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The state herald., 1898-06-10

cult, dangerous and time-consumins
operation. The hulk could be blown
up by the use of dynamite charges,
which would not he difficult to place
In the shallow water where the Mer-
rimac lies, for the reports say the top
OF the funnel is above water, indicat-
ing depth of about forty or fifty feet,
but II Is believed that the wreck lies
In sight from the sea. and il Is not
doubted that Sampson will post some
OF the heavy ironclads in such posi-
tion ms 10 be able to command the
site with her heavy guns and prevent
the Spanish wreckers from working.
At night something might be accom-
plishcd by the wreckers, but even that
work would be full of danger.
Substantial promotion is in store for
the gallant men who took the Merri.
mac in. according to the statement of
one OF the officials, competent to speak
on this subject, and TO pledge the Ma
Wy Department When they get out
OF their Spanish prisons they will
profit In this In the shape of advance
In numbers and in rating, which means
money. How soon that will be cannot
be told at present. The department, so
far ms Is known now, holds no Spanish
prisoners Of war OF rank.
Denver. June Ga New York spe-
cial to the Rocky Mountain News says:
Thursday night Admiral Sampson
decided TO send the Merrlmac In and
sink her at the channels narTowest
part. He called for volunteers, explain
Ing that II was n desperate mission;
death being almost certain for all
those who vcntured in. Then the navy
showed the stun II is made Of
Admiral Sampson wanted eight men.
He could have had every officer and
man In the fleet Every one was more
than ready. Many begged for the
chance with fearful eyes.
But Hobson and seven others were
selected, and the rest had to content
themselves with giving the heroes n
cheer ms they went TO their death and
fame.
Their names are: Lieutenant Rich
mond liohsOn. Daniel Montague.
George Chnrctte, J. T.. Murphy. Oscar
Deignan, John J. Phillips, John kel-
ley. - Clauscn.
Just before 3 o'clock Friday morn
ing the collier, deeply laden with bal
last. material and some coal, was
headed without preliminary mancuver
straight for the entrance over which
the remaining batteries OF Moro
frown from one side and the Scared
Socapa from the other.
In the dawn OF the early morning
the Merrimac, without light showing
anywhere. dashed well within the line
OF the forts before she was discov-
cred. our ships laundering at the en-
emy's batteries To divert attention
from the collier. The eye could not
follow the Mcrrimac, but the ear soon
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THE LAUGH ON THE REGULARS.
They Get the Worst OF It In Zig Rain
Storm Mt Tampa.

They Get the Worst OF Il In u Zig Rain
Storm Mt Tampa.
Tampa. Fla. June 1.-The rainy sea
son began In Tampa to-day with a
d0wnpour which tested guy ropes and
tent pegs. The overture lasted an
hour. but the real Florida shower
which broke loose Just ms the camp
cooks We're stirring the bacon AMI
grinding the coffee lasted several
hours. II gave the brownies" the
new name OF the soldlers) a little hint
OF the coming days in Cuba, provided
this force shall pitch Its tents on the
Island before October. The brown.
les" have been waiting and hoping for
rain for weeks. and their walt WIS
ended and their hopes more than re-
allied to-day.
The first thought OF commanding OF.
flcers was directed toward Palmetto
beach. where the Ohio. Michigan.
Georgia and Florida troops are In
camp. Some OF the regulars were
willing TO give odds on bets that the
volunteers were flooded out. but the
laugh was on the regulars. The vol.
unteers. eager and anxious TO be
recognized ms seasoned veterans, had
thoughtfully and carefully dug
trenches around their tents and had
loosened their guy ropes when the
dark clouds began TO bank up ON the
horizon.
When the storm broke the trenches
carried on the water, and no tent
pegs were ynnkcd out OF the sand
when the canvns shrunk. But many
OF the seasoned veterans. dough
boys" who have campnlgned In Texas
'northers." Dakota bllzzards and Kan
sas grnsshoppcr winds, who have
slept In little shelter tents In Mon
inna winters and who knew more
abou, soldering In minute than
some OF the recently manufactured
majors and captains Will know In n
ycnr. were caught. their tent floors
were flooded and some OF the cyclcis
wcr torn from tilcs and tent roofs.
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NOW LANDING TROOPS
!. FORTS eoMBARDED AGAIN.
Five Thousand Soldiers Said to Have
Reached tho Coast and to Have Been
Assisted to Land by tho Insurgents.

