The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06
A WEEKS RECORD
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WAR NEWS.

WAN W
Gen. Wesley Merritt and troops un-
der his command arrived at Manila on
the morning OF July % after a trip de
void of startling event.
Gen. Miles reports that the city OF
Ponce, Puerto Rico, surrendered 10 his
forces without opposition, and that the
Spanish troops arc re,reating from the
southern part Of the island The Amer
lean flag now flies over Guanica, Port
OF Ponce, Ponce and Yauco. The peo-
pie were delighted at the arrival of the
Americans.
The steamer ST, Paul sailed from
Newport News with the last OF Gen.
Broole's expedition for Puerto Rico.
The cabinet discussed President Nc.
Kinley's answer TO SPANS peace pro-
posal and reached the following de-
cisons: The absolute surrender OF
Puerto Rico 10 the United States. Rec
ognition OF the Independence Of Cubn.
Cessation of one Of the Ladronc islands
TO the United States MS a coaling station
and the cessation to the United States
Of at least coaling station in the Phil
ippines.
Natives OF the Philippine islands and
British subjects who have interests
there urge President Mckinley TO put
a stop to Spanish rule on the islands.
Spanish troops in Puerto Rico were
retreating toward San Juan. Gen.
Miles and the United States soldiers
were everywhere welcomed and our
national colors were in demand.
A dispatch from Havana says that
Santiago adyices declare Gen. Garcia
is Disguised with the Americans and is
willing to disband his separatists.
Strong hopes are entertained In nd
ministration circles that the confer
ence with NJ. Cambon will result in n
peace agreement.
The Spanish garrison at Nuevitas, in
the province Of Puerto Principe, Cuba,
evacuated the town, setting IL on fire
after IL had been shelled by American
ships.
The battleship Texas reached New
York from Santiago and was dry
locked for repairs.
The American troops in Puerto Rico
have taken possession Of the Ponce
railroad and are operating the trains
for the movement OF supplies.
Paducah, Ky, while bathing.
The mayor OF Yuaco, Puerto Rico,
issued n proclamation declaring the
place city OF the United States and
.congratulating the people upon their
release from the yoke OF Spain.
Col. John III. Page is the last officer
1.ft eli ~ L. L. In, La Il
army who went 10 Cuba with Shafter.
All the others were killed in battle or
have died OF sickness.
Gen. Macias cabled TO Madrid that
several American warships and trans
ports were of San Juan. the capital OF
Puerto Rico.
President Mckinley. II is said, will
call an extra session of both houses of
congress rs soon ms there are peace
terms for ratification by the senate.
The Spanish cabinet was in council
NEARLY all day and then sent n mes
sage TO Washington asking explana-
flon OF some OF the American demands.
Pennsylvania volunteers. led by Col.
Rulings, captured the town OF Juan
Diaz. ten miles from Ponce OIL the road
10 San Juan. The citizens welcomed
the advent OF Americans with enthu-
e.asm.
II was announced at Washington
that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, with an army
of 100000 volunteer troops. would oc-
cupy Cuba as soon as Spanish forces
cvacuate the island.
Latest advices from Manila say that
admiral Dewey has received word
from the city that the Spaniards are
ready to surrender the city whenever
called upon 10 do so.
Gen. Miles troops are gradually and
cautiously making their way north
ward OIL the military road that ex-
tends from Ponce to San Juan.
Reports come from Madrid and other
European capitals that Spain has ac-
cepted the American terms and that
peace prelirninaries are TO be signed
without delay.
Americans in Puerto Rico advanced
10 Coamo. 20 miles from Ponce on the
San Juan road. and were received
everywhere with JOY.
Gen. Shafter reports the sanitary
condition Of his army as follows;
Total sick, 1885; aIfever, a,1O5; new
cases OF fever, $50; cases Of fever re
turned to duty, 722.