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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
FOR SUMMER
 CAMP PAICN Conditions Favorable in Portions of Cuba. WHERE THERE IS NO DANGER. CLIMATE IS MORE FAVORABLE THAN IN SOUTHERN STATES. If Pacific Blockade Is Kept Up It Will Mean the Determination
 of People in Three
 Provinces.
CLIMATE IS MORE FAVORABLE THAN IN SOUTHERN STATES.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, June 1.-The Medical News in it's issue of to-day will pub fish discussion of the advisa bility of a summer campaign in Cuba, written by Dr. D. F. Laine of Philadelphia, who is a Cuban American, in which he says in part: "The unpreparedness of the military branch of the Government has become so apparent and from all accounts the necessity of a much larger body of troops to invade the island so evident, that I can well understand the hesitation on the part of the Washing ton authorities to land troops at this season Of the year around Havana and MatanZas- In fact, l am about con- Vlnced that unless Havana in the meanwhile capitulates from lack of food no troops will be landed in that province before the month of October or November
 Around Santiago the conditions are dliferent The country all about is hilly and much more healthful and by utilizing the several thousand insur- gents in the neighborhood for the pur- pose of garrisoning the city after it's equalization, the American troops could pc sarely encamped all summer under decidedly more advantageous condi- tons than at Chickamauga or Tampa.
 From the point of view of a Cuban, lnls paclfe blockade, especially if kept up all summer, means the practical ex- termination of all the people in these three provinces-Pinar del Rio, Havana ana Matanzas-and as the war, we are told, was undertaken for the purpose of saving these people. why should not American troops be immediately land ed on the island, even if they do run the risk of a high death rate from cli- matic conditions, etc.?
 On the other hand, as Americans, we are justified in reasoning the matter. We are certainly unprepared for such an undertaking. Our soldiers, mostly men who were only yesterday clerks and mill hands, are not even supplied with one of the most essential and vital things for summer campaign in the tropics, and that is suitable clothing. Tn such an undertaking we know that climate does not influence mortality as much as deficient preparation and lack or organizations; therefore, let us take into consideration the lives of 10000 or So,ooo Americans as against the Cuban unfortunates, who are, perhaps, al- ready beyond human aid. This pacific blockade will certainly force Havana to capltulate long before October, and py that time We shall have a thorough of trOOps
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
THE MONTEREY IS
 OFF FOR HONOLULU
Finished Coaling Early in the Morn ing and Left San Diego at
 Moon

SAN DIEGO, June 1.-The Monterey sailed at 12.45 p. m. to-day for Hono- lulu. The Monterey commenced taking on coal at a. n., the men at the pun kers having worked all night flhns Ihe which were carefully inspected by the officers as the coal was rapidly slowed on board.
 No men were allowed to go ashore here except one or two officers and the payrnaster. who came off for supplies. Water and fresh provisions were added to the 15O tons of coal taken as deck load. and all were securely stored at 10 o'clock this morning. Cipher dispatches were received from the Navy Depart ment and replied to this forenoon. No visitors were allowed to go on the Monterey before she left.
 At 12:40 the big siren was sounded and at 12:45 D. m. she got under way and went rapidly down the harbor. The Brutus, lying outside, joined her, and with the black smoke flying from their
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
STAMPING OUT YELLOW FEVER Rigid Precautions Being
 Taken. INSPECTORS ON ALL TRAINS. QUARANTINE OF THE INFECTED
 DISTRICTS. One Hundred and Forty Patients Under Treatment in the General
 Army Hospital at
 McPherson.
QUARANTINE OF THE INFECTED
 DISTRICTS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW ORLEANS, June 1.-The Louisiana State Board of Health has been informed by Dr. H. R. Carter of the United States Marine Hospital service that the Fontainbleau camp, near Pascagoula, is now open for the reception of yellow fever patients.
 A telegram was received tonight from Dr. Gill. Health Officer of Missis- sippi, announcin~ that there was a sus- picious case of fever at Bonds, Miss, a small station on the Gulf and Ship 1s- land road, fifteen miles north of Me Henry. In consequence of this dispatch the board decided to place inspectors on the trains, who will stop all passengers from infected districts.
 The town of McIIenry is quarantined in most rigid manner. A gentleman and his wife attempted to leave the place last night. Dr. Haralson. the State Health Officer in charge, imme- diately disinfected himself, changed his clothing and went in pursuit and brought the refugees back.
 WASHINGTON, June Il. - Reports received to-day by Surgeon-General Wyman indicate energetic measures are being resorted to by the representa- tives of the Marine Hospital Service at McHenry to stamp out yellow fever at that place and to prevent it's spreading. Surgeon Murray reports that guard of twenty-two men has been placed around the town and Surgeon Carter states that house-to-house inspection is being conducted on the line of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad, in or der to make sure there are no cases outside of McHenry.
 ATLANTA, Ga., June 11.-Sixty five sick soldiers arrived here last night from Tampa, and were taken to the General Army Hospital at McPherson. Nearly all are regulars. Many of the sick are suffering from fever. There are now about 40 patients at this hos pital and all are being we'll taken care of
 JACKSON, Miss, June 1.-The State Board of Health has been advised that two new cases of yellow fever have de- veloped at McHenry within the past twenty-four hours but no deaths have been reported to the board.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
President Is Considering a Plan to Carry the War
 to Home Ports.
50 It Would Be We'll for the Gas. tilians to Surrender After San
 tiagO and Porto Rico Fall.

