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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-03
eARCIA'S ARMY IN A FIGHT.
ATTACKS sPANIARDs RETREATIXG
FROM NIPE BAY.

Is Believed to Have Defeated Them
or Mt Least 10 Have Held His own.
The spaniards Probably Trying to
Join the Army at HoIquIn-COI.
Ewers Goes tO Receive the surren-
der of GuantHnHmO-sever Towns
at the Mercy of the Navy.
Copyright. 1895 by the Associated Press.
Playa del Este, Guantanamo Bay. Cuba,
Aug. ., ? p m.-News has been received
here to-day from Gen. Calixto Garcia and
the Cuban forces under him at Magyar.
near the bay of Nipe, on the north coast
of the province of Santiago de Cuba.
The report Is that Gen. Garcia has
been In heavy fight with Spanish troops
who were trying TO effect junction with
the main body of Spanish regulars at Hol-
gupn. These Spaniards were probably the
force that evacuated Nipe bay during the
recent naval bombardment.
A large body Of Cuban endorsements
had reached Gen. Garcia, and the impress
sion Is that he defeated the Spaniards in
this engagement. or, at least held his
own.
Gen. Garcia had moved toward Holguin,
and 1t was reported that the spaniards
were trying to open their way through
the Cuban lines to the province OF Puerto
Principe
The inhabitants OF calmenara and
Guantanamo are receiving Red Cross sup
plies from Santiago.
Col. Ewers without troops. is at Guam
tanamo.
The immunes who are to garrison this
city, have not yet arrived. The conditions.
therefore, are much the same as before
the surrender, none Of our forces being
on the spot.
The marines hero are likely to see sery-
ice an the neighborhood Of Manzanillo as
soon as the army can get forces into this
vicinity.
The tug Manat, recently surrendered,iar-
rived here to-day from Cienfuegos in
charge OF Ensign MacFarane of the gum
boat Helena. Ensign MacFarlane says that
the reports from Trinidad, Cape Cruz,
Manzanillo at Cienfuegos indicate mueh
suffering and starvation throughout the
whole section. where the blockade Is doing
its work with much expedition. 1t Is be-
lleved that Manzanillo viii have to sur
render ON demand to the navy before many
weeks. A movement in force against these
places has 50 far been rendered impossi-
bic by the necessity Of keeping ships here
10 flt out. probably also 10 the weakening
OF the force In consequence Of the Porto
Rlcan expedition
on the whole, however, our ships have
been doing excellent work. The fleet has
completed all it's preparations and is now
only awaiting the arrival of the battle
ship Massachusetts from Ponce.
The Massachusetts Is expected to-mor-
row and she win probably have to coal.
All the ships are deep in the water with
coal. The provisions are In good order.
but several vessels would have been bet
ter if dry 'docked.
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CABINETS SESSION DULL.
Strong Belief in Peace Indicated by
Exchange of Views.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The cabinet session
to-day, which mad promised to be impor-
tant in view of the pending peace propo-
sltions, proved to be uneventful. 1t occu-
pied an hour and ten minutes. but most of
the time was devoted TO a statement sub
sequently given to the press, briefly sum
marizing the terms of peace.
Aside from the discussion of this state
ment, which was carefully drawn and
scrutinized line by line by the members
of the cabinet with unusual precaution for
diplomatic reasons, the meeting was de-
voted largely 10 talking over minor war de-
tails.
The informal exchanges of views of in
dividual members during the meeting in
dicated a strong belief In peace, though no
word Of any kind had yet come from the
Spanish government.
One member of the cabinet after the
meeting said he expected the Spanish reply
would be made to this government some
day this week, but that when peace could
be made operative is problematical and
might require two months or more.
The session was marked by an absence
of news from the front In any direction.
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GnRMANYs COURSE AT MANILA.
seani-oaicinI ENpInnntiOn That II
Was Not UnfrfendIy.


