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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
MESSAGE FROM DEWEY.

It Indicates that Manila Has Probably
Fallen by This Time.
The Navy Department has received
the following from Admiral Dewey:
CAvITE. June II, via H0pgkOng,
June l7.-There is little change in the
situation since my telegram of June
.. Insurgents continue hOstilities and
have practically surrounded Manila.
They have taken $500 Spanish prison.
erS, whom they treat most humanely.
They DO not intend to take the city at
the present time. Twelve merchant
vessels are anchored in the bay with
refugees on board under guard of neu-
trail men-of-war. This with my per-
mission.
The health of the squadron continues
excellent. The German commander
ln-Chief arrived to-day. Three Ger
man, two British, one French, and one
japanese men-of-war now in port.
Another German man-of-war is eX-
pected. The following is a correct list
OF the Spanish vessels captured and
destroyed.
Destroy oyed-Two protected cruisers
i've unprotected cruisers, one trans
port, one serving vessel, both armed.
The following were captured: The
transport Manila and the gunbOat Cal
Tao. DEWEY.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
AL THREE COOPERATE.


The Ds0sesats. Popsltsts sad Silver No
pablicass Agses Upon sssss and Nssiss-
nj 0stssss at Minneapolis.
MINNEAPoLIs,J June II The State
Convention Of Democrats, Populists
and silver Republicans were held
here today and fusion was accomp
lished. The middle-of the-road ele-
ment of the Populist party, led by
Ignatius Donnelly, bolted and will
hold q convention tomorrow. Don
nelly WAS accused by Sidney N. Owen
of being traitor to the Peoples par
ty for money consideration. Owen
called him . villain, . monster and
vile thing. The widest excitement
prevailed.
Both the Democrats and silver Re-
publicans endorsed the Chicago plat
form and the candidacy Of VIM. J.
Bryan for the Presidency. John
Lind, silver Republican who has been
Q candidate for Governor twice. VA
endorsed for that Office. The Popu
lists were allowed the Offices OF Lieu
tenant Governor, Auditor, Attorney
General and clerk OF the Supreme
Court. The Democrats were given
the nominations Of the Secretary oi
State, Treasurer and one OF the
judges Of the Supreme Court.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23

nyp..s.srS b, The .-Os.s.r~r- ssa - s-s.
uhisss 10 ssss ssss.s~if- ss.s sas People
-os '-rssy - "a
For Tas CArcAstAa.
Oar psopls Are astoasded ., the
actioa Of the Denoesatic cosvsatios.
That lawyers With trained oisds,
vho aspire 10 iadieial hoaors, With
instruetions from the people at home
TO stand bv eli that william Jea-
ning's Bryan rsprsssats, should ioas
their heads II Raleigh and slap their
people in the face and insult thsa
openly surpAssss hunaa b l,sf. That
they should renew thgir allegiance
not TO the constitusuee Of the cous-
try that has bsen disenboGded and
dismembered by them bus TO the
Democratic party stageefs us.
In refusing to take any steps to
secure what Bryan represents they in
fact endorses David b. Hill and
Grover Cleveland Who formulated
what 10 now the creed Of the Rspub-
liean party. This pair Of eoldbues
destroyed the last vestigs Of silver
and the income tax BY the vote Of
one Democratic Judge, thus emas-
culating the Constitution OF the
country. That the courage Of the
instructed and pretended followers
Of Bryan alike should oczs out ct
their fingers ends in Raleigh, and
that they should accept the sop
thrown to them by an empty in
dorsement without stint" Of Mr..
Bryan must be ascribed to the magic
in nauences Of the overseer. and that
they were hypnotized by him.
how kind of them merely to treat
as negroes those who refuse to vote
the Democratic ticket; and even to
let them in at the "back door, Of
their houses. Do they realize that
the horrors Of the Spanish Iuq uisi-
ton would now force Populist to
vote for Democrat against his will,
and yet he will gladly support any
man Of any party who honestly
stands for the restoration Of the
Constitution of the fathers of the Re.
public, thing they have never bad
the courage to do.
One speaker most loudly applaud.
ed, said, i've will resort to those
means that never yet failed to gel
us such q government as We want,
and so We are to be treated as mig
gers for not voting for absolutism
or Democracy-which is it'
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
AGUINAlDO'S PROCLAMATION.

