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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
GOES TO JOIN DEWEY.
Fourth Expedition Leaves San Francisco
for Manila.

Fourth Expedition Leaves San francisco
for Manila.
San Francisco, July 18.-Shortly after
o'clock in the afternoon Major General
Otis. from his flagship, the City of Pu-
ebla. signaled the transport Peru to get
under way. The signals were under
stood by the anxious watchers on shore
and by those who had surrounded the
two vessels in small boats and were re-
ceived with great cheering. The SOL
diers on the transports crowded into the
rigging and answered the cheering of
the civilians with hearty good will and
responded to the dipping flags OF the
merchant vessels by waving their hats
and handkerchiefs.
AS the two vessels and the small fleet
accompanying it passed the forts the
big guns from the batteries sent forth
their thunder in salute, to which the
transports responded with their steam
sirens. Long before dusk the good-bys
had been said to the parting vessels
from the decks of the tugboats Ind the
heavily laden transports proceeded or
their way to Honolulu, where they VIII
stop to participate in the annexation
ceremonies, and to take on fresh provi-
sions and refill their coal bunkers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
Panic I'm Barcelona.

London. July 16.-It is announced In
a special dispatch from Barcelona that
the inhabitants Of that city are panic
stricken. They believe the Americans
will select defenseless Barcelona as the
first point to lombard. The local banks
are removing their specie to the coun-
try. the merchants are sending their
goods to places of safety, and many OF
the citizens are leaving. The governor
of Barcelona has Informed the people
that they cannot expect help from the
yovarument
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
Notified of a Reduction.

Cleveland, July 1s.-The American
Steel and Wire company, which controls
fourteen of the largest wire and rod
mills in the country, including three
I'm this city, has posted notices In the
American mill here, notifying the fine
wire drawers Of a reduction of Ss 1-s
per cent. in wages. This Is In ad-
dition to the cut announced by the trust
when II took charge Of the mills sew
erai months ago. The price now paid
the men Is 80 ITO per 100 pounds. As
the men have no organization here 1t Is
probable they will accept the cut.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
DIR. SEM DISCOURAGED.
Yellow Fever Spreading Rapidly Among
Our Troops.


Siboney, July 1s.-Dr. Nicholas Sem,
the eminent surgeon and physician OF
Chicago detailed with Skaters army
for special service. is of opinion that
inside of fortnight 25 per cent. of this
army will be hors de combat on ac-
count of the ravages of yellow fever.
Dr. Sem was present at the conference
between the opposing generals. He was
informed by the Spanish physicians and
the archbishop. that a great amount or
sicness prevailed in Santiago. The ma
jority favored surrender at any price
DR.. Sem is discouraged at the situation
with regard to yellow fever. 1t is diffi-
cult to control 1t and heroic measures
must prevail. Should the army move
to Porto Rico he fears that the fever
may be imported there. DR.. Guiteras,
when ased for his opinion, replied that
the question was impossible OF solu-
ton.
The yellow fever is spreading rapidly.
The doctors are alarmed and are hur-
rying nurses to the hospitals, but the
situation at Ell Caney is grave. There
are many cases of fever and there Is
great mortality among the people, who
are dying from exposure and privation
| Refugees are fiocking here, with gold In
| one hand and paper money in the other'
| begging for food. There are 200 cases
| here and three deaths have occurred.
! The majority of the cases are from the
I trenches, where men sleep night after
! night in water. Provisions are snort
| and the trail is almost impossible Tor
| any traffic
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
Blanco Insists on War.

Havana, July 1S.-Captain General
Blanco insists there will be no peace
between the United States and Spain
on the condition that the latter lose
Cuba, If his efforts can prevent IT. He
is in favor. he says, of waging a pro-
longed warfare against the United
States. General Blanco has great in
fuence with the government at Madrid,
and his declaration is regarded with
considerable significance. All that Cen
eral Blanco asks is that Spanish SOW
ereignty be maintained in The island
Of Cuba.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
General Brooke in Washington.

