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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
THEY MAY MEET
IN RICHMOND.
international Convention Of the Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union.
TO BRING THE BIG BODY HERE.
One Of the Delegates Wires That Rich
mond Can secure the Convention
I'm 1900 or foOO--About 200
Delegates.

Mr. Hil Montague yesterday received a
telegram from Mr.. Frank l.. Butler. one
Of the Richmond delegates 10 the Inter
national Convention Of the Baptist Young
Peoples Union held IN Buffalo, N. Y.
eaying Richmond could secure the con-
vontion in lSo9 or 1900. and asking whether
the Richmond delegation should try to
set IT,
ASKED no SECURE IT.
Mr.. Montague was not quite certain
what Mr. Buffers telegram meant. The
Two dates somewhat confused him. and
suggested that perhaps the recent move
mcnts in the body 10 abandon the custom
Of having an annual International Con-
vcntion and substitute insted an arrange
ment by which the international gather
iug should be held b-cnnually and that
general meetings for various sections OF
tho country and comprising each a num-
bcr OF states be held on the alternate
years might have been adopted at this
convention. He accordingly sent Mr..
Butler tho following reply by telegraph:
Secure the next International Conven-
ton for Richmond"
a BIG ORGANIZATION.
Mr. Montague then wrote to Mr.. Butler
asking that an legitimate means be en-
ployed TO bring the big gathering here
lie expects to have in "a day or two some
definite Information as 10 whether or
not me convention will come here next
year
The body comprises about 1900 dele
gates and visitors. This will mean "a
good deal for the railroads. hotels. board
Ing houses and merchants Of RICHMOND.
The meeting Of so large a body in this
city will bring a good deal OF money here.
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HOW PEACE MAY BE ARRANGED.
The Spanish Minister for War Tells
How He Thinks IL Should BE Done

MADRID. July 1.-THE Minister for
War, General Correa. Is quoted as saying
I'm an interview that he thought peace
might be arranged on the following
terms: The United States and Spain to
egree to let the Cubans decide by a
plebicite whether they desire independ-
ence or autonomy under the suzermnty
OF Spain. The two governments 10 agree
TO abide by the result OF the plebclte.
In the even, of the Cubans voting for
independence the United states 10 allow
Spain nine months in which 10 withdraw
her army. gradually and dignihedy from
Cuua "as soldiers should after having
fought ike heroes"
MUST SAVE PORTO RICO.
Continuing the Minister for War said
I'VE ought 10 retain Porto Rico at AL
costs I'm order to be always near Cuba Of
which the Americans will be able TO dis-
poll Us fl course Of time and I'm order 10
more easily communicate with the South
American Republics which daily display
the greatest enthusiasm for Spain.
BOUND TO HAVE PHILIPPINES.
"As TO the Philippine Islands 70 is GER
tain we will retain them, even though
the Americans succeed in occupying Ma
Mia. Of which place their occupation Will
be most brief. An official dispatch an
nounces that the rebe. chiefs and Ameri-
cans will not always agree, which IS to
SPANS advantage.
"The government has formed a scheme
which will not only assure Spain the pos
session Of the Philippine Islands. but
which will re-establish tranquility"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
MORE PRISONERS
At PORTSMOUTH.
The Harvard Arrives With l,O08 More
Spanish Prisoners.
CAPTURED BEFORE SANTIAGO.
They Arc Altogether Sorry Looking
Lot and i'm Much Worse Condition
Than Those Who Were Brought
in Last sunday.

