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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26
gives the bellIgerents twenty -four hours

to leave.
This accounts FOR the departure OF the
United Statca squadron from Hpngkong
and the orders given to the Spanish tor
pedo boat Audaz to leave Queens
town.
The proclamation nils four pages of
the Gazette and begins:
VICTORIA II.
Whereas, We are happily at peace
with all sovereigns, powers and states,
and.
Whereas. A state OF war unhnpplly
exists between his maiesty's the King
OF Spain and In his name aud during
his minority between hcr majesty. the
queen regent OF the king and the Unit
ed States of America and between the
respective subjects, citizens and other
Inhabitants within the countries. tor
ritorics or domains etc.
Some of the newspapers here assert
that the rule in regard to coal being
contrahand Is new, but It Is identical
with Lord Granville's proclamation of
1870, Mt the time Of the outbreak of the
Franco Prussian war and Identical with
the proclamation at the commencement.
or hostilitios between China and Japan.
prohibiting supplies being furnished o
bolligerent ships eNcept provisions ~ d
coal sufficient to carry the vessei to
the nearest port OF her own country,
no coal TO be again supplied to the same
ship. without special permission, with
In three months -; III, TIVE she had
previously baea supp.rl.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

Washington. d. c.. April 26.--
The rendezvous for the Kansas troops
has been changed from Kansas City to
the military reservation at Fort Leav-
enworth
The apportionment OF Idaho has been
changed from two troops of cavalry to
two battalions of infantry. The two
troops OF cavalry are apportioned to the
Indian Territory.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26
FORCING the FIGHTING.
Cuban Insurgents In Force Appear Within
Thirty Miles OF Havana.

New York, April 26.-Cuban advices
to the Herald are TO the effect that
the insurgents are forcing the fishtlngi
The Spanish, fearing assault by land
and sea, are hurrying their troops into
the cities.
Insurgents have appeared in force
within 30 miles of Havana. There was
a raid by them just beyond Bocade ia
ruco this morning and the combatants
must have had full view OF the
blockading squadron.
When the dispatch boat bearing this
cable left Cuban waters the smoke
from great fire set by the insurgents
was rising over the hills.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

Springfield, ILL.,. April 96.-John a.
Logan's ambition and determination to
command a regiment of cavalry from
Illinois, although he Is resident of
Ohio, and his influence with Gen Al
ger. the secretary of war. delayed the
official call for troops from Illinois for
hours and for long time threatened to
prevent Illinois from furnishing more
than single troop of cavalry. instead
of a regiment, as expected
Gov. Tanner. however, was fixed in
his determination to stand by the iii
nois national guard at all hazards and
Insisted that If Illinois furnished a regi-
ment of cavalry, IL should be the one
now connected with the national guard
and commanded by Major Young, of
Chicago, instead OF one headed by Lo-
Ean. Az the result spirited corres-
pondence was carried on bv wire end
ing in the appointment of Major Young
to be the colonel of the Illinois regiment
of cavalry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

Madison. Wis. April ga mass
meeting of the university students. held
in the gymnasium. was addressed by
President Adams. He discouraged the
students from rushing into service at
present, but advised them to reorganize
and drill and If they should be needed
later, to go home and raise companies.
In this way they could do the most
effective service. He said the recent
action Of the students in trampling a
Spanish flag in the mud was undigni-
fed, President Adams continued:
II heartily approve of the war. Up
to the last moment l hoped that Presi-
dent Mckinley would he able to ac-
cOmplish what the nation demanded by
peaceable means. But that proved to
be impossible. Every consideration of
humanity and national honor now re-
quires that we fight 1t out to the bit
ter end"
His speech was received with great
enthusiasm. Acting on the Presidents
suggestion. five companies, eighty-four
men each, We're lmediately formed and
ohicered. Daily drills will be held.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26
A FIGHTING ADMIRAL.
Spanish Oficer Who Displays His Impa-
tIence at His Governmental Action.

