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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18
NOS GCoLEs

Dams le cours del'hiver dernier,
le Bureau de l'~lnstruction de
Minneapolis a constat6 que les
fonds a So disposition n%'6taient
pas sufisants pour d6frayer les
d6penses de l'ann6e scolaire. II
await dejA d6pens6 la somme de
100000 pris DIES 100000 dc de-
pentures voices par le peuple aux
derni6res elections.
La somme resultant de ces de-
bentures deva1t etre affect6e aux
constructions de n~ouvelles 6coles
ct aux r%6parat1ons des anciennes.
Quand le Conseil de Vile cut
vent que le Bureau de l%'instruc-
ton d6pensait le premier $780, 900
pour I'm autre but que celui pour
lequel il await et6 permits, il refu-
sa d'6maner lie second 100000.
horm1s que le Bureau s'engageat
de d6penser l'argent pour mantle
MIR les batisses on en- construire
de nouvelles.
La dessus le Bureau refusa de
faire ceJte promesse ct annonea
que les 6coles sera1ent fermees q
la fin d'Avril ct plus tard a Ia fin
de Ma rs.
La ralson de cot embarras est
en- premier lieu, l'habitude que les
Bureaux prec6dents contrac'6rent
d'escompter leur credit, VII lac
croissement extraordinaire de la
vile, ct ensuite Ia !oi qui fut pas
see a la dern]9re Legislature, par
laquelIe on peut m%alntenant payer
la Motto de SEES taxes immobilie.
res au pr1ntemps ct 10 reste au
premi.r de Novembre. La cons6-
quence est que 10 Bureau ne peut
plus rancontrer SOS engagements
3 la cloture de I'ann6e ecolal1e
ainsi quill est obl1g6 spar la lol,
parceque les provisions sont que
la rentree DIES imp0ts ne sera pas
aussi considerable au p%rintemps
que dans ID pass.
Nos c1toyens Sc cont emus de
cot etat de chooses ct font DIES eff
forts en- CO moment pour pr6leyer
par subscription volontaire, simon
popula1re, la somme de $60,000,
lequelle. ajoutee aux $4,000 oferts
par les instituteurs. est suppose
couyrir le deficit.
A nous. catalogues, qul payons
I'1mp6t ord1naire, ct IN second
pour soutenir nos 6coles priv6es
il est permits de sourire en- voYant
Ia mauvaise humeur de nos conci-
toyens en- voyant passer 10 cha
peau q la ronde.
Que diraient-ils 81 par malice
on leur envoyait plusieurs CEN
taines d'enfants que le devoue-
ment de nos BONES s@urs con
duit dams les votes de la science
ct du salut pour unc maigre r6tri-
button.
Ce serait peut-etre I'm moyen
de leur ouvrir les yeux ct de leur
faire admettre que le catholique
ROMAN 8 du bon.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18
PENsEEs

LIE calomniateur est CONNIE
Samson; il peut tuer dix mile re-
putations ayeo une machoire d'a.
ne.
Gone sont pas touiours ceux qui
orient, GU qui s'agltent lie plus qoi
montrent le plus de sagesse, de
clairyoyance ct de vrai patriotism ),
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

Compatriotes, n'est-ce pas vo-
tire devoir de supporter votre orga-
ne public par vos confreres qul
sont residents q Minneapolis de.
puts plusieurs ann6es ct qui n'cnt
-qu'un seul butte. de r6hausser le
prestige national an pays.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

LIE com!te des tHairas 6ttaDga-
res az S3nst, a r9solu de recon-
mander l'annexlon des lles Hawai-,
par legislation en- s6anoe publique,
ct d'abendonner le traits en- vote
de negotiation entire les deux pays.
II fault SO hater, car on dit que
rApgleterre intrigue pour renve1-
ser .la r6ppblique.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18
TArgleterre fait bonne fecon |

L'Argleterre fsit bonnie feeon d
roncle Sam, au grand scandale
des irlendals qui y vo1ent la rope
tition de Thistoire des marrons ii
res du feu par nous ct CODES par
PAngleterre. ii eat certain que
ceIle-ci aimeralt besucoup 4 ga
gner la sympathie des E. Q. dams
ses difficulties aveo la Chine ct la
Russie.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

La cour d'enGuete du "Maine,"
est sur le point de clore l'examen
des t6moins ct de rspporter see
conclusions D administration qul
d6cidera quelles d6narchas il fRu-
dra adopter. La cour est reverse
KY W1st.'
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18
TO ADVERTISERS.

