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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
SECOND CALL FOR TROOPS

Washington, May 2E-Before the cabinet
meeting this morning Secretary Alger was
asked the direct question as to whether
the government was about to issue an
other cal for troops. He replied promptly
that, so far as he was concerned he had
not considered the matter. In view of
the fact that all the necessary equipment
had been secured for the first levy Of
troops, it was believed that no considera-
ton would be given to the advisability
Of another call at this time. 1t is of
course apparent, however that inasmuch
as the number of troops required for the
Philippines is far in excess of any de-
mand that was foreseen when the original
call was issued. there may later on develop
a necessity for more troops if the original
plan for the invasion of Cuba is to be car
ried out.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
MANILA TROOPS co ABOARD

San Francisco, May 24-Four companies
Of the Fourteenth United States infantry
(regulars). the full regiment OF oregon
volunteers and a picked battalion Of fifty
California heavy artillery, left the Pre-
sidio this morning and boarded the trans
ports City Of Sydney and Australia, pre-
paratory to starting for Mania
Yesterdays scenes when the First req
ment of California volunteers marched to
the dock. were re-enacted today.
Long before daylight. the big camp at
the Preside was astir with the men in
blue ready to put the finishing touches on
their packing. The regulars" consist
ing Of the companies c. d. Z ard + Of the
Fourteenth infantry. marched quickly out
Of camp at $40 this morning and were
we'll on their way 10 tie Pacific Mail dock
before the citizens Of the town were aware
that the movement had begun. The ore
Eon regiment however, did not leave the
Preside until O'Clock and by that time
an enormous crowd had assembled along
the line Of march. Just previous 20 start
Ing the regiment was drawn up IN the
form OF a 91ololw square and a beautiful
stand OF coloTs was presented to II BY
Colonel CoGey. formerly in command II
the regiment Then the signal. forward
march" was given and 20 the S;rains q
the "Red. White and Blue" the regiment
swung into columns Of fours and marched
through tho Preside gateway.
TIE people Of san Francisco. realizing
that the departing soldiers were already
well away from the.r homes. put extra
warmth into their greetings and made
the Oregon men feel that they had friends
here also. As The troops marched out
o., me Preside ,he -nen q tire Seventh
California volunteers lined the roadway
ard though euviogs of the good l1ck -
their camp comrades N being selected 20
20 before thern. o1eere8 them vigorously
on their way
when the down town .ec-9n vas
reached bombs we're fired whistles blown
and the crowss yelled words % encourage
meat 20 TIE marching soldiers Wonea
rresesd forward into she Hres and gave
flowers 20 the men. V-1iIe patriotic G. szena
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25

Washington. May 2>-There are signs In
Madrid that have been noted here, seem
ing to warrant the supposition that there
has been complete change in the Span
ish plan of conducting the war. Indica-
tons are believed to point to a relaxa-
ton, if not total abandonment, of the
efforts to conduct the campaign in Cuba.
and the West Indian waters. The nat
ural conclusion of this premise, if well.
founded. would be that the SpaniardsI
were going to concentrate their entire en-
ergies to the defense of the Philippines
in tn event of peace being forced upon
them. so as TO avail themselves of the
principle of international law which linn
its victorious nation, in indemnifying
herself from the vanquished, to the ter
ritory she actually occupies when peace
is declared. SO the retreat of the Spanish
squadron from the West Indies would be
significant, first in the danger it would
place Dewey Immediately in. and. second.
in the hint it would convey that the.
Spanish mind for the first time contem-
plates the possibilities Of peace.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
CALLERS AND CABINET

Washington, May 24-Pres3ient McKin-
ley had an opportunity 10 devote more
time to reading the newspapers TO-DAY. for
there were few early callers Mrs Nc
kinney took advantage Of 4 Gear summer
morning for \ drive about the cley ac-
coT1paafed as usual by several % her
friends Up 20 O'Clock sae congressional
co1tingan: inten; 81 personal interviews
included only Senator Burrows u M5ch-
igaa an Representatives Butler OF Penn
sylyania. Groui 81 Vermont and Cfsieker-
sag of New York soon Afterwards Sea-
s.to- Platt q New York had conference
with the president ard bs>wses thas dine
and the assenblsge * the ca5laet A. tae
regular Tuesday session. RAINIER q
o,he- senator's aa3 Representatives Eers
n consultation. almosS al Of sAen n ~
.a1Ion 20 war appointments
Representative Tewney o MsnEsAsta
presented Captain Hatch % NAane2Eso IS
% sAe pressdez1-
Senator Burrows q Alscagzz Vas VIII
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
SPAN|SH0FHCERS ASSAULT ON CUBAN GIRL


