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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
WILLING TO WIND UP THE WAR.
MADRID SPECIAL REPORTS PEACE
PROSPECTS IMPROVING.

Claim Made That the Diplomatic EN-
plOratiOn of Duke AImodovar de
Rio Hns Been More Successful
Than SuPpOsed-Spanish Negotin-
tiOns to he Direct with the United
States-Spaninrds Alleged to Prefer
That Cuba should FAN Into the
Hands of the Americans Rather
Than Into Control of the Cubans.
London, July 25.-Thc Madrid correspond
ent of the Times says Peace prospects
have greatly improved during the last for
ty-eight hours
The diplomatic exploration Of Duke Al
modovar de Rio. the foreign minister has
been more practical than was supposed /;
and it is now tolerably certain that the
governments efforts are entering a new
phase, which may gradually lead to tang.-
BILE results.
The precise nature of the change Is a
secret, but there is little doubt that il
tends to direct negotia tIons between Spain
and the United States, there being no in
cllnation to seek the mediation of any neu-
trail power.
The moment has arrived when America
having reached the parting of the ways
must choose between war with a specific
object and an indefnable war Of conquest
The present pause in hostlHtes is held
to prove that the United States Is reluc-
tant to plunge into a wider sphere of ac-
ton, and 1t may be confidently predicted
that II direct negotiations are opened
without delay both countries will find their
views on the main pont-the future of Gu
ba-far from irreconcllable.
THE growing dissensions between the
Cuban insurgents and the American au-
thorities are noted here with great satis-
faction and on all sides l hear 1t said: IL
We must lose Cuba il is better that the ls-
land should be annexed by America. be-
cause the traitors would thereby be pun
ished and the enormous Spanish interests
in the island would be protected
The French embassy at Washington
seems the most likely channel for opening
negotiations and the semi-ofliclal state
ment that America intends to retain Por-
to Rico is regarded here as a hint to Spain
to hurry up.
There is still much talk about Carlist
intrgues and preparations, but the govern
ment, though vigilant and ready to act
energeucally, n necessary, seems TO think
that at present there is no serious danger
of untoward developments.
The danger of Republican movements
As stll less. Senior Emilio Castelar, has tust
rendered a service to the cause of order
by publishing long letter, in which he
impresses upon all good Spaniards the ne
cessity of sinking party differences and
remaining firmly united at the present crit
ical moment.
" Patriotism, like the church. says Sc
nor CASTELAR,, imposes unity on us, and
If unity does not exist, let US be silent
upon the subject
The project of presenting him with an
address OF confidence, signed by 10000 of
his admiring fellow citizens, has been in
definitely postponed"
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RELIEF WORK AT SANTIAGO.
Soup Kitchens ReOpened Under Red
Cross Auspices.

Santiago de Cuba, July %, via Kingston,
jam. July "a, $50 p. m.-The distribution
Of relief from the Red Cross steamer
State OF Texas is progressing favorably
Ample storage room has been provided free
Of charge. Eight hundred ratlons were dis
tributed yesterday and enough has been
given TO relieve immediate wants.
THE soup kitchen established by the
German consul and another supported by
voluntary local contributions until provis-
ions in Santiago became so scarce that
only two very insufficient distributions oc-
CURED weekly, have been taken In hand
by the Red Cross agents and amply sup
Piled with food, which viii be continued
THE stevedores. who are working on
the cargoes are paid In rations, The great
est necessities of the poor for food have
already been relieved. OF the finer grocer
les, oat meal, milk and canned goods in
possession OF the Red Cross agents, DR.
Elweil says, nine-tenths have been deliv-
cred TO the soldiers and the military hospi-
tails
Loads of Red Cross provisions are deliv-
cred daily to the soldiers.
The State Of Texas brought principally
corn meal, flour, rice beans, lard and ba-
con. She is no longer under charter to the
Red Cross Society, and has returned to
the United States
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COLON TO BE SAVED.
HObsOn's Plans Approved by the
Navy Department.