Berlin, Aug. 2.-The semi-ohicial North
German Gazette this evening publishes a
statement on the subject of German policy
at Manila, based on official reports, ex-
planning that this Is done with the view Of
correcting Misrepresentation in foreign
newspapers"
1t says that for the purpose of afford
ing the German colony immediate shelter
in case Of need some chartered steamers
were anchored near the German warship
Irene In the Pasig river under the protec-
tlon Of the armed boats. The French and
British colonies the statement continues,
followed this example.
Aguinaldo still, according to the North
German Gazette, gave Rear Admiral Dew
ey a written assurance that the insur-
gents would act humanely and at Aguin-
aldo's request, ana with Admiral Deweys
approval, the commander of the Irene
took four Spanish ladies' and six children
from the province OF Btaan under his pro-
lection, and placed them on board a
chartered steamer. every step being taken
with a thoroughly friendly understanding
with Admiral Dewey and Capt. Gen. Au-
gusti.
The North German Gazette then adds:
1.-The imperial consulate at Manila has
under its protection not only German res
idcnts. but subjects of italy Austria,
Switzerland Holland and Portugal to
allow whom protection the warships will
be necessary"
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MORE FEAsTNG AT HONOLULU.
The Men of the Fourth Expedition
ROYnIly Treated.

San Francisco, Aug. 2-The steamer
Doric which arrived from Yokohama and
Hong Kong via Honolulu to-day brought
the following advices to the Associated
Press from Honolulu under date July %:
THE transport Peru ana City of Peu-
bla arrived from San Francisco early on
the morning of the 23rd. The voyage was
uneventful
There was no deaths and but little sick
ness among the men. Three men with ty-
phoid were moved from the steamships
to the local Red Cross hospital.
Since the vessels arrival the men have
been allowed shore liberty. To-day the
troops will be feasted on the grounds of the
executive building.
President Dole, with his cabinet and
Minister Hatch. received Maj. Gen. Otis
at the government building yesterday
morning. The garrison and band turned
out Ia honor Of the visitors. The reception
was of an extremely cordial nature and
lasted longer than such functions usually
do
Gen Otis Is uncertain as to his stay
here. 1t is understood that he in the event
OF no orders to the contrary, Will proceed
TO Manila without waiting for Admiral
Miller on the Philadelphia, and II the other
transports arrive within a day or two, as
Is expected It is not likely Gen. Otis VIII
wait for the warship, much as he and has
force would like to see the flag raising.
According to Gen. Otis Hawaii viii
have no military governor. Col. Barber will
be post commander as long as his regiment
remains here.
Minister Sewall has received no word
OF what action President Mckinley will
take in regard TO the temporary admins
ira tlon OF the island.
Admiral Miller however, viii bring fun
Instructions as TO these formalities which
win be observed in effecting a change Of
sovereignty,
Gen OTIS does not look for the arrival
Of the Philadelphia carrying the admiral.
until Aug. or A."
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States not imposed such hard conditions
with regard to the Philippines"
NrKINLEY IN A HURRY.
Said to Have Insisted on "A Reply
From Spain by To-day,

London, Aug. 3.-The Madrid correspond
ent of the Times telegraphing Tuesday
says: "The rumors that President McKin-
Icy insisted on getting a definite reply to-
morrow seems TO be confined by the un-
usual rapidity of procedure here.
Generally when the Spanish government
has to take an important decision long
sitting of the cabinet council is devoted
to what IS called in semi-official phrase
ology exchanging impressions euphon-
ism for talking at large, bringing recalci-
trant members into line and postponlng a
decision until the morrow.
1T was expected. therefore, in the i'm
portant question, war or peace that these
preliminary operations would require
many days. In reality, If not entirely dis
pensed with, they were got through in a
single sitting, and the whole procedure of
examining the American demands, decid-
kng on course OF action and preparing
a formal reply, was accomplished if we
may trust the Madrid press, in less than
twenty-five hours"
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EASTERN TROOPS FOR MANILA.
Regiments Now HOwling for Service
likely to Get H.