PORTSMOUTH, y H., July 1.-THE
United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard,
IN command Of Captain Charles F. Cot
ton. from Santiago having on board LOS
Spanish prisoners. arrived in Portsmouth
harbor at 600 o'clock this morning The
port physician boared the vessel and in
company with the Spanish ""cior made
an inspection. Ills visit disclosed the
fact that nearly half Of those ON board
are III. Six Spaniards died on the pas
sage from TO Portsmouth, three deaths
occurred to-day after the cruiser reached
port anu other patients are not expected
TO live. There were forty serious Cs,es
In the sick bay, ana forty equally as bad
I'm other portions OF the smp. All these
patients are said TO be victims of malariel
fever with which disease those who died
were affected.
A QUICK VOYAGE
The Harvard left Santiago Sunday at
4 clock +. NJ. and made fair progress.
The prisoners she brought were nearly all
captured in skirmishes which occurred
during the American advance on Sanl-
ago. They are a sorry looking lot. even
those who were not III, rs seen from the
tug alongside to-day, and were I'm far
Noicf AhAAAlAAblA AlirH Al4HN' WIZ Nfttti' snrN
Sunday.
Last Sunday. while Admiral Cervera's
men showed many signs OF priyation
those seen to-day were tattered. dirty
and unkept. The physicians said that
half Of the COS were aillng No one was
allowed on board the cruiser, The bodies
% the dead were buried az sea with mil
itary honors.
NO SERIOUS ILLNESS.
The doctors completed their cXamina-
ton this afternoon and al once presented
their report To Admiral Carpenter. The
Joint finding OF the physicians was 10
the effect that there WAS nothing more
serious on board than malarial fever.
After consultation II was thought
best not to take the men OF the ship to-
day. but the work Of landing will be un-
dertaken al o'clock tomorrow fore
noon and will be accomplished a. quickly
as possible. As soon as the Spanisrds
have been removed the Harvard will be
thoroughly disinfected.
on hoard the Harvard was foreign
officer who was in the American lines
at the land battle OF Santiago. In speak
ing OF the evnt ne complimented the
Americans most highly on the way they
fought, saying 81 was one Of the hercest
conflicts in history.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
MORE PRIZES CAPTURED.
The Uncas Fired "a Fourth Of July Sa-
lutte aud Used Target.

KEY WEST, FLA. July l5.-6 30 +. NJ
Three prizes were brought mere to-day.
but none was of any great consequence
and the captures were effected with only
ordinary incident. The English built
steamer Grenow Castle. which for sew
eral years piled on the Cuban coast rnoer
the Spanish flag. but on June Sth last
returned 10 her British registery. was
taken by the Dixie. OF Cape Cruz last
Thursday. She was bound from King
ston, jamaica for Manzanillo with large
cargo OF Iood supplies
The day before this capture the Dixie
took also two schooners. the Three Bells
and the Pilgrim. both flying British flags
and both bound from Montrego Bay for
Manzanillo with food supplies.
The Three Bells is OF about l3o tons and
the Pilgrim OF about 80 tons. The Brit
ish schooner r. T. Nickerson, was also
among to-days arrivals. She was be-
Gained of Cape Cruz. June 3Oth. when
the Hornet steamed alongside and in
formed her commander that the vessel
was a prisoner. There was no attempt at
resistance The vessels cargo was food
including deck load Of pigs, goats,
chickens. hour. pork, potatoes and the
like. She was bound from jamaica for
Manzanillo.
The gunboat Uncas lowed in to-day a
little Spanish sloop, Bella lnez. taken OF
Cardenas. The sloop had no cargo. and
when caught was close I'm shore. Four
of her crew OF six jumped and got 10
land. The Uncas brought also Ysidro
Doto. a Cuban messenger from the camp
OF Colonel Rojss. bearing dispatches for
the United States government.
The gunboat Castine brought in to-day
three Spaniards who had deserted from
n Spanish gunbOat in Havana harbOr.
and put off to the blockading feet in
small boat. The launch Of the monitor
Terror picked them up and transferred
them TO the Castine.
Captain Brainard's little tug Uncas had
quite a merry time during her blockade
outing on July 4th. While lying OF
Camacho between Cardenas and Matan-
gas Captain Bralnard hred douDle ma
tional salute with two 6-pOunders and a
1-pounder. but there was two good a
target 10 permit waste OF powder and
she'll so for the glory OF the nation he
incidentally turned the muzzles of his
Guns toward shore, smashed blocNhouse
and drove two hundred Spanish rihemen
and cavalrymen from their entrench-
ments.
There was lively return fire from the
shore and one OF Captain Brainards men
had the tip Of one of his fingers clipped
by a Mauser bullet.
After dislodging the enemy the Uncas
sailed saucily along towards Cardenas.
July 9th she stopped in at Salini. on
Icacos Peninsula, long enough 10 topple
over another block-hOuse. on the. 18th
She met the tug Hudson OF Cardenas'
and the two fell upon three Spanish
sloops OF Blanco Key. one Of these was
the BELLA Inez brought to-day. The
others were lying in shoal water. so the
Tncas lowered a whale boat. and Cap
tain Brainard. with several men. went
I'm after them. These vessels were or
respectfully OF Is and p tons. As the
boats approached the crews Of the sloops
escaped. The Uncas and Hudson opened
fire on and sunk ;he sloops
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BIG PLANS FOR
NEWPORT NEWS.
The Armor Plate Plant and Dry Dock
TO be Constructed.
CONTRACTS FOR BIG SHIPS.
The Yosemite. Dixie and Yankee to Re
Replaced by New Vessels-Twenty
Thousand Troops to BE Camped
on James River.
CONTRACTS FOR BIG SHIPS.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, July Is
speciai.-Conls +. Huntington. principal
owner Of the large shipbuildng plant
here, arrived this morning, accompanied
by G.. h. circuit, president OF the COM
pany.
Mr.. Huntington said tonight that the
deal with Sir William Armstrong. OF Lon
don. for the establishment here Of an
ordnance and armOr plate plant, had
fallen through. but that American capt.
ialists were interested In the scheme
and such an industry would be establish
cd I'm the near future.
BIG DRY DOCK.
Mr.. Huntington also said that work
would be commenced at once on the
mammoth million-dOllar dry dock, which
will be large enough to accommodate
two battleships at the same time.
From President Orcutt Il was learned
that the contract for building three large
coastwise steamers for the Morgan Line,
10 replace the auxiliary cruisers Yo-
semitic. Dixie and Yankee. has been
closed The contract price is about 81
800 600.
A MAMMOTH CAMP.
Major Flagler was I'm the city to-day
viewing a site for camping ground for
twenty thousand troops. lie selected a
tract Of land Of three hundred acres
which he will recommend TO the War De-
partment
The troops will be sent here from Chick
amauga Park and other southern camps
to remain til the fall campaign opens.
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POINTS
RAISED
BY TORAL