Madrid, April 25.-Delayed In trans
mission.)-The Pals today announced
that the Spanish aemiral in command
of the fleet at st. Vincent, Cape Verde
Islands, has cabled to the government
here that when the United States fleet
Is before Havana, his place Is not at
the Cape Verde Islands, adding that
he would sail against the American
squadron in the morning. order or no
order.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

New York. April e6.-In the cable
dispatches today the British steamer
Shenandoah, which sailed from New
port News on April 10 for Liverpool,
was reported passed Klnsale on the
Irish coast today. This sets at rest any
question OF having been captured by
the Spanish.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26
THE ALFONSO XII SAFE.
Turned Back to Spain on Learning of the
Condition Ia Cuban Waters.

New York. April ga dispatch to
the Herald from st. Thomas, d. w. l.,
says:
The Spanish steamer Alfonso XII.
which stopped at this port on April "a.
to find out the condition Of affairs be-
fore leaving for Havana and Porto
Rico. and which proceeded on to her
destination on the same date, arrived
at San Juan. Porto Rico, safely.
The condition OF affairs in Cuban
waters was such that she left her
troops at San Juan, and this afternoon
sailed for CadlZ. She carried back IL
sick soldiers and the mails. together
with a full passenger list. They Were
mostly Cubans who had gone to Porto
Rico. but learning that they were not
safe from bombardment on the island,
took steamer back to Cadiz.
This morning the French cruiser
Gerouilly sailed for san Juan to pro-
tect French interests In the island.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

New York, April ga dispatch to
the Herald from Havana, Cuba, PM.
April "a. via Kingston, Jamaica, says:
The day passed quietly with no
change in the position of the blockading
ships. A battleship and torpedo boat
before Matanzas intimated to neutral
vessels to put to sen. They captured
n small Spanish schooner
Later In the day events were forced
by another battleship which steamed
close in accommodating Morillo fort
opened fire on her and she retired
without returning the frc.
Demonstrations were made against
Cnrdenas and Mariel, one vessel against
the former and three against the latter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26
WILL HAVE TO DO 1T.
That is, n He Defends Havana at AL
BIanco's Boast.

Havana, April %, via London.-Cap-
tain General Blanco has cabled the
government at Madrid TO the effect
that the Spanish squadron of warships
NAV be utilized elsewhere. as he can
account for the defense of Havana
without the assistance Of the fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

London, April 26.--It is understood
the apparent severity OF the British at
Hongkong and Falmouth towards the
u. S. war vessels Is the result OF an
understanding between the two govern
ments.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

Washington, April 26-The Senate
committee on foreign relations has
agreed unanimously to a favorable re-
port on the nomination OF Secretary
Day. The report will be made later
today. when 1t is probable that he Will
he confirmed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-26

Washington. April 26-The cabinet
decided not TO release the Buena Ven-
tura or other early prizes but to let the
courts settle such matters.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Republican leaders of Beadle coun-
ty are to be congratulated for the
admirable Judgment and political
sagacity displayed last week in har-
monizing their party differences,
thereby obtaining the enthusiast site
work of their ablest men. Two men,
bers of their county committee re-
signed to permit the selection of III.
j. Rice and John Longstaff as chair
man and secretary, at the request OF
candidates and leaders. That is the
kind of organizing which obtains
success, because it rises aboye petty
spite.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

