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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
VAR NEWS OF TODAY.

The Spanards renewed the attack on the
marines on Guantanamo Bay, but disap-
peared after the first volley from the Amer
leans. The marine camp was moved near
the waters edge, where the men can De
better protected by the warshps.
It was officially announced at the War De-
partment that the first army OF invasion
sailed from Key West at daybreak yester-
day morning The troops are expected TO
land at Santiago on Thursday.
Preparations for the second army OF Invasion,
which will 90 to Porto Rico, are being
actively pressed.
The War Revenue bill became law, py the
signature Of President Mckinley, at 5oo
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The most rigid precautions against yellow
fever have been taken by Surgeon-Gen-
erals Sternberg and Van Reypen, OF the
Army and Navy.
II was reported to the Navy Department that
the Spanish Cadlz feet was unable TO 60
to sea on account Of the bad condition OF
the ships.
The Astor Battery started from Jersey City on
Its way to the Philippines.
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ATTACK ON PORTO RICO NEXT
PREPARATIONS FOR DISPATCHING THE
srcOND ARMY OF INVASION

SECOND ARMY OF INVASION.
wasb,neton. June 13.-The War Department
today announced that 1t had begun active
preparatIons for the second army Of invasion,
which. It is believed will go to Porto Rico. There
seems to be no doubt that this expedition. II Its
streneth approaches that Of the first will be sent
from tho east coast Of the United States The
experience In embarkns the first from tampa
has demonstrated to the War Department ofr-
cials that other ports where the railroad and
other facilities are more adequate than at
TAMPA are much more desirable places for the
concentration Of troops and their embarkation.
The officers at Tampa have recommended that
future expeditions approaching any magnitude
he dspatched from some other city.
A Board Of Army officers for the last week has
heen examining various places in the South
with, view to occupation for camping purposes,
and II Is also suggested that It may take occa-
sion to point out desirable port for the en-
barkation of the Porto Rico expedition. This
Board will arrive here tomorrow morning and
will hurriedly prepare Its report for the consid-
Grafton Of the President.
Fernandna and Savannah are regarded with
favor by the War Department officials as suta-
Bile ports for the departure OF the invading army.
and Charleston also has been suggested.
Five TRANSPORTS are now at Fernandina-the
Comanche the Knickerbocker, the louisiana,
the Gate City and the City OF Macon. The Ca
tania and the Arcadia were at NewYork two
days ago. and the Lampasas and the NueceS. OF
the Mallory Line. whose charters have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
MARINES ABANDON THE HILL CAMP.

Copyright: 1903: The Associated Pres')
United States Camp. Entrance of Guantanamo
Bay, Sunday, June H. via Kingston. Jamaica
June t3, $40 a. m.-Late this morning the Span.
iards opened nre from two guns placed or the
vest side OF the harbor. The shots few wild:
but the Texas. the Yankee and the torpedo-ooae
Porter, which were lying in the harbor. opened
Are and in a short time Silenced the spanish
guns The latter fired only Nonce after the ships
opened on them There were no casualties on
the. American side.
II was decides by Colonel Huntington this
morning to abandon the position first occupied
a. q camp. as there we're no signs OF reinforce
ments Of troops and 1t was known that foreA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
CONVERTS TO ANNEXATION.
MANY DEMOCRATS LIKELY TO VOTE FOR
THE HAWAIIAN RESOLUTION.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNE.1


