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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-25

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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
BY SOL N. SHERIDAN.

CAVITE ARSENAL, July 1.-The second expedition has come into port It struggled in after somewhat dis quieting fashion and greatly to the re- gret of every man in camp the Monte rey did not show her grim front along with the rest. The air here is full of the most disquieting rumors about the coming of a Spanish fleet by way Of Suez to relieve Manila, and even the naval men, heroes though they are, would feel much more comfortable 1T the great guns of the formidable mon1- tor were in position to be trained upon the batteries of the Junetta. The Mon terey was left at.,Honolulu to be lowed across to Guam by the Brutus, we are told, and she is expected here not later than July 28-but Manila may have fal- len by that time if the spanish fleet does not get here in the meantime, and anyway the Monterey in tow of the Brutus will be something like the blind leading the half blind. The monitor Is the faster craft of the two, as witness the fact that she was first into Honolu- lu harbor. She will be doubly welcome for the delay when she does come, and once in the harbor Spain may send her whole remaining fleet to the Philippines if it suits her purpose to lose the ships she has. I do not suppose, if Schley and Sampson have done what was eX- pected of them, there are many left by this time.
 The fleet came struggling in, as I have said, the China arriving first. She dropped her anchor over against Sang ley Point at little before sunset last night, and there was much speculation
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

even though the rain ceases, the roads being literal seas of mud, between paddy fields entirely under water oo far, the artillery has not made an eI- fort to move to the front, owing to the lack of means of transportation The only horses, outside of Manila, are a few undersized ponies, scarcely larger than Shetlands, which, however, are only used for light traffic, either under saddle or In light twO-Wheeled Vehi- cles, called caramettas. All dra1t work is done by buffalo, which are none too plentiful just now. It has been suggested that the roads to Manila De corduroyed with bamboo, but thus would entail an enormous amount or labor and material.
 Meanwhile the bare-footed natives plod to and from the trenches between the camp and the enemy, and continue their farcical warfare, day after day, with undampened ardor, and an evil dent desire to let the Spaniards know that they, at least, are at war with Spain Except for the occasional eX- changes of compliments between the Spanish and insurgent forces in the trenches, it would be difficult to believe that a state of war existed here, for the American soldiers stroll within range of the Spanish rif1emen almost every day, and only one, Coloradan, who was accidentally shot in the leg by spent bullet, has, so far. received a scratch So far as the forts are con- cerned the gunboats Concord, McCul- Ioch and Callao steam within range every day upon various missions, yet not a single shot has been fired in their direction.
 The American outposts, on the con- trary. seldom miss an opportunity for a shot at the Spaniards whenever they are within range.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
CENTRAL PACIFIC
 MAKE A PROPOSITION

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-A special to the Sun from Washington, says: The Central Pacific Railway Company is preparing to submit to the commission consisting of Attorney General Griggs and Secretaries Gage and Bliss, a proposition for the re- funding of the Government debt in ac- cordance with the terms of the provision in the general deficiency bill authorizing the commission to act. The law and fs- cal officers of the company are now at work on the proposition and as soon as it is complete 1t will be submitted to the Attorney General and his colleagues. In view of Attorney General Griggs' state ment that he was at work on the con- plaint to be filed by the Government for the foreclosure of its mortgage and that as soon as it was finished he would begin proceedings 1t will be interesting to note which gets its work in first, the railroad company or the Government.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

to say Common report has it that Dewey has forbidden the spanish to commence any such action under pen alty of suffering a bOmbardment them selves. If this is so it is the first time l ever knew of one commander telhng another to be good or be spanked.
 Another thing which excites consid- erable comment is the method employed to gather wood for cooking purposes. There are plenty of deserted houses hereabouts and miles on miles of dry fences which would be excellent for kindling purposes. Yet we are not al lowed to touch them for fear we may displease a few cut-throat natives who would sack the whole country if they had half a chance. The consequence is that the boys often go hungry to bed while tons upon tons of provisions are lying around just waiting for chance to jump into the kettles.
 The whole proposition seems to De that we must carry on war, but un- der no circumstances must We offend any one.
 These natives here are not the people we were led to imagine they were. They are a small, understood, treach- erous and penurious people, given over to dirt and ugliness. They profess the greatest friendship for Americans, whom they look upon as a peculiar sort of mama which has been blown upon their shores from across the ocean; and the soldiers are to them beings the rob- bng of whom is to the islander an aI- most religious obligation. It is hardly necessary to say they never allow the obligation to go unfulfilled.
 The boys have learned to hate them with almost the ferVOr of their hatred of the Spanish and if the day comes, as it probably will, when we have to teach them a lesson it will be one they will never forget.
 Sergeant Dan Nicolls, who fell down the hatch of the Peking and seriously injured his spine, died last night in the hospital at Cavite. He was a graduate of St Mary's College in San Francisco. He was we'll liked, not only by the men of H Company, of which he was mem Der, but by the whole regiment in which he was a universal faVorite. His death, the first and only one which has thus far occurred in the regiment, is to be attributed directly to the criminal negligence of the people on the Peking and should be thoroughly investigated when the news reaches home. It is merely the natural outcome of the in- difference and negligence with which the troops were treated while under the tender care of Uncle Collis and his ad- wiser and abettor, the saturnine Schwerin.
 The boat is waiting for the mail so for the present au revoir to the mothers of San Francisco from their sons at the front
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