ing targets of any kind might he
tossed oyer as the ships were under
way. Moreover, the number OF times
that target practice must be had
was increased to seven annually.
Then orders were issued calling for
night practice, repelling torpedo
boat attacks, and following this Cap.
tain Crowninshield turned his atten-
ton to the personnel of the gun corps
and induced the Secretary of the
Navy to sanction the rating of gun
captains, new rating entirely and
one SO well paid as to excite the am
bition OF the men.
Under the old system the chief gun
ners were not chosen for their pro-
ticency in gunRery, but were given
their stations because they happen
ed to be petty officers, such as Quar-
termasters or Boatswains or the like.
This system was completely reversed
and sailors were made petty officers
because they were good gun captains,
thus getting rid OF number OF incl
ficient men. The next step was to
instruct thegunners thoroughly, and
they were placed aboard certain yes
sells, set apartsolely for that purpose.
Thus the Amphitrite was given q
crew Of these gunners and sent to
Port Royal, ;. c., for xtensiye drills.
The purpose in selecting this place
was to secure a large body of water
free from the presence of merchant
marine.
Being away from large cities, both
officers and men also were able to
AVOID distraction of attention from
their work, which progressed remark
ably. Thus through careful calcula-
tion and hard work. when the war
broke out. the American navy had a
splendid nucleus for the magnificent
corps OF seamen and gunners which
it developed, to the surprise OF the
world.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
WAR ENDED,

On Saturday, August 18th, Secre.
tary of State Day, for the United
States, and Minister Cambon, for
Spain, signed the peace protocol end
ing hOstilities between this country
and Spain. The President immedi-
ately issued a proclamation to the
military and naval forces to cease
fighting.
The pro tocol is as follows
First. Spain will relinquish all
claims, sovereignty and title to Cuba.
Second. Porto Rico and other
Spanish islands Of the West Indies,
and an island in the Ladrones, to be
selected by the United States, shall
be ceded to latter.
Third. That the United States
will occupy and hold the city, bay
and harbor of Manila, pending con-
clusion of terms of peace which shall
determine the control, disposition
and government OF the PHILIPPINES.
Fourth. Cuba, Poro Rico and
other Spanish islands in the West
Indies shall be Immediately evacuat-
ed and the commissioners, to be APP
appointed within ten days, shall,
within thirty days from the signing
of the protocol, meet at Havana and
San Juan, respectively to arrange
and execute the details of evacua
ton.
Fifth. That the L. S. and Spain
will each appoint not more than five
commissioners to negotiate and con-
clude terms of peace. The commits
sioners are to meet in Paris not lat
err than the first OF October.
Sixth. On signing the protocol,
hostilities will be suspended, and no.
tice to that effect will be given as
soon as possible by eacn government
to the commanders of military and
naval forces.
Thus ends Uncle Sans great war
for humanity. 1t will take years to
fully understand and appreciate its
results. That it has been n success
sion of brilliant victories OF the
Anglo-Saxon oyer the Latin race the
world must admit Suffering hu-
mainly everywhere will hereafter
look to Uucle Sam for relief, and the
oppressed people OF every cline will
wish to live under the stars and
stripes. Liberty continues to en-
tighten the world.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
A SDlendjd Policy.

Argus-I.eader The war is finally
over and it is now possible to con-
slider carefully and fairly the conduct
of the administration from the be-
ginning of the trouble. The i'm
partial historian will rank Mckinley
high among the war presidents and
diplomatists of the country. He
has shown himself to be not only u
thoroughly Independent and self
contained stateman but one OF dig
nifty, shrewd foresight, skilled in di-
plomacy, but stern in arms, prefer
ring peace, but swift and relentless
in war, willing at all times to hear
and weigh advice, but forming his
own conclusions and acting on his
Judgements, and above all keeping
amid the noise and tumult a great
aim strictly in view.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Gen. Garcia's army OF hali-sta rived
Cubans have been disbanded for 30
days. pending final settlement OF
peace terms. That was creditabie
move, and the soldiers will soon be
peaceable citizens producing what
they need from the fertile soil, and
allowing their passions to cool. 1t
NAV be that some of those Cuban
leaders will prove to be statesmen
and patriO Is.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Republican State Convention.

