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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
GENERAL LAWTON
 LAUDS HIS CORPS Farewell Address to Off, fiCerS and Men. GALLANT SERVICE PRAISED HEROISM DISPLA FED IN THE SANTIAGO BATTLES. His Command the First to Land and Prominent in Every En-
 gagement With the
 Enemy.
HERoISM DISPLA FED IN THE
 SANTIAGO BATTLES.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 15.-The following is General Lawton's address to his staff, part of which will shortly return home:
 HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVI- SION, FIFTH ARMY CORPS, SANTI- AGO DE CUBA, Aug. 14-Being ordered to other duty, the undersigned hereby re- linquishes the command of the Second Di- vision of the Fifth Army Corps, and in ficers and enlisted men of his command his thanks for and appreciation of the gallant and soldierly manner in which the duties and laborS required of them have been performed. the character of which is almost unparalleled in severity danger and importance.
 The Second Division, established a little more than two months ago, proceeded almost immediately to embark for the coast it was the first to disembark and the first American military force to land on Cuban soil. Without delay wait ing to secure rations, baggage or other necessaries and conveniences of any kind the division proceeded to Siboney. com polling the garrison there to retire and resumed the advance toward Santiago laboring night and day amid trying con- ditions, in marches, reconnoissances and scouting, and. while covering the advance, fighting the decisive battle of Caney.
 Unique in the character of it's defenses and the importance of its situation Ca
 
 sistance permitting of no surrender, and was carried by a charge such as Is made only by American soldiers, killing, wounding or capturing almost every Spaniard.
 Moving thence within an hour, without one man unaccounted for, toward San tiago and taking up position on the right of the army, and. hastily intrench- ing it was engaged with the enemy on the 2d of July. Extending to the right and covering the bay of Santiago and threatening the safety of the Spanish ships the latter sought safety in flight to the sea.
 Fighting by daylight and digging all night the division pressed forward to the right under the lines and to within 16O yards of the enemy, the right resting on the bay of Santiago. The memorable 17th of July came, and with it the surrender of the city and the Spanish army, and later the end of the war with Spain.
 When overtaken by the dreaded fever your courage, cheerfulness and fortitude did not forsake you. When the history of the wars for Cuban independence is written the Second Division will deserve and receive a full page on every inn portant occurrence that led up to its successful termination.
 To my staff l desire to acknowledge a special obligation for most loyal and faithful duties we'll performed under circumstances and conditions too trying to be described. H. w. LAWTON, Major General United States Volunteers
 commanding Second Division, Fifth
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
FIGHTING IN PORTO RICO.
Spanish Attack on General Schwan'
 Column Repulsed.

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 15.-Gene- raI Schwan's column was attacked be- tween Mayaguez and Lares. As the Eleventh Infantry, under Colonel Burke, was descending the valley or the Rio Grande they were fired upon from hillside by force of 1900 Span iards who were retreating toward the north. The fire was returned and the Spaniards were repulsed with, it is eX- pected considerable loss.
 Colonel Soto. the commander of the Mayaguez district, was wounded, and was afterward overtaken in a wayside cottage He was attended by two sergeants, who surrendered. The Americans suffered no loss. The artillery and cavalry were not en- gagged.
 General Schwan had not received news of the signing of the peace pro tocol when the action occurred, but obtained 1t yesterday afternoon. The reports from General Miles are meager.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
SKATER IS GRATEFUL.
Acknowledges the Confidence Re
 posed in Him at Washington.

Acknowledges the Confidence Re
 posed in Him at Washington.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-Secretary Alger to-day received a letter from General Shafter which is, in part, as follows:
 Headquarters Fifth Army Corps, Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 4.-To Hon. R. A. Alger, Secretary of War, Washing ton. D. C.-My Dear General Alger: Your letter of July 25 was handed me yesterday by Major Sniffen. 1 thank you and the President for the confi- dence expressed in my ability to handle the matters intrusted to me here.
 T cannot fully express my gratitude to you for all the opportunities that you have given me and for the confi- dence that you repose in me, as shown more strongly than in any other way by leaving me unhampered in my ope- rations against Santiago. 1 am very sorry to see that some newspapers are attempting to throw blame on your trying to run the campaign from Wash ington, and I suppose some people be- lieve it. It Is one of the things. how ever, that I don't suppose we can help, although whenever 1 have the oppor- tunity I have tried to make it plain that I have been left to my own de- vices. l am, very sincerely yours,
 CIVILIAN R. SKATER"
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
Political Notes.