Denver, June 0.-The Republican has
the following special from New York:
A cable to the Herald from Mole st.
Nicholas, Hayti, says:
News Of the successful landing on
Saturday of 5000 American troops n
few miles west Of Santiago de Cuba
was brought here by the auxiliary
cruiser st. Louis, which arrived to-
day. There were three regiments of
infantry, three batteries of artillery,
several heavy siege guns and force
Of engineers.
No confirmation was received to-day
of the reported naval engagement Off
jean Rabel, on the northwest coast Of
Hayti. Officers on the st. Louis do
not believe such an engagement could
have taken place.
A cable to the Herald from Port au
Prince, Hayti, says:
l have just received news Of the
landing Of large force Of American
troops a few miles west Of Santiago
de Cuba. 1t is said the landing was
aided by force Of insurgents, with
whom coalition hns been made, and
who attacked the Spanish batteries,
while the fleet outside bombarded the
fortitications and earthworks.
1t was reported to-day, but the re-
port lacks confirmation, that the Amer
lean squadron forced an entrance into
the harbor OF Santiago de Cuba.
Washington officials deny that any
American troops have been landed al
Santiago, but 1t seems certain that at
least 500 marines known to be on the
Resolute have been landed.
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DANGER OF HURRICANES.
Our Ships Before Santiago Must Finish
Their Work Promptly.

Our Ships Before Santiago Must Finish
Their Work Promptly.
Chicago, June "a special to the
Record from Washington says:
Having satisfied himself of the I'm
potency of the land fortifications, It is
considered probable that Com
modore Schley will now block
the channel by sinking one or
more worthless hulks at the entrance.
That he did not follow up the trc-
mendous advantage he gained yester-
day, in the utter decentralization of the
Spanish land forces, is taken as an In
dication that he has this object ulti-
mately In view, for the naval authori-
ties had informed him that vessels to
be used as Instructions were already
on the way to him and should arrive
In day or two at the utmost.
The result of the recent lombard
isfactory to the Spaniards, for II they
should subsequently attempt to force
their way out of the trap, either at
night or by day. they have lost the
advantage of assistance from the forts
and have enabled the blockadlng force
to lie closer to the shore. Under these
ClTCuIIStdlCeS IL Is
possible that they will venture upon
an aggressive movement. but rather
remain at anchor in the upper harbor,
trusting to the scattering of Commo-
dore Schley's vessels by the terrific
hurricane storms which are to be an.
ticipated on the Cuban coast at this
season Of the year. The knowledge of
this danger, the most dreaded of the
tropics, will probably hasten the plac-
ing Of distractions to navigation in
the Santiago channel, In order that the
cgress of the Spaniards may be com.
pletely blocked should the American
fleet be forced to seek shelter Mt Mole
st. Nicholas, which is the nearest har.
Dor of any security.
The approach of the cyclone season
and the necessity for speedily relieving
Commodore Schley of his vigil is of
incalculable Importance in Its effect
upon the army invasion. as II will be
impossible to land troops at the most
convenient coast points in stormy
weather.
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hands of the United States. From the
boat bearing the flag of truce 1t was
learned that the lIerimac was FIRE.
quently hit while steaning up the mar
row channel, but none of the shots dis
abled her machinery.
More than n thousand projectiles
struck near her, oye' dozen struck
her, and two of her Intrepid men were
bruised by splinters from the wood
work. When Hobsoi left the ship in
the boat he made IN effort to row out
of the harbOr and regain the American
fleet, but he had gone too far up the
channel and he sool saw that the ef-
fort to pass NIL the aroused batteries In
daylight would me,n the sacrifice OF
all his crew.
So he turned and rowed straight to
the CrlstObal ColonIln surrendered to
Admiral Cervera, who received the
prisoners courteously and treated them
with the respect due gallant men who
were prisoners of war.
1t was undoubtedly his admiration
for the heroism displayed in the dash
Of the Merrimac which led him to send
out the flag Of truce and the offer Of an
honorable exchange.
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MOST GALLANT DEED.
SEVEN HEROES AT SANTIAGO.
Lieutcnent Hobson Succeeded In Hooking
tho Hnrbor Under tho Enemy's Fire
and Escaped Alive.

