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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19

pa under General Skaters command 70
attack Santiago.
First. there will be practically 10 naval
convoy; the navy department has de-
clared that they are unnecessary. that
there IS not a Spanish warshlp In the
West Indies that dare thrust It's bow out
OF port.
In the second place. the expedition does
not start from one point, but will be d.
vided among several ports, thus pre-
venting the tremendous congestion that
was encountered at Tampa.
Lastly there will be no effort made TO
get the ships away together, but the
transports will be allowed to find their
own way TO their destination. VIII con-
cerjed movements.
II Is estimated that General Miles should
arrive by Wednesday al the point Sc
iected for landing. and that he viii hois,
the American flag at once over Porto
Rican soil. The point chosen for his land
ing Is kept secret, as the general will land
before the full body OF the expedition is
al hand, and It Is consequently not de-
slrabe that they should be able to enable
a superior force to meet him.
The transports which sailed from
Charleston today can scarcely reach Cen
Cral Miles before the early part OF next
week. These Charleston troops are to be
the first brigade OF the first division OF
the first army corps. and are commanded
by Brigadier General George H. Ernst.
The brigade comprises the Second Wis
consIn. Third Wisconsin, and Sixteenth
Pennsylvania regiments.
The purpose Of Secretary Alger is to
make the Porto Rican campaign a short
one. An overwhelming force will be
thrown upon the island and It is possible
that a bloodless victory viii De achieved
when the Spanish become convinced that
they have no reasonable chance to resist
successfully
The expedition Is to comprise 5000 men
at the start and Il will be swelled to 1900
and II necessary 10 1000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
HOW IT is VIEWED IN ENGLAND
The American Army and Navy Highly
Lessons Learned.

London. July lS.-The Times this morn
ing in the course Of its weekly review
says:
THE Santiago negotiations were hon
orable 10 both combatants and their sue
cess was probably due to the wise and
statesmanlike concession of Washington
to send the Spanish garrison home. The
prospects OF regaining their native land
is naturally grateful TO the wearied troops
and this stroke Of policy will probably
have great effect on the garrison at
Havana.
There is not the slightest doubt that
troops possessed Of such fighting capaci-
~ as the Americans have shown could
have at any time stormed Santiago. Hap
PLY, a useless sacrifice OF life has been
averted.
THE direct gain 90 the United States
from the capltulation is small, but the in
direct results are important in the growth
of mutual respect between the two coun-
tries and the lesson to the Madrid govern
ment that 1t may now abandon hopeless
attitude without loss of military honors.
The whole Santiago campaign conform
strictly 10 the experience of the past The
American navy has displayed conspicuous
ability. Torpedoes have played less i'm
portant part than was anticipated, and
it may be hoped that water discharges
on board cruisers will now be abandoned,
II indeed these craft may not be ex-
empted from the incubus of the torpedo.
Judging from the American expert
NETS at Santiago the prospects OF bonn
bardment from invisible stations over
cliffs will not be very alarming in future
warfare. The problem at Manila re-
sembles that just solved at Santiago, ex-
cept that the military conditions are more
favorable to the Americans. Whatever
may be the Interior designs of the Ger
mans these are not likely to be furthered
by Incidents like the Irene affair." which
might easily have led to serious conse-
quences but for Admiral Dewey's tact
and moderation. The hurricane season in
the Philippines is now fast approaching
and after the experience at Samoa re-
luctance to keep large number Of YES
sells in the waters of Manila bay may
probably be expected.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
LAST MANILA TROOPS TO SAIL.
By Friday General Otis VIII Embark
With the Entire Expedition.

San Francisco, July 1S.-The first Mon
tana volunteer regiment with the recruits
for the First California, will go on board
the transport Pennsylvania this morning
and the vessel may sail during the after
noon, though her departure Is not expect
ed until Wednesday, The Rio de JaneIro,
which is to follow the Pennsylvania to
Manila, VIII not sail before Thursday or
Friday. The South Dakota men are all
ready to go on board. Before they leave
new uniforms will be issued to them.
In view Of the fact that accommodations
for the sick on the transports will be very
limited. General Otis has issued orders
that the medical officers OF the troops des-
tined for Manila shall prepare lists OF
officers and men whom they deem physi-
cally UNIT to undertake the voyage. The
lists will be considered at headquarters
and those so rejected will report to the
division headquarters. The signal corps
Is to depart on the Rio de Janelro with
the exception of two officers and two
men, who will go on the st. Paul.
The steamer Scandia. which has arrived
here from Japan. will be inspected by
government officials and 1t is probable
that she will be engaged for tranport
service to Manila. Sne can easily carry
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
SITUATION IN MANILA GROWING VERY CRITICAL
Admiral Dewey May Not Much Longer Be Able to Control the
impatient Insurgents
RIC PROCLAMATION in REGARD TO SANTIAGO DE CUBA