-NONN hONAAAhE TOT service
Likely to Get L.
Washington, Aug. 2-Although the war
department officials will not admit they
have any intention of reinforcing further
Gen. Merritt's forces al Cavite there is
reason to believe that some of the troops
now in Eastern camps who desire to see
active service will soon find the oppor-
tunlty unless the government shall change
its present plans with respect to the
Philippines
1t is believed to be necessary even II our
claims are limited to the terms stated
in the conditions submitted 10 Spain.
namely to the military occupation and
government of the territory on the shores
Of the bay of Manila, to furnish to Gen.
Merritt a larger force than he has now
under his command, II is realized that
5000 soldiers can scarcely be expected TO
maintain United States possession and
protect the inhabitants over a territory of
this extent, as Il must be remembered
that the bay of Manila is twenty-five
miles deep from the entrance at Corregi-
dor Island to the city of Manila. and
It's head. IT Will also be necessary TO
possess and protect q zone extending some
distance back of the city in order to make
sure of the preservation of the water
works.
Or course a considerable force would
not be necessary II the insurgents under
Aguinaldo could be brought to realize
chat their interests lie in permitting un-
disputed possession of this territory by
the United States. But 1t would be ex-
pecting teo much of the native charac-
ter to keep before the eyes of the snsur-
gents the rich loot 10 be had in Manila
without an adequate force to protect the
place.
Then. with the growing heat and damp
ness 1t is to be expected that Illness will
develop among the troops, not to the ex-
tent that 1t appeared at Santiago, but suf-
fcient TO require some of the men to be
invalided home and their place 10 be TAX
en- by fresh troops from the United States
AT present the large majority of Gen.
Merritts force is composed of troops
drawn from the Pacific coast, or far West
ern states. 1t is presumed that If he
shall be reinforced, the Eastern troops
VIII be given opportunity to make the
long voyage TO Manila, as this would be
in accord with the policy that the war
department has now adopted in taking
geogra phical considerations into account
in alotirg the troops for active service
at the front.
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STRONG PROSPECTS OF PEACE
London standard Learns That Only
Details Are 10 Re Sat,to,

DetaliS Are TO BE Settled
London Aug. 3.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard teIepranbin,
Tuesday, says: The governre,t,s -,
TO the American terms was forwarded YES
tefday evening through M Cambon and
unefe IS a strong prospect that peace viii,
be concluded.
III is not to be supposed that tbo r-,t.
0' 0'Ales government will object 10 repre-
s'ntations being made on the Phil;nn,pe
question and upon some pecuniary claims
"hich were mooted by the United states
IN the West Indies
ON all the remaining main issues cra,r
SHOWS disposition TO assent to the Amer
ican demands.
o.. 40 cabinet council was held TODAY nor
o. tHe ministers likely TO meet agal, min
ti.sn Intelligence is received from Wasb-
.-9 .oH' / MS is not expected at the earItest
Lore Wednesday.
me news from Manila sim causas
eiuAely. No foreign mails reached MI
Burgos. Va moods near
with regard to the part plaved in ,ho
hesotations by NJ. Cambon tbe Frs,snts
AMBASSADOR at Washington. there is rn1l
a marked tendency both here ana in paris
%l'IlDute to il considerable innortanco
81, DHectiy the final arrangement is rnada
&c supposed that the press win be al
toMeu more liberty of comment THE ren.
90 IMPRESSION is that both governments
~ disposed TO put an end to the var ~
,-o,'yJlaoiy as possible for Spain. which
uu nave been easier had the United
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AGuINALDo's ATTITUDE.
jealous of Our Invasion hut Not ABB
sOIuteIy Hostile.

New York Aug. "A cablegram to the
Journal from Cavite. July 30, via Hong
Kong, reports that is correspondent has
spent two days in. interviewing insurgent
leaders.
AS a result, the correspondent says, he
discovered evidences OF jealousy Of the
American invasion, but no actual anti
American feeling. The dispatch adds:
"Aguinado Is respectful toward Admiral
Dewey, Gen Merritt and Consul Wild
man. and will go any lengths to retain
Consul Wildman's good opinion, but he
holds back from giving energetic help to
the United States forces.
"He viii give only negative sort of
assistance until he knows the exact form
the American policy viii take. He is dis
turbed by telegraphc reports that the
United States will abandon the islands 70
Spain.
"There are some Indications Of a clash
between Gen. Merritt and Aguinaldo."
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sHAFTER's FEVER REPORT.
NO Material Improvement In the Sit
uatiOn shown.

No Material Improvement In the Sit
uatiOn shown.
Washington, Aug. 2.--The detailed con-
dtion of affairs at Santiago is shown in
the following kilograms from Gen. Shat
ter:
Santiago condition for July
29 Total sick. AGA; total cases of fever,
32l2; new cases of fever, GO; casce of fever
returned to duty 1872 10 deaths
Sanitary conditions for July 30: Total
sick, 3,S92; toial cases fever, 1922: rev
cases fever, 543; cases fever returned to
duty, S15 deaths"
In another dispatch from Santiago to-
day Gen. Shafter says he has In the hos
pitals wounded and sick prisoners to-day
2.lSl.
Sanitary report for July 81. Total sick
4.255 total fever, 3l64; new cases Of fever
653; cases Of fever returned TO duty, 722.
10 deaths.
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NO EXTRA SESSION OF HOUSE.
VIII Not Have to Disband VOIun-
teers at Close of War.