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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
STRAINED THROUGH PARIS

Paris, May PA dispatch to the Temps
from Madrid, published this afternoon,
says:
"Oficial circles deny that there is any
divergence of views between Seniors PUG
cerver and Gamanzo, respecting the in
come tax.
Interest mingled with anxiety is cen
tered on Admiral Cervera'S fleet.
1.-THE national subscription to increase
the strength of the Spanish naval forces
has now reached twelve million pesetas.
"Dr Bentanis, the representative of the
Cuban junta in Paris denies the report
that he has been in negotiation with the
Spanish ambassador here. He says: NO
Cancellation is possible, except based upon
the independence of Cuba.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25

the president for some time but on leav-
ing disciained any knowledge OF any
Information throwing light on the war sit
ua1on Senator Burrows. however. made
no concealment OF his personal conviction
that there should be Id. 100 men promptly
sent to Manila to hold the Philippines
Secretary Wilson was the first OF the
cabinet members 70 appear at the White
House, Secretary Gage and Postmaster
General Emory Smith following ca the
stroke OF eleven. Secretary Long, who
had just returned fro'n his home in Mas
sachusetts. entered the cabinet roU-n a
little late with Secretary OF State Day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
DISTRESS AT BARCELONA

London May ga Barcelona dispatch
10 the Chronicle dated Sunday. reports:
a steamer took Lo09 soldiers 70 Ca.
diz yesterday. There was no excitement
The troops are bound either for the. Cana
ries and Ceuta or for the Philippines
though the sending OF achievements "a
the Philippines probably has been post
poned indefinitely.
The obsolete ironcIad Numancia has
arrived here from Cadiz and Is being 1T
led Up as a guard ship.
Two transatlantic liners are in the
Port and the batteries along the coast are
being repaired.
The officials here bosst that this city
has been undlsturhed Throughout the
trouble. bui great misery has resulted
from the impost OF raw materials and
through the falling OF the coinage Tas
worknea's committee >seat = depu;ztioa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25

Washington. May 24-The navy depart
ment today received a cablegram from
Admiral Dewey. as follows:
Manila May 20. via Hong Kong. May
24.-Secreta-y Navy Washington. D. c.
Situation unchanged. Strict blockade con-
tlnues. Great scarcity OF provisions in
Manila Foreign subjects fear an out
break OF che Spanish soldiers and they
vii lbe transferred TO Cavtte by the for
eign men-of-war in che harbor. Aguinaldo
the rebel comander-in-chief. VINO wmas
brought here from Hong Kong on the Nc
Culloch. is organizing a force of native
cavalry and may render assistance that
will be valuable.
(Signed) DEWEY"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
Admiral Dewey so Reports of Ma
Mia, and Others Are to
the Same Effect.
DEFIES EMPEROR BILL
Whose Cruisers Threatened With the Fate of
Montejo's if They Fool With the Blockade
Troops Leave San Francisco.