First Document the Shipping
The Expedition
SantagoNo Conveys Miles Will
Wednesday, Some on
and His Men to Remain Marchon
HavanaHow Was Lowere
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
TARIFF FOR SANTIAGO,
Tonnage Duty on Ships Entering the Har-
Dor Greatly Reduced.

Washington, July lS-The tarlff for SAN
tiago was signed by the president after
a brief conference this afternoon with
Secretary Gage.
Instructions were cabled to the auth
critics in charge of Santiago by Secretary
Alger so that the tariffs can be put in
force tomorrow,
The new tarff abolishes the dlscrlmin-
ative tariff now In operation there. The
most important change effected is to re-
duce the tonnage duty on ships carrying
1000 tons or more, which so in and out of
the port from the present rate of 81 per
ton to 20 cents per ton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
MANZANILLo BoMBARDED.

London, July ia dispatch from Ha-
vana dated Monday says:
Seven American warships heavily bonn
barded Manzanillo this morning. Three
steamers Of the Mendendez line were set
on fire. Several gunboats that were in
the harbor issued forth to the defense Of
Of the bombardment is not yet known
here.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
n n ANlLA. July -, via Hong
N Kong July E-An important
a n lnlcrNlrw hoe Iur. hrrn helh

V Kong July is-An lmporlan,
Il Interview has JUS, been held
between General AgGlnaldo's secretary.
Legaria, and a prominent native white
man and the Spanish commander. Cap.
tain Augustine 20 surrender ,hc city. as
scntng tha, 300 insurgents surrounded
Manila and wcrc able 20 cntur &, at any
moment, Thus far ,hcy added the lnsur-
gents had been restrained wrh difficulty
uu, b! the spaa.afds continued stubborn
the rrsul, would b0 iha, he insurgents
would be compelled TO bombari and storm
me city wiih an inevitable slaughter un-
parlleled IN history, because In the ex-
c'cmea, Of baltic they nnnc, dlscrlm.
mate,
Continuing N, Captain Generals visit.
orr advised him 20 disregard the ofcal
ae'Ions regarding ,he alleged Spanish
forces Ia cuba, and r,.ntJ-ccmcuts com.
Inns 90 ,hc Philippine Islands and ,he
|proposcd reconciliation between the Span
| Ihrd. To- ,ho Philippines under a rcpublI-
can n5g, and the join, cndvavor to per.
.ualc the Americans TO abandon hoslIl.
Is,s in ,ho Philippine Islands Finally
the representatives Of the Insurgents pro-
posed an appeal to the powers to recog-
nlso the independence Of the Philippine
islands
The Captain General replied that he
must refuse. however hopeless the Span
lsh cause Agunaldo's secretary then re.
turned, taking with him the native, who
Is a parolcd prisoner,
The natives inside say they received a
fortnight ago concerted signal TO pre-
pare Tor storming the walls The second
signal nxlng the date for the assault has
not yc, been issued and they are tired
Of waiting and are losing faith In AguIn-
aldo.
The insurgents are now bringing artil-
lcry around by sea from Malabon, which
Is edlous and troublesome work, Ad-
miral Dewey is establishing more strict
blockade, lest It be invAlidated by permit
tins neutrols to visit Cavito and Mala-
bon and send and receive mails lncloslng
urreptItous Spanish dispatches, He has
threatened to station woshIps opposite
the city which might precipltate hostil-
tilities, as the Spanish officers declare
they will certainly Are on any American
within range, regardless OF consequences.
The second installment Of American
troops is expected here daily, and the last
detachmcnts are booked to arrive early
In August. Probably military operations
will be deferred until the September dry
season. when 1t Is cooler and, possibly
then bloodshed may be unnecessary,
The Spanish steamer, theFnipinos, has
Just been brought In here In the hands
OF the insurgents, 1t appears that she
was on the north coast and escaped to
China with a native crew on board, when
the latter revolted, killed the Spanish Of
hcers and brought the vessel to Cavite,
The stock OF -four is practically ex-
hausted, but the supplies Of rice and buff
falo meat will last for months longer
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19