Washington, June 13.-The Democratic leaders
in the House OF Representatives who are op-
posed to the annexation Of Hawaii to the United
States have become alarmed by the growing
symptoms of disaffection among their followers
and have determined to hold caucus to-
morrow and try to make the question
party issue. There are from twenty-three
to tweHty-six Democratic Representatives
who have voluntarily expressed and COM
mitted themselves In favor Of annexation
which is increase Of about 100 per cent
in the last six weeks. There are understood TO
be half many more whose private leanings
In the same direction, but who have not thus
far openly committed themselves. The Demo-
cratic opponents Of annexation will probably
be strong enough in the caucus to adopt rule
making a vote against the Joint resolution test
Of party fealty II they choose to force the ISSUE
but it cannot be done without violent and
angry protest from the Democratic annexation
lists and therefore II may not finally be at
tempted.
Recent occurrences in the House Of Represen-
tatives have clearly demonstrated that there
are serious and radical divisions In the ranks OF
the minority. some Of them affecting questions
Of grave Importance and party discipline which
are Of more than transitory interest and signifi-
canoe An example OF this was seen on FRIDAY
when only thirty-nine Democrats followed the
lead Of Mr.. Bailey. of Texas. and voted against
the bill providing that soldiers Of the Volunteer
Army may vote for Representatives In Congress-
while -forty-sx Democrats voted the other way
In view Of the existing condition Of affairs
majority Of the ant-annexationists may consider
IT prudent and expedent not to attempt to force
the adoption Of a caucus rule.
When the debate on the annexation resolu-
ton was resumed in the House to-day, the at
tendance Of members was slim. and the galleries
were almost deserted. The first speech OF the
day was in favor of the resolution and was
powerful argument on that side OF the case
Mr. Newlands. Of Nevada, who delivered it, had
devoted long and careful study to the subject
and he handled 1t with remarkable skill and
force Mr. Bell, Of Colorado. followed with
rambling dscursive speech on the other side
and he was followed by Mr.. Pearson, OF North
Carolina a member Of the Committee on For
eign Affairs. who delivered a comprehensive
speech in favor Of annexation. In which he dis
cussed future possible acquisitions OF territory
in the Pacific as well as the subject Immediately
before the House.
O'or debate in DETAIL page -
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TO WARD OFF YELLOW FEVER.
RIGID PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY SURGEON
GENERALS STERNBERG AND
VAN REYPEN

Washington June 13 - Surgeon Generals
Sternberg, Of the Army and Van Reyren Of the
Navy. have taken every precaution 20 protect
the Army and Navy from yellow fever Up to
the present time neither Of them has received
any report Of contagon in either branch OF the
service nor do they feel that the present con-
ditions give ground for serious apprehension.
although with troops and ships operating IN
country having yellow fever the yeor round.
there is need Of the most rigid precautions by
the medical corps.
In the case OF the Navy DR.. Van Reypen
n,apped out a careful plan before the ships
went into Cuban waters II took into account
every fever point in the harbor Of Havana and
that neighborhood. Three points are well known
by the sanitary experts. being mainly at the
mouths OF the sewers which discharge the filth
NJ Havana into the harbor. These points are
marked on all naval charts, and care Will be
taken that the ships keep well clear OF them
Certain wharves and warehouses along the har-
Dor are also well-known points for breeding
fever; and these. too. are belng guardeo
against The same precaution Is taken at ali
Cuban ports where warships are called INTO
action In an official bulletin issued recently py
the State Department it was said that yellow
fever existed at Santiago de Cuba the year
round The fearful unsanitary condition or the
city Is also pointed out the bulletin saying thal
dead cats. dogs etc. are thrown into the gut
ters where they remain. with the offa! and sur
face sewerage to pollute the atmosphere
This report has come TO the attention OF the
ARMY and Navy medical officers. and has IN
creased the vigilance the authorities are exer-
c,s,ng. 1t was feared at one time that the
Spanish authorities might willingly lend them
selves TO the spread OF yellow fever among
American soldiers and sailors and this possi-
blity has been guarded against. For that rea-
son no small craft bearing suspicious goods. sucn
as old clothing which might contain yellow
fever germs have been seized suspicious dere-
licts OF this kind have been sunk rather than
take the chances Of capturing fever-laden goods
Surgeon General Sternberg issued general
order some time ago giving detailed lnstruc-
lions for guarding against yellow fever and Tor
treating the fever should 1t occur. The order
otves rigid instructions for the sanitary ar
Tangement OF all camps, as soon as they are
estah,ished on Cuban soil. Specific directions
ire given for the frequent change OF trenches.
Cor the boiling OF all water served 10 tfe troops.
and the fumigation and washing OF all exposed
sarments and material With the troops actual
Hs e., an cuban soil, these rules Will be rigidly
enforced by the surgeons accompanying each
regiment.
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SPANIARDSRENEW THE FIGHT
SHOTS FIRED FROM BUSHES
AFTER BRIEF ATTACK THE ENEMY Dis
APPEAR MISSING PICKETS RETURN.

