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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-20
MEETING OF THE CABINET

Washington, July 19.-Nothing of i'm
portance came before today's cabinet
meeting, one member remarking that an
adjournment might have been taken at
the end of fifteen minutes so for as the
transaction of business was concerned.
a dispatch from Admiral Dewey was
read, stating that there was no change in
the situltion there. 1t was the opinion
of members of the cabinet that Ihe report
of strained relations between Admiral
Dewey and the German admiral was
without any foundation in fact. This was
indicated by the fact that Admiral Dew
ey's dispatch was taken to Hong Kong
by a German warship. Both the presi-
dent and Secretary Day were said to have
assured the cabinet members that moth
ing of an aggravating nature had occur
red at Manila between the American and
German forces and their remarks gave
rise to the belief that the president had
received fresh assurances from Germany
of her intention TO adhere strictly to her
policy of neutrality. Secretary Alger said
after the cabinet meeting that General
Niles had expected to start for Porto
Rico yesterday, but had been unable to
get away. He would start today. the sec
rotary thought. 1t was said that the cam
paign against San Juan would be con-
Quoted with much caution and the rush
OF events at Bailquiri would not be re-
peated. The forward movement, it was
said, would not be begun until a force
superior to the Spaniards at every point
had been landed and furnished supplies
sufficient to meet all possible require
ments, and that great care and delibera-
ton would characterize all movements.
with view to avoiding the hardships that
hafall +hA Santa erO eyna5i-ior
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have been ordered to Newport News,
whence they will embark for Porto Rico:
Third Illinois, Fourth Pennsylvania and
Fourth Ohio, comprising from $3.50 TO T.
600 men In addition, four batteries OF
artillery, making 100 men and 1000 horses;
a hospital corps of 200 and signal corps
Of 200 men, have been ordered to New
port News. Il has not been definitely
decided. and will not be until General
Brooke has been heard from. which regi-
ments from the First and Second divi-
sions Of his corps shall go TO Porto Rico,
but the First and Third Kentucky and
Fifth Illinois are among the probable
selections. The First Illinois is the only
regiment known here to have actually
gone to Porto Rico with General Miles.
Cleveland. July 1s.-General George A
Garretson cablAd from Santiago TO his
wife, under date of July IS, that he would
embark for Porto Rico that day.
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TOOK 2O,uOAAUSERS
Which, With Ammunition For
Same, Are Welcome.
ORDNANCE IN THE FORTS
Valuable Chiefly as Relics of
the Past.

Washington, July ie.-The ordnance de-
partment Of the war department is con-
sidering what 20 do with the large guam
tity OF arms. ammunition, fertilization
guns and ordnance stores which have
come into the possession of this govern
ment through the surrender of Santiago
General Shafter reports that about 1000
Mauser rifles were turned over the first
day and the number will reach probably
20, 900 when the troops at other points in
the surrendered zone turn in their guns.
The reports made before the surrender
indicated that the Mausers handled by
the Spanish troops were not in very good
condition. The guns were all right when
furnished, but the poor care which they
received, principally from the volunteers,
left many OF them rusty and defective.
Ordnance officials believe however, that
the greater part of the guns can be put
in first class order. The Mauser has
calibre of seven milimetres or .2B of an
inch, while the American gun has a cali
bre 5 of an inch. This difference in calibre
makes it impossible to use American am
munition for the captured guns. The sur
render also covers a large stock of am
munition, rife balls, etC4 of the calibre
suitable for the Mausers, so that when
the guns are repaired there will be an
ample stock of cartridges to use in them.
The ordnance bureau is considering only
what shall be done with the guns If they
are utilized by this government, as it has
nothing to do with the larger question
concerning the ultimate return of the
guns TO the Spanish troops. This is
general question of government policy but
it appears to be pretty well settled that
the guns will not be returned to Spain at
least until the war is over.
The ordnance officers expect TO make
very little use of the fertilization guns
mounted in Moro Castle, Sacopa, Cayo-
smith and other forts along Santiago
farbOr. These it has developed since the
capture, are guns of antiquated pattern,
most of them muzzle leaders. It is said
they would not be worth bringing back
to the United States except as souvenirs
of the fall of Santiago. For the present
they probably will be retained at the forts,
for since they have proved sufficiently
effective to make a showing against the
big American fleet, they will suffice for
the present passive condition of affairs.
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FORT OR FLEET--WHlCH2