in many directions from Dawson and
nearly 5000 on FL Dorado Creek. The
steamer Roanoke and Weare, soon 70
come down from st. Michael. are expected
10 bring 10000 in gold.
FL Dorado Creek yielded more than
half Of the winters gold and nearly all
the remainder came from Bonanza Creek.
The output Of the Munook district does
not exceed 10000.
All Of the returning miners complain OF
the heavy burden Of taxation imposed
by the Canadian government While good
claims are at a premium in Dawson
district, many wildcat locations are Of
fered at low prices. but as a rule pur-
chasers are not readily found unless the
value Of the property can be shown by
undisputable evidence.
Following is a list Of the most fortu-
nate Klondikers who have reached here
with the amounts they bring, as near as
could be learned:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19

Fred Berry, VINO Is among the arrivals,
says that the Klondike is no place for
worlingmen. All the rich ground has
been taken up and wages are rapidly go-
ing down. He does not regard six or
eight dollars a day as sufficient compen-
sation for the hardshlps endured In that
desolate region.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
FIRST OF IT'S KIND,
McKlnley's Proclamation as to the Gov
ernment Of Santiago,

Washington, July 1S,-A state paper that
win be q historIc-malSlng epoch in AM
erican history was issued tonight by direc-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
ESTIMATED KLoNDIKE OUTPUT,
Now Believed That Not More Thar
$lO,OOO,OOO win Be Brought Out.

San Francisco, July 1S-The Klondike
miners who have returned to civilization
on the steamer st. Paul, place the total
output of the district surrounding Daw-
son at about slO,OOO,OOO for the season.
This is considerable less than previous
estimates. Prospecting is being extended
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-19
IT is DIFFERENT.
No Naval Convoy WIN Accompany the
Troops to Porto Rico.

Washington, July 1S,-There are some
notable differences in the plans for the
Porto Rico expedition and for the stately
naval pagent that sailed away from Tam
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-02-17
Sketch of tho Dead President.

General Jose NJ. Reina Barrios, Presi-
dent OF the Republic Of Guatemala, was
born in San Marcos in 1859, thirty-nine
years ago. He was nephew Of the former
President Justo Ruflno Barrios, who was
killed In 1886. The General was educated
abroad, and after his collegiate course he
made trip around the world. In his ideas
he was always liberal, and when the Con-
seryative party was ousted he was close
adherent to his uncle's principles.
Nine years ago General Barrios was con-
sui In Hamburg, Germany. In 1892 Gener-
al Barrios succeeded Barrillas as President,
his term OF office being six years, expiring
in March OF this year. Last June he pub
lioly declared himself dictator OF Guate-
maia, and from all reports he enjoyed the
fullest confidence Of his party. His parts
ans say that under his administration the
country prospered and developed exten-
sively, but on the other hand his enemies
claimed quite the contrary.
Barrios dealt savagely With revolution
which broke out in Guatemala last sun-
mer. Many Of the rebels were captured
and were shot by order Of the President.
Among those whom Barrios had put to
death was Don Juan Aparicio, the most
prominent exporter and importer In Gen.
trail America, who was shot because he
refused to give moral and financial aid to
Barrios.
President Darrios's wife was an American
woman, Miss Algerie Benton, OF New Or
leans. They were married In New York
eleven years ago.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-02-17
WoRoEN's CONFESSION.
He Says He Was Only q Tool OF Harry F.
Knox in wrecklng the Train,

