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The herald., 1898-05-17

NO MONEY ON HAND TO FAY FOR
REPAIRS
THE CRUISERS OFF CURACAO
Eaail Out Of Sight to the West-Eng-
lish Experts Consider Cervera
Exceedingly Unskillful

A9S0Cl0teQ fTeSB SpeCldl WlE0
ST. PIERRE, Martinique, May 10
Copyright, 1882 The Spanish torpedo boat
Terror is still at Fort de France, with dis
abled boiler tubes and propeller and no
money to pay for the necessary repairs.
Nothing has been seen or heard of the
Spanish feet today, up to late hour this
evening. 1t may be lying of the island or
may have gone north.
The Spanish ship Alicante Is still at Fort
de France She is being painted white.
The torpedo boat destroyer Terror en-
deavored to coal from the Alicante, but
the authorities interfered and refused her
permission.
The signal lights that have been seen on
the neighboring hills the last few nights
have undoubtedly been manipulated by
friends of the Spanish, hoping to assist
them to capture the United States auxil-
larry cruiser Harvard. These have been the
subject of a vigorous protest by the United
States consul and have diminished some
what, especially after the gendarmes
secured the mountain roads, but one flashed
brightly last night.
There are reports that Spanish man-of-
war is lying in the Dominican channel, to
the northward of Martinique.
A French man-of-war. probably the Ad-
miral Rigault de Genouilly. arrived this
afternoon from San Juan de Porto Rico.
She was slightly damaged by flying shell
fragments during the bombardment Of the
Notifications by Admiral Sampson. The
people here are greatly excited over the
war news and their warlike surroundings
] Headed West
|. CURACAO, May 1s.-(Copyright. 1881
The Spanish squadron under Cervera,
which left last evening, after the cruisers
vizcaya and Infanta Maria Teresa had
taken on about 500 tons of coal and a great
quantity of provisions, has not been sight
ed today. When the squadron disappeared
it was going westward.
A Foolish Move
LONDON, May 1.-THE Times says this
morning: 1t cannot be denied that Admiral
Cervera has lost prestige in visiting Cura-
cac. He is now most disadvantageously
placed for any attempt at mischief on the
seaboard of the United States, and If there
we're ever thoughts of going to the Pacific
it would be wasted time. Our own belief
is that Admiral Cervera's ambition is lin,-
tied to keeping his fleet in being. Ger
tainly, it looks as if, of all strategic moves
at his disposal, this is not the one which
promises. at the best, some initial success.
to be dearly paid for in any event by a SUBJ
sequent collapse.
The Daily Mail says this morning: Ac-
cording to the most trustworthy informa-
ton, the Spanish cruisers Cardinal Cis-
neros, Princess de Austria and Catalina
are not yet ready for sea, and, therefore,
| cannot have arrived at Martinique.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: Numbers of Spanish war YES
sells. which were recently destitute of ar
mament. have been supplied with Krupp
guns. They have also been supplied with
all the necessaries, including German ar
tillerists.
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ASTORIA, Or. May 18.-The Astoria ana
Columbia River railroad was opened for
traffic to-day. The new line connects
with the Northern Pacific at Goble and
with the Southern Pacific and the Oregon
Railroad and Navigation company Il
Portland.
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Insurance Hospitals

MILWAUKEE,. May 16-President T. H.
Bowles of the National Association Of
Life Underwriters today issued a letter to
the presidents Of all the life insurance
companies In the United States in regard
to the establishment Of q cooperative hos
pital service between the American life In
suraucs companies tor the bsnedt Of the
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Belligerent Rights


| NEW YORK, May 16-A dispatch to the
| World from Paris says:
| The French Minister of Marine, to whom
the World correspondent was referred by
the Foreign Secretary for information re-
specting the action of the French authori-
ties at Martinique in permitting the Span
ish fleet to coal at Fort de France. said: II
have no cognizance Of any application for
permission of the Spanish feet to coal at
Martinique"
This accords with the statement that
the World subsequently received from
Maitre Edward Clunett. the chief interna-
tional jurist of France and leading French
exponent of the continental system Of in
ternational jurisprudence. Maitre Clunett
says:
II do not consider the Martinique Incl
dent breach of the French declaration of
neutrality. That declaration does not in
clude the right of asylum, which depends
upon usage and not on law.
"As to the right of asylum the views Of
France, England and America practically
accord, for proof of which may cite the
proclamation Of General Grant on the
breaking out Of the Franco-German war.
According to usage, therefore, the
Spanish feet had the right to put in at
Martinique, and with the permission of the
authorities of the port to take on sufficient
coal to carry them to the declared nearest
port of their own country.
"If the supply was not sufficient they
might make up the deficiency at another
neutral port without q breach of neutral-
ity.. After taking coal they must leave
within twenty-four hours"
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A Rough Fight

