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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
A MOST COMMENDABLE PROJECT.

The proposition for an exposition commemorative of the Sem-c centennial anniversary of the admission of California State into the Union of States is most commendable and will surely secure the assistance of all paltles interested in presenting to the world the superior possibilities of the Pacific Coast whole and California especially, giving visitors opportunities to better judge of it's resources and the advantages to be secured by deciding to make home locations on the western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
 An exposition in the year 1900 should and must receive the hearty support and cooperation of all transportation lines, both land and sea- as 1t will bring to the coast very largely increased number of visitors from far distant well as near by localities and will tend to keep among us many of the hun dreds Of gold seekers who are now passing forward from Europe and the Eastern States to the mining regions of Alaska, Of whom many successful or other wise, having broken away from former associations will be seeking locations for future residence and business most heartily concur in the enterprise
 I. H. GOODMAN
 General Passenger Agent Southern Pacific Railroad
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JUSTLY PROUD OF OUR
 PROGRESS.

concur in the suggestion of THE GALL that the circumstances and conditions surrounding the admis sion of California into the Union are of sufficient i'm porance to justify the celebration of the ffteth anniversary of that event. Californians are justly proud of the material progress of their State and the bearing its acquisition and development have had upon the political fortunes of the country The other States both older and younger than California, may reasonably be expected to share the sentiments of the citizens of our State in these regards
 10 be strictly commemorative presume that the celebration should take place in September and that Admission day should be the day of jubilee. Would It not be better however that visitors should see California in her most beautiful garb in the sprngtime when the hills are green, the flowers blooming, the trees blossoming and all nature rejoicing
 As to its character, have no suggestions to make The half century of Califonas Statehood has been so full of development and progress in every direction that the difficulty will be to limit the scope of the com menoratlon of particular events to the time and means of the people, rather than to find subjects for iusra tlon and means of enjoyment.
 How much the Worlds Exposition at Paris would draw from or divide with us the patronage of other States can hardly be predicted. There is room for both because it is possible to make the Jubilee of California unique in it's character as to be at least choice with our Atlantic Coast fellows as to the event in which they would wish to participate.
 J. c. STUBBS,
 WcePresident Southern Pacific Company.
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"A GOOD PLAN"
 SAYS MIR. HUME
With Details in Competent Hands a Grand Success May Be
 Achieved.

HUGH HUME, publisher of the Evening Post, said: Tt is a good plan. Any is that has for it's main object the fostering of State pride or the promo ton of national patriotism. The expo sition idea for 1900 is all right. and 1 should be glad to see it carried through to a successful issue, as I think it can be if properly managed Let the details be put into the hands of men who will work primarily for the good of the en- terprise in hand, and not for their own individual interests and giorif1eation, and there is no reason why such an un- dertaking could not be made most gratifying success"
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earthly reason why it cannot be carried out, and that is one of it's admirable features. I am sure that the wholesale merchants of the city would all stand in on this proposition as they do on all others which contemplate the further ance of the welfare of this city and State-and, for that matter, that the plan will receive the hearty support of all classes of our people. As matter of fact, it Is probable that very few people could be found who would care to oppose what is on it's face so good and so thoroughly advisable proposi- tion. l hope to see some definite action in this matter in the near future An organization should be effected at once and preliminary work begun There is a lot of hard work to be done before the ball can be set a-rolling in good
 shape, and the sooner operations are
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ward the Western Slope More than that. we will also be able to invite to our hospitable shore many who will at tend the Worlds exposition.
 movement is now on foot to have a meeting called either by the Cover nor or Mayor for the purpose of ar ranging the preliminary details. If the same energy is displayed by our busi- ness men as by those having the Trans Mississippi Congress in hand, there is no doubt but that we will have an ex- position in 1900 that will make Califor- mia as wide world known as 1t was in the days of '49.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
 TT WILL REBOUND TO THE CREDIT Or
 CALIFORNIA.