sins. Nevertheless the officers refused, four days out of Manila. to pay the charge, rendering s1 instead-and have not paid it yet.
 The men on the Senator suffered great hardships, having lived C.l grain for ten days before reaching port
 The expedition stopped at Wake Isl- and, deserted rock in the Pacific, where General Green went ashore and raised the American flag. Then the ships dropped down to Gaum, but not finding the expected escort there from Dewey's fleet, came on without enter ing the harbor
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
The Enormous Gold Product of 1898.

This will be the greatest gold year in his- tory. From South Africa, the klondike and Australia the precious metal Is being shipped in large quantities. It is believed that this years output will be nearly double that of any previous twelve months. The sales of Hostet- ter's Stomach Bitters also increasing very fast. and this year that famous remedy will people of dyspepsia, indigestion, ever before.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
PRINCE EsTERHAZY DEAD.
Rumored a Year Ago That He Had
 Married Iilv Langtrv

VIENNA, Aug. 22.-The death is an- nounced of Prince Paul Esterhazy, one of the richest sportsmen in Hungary.
 Prince Paul Esterhazy of Galantha, Count of Edelstettin and Farchtensteing. was born March q. 1S43, and was, at the time of his death, the head of one of the most illustrious houses of Europe. He was very wealthy, and 1t was asserted about a year ago that he had married Mrs Lily Langtry, who had a short time before obtained divorce from her hus- hand In California.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Garcia's Resignation Accented.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-A cablegram to the Sun from Havana says: Calixto Gar cia. the insurgent leader, who had trouble with General Shafter at Santiago and ten dered his resignation, has rendered his resignation for the second time and 1t has been accepted. General Luque was pre- pairing to attack Gibara when the news of vii xya6
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Some Glory for Aguinaldo.

LONDON. Aug. 22.-The Hongkong ccr- respondent of the Daily Mail says: Gen. eral Merritt and Aguinaldo agreed that the latter shall govern outside of Manila for the present.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Averaging Husband Meess His Death

WILBUR, Wash, Aug. 22-Yesterday Dave Speagle shot and killed Bob Penix Speagle Is said to have been too intimate In the Penix family Penix started out to kill Speagle, but was himself shot dead
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Engineer Menocal Retired.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 22-The Navy Department announces the retirement of Civil Engineer A. c. Menocal, to date from September l. under the age provision of the law.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Miles, Departure DeIaved.

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 22.-The de- parture of General Miles, who was to sail last night for New Orleans, has been de- layed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
Boiler Explosion at Carson.

CARSON, Nev., Aug. 22.-The bursting of a boiler in the engine room of the American Steam Laundry caused the plant to be destroyed this afternoon to- gether with the residence of H. B. Mill lard, the proprietor. Damage $5O0O; no
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23

Ina Supplies o h Directed Against Lee Leuenan Brn Oregon o Ray GreneP WhoC From and b Brush. Officers D a a Feet.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-23
In Rdin-SOdked Uniforms CaIifOr- nidnS Awaited the Word
 to Attack.
Eager to Avenee What They Believed Was Reverse to Our Arms at
 Santiago.

Special Correspondence of The Call.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
SENIOR BERNABE
Has Made His Final Preparations TO Va
moose.

Washington, April 19.-The Spanish min
lister, Senior Polo Bernabe, has made his
final preparations for departure, and is
calmly awaiting notification that the pres-
dent has affixed his signature to the Cuban
resolutions, at which time the minister
will take his leave.
The entire staff of the legation will ac-
company the minister. Their exact move
ments after leaving Washington are not
made known, except that they will return
to Spain at the earliest possible moment.
The Spanish legation has been the center
of great activity throughout the day. The
minister was up practically all of last night,
retiring shortly before daylight this morn
ing after having informed his government
of the final passage of the Cuban resolu-
ton. He today expressed the view that all
hope of peaceful settlement appeared to
be at an end, and that Spain has iett Win
the United States the responsibility 1or
war,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
PROSPECT OF WAR
ABSORBING TOPIC
Ell Hera|do Says War Is Inevi-
table and Even Immi-
.nent.

