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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
WAR NEWS OF TODAY.

General Miles's expedition Is nearing Porto
Rico. and will probably be off the landing
place some time to-day
MaJor-t'eneral Brooke started with his staff
from the camp at Chickamauga Park for
Newport News. where they will go aboard
the auxiliary cruiser 81. Louis. bound for
Porto Rico which Is expected to sail this
afternoon.
dispatch from General Shafter To the author
iti"S IN Washington says that the Colonel
Of Engineers OF the Spanish forces AT Guam
tanamo has Informed him that the Span
iards there are ready to surrender An
officer will he sent 10 receive the surrender
Of Guantanamo
The letter of complaint announcing his rosigna-
ton alleged to have been written by Gen
cral Garcia to General Shafter turns ont IN
be forgery. written by n newspaper corre-
spondcnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
STU ALTON NOT ALARMING

Washington. July 23.-At midnight the War
Department, made public the following dispatch
from General Shafter regarding the yellow fever
situation
Santiago de Cuba. July %.
Adjutant General Washington
The following men died at yellow fever hos
pltal al Siboney to-day: jack Dongan civilian;
Bert Louis bandsman. eth Infantry; Private
Frederick a. Percival. Company f. S}d Mchi
San. on the DIST Sergeant ]. Britton. Troop g.
1st Cavalry; William J. Howe. teamster: Patrick
Sullivan. Company H. eth Infantry.
No deaths at front have been reported as yet
Complete report will he sent In morning. The
situation is not alarming though there are many
sick with fever. about fifteen hundred (exact
number VIII be- given in morning). Only n
small part of those sick down with yellow
fever about Ia per cent, 1JO in all. Slight
changes Of all the troops have been made TO get
on fresh ground and the artillery and cavalry
have been moved about three miles.
SHAFTER, Major-General. commanding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
SUSPICIOUS CASE At FORT MONROE.

Washington. judy 23-The Surgeon-General
OF the Army has received word from the sur
geon in charge OF the Army Hospital at Fort
Monroe saying that there is one suspicious case
al that place. This was in response u IN
quirles made as a result of reports that there
were some suspicious cases OF yellow fever
there 4 conference will be had between the
surgeon In charge and the representative Of the
Marine Hospital Service. and II deemed advis-
able the patient will be removed 10 the quaran-
fine hospital for isolation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
THE CAPTURE OF NIPE.
GALLANT EXPLOIT OF FOUR AMERICAN
WARSIIPS

Key West Fla. July 23-Actine under orders
from Admiral Sampson, four American warships
on Thursday afternoon entered the hartor of
Nipe' on The northeast coast OF the Province u
Santiago de Cuba. and after a furious lombard
ment took possession Of the harbor as a base
OF operations for the Porto Rico campaign. 1t
Is understood. however. that the plans have
since beer changed in consequence OF The occu-
patton Of Santiago De Cuba hy the United states
forces. and that Nipe viii not be used for the
purpose originally intended
The vessels engaged We're the punboats To-
pe>a. Annapolis. Wasp and Leyden In the
course cf an hour they silenced three forts sank
the Spanish gunhoat forge Juan mot the Juan
Jorge. as before reported). and scattered bodies
Of Spanish rinemen who had taken part in the
engagement
For a week or more the Topeka has been
blochadlng the northeastern coast between Cape
Iucrecia and Caborco. with strict orders from
Commodore Howell not to attempt an entrance
into any OF the harhors. \ few days ago. while
cruising past Nipc. which is about lnilway in
the blockade line and directly across the island
from tho city OF Santiago de CUBA. an armor,i
launch about one hundred feet long came out
and fired two shells. both Of which. however
fen short. The Topeka returned the fire and
chased the launch into the harbor. but in con-
sequence Of Commodore HoWeI's orders could
not follow her in.
ENTERING THE HARBOR
g. Thursday the Annapolis. the Wasp ara the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
AWAITING COUING or WATSON

Gibraltar. July 33-Admiral Camaras fleet is
said now t. he Al Cartagena
4 French squadron Is reported 10 be cruising
between the Canary Islands and the Cadiz
coast.
The British battle-ship Illustrious will sail
from Gibraltar for Tangier IN Tuesday next.
SUPPOSEDLY 20 represent England Mt the gather
lnt Of warshlps caused by the expected coming
of the American squadron under Commodore
Watson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
"Exocutive Mansion.
"washlneton. = e. July -. 1895.