remove the twenty-thousand men across
the Atlantic under the best conditions,
but the reports that indicated the exist
ence OF yellow fever among the Spaniards
threatened all kinds OF difficulties.
MONEY WILL DO 1T.
After all II was decided 10 be only a
matter OF money, and II the price offered
Is large enough steamship lines can
doubtless be found TO undertake the
transportation. At the best several weeks
probably will be required 90 remove the
Spaniards. so that IL Will Doe necessary 20
maintain a considerable proportion OF the
American army in the neighborhood for
some time.
CAN BE MORE COMFORTABLE.
still. being under no care TO protect
themselves against the foe, the American
troops can be so disposed as 10 make
themselves very comfortable I'm oompari-
son with what they have undergone, and
by removing them into the hills just I'm
the rear Of Santiago. it IS believed that
the danger Of an extension OF the yellow
fever will be reduced so FAR that It viii
no longer be cause for grave apprehen-
sion. The surgeons reports describe the
disease as OF a mild type and It Is said
that this will readily yield "a change OF
location into higher and cooler ground.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-16
INTERESTS SAFE
IN DEWEY'S NANDS
He Will Be Allowed Full Discretion
in Dealings With the Germans.
CHINESE FOR CITIZENSHIP.
He Recommends That Those Who Dis
played Such Bravery on His Ships
BE Granted the Privilege Ac-
corded Other Nations.

WASHINGTON. July 15.-The attitude
assumed by the German naval COMMAND
ers i'm the Philippines is without DOUBT
source Of annoyance and apprehension
IN our government. The spirit OF quib-
bling as between tho insurgent forces IN
the Philippines. attributed TO tho German
government by its own papers Is lar
from satisfactory 10 government INC
ours. accustomed to deal fairly, frankly
and openly In international issues IN
stead of adouting underhand courses. Still
our government Is satisfied that It's inter-
ests are safe I'm the hands OF Admiral
Dewey and is adhering 20 its original IN
tention Of allowing him free hand 10
deal with the situation. Untli ne NM
self asks for action on the part OF the
government, Il is not proposed to make
any representations on the subject OF the
Philippines 10 the German government.
RECOMMENDS CHINESE.
Admiral Dewey's recent mail commu-
nication to the Government has given
the most generous recognition 20 all those
who participated in any way on board the
American ships during the battle OF Ma
Mia, including "a specific recommended
ton for the Chinese. who are serving US
I'm minor capacities.
The following statement was made to-
day: "In further proof of the nobility
OF character OF Admiral Dewey. is his
accommodation to the United States
Government that the Chinese servants
and other Chinese who were on the ships
Of his squadron during the battle at Ma
Mia. and who rendered most efficient
service on that occasion. and behaved in
a most exemplary manner. He seems 10
think that men who have battled for our
country should not be excluded from II.
WOI THY Of RECOGNITION.
"In referring 10 tne'e Chinese. he says
that they showed such courage and en-
ergy In the face of the enemy that they
are certainly worthy the treatment ac-
corded citizens OF other countries. who
have not exposed their lives for the coun-
try I'm which they seek citizenship. He
Is decidedly In favor OF recognizing these
brave and useful Chinese I'm SUCH way
as shall admit them 10 the United States
IN case '-ey desire u enter it and become
citizens Of it,"
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THE WOUNDED AT FORT MONROE
Their Condition is Very Gratifying
Uospital Arrangements Good.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. July l5.-The
condition OF the sick and wounded SOL
diers which were brought 10 Old Point
nv the steamers City OF washington and
the Breakwater was very gratifying to-
day. But few Of them are seriously
wounded and one OF the physicians ex-
pressed the belief to-day that none would
die from the effects of injuries sustain
ed on the battlefield. The hospital ar
rangements are excellent. The ladies or
Old Point and vicinity are taking an ac-
tive interest IN the men and are provid-
ing them with all sorts OF delicacies. Mrs.
Ellen Hardin Walworth. OF New York.
director general OF the Woman's National
War Relief Association and DR.. George
w. Bailey. OF Philadelphia. an officer OF
the National Relief Commission, are Coz
operating with the authorities in promot-
ing the comfort and well-being OF the
suffering heroes. Mrs. Walworth has en-
gagged quarters for eight trained nurses.
who are expected 10 arrive tomorrow
and has telegraphed for a large supply
OF such articles aa can be used 10 adj
vantage in the sick room. one OF the
first acts OF DR.. Bailey after his arrival
this morning was to arrange for stenog-
raphers and typewriters TO go TO each
ward and write letters for the wounded
men.
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Tnnlnn Notes.