The Echo de pOnesthas q larger
circulation than any French paper
pablished in the Northwest.
Advertisers may at any time
examine u subscription lists.
We are also ready to substantiate
this by proper certificates from
the superintendent Of mails.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

LIE ministre des colonies, en-
France, a refuse a Madame Drey.
fus, la permission de partager
Iexil de son 6poux a Tile du Dia-
BILE.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

Toutes lettres, correspondances
etc.. doiyent etre adress6es CONNIE
suit:
Echo DE L'OUEsT,
Is 24me Rue Nord
Minneapolis, MINI
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

LIE commencement Espagnol ME
que lille de Cuba soft q Vendre a
auoun prix.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

Toutes correspondanees doivent
etre accompanies dune signatu-
re responsible.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18
"a c%ontinuer.) }.

81 yous youlez savoir les nou-
velles lisez PECHo.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

Nos Institutions Fran
caises a Minneapolis
Notre intention ma pas ete
d'entrer dams les details pour lie
present; nous avons voulu seule-
ment donneri an apercu do nos
dif9reptes institutions ct organis
tions aveo temperance de pou-
voir plus tard trailer ohaoune
d'elles en- psrticul!er:
Eg|lse Metre Dame de LoArdes
Sltu4e sur le cote Est, la plus
forte ct la plus encienne; food6e
en- 1877, alors que nos compatrlo-
tes ont quite l'eglise mixte ST.
Antoine.
Les dif6rents pasteurs ont
6t6 les r. R. P. P. Brunette.
Chandonnet, Dajgnaul5 Soumie.
ct le cure, actuelle, le Rev. j. A
Andre assist6 du P6re Gabriel
Andre.
LIE, syndics sont MN. Adolphe
Gr1gnon ct Edouard St. Pierre.
F:glise Ste Clothl|de
Situ6e sur lie cote Nord, coin des
avenues 1leme ct Lyndale. Fon-
dee en- 1884. Le lar pasteur a etc
lie Pere Nougarst, puts ont succ6-
DIS les Revds. Peres Martin, Lau-
zon, &. Andre, Plante ct Simon,
Syrdics: Antoine Chouinard ct
D. K. Marsolais. Environ $50 fa-
mile.
Ec0le EOtr3 Fame dc LOurdes
Ia prophets d. Ia paroisse du
meme ncm Grande bA'isse en-
brique rouge situ6s coins des rues
5Ame ct Washington N. e. orga,
n.s6e en- 1883. Sous la direction
DIES Saurs Crises venaAt de Mont
real. 225 ertsnts DIES deux sexes
fr6queptent l'6cole, ct 10 franqa1s
panglais ct ]e musique sont ensei-
goes par six de ces bonnes soears.
La Reyde. Seur Boudrault est la
Sup6rieure.
Les Petites S@urs das Pauyres
Belle ct noble institution fran
caise don't Ia maison Mere est en-
France.
La vie ezt.rendue douce D IN
grand nombre de vielllards des
d1ux sexes, desh5rit6s da la fortu-
ne, qul trouvent lie comfort ct lie
bien-etre sous 90 to1t hospitalier
Les Petites Smars des Pauvres
ne se supportent que par l'aumone
qu'elles ~aollicit=nt ct reeol7ent de
tout chacun. Plotestants COM
me catalogues t6moignent lie plus
grand respect d oes mobiles femmes.
Files ont commence il y a quel-
ques annees dams une maison en-
bois de modesto apparenoe ct au-
1ourd'hu1 Giles poss6dent I'M grand
bloc en- briaue A..quatre 6tages sur
l'avenue Broadway ct 2Ame rue
n. e.
|LiUnio. st. Jos eph dc M1nnea-
polls
Sooi6t6 de Seuourg Mutuels Or
gsnisee en- 1881. Pr1x d'entr5e
classif6 suivant l'age de paspirent.
contributions SO cents Far mo1s
L'union pale 6 dollars par semal-
ne en- b6neioes ct celia dlrant 40
semaines cons6outives po1r la me.
me- maladie. On service funebre
de $12, ct $50 pour frais l%'enterre-
ment sont accord6s a toas msmbre
en- reggie lors de sa mort. Les
membres doivent accompagner
leur confrere defiant sous peine
dune amends de deux dollars.
IT'S membres en- reggie. Environ
1890 dollars en- banque.
Les officers sont:
Chspelaln, Rev. j. A. Andre; Pre-
silent, j. y. Deslanriers; Ter Vi
90 President, Jos. B5lair; 2sme
Vice President, Adolphe Grignon;
Tr6sorier. JOS Rivet; Colleo. Tres.
Augusta Bilodeau; Ass. Collect.
Tres, William R 5ndeau; Sec. Arch.
H. st. Hilaire; Asa. Sec. Arch,
p-- T..l
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18
M ~archandises a Robes

