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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
DEATH IN A HOT SPRINGS FIRE.
Two Hotels Burned and Six People
Thought to 10 Dead.

HoT SPRINGS, Ark, Aug. 29,-.Six
persons lost their lives to-day by the
burning Of the National and Windsor
hotels. Five bodies Of persons that
had been burned were recovered
from the ruins.
Only two of the other bodies have
been identified. They were Abe
Matthews of Greenville, Miss, and W.
II. Wells, residence unknown. Not
until after the coroner's inquest can
the names Of the other dead be learned.
A number Of persons were injured
by Jumping from the hotel windows
In addition to the two hotels, cot
tage belonging to Colonel oBrien, and
the Kentucky livery stable, were
burned.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
no Uae for Colonlal omOo

MADRID, Aug. 22.--The cabinet Is
considering the question whether 1t
is necessary to retain the establish
ment Of the colonial Office, with both
Cuba and Porto Rica gone, and the
fate Of the Philippines hanging in the
balance, The ooncensus Of opinion
seems to be that money would DO
saved by abolishing the colonial Office
altogether.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
Lee to RerIsw His Corps.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug, ss.-Gen,
eral Lee, commanding the Seventh
army corps, is making arrangement
for the parade of the troops of the
corps and it will probably take place
on Friday of this week. The parade
will be in commemoration of the sign
ing of the protocol and declaration of
peace.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
MURDERED HIS RIVAL.
Mike santry Shot and Killed by Thomas
Connell nt Fall River, Kansas.

EUREKA, Kan, Aug. @2. AT Fall
River last night, Thomas Connell shot
and killed Mike santry and then fed.
Connell and santry were rival hotel
keepers at Fall River and bad blood
has existed between them for some
time. officers and citizens are scour-
ing the country for Council The lit
tie town is greatly excited and 1t will
be hard to save Connell from lynching.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
A Grand War Concert.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. ss.--one of
the unusual features for the thirty
second national encampment G. A. r.
in this city, September to 10, is a
war concert to be given on the first
three nights of the encampment week
OF Music hall.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
MUST HEAR FROM LONDON.
Hong Kong's Governor Worries oyOr u
Requost From Dewey.

Hone KoNa, Aug, 2s.-Consul Gen.
eral Wildman has requested OF the
Hong Kong authorities permission
for the American ships now at Manila
to be allowed to dock and repair here.
The question presents such serious
complications that 1t had to be sub
mitted TO the British home govern
ment for answer. Meanwhile the har-
Dor police ordered the gunboat Zaflro,
In port here with dispatches from GEN
eral Merritt and Admiral Dewey, to
leave British waters within twenty
four hours. The governor is much dis
tressed at the situation.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
NnvnI station at pnro. Paro.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 90. Engineers
sent by the navy department to pre-
pare proposals for bids for the con-
struction of a naval station at Pago-
Page harbor, Samoan islands, have
arrived. L. p Chambers of New York
is the chief engineer of the party
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
M'KINLEY TO VISIT OMAHA.
Promises to Attend tho Exposition Dur
Ing Peace Jubilee weok.

OMAHA, Neb,, Aug. s2.--President
G. w. Wattles of the Trans Mississippi
exposition has received a dispatch
from Manager Il, Rosewater at Wash
ington, stating that President McKin
ley has given a positive assurance OF
his consent to be the guest of the ex-
position during the grand peace jubi-
lee, which will be the feature of early
October.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

MADRID, Aug. 22.-The Spanish
troops at San Rogue have been ordered
TO Barcelona, where they viii proba-
bly, be disbanded, unless Carlist agita.
ton attains Importance.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
MADRID WILL FILE A PROTEST.
Complains of tho Conduct of Insurgents
In Cuba.

MADRID, Aug. 92,-It is stated that
the cabinet has decided to make repre-
sentations to tho Washington govern
ment regarding the conduct Of tho in
surgents in continuing to attack Span
ish detachments,
Tho government is displeascd with
the attitude Of Captains General Ma
cias and Blanco, The latter has again
positively declined to preside over tho
evacuation OF Cuba.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
MADE A GOOD HAUL.
Tho Americans Found 100000 in tho
Spanish TreAsury at Manila.

