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' — MORNING NEWS. I ■ .>llB5O - Incorporated 1888. [ C,ta j H. ESTILU President. f DECISION rests with dons. AI, EVES AT WASHINGTON Tl ItNED TOWARD MADRID. . „ |„,ntt of tlie Power of the French lor to Act for Spaln-Pres -1,1, lit McKinley and HU Advisers l „oU liion the Concession Granted the iinlards ns' Unimportant—Be . niiltulation of the Demands of the l aiicil Stntes. . Wa-hington. Aug. 1. —All eyes turned to . (liV 1 1 ward Madrid, for It was realized that'upon the Spanish cabinet depended tho r . iteration of peace. It had been an nourr.a here in a quarter that removed thr in . rmation from any question of Its accuracy that the decision of the Span ish government was not to be submitted before to-morrow at the earliest. In the absence of any new phase in the negotiations here to-day speculation nat urally turned backward toward the remarkable meeting at the White House Saturday, and great interest was manifested In ev ery particular respecting that event. A disposition was shown in some quar ters to question the authority of the French ambassador to act as he did, rep resenting Spain. But it can be again stat ed that, regardless of any technical point, euch as the absence of signed, sealed and delivered mail credentials, which, of course, could not reach here, in the little time at hand, the President regarded M. Cambon as fully qualified to act as a representative of the Spanish government in the negotiations, subject, of course, as are almost all ministers or ambassadors in thee.- days, to the reference of work accomplished by them to the government they represent for final approval. M. Cambon made it so clear that he had been fully instructed on every point likely to arise ill the negotiations that the Presi dent was satisfied that, by accepting, him as the representative of Spain in this mat ter. a vast saving of lime would be ef fect.”}, and. a point of the utmost import ance, that the negotiations would be tech nically conducted without the interposition of any neutral government. However, any question that might have arisen as to the powers of the French am bassador was set at rest by a short, guard ed and concise statement issued to-day from the embassy itseif. Then discussion turned on the nature of the change made at the instance of M. Cambon in the list of the American de mands, it was contended in some quarters that no change had been made, in others that an important modification had devel op. and. Asa matter of fact as to the import unci' of this change there is a difference of opinion between the parties, the admin istration looking upon it as inconsequent ial, while M. Cambon attaches importance to it. However this may' be, as the administra tion believes that the change Is not es sential and that it certainly does not af f.ct t principle of the document, It mlgnt lie well to recapitulate briefly just Vhat the demands of the United States were. Ae to Cuba, it is demanded that Spain Is to release her government’s possession and control. It will be noticed that noth ing is said of Cuban independence, and t iat the acceptance of this position leaves the United States free to deal with the ismd as it may deem best. Porto Rico, with the small islands ad- Jiont and embraced within her juris diction, is to be ceded unconditionally to the United States. one of lll e Ladrone Islands, likewise, is to be ceded to the United States as a coaling station. w l hr. e conditions being granted by •l dn, ar. t 0 1* taken as part payment in lien of the full indemnity. " hai further payment shall be required it" determined by a commission hav r'g authority to act for the President, subject to his approval. . " ' r s b'‘in shall retain possession of Philippines, as a whole or in part, 18 ‘"ft lo that commission to determine. Ti... reason for deferring the decision as ,0 thl? fu,ur * of the Islands in this fash ion IS because on this question the ad rnin fa:ion has not yet satisfied Itself; it ' r ‘ 1 ‘ * ear at the moment what policy v 16 dictated in the matter. Mcan b i in i until the commission has sat- I disposed of the future of the n ' ' nited States is to exercise a o ; . yommeni over Manila harbor ], '' i*e commission will bo actual t , commission and will prepare t "huh will terminate formally t . , yain. However, a suspen w co.l.Ues may be sooner declared fir vs Nmnlsh government shall de <lov.' 1 cept the conditions above laid r ", r,> noi:nce Us authority over t I Porto Rico. r, tiding that he now has a di < i" to Washington, Gen. Miles sent v ''bring the day, and all that t Tom him was contained in a a i im, announcing the arrival In,. the advance of Gen. Schwan’s c* , i "'y Gen. Miles has suc u ' * Plan of intercepting the i o-ports before they reach the 1. ] - ;y. rn lorto Rico originally se t• ■ ~, ’r landing, and in diverting ci ~ le excellent harbor he has se u a 'lt ,T. lI th |, re ‘n> m endailon of Sur ! ' Sternberg. Secretary Alger , ‘d.v concluded to abandon and.. ’ nPar this city, because of 1 L? W J, t , h , ,h * sanitary condt tier „• . I, a * , e , xh t) te d hy the large num -1 ’ rn.