He Says He Was Only q Tool Of Harry f.
Knox in wrecklng the Train,
salter D. worden, under sentence of
death In Folsom Prison for wrecking a
train, which cost six lives, during the great
railrond strike in California In 1894, has
Just made confession to Governor Budd,
which Is remarkable document. 1t pur-
ports to give In minute detail the story OF
the train wreck near Sacramento, and the
incidents which led up to 1t.
Worden asserts that he was used as tool
by Harry F. Knox, leader OF the Sacramento
Lodge Of the American Railway Union, who,
he says, was the real head Of the conspir-
acy. he tells of message that was brought
him while at Stockton from Knox to 60 to
Sacramento, hire team, and take eight
men out on the line OF the railroad. Worden
says he was not told Of the plan to wreck
the train, so he made no effort to cover his
own movements In hiring the team or go
ing out oftown.
When he reached the railroad track Wor-
den says he refused to join with the others
in tearing up the track, but they were oil
armed and, by threats to kill him, forced
him to Join them. He AYERS he did no
work and knew nothing more OF their
plans until the train approached and the
wreck resulted. Then he returned to Sac
ramento with tho boy who drove the team,
He was convicted because he had hired
the team, though others were more guilty.
Warden Aull, OF Folsom Prison, where
Worden Is confined, believes Worden tells
the truth. It is thought that Knox and
several others will be arrested and tried
and that Worden's sentence will be COM
muted to ten years or maybe to life term
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-02-17
GRIMES OF a sTepMoTHER.
Mrs. Place Kills Her Hnsband,s Child
and Hacks Hiin. ,,sses :

Mrs. Place Kills Her Hnsband,s Child
and Hacks Hin.
Mrs. Martha Place Is prisoner at Sc.
Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn, charged with
numbering her stepdaughter Ida seventeen
years old, and with murderous assault upon
her husband. William ", Place, who Is en-
ployed by the London and Lancashire In
surance Company at 81 William street, New
York City. The Places lived at $50 Ham;
cock street, WILLIAMSBURG. Mrs. Place is
believed to have killed her stepdaughter
during the afternoon by striking her on
the head with an, axe, forcing acid down
her throat, and then smothering her with
.bed-olothing.
!, She assailed her husband With an Ak as
he entered the house on returning from his
place Of business. She cut deep gashes In
the side Of his head, and endangered his
life to such, an extent that Coroner Delap
considered &c necessary to take his ante
imortem statement. After her husband had
escaped from the house Mrs. Place went
upstairs to her own bedroom and inhaled
i5rasainatlng gas. It Is believed by the,
police that the attempt w9e-nctt made with
o desire to kill herself,> n
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-02-17

The Rev. Charles A. Berry reports
his British friends that during his
recent visit to this country he was
most impressed by the frank, manly,
reverent speech of American Chris
tians when discussing divine things,
their zeal for their own particular
church, minister, and denomination,
and the thorough efficiency of their
Sunday-school work. He is reported
to have said that, on the whole, it
was we'll that the Olney-Pauncefote
arbitration treaty failed, for it would
not have been popular or had the
support of the masses. He believed
it better to wait for public sentiment
to gather force, SO that it will reso-
lutely back rp any treaty constructed
on similaE lines.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-02-17
STANDS OFF MOB OF KLoNplkERs
United States Army Captain Protects
Food at Risk Of Life.

Food at Risk OF Life.
E. Hazard Wells, the special courier who
brought Captain Rays dispatches from the
Yukon, has reachedSWashington He did
not bring the full copy OF the dispatches,
these having been expressed by General
Merriam from Seattle.
Mr.. Wells said: 81 cannot properly say
anything as to Captain Rays report, but
can say that I left him in a rather critical
position, and the sooner the Government
gets support in to him the better. Captain
Ray had only one man with him, Leuten-
ant Richardson. They reached Fort Yukon
somewhat ahead Of q mob Of between 80
and 100 of the toughest men that
could be picked out Of Dawson,
and when I left the captain he
was standing of this mob from the provi-
sion caches, largely by virtue Of small
American flag and his own magnificent
nerve. When the food panic struck Daw-
son this mob OF toughs left for II ort Yuk on,
knowing that the Weare Company and ths
Alaska Commercial Company each had a
cache OF provisions there. The Dawson
men intended to appropriate thesesuppiies
and let the rest of the camp shift for itself
Captain Ray learned Of this and he
posted himself at one Of the caches, while
Lieutenant Richardson gynarded the other.
They were in uniform, and each Of them
had small American nag. THE mob
tackled the Captain first and ordered him..to
give up. He refused and for time II
looked as though there would be shooting,
but between his uniform and the flag the
mob was overawed.
"Ray then established himself as sort
Of military dictator, superintended the
sale and distribution Of provisions and will
make an accounting to the companies
when II Is all over"
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SENSATION IN WASHINGTON.
De LONE Admits the Authenticity OF II
Canalejas Letter.