Washington. July 1s.-Major General
John r. Brooke, commanding the troops
at Camp Thomas. has arrived from
Chickamauga over the Southern rail-
road. General Brooke was summoned
to Washington for conference with the
president and Secretary Alger. The
prominence with which his name has
been connected with the approaching
Porto Rican campaign suggests that he
Is here to consult with the administra-
ton regarding that expedition.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
NEWS OF WELLMAN.
The Arctic Explorer Puts into vardoe
for Coal.

for Coal.
Vardoe, July 1S.-The steam whaler
Fridtjof, having on board Walter Well
man and the members of his expedi-
ton to Greenland, arrived here for coal,
having left Solombola, town near
Archangel, on July 5. The party sailed
northward. On July IL in latitude a
north, 10 miles south of Franz Josef
Land, heavy pack ice was formed.
While at Archangel the governor Of
that place refused to allow the Fridt-
jof and Spanish ship to sail on the
same day, saying he feared the hostili-
ties between Spain Shd the United
States would cause an outbreak between
the crews of the two ships, although
the Spanish ship was trader and the
armament of Mr.. Wellman's steamer
only consisted of a harpoon gun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
He SURRENDERS.
Delay Is Over and Toral Has
Yielded.
SENDS LETTER TO SKATER.
Announces That His Government
Authorizes Him to Ca Z
pitulate.

ment but Answers the Purpose-Dis-
patch of Thanks Sent To General shafter
by President Mckinley and Secretary OF
War AIger-General Brooke Arrives at
the National Capital.
Washington July 1S.-The war de-
partment at 9:20 a. m. posted the fol-
lowing bulletin:
Before Santiago-Spanish surren-
dered. Particulars later.
"sHAFTER."
1t is semi announced that
Admiral Campson has entered the har-
Dor of Santiago with his squadron.
Later in the day the war depart
ment posted the following:
Playa del Este, July 16.-The fol-
lowing letter has just been received:
Santiago de Cuba, July 16.-To His
Excellency Commander-in-C Chief Amer
lean forces.-Excellent Sir: / am now
| authorized by my government to cap
| itulate. / have the honor to so apprise
you and requesting that you designate
| hour and place where my representa-
tves shall appear to compare with
those Of your excellency to effect the
articles of capitulation on the basis or
what has been agreed upon to this date
| in due time. l wish to manifest my
| desire to know the resolutions OF the
| United States government respecting
the return of army. so as to note on the
capitulation; also the great courtesy
of your great graces and return for
their great generosity and impulse for
the Spanish soldiers, and allow them
to return to the peninsula with the hon.
ors the American army do them the
honor to acknowledge as dutifully de-
scended.
JOSE TORAL,
Com. General, Fourth Army Corps.
ITO General Shafter, Commanding
American forces"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
Nav Seize the Caroiines.

San Francisco, July 1S.-Advices from
Honolulu indicate that the coast de-
fense vessel Monterey will take posses
sion of the Caroline Islands before
reaching Manila. While in Honolulu
harbor Commander Lentze Of the Mon
terey borrowed charts Of the Carolines
from Captain Bray of the missionary
bark Morning Star, and also consulted
with that navigator regarding the har-
bors of those islands. Captain Lentze
promised to return the charts when he
reached the PHILIPPINES.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
WAR BOARD IN CONFERENCE.
Secretary AIgcr Gratified Over the News
from santiago.

Washington. July 1s.-The war board,
including Secretaries Long and Alger
and Admiral Sicard and Captain Ma
han and Captain Crowninshield. had
conference with the president at about
IL O'Clock Secretary Day was also
present. Secretary Alser on leaving
the White House said that the confer
ence was not particularly important
1t had been decided TO send additional
doctors and nurses and medical sup
plies to Santiago as soon as possible.
The situation. however. was not seri-
Gus but there appeared to be need for
more doctors and nurses and these
would be sent forward. The secretary
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18

General Shafter Will Soon Have n Chance
to Use n Blue Pencil.


