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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
KvoTTY pRoRLEMs TO SOLVE.

Washington Aug. Is CSpeciaD- In converse
tion to-day with = Tribune correspondent a
prominent and influential public man. of long
and varied experience whose name has been
pretty generally mentioned in connection with
tho Peace Commission. remarked in substance
believe that W. are just entering on some
of the m pst difficult and knotty problems grow
Ing out Of the war with Spain. especially In re-
gard ~ the situation in cuba. We are under
bonds rot only 70 other nations. but 10 the
people II the United states. 10 see that peace Is
restored. life and property protected. and tur-
rnou and anarchy prevented Many millions
of American capital have been invested in
Cuba and the total will he enormously Increased
within short time In addition to that. our
commercial relations with the people Of the
island. Spanards well as Cubans are very
extensive. and will rapidly grow more intimate
ard important 4 thorough reconstruction or
society as we'll as ot the government must
take place and. judging by the present ndca-
tions az we'll as from past history the cuban
people az n whole will not be equal to IT, with
out assistance I eXpect. therefore, that II will
be found necessary for the United States 10 keep
n military force in the island for several years
to come and until the people there have devel-
oped a greater capacity for self-government. as
We understand il than they now seem 10 pos
scss
Thara r. reason 20 believe that the views thus
expressed are shared. in the main. by some
members of the Administration, as we'll as by
prominent and influential leaders in both
branches Of Congress. irrespective Of their party
affiliations and sympathies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
TREATMENT OF THE CTBANS.
INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE SECRETARY or
WAR TO GE,- ERAL LAWTON.

INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE SECRETARY or
WAR TO GE, ERAL LAWTON
Washington. Aug 16-The War Department
this evening posted the following in reply 10 an
inquiry from Major General Lawton command
ing tn. Department o. Santiago. for instruc.
tions as TO the policJ 10 be observed toward the
Cubans that are within his military depart
ment:
Commanding General. Department Of Santiago
Santiago d" Cuba
Replving to your message for instructions. the
President directs thai YOU be Informed that the
United States is responsible for pcac" ana
must maintain order in tn" territory surr"r-
dcred and in your department. and mus pro-
tect ali persons and their property within said
jurisdiction. Interference from any quarter
viii not be permitted The Cuban insurgents
should be treated Justly and literally, but they,
with all others. must recognize the military oc-
cupation and authority Of the United states and
the cessation Of hOstilites proclaimed by this
Government You should see the insurgent
leaders and so advise them.
BY order Of the Secretary Of War.
II. G. CORBIN. Adjutant-GcneraL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
THE PEACE COMMISSION.
SENATOR ALLISON DECLINES AN AP-
POINTMENT- PRESIDENT LOOKING
FOR A DEMOCRATIC MEMBER.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE rEIBrSE.l

Washington Aug. Ex-senator Allison. who
arrived in Washington last night in response
to an invitation to confer with President Nc
Kinley in regard to the American membership Of
the Peace Commission. spent some time at the
White House this forenoon. and expects TO
start for his home tomorrow morning. 1t is
not a secret that the Pres.d Mt strongly desired
the Iowa Senator to eccept a place on the Com
mission. and he propably would have done
had IT not been for the multitude and press
ing nature Of his other duties.
In the course Of conversation this afternoon
Mr.. Allison said Il now have more work than
| can get through with. AS chairman Of the
Committee on Appropriations, my time IS pretty
fully occupied. especially when Congress Is in
session. and the Peace Commission may not
be able to finish is work before Congress re-
assemblies in December. | also a member
Of the Finance Committee. and have a good
deal of special work to do there Besides. there
are good many other matters that claim con-
siderable share Of my time
Senator Allison. in reply to a question. said
that there appeared 10 be a strong and growing
sentiment and demand in the West in favor Of
the retention of the Philippines we'll as Of
al other territory captured from Spain by the
United States He left the impression. how
ever. that II might perhaps. be appeased by the
permanent retention Of Manila Bay and City.
with the possible addition Of the entire island Of
LuZon.
Bourke Cochran. Of New-York, was present
during a part Of the interview between Senator
Allison and the President His services in the
Mckinley campaign. along with other circum-
stances. gave rls, to speculation that he had
been summoned here by the President in con-
nection with the making up If the Peace Com
mission. Mr. Cochran asserted. however that
h. here solely on private business. and
merely calico 70 pay his respects. II am not
candidate for any office. ard 40 offer. direct
or Indirect Of any sort Of an appointment has
been made 10 ME" he added
T. is also understood that the President has
endsred to Senator German. Of Maryland. a
place IN the Commission. and that he hes de-
c,ined the offer
The President now. It is stated is looking
about for another Democratic Senator TO take
the place of Senator German. The President
IS desirous Of securing a Democrat from the
upper house Of Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
FRA MING THE CIVIL La US.
CONFERENCE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF
CUBA. PORTO RICO AND THE
PHILIPPINES