Calls Upon Philippine Natives to Assem-
BILE to Declare Their Independence.
MANILA, June u, via HOngkong,
June l7.-Aguinaldo, the insurgent
leader, has issued q proclama ion call
Ing upon the natives to assemble at
Cayite on June Is and inviting the
Americans to be present at the cere-
mony of a declaration of independence.
incessant skirmishing goes on in the
vicinity of Malabar, Santa Mesa, and
Malate. The Spaniards are making
drsperate attemps to regain their lost
positions. Under American orders
tae insurgents are holding back and
playing elusive tactics that are cruel
exhaustlng to the Spaniards.
To day 300 native Carabineros de.
serted to the insurgents. They were
originally disarmed by the Captain
General, buC recently were given their
AIMS again.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
Marines EDgage the Spaniards.

United States Camp, June 14-Sp.
m.-By Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Wanda.-The United States
marines under Lieutenant Colonel
Robert W. Huntington, made their
first aggressive movement against
the Spanish guerillas today and COM
pletely routed the enemy.
The force Of marines was under
Captain Elliott, and the cooperating
Cubans were under Colonel Laborda.
The combined forces raz I'D a Spanish
camp about five miles from the
American position, destroyed the
only we'll in the vicinity and killed
forty Spaniards.
One marine was slightly wounded.
Two Cubans were killed and four
wounded.
1t is impossible to estimate the
number of Spaniards engaged owing
to their guerilla methods of fighting,
but it is believed there were at least
four hundred.
Re-Enforced by Cubans.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-The Navy
Department today posted the follow
ing bulletin:
"Admiral Sampson reports that he
has been REINFORCED by several hun
dred Cubans and that our forces Al
Guantanamo are in very satisfac
tory condition. The town of Acer
raderos has been occupied by th'
troops under General Rabi. Th'
, men under Gen. Garica are cooper
: ating with the American forces.
Ono Hundred Killed.
NEW YORK, June 15.-The follow
ing dispatch is a Journal specia
from Camp McCalla. Guantanam
harbor, June 10:
The scouting parties of marines
: which were sent out yesterday, re
turned here at ten o'clock last nigh
!. with eighteen Spanish prisoners, on
t of them an officer.
|. The party also captured hundre
t Mauser rifles and 10000 rounds
e ammunition.
Il They report having had a series
:. engagements with Spaniards.
= which 100 Spanish soldiers wei
o killed and 200 wounded. They ais
t destroyed a Spanish blockhouse ar
s, telegraph station, through which Il
d Spaniards had been keeping Guar
l. tanamo and Santiago informed I
the movements Of American troop
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
WILL NOT EXCHANGE N0BS0N.

ven. Hsnco Sends Word to the Conn
mander of the Maple.
HAVANA, June 1S.-Capt. Gen. BlancO
has sent word that brave Lieutenant
hobson and his men, who were cap
lured with the sinking Of the Merri-
mac, will not be exchanged. A gun
boat from Havana took the word to the
commander of the American boat Ma
pie.
Blanc0's communication was TO the
eject that the Spanish government
would not agree to exchange the Mer-
rilhac prisoners. He also warned all
vessels coming with propositions fol-
.helr exchange, or for any purpose, not
10 approach within six miles of Ha.
Nha, or thy would be fired upon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
A MONUMENT UNVEILED.

