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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24

teen in number, having actually sailed
from Key West at daybreak this morn
ing.
Besides the men and officers making
up the expedition, the transports car
ried vast quantity of supplies and
war equipment, necessary to maintain
an organization of this size for at
least sixty days.
Captain Taylor of the battle-ship
Indiana is in command of the naval
convoy which accompanied the trans
port ships. 1t has been presumed that
this capable officer would be charged
with this duty, but the fact of his COM
mand cannot now be stated positively.
The makeup of the convoy feet is
still withheld, and in fact the Navy
Department knows only as to the
general character of its strength.
Besides the Indiana, one other bat
and a first-class cruiser ac-
company the fleet. The other ships
are lesser cruisers, gunboats and auxi-
liary craft. Five of the available ships
of the fleet went to Port Tampa, while
eleven remained off Key West. When
the five war ships and the thirty-two
reached Key West a juno
ton was made with the eleven war
ships at that point, and the COM
bined fleets started together. Naval
officials speak of it as a magnificent
marine procession. The transports
out for several miles. ac-
cording to a high naval official The
war ships proper, headed by the majes-
tic Indiana, stretched at least three
quarters of mile.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
ON TO HAVANA.

NEW YORK, June IA special to
the World from Washington says:
Having been convinced that Spain will
not surrender until Havana is reduced
and occupied, President Mckinley has
given orders to have a large expedi-
ton Immediately prepared to invade
the Cuban capital, but the city of San
tiago and the Cape Verde fleet are to
be captured or destroyed and Porto
Rico is to be taken before the army
of invasion is to be ordered to move
on Havana 1t is expected that San
tiago will be occupied and the Span
ish fleet there captured or destroyed
within the next two weeks, and San
Juan will fall during the next fort
night.
Major-General Fitzhugh Lee will be
in command of the army that will in
wade Havana, and he has been instruc-
ted to prepare his forces for the at
tack.
Major-G General Miles Will be COM
mander-in-chief of the entire army in
Cuba, but General Lee will practically
direct the army that is to capture Ha-
vana. 1t is believed here that Gen
eral Lee will be made Military Cover
nor of Cuba when it capitulates.
Great Britain, through its Embassa-
dor, Sir Julian Pauncefote, it is said,
has Uniformed Secretary Of State Day
that when the United States captures
Cuba, Spain will be forced to end the
war. Great Britain looks on the stu
alton in the light that Cuba is what
both nations are fighting for, and
when Spain has lost her land there
will be nothing left to fight for.
Sir Julian Pauncefote has assured
Secretary of State Day that the pow
ers will not permit Spain to continue
a hopeless war to the detriment of
their commerce. Great Britain's as
surances probably account for Presi-
dent McKinley's orders to Tampa au-
thorities to prepare the Army to move
on Havana.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
SHIPS ARE IN SANTIAGO.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Navy
Department today posted the follow
ing bulletin:
MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, June IA
Lieutenant Blue just returned after
a detour of seventy statute miles of
observation of the harbor of Santi-
ago de Cuba. He reports the Spanish
fleet is all there The Spanish attack
ed vigorously the camp at Guantana-
mo. An output of four marines were
killed and their bodies mutilated.
Surgeon Gidds was killed.
SAMPSON.
The last lingering doubt that may
have existed as to the presence of
Cervera's fleet in Santiago harbor was
removed when Admiral SIMPSONS dis
patch reached the Navy Department
last night. Up to that time informa-
ton as to the number and character
of the vessels lying in the harbor,
shielded from observation by the hills,
had been obtained through Cuban
sources, supplemented by such
glimpses as could be obtained by the
naval officers from the outside en-
trance. Now, however, according to
Lieutenant Blue, the ships have been
actually seen by an American officer.
The officials here are full of praise
for Lieutenant Blues achievement.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
MoHICAN's MISSION.
To Establish Base of Supplies in
Ladrone Group.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-When the
cruiser Philadelphia goes down to San
Francisco from Mare Island within
two weeks, it will be under orders to
proceed to Honolulu. Once there the
Mohican, which is now due at the
islands, viii be detached from that
station and will start for the South
Pacific. The mission of the little ship
will be to plant the American flag on
every remaining possession of Spain
Nothing has been done by Admiral
Dewey in the matter of reducing the
two fortified towns on the Caroline
islands as yet, and to insure the sub
jections of both the Ladrone and Caro-
line groups is to be the mission of the
Mohican. The Mohican will carry as
large force of marines as possible,
and it is not thought she will have any
trouble in reducing any Notifications
encountered While a force will be
1cNh0N0 az lAAO Wv LIZ N1S4lCQ III Sdl1t
son will be left, that duty being dele
gated to General Merritt, who will
see to it after his principal work at
Manila is performed.
Meanwhile the Philadelphia will
represent the United States at Homo
lulu. While it is not expected that the
Senate will have passed the annexation
resolution by the time the Philadelphia
leaves, such may be the case, and the
result will be, in that event, that the
cruiser will carry instructions for rails
ing the flag over the palace. In the
event that Congress shall have adj
journed without action. and the Presi-
dent shall decide to take possession of
Hawaii as military necessity, the
Philadelphia will represent his author
ity in the new possession.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
MUST LEAVE CANADA.