The leading Republicans of this city are now of the opinion that the party will be compelled to nominate for GOV ernor some man who has not as yet been considered in the contest. The sectlonal fight has become acute. Alameda County wants Pardee, the south wants Gage ana several other candidates already men toned have secured scattering. dele9a- tions. This condition leaves the flgnt open, and Republicans who have the pest interests of the party at heart think man outside of all the sectional contross . versies should be placed at the head ol the State ticket.
 Attorney Lester H. Jacobs, one or tne committee of 100 delegates to the Demo cratic State convention, writes to the edl- tor of The Call, saying he Is on the as sessment roll In this and other counties in the State. Mir. Jacobs name appeared in the list of McNab delegates pupnsheu yesterday and it was stated that he was not on the assessment roll.
 Local Republican politics are very qulet. Major Mclaughlin. chairman of the State Central Committee, was out or town yesterday and the Republican headquar- ters at the Palace were deserted.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
LOWER-CLASS CUBAMS
 THREATEN TROUBLE
Do Not Want Peace, and Talk Even of Attacking and Capturing
 Santiago de Cuba.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 15.- Trouble with the Cubans is brewing. Their attitude is one of sullen hostil- ity toward Americans. The better class in Cuba favor the annexation of the island to the United States and majority of the masses is ready and anxious to work and accept the shelter and protection afforded by an Amerf- can protectorate; but it is influenced by a certain class of rabid orators and breeders of sedition and rebellion against anything smacking of law and order.
 This inf1ammatory class demands and urges the recognition of Cuba for Cubans and spurns all offers or sug- gestions tending to prosperity under an American protectorate and eXcites popular discontent. This IS exactly the class that pushes itself most into evil dence and whose views and opinions are most overheard and published. Its advice to the Cubans is to repudiate all offers of peace or a cessation of hos tilities and to look upon an armistice as an agreement between the United States and Spain on their own account and not binding upon the free and tn- dependent state of Cuba, whose liber- ating army not only repudiates pacifi- cation, but will ignore the armistice to the point of continuing to Wage war and shoot every Spaniard in the field.
 wild rumor is afioat to the effect that the Cuban army will attack San tiago and capture it, to the glory of the Cuban arms, as soon as the American garrison Is weakened. This is directly traceable to the same source. The in- fluence exerted by such body of men against law and order is formidable. This hysterical people demands SUD- pression with an iron hand. While still in embryo this influence is already felt among certain classes who refuse to work or serve the Government until clear statement of the freedom and in- dependence of their country is made.
 knowledge of this condition is im- perative to the molding of future policy and to explain whatever harsh steps may be rendered necessary in dealing with the insurgents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16

BY CALL-HERALD DISPATCH BOAT MORAN FROM HAVANA, Aug. 14, to Key West, Fla, Aug. 15.-Whife both Captain General Blanco and Sec retary Congosto refused to grant me an audience, I learned one important fact about Captain General Blanca that he had sent his resignation to the authorities in Madrid and begged it's acceptance, stating that he did not wish to have charge of the carrying out of the agreements of the peace pro- tocol.
 The Spanish population, which pre- ponderate in Havana, are resigned and understand that if a steady and strong government is not founded it will be very difficult for them to remain in the country, representing as they do the wealthy element. They prefer the idea of annexation to any other kind or rule, for they believe it would be the only thing which would guarantee order and protection of all kinds of interests. They state that a government estab- Iished under any other conditions would not last very long.
 The Cuban element representing the financial interests and having social standing, who have taken no active part in the warfare, have ideas similar to those just set forth and believe, also, that any other government which might be established in this country, in which certain radical elements would participate, would precipitate great disturbances and render impos- sible all efforts for pacification by the government. In Matanzas, Cienfue- gos, Sagua and other towns and cities of the island the situation is similar. According to the opinion of leading merchants and manufacturers of those places annexation is the only feasible solution for the islands government.
 Provisions are very scarce, especially four, hog lard, rice, jerked beef, cod fish and condensed milk. The first measures of General Shafter have been very well received by all Spaniards here and those Cubans who are anxious for a government of order.
 When are the provision ships com ing? is, however, question asked by every one in the Cuban capital and so, 900 soldiers comprising the regulars and volunteers now in the province of Havana This anxiety as to supplies even takes precedence over the ques- tions as to when the Americans take possession of Havana, what form Of government they will establish and whether the Cubans are to be placed in power.
 While almost continuous communica- ton with Sagua and Batanaboa has al- lowed the city to replenish from time to time the great store of food laid in before the war, prices are extremely high. Some forms of food, especially bread, are rare luxuries, and the diet even of those who can afford to pur- chase anything in the market has be- come painfully monotonous.
 La Union Constitutional, in an editor fal to-day under the headline Peace, says:
 "Rumors regarding peace at last nave been confirmed, but nothing IS so lar known about the terms, though there can be no doubt that such terms were imposed as would be natural from a powerful nation to one weak and con- quered.'
 Fl Pais also comments on peace, and says that since it has been accepted by the mother country it must also be ac- cepted by the colony.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
FUSION DISCUSSED,
San Luis obispo County Will Lead the Van in Approval.