LONDON, Aug. as.-The Manila cor.
respon mt Of the Daily Telegraph
says "Gl 'ral Merritt has proclaimed
government Of military occupation.
The news Of the armistlce arrived on
the 10th. IL Is feared that the Amer.
leans may restore the Philippines to
Spain and thus reinaugurate a fresh
period OF tyranny, extortion and re.
bellion.
"The Americans found 100000 in
the Spanish treasury, Foreign opin-
ion is loud in praise OF the action Of
the American commanders in exclud-
Ing armed rebels from the city. There
Is good reason to believe that their
frmness saved Manila from pillage.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
6 KILLED. 26 HURT.
Serious Loss OF Life In Wreck at
Sharon, Mass.

ooroWb H"sS VI Ah" IA W''"N ~
Sharon, Mass.
SHARON, Mass, Aug, ga frightful
rear-end collision occurred in the Sha.
ron station of the New York, New Ha-
ven g. Hartford railroad at 1880 last
night, when an express train, which
was running as the second section Of
long train, crashed into the first Sec
ton, composed Of local cars
As result, six persons were killed
and twenty-six seriously injured. The
rear car Of the local train was COM
pletely demolished and portion OF
the second car, while the engine Of the
express train was crippled,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
An Austrian Held as a Russian Spy.

VIENNA, Aug. sa.--A baron and ex-
officer of the Austrian army has been
arrested at Jaroslav as o spy. He had
resigned his commission and, 1t Is said,
had secretly entered the Russian SER
vice.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

WASHINGTON, Aug. 80. = President
Mckinley last night cabled to Admiral
Dewey and General Merritt his and
the nations congratulations upon their
capture Of Manila.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Half Million In Cloth Works Burns.
RoUEN, France, Aug. 29.-The Bins
cloth mandatory, where 1000 per-
sons were employed, burned to-day.
The FIRE was the work of an incend-
larry. 1t is estimated that the loss is
more 100000.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
PERU AND PUEBLA ARRIVE.
Two More Transports Loaded With
Troops Rench Manila.

MANILA, Aug. 99,-The American
transports Peru and Puebla, having on
board General Otis and General
Hughes, arrived here at o'clock yes
terday morning There was no serious
illness on board either Of the vessels.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

How to grow wheat with big profit at 20
cents and samples OF Salser's Red Cross go
Bushels per acre( Winter Wheat Rye, Oats,
Clovers, ETC., with Farm Seed Catalogue
for cents postage. JOHN A, BALzER
SEED CO., La Crosse Wis. w.n.u.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

CoSMo BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold everywhere.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

A mans pantaloons are always eth
or too long or too short, but nine cases
out Of ten woman's shirt hangs just
right.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The ball player who hits the most
"balls" at night always hits the sewest
In next days game.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The marriage ceremony is frequently
the final act Of diplomacy previous to
u declaration Of war.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22,-The Presi-
dent has promoted Commodore John A.
Howell, to be rear admiral, vice Rear
Admiral Charles s. Norton, retired.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The liquid voice Of woman would
probably be appreciated more If she
would occasionally turn Off tho flow.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Another Spanish Governor Resigns.
MADRID, Aug. 22.-The government
has accepted the resignation Of the
governor general of the Canaries, Cen
eral Menzano. His successor has not
yet been appointed.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
nnn,l rohnnnn snlI and smnka Yam LlLn Aunr

10 quit tobacco easily and forever, DO mag
netic, full Of life, nerve and vlgor, take No-To-
Bao, the wondor-worker, that makes weak men
strong, All druggists, b0c or a. Cure guaran,
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The man who starts out TO look fort
trouble usually ends by having II
thrust upon him.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

When man is swamped in specula :
tion lot Of wreckage comes to the
surface.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Learning does not necessarily imply
wisdom.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

A bath with CosMO BUTTERMILK
SOAP, exquisitely scented, Is soothing and
beneficial. Sold everywhere.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Collie, Hives and Thrush In infants relieved
(Teethlng POwdern). All druggists keep H.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
Manila Cable Now In Operation.

HONG KoNa, Aug. 29,-The cable
line between Kong Kong and Manila
is now being operated.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Tho only sure thing about life is the
end thereof.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

No man lives useless life. He may
serve as an example for others to
avoid.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

When man commits suicide IL goei
without saying that he was married OF
in love.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

When a man says he doesn't feel at
Ill like himself some Of his acquaint-
lnces are glad OF IL.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

When young men propose girls dis
pose-of the Ice cream.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
CANADIANS bid DISPLAY.
Resources of tho Dominion Extensively
shown ut Omaha.

OMAHA, Neb,, Aug, a9.--1n the In
ternational hall at the Trans-Missis-
sippi Exposition the largest exhibit is
that Of the Dominion of Canada. 10
occupies 5000 feet Of floor space and
5000 feet Of wall space, covered with
the best the country can produce. 1t
is an agricultural, mineral, forestry
and dairy exhibit combined.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The man who owes for his hat is
over head and ears In debt,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Love may not be diseas, but IL is
frequently OF rash nature.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

When some men bury the Ratchet
after quarreling they 90 right out and
dig up IN AK.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The girl who is wise never permits
herself to appear more intelligent than
the man she is trying to entertain.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

civility cost nothing, but 1t often
gets things that gold cannot buy.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

About half our time is spent in DO
Ing things we should have done be-
fore.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

You are always hearing people say
they "could not help hearing" certain
things. Why don't they cough?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

