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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
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The London Daily Telegraph contains e
graphic description OF the naval battle AZ
Santiago from It's special correspondents
81 SibOney. under date of July 4.
The correspondent says. 'The Span
iards no doubt were ho2elessly OF. tmatch-
ed ; but the damage, personal and ma
terial. that they indicted on their op3o-
nents was 50 small ia proportion To tbs
weapons al their command that anl con-
WINGED had the conditions been reversed
the American sailors would still have
won, though. OF course. at an immensely
increased cost.
The American gnnners gave an exhi-
bition Of marksmanship in sea gunnery
that has never been eqnaled in the world
and which the sailors Of no other navy.
net excepting even lhe utmost cvertrain-
ed gan captains Of the French navy. can
hope 70 excel, or even eqnal.~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

A NUMBER OF the mugwump papers
have made the suggestion that ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland should be made
one of the United States commission
ers to arrange the details of the terms
of peace with Spain. The suggestion
has MT been received with unbounded
enthusiasm, and we have failed to note
any popular demand for the appoint
ment of the fisherman of Buzzard' g
Bay to this high position. The EXPIRES
ideut may, perhaps, be a patriotic citi-
zen, but during the war with spain his
love for his country certainly did not
find expression in either words or deeds.
He made one or two public statements
while the war was going on, which, if
they were not intended TO embarrass
the administration at Washington, GER
tainly were not spoken for its eneour-
agement. There have been a number
of good men suggested for this import
ant work, and Mr.. Day viii, in all
probability, be at the head of the COM
mission. 1t will be composed of some
of the leading statesmen of the cOun-
try, and the name of Grover Cleveland
does not belong on list of that sort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
100000 Men

The War Department is seriously con-
sideiing the settlement of the questions
growing out of the Spanish war. The
disposition Of troops, the number TO be
retained, and what troops 70 muster out
OF service are among the questions that
are giving the Department considerable
concern.
The Army probably will be reduced to
100000 men. and the other Volunteer
troops. aside from this number will be
mustered out as soon as the Department
can conveniently do so.
Ii is believed al the Department that
now that there is no more fighting to do,
the Volunteer troops will be anxious
to retire from service and get back to
their various avocations.
The large force is great strain upon
the country; not only in the matter of
pay and subsistence OF the Army, but on
account Of so many men being away
from their various employments.
II IS believed that 10000 men viii be
sufficient to garrison the various places
occupied by the United States.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

II WE could learn the thougts of the
Spanish ministry we would undoubt-
edly discover that the peace terms
which we offered are much better than
they expected. They probably looked
for demand for a money indemnity,
and it is entirely safe to assume that
they supposed we would insist on get
ting the whole of the Philippines. As
we were in position to take all of them
at an early day, and to hold them, Sa-
gasta and the Qneen Regent must have
been agreeably surprised that we offer
ed to put the fate of the islands in the
hands of a commission. This offer was
far better than they had any right to
expect. The commission plan, how
ever, will merely postpone the settle
ment of the disposition of the islands
but will not change it. The whole oi
the Philippines should come under the
Stars and Stripes, and remain there.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
Day too Poor to Hold 0ROs.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. August lI.-See-
retary of state Day and Assistant Secre-
tary of State Moore will resign their
respective offices during the next few
days.
Secretary Day will be placed at the
head of the Commission that President
Mckinley will appoint TO settle pending
peace negotiations.
Referring to his resignation Secretary
Day said: 81 cannot afford t. retain this
position. l am not rich man, and the
social responsibilities that go with the
place are more than ! can assume. For
eigu Ambassadors and diplomats extend
cOurtesies 20 me as Secretary of State
that naturally feel called upon to re-
ciproeate, and no man of moderate means
can return sthe courtesies in a proper
manner and live on the salary attached
10 this Office"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
Peace Upon the Seas.