Copyright: 1898: The Associated Press)
on United States Camp, Guantanamo Bays
Sunday. June IL. Noon. via Kingston. jamaica
June 13. 1870 a. m.-when the Associated Press
dispatch boat Dauntless left Guantanamo Bay
early this morning. after the thirteen hours
skirmish between the United States Marines
under Lieutenant Colonel r. W. Huntington.
and the Spanish guerillas and regulars. 1t was
expected that the aghting would be renewed
The Marblehead was landing reinforcemenn
and nothing had been heard from the advance
pckets under Lieutenant Wendell c. Neville
and Lieutenant Melville J. Shaw.
At o'clock the firing renewed by the
Spaniards. who appeared in the bushes on the
edge Of small island. about a mile to the
northeast Of the camp. It was promptly re-
turned by thirteen rifles and a 3-inch field gun.
and in a short time all signs OF the enemy had
disappeared.
Colonel Huntington then sent TO the landings
for second 3-inch gun, which was dragged'
up the hill and placed in position at the summit,
The skirmish lines thrown around the camp kept
Up firing all the morning. but without muchr
result Meanwhile the Marblehead left the har~
Dor and threw few shells into the woods.
To the great delight OF marines in camp Lisu-i
tenants Neville and Shaw, with thirty men oe
Company D. returned in good shape. but mucb'
exhausted by eighteen hours Of picket dutyAi
One man, Sergeant Smith. Of Company X. has
been shot through the abdomen and instantly
killed.
During most Of the day and night Leuten9rfDl
Neville and Shaw had been surrounded By q
much superior force but men and oficers be-
haved splendidly. and although the firing os1
the Spaniards was constant and heavy Leuten-,
ant Neville's detachment held its own, innictino
much more loss than It sustained
At least five Spaniards known to have
been killed; and. as Lieutenant Neville's mem
kept I'D a steady fire throughout the night andl
the enemy was not at q great distance. 1t Is be-,
lieved that the Spanish casualties were heavy!
The battle-ship Texas arrived this morning.
and sent ashore forty marines and two auto~
matte Colt guns as renforcements
The Marblehead also sent an additional smaIN
detachment.
Private bartholomew MCGOWAN. OF Company
D. will lose his hand which was shattered By
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
PROPOSALS SPAIN WOULD ACCEPT

Brussels, Juna 18.-The Madrid correspondent
Of the Petit Bleu" Of this city. telegraphs an
interview which he had with Sehor Merino the
private secretary Of the Spanish Premier, sehor
Sagasta, in which the secretary Is quoted as
having formally declared that the Spanish Gov
eminent would now accept any peace proposal
submitted, ION the express condition that II
does not emanate from the enemy
But" the Premier's secretary Is said to have
added "the international mediation which would
be especially welcomed upon the part Of Spain
would be In the case OF the initiative being
taken by France or Austria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
OUTLOOK GOOD IN THE SENATE.

Washington June 13.-Senators Lodge and FL
kins made a partial canvass OF the Senate on the
Hawaiian question to-day, and they say they
are satisfied that a sufficient number Of advo-
Gates Of annexation will remain in Washington
to make a quorum Of the Senate and insure the
passage OF the House resolution through tnat
body. They count on prolonged daily sessions
until action is secured. The annexationfsts have
received renewed assurances OF the earnest sup
port Of the Administration. and hope on this
account to control practically the solid support
of the Republican side Of the chamber. They
also count on eight OF ten votes from the Demo-
cratic side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
.ur SAN FRANCISCO AGROUND.
OFF Ry TUGS AFTER RUNNING
Ashore IN A HEAVY FOG.

.1Asht Mass. June 13.--The flagship
highland h's"' 'S ~ C..r.n,ar uowsu or
Francisco. with Commander Howeh on
while attempting to round Cape Cod in a
-. went ashore near High Head Life
S,o,,on at I o'clock this morning. BY
"a work Of the crew, who threw over
o,ant,ty OF coal and ballast. and the as
., four tugs from Boston. she came
o'clock tonight apparently uninjured.
~. cruiser had been out all night and was
.sry her way hack into Provincetown. The
os verv thick and light easterly wind
Moving. BY some means her navigation
missed the big fog whistle on Highland
.,.s, only few miles away. and. thinking the
=. .su N the northward, swung her head
@r =. ,o the westward. The ship struck head
.ons at a speed Of about eight knots.
49, tide had ebbed about an hour. and after
.,ortlve attempt TO back of Captain Leary
-. m hope OF floating the big cruiser at that
49,. ard sounded his whistle for help
~. ufe-saving crew from High Head irme-
....,y mt off in the surfboat. and. finding the
s.,sb,p resting easily went back and wired
..,nodore Howison. Of the Boston Navy Yard
sr assistance
ubne waiting for the tugs. the crew went to
~.,t on the coal and the supply OF sand ballast
.,,,h had been taken aboard some weeks ago
. p,ovincetown. Every man worked hard all
,.y until several hundred tons had been thrown
werbOard
The weather. while continuing thick, did not
,.,ome bo!sterous, that there was every hope
,.t q good, big pull al high tide at night would
..,ssse the ship from Ter perilous position
nuring the afternoon the tugs Elsie. Mercury,
,u,o and Fred b. Dalzell arrived from Boston,
.,a about an hour before high water four large
,.users were run out to the tugs. After few
-,nutes' pulling a perceptible tremor shook the
.,n and minute after she slipped back into
,..n water and ioated on an even keel. The
,,,rs crew assembled on deck and cheered
wildly.
hurried examination did not disclose any In
n-ss 70 the ship. and it is probable that she
.rl no, have TO be dry ydocked The San Fran
I.,o at once started for Provincetown.
Tn. escape OF the valuable warship from utter
..,,ruct,on was most fortunate. and was due TO
tvorable weather and the untirng exertions OF
her crew.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
CANADA AND SPANISH AGENTS.

