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work on the roads. they were at times
impossible for wagons.
The San Juan and AguadOres rivers
would often suddenly rise so as to pre-
vent the passage of wagons and then
the freight pack trains with the com
mand had to be depended upon for the
victualing of my army as well as the
10000 refugees who could not, in the in
terests of humanity. be left to starVe
while we had rations
often for days nothing could be
moved except on pack trains.
After the great physical strains and
exposure of July 1 and 2, the malarial
and other fevers began to rapidly ad-
vance throughout the command and
on July the yellow fever appeared at
Siboney. Though efforts were made to
keep this fact from the army, it soon
became known.
THE supply of quartermaster and
commissary stores during the campaign
was abundant, and Notwithstanding
the difficulties in landing and the prog
ress of the rations, the troops of the
firing line were at ali times supplied
with. its coarser components, namely,
oat bread, meal, sugar and coffee.
There was no lack of transpOrta-
ton, for at no time up to the sur
render could all the wagons I had be
used.
O1Ch AMI WOUNDED.
I'm reference to the sick and wound
ed, have to say that they received
every attention that it was possible to
give them The medical officers. with
out exception, worked night and day
to alleviate the suffering, which was no
greater than invariably accompanies a
campaign. 1t would have been better
II we had more ambulances, but as
many We're taken as was necessary,
judging from previous campaigns.
1.-THE discipline of the command was
superb and 1 wish to invite attention
to the fact that not an officer was
brought to trial by courtmartial, and,
as far as know, no enlisted man. This
speaks volumes for an army of this
size and campaign of such duration
In conclusion, 1 desire to express to
the members of my staff my thanks
for their efficient performance of all
the duties required of them. and the
good Judgment and bravery displayed
on all occasions when demanded"
NAMED FOR PROMOTION.
General Shafter recommends for nro-
motion and brevets the following Off
GERS: Lieutenant Colonel E c. Nc
Clernand, Lieutenant Colonel George
McDerbo, Lieutenant Colonel Miley
Lieutenant Colonel ]. J. Aston. Lieu
tenant Colonel B. F. Pope, Major K. "A.
Knoble, Major S. W. Groesbeck. Lieu
tenant Colonel Charles S. Humphrey,
Lieutenant Colonel ]. F. Weston. Major
Q. H Starr, Major Leon Bourgiese,
Major H. J. Gallagher, Captain G. II.
Brice, Captain E. H. Plummer. Captain
J. z. Getmore, jr., Captain w. H Nc
Kittrick
He also mentions Dr. G. Goodfellow
and Mr. G. F. Hawkins of New York
for services performed and expresses
his warmest thanks to division, brigade
and regimental commanders, without
exception.
The reports of division commanders.
which are attached, have been pub
lished.
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After one of the most holly contested
conventions ever held in this state, the
Democratic party yesterday nominated
Hon. B. II. Roberts as its candidate for
AeonSress, and Hon r. y. Baskin as the
candidate for Justice of the supreme
court.
The principal fight of the day was on
the nomination for congress. Hitherto
The conventions oe this state have al
ways cCntcnted themselves with ex-
plotting all the good qualities of the
candid ltes. but this one went further,
and tie opposition TO Roberts mani
tested itself in direct speeches against
MIN. This viii be seized upon by the
opposition and masnifed and distorted
as something without precedent, but, as
a matter OF fact, it has prevailed in
several national conventions of the
Bourke Cochran, representing the
nomination Of Grover Cleveland. Other
also Followed the custom. and it does
not initiate against a candidate TO
have his political "a ALLEGATIONS dis
cussed.
The opposition to Roberts was a dis
organized band. 1t scattered its votes
all over the field, and at no time was
there an effort TO concentrate, except
when Cache county, by Mr.. Thoreson,
waded into The field of action and
placed before the convention the name
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of Hon. ". II. King. Had eight or
ten men of prominence endorsed the
movement Immediately following the
nomination of MrA King, the effort
might have been successful, but they
waited until the other candidates had
taken the wind out of their sails before
I king an attempt, and by that time
i was too late.
Roberts had the nomination from the
start. The convention was for him, and
that is ali there is to it.
The work of the women was marked.
Mrs. Ja.-eman and Mrs. Cannon were
en,ohaticaily in favor Of nominating
some other man. But now the conVen-
ton is ended they are for the ticket,
and so also are the others who fought
Mr.. Roberts, with possibly a few linn