CALL HEADQUARTERS SACRA- AEENTO. Aug 15.-It is apparent that the subject of fusion as presented by the ar engagement entered into at the time of the holding of the PopuHst convention has oc- cupied, the attention of the Democrats in almost every county in the State. Opinion is divided as to the expediency of fusion as a general proposition, and particularly so as existing under conditions such as are. to be presented to the Democratic State Convention. In San Luis Obispo County there is strong feeling in favor of fusion on any basis, and this feeling has made itself manifest in the delegation that will represent the county at the con .ventiOn.
 : T. T. Crittenden, the well-known banker Of San Luis Obispo, who Is meTpber or the delegation, said to-day that the pres ent fusion arrangement was acceptable 10 the Democrats of his county and that the delegation would support the proposition 2 of fusion in any form that 1t may be pre- Sented at the convention.
 'The Democrats of our county he said, :'aTe very anxious to see fusion consum- mated and we. as their representatives will do all that we can to carry out their wishes. - am not aware that there Is any widespread opposition to the plan or fu- sion. 2s arranged for by the party leaders and do not think that such opposition as there is will be sufficiently strong to af- feet the result.
 'So far as l have canvassed the mem beTs of our delegation 1 have gained the of them. are in favor of seating the dele -gatiOn appointed by the Committee Of One Hundred of San Francisco. We are not thoroughly familiar with all of the Tacts, and I.shOuld say that our final attitude in the matter will depend largely upon the manner in which the Harney faction pre- sents it's case to the convention; IeeI Tn the matter and that the convention will take such action as will be for the best interests of the Democratic party in the
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
PRIEST SUES FOR DAMAGES.
Claims $5o,ooO for Injuries Caused
 by His Excommunication.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-The Rev Anthony KozlOwski, priest In charge of the All Saints Polish Catholic Church, in Lubeck street, has invoked the aid of the American courts to obtain redress for his grievance against Archbishop Feehan of the diocese and Cardinal Ledochowsky, the head of the congre- gation of the propaganda at Rome through whom the edict of excommuni- cation was promulgated against the priest on June 20
 In a bill filed in the Circuit Court, Father Kozlowsk asks that $50, 900 damages be awarded against the Arch bishop and Cardinal because of injuries he has received through their action. This is the first time such action has been brought in this country.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
Vessels at St. Michael.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. Aug. 15.- The steam schooner South Coast arrived here tonight, twelve days from St. Mi chaeI, Alaska Affairs at St. Michael are reported to be very quiet. There is still a large crowd of people there try ing to get up the Yukon River The steamer Monarch had arrived with tWenty-six passengers for Dawson.
 The tugs Holyoke and Resolute, which sailed from St. Michael for Puget Sound several days ahead of the South Coast ran on a reef outside St. Michael. They were hung up twenty-four hours. They put into Dutch Harbor to repair what damage they may have sustained.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
Spanish Merchants of Havana Prefer American Rule to
 Independence.
Similar Sentiment Obtains With the Better Classes in the Island Miles Has
 Captured.

