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Arizona republican., 1898-03-24

watchman of the night and know his ground before he entered post. 'Spose the officer of the guard had happened to meet him during the night. 'Spose somebody sick. "'Spose Misse Mel Hum she wanttee chow-chow?" Bang! the morning gun roared it's lusty sum- mons to be up and doing, and skulking coyotes squatted lower as they sneaked away from the outlying quarters, no chicken the richer, and the guard turned out with 20 additions to com pany Q and more still a-coming and the telegraph instrument in the clerks of flee began to call 'Lalarrup-Lalarrup --Lalarrup," and the soldier operator. washing his face in tin basin outside, glanced up and said: 1.-The deuce with you. You always call when I'm wash ing. Whats up now?" and had to drop ablutions, and, wringing his hands as he ran, to answer the sharp, insistent summons; and as he listened his face grew keen and excited, and, checking the rapid clicking of the key one in- stant. he yelled to the drowsy clerk in the adjoining office: "Billy-quick. Tumble up and see if Lieut.. Merriam's back. I've a message for him. and then clicked and listened and noted again; but the reveille was chirruping it's merry music, and the sweet, cool morning air rang with the melody, and the troopers were tumbling out from the barracks and ever across the parade officers came stalking forth from their doorways, for the tn were sticklers about morning stables and roll call; and, most prominent figure of all streaking across the mesa with pig tails and pajamas a-fying, with his felt bottomed boots fairly flashing, with faring eyes. distended for once at least with mad appeal and dread in every feature and shrill distress in his chat tering tones, came Hop Ling, straight for the guardhouse and shrieking for "Mellium."
 A new officer of the guard, a scowling and unresponsive man, turned from his survey of the array of grinning prison CTS, forgetting their own troubles in the contemplation of Hops grotesque misery, and this new official. Whitaker by name, sternly shouted: Stop your internal noise, you clapper-jawed heathen. What the devils the mat ter?"
 'Mellium Mellium!" was all poor Hop could pant.
 'Mr. Merriam isn't here," said Whit taker, majestically.
 'Oh-wha he gone? ?-Misse Mellium gone! She gone-Minion-al gone!"
 "Whew." said Whitaker. Sergeant, take charge Of the guard. I've got to go up to Capt. Grafton's and report this Come on with me, you heathen," and, forgetful of the officer of the day, and only too ready to visit Grafton's and bask under that window, the lieutenant hastened away, Hop obetlently and hopefully following. Matters weren't so bad perhaps, then, afrer all, thought he. Odd though the freak might be. his master and mistress might rossibl; have tEctted away together for very early morning ride and would soon be back demanding breakfast.
 But GIaftcn was out in an instant, and together did the three hasten to the pretty nest which Randy had so proud ly fG:nis!.ed Iol his bride. Hop ushered them to the t.a.k. empty parlor, then to the empty rCo1ns above.
 (COntinued Tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1898-03-24
TO MESA ANE TEMPE.

On and after July my fares vii, re- main the same as heretofore, but afta, having knocked out the railroad ther will not be advanced
 The M. & P. has adop,ed the system or communication tickets for school chil- dren wishing to attend school at Phoe- nix or Tempe, and has arranged to sell ten ride tickets. For further tp- formation call at their office, No. 20 North Center street
Arizona republican., 1898-03-24

(Continued TOmorrOw.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
RLANCO OPPOSED TO PEACE.

London. July ia special dispatch from
Madrid. published this afternoon says that Cap
tain-Genera Blanco has replied to the Spanish
Governments reiterated representations In re-
gard 10 peace. by enorgeticaily protesting
against the idea Of peace.
The CAPTAIN General says the report that the
Government has resolved to negotiate with the
Tinted states has had deplorable effect espe-
cjally among the troops. He adds that deputa-
tion of officers chosen 10y the army had begged
him 10 convey 10 the Government their protests
AGAINST any propositions for peace, asserting
that nothing can justify cessation Of hostillues
at present. Continuing General Blanco says
The army has only just come into action ana
thus far. cannot be said to have suffered any
reverse. although opposed numerically to far
stronger force. The deputation declares that 50
long as it is not conclusively proved that the
troops are incapable Of successfully defending
Cuba Spain cannot treat 70. peace without as
honoring her army to the eyes OF the world.
"The Cuban volunteers are even more VioIeh'
opponents OF peace They declare they VIII not
recognize any agreement concluded under the
present conditions and that even deserted ny
Spain they will continue the war themselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
READY FOR THE ATTACK.
BONlRARDMENT OF SANTIAGO TO BEGIN
TO-DAY IF TORAL DOES NOT
SURRENDER