bought baskets OF oranges and osher
fruit and through the agency OF snail
boys distributed them to the departing
warriors. The men from Oregon seemed
thoroughly 10 appreciate the good feeling
OF the people OF California and IN spite
OF their heavy loads OF blankets and
haversacks marched with their heads up
and shoulders squared over the arst stage
OF their long journey 20 the Pallipplns
Islands.
There was another enormous crowd az
the mali dock. but profrag BY yesterdays
experience "a large force OF polics was
able 70 keep the people within bounds.
Arriving at the dock the Oregon red
menr, with the exception OF CooeDaui.s
F, and NJ. boarded the Australia.
The three other companies. together
with the four companies OF regulars and
artillery. embarked on the transport city
OF sydney Colonel Summers will be IN
command OF the majority OF the oreSo-
mans and Major Eastwtck Will be in
charge OF the three Companies o., che cry
of Sydney. The transports were all IN
readiness for the troops who marched on
board with but httle delay About mon
the steamers left the docks and anchored
out IN the stream near the CITY OF Picking.
There the finishing touches vii be given
to the cargoes OF the transports ana TO-
morrow morning the three big steamships
will start for Manila.
The Zealandia- which has been chartered
oy the government ut troop ship. Is ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow. She VIII dock
at once and VIII probably be ready for ths
hnal fitting up by Saturday Mayor Long
mas inspected the collier ProgresSo wvh
d view to her use as a transport FOR. coal.
horses and mules and has wired favora-
be report 70 Washington. He vii reoor,
as to the suitability Of he collier I.ee,e-
nav.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
| SALE OF The HAVEL

Madrid. May 24.-It is reported that the
Spanish government has purchased an
other vessel to be armed as cruiser
AS cabled to the Associated Press from
Bremen yesterday. the North German
Lloyd steamer Havel has been sold to
firm at Hamburg and sailed yesterday.
presumably for the Mediterranean. The
purchasers, it was added. do not appear
to be ship owners. A report was current
last week that the Havel had been SOLO on
account of the Spanish government. oAe
is a steel vessel of 6.s75 gross tonnage ana
has developed a speed of between Is ana
l knots in passage between New YORK anu
Southampton. She was built IN 40V a.
Stettin.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
MILES IS IN NO HURRY

Washington, May A.--WIth regard TO
Washington. May 24-"With regard to
the invasion of Cuba" said Major Cen
erai Miles at the war department today.
81 have nothing 10 say except that the
United tSates viii in due time brig Cuba
under its control by judicious methods
and without useless waste OF life The
United States is TOO great too strong and
zoo powerful to commit any foolish act in
connection with the proposed invasion
As for myself. I have only 20 say thai no
officer is fit 70 command the troops who
from any motive whatever, would need
lessIy risk the Hfe of a single solder
either from disease or the bullets OF the
enemy. I have never sacrificed the lives
OF men under my command and Do nos
propose % subject them 20 any unneces-
sary risks in the present campaign
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
CUBA is HEALTHY ENOUGH

Des Moines, Ia, May 24--United States
Consul Brice, late at Matanzas, Of Bed
ford, Iowa, was at Camp Mckinley today.
In an interview ne said:
az wish 20 assure the volunteers in the
different states that there is little danger
Of the United States soldiers falling vic
tins to disease in Cuba speak from
experience in the province Of Matanzas.
where there has been greatest suffering
among reconcentrodOes.
9TH physical ills of the Cubans and
Spauiards in the armies result from deplo-
rable sanitary conditions. Field operations
are perfectly practicable during the rainy
season, II there is a proper observance
of the rules of health. Volunteers need
not hesitate to enlist, for with reasonable
precautions there is nr.le danger"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
STORY OF A PASSENGER

ne" York. May PA passenger on
board the Atlas line steamer Altai from
Kingston. Jamaica. which reached port
today, says that he was at Bahbadoes
three weeks ago when the Spanish troop
ship Alfonso XIII put in there for coal.
The port harbor master found that she
had LOO men over the number of her crew
The Spaniard desired to purchase large
quantity of provisions and coal. but was
only permitted to buy sufficient to last
to the next port.
The passenger said that at Kingston the
supply of breadstuff was very short and
that he knew of three vessels which had
succeeded nrunning in full cargoes of
food supplies to the ports on the south
side Of Cuba. in spite of the efforts Of the
Jamaican government 10 prevent It.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
MERRILL WON'T TALK WAR

Chicago. May A.-Generd Wesley A.
Merritt. L. s. A, went through here in
a private car attached TO the Union Pa
cific overland limited. He refused to talk
war, but confirmed the news Of MS en-
gagement announced from Chicago yester-
daV
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
CABLES HAVE NOT BEEN CUT