Special Cable to The Can and the New York
 Herald. Copyrighted, 1898, by James Cor SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Aug. 15.-On the part of the natives of the island, rich and poor alike, there is great re- Jolcing that the war is at an end, chief " because they are a naturally peaceful people unaccustomed to warfare and bloodshed and the last two or three weeks have been extremely trying.
 Then, besides, it is useless to deny that their sympathies have been with the Americans, and they have welcomed the first opportunity to make this fact plain.
 Whether they and the Spanish and Americans will form a peaceful fusion is question that is hard to answer. The sentiment of the native population is beyond doubt in favor of the Ameri- can, but the Spaniards, both military and civil, decline to give expression to their feelings until the exact situation is known
 Porto Rico has been shut out from communication with the rest of the world so long that we are somewhat in the dark, but I have it from reliable neutral sources that the Spaniards and better classes of natives prefer annexa- tion to independence. Captain Gen. eral Macias and the Spanish troops in San Juan have emerged from the con- flict with honor, and on this point of ficials here are pleased that Spain has conceded peace. A continuation of hostilities here would have meant much useless bloodshed.
 FREEMAN HALSTED.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
HILL TO IMPROVE SEATTLE. Over a Million Dollars to Be Spent
 by the Great Northern

SEATTLE, Aug. 16.-President James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railroad made public tonight his intention to inaugurate an immense improvement in Seattle. In a communication to the City Council he asked that certain streets be vacated in the thirty acres of tide land which he re- gently purchased, and his request will un- doubtodly be granted. MT. l1iu stated that within ten days he would beg,u work on inrrt .vCI1erts in the northern part of the city that will cost nearly milton dol la-s They Jill include a canal 2J00 feet long. 200 feet wide and 30 feet deep at low water. running inland from Puget Sound and grain elevators, warehouses and docks, sufficiently large to accommodate the largest vessels affoat. This construc- ton is in accord with MT. Hills intention to be largely identified with the Hawaiian Philippine and Oriental trade.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
TENNIS AT SANTA MONICA. Fourteenth Annual Tournament of
 Southern California

SANTA MONICA, Aug. 15.-The four teenth annual tournament of the South ern California Lawn Tennis Association opened here to-day. Some excellent ten his was put up, the match between Dag gett and Brady and Picher and Sinsa- baugh being especially brilliant
 Haskins beat Wilson, score 64, 6-1; Way beat South, 6-3, 46, 6-1; Acker beat Fowler. GO, 60; Rowan beat w. Manning, 6-; 6-3; Hendricks beat Crom- leybuck, 60, 60; Bell beat Chapman, 6-3; 7-5; Picher beat Sinsabaugh, 6-2, G. 1; Bumiller beat NJ. Manning, 64, 7-5; Brady beat Daggett, 3-9, 6-3, 6-1; Lil- kingston beat Pedley, 6-S, 7-5, 62; We'll come beat Wallace. 6-1, 6-2; P. Rowan faulted to Jones' R. A. Rowan to McGilv- ray and Corby to Britton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
Case of the Finigans Up Again.

SAN RAFAEL, Aug. 15.-Peter A. F'ini- gan. the millionaire pauper of the Hotel Rafael, through his attorney, J. P. Swee- ney, moved to-day that the suit for di- Vorce brought by Mrs Finigan be set for trial This was opposed by the counsel fors Mrs: Finigan on the ground that the order of the court requiring the payment ola od sum n sufficient for attorneys' fees and costs mas not been complied with. impossible Tor Finigan to comply with the order as he was possessed of nothing him. self.
 Judge Angellotti set Monday. the 29th inst, as the date for argument on the motion " ~
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
SPAIN DECORATES M. CAMBON Bestows the Grand Cross of the Order
 of Charles III.

MADRID, Aug. 15, 10 p. m.-The Gu han autonomist government has re- signed. It is believed that the Spanish Government will decline to accept the resignation of Governors Blanco and August.
 Havana telegrams represent the Spanish element in the colony as favor ing American annexation as the best means to insure prosperity and avert anarchy.
 M Cambon, the French Ambassador to the United States, who represented Spain in the peace negotiations at Washing con, has been decorated with the Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
Cutter for State Senate.