10 the Republican Electors OF the
State of South Dakota:
There will be a delegate convention
OF the republicans of the State of
South Dakota held in the city OF
Mitchell, :. d., on Wednesday. the
24th day Of August, 4. ID. 1898, at
II O'Clock m, for the purpose OF
placing in nomination two candi-
dates Tor congress, q candidate for
governor, lieutenant governor,
secretary OF state, state treasurer,
state auditor, superintendent OF
schools, commissioner of school and
public lands, attorney general.
three railroad commissioners, and
FOR transactin@ such other business
as may properly come before a Re-
publican state convention.
All voters OF the state, believing in
republican principles, and who en-
dorse the policy of the republican
parGy. are invited to unite under
this call for the election of delegates
to said convention.
The ratio of representation will be
as follows: Two delegates at large
from each county, and one addition
al delegate for each seyenty-four
votes or major fraction thereof cast
for a. o. Ringsrud, republican candi-
date for governor at the election OF
1896.
Hand county is entitled to s dele
gates.
j. ID. ELLIOTT, Chairman.
X. ). PERSON. Secretary.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

The changing fortunes of war were
forcibly illustrated a few days ago
when Lieut.. Hobson called upon Adj
miral Cervera at Annapolis. 1t
seems but day since Hobsou was
Cervera's prisoner, and now Cervera
is himself a prisoner, with Hobson II
free man. The two men were mutu-
allv interested in each other, and
displayed the personal friendship
they feel. The old Spanish Admiral
won the friendship OF Americans by
his treatment OF Hobson at Santi-
ago. Ii Cervera wanted anything
within reason in this country he
could get it. Life is tull OF illustra-
tions that it is a good investment
to be white.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
AMERICAN GUNNERY.
The Process Through Which our Naval
Fighters Acquired their Wonderful
Proficiency.

As the remarkable gun practice of
the United States sailors exhibited
at Manila and Santiago and else
where has attracted the attention OF
the whole world with the result of cal
ling forth much speculation to how
this high degree of proficiency has
been attained, it is proper to state
that this is of comparatively recent
development and is ascribable entire
ly to the energetic efforts OF the Navi-
CATION Bureau of the Navy DEPART
ment, seconded by the hearty cooper
alton of the commanding officers of
our ships.
About q year ago Captain Crown
inshields, Chief of the Navigation
Bureau, assisted by Ensign Ward,
one OF the brightest and most scien-
ti'ic OF the younger officers OF the
navy, began to recast the entire sys-
TEN Of gun practice as it existed in
the navy. In their opinion that
system as it had come down from the
last war was not sufficient for the
needs of the day. At the beginning
it was found that owing to the re-
strictions imposed by departmental
rules it was scarcely possible to have
gun practice aboard ship more than
once q year, instead OF once q quar-
ter as contemplated. Courses had
to be laid out, and stake boats placed
at angles and records kept, making
it extremely difficult to find COndi-
tions admi ting Of the practice.
Captain Crowninshield at once
changed the rules and impressed upon
commanders the Importance OF gun
prac tice at every opportunity, even
where it was not possible to lay a |
course, in which case barrels or float !
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

SPANS prime minister Sagasta is
only human when he tells his people
that at depends upon the arrange
ment of details whether peace will be
more or less advantageous" The
world, of course, sees that it is an
unconditional surrender, but it is
natural for the Spaniards to let
themselves down ae easy as possible.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Hobson the Mperimac hero, now
has a heroine. A beautiful st. Louis
girl met the hero at a public ga Their
ing and asked the privilege Of kiss
inc him. Hobson was equal to that
trying ordeal also. Nothing goes in
this world without the gentler sex
being in it, and even war ould be Il
failure without them.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
Rec HEIGHTS.
Mr.. Mathews, the piano tuner. o
Huron, was in town last week.