wAsHISGTos. Aug. l2--In accordance
with the proclamation issued by the
President suspending hostilities. orders
were issued this evening TO the naval
commanders at the stations in the United
States, Cuba and the Philippines carry
ing into effecs the directions of the proc
lamation. The Navy department not
only transmitted the Presidents proela-
nation in full to the several commanders
iu chief, but also directions as to the dis
position Of their vessels. The order sent
by Acting Secretary Allen to Rear Ad-
miral Sampson at Santiago was as fol-
lows:
suspend all hostilities. Blockade Of
Cuba and Porto Rico Is raised. Howell
ordered 70 assemble vessels at Key West
Proceed with New York, Brooklyn. In
diana, OREGON. Iowa and Massachusetts
to Tomkinsvilie. Place monitors 10 safe
harbor in Porto Rico. Watson transfers
his flag to Newark and will remain at
Guantanamo. Assemble all cruisers in
safe harbors. Order marines north in
Resoluter
Mr.. Aliens telegram TO Commodore
Remey at Key West WAS in these words
"In accordance with the Presidents
proclamation telegraphed you, suspend
Immediately all hostilities. Commence
withdrawal of vessels from blockade.
Order blockading vessels in Cuban waters
TO assemble at Key West"
The notification to Admiral Dewey was
not made public, but Assistant Secretary
Allen stated that besides being put in
possession of the Presidents proelama-
ton. he was ordered to cease hostilities
and raise the blockade of Manila.
In compliance with the orders sent Ad-
miral Sampson and Commodore Remey
will each send a vessel around the coast
of Cuba TO notify the blockading squad
ron that the blockade has been raised.
Admiral Schley, being on the Brooklyn
aud included in the orders to that vessel
will come north with her.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

THE congratulations which are pour
ing in on the President on account Of
the satisfactory termination Of the war
are well deserved. In the manage
ment of the war Mr.. Mckinley has
shown excellent Judgment. He has
solved delicate and difficult problems
with rare discretion and tact He has
displayed courage without harshness
and dignity without egotism. Nobody
thought of war with Spain or any other
country as a possibility when Mr.. Nc
kinney was elected, yet he has met the
most exacting requirements Of war
with ability and success. His work IN
the past half year has been fine trib-
ute to the educational value Of demo
cratic institutions. When the history
of this period is written the President
will stand out in the record as one OF
the most creditable of the world figures
of the time.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
STOPPED By PLACE NEWS.


At the Front, With General Wilson's
Column, Five Miles Beyond Coamo,
Porto Rico, August ls.-General Wilson
moved one Lancaster battery out 10 the
front yesterday afternoon for the purpose
OF sheliing the Spanish position ON the
crest OF the mountain at the head of the
pass through which the road winds. The
enemy occupied position of great
strength. protected by seven lines OF en-
trenchments and battery Of two howitz-
ers. The Spaniards were eager for the
fray and earlier In the day had fired upon
Col. Biddle, OF the engineer corps. who,
with platoon of Troop C, of New York,
was reconncitering on their right flank.
As our battery rounded curve In the
road. two Thousand yards away, the enc
my opened an artillery aud infantry fire.
-Four companies of the Third Wisconsin,
which were posted on the bluffs 10 the
right of the road, were not permitted to
respond to the infantry fire. The guns
advanced at gallop in the face Of a ter
rife 6re, were unlimbered and were soon
hurling common shell and shrapnel at
the enemy at a lively rate, striking the
emplacements, batteries and entrench-
ments with the rhythmic regularity of
triphsmmer. The enemy soon abandoned
one gun, but continued to serve the other
at intervals for over an hour. They Lad
our range and their shrapnel burst re-
peatedly over our men.
Colonel Bliss, of General Wilson'S staff,
went forward to the enemy's line with
flag of truce and explained that peace
negotiations were almost concluded, that
their position was untenable and demand
ed their surrender. The Spanish have
no communication with the outside
world, and the commander asked until
this morning in order that he might COM
municate with Governor General Macias,
at San Juan.
''Tell the American general if he de-
sires no further shedding of blood to
remain where he is"
| This was the reply that the Spanish
commander. Col. Nuevillas, sent to Gen.
Wilson's demand for the surrender OF
Aibonito last night.
General Wilson this morning sent a
party with flag of truce to notify the
Spaniards Of the suspension of hostilities,
but the flag was not respected. This was
by order of Governor General Macias.
As General Nacizs hss no communica-
ton with Madrid be may thus cut him-
self off from officjA notification of the
situation. although natives have been
sent through the Spanish lines TO spread
the news that cessation of hOstilities had
been ordered.
The soldiers of the American army
generally receive the news Of peace with
delight, although some are disappointed
that there is to be no further fighting. and
many officers express regret at the sus
pension of hostilities in the midst of the
campaign.
The peace news has stopped all for
ward movement of the American army
in Porto Rico. General Wilson, at Goa
mo, and General Schwan, at Mayaguez,
will remain at those places. General
Henry, who it at Utuado, will return to
Adjuntas, and General Brooke, who had
advanced beyond Guyana, will return to
that town.
General Miles expects to do nothing
pending the arrival at San Juan OF the
peace commissioners.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
MANILA SAID TO Be OURS,
Spanish Commander Augnstin Fled to
Hong Kong.
ITS suRREsDER REPORTED.