zWashington, July 19.-The military and
naval experts say that several important
lessons in ordnance and fortifications are
furnished by the campaign against San
tiago. Il is pointed out that the long
contentious between the relative merits
of land fortiications and naval ships as
"a means Of coast defence have received
much light by recent operations When
Admiral Sampson was chief OF the ord
nance bureau Of the navy department he
held that the most effective means Of dc
fendns coasts was by means Of warships
rather than coast defenses. 1t = said.
however. that the Spanih defense Of SAN
uago has demonstrated that coast de-
lenses are even more effective than war
ships The batteries OF Moro castle. So
copa and the others. aided by the mining
and torpedoing Of the harbor. was effec-
tive in preventing the American fleet from
entering tho haroor. and this despite the
fact THAI the Spanish guns were in TO
sense fertilization armament. Il Is said
by some OF the experts that L MORO mad
possessed the large modern fertilization
guns. such as those protecting New York
o. Boston. 1t would have been able not
only TO have defended Santiago but 10
have done serious damage to the attack
ing feet
Washington. July Is.-The bureau or cor
sJruction and repair Is spending $l.z50 90
. month upon repairs. fitting and reatuag
vessels for the war with SPAN
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WHEN M'KiNLEY GETS READY

Washington, July l9.-Some apprehen-
sion was expressed here today that the
assumption by the United States of she
control of affairs AT Santiago might lead
10 trouble With the Cubaus. \ few DAYS
before the surrender OF the city General
Garcia sent a committee to General Shat
ter informing him that the Cubans mad
selected a Cuban named Castillo for gov
ernor of the city. Il was plain. however.
from the reading of the presidents order
to Shafter that it would be long time
before this Cuban officer would be al
lowed 70 exercise the functions of gov
ernor and 1t was believed 20 be the presi-
dents purpose when the military govern
ment ne mas just erected gives way. 10
replace il with 4 popular government.
meaning thereby a government for san
tiago chosen by the free vote OF the Deo-
pie Of Santiago. Some doubt was express
ed as 10 whether this program would he
entirely acceptable 10 tina, element % the
Cuban party which demands immediate
possession Of captured territory. but as
the administration was convinced that this
element was neither the most numerous
nor respectable II the Cuban cause. II
was believed their dissatisfaction would
take no more dangerous forms than pro-
tests and growls. Il vas suggested that
the presidents action in the case Of san
tisgo might he construed by European
nations as indicating an intent 20 disre-
gard the terms Of the congressional res
olution which precipiJated the war and
10 mean a permanent seizure of me is
Land in behalf Of the United States This
view. however. vii 81. il is believed.
obtain TO any extent among the represen-
tatives of the European nations in the
United States. who are aware of The nee
essity OF some suoh action as that adopt
ed by the president in order 10 prevent
excuses and lawless extravaganza a.
Santiago
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SP0ILS OF WAR

Washington, July 1.-THE war depart
ment at O'Clock posted the following
bulletin:
PLAYA (9:47 a. m), Headquarters Near
Santiago, July 19.-Adjutant General
Washing on-My ordnance officer reports
over 10000 rifles in Santiago and about
100000 rounds of ammunition. Send Of
ficers and troops tomorrow 10 receive sur
render of interior garrisons. About 1000
at these places. VIII send officers to re-
ceive surrender of coast garrisons, Guam
tanamo Boracao and Sagua de Tanamo
(Signed) "W. r. SKATER,
major General"
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DEWEY TALKED SADCY
But Part of His Report Was
Cut Out.
DICTATORSHIP Is SUPREME
Has Never Recognized" the
Philippines Rebels.