Washington. Aug. lG-Gradually the frame
work of government for the civil administra-
ton Of affairs in Cuba Porto Rico and such
portions of the Philippines as this Government
controls is being formed The development of
this plan Of internal administration occupied
much of the attention Of the Cabinet to-day, and
later Secretary Gage. Attorney-Genera Grggs.
Postmaster-General Smith and Acting Secre-
tary Of State Moore held two hours confer
ence at the state Department. going over the
infinite detail Of establishing civil administra-
tion General Corhn was present part Of the
time.
At the outset the military authorities Will be
In charg, Of all administrative affairs In Cuba,
Porto Rico and other acquired possessions. But
the military forces can DO little more than
direct the orderly execution of affairs. The
carrying on cf postal communication, the col
lection Of customs. etc. are civil functions.
which will he taken in hand by the appropriate
bureaus here the entire work being under the
protection Of tie military authorities
The result If III" conferences to-day will be
made known through the various departments.
Already steps have been taken to restore mail
communication between this country ana CUBA
but the plans now under consideration are likely
to take in the question OF handling mail inside
Of cuba. Porto Rico and other details mail
steamer will leave Ncw-Yorls to morrow. carry
inc the first 10, II mail to cuba which has left
New-york since the war began The Spanish
Government has boon quite solicitous as to the
method Of administering affairs in the Antilles.
o,.inc to tin, large Spanish interests remaining
tbore The French Amhassador has received a
nur,ber Of inouiries in this line and these have
,oo, laid h.fore tho state DEPARTMENT After
,., o,,,or,,c. h.lo thero this afternoon NJ
,rh,ot,,, o, ,b, t.,.r,h ErnLasey called and
a,.,., Itch tho General mans of
TN. o. s,,hre admin
,l..a,,,. ,,r,,,,,,,, ,,o c,orie, W.st Indies
,rho rr..ch ,r,hges,lor has also been al
,,s.d ~. rho stat. pnp,rfncrt of IT'S selection
90 ,,u,,a~,. co.,,ri..t.,. 70 n,eat al Havana and
G. , III ,,.,,.. = those commissioners
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
ALL MINES TO BE REMOVED.
GENERAL ORDER TO CLEAR THE HARBORs
Or SUBMARINE DEFENCES.

GENERAL ORDER TO CLEAR THE HARBORS
or SUBMARINE DEFENCEs
Washington. Aug. 16.-General Wilson. Chief
Of Engineers. to-day issued orders 10 the officers
OF that Department in charge Of fortiications
and works OF defence 10 remove all mines,
cables and electrical apparatus connected there
with in the harbors and rivers Of the United
States rapidly the work can be performed
with regard to safety. These orders are supple
mentary to those issued "A few weeks ago. i'm
mediately after the destruction Of the Spanish
feet at Santiago. for the removal Of certain
submarine mines In various harbors alleged 70
be dangerous interference 70 commerce. The
original orders merely contemplated the tempo
rary removal Of the mines without interfering
with the cable connections and electrical work
Ing apparatus on shore. the idea being to leave
them In such condition that they could be
speedily restored in OF an emergency Now.
however that there is no longer any prospect
OF q renewal Of hostilitics with Spain or trouble
with any other nation, the War Department has
deemed II safe and expedient 10 remove entirely
all the submarine defences Of the coast lines OF
the United States harbOTs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
AMBASSADOR HAY ACCEPTS.
HE WILL SUCCEED MR. DAY AS SECRE-
TARY OF STATE