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 16.-Bobby
Dobbs, the negro lightweight pugilist of
Memphis, knocked out Dick Case of Seat
tie in the twentieth round here tonight
The fight was very rough from the begin
ming and both men were knocked down
half dozen times.
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SPANS RESERVE FLEET
Now Lies at the Canaries and Is Headed for the
North Coast of America

NEW YORK. May 1e-A copyrighted special cable to the
Journal says
Spanish left Friday
tonight It expected there the
demonstration the Caribbean the
and osive the
reach the American coast
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LIVERPOOL. May 1.-THE telegraph
office at the Island Of Grand Canary. near
the center Of the Canary Islands. the CHIEF
city of which is Las Palmas, has been
seized by the Spanish authorities. All tel
egrams except the barest commercial mes
sages have been stopped.
The herald., 1898-05-17

The tropical climate Of Cuba only adds
to the uselessness Of the reindeer bought
BY the war department from Lapland.-.
Kansas City Star.
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Supplies for Soldiers

STOCKTON, May ia movement has
been started here to provide the Sixth regi-
ment with substantial things which the
men may need, but which are not allowed
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policy holders who are taking part In the
present conflict between the United States
and Spain.
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SIMPSONS Whereabouts

WASHINGTON, May 16.-lt is said at
the Navy Department that Admiral Samp-
son reported to the Navy Department to-
day by cable from Cape Haytien. 1t is I'M
derstood that the Admiral, by reason of In
formation received by him, changed his
plans Of operations and instead Of going to
Key West has directed his vessels towards
Cienfuegos, where he is expected to arrive
within the next day or two.
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All He Wanted
Cervera's Plans

CHICAGO May 16.-A special from
Washington says:
1t is believed to be the plan Of Admira
Cervera to keep out of the way of the
battleships and turn his entire attention
to the cruisers and gunboats. This he cal
perhaps do by reason Of his superior speed
Coast cities may be attacked In pursuanc,
Of this plan.
The herald., 1898-05-17

ARE GREAT AT MAKING FALSE
REPORTS
THE REAL PLANS OF cERvERA
Include Merely Keeping at Safe
Distance From the American
Battleships

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON. May 16.-The Navy De-
partment takes with great allowance the
report that the Spanish strategists have
succeeded In sending q second squadron
under Admiral vilamil to the West In
dies, and that 1t is of Martinique. Even
IL the alleged information did not bear the
suspicious earmark of Madrid date the
department would not be surprised to hear
that Admiral Villamil, as well as Admiral
Cervera, was with the Spanish force in
the caribbean Sea. The fact that the re-
port came from Madrid satisfies the off,
cials here that this is another Spanish ruse
to center our attention on Martinique
while their ships have passed westward.
The report has it that Admiral Villamil
has with him the cruisers Cisneros, Cata-
luna and Princess De Asturias. 1t Is
known, however, that Villamil is not the
Admiral of these ships. and that at least
one of them, the Cisneros, is on the other
side Of the water.
Blanco's Needs
. CHICAGO, May 16.-A special to the .
. Journal from Washington says: .
. Havana is short of powder and shot. .
. It is to supply Blanco with ammuni- .
. ton for his big guns that the Cape .
. Verde feet has been ordered to take .
. all risks to reach Cuba. Blanco, 1t is .
. asserted, wired to Madrid that he has .
. not enough ammunition for the guns .
. or his harbor Notifications to last two .
. days, and that If 1t had to be divided .
. with the forts protecting Havana on .
. the land side his powder and shot sup .
. ply would not last twenty-four hours. .
All He Wanted
MADRID. May .-Captain-General
Blanco, in dispatch from Havana, offici-
ally reiterates the Spanish version Of the
so-called fight between the Spanish gum
boats Condo de venadito and Nueva
Espana and the vessels Of the American
blockading fleet. He claims that the two
gunboats engaged five American ships and
forced the latter to retreat, adding: II
obtained the results desired, namely, to
attract as many of the enemy's ships as
possible. Yesterday morning there were
only three here and now there are clever"
Cervera's Plans
CHICAGO, May 16.-A special from
Washington says:
1t Is believed to be the plan of Admiral
Cervera to keep out of the way of the
battleships and turn his entire attention
to the cruisers and gunboats. This he can
rhov a bvyr Of = c cd
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permission of the Governor. who will de-
termine the amount each vessel may re-
ceive and who will supervise it's delivery.
The British steamer Twickenham, which
arrived here yesterday from Scotland with
a cargo Of coal for Porto Rico, and which
awaited orders here, has cleared, destina-
ton unknown. The United States cruiser
Yale called here for orders at clock yes
terday afternoon.
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The Porter's Report