Washington, July ls.-It was stated st
the navy department today that no dis
paches had been received from Admiral
at the Philippines described in the press
cables. 1t was evident. however, that
the officials did not feel the same con-
Germ relative 10 the attitude OF the Ger
man naval force at Manila they did
when the admiral's last dispatch was re-
ceived. 1t was not so stated officially.
but there was good reason to believe that
either through Ambassador White at Ber-
lin, or the representative OF the German
government here, the state department
received some assurance as to the atti-
tude of Germany toward the Philippines,
that had in a large measure revealed the
grave apprehension heretofore entertain
ed that Germany would offer obstacles TO
the execution of our plans. 1t was not
wnown just what nature of these assur-
ances was and it might be that they were
based upon some facts communicated by
Admiral Dewey regarding the incidents
which had taken place between himself
and the German admiral in the Phil
ippines for it was known that tlr politi-
cal reasons the navy department withheld
from publication a large and important
section of Dewey's cablegram received
several days ago
The reported negotia tons between the
insurgent leader Aguinalde and the Span
ish Captain General August had not yet
I'D offs RI stU-
ment 1t was, however, a matter of con-
graduation to the officials here that in all
the relations we had had so far with
the insurgents Admiral Dewey had care
fully refrained from committing the
United States in any way and had never
in the slightest degree relaxed the ex-
treme caution he adopted originally as his
guiding principle in dealing with the in
surgents. Unsavory of previous enhibi-
tons of lack of integrity on the part of
the insurgent leaders had led the govern
ment here to adopt a very wary attitude
in all communica tons with these people
and the same rule of caution will con-
tinue to govern its conduct. 1t does not
follow from this that the government is
convinced that Aguinaldo is playing
false. There is no doubt that the pro-
Spanish element in the Philippines and
in Asia would lose no opportunity to
create that impression with a view to
causing break between the United
States military and naval com
nlanders and the insurgents but the very
suggestion of the adoption by the insur-
gents of the course attributed to them
tends very strongly TO reard he prepar-
atoms Of plans by the administa ton TO
govern the future of the Philippines.
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RRYAh,S MEN ENR0uIE

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.ShAEIER SIZES CABLES

New York. July 1.-THE West Indian
and Panama Telegraph company has sen
the following notice 70 the Western Cnlor.
Telegraph compzny's ce1t-sT cable Office.
The American government has taken
possession OF The cables az Santiago e
Cuba and To communication via Jamaica
ard Santiago vii be allowed uasI fur
thsr notice"
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AFTER THE SURRENDER

Copyright, 1925. by the Associated Press)
Santiago Harbor. July Is. 5 p. m.-Via
Kingston, Jamaica July 70 S:45 a M
Santiago is now city or silence The
American Gag waves over the military
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Springfield. u. July is-Tas furniture
store OF Barley & Lax has beer csosed
BY creditors and the sheriff has con-
Taenced selling the stock Genera James
Il Barley, INA seu1o. member % TIE
f-rl. was commander % the Second BIZ
gzde. limos national guard BE zss
appointed a br.gz6isr Of volunteers sza
is under Genera FltxAugn L@s a. JACK
sony4Es Fla
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TROOPS UNDER ORDERS

Washington. July N-The tcEowiug
regiments. comprising HalaeS briSads,
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Cardenas and
Santa Clara Bays

These superb Maps are beautifully printed
in five colors on heavy paper, and bound in
an attractive cover. Rand, McNally 81 Co,
those peerless Map makers, prepared this
Atlas especially for the Eagle and our readers
may secure it at a trihing cost
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-09
EAST HEBRON.
The sick are improving.

The sick are improving.
Farmers are cutting their oats foI
fodder. lntervales and rough corner:
sre being cut. \ large percentage OF
upland grass has been cut.
Mr.. l.. Hodsdon and wife from East
Sumner visited her brother, DR.. A. +
Robinson. last Thursday.
Mr.. Herbert A. Record and Mrs
Jennie Hodsdon were married In South
Paris by Rev. L. J. Rsmsdell, July 3lst
Frank Hodsdon from Yarmouth was In
the place last week.
Mrs. Martin Day returned TO her HON,
in Providence, X. l., last week. HeI
little sou remained with his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. z. Allen.
Miss Richmond from Winthrop Is en-
gagged TO teach the fall term Of school
on Brighton Hill. The summer term
taught BY her was very satisfactory to
parents and pupils.
Several from the town schools are
quite anxious 10 attend the fall term al
the academy.
A. F. Warren OF Buckfeld was
through the place with man canvass.
ing for an up-to-dste map OF the United
States and the islands made prominen,
by the present war.
A few weeks since little boy from
Massachusetts, was visiting his aunt
He WAS telling her OF hand organ with
monkey that came along near hi,
home, and said the children gave hin
cents. On being asked what the mon
kew did with them, he quickly replied
He gave them TO his father"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-09
ERYeBURG.