WASHINGTON. Aug. i5--The depart
ment OF state has just issued the follow
ing: The following dispatch was received
at the department OF state at il;l5 p. m-'
Aug. Is, from Cousnl wildman, Hong
Kong:
"Augustin says Dewey bombarded Ma
Mia Saturday; city surrendered uncondi-
tionally. AugustiB was taken by Ger
mans in launch to Kaiser Augustin and
brought TO Hong Kong. credit IT,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
A Dsvil wor.hlpsr.

NEW York, Aug. Il "A metal image
of the devil about three inches high aud
painted red played part in the killing Of
Policeman Hawley's family and himse (
yesterday. or the family Of five. to day
only his wife survives and she Is dying.
Hswley found relief TO his feelings in his
little red devil. He used to take il out
and talk 10 It; some say be prayed to it,
When his dead body was searched the
grinDing idol was in his pocket About
three years ago some sbsiathe drinkers
in Hawley's precinct gotup cult Of devil
worship. IL was not supposed they took
themselves seriously, but they wrote out
ritual and litany, which would make an
ordinary mans fiesh creep. The ides
came from Paris, and it was embellished
with locsil opium dreams aud whisky de-
lirium- Hawley's satanic image would
indicate that be was familiar with the
grresome worship
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

The end of the war with Spain finds
this country even more prosperous than
is was when the struggle began. The
cost of the war, which up TO date is es-
timated at something like one hundred
and fifty millions OF dollars, to which
probably fifty millions more will be
added before the ii aal settlements are
reached, viii fall upon the country in
such a way that the burdens will not
be heavy, and most of them will be
cheerfully borne. How long the Gov
ernment viii find it necessary to con-
tinne the stamp tax remains to be seen,
but the people fell into the use of the
stamps without murmur. and con-
tinue that use with the patriotic feeling
that in this way each is contributing
something to pay the extraordinary ex-
penses Of the Government in its war
for humanity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

THE Sultan says he has been so much
impressed with the terrible execalIon
of American warships at Manila ana
Santiago thst he has ordered for his
own navy guns similar TO those used by
the yietors in those two fights. But
the guns alone will not be effective. 1t
is the ''msn behind the guns who
count. The Spaniards had good can
non, and SO have all the other nations
of Europe, but neither Spain nor any
other country has men to handle them
who equal the Americans. From the
War Of Independence onward the Uni
ted States gunners have shown their
superiority in every conflict in which
the country has been engaged. The
talent which makes the cAaaonball q
straight to the mark can not be bought
at the gnnfactories.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
A DMINIsTRAToRs' NOTICE.

In the matter OF the estate of Valentine
Bloagh, late of Somerset township,
set county Pa, deed.
Letters OF administration ON the above es-
tate having been granted TO the undersigned
by the proper authority. notice Is hereby Civ.
en- to all persons indebted 20 said estate To
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same TO present them duly
authenticated ON CT before Saturday, sept. p.
1888 al the late residence Of deed.
CATHARINE BLOUGH.
Administrative.
JAMES BLOUGH.
Administrator.
F. W. Biesecker,
Attorney
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

Now THAT the war is over, Span ish
officers are paying many high tributes
70 the bravery of American soldiers, as
shown in the battle before Santiago.
These officers declare they never saw
such fighting before, aud they certainly
have no desire TO see il again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
rsnsh's Dspsrturs Postponed.