London, June 13-In the House OF Commons
to-day James Francis Hogan. member for the
Middle Division of Tpperary. asked Mr' Cham-
oerlain. Secretary Of State for the Colonies. IN
View Of the activity Of Spanish agents In Can
ada whether the Canadian Government had
power to prevent the hospitality Of the soil be-
ing exploited in the interest Of belligerent, and
whether Colonial Government that expels such
persons is liable 10 be sued for damages.
Mr. Chamberlain replied that 1t was matter
'o' The Attorney General to decide, but he said
Il would clearly not be desirable at the present
uns TO express an opinion on such points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
uysTERY OF THE CADIZ FLEET.

washington. June 13-The Spanish Cadiz fleet
4. almost as much Of a mystery 70 the naval
,mcsrs here as was Admiral Cervera's nylng
,,u,aron in the two weeks Immediately preced-
,ne its inglorious bottlng up at santiago To-
nav report came that the squadron was unnt
,o- sea. That would have been credited except
that the Department has had information as late
q. Saturday 10 the effect that the squadron was
already az sea and was about TO depart ABOUT
, week before that it had been told that the
cadiz Aeet had sailed.
Having in mind these conflicting reports. the
War Board scarcely knows what TO believe.
s,ougb II would seem TO be an extraordinary
circumstance that the least doubt could exist as
10 the presence in or absence from the haroor OF
alarge city such os Cadiz Of a whole squadron OF
warships However, the weight OF opinion seems
10 incline to the presence OF the feet at Cadiz,
owing 10 the bad condition OF the ships.
1t may be noted. however. that, although act
ing on this belief as shown by the beginning OF
the military invasion Of Cuba. the War Board
Is taking no unnecessary chances Of a surprise.
and by means Of scouts has provided for secur-
ing timely warning Of the approach Of any hos
tile ship 10 the seat Of war;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
THE UJNSLOW-S DAMAGE SERIOUS.

Kew West, Fla, June (SpeciaD.-The torpedo
,oa, Winslow which was badly injured In the
sct,on of Cardenas May II. will have to go
North for repairs. II she is to be used In this war
I, was at nrst believed that the damage done by
49, cardanas batteries could be repaired here. A
match was put over the hole In the boiler made
-, snsnish shell and the boiler tubes which were
mashed were cut out. was the cylinder head In
one of the engines
.r,a, ,rin When off Sand Key Light the
cb,nery gave way. however. and she had to be
towed back here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14

At the same time there Will also be sold the
cargoes Of the vessels. consisting OF $500 sacks
Of rice. 146S sacks Of -four. BIB sacks OF beans,
100 cases Of Goldfish. 1.943 sacks Of sugar. $50
csses Of sardines, 1750 boxes OF vermice and
roacsroni A. cases Of cigars 81 bundles Of steel,
~ cases or mineral water, 40 cases and barrels
- bear 26O cases Of canned goods. 418 bales
~ naner cases OF paper bags. 10 hogsheads
-, vine 70 barrels Of wine. 50 cases Of wine
and 262 cases Of chocolate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
VALUE OF PORTO RICAN SILVER.