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Hayti, May 16.-The
United States torpedo boat Porter returned
to Cape Haytien this morning. having left
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet in the Off
ing. Lieutenant Bennett conferred with the
United States Consul at Cape Haytien and
filed dispatches from the Rear Admiral.
The rendezvous Of the fleet is north of Cape
Haytien.
The Porter left here at 10 o'clock, to re-
join the fleet. While going to Cape Haytien
yesterday the Porter scraped reef, bur
sustained no damage.
The destination of the fleet Is uncertain.
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A Second Squadron,

- 0OSSAA ~ AAAAC&A
CHICAGO, May 16.-A special to the Jour.
nal from Washington says:
A big surprise awaits the Spanish Ad-
miral If he sails for Martinique. There he
Is apt to find new squadron, composed OF
the Oregon, the Marietta, the Buffalo, for.
merly the Nictheroy, the Montgomery. the
Yale and the st. Louis. The latter have
been sent by Admiral Sampson to effect d
junction with Captain Clark and to remair
near Martinique.
Under orders the Oregon has been max.
Ing rapid time since she left Bahia.
A Torpedo Repaired
Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press.
ST. PIERRE, Island Of Martinique, May
1.-THE Spanish torpedo gunboat Terror
which has been undergoing repairs at For
de France since she arrived with the Cape
Verde fleet, under the command Of Adj.
miral Cervera,. will probably leave thai
port today. Nothing appears to be known
regarding her destination.
Blockaders Warned
NEW YORK. May 16-The Evenin(
Posts Key West special says: The block
aders on the south coast Of Cuba havs
DccH WdIACu tAdS thC 0PoAAoA SQueluAO VA -
reported of Venezuela. bound northwest
and to double their vigilance. Powerful
vessels, which 1t is not necessary to name
will be ready to aid the ships stationed
there in resisting the progress Of the en-
envy. And there Is small chance that thu
Spanish will be able to enter Cienfuegos, ;
fortified port desirable to them on accoun
of the large coaling facilities and machin,
shops.
Both our squadrons are informed abou
the course Of the Spanish fotilla.
Strict Neutrality
NEW YORK, May 16.-A dispatch from
Williamtade, Curacao, to the Herald, says
The Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Maria
Teresa left this port at o'clock this even
ing. Their destination is unknown.
The four other Spanish warships which
were on the harbor disappeared about noon
but this evening one of the torpedo boa
destroyers was sighted again.
While here the two warships took on {
small quantity Of coal and provisions.
Their departure was due to our govern
ment's requesting them to leave, as pro
vided in the decree Of neutrality laws. Their
were no Golfers with the fleet. Nothing i
known as to the conditions Of the boilers
A rumor says there are several merchan
ships in this vicinity.
The Coal Question
| Copyright. 1893, by the Associated Press.
ST. THOMAS, d. w. l., May 1s.-An of
ncial announcement Just issued by TIL
Governor of the Island Of st. Thomas pro
hibtts the delivery Of coal to warships o
| the belligsrent powers without the previous
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CONGRESSIONAL.
Additional Assistant Secretary of Wa

Additional Assistant Secretary of War
Washington, May, ls.-Secretary
Alger has sent to congress the draft OF
a bill to create In time Of war second
assistant secretary of war with salary
OF 81 900 a year The secretary urges
Immediate action.
The urgent deficiency bill carrying
Ss, ,437,03 mostly for pensions was
agreed ON by the house committee on
appropriations today and Immediately
reported to the house. The house has
passed the deficiency pension bill.
The house bill making it penal Of
fonse for any person to photograph or
make public at any time the strength OF
fortifications of the United States was
taken up. A motion to recommit, made
by Representative Connolly, Qll.) pre-
vailed
Senate.
The senate bill providing that officers
of the regular army should be eligible to
staff affappointments in the volunteer army,
was passed.
Senator Hawley called up the report
of the conferees on the bill suspending
the action In certain existing laws re-
lating to the purchase of supplies by the
quartermaster's department of the army.
The report was agreed to.
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MARKET REPORT.