HObsOn's Plans Approved by the
Navy Department.
Washington, July A-Lieut Hobson
came over from New York last night to
Washington, and had a long conference
to-day with, Assistant Secretary Allen,
Capt. Bradford and several other officers
of the navy department, relative to the
raising Of the Spanish cruiser Cristobal
Colon.
The lieutenant succeeded while in New
York in arranging with the Merritt and
Chapman Wrecking Company for the
execution of the plans he had prepared
for saving the vessels.
The wreckers have promised to get to-
gether the pontoons, air bags and COM
pressed air apparatus which will be re-
quired to lift and right the vessel, and
they expect to start this material for San
tiago from New York on a fast vessel
within three days.
Lieut. Hobson is confident that if the
work can be undertaken before a cyclone
sets in II viii result successfully.
The navy department has given his
plans the fullest approval and he will
leave in the course of a day or two for
Santiago to supervise the work.
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NO DtsoRDERs IN SPAIN.
Press Preparing the People for Loss
of Cuba and Porto Rico.

Oi ANDN uu0
London, July 25. 6 n. m.-No news has
been received in London as to any special
disorders in Spain.
A dispatch from Madrid says that the
cabinet yesterday Sunday. discussed the
question Of censorship and decided to con-
tinue to enforce the regulations.
The leading papers threaten to cease
publication unless the censorship Is remov-
ed, but it Is doubtful that they will carry
the threat into execution.
The press Is preparing all classes for the
loss Of Cuba and Porto Rico, and for de-
velopmeutsAht Manila.
E Imparcial rehecting a widespread
opinion, advocates direct negotiations for
peace with the United States, and admits
that American annexation Of Cuba Is pref
erabIe to Cuban independence, II Spain
must lose the colony, "snce the lives and
financial interests of Spaniards would be
much safer under America"
El Imparcial and El Heraldo describe
the military precautions taken at Madrid
against any possible disturbance.
Great distress continues among the
working classes al Barcelona and Malaga;
and il is said that not vessel Is to be
seen either at Cadiz or Barcelona.
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CAVALRY FREE FROM FEVER.
Army Depressed by Inactivity and
Sickness

GAChMCbNs
Santiago de Cuba, July %, via Kingston,
July "a, 9:3O p. m.-The report published
in the United States that there are thirty
cases of yellow fever in the cavalry divis-
ion, proves, on investigation, to be un-
founded.
Capt Houze requests that the report be
definitely denied. The First, Third, Sixth
and Ninth volunteers, the First and
Tenth Regular Cavalry Regiments and six
companies of the Randolph Light Artillery
are encamped about two mikes northwest
of El Caney, at the base of the mountains
The camp is apparently perfectly healthy
as TO location and has a good water sup
ply. The ground is well drained.
Malarial fever is prevalent, but 1t al
ways yields to quinine trea tment, in the
course Of four or five days. The fact that
the immunes in the regiment have had this
fever as freely as the other men shows
that the illness is not yellow jack.
There have been no fatalities from fever
thus far, but so long as the men are ex-
posed to the hot sun as the men are eX-
increasing rains and the heavy night dews
malaria will increase and our men grow
worse. A second attack is much more
difficult to eradicate, especially in the case
of men exposed to the present conditions.
The cavalry is anxious TO proceed 10
Porto Rico but VIII De obliged to remain
here until the Spanish prisoners of war
have been transported to Spain, which, IL
is believed, wilk have been accomplished
before the next month is we'll advanced.
The army is mentally depressed by in
activity and the uncertainty as 10 its fu-
ture movements, together with the in
creasing malarlal fever.
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sHAFTERs PROBATION WISE.
Trouble Might Ensue II Cubnns En-
tered Santiago.


tered Santiago.
Santiago de Cuba, July 23.-Gen. shaf-
ter's refusal to permit the entrance Of
armed Cubans into Santiago is an ex-
tremey wise measure, as in these excited
days there might be trouble. Unarmed
persons, however, are free to enter at all
times As soon as the Spanish soldiers
have embarked Cubans viii be allowed to
enter the city freely. The first embarka-
ton is expected next Thursday, In accord
ance with the contract between the United
States government and the Spanish Trans
atlantique Company.
United States transports at Santiago left
this morning for Newport News with sick
and wounded.
The steamer Jamaica arrived to-day with
passengers from Jamaica and proceeded
10 Guantanamo with provisions for the
United States fleet.
To-day the Spaniards turned over their
cavalry horses. only 1iS were surrendered.
The others had been killed for food for
the army.
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sHAFTER THANKS HIS ARMY.
sorrows for the Fallen and VIII
Ever Cherish Their Memory.