tied executions, who, in the heat OF
the contest. will no doubt change their
minds wien the smoke of the contest
shall have cleared away. Democrats
who were rot at the convention WI
do we'll TO remember that reports lndl-
eating an absence of harmony after the
work of the convention was ended VIII
be made, not with a view to giving
them the truth. but to effect confusion.
The Democratic. party of Utah is Tor
B. II. Roberts for congress, and ne VIII
be elected.
For justice of the supreme court, the
choice OF the convention zen u1ou Inc
Hon. r. y. Baskin, a man o. eX0er-
ience and ability as a lawyer. and one
of the eldest members of the bar. The
contest was Z close one, and Judge
BasSin landed with but few votes TO
spare, but although this was close, the
convention viii support the candidate.
/ and so viii the entire party.
The candidates are both strong,
hlainy men. and the work Of the dele
cations VIII appeal strongly TO the SEN
tinaent of the people.
The following is a report of the pro-
ceeGinEs:
It was past the hour designated by
the call when State Chairman Robert
w. Sloan called the convention 10 or
der, for the hands on the dial indicated
IL am. Before proceeding to the bust
ness which was at hand, Chairman
Sloan announced the arrangements for
seating the delegates, and when this
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was completed, asked Secretary Nc
Daniel TO read the call. The secretary
did so, and. at the suggestion of sew
eral delegates, the call of the roll was
had, every county in the state respond
ing. An audible smile went round when
Hon. ]. R. Letcher answered Here" TO
the call San Juan"
CHAIRMAN SLOAN'S ADDRESS.
Mr.. Sloan then said: Ladies and
Gentlemen-It is with much gratifica-
ton that 1 call this meeting ITO order.
l am not going to fatigue you with a
speech. This is a goodlooking and a
good crowd, and 1 do not wish
to impose upon it in an attempt at
making any heightened remarks. l
have great pleasure and esteem II a
great honor TO name as your chairman
today that stalwart champion of silver
who has heretofore affiliated with the
opposite party, but is now identified
tlemen, to extend to him the greeting
to which he is entitled. l name as your
temporary chairman the Hon. c. S.
Varian. Tremendous applause.) Mrs.
Ellen g. Jakeman of Utah county IS
the choice of the committee for the po-
sition of temporary secretary, and 1
ask her to come forward and take her
seat. (Applause.)
HON. c. S. VARIAN.
When the applause had subsidized, Mr..
Varian advanced to the front of the
platform and said:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Demo-
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champion of gold recommendation. In
Utah, though, conditions are little
different. a few days ago the Repub-
licans OF this state held a convention
here fer the purpose of getting to-
gether. They had ceased their wran-
Cling. closed their fractional fights and
arrived at the conclusion that now was
the time to heal all differences and con-
struct a platform broad enough for
them all to stand upon. 1t did not mat
ter what the principles were Qaughter),
and they succeeded admirably in carry
ing out the work. daughter and
cheers.) With undying devotion to
the Republican party, they endorsed
the administration and then went to
the Chicago platform and filched from
the Democratic platform the money
plank (cheers), pledging itself to the
restoration of silver at the ratio of 16
to 1. On this wonderfully broad plat
form they brought out three candidates.
One of these was a Bryan Republican,
but he was set aside and a candidate
selected who is said by the organ of
the administration to be Just good
enough to stand on this PLATFORM.
And so il is with the contemplate
devices and devlses of this party with
which it goes before the people in the
skirmish which precedes the great bat
tie Of 1900. 1t holds uo the shield and
says to the man on the one side: This
is gold: look you no farther" and to
the silver man declares: This is sill
Yer: you must acceSt it without fur
Their investigation. The Democratic
PARTY has a higher and better mission
than that. 1t goes before the people
with declaration in favor of the free
and Independent coinage of silver, and
enters the fight with its colors nailed
to the mast, champiOning the cause of
the poor and deS9iSed of this nation
1t can and must win on this issue, for
the money OF the people must not be
entirely destroyed; must not be chang
ed at the dictation Of the scheners OF
Lombard and Wall street.
Referring to the war with Spain. the
speaker said This has been a glorious
war. but not war of the war depart
ment. 1t has been fought by our faith
ers. our sons and our brothers, the
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SENATOR KYLE PARALYZED.
Became Unconscious and His Condi-
ton Is Serious.

