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'C l«n»4>.yv 'T*^ 1 VOLUME XVI ED OFF THE TUtiOl* SHIPS AWAIT 1>I8« EMBARKATION ORDERS. JOYFULLY WELCOMED BY FLEET. Shafter and Sampson Hold Conference Garda la Visited and Plana of Attack Discussed. Associated Press advices from off Santiago, vin Mole St. Nicholas, Hay- ti, state that the United States army for the invasion of Cuba, 16,000 strong, commanded by General Shaf ter, arrived off Santiago de Cuba at noon Monday. When the fleet of thirty-Beven trans ports with its freight of fighting men swept up the southern coast and slow ed down within sight of the doomed oity of Santiago de Cuba, the anxiously awaiting soldiers were greeted with ringing cheers, whioh faintly echoed to the transports from the deoks of the blockading warships far in shore; they were answered by the troops most heartily in kind. It was 10 o’clock Monday morning when the lookout on board the armor ed cruiser Brooklyn reported seeing the American fleet away to the south east nnd a moment or so later he an nounced that a dozen transports were in sight. Then signals were exchanged from ship to ship, gladdening the hearts of the weary blockaders. Then the United' States auxiliary cruiser Gloucester, formerly J. Pierpont Morgan’s yacht Corsair, dashed oway to meet and welcome the troops. About half on hour later a grim forest of masts had sprung up appar ently from the sea and a most impres sive scene wns presented as the armada swept gracefully up from the horizon toward the shores where the great struggle is to take place. The transports were ranged in three shifting lines with tho battleship Indi ana on the extreme right and the other men-of-war ou the outskirts of the fleet.. In this order the transports and their escorts steamed slowly to ward the hills where the Morro’s red walls gleamed in the sunlight. As noon an the fleet of transports had arrived at a point nbout twenty miles oft' Santiago de Cuba the steamer Segurancia, having on board General Shafter and hiB staff, left the other vessels lying to and steamed to the flugship of the Amerieau fleet in order to visit Bear Admiral Sampson. The general went ou board the flag ship and la'ter General Shafter, Admiral Sampson and a party of officers board ed the Segurancia,which went to Ague- dores, about seventeen miles west of Santiago, and at which plnce General Garcia is encamped with 3,000 Cuban soldiers. General Shafter and his staff and Rear Admiral Sampson proceeded to General Garcia’s headqnnrters.Ubout a mile inland,where they spent several hours in consultation with tho Cuban general. At the conclusion of the con ference General Shafter and the other officers had little or nothing to say re garding the plans for* landing the American troops or for the co-opera tion of the Cubans. The results of Renr Admiral Samp son’s investigation of the various pro posed landing places was also laid be fore the army officers, but General Shafter is not prepared to announce a definite selection without investigat ing the matter further himself. General Garcia gave the Americans assurances that they need have no fear of contracting diseases on the south eastern coast of Cuba, as the climate there is not unhealthy, only extremely hot at this season of the year. The Cuban general declared that his own troops, ill-fed and clothed as they were, were in good health, and there fore the Americans need not fear fevers or other ailments. General Shafter examined the con dition of the Cuban soldiers during his visit and was impressed with their hardy and soldiery appearance, though he recognized the fact that they need clothes nnd provisions, both of which were given them during the day. The interview closed with the un derstanding on the part of both gen erals that some bodies of troops are to be landed at once at several points along the coast where they will be able to keep the enemy in doubt for the present as to their ultimate inten tions. RENOUNCE SPANISH AUTHORITY. Bebela Have Things Their Own War In the Philippine*. A special cablegram to The Chicago Becord from John T. MoCutcheon, a staff correspondent with Dewey’s fleet, reads as follows: “Hong Kong, June 20.—General Filipino officially proclaimed a pro visional government in Old Cavite June 12. There were great ceremo nies and a declaration of independence was read renouncing Spanish author ity. General Aguinaldo was elected president and Daniel Pirondo vice president. The insurgents’ govern ment will not oppose an American protectorate or occupation. WOKE OP LYNCHERS. Five are Swung ITp ami their Bodies Com. |>letel.v Middled With llnllate. A special from Montgomery, Ala., says: Ou Tuesday night last Mr. Car den nnd his wife nnd old mnu Cnrlee.s relative of Mr. Carden, were murdered in their house near Wetnrapkn, in El more county, for money the old con ic were supposed to have about the On Wednesday five negroes were arrested, on suspicion of having com mitted the crime. In the meantime Governor Johnston received a message from tho sheriff that a mob was assemb ling aud he feared that his prisoners would be taken from him, and asked for troops. The governor soon got together