attacking her own ports if she does not succumb after Santiago and Porto Rico have been taken. He will not favor lingering war; costing hundreds of mil lions of dollars, when the strife might be ended by attacking Spain at her own doors to teach her a lesson. It is known that embryo plans of this kind are un- der consideration. It is not believed that more than month will elapSe be- lore something will be done in this di- rection, unless Spain shows an inclina- tOn to surrender
 It is admitted by officials of the State Department that the Monterey may stop at the Caroline Islands en route to Manila, but they assert positively that the present policy of the admin lstratlon does not contemplate the seizure Of either of these islands by the monterey, nor yet of Guajan, the prin- clpal island Of the Ladrone group, by the Charleston. The latter ship may touch at the Ladrone Islands. just as the Monterey may do at the CaroIines. but there is authority for the state ment that there is no present intention 10 Informally occupy any of these tslands. It is possible, however, that 1uture events may make, it desirable 10 acquire some such islands as coaIinp stations on the long route between San Francisco and Manila.
 A7 OCA4CNCQ lIldl the HrSt eXDP0itiOO or the Philippine army of invasion will reach Manila on June 15 or Is. The m uerstandlng is that the force will land immediately and proceed to the occu- patton of Manila, under the protecticr or Admiral DeWey's guns. It is honed that Aguinaldo and his forces will CO operate amicably with them under the American flag. In the event of Agui naldo eyincing any opposition to this plan 1t is thought possible that the American forces may wait for the sec ond expedition, though this is not prob able
 The order for Captain Fred Rogers fo command the Philadelphia has been cancelled and he is ordered instead to command the monitor Puritan with Ad- miral Simpsons fleet to relieve Ca2tain F. H. Harrington, who has broken down under the heat and strain of the Cuban campaign. It was said to-day that Captain Crowninshield. of the strategy board" is anxious for sea duty and might be given command of the Phila- delphfa. This is altogether likely for it is well known that both President Mo- Kfnfey and Secretary Long are both with his work and have been for some time anxious to get rid of him and reorganize the war board.
 Lieutenant Robert D. Kerr, Corps of Engineers, and Major J. M. Starr, ad- ditional paymaster, have been ordered to San Francisco for duty with the Philippine eXpeditionary force.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
Call Office, Riggs House,