Madrid, April 19.-7:15 p. m.-The one abb
sorbing topic is the prospect of war. Ell
Heraldo de Madrid says that war is inev-
liable and even imminent. Even the forth
coming meeting of parliament is unheeded.
8 p. m.-This evening the parties consti-
tuting the Cortes held their preliminary
meetings. Senor Silvel presided over the
meeting of the conservative minority. In
the course of his remarks he advised all
conservatives to support the government.
The republican party has sent message
to Senior Emilio CASTELAR,, the famous his
torian and writer, appealing to his patriot
ism to take part in the parliamentary cam
paign. The communication points out that
during the present situation it Is the duty
of the republicans to maintain an expectant
attitude toward the monarchy, but at the
same time to stand ready to make sacri-
fees demanded by patriotism in the face of
a powerful enemy for the defense of the
Spanish sovereignty over Cuba, the preser-
walton of which is demanded by the history,
security and rights of Spain.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
PLAN OF ACTION
DECIDED UPON
Navy viii Blockade Cuba But
Will Not Bombard
Havana.

Key West, April 19.-The naval plan OF
action, it is understood, has been hnaily and
definitely decided upon. 1t Involves the
blockade of Cuba, but not a bombardment
of Havana. The blockade will involve no
engagements, 1t is expected, except the ac-
cidental encounters, which are bound to oc-
cur.
The senior naval officers of the fighting
squadron believe that Spain is playing a
clever game in concentrating naval forces
at a distance from the real seat of action.
Wherever the eye turns tonight 1T is met
by the celors of Cuba libre. Invariably the
stars and stripes float above the insurgent
ensign and here and there a new broom sur
mounts all, signifying that Spain will be
swept from the sea-
This afternoon about 200 Cubans, headed
by a brass band, marched through the
streets and halted in front of a hotel. At
ter a serenade of American national airs,
cheers were given for President Mckinley
and the newspapers of the United States.
The procession then marched to the cable
office where the following message was sent
to President Mckinley: "a thousand Gu
ban volunteers at Key West offer services
under the United States flag"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
ANARCHY RElGNS
In the American Congress, Says the Madrid E
epoca

Madrid, April 1870 p. mat this hour
the lobbies of parliament are crowded with
members, new deputies and politicians, all
discussing the situation. The one predom-
mating word is war"
Ell Epoca CONSERVATIVE asserts that
"Anarchy reigns in the legislative and ex-
ecutive branches of the American govern
ment'
After pointing out 1.-The unpreparedness
for war of the United States Ell Imper.ai
saws It considers President Mckinley
.ssim,iltaneously daring and weak, yielding
TO lingo demands and yet saddling his par
liament with the responsibility
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
Feeling of Pessimlsm Increased

Madrid, Aprils1L-S p. Mall circles are
exercised in the expectation of the result
Of the visit to the insurgent camp of the
commissioners of the insular government.
BY most people this mission is considered
forlorn hope, and the general public an
ticipates the worst.
1t is asserted on good authority that the
mission to the insurgent camp is limited to
an offer to the insurgent chiefs to recognize
their present grades in the future insular
army, after the withdrawal of the Spanish
forces from Cuba.
p. m.-The cabinet council, after read
ing the last dispatch received by Senior Cul-
lon, the foreign minister, Admiral Bermejo,
minister of marine, and Senior Correa, min
lister of war, approved the speech from the
throne as drafted.
$3.50 D. m.-The general feeling of pessim-
ism increases.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20

