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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
PLANS FOR FASTER SHIPS.
CHIEF ENGINEER MELVILLE TO SEND
THEM TO THE COMPETING FIRMS.
ELEVEN SETS THAT PROVIDE FOR BArTLEsHIPs

ELEVEN SETS THAT PROVIDE FOR BArTLE-sHIPs
s,pERIoR IN SPEED TO THE ILLINOIS TYPE
Washington. Aug 11.-Athough the Navy De-
partment has concluded that In the interest OF
better speed for the three new battle-ships to
be built It cannot afford to defer the reception
NJ bids beyond the period fixed in the original
advertisement. bidders will have an opportunity
to base estimates upon plans for batte-ships
superior In speed to the Illinois type WHICH
formed the basis Of the original advertisement
Engineer-n-C Chief Melville has prepared eleven
separate and distinct sets of plans whereby
higher speed can be realized In the new SHIPS
than the Illinois type possesses. and these plans
will be sent to the great ship-building firms
which are likely to compete in order that they
may submit bids based on them. as well as
upon the original Illinois designs.
As Is usual In such cases the advertisement
permits ship builders to submit bids on the
basis OF their own plans or upon those OF the
Department. so that the way is open for them
n make use OF these additional plans II they
see IT. and the knowledge that the Department
vii, give preference in the award to the bidder
promising the highest speed doubtless Will in
nuence them to accept some Of these plans In
their calculations.
The eleven plans contemplate speeds ranging
from 16ib to IS knots. Two OF them provide for
carving 200 tons Of COAL the same amount as
the Illinois will carry. Two OF them change the
present ARRANGEMENTS OF bulkheads with the re-
suit OF giving a speed OF ia knots. and raising
the radius Of action at 10 knots speed from DAB
miles TO 646O in one case and to o643 In an
other. This is achieved by some Improvements
in the engines and by the adoption Of different
type OF boilers One design reduces the coal
capacity from 1000 to $50 tons but the radius
of action Is still In excess OF that OF the Illinois,
being $500 miles; while provision is made for
a maximum speed OF IS knots in an emergency
In all OF these designs. except two. material
changes will have to be made in the Internal
ARRANGEMENTS Of the ship. affecting principally
the engines boilers and coal spaces. In none OF
the plans would the total weight assigned Tor
the boilers and engines in the Illinois GLASS;
namely 1880 tons. be exceeded. Two OF the
plans were based upon displacement OF lZlc'
tons an increase OF 6jI tons over the Illinois
design.
1t is said that the reason for the decision or
the Board OF Bureau Chiefs not to extend the
time for the reception Of bids not based
upon any dsapproval Of these plans. but was
brought about through the necessity OF return
Ing a categorical answer to the Secretary
query whether It would delay the building OF
the ships to amend the original plans at this
stage The Engineer in-Chief did not believe
that it would, but the majority OF the Board
thought otherwise, and the Secretary re-
garded time as the most important element the
matter has assumed its present shape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
MEDICAL SUPPLIES THE ARMY HAD
SURGEON-GENERAL STERNBERG GIVES THE
LIST OF WHAT WE'RE SENT TO
TAMPA AND SANTIAGO.


