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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28

CAPTAIN LEMLY, JUDGE ADVOCATE.
blockade was established. and a Gordon
was drawn about the harbor entrance
with cruisers and battleships in semi
circle in front of 1t and double line of
smaller vessels and boats inside these.
Thus the harbor of Santiago. in which
Cervera had been definitely located, was
watched constantly, powerful search
lights being turned upon it at night.
No effort was relaxed during the weary
month that followed to prevent the es-
cape of the enemy, and Sampson pro-
mulgated in standing orders plan OF
attack by which our vessels were to
close in upon any of the Spaniards
coming out.
On June 8 occurred the sinking of
the Merrimac at the harbor entrance
of Santiago in order to prevent if pos
sible the escape of Cervera's feet. On
June Z the Marblehead and the Yankee
took possession of the lower bay of
Guantanamo as a harbor of refuge for
the fleet in coaling. etc, and the ma
rines were the first to land as invaders
on the soil of Cuba. On the 10th Samp-
son was advised that so transports
with troops would be sent from Tampa,
Fla, and a convoy was provided for
them through the Bahama channel.
The Decentralization of troops was COM
nenced on the morning of the ODD of
June at Baiquiri, to the eastward of
MORO Castle. Sampson had sent his
cEief of staff to communicate with
General Shafter, but as the latter was
irsistent that the navy should more
actively cooperate by Smelling the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28

man-of-war. the Cristobal Colon, was
seen lying at anchor just inside the
harbor entrance. and later other ships
which were identified as belonging to
Cervera's squadron. so at 10 a. M.
Schley cabled to Washington that the
SpanIards were undoubtedly there.
The Colon continuing to occupy it's po-
sition within view of the American
ships, on the morning of the 31st
Schley, on board the Massachusetts,
with the Iowa and the New Orleans.
exchanged shots with her and the forts
at range of about 1000 yards.
The next day, June 1. Sampson ar
rived and took command, finding
Schley's squadron to the westward of
the harbor mouth. Immediately upon
the union of these two forces a close
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28

%, 1898, and the propriety


dated May %, 1898. and the propriety
of his conduct in the premises.
6. The condition of the coal supply
of the flying squadron on and about
May %. 1898; its coaling facilities; the
necessity. if any. for. or ACCESSIBILITY
Of. the return of the squadron to Key
West TO coal, and the accuracy and
propriety of the official reports made
by Commodore Schley with respect TO
this matter.
Z. Whether or not every effort in
cumbent upon the commanding officer
of a fleet under such circumstances
was made to capture or destroy the
Spanish cruiser Colon as she lay at
anchor in the entrance to Santiago har-
Dor May 81 to 81 inclusive, and the
necessity for or advisability of engag-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28

HE greatest naval dispute
in the history of this
country is just now Oc-
cupying the boards of
EE7ETMlNNV public attention. After
H@SSNI two years of somewhat
undignified pickering our
naval officers arc about to settle sew
eral vexed questions, among them the
truth or falsity of a charge imputing
cowardice to a rear admiral
All good Americans regret. of course,
that any such controversy should have
arisen. Most of us will be glad to see
it wiped off the slate for good and all.
Meantime. however. we would like to
know exactly what the row is all about.
Her" IRE the facts In the case so far
&, 10y have been disclosed, set down
as impartiaIIy as may be.
Now let us begin in the early days
Of the Spanish-American war. In ac-
cordance with the plans of the navy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28

