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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
SPANISH SAILING FROM SAN JUAN.
Porto Rico VIII BE Cleared of Spain's
Troops In Three Weeks.
Ep.etal cabl. psspateA to TIE suN.

Sptcfdl Cable DetpatcA TO THE BUN.
BAN JUAN. Porto Rico. Sept. 20.-The French
steamer Chateau LATTE arrived here from Ha-
vana this morning. She took on board 200 sick
soldiers and 400 engineers. and sailed this
evening for Spain. The engineers marched to
the wharf with Q band playing and followed by
great crowds. They were reviewed by Captain.
General Macias and Gen. Ortega, after which
they embarked.
The Spanish steamer San Francisco arrived
this morning from Guantanamo with the Cal
nsnera garrison. She was flying q yellow flag
and was auarantined. Tomorrow. Wednesday.
she will take on board q battalion ofths Princess
de Asturia's infantry. 300 strong. and will sail
for Spain probably tomorrow night. The
movement Of the troops toward San Juan con-
tinues.
At this mornings meeting OF the commission
1t was arranged to evacuate Aibonito. Barros
and ~Barranouitas on Saturday and Guamani
and Cayey on Sunday. The Spanish artillery
from Aibonlto is already here.
The Commissioners reported that two trans
ports sailed from Spain only yesterday instead
Of three days ago. as at first reported. Each Of
these ships 10 capable Of carrying 2.200 men.
As the volunteers have d%isbanded. leaving not
over 5000 men under arms. 1t is expected that
all Of the Spanish troops will be out Of the ISL
and in three weeks. The artillerymen will 60
last.
There is said to be q hitch over the question
whether the Spaniards shall take their guns
with them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22

Thsy Are Destroying the olive Groves Of the
MosIems IN Crete.
spscial Cable DespaieAss 10 TRE suS.

spscial Cable DespatcAss 10 THE Sun.
CANDIDA, Crete. Sept. 21.-RealizlnR the dim
eultles attending compliance with his demand
for the surrender OF the arms OF tho Mussul-
mans, Admiral Noel has extended the time for
the turning over Of their arms to him.
The Christians have kept the letter OF their
promise not to attnck the Moslems, but they
have begun TO devastate the olive groves owned
BY Mnssulmans. Admiral Noel has warned
them to desist.
TIL Russian Admiral has suggested the dis
Of oil the Cretans throughout the
island.
BERLIN. Sept. 2l.-IThe Cologne Gazette EN-.
phatieally denies tho statements made by GER
tain newspapers to the effect that Germany 10
preparing 10 take an active part in the settle
mont OF affairs in Crete. Germany. upon re-
firing from Crete" the GaEetts says. left all
responsibility to the foreign powers. We can
not interfere with their action, neither can we
advise the Sultan whether or not to recall the
TurkiSh troops from the island. That IL n mat-
ter torthe powers to settle among themselves
with the Sultan"
The Gazette concludes by saying that the
same opinion seems to prevail In Austria-Hun-
gary, whore also It is felt that there 10 no need
to intervene In q situation which. for we'll
weighed reasons. has been abandoned by the
Government.
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AIso Demands Her Property In the
ANTILLES, and IL PrimSd - Meet Allthe
Philippine Phases - Dewey Remarked
when ne Heard Of Augustine Recall,
''Thnt's thsway They Do ThinaS in SPAIN
Special Gail. D.spsisAes 70 Tn auE.
MADRID. Sept. 21.-Ths impartial says that
the Spanish Peace Commissioner have been
instructed to theoretically maintain SPANS In
disputable sovereignty over the entire Philip
pines. Thisi IL based on the protocol and his
torical reasons"
The instructions given TO the Paris
Peace Commissioners are voluminous. II
Rotiations between Spain and the United
States preceding the war. and 1K the condi-
ions OF tho independence Of Cuba. explain
ing the rights Of Spain and reserving her
rights in regard to public and private PROP
erty In the Antilles.
The instructions to the Commissioner re-
speeting the Philippines are graduated 30 az
TO meet every hypothesis. leaving room for
free criticism on the part OF the Commission
ers. Duke Almadovar de Rio, Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. will append to the instructions
questions bearing upon the rights Of Citizen
tHlp duu pIOholJs III u wa 1hA tN~
methods OF effectinR the transfer OF the public
Administrations there.
Further discussion upon the latter points
will be had at the next'meetipg OF the Council.
The statement telegraphed last night re-
eardinR the compensation Of the Spanish
Peace Commissioner was erroneous. Senior
Montero Rios. President OF the commission,
will receive $4,000 francs q month. the other
Commissioners 5000 francs each, and the
secretaries to the Commissioner 1000 francs
each.
At yesterdays Cabinet Council senor Pulg-
cerver, Minister OF Finance. read q report Of
an alleged interview with Gen. Augustin. late
Captain General Of the Philippines. in which
he is represented rs saying that he proposed
to demonstrate by documents the Govern
ment's m-ismanngement Of AFFAIRS In the Phil
ippines. Gen. Augustin Is also reported tn
have said that when Admiral Dewey learned
Of Augustine recall. he exclaimed in effect:
That's the way they do thinRs In Spain"
The Queen-ReRent has signed the orders
removing from their commands Admiral
Montojo. the naval commander at Manila.
and Minor Sostoa. the commander Of the
Cavit6 arsenal. This action 10 taken to allow
Admiral Montojo and Major SostoR to return
to Spain. where they will be placed or trial
before the Supreme Council of Wal and Ma
Fine.
LONDON. Sept. 22.-Th0 Daily Mail confirms
the report that the Rothschilds will loan Spain
beween $40 00. 900 and 2 5.o00.e00 upon the
conclusion Of peace. taking a. security the
quicksilver mines.
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The Weather.