Playa del Este. Cuba, July 13-Maj jor General
Niles to-day assumed command of the army
around Santiago. and the future movements Of
the United States troops will he directed by him
In person
The armistice which had been declared. pend
ing negotiations for the surrender of the Spanish
forces Will expire at noon tomorrow. and
less the demands Of the Americans are acceded
to bv thar time general attack will be made.
the fleet bombardng the city from outside the
harbor
II Is believed. however. that tomorrow morn
inK-and perhaps before then-a white flag will
be flying from the fortincations.
The terms Of surrender insisted upon by the
American commander take in not only the be-
leaguered Spaniards in Santiago but the whole
province Of Santiago de Cuba including the gar
rlsons at Manzano. Hogun. Guantanamo and
Baracoa
The United States. on its part. agrees 10 send
the Spanish troops back to Spain and to allow
the officers their side arms. No other conces-
sions will be granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
LATEST NEWS OF THE WAR.
LAND AND NAVAL ATTACH ON SANTIAGO TODAY-A
GERMAN MOVE WE'LL NET BY DEWEY.


Santiago surrendered today General Saer and Admiral
bonbarmen without further delay
the
o
the send the Spanish Spain the
surrendered
The their lines around Santiago de
Cuba practically shutting every the Spaniard
bv
NO REASON FOR A YELLOW FEVER SCARE.
Although the War Department bulletin
describing field hospital yellow pointed
Washington that there immediate dsquieude
the positively identified by the and it
will be resorted
A REPORT FROM ADMIRAL. DEWEY
Irene nter with Agunado while he engaged taking Subc Bay
dispatched the and their arrival the
German ship retired.
Agndo nugent leader the Philippines pushing his
vigorously and has several victories the Spaniard
RUMORS AS TO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
The dcnia by Spanish Ministers aib
finished confidential Havana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
THE GERMANS EXPLAIN.

Manila. July o. via Hong Kong. July l@.-The
,-surcerts On Wednesday. July i. reported that
tho German gunboat Irene. in Subic Bay. re-
fused 10 permit them to attack the Spaniards on
Grande Island. Rear-Admiral Dewey promptly
despatched the United States cruisers Raieieh
and Concord to investigate the matter. On en-
tering Subic Bay the Raleigh opened fire on the
forts. whereupon the Irene slipped her cable and
steamed out by the other channel
In response to the fire Of the American war
ships the Spaniards numbering over FIVE hun
dred men. surrendered everything.
on returning TO Manila the Irene explained
that she interfered lin the cause Of humanity"
and offered TO hand over 10 the Americans the
refugees she had on board. Admiral Dewey
however. decln ID 10 accept them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
GERMAN AND THE PHILIPPINES.

London July 1.-THE Berlin correspondent OF
"The Times" says:
The German press is actively discussing the
future Of the Philippines. The difficulties aris-
ing out cf ,he present state Of things-of which
Il is asserted the Americans hardly take suli-
cent account-may soon assume alarming pro-
portions. such. indeed as may finally necessitate
the intervention Of Powers whose commercial
interests in the islands are affected.
The 'Kreuz Zeitung' points out that Ameri-
can annexation is by no means necessary and
would involve q complete change in Americas
raval and military system. But it adds. 1t is
evident that the Monroe Doctrine has been
dropped and a policy Of Imperialism begun
The stars and Stripes will shortly wave over
Manila
1T IS beginning TO be universally acknowl-
edged here that Spain can now honorably sue
for peace with every progrect Of acceptance"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
BLANCO ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
TRIED TO KILL HIMSELF on LEARNING
OF THE DESTRUCTION OF GER
NERA'S FLEET
NERA'S FLEET.