That the holding exposition San Francisco would be nestnabe benefit California entire Pacific Coast without mind the directly benefited Dy would only realize full such affairs the benefits increased forfod While believe conservatism believe that this advanced civilization degree of enterprise manifested California remember full we'll the apathy manifested toward and the exposition the highest degree That proposed for should be larger scale That intended much greater magnitude held of the that territory would its share making The teresed he greater results will be attained
 of this kind properly instituted will rebound the credit California. While young years paion of Prog by the Philadelphia and Chicago there those of the cities mentioned The TansMisspp States manifest the interest and preparing for the semicen manifested the Omaha hopes than realized
 Indications prove manifested nte proposed exposition those States that have been admitted the Union since Caom would the question of doubt the to be achieved combination of interests
 the Governors of Washington and Montana accord with the movement and such expressions of good feeling Tighten the labor and will justify the exerons Conans
 the proposed exposition noteworthy event The exposition will also Golden West such has offered them of proving the world that they worthy sons of worthy because of their intended celebration will prominent and active part the management of the itself judging by their record should be of the successful affairs w. P. SULLIVAN JR
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TT MUST BE
 ATTRACTIVEy
Strongly in Favor of the Move ment-The Whole State
 Will Be Benefited.

BAKER & HAMILTON-We are in favor of celebrating the semi-cen- tennial of the State by the holding of a fair such as The Call suggests and would do all in our power to help the movement along. It will, however, have to be very attractive, so much so that it will turn the minds of those antici- pating a visit to the Paris Fair toward our own here. Of course the possi- bilities for making the exhibition g. grand affair are good and the whole State will be benefited thereby.
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one able to sufficiently cover all sums entrusted to his care.
 '"The head of each and every depart ment should be man of executive ability, and it would be good idea to look to 1t that the various depart ments be equipped with men whose main purpose should be good, hard. conscientious work, rather than the putting on of style and the furthering of individual interests
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
WHOLESALERS
 WILL STAND IN
J. A. FoIger Heartily Indorses the Golden Jubilee Expo
 SitiOn Idea.

J. A. FOLGER, head of the pioneer firm of J. A. Folger & Go, and presi- dent of the Merchants Transportation Company, declared that the proposition in contemplation was one of the best that he had heard of in long time. The plan is one to be commended most heartily" said he, land I hope 1t can be carried out. Indeed, there is no
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BUSINESS
 MANS VIEWS
Can Reasonably Expect the Pro- posed Fair to Be a Pro-
 nounced Success.

s. c. BUCKBEE-I fully indorse the sentiments of NJ. H. de Young as ex- pressed in to-day's Call. The celebra- ton of our semi-centennial should be on a scale worthy of great occasion in the history of the most progressive State in the Union. The Midwinter
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count on an exhibition that will be relatively as attractive as the Paris exposition. A meeting called by either the Governor or Mayor for the purpose would be largely attended, and sin cerely hope that one of these officials will take the matter in hand. An ex- position such as contemplated by The Call would prove of great benefit to the entire Pacific Slope.
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THE WOMEN
 WILL WORK
Mrs. Frona Eunice Wait Pledges the Efficient Support of
 the SiSterhOOd.

MRS. FRCNA EUNICE WATT, a thoroughly representative California woman, who has had much experience in matters of this kind, she having been
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commenced the better for the enter, prise. The Legislature should be calico upon for help-a great. big lot or help-at it's next session, and every county in the State should provide. through it's Board of Supervisors, fo- a grand exhibit to represent it's status in the surpassng economies of the Gol- den State
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sible success, and repeat that the women of the State will be found more than willing to do their share to achieve such a result"
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E WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH
70 OFFICES IN AMERICA
RECEIVED a San Francisco. Gala.
INCORPORATED CABLE SERVICE

Lake, Leake Mgr of The Call 1 h support or the celebration the ln'o e Un o
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
spaniards Destroy Maine wreck.