Washington, June Il.
 As indicated In these dispatches last night the probabilities are that a part of the Cuban expedition is we'll on its way toward Santiago, where it will CO., operate with the marines and insur- gents in Guantanamo Bay.
 The main expedition under General Shafter is believed to be still at Tampa, although the War Department officials will not give out a word of news. It was said to-day that the main expedi- tion might not wait for the re-enforce- ments to be sent from Admiral Samp- son's squadron, but that the transports would be conveyed by vessels now as- sembled at Key West, where they would meet the vessels sent by Ad- miral Sampson in the Windward Pas sage.
 Critics of the War Department fail to see why there should have been any delay whatever if this plan is now to be adopted, for if the troopships may steam as far as the Windward Passage under convoy of the light vessels they can make the rest of the voyage with out fear of the Spaniards. The only danger apprehended was from Spanish gunboats supposed to be lurking in the vicinity of Havana harbor.
 Naval officials do not credit the re- ports of the presence of Spanish ships in Cuban waters, with the possible ex- ception of several small gunboats which have been in some of the har- bors for a long time They maintain that they have had the coast clear. for the sailing of transports for three weeks, and are inclined to place the blame for the delay in sending troops upon the shoulders of army officials. Naval of ficers do not hesitate to say that the convoy to be furnished by the Navy Department is strong enough to afford ample protection to the transports.
 In endeavor to assist the army the Navy Department has even gone so far as to offer to send several armor-clads around Cape Maysi from Santiago to meet the transport fleet. It was said to-day that immediately following the capture of Santiago fresh force of volunteer soldiers will be ordered there to hold the city, while the regulars, with a sprinkling of volunteers, will leave for Porto Rico to complete the subjugation of that island. The vol unteers to be used at Santiago will probably leave upon receipt of news that the city has been captured.
 The President has no desire to go be- yond the limits now fixed, but it is in his mind to force Spain to terms by
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
RAIN FALLING DAILY
 IN THE GULF REGION
Wet Weather Will Now Be the Rule Until the Coming of
 Autumn.

Copyrighted, 1898, by James Gordon Bennett
 KEY WEST, June 1.-The rainy sea- son seems to have finally set in through out the gulf region. It has been an unusually dry season up to now, the oldest inhabitants and the natives de- clare, but yesterday the spell was broken by a downpour that turned the dusty streets of Key West into rivers and rain has been coming down ever since. with brief glimpses of sunshine. Every day from this time until fall wet weather will be the rule, with occa- sional squalls and hurricanes that are features of the West Indian region dur ing the summer months.
 In Cuba the rainy season really be- gan two or three weeks ago but the rain did not extend beyond the borders of the island. Boats cruising along the Cuban coast have at times been unable to see the shore because of rain squalls, although the sun was shining down on the boats decks.
 Every morning and every evening there has been heavy rain, accompanied by lightning. The rainy season has been one of the things most dreaded In connection with the Cuban invasion. but for some time it looked as if there was not going to be much rain all dur ing the summer, owing to its long delay in beginning
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
DREGs OF YELLOW JOURNALISM.
The Associated Press Used by the ExomiDer- Journ MoDogement to Foist Fake Upon tbe Press of
 the Country.

Recently printed incidental the intrinsic but because ing
 The item Associated Press organization most of newspapers country supposed controlled for their benefit propetors and inde pendent pedding will The posing that the be thenic naturally supposed be- Yet New York Journal Had The Call the would of have dicreded aside without investigation
 received the Journals appendix refrained publishing it. well Journal of which others the yelowet akers the fact of conmpbe rescaly willing, the Jour hundreds of all the should be might rival Such the Journals confession Then with almost unpeaka- t of degradation
 explained Associated fresS was made why Journal news what they why should Let Journal news be branded and loses deceive
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
MARINES LANDED AT
 GUANTANAMO
Continued from First Page.

filed up the narrow path, eventually taking up a position at the top of the hill. As soon as the American flag was swung out to the breeze from the flag staff of the captured Spanish camp, the Oregon steamed away to reloln the fleet off Santiago. The marines will hold the position until the arrival of the expected troops. in the meantime scouting Tn the vicinity, with the Marblehead, Vixen and Dolphin lying by to protect them
 Rear Admiral Sampson now has a harbor and base of supplies on the south side of the island, and troops can be landed at will. The troopship Pan ther reached the fleet off Santiago early to-day. On her way over the Yosemite fired a dozen shells into the port of Daiouiri. but received no response.
 Guantanamo is about forty miles east of Santiago de Cuba, and is a splendid location for base of supplies for the blockading fleet.
 It is understood that the island of Cuba is entirely cut off from cable com munication with the outside world. Re port here has it that the cable ship Adria cut the cable at Santiago on Monday and that the same day the St. Louis cut the cable running from, Guam tanamo to Mole St. Nicholas, Hayti. She was interrupted by shells from the shore, but the Marblehead sent several shells at the soldiers and scattered 4t-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
LIEUTENANT ROBSON
 HAS WON THE REWARD
So He Will Get the Recognition Ac- corded Cushing and Be
 l

