Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-16
TELEGRAMS In BRIEF.
spANIsH-AMgRIcAN SITUATION.

NISH-AMERICAN SlIUA1lON.
Gen. Wood makes an appeal in be-
half of the starving people in Cuba
Admiral Dewey hoisted his flag as
full admiral on the cruiser Olympia
at Manila.
The Filipinos attacked the Manila
waterworks, but we're repulsed after
sharp firing.
The United States colonial COM
mission has arrived at San Juan,
Porto Rico.
The adherents of General Weyler
are strongly opposed to the new Span
ish cabinet.
murdered by Cubans.
Spaniards are being prosecuted and
Serious dissensions are reported to
exist in the Cuban assembly.
Spanish republicans have decided
upon vigorous propaganda.
Cubans impose upon the Americans
in the matter of food supplies.
A new Spanish cabinet, headed by
, Senior Silvela as premier, took the
oath of Office.
The astounding discovery is made
that just one half of the Cuban army
of $4,000 are officers.
The Wade court of inquiry held it's
last session in Washington, adjourn
ing to meet in Chicago.
The Philippine island of Nebros is
occupied by the Americans, whom the
natives welcome heartily.
BY promotion under the terms of
the navy personnel act, Rear-Admiral
Schley outranks Rear-Admiral Samp-
son.
President Mckinley decides not To
organize provisional army OF $4,000
men, as the army bill authorizes him
to do
A dispatch from Santiago states
that business men there are largely in
favor of annexation to the United
States.
The administration is confident thai
the Spanish cabinet will be able tc
secure the ratification of the peace
0reaty.
TIE Americans at Manila have taker
German, Austrian, Dutch, Italian anC
Portuguese subjects under their pro
lection.
The Spanish cortes was dissolved II
great disorder. There were cheer
for liberty and a republic In boil
y branches
General Gomez has submitted Il
Governor-General Brooke an esti
mate that the Cuban army number
$4,000 men.
Secretary of the Navy Long. in
letter to the senate committee o.
naval affairs, continued his efforts I
discredit Admiral Schley.
A high official of the German nav
explained that Diederich's behavior a
Manila was due to lack of knowedg
OF international naval usages.
The regular army is to be recruite
from 10000, its present strength, I
$4,000 men. The $4,000 volunteer
authorized may not be enlisted.
General Wood has submitted an in
creased estimate for funds wanted 70
pubic works in Santiago province
Cuba, 4hd its acceptance is likely.
Genqal Otis is preparing for al
aggressive move against the Fllipi
nos and the latter are constructing In
trenchments with view of checkln,
him
General Henry, military governor o
Porto Rico. says he will be glad II tn
oo1&pial commission decides the peopl
of that island ready for self-govern
meet
Generals Hale and Wheaton ad
vanced on the Filipinos who were Il
front Of their lines near Manila an
drove them back. One American wa
.Silled pnd number were wounded
'vhe Filipino loss is estimated at $50.
GenRral Miles, 1t is stated. will un
dertqK to prove before the court G
inquf3Ni hat canned roast meat re
.ject6SBy the French government wa
1broQfht back to the United State
y, *pak issued to American soldiers a