to make the two practically one act by a
simultaneous signature of each.
Two lengthy cabinet meetings were held
during the day. At their close announce
ment that executive action was delayed
until tomorrow was made. Both cabinet
sessions We're devoted principally to a dis
cusslon of the ultimatum to be sent to Mad
rid. AT the morning session the president
rather favored allowing the Madrid gov
eminent two or even three days In which
to reply to our demand, but since that time
he has changed his views somewhat, and it
is now believed to be his purpose to requirs
an answer within very short time, prob
ably within twenty-four hours.
The reason for limiting the time to one
day or even less is said to be entirely STRAIT
. egic, otherwise, two or even three days
would have been allowed. The untimatum,
itself, 1t is believed, is short and to the
point. 1t will recite the main features Of
the resolutions passed by congress and de-
mand compliance Herewith. So far as
could be learned there will not be meeting
of the cabinet this evening or tomorrow
morning before the president signs the doc
uments which it is believed unqAlestionably
will precipitate war.
Unsatisfactory Answer Expected
The ultimatum probably will not be made
public here until notice is received that 1t
is in the hands of the Spanish government,
diplomatic etiquette requiring this.
The Cuban resolution, passed by congress-
arrived at the white house at 1:15 o'clock, a
little over an hour having been consumed
In the formalities of securing the signatures
of Speaker Reed and Vice President Hobart
to the resolution in open session and its de-
livery at the white house. 1t was expected
that the resolution would be signed imme-
diately it reached the president and that
was Mr.. McKinley's intention, but for state
reasons 1T was deemed advisable that the
resolution and the ultimatum to Spain be
signed simultaneously, and time was needed
to draft the ultimatum<in diplomatic form.
The fact that the resolution was not i'm
mediately signed gave rise to a few dis
quieting reports, but 1t soon appeared from
statements of cabinet officers that the pres
ident had not the slightest intention of
withholding his signature and that the de-
lay in attaching 1t was accounted for solely
by his desire to have full and complete
plan for operations for the government of
the executive in the immediate future be-
fore taking the step.
Just what this plan shall be was the oc-
casion for the two cabinet meetings today.
The first session, in anticipation Of the re-
ception Of the resolution was devoted large
ly to questions of finance and military
policy as well as to the framing of the
ultimatum itself. So far as can be gather
ed, the important point at issue In regard
TO che ultimatum was the question Of time
to be allowed for q response on the part Of
Spain. The progress of military and naval
preparations indicated the conviction on
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
MOVEMENT TO
MOBILIZE TROOPS
Probable That Brigade EnCampment Will
Be Called
ALABAMA NATIONAL GUARD
The Old Fair Grounds Suggested as
the Place.
UNCLE SANS MEN MAY CAMP HERE
Representative Underwood Working to Get Army
Department Interested in Birmingham.
Local Mltamen All Think
the Plan Excellent

A movement is on foot among the busi-
ness men of Birmingham to induce Cover
nor Johnston to isuse orders for a brigade
encampment in Birmingham at the earliest
date possible. In other words, to mobilize
the Alabama National Guard in order to
nave them together when the call for the
national guard comes from the president.
AS 1t is now, the president cannot order out
the national guard, but must call for volun-
teers, and 1t Is almost positive fact that
II all the companies of the state were en-
camped together, nothing on earth could
hold them back when the call for volun-
teers came. Then, again, if the eneamp-
ment were ordered at once, Alabama
would have the honor of having been the
first state to bear arms in behalf of the
United States
From a business standpoint such an en-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
MAXIM TALKS OF THE COMING WAR.
Believes the Men tor 10 Be The Most Powerful
Type of Modern BattIeships

London, April 19.-The Daily Mail pub.
fishes this morning an interview with Hi.
ram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim gun
in the course of which he is quoted as
saying that both America and Spain have
purchased war material to the utmost from
his firm, and that If he had had the ma
terial he could have sold ten times as
much.
1.-THE coming war;" he said, will be a
great test for modern weapons and inven-
tions. believe 1t will prove the monitor
type superior to battleships, and that this
type is in fact the best fighting machine
produced.v So far as torpedoes are con.
cerned, am satisfied that no Spanish tor
pedo boat will get north of Cape Hatteras.
According to my idea, the torpedo boats
will be at the mercy of a fast cruiser, like
the Columbia or the Brooklyn"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
TINE LIMIT OF
TWENTY HOURS
viii Probably Be Given Spain in Which
to Withdraw Her Troops.
COMPLIANCE NOT EXPECTED
And Forward Move on Cuba Will Com
menCe This Week.
THE uLTlMATUM AND RESOLUTION
Will Both Be Signed Today as It Has Been De-
oidsd to Make the Two Practically
One Active Cabinet
Meetings.
THE uLTlMATUM AND RESOLUTION

Washington, April 19.-Spain will not re-
ceive official notice of the demands of the
United States before tomorrow. She then
will be informed that the Cuban resolutions
passed by congress at an early hour this
morning are now a part of the laws of the
United States and an ultimatum will be
sent demanding compliance with this law
and an answer demanded within very
short time, probably twenty-four hours.
Compliance is not expected, and forward
movement on Cuba will commence the lat
ter part of this week. according to the
plans of the administration.
The congressional Cuban resolution will
not be signed until tomorrow.
The.ultimatum to Spain will be signed at
the same time. The president early decided