Washington, ID. c.. June 4.-The
Navy Department ut 3 o'clock received
the following dispatch:
Mole st. Nicholas, June 4.-Suc-
ceeded in sinking Merrimac In the
channel of Santiago at n. M, June 3.
This was carried out most gallantly
under the command of Naval Con-
structor Hobson and seven men. BY n
flag of truce from the Spanish admiral,
Cervera, sent in recognition of their
bravery, am Informed all are pris-
oners Of war, two slightly wounded.
Request authority to approve exchange
II possible between these and prison.
ers ut Atlanta. Six of the Spanish
squadron in the harbor of Santiago
unable to avoid being captured or de-
stroyed. SAMPSON,
This will rank as one Of the boldest
achievements in naval history. 1t will
outrank even Cushing's famous attack
upon the Albemarle with his little tor
pedo boat. That is the opinion of the
Navy Department at least.
1t Is now known that the Navy De-
partment about ten days ago was con-
sidering plan for closing the harbor
ut Santiago very similar in general
scope to that apparently put into exc
cution yesterday.
AS to the prospects of the Merrimac
being removed by the Spaniards, as is
reported to be under way ut Santiago
the officials at the Navy Department
declare that this is likely to be n difH-
The state herald., 1898-06-10

n vote Of 3s to ~. II Is calculated by
the Senate experts that the duty, n Il
he finally cnncicd Into law. VIII raise
nt least Sl0,OOD,O00 n year. nnd prob.
ably more. An amendment offered by
Mr.. Chiffon democrat, Texas, n mem.
Der OF the finance committee, pro-
vidcs for tax. graduated according
To price. upon nll articles sold under u
patent right, trade mark or name not
open TO general use. and which are
not otherwise taxed by the bill.
Through mn amendment offered by
Mr.. Lindsay democrat, kentucky.
the Senate decided not TO place n
stamp tax upon bundles Of ncwspn-
pcrs. wholly or partly printed. which
weigh less than 100 pounds.
A tax OF 4 cents n barrel was placed
on ndultcrnicd flour. md n stamp tax
OF l cent ON every ticket emitting the
holder 10 n sent In n palace or pnrior
ear or berth In sleeping cnr the
company selling the sent or berth be.
Ing required TO ntiix the stump.
ON the pnssaee Of the measure every
Republican voted IN the Affirmative.
by parties the vote In favor OF the
measure was:
Republicans, 30, Democrats, Z; rop.
ullsts. 1: Silver Republicans. /. Total
Is.
Against the bin the vote was:
Democrats, 20. Popullsts, Z: Silver
Republicans, 1. Totnl-2s.
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Spanish navy, is in trap from which

Spanish navy, is in trap from which
he cannot escape, and he must either
commit suicide or starve or surrender.
The President has absolute knowl-
edge, received through reliable diplo-
matte channels, that the remainder Of
the Spanish fleet at Cadiz is practic-
ally useless because of the lack of coal
and ammunition, and II it leaves home
waters the entire coast of Spain will
be defenseless. The financial resources
of the government are exhausted and
cannot be replenished either by loans
or taxation, while the run upon the
Bank Of Spain is certain to compel that
institution to suspend payment IL con-
tinued much longer. The people of the
kingdom have been deluded by false
reports and misrepresentation that
cannot be sustained more than few
days, and the only salvation Of the
present dynasty is to make terms Of
peace before the truth is discovered.
The state herald., 1898-06-10