The storm reported on the Gulf coast has made q
slight move northward and was central yestsrdsy
over Louisiana, without becoming very dangerous.
except in the attending heavy ~rainfAlls. Nero than
$50 incheS OF rain fell at vieksbnrg. and about .
inches at Little Rock during the preceding twenty
four hours. and lighter rains in all the surrounding
country. There ID . prospect of this storm travelling
northwArd Apd Joining forces With = second Storm
area which Was forming ever Minnesota. in witch
event severe weather will bS experienced ever the
lakes In the ncKtthreS days. and after that high and
dangerous winds troR An sasterly quarter along the
north Atlantic coast.
Fair weather prevailed over all The NorthsrA States.
It Was eooler In the Atlantic States. aud warmer IN
the Central Btates.
In this city the day was fGiri highest ofnciG! TEN,
peraturS GO. lowest 6l'; average humidity. 80 yer
cent? utRd norsherly. average velocity ~ niles an
hour barometer. corrected to read to sea level, At y
A. NJ. 8o.42, Up. N. 10.
The temperature RB recorded by tho ohlciul Their
mometeT and also by TIE suH's thermometer at the
street level 10 shown in the annexed table;
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NAVAL OFFICERS AT HOME

Cerver0 stu on the Transport, but Other1
EVaded Quarantine. =
Special Cable pIDaeA to TIE sus.
~SAETANDER. Sept. 21.-Capt. Eulate. Com
modore Chacon and Commodore ParedeH. who
arrived here last evening from the United
States on board the steamer City Of Rome.
landed In defiance OF the quarantine regulA-
lions early this morning.
Admiral Cervsra remains on board the
transport. The greatest precautions ere being
taken TO prevent disturbances whoa the 70.
turned officers and men are landed.
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To Do Garrison Duty in Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 21.-Tha Eleventh and
Nineteenth regiments OF regular infantry.
now in Porto Rico. will be retained there in
definitely as q garrison. In view OF their ex-
pected long stay in the island. the regiment
regular equipment which wns LEFT be-
hind at their STATIONS IN the ,gnited, ststes
ond ARTILLERY. the several batteries Of which are
now stationed at various places in the United
States, will be divided between Cuba and Porto
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
CONTRACTORS ,,RALsH's SON DEAD.
Insisted on Enlisting in the list Despite
His Fathers Protests.

