as so ominous that
the tongues Of the churchmen have been
set wagging as to the possible election of a
man who will be Numerically opposed 10
the policy that Leo XIII has adhered to
for SO long.
Strange to say, there is dearth Of car
dinals who are fit to succeed Leo XIII.
Look through the list of likely men as care
fully as they may, the dignitaries Of the
church can find only two who fulfill all
requirements. These are Cardinal Paroc-
chi and Cardinal Vannutell;. 1t will be
goodby TO he policy Of Pope Leo XIII when
Cardinal Parocchi is elected to succeed
him. Parocchi's opposition to the carefully
laid down and consistently followed policy
The herald., 1898-08-29
WHO CAN TAKE THE DYING POPE'S PLACE?

ROME. Aug. 23.-For long time the III
health Of the pope has caused constant
anxiety to those who know what an tnfiu-
ence he Yields in the politics of Europe and
how many fractions horses he Is driving
from his seat on the Vatican coach. Let
death tumble this august rider from the
place where he grips the reins and the
horses will stampede in opposite directions,
to the serious danger of the peace of Eu-
rope. 1t is just possible that by the APP
pointment of successor who will continue
to carry out the policy of Pope Leo XIII
matters might be made to travel along In
the same peaceful groove that they have
under the present pontiff's guidance. But
where to find successor who agrees with
/. the policy Of Pope Leo XIII-that is the
rub. eat
IT 10 announced by the Observatory Ro-
mano, the organ of the Vatican, that the
pope has been stricken with an illness
caused by the hot weather; that all au-
diences have been suspended. and that DR..
Lapponi has ordered complete rest The