For perfect complexion and clear,
healthy skin, use COSM0 BUTTERMILK
SOAP. Sold everywhere.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

A man who can't keep his clothes
clean has no bushes wearing heavy
mustache.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The road TO happiness and the road
10 misery frequently run parallel.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

FITS Permanently Cured. Noht ornorVousnoss aftor
first day use OF DR.. klines Great Nerve Restorer.
Bend for FREE $500 tral bottle and treatise.
m H. II, KLINE. Ltd e3l Arch st., Philadelphia, Pa
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

People who drown their troubles
usually preserve them in alcohol.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

The lazier the man the more he conf
plains about dull times.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

A girl in love is often unable TO ex-
press her thought, but it's quite differ
ent after marriage.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
Mhont 40 Ocntn a IiunheA

The less heart n man puts into
task the moro labor it requires.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Why is 1t so difficult for some people
10 say what they mean?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Why is an unmarried woman but 30
On her 40th birthday
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Help is often only another name for
interference.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Angel-food is the proper diet for
those who dwell in air-castles
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
To Care Constipation Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy CathartIc 100 or 80
nc, Q, c, fall TO cure, druggists refund money
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

For children tcothing softens the gums reduces imam
Ation allayS pain, cures wind collie, 20 cents bottle
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Why isn't an insurance policy used
sometimes TO kindle fire?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Why doesn't everybody get married
II misery loves company?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25
No-To-Iao for TIfty CentS.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. 500. g. All druggists
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

Halls Catarrh euro
IL a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-08-25

WANTED-Case OF bad health that R.HP.A.N.S
will not benefit Send cents to Rpans Chemical
Co.. New York. for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials.
Evening journal., 1898-06-23
LIE coLuMeus coNvENTIoN.
senator Hanna Seems to Have Things All
His Own Way.

COLUMBUS, O.. June 2S-The Re-
publican state convention here yester-
day was a record breaker Its session
lasted less than two hours, and most Of
that time was devoted to unseating a
small minority of dissenters. After the
contests were disposed OF everything
was unanimous and by acclamation.
Five nominations were made within u
minutes. Including the presentation
and the seconding Of speeches. The
delegates after the convention perfected
It's permanent organization were all
Hanna men. If the factions We're not
completely wiped out, they were at
least shut out There was some doubt
expressed as to two of the twenty-one
members Of the state central committee,
Brown Of Toledo and Craighead Of Day
ton, but they were not long in announ-
cling themselves as in accord with the
majority. so that the party machinery
is entirely in the hands Of the friends
Of Senator Hanna for the next year
While in such full sway there were
some who wanted to remove Charles L.
Kurtz as the Ohio member of the Re-
publican national committee, but Sem
ator Hanna's closest friends prevented
even consideration Of such action. Gov
ernor Bushnell was not in the conven-
tion hall yesterday, and none Of his ap-
pointees were present to hear the read
ing OF the last resolution In the plat
form, which Is generally accepted as
uncomplimentary to the governor and
the dissenting Republicans in the leg
islature During the recent legislative
investigation Cyrus Huling and II. M.
Daugherty We're the attorneys OF Sem
ator Hanna. Huling was yesterday
made chairman Of the state central
committee, and Daugherty Is slated for
the craftsmanship of the state execu-
tive committee. John r. Malloy. who
was defeated for reelection as clerk Of
the house last winter after he had been
nominated by the Republican caucus,
is slated for secretary Of the state COM
rnfffoa
Evening journal., 1898-06-23
LANsDowNE ON ALLIANCE.
Secretary of state For War Thinks Amer
lea Is All Right.