teefs AT ClOse OF war.
Washington, Aug. 2-There win be no
extra session of Congress though the SEN
ate will have to be called together for
prompt ratification Of the treaty face if
the present plans of the President pre-
vail.
1t is stated at the White House that TN
less there should be some extraordinary
development the House will MOI meet
until 1t Jconvenes in regular session next
December. This statement is made on the
authority Of the President himself In
answer 10 personal inquiries as in con
tradicton to reports current among pub
lie men that Congress viii soon meet to
draft legislation to meet The demands that
will follow the close Of the war as well
as give formal assent on the part Of the
Senate to the treaty
The military occupation OF the tarri-
toral acquisitions Of this government viii
in no wise necessitate further legislation
expressly authorizing The continuance of
a large military force, according to the
view of the President
Persons that have conferred with the
President to-day positively assert that
there is no necessity for special legsla-
tion to authorize the keeping together Of
the great army of volunteers The Presi-
dent, it is understood takes the ground
tldL lnt requirement. III tue NplhHleei act
for disbandment of volunteers on the ter
mination Of the war does not contem-
plate dlsbandment until the emergencies
that are incident to this war are over, and
does not prevent The maintenance of a
large body of troops In our territorial ac-
cessions until order Is restored.
A well known public man who was In
conference with the President to-day sug-
gested that the necessary military ocu-
patton OF our conquered territory would
involve the maintenance for two years OF
an army Of about 10000.
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VANGUARD AT cOAMo.
spanIards Retreatcd Before the
Americans Arrived.


Americans Arrived.
Copyright, 1898 by the Associated Press.
Ponce, Aug. /. 6 .. m., via st. Thomas,
Aug Am outpost OF the American army
has now halted at Coamo about two
thirds of the way to Aibonito on the road
TO San Juan
Col. Hulings, advancing this morning.
met detail sent out to reconnoiter,
which reported that there was no sign
had retreated 10 Aibonito, where he
would make a stand.
A delegation Of the citizens OF Coamo
came out and Col Hulings was rendered
the freedom of the city as an American
soldier The citizens reported that the
Spanish had carried away all the money
that was not secreted. The stories OF
Spanish barbarities have been greatly ex-
aggerated There is no authentic news
outrage upon women.
Gen. Otega Is still at Aibonito with 500
Spanish regulars. Gen. Stone. with a
small force, went this afternoon to Ad-
juttas, where Spanish outrages were re-
ported on Saturday. He will occupy the
town, proclaim American rule and push
across the Aritobo on the northern coast.
Gen. Garretson's brigade arrived this af-
ternoon from Yauco, eight miles distant.
The brigade consists of the Sixth Massa-
chusetts. Sixth Illinois, four batteries OF
the regular artillery and a battalion Of
regulars. Its arrival was loudly cheered
by the citizens of Ponce.
The protected cruiser Columbia, which
went ashore on an uncharted reef while
entering the harbor Of Ponce, has been
floated off without injury
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SPAIN TO ACCEPT TERMS.
One or Two Notifications to Be Ask
ed of the United states.

ed of the United states.
New York, Aug. "A special cable to
the Evening Journal from Madrid, pub
lished in a late extra edition of that pa
per, says:
Spain accepts the principal conditions
of peace sas set forth by the American
government, and only the peace details
are needed to cause all hostilities to cease
at once.
"A peace delegation will he chosen at
once to confer with the representatives
of the United States.
THE peace conditions set forth by Pres
ident Mckinley were discussed at length
to-day by Minister Sagasta and al the
conclusion it was given out officially that
the terms of the United States would be
accepted.
There are one or two amendments in
the proposition of the United States that
Spain Will ask to be made, and il this is
done peace viii be declared at once"
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EsTRANGEMENT OF GARCIA.
President Palma Says 1t Won't Effect
the Campaign.