Washington Aug lin view Of complaints
against the medical branch Of the Army the state
ment Is given out that Surgeon-G Sternberg
OH April IL made the following recommendation to
the Adjutant- General as to medical supplies to &C.
company the Army:
Each regiment to take two ambulances. four
extra filters, field hospital for ten men. medical
and surgical chests. and field supplies for three
months
Infantry regiments to have steward or acting
steward and ten privates Of Hospital Corps.
Cavalry regiments to have two stewards or acting
stewards and fifteen Hospital Corps men.
A light battery to have one ambulance. field hos
pl.a! for Ave men Zone hospital tent. an acting
steward and Ave privates OF the Hospital Corps.
On April 90 1885, the Surgeon-General sent In
structions to Major b F. Pope Chief Surgeon.
Tampa Fla. directing him TO inspect the medical
department OF each regiment upon Its arrival, and
report to him the deficiencies in medical supplies.
The Surgeon General also furnishes list OF the
more important articles of medicine that were sent
to Tampa and Santiago with the army:
First aid packets 900; alcohol. quart bottles
$780, bicarbonats OF soda. tablets. 23l2oo calomel
ana soda tablets. 10000; camphor ard opium pills.
1888 800: castor OIL quart bottles. 1422; chloroform
one-hfth- pound bottles. 3470 compound cathartic
pills 25s 200: ether, one-ffth-pound tins. $3.50;
Fowlers solution. bottles 1.1S: morphine
ablets 1900 quinne pills 4s7s OOo strychnine tab
let's $4,000: subnitrate OF bismuth. pound bottles.
657: antseptc tablets. 10000: carbolic acid two
trWenty-pound boxes 500; lime, chloride. pound
bottles. 4,i56; sulphur, In roll, pounds t"S:
beef extract. one-hfth-pound tins. $50; brandy
quart bottles 977 condensed milk. tins. 3ob; soap,
CASTLE pounds. 974 soups, "a cans In case. cases.
sSl; sugar. white. pounds. :S6S; tea. pounds 40;
whiskey quart bottles. 1874; stationery, large
supply to cover needs: bandages, gauze. sterized.
al in box, gross, SEQ; cotton. absorbent pounds.
ic siO snu1 packases $50 safSTes catsut se
packages, 1850: oakum. pounds 1850: sponges.
Compressed cotton. boxes, $50 thermometers, elm
zeal ri: blankets. gray. $40 chairs arm, folding.
235 chairs small, folding. 1850: COTS folding 20;
mattresses. 900; mosquito bars. 800; pillows.
cases cotton 100, sheets. cotton; oOGo; shirts.
cotton 4750: ia bes mess. folding, 235: tables. bed
side folding 1850; litters, $50; litter sings. y!5:
table and kitchen furniture for field hospitals as
and . Of each. 80: surgical sets chests, Nos and
2 sterilizer chest and filter. OF each, q.
The Regular regiments had each medical ana
surgical chest filters and other field supplies before
the above articles were Issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
PRISONERS IN THE PROVINCES.
AG1yINALDO HAS HARD WORK TO FEED THE
CAPTURED sPANIARDS.


Cavite July o. via Victoria. b. c., Aug. II
(speciaD.-At the headquarters OF General
aouinaldo 1000 prisoners Of war proving a
veritable white elephant. The vexed problem
~ feeding and caring for them has become so
great that the dictator has been forced 10 dis
tribute them among the provinces which are
LOYAL to his arms. and where they VIII be saie'
The work OF removing the 5000 at Cavite began
two davs ago and by tonight there arc few
nrisoners there except the officials and ofncers
hold as hostages by Aguinaldo. Two hundred
and FORTY prisoners in the hands OF Admiral
Dewev and General Anderson will tenant Ca
v,tA's damn dungeons. Most Of the prisoners
have heen distributed to San Francisco de Mala-
han Rulucan Pampanqua and linus Ihese
towns are the centres Of the rice and FRUIT pro-
ducine districts and by a system OF levy upon
tho plantations the problem of feeding the cap
tives will be easy in comparison with what IL
The presence at Cavite Of the American
fleet and army sent the price of food up ana
taxed the supply. Aguinaldo. to Keep his prom
Use 10 Dewey, fed his prisoners ana as '"e'e
was little that he could lay his hahds OF Inc
task was difficult one The prisoners were IT,
luctant to leave Cavite. They reared the III
sureents and took the presence OF the Ameri-
cans as a guarantee of protection from torture
starvation or death. They could oHer no op-
lection. however and there was no interference
from any source with the plans OF Aguinaido'
The Americans were pleased with the piah' as
Cavite Is crowded, and the arrival Oh auui'io"ai
troops will add TO the pressure IT,
The Spaniards looked decidedly better When
they left their prisons than they did when
they entered. They came In weak ana footsoIe
troy, their futile campaigns against the rebels.
and rest. sleep and food did them good. Inc
prisoners were transported in canoes towed by
insurgent steamers. on which they were ahoWeu
70 take their personal effects and rev COOK
ing utensils They left Cavite hoping TOT the
termination OF the war and the chance oHered
thereby to gain their freedom. Unless absolute
" necessary no more prisoners will be brought
here by Aguinaldo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
WAR CALENDAR.
Feb'ry. rs MAINE BLOWN UP.
II Court Of Inquiry appointed.
q Inquiry begun.