Of the country Of abook entitled ''Ths History Of
the Navy" written by one Edgar Stanton Maclay.
From these reviews 1t appears that this edition is
third volume Of the said history, extended TO in
clude the war with Spain, which the first two
volumes did not contain, and were in text
books at the Naval academy,
From excerpts quoted in some reviews, in which
the page and paragraph are given, there is such
perversion OF facts misconstruction Of intention,
such intrEa?e-ate abuse and defamation Of myself,
which subjects Mr. Maelay TO action in civil law.
While ! admit the right of fair criticism of every
public officer, / must protest against the low
fings and abusive language of this violent parti-
opponent, who has infused into the pages of
his book much of the malice Of unfarness
10 make it unworthy the name OF history OF Of
use in any reputable institution Of the country.
have refrained heretofore from all comment
upon the innuendoes of enemies muttered or muir
INJURED in secret and therefore with safety to them
selves. ] think the time has now come to take
such action may bring this entire matter under
discussion under the clearer and calmer review OF
my brothers in arms, and to this end / ask such
action at the hands OF the department it may
deem best TO accomplish this purpose.
But would express the request in this connec-
tion that whatever the action may he it occur in
Washington. mere most of my papers and data
stored Very respectfully.
W. S. SoHLET, Rear Admiral L. S. n.
His request was promptly granted, as
appears by Secretary Longs reply:
NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, July -. 1901.
Sir-I am in receipt of yours of the 22d inst.
with reference to the criticisms upon You in con-
nection with the Spanish American war and hear
lilly approve of your action under the circum-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28

Admiral Schley's conduct in the war
and. what is made the most of by
Schley's critics, the famous loop" of
the Brooklyn in entering the race
against the Spanish warships-which is
explained by his friends as technical
maneuver warranted by the exigencies
Of the moment. The whole matter for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28

MarbIehead went alongside the collier.
Merrimac and eoaled, the squadron at
that time being about 40 miles to the
southwark and westward of Santiago.
That afternoon the squadron sailed in
the direction of Santiago, stopping for
the night about ten miles distant from
that port, with che Marblehead scout
ing about two miles inside the line
Early next morning, May %. Spantsh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-08-28
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SEPT. 10TH TO 21sT, 1901.

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
DISTINGUISHED NEGRO DEAD.
Would Have Been a Prizes, hut Fol
CivIl War.

NEW YORK, June THE Herald
says:
Tomorrow will occur The funeral of
William 4. WillynS. tthe sacrlts,an u
the Roman Catholic church Of 81. Ben
edic; the Moor. The sacristan was
known throughout the United States for
his learning and literary attainments.
|; was the great object ~ his life to
become priest. His father was Il
slave and lived on a plantation aljoin-
slave and lived on a plantation at Noun;
Vernon. adjoining the home OF General
Washington.
Young Willyms was In Washington.
d. c. for few ;ears and then, through
the influence friends wheo wrre i'm
Dresed bv him, was sent TO Rome. He
was abou; 20 years old in 1886 when he
arrived in Rome. He studied In the
propaganda for several years Mi vii
lyms was IN the same cdllss with Arch
bishop Corrigan. When his grace VS.
tied the church of St Benedict tn
MOOR ne always me' the sacrlS'an ana
talked 70 MN IN italian of the days
IN rome
Mr.. "lIIyms was IN Rome In me days
oi rope F!us IN. he was known as the
pJopes lt'eIH' 'SlL1O-- gkyqpjj-;'d
'popes little black. The outbreak Of
the ciVIl war made II Impossible i'r
MT "''lyms 10 return To th's country
as priest lie was never ordained
lie saw mat II would De- mistake tor
nj mot attempt 70 take orders ana ae-
eided 10 devote MS He to teaching ana
literary pursuits. II" spoke La''h' lia'-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02

hoist 81 feet, horn six feet and six
inches, base OF forward triangle 20 feet
and hoist Of iib IS feet,
on deck there is no rail excep, a mar
row strip on each side of the cockpit
ana steering well, There are here
narrow combings, but beyond this the
deck Is clean swept and there will be
no resistance to wind, The deck Mt
tings are Of mahogany and she carries
a rudder that is not 1ung up on the fin.
hut is OF the kind called the balance
rudder which is now being used in the
Boston defender Independence. The
blade is narrow and deep.
The canvas, prepared at the lofts Of
John Leckie Of Toronto. is now ready
and the hollow spars which were made
at Montreal are exp acted soon. Tho In
vader nov floats well above her calcu-
lated water line and unless she over
stands the racing length Of IS feet In
the Measurement will carry $50 square
feet more than the Beaver, the Payne
design.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
GIANTS AGAIN AT WAR.
Sugar Trust and Arbuckles Cut CofTee
Prices.