Hon. ! Il. Gordon. Commander chief. r. s.
g. V. Atlanta On.
"Dcar General Gordon. Your recent telegram
In behalf Of the United Confederate Veterans
was very welcome. and would hay" written to
you before f. acknowlrdsm"Ii excepting FOR th"
unusual demands upon my time.
"Th" present war has certainly s"rv"d on"
very uscful purpose IN completely ohl'"railny
the sectional lines drawn in the last ono. rhc
r. spunsc 20 IN" Nations call 10 arms has b",u
equally spontaneous ard pairinuc I'M an par'@
or tho courtrv. Veterans ~ the gray wei
as Of the Llrc are now lighting side by side. wIu-
ming equal roupwn Their brave deeds AMI the
uuequallod tsiumrns Of our Army and Nafy
have received the gratitude ~ The people II tho
United States
"To have such a hearty commcndation from
yourself and Your colleagues ~ the work ~ this
Administration In the conduct OF the war. and
the pledge r whatever support may be needed
T. help in bringing it to successful compile
tion u.s. indeed most gratifying. and I thank
you. and especially for the frank ana cordial ex-
precision Of resolutions passed and forwarded
To- ne
with very kind regards am sincerely
vo1lrs WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
INCREASE OF SPANS DEBT.

Madrid. July 23-The floating debt OF Spain
has increased 7slS6.jO0 pese.as. compared
with the year 1891
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dred yards Of: The Topeka's bow and the other
two hundred yards from her port quarter "A
the ships cane out they saw # contact mine
floating on the surfac- - the water
The engagement was hardly over when the
torpedo-hoat Dupont arrived with dispatches
from Rear-Admral Sampson for Commodore
Kemey. and The Topeka was sent with them to
Key West arriving This morning. She had
borne tie hrun' of the fight. and bore herself
nobly. Her commander is William < Cowles
a brothcrin in-law r Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
Of the Rough Riders
The Jorge Juan At three masted one-fun-
reled shin Of 800 tons ard llnO horse power
She was 2o3 feet long. - feet wide, and T. feet
draught. She carried crew ~ 116 men and 80
tons - coal Her battery vas heavier than the
Topcka's. the biggest Of the four attacking
American ships consisting Of three Il Hon
tor'as. two IS Krupp guns ana two machine
guns.
Nipe Harbor is twenty miles long anl ten
miles wide. It is surrounded 10y mountains and
is admirably adapted a base for any cam
paisn.
The Topeka on hor way into this port passed
the Terror. H." Puritan md the Montgomery
heading for Nipc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
POLirIEJt SEES THE QCEEN.

Madrid. July 23.-Goneral Polayieia had
long conference to-day with the queen Regent.
The strctest reserve is maintained Is to its
uurpnrt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
WARSIIlPS GOING TO TANGIER.

Taneier. Morocco. July o3.-It is understood
that IN view Of the impending dispatch Of Com
modore Watson's squadron to Spanish waters. a
number Of warships belonging 10 various ma
tions will arrive here shortly.
,broas, of tho times are Rockwoods always ar
tist,c photographs, Sc per dozen. Broadway q %th
-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
THE PRESIDENT To GEN. GORDON

ACKNOWLEDGMENT or REsoIrT1ONs
PASSED ~ CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Washington. July - President Mckinley
has sent the following letter 70 Genera. John -
Gordon in Response g. resolutions adopted by
the Confederate Veteran Association in session
~ Aflauin. Ga.
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Continued ON third page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17

ATTORNEY GENERAL HANCOCK LIKELY
TO ACT AS SPECIAL COUNSEL.