SAN Francisco. Aug. 1.-THE depart
ure Of troops from this city for Manila
has been postponed in obedience to or
ders from Washington to suspend opera
tions. General Merriam appears to be in
doubt rs to whether further transports
will be sesit out. The Pennsylvania men
are still in camp and ehafe very much
over new delay. Everything was packed
ready to move at moments notice. The
chances for the Tenth getting of are now
considered very sliia- Col. Barnett says,
however, that the delay viii be only till
Tuesday or Wednesday,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

FooD supplies are plentiful in Porto
Rico, and, as soon as the inhabitants
get full supply of American fl az but
tons, they will be among the happiest
of Uncle Sans large and growing
family.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

THE Democrats of Wyoming have
declared for Imperialism, thereby di-
rectly repudiating the State Democratic
platforms of Florida and Vermont
Democratic principles in these times
are amazingly elastic.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

CONGRESSMAN PACKER has boon ne
nominated by a unanimous vote OF the
conferees from the counties Of his dis
trict, and the congressional question
viii cause no friction IN that section.
IL is much to be desired that the con-
ferees of this district will be able to
manage matters 50 as TO prevent .
prosracted and irritating contest. Mr..
Hicks said couple Of days ago that be
believed the conference would meet at
Cresson the last week in August. Word
came ipdirectly from Mr.. Evans yester-
day that an effort is now on foot, with
every promise OF success, to have the
initial meeting at Johnstown on Tues
day next. The TRIBUNE does not care
where the conference Is held. but II
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

hopes there will be meeting just as
soon as possible, and, what is far more
important. that candidate will be
named not later than September ].
The Republican party in these counties
should have its ticket complete sixty
days before the election. The inter
vening time can be very proftably
spent in perfecting the organization
ana arranging to get out the vote.
Nothing should be LEFT undOne that
viii promote harmony or strengthen
the ticket.-AItoona Tribune, Aug. y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

UNCLE SAN not only has TO look after
his own soldier, but he must feed the
poor and relieve the needy in Cuba.
But he is rich, aud can afford TO keep
from starving those to whom he has
given the priceless boon of liberty.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
Sending the News to Dewey.

Hone KoNe, Aug. II News Of the ees-
sation of hostilities between the United
States and Spain was received here yes
terday. The British steamer Australia,
bound for Sydney, \. s. W., was charter
ed to carry the news TO Manila. No
other vessel was available for the purpose
owing to the prevalence of typhoons.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
Reformed Mi,.ionary conyentlon.

The Women's Missionary Society, of
Somerset Chassis, viii meet at Meyers
dale. on Thursday afternoon. September
l, at one o'clock. Each local society, and
each congregation having no society, is
earnestly requested to send delegates,
whose names should be forwarded to
Mrs. Nettie Anthony, MeyersdAle, Pa,
not later than August D, 1898.
MARGARET KNEPPER,
Corresponding Sec'y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

Though few of the volunteers will
get taste of war this time, the coun-
try knows that the specimen at Santi-
ago was a fair average of what all
would do under the same cireum-
sfonoas
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
DELIGHTFUL VACATION TRIP.
Tour 20 the North via Psnnsyi'a~
Railroad.

Visiting Watkins Glen, Niagara Z
Thousand Islands, Quebec, MonII55'II j
Sable Chasm, Lake Champlaln iI.l5. an
Gcorge. Saratoga. and the HigeiIsss, Z
the Hudson. Leave Pbiladeip - :
special train August III The touI 80 s,
10 charge Of one Of the company =
sgents. An experienced ehaPeloss 10
also accompany the party, having
iai charge Of uneseOrted ladies p,ts
The rate % 500 from New oiI,Ss,.sp55J oIS,. ~
lyn, Newark. Trenton. Pnii1tssi1ls
Harrisburg. Baltimore, and W 49, ~.
covers railway and boat fare tor -.
round trip. parlor- car seats, LIS, Hs-,rs
roGte. hotel entertainment, s-s n
charges. carriage hiFe-in fact, eNsi'
of reces ssary expense. =,
For detailed Itinerary, tiekets' TorrS
additional information. address -.
Agent. Pennsylvania Rsilroad y, Se'Ilt n,
1896 Broadway, New York; 20 n
5 rect. ProoklyR; $50 BrcRd stree, -
ark, y J /; or Geo. W. BOYD, = ~
Gererai Passenger Agent. Bro@o
Staten. Philadelphia.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