NEW YORK, June 1.-The Journal o;
Commerce says:
The Wilson Spice Company. which is
the coffee end Of the American Sugar
Refining Company has issued a circu-
lar granting grocers an extra allowance
Of half cent pound on all purchases
OF Lion brand coffees between May 2S
and July !. II is supposed that this ex-
ira allowance has something to do with
the Arbuckle circular issued last july
in which II was decided 10 allow an
extra allowance of half cent pound
on all increased orders for Ariosa coffee
over the amount taken the previous
season. II is understood the woolson
people believe the Arbuckles have been
allowing the extra rebate increase or no
increase.
II is uderstood that the Arbuckles will
Immediately follow the woolson circular
with one of similar purport. but they
have taken their most direct action in
NAC AOlsh "a iNNNSNlon VI 10 poiNlS III
their sugar prices. The National Com
pany Immediately followed with sim
liar cut restored prices within a few
minutes. Interesting developments are
expected within The next few days.
Regarding the situation the Tribune
says:
Arbuckle Bros. have made a Is point
reduction in refined sugar, bringing the
price down TO $40 cents a pound. The
report that the Woolson Spice Company
had reduced The price OF its package
coffee half cent a pound was officially
denied. The Woolson people and the
Arbuckles recently agreed upon uni
form rate ami both companies are still
quoting their products at ten cents a
POUND net
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
WILL CONFER IN LONDON.

NEW YORK. June 1.-The Journal OF
Commerce says:
Charles Jennings Of the firm of Stet-
son. Jennings & Russell has sailed for
London 10 confer with the English
holders OF the stocks and bonds of the
company which has undertaken the con-
syructon Of the North river tunnel from
a poin; near THE waters edge between
Hoboken and Jersey Ci:y to point in
West street near Christopher, New York
City. II is said thar he English stock
and bondholdars Of this company have
come to an agreement with the Ameri
can investors in The enterprise who are
now prepared to go ahead in a very
short time and complete the work. Mr..
Jennings is the counsel for Horace Cold
ing, Of London. representing the largest
banking house in England
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
Land Of Car as PeacabIe as Any
in the World.
FRIENDSHIP FOR AMERICANS
People Disposed 10 Receive You Kindly Ev-
erywhere - Dispatches 10 EagIlsh
Papers Exaggerated -CIar
Not 10 Daager.

NEW YORK, June IA dispatch TO
the Herald from London says;
General B. G. Williams, who has been
stopping at the Hotel Cecil, emphatically
denies the reports that have been circu-
lated to the effect that Russia is on the
verge of revolution. In an Interview
he says:
ITO judge by the reports In the Eng
lish papers one would imagine that Rus
sa was q hot bed of sedition, just quiv-
ering on the brink Of revolution. Now
have visited that country periodically
for many years and have had an oppor-
tunity to see perhaps more than the av-
erage visitor could see and to study the
conditions Of the country in way that
one can only do by intimate acquaint-
ance. The country is as peaceable as
any in the world.
People go about their business as
freely as in England or in America and
appear to be just as little in awe of the
authorities. Furthermore, as regards
foreigners or l should say Americans,
there seems to be only the friendliest
feeling. You are everywhere received
kindly. There is an evident disposition
TO do business with you on straightfor-
ward business lines. With regard to
some stories sent over the wire to the
English papers, there are two which
can contradict from my own personal
observation. The story about unusual
police precaution at the review was
mvth. uure and simple. was at the re-
view with my wife and came within $50
feet of the spot where the Car was
standing.
'Bevond the ordinary guard Of honor
there was absolutely no appearance Of
Drecaution to safeguard the Emperors
person. Certainly there was nothing
like wholesale exclusion of the public
The car moved around quite freely and
did not appear TO have the least distrust
Of any one who came near him. have
seen other royalties at similar functions.
and certainly the car did not appear
any more in danger or in fear than
they did.
Another instance of gross exaggera-
tion was :he incident OF the students al
the cathedral when, according to the re-
ports in London, small sized revolu-
ZION was the result. Now. / happened
to be sitting in the balcony Of the Ne
ysky Prospect hotel at the time and wit
messed the whole incident There was a
handful Of students who We're expelled
from the cathedral because they would
insist on smoking in the church. They
were expelled with as little fuss as so
many young fellows would who tried 10
smoke inside st. Paul's There was not
the slightest disturbance. YET that.
uifiing thing evidently was magnifel
as an event which most threatened the
Russian throne. 1t was all over in
few minutes"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
GREAT ATHLETIC MEET
mtcVpleglatr Athletic Association
Games In Chacgo.