MADRID, June 14-It was officially
announced today that Senior Dubosc,
the former charge d'affaires at Wash
ington, and Lieutenant Carranza, the
former Spanish naval attache at Wash
ington, have been invited" to leave
Canada, owing to the Canadian au-
thorities having intercepted letter
which Lieutenant Carranza addressed
to the Minister of Marine, giving an
account of the condition of the Ameri-
can Notifications.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
A SoBERING EFFECT.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-The news
of the attack by the Spaniards upon
the United States marines at Guanta-
namo bay Saturday night was not con-
firmed by official advices up to the
close of the day here. However, there
is no disposition to question the ac-
curacy of the press reports, and the
news had rather SOLDERING effect up
on the element that has insisted upon
rushing troops forward regardless of
their unpreparedness.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
FOR ANNEXATION.
Portion of Debate in House OF
Representatives.

Representatives.
WASHINGTON, June IA. Eight
hours, comprising the afternoon and
evening sessions of the House today,
were devoted to debate of the New
lands resolution for the annexation
of Hawaii. Twenty speeches were de-
livered, most of them being brief. A
vote will be taken at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. and in order to
give time for speeches which members
desire to make, the House agreed to
met at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The resolution, according to estimates
today, viii receive. with the exception
of not more than twelve. all the Re
publican votes and will enlist the
support of from fifteen to twenty
Democrats and members of other par
ties.
A few private bills were disposed
Of and the Hawaiian debate proceeded.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
OFF FOR CUBA.

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-The first
army of invasion to Cuba is now well
on its way, thirty-two transport steam
ships bearing over 1900 officers and
men, conveyed by battle-ships. cruis-
ers, gunboats and auxiliary craft, six
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-06-24
At MANILA's GATES.

LONDON, June 15.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph,
forwarding advices he has received
from Manila up to June Sth, says: On
June 5th the insurgents forced the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-15
sesAToa Frye
On Maine Elsctisa aa1 ~ Probable Este q
ths Phillppisss.

Boston, Sept. Ex-senator Frye Of
Maine. one Of the five members of the
commission to negotiate peace with
Spain. spent last night at the Adams
house.
He is on, his way from Portland to
Washington for final consultati0n
with the President. as the commission
will sail from New York for France on
Saturday next. go
To Globe reporter the senator said
he was perfectly satisfied with the re-
suit Of the Maine election. as 1t was
decided at the beginning of the cam
paign not to make an aggressive con-
test, as ii would involve an unnsces-
sary expenditure of both energy and
money.
He declared he could not discuss the
probable fate of the Philippines or the
personal opinion Of himself and. his.
conferees in regard to the question, but
he did say: sa
''All the letters l receive-and get
a great many-are in favor Of the re-
tention Of everything we have taken g
Many of them are from business
men who lay stress on wflnt they con-
slider the commercial advantages Of re-
tanning possession Of all the whole
group. ~; -
Many more are from ministers. who
seem to be especially enthusiasts for
their retention"
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! THOUSANDS HOMELESS.
Nearly Every Island ia the Group Has lis Dead
and Suffering.