Feb'ry. .16 MAINE BLOWN UP.
II Court Of Inquiry appointed.
u Inquiry begun.
March,. Fifty million dollar oil for National -.
fence introduced In House.
Bill Bill PASSED. passed. BY Sy ssn Sass
10 Oregon leaves San Francisco for cuba.
Is Maine inquiry report sent to Congress
APRIL. s CONsUL-GENERAL LEE RECALLED.
II President Mckinley asks authority to In
$ yITiMsT RIsses SENT assf'' 70 sPAiS
Spain sendS passports to Minister WOOD
rkSSkAMArIoN OF CUBAN BLOCK
Eii FIG s & 4; S SoS
Is State Of war declared to have existed
% Great Britain and italy proclaim nsu.
yAanrsi Sampson sems bard Ma,an ;,s,.
Hong Kong for Manila.
M*7' coMMSpoRE II;y T SINKS THE
II First American blood shed at cienfuesos
and Cardenss
General Merritt selected to lead exped''
I, Admiral Sampson bombards San Juan
Spanish fleet reaches Martinique:
u Cerveras squadron reaches Santiago.
. Oregon reported near Key West.
rs Second call for volunteers
First Manila expedition starts
81 Forts at the entrance Of Santiago HAP
Dor bombarded.
Juoe.". 3MERRIMAC SUNK AT SANTIAGO.
Caimanera bombarded.
10 Marines land near Guantanamo
II -Four Americans killed near Huants'
ncES SER n sHA FIT RS Army Salts
FROM TAMPA
Is Camara's fleet sails from Cad!z
% Skaters army arrives of Santiago
% Skaters army lands at Baiqun.
"a FIGHT OF THE ROUGH RIDERS AT
q Decision to send feet to Spain an
nounced
30 First expedition reaches Manila.
War Revenue law goes into eject.
July $50. 8 CERVERA'S FLEET DESTROYED.
Camara enters Suez Canal
Hobson and his associates exchanged.
Camara starts back
"A SANTIAGO SURRENDERs.
16 Prisoners landed from the Harvard
II OCCUPATION OF SANTIAGO.
10 Fourteen thousand troops embark fw
Porto Rico. yellow fever at Santiago.
81 General Miles leaves Guantanamo for
Porto Rico.
% Npc captured.
q Camaras fleet CartaRena.
"a Monterey takes Yap Island
Is SPAIN ASKS FOR PEACE TERMb
MILES LANDS AT GUANICA.
% Ponce surrenders.
80 Spain's request answered.
General Merritt reaches Manila.
August SPAIN REPLIES TO THE PRESIDENT.
General Brooke lands at Arroyo.
Troops Santiago ordered 10 MontauR
Rough Elders start for Montauk.
Troops advance toward San Juan:
SPANISH ATTACK AT MALATE RE-
Il SPAIN ACCEPTS PEACE TERMS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
READY FOR THE ATTAC H.
VALUABLE INFORMATION IN ADMIRAL
DEWEY'S POSSESSION.