Washington, May 3.-The state de-
partment has learned through its Sc
cret agents that the wreck of the bat
tleship Maine living in the Havana
harbor has been destroyed by the
Spanish authorities. It is supposed by
the officials OF the administration that
this action on the part Of the Spanish
authorities has been taken to prevent
the raising Of the wreck after the cap
ture Of Havana.
A cabinet member IS authority for
the following statement: I'VE shall
make d part OF our first business after
taking possession Of Havana, to find
out who were the perpetrators OF that
crime Of the night OF February Is.
If we find that they have escaped
from the island and have gone back to
Spain, we viii follow them there and
we viii tell Spain that the war shall
not stop until they are delivered up to
Us for punishment"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
Madrid Under Martial Law.

Madrid, May 3.-Senor Auguilera,
the civil governor Of Madrid. has Just
posted on the walls OF the home Office
the customary proclamation. intimat-
ing that the civil authorities consider
that the circumstances justify the
handing over TO the military authori-
ties the mission of keeping order.
Lieutenant General Daban. captain
general OF Madrid, has assumed charge.
and the first military patrols have just
appeared in the Puerto del Sol. The
measure has been taken in consequence
of the attitude OF certain political par
ties recently. The whole garrison is
ready in barracks.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
EXPECT AN ATTACK.
spaniards Liable to Attack Some of Our
Eastern SeapOrts.

Washington, April 4-Fearing an at
tack upon the seaports of the North
Atlantic coast by the Spanish men-of-
war now on their way to western
waters. Secretary Alger has taken steps
to further improve the sea coast de-
lenses. There is excellent authority
for the statement that the administra
ton believes that the Spanish men-of-
war will appear at some port on the
cost and attempt to retaliate for the
loss.of the Philippine islands by doing
as much damage as possible, and when
this work has been completed, sail with
all speed to Porto Rico, and, if neces-
sary, fight their way into San Juan.
As to the point where Spain will
strike, the authorities are totally IN
able to say. New York is considered
in very good condition to resist attack,
but this is not the case with the New
England cities and with ports along
the southern coast.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
HAS MANILA SURRENDERED
Unauthent.c ated Report That such is the
Case.

Chicago, May "A special dispatc h
to the News from Washington says:
/ 1t is reported that Manila has sur
/ rendered 20 Commodore Dewey, but
/ this cannot be con irmed.
The government has no direct news
Sir Julian Pauncefote. the British am
bassador. furnished the news of the
fall OF Manila, he having succeeded in
getting into communication with the
British authorities at Hong Kong.
President Mckinley cordially thanked
him for the glad tidings.
If Commodore Dewey has lost a con-
siderable portion Of his men. it is feared
he will be much embarrassed in the
work of maintaining possession of Ma
nilla for lack OF sufficient force.
United States naval vessels are al
ways undermined. according to the
European standard, and it will not be
possible, having regard to the safety OF
the ships, TO spare any considerable
number Of men to keep the city, espec-
tally If the engagement has disabled
many OF them. There was some talk
in the afternoon of sending out troops
from San Francisco to aid in the work.
but this has not yet taken shape. so far
as can be learned. and it is likely that
the department will wait to hear from
Commodore Dewey himself before tax
ing any action. 1t may be. and in fact
1t is expected, that by combination with
the insurgents he will succeed in having
his men relieved OF the task OF garris-
oning Manila.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
DETAILS OF THE BATTLE.
Commodore Dewey Kept His Squadron
Moving to Avoid the Forts.