Grandes Ouvertures dArticles de Mode, Mercredi, Jeudi ct
|Vendredi, !e 30 ct 81 Mars ct le Ter Avrl 1898 Oh nous 6talerons en-
|profusion les Dernieres Modes en- CHAPEAUX, BONNETS Etc, de
Paris, Londras ct New-York, ainsi que DIES Magnifques Noodles ct
Garnitures sortant de nos propres atellers.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

L'ECHo D8 L'OUBsT nest pas respon
q ;ble des idees ct opinions emises par
ses correspondents.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

Les Forestiers Catalogues
v1ennent de former une nouvelle
Cour de langue anglaise, ellie a
pr1s le nom dei"S:illwater Court.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-03-18

Sur lie Qui-VIve pour lie du Printemps,
|Avec le Choix de NOUVELLES MARCHANDISES FRANCHISES
"AU LUIS BIAS PRIx"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES
UNION OF AMERICA,
BUFFALO, n. Y.
JULY 1917, 1895, BALTIMORE &
oHIoRArLRoAD.

OhlO REILdo@b'
For this occasion tickets will
be sold at lowrate Of one fare for
the round trip. from points on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Tickets will be good going July
18th to 18th inclusive and good
70 return until July 18th with
privilege OF extension until Sep.
TENDER 1st inclusive. if ticket IS
deposited with joint agent at
Buffalo on July 18th, 18th or 18th
and payment Of fee Of fifty (5o)
cents. The Royal Blue Trains
between Washington. Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York are
the finest and fastest train IN the
world. Call on nearest agent 3.
& o. r. R. for routes and detail
ed information. 28.td.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03
DEER PARK HOTEL,
DEER PARK, ND, MOST DELIGHT
Full SUMMER RESORT OF THE
ALLEGHESfEs.
FCLSU,

Swept by mountain breezes,
$500 feet above sea level, ard
removed from all annoyances.
Absolutely free from malaria,
hay fever and mosquitoes. On
Main Line of Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. Hotel and cottages.
Every modern convenience.
Electric Lights, Elevator, Turk
ish Baths. two large Swimming
Fools, Golf Links, Tennis Courts,
Bowling Alleys, Magnificent
Drives, complete livery service.
Annapolis Naval Academy Band.
Delightful cottages FURNISHED
for housekeeping if desired)
ready for occupancy June 1st.
Hotel open from June 18th to
September Both.
For rates and Information adj
dress d. c. JONES, manager. B.
& o, building, Baltimore, Md !,
until June 10th. After tina. time,
Deer Park, Garrett county,
Maryland. 2s-td.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
ASSOCIATION MEETING
WASHINGTON D. e., july Z TO
u. 1898, b. & o. R. R.