Caviu;. July o. via Victoria, B. c.. Aug ii
Especial when Captain-Gene August re-
ceives he ultimatum Of the American fleet and
army b must either fight or surrender. as the
invader, will be ready for attack. Admiral
Dewey las made practically new chart OF the
portion Of the bay upon which Manila faces,
and tho g will he no uncertainty when necessity
conlpels the manpuvring of his ships He has
also SEQ urcd the location Of all the Spanish bat
teries W it'll the range necessary to reach them,
and IL here Is a bombardment II will be ac-
curate rom the opening gun. Much OF the pre-
liminary work on the waterfront has been done
by Lieut. enant c. G. Calkins. the navigating OF
ficer of the Olympia, who is one of the most
valuable men in the field. With energy ana
courage the navigator of the flagship mas car
ried his work forward. He has made soundngs
from CT wife on the south to Malaban on the
north 81 I'd has carried his Investigations within
a few RI inbred yards of the batteries OF Luneta.
Once when close to the breakwater off the
mouth q z the Pasig River the bewildered Span
ish sent! " presented arms to him. The sentry
could nd believe that he was an American.
General Anderson. too. has been active He
has math, a close examination OF the country 10
the NORTH, and south Of the city. His expedition
was cont lucted by Lieutenant Elmer W. Clark.
his aidet de-camp, VINO succeeQe1 IN IIlulhS I"
man whb had aided in the placing Of the mines
Of the iharbor and city. Clark forced his
way to II town of Pasig. and brought the man
to Cavite
In w eek General Anderson will be In pos
session Z maps showing the complete de-
fences Of Manila and the location Of every mine
that has been laid.
Lieuten ant Henry P. Mccain also covered
good deal Of ground both north and south OF the
city. and his reports contain valuable informa-
ton Liea tenant Colonel Victor Du Boe. OF the
1st Calf )rnia, has also been intrusted with
consideral Die reconnaissance work. and has pre-
pared a / nap Of the roads and towns between
Cavite az Manila All the information thus
gained ha been carefully compiled. and Will be
invalua BID. in making the final plans for the In
vestment of the besieged city
Reports have reached General Anderson that
the SpaM ards have outlet to the rear or
Manila nd that supplies are being brought In
from the east coast. Investigations made so
far have not disclosed the truth or falsity OF
these rep ,rts. The completeness Of the insur-
gent lines about the city is questioned, but It Is
doubtful whether any great amount Of supplies
can be tel zen through. II has also been reported
that then, are five thousand Spanish troops at
Cebu wb will try to come to the citys relief
This stori is not credited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
NO DRILLING AT Connecticut CAMP.
SOLDIERS ANxIoUsLY AWAITING THEIR PAY
FAMILIES SUFFERING.

FAMILIES SUFFERING
Camp Haven Mantle. Conn, Aug. II (SpecaD.-
Within the last forty-eght hours three inches OF
rain has fallen here. There has been cessation
IN the downpour for more than hour at time
and at s o'clock this evening 1t is still raining
Drilling to-day has been out OF the question.
The Sd Regiment has served two months. but has
received no visit from the paymaster. The only
company which has received any pay is Company
T. of Norwalk The town of Norwalk voted to pay
her soldiers the difference between the State and
the Government pay for the time elapsing between
leaving home and being mustered in. This money
wa. maid by the Norwalk Seectmen last week
As IL has now been decided by the State authori-
ties that the regiment will receive State pay for
that time the town expects the State to rem-
burse II.
The news comes from Hartford to-day that the
State pay will be given to the men next week The
rolls are now being audited at the Adjutant Gen
erals office This money will be welcome, for In
many Instances the families or the soldiers are III
actual want. The wives of several men OF COM
many C. OF Norwich. have appealed 10 the Select
men Of that town for aid. and 1t was discovered
that some OF their children were starving. They
are now being supported by popular subscriptions
These soldiers are powerless TO AID tneir FAMILIES
They did not enlist with any thought that those at
home would be In want. expecting mat the Govern
ment would pay them regularly and promptly and
Members OF Battery have suffered most from
fnos. an aggregate OF more than 800 having been
withheld this month. as result OF court-martial
Mrs Bronson OF Hartford. who lives In tho sum-
mer at the Spiritualist camPground, Just back OF
Camp Haven, has done more for the comfort Of the
supplies them with bathing suits and lighthouses
gratuitousy. and mends their clothes The SOL
ders call her Mother Bronson" and she will be
one Of the dearest memories OF Camp Haven life
m to come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
THE JUNE SUMMARY or COMMERCE..
DETAILED HISTORY OF REMARKABLE YEAR
AND OTHER VALUABLE INFORMATION