TAMPA. FLA. July l9.-Ihe Fanita
ana Florida. which have just landed sue
cessful expeditions on the southern coast
Of Ciiba arrived here this afternoon.
General Emilio Nunez who commanded
the expedition. returned, also Winthrop
Chanler. who was woundeu III the LEFT ell
how when the Florida attempted 10
land she got aground. and IN order 10
fioat her. much Of the ammunition had 10
bc thrown overooard.
SUPERINTENDENT l.. NJ. rerrill. OF the
man service. has condemned the Fern.
which was placed at his disposal as mail
boat between Tampa ana santiago He
considers the boat too slow and will use
the plant steamship olivette She will be
ordered here at once from Newport
News.
Major Rober with a strors detachment
OF the signal corps. will sal tomorrow
on tho transport saltwater tor Santiago
A number OF small signal balloons and a
large one for Observation purposes will be
carried. The initiating gas Is Carried over
In drums
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LOOKING FOR WATSON.
The spaniaris are Expecting an Attack
on the Coast at ANY Time.

MADRID July Is. II p. Mon leaving
the Cabinet council this evening the min
listers professed still 10 be without con-
firmation OF the reported capitllation OF
Santiago. Owing TO the state OF siegs
the censorship OF dispatches Is extremely
rigorous and numerous messages are held
back.
All parts OF the peninsula are ofiict-
ally described as tranquil Don Car
los is expected TO issue a manifesto here.
General Weyler has abandoned his In
tended journey and will remain In Ma
drid.
MARSEIDLES. July ia number OF
barcelona steamers have taken refuge
here fearing an American attack on Bar
celOna.
LONDON. July 15.--It Is announced In
a special dispatch from Barcelona this
afternoon that the inhabitants Of that
city are panic stricken. They believe the
Americans will select detenseless BARGE
Iona as the first point 10 oomnard. The
local banks are removing their specie 10
the country. the merchants are sending
their goods 10 places OF safety and many
OF the citizens are leaving
The Governor OF Barcelona has IN
formed the people that they cannot ex-
pect help from the government
CADIZ. July 15.-There is great excite
ment here owing 10 the expected coming
OF Commodore Watson's squadron. MANY
are leaving. The Spanish mail steamer
plying between this port and Tsng'er
will cease 70 run next week.
LONDON, July 1.-the Gibraltar cor
respondent Of the Daily News says, "A
naval battle of the Spanish coast Is con-
sidered imminent.
The suspension OF the constitutional
guarantees is a symptom OF the distract
ed condition OF Spain. The nation wants
peace: the army wants victory. Spain
cannot continue to struggle. yet peace
will be the signal for revolution, and the
European intervention which II formerly
desired is now dreaded.
The government. through FL Epocs.
advocates direct negotiations with the
United States.
The military press Indignantly charac-
terizes peace as treason. Wealthy fami-
lies are deserving Cadiz and Malaga.
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WASHINGTON, July l5.-Ihe Following
bulletin has been posted at the War De-
partment from General Shafter:
Headquarters. Santiago.
Via Playa del Este. July 10. 1898.
Adjutant General, Washington:
Sent you several kilograms yesterday,
as did General Miles. in regard to the
surrender. General Ioral agreed pom
lively yesterday to surrender all the
forces under his command IN Eastern
Cuba upon the distinct understanding
that they were 10 be sent TO Spain by
the United States; that this surrender
was authorized by General Bianco, ana
that its submission tomorrow was mere
ly formal. Commissioners 10 arrange de-
tails were Observation-Disclosures. LawtOn
and Miley on the part OF the United
States Points were Immediately raised
BY the Spanish commissioners The dis
cussion lasted until 10 o'clock last night.
My commissioners think the matter will
be settled to-day Met at $3.50 o'clock
this morning. There are about 1900
troops in the city and about as many
more in the surrounding districts-2j 900
in all will be transported General Miles
was present and said the surrender was
as absolute and complete as possible.
II cannot be possible that there will be
failure in completing arrangements.
Water famine i'm city imminent Have
Supply cut. This was told Lieutenant
Mlley by English commissioner. VIII
wire frequently when negotiations are
progressing
(signeO SKATER.
MAJOR General Commanding.
The following was also posted:
Playa DaQUiri. July IS
Secretary OF War Washington:
Commission on behalf Of United States
was appointed. consisting OF Generals
Wheeler and Lawton and Lieutenant
Miley. with Spanish commission. 10 ar
range the details for carrying into effect
the capitulation. | will reach siboney
tomorrow.
(Signe0 MILES.
The second dispatch is signed Jones.
signal officer in charge OF the terminus
OF the military line at Playa, and is as
follows
Playa. July 1.-THE commissioners ap-
pointed 10 arrange the details OF tho
surrender held meeting yesterday. last
ing until late hour They met again
this morning az $3.50 o'clock and II IS sup
posed the terms will be settled to-day.
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SENIOR SAGASTA
TALKS OF PEACE.
Continued from First Pase)