st. Thomas, Danish West Indies. June b.
Mr.. Philip c. Hanna, who was United states
Consul at Porto Rico until war between Spain
and the United States was declared. anticipating
a change Of Porto Ricos nationality. has ad-
vised the merchants there to accept Porto Fsican
silver at its intrinsic value only, preparatory to
the adoption Of the American gold basis This
gradual change is intended to save the mer-
chants from bankruptcy and avert panic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
rryr-yOPK SOLDIER KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Washington, June ls-Frank kaynourke. pr-
v.,s ~ co npany l. of Buffalo 65th Regiment New
VII Volunteers. was struck by northbound
freight train on the Washington Southern Railroad
and instantly killed about o'clock last night Kay
rourke with two companions. 1t Is said spent the
day at Jackson city. Some time In the afternoon
his companions left him ana came 10 'nis ci'y'
Ira,,oourL. declined 10 accompany them. declar-
ing that as he had already overstayed his leave Of
absence the punishment would not be much greater
~ he aid not return until to-day. He evidently
"a -. iv anrsa his mind however and the
camn when struck by the train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
GERNAN STEAMER FOR MANILA

London, June 14.-According TO q special dis
pa'ea from Shanghai. the German steamer
.suarch is about 10 leave there for Manila
'h secret orders. It is believed. from the Ger
oan Government.
snnce Henry Of Prussia. now at Kiao -Chau
~. .a the German sQuadroh, IS kept constantly
r., ,s.xmed, the dispatch sayS ar to the develop
~shts Of the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
SPANISH "IRONCLADS" AT MANILA

London June 14.-Accordng to a dispatch
.0m Madrid 10 The Financial News" three
spanish ronclads from Madagascar waters have
s'''ed inside Of Manila. and Admiral Dewey's
'A'ps have gone 10 meet them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
GENERAL coppINGER TO COMMAND.

Tampa. Fla. June 18.-General Coppinser is In
command Of the troops remaining at Tampa.
and II is believed will command the next expe-
diton to sail. The destination OF this second
expedition will be Porto Rico. General Fitz-
hugh Lees corps Is not likely to go TO Porto
Rico. but will be sent to Cuba when the time
comes to strike Havana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
cFyERAL MILES AT PORT TAMPA.

Port Tampa, Fla June 13-The revenue cut
,ar McI.ane arrived here this morning for water
from sanarbee Island. where she has been
Guarding the Key West cable. General Miles Is
here from Tampa observing the activity on the
bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
PARAGUAY AND SPANS DESTROYER.

Assumption. Paraguay, June 13.-The Govern
nent Of Paraguay has appointed a commission
10 inspect the engines Of the Spanish torpedo
boat destroyer Temerario in order to verify
whether as asserted by her commander 1t Is
impossible for her TO put to sea. and TO fix the
term Of the delay which will be allowed her in
order TO complete her repairs.
This action is a result Of the protest OF the
United States Consul taken in view of the
neutrality OF the Republic Of Paraguay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-14
PRIZE SHIPS TO BE SOLD.
Correspondence Of the Al

(Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
Kew West Fla. June 9.-The following Is
LIST n, the prize vessels and their cargoes. which
are 70 be sold at public auction in Key West on
Monday. June a. at IL a. m:
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HOW START FROM TAMPA WAS MADE

r,ro Fla June 13.-The troops when
.,oa FOR Kew West before forming the first
. -, r,,,ba, invasion we're conveyed from
~. IN Kew West by the Helena, the An
nonol,s the Castine and the Window The
troops were joyful when orders were reccNeu
=, last 70 make a start for Key West The
rurnors Of Spanish gunboats had delayed .he'r
danarture after embarkation had taken place.
and had caused them to be warped into the slip
near the piers
I,fe aboard a troopship is not pleasant at the
host and with the intense heat that prevailed
on Thursday and Friday, while the transports
nsrs kent in the slips, was decidedly disagree
.h,s The soldiers suffered greatly, but COM
,.,rsa little The manner in which the ships
were crowded together did not permit the port
holes TO be opened, and with the thermometer
c,ose TO 100 degrees the heat down in the hoids
~ the vessels where at night the troops were
hacked in like sardines, was simply unnearaole-
IN one transport alone, the Cherokee. hve hegu-
,ars Injured though they were 10 all xmas OIL
bardships tainted away. while one OF more
cases Of prostration were reported from nearly
every other transport W, x,,...
uere among the sufferers, and it was hours be-
fore the physicians succeeded IN restoring tneh
m consciousness On Friday, however, the ships
were ordered once more out into the stream,
word having been brought up by the converted
eunhoat Hornet that no trace OF any hostile
vessel had been found
Alter a conference OF several hours duration
hetween Generals Miles and Shafter, and the
changa OF many kilograms with the War Depart
,nant at Washington, IL was announced on sat
urday that the expedition would san shoruy'
and some hours later the start was MADE