to Use Blue Pencil.
Washington, July 1S.--Captain Gen.
eral Blanco at Havana will be deprived
Of all means Of communication with his
government at Madrid, except through
a strict censorship, when the American
army formally takes possession OF San
tiago.
There can be no doubt on this ques-
ton, as General Shafter will direct, i'm
mediately on taking charge of the city.
that American operators be placed in
the telegraph Office there. The signal
office will maintain censorship of ev-
erything that is offered for transmits
sion from Havana over the cable lead
ing to Hayti or to Jamaica, and moth
ing will be permitted to be sent which is
in any way inimical to the interests OF
this government.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18

Washington, July 1S.-In view of re-
newed reports that the French ambas-
sador a. Washington, Nj. Cambon, had
opened peace negotiations or inquiries
relative to possible terms OF peace, II
can be stated authortativeiy, after in
quiry at the French embassy, that no
negotiations or Inquiries Of any char
acter rel.tirg to pe-ca Rave been made
as yet, officially or TN Gic.ally q rect or
Indirect, by the Fren h amb- ssa -or.
The reports grow out Of NJ Cambon'
call at the White House on July IL.
The purpose of this cal a-d the entire
conversation which Iassed etween the
president and the amblssad is fu.l !?
known, and IL can be sta I'd lively
that 1t contained no reference TO the
present conflict between Spain ard the
United States or to the prospe, is OF its
being brought to a close. 1t related
to a subject wholly outside OF the wal
or it's close. by peace or otherwise, and
the question of the war did not come
up even incidentally.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
Annthcr Maine Victim.

Baltimore, July 1S.-Lieutenant John
]. Blandln, who was officer OF the deck
on the Maine when she was destroyed
in Havana -harbor. died here. His
death was the result of the shock to his
nervous system sustained on the fatal
night of the explosion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18

was In the best OF spirits over the sit
uation at Santiago. Secretary Long
also expressed himself as highly graft
fed at the news from Santiago The
conference with the war board lasted
only a short time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
Eben Brewer Dies in Cuba.

Washington. July 1s-Eben Brewer.
who had charge of all postal arrange
ments of the United States in Cuba, Is
dead near Santiago, according TO ad-
vices received at the postofiice depart
ment. He came from Pittsburg. 1t
had been reported that he was sick with
malarial fever.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
The New Bond I~sue.

Washington, july 1S.-The work Of
classifying the new bond issue has
progressed sufficiently to enable the
treasury department to announce that
all subscriptions for $3.50 and less Will
be awarded. A considerable balance
will be prorated among the 5000 sub
scriptions
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
so,d,cr, Ordered from Seville.

Gibraltar, July 1s.-Three Spanish in
fantry regiments at Seville have re-
ceived peremptory orders to proceed to
Algeciras. One has arrived there. The
troops are actively employed in digging
trenches In the vicinity of Sierra Car
hopara near San RoQue.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
pope seriously III.

London, July 1s.-Late reports from
Rome state that the pope Is very iii.
He Is suffering from extreme prostra-
tion, and sinking spells are feared. HIS
wonderful vitality brought him out OF
several fainting nts without much bad
effect.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
PEACE RUAORS.
Madrid Papers Say Negotia-
tions Are Opened.
DENIED FROM WASHINGTON.
French Ambassador Said to Have
Made No Move Toward
Peace 0vertures.
DENIED FROM WASHINGTON.

The Fourth Manila Expedition Sets Sail
from San Francisco-Will Take Part I'm
the Annexation Ceremonies at Homo
luiu-The Monterey to Take Possession
of the Caroline Islands Before Reaching
Manila-Panic at Barcelona.
Madrid, July 1S.-Several of the news
papers OF this city say the Spanish gov
ernment has opened peace negotiations
through the French ambassador at
Washington. NJ. Cambon, with the gov
ernment Of the United States. 1t Is
said in connection with the Spanish
suggestion of leaving the question OF
the future government of Cuba to be
decided by plebiscite Of its inhabi-
tants that Spain would unreservedly
accept the decision given in such
case.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
.u...,ov.rt.r. NJ Chicaeo.

Omaha, July 1s.-The executive CON-
mittee OF the National Republican
league has decided to retain its head
quarters In the Auditorium hotel, Chi.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18
Ordered to Porto Rico.