Walter \. Robinson of the Boston
Latin School, wife and sou, are at Mr.
q. Warren's.
Miss Eva Goodwin came from Boston
on Monday with her sister Helen, who
teaches the Chandler system Of short
hand at the Assembly.
Miss Hattie Pike has gone TO Jeffrey
n. H., for q month.
Mrs. A. r. Richardson and family
from Csstine are occupying their house
during Chautauqus. Mrs. Rollistor
Woodbury. Of Wo0dford's IL with them
c. A. Page. principal Of High School
Methuen, Mass, Is at Miss Pages, also
Mr.. Sleeper Of the Boston Journal and
wife.
Wallace Mason, A. NJ, OF the High
school, Leominster, Mass, has been al
Mrs. Randalrs.
The Misses Spear OF Newton, Mass,
are nj Mrs. Randalrs, attending the As
sembly.
Mrs. Jacobs and Miss Goodwin enter
tanned an sppreciative audience OF friend:
with an informal musicale at the Con
gregational church, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Patterson OF Quincy, Mass, Il
visiting her relatives here.
Mr.. I.ucius Clarke, wife and daughter
OF Portland, arrived at Miss Pages on
Wednesday evening, for their sixteenth
annual soiourn In Fryeburg.
Mrs. John Locke and family OF Port
iaud have been occupying the Locke
house.
Mr.. j. w. Hubbard OF Hiram, who
came 10 position in the chair shop, has
removed with his family back TO Hiram
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-09
THIS is THE KIND WE HAVE HERE.


Here Is an appreciative eulogy OF a
Portland electric ear conductor. Would
that were true OF every conductor in
Maine, instead OF only one OF them: "On
the Congress Street line there is an cleo
trio car conductor who Is model OF
courtesy and efficiency. He Is always
alert to assist passengers on aud of the
car, especially the aged and intirm and
ladies with small children. He doesn't
bother himself particularly about the
young and handsome ladies, for they are
usually able to take care Of themselves
aud don't thank conductor II he is too
oflicious. II the car is crowded he jumps
of and helps a new passenger find seat,
He doesn't growl, "Move over there and
give this lady seat" but politely asks
II IL Is possible to. make little more
room. TIA window 10 the front OF the
car Is down he does not let n passenger
struggle to put il up, but at once comes
cheerfully to his assistance. He watches
for any indication Of the wishes of a
passenger, so II a person wishes to get
of he can always get the conductors at
tention by raising his hand. He always
replies courteously TO passengers
question, no matter how foolish the
question is In his estimation. ln short
this conductor Ia gentleman and at
tends strictly to business from morning
until night. He has thousands of friends
Of whom he has no knowledge"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-09
EAST SUMNER.

Several from the place attended the
Universalist meeting at Anasagunticook
Grove on Wednesday and enjoyed the
very pleasant occasion. A quiet, orderly
crowd, good music and speaking.
Mrs. Nellie n. Kicker and daughter,
Of Somerville, Mass, are making their
annual visit to relatives in Hartford and
vicinity.
Mrs. c. C. Durham, who has been
visiting in Rockport for several weeks,
has returned.
A. d. Park and wife were In the place
last week.
A fine monument has been put In the
new cemetery to mark the Elmer A.
Frazier lot. It Is from the factory Of
McKenna, Lewiston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-09
HEBRON.

Greenwood Hill Spring arrivals
Judge Bonnev, Mrs. George Besrce and
son Philip, Miss 4. Deland, Miss Au-
gusts Stubs. Mr.. c. F. Moulton, Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Pagan, Portland.
Rev. 5. ID. Richardson went 10 Peru
Saturday, returning Monday.
Prof. league conducted the services
Sunday in the absence Of DIR. Crane,
who is taking his vacation.
Mrs. Crane is slowly improving In
health.
Prof. and Mrs. Sargent got home last
week.
Mrs. Howe is expected to-day.
Harry Litchfeld Of Somerville, Mass,
is at II. A. Cushman's.
W. A. Bartlett and j. l.. Bumpus are
spending the week at the lakes fishing.
Miss Florence Smith and Mrs. Linnie
Crockett are visiting their uncle 10 New
Gloucester.
Mrs. Addison Pratt and Mrs. Lunt Of
Dorchester, Mass, are at Miss Martha
Pratt's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-09
1uCkElElD.