William F. Walsh. 10 years old. the eldest
son Of Contractor Patrick ]. Walsh. died on
Tuesday night In st. Vincent's Hospital Of
typhoid fever. He served through the war in
Company D Ct the ssventy-arst New York. hav-
ing enlisted against the wishes Of his family
when wal threatened. His father attempted
to get the boys enlistment cancelled by Adju-
and refused his fathers offer to put $l50,00O
In his business for him IL he stayed at home.
After the battle OF Santiago young Walsh
undertook TO do extra guard duty in the place
OF a .comrade who had collapsed. He col
lSiPstsd q, T HlRor on D0st and vas sent e II th2 c hos
WikoR on the Roumapia.n and later to this
city on the Shinnecock. at his fathers insist
did not regain strength after bis arrival here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
Trap Shooting.

The monthly trap shooting tournament Of u
New York German Gun Club was held yesterday.
Summaries
Monthly Club shoot-2s yards rise for all. ten live
birds-Dr. George V. Hudson, 10; I. Leopold. Il D.
Bonton, Q; g. Sauter, Q; Il. Meyer. y; I. Moersch. 4;
Herman oehl, g; +, II. Boessannecker, o; Barney
hoenig, d 9; II. Isle. 3; g; schlicht, Il MeslAhs,
Extra Event-A scratch Gweepstakes race, I'VE live
5iIds psr man S2 . oornera5B. Kosnig, p q. y.
ii ]. leopold, 8; 4. Moersch, q.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
ArranGing to Repair the Dosondor.

The work Of o~veFhAuling and strengthening
the yacht Defender has begun. and before the
opening Of next season'e racing the famous
yacht will be in lrSt-elass condition. Just
s bSs n %uS Ss. f SSsn vi dsa hlSSS S to b m. Ssrss eEtAFOsa
lions Of 1.-THE boat have been made. and Q large
Piece hss been cut out Of on9 Of, the topGiqe
test the tensile strength of the plate and 6nd
out II IT e. necessary to remove the plates, 0fn
they Will be strong enough TO stand the strain
OF o seasons racing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
WILL LEAVE WARRINGTON.

He Will Represent Franco mt Vtenne-utnor
Changes in the French Service.
Special Cable DesnateA 10 THE suE.
PARIS. Sept. 21.-The Echo de Paris says that
N. Pierre Cambon. French Ambassador at Con-
stantinople. will succeed Baron de Coureol as
Ambassador to Great Britain and that II. Jules
Cambon. French Ambassador at Washington,
will succeed the Marquis dc ReyerseauX de Rou-
vray. French Ambassador to Austria Hungary.
The Journal 0tEcisl says that among the con-
sular changes decided upon By the Govern
ment are the transfer Of II. de LAlands from
San Francisco to Naples and that Of n. de TrO-
BRAND from Cardiff to San Franeiseo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
soUrH AMERrCAN WAR CLOUDS.
Argentina Has Not Agreed to Unrestricted
Arbitration.

Special Gable psspatrA 10 TEE Sun.
LONDON. Sept. PA despatch to the Times
from Santiago do Chili says that the differ
ences between Chilli and the Argentine Repub-
lilo have not been settled.
Up to Tuesday the latter country refused to
agree TO unrestricted arbitration Of the boun-
Diary dispute. The situation 10 rapidly beeom-
ing untenabls. The reports OF q settlement Of
the dispute are regarded as being Interested.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
corea win Diapsnss with the America
.,,etaI csl.. Ds.pa,eA :. TIE Sun.

YOKOHAMA. sept. 21.-Adyices from Seoul say
that the Russian Minister has protested against
the engagement OF foreigners to servo in the
imperial bodySuard upon the ground that 1t 10
contrary to agreement. In consequence the
Coresn Government has decided TO cancel its
engagement with the nine Americana and
twenty-one other foreigners whe arrived In
Seoul = few days ago to enter the service Of
Corea as members OF, the Imperial Guard.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
naltlmore Sian Die Here.