Charleston, s. c.. July 1s.-Orders
have been received here for the troops
under General Wilson's command to
proceed to Porto Rico. but there are no
Indications that they are to move at
once.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-18

Representative Lewis Would Go TO War.
washington, July 1s.--Representativ
James n. Lewis Of washington has ten
dered his services as field officer In
the volu.sssr army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-13
THE COMMANDERS STORIES.

LATER REPORTS OF THE CARDENAS rl"iI
RECEIVED ny THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Washington May 12.-Iatc tonight the Navy
DEPARTMENT received additional official adv!ces
concerning the fight AZ Cardenas which took
place Yesterday afternoon Practically only TWO
new points are developed in the official advices,
one being that the Machias Commander Merry.
was spectator II not actual participant.
and the other that the conflict lasted from | 40
D. m until . p. m. when the vessels retired TO
their outer anchorage.
The report made u the Navy Department is
from Commander Merry. the senior officer OF the
feet He ncloses skeleton reports from COM
mander Todd. OF the Wilmington and Lieuten-
ant Bernadou commander " the Wnsiow The
reports speak IN high terms ~ the management
~ the vessels and the conduct Of the men. Com
nnand,r Todd referring particularly to the hand
ling Of the Winsiow as highly mcritorious.'
Lieutenant Bcrnadous report indicates that
tho winslow was riddled by the enemys fire,
bu. ne believes that she can be so repaired as to
render her efficient again
Appended is the text Of the dispatch received
by the Department from Commander Merry.
The dispatch was written Yesterday Is dated at
Key West to-day. and was received Al the De
partment at 30 tonight.
low IF Cardcnas thu, morning induced me -
confer with Commander Todd Of the Whining
ton on the subject of attacking and cutting out
three small gunhoais In thc harbpr.
The Machas tie Wilmington. The Hudson ana
the Winsow proceeded in AS FAR a. the ob.truc-
;ipns would allow. The Machias took position
- 100 yards northeast ~ Diana Caya- The VII
mlneton. the Hudson and the Wlnsiow entered
the inner harhor between Romero and Rlanco
Cayas where there We're no mines. ana wcr"
soon steaming into Cardcuas Bay. Al 40 =. IN.
fire opened from these rcssels and continued
until : r. m. when they started 10 return 10 the
outer anchorage. | inclose reports II Todd and
BernadOu.
Commander Todd reports
II WAS impossible for the Wilmington to APP
proach ncarsr than 1000 yards The Spanish
gunhoats could not he secn from this distance.
and the Winslow directed 10 go nearer q
see II She could determine " here they were "
ing She had gone only 900 yards inside the
Wilmington when she VAS fired upon from a
gunltat The Wilmington and the Winslow
turned The nrc. Aftcr a rapid exchange ~ shots
for fifteen twenty minutes IN which n shore
battery is supposed to have engaged. II became
evident the Winslov could not steer. AT this
time the Hudson came ~ and opened fire. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-13

London In at least one embassy or Conu-
mental Power this tendency at London has re-
ceived official attention. and the notice OF tho
State Department has been drawn 10 It during
an official interview. Both the German ana
French authorities feel that their declaration
OF neutrality should be received in good faith.
and without the frequent intimation that they
are about to interfere to defeat the plans OF the
United states.
AS showing how far fetched such reports are
an ambassador said tonight that Intervention
along the lines suggested by the cable dispatches
from London would be so clearly against Anleri-
can interests as to amount to casus belli BE-
ing one OF the four ambassadors at Washins-
ton. he was IN position to say that there was
no truth In the publication at London cabled 70
this country that the ambassadors have made
Joint represen tations to Secretary Day concern
ing the occupation Of the Philippines. Judge Day
treated the report as purely fanciful and as
missed II by remarking that nothing whatever
OF the kind had occurred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-13