Mr.. Mathews, the piano tuner. OF
Huron, was in town last week.
Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage of Miss Rena
Vreeland OF Sioux Center, Iowa, to
Mr.. Fred Furman, OF Miller. Miss
Rena is well known here, and her
many friends are glad to welcome
her back to Dakota. From a per-
sonal acquaintance with the bride,
we can assure Mr.. Furman he has
got "a jewel.
The warehouse was opened Mon
day for business, with G. &. Willett
as agent.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

SECRETARY OF State Day will resign
his cabinet position and head the
peace commission to be selected by
the President. 1t is said John Hay,
ambassador to England, will be cho-
sen Secretary of State, and White
law Ried goes to the court of st.
James.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Spanish newspapers lament the
terms of peace. Very natural, but
they are the losers and will have to
take their medicine.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

1t is estimated that the American $
have lost in the neighborhood of
900 men. killed in battle and died of
disease, in the wan with Spain.
There are also l 400 Americans
wounded. The Spanish killed and
died number 2,20O, and 3,O25
wounded.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
MANILA FALLS.

On Saturday, before the news Oh
peace could be obtained at the Phil
lipines, Admiral Dewey bombarded
and Gen. Merritt attacked with
troops the city OF Manila. After two
hours fighting the Spaniards surren-
dered. The number OF killed and
wounded is not given. Americans
and insurgents Joined in the attack.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

The American volunteers at Man
lila were attacked by the Spaniards
July 81. Our boys put up great
fight and drove the dons back-that
is, all but about 300 of them killed.
About 10 or 2 Americans were kill
ed,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Monday, Sept. 9th Is selected as
Labor Day. This is eyerybody's
day, as everybody works in one way
or another.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

kilograms and letters are pouring
into the White House from all kinds
OF people, regardless of party, con-
graduating President Mckinley up
on the most successful war eyer con-
Quoted
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

\ Denver woman died Friday from
eating poisoned candy. This is sui
icient reason for the boys not to
give their girls any more candy
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

The shade OF Columbus murmurs
"Retribution was II long time in COM
ing, but it has arrived at last. The
shackles have been stricken from the
country | discovered.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

1t cost Uncle Sam S150.000, 000to
teach Spain and the world that the
star spangled banner still waves
O'er the land OF the free.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18

Evidently England and Russia
want to demonstrate to the concert
that Uncle Sam is not the only warm
member.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
nR. L. II. WILSON,
DENTIST.

T. prepared to do all kinds of denta work
Persons desiring prompt and first class work
ealfat office one door south ot Paiace Drug
oxcent Wednesday and Thursday.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
MRS. G. NJ. BOLES,
WI PROPRIETOR
COMM Err CIAL HOUSE

The old South Dakota House, west side
Broadway. newly reftted and refurnished.
Meals and lodging cheap for cash, and the
best the market affords. Try the CONNER
cial.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
MILLER LAUNDRY.
w. S. MORROW, PROP.

Ihaye started a new Laundry In Miller
and am prepared TO do the best OF work
Send in your good shirts. collars and cuffs
rom all parts of Hand county and have
them nicely done up Particular attention
Will also be given to family washing.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-18
pUsEY & BALDWIN,
LAWYERS.

Practice before all the courts OF South Da-
kota, Office In Morrill, brick block. 2 doors
north OF postoftice. Miller, South Dakota.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-26
Always VigiIant.

In early life Audubon, the naturalist,
was financially ruined, SO that when
his debts had been paid he found him
self without a dollar, yet he was abso-
luely undiscouraged.
"Was inclined" he asks, "to cut
my throat in foolish despair? No! l
had talents, and to them instantly re-
sorted"
There he stood at the parting of the
ways, and he struck into the path which
was to lead him to fame and a reasona-
BILE amount of prosperity. But it is to be
remembered that he never for moment
relinquished his pursuit of observing
the life of wood and fields, and to read
one short extract from his autobiogra-
ply is to learn why he met with success
rather than failure:
"One of the most extraordinary
things among all these adverse circum-
stances was that never for day gave
up listening to the songs of our birds or
watching their peculiar habits or delin-
eating them in the best way could.
Nay, during my deepest troubles l
would frequently wrench myself from
the persons around me and retire to
some secluded part Of our noble forests,
and many time at the sound of the
woodthrush's melodies have fallen on
my knees and there prayed earnestly to
our God, "-Youth's Companion.