William n, Goldsborough OF 1924 AIcCulloEl,
street. Baltimore, fell dead. yesterday after
poon. ut Cortlands and Washington streets.
He was 4 brother Of Charles GOldRborouEh, q
hholesNis naH0T dealer " BAltlnoIe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
Designer Fife Gets hack to work.
Hpanfal obi Dsrnafch b TIN Ann.

oUBENsTowN. Sept. 21.-Wm Fife. Jr. the
yacht designer. returned here from New York
this morning on board the steamer Majestic
which arrived at 8 O'Clock. He said that BIO had
been well treated In every respect while i4
direct TO Glasgow. where he would begin the
designing of Sir Thomas Lpton's now racing
Belfast,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
GREAT NORTHERN EXTENSION.
Opening tho Air Line Route Across Minne-
sofa from Duluth.

sofa from Duluth.
DULUTH, MINI, Sent. 2l.-Thousands OF per.
sons from many towns In North Minnesota and
North Dakota arrived ia the city to-day to
assist in a three days celebration OF tho com
pletlon OF the Fosston extension OF the Great
about 100 miles. With tho new Fosston extern.
Hion. tho purchase OF the Duluth, Superior and
Western, and the building OF u connecting line
ders. the Great Northern hhs almost an air line
from the wheat felde Of the Red liver Valley
TO tile head of the lakes, This has already Fe.
suited IN a material reduction OF freight rates
ep 4rain, and, geperal farm. produete, and will
Regten the developnhnL OF one OF the finest
farming bectlOns Ia the country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
be referee decided 10 favor Of Kelly.
EOOTEALL.

EIrBt Vume OF INC boubOn TnkoB Place at
Cornell-Other News.
ITHACA. Sept, 2l.-The first football game of
the season at ithaca took place to-day between
the eleyens OF Cornell and syracuse University.
and resulted iu q decisive victory for Cornell,
whose eleven scored % points. while Syracuse
failed to tally. Tho halves were OF twenty and
hiteOn minutes duration. Tho story o thC game
can be briefly told, AS regards oh ysInue the two
%eleyens were fairly we'll matched, 1t was be-
cRuBe OF ep'cndtd Tenn work and AN HpplIen-
ton Of the ine points Of thu game OF football
that CoEpell won tho victory, The teams lined
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
SpA1x HOLDS SEYsN PORTS.

The InAurgsnts Have Net Captured All the
GRrrisOAs In LusOA.
Erseial Cable DsIpstdA 10 Tina Bus.
MANILA. Sept. q .-Besplts ths report that
the Insurgents hal captufsd the last Spanish
garrison Ia the island Of LunoA. the 6paAiards
still hold G0VOn ports.
In AlbAy province, the principal hemp dis
trict. the disorders have resulted In dinlhiBhiAG
the output Of hemp by 25O.oO0 bAloS. % eom-
pared with the production In 1897. Further
lighting Is Imminent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
SIrs. Curzon May Net Go to India Yst
special COB. D..naleA /. Tuu svs,

SptclaI tobs DtlhaIch o TbR UVN-
LONDON. Sept. 2l.-Ths ~. JsnleS's GaEetts
says It Is very doubtful whether An. ourEon,
wife Of the newly sppOintsi YiesrOy q India.
the delicate state Of her health making 10 de-
Slrabls fer her 10 rsnalR In RHSlsAd Ter the
present To rsoapsrats before fasiAG The lRSiaR
climate.
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REVOLT.
Special cabl. DsspaisAos 70 Tnn aur.
Special Cable Despatch to THR Sun.

They Murder Their GuardS in the Penal
Colony at Cayenne.
Special Cable Dsspdteh to THB Sun.
LONDON. Sept. 21.-According to a despatch
to q local news agency from Paris. the Deputy
for French Guiana has received Information of
a mutiny among the convicts at Cayenne. A
large body Of prisoners r0volted. murdered
their guards. captured the military stores. and
are now irving to effect the release OF 1000
other prisoners still in confinement. Military
assistance is urgently sought from Martinique.
Cayenne is on an island thirty miles long at
the mouth Of the Cayenne River. Besides be-
ing the chief business centre OF French Guiana.
It is also o penal colony, to which many Of the
worst criminals OF France are transported.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
CFfIEF CONTENTS
October Number:

FASHION.
Three special fashion pages by
Alex. Rummler and Abby B. Under.
wood.
TlctiCtl.
A Chance Acquaintance by Annie
S. Swan.
Unsent Letters, by "Rita."
Tire Ring Of RlyR, by Ellen Thorn
eycroft Fowler.
The Dramatic OGtIO0k, by MarEuO.
rite Merington.
Beauty and the Toilet by Mary
EaSton.
NeedIecraM, by Josepha Crane.
illustrating as a PrQfesgf0n FIR
Women,
And o number Of special articles 0MA
domestic departments.
Mailed to any address IN the Ugltod
States az the snbscriptiOn prizes. 200 B
yeaf.
ADDRESS:
THE AMERICAN QUEEN,
1880 WALKER ST, NY.
Sample copies, 8 cents eaoh.
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WIN ENGLAND ss,As Kh5bsr Pasa'
80

LONDON. Sept. 21.-There Il q growing belief
in Indian circles here that Great Britain win
shortly take possession Of Khyber PAsS. the
p~rInelpAl ASEthtFR pass tEeM AfghAHisEan int
IAdlA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22

soUTHAMPToN. Sept, 7l.-Thb steRmshIp
Kaiser Wilhelm dor Crosse. which arrived here
yesterday, will 90 into dry dock 50 that her
screw can be repaired. On her last trip 10 New
York she lest enc blade u her stArbSGrd pre-
nallsR
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
Japan Approves tho Peace PrsDosah.


YOKOHAMA. Sept, 2l.-ThS JHpSnSSS Govern
ment has replied 10 the CArS eirSuiAf prepos-
ing universal Disarmament. expressing Ap-
proval Of the ptAn and DromiSiaG 70 suDpSrt Il.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
,'Turn the Hottie UnHldo Down,p

such Ia the suggestion Of the brewers Of Evans
Esea hss from aFsgs and sSdlasni . sonmohf u
bOttsed Ales.-Ada.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22

NEW HtvRM, Sept. 2l,-For the first time this
season the Yale varsity scored on the scrlibs
TO-DAY was the ~seeonddAye pEpotiee game.
aud another RipSle ten-minutS half. Hall Back
Beard was the fortunate rusher To receive IhS
congratulations Of bic friends for nAkIpg the
hrst tonchdoWn, 81 the season, He shot heroes
taeklets. Beard made q number OF brilliant
runs during the AtteyEQon, Ho was q substitute
Seasoh he u regarded ~ one % the most proms
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22

HAhhIASAoN tohANAsI Eph FHuhbpAf'
For Neio England and Eaters NslO Port. generally
fair; warmer light IoutA viadG
For eastern PennsylyAniA. New Jersey Gad Della
ware. generally fair; poSsibIy showers NJ HlRhti
warmer; fresh 70 briAk snuth 10 southeAst wind.
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SpealaI cabIs DsspateA 3 FnE sus.

Kaiser wilhelm der srssss t. NJ Dry
DockSd.
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from 9nshdoTns.YopnH t2l Whiting Referee
Lfpes, syracuse, and Rosenberg, Cornall,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-22
SPANS DEMAND AT PARIS.
SIZE WILL ASSERT HEB RIGHT TO
KEEP THE PHILIPPINES.