Santiago July %. I p. m.-Following is
Mai. Gen. shafter's order just pubiished
Headquarters United States Troops in
Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, July 19.-General
Order No. 25.--The successful accomplish
ment of the campaign against Santiago re-
sulting in its downfall and the surrender
Of the Spanish forces. and the capture of
large amounts OF military stores, together
with the destruction of the entire Spanish
fleet in the harbor, which, upon the in
vestment of the city, was forced TO leave.
is one Of which this army can well be
proud.
This has been accomplished through
the heroic deeds of the army. and to its
officers and men the major general com
manding. offers his sincere thanks for their
endurance of hardsnips heretofore un-
known in the American army. The work
you have accomplished may well appeal
TO the pride OF your eountrymen and has
been rivaled upon few occasions in the
worlds history.
Landing upon an unknown coast, you
faced dangers in disembarking and over
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came obstacles that. even in looking back,
seem insurmountable.
"Seizing, with the assistance of the navy,
the towns of Baiquiri and Siboney, YOU
pushed boldly forth. gallantly driving back
the enemys outposts in the engagement of
La Kuasina and completed the concentra-
tion of the enemy near Sevila, within
sight of the Spanish stronghold at Santi-
ago dc Cuba.
The outlook from Sevilla was one that
might wen have appalled, the stoutest
heart. Behind you ran narrow road,
made well nigh impossible by rains, while
to the front you looked out upon high foot
hills covered with dense tropical growth,
which could only be trayersed by bride
paths terminating within rang of the enc
my's guns.
Nothing deferred, you responded eager
ly to the order 10 close upon the foe and
attacking a Caney and San Juan, drove
him from work to work until he took ref
uge within his last and strongest en-
trenchments, Immediately surrounding the
city
Despite the fierce glare of a southern
sun, and rains that fell In torrents. you
valiantly withstood his attempts to drive
you from the position your valor has won.
Holding In your vice-like grip the army
opposed to you after seven days of bat
tie and siege you were rewarded by the
being those in your immediate front. the
others scattered in the various towns of
Eastern Cuba, freeing completely the
eastern part Of the island from Spanish
troops.
This was not done without great sac
rifces. The death of 2SO gallant soldiers
and the wounding of 1924 others shows
but too plainly the fierce contest in which
you were engaged. The few reported miss
ing are undoubtedly amons the dead, as no
prisoners were lost.
For those who have fallen in battle
with you the commanding general sor-
rows, and with you will ever cherish their
memory. Their devotion 10 duty sets a
high example of courage and patriotism
to our fellow countrymen
''All who have participated In the cam
paign, battle and siege of Santiago de
Cuba win recall with pride the grand
deeds accomplished, and viii hold one an
other dear for having shared In the suf-
ferings, hardships and triumphs together.
All may well feel proud TO inscrlbe on
their banners the name of Santiago de
Cuba.
by command of Maj Gen. Shafter
''E. J. McClernand, Asst. Adj. Gen"
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GERMANY NOT HOSTILE.
Interview Between Mckinley ana
Won HOIIeben Cordial.

London, July 25.-The Berlin correspond
ent Of the Daily News says: According
to dispatch from Washington, the inter-
view between President Mckinley and the
German ambassador. Or. Won Holleben
was very cordial, the latter assuring the
President of the friendly feeling OF En-
peror william and Germany towards the
United States.
II Is said that DR.. Won Holleben con-
veyed Emperor Williams desire for an
amicable statement OF Americas intcn-
tons regarding the Philippines.
ut Is not known here whether Mr.. Nc
Klnley responded
"The German firms at Manila have de-
clded to petition the government again to
obtain from the United States indemnity
for their losses. They wanted the British
traders to join In the appeal, but the lat
ter received hint from London not to
Join, as Lord Salisbury had already re-
celved favorable assurances from Wash
ington"
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ARMS VERY FREE WITH HIS PEN.
Follows Up the Garcia Letter With
Another Screed.