AMERICAN manufacturers last year
sold their productions abroad to the ex-
tent of S2Ss, ,s7l ,449, an increase of 100
per cent. in ten years. Oar hold upon
foreign makets is secure, and growing
fact
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17
End Of the War With SPAIN
csmbon Accsdes to Our DsmrtdE on
spain's Behalf.
rHr raorOcO1 FORMALLY SIGNED.
By the President Of the United States

BY the President Of the United States
of America:
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas, by protocol concluded and
signed August u. 1885 by William h.
Day, Secretary of State Of the United
states, and his ExceIlency. Jules Cam
bon, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenlpoteniiary 10 the Republicof France
at Washington, respectively representing
for this purpose the Government OF the
United States and the Government Of
Spain, the United States and Spain have
formally agreed upon the terms on which
negotiations for the establishment OF
peace between the two countries shsll be
undertaken; and
Where's, 1t is in said protocol agreed
that, upon its conclusion and signature,
hostilities between the two countries shall
be suspended. and that notice TO that eff
feet shall be given as soon as possible by
each Government TO the commanders of
its military and naval forces;
Now. therefore, I. William Mckinley,
President of the United States, do, in ac-
cordance with the stipulstions Of the pro-
tOcol. declare and proclaim on the part Of
the United States a suspension Of hostiii-
ties, and do hereby command that orders
be Immediately given through the proper
channels to the commanders of the mil
itary and naval forces of the United States
to abstain from all acts inconsistent with
this proclamation.
In witness whereof, 1 have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this
18th day of August. in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-eight, and of the independence Of
the United States the one hundred and
twenty-third.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
By the President:
William r. Day.
Secretary of State.
OUR TERMS OF PEACE.
The official statement of the protocols
contents as prepal ed and given to the
press by Secretary Day is as follows:
I'D That Spain will relinquish all claim
of sovereignty over and title TO Cuba.
(2) That Porto Rico and other Spanish
islands in the West Indies. and an island
| in the LadrOnes, to be selected by thu
United States, shall be celed to the latter
CD That the United States will occup,
and hold the city, bay and harbOr of Ma
Mia, pending the conclusion of a treat.
Of peace which shall determine the con
troi, disposition and government Of tn
Philippines.
"a That Cuba, Porto Rico and othe
Spanish Islands in the West Indies shal
be Immediately evacuated. and that Com
missioners, TO be appointed within tel
days, shall, within thirty days from th
signing of the protocol, meet at Havan
and San Juan respectively, TO arrange an
execute the details of the evacuation.
(5) That the United States and Spai
will each appoint not more than five Com
missioners to negotiate and conclude
treaty of peace. The Commissioners ar
TO meet at Paris not later than the Ist {
October.
t6) On the signing of the protocol hos
tilities will be suspended, and notice {
that effect will be given as soon as posi-
BILE by each Government TO the com
manders of its military and naval forces
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

SPAIN is a nation of tom lrrOws, but
ha not lost sight Of all the yesterdays.
Sh : is about to present claim for S.
00i 900 for losses sustained by Spanish
subjects during the American civil war
Several centuries of to-morrows will
elapse before this bill gets on the paid
hank
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

THE foreign military observers who
gathered at Santiago are returning
home with fall notebooks. They saw
how a fleet was destroyed and 24,000
men captured during brief American
rananairn
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

President McKISLEY says that he
hopes to have the treaty Of peace made
and ratified before next Thanksgiving
Day. What a Thanksgiving Day il
will be for the country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-08-17

The Philadelphia Record Washington
correspondent is responsible for report
that Collector Hershey has been charged
with numerous violations of the civil SER
vice laws in both discharges and appoint
ments. aud the civil service comaission
has recommended his dismissal from the
service.