Leonard X. Prince Of New York Is
Of his father, N. X. Prince, Esq.
Miss Kate Mason Of Boston Is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Horace A.
Irish.
l. w. Shaw and family are at Peaks
Island for q couple OF weeks vacation.
Mrs. Orlando Harlow OF North Caro-
lima, formerly OF Buckfield, and sister
OF the late Hiram Hines, Is visiting
friends In town.
Mrs. Charles II. Lucas OF Beverly,
Mass, was the guest Of VIM. Irish's fam
lily recently.
Geo. N. Atwood Of Paris was In town
Tuesday, I'd inst.
Mrs. Jennie Jewett Morandie, who
visited friends at Bath last week, was
taken suddenly and seriously III and had
TO be taken to the Central Maine Hospital
at Lewiston. She Is very comfortable
at present advices.
Mrs. Libby and daughter Of Winthrop
were guests Of DR.. and Mrs. A. +. Cole
this week.
About forty went from this station tC
the universallst grove meeting Weunes
day.
Fred C. Andrews, Esq, of Mechani.
Falls was In town Wednesday.
Miss c. F. Briggs Of Auburn visited
friends In town this week.
Witherell g. Doud's Uncle Tom ten
show exhibited here Thursday evening
The thunder shower during the per
Torrance was too much OF rival ant
shortened the exhibition.
w. A. Spearin Of Lewiston Is decorat
ing the new steel ceiling at the post Office
in warm and pleasing tints. When fin,
ished Buckfeld will have the pleasantes
post Office Of Its size In the county.
A slight shock Of carthq uake was fcl
at :l5 Friday morning attended with
roaring sound, Earring Of doors and win
dows.
Mrs. Ella Thorndike returned to Port
land Thursday.
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PEACE IN SIGH.

The terms Of peace named BY the
United States In It's reply 10 Spain, ar,
substantially as follows:
The cessiOn Of Porto Rico 20 the
nited States.
The absolute withdrawal Of spanish
sovereignty from Cuba, the future gov
eminent OF the island 10 be determined
BY the United States.
The cesSion Of one OF the Ladrone Is
lands 10 the nited States, the island 70
be designated hereafter.
The temporary possession BY the
| nited States OF the city of Manila, the
hsrbor and BAY, their final disposition.
as well as the rest Of the Philippine Is
lands, 20 be determined hereafter BY
commissioners 70 be appointed by the
two governments 10 negotiate treat
OF peace.
The settlement Of the Cuban and Porto
Rican debts and other financial claims
70 be determined by the peace commits
siOners
These terms the government Of Spain
has taken several DAYS 10 consider, and
il Is unoiileially announced that the
terms will be accepted. so while il may
take some time 20 arrange the details,
and Spain will probably do some bag
Cling, after the usual manner Of Spanish
diplomacy, il is altogether likely that
there will be no more fighting.
The problems which will confront
this country upon the conclusion Of peace
are hardly less difficult than those Of
war, though different in nature, but the
whole people rejoice at the prospect OF
an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-09
THE FLOWAGe CASES.
IMPORTANT HEARING To DE HELD AT
RUMFORD FALLS.

For a month, commencing Tuesday,
August 9th, there will be held at Rum
ford Falls, an almost continuous session
Of referee court, says the Times. Pend
ing suits, involving many thousands Of
dollars, are TO be settled by agreement
before responsible persons appointed by
the court or selected by the parties at
issue. Ii appears that during the past
few years In the transaction Of all the
business necessary to the development
Of the great power at RumfOrd Falls, a
great many disputes arose between par
ties. or these differences none has held
on longer than the question Of the dam
age OF fiowsge caused by the upper dam
st the falls. These fl0wage cases are the
first to be heard this week. These cases
have been in court and by common agree
ment have been referred to commission
consisting Of ex-Judge Charles w. Wal
ton, Hon. II. A. Gilbert, Of Turner, and
A. p. Gordon, Esq, Of Fryeburg.
The matter will be argued for the
plaintiffs by Hon. John p. Swasey, who
has charge Of all the cases. For the de-
Tense will appear Hon. George d. Bisbee
of RumfOrd Falls, and Symonds, Snow
4 Cook Of Portland. With such legal
ability on both sides, the cases will be
certain to be interesting.
During the trial Of the cases some
valuable information regarding the
riparian rights along the river will be
brought out.