Albany. Dec 16 (SpecaD.-The submitting to
the Grand Jury Of Albany County Of the evil
dence concerning the administration of the canal
contracts by State Engineer Adams and George
w. Aldrdge. Superintendent of Public Works,
it stated to-day. has beer postponed till
January. Attorney General Hancocks departure
for his home. in Syracuse for several days is
sign OF this decision on his part. but II is
known from other sources that the canal cases
will not be presented to the Grand Jury for
several weeks 10 come.
Mr.. Hancock II is stated. found 1t impos-
sble in the brief period given to HIN after
the receipt OF the report of ex-Judge Country
man 70 prepare the cases in satisfactory man.
ner. and therefore. decided TO postpone action
till January
1t Is believed that he came - this decision
after frank talk on the matter with Governor
elect Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. John c. Davies.
the Attorney elect. was with him at the
time and il is thought that he decided 70 dcsis
nate Mr. Hancock as the states special counsel
to manage the canal cases. Mr.. Hancoci has a
relative who has been canal engineer. and he
is intimately acquainted with canal affairs
through this man, and also through his Own
service as a member Of the Canal Board for
five years He Is an able lawyer, with reputa-
tion for integrity which will incline the people
to put trust in him If he manages the canal
prosecutions His experience as criminal law
yer and for a long time rs pistrict-Attorney OF
Onondaga County would seem 10 fit him fOr the
work in hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
CRIME ~ LOTIS!ANA.

..proonv rANGIPAroA' ADDS ANOTHER I'd THE
roxa t1sr-rHE PARISH TERRORIZGD.
Nov.Or,cans Dec Is (SpeciaD.-"Bloody
rarq,nahoa" has added another TO the list or
ssossi,a+,ons that have rendered that parish
remarkable in criminal annals
For vears a band Of regulators has terrorzed
that part of Louisiana, numbering, burning
and marauding split in the ranks OF 'he
handit organization has, moreover. Kept the
narish IN constant turmoil, and no less than
thirty murders can be traced directly to the So
called HYDE and Goss factions
HYDE and the two Gosses have died by muir
derers hands and the opposing parties are
known now as the Reid and Bambert facuons.
Joe" Reid the bravest Of his pa was K!Ieu
a wear ago. and his brother Judge Reid OF
Tangipahoa now leaves his houso IN the uas-
time only when attended by guard. ana never
AT night The Bambert party, now IN control
have turned their attention 20 the sawHlills uic-
Eating who should and who should not be en-
ployed Two weeks ago Z. Preston us hdid-
cor and a man named Varnado. whose brother
,yas nrevIously as asstaatei were warned 10
,eave the Darish The former d. parted but Var
nado remained and was shot through the lungs
by Otto Bambert last week. Last night the Ia
bes were turned and II man named Con-
erly a prominent leader Of the Bambert party
who fell by the bullets Of four assassins IN am
bush who lay in wait near Conerly's house.
Work at the mills throughout the parish 's
demoraIlzcd az the men are threatened py the
panbert gang. 1t is said by the so-oalled
regulators that the mills were inducing the men
70 leave the employ of the small planters, and
that they had no one 10 pick cotton. This was
met By the mills agreeing not to employ any
reoro who could not show clearance papers
from his last employer. Yet the terrorizng
continued and continues still, and the condi-
ton of laWlessness in the parish Is daily grow
ing worse the negro issue being put up to tie
ths hands of the State authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
TO DEVELOP AMERICAN TRADE.
THE WILMINGTON GOING TO SOUTH AMER