Stirring and Patriotic Scenes in jackson
viIle-North Carolina Soldiers hold Place
of Honor.
JACKSONVILLE, June l6. The I'M
yelling of the fwenty-thousand-dol-
lar Confederate Monument to-day
marked one of the most patriotic in
cidents in our national annals. H.
deed, it was surrounded by so many
peculiar circumstances that nothing
in this co untry has ever equalled it.
1t becomes a chapter in history
strange in coincidence and remarka-
BILE in surroundings.
The News and Observer War Cor
respondent says:
In the military procession at the
Confederate Monument unveiling
ceremonies to-day North Carolina
held the place of honor. Its COM
pany headed the procession. It was
composed Of seven men and one cor
poral from each company in the reg
iment, and was commanded by Cap.
tain Balm.
The battalion was composed o.
companies from the First Nortf
Carolina, Second Illionois and Sec
ond New Jersey regiments, and wa
commanded by Major Smith. O
North Carolina.
Colonel Armfield has selected tn
Goldsboro Company to represent tn.
North Carolina troops at the unveil
ing of the Confederate monument
This honor fell to them for tw'
reasons: First, because Captain
Balm is q Confederate veteran, aut
second because his is one Of the Des
drilled companies in the regiment
He will select from other companies
enough men to fill his out to. 10
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
May be Another Call for Troops.

The following was given to the Press
for publication by Secretary Long:
1t has been suggested that, owing to
the heavy demands for troops, which
have far exceeded the Lum Der orlgl-
nally believed to be sufficient, there
will be occasion to issue another call
for volunteers. Having in mind the
length of time required to develop raw
material into seasoned soldiers, ~ re-
vealed by the experiences at Chicka-
mauga, Tampa and Camp Alger, there
10 no doubt the President will be FORE
handed in this matter, and that upon
the existence of reasonable doubt as
to the sufficiency of the present mill
tary force, he will take steps to in
crease it. But before another effort is
made to raise more troops the War
Department will see to it that the
amplest camp facilities are provided
and that the equipment will be ready
| for the men.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
STATE news.

The 18th session Of the North Caro-
lima Teacher Assmbiy began ~ Aske-
willie last night. The opening program
included an address al welcone by
John w. starnes, with sesposse b.
Psesident Alex. Graham. OF Charlotte.
Mr.. w. Duke has notified the Cole
man Manufacturing Company, negro
enterprise, that be had fosWasded them
his check for one Thousand dollars %
be 4 ken - stock in the mill. They
have Just received one from Oven l..
W. saith, Consul General of nonro-
via, Liberia
A colorsd man, named John Astbo-
ny, Was drowned about too miies froc
Scoslsod Neck after . very heavy ssia
Thursday. He and his wife and grand
son were going home. and crossing ke-
hukee swamp the man sad mule we're
drowned, bat the woman and boy we're
saved. There hes not beea ssca paia
In the county for sfty years. Ceeps
are damaged.
IL will be remembesed that the C0ss-
lty Com0issiosess Of Nee HssoseS
were elected member Of the Hoard 0f
Education. Under the Sspee0e Court
decision this vacated the arse of1ios.
/, Other commisssooees Wese oaOe1 and
both boards have been coafeseing ia
. the courts. Judge Allen hos decided
that the newly sppoioted c~00issioo-
lers are entitled 20 the 0Mces so1 has
issued IN order insts uctiag the count y
: treasurer Of EeW Hsooves TO secog
!. eize the act Of the seW board.
ssss~..iise Cs~ss sf s@siipss.
: SrArEsvrLLa. June l5.-3tstesviils Il
J today clear Of smallpox All csses and
] suspects have been 6oved too and one.
: half miles away where they sse beinG
. taken care Of. This sftssnooo oss
y houses which had bern ooeopiea b
e smallpox patients we're burned viii
7, their contests- No more new oases.
III BusRlass entered the posaofsce q
% PIyDoutb, y. c., last week by psyiol
lepen The froet dor. Tbey 1sslIe1
= hole in The safe, issested dynamite IN,
}. blew it open, securing staOps. cosA
d eec-, % t6e a0oaot 0f 500 - go
o TAese 10 no clue 70 the ieeotity Of q
= bergiass.
= Kesgsss - Pyshsss.
,e WrLmruorox, June l4.-The 6ns
Lodge Ksighss Of Pythiss ef The grss'
doosie Of Nosth Csselisa nee kese d
n. the 18th annual session. The 0eetis
n Vas called % order 81 Grand Chsose
=. Ioe X. II. RickeFt, Of SestesvilIe. Afts
r. rousiee busioess, Tie gvaod lodge q
,eJRrue Was coole6red opoo ssxty caod
m dates. Who were then admitted - q
grand lodge. The sddfsss Of WELDON
vss delivered by Themes ID. neares. Z
WiImiogtoa. supeeme master 81 9,
;. Ichequee, and the rsaponse Was made 3
y. y. K. watts, Of 6eatesviiIe.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23

