Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-21

Washington. June 20.-Public atton-
tion here. today was directed almost
evenly to three suhieels-the move
ment of Cen. Shaftrr's army. The prob
ability % reinforcements having reach
ed Dewey and the status of Iiohson.
The naval hero. p TO q late hour in
the afternoon neither of The anxously
awaited messages which We're t. an
nounce the arrival Of the transports
at Santiago and Manila had reached
either the war or navy department.
It is not doubted. however, that our
vessels are off Santiago. FOR although
proceeding at a less speed than the
English steamers which at Kingston,
today, reported having passed them in
the WindWard passage, last night the
distance which they would be obliged
10 travel from the WindWard passage
10 Santiago is less than that traverscd
by the British ships, which came into
Jamaica in the early afternoon.
IL lIltE I'll iNt'i F4Iis Al4tf7 I44' INNS VII
Santiago. they could report that fact
solely hy means of . dispatch boat
running over to Kingston. 4 12-hour
Journey So that direct reporting from
the fleet cannot hc expected until late
hour tonight.
It is not doubted that Just about the
time Shait-r appcrard off Santiago,
The ChaIleson apear,d in Manila bay.
Loading the three Transports which
bring nearly 5000 soldiers to DeWey's
assistance That fact will not be
known. however, officially for two or
;hree days. owing to the distance from
there to Hong Kong. tho nearest cable
point
1t is questioned here whether with
his force to back him. Dewey viii f hhl
justified in a@saulting Manila or even
in accepting its surrender. Either
course would involve heavy response
bl:5v for the admiral and it is ex-
II, mely desirable tllat no pretext be af-
fordnd jealous European powers for in
Prevention at Manila. under Suisa of
protecting the interests of their sub
iacts.
Therefore, ii may he that the admiral
viii wait for another 10 days until the
second installment of troops reaches
Ca,ite. In this case h Will probably
land the troops that arrive in the town
IF Cavite. which is now completely un-
der he control Of himself and the insur-
stnts ana employ the time in accus-
tny1ing them to Manila methods and
climate.
During the day. dispatches announcing
that Capt. Gen BIanco had refused to
exchange Hobson and his fellow prisoners
created some Indignation. which was later
modified by Madrid advices quoting Sa-
sasta as saying that no decision had been
reached. Should Spain adopt the cruel
ana unusual course Of refusing an eN-
change, the regulations Of the war de-
nartment are sufficient to meet the case.
Tho following proceeding is laid down in
its regulations:
liberalization Will never be resorted til
as a measure of mere revenge. but only
and. moreover. cautiously and unaNoid-
ATTY: that is to say, retaliation shall only
b.. resorttd to after careful inquiry into
the real occurrence and the character OF
the deeds that may demand retribution.
Unjust or inconsiderate retaliation re-
moves the beligerents further and fur
Their from The mitigating rules of regular
war. and by rapid strides leads them toi
the internecinc wars OF savages.'
1t was pointed out. today. by leading
officer of the army, that the Spanish had
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