EVANSVILLE. Aug. 15.-Republican primaries in Tuba County resulted in the choice of the following delegates to the State convention: E. A. Forbes, w E. Meek, Joseph Durfee, James M. Muck, A. C.. Irwin, G. w. Hall and J. c. Camp bell
 Delegates to the Congressional Con- vGnton: Harry Dam. E. C. Toogood. Con- rad .Gottwalls, C. A. Webb, s. D. Wood Josaph Merriam and John J. Tore.
 Delegates to the Senatorial Convention; Herfy Sieber, F. Brow, Byron Burris, J; NJ: :Ribble. c. G. Mayo, W. F. Kelly and George Sutliff.
 |. The Cutter Appeal ticket carried every thing nearly unanimously. The nomina- ton of Cutter for the Sixth Senatorial District is assured.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
LEE WANTS A TOGA. Will Be Candidate for the United
 States Senate.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Post tomorrow will say: General Fitzhugh Lee will enter the Senatorial race in Virginia. This announcement can be made without any qualification. It is authorized by General Lee himself, who last night dictated the following statement to a representative of the Post2
 Upon being asked the question as to his future intentions and appreciating the interest felt in the matter through out Virginia, General Lee said:
 ''1 shall be a candidate for United States Senator.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
Pacific Coast Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-Pacific Coast pensions have been granted as follows:
 California: Original-Richard Roach. San Francisco. $6; John C. Long. Burson. SIP. Increase-W William King. Santa Rosa $6 to $12. Original widow etc~Cerssanna Long, Burson, ss: Mexican War surviv- ors. increase-Wflliam R. Lee, San I,i,js Obispo $S to $12.
 Oregon: Additional-George Tfnkban, Union, S6 to $8. Supplemental-Wal | Smith Wilson, $2. Increase-Henry vii. son, Astoria s8 to S10.
 Washington: Original - Rinaldo Brown, North Bend, S6.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
BISHOP WINGFIELD's WILL.

SUISUN, Cal, Aug. 15.-The will of the late Bishop Wingf1eld was filed for pro- bate in the Superior Court of Solano County to-day. The estate consists of money in savings bank investments and promissory notes amounting to $57,- total of S79 506. The will was dated Janu- ary Is, 1893, and the entire estate was bequeathed to his widow, Mrs. Annie M. Wingfeld for her sole use during the term of her natural life, after the expira- tion of which it passes to her daughter, Mary Wingf1eld.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
BRAUNHART BERATED.
Accused of Improper Motives in Vot-
 ing for a Fire Bill.

AO4 tA I IT . 4J4AA'
 .. THE CALLS HEADQUARTERS, SAC RAMENTO, Aug. 15.-Senator Braunhart and Frank Hughes, former secretary of the San Francisco County Committee, had a heated discussion in hotel shortly af- ter midnight, and Hughes, who Is working with the Harneyites, was accused by Braunhart of having sold out to Rainey. Hughes indignantly de- hart; tongue flashing that he will long remember. He openly declared that Braunhart, who poses as an anti-Rainey- at the last session of the Legislature on promise of receiving two positions in the department. ''I think that comes pretty close to being bribery" concluded Hughes For time it appeared as If the men would come to blows.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
Shot a Tramp in self-Defense

RED BLUFF, Aug 15.-B. F. Francisco ordered a tramp away from his residence to-day, but the fellow refused to go Francisco got his shotgun and undertook to enforce his orders, when the hobo made a vicious attack on him with a club. Francisco fired. blowing a part/of mans head away, but the wound Is not considered fatal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16
CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES.
Preparations for a Lively Contest on =. WednesdaY-The Metcalf Ticket.

ALAMEDA, Aug. 15.-The Congress .sionaf primaries which will take place on Wednesday promise to be even more
 warmly contested than the State conven- tiop primaries of last Saturday: The
 I1nborn and Metcalf, are leaving noth-
 ing Undone to help their leaders. Par . tiGularly active in Hilborns behalf are the men whom he has helped to Federal positions. and they are now showing their
 gratitude to him by hard work to secure
 his renomination. The Metcalf ticket ::w5l+ given out to-day as follows:
 :: Hon.. John Ellsworth tat large), George Babcock. J. F. Messing, George F. Clark, F. A Randlett. H. Darneal, ". ". Has L1eIl, Ward Battles, D. Hicks, J. NJ Shan 'Ley':- a t. Iarge-J. T. Albright. 4. D. Wil- son, A. Rogers, O. J. Lynch, N. Mo :CoAaghy.
 A Metcalf mass-meeting will be held tonight and a Hilborn meeting to-mor- TOW night, which will close the campaign. In the meantime the town is being food ed with circulars on both sides.