teSssssss 80 vse.sssss ss q S-ssssts-s
C>ssss~ 49, cs@SsssSs ASS-ssssS-


ToraxA. Kas.. Jsss is-rAer.
vess sis easdidaiss for Temporary
chairman ~ the opesise OF the Pop
slisa Stale Coavsatsa herv today
The roll call shosc4 Jades j. \. Az
drevs, OF Lass eouaty vas ehosss.
The whole ticket. 9Th the sXeee-
tion Of hsatsaent COVER aor. 10 likely
% be se-uooisAtsd. LisussnAat Gov.
Harvey vas recently appointed ma
lor Of the Twenty sseosd Kansas
Volantsess. asd 10 sou vith his rsgi-
meat at Falls chursh. IL 10 ant,ei
patsd that the Dsoocratie eonveutioa
at Atehisoa today vail sou,nA,s Da
vid Ovsrwsysg Tor iieutssast gov
srnor. and that the Popuiiss Coavsu.
ton will indorse him.
Osassssss Met 90 AssAtsss-
ATcHisoX. kans.. June ~ The
Do0ocrAtic State Couvention vas
called 10 order ~ the Atckison The
ater today. There we're over thrss
hundred delegates in Attssdsacs-
David Overmsyer Who vas selected %
temporary chairman, vas received
With applause.
A conference committee uas ap-
pointed consistipg Of one member
from each Congressional distrsct 20
meet . similar committee from the
Populist Convention at Topeka to ar-
range . division Of the State Offices.
The platform adopted pledges al'
leRiance to the principles OF the ''re-
newed Democracy. - exoressed in
the Chicago platform, and especial
" demands the unlimited coinage o!
silver and gold at ratio OF l6 to l
compliments Wm. J. Bryan ~ lead
Or Of the party; protests against the
Mckinley and Dineley system taxa
ton; to authorizs direct taxation oI
incomes, corporations. estates. ant
oil forms Of aggregated wealth. Apt
endorses the State administration o.
the Populists and the work Of l ni
ted States Senator Harris.
LArER.-The Democratic Couveu
tion by suspension Of rates nomina
ted all the Populist candidates by I
vote Of 263 10 81, also giving tn
Populists the Lieutenant Governor
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
A Kentucky Lynching.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 16-A
Times Star special from Glasgow,
KY, says that Caleb Gaines, colored,
was taken from jail at one o'clock,
a. M, and hanged to tree. A note
was pinned to the body directed that
it be not disturbed till noon. Gains
had assaulted 4-year-old girl on
Tuesday, and was then saved from
death by the mercy of the victims
mother. Fifty men on horseback
were the lynchers.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
Fate of Garden Murderers.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 1.-THE
men who murdered Mr.. Garden and
his wife and an old man named Carlee.
last week near Wetumpka. were lynch
ed at O'Clock to-day, at the scene OF
taken from the Jail confessed to hav-
ing participated in the crime. and one
of them told where he had hid the
money. He was compelled to find it,
and in few minutes, near the scene
of the crime, all five were swung and
their bodies riddled with bullets.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
LARGE ARMY IN MATANzAS.
Spaniards Have Between 10000 and Is,
900 Men in that Province.