Cleveland, o.. Sept. 14-seEator James
H. Kyle OF South Dakota was stricken
with paralysis at the Forest City house
here today. The senator is unconscious.
and is in serious though not necessarily
dangerous condition.
Senator Kyle arrived in the city early
last evening to visit friends. This mora
ing he arose about o'clock A few
hours later while in the hotel the senator
was taken suddenly i'll. His entire right
side was paralyZed and he was rendered
speeches.. A few moments later he Oe-
came unconscious. DIR. Herrick- the at
tending physician. said this afternoon
that Senator Kyle. although he had suf-
fered a serious stroke. is not in Z
dangerous condition at present.
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INSURGENTS LEAVE MANILA
FIFTEEN THOUSAND EvACUATE
THE SUBURBS.
Gave Grand Parade and Received
Full Military Honors From the
Americans-Perfect Harmony.

Manila. Sept. 1.-THE insurgents evac-
mated the suburbs of Manila today. TIE.
did so in a grand march in which nearly
j,cOO men took part carrying rifles. col
orS waving, bands playing, and shouting.
viva AmericanosF' Viva FfIippinos Ii
bresr'
The merchants here expect heavy losses
II new tariff is enforced at an early
cate, because their present stocks. valued
roughly at S5.C09600. have paid the highest
duties.
The Manila correspondent OF the Lold -
Times, telegraphing Wednesday says:
tully l5,OOJ insUrgent troops evacuateo re
suburbs today. The Americans gave a d
rade. and granted full military "0-lOrs
Perfect harmony prevailed, ar "a
tiveS were evidently delighted The Cp-
portunity for public display OF the eff
cheney of their troops in drill.
The nrmness and tact of General Otis
have produced an excellent result. The
governor Of Loilo is facilita ing cOm,re-ce
according TO his agreement, and trade
with the southern ports is increasing
daily
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No REQUESTS From Dewey.

New York. Sept. IA special to the
Times from Washington says: Despite the
repeated denials of both the army and
navy departments. many papers continue
publishing dispatches from this city stat
ing that Admiral Dewey is asking for
help. and that the administration will
send to his assistance Immediately two
battieships. These reports are beginning
to annoy the department officials as well
as the president. There is no truth in
them, according to Assistant Secretaries
Allen and Meikei John
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GOLD STANDARD
OR FREE COINAGE
BrOadSideS Of OratOry From
Financial Leaders.
SPLENDID ARGUMENT
BY CHAIRMAN TOWNE
Evil Effects of the Single Standard
Fully Set Forth.

Party Has Declared It
self Unreservedly For the Gold
Standardization Sound Money
League Should Change It's Name
George Fred Williams Says It Is
Not Dishonest to Relieve the Dis
tressed.
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American soldiers and American sea-
linen. 1t has been a war of the army
and navy, despite all efforts to make IL
anything else. 1t was fought by DEM
ocrats, Republicans and Populists.
They stormed w. the heights at San
tiago and Ell Caney, and some Of them
met death at the hands of the enemy
like the heroes they were, while the
survivors were left to starvei like dogs
upon the battlefield, where victory was
won. and in the camps of the volun-
teeFs. IT would be a crime for any
American citizen not to decry such ac-
lions which are forming one of the
darkest pages in the history of our
country. No man should permit the ad-
ministration 10 get any more comfort
out OF the situation than it is entitled
TO. All of the people will have remind
ers of this war at their fresides, when
the sick soldiers come home broken
down with disease. When the claim is
made that this has been a Republican
war the people may we'll say: What
about Alger and what about Mckin-
ley?" Mckinley is peregrinating over
the country, making junketing trips,
While the sick soldiers are dying in the
camps of starvation and fever. These
are wrongs that should be righted, and
the Democratic party will see TO it
they are righted.
What is the further Pleasure of the
convention" said Mr.. Varlan, when he
had concluded.
THE COMMITTEES.
Delegate Seaman of Weber was rec
ognized, and moved the appointment
of committee, one from each county,
on credentials. The motion prevailed,
and the committee as selected is as
follows:
Beaver. F. Fife.
Box Elder-John 3. McMaster.
Caches. A. Langton.
Carbon-Edgar Thayn.
Davis-R. w Barnes.
Emery-William Howard
Garfeld-W. p. Sargent.
Grand-F. B. Hammond.
1ron-Charles Adams.
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SHAT TER'S STORY
OF THE CAMPA|G
Official Report On the Inya-
sion of Cuba.
GALLANT CONDUCT
OF OFFICERS AND MEN
Army's Intrepid Bravery Sealed the
Fate Of Santiago.