So finely are the scales OF nature
adjusted that II is probable every de-
feet has its compensation near at hand.
Mans part is TO find 1t. In Kansas
and Nebraska the rainfall is insult
cient to supply the needs of agricul-
tural vegetation. Nevertheless II has
recently been ascertained that an in
exhaustlble deposit of water lies di-
rectly below all the arid region; while
the wind. natures agent TO lift the
water, blows during the whole sum
mer It was from air registering one
hundred degrees below zero that Nan
sen, by means OF windmill. wrested
the power to light and heat his ice
bound Fran. The Kansas farmers
should not be slow to conquer nature
rs Nansen did.
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Dewey WIN G., Manila.

London. June THE Hong Kong
correspondent OF the Standard Bnys:
Advlccs from Manila say Admiral
Dewey has gathered the steamers now
blocknded In the river 10 lie on Cnvltc
In readiness TO receive foreigners. The
Spnninrds nrc losing arms. ammunition
and Held pieces almost daily. 50 per.
sistcnt nrc the rebel nttncks. The nm.
tivcs nrc ilocklng to Aguinnldo's stand.
ard. He IL ON the whole conducting
the campaign on humane principles.
In the course OF pitched battle on
May 10 number Of native auxilinrics
deserted the Spanish llncs for the In.
surgcnts. From the general tenor OF
the news from Manila, there IL righ,
20 believe that the city VIII fall into
DcwoyB hands before the arrival OF
the American troops.
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spanish Totee. In Cub.

Washington. June 3.-Lnst wodncs
days call for 5000 men was bnscd
upon the expectation TINT our army OF
Invasion would meet In Cubn n force
OF i2s.Ooo men under The command Of
General lilnnco. The Iurcau OF Mill.
tnry Intelligence has been engaged for
several months IN careful inquiry 10
ascertain the strength OF HIS forces,
nnd the above estimate IN based upon
the most authentic sources OF informn.
Hon.
General Lee. Consul Barker Dr.
Brunncr Of marine hospital service at
Havana, and others who have fncllI.
ties FOR obtaining the truth. claim That
General lilnnco hnH not 10 exceed 90.
600 regular Spanish soldiers In cuba.
They Insist ihni tile number OF deaths
In battle aud from disease reported
by the Spanish authorities Is less thnn
onc.hnlf NJ many NJ have actually oc-
CURED. mud they do not take amy stock
Ia the theories advanced nbout the
bravery uf the volunteers
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EXPECTING ovERTuREs.
Our Government Already ThiukinE o.
tho Terms to Be Given Spain.