THE WILMINGTON GOING TO SOUTH AMER
IcA ON A COMMERCIAL MISSION.
Washington, Dec. 16 tSpeciaD.-The gunboat
Wilmington has been selected TO make cruise
for the purpose of showing the American flag
in the extreme interior OF the South American
continent visiting localities where seldom II
ever any warship has been seen. AS soon as the
repairs the vessel are completed at Norfolk
she will start on her mission Of peaceful COM
merce extension. from which results Of the
highest benefit are looked for. not only to the
United States, but to the undeveloped and ex-
tremely rich regions where she will call. The
Wilmington draws only nine feet of water, and
was especially design ,d for the service for
which she Is now designated She will first
ascend the OIinocO to the limits Of navigation.
afterward proceeding several thousand miles
up the An aZon and its principal tributaries.
and finally she will explore the Parana system
debouching into the Rio de Ia Plata The work
already mapped out for the ship will consume
several years and If expectations are realized
II Is probable that she will remain permanently
on the South American Station and continue
constantly on river duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
SENIOR MoNTERo RIOS PANIED.
NJ DE RIowIrz

London, Dec. 1.-THE Paris correspondent Of
"The Times" NJ De Bowitz, telegraphs this
morning long interview with the president Of
the Spanish Peace Commission Sehor Montero
Rios. in the course Of which he represents the
Spanish Commissioner complaining that the
Americans have acted as "vanqueurs parver1s,
who do not yet know misfortune or defeNt.
Sehor Montero Rios remarked that when. later
on they also have suffered reverses. they will
he less infexible 70 those who have suffered de-
feat"
The Spanish Commissioner contended, accord
ing 10 VI. De Blowitz. that the Philippines are
stil! unconouereG and that their conquest would
not be accomplished quickly. What most panied
him. however. appears 10 have been "Americas
attempt to deprive Spain of her honor by refus-
ing 10 arbitrate regarding the Maine" He as
serted confidently that the Spanish Government
was in no danger from Carlism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
THE VATICAN REASsURED.

CATHOLICS IN CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES TO
ENJOY THE SAME LIBER-I AS IN AMERICA
London. Dec 16-Thr Rome correspondent or
THE Daily Chronicle" says;
In response to the vatican's inquiry on the
subject. Presiden. Mckinley ha; sent an as
surarce tha. the Catholics III cuba ana the
Philippines will enjoy til, same ample liberty
as the Catholics in America.
The Washington Government has also prori-
ised the Pope that measures viii, be taken TO
prevent provisional governments desfoiling cor
vents or seizing ecclesiastical property ire
Pore has sen, his warmest thanks tc President
Mckinley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
A PROTEST FROM AGONCILLO.
DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE PEACE COMMITS
SION BY AGUIHALDo's AGENT.

DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE PEACE COMMIs-
SION BY AGUINALDo's AGENT.
Paris Dec 16-It is learned that Agoncillo,
the representative Of AgulnalGo the Filipino
leader has lodged a strongly worded protest
with the American Peace Commission, which
thus becorres part Of the records. 1t begins By
saying:
The very noble ard gallant General Agui-
naldo President Of the Philippine Republic. >
had honored him with the post OF official rep
resentative to trs Very Honorable Presiden- OF
the United States" Agonclllo then reviews the
case at length. saying that at the time OF I'm
plo-lng the armed cooperation OF Aguinaldo
and the other Philippine chiefs" both the com
mand-r Of tho Petrel. Captain Wood. in Hong
Kong before the declaration OF War, and the
Ame.ican Cnnsul-General Pratt, In Singapore:
Consul Wildnan. at Hong kong. and Consul
Williams. at Cavite acting the International
agents Of the great American Nation at mo-
,ndependeuce of the Filipino Nation soon as
It's triumph was attained.
The protest then recites how Admiral Dewey.
"hv numerous acts" s alleged TO have 'recog-
nized the autonomist sovereignty Of the Fill
pinos" and in picturesque language calls Tor
the fulflment Of these promises and a fulhl-
ment "of the solemn declaration made by the
ulustrious William Mckinley that on going to
war he was not guided by the intention or an
extension OF territory. but only by the principles
OF humanity by the duty OF hberating tyran-
nized peoples and by the desire to proclaim the
unaIienable rights. with their sovereignty, OF
the countries released from the yoke Of Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
ROBERTS SEES ROOSEVELT.
THE STATE CONTROLLER coNFERs WITH
THE CONFERENCE.-THE