Key West Fla July 13.--Accordng to ad-
vices from Havana. received here to-day Gov
ernor- General Blanco attempted to commit sui
eide when he learned beyond doubt that Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron had been annhiated
Long before the Spanish Admirars gallant
dash out Of Santiago IarbOr all Havana had
been boasting Of his ability 10 outwit the Amer-
cans and when misleading dispatches gave the
impression that he had eluded the American
fleet the demonstrations of joy in the Cuban
capital partook OF the nature Of festival.
When the true story Of the defeat came 1t was
discredited until definite confirmation from Ma
drid longer left room for hope. Gloom set
tied upon the city all gayeties were stopped and
every public and many private buildings were
hung with Grape and other black draperes.
Rlanco was in his palace when the news reached
him. and he became almost frenzied
He was closeted with his staff and General
Aroas Of the Spanish forces. discussing the
news when he made an attempt on his life
After a struggle he was subdued and disarmed
but the shock was so severe that he was pros
trated and compelled to keep to his bed for
several days
When he arose his first order was to prohibit
any food supplies leaving Havana for interior
towns where the distress is most poignant and
where many starving daily.
This and other valuable information
brought by Jose Pauline Blanco. who indig-
nantly repudated a suggestion Of kinship with
the Governor Genera; He says he is n loyal
Cuban and escaped 10 avoid the necessity OF
fighting against his cause every male in the
island who is able TO bear arms is being pressed
into the Spanish service.
The United States gunboat Bancroft was sta
toned six miles out and he rowed TO her. the
Cojimar batteries, east OF Havana, firing two
shots at him when he was observed passing
beyond the prescribed umitA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
DENY RUMORs OF PEACE.

Madrid. July 13.-The Government continues
its assurances to the effect that the Ministers
are not taking part in any peace negotiations
which may be proceeding.
Duke Amodovar de Rio. Minister OF Foreign
Affairs. to-day reiterated his statement that no
negotiations for peace have taken place
The Correspondence" says
There is an enormous difference between the
concessions which Spain is willing to make and
the demands Of the Americans.
Peace is impossible until Spanish victory
has lowered the pride Of the Americans. or an
other disaster forces Spain to make the most
ample concessions"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
COLONEL POPES REPORT.

washington. July 13.-The War Department
this afternoon made public tho following state
roent concerning the condition OF things In the
hospitals near Santiago:
On IuIv II a telegram was received from Lieu
torant-Coonel Popc chief surgeon OF smarter ;
army informing the surgeon general tnat tse,5
".aro ,ourtecn cases of yellow fever in the held
~ ,.I u-bich had been established for the
"ora ~ such cases. Since that time lntorina
tion has been received that number OF addi
.ioioi eases have occurred. Every EFFORT VIII
''ad 70 arrest the progress OF the disease ny
The establishment OF isolation hospitals IN whlcn
,he s,ck will be treated by immune surgeons
and cared for by immune nurses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
THE MEETING AT STAFFORD HOUSE.

Ry The Associated pfess.
London. July 13-The inaugural meeting Of
the Anglo American League was held this even
ing at Stafford House. under the presidency OF
~ Duke % Sutherland. who was supported by
Earl Grey the Earl of Jersey. Baron Farrer
Baron Brassey. Baron Tennyson. Baron Monks
wall Sir John Lubbock. Rear Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford. Conservative member of
Parliament for York. and James Bryce
Radical member of Parliament for Aberdeen
and author Of The American Commonwealth"
Others present were the Archbishop ~ Can
terbury the Archbishop Of York Cardinal
Vaughn th@ Duke OF Westminster and Henry
NJ. Stanley.
The Duke Of Fife sent n letter expressing his
regrets at his inability 10 be present.
The Duke Of Sutherland. In opening the pro
ceedings said the League 0rltc apart from
ordinary politics. its object being TO express the
feeling Of cordiality which existed between the
people Of Great Britain and the United States.
an effort which he believed would he appre-
ciatcd and reciprocated in America.
On motion Of Lord Brassey the following res
olution was adopted:
"Consccrng that the peoples of the British
Empire and tho United States closely allied
by blood. inherit the same literature and laws.
hold the same principles Of self-government.
recognize the same ideas Of freedom and hui
manity in the guidance of their National policy
and are drawn together by strong common in
tercsts in many parts Of the world. this meet
ing s of opinion that every effort should
be made in the interests of civilization and
peace to secure the most cordial and constant
co-operation on the part Of the two nations"
a representative Executive Council was then
anDoinfed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
CAPT CLARK. CHIEF OF wATSoN's STAFF