moving 70 AVOID the Eorfs.
London, May 3.-The following de-
tails Of the engagement off Manila
have been received through Spanish
sources:
Both fleets lined up for battle about
daybreak. The guns Of the American
warships began firing on the fortress
Of Cavite and the arsenal Of Manila.
Under the protection Of the guns Of
these Notifications the Spanish war
ships opened up on the American feet.
For several hours the harbor re-
sounded with the roar Of guns, the
crashing of steel and timbers, the
shrieks and groans of the wounded.
Clouds of smoke at times almost OBJ
scured the opposing fleets from each
other.
a well directed shot reached the
iron Cruiser Don Juan de Austria. A
terrific explosion followed and the
ship was blown up. All the time dur
ing the engagement tie American
ships were under way, their maneu-
vering being intended to render the
fire from the forts less effective.
The American squadron drew of at
o'clock and took refuge behind some
merchant ships to repair some dam
ages. They returned about Il. Dur
ing this engagement the guns of Cav
tie main tanned steadier fire to which
the ships replied with telling effect.
As the smoke lifted it was seen the
flagship Reina Christina was on fire.
The vessel was completely burned. In
the interval between the two engage
ments, Commodore Montijo moved his
flag from the Reina Christina to the
smaller cruiser Isle de Cuba. To the
fact that he made this change he doubt /
less owes his life.
The cruiser Castillo, next to the flag
ship the largest and most powerful Of 4
the Spanish squadron, was also burned. /
The cruiser Don Antonio de Ulloa and .
the MiDdana were also badly damaged
n this encounter. One report says that
several Of the Spanish crafts were sunk
oy their commanders to prevent their
falling into the hands of the Ameri-
ans
That the American squadron received
severe damage in the engagement can
lot be doubted. Early reports had it
hat five OF Commodore Dewey's ships
lad been sunk. Later advices from
dadrid put the number at two.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
SPAIN CUT THE CABLE
In Order to Stop the Receipt of Disastrous
News.

Washington, May 4-The day passed
without single word from the Ameri-
can fleet in the Philippines, and in view
of the long continued interruption in
cable communication the officials are
beginning to resign themselves to the
belief that they must await further
official news until a boat arrives at
Hong Kong. This win not necessarily
that Commodore Dewey who viii be
admiral as soon as he can be reached
by cable could have spared any Of his
ships, even the McCulloch, TO carry
dispatches before the bombardment.
In ordinary times there is plenty of
communication by steamers, as by ma
tive vessels, between the Philippines
and the mainland, and the officials
will be rather surprised if some news
is not coming by this means very soon.
Who has cut the cable is a source OF
much speculation. A leading diplomat
said circumstances would indicate that
the cutting had been done by Spanish
officials, on instructions from Madrid,
in order 70 stop the transmission of
further news of the disas ter there,
aud in that way calm the storm OF
popular indignation at Madrid. 1t is
thought to have been impossible for
Commodore Dewey to have cut the ca
BILE, as he was unacquainted with its
location fifty miles seaward, and.
moreover, there appears to have been
no motive for the interruption Of COM
munication on his part.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
Forty-iiYe New Brigadiers.

Washington. May s.-The president
has decided that there shall be five
army corps Of three divisions each
This viii give the president an oPpor-
tunity TO appoint major generals, five
in command OF army corps, one OF
which General Dodge has declined, and
fifteen in command OF divisions. Each
division viii be composed of three
brigades, which viii make commissions
for forty-fve brigadiers. Eeach brigade
viii be composed Of thres regiments
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
INVASION OF CUBA.
Arrangements Being Perfected for An
Eariy Movement Of Troops.


EarIy Movement Of Troops.
Tampa, May Arrangements are
being made for the landing Of an Amer
lean force in Cuba. By Friday the
following feet Of vessels is expected TO
be in waiting at the wharves at Tam
pa, for the reception Of the United
States troops: The Florida, Oli7ette
and Mascotte. OF the Plant line; the
Alamo and Comal, Of the Mallory line;
the Arkansas and possibly the Lam
pasas, Of the Oregon line, and the Al
legheny and Berkshire, OF the Mer-
chants and Miners line. These boats
have all been contracted for, and have
carrying capacity Of about 5000
troops.
1t is not believed, however, that the
embarkation viii take place before
Sunday. Much remains to be done in
the way Of gathering ammunition and
supplies, and several days must elapse
before all is n readiness. II is be-
lieved that the force viii be made up
Of 5000 infantry, 1000 cavalry and ten
batteries Of artillery; in all, close TO
5000 men. Only one regiment Of cav
airy, the Ninth, is now in camp at
Tampa, but the Tenth. now at Chick
amauga, will, it is believed. be brought
down here to fill out the quota
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
SPANISH TREAcHERY VISIBLE.
Dynamite Found in Baggage at the Illinois
Rendevezvous.