Copyrighted 1893 by Associated Press.)
Cape Hayten. Hayti. May 24.-Inquiries
made here at the cable station in regard
10 the reported cutting of the cables off
Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo by
United States cruisers show that the ca
bles have not been cut. The cable from
this place to Guantanamo and Santiago
de Cuba is in working order.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
Is HIS CERVERA,S SCHEME2

london, May PA special dispatch
from Madrid today says:
Evidently the program in regard to
the Philippine Islands has been changed.
Il is believed here that there viii be no.
immediate engag cement in Cuban waters
but that Admiral Cervera will draw off
the enemy while the Cadiz fleet relieves
Havana
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
DEWEY DEEIES EMPEROR BILL

New York, May PA dispatch from
Manila says the German consul there
tried to land provisions from a German
ship but that Admiral Dewey refused TO
permit ii. The consul then declared. ac-
cording to the dispatch. that he would
force the landing under the protection OF
two German cruisers. but Admiral Dewey
threatened TO fire upon the cruisers and
the attempt to land supplies was aban-
doned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
To ReConquer the Philippines so as
to Save Them Out of the
Inevitable Wreck.
RUMORS OF a SEAFIGHT
PersistentIy Refuse to Down, Even When Disposed
of on Autfority-But One is Due and
Liable to Occur at Any Time

I as to what course to pursue in the event
of the Americans attempting to cut com
munications between Cuba and Spain.
Americans continue to occupy positions
outside of Havana. Cienfuegos and Santi-
ago de Cuba There are now nineteen
war ships before Havana.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
SAMPSON AND SCHLEY

Key West Fla. May 24-Every prepar-
alton has been made by the United States
naval authorities for destroying the Span
ish fleet which is known TO be off the
island of Cuba. All signs point to a decis-
i've battle some day this week. The hos
pital ship Solace and her surgeons were
ordered long ago TO be ready for service
at a moments notice, but no fresh or
ders have been issued.
New York, May PA special from Key
West to the Commercial Advertiser says:
Key West has not been so deserted by
war ships for weeks as it is this morning.
IT will never be complained that vessels
were kept inactive when there were pros
pests of a fight. Everything awaits
Simpsons and Schley's movements.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
BLANCO,S DAILY REPORT

Madrid, May 2i-Noon-A dispatch re-
ders have been given to Admiral Cervera
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25

to the local governor yesterday complain
ing bitterly. The press sympathizes with
the workmen."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-25
GUESSING AGAIN ON CERVERA

Copyright 1898 by the Associated Press.)
Port Au Prince, Hayti May 24-Accord-
ing TO current rumor here, the Spanish
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
LOCAL OPINIONS.

The feeling In Houston railroad circles.
as soon as an mixing OF The decision was
Flashed over the wires, was oneiof singular
and enthusiastic utilization, and In all de-
uHrlments there was only one eentlment
manifest exlrltatjoD for what all regardei
ss a signal and substantial victory for The
railroad Interests OF TEXAS
MANAGER w. G. VAN yLECK OF The
Sunset route on being asked for his opin-
ion In regard to the decision, said IL was
lust what be had looked fer what he had
expected ana what the exigencies OF the
case demanded.
COLON. l.. J. POLK, general manager
OF the Santa Fe who happened 10 be IL
Houfton when The announcement OF the
decision reached him. stated to a Post re-
porter that the ruling was Of greater I'M
portance TO Texas than any pronounce.
nlent made BY any court fer several Hears,
IA showed that under the protection OF law
the railroads could still do business IN
Texas. and would be a powerful incentive
10 the futlue Investment OF capital In this
section. He felt inexpressibly pieassd with
tho result. and was gure the same feeling
was universal among railroad men.
MAJOR CHARLES q. PECK. president
NJ the Texas Car Service association. had
ONLY one comment 10 niake--"l like the
decision"
COLONEL JOHN HoRNBY. president Of
the Fort Worth and Rio Grande. IN speak
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
JAS. Butt
HOUSTON.