could hsrbor a design tor rising until the
war was over and until the conditions OF
peace furnished a pretext for justifyins
such action in the eyes of the nation OF
the Vatican.
Representatives havs been made
against the presence OF Ion Carlos In
Brussels where Don Jaime Will soon join
him"
MAY BE UNDER WAY.
The Madrid correspondent OF the Daily
Mail says:
Despite the official denials, II Is strong
w suspected that preliminary negotia-
lions for peace are already under way
in the shape OF indirect inquiries regard
ing the terms OF America. which Spain
might accept. II is asserted that NJ.
Cambon. the French Ambassador at
Washington, and Sir Henry Drummond-
Wolff. British ambassador at Madrid, are
acting respectively on behalf OF span
and America in the conduct OF inquiries.
which at present are quite Informal.
Duke Almodovsr De Rio Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. and Senior Gamazo. Min
lister OF Public Instruction and Public
Works. have been appointed by the gov
eminent 10 conduct the negotiations.
Senior Gamazo said yesterday 10 news
paper reporter: I cannot talk on the
subject. as any indiscretion might spoil
the work and create difficulties
probably the news Of the termination
Of hostilties will not he published until
the conditions are arranged No new
suspension of arms will proceed the me-
gotiations because the scarcity or food
I'm Cuba would cause the armistice 10 re-
suit disadvantageously TO the Spaniards
who might consume their remaining
stores during it's continuance. In any
case the government is absolutely decided
on peace.
THE QUEEN REGENT ACTS.
The Queen Regent has mad three inter
views with Lieutenant-General Correa.
Minister OF War and has persuaded him
TO cease his opposition 10 peace. Press.
ing dispatches in the same sense have
been sent 10 Captain-General Blanco.
zone Of the chief reasons which has
driven the government toward peace Is Il
fear that the Americans may get foot
ing In Porto Rico thus establishing
stronger claim 10 include the island IN
their demands for territory. Stocks are
rising on the Madrid exchange every
day. strengthening the conviction that
peace IS near"
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New Amusencnts.
Headquarters. Santiago.

*. r. Blair's amusement enterprises
next season Will be second only 20 those
or the theatrical syndicate. Milton
Ahorn who will be the general mana
ger Will probably never be seen on the
boards aesin. Mr.. Aborn has appeared
In over 100 operas. The organizations
that will be directed by Mr. Ahorn In
clude the Royal italian Opera Company.
the Imperial English Opera Company
ia La BOheme," New England Comic
opera Company. New England stock
Dramatic Company. Boston Lyric Opera
Company. and "a company that will inter
pref His Imperial highness." a new OPP
era by Charles Kline.
Besides Sardou's "Robespierre" play.
Sir Henry Irving VII produce next sea-
his portrayal OF the vscilatii q monarch
ought 10 be profoundly interesting. This
character was acted by Macresdv Chss.
kean. samuel Rhelps, and Edwin Booth.
but the play has never been popular.
irving wifi make Of It 3 superb histori-
cal apsetacle.