For this occasion the 3. e. o.
Z. r. will sell tickets to Wash
ington at the low rate of one fare
for the round trip plus $500
membership fee Except that
from Baltimore the rate will be
$1.25 round trip. Tickets will
be sold from Pittsburg. Parkers.
burg, Wheeling and points east
thereof on July 4 to Z inclusive,
good returning, leaving Wash
ington July 8 until August 81,
1895, if ticket is deposited with
joint agent az Washington on or
before July 70, and payment OF
fee of fifty (5o) cents. Solid
yestibuled trains from Chicago,
st. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville,
Columbus, Pittsbure and inter
mediate points. The Royal Blue
Trains between New York. Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton, finest and fastest trains in
America. Call on agent b d o.
L. X. for full information con-
corning stopovers and side trips.
The 3. & o. railroad is the most
interesting. historical and scenic
route in America. 2s .3t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

NJ. S. Cornwell. formerly edi.
tor of the Elkins Intef-M Mountain,
died at his home at Romney last
Thursday morning, after an i'll
ness of two years. The cause of
his death was consumption.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

s. G. P. Jones, Milesburg, Pa, writes:
IL have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers ever since they were introduced
here and must say have never used
any pills in my family during forty
years OF house keeping that gave such
satisfactory results as laxative or
cathartic. . r. J. Criss. 81.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03
saD NAT. ENcAMPMENT G..
A. r CINCINNATI, o.,
SEPTEMBER 5 TO 10. 1893 B. Z
o. RE

o. r 2
For this occasion tickets will
be sold at the low rate OF one
fare for round tip from all points
on the 3. & o. railroad east OF
Pirtsburg. Parkersburg. and
Wheeling. inclusive, good going
on September Cd and 4;h. and
good returning not earlier than
September 9Th, not later than
September 18th. except by de-
posting ticket with Joint agent
at Cincinnati. between Septem-
Der 5tn and 9th, inclusive, and
on payment Of fee Of twenty-five
f25) cents. when return limit may
be extended 10 leave Cincinnati,
10 and including October 2, 80.
Owing to the great patriotic
wave sweeping over the country
at the present time. great inter
est will be manifested at this
meeting. Solid yestibuled Trains
OF elegant coaches, Pullman
Sleeping Cars. Observation Cars,
and splendid dining car service.
Three through trains daily from
New York. Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington, and two
from Pittsburg. Get full .par-
ticulars from ticket agent B. &
o. railroad. 2s-td-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03
Oh, the Pain Of
Rheumatism!

Rbemnatlsn1 often causes the most In
tense suffering. Many have for years
vefnIy sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-dsy yorse "a than
eVer. RheurnntFsr1 Il = bIood disease,
aOd gwfft's Specific Is the only cure. be-
cnnse Il Is theonIy remedy which can
rench such decp-sented diseases.
A1sw1esnseo frrAs t1fsn -t;h fssaEzA>
tsry Kheuzss,is-.. -Eies beesEs4 70 iatesss
shss vas tof week. En.sie % walk. tied
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

VIII. niraveiing between PittsburE. Wheel.
bnrv Wsston. Buck hhnnon. ParkersourE OF
Charleston, the "Monongah Route one .
the shortest and quickest line. Close con s
Wssi and Al ClarEsburg with b. d 0. and ".
Va.S P. r. r. for all points East, south ard i
west. ASK for through tickets VA tne
WonSnvah Route. HUGH g. BOWLES:
Gent Supt. Monopgah. w. va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

The Cuban question and political
issues sink into insigniiicancc with the
man who suffers irem piles. What he
most desires. is relief. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures piles. r. j. Crisis. 81
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

Zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
preparation [ have ever sold or used
and can I say too much in its praise. !"
L. u. Kennon, Merchant, Odell, Ga
Z. J. Criss. %.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

A little boy asked for bottle OF get
up in the morning rs fast as you can. y
the druggist recognized household
name for DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
and gave him bottle Of those famous
little pills for constipation, sick head
ache. liver and stomach troubles. Il.
4 Criga
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-06-03