-iiij i‘ erP ', The change will not lot I. , to, K. v a!ely ’ however, for it is ' vi, ~k nown yet which regl ' ’ ■ ike ’,,n Camp wl " be withdrawn ' t"i ,he ,ot al of about 5.000 re r. j 11 Pl>l led to Gen. Wade’s com- 'o ,|LV,,T ? econil Place, II is believ r. r ° ,* ly essential to have the ‘ "i" nut ;"" Cte l W,th the Ifeoteet c ' Hi. n of the* . P erf cet order for the re ‘‘iSj.'Vo 1 n.t.lT > ?hem fore any attempt ’ .Siand and Surgeon Smart, who |ttofniuo fitted have been making a tour through Penn sylvania recently, returned to-day and re ported the result of their search for camp sites to Secretary .^ger. Further information is required, how ever, before the department can act. €V>I MU VS AUTHORITY. French Embassy at Washington Gives Out u Statement. Washington, Aug. I.—At the French am bassy the fo-llowing authorized statement was made to-day: "When the French ambassador went on Saturday to the White House he went fully enabled to discuss from the Spanish government’s point of view, the proposi tions of the government of the United States. These views of the Spanish gov ernment were received by M. Cambon. subsequent to the first visit of Tuesday to the President.” The foregoing constitutes all that the French embassy would say with authori ty on the subject, and it is the only state ment obtainable from an authorized source other than those of an anonymous char acter, which will give an understanding of the measure of the ambassador’s au thority in representing the view's of Spain on the settlement of paace. CABLE TO PONCE OPEN. Dlreet Communication; Established With Gen. Miles. Washington, Aug. I.—Gen. G-reeley, chief signal officer, was able to announce, with a great deal of gratification to-day, that he was now In direct cable, communica tion with Gen. Miles' headquarters at Ponce, Porto Rico. , Heretofore £ll messages from the gen eral have come via a dispatch boat to St. Thomas and thence by cable, involving a delay of from twelve to twenty hours. When the Spanish forces retreated from Ponce they destroyed the cable instru ments. Gen. Greeley has succeeded In get ting the officials at St. Thomas to send over new instruments and the communi cation was thus re-o^ened. CAMP ALGER TO BE ABANDONED. Troops io Re Moved N'orili on Ac count of Typhoid Fever. Washington, Aug. I.—Surgeon General Sternberg jof the 'army has recommended to Secretary Alger that the troops now at Camp Alger, Va., near this city, be removed at an earty day to some other location more healthy than that they now occupy. The increasing number of typhoid fever cases, which disease has prevailed there for some time, is the reason assigned by Gen. Sternberg in making the recommen dation. * SOLDIERS UNDER SUSPICION. Disaffection Discovered In tlie Span ish Army. - London, Aug. 2.—A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Madrid, dated Sat urday, says: “Yesterday a regiment sta tioned here showed such aggressive signs of dissatisfaction that prompt measures had to be taken. Three ringleaders were arrested. ‘‘On the strength of similar suspicions numerous changes have been made among the officers of other regiments. It is not known whether Carlism or Republicanism is at the bottom of the disaffection, but the charges have caused a deal of un pleasantness because in some cases the suspicions were quite groundless. It is well known that many officers retain their posts who are undoubtedly hostile lo the government and the dynasty, who are ex pected to give expression to their hostility as soon as peace is concluded.’’ QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION. Madrid Liberal Represents Every thing ns Left to Commission. Madrid, Aug. I.—The Liberal to-day says the Spanish-American commissioners are to meet In London and that the poims which will be discussed will be the dispo sition to be made of the Philippine Islands, the payment of the Cuban debt, the evac uation of Cuba and Porto Rico and the ownership of the War material in the An tlljes. The Spanish minister for war, Gen. Cor rea, is said to be “actively arranging for the repatriation of the Santiago sol diers, the first of whom are expected” to arrive in Spain at the end of August. SPAIN’S CABINET IN SESSION. Washington Asked for Explanation of Certain Points. Madrid, Aug. I.—The cabinet council sat this afternoon and again for four hours this evening discussing the peace terms. A dispatch was then sent to Washing ton for “further explanation of some diffi cult points.’’ When the replies are received the cabi net will reassemble. Senor Sagasta, the premier, confirm* the report that some “modifications of the original terms have been obtained.” SPAIN LIKELY TO ACCEPT. Peace Apt to lie Restored Before the Middle of August. Paris, Ai. I.—lt is announced this af ternoon in a dispatch from Madrid to the Temps that it is believed the Spanish gov ernment will accept the terms immediate ly after official assent is given to them, and that hostilities will be suspended In the Antilles. In conclusion, the Madrid dispatch says it is the general belief that peace will be an accomplished fact before Aug. 15. LAST OF OUR COLONELS IN CUBA. Col. John H. Page Leaves for Home Danireronsly 111. Santiago de Cuba, July 31, 6 p. m. (de layed in transmission).Col. John H. Page, of the Third Infantry (regulars), leaves to-day by the transport Iroquois for New York, dangerously 111 with malaiial fever. Col. Page is the last colonel of the regu lar army left fn Cuba. All of the others who came originally have either been killed in battle or have died of sickness. SAVANNAH, GA., TUESDAY. AUGUST 2, 180S. FORTO RICO WANTS LIBERTY. NATIVES GLAD TO SHAKE OFF THE ( SPANISH YOKE. The Power of the Dons In tlie Island Rapidly Crumbling—Spanish Vol unteers Reported to Have Refused to March to the Defense—The Span ish Soldiery Short of Ammunition. Tales of Outrage and Looting! toy the Spanish Soldiers Coming in. Fight Hay Oecnr at Albonito, Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press. Ponce, Porto Rico, July 31, 10 p. m., by Associated Press Dispatch Boat via St. Thomas, D. W. 1., Aug, 1, 8 a. m.—ln spite of the brave words of the pronun clamento of Capt. Gen. Macias, Spanish power in Porto Rico Is rapidly crumbling P. C. Hanna, United States consul at San Juan when the war was declared, gives the Associated Press the following text of a dispatch received by him to-3ay from a Spanish official in the northern part of the Island: “Resistance Is impossible. The volun teers have refused to march, and we have no ammunition.” Mr. Hanfia declines to give the name of his informant, but it Is known that he has excellent secret sources of Informa tion. He has all along Insisted that the na tive Porto Ricans were eager for a change from Spanish to American rule, and that the only danger in the Island was from the Spanish regulars under the direct command of the captain general. Pickets have been thrown out to-day to feel for the enemy. Deserters from the volunteers who are coming In constantly, report that there is a small force of Spanish regulars at Coamo, midway between Juan Diaz and Aibonito, on the road to San Juan. They also say that Gqp. Otega Is on the way with re-inforeements and' that the main body of regulars are concentrating at Aibonito. A small skirmish recently occurred at Fortuna, between a few regulars, who were out foraging, and the residents of the village. To-day 180 volunteers, including fifteen officers, have signed the parole. There is no reason to change the opin ion that if any stand is made before San Juan reached it will be Aibonito, where the mountain pass gives the enemy a great opportunity. At Guayamo, twenty-seven miles east of POnce, 200 Spanish regulars, under in structions from the captain general, selz. ed the funds of the town. The residents resisted and Gen. Miles was appealed to for help. He Iras advised a naval demonstration in front of the town and it is possible that this will be made to-morrow. Troops may be sent if the reported presence of the Spanish regulars there is confirmed. Tales of looting and outraging continue, the reports covering numerous small towns in the province of Ponce. The arrival of Gen. Brooke, with 'the troops on board the auxiliary cruiser St. Louie, is highly gratifying to Gen. Miles, who says that positively nothing Is to be done prematurely. Mr. Hanna Is busy in assisting to adjust local conditions to the new state of af fairs. He is endeavoring to establish American postoffices in all the important centers of the occupied territory, and he has frequent interviews with merchants and bankers on the question of the money premium, an awkward question which is giving the American and local financiers much trouble. The situation brieily in this respect is that prior to the American occupation the premium one English gold over Porto Rico silver has been from $1.20 to $1.75. The Spaniards, on leaving, took away all the money they could find and this resulted in an abnormal scarcity, crippling the merchants who must pay import duties in Porto Rican coins. The premium fell quickly to-100 and is now down to 50. The serious question is as to the intrinsic value of native coin, when is adulterated with nickel. , To-day the merchants proposed to Mr. Haruxg to agree to pay a premium of 100, provided import duties on goods from the United States were removed. They also offered to buy everything from the United States. DOWNFALL OF PORTO RICO. Mile* Hn* Not Yet Begun Advance on Son Juan, Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, July 31, 3 o. m., via the Island of St. Thomas (Sun day Morning).