St. Thomas. Sept l4.--According to the
latest reports from st. Lucia. the storm
which broke upon the island Sunday
night, developed almost unprecedented
violence, being accompanied by a tidal
wave and tremendous rains. Numerous
landslldes were caused and many houses
bridges and cocoa estates have been de-
stroyed At least IL lives have been lost.
Guadalupe. the French island In the
Leeward group. has experienced very
heavy weather. Nineteen deaths are re-
ported and there have been destructive
ianislides.
A boat from the island of st. Vincent.
100 miles west of Barbados. arrived. to-
day, at the island of Grenada. and re-
ports rhat st. Vincent has experienced the
most violent and destructive cyclone ever
known there. Kingston. the capital of st.
Vincent. is totally destroyed.
1t is estimated that 800 lives have been
lost in that island and tina; 5000 people
are homeless. The bodies OF the dead are
being buried in trenches. Thousands are
starving or being fed at the public ex-
pense.
The amount of property destroyed In
St. Vincent cannot yet be estimated.
Every small house is down and many
large ones have been destroyed. The de-
molished buildings include churches.
stores and almost all the estate buildings.
Three large ships are ashore on the Wind
ward coast and many smaller vessels are
stranded.
No Information is obtafnable here from
Barbados as to the results of the threat
ened hurricane OF Saturday night last.
Communication is cut OF and the worst
Is feared
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the LAST CONFERENCES
Being Held Before Tho Peace Commissioners
Leave For madrid.

Washington, Sept. H.-Three members
of the peace commission, Secretary Day,
Senator Davis and Whitelaw Reid. were
in conference for two hours at the state
department. today. Senator Frye, 1t was
stated. would arrive. tomorrow. The
plans of Senator GRAY the fifth member,
are not exactly known. although he. too.
is expected to join his associates in their
conferences, tomorrow.
The President will give dinner at the
White House. tomorrow night. at which
the commissioners will be the principal
guests. all the members Of the cabinet In
the city also being present. The commits
sfoners WIFI leave here. Friday. in order
to take the Campania. Saturday.
The meeting at Secretary Days Office.
today. was for the purpose Of going over
the whole question of the peace settle
ment. It is the first time Mr.. Reid has
exchanged views with his colleagues on
the subjects.
Members of the commission state osi-
lively that all reports relative to the in
struction of the commissioners. or the at
titude OF the United States. were purely
conjecture and that they had agreed
among themselves to authorize no state
ment of their views, as a body or as in
diviGuals.
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THE C0RTES PROROGUED.
The Only Way to Shut OFF Bitter
Debate in the Senate.
Rumorod that America Will Demand $40,
100000 Indemnity Tor Citizens.

Madrid. Sept. H.-Premier Sagasta
has obtained the Queen Regents sig
nature to decree proroguing the
Cortes and with 1t ended stormy ses-
sion Of the Senate.
Gen. Primo de Reverb had demanded
an inquiry into his administration Of
the Philippines and in SO doing he said
the attacks of Count Almenas were on
ly fit for the mouth OF a miserable
slanderer." Count Almenas was en-
deavoring to reply when Senior Sagasta
read the decree proroguing the Crtes.
Count Almenas and Gen. Rivera, sep
arately approached the President in a
hostile manner and a duel Is expected.
Premier Sagasta afterwards read the
decree in the Chamber of Deputies.
1t is expected that the Spanish peace
commissioners Will be appointed with
out delay.
A painful impression has been caused
here by the statement. made by the
Pals. saying the United States intends
to demand 500. 0OO. 900 in behalf of Amer
lean citizens who have suffered through
the insurrectiOn in Cuba.
The Spanish peace commissioners
will strongly oppose this, ii is elaine !.
but fears prevail that the United
States will become pitiless and press
its advantage to the utmost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-15