The following is the B. ( 0. time
card on and after May Is. ls9s -.
Trains will arrive and depart irom
Clarksburg station as follows
uvsr po,-sn TpAIya.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17

coast from the Spanish squadron. Know
ing is whereabouts now. Americas fast
sailing scouts VIII keep track OF future
movements. Granted that the Span;aris
have faster ships. they could not get
through any OF the West Indian passages
without being reported in time for cur n.y.
Ing squadron 10 run up along the coast
and intercept them.
Il has developed tha. four Golfers from
England which sailed before neutrality
was proclaimed, carrying seFo tons Of coal
sufficient FOR The entire Spanish squadron.
were met of the Venezuelan coast This
was a trick our strategy board overlooked.
Sampson. hurry.ng 10 the south coast Of
Clha. will endesvor 10 trump by forcing
a hattie. Acting IN accordance with In
structions sent him from the secretary
SUNDAY night he vii. take station az tna
southern end oT The windware passage.
fv means OF his ocean scouts, he will get
Information OF Admiral Cervera's move
,ueuss 40 or 80 miles away. Even IL ;hs
latter seeks 10 avoid fight. = is believed Ii
wnl he forced upon him IN a few days
SECRETARY Alger. after a conference with
ta.e pressden, today on the Manila ss.aa-
ton. said:
rive VII sc, lsa men e1 o. ths City g
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17

IT IS proposed 10 give me 1900 men, only
i,0ea OF them regulars. ard the rest volun-
teers and those from the northwest who
have had little opportunity for training and
discipline
Il have asked the department. for at
least 1900 regular troops. for believe they
Will be required There will be no oppor-
tuni,y to train the volunteer forces be-
fore they start or after they get to Manila.
want enough disciplined troops SO that
the whole body will be as effective as pos
sible.''
Are you going to Washington to see
about this natter
mo. but am sending an officer. I hal
a conversation With Dr. Bourna. of Atlan-
ia. who is familiar with the Philippines
and came Oh 10 see me. and he and Col.
Hughes viii SO 20 Washington together
The only way ] could get more regular
troops would be 20 take them from the
army now In Florida for Cuban invasion.
But feel that do not want 10 ga on this
expedition unless | have an entirely aae-
quate force. and at least Eve regiments OF
1rs1t1' sDopA- iass s*Pa4tHTttt promises
20 send on men. but history and expert
ence show that IN such expeditions all de-
pends upon the first force sent.
How can the Charleston start II there
are NJ men reads2 Cen. Otis may be will
Eng IN 90 on wsthout four more regiments
Of regular troops, ard take oaiy teo
trained men ard 80 unJiseipi:nef, but
am NOT. / DO rot propose 10 20 Without .
force that Is suitable 10 my rank. saalI
stay right here L DO Dot 20 20 the Philip
pines do not expee. anything viii bs
done In the matter uata Il - certain what
am 10 haye for the purpose OF the ex-
pedItIon.''
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17
SECOND EDITION
For Latest News See Page 6.

tracts expire. A shirteen-inch plate tested
at Indian Head Saturday. with n ten-inch
gun, showed Itself 10 be eoNal to or su-
perior 10 any piece Of armor tilas has ever
been made, for with the highest velocity
at i.eis feet per second, the shot nenc-
tratea cniy twelve inches. without crack
ing the plate. the very last piece 10 be
delivered under the existing contract, and
which is intended for the Kentucky.
The important development of the day
at the war department was the definite Sc
lection of eorps commanders, The an
nouncement. however. does not contain
many surprises. Though Maj Gen. Wes-
ley Merritt Is accredited 10 the department
of the Pacific. such designation is made
formally, and I, Is known that he will go
to the Philippines in command os the army
there and will he accompanied by Mai.
Gen. Otis. The designation of Gen. Fstz-
hugh Lee. as commander OF the Seventh
corps, with headquarters a, Tampa. would
seem TO indicate that he is 10 accompany
the army of invasion 10 Cuba.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17