Springfield, Ills, May 4.-Experts
who have tested the contents of a
package found in one Of the camp
boxes of the Third infantry, Illinois
national guard. pronounced it IN
doubtedly dynamite a rigid exam
ination was made OF all equipment and
baggage in the exposition building.
where the regiment is quartered, but
nothing else suspicious was discovered.
Investigation has so far disclosed no
clew as to the identity Of the person
who placed the Internal thing.
Beside the Third infantry, the Sixth
regiment is also quartered in the build
ing. 1000 men in all. Many of the men
believed that they have narrowly es-
capped the fate of the sailors of the
Maine. General Barkley. commanding
the camp. has held conference with
his officers. As a result of the confer
ence guards have been placed at every
door and entrance to the building and
only persons having passes are allowed
to enter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
CUBANS FOR CUBA.
Four Hundred OF Them Enlist Into Cav
airy Regiment Under sanguiIly.

Tampa, Fla. May 5.-Two hundred
native Cubans, who have been quietly
enlisted IN New York by General Julio
Sanguilly. have arrived in Tampa.
They will be formed into a cavalry
regiment. and. under the leadership OF
the famous Cuban who enlisted them,
viii probably embark for Cuba with
the American troops The rest Of the
regiment viii be made up of Cubans
from Tampa and vicinity. The New
Workers created a sensation as they
marched down the street in a body,
and they were followed by blocks by a
q perfect mob of excited Cubans
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
AWAITING DEwEYs REPORT.
Government Anxious TO Ascertain Loss of
Life.


Washington, May s.-An official re-
port Of the naval engagement at Manila
is anxiously awaited, not alone to
learn how the ships Jared. but 10 as
certain the loss of life which. in some
quarters, it is feared is quite heavy.
All of the ships engaged were vul-
nerable in one respect, nsDely,in their
lack of protection to life. There was
not an armored ship in Commodore
Dewey's feet, the nearest approach be
ing the flagship Olympia.
She had some coal protection around
the sides and an arched steel deck
calculated to protect the vitsls Of the
ship. The other vessels OF the fleet.
save those recently added TO the navy,
like the McCulloch, have lighter steel
decks of this character. but in all
cases, with the exception of some
slight protection in the shspe of gun
shields, the personnel of the ship wss
exposed to the fire of the enemy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06

London, May special dispatches
from Rome say that the queen regent
has telegraphed the pope that Spain is
resolved TO resist TO the bitter end. Her
majesty also begs the pontiff to bless
the Spanish arms. It's announced that
Premier Sagssta will inform the cortes,
in behalf of the queen regent, of SPANS
intention to pursue the war to the Bit
ter end. 1t is also stated there is no
idea of surrender there, either in min
isterial circles or among the popu-
lsce.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
COAL FOR DEWEY.
Two of the Swiftest Ships VIII be DIS
patched From San Francisco.

Washington. May 4-Secretary Long
has taken immediate measures to re-
lieve the United States feet in the
Pacific of any embarrassment it might
feel for want of coal.
Orders have been telegraphed to the
government authorities at San Fran
cisco to select two of the swiftest ships
at that port, load them with coal and
dispatch them at once TO the relief OF
Commodore Dewey's squadron.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-05-06
senate Passes War aIessures.

Washington, May Several war
measures have been passed by the sen
ate. and. Notwithstanding their i'm
portance, not one OF them elected the
slightest debate Probably the most
important measure passed by the SEN
ate was the emergency war deficiency
bill, carrying s35, go, 945. Not more
than ten minutes were consumed in
reading the measure. Mr.. Hawley,
chairman OF the military affairs COM
mittee, secured the passage Of bill
providing for the enlistment of vol
unteer brigade Of engineers. and OF
10. 900 men in the south who are i'm
mune to yellow fever, these enlistments
to be in addition to those provided for
in the present call for $4,000 volun-
teers. The men viii enlist for the
war.