THE GONERNOR-EhEcT
Oyster Bay Dec l6-Coonc Roosevelt spent orc
Of the quiotest days ne has enjoyed since ciectVn
here to-day State Controller Roberts came mere
and had lun ,heon with him. Neither woud make
any statemer. as TO what they talked about
The Governor-elect worked large part or the
day Oh his message In the afternoon William j.
Youngs vic will be his private secretary AS Gov
ernor visited the house ana ne and his chtt spent
considerable time going over papers. 'o!''+'
Roosevelts message Is not yet finished. ana VIII
not be for several days II Will probably not be
wholly completed before next week Colonel
Roosevelt will leave here early tomorrow morning
FOR New-York where lie wi! give dinner FOR Il
number OF friends at his sisters house lie VIII
return on Sunday
Following Is the correspondence between Gov
ernor-elect Roosevelt ana eX-Judge Hiram K.
Steele relative the appointment Of the latter
to be District-Attorney of Ninss County 70 sue
ceed Josiah 7. Marean who has been elected to the
Supreme bench:
R,EUblican state Committee,
Fifth Avenue Hotel. New Ork. DE emDer 10. 1888.
Hon Hiram X. Steele. No AZ Carroi-st.' BROOK
R4r M Sses S ns WI N give i've
pleasure TO appoint you. FathtgHy YOUR; !r55;vrrr
New-York. December T. lss
Colonel Theodore Roos' 'eii. fhtA Avenue Hotel
nv Dear Colonel In reply to yours Of the 10Th
ney for Kings Co;ntv shall accept. and 10 the
extent Of nv ability will discharge the duties or
that most important Office in accordance with the
spirit Of your pledges - tn" people . -.
upon my personal interests In ieopardzlne l"N
general practice l deeply appreciate the nigh com
oment and desire TO thank you for this evidence
~ '''' HIRAM r. STEELE
Republican State COMMITTEE
Fifth Avenue Hotel New-YCrk December a. 1885.
My Dear Judge Steele: Could you come out 20
C,ysfer Bay to luncheon next Monday so that may
have an opportunity e. talk with you? Part or
your duty will. be that Of prosecuting certain IN,
dcted Republican officials. ! have appointed you
nartly because | know I would not have 10 say 20
70; that every effort must be made 10 convict any
vr+nR,oer wholly without regard 10 personal or
party Considerations. Faithfully yours,
P"N' THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
tror tr,r.m r steele No % Liberty-st New
York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
" yours,
TRAN r. STEELE.
STEWART'S DEFEAT PROBABLE.

NEwrANps LIKELY TO TAKE THE SILVER AGl-
rAroR's PLACE IN THE SENATE.
Carson City. New. Dec. 10 'Specia''-t no"
seems certain that William NJ Stewart VIII not
be returned to the United States Senate from
Nevada. and there IL a strong probability that
CONGRESSMAN F G. Newands will be the silver
agitator's successor Stewarts candidacy was
saddled by the straight silver party in the last
election That party only elected twenty-five
out OF forty-fve members Of the Legislature
II is learned from the most rea BILE authority
that Stewart cannot count on more than seven
teen of these twenty-five. while from other re-
liable Legislative sources II Is SAID that ne can
not rely on any. Newlands says he and stewart
had an agreemsnt before election that ~ stewart
dd not elect his Legislature Newlands would
consider he had the right TO act as he saw fit
Therefore, he now stands TO win if he can
There are already rumors OF the ise OF large
sums OF money in selecting the next senator
hut Inc name OF no particular candidate is men
toned In that connection as yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
Will Not GO TO VAN Ai"" ''
rrvARKs by LORD sALlssuRY-wouLp LINE ~
TALK FREELY IF HE COULD

