The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-07-26

ton, July 1.-General E. S. Otis, Ma
Mia: BY direction of the Secretary of
War the following is transmitted.
Signed, Corbin: "The President de-
sires to express in the most public man.
ner his appreciation of the lofty pa
triotism Of the volunteers and regulars
OF the Eighth army corps performing
willing service through several cam
paigns against the insurgents in Luzon,
when, under terms of enlistment, they
were enlisted to discharge upon ratih-
cation of treaty of peace with Spain.
Their action is noble, heroic, and
will stand as an example of self sacri-
fee and public consideration ever char
acterizing the American soldier. In
recognition thereof shall recommend
to Congress special medal in their
honor to be given the officers and
soldiers of the Eighth army corps who
performed this duty voluntarily, en-
Enthusiastically, for their country.
Signed WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
WASHINGTON, July 20. - Admiral
Dewey reached Trieste early this morn
ing and sent the following brief cable
gram to Secretary Long:
"Trieste, Secretary Navy, Washing
ton.-Olympia, Dewey"
WASHINGTON, July 19.-President
and Mrs. Mckinley will leave Wash
ington within a week for a pleasure
trip designed mainly for the benefit of
go to Hotel Champlain, Bluff Point,
where the President spent a vacation
two years ago.
HAVANA, July 19.-Throughout Gu
ba the lack of rain is causing much de-
lay in the maturing of crops, particu-
larly sugar. A majority of planters
are preparing large acreage for fall
planting. frequently the rain fall is
heaviest in the months of September
and October. Seemingly TOBACCO is a
drug in the market. Large quantities
of last seasons crop remained in the
hands of the buyers, who have been
unable to find purchasers at profitable
prices. This condition is unexplain-
able. The tobacco is of good quality
and the market is supposed to be short
owing TO the small quantities grown on
the island in the last few years. Santa
Clara reports the greatest drought in
eighteen years.
WASHINGTON, July 20.-Gen. Otis
cabled this morning from Manila:
Storm still prevails, though the barom-
eter is Using, indicating improved
conditions. The average rainfall for
July for several years has been 14t
inches. For the twenty days now closed
fully al inches has fallen. The COUNT y
is flooded. Troops on the outposts
have suffered Former lines of COM
munication have been cut off in some
instances. Not serious. No material
increase of sickness is reported. Tele-
graphic communication is maintained
in San Fernando, Becoor, and nearly
ell other points. Uunable yet to coel
returning transports.
WASHINGTON, July 20. - Amira
Dewey tC day filed suit as libellant in
the district court of the District of Co.
lumbia to recover the prize money due
him and the officers and crew of his
fleet for the vessels sunk in the battle
of Manila and the property subsequent
ly recovered by the navel force under
his command. Upon the ships and
! equipments which have already been
appraised and inventoried by the board
OF appraisers appointed by the secre
tary of the navy. Admiral Dewey de
mands the sum of S325,141 and in ad
dition the amount due upon the three
cruisers sunk in the engagement, bu
subsequently raised and upon which he
places value of 1895, 000
WASHINGTON, July 21.-It was stat
ed on the best authority that the Presi
dent is fully satisfied that Elihu Roo
of New York will accept the war port
folio. 1t is virtually decided to tendel
!, Mr.. Root the place if the cabinet ap
, proves.
DETROIT, July 20.-Royal Baron,
comparatively unknown horse and al
=, outsider, won first money today in tn,
purse for $4,000 offered by the Mer
chants and Manufacturers. Royal Bar
I on is six year old bay horse bred b,
Col. Stoner of Kentucky and is tn,
property of N. W. Rubinger of New
Haven. Up to yesterday when he wor
I! Merchants and Manufacturers hea
4 in 2:124, his best mark wa 2:234 Tit
j first money won in this race amounts
e to 49, AGO.
q WASHINGTON, July 81. - Admira
Dewey cabled Secretary Long thi
!. morning from Trieste accepting the in
I vitation of the Washington committe,
q for reception on the steps of the cap
itol where the sword voted by Congress
: will be presented. Secretary Long ha
/, been chosen to make the presentation
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