the WINSTON asked to be lowed out, as she was
disabled The torpcdo-boat seemed To he the
only target at which the enemy fred. She was
struck several times. one engine was Disabled
the steering gear shot away and one boiler was
disabled. Her commanding officer was wound
ed. but not seriously. Ensign Baeey was IA
tally wounded. and died before he could be
brought on board the Wilmington. John Var
vcrcs. oilcr. and John Dcnfce. first class IRE
man. were killed on board the Winslow TWO
other men were fatally wounded, one or tncn'
j. V. Meek nrst-class fireman. died In boat
while being transferred to his ship The other.
Josiah Tunnel. ships ,ook. first class. died after
being brought on board the Wilmington He
was struck twice. No casualties except on the
Wnslow. The handling Of the Winslow In the
hot fire was highly mertorious The command
ing officer 81 the Winslow desires through me
to commend to the Department the general con
duct Of his crew especially that OF Chief
GuDners Mate Brady.
Lieutenant Bernadou. Of the Winslow. reports:
was directed by Commander Todd to APP
proach a small steamer alor gsidc the wharf. AT
the eastern end Of the town and examine her
character We steamed toward Moal at full
speed. On approaching within fifteen hundred
Yards n gunboIt and battery on shore opened
fire Tho Winslow returned and ma !ntalned the
fire until the end q the action. She was rid
died BY shells Of calibre Of M 10 Inches. She
was finally t0wed out Of range by the revenue
cutter Hudson. Casualties as reported this
morning. ! desire 10 express my thanks to
Lieutenant Ncwcomb commanding officer 81 tbs
L. &. s. G. Hudson. When being under heavy
fire he tOwed this vessel out Of action. My
opinion Is that the Winsiow can be repaired
render her again efficient. Full report
mailed
I ne Wilmington was the most formidable ves-
sci In the American line OF attack and vet she
was nothing more than a gunboat Of moderate
size. beirg Of 1892 tons. and carrying battery
Of eight finch guns and some smaller guns.
The Hudson was not long ago employed as a
harbor revenue cutter ut New-York. AS one
OF the officers put 1t. she is nothing more than
a big launch. 81 feet long by p feet beam. draw
ing feet 10 inches and with A speed of II
knots and tonnage Of ia. Her battery il
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tally: Daniel W. McKeown. quartermaster, mrs,
class, slightly hurt. Dead and WOUNDED aIr i
buried today REMEY.
Secretary Long promptly telegraphed 10 COM
nodore Remey at Key West for details OF the
affair.
John varveres. oier was a native Of Smyrna.
but a naturalizcd citizen OF the United States
He had been In the Navy about three years and
nine months. His next Of kin is his father.
George Varveres.
John Denfee fireman. first class. was born In
Kilkenny. Ireland. but was naturalized, and had
been in the naval service about five years. HIS
next OF kin is his mother Margaret Denfee who
lives in Kilkenny.
George r. Meek fireman, first class, was porn
in Clyde. Ohio and his father. John Meek. no"
lives in that city Meek had a total naval ser
vice Of five ana half years.
Elijah r. Tunnel, cook had been In the SER
vice only A few months. his first enlistment
bearing date Of March 81 1898 He was born
In Accomac County. Va. and his next or
kin Is his father. John Tunnel. now n resident
OF Wattsvle Va. Tunnel was the only colored
man in the list Of dead and wounded.
Lieutenant John Baptiste Bernadou who was
reported as being wounded, is one OF the most
dashing and venturesome young officers IN 'he
naval service. II was because OF this very
quality that he was selected for the command
Of the Winslow as II was known that the scr
vice required would be of the most hazardous
character Lieutenant Bernadou Is an expert
in torpedo work He watched the building oil
the Winslow almost from the time the keei WAS
laid TO the trial trip as inspector IN charge an"
took command of her Immediately upon her ac-
ceptance by the Government. lie was porn III
November 1873 In Philadelphia. and was APP
pointed to the Naval Academy by President
Grant in 1876 He was a mdshipman In 49,
and an ensign junior grade. In lSNs' In June
O, the following year he received MS appoint
rnent as a full ensign In 1S'2 he became
lieutenant. junior grade. and attaincd MS iu''
licutenancy in 1896.
Daniel McKeown. Quartermastcr second CLASS
was born in Newry Ireland. and his next oil
kin is his sister. Anna McKcown. who ives IL
Dublin McK"ovn naturalized and has
been in the Navy about ten years.