—MaJ. Gen. Miles hourly ex pects the arrival of the transports having on board Brig. Gen. Schwan’s division 0f*6,000 men, and also the Mohawk, with the Fifth regular cavalry. Gen. Henry's division, consisting of 3,400 men, and including 26 pieces of artillery, lias been ordered to march immediately from Yuaco to Ponce to be ready to Join the-movement north to San Juan. The Sixteenth Pennsylvania Regiment was sent this morning toward Juania Diaz, eight miles north of Ponce, en route to San Juan, where it is reported, the Span, lards will make a stand. Word reached here this afternoon that the Spaniards were murdering native Por to Ricans, violating women and indulging in generul outrages. The Sixteenth Penn sylvania Regiment will bo reinforced if necessary. The first real resistance is expected when our troops reach Aibonito, 33 miles north cast of here. Aibonito has a thousand feet elevation. Gen. Miles says he has no intention of making a landing of troops at Cape San Juan, especially as the place is an open roadstead, where transports are liable to suffer from the prevalent storms. The railroad from Ponce to Yauoo is now in the possession of our troops. Gen. Slone found five mines on the track. These were destroyed and the track is uninjured. Our troops found seventeen Spaniards In the Yauco hospital, of whom had been wounded in Tuesday's fight. Two of them have since died. Proclamations have been issued by the authorities of Yauco, as a United States city, expressing delight at annexation and the administration of Oen. Miles and welcoming our troops. The following is the text of the Mayor's proclamation: “Citizens: To-day tlie citizens of Porto Rico assist in one of her most beautiful feasts. The sun of America shines on our mountains and valleys this day of July, 1898. It ts a day of glorious remem brance for each son of this beloved isle, because for the first time there waves over us the flag of stars, planted In the name of the government of the United Slates, the United Stales of Ain- rica, by the major general of the American army, Senor Miles. “Porto Ricans, we are by the miracul ous Intervention of the_ God of the Just given back to the bosom of our mother, America, tn whose waters nature placed us a people of America. “To her we are given back In the name of her government by Oen. Miles and we must send our most expressive subnotion of generous affection through our conduct towards the valiant troops, represented by distinguished officers and commanded by the illustrious Oen. Miles. “Citizens, long live the government of the United States of America! Hall to their valiant troops 1 Hail, Porto Rtco, always American! “Yauco, Porto Rico, United States of America. El Alcalde Francisco Magla.” The Mayor of Ponce has called upon the residents of that place to exercise calm ness and circumspection under the new and desirable condition. He also urges forbearance- toward conquered enemies. Much enthusiasm ts everywhere mani fested at the sight of the Stars and Stri|>es. Gen. Miles has Issued a lengthy order of instructions to Gen. Wilson, who will bo military governor of Ponce province and city until Gen. Brooke's arrival. It ts of the same tenor as the instructions which Gen. Miles gave to Gen. Shatter at Santiago. Both orders are based on the adminis tration instructions given to Gen. Mer ritt regarding the government of the Phil ippine Islands. The local mayor and judges and police will remain in authority subjyt to the or der of Gen. Wilson. The custom house officials will also be conducted as formerly for the present. Their receipts amount to a considerable sum of money. The question of proper discount on Porto Rican silver gives some trouble lo Gen. Miles, but he says this will settle itself in due time. Chaplain Chidwiek of the Cincinnati, formerly of the Maine, introduced to Gen. Wilson this morning two of the leading Jesuits of Ponce, representing a thousand churches and their depedents In ihls province. The priests wanted information regarding their support and Gen. Wilson said that under the constitution of the United States It was not possible to ap ply any governmental money for church purposes. Father Chidwiek said it would be all the better for the church if its own people learned to contribute to its support. Spanish volunteers continue to come In and give themselves up. The health of the troops so far, is good, though the weather ts hot. CAPTURE OF JUAN DIAZ. Col. Rulings Oecnples Town Amid the Acclaim of the People. Copyright, 1898, by the •Associated Press. With the American Advance, Juan Diaz, Sunday afternoon, via Ponce, July 81, 8 p. m.