lea Is All Right.
LONDON, June 23.-The Marquis OF
Lansdowne, secretary OF state for'war.
addressing the Conservative union OF
London last evening, indorsed the re-
cent birmingham speech OF the secre-
tary Of state for the colonies, in which
Mr. Chamberlain expressed the hope
that the day would come when the stars
and stripes and the union jack would
wave together over an Anglo-Saxon al
lance.
Lord Lansdowne said he found moth
ing in Mr.. Chamberlain's speech to Of
fend the common sense or patriotism of
the people Of Great Britain.
I'VE should be wanting In foresight"
no continued, III we failed to realize
that the time might come when our rev
enues would no longer flow so freely,
when the British taxpayer would grow
weary of building more and more bat
tleships and raising more and more bat
talions, and when, whether we liked IL
or not. we might have to consider
whether we could afford to stand
alone"
Lord Lansdowne insisted that It was
In the highest degree desirable that the
colonies should be encouraged TO take a
more active share in the defense of the
empire. There was nothing ridiculous
In the idea Of closer friendship with
America To his mind there could be
no more inspiring ideal than such an
understanding between the two nations
sprung from the same race and having
so many common interests-nations
which together were predominant in
/ the worlds commerce and industry
Was there anything preposterous he
asked, In the hope that these two ma
tions should be bound, he would not say
! in a hard and fast alliance Of offense
and defense but closely connected in
their diplomacy, absolutely frank and
unreserved in their international coun-
ellis. and ready wherever the affairs OF
the world were threatened with dis
turbance to throw their influence in the
same scale?
Depend upon IT," said Lord Lans-
downe in conclusion, these are no mere
idle dreams OF hazy aspirations The
change which has come over the senti-
ment Of each country toward the other
during the last year or two is almost
immeasurable. One can scarcely he
lieve they are the same United States
with whom only two years ago we We're
on the verge of a serious quarrel. The
change is not an ephemeral understand
ing between diplomatists. but a genu-
Inc desire of the two peoples TO be
friends. and therefore II cannot be
laughed out of existence by the sort OF
comments we have lately heard"
Evening journal., 1898-06-23
TnbIe of Percentages.
Engineer whites Court Martial.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-The court
martial trial Of Civil Engineer u. S. G.
White. u. S. N, on charges arising from
the construction of the new drydock at
the Brooklyn navy yard, will begin in
the court martial room today. The Off
GERS who compose the court are Com
modores Wallace and Robson, Captain
Kane. Commanders Mahoney, Strong
Belden, Knox and Wise, with Lieuten-
ant Laucheimer as judge advocate
The court convened at 1 o'clock yester-
day afternoon and after organizing ad-
journed until this morning. 1t is ex-
pected that the trial will last as long as
that Of Civil Engineer Menocal who
was recently suspended for three years
on similar charges as those preferred
against Engineer White.
Evening journal., 1898-06-23

left the task Of making the attack in
the rear.
The distance on the west side is
slightly greater than on the east, but
II probably is not greater by either
route than 10 OF IS miles The country
is mountainous, but there is no reason
to believe * may not be traversed by
the United States troops within a week,
even II IL should be necessary to con-
struct intrenchments and abattis every
few miles in order to beat back the
Spaniards With the beginning Of tho
military movement the navy viii draw
close inshore TO pound away at the
forts at the entrance and to draw the
Gordon of warships so closely around
the mouth as to make it impossible for
Cervera's vessels TO escape, even II they
are disposed to take the most desperate
chances.
News has reached here that $4,000
tons Of coal Is being loaded on ship
board at Valparaiso. As coal is worth
about SIS a ton there, the purchase -ex-
cites great curiosity here, and it has
been suspected that Il was being made
on Spanish account. II this should prove
TO be true, and the fact will soon be
known, Il would seem 70 indicate a pur-
poSc on tne part OF tne spanish naval
commander Camara, 10 carry that cele-
brated Cadiz fleet around into the Pa
cihc and use these colliers to supply the
fleet with coal. In this case the object
of attack probably would be the west
coast of the United States instead OF
the Philippines, but after all the whole
thing Is still a matter Of mere con-
lecture.
The European stories published yes
terday of alliances among the powers
against the United States and of the
reported proffer Of Germany TO lease
the Philippines from Spain are receiv-
ed here with amusement for It will ap-
pear clearly from the place OF origin OF
these storles-Madrid--i not from their
substance that they were inspired by
a desperate wish on the part Of Spain
to involve us In trouble with Germany.
Evening journal., 1898-06-23
pend nIarlnea Not aIntIlnled.

WASHINGTON. June pa letter
has been received here by Surgeon Gen
eral Van Reypen Of the hospital ship
Solace which the officials think dis
proves the report that the Spaniards
mutilated the bodies OF the marines
who had been killed in the battle of
Guantanamo bay. The surgeon who
wrote the letter had an opportunity
to examine the dead as well as the
wounded. and he writes to DR.. Van
Reypen on the subject as follows:
"The wound Of exit is an entirely diff
ferent wound from that made by the
Lee rife 1t is a very ugly opening and
Il led some to suppose that the first dead
had been mhtilated. This is now be-
lieved to be an error"
Evening journal., 1898-06-23
TlfLh ErnedItIon tn nInnIln.

WASHINGTON. June .2S.-Accordine
70 the views Of the war department off,
cials, the possibility is that a fifth ex-
pedition from San Francisco 70 the
Philippines may be necessary in order
20 carry the full quota of General Mer-
ritt's men who are TO be sent 70 re-en-
force Admiral Dewey. Assistant Secre-
tary Melklejohn. while without any in
formation on the subject, is Of the opin-
ion that the first expedition has by this
time arrived at Manila.
The orders to the ships were to return
to San Francisco after landing the men
and discharging their cargoes. Mean
while the department is after addition
al transports. The question OF secur-
ing the ships OF the Northern Pacific
company, concerning which there Is
some doubt because OF the provisions
Of the British navigation laws, is still
undecided.