For the Battle Were In
adequate, But Existing Conditions
Demanded the Attack - Had An
Abundance of Supplies at All
Times and the Sick and Wounded
Received the Best of Attention
Officers Named For Promotion.
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The DEMOCRATIC TICKET
is NOW COMPL
B Il. Roberts For Congressman and R. N. BaSkin
For Supreme Judge
A MAGNIFICENT PLATFORM
ON WHICH TO WAGE THE BATTLE

Declares For the Free and Unlimited Coinage Of Silver,
Endorses the RecOnvened Convention of So6 and Crit
iciSeS the Administration For Its IncOmpetenCy In
Caring For Our Soldiers.
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OBSTACLES ENCOUNTERED.

In closing. he essays: Before closing
my repogt, l wish to dwell upon the
natural obstacles / had to encounter.
and which no foresight could have
c. ercome or obviated The rocky and
DreciDitous coast afforded no shelter
for landing places. the roads were mere
bride paths. the effect of the tropical
sun and rains uoon .unacclimate6
troops was. deadly. and a, dread of
strange and unknown diseases had its
effect on the army.
Al. Baiquiri the landing of the troops
and stores was made at a small wooden
wharf, which the Spaniards tried to
burn, but unsuccessfully, and the ami
mails were pushed into the water and
guided to sandy btN h about 200
yards in extent At SiDOney the land
ing was made on the beach. and at a
small wharf erected by the engineers.
81 had neither the time nor the men
to spare to construct permanent
wharves. In spite of the fact that 1
had nearly 1000 men continuously at
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INADEQUATE PREPARATIONS.

1.-THE preparatiOns were far from
what l desired them to be, but we were
in a Sicllly climate; our supplies had to
be brought forward by a-narrow wa
gon road. which the trains might at
any time render impossible, fear was
entertained that a storm might drive
the vessels containing our supplies to
sea, thus parting us from our base of
supplies and lastly it was reported
that General Rando with 5000 rein
forcements for the enemy was en- route
from ManZanillo and might be expect
ed in a few days. Under these circum-
stances l determined to give battle
without delay.
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Bicycle Parade Postponed.
GOMEZ FOR PRESIDENT.
His Election by the Cuban Assembly Pre-
diCted.

His Election by the Cuban Assembly Pre-
dicted.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Oct. 1S.-The
meeting Of the Cuban assembly at Santa
Cruz is fixed for Oct. 90, but owing to
lack Of transportation facilities the
members of the assembly will be unable
to arrive at Santa Cruz on time and the
end Of the month will probably have
come before the election of a president
and cabinet takes place. Ell Cubano. a
daily paper of Santiago. predicts the
election of the following ticket:
President, General Maximo Gomez.
Vice president, Senior Bartolomo Masso.
Secretary of foreign affairs, DR.. Do.
mingo Mendez Capote.
Home secretary, Senior Benjamin
Guerra.
Secretary Of justice, Senior Jose Lanusa.
Secretary of war, General Calixto Gar.
cia.
Secretary of public instruction, Senior
Enrique Narona.
General Wood has received a lette,
from Hayti requesting permission by
many returning Cuban families to bring
with them agricultural implements free
of duty. General Wood replied tina,
President McKinley's proclamation pei
mitted this.
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SOME ANXIETY EXISTS.
People Familiar With the Indians Doubt
Their Good Intentions,