what was left of the lopal military companies and started a special train with about ninety uniformed and arm ed men to the scene. Before they reached the jail the mob had battered down the doors and taken the prison ers out, carrying them at once to the Beene of the murder. Four of the pegroes confessed hav ing participated in the crime and one of them told where he had hidden the money. He was made to find the money and then all five were swung up and their bodies riddled with bullets. The military were, unable to follow tho mob, as they were well mounted, nnd no meanB of conveyance were at hand to take the troops after them. INSURGENTS SURROUND MANILA. Further Advice* From Dewey Received nt the N«vy Department. The navy department received the following Friday: “Cavite, June 5, via Hong Kong, June 17.—There is little change in the situation since my last telegram of June 3d. Insurgents continue hostil ities and have practicalty surrounded Manila. They have taken 2,500 Span ish prisoners, whom they treat most humanely. They do not intend to take the city at the present time. Twelve merchant vessels are anchored in the bay with refugees ou board under guard of noutral men-of-war; this with my permission. “The health of the squadron con tinues excellent. The German com- mander-in-chief arrived today. Three German, two British, one French and one Jnpanese men-of-war now in port. Another German man-of-war is ex- I pected. Tho following is n correct list of tho Spanish vessols captured aud destroyed: * ‘Destroyed—Two protected cruisers, five unprotected cruisers, one trans port, one serving vessel, both armed. “The following were captured: The trnnsport Manila and the gunboat Cal- ! lao. Dewey. PEACE PROPOSALS NO 0001). MILES EXPRESSES SATISFACTION Major General Ketiirn. to Washington After Directing Army ®f Invasion. Major General Miles, general-in chief of the army, accompanied by Colonel Maus, Major Davis and Col onel Greenleaf, of his staff, arrived in Washington Friday after having directed the departure of the first army of invasion to Cuba. Speaking in a general way of his observations, General MileB among other things said: “Having spent some time with the troops, during a trying period of hur ried preparations, I am glad to say that they are a splendid body of men which we can well he proud of. As to the regulars, they are the finest corps in the world, without any exception, in physicil development, efficiency, experience, discipline, marksmanship, equipment nnd all that goes to make up first-class soldiers. DETAILS OF SECOND CALL Matlo Public Ily Adjutant fleneral Corbin at Washington. Adjutant General Corbin Friday night made public the details of the call for 75,000 troops recently made. To fill up the regiments in the field takes 43,000 men. The following is a partial list of the apportionment of the remaining 32,000 men: Georgia, one regiment infantry* Alabama, two bnttalions infantry; Louisiana, three light batteries artil lery; Mississippi, six companies in fantry; North Carolina, seven com panies infantry; South Carolina, two battalions infantry; Tennessee, one regiment infantry; Texas, one regi ment infantry; Virginia, two battal ions infantry; West Virginia, one regi ment infantry. AUGUSTUS FAMILY CAPTURED. Term* Suggested W.V Spnln Will Not Kven Rc Considered. The newspapers of Madrid have published the text of a manifesto from the inhabitants of Catnlonin, of which Barcelona iB the capital, in fnvor of peace between Spain and the United States. -The report was first looked upon by the afficials at Washington ns a sur prising and most important develop ment. On further consideration,how- ever, the impression prevails that this might be little more thnn the expres sion from some of the many parties in Spain. Beyond rending the presR report with interest the Washington officials have no information that Spain wns considering a pence movement. At the same time there would be littlo sur prise if an nctnal peace movement, backed by the Sagasta ministry, assum ed definite shape at any time. Indeed, it is generally believed that tho Spanish government would bo extremely glad to secure pence on terms which would save Spain from complete humiliation and at the same time allow her to re tain her colonial possessions. Of course, from the standpoint of our officials no such terms are possi ble and consideration of them would not even be entered upon. M.VNY TROOPS WITH CAMARA. Report That Six Big Transport* Accoir.