WASHINGTON. June 1.-The only subject for an official bulletin to-day at the Navy Department was Hobson's glorious feat in bottling up the Span ish squadron with the hull of the Mer- rimac. With the frankness and candor peculiar to the man, Admiral Sampson withheld no credit from Hobson for either the execution or projection of a well-worked out scheme to which the constructor was entitled, and he has cleared away the small cloud of dis satisfaction that had shown itself among few of the line officers because of the selection of staff officer in the person of Hobson to conduct the des- perate enterprise.
 Reference was made in Sampson's statement to the Inspiring letter" of Secretary Long, as basis for the re- quest for Hobson's promotion. With the consent of Secretary Long the par
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the chamber was crowded, Primero de Rivera, former Governor General of the Philippines, making long defense of his administration in the Philippines. He said that in 1881 he asked that a powerful squadron be sent to the Phil ippines, and that the other defenses of the islands be increased. He later, during the critical relations with the United States, informed his Govern ment that an American squadron was about to appear at Manila, and again asked for several ironclads and other war vessels.
 The Government wired him May 12, 1897, that he need not fear a war with the United States and that he could return to Spain, but on March 12 1898, he received another telegram announc- ing that war was probable between the United States and Spain, and instruct ing him to prepare for the defense of the Philippines, but said the speak CT, what means of defense had I, when everything I had requested since 1881 had been refused? I know I ought not to divulge this matter in the interest of Spain"
 At this point a Senator cried: "The moment has come to say all"
 General Rivera, continuing, declared that the Spanish squadron in the Phil ippines, owing to lack of means of de- ,ense, was foredoomed to perish. Af- CT declaring that a native army in 'lhe Philippines was absolutely neces- sary, as Europeans could not survive the climate and the attendant diseases, he spoke of the agreement with the rebels by which the chief, Aguinaldo, undertook to submit, if the Government would give certain sum to the widows and orphans of the insurgents A tenth part of this sum was given to Agui- naldo, who undertook to distribute it..
 General Rivera concluded by declar- ing that he would give up the cross with which he was decorated if the chamber did not think him worthy of it.
 Senor Romero Giron, the Minister of the Colonies, made a reply, praising General Primero de Rivera's service and at the same time assuring the
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
FEW DEMOCRATS
 FAVOR ANNEXATION
The Subject Will Be Considered at a Caucus to Be Held Tuesday
 Night.

WASHINGTON, June 11.-A request for a Democratic caucus has been placed in the hands of Chairman Richardson and it is understood a call will be issued for caucus Tuesday night. The business will be partly the consideration of Hawaiian annexation. but it is not certain that party action will be taken upon the question. Prob ably not more than twenty Democrats favor annexation, and there is a belief that the party can secure all the politi- cal benefit from the opposition without precipitating caucus fight and en- deavoring to force the minority to vote against the Newlands resolution. Chair man Richardson said the call for a caucus would be issued Monday morn ing
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
WAR REVENUE BILL
 WILL NOW BECOME LAW.
Presiding Officers of Senate and House and President Will Sign
 It Monday.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The war rev. enue bill will not become a law until next Monday. Owing to a rule adhered to in both houses that the presiding officers shall not sign such measures save when respective houses are in session, the bill still lacks the signatures necessary be- fore the President affixes his approval. While the House was in session to-day the Senate was not, and it Is thought best to attend to these details together. Ac- cordingly, when the two houses meet next Monday the bill will be promptly rushed through for the signature of Vice President Hobart and Speaker Reed and the necessary enrolment details and then sent to the President
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
Necessitates a New Base.

Copyrighted, 1898. by James Gordon Bennett.
 HONGKONG, June 11.--It is reported from Shanghai that the extension of the Hongkong boundaries has been signed at Peking. If this is correct it will affect the American dispatch ves- sells, as the new boundary embraces Kowloon and Mfrs bays, thus necessi- tating new base in Chinese waters, which will be more distant.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12

tunnels both ships rapidly disappeared to the westward. Commander Cottman of the Brutus said he had had a hard time of it on his present trip so far His officers are composed of relief men, who re-entered the service for the war, and nearly every man has been de- cidedly seasick on the voyage so far.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
Want a Day for Thanksgiving.