New York, May 1s.-Money on call
nominally1h q 2 per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, 8 @ 81. Silver, 571s; lead,
$3.50; copper, IL.
Chicago. - Wheat, May, sl.4o; July,
$l.o5A. Corn, May, 35; July, 351s. Oats,
May, 30; July, 26 q 261s.
Kansas City = Cattle, receipts 5000;
market, best grades, steady; others, weak
to 10 cents lower; Texas steers SO. so
g &.10; Texas cows $2.75 q $500; ma
tive steers $3.50 @ S4.65; native cows
and hellcrs $s.25 @ $4.75; stockers
and feeders, $500 "a $500; bulls, So. rs
$.0o. Sheep receipts, 1000; market,
strong; lambs, S4.25 at $3.50: muttons,
80. 90 at $4.25.
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Death of General Lowe.

Omaha, Neb., May, 1s.-General
William Writ Lowe died here today OF
paralysis of the heart, aged IS. He
graduated from West Point in 1855,
served On the frontier previous to the
war of rebellion and with distinction
during that struggle. He retired from
the army in 1878.
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KANSAS TOWN WIPED OUT.
Destructive Tornado Struck Cunningham
Kas., and Swept the Place OF the Face
Of the Earth NO Lives Lost,

Kingman, Kas., May ia destruc-
tive tornado swept over the western part
Of this county last night. The town Of
Cunningham was almost swept off the
earth. The storm cloud travelled In q
northwesterly direction. There are only
five houses left standing. The track Of
the storm was 400 yards wide. Every
thing was swept clean. The people saw
the cloud twenty minutes before II struck
the town, and rushed to their cellars.
Nobody was seriously injured, but q
good deal Of stock was killed. The
storm was preceded by terrible rain
and hail.
Cunningham is small town on the
Wichita = Western road, sixty miles
west Of Wichita,
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Notice Of Sale.

Notice is hereby given that / have this
day sold my interest in the business and
firm OF Bischoff & Muller to Arthur j.
Bischoff, who will settle all outstanding
liabilities and collect all outstanding
accounts due the firm. And further
give notice that / withdrew from the
business of said firm and from the part
nership OF Bischotf & Muller this day.
FREDERICK MULLER.
Santa Fe, N. M, May 7th, 1898.
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Launch Of the Alabama.

Philadelphia May 1s.-The battle.
ship Alahes 81 m Esuccessfully launched
at Cramps ship Yards at 1850 today.
Miss Emory Morgan, daughter OF
Senator Morgan christened the ship.
Only few persons witnessed the cere-
mony, the fear of Spanish treachery
keeping the gates of the ship yard
closed against all, except about 200
invited guests and newspaper men,
The ship can be made ready for com
mission in q year If the armor is
delivered promptly.
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Burglars Shoot to Kill.

Omaha, Neb., May ls.-Burglars made
general raid in south Omaha last
night. Six places were ransacked. Mike
Hart, a saloon keeper, was shot and
killed as he got out OF bed.
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WHERE is CERYERA?
Reports from Hayti Know Nothing of the
Spanish Fleet.
Another Spanish Hallucination.

Another Spanish Hallucination.
London, May ia special from Ha-
vana says: A battle occurred off Cal
BARREN and it is reported the landing
party was beaten back.
Where, Oh Where is the Spanish Fleet.
Copyrighted Associated Press, Port au
Prince, Hayti, May 1s.-Nothing is
known here OF the report from Porto Pla-
ta, San Domingo, that the Spanish Cape
Verde fleet commanded by Admiral Ger
vera, has arrived at Porto Rico. The
latestnews which reached Port au Prince
concerning the Spanish warships was
that they left Curacao, Dutch West In
dies, Sunday afternoon, for an unknown
destination.
No News From Admiral Cervera.
Copyright by Associated Press, Cape
Hayten, Hayti, May 1s.-There is no
news here Of the Spanish fleet and moth
ing can be ascertained confirming the
report from Porto Plata, Santiago, that
the Cape Verde squadron is at San Juan
de Porto Rico.
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THE CHARLESTON SAILS.

6alutes Fired, Ohess and Enthusiasm 1t
Hsr Departure.
Vallejo, Calif., May 1s.-The cruiser
Charleston got under way for Manila
shortly after 10 o'clock this morning.
6alutes were fred and employees Of the
yard and citizens Of Vallejo assembled
along the shore and vigorously cheered
the departing vessel. No stop will be
made a. San Franclsc0. 4.
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BANK CASHIER INDICTED.