Santiago de Cuba, July %, II p. m.-The
document which is being circulated for
signature among Cuban residents In San
tiago. addressed to the President of the
United States, thanking him for the CO.
operation of the army of the United
States. and expressing the hope that the
American government will recognize Gu
ban sovereignty in the surrendered portion
of the province of Santiago ae Cuba. was
drafted by Arms, the newspaper corre-
soondent on the staff of the Cuban gem
era Castillo, who drafted the alleged let
fer of protest from Gen. Garcia to Gen.
Shafter.
ment:
"To President Mckinley: The under
signed, Cubans by birth, land owners and
residents of Santiago de Cuba, represent
ing, with their families the nou-combat-
ant population that suffered for many
years Spanish rule in this section of the
island, wish to express their warmest
thanks to the people of the United States
for delivering them from the insufferable
yoke of Spanish rule.
"They wish also to express their abso-
lue confidence in the good faith and hu-
manitarian purposes of the United States,
and in the pledge that the territory is not
to be conquered by the American troops
for purposes of annexation. We believe
and would urge that our own people are
capable of fulfilling the international OBJ
legation to establish a government for the
Island. Cuba in the future may possibly
become, in the course of a few years. part
of the territory of the United States, thus
increasing the comfort and happiness of
this people, but now all desire a govern
ment Of our own, as compensation for the
sufferings and heroism of our army and
the definite establishment of Cuban re-
public, with Cuban authorities, in accord
ance with the resolutions Of the United
States Congress
I'VE hope that the present state of af-
fairs at Santiago, where Spanlards are
still the administrators of our interests,
property and fate, viii be brief; that the
city may soon be turned over to the Gu
bans and that our army may enter, the
flag of Cuba waving triumphanty beside
the American flag as Cuban soldiers
fought side by side with the Americans
against the common enemy"
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PEACE NOT so NEAR.
Ministers of Spain Admit II Further
on Than Last Week.

London, July 25-The Gibraltar corre-
spondent of the Daily News telegraphing
Sunday says: According to ministerial
admissions peace is further off than IL was
last week
"The great difficulty is the loss Of the
Cuban cable.
''Senor Gamazo, the minister Of public
instruction and public works, is much dis
appointed and threatens to resign.
The administrative haste and hustle In
Spain about port defenses are prodlguous.
but who can think that all this means bus
ines after what has happened?
The heavy French guns supplied from
the Saint Chamond works nave been w.
Ing for the last six weeks in the dri1
ground al ,Carabanchel. They are beiuq
tested, and VIII be sent to replace me
brass and other old-fashioned pieces at
CadiZ, but the means Of loading them
are defective, and 50, too, is the smokeless
powder However, the military engineers
expect that all these defects will be Get
right.
Ordinary railway traffic Is almost sus-
pended, as the trains are wanted to take
soldiers and marines with munitions Of
war hthor and thither.
The field artillery, which was suDplied
by France before war was declared. was
originally centralized at Madrid, but IL is
now being shipped to the northern Sierra
where Carlist risings appear
The fire brigade a the various seaports
are constantly drilling to prepare them
selves to deal with burning houses during
the bombardmentss
The engineers have created what ap-
pear to be strong defenses at Cadiz. but
the strength must depend altogether upon
the range of The guns"
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SURRENDER OF SPANIARDS.
NUMBER TO BE SENT TO SPAIN APT
TO REACH $4,000.

A Total of 1855 CapituIRte at san
Luis and Palma EstrianO-The Vol
unteers Released on Parole and Go
to WOrIx-Three Thousand stands
of Arms Turned in-The Garrisons
on the Verge of Starvation ana
Appear Delighted at the Prospect
of Returning to spain.
Washington, July M.-The war depart
ment at midnight tonight posted the fol-
lowing:
Santiago. via Hayti, July "a, 1SSS--Ad-
jutant General of the Army, Washington:
Lieut.. Miley has returned from San LUIS
and Palma sorianO, where he went four
days ago TO receive the surrender of the
Spanish troops.
The number surrendered was larger
than Gen. Toral reported-3,0C5 Spanish
troops and $50 volunteer guerrinas.
The volunteers gave up their arms and
gave parole and have gone to work.
Three thousand stands of arms We're
turned in. loaded on OK carts and started
to the railroad, Spanish troops accom-
panying him to San Luis. and all appar-
entity greatly uShSHtou at PaNNPN~N
turning home.
'"They were on the verge Of starvation
and have to send them ratione to-mor-
row.
"If the number keeps up as they have
there will be about $4,000 to ship away
nearly 1900 here, 5000 from San Luis
e,OO0 from Guantanamo, and over 1000 at
sagua and Baracoa. shafter'
Major General Commanding"
Santiago de Cuba, July, 24.-Col Angel
Rossdn arrived here yesterday from Gen.
Pareia. military governor Of Guantanamo
to ascertain from Gen. Toral if the re-
port Of the capitulation were true AS the
result Of Gen. Toral's answer, the 6,OOO
Spanish troops a Guantanamo viii to-mof-
row CAIonday) surrender and lay down
their arms
Lieut.. Miley of Gen. Shafter's staff re-
turned from Palma Soriano and san LUIS
where he received the surrender ana arms
of 3,O65 men, of whom 3,005 are SpamardS
to be deported.
At first they refused to credit the state
ment that Santiago had surrendered, but
the presence of a Spanish officer, who ac-
companied Lieut. Miey finally convinced
them, and they displayed great delight at
the prospect of returning to Spain.
All the surrendered troops are suferlng
from disease and starvation and Gen.
Shafter has Instructed the immediate for
warding of rations and relief. He has IN
formed the Spanish officers that their fam
lilies will be given transportation to Spain
with food at the expense of the govern
ment and that the transportation OF the
men is provided for by contract
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NOT so HOPEFUL OF PEACE.
President Mckinley Looked Upon at
Madrid as VasciIlating.