—Col, Hulings occupied this town at dusk yesterday (Saturday) even ing amid the acclaim of the people, who paraded the streets with the American flag made for the occasion. The Stars and Stripes were hoisted upon the town hail amid the vivas of the popu lace. Col. Hulings issued a proclamation say ing that personal rights and property would be respected. Deserters from the Spanish volunteers are coming in constantly. It is reported that Gen. Otega is on the way with a force of Spanish regulars to concentrate upon Aibonito, northeast of Juan Diaz, on the road to San Juan. Th*re may be some sharp fighting. BROOKE ARRIVES AT PONCE. Cruiser Columbia Agronnd, Bnt I* Expected to Be Floated. Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press. Ponce, Porto Rico, July 31, 10 p. m., via St. Thomas, D. W. 1., Aug. I.—Col. Hul ings, with.ten companies of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, has occupied Juan Diaz, about eight miles northeast of Ponce, on the road to San Juan. The American flag was raised and greeted with gijeat enthusiasm by the. populace. . The protected cruiser Columbia went ashore while attempting to enter the har bor of Ponce, but It is expected she will be floated to-morrow. Gen Brooke arrived this evening. During the afternoon seven companies of the Nineteenth Regular Infantry, ar rived on the Cherokee. Cable communication was opened to night, but the line wiy not be In full op eration for several days. SCIIWAN ARRIVES AT PONCE, Remainder of Hi* Expedition Ex- Peeled Soon. Washington, Aug. I.—The war depart ment bulletined the following to-day: “Ponce, Porto Rica, July 30.—Transport Cherokee, with Gen. Schwan on board and part of his brigade arrived this afternoon. The remainder expected soon. (Signed) Mile*.” LIGHTENING THE COLUMBIA. Coni Being Taken Off In nn Effort to Flout Her. Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. I.—The pro tected cruiser Columbia, which on <n tering Ponce harbor ran on an uncharted reef, ts being lightened of 1,200 tons of coal to-day and there Is every reason to toll eve that she wii be gotten off unin jured. The lighthouses in the harbor and out lying island have been re-occupied and lighted by the crew of the Gloucester. To-day Col. Allen returned with the ca ble operator and the opening of the West India and Panama route place* Washing ton in direct communication with Gen. Miles. Ail the American forces have now ar rived. SHAFTER ON THE SURRENDER. GENERAL FOUND SANTIAGO A NET WORK OF FORTIFICATIONS. Lean of Life Would Have Been Mncli Heavier If He Hnd Been Obliged to Fight the Spnniurds—Tlie Spanish Army Surrendered Number* 212,111 Hi Men and Outnumbered Shatter** Army liy ti.OttO .Men—Every tiling Going Admirably. Washington, Aug. I.—The Secretary of War has received the following letter from Gen. Shafter transmitting the com missioner’s report on the surrender of the Spanish army at Santiago: “Camp Before Santiago, Cuba, July 18, 1898.—1 take the liberty of sending to you, this morning, copy of the agreement be tween the commissioners on my part and the commissioners on the part of the gov ernment of Spain for the surrender of Eastern Cuba. The schedule just submit ted shows (here to be a liute over 22,000 men and officers, about 6,000 more than I have myself, and I am glad to say that we have all got these men with very little loss of life compared to what it would have been had we had to fight them. “The city of Santiago Is simply a net work of fortifications at every street cor ner. I had no proper conception of Its strength until I went into it, although I knew these old stone towns were natural ly very strong. “Everything is going admirably, so far as transfer Is concerned; and the Spanish troops are behaving well, as they are perfectly delighted at the prospect t>l getting home. “I send you a telegram of Gen. Linares to his government, which one of the con suls gave me. It shows the straits to which they were put and the feelings which animated them. He stated the case exactly; I did have him so surrounded that it was impossible for him to get away; and I could wait and ho could not. “I send out to-morrow morning to re ceive something over 2,000 men up In the Interior, a short distance, about thirty miles, and in two or three days will send to Guantanamo to receive the 7,000 that have surrendered there. They should be shipped from Guantanamo bay direct to Spain. There are also about 800 men each from Baraeoa and Srfgun de Tanarao on the north coast, who will come Into the port there for shipment. ”1 will send an officer around with a Spanish officer to take their arms and mil itary supplies. “We hav gotten a great deal more than I hnd any idea of getting In the way of munitions of war. In everything but food they were well supplied. Have got a few beautiful modern, high-power guns—about a dozen. 