HOW Philadelphia National Bank
Was Wrecked.
Philadelphia, May Is. The grand
jury of the United States District court
has found true bills Of Indictment against
VIM. Steele, former cashier of the Ches-
nut Street National bank, covering 1872
counts. The defendant is charged with
aiding and abetting William M. Singer
ly in misapplying the funds OF the bank,
and converting funds to his
own use, and making false reports to the
OF the currency.
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SWAPPING HORSES.

The New Spanish Cabinet -sagasta Re-
mains Prime Minister
Madrid, May 1s.--The new Spanish
cabinet has been formed as follows:
President Of the council of ministers,
Sagasta; minister of foreign affairs, Cas-
tillo; minister Of war, Correa; minister
OF marine, Aunon; minister of colonies,
Firon; minister of finance, Puigicever;
minister OF interior, Capdopon; minister
OF justice, Orchard: minister of public
instruction, Gamazo.
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ALGER-PlKE.
Secretary Algers Daughter Weds- -Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley Attend
WAdiinU.

Washington, May 1s.--Frances Aura
Alger, Youngest daughter Of the secre-
tary Of war, and charles Burial Pike,
of Chicago, son of Eugene s. Pike, were
married at noon today at the residence
OF Secretary Alger. The president and
Mrs. Mckinley were near the wedding
party during the ceremony. The COM
pany was most distinguished one.
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Alone In His Glory.

Berlin, May 1s.--The Prusslan diet
was closed today by Emperor William
in person at the royal castle.
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THE END NEAR.
England's Grand Old Man Gan Not Survive
Much Longer,

Hawarden, Eng, May 1s.-Mrs. Glad
stone remained throughout the night at
the bedside Of her dying husband. 1t
is believed few hours will see the end.
After rallying early this morning he
again became unconscious.
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FOR SALE BY
II. 3. CARTWRIGHT 4 BRO.
FLYING SQUADRON AT KEY WEST.
Joint Strategic Board Spanish Vessels Re-
ported at Porto Rico,

Spanish Fleet Reported at Porto Rico.
New York, May 1s.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Porto Plata, San Do
mingo, says: 1t is reported the Spanish
squadron of four cruisers and two tor
pedo boat destroyers, commanded by
Admiral Cervera, is at Porto Rico. The
report appears to be accepted here as
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Flying Squadron at Key West.

Chicago, May 1s.-A special from Key
West says: Commodore Schey. with
the flying squadron, arrived here today.
Dispatches from the commodore were
sent ashore and replies from Washing
ton PROMPTLY delivered
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Chicago, May 1s.--A special to the
Journal from Washington says: War
plans for the army and navy will be
mapped out in the future by joint
board composed of both army and navy
officers
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The Oregon is believed to be safe, and
probably now is apart of Admiral Samp-
sons squadron.
The times., 1898-05-15
SPECIAL From 10 TO n and 3 to 5.
DEWEY STYLE.
This Is the Way Spain aIust BE
Fought.

Tampa, May 1.-THE Cubans have been
necessarily drilling for the last four days
with the rifles which he Government has
furnished them. Gen. Nunez, who last
evening held a three hours conference
with Gen. Shafter. when asked this morn
ing when he intended taking the Cuban
forces over, said:
Il do not think the Cubans Will start
until the American forces have landed,
as 10 take them over now and alone
would be suicidal. The greatest handi-
cap which the Cuban army has today
is the lack of food. especially near Ha-
vana. and as far as the Jucaro Trocha.
ITO land 700 men there without a base
of supplies would not only expose them
to starvation, but would also severely
cripple the small supplies whicA the fore
es there have at present. If the Ameri-
cans land a force. say. of 1900 men, make
a base of supplies; and we strike inland,
that would do us no good, either. as the
Spaniards. with the J0,000 men they have
in the province of Havana. would place
a strong Gordon around the landing place
OF the Americans and cut Us off and pre-
vent US from obtaining any food from the
American base
MY opinion IS that in order to make
this campaign short and decisive the
American Government should land .
large force of 10000 or 20 900 men ten OF
fifteen miles from Havana. so as to be
in a position to utilize their artillery and
the few roads leading 10 Havana. The
only force with which Havana can be
taken now is large one. as the Span
iards have had ample time 10 build strong
fortifications around the city. Should
the Americans land a force of a few
thousand and far from Havana, the lives
of many brave American soldiers will be
lost not by Spanish bullets, but by dis
ease.
Having fought the Spaniards for ten
years. | know them well. They must be
handled in a rough, quick and decisive
way-Dewey style