Washington. Aug. II (specaD.-The commercial
history OF the fiscal year 1898 is presented In The
Iunc Summary OF Finance and Commerce., just
issued by the Treasury Bureau OF STATISTICS az an
earlier date than that Of any other June Sum-
mary" in q decade BE- sides presenting the detailed
history OF the most remarkable year OF the com
nerce Of the United States. 1t contains series OF
table, on the imports and exports OF Porto RICO
Cuba and Hawaii during term OF years showing
the articles imported and the country OF the origin
or destination the population production and con-
sumption of the various communities and much
other information important to those contemplating
business enterprises In these Islands In addition
TO this the volume presents series or important
,.bles IN the commerce OF Canada with the United
s,o,es and with other countries during term
~ Years. subject jus, now especially interesting.
in view OF pending negotiations for closer relations
~" can he obtained free OF cost by application TO
he bureau OF Statistics. Treasury Department as
can also the one issued earlier on the trade Of the
philippines and adjacent countr1eA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
ADMIRAL DEWEY PRUDENT.

WILL NOT RISK HIS MEMS LIVES UNTIL
PREPARATIONS ARE COMPLETE.
Manila Bay. July with Admiral Dewey's
squadron) (SpeciaD Admiral Dewey said TO-
day: Il have been told half-dozen times that
Manila is ready to surrender. but there viii be
no move made until we are thoroughly pre-
pared. / am not trying any experiment, and
90 not want to expose my men needless.y. When
we are ready we will 90 in and take the place
and not before. We could take II. but we are
not thoroughly ready"
fhe fleet is again in perfect trim for fighting
Inc powder and shot used in the destruction Of
,ne spanish fleet and the defences OF Cavite
nave oeen replaced By more from the cargoes Of
taA transports. Large working parties from toe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
MORE BELLEVUE WOUNDED DISCHARGED

Every one OF the wounded soldiers at Bellevue
Hospital is on the road to recovery There Is not
one precarious case at present. although many
dlfncult operations have been performed the
men Four OF the patients were discharged as
cured yesterday All were shot in the leg hip
They are Frederick Russ. Company G., 18th In
fantry: Bruce Allen. Troop D. 9Th Cavalry; Will
lam Smith Company c, 18th Infantry. and John T.
Leary, Of Company B. 9th Infantry. Another
entertainment win DO given on Saturday afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
RECONNOITRING AROUND MANILA.

Cavite. July (SpeciaD. General Anderson mas
begun a careful examination OF the country
between Cavte and Maate, the southern sud-
urb OF Manila which has been so strongly ior"-
ned. with q view to further offensive operations
against the capital. Yesterday Lieutenant Henry
p Mccain. an acting adjutant-generai. accom-
panied by Lieutenant c. G. Calkins. navigating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
JULY SUGAR, WOOL AND TEA IMPORTS.

Washington Aug 1.-THE advance statement OF
sugar imports issued by the Bureau OF Statistics
shows that the total imports OF dutiaoe sugar DUR
Inc Julv were s. 200 SO as compared with 81 ISL 2s1
for July 1897 The amount Of sugar Withdrawn
for consumption amounted to $685.. SIS: The wool
more than half being for immediate consumption.
During July 1897. tho wool imports amounted .
"a So SIS The tea imports during July were Prac'
ticsIly the same as during July. 1897 viz. S0.@S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
DR AyGELL TAKES HIS LEAVE.