TO Manila by the City Of Peking. About
1900 troops VIII go.
mir. Knight, correspondent Of the Lon
don Times, having received the necessary
permission from the Spanish government
to land az Havana. If conveyed TO that port
by a neutral vessel. has been granted per-
mission by the navy department 10 take
passage by the German steamer Polaria.
which vessel Is given permission to pass
the blockade
'"The department hopes TO make an ex-
change OF prisoners at an early date,
The British steamer Myrtle Dene has
been granted the same permission TO go
TO Caraenas as was previously granted
to the Norwegian vessel Fossio.
''The Austrian man-of-war Empress
Maria Teresa viii visit Cuban ports.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17
WANT THE SHIPS
SENT SOUTHWARK.
Protests Made AGainst keeping the
Big Cruisers ON Coast Patrol

Protests Made Against keeping the
Big Cruisers ON Coast Patrol
Duty.
WASHINGTON, May 17.-Senator Gray
and other influential men have made
strong protests against the cruiser Coium-
bia and other fine warships being kept on
the New England coast. when The ene-
my's ships are in southern waters. Sem
ator Gray had business with the president
today and called his attention to the mat
ter.
1T is stated that these ships are kept
on the New England coast to aliay APP
prehension." said Senators Gray. ''weli.
that is all fooiishness. Here these ships
are kept on this coast when there Is not
particle of danger, while the Spanish
squadron Is not far from southern waters.
/ do not believe anybody has any idea
that the Spanish feet would attempt to
sail 1000 to i.000 miles from it's present
position to attack New England. and be
without a base of supplies when it got
there. While our ships remain on the
New England coast, the southern coast,
much nearer 10 the Spanish. is unprotect-
ed. So IS the coast of the Middle At
lantc states. Our ships should be with
one or the other squadrons.''
1t is said that several New England
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17
CERVERAS WILL TRY
THE DODGING GAME.
Hopes to Draw the Americans Away on Chase and
Dash Into Havana.
Special Dispstch to the post-Inserliaenceir.

Special Dispatch 70 e nteliigencer.
NEW YORK, May 16.-A Madrid special says: Ger
veras' fleet will dodge about in the Caribbean and
Gulf of Mexico. 1t is expected by that
Cerveras will avoid fighting in finds himself
squadrons away from the Cuban that he may
make dash into Havana The principal object such
dash, it is asserted would be to allow the cruiser
Vizcaya to into dry dock thus
improve her speed for in her condition she Grip
pies the movements of the remainder of the fleet
Great expectations founded the night raids by
the Spanish torpedo boat destroyers upon the
in the fast blockade both Spanish and foreign,
will undertake to carry ammunition and provisions to
Cuba and Porto Rico.
Preparations for the relief expedition to be the
Philippine islands are being hurried in both the military
and naval departments The expedition will 60 by the
way of the Suez canal.
Its object is to raise the blockade by Deweys
ships possible and to possession of the islands,
that not be accomplished troops be landed
for the purpose of enabling Manila try hold cut
against capture Until the hoped for intervention by Eu-
rope may restore the islands to Spain.
Five baaiions. each 1900 strong, under tf1rty-egft
officers. assembled at Cadz Barcelona Valencia
force will be commanded by Carnprubi. 1t is made
wholly of picked men, who have served years.
Several batteries will go with the expedition and large
supplies of stores and coal. MARKHAM
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17
A NEW SQUADRON FORMED
The Oregon u Now In Company
With Several other Vessels.

CHICAGO. May fs,-~A special TO the
Jou,na! from Washington says:
A biz surprise awaits the Spanish ad-
mlrai 81 he gaiis for Martinique. There
he Ia apt TO find new squadron. eorn-
posed of the Oregon Marietta. Bafalo
fshe Nlcthsroy). Montg&nerg. fa.e and
ST. Louis. The latter ms been sent by
Admiral Sampson 10 effect a Junction with
Capt. Clark and then remain near Mar
Unique. Under orders tbe Oregon has been
making rapid time since she eft Bahia.