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02

heavy losses suffered by both sides THIS
has been the tlrs, real engagement
which has been fought for many months
and Il Is decisive proof that the RocrS,
when led by cool and wary Snacral
like Dslarey, I0u S,ill offer strenuous
resistance 70 British arms, The JctaOs
ot this ha;;le may Indicate that General
DiNon's force was surprised ana that
the casualty was run NJ To- Ia ~ this
way, But the Beers, In any event. We're
the aSsa,laats ana were not rcpus2d
without severe losses, The Bo',S Nc
also reporgea 10 have fought with cN-
ceptioual gallantry while In pursIp ot
General Plumer's convoy.
4 British officer WHO Is on turlough
after lighting sron Co'euso 80 Lyden.
burg, has been predicting shat the
closing skrmlshes or the ctmpatgn
would occur on the line OF the Dur
merchandising railway in the Nicm-
ity VI Heidelberg and SJauderton Roth
~ NNNNN All1lN N'lN NlsllliA WV ~ AANl
ot war defined by this officer months
aGo as the last Rocr ditch
The natural explanation of ,he fight
ing Is that one mine after anolhtr Is
opening and the refugees are returning
to johannesburg In small groups and the
Beers have been making desperate e.
resumption or industry In the gold belt,
NlakfonteiA was probably designed to
be loud warning 70 the refugees that
the war had not ended and that johann
nesburE was St,ll an unsafe place of
residence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
DESIGNER WATSON WORRIED.
Keenly Fe=ls the Criticism Of His Work
manship on Shamrock II.

NEW YORK, June IA dispatch ~
the World from Glasgow, says:
Designer Watson is greatly worried
BY criticisms passed on his workman
shin on the challenger. He told sir
Thomas Lipton he did not place any
value On the result Of the trial races
on the European side. He built The
yacht with an eye 70 American sailing
conditions aal nothing has happened to
alter his iudgnrn, that she will prove
the fastest challenger he over sent
across.
Captain Sycamore expressed entire
agreement with this viey He says II the
and Watson had mad their way the
challenger would have been taken
across ,hs Atlantic when she was
launched to be tuned up there, but
Upton did not want this, as his only
chance in getting the king as his CUES,
was TO have the Solent trials.
They were accordingly arranged.
Watson dsapproved Of them from the
first. He blames the hurry with which
the boat was fitted in order to bring
them off.
The accident and Indifferent perform
ances will cost Upton another $4,000 to
send Shamrock I. to Sandy Hook, but
expense never deferred him doing any
thing to assist in enabling him to lift
The CUP
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
TEXAS OIL SHIPMENTS.

NEW YORK. June Another large
shipment II crude Oh from tn y. W
Trxhs oil irIds. amounting 90 10000 bar
r"l5 has arrived by the tank steamshi D
Atias to the Standard Oh Company.
The 1jl vas shipped at the port Ar
thm docks through pip" line from the
storage tanks ., FL Vista The con-
sienm o. was valued by the shippers
at $4,000 and is the third large ship
m"nt to arr.v. al this port, /, II un-
dnr'to"d thar n" Standard Oh Company
IT, "Yurrlmrn.Ig 10 determine tn, value
oi This Oil for Illuminating PURPOSES
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
CROKER DEFERs SAILING.
VIII Remain in England For Classic
Turf Event.

