BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-04-13

loss in deaths am ounted more than on'
hundred.
The Americans loss was very small
They advanced seven kilo metros beyond
Santa Cruz. where they cncampcd wi
thout encountering any Filipinos.
The troops of General Otis are ex
treme y optimistic, owing TO the favoura
bic change, which, in favour Of the fe
dcral troops matters are taking in the
Philippines,
The frequent visits between the
Spanish Ambassador in L ,ndon AMI the
English Minister of the Colonies, Mr.
Chamberlain. are being commented
upon.
The Daily Telegraphy which is
said to be Will informed says said Wis IS
relate to sale Of the remaining Spanish
possessions in Oceania.
The Impartial says that England
etfers twice much as Germany for said
possessions, although she England in
cludes into the bargain, possessions in
the Guf Of Guinea.
--Spanisl, papers assert that much
political animation is observed in the
mission which certain group of parties
affiliated are making for the election of
the deputies that will take place on the
I6'.
The papers alluded to add that the
liberia ) intend to shcw the Sivelists that
this triumph which they will undoubtcd-
ly obtain, Prove conclusively that should
they retire from power it will be only to
suit the cap-ices of Senior Sagasta and
not from a want Of prestige
-O1 account of the repeated tri-
umphs OF the American troops in the
Philippines, Many distinguished indvi
duals Of the Great Republic, who until
now expressed opinions opposed to ex
pansionism. have it is observed. Under
gone important changes in their ideas.
Iii the Vstcan there Ieigns hides
cribable CONSERVATION, expecting mo-
mently fatal eud of the Pope's sick
ness.
distinct versions are circulated in
this island regarding the loss of the Ma
noubia. DC longing to the French Trans
atlantic company, some attributing her
loss to want Of 2. p.ecaution, ana others
from a collision.
1t is affirmed that the shipwrecked
will on landing illuminate the matter,
which is known thoroughly by parties
concerned.
-Dispatche. from Madrid say that
the Spanish Government has ordered the
Spanish admiral Camara to practise ma
noeuvres ou the south coast to imoede
the English cruisers from taking SCUM
dings, and making other studies opposi
te to the coast OF Algeciras.
The Spanish Press in genera, ap
pove of the fortifying of in tho shortest
space of SINE possible. with out giving
ear to the protests of her Britannia Ma
jesty's government the strategic posi-,
tons contiguous to Gibralter, bat more
especially la Linca and Punta Carneros.
In the port Of Cheraourg, ou the
north coast Of France, the results of the
trials made lately With the canons oflar-
&c caliber have given great satisfaction.
The Supreme Court of Appeal in
Paris have been corvoked to deliberate
anew upon the Dreyfds question which
was reported to he ended, in said city.
This assembly, according to news
papers Of the Latin Republic referred to
convoked, itself ou account of the i'm
portant revelations which the extensive
letter Of the secretary Of Colonel Henry.
now suicide, will throw on the lawsuit.
instituted against the exiled in Devil is
land.
The Figaro says the Court of
Appeal on account Of having cited ex
captain Esterhazy aud Mr.. Du Patty de
Clam to appear before it anew has listc-
ned ii its denunciation.
Contradictory reports are coming in
respectin.' the Popes health.
Negotiations between Spain and
Germany which pcrtend successful
issue OF treaty to be agreed upon
between them. are being set GU foot.
AT Constantinople are arriving the
special delegates which Stain Japan, and
Persia send on to represent them in the
conferences which will take place on
10th May next.
-Lucie Dreyfus consort of the ex
captain, exiled to Devil Island ha. the
intention of removing to French Guia-
ma Ignoring the reasons which led her
to make such resolve.