ing on the subisct to a reporter OF The
Past at the hawlor hotel, remarked: Tho
decision is Just and IT Will have splendid
effect ON business Investments ia Texas"
JUICE r. $. LoYETT. on bong spoken
to. said that the effect Of the decision was
TO restrain All tariffs OF TIE commissloa.
IN other words. 20 make Il rlnn that the
railway commission of Texas has no such
thing now rs a fixed rate on anything.
Ths probably includes compress regula-
tidns and rates. The final aetesmpation
Of the ease viii probably come up Tor
lrial at the next term OF the court. in
February, bur. az ninety days ste luDwa,.
n wl ch TO take evidence. II is possible
Il may not be reached AT that term and
lhat II VIII 90 ever U Tho next.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
Mhrni Mni.er. ncIoiclng.

sherman. Texas. November 80 The
wheat raiscrs all over the conntry are re-
joicng very muos Al the recent snow and
fttczc. followed. as Il was by gradual
thaw and rrospeatiye continued mild
westher One prominent what grower
sald today. The wheat In tae eastern
part Of The county has been greatly bene-
fled by the SNOW and warm thaw, more
especially that OF early planting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
coInncI nr,nn or 10 sn,nnnnn.

Lincoln Neb December i.-Colonel w.
J BRYAN left this evening for Savannah.
Ga. 10 gJoln his regiment, IT'S furlough
Goes not expire until tho 9TH but his
health being fully recovered he felt Il his
duty 10 return A number OF prominent
political leaders ameng them ex Con-
gresham Towne ana Thomas c. Patterson
OF Denver have been In conference With
C041nel Gryan during the week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
nrnnth MOI nraisen.

L.ckhart, Texas, December 1.-The coa-
tinueus rains OF last week put the ground
IN good condition for ploging, bur did nct
furnish auy stock water or start the dry
streams TO running. Some waeat ilas been
sow- and more w.il be put in yet II W.
have another rain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02
Chicago Again "a COMMITS

New York December 1.-The cruiser
Chicago, reconstructed and capable u
taken our OF commission over two years,
ago. was placed In commission at the
navy yard itoday. 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-02

Rogers Texas December 1.-The orala
prospect 10 this section Is very na<tpriRs
al present. Farmers 10 general ar h ~
ter circumstances 4han 'they 1oFe boeo ~
many years before. Y, &. 4 e.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01
The Mill Operatives,

The mill operatives Of New England
are awakening to the great injustice
that has been and is being perpetrated
upon them by the money power, says
tariff was the cause OF the constant re-.
duction Of wages. But now they fall to
see it In that light. Congress was called
into special session to remedy the tariii
and a measure was passed and pros.
perity was proclaimed throughout the
land; and on the heels Of it wages were
reduced in every cotton mill in New
England.
Grim determination and unanimity
Of action mark the course of the strik-
ers. They declare they will stand to-
gether to the end, which they now be-.
lieve to be long way of. They realize
that the mill owners will try to starve
them into submission, but they say this
weapon will fail of Its purpose. Hard
ship will have to be endured, and they
have made up their minds to stand It.
They count on aid from other mill
towns, should the fight be a long one,
to pull them through"
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01
Economy and Caution.

Since 1893 1t has been 80 fashionable
to be poor that economy and caution
have become fairly national charac-
teristic. The man who made money
before 1893 hurried to put what he
gained into quick circulation. Nov the
average citizen who has prospered dur.
ing 1897 is inclined to hold tight, for
the time at. least, to his new surplus. =
Secretary Gage.
Nothing could be more significant u
the advance Of poverty. II everybody
should "hold tight" his surplus, re-
trenching himself and family to bare
necessities, the community would be
still poorer than it is. But want OF
confidence" causes boarding, and
boarding manufactures pauperism. The
secretary thus completely gives away
bis own case.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-01

Will not the outspoken declarations
and vigorous work of Secretary Gage
and other treasury officials, so far COM
NIT the Republican party to the gold
standard that the next Republican can
didate for the presidency will be com
PEELED to run as q gold monometalist !?
Oh, no; not at ALL Each of the gold
parties for the last twenty years has
claimed in every canvass to be BIZ
metallists, and 1t made no difference
which was successful after election, the
party in power lahored to establish and
maintain the single gold standard. 1t
was more than twenty years before
enough of the people of the United
States realized the duplicity Of the
parties to which they belonged, and
decided to put country before party, to
furnish any hope OF the success OF the
people against the parasites OF the gold
andard.-silver Knisht.Watchman.