New Haven Conn.,. Sept. H.-The BIZ
spnial state convention Of the sHep0bll-
cans Of Connecttcut. called for the pus-
pose OF noinina6 he candidates tor tie
various state Offices, assembled In The
Hyperion theatre. tonight. The session
was very brief, occupying but . little
over an hour and was devoted solely
to the transaction Of preliminary busi-
ness.
Shortly after 8 o'clock, erasmus H.
Fyler OF Torrington, chairman OF the
state central COMMITTEES. raped for Or
Ter. He made no speech and combined
himself to simple Introduction Of
Congressman Nehemiah ID. Sperry Of
New Haven, as the temporary chair
man OF the convention. Mr.. Spery.
after the applause which greeted him
had subsidized. delivered mis- address. At
The conclusion OF which the convention
proceeded to complete its organization.
Samuel a. Eddy of Canaan, was made
clerk OF the convention and the follow
ing assistant secretaries were appoint
ed: Frederick Sc6tt. WillimAntic:
George A. Kellogg. Vernon; Cfas. B.
Chapman, Preston. and Frank Heaiy.
Windsor Locks.
With the appointment Of committees
on credentials. permanent Organization
and resolutions and the announce
ment of meetings of these committees
and the county caucuses. the conven-
ton adjourned to meet. tomorrow. at
10 A. M.
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GEMS. WHEELER AND SKATER
Both Return to New York, En- Route 10
Camp Wikon.

New York. Sept. A.-Major General
Shafter and Gen. Joe Wheeler arrived
from Washington. this morning. AL
though the two generals travelled from
Washington on the same train, neither
knew of the others presence until in
formed by friends.
The train arrived at the Pennsylvania
station in Jersey City, at G55. Gen.
Wheeler Immediately boarded the 23d
Street ferry for New York and as Gen.
Shafter took his time about leaving the
car. he did not come in contact with his
brother officer.
Gen. Shafter said he intended to leave
for Camp Wikoff tomorrow. He refused
to discuss his future plans or state the
results of his visit to Washington.
Gen. Wheeler declared that he knew
absolutely nothing about the chances of
the review of the troops in New York
saying that the matter was one to which
he had given little or no attention. II
expect to be at Camp Wikoff, tomorrow,
to resume charge of the cavalary divi-
sion,' he said.
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CUBAN MANIFESTO.
Acknowledges Help Of United States But Still
Wants 10 Rule Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba. Sept. 1.-THE
council Of the so-called provisional
government of the republic of Cuba,
represented by Senior Bartolomo Masso,
president; Senior Mendez Capote, vice
president; and Senior Font. Senior Ale
man and Senior Moreno de Ia Tore,
secretaries; met at Santa Cruz, Sep:.
l. and formulated manifesto to the
Cuban people. with an order to the mil
itary commanders Of the Cuban army,
both of which nave been promulgated.
The manifesto, which Is an elaborate
document. touches on the history Of the
movement for Cuban independence and
the principles upon which the Cuban
people have fought for their liberty.
1t says in part:
I'VE always felt confident that
through our own perseverance we
would in the long run destroy Spanish
domination; but we must acknowledge
that an indefinite prolongation of the
struggle would have annihilated tna
little that was left of our wealth and
population. The entrance upon the
field of a powerful and decisive factor,
upon which we have always relied ami
toward which the hearts of all Cubans
have always turned. has put an end to
the horrors of war, to the benefit of all
concerned.
This prompt solution we must ac-
knowledge We could never have OH
tanned. 1t is proper to acknowledge
the evident truth. That is the best
title the United States has to our graf
itude
eve are grateful. In nations. as well
n : ipdtx,i.1I1nlS 40 ;c IA
is therefore the duty of this council to
explain to the people of Cuba what in it's
opinion, are our duties towards the
United States and toward ourselves and
what are the rules that ought to direct
our conduct.
1.-The people of the United States have
all along appreciated the fact that the
! majority of people of Cuba is in agree
| ment with our peoples, for the motto of
the United States government has been
| the same as our own absolute indepen-
dence for Cuba. Under these conditions,
the Americans could not take IA hostile
attitude toward us or consider our au-
| thority illegitmate and harmful to the
welfare of the Cuban people.
/, These considerations have convinced
us that we should not dissolve and that
the powers We nave received from an as
sembly elected by the people under arms
should not vanish. On the contrary. we
feed that We should remain. as nucleus
and guide for those who have vested such
power in us. We have, therefore. decided
to call together another assembly. which
will determine our future course"
! In conclusion the manifesto gives a
number of reasons why the proposed as
sembly should be convened and some gov
eminent or another chosen. mot with the
character of a government as yet, but as
an official representation of those Cubans
who fought against Spain and of those
who, in the cities under Spadn's control
and in foreign countries. have helped and
supported them"
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the ELECTION SUMMARY.
Returns from al Cities. Towns and Pianta
lions Give Powers 24.5O0 Plurality.