LA CONNER, Wash, June 1.-The Northwest Baptist Association, now in session here, sent the following tele- gram to President Mckinley to-day:
 "The Northwest Baptist Association congratulates our President on the suc- cess vouchsafed to our army and navy and respectfully suggests that day be set apart for thanksgiving to God for victories and prayer for the con- tinuation of Divine guidance.
 -. CAIRNS, Moderator"
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
CARD ID THE PUBLIC

We ordered 4o,ooo pairs of Mems Shoes for the soldiers going to Manila. When they arrived we found they were made with tips. Uncle Sam will not allow our soldier boys to wear shoes with tips. They must all be made with plain toes Now we have these shoes on hand and we are going to sell them.
 They are made Of fine French Calf, hand-sewed welts. The contract price was $500 per pair Now we purpose to give the benefit to the people of the Pacific Coast and will close out these 40. 600 pairs at
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
Only a German Steamship.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, June H. The German steamship Constantia, whose appearance off the Capes last night caused the sensational rumors as to Spanish warships lurking in that vii vfnity, arrived here to-day. The Con- stantia Is bound from New Orleans to Hamburg and came to this port for
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
TRANSPORTS ARRIVE OFF
 SANTIAGO
HuvuDu Reports Eleven AmericoD Merchantmen Near the
 Hurbor.

MADRID June 1-An official dispatch from 
 Spanish vnadio Nueva Espana and Lea have
  Q Americans refused to fight and retired A Eleven American merchant- believed they disembark Pre- eecting landing
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12

chamber that the Government was working necessarily to prevent the country's woes from increasing, which was to be feared. The debate then pDdad
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
$500. per Pair.

# these shoes are not as represented return them at our expense and we will refund the money. These shoes are made with the new style coin toe and square toes.
 When you get lot of goods on hand by mistake and want to get rid of them it is easy to do so when you sell them at one-half the regular price. We are using these shoes to advertise our other lines, and will only sell two pairs to one customer unless they buy other goods.
 MONDAY, June B, these shoes will be on exhibition in our large show window. At night we will have extra lights, that the public may see this wonderful bargain.
 Remember the Maine Souvenir Buttons free with every purchase.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-07-11
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Maher whipped Goddard in eight
rounds a; the LennoN Athletic club.
New York
SIX Of the vessels belonging 10 the
fleet OF Admiral Camara have arrived
at Port Said from Suez on their way
lack TO Spain.
Ihe San Francisco Examiner SAYS
that the United States cunloa, Ben.
nington will proceed 10 the Ladrone
islands and may remain there 10 hold
them.
Tho annexation Of the Hawaiian
Islands mas given American registry 10
10 vessels. Of these ~ are steamers. /
iul!'rigsed ships, 10 barks aud l2
schocuers.
Governor McCord has received in.
definite leave OF absence from his du.
Ties as the executive Of Arizona, and
VIII take command as colonel OF the
regiment OF infantry now being re-
cruited In the four territories.
The Pail Mall Gazette saws that
King Leopold Of Belgium starts in
August on long yachting cruise. ad.
ding that he Will make considerable
stay III the United States.
The Spanish torpedo boats Audaz.
Prosperlua and Osada, belonging TO
Admsral Samaras squadron, have ar.
rived at Messina. Sicily. from Por, SAID
on their way back to Spain
According TO Madrid uewsrapers
here. the Spanish minister for foreign
affairs. Duke Almodovar do Rio, has lie.
clared that no European power is dis.
posed TO intervene IN behalf OF peace
unless tho beliigerents make reques,
to that effect.
The president has appointed Senator
Cullom Of Illinois. Senator Morgan Of
Alabama. Representative HIT of Hi.
nois. sanford B. Dole. president Of the
Hawaiian republic. aud w. f. Frear Of
Hawaii. to be commissioners under the
Hawallan annexation resolution.
Chinese rebels have captured Menins
and lien PAX aud now surrounding
WI Chuen Sien. III kwaug Tuns.
Many Of the internal revenue officials
have been killed. The situation at
Woo Chou is critical. \ great exodus
Of the wealthy natives is taking place.