New York. Aug. 2.--President T. Estra-
da Palma of the Cuban junta, when ques-
toned to-day about the estrangement be-
tween Cen Garcia and Gen. Shafter, said
,There Is no danger that the Cubans will
hermit a slight misunderstanding Of one
Of their countrymen- even OF general
with an American, to effect the successful
issue OF the campaign. l know that Gen.
Garcia. as well as all the Cubans, has too
deep a sense of gratitude toward the Unit
ed States to harbor slight or fanciful
wrongs against their benefactors."
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POLITICAL PRISONERS FREED.
Nothing Heard From Ewers Since He
Went to Guantanamo.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The war depart
ment has posted the following telegram
from Gen. shafter, dated Santiago de
Cuba Aug. /:
IAN political prisoners have been imme-
diately released as soon as we reached
them
Have not heard from Guantanamo but
Gen. Ewers went there three days ago TO
receive the surrender Of arms and political
prisoners. They were undoubtedly releas-
ed on his arrival"
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SICK SOLDIERS AT HONOLULU.
Dnndmnster of Thirteenth Minneso'
tn Dies of Typhoid Fever.

Honolulu, July 26. via San Francisco
Aug. 2.-The transports Peru and City OF
Pekin arrived on the 23rd
Three men with typhoid fever were re-
moved from the ships to the hospital.
Lieut.. Hunt Of the Fourteenth Infantry
Is one Of the sick.
Charles II. Watson, bandmaster OF the
Thirteenth Minnesota. died in this city on
the 2si OF typhoid fever, contracted on
the voyage from San Francisco.
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PETROLEUM FACTORY ABLAzE.
Three Explosions XIII One Person
and Injure Three.

Dunkirk. France, Aug. IA terrible
fire broke out to-day in the reservoirs Of
the Dunkirk petroleum factory.
There were three explosions. by which
one person was killed and three were Sc
riously injured.
The fire IS still raging fiercely and many
buildings are threatened with destruction
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ABANDONMENT or CAMP ALGER.
The 10000 Men Now There TO BE RE-
moved TO Manassas.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 2.-Camp Alger
is to be abandoned by the war department
and the %. 90 men there are to be removed
to more healthful locality near Ma
nasas, Va.
This determination was reached by Sec
retary Alger to-day as a result OF recon-
mendations made 10 him by Surgeon Cen
eraI sternberg of the army, who believes
In frequent changes OF camping grounds
OF large bodies Of men and because Of ty-
phoid fever.
Manassas Is about forty miles south from
Washington, Is near mountainous coun-
try and the town proper is on the line OF
direct railroad communication with the
Capital City.
The troops win be scattered over a wide
area and as far as practicable viii be kept
in brigades. The start from Camp Alger ls
to be made as soon as possible.
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STATE OF SIEGE IN SPAIN.
Measures Taken 10 Prevent Upris-
fngs in Three Provinces.

fngs in Three Provinces.
Madrid, Aug. 2, p. m.-The King left
his bed for a few hours to-day.
Military measures, with view Of pre-
venting rslngs. have been initiated in the
provinces Of Catalonia, Aragon and Bis
cay.
The situation at Manila, according TO a
private dispatch received to-day, Is un-
changed.
There have been unilnportant eucoun-
ters between the Spaniards and the reb-
els.
A private dispatch from San Juan de
Porto Rico says that 1000 volunteers have
surrendered to the Americans.
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PEACE ASSURED.

Preliminaries to Be Signed Before
Saturday.
London, Aug. 3.-The Rome correspond
ent Of the Daily Chronicle, says: Spain,
it Is asserted here, has accepted the Ameri-
can terms, with unimportant reservations.
ana the peace preliminaries viii be signed
before Saturday"
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Madrid, Aug. 2, 4 p. nit is reported
here that two Spanish steamers forced the
blockade in Cuban waters and were az
tackled by the Americans.
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TWENTY FIGHT -FOUR HUNDRED.
Insurgents Flee After killing Ten OF
the Spaniards.

the bp0Hiafuh.
Madrid, Aug. 2. p. m.-An official dis
patch from Havana says 400 insurgents
recently attacked a Spanish detachment,
numbering twenty men, and commanded
by a sergeant near Huanes, In the western
part Of the province of Pinar del Rio.
After a fearful fight, the dispatch adds,
the insurgents fed, having killed ten of
the spanlards and wounded number of
others The survivors, It appears, are to
be decorated and recompensed.
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mAsso's MESSAGES 70 M'KINLEY.

George Reno Leaves Jacksonville
EN- Route 10 Washington.
Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 2.-Senor George
Reno, who has just returned from Cuba
with dispatches from Gen. Masso, presI-
dent Of the provisional government. to
President Mckinley, left this evening for
Washington.
Vice President Mendez Capote and Con-
zola de Quesada. charge daffaires, have
been notified Of his arrival and are waiting
for him in Washington.