London, July 25.-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of the Daily News, telegraphing
Sunday, says: THE efforts Of the govern.
ment toward peace are meeting with all
most lnsuperable difficulties. Minlsterialists
say that the chief obstacle Is President Nc
Kinley's impressionable character which
Is more Influenced, they affect to believe,
by his personal friends and the jingoes in
Congress than by diplomatic counsels.
"The President some times appears in
clined, they say, to negotiate for peace on
reasonable terms. but at others he seems
determined upon a war Of conquest, with
a view Of convincing Europe that the
United States Is a great military power
which must be reck0ned with "
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GERMAN STEAMER FIRED ON.
Auericans Allow Her 20 Proceed At
ter an Examination.

st. Thomas. Danish West Indies, July a.
THE German steamer Croatia, which ar
rived here to-day. reports that she was
fred upon three times last night about
eight miles from San Juan de Porto Rico
by a ship said to form part Of the Amerl-
can invading squadron
The Croatia was boarded by an officer
understood 10 be from the United States
cruiser New York She was allowed to
proceed 20 ST. Thomas.
The Croatia had no intention Of entering
San Juan.
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MISS scHLEY's PEACE MISSION.
Dispatch From Madrid Announces
Her Arrival.


Madrid, July "a, via Paris-The chiefs
of the Carlist organization are leaving
Spain.
Miss Jessie schley, delegate from the
Peace Society of Paris, has arrived at
Madrid with the intention, 1t Is asserted,
Of interviewing members of the cabinet
with a Humanitarian object"
Miss Jessie schley, referred to In the
foregoing dispatch, is the daughter OF
Charles schley of Milwaukee. who is
cousin of Commodore schley. She is
member OF the Daughters Of the Revolu-
ton. II was announced from Paris last
week that she was about to start for
Madrid to see the Queen Regent and
senor Sagasta with a view of bringing
peace. and then to proceed to Washing
ton to visit President Mckinley In the
same interest
Last Friday the Milwaukee Sentinel an
nounced that Miss Schley's father, on
learning Of his daughters intention, had
Instructed her to return home Immediate
ly, disappearing her course and excusing
Il as the result of warm, sympathetic
nature and a special enthusiasm for
phuanthropic and peace movements.
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GOING OVER sAMPsoN's REPORT.
President and Secretary Long Read
Document, But Give Out Nothing.

washington, July 4.-secretary Long
spent about two hours with the President
this afternoon, presumably in going over
Admiral Simpsons report on The destruc-
tion of the Spanish feet at Santiago The
secretary, however declined to say any
thing in regard 10 the matter, except that
the report might be made public to-mor-
row.
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TAMPA FREE FROM FEVER.
DIR. Drummer Makes an Inspection of
the City.

Washington, July 2L-Owlng to persis-
tent reports that there is yellow fever at
Tampa, Notwithstanding denials by the
Florida state officials, DIR. Drummer, the
yellow fever specialist who represented
the marine hospital service at Havana
until the outbreak Of the war, was direct
ed to make an investigation.
He reports that after close inspection
Of Tampa it can be stated that there Is
not a case of yellow fever there.
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cuBANs DEFEAT THE sPANIARDs.
Garrison Evacuntes GIbara After
Hard Fighting.

Madrid, July "a, 10 a. ma telegram
from Havana reports that the insurgents
attacked Gbara on the north coast on the
province OF Santiago dc Cuba. and that
the garrison, after a severe fight. evacus-
ted the place. Many OF the insurgents
were killed.
The dispatch also reports that a force
OF Americans landed at Gaiamalacoa Gay
abacoaD and invested Tunas de zaza;
and the warships shelled "Galamalacoa.'