Washington. Aug l6-Ambassador Hay at
London. has accepted the office Of Secretary Of
State. to succeed Mr. Day. who has been APP
pointed to a place the Peace Commission.
John Hay was born in Salem Ind. October
6. 1S3s He comes Of family descended from
John Hay who was the son Of n Scotch soldier
in the army Of the Elector Palatine, In Ger
many. and who emigrated to America about the
middle Of the last century with four sons. one
Of whom. Adam. served with distinction in the
Revolution, and was friend and associate of
Washin ,ton. Adams son, John Hay. moved
from Kentucky to Illinois TO escape the disgrace
OF lving in slave State. with all his family ex.
ccpt his son Charles. who studied medicine and
settled In Salem. Ind. He married a daughter
Of the Rev David Leonard, Of Rhode Island.
John Hay Ambassador TO England. was his
son He passed his boyhood in the West. but
was educated at Brown University. where he
was graduated In 1858. In college he took high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
PLANS For PEACE N SPAIN.
THE COUNCIL DISCUSSES THE APPOINT
MyNT OF COMMISSIONERS


Madrid Aug i6 To days Cabinet Council
was almost exclusively occupied in considering
the details e the return of the troops The
question Of convoking the Cortos was postponed
until the next meeting Of the Cabinet The
Council to-day also discussed the appointment
Of peace commission Captain Aunon. the
Minister II Marinc. saws that the United States
Government has expressed d desire that the
Commission shall be composed OF the most i'm
portant men In diplomatic and political circles.
Duke AlnodOvar de Rio. the Foreign Minister.
denies that he is opposed to the nomination OF
Sohor Moret. Minister Of tho Colonies in the
preceding Cabinet. as one Of the commissioners.
The Foreign Minister adds that he could not he
hostile TO a nomination which had not yet
been proposed.
II is asserted in well-infOrmed quarters to-
nieht that Senor Sagasta will provoke a crisis
over the question Of convoklng the Cortes. on
which the Ministers still! disagree.
The Italian Ambassador. on behalf of his Gov
ernment. has expressed to Spain his satisfaction
over tho cessation Of hostilities and the earnest
wish that, after having fought with honor.
Spain may enjoy the blessings Of peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
ANERICANS FIERCE CHARGE.
sPANIARDs SAY MERRrTTS LOSSES ON SAT-
URDAY WERE HEAVY

tRDAN WE'RE HEAVY.
Hong Kong Aug l6-Admiral Dewey gave
General August an hour in which to sur
render at the time Of the last demand. made
on Saturday General August refused TO COM
ply.
The homhardment which began az $50 a. m.
was continued for two hours. and then the
Americans stormed the trenches. sweeping all
before them.
Those within the walls attempted no re-
sstance
The 1st Colorado Volunteers storned the outer
trenches and drove the Spaniards into the Sec
ond line OF defences. Then the American troops
swept on. driving all the Spaniards into the
irner fortifcatons where the Spanish com.
mander seeing that further resistance was USE
less. hoisted the white flag and surrendered.
The losses. American or Spanish. not yet
known The Spaniards in the trenches probably
numbered three thousand men. The American
attacking force numbered ten thousand. and the
Americans were better armed. better trained
and in better condition
The foreign fleets watched the bombardment
with acute interest.
The American warships engaged were the
Olympia the Petrol. the Raleigh the McCul-
loch the Boston, the Monterey. the Charleston
and the Baltimore.
The Spanards assert that the fire OF the
Americans for the most part. fell short. the
only effective fir. being from a small gunboat
armed with quick firing guns. that was close
in shore II is also asserted by the span'ards
that the Americans lost heavily in the Storm
ing. owing to the faulty construction OF ther
in,renchments. which the Spaniards could COM
mand from the heights. and upon which they
poured a CALLING fire
The Spanish trenches extended around Manila
at a distance Of from two to four miles from
the walled city. forming a circle ten miles In
circumference. and 1t was impossible. the Span
iards say. to hold so long a line against the
American attack.
Admiral Dewey and General Merritt. Il 70
reported. had issued orders to spare all except
the armed defences OF the city. and. conse-
ouenty, the town Is understood to ha.a been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
MA DRID APPARENTLY QUIET
BLANCO ORDERED TO REMAIN AT HIS
POST-MANiLA'S SURRENDER NOT
ANNOUNCED - HONORS FOR
FRENCH DIPLOMAT
FRENCH DIPLOMATS.