- pany the Cadis Fleet. A special cable dispatch from our agent at Gibraltar says: “It is assert admihat. camaba, of thb cadis Captain general of the Philippine* Out done By the InsurRent*. The Hong Kong correspondent of the London Times says: “According to Manila advices dated June 13th and brought here by H. M. S. Linnet, the rebels have captured the family of Captain General Angusti. “In most cases the desertions of na tive regiments have been accompanied by a massacre of the officers. It is re - ported from Shanghai that the Span ish archbishop from Manila has ar rived there by the German troopship Darmstadt." ed here that six trans-Atlantic liners, having on board 4,000 Spanish troops, accompanied Admiral Camara’s fleet.” PRINT INSULTING CARTOONS. Bear Admiral Sampson authorizes, the publication of the following infor- 1 mation obtained from recounoissances and from the Cubans: Matters are quiet at Guantanamo hay. The Spaniards are transporting artillery to the town of Guantanamo. Sunday a shell from the battleship Oregon destroyed a railway car and sot a warehousa on fire. A spy asserts that the Spanish gunboat Sandoval has been filled with straw and will ho destroyed if there is any dauger of her being onptured. The Spanish forces at Guantanamo are vainly attempting to reach Santiago, where nothing is known as to the situa tion at Guantanamo, as tho Cubans the intervening territory. General Garcia's foroes are within three days of Santingn. They nuinbor 8,000. The same number of Cubans are near Holguin. Genernl Bnbi is nt ; Acorrndero, eighteen miles west of ; Santiago, with 030 men, all well armed. ! Tho battery at Castillo de la Socapa, President nnd Adviser. Will Adhere to ' opposite Estrella, Santiago, has two Original Finns of Cnmimlgn. | Hontoria guns, four Mnxim-Norden- A Washington special says: The j foldt 57-millimeter guns and one gat- original plans of enmpnign for the con- ' ling 25-millimetor gun, nil taken from duat of the war against Spain will be ! the Heina Mercedes. The battery at ndlierod to and pushed with vigor. I Castillo del Morro has two Maxim- Th*t decision wns reached nt a war ■ Nordenfeldt 75-millimeter guns taken council Saturday, at which were pres- from the torpedo boat destroyer Tor- mmwutOVj ciwttftM' HAWAIIAN UU8P5 WAR COUNCIL HELD. eni. President McKinley, Secretaries Alger and Long, General Milos, As sistant Secretary Meiklejohn, Admiral Stapl'd and Captain Mahan. Of course there will he some slight modifications, mnde necessary by the changes that lmve occurred since tho beginning of hostilities, but these, after all, will not nffect tho general plan of operations. General Milas returned from Florida lyith ^ storo of information respecting the condition of the troops, difficulties to l>o expected in the progress of tho campaign, needs in the matter of transportation nnd terminal facilities that will be freely availed of to correct the defects in the present system that experience hns developed. The official declaration that the cam paign is to be pushed with vigor does not necessarily moan an immediate at tack upon Havana, although such ad vice hns been tendered. It does mean that the very best efforts are to ho put forth to put the army in condition where it can lie used with overwhelm ing effoot at any point at almost a mo ment’s notice. WILL USE THE TORCH. Cttlxuna of Cuban Town Prepare tu I.eav. Their Homes In Ashes. Cuban scouts report that the inhab itants of Caimnnera have strewn the streets with straw and oil, with the in tention of destroying the city and Hoe ing to the hills. Caimnnera lies four miles up the hay from Camp McCnlla, under the guiiH of the American shipB, and the situation is desperate. Starving and famine-stricken, con vinced of the ultimate triumph of the Amerieau arms and without faith in the protection of the Hpnnish soldiery, the people are believed to have deter mined to leave their houses in ashes behind them and seek safety iu tho mountains of the north. German Paper Hneers at American Militia anil Charge. Cowarillee. The Kladderailatsch (Berlin) in its issue of Saturday contains a number of cartoons grossly insulting to Amer’ ica, sneering at the American militia and charging them with cowardice. The Spanish consulate in Berlin is pnblicly appealing for subscriptions to increase the relief fund, and it is un derstood that court circles will respond generously. MANY APPLICANTS SELECTED For Appointment A* Second Ideutonant* In Regular Army. A Washington dispatch says: At a late hour Sunday night Adjutant Gen eral Corbin made the names of the 195 young men who have been selected to appointment as second lieutenants in the regular army to fill vacancies created by^the act of congress adopting the three battalion organization for the infantry aria of the service and the additiou of one second lieutenant to all batteries when filled to war strength. Each of the 195 men selected will be obliged to undergo an examination that will be a thorough test of his mental and physical qualifications for the army service. CANDLER A COLONEL. Appointed Bv Governor Atkltinon to Com mand Third Georgia Regiment. Colonel John 8. Candler, of the Fifth regiment, Georgia volunteers, lias been appointed by Governor At kinson colonel of the Third Georgia regiment, United States volunteers, which is being raised. The remaining officers to be ap pointed are lieutenant colonel, two majors, one adjutant, one surgoon.two assistant surgeons, one chaplain and one captain and two lieutenants for each company, together with the other necessary officers. Governor Atkinson lias a list of ap plicants which contains between 700 and 1,000 names. FEVER IS CONFINED. Yellow Jack Under Complete Control In Town of Ho Henry. The most encouraging news about the yellow fever situation ia the south yet received came iu official dispatches to the marine hospital