WASHINGTON Aug li.-James B. Angel. retiring
Minister Of tho United States TO Turkey. has In
formed tho State Department that he has taken
bis leave of the Sultan and will depart for homo
on the 18th inst Minister Straus. who relieves
him, was at the State Department yesterday and
announced his purpose OF sailing Immediately tor
ar Aoot At CouStaouoo0lA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
yp sBALLEyBERGER'S STUDIES.

Was, sngton. Aug. il.-Second Assistant Postmas-
,.r.Ge ,era Shalenberger returned yesterday a'ter
a mon ths visit TO Europe. While absent ne mace
s,uI :, ot the postal arrangements Of foreign gov
- r,s with a view 10 improving the service
IL ~ n submit a report OF his conclusions 10 the
de w ,i."rf;enerai His tour included the cities
-. Tsci lin Paris and London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-12
THE SIXTH MASSACHUSETTS, COLoSEL.

CAPTAIN RICE. OF THE ARMY, APPOINTED
COLONEL.
Washington Aug. ll-Captan Edmund Rice. OF
the 5th Infantry has been made colonel OF the Sth
Massachusetts, whose colonel. with other officers.
resigned some days ago Colonel Rice receives
leave Of absence from the Regular Army 20 enaple
him 70 accept this commission. which is issued by
the Governor of Massachusetts,.
The herald., 1898-10-09
SICK SOLDIERS
Are Those Gov. Holcomb Wants Mus
tered Out

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. S.-Governor
Holcomb has wired the following to
Washington:
ITO the President: Regarding muster
out of Nebraska troops. First Regiment
at Manila, is reported in poor health,
sickness increasing and general desire
by men to return home. Four deaths
reported to September LIST. Third Regi-
ment at Jacksonville. 81 deaths. 172 sick
in hospitals, absent on sick leaves.
Health poor and men DESTROYS OF dis
charge. Many deserving men in each
regiment entitled to some favorable con-
sideration. Designation of one entire regi-
ment would work unnecessary hardship
on many in the other Have heretofore
requested muster-out of volunteers in
excess Of this States just proportion. on
basis 100000. This by battalion or in
dividual discharges, reducing the COM
pany strength from LOG to 81 enlisted
men. Muster out of entire regiment Is
in excess and at variance with my origi-
nal request In view of prevailing sick
ness and general desire Of men in regi-
ments to be returned home, cannot con-
sistently designate one to the exclusion
of the other. Must adhere to my origi-
nal request, which would relieve many
especially worthy in both regiments.
Understand similar action has been
taken with Delaware and Florida troops.
Have also requested transfer of men of
Second Regiment who desire to continue
in service. If entire regiment is mustered
out, must leave designation to your
direction. Letter mailed conveying views
more fully. Hope for early action.
"(Signed) SILAS A. HOLCOMB,
Governor"
The herald., 1898-10-09
DRAFT OF STATE TICKET
FIXED UP TO SUIT THE TASTE OF
SECRETARY BROWN
A Cheap Little Technicality Worked
for What There Is in It to
Maguire's Disadvantage

SACRAMENTO, Oct. S.-Secretary OF
State Brown this afternoon completed the
official draft of the state ticket to be voted
in November. The names of the candi-
dates on the ticket are arranged elphabet-
ically and this places Gage at the head.
Mcguire comes third and is described as
the Peoples party, Democratic and Silver
Republican nominee An effort was made
to have this arrangement changed so that
Maguire's party designations would begin
with Democratic f. n. Wardell, chair
man of the Peoples party state General
committee. contended that party desgna-
tons should proceed in the order in which
nominations were filed with the secretary
of state, and said that the filing of Ma
CURES Peoples party nomination had been
purposely held back so that the Democratic
would get in first. The secretary Of state
commended that he placed party designa-
tons on the ticket in the order in which the
nominations We're received, without regard
to the time of filing. Mcguire was first
nominated by the Populists and later on
by the Democrats, hence the arrangement
on the ballot.