Madrid Aug l6-Tho Cabinet has decided to
order General Blanco and all the other Spanish
Generals In the Antilles to remain at their re-
spective pests until the evacuation is completed
General Wesley Merritt. 1t Is reported here
took the greatest precautions in order to pre-
vent the insurgents from interfering with the
capitulation Of Manila or approaching the city
The Madrid press fears that the surrende"
may affect Spain's position in the negotiate rs
for the future government Of the Philippines
Senor SaCasta on leaving the Palace this
afternoon. denied that General Blanco and
other Generals opposing the Governments
policy. had been alleged
1t is now known. from seni-oficiaj sources.
that the Government; knew yesterday that Ma
Mia capituated Saturday. after General
Jaudemes had taken over the command from
General August and the latter had been
authorized to quit his post and to embark on a
foreign warship for Hong Kong.
Manila apparently capitulated because OF lack
OF food the population and garrison having suf-
fered the greatest privations.
According to "El Tempo" the organ Of the
Dissdent Conservatives. sehor Silvela. the
y,
ernment's policy
The Queen Regent has personally thanked the
French Government for its good Offices in oh
tanning peace. and has charged Leon y Castillo.
the Spanish Ambassador at Paris. to inform NJ.
Delcasse. the French Minister for Foreign AT
fairs. that Her Majesty has conferred upon him
the Grand Cross Of the order Of Carlos III
A similar distinction is bestowed upon NJ
Paten6tre. the French Ambassador nj Madrid.
"El impartial" publishes letter from Ha-
vana. whose writer asserts that General Rlanco
had succeeded In hoodwinking the Americans
to Admiral Cervera's whercab bouts" but that
the Madrid Government frustrated his plans
by announcing the arrival Of the squadron at
Santiago de Cuba ="
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
REDUCING THE NAVAL FORCE.

Washington. Aug. 16-The Acting Secretary
OF the Navy to-day Informed the President that
in view OF tho termination Of hostilities the
Navy Department has no further for the
vessels Of the revenue cutter and lighthouse
services which were taken into the Navy soon
after the outbreak of the He recommends
that they be restored to their usual duties under
the Treasury Department. There are about
twenty OF these vessels and they have rendered
most efficient service in the prosecution OF the
war as dispatch boats. patrol boats. etc. Sew
eral OF them. notably the Mangrove, were espe-
ciay efficient in the conduct Of the naval cam
paign In Cuban waters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
NO DISORDER IN THE CITY.

Havana Aug l6.-The city remains entirely
tranquil. Everybody has resumed his ordinary
duties. and all are thinking only Of how 10 re-
cover something Of what has been loa..
Conservative natives. and particularly Span
ish residents. realize not only the eXpediency.
but the necessity Of such steps as will save the
social interests Of the island, avoid future In
surrectons and prevent a complete annhila'ion
Of the wealth saved from revolution and war.
There is no agitation. The report that an at
tempt was made to shoot the British Consul Is
entirely without foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
CONT CAsrNrS CONGRATULATIONS.

Washington. Aug. 16.-Besides the congratu-
latorv note Of the Italian Ambassador felicitat-
ing the Government Of the United states on the
signature Of the prelimlnar'o@ OF peace Win
Spain the Secretary Of state received last sat
urday night telegram from Count 'asini' AM
b,ssador of Russia. dated at Narragansett Pier.
rendering his congratulations upon the conciu-
sion of the protocol, which. according 10 the
memorandum issued by the State Department
giving this information, assures peace alike
plorious TO this country and honorable 10 her
adversary of yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
PRICE THREE CENTS.
ST0RMING OF MANILA.
TROOPS SWEPT EVERYTHING
BEFORE THEM.
SUPERIORITY OF AMERICANS IN NUM-.
BERS AND EQT'IPMENT-A HUI
NAME VICTORY.