Spaniards Have Between 10000 and 49,
900 Men in that Province.
KEY WEST, Fla, June 17.-An aux
Hilary gunboat which arrived here this
morning from off Havana had on board
Maj. Prado and and two aids from Col.
Rojas' insurgent forces. They were the
bearers of important dispatches for the
Cuban leaders in the United States.
The Cuban Major says there are be-
tween 10000 and 5000 Spanish troops,
under general Molina, in Matanzas
province, the greater number of them
being concentrated close to the coast
between MatanZas and Cardenas, evil
IDENTIFY prepared to attempt to repel the
invasion of American troops.
The Cuban forces, Maj. PradO also
says, number between 5000 and 5000
men in the same territory.
Both sides are reported to be well
armed, but sOrely in need of provis-
ions, especially in the case of the in
surgents. The Spaniards, it appears
have no corn for their horses, and are
feeding them on rice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
Negro Nominated Governor.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June 16.-
About sixty negro Republicans of
the State, being dissatisfied with the
failure of their State Convention to
put out ticket, met here today and
nomi mated straight colored ticket.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
GEN. NILES At the FRONT.
Sers snA Sslf.Posssessd Throughout the
TPyiag Times at Tsmpa-

se and ssIs.Possssssd Throughout the
TryisG Times ss Tampa.
Washington Post, 18th.
The private letter received in this
city yesterday from Tampa contains
gossip of Interest to WashinGtonians. |
There was considerable information In |
the letter - 70 the confusion which |
prevailed prior TO the departure Of the
army, but the two Or three pages devo-
ted to General Miles are Of especial iI-
terest, ~ follows
Gen. Miles, who Of course, you know,
left Warrington In . private car, with
q fne chef and bath room and all the
luxuries which the greatest Of modern
warriors demand, 10 here with bis fam
ily. His arrival WAS the biggest event
for Tampa since the cruel war began.
The Commanding General has been
the head and front Of all things ever
since.
Idont know precisely what he does
in the daytime-although he 10 ubiqui-
tous in the hotel rotunda-but at night
he il in his element. He sppeass each
evening in his Tuxedo suit and . straw
hat, the personi6cation Of fashion
plate, and he 10 always surrounded by
Q group of admirers Of both sexes. All
L
J their heavy uniforms, struggling 10
FIRST discover the Whereabouts Of their
supplies and then entering upon the
equally difficult task Of furnish Nc the
supplies to their men. Throughout al
, this excitement and hard work, Gen
Nilee 10 perfectly serene. He has won
/ deeful self-possession and control. He
, never fails to appear in the Tuxedo
suit.
Gen Miles party has . private trair
and car at its disposal, and takes tril
down 20 Port Tampa, nine miles away
; generally twice . day, NO matter hov
= crowded the road may be With troops
At the Port the party 10 very popuIa
st the inn.
= General Miles 10 at once the vonde
. and the admi1aeion OF the foreign at
:, taches here. You can hear them com
ment among themselves. They cay tbs
!. in Europe, IL war were in progress
such scenes - they witness here wouI
+ b impossible. They think Is 10 yer
"a str.uee for the Commsnding Geneel
n of the Army Of the United States ca
|, Raeed in embarking 5000 men for
!; campaign in Cuba, 20 Be on dress ps
rade with his family. Is 10 all . hug
Joke to them. I would like 70 kool
anyway, what they will report 70 The
{, governments regarding the ooofesio
of observable here, and especially sbos
ps the man who 10 supposed % have Il
- entire affair in charge.
y. IL has been suggested TO Gen. Mil
that he really ought 20 take rest b
fore undeFtaking the 0eganixatton
the Porto Rican expedition. The serai
Of his work, IL il feared, will tell bea
lily upon him IL continued. He 10.
take his party 70 Asbeville for bri
9e PecnneFntion. His absence will
- much depIored By society Of Tampa.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23

Not many business houses in these
United States can boast Of 0fty years'
standing. The business Of DR.. J. c.
Aver 4 Co, Lowell, 4ass., whose IN.
comparable Sarsaparilla il known and
used everywhere, has passed it, hall
centennial and was never 90 vigorous
as 1t present.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23