'My only fear is that we shall have some sickness; nnd It Is for that reason that I have wired you so earnestly about getting these prisoners away, so that we can go up In the mountains wiljli my com mand fifteen or twenty‘miles, at the end of the railroad at San Luis, which Is raid to be very healthy. It is. at any rate, about 1,500 feet above the level of the sea and has communication by rail with Santiago. "So far there is no fever In Santingo. I suppose because there Is none there except Immunes. Three cases only so far this year and Ihe English consul tells me there was very little last year. "Of those here that served throughout the civil war all declare they never hnd anything that could compare with It for hardship. With only one set of clothes, officers have been until now rained on nearly every day carrying three days ra tions, like the men, on their person and suffering every privation that any man can; added to all these privations, In ad dition, all tlie horrors of disease iu nn un known land and very limited accommoda tion should they be wounded. The spirit shown by them and the whole,army was siffiply grand. I can recall no Instance where a greater surrender has been made than this. "The final surrender of Gen. Toral and his generals to myself and generals was highly dramatic, as well as the hoisting of the flag over Ihe city of Santiago, one of the oldest cities on this continent. “I want to thank you and the President for the words of cheer that have come to us and to say that none of us have ever doubted that every effort possible to make our lives as secure and our situation as comfortable as possible would be done.” Washington, Aug. I.—Col. John Jacob Astor. who was detailed by Gen. Shafter to bear the Secretary of War the otflrial report of the surrender of Santiago, readied Washington to-day. He called at the war department and with Adjt. Gen. Corbin went to the White House and reported to the President. He stayed only a few minutes and then hurried hack to the war department to deliver his official re port to Secretary Alger, his Instructions being to lender it to him in person. Col. Astor is bronzed and sunburnt as the result of his participation In the cam paign before Santiago. HAVANA FEELS WAR’S HORRORS. Suppressed Indignation Agnlnst tlie Spanish Government. London, Aug. 2.—The Havana correspon dent of the Times In a letter dated July 5, describes a condition of growing “in dignation.” He says: "Though Havana is still quiet, extraordinarily ominously quiet, as a calm before a storm, there la an ever-increasing feeling against the government's decree In hiding the truth and spreading false news, apparently with the intention leaving the people to the mercy 'of their enemies. "Famine is slowly tightening its hands. The bulk of the population would already have starved, but for the supplies of man goes, pineapples and bananas. “The death rate is extraordinarily high hero and still worse In other parts of the Island. “In some settlement* half the reconcen trados have died since war was declared." American* Bench Coumo. ' Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press: ot. Thomas, D. W. 1., Aug 1, 5 p. m.— The American troope have reached Coa mo, about sixteen miles northeast of Ponce on the road to San Juan. Thus far they have met with no resistance. ARMING OF AGUIXALDO A MISTAKE. Fearing Annexation He Now Openly Oppose* American*. London, Auk. 3.—A dispatch to the Times from Cavite, elated July 26, says: “It la becoming; more apparent daily that there are serious complications abroad. The Americans never made a (treater mistake than in bringing Agulnaldo and the In surgent leaders here and giving them arms and ammunitions for free use from the Cavite arsenal. "Agulnaldo, fearing annexation by the Americans, openly opposes them. “Either ho has been corrupted by some foreign power or he has a false notion of the strength of the Philippine revolu tionaries, falling to recognize that their recent successes are duo to the concen tration of Spanish strength at Manila, consequent upon the presence of the Americans. Although he admits no for eign recognition, ho talks of his govern ment and dictates to the American au thorities In absurdly inflated tones. He has compelled the natives of the south ern approaches to Manila to register their bullocks, ponies and conveyances, in structing the owners not to supply the,m to the Americans for transportation with out his sanction. ‘Prig. Gen. Anderson promptly adopted firm measures, warning Agulnaldo that force would lie used to impress the means of transport, which were ultimately forth coming. Agulnaldo'* attitude