Chicago, June 5.-A special to the
Record from Washington says:
AT the White House and the Depart
ment of State they are anticipating
overtures for pence, and are already
discussing how they should be met.
There is reason to believe the admin
istratlon now has under consideration
the terms upon which n treaty Of peace
with Spain will be considered. 1t is
believed intimations on the subject
came through one of the European
powers. So far rs outlined, the posi-
tion taken is that permanent harbor
will be retained in the Philippine
Islands, while Puerto Rico will be ac-
cepted as full indemnity for the cost
Of the war and In settlement of all
claims by citizens of the United States
for damages growing out Of the Gu
ban insurrection. The government will
also insist upon occupying Cuba until
n stable and independent government
is established on that island. No con-
sidera,ton has yet been given to the
final disposition Of the Philippine
islands.
Cervern, with the best ships in the
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lover. which have been released by
the United States District Court. and
Will sail for Barcelona ms soon ms
bonds equal to the value Of the ships
and cargoes have been filed by thclI
owners.
The United States took appeals from
the courts decision. Until they have
been sued out the ships ARE stlll In the
custody Of the United States marshal
The Catallna's bond Is S35O.OOO and
the Miguel lovers S365.OOO
The Restormcl, the British tramp
steamer which made such desperate cf-
forts TO join Cervcra's fleet, was re.
leased by Judge Locke today, though
her cargo was forfeited rs contraband
Of war.
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told that she hnd been detected by the
Spanish. for the fire from up the chm.
mel Indicated that every possible gun
was being brought 10 bear on her.
The SpnnlnrdH may also have en-
dcnvorcd TO destroy her by mines they
nrc supposed 10 hive IN the hnrbor.
but II the attempt wns mndc II did not
succeed. FOR the Mcrrmnc went 10 the
point where Admiral Sampson had dl.
rcctcd ilobson to take her. There she
was anchored and coolly swung across
the channel,
Then llohlon blew hole In her bot.
tom. nnd With hls seven men. only two
Of whom Ind been injured. took 10 n
bant.
Al that IL yet known Of that heroic
dash, beyond the hnrc fncts. comes
from Admiral coryon himself The
Spanish commander sent word 10 Ad.
mlrnl Sampson under n nng OF truce,
OF the capture of the American eight
dnrodcyils.
lie gnllnntly praised their hcroism
and offered TO arrange nn exchange
for Spanish prisoners now In the
The state herald., 1898-06-10
DEWEY ALL RIGHT.
Tie Reports That the Insurgents Arc Fore.
Ing the Fighting

Washington, June G.-After lot OF
conflicting rumors OF naval engage,
ments, the landing OF troops and sucl
matters at the Navy Department, there
came ut the close OF the day one I'm.
portnnt bit OF news embodied In II re,
port from Admiral Dewey, OF import.
ant successes achieved by the insurg.
cnts at Manila.
The Navy Department Mt o'clocl,
posted the following bulletin:
Admiral Dewey reports that the In.
surgcnts have been actively engaged
within the province OF Cnvltc during
the past week. They have won several
victories taken prisoners about i.soC
men, 30 officers OF the Spanish troops
not native. The arsenal at Cnvltc has
been prepared for occupation by the
United Sintcs troops upon their arrival
ON transports.
Admiral Sampson IL engaged In nr.
ranging with Admiral Ccrycrn for tho
exchange OF Naval Constructor Hohs0n
and the men with him now prisoner,
Mt Santiago for some OF the officers NJ
Fort Mcpherson.
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The National Reform association has
followed the lead of the National Pris-
on association by calling for "A re-
construction OF the ethical code Of law
yers." II is felt that the frightful In
crease of crime can never be checked
30 long as attorneys. who are admitted
TO the bar as the sworn ministers OF
Justice. are willing TO sell their scrv-
Ices TO secure immunity for the worst
OF criminals. not only by securing the
fair trial. which Is the right OF every
accused person. but by using their le-
gal ability for tho pervcrsion OF law
and evidence and the misleading OF
Jurics. ls there any possible form OF
wrong, any dishonest combination for
private or public plunder. which does
not ind able and willing lawyers to
dress II up and parade II before the
courts In the robes OF Innocence and
virtue? Yet there have been lawyers.
like Horace Binney and Abraham Lin.
coin. who would not thus prostitute
their powers: and We would gladly
give full credit TO the claim made by
Hon. Joseph II choa,e for his 10000
brother lawyers. that YOU will look In
vain elsewhere for more spotless hon.
or. more absolute devotion, more pa
tlent Industry. more conscientious idel.
ity than among these"
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May o governor play cricket? The
governor OF Jamaica has been taken
to task for recreatlng himself by the
game. A newspaper of his jurlsdic-
tion said the governor should always
be Caesar" and even declared that "a
blow in the face from ball. or a
stumble and fall. would spoil the dig
nifty of any governor" 1t Is not usual
TO think Of Caesar at the bat, but who
can doubt that he would have made a
home run had he tried his hand at
base ball? And would he have been
any less Caesar? Dignity is very
well in It's plnce; but wise men some.
times unbend.
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PRISONERS PARoLED.
Men on tho Captured Spanish Vessels to Bo
Turned Loose.