OMAHA, June 17.-Shertly after s. ..
M, to-day, the conference Of the POpu-
list national committee adjourned sine
die. The final outcome Was the prac-
tical rout Of the middle-of-the-road
crowd, under the leadership Of Milton
Park, although the liberal wing made
convention in 1899 to outline the poll
cy of the party. In 1900 there will be
an early convention to nominate na-
tional ticket, the same to be held prior
to the Democratic convention.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-06-23
FOR HAWAII'S
ANNEXATION.
Rssolusien 10 Tia, Esscs Psssss
The Houss By = Large Asiss-
iiy-Bus I, Will
BIZ FOUGHT IN THE SENATE.
sssss ssssss Wssss 60 ss>~s< zee &C.,
,ssss - sss ssss-s ss-~s.sss ss.s~ss
ussssesss ussi s~sss S-essAsssss~s
C-ss~~ Osa rs~sssss Asl-.ss So, sss
sssss css-sssssss s>sss~s aSv-ssa.
s-ssss is TIE ssi.ss~es A.~,.
special to Tns ,.Ucs.i.~

wAsHi~sro~. n. a. Juse ~.
After four days debate the sssela-
too 20 asnc. The Haisaiias tsissds
passed the Hcuse 90 last ws~isssdsy
BY vote Of 80 for asd si asaissi
Asoe~rs ef ell parties IN the Hsss
voted for asd against the prsposi-
ticn-in fact !, vss not made . pasty
qusstion.
The rssolatiea vas ioosAissslv
reported TO The senate asd vas TO
ferrsd by that body 10 the Foseign
Relations Comm,itee which repesssa
it back favorably 60 the Sessss os
Friday. Of eoarse there siu ~ .
big fghs made against its passAes BY
the Senate. but u 10 the opis,os here
nog that by Jaly ia the r-sslssses
will have been disposcd Of and Con
gres vill adjourn.
TIE opponents Of apnsrst,ou an
the Senate viil make an Aggressive
fight. Bat when the hnal vote 10 ts-
ken. the resolution will pass.
| Fears Are entertained that anssxa
ton of Haiuaii will 10 sfolio0sd by
holding permanentiy the Philippines
and such other spanish possessions
- may fall into the hands of The
! United States ~ the resslt of the
sar. and for this rsason chic ~.
strong opposition has developed
against such . policy. lt 10 also
agreed that such steps on the part Of
the United States will bs contrary TO
the Monroe doctrine, and In abso-
lutte disregard Of the resolutions de-
Il al n~stana kasin
The var resolutions clearly asd
specifically recitc that the var lie
wagcd in the interest OF humanity.
and not for the purpose Of acquiring
territory. There seems TO be wou-
a deriul change in the minds OF some
Of our public men. for..pow IL is urg-
ed that our country should "bsesd-
en- out and hold such possesssoes.
resulting from var. ~ . necessity.
= IL HAWAII is annexed and tbe Phil
4 ippines remain permanently N the
possession of the United States u
= will mark . new era an the history
;. and policy OF our government.
, The General Deficiency bill is nov
4 under consideration in the Houss
= and will pass early IN this week.
This is the last appropriation bill
J. that is to be passed-thtre are some
!. appropriation bills. however. in con
ference. IL the Hawaiian questies
= we're not before Congress pow 4
n would be ready TO ad jpurn in fes
!. days.
Hundreds OF soldiers nov at Cam
:. Aleer near the city enjoy the sight
~ Of Washington daily. There ar
!. twenty thousand in camp here -bu
- il is reported that they will soon b
n sent South.
!. EX Judge Spier Whitaker and Cen
eral w. r. Roberts are here sndsav
oripg to secure the appointment @
Brieadier General in the voluutes
army.
The North Caroliuians N the Cit
~ during the past week were Collscto
T.. &. Duncan. j. +. lie Grand. oh
vas attending . session Of sh
'is Knights OF Honor, Lieut.. Frasci
% d. Winsiov, b. Otbo Wilson. vh
=; i WAS trying TO secure an appoiptmes
ch in the army, Aarshall Mott. II. |
he eileen, and ex-senator Ransom.