lie LONE Aum1ts tno Autnentlc1ty Oh sne
Canalejas Letter.
WASHINGTON, D. G. Especially The pub.
lication Of the letter bearing the signature
Of the Spanish Minister, Dupuy De LONE,
addressed to Senor Canalejas, and making
severe structures on President Mckinley,
created profound impression In official
circles.
Dupuy de LONE, when called on officially
to explain whether he had written the let
ter, declined to deny its authenticity,
which later he acknowledged. This is the
official statement made by Assistant Secre-
tary Of State Day:
Minister Dupuy de LONE does not deny
the letter. This department has communi-
Gated with General Woodford on the sub.
ject. Until that communication has
reached the Spanish Government 1t would
not be proper to more fully state the con-
tents Of the message to Minister Wood
ford"
The latest information Is that the Span.
ish Government has recalled its Minister at
Washington, and will formally disavow the
sentiments In the Cansleias letter.
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'"5 VIEW s.31 ll!

WEI nv
The Treasury DA 1t issued state
ment to tbs effect TIM average receipts
from ali sources for & first ten days in
February aggregated b67 $50, or at the
rate OF $3.50, $50, ,5s5 a ir, which is $780,
penditures for the last Vnine years.
The German Ambassador has notified the
State Department that no quarantine will
be imposed on American horses by Ger
many in the absence o. proof Of veterinary
dangers.
The Senate listened te speeches on the
Cuban question by Senator's Cannon, Mason
and Hale. The first two advocated action
by the Government to terminate the war
in Cuba; Mr.. Hale urged the Senate to sup
port the Presidents policy,
{ The House disposed OF the election con-
test from the Fourth Alabama District by
unseating Mr.. Plowman. Democrat. and
seating the contestant, Mr.. Aldrich Repub-
lican.
! President Mckinley announced that he
will attend the annual celebration ut Penn
sylvania University on Washington's Birth
day, and address the Faculty and students.
The Secretary Of the Treasury issued a
warrant in favor Of the Treasurer of the
United States for S7.515 255.15, to be used
for the payment OF the first mortgage on
the Eastern and Middle Divisions Of the
. Kansas Pacific Railroad.
The Cabinet decided to send four CON-
panies OF troops to Dyea and Skaguay,
/ Alaska, to preserve order. Canada has de-
clined to permit United States troops un-
der arms to escort the Yukon relief e1pedi-
ton across Canadian territory.
One amendment and two resolutions, In
tended to aid the rebels in Cuba, were in
troduced in the Senate.
Negotiations for reciprocity treaty
with Spain and her colonies were begun in
Washington between Senior de LONE and
Mr.. Kasson.
Rear Admiral Sicard has been relieved
from, command ofthe North Atlantic Squad
ron, temporarily. on account Of sickness,
and the command has devolved upon Cap
tain William T. Sampson, commanding the
battleship Iowa. as the senior officer pres
ent. Admiral Sicard has malarial fever.
The President sent to the Senate the NOM
ination OF Edward B. Thomas to be United
States District Judge for the Eastern Dis
trict OF New York.
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Corn -four used in adulterating wheat
-four is made like wheat -four, explains
Farm News. The corn is crushed be-
tween rolls, and the -four is busted
ont as the meal runs over bolt. This
meal is crushed and rebolted several
times, until nearly all the starchy part
of the grain is ii the form of fine
flour. This corn -four is mixed with
and sold as wheat -four. Consider
ing that corn costs the miller about
one-fourth as much as wheat, there is
wide margin of profit in mixing the
fiours. How much mixed -four is now
put on the market is not known, but
the evil has grown to magnificent pro-
portions. This matter recently came
ND before the National Board of Traie,
at the meeting in Washington, in the
form OF a resolution, urging Congress
to impose tax upon the manufactur-
ers of mixed fours, and to require
that such -four shall be plainly branded
ssmixed -four" The New York Pro-
duce Exchange has taken an import
ant step toward correction of the evil
of mixed -four, by very simple pro-
cedure, which. we believe, if adopted
by all the other inspection markets,
will be more effective as to results de-
sired than the tax regulation plan.
The exchange at New York, through
its -four committee, has instructed the
inspector that -four containing any
foreign substance shall not be graded,
and that packages containing such
-four shall not receive the brand of
that exchange. 1t is to be hoped that
other exchanges will act in the same
manner.