London. Aug 1.-THE Manila correspondent
Of The Daily Telegraph" teegraphlng satur-
day says
Nothing could be more humane than the
Merritt's and Admiral Dewey's plans to
spare every object but the armed defences and
the trenches Apparently the American losses
were extremely small The Spanish ntrench-
ments varied in point Of distance from two to
four miles from the centre Of Old Manila.
Defending this long line Of at least ten miles
not over. and probably under. 1900 Span
sh regular troops. volunteers and natives
About half that number were in the hospitals.
The attacking force numbered from 10000 to
10000 natives and 10000 Americans. on shore
End aboard the fleet
In every respect the advantage was on the
side Of the attack The American field guns
threw heavier metal and had longer range than
the Spanish the craftsmanship Of the United
States gunners much superior to that OF
the Spaniards and the men were stronger and
in better condition. The spaniards are small
race compared with their stalwart opponents.
and. out by hundred days siege. and
disappointed by the failure "a arrive Of the
promised Spanish relief squadron they had lost
heart 1t hopeless struggle
Looking over the bay. 1t curious to
notice how the foreign fleets arranged them
selves according TO their sympa thies-the Eng
lish and japanese near the Americans. and the
Germans ard French the opposite sides OF
the bay north of the Pasig River. The British
cruiser Tmmortate and her coasorts kept fairly
near the American line
The attacking squadron formed in line be-
tween Malate ard Old Manila. with the Con-
cord watching the fort at the mouth Of he
Pasig The American fleet lay outside the
breakwater
The Olympia fired the first shot at $40 and a
fairly continuous but by means furious
cannonade was kept up until 112o By that
time the Malate fort senced. and the
American troops then stormed the intrench-
ments.
"spaniards who were in the earthworks tell
me that the quick-frirg guns of the little gun
boat Rapdo. which lay close to the shore. wersV
far more terrible in their effects than was the
raking fire OF the shps
"Resistarce to the American attack i'm
possible The 1st Colorado Regiment the
earliest 20 charge the Spaniaris who retired
to the second line but. soon outnumbered. they
were forced into the old city. part Of Malate
suffered severely from the bombardment. The
vaunted intramures defences were not tried.
The Spanish commander convinced that
further resistance was hopeless. hosted a
white flag al 1:30 O'Clock. and the order to
cease firing was Immediately issued In the
centre OF the town. but in the outskirts street
fghtng continued for some time afterward be-
tween the rebels and Spanards.
The only fear felt in the city is in regard to
the conduct Of the insurgents AS write this.
in the house of the German Consul, brisk fusil-
ade is going between the combatants. and
musketry fire is rattling all around"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
GENERAL GRANT REACHES PONCE.

Washington. Aug. 1G-Late tonight Ad-
tutant- General Corbii received cable dispatch
announcing the arrival this evening at Ponce.
Porto Rico. Of the transport Alamo, having on
board General Gred u. Grant and STAFF and part
Of the 1st Kentucky Regiment. commanded by
Colonel Castleman All told. the Alamo had
On board about six hundred and ifty men.
General Corbin was also advised this evening
Of the arrival at Ponce II the transport Chester
with the lst Volunteer Engineers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
DEPARTMENT or PORTO RICO.

Washington. Aug Disbursements are being
made at the War Department for the establish
mcnt OF a military department on the
island Of Porto Rico. similar TO those recently
established In the Province Of Santiago de Cuba
and in the Philippines The department
will be known as the Department Of Porto
Rico" and Will be commanded by Major-Gen-
eral John II. Brooke now with the army OF
occupation In that territory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
MRS. MILES TO JOIN HER HUSBAND.

Newport News. Va. Aug. l6 tSpeciaD.-The
transport Obdam will sail tomorrow evening
for Porto Eico. by way Of Charleston. on her
will go Mrs Nelson A. Miles. wife Of the Gen
eral commanding the United States Army. and
her daughter, Miss Minnie Miles Captain Sher
man. son Of General w. +. Sherman. who is
chaplain in the Army. and Major Goltra. Of the
Hospital Corps. who comes from Buffalo
The captain Of the OLDHAM received orders
from washington this afternoon To prepare i'm
medlately accommodations aboard the ship for
Mrs. Miles and her daughter, and their apart
ments are now being furnished. They will ar
rive here o-morrow morning from Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
LEE TO RETURN TO HIS COMMAND

Washington. Aug. l6-General Fitzhugh Lee
had brief conference with the President to-
day, and later arranged to leave for his com
mand at Jacksonville tomorrow. He vouch-
safed no further explanation Of his conferences
here other than the desire Of the President to
consult with him over the conditions in Cuba.