service at Wash ington Saturday. Surgeon Murray, one of the experts at McHenry, Miss., wired an official report that he believes the yellow fever is confined to Mc-Henry. The reports also show that the peo ple of SlcHenry are co-operating in the work, nnd there is a daily house- to-house inspection. The anthorities are very hopeful, though by no means confident tbat the danger is passed. ror brought by Admiral Cervera. The Puuta Gorda has two Ordonez bronze guns and one Hontoria. All these batteries have also muzzle loaders. The mines at the entrance are on the Latimerolar system—two lines of seven each. Oue lino wns fired at the Mer- rimne, but without effect. Tho Merri- mne cleared the line when she exploded. One torpedo in the first line was also fired at the Merrimac without striking her.' The mines contain 225 kilograinB of gun cotton, and there are some Bustamouto torpedoes. Tho best information is that the hull of the Merrimac does not block the channel, hut lies to tho right. Vessels can pass without touching it. During the bombardment on June fid Captain llnrmon,second in command on the cruiser lteina Mercedes,and five men wore killed by a shell. Six were wounded. Lieutenant Hobson and his men are now believed to have been taken up to Santiago. FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. Rtamp Provision of the New Revenue Hill to Re Kept In Mind. The stamp taxes provided in the war revenue bill goes into effect the first of July and the people should become familiar with them before that time, as penalties are provided for failure to affix tho proper stamp to papers and documents which are to be taxed uudor the new law. Each bank check or draft must hear a stamp. Ho must every bill of lading, mortgage, conveyance, lease, power of attorney, warehouse receipt, telegraph message and express [inckage. The atamp must he affixed und the person affixing it must cancel it by writing across its face his initials and tho date. The tax act provides that if anything that, is specified as subject to a tax stamp is left unstamped “with intent to evade the provisions of thiH act,” the offendor shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not exceeding 850, or imprisoned not exceeding six months, or both. Another provision is that "such in strument, document, or paper not being stamped according to law shall be deemed invalid and of no effect.” This provision is especially important in real estate transactions. A deed to real estate for which the consideration exceeds $100 and does not exceed $500 must bear a 50 cent stamp, and there must lie a similar stamp for each additional $500. The failure to affix the proper num ber of stamps will invalidate the deed. Each promissory note for more than 8100 must bear a 50-cent stamp. REINFORCEMENTS FOB SHAFTER. Plain Card* With a Stamp Allied Can Pam Through the Mali.. Postmaster General Emory Smith lias put iu operation aovcral changes in the postal regulations. It has been stated that the postal card was to be discontinued, but the regulation re garding the now mailing cards recent ly authorized by oougress shows this to lie a mistake. Hereafter, while the postal card will continue to ho sold, it will he lawful to use cards with a one-ntauip affixed for tho same purpose. These cards must he approximately of the same size and shape as the postal card. When these mailing cards are sent to foroign countries the ordinary letter postage must lie affixed. Another change in the regulations prohibi :s the return of cr forwarding of second, third nnd fourth class mat ter until additional postage lias been nftixod. When it is obvious, however, that valuables are contaiued in such packages the sender shall he notified, if possihlo. On second-class matter one oent for four ounces must be paid before it will be returned or fSrwnrd- ed. The sale of trans-Mississippi exposi tion stamps lias begun at the Wash ington postoffice and they will be on sale hereafter nt the principal post- offices throughout the country until the 31st of December next. TO BE LIEUTENANT COMNANBEK. Miif of Promotion Derided Upon For Bravo llolfaon. A Washington special says: Lieuten ant Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac, will lie transferred from the construc tion corps to the line of the navy and raisod to tho grade of lieutenant com mander. Thin action was definitely decided by the administration Mon day, and legislation empowering the action will he pressed in both houses. It had lieeu proposed to await Hob son’s personal expression as to his choice between the transfer to the line or promotion within the corps, where futuro advancement is limited. The final decision to give substantial recognition without further delay save for legislative authority, which is to be immediately granted, follows that for mal refusal of exchange by the Spanish government. [Future comfort for present; ; seeming; economy.but buy the; ; sewing; machine with an estab* j ; lisKcd reputation, that guar*; ; antces you long and satisfac- J •tory service. J* J* J* > J* 1 ‘Wi Dufllelil'. Separate of Pour Thou- and Will He Sent st Ones. 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