WASHINGTON July 13-Captain Charles f..
Clark. commanding the battle-ship Oregon has
been appointed chief Of STAFF of Commodore
Watson, commanding the Eastern Squadron. un-
der orders to proceed 10 European waters and
harass the coast Of Spain. and 10 pursue and
destroy the Spanish feet In command Of Ad-
miral Camara. The detail gave rise 10 the sug-
gestlon in some quarters that he was 10 be
succeeded in command Of the oregon by another
captain. This. however. proved to be an erro-
neous conclusion. In designating the command
er OF the flagship TO serve as the chief Of staff
Of the flag officer the Navy Department is sim
,lv reverting to a former custom. aptan
Clark will retain command Of the Oregon while
serving as chief Of staff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
AGUINALDO AND GERMANY.

London July 1.-THE Hong Kong correspond
ent Of The Daily Mail" says.
General Agunaldo declares that both the
spaniards and the Germans have made over
lures to him. though he declines TO divuge
their import
United States Consul Wildman asserts that
Admiral Dewey could compel the surrender of
Manila tomorrow II he liked He says his dis
patches show that the Germans continue to in
tcrfere. their action causing much anxiety as II
is said they assisting the Spanards by
landing -four and other supplies. and. more
over. that the German officers have been seen in
the Spanish trenches
The Germans have not been careful TO OBJ
serve the naval courtesies required by the stu
alton They have given Admiral Dewey much
annoyance by going aGainst his regulations
and by insisting on sending their boats around
the bay after dark. At the same time the Ger
man Admiral informs Admiral Dewey that he
has no intention of giving offence TO America
and that his movements are not 10 be CON
strued as anv demonstration OF i-will. Admiral
Dewey Is SAID 10 have replied. Perhaps it would
be better Il matters were managed a little
differently
The German ships have done. and are still
doing. rash and mpertinent things, like the
Irene incident
The Americans hope the Spaniards will con-
tinue their rash waste of ammunition in fight
ING the rebels and then surrender Manila with
out blOodshed
Admiral Dewey, on the report that the Ger
man fleet was landing large quantities Of rice
and flour for the Spaniards decided 20 be more
strict and has put plnnace at the end OF the
Jetty to overhaul all launches going or coming.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
LULL IN THE PEACE BREEZE
BELIEF THAT COMMUNICATIONS BE-
TWEEN MADRID AND HAVANA ARE
DELAYING NEGOTIATIONS.

London. July 14.-The Madrid correspondent
Of THE Times" says:
There is mysterious change In the political
atmosphere. The fresh breeze which set in two
or three days ago in the direction OF peace has
for moment subsided The weather prophets
they do not explain what their prediction is
founded
I'm official circles there is a corresponding
change Of tone. In political discussions the
prosaic calculations relative to the strength OF
the contending forces and the amount OF pro-
visions at the disposal of the authorities in
Cuba have retreated to- the background. and
we again hear much about certain historical
facts. beginning with the discovery OF the
American continent and ending with the Joint
resolution Of the American Congress which
produced the rupture in diplomatic negotiations.
This change is probably G natural reaction.
Such oscillations must be expected because
practical considerations all make for peace
whereas sentimental considerations. which have
a powerful influence or the Spanish mind. tend
in precisely opposite direction.
Though some members Of the Cabinet may be
giving in private conversation undue promi-
nence to the anti-peace sentiment. with a view
Of soothing patriotic susceptibilities. 1t cannot
be supposed that an experienced politician like
Sehor SaGasta, or an able diplomat like the
Duke Almodovar de Rio. the Foreign Minister.
who has displayed a remarkable grasp OF the
situation as whole would drop the substance
for the shadow They have TO decide what will
be the most propitous moment and what the
best technical means Of initiating peace nego-
tiations.
1T is impossible to speak confidently as TO
their views or intentions both men being natu-
rally reticent. All that can be stated with toler>
able certainty is that Sefor Sagasta's great
moral influence has re established tranquility
in the Cabinet. He is again firmly seated
the box and has the team once more we'll in
hand that the very existence OF a Ministerial
crisis is denied.
"Personages in close relations with the Min
listers believe that so soon certain connden-
tial communications now passing between Ma
drid and Havana have terminated the United
States Government. Will be sounded as to what
general condition might be taken basis for
peace negotiations. cannot profess TO guar
Information reaches me from many mutu-
ally independent sources tina: II is probably
correct"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
GOOD NEWS FROM MANILA.
CRAVE ISSUE MET BY DEWEY.
GERMAN WARSHIP, INTERFERING WITH
AGIuNALDO. RETIRED WHEN AMER

