Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-04

turn to his native country at the
close of hostilities between the United
States and Spain.
Cubans have addressed letter to
President Mckinley In which they
ask that the conquered section OF the
island be turned over TO their man
agement. They claim to be compe-
tent to govern the territory.
When the Anchor Line steamer
Hesperia pulled out from Brooklyn
she had on board 247 officers, en-
glneers, coal-passers, stewards, sea-
men and. apprentices belonging TO
captured merchant vessels.
The Cuban junta advises no man to
go to Cuba at this time unless he Is
provided with at least $1,000. Men
who go there now seeking work will
find 1t impossible to live unless food
Is given them by the government.
Captain Mellon, Spanish consul for
British North America at Vancouver,
has confessed schemes to aid Spain.
The old man il in a state of hys-
tercs for fear the Canadian govern
ment Will deal harshly with him.
Vive-President Capote Of the pro
yincial Cuban republic says he Is sat
isied that the purpose OF the United
States Is to establish a republic in
Cuba, and that the Cubans will fulfill
their pledges to this government.
1t is believed at Cumberland, Md,
Commodore Schleys birthplace. that
the fund being raised in Maryland to
purchase him a testimonial Will reach
at least $4,000. 1t Is the intention to
buy the commodore a country seat, he
TO select the location.
The steamer Bermuda, filibuster
seized by the British government IF
teen months ago, was freed by order
of the government on the payment of
all the libels filed against her. The
American flag will now be hoisted on
the Bermuda.
Senior GomaZo, next to Sagasta the
most influential member OF the Span
ish government, told the organ Of
the army that the cabinet intends to
conclude an honorable peace, which
first of all will satisfy the aspirations
OF the army.
Several of the powers are said to
be urging Spain to make haste in
seeking peace, lest Watson's coming
into the old world may drag them
into the war. For precisely the same
reason Spain IL less inclined now to
propose peace.
A Berlin correspondent cables the
purport OF an article In the Kreuz
Zeitung declaring that 1t would be an
extraordinary political mistake for
America to send fleet to attack
Spain, on account OF European com
plications likely to follow.
The Spanish troops in Havana, to-
strongly fortified the city say Spanish
reports, and are eager for an oppor-
tunity to measure arms with the
American forces. All express will
ingness, 1t ID asserted, to yield up
their lives II necessary.
A conclusion has been reached as
to what disposition shall be made CT
the prohibitory list In the Cuban
laws. The only articles retained on
the prohibited list arc firearms and
ammun. ton, oleomargnrine, artificial
or adulterated wines and objects of
fensiye to morality.
Miss Jessie Schley of Milwaukee,
who left Paris to interview the Queen
Regent of Spain and Premier Sagasta
In an endeavor to bring about peace
between the United States and Spain,
has been told to come home immedt-
ately by her father. In Madrid she
could see no ono In authority.
The second Manila expedition, like
Its predeeeaso", has added possession
In the Pacific to Uncle Sans string,
and did 1t appropriately on the fourth
OF July. A correspondent with Ad-
miral Dewey's fleet reports that on
that day Gen. Greene rediscovered and
took formal possession Of the long
lost Wake island.
Lieut.. X, l.. llobson arrived on the
St Paul unexpected in New York City
and Washington. Crowds who cheer, d
MN saw MN DluSn ana an aged apple
woman brought tears to the heros
eyes, Lieut. Hobson thinks two of
Ceryera's ships can be saved, and he
came north to report on the matter
to the secretary of the navy.
German Americans OF New York de
clared they would take up arms
against the kaiser should there be war
between America and Germany The
plan for the presentation of a battle
ship to the United States government
by GermanAmorlcan ciizens is en-
dorsed by prominent men Of that class
In many Of the principal cities.
Ten thousand troops left Tampa
and Charleston for Porto Rico. The
eleven transports on which they
were embarked will be- Joined Ivy ten
moro under Gen. Miles carrying troops
from Guantanamo. This army of
$4,000 will make landing on Porto
Rico, and will be reinforced by l5,-
600 to $4,000 troops from Chickamauga
and Camp Alger.
Gen, Leonard Wood, formerly
colonel OF the rough riders. has be-