She AIso Demands Her Property In the
Antilles, and IL Primod - Meet Allths
Philippine Phases - Dewey Remarked
when He Heard Of Augustine Recall,
'Thnt's theWay They DO ThinaS In SPAIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
SCHLEY ON THE FIGHT.
lie Says 1t Was a Joint Product of
All SO Fortunate a. to be Engaged.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, August l.
shortly after the great naval victory OF
Santiago. I'm which Cervera's fleet was
pursued and destroyed by the American
vessels of war under Commodore Schlcy,
Captain John Sch!ey, cousin OF the Com
nodore wrote a letter Of cOngratulatiOn
for the victory won. To-day he received
a replv which IN part is as follows:
Flagship Brooklyn, OF Santiago
De Cuba, July p
Nv Dear John;-"The victory OF July 3.
so comnlete i'm results and so rich In
Glory for our country, was the Joint pro-
ducf Of every one fortunate enough 10 be
enoaeed ana L ought rather 10 thank YOU
I'm their name than TO appropriate the
CONGRATULATIONS 20 myself.
Surely il was large enough 20 win
lsurels for an. and / assume no other
nrIde in it,than the lucky place OF this
shin IN the line which was where the first
beay, assault was made. and afterward
~, the sneed and her direction 10 keep I'm
tbe scran until the finish. which occurred
,hroe and one half hours from beginning.
..srbe sweetest thought and the greatest
sstisfacfion come from the fact that our
.ord,,ct that day has won the peoples
I've and earned the nations admiration.
which encourages us in the public defense
a., matter al what risk 10 ourselves. II
!. secures peace 10 our beloved land and
PERMITS Us 10 return soon to our loved
anes and 10 our people, our efforts were
well directed.
..Thanking you again, my dear cousin.
and schoolrnate and friend. am always
very sincerely yours
lsisnad "W. S. ScIu-EY."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
His Fiance Came from Galveston to
Hot Springs to Nurse Him.
AND THE WEDDING FOLLOWED.
Their Pastor Visited the Same Resort
and the Opportunity was Grasped
10 Have "a Wedding-The Hotel
Beautifully Decorated. - A
Pretty Ceremony Per-
formed.

HOT SPRINGS. VA, August Especial.
a wedding occurred at tho McCeintic
House here this afternoon at $50, the con-
tracing parties being Lieutenant Louis
S. sorley and Miss Anna Morrow, OF
Galveston. Texas.
The officiating clergyman was Rev. DIR.
William n. Scott, OF tho First Presbyte-
rian church, OF Galveston, OF which the
contracting parties were members.
4 PRETTY ROMANCE
There Is quite a pretty romance con-
nected with the marriage. Lieutenans
Sorley came to the Hot Springs suffer-
ing from wound received at Santiago.
His fance came on TO nurse him. Love
brooks no delay and as they found their
pastor at the McCeintic, the engagement
was consummated.
Tho hotel was beautifully decorated
with United States flags and evergreens
THE HONEYMOON.
A large number saw them OF for the
White sulphur Springs, where they viii
spend their honeymoon, returning after
wards to the Hot Springs.
The bride Is a daughter OF prominent
Galveston shipper and Is very pretty.
Mrs. Lee, OF Galveston. attended the we'd
ding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
CAMB0N HAD
FULL POWER.
He Was Authorized and Prepared for
Discussion from Spain's Stand
point at the Conference,

WASHINGTON. August 1.-At the
French Embassy the following authorized
statement was made to-day:
'Nvhen the French Ambassador went
on Saturday to the White House, he
went fully enabled to discuss from the
Spanish governments points Of view, the
propositions of the government of the
United States. These views OF the Span
ish government were received by VI. Cam
bon subsequent TO his first visit on Tues
DAY TO the President
The foregoing constitutes all that the
French Embassy would say with author
ity ON the subject, and it is the only
statement obtainable from an authorized
source. other than those Of an anony-
nous character. which will give an un-
derstanding of the measure OF the ambas-
sador's authority in representing the
Asaws of Spain ON the settlement OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
ANOTHER FLEET FOR MANILA.
Omcially Announced That IL VIII
Leave SanFrancisco Next Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. lit was oiii-
oialy given out al army headquarters To-
day that another fleet OF transports would
sail next Thursday. The steamers Lakme
and Charles Nelson Will carry the troops
for Honolulu-the former The Engineer
Corps and the latter the FIRST battalion
OF New York volunteers.
The Tacoma, towed by the tug lroquois,
will sail for Manila Thursday with the
horses and mules and other appliances.
The transport Arizona VIII sail next
Monday or Tuesday at the latest, carry
Ing the Seventh California Regiment. II
the vessel sails Tuesday the regiment
Will break camp and 90 aboard Monday
The Scandia Will sail a week from next
Thursday, and will carry the recruits
for the various regiments.
II is now definitely settled that Briga-
dier-Goneral King will command the next
expedition. lie will probably 80 on the
Scandla and act as head of the ship, as
well as commanding the expedition. Col
oncl Berry will command the Arizona,
All OF the troops here and IN the Vicin-
ity will be sent 10 the Philippines as rap
idly as transports can be secured and
made ready.