mnkes fu ture operations against Manila problema tic. "In my opinion, with the aid of the fleet the city might nlready have been Ameri can. Nothing but the complications with the natives prevented an advance. Now the violent rains have set in, making camp and field operations tedious and threatening the health of the men. "I am convinced that the i’hlllpplnos will never capture Manila unaided, und that if the Americans withdraw, the fate of the natives under Spanish rule would be worsce than before. There would be constant lighting, arid trade extension would lie Impossible." AUGUST! HEADY TO SURRENDER. N. NVIII Make Only n Show of Resistance at Manila. London, Aug. 2, 5 a. m—A dispatch to the Dally Mail from Hong Kong, dated Aug. I, says: “News has been received from Manila that the other day the Amer ican troops went to the assistance of the rebels, who had been expelled from their trenches by the Spaniards. The latter re tired before the American advance. “The rebels have been shelling Manila from four gun* on the south side of the city. "Admiral Dewey has received word from Capt. Gen. August! that he. Is willing to surrender as soon as he can do so honorably. It Is believed that he will only make a show of resistance. Admiral Dewey expects to take the city without loelng a single man. Hhould Admiral Dewey and Gen. Merritt begin an attack Capt. Gen. Augustl will proiiose to capitulate on these terms: The Spanish troops to march out with the honors of war; the soldiers and officials to be permitted to return on parole to Spain and an/Assur ance to be given that the lives and pro perty of Spaniards will be protected from naval attaek. **- “The Spanish officer who reported In Manila the destruction of Admiral Cer vera’e squadron, was treated as a traitor and threatened with ileath. While rhllng near Malate the other day Gen. Anderson barely 'escaped being shot by the enemy. "Consul Wlldman Informs me that his latest dispatches from Manila say that the Germans are now giving less trouble.” MORE TROOPS FOR MANILA. Fleet of Transports Hooked to Leave ’Frlseo Tlinrsday. San Francisco, Aug. l.—News was offi cially given out at army headquarters to day that another fleet of transports would sail next Thursday. The steamers Lakme and Charles Nel son will carry Hie troops for Honolulu— the funner the engineer corps and the lat ter the first battalion of New York vol unteers. The Tacoma, towed by the tug Iroquois, will sail for Manila Thursday with the horses and mules and other appliances. The transport Arizona will sail next Monday or Tuesday at the latest, carry ing the Seventh California Regiment. If the vessel sails Tuesday the regiment will break camp and go aboard Monday. The Bcandla will sail a week from next Thursday and will carry the recruits for the various regiments. It Is now definitely settled that Brig, Gen. King will command the next expedi tion. He will probably go on the Scandia and act as head of the ship as well as corn, mandlng the expedition. Col. Berry will command the Arizona. All of the troops here and In the vicinity will be sent to the Philippines as rapidly as transports can be secured and made ready. MERRITT BEFORE MANILA. Attaek Not to Begin Until Remaining Troops Arrive. Hong Kong, Aug. I.—Letters received here from Cavite, dated July 29, say Gen. Merritt Is completing his preparations to attack Manila, and that otherwise there is nothing doing. The blockade Is strictly maintained and no date has been fixed for the attack, though it will probably lie made as soon as the remaining American troops arrive. The troops from flan Francisco continue to enjoy good health. The Spaniards, it is further announced, have determined to hold out until peace is proclaimed. ■Philippine insurgents, who are domicil ed here, sajr that the inhabitants of the Island are confident that a republic will be established there. 7.AFIRO OFF HONG KONG. She Report* That No Advance Hud Reen Made Up to July 20. Hong Kong. Aug. I.—The United States transport Zaflro has arrived In these waters and Is anchored outside the Lyee man Pass. She reports that no American or Insur gent advances have been made on Manila up to July 29. The remainder of the Third San Fran cisco expedition was expected to arrive at Cavite during the evening of July 29. I DAILY. *lO A YEAR. { 5 CENTS A COPY. ! WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK *1 A YEAR PERUVIAN WAR IN PACIFIC. UNCLE SAM MAY HIVE NEW FIGHT ON HIS HANDS. The Sonth American Conntry Nettle® Over firing < oinpelleil to Accept Arbitration of the Dlnpnte of 1883 Under VYlint She Consider* Vexa tion* to ml Itlnns—Com inodore Fer rlo* of the Peruvian Navy F.n Route to Europe to Purchase War. nil l|<*. New York, Aug. I.