Portland, Me-. Sept. H.-Additional
returns of the State election from the
backwoods districts and plantations.
make some changes in the general re-
suit and reduce Powers plurality to
about 24,500 Returns from All cities.
towns and plantations, out oe 515. give
Powers, Rep, 81 .513; Lord. DEM, 81
.5l;. plurality for Powers Of q, so. II
the remaining towns show the SAME
proportionate loss his plurality will be
about "a, 500.
The up country towns, especially in
Aroostook and Piscataquis, all fell
away from the usual Republican ma
jority, in some cases the Republican
loss as compared with 1894. being be-
.ween 40 and so per cent. while the
Democratic loss was less than 20 per
cent.
Later returns in Somerset county
also showed Republican apathy. while
the Democratic vote in the LIST. I'd and
Sd Congressional districts was larger
than in 1894.
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sY.um aEsloAs
And c. Mevey Holman Ihssaisas 10 Have Hih,
investigated. ~


Chicago, Sept. H.-W. d. Bynum. chair-
man OF the National Democratic party
rendered his resignation to the executive
committee. today, and George Foster Pea
body of New York. was elected his suc-
cessor. The resignation was a great sur
prise to the leaders of the gold Demo-
cratic party.
c. McVey Holman of M.lne. declared
after the meeting that he proposed 10
have Mr. Bynum investigated. Mr. Hol-
man claims Mr.. Bynum called the meet
ing Of today with the intention OF forcing
him to leave Maine where the election
was held. Monday, the morning Of the
election day. and he charges the ex-
chairman with conspiracy.
A committee OF which Mr.. Peabody was
made chairman. was appointed to prepare
an address to the people.
A resolution adoted by the meeting
stopping the salaries of all officers Is said
TO be the real cause of Mr.. Bynum's res
ignatiOn. Treasurer Frenxel OF Indian
apolis. reported that when the campaign
of 1886 ended there was $4,000 In the
treasury of the National Democracy.
Since that time $23. 900 has been expended.
Mr.. Bynum had received $500 as GALAXY.
The treasurer reported that $7100 had been
sent to Kentucky for the 1897 campaign.
$l10O to Iowa. $35N0 to Ohio during the
campaign in which Hanna was elected
United States senator. and $500 to Kansas.
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Japan AND ENGLAND ii
Will Support United States ia Holding and
Governing Philippines.

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE newspa-
pers reaching the state department in
the official mails from the East show
that the almost universal expression in
the public press of Japan is in favor Of
the United States permanently hold
ing and governing the Philippine is
lands.
The position taken is that this will
be in the interest of peace and COM
merce and good government. The edi-
torialsf insist that this the only issue
of the matter that will satisfy the
highest interests of the islands and
the demands Of civilization.
The papers declare that the United
States in assuming the control of the
islands will receive the moral support
if not the active cooperation of Japan
and Great Britain.
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9Th NE. AND "a BATTERY.
The Old Comrades Meet Tor Annual Greetings
at R0ckland.

RoclSltand, Me-. Sept. 1.-THE annual
reunion of the 4th Maine Regiment and
The End Maine Battery occurred in this
city. today. About 100 members were
present and the day was one of pleas
ure to the old comrades. The follow
ing officers We're elected: Joseph
Mears, president: Charles Jameson,
first vice president: X. X. Rankin,
second vice president: w. II. Simmons,
secretary and treasurer. 1t was voted
to hold the next reunion in this city.
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PORTLAND NAVAL RESERVES
Arrive Home from Philadelphia and Arc
Given Hearty welcome.

Portland, Me-, Sept. 1.-THE Portland
Naval Reserves arrived home on the
New York boat. this evening, from
Philadelphia. The boys We're met by a
band and the High School Cadets, and
escorted to the armory through streets
lined with people who gave the lads a
hearty welcome home.
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parties home that had been out Of the
city the day before.
These statements may explain the
story told by John Calhoun Of hear
ing a wagon on Sea View avenue
bridge, Tuesday morning. They ap.
parentIy disprove the theory that the
trunk was placed In the pond on Tues
day morning by some one In a car
rage that went across the bridge.