WALKER. Mimi. Oct. l9.-The Pill
lager hostiles held their council at Bear
island during the day. and. according to
their promise. decided to surrender the
men wanted by Marshal O'Connor. On
the face of things this settles the whole
trouble and the Pillager war is at an
end. The Indians have been assured.
officially, that if they will recognize the
power Of the civil courts the affair at
Sugar point will be forgotten. This
proposition has been accepted by the In
dlans and that should end the matter.
But in spite Of the unanimous deter
mination Of the council. in spite of the
assurances of the hostiles and the pro-
testations of the agency Indians. there
is still an undercurrent of anxiety. This
Is mostly manifest among the army Of
ficers, though the sentiment is shared
by many people who have had dealings
with the Indians and are familiar with
their methods. There is nothing tangi-
bic upon which to found a belief that
there will be further trouble, but it un-
dOubtedly exists.
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WRECK OF THE MOHEGAN.
The Loss of Life Now Placed at Over One
Hundred.

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-The Atlantic Trans
port company has issued the following
statement regarding the fate Of the pas
sengers and crew of the steamer Mohe-
gan which was wrecked last Friday
evening off the Lizard, between the
Manacles and the Lowland:
"Of the passengers II have been saved,
10 bodies have been recovered and 33
are missing. Of the crew and cattle
men 80 have been saved, IA bodies have
been recovered and 81 are missing"
Since this statement was issued nine
other bodies have been picked up in
Guiding two men identified as those of
passengers,
The reports of various correspondents
differ widely as to the losses and res
cued, although none have been able to
secure accurate information Of the
numbers of those saved or bodies re-
covered.
The cause of the disaster remains the
profoundest mystery.
Many persons were undoubtedly killed
by being dashed on the rough rocks who
would have escaped if they had been
cast ashore on an ordinary coast. Some
bodies are horribly mangled. A good
deal of jewelry and money have been
found.
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HATE THE JAIL
Indians Willing to Surrender Ii
Thier Liberty Till Trial Is
Assured.
Commissioner Jones Sees No Way
ODen to Guarantee That This
Can Be.
Generally Expected the Council
of Wednesday Will Settle the
Matter.
"Old Bug" Who Was the Chief
Instigator, About the Only
ReCalcitrant.

WALKER. Mimi. Oct. 1S.-The sur
render of the Pillager Indians wanted
by Marshal O'Connor and a speedy end
of hostile demonstrations seem apparent
here. Should both be contaminated the
troops will remain in the vicinity for a
short time only.
The only hitch in the negotiations Of
Indian Commissioner Jones for sur
render and peace is on the proposition
by the hostiles that the government
arrange for those wanted by the mar
shall. until the next meeting of the fed
eral court. at Duluth. in May. The In
dams object to confinement in Jail until
the time of trial for the otfense charged
against them. Commissioner Jones does
not see his way clear to guarantee bail
by the government and Marshal OCon-
nor cannot promise that they will be re-
leased on their WI recognizance by the
examining commissioner.
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WOULD ~ARBITRATE.
II Americans Are Obstinate Sagasta Will
Appeal to the Powers.

II Americans Are Obstinate Sagasta viii
Appeal to the Powers.
MADRID. Oct. 1S.-La Epoca, the Con.
s%ervative organ, says:
THE negotiations at present are going
on without touching the question of the
Philippines, which is most obscure and
which lends itself to the gravest dissen.
sions. Owing to the vagueness and lack
Of clearness of the protocol the commits,
sioners are meeting with serious Difficult,
ties. 1t has been said that if our adver-
saries are obstinate in their exaggerated
demands. Senior Sagasta should address
the European governments asking arbi-
tration at least upon the points upon
which arrangements could not be
reached. but in view of the political
struggles and the tone Of the lingo press
in the United States. which asserts the
right of the conqueror to all acquired
territory taken. it is safe to say that
such a proposition would be without
avail"