NEW YORK, June IA dispatch TO
the World from London says:
Richard Croker mas not sailed for New
York, although he was booked for a
stateroom on the Deutschland which has
left Southampton. The latest news from
Vantage is that now he will not sail for
two weeks. As already cabled, when he
engaged passage on the Deutschland, he
cid so with the understanding that If
his private information from New York
was such to permit 1t he meant TO wait
to see the derby which will be run June
9TH. .,. .-',.t-.a-L.AL .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
CANADA'S CUP CHALLEGER
Details Of Boat That VIII Comps.-
With the Beaver.

TORONTO, Ont. June THE follow
ing particulars OF the Canada's cup
challenger have been received from the
owner. The Invader which was launch
ed last Monday at Aakville near To-
ronto' has an overall length Of 40 feet
and six inches with a water line Of 2S
feet, a beam Of nine feet and four inches
and a draught of six feet and six inches.
Her displacement is 61OO pounds and her
sail area l4S0 feet. The mast is AZ feet
long, the main boom 3S feet, gaff 26 feet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
LOOMS ACTION ENDORSED.

NEW YORK, June IA dispatch TO
the Herald from Washington says:
William s. Russell, United States
charge d'affairs IN Caracas. has been
directed TO inform the Venezuelan gov
eminent that the American government
unreservedly endorsed the actions OF Mr..
LOOMS. on the various questions pend
ing between the ;wO countries. Mr..
Russell has already carried out this in
structiOn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
STOCK MARKET ACTIVE
Normal Conditions Now Prevail In Wall
Street,

NEW YORK. June THE stock mar
krt has shown Increased activity and
strength during IN. week. which were
not Affected by The interruption of q
holiday Belle: In progress towards an
adjustment Of the Northern Pacific con-
.rovrrsy has been the strong unlcrly-
Ing factor In the market Some larg.
buying rs attributed DO working out of
the plans 20 control n trunk line out
I"t tp thr A.I1nic seaboard fDr the
Gpulds Southwestern svtem
The growing ease of money here and
u Europe the favorable showlng of
rairuld earnings In lh- reports or net
returns for April and oC gross Tor May.
th" good crop prospects, the progress
towards settlement In China and the
decision " he "Insulnr cases" By fhe
suprru. court have all been helpful
far T.. There has been considerable
activity In some " the s1s, ulat!yr rail-
rold bonds but the gen raj bond list has
been "aih .r lulet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
BATTLE OF vLAKFONTEIN.
First Real Engagement Fought for
Months.

NEW YORK, June IA dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
General Kitchener's account Of the
battle Of Vlakfontein serves to light %
public interest once more in the Boer
war. Two facts stand out. First, the
determined nature Of the Boe1 assault
upon an intrenched position, 80 miles
from johannesburg; and, secondly, the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
FIRST DIVIDEND IN YEARS.

DENVER. jun For the first time
since 1899 the Colorado Fuel & Iron
Company has declared a dividend on its
common stock. It is quarterly diyi-
dend Of one and thr-e-quarters per cent,
PAYABLE July l..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
WHEAT MARKET

PORTLAND, June 1-Wheat, Walla
Walla, 60.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 1.-Wheat.
December, 1O4h; cash. 98A.
CHICAGO, June 1.-Wheat Sep
teInber, opening, 72%; closing, 73% 073A.
LIVERPOOL, June 1.-Wheat, Sep
tember, IS. 11Zd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-06-02
NEW ROYAL PRINCESS.

ROME. June 1.-Queen Helena was
accouched Of a daughter at 9 o'clock
this morning Both mother and infant
are doing we'll