,...,,.,,-s px ropD sAIIsRURY-WoCIp LINE ~
TALK FREELY IF HE COULD
,ao, Doc 16-The Marquis OF saHspu'S'
-. u~.r,,ar ., banouet given this evening
IN tir honor az the Constitutional C'up
,.s 1T a. renIv 10 a toast to his heaith ~
,oroe affairs and 70 the general princiiies ~
the conduct ot foreign policy. "I'nou' '
reference 70 any particular qnes'io"' ...,ov,
n,veuirg bpon .h. necessity for o'so"oS'D
= e-,'7,,,,,, so,d II would be a reliet II ne
could discuss aad explain certain iii"'',-@
had been and were beins srotSsque,y natrav-
sented. but this he could no' co
ing his duty .snou,d he
.r,. co,ernnent" he continued. shou'" w
.,,agod no, on individual items, Dut OH '"'
cess ~ q poilcv as a whole. II Ml"'''. 81,
, = -. ,r,,.,o, matter he may nnd h'i'SS'.
w,,hou, tho support Of the people i'li'
he considered when people ask why W" ~
not pushed 10 the roiot or Wal SUI. .,,a
sioerence Refore condemnng us ror "o' S',"e
7, ,car they should be sure there are ~
cornrlcafions in view compelling us 10 -
on.ze the force at lhe Governments
This & , matter Of 5usinessilke caiou'" wv"
The more The empire extends the ihoie =,
sarv 10 iudge matters from this s'ahupoin oince NJ
IS dangerous To let rhapsody take the ptag
calculation our strength must "
Referring 10 the difficulty Of taking 'ne ,,ers per
pie into Governments conNceh'e J."
II foreign policy, he SAID. ,oh an insti-
Il have often felt the want of sue" n,,,ons a'
tution ,x INC T-nited states Foreign htla,Ion
Committee II l. impossible mere pu' :. Me
be a great advantage Tor MlilistC, tC,,,,caI ouin-
TO meet persons not OF his own poIn.' .or his
ion and 10 explain TO them the reasons '"' ''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-17
CARE OF SOLDIERS GRAVES.
COMMANDER OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE RE-
PUBLIC REFUSES TO DISCUSS THE PREsI-
nrNr,S SIGIFs FsTI0N

COMMANDER OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE RE-
PUBLIC REFUSES TO DISCUSS THE PREsr-
DENTS SUGGESTION.
PHILADELPHIA Dec i6.-Colonel James A sexton.
OF Chicago National commander OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic, who Is attending meeting
OF the Executive Committee of that organization
IN this city to-day declined discuss President
McKinleys suggestion In his speech at Atlanta
that the National Government should share with
sle Southern people In the care Of the graves OF
Confederate soldiers az II cares for the graves
OF those who fought on the Union side.
Regarding the proposition tha, the same day
should be observed as Memorial Day by both North
and South tho Color said there could certainly he
no objection 10 the idea. and he thought such
step would 20 n great way toward obiiteratrg So
called sectional lines. Colonel sexton said:
II made the suggestion over two years ago to
have the Blue and Gray unite on the same day
for the purpose of memorlalizing the soldier dead.
In Chicago. Richmond. Va. Ne"-Orleans and
Atlanta Ga they follow this course now. There
are 600 Confederate soldiers buried In Chicago,
and many comrades have contributed 20 the erec-
tion OF A monument their graves. AT the tine
this monument was dedicated on Memorial Day.
the commander OF Massachusetts declalmed against
Il on the ground that Memorial Day belonged TO
Union men. wss then prompted to come out ssd