—On the Panam* liner Advance, which reached this port 10-day, was Commodore Carlos Ferrlos of the Peruvian navy, who Is en route to Paris, for the purpose, it is said, of pur chasing warships for the Peruvian navy. Humors had been current In Panam* prior to July 21, those on the Advance said, when Commodore Ferrlos arrived there on the steamer Santiago from Cal lao, concerning a strong agitation throughout Peru against the United States, owing to differences between the two countries existing since 1885. There was, therefore, some significance In the utterances of President Plerola at the opening of Ihe Peruvian congress at Lima last Thursday. During his address President Plerola said the national life of Peru was calm and prosperous, and that the foreign relations of the govern ment were friendly, with the solitary ex ception of an Issue raised between Pen* ami the United Slates, dating from 1885. With respect to this President Pleroli* adds that Peru had been compelled to ac cept arbitration under somewhat vexa tious conditions In order to avoid a rup ture, and that negotiations were still pro ceeding with Ihe United States respecting a modification of tariffs. During the height of the antl-Untted States feeling in Peru there wan consid erable talk about North America being unable to protect Its Pacific coast line on account of the Spunlsh war; and that a Peruvian demonstration thereabouts might compel the United States to modify her demands. It was also hinted that secret agent# had been sent to Europe for the purchase of war vessels and that an important move might be made at an early day. These rumors were partially confirmed by Commodore Ferrlos' admission that he was on his way to Paris and that the ob ject of his mission to Europe was to pur chase warships for the Peruvian govern ment. No little excitement was caused In Cen tral America when the Information that Peru was taking steps to strengthen her navy became known. NICARAGUAN CANAL. President New Look* Upon It as is Government Necessity. Washington, Aug. I.—Ex-Senator War ner Miller ot New York, the president of the Nicaraguan Canal Commission, and Senator Morgan of Alabama, the leading advocate of that project in Congress, had a conference on the Nicaraguan canal question with President McKinley to-day. The conference was short. The Presi dent, It Is said, expressed his acquiescence In the belief that government possession of the Nlcaraguun canal Is now necessa ry, ond that the war and Its results make the canal Indispensable to the United States. The President, his callers say, Intend* to make strong recommendations to Con gress recommending immediate provision for the completion of the canal and for making It the direct property of the gov ernment. ACTIVITY AT CAMP DEWEY. j G< n. Merritt** Arrival Give* Stlmatu* *to Military Plan*. London, Aug. 2, 6 p. m.—The correspond ent of the Times at Cavite under date of July 29, says; "TJi e arrival of Gen. Mer ritt has given a great stimulus to military; activity, chiefly in Camp Dewey, where Gen. Greene's brigade has been reinforced by troops from Gen. Merritt’s transports. “Gen. Greene who directs the actlva field operations, has established his head quarters near the seashore, under tha guns of the warships. “Here occur daily attacks, which ara usually begun by the Insurgents. Tha American* have not yet returned a single shot, although they are constantly under fire. "The situation at the front Is most ex traordinary. Each force Is guarding Its own lines, but the Insurgents are little better than un armed rabble. “They pass freely through the American camp and mingle with the troops, but they render no assistance and are, Indeed, rather a hindrance to the operations. The Insurgent leaders are aggressive ly arrogant and make no move toward recognizing American authority. The at titude of the Insurgents Is the only diffi culty In the way of an Immediate settle ment of the whole matter. “It is an open secret, and I have Infor. matlol* .confirming the report from tha tiest possible nources—that Manila Is will ing to surrender and may do so, provid ed assurances are given that the Inhabi tants will be protected from the insur gents. who openly declare their intention of killing every Spaniard. '* DON CARLOS WEAKENS. Tell* Hl* Follower* Not to AttneK Spain In Her Mourning. London, Aug. 2.—A dispatch to the Daily Mall from Lucerne says: "Count Melgar, the constant companion of Don Carlos, has telegraphed a friend in Paris that Don Carlos ordered his followers not to embarrass his country while she is in mourning.” EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS. One to lie Colled * Soon n* Spall* Accept* Term*. Washington, Aug. I.—The Post will say to-morrow: "President MeKnley will call an extra se-lon of bo.th houses of Con gress as soon as Spain accepts the terms of peace ottered by the United States.”