Men on tho Captured Spanish Vessels to Bo
Turned Loose.
Key West, Fla, June G.-Forty-five
officers of the Spanish matriculars, or
naval reserves, held as prisoners of
war in the harbor here, We're paroled
by United States Marshal HOrr to-day.
They pledged their sacred word of
honor to go back to Spain and neither
bear arms against the United States
nor aid her enemies until the war is
finished or they have been regularly
exchanged for American prisoners of
war.
The forty-five comprise the captains
and mates Of the steamers Catalina,
Guido, Pedro, Argonauta, Ambrosia.
Bolivar and Miguel Jover, and the
captains of most of the sailing prizes.
There are nearly 450 seamen, crews of
prize vessels, here, and they will be re-
leased on the same terms. All matric-
ulars, under the Spanish laws, are sub
ject to instant conscription on their ar
rival at any Spanish port.
Marshal Horr will carry parole
blanks to the vessels tomorrow. As
soon as the men sign them they will be
removed to the Catalina and Miguel
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COST OF THE WAR.
In Year 1. win Have Amounted to $500
100000.

In Year 1t VIII Have Amounted to $500
100000.
Washington, June Three hundred
to five hundred millions more than the
original estimate will be necessary
to conduct the war for year, is the
opinion of experts.
The deficiency now reaches S225 ,O00,
900. and the end is not yet. The first
figures were based on the assumption
that much less than year would be
required to show Spain her error. Now
the bases of computation have been
altered. Forty millions of expense
VIII be Incurred, Congressman Cannon
roughly estimates, by adding the TO-
UOO troops of the second call to those
mustered under the first.
The S16O,0O0,0o0 which Secretary AL
ger n month ago estimated would cover
the extraordinary expenses of the war
department next year, will fall short
or the needs. SO, too, the estimate of
SIo,OOO00o for the naval department
Will be found inadequate. This is
what the financial experts and expense
soothsayers assert.
1T may be set down." said n mem
Der OF the committee on appropriation,
that the expenditures ON account OF
the war for the fiscal year ending June
10, 1899, with the closing months of
the present year. will more nearly
reach SSO0,Oo0,0O0 than the $3.50, 900, ,OoO
originally offered by Secretary Gage as
the probable years cost"
a military expert to whom the sub
tect was submitted figured one and n
half millions daily two months hence.
rs nm inside estimate OF the cost. DIFF
ferent clothing. camp and garrison
equipage and an army ration arranged
on an entirely new system, and at an
advanced cost, will be found necessary
In tropical campaigns. Already the
deficiency totals, in round numbers,
500 100000, and the new estimates are
not NIL In
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our s.,rhpor. ae, No Quota.

Washington, June BIN mn order II.
sued NJ the War Department tho OIL
clnl announcement that tho following
named Nniea aud territories received
under the Presidents cnll for troops nm
npportlonmcnt IN excess Of their com.
blncd quotas under the first and second
calls. vlzi
Wyoming. New Mexico. Argonn,
Montana, Idaho, Dclnwnrc. Nevada.
North Dnko,n. South Dakota. Vermont,
District of Columbia. oklahoma, and
the Indian Territory, These. ihcre.
fore viii not bc included In the nppor.
tlonmcnt Of troops under the second
.nll for 1000 men
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The young ladies of the south who
shoot men for stepping on their toes
are too savage. 1t is new kind of
lynchng. and the natural outcome of
the vengeance on black men which has
become such a feature of southern life
But, really, they ought to let the white
young men OF the south escape with
their lives and contine their murders
TO the race which is so rapidly becom-
ing used to II.