ICAN VESSELS APPEARED.
uo.,,ne+on Julv 13.-It was refreshing to
..,,e good news from Admiral Dewey to-day
" fact IT is beginning TO be remarked that that
.ncsr IS usually able TO make felicitous reports.
rne Admirars dispatch as follows:
,e,,inaldo informs me his troops have taken
oil OF Subic Bay except Isla Grdnde. which he
vas prevented from taking by German man-of-
war war mere. they took the island and about one
thousand three hundred men, with arms ana
ammunition. No resistance The Irene reureo
from the bay their arrival.
7 shall send the Boston TO Cape Engano about
JnIy 16 10 second army detachment 1t is not
practicable TO send to Guam. No transport YES
sells available ~
The Administration is greatly pleased with the
readiness shown by Admiral Dewey in meeting
tho grave issue presented to him at Suoic Bay
ord inst reported as he did. Naval officers. too
..rs No, little gratified at the speedy retire
ment OF the German cruiser Irene after the
appearance Of the Raleigh and the Concord. A
comparison Of the ships shows that the Irene
WAS much the superior Of either Of the two
.,oar,can vessels. and in tonnage was almost as
large as the Raleigh and the Concord together
From this It is inferred that the retirement OF
tho Irene was from motives Of general policy
rather than from any indsposition TO try conclu-
s,ons with the two American ships.
The Irene is a protected cruiser OF 4.4OO tons
bu,,t Of Steel with three screws. two funneis
and two military masts. Her protected deck IS
Of steel. three inches thick. Her armament con-
sists Of fourteen 6-inch guns. eight 1-pounders'
four torpedo tubes and one torpedo vidette- boat
The Raleigh is Of 31S3 and the Concord OF 1'1oo
tons. The Raleigh has protected deck OF "a
inches thickness. and the Concord a protected
steel deck Of 1-3 inches.
Together the two American boats have eoout
forty guns. four Calling guns and eight torpedo
,uhee In armor the German ship was much
s.ro,eer than the Americans. but in guns the
Americans had the advantage IN numoer ana
eaneral effectiveness In official quarters here
.bAre appears TO be no disposition TO look upon
the action Of the Irene menace which VIII
raouire explanation. 1t was thought at nrs'
,bo+ this first outward show of force on the part
=, the German ships might lead 10 an inquiry
~, this Government as 10 the purposes OF Ger
many. Thus far however there is no disposi-
,,o, ~ make such inquiry or to attach serious
importance to the incident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-14
POSITIONS OF THE FORCES.
TORALS DEFIANCE AT SANTIAGO AS
SJMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AVOIDING RESPONSIBILITY.
LEY cABLE 10 TIE TRIRrNE.

Siboney. Wednesday morning July 13, via
Kingston, ca-Reinforcements have gone
forward and the extreme right and left fanks
Of the investing forces have been strengthened.
Progress with the artillery is slow. and the land
range Of the Santiago for;fcations is still
doubtful. The Spaniards have not retired from
the main outer intrenchment.
Torars defiance IS assumed FOR the purpose Of
strengthening himself with the military faction
at Madrid and avoiding responsibility for a sur
render.