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turn sum! TELLS MIS MS Will Keep Army on San Juan R idge. NO BETTERM BE FORMED Men Will Live in Tente and Be Heady for General Lugue If He Attempt! to Make Trouble With Hie 10,000 Men at Holguin—Ref uges Return to Santiago. Siboney, July 16.—(Special Cable Dis patch to tlie New York Sun.) —General Shafter called the newspaper corre spondents around him this morning and announced to them that the Madrid government had ratified by calble Gen eral Toral’s agreement to surrender Santiago. He also talked about the general situation. The interview took place under the trees in front of the general’s tent, the newspaper men, in a circle, putting questions to him. Gen eral Shafter was in unconventional at tire, wearing old trousers, a woolen shirt, and no hat. His gouty foot is now so much Improved that he is able to wear a shoe on it. General Shatter said he wanted it to be understood that General Toral sur rendered to him two days ago. The sanction of the government at Madrid twas merely formal. It was not neces sary to the consummation of the agree ment. Captain General Blanco, Gen eral Shafter said, had had full power in the premises, and had approved the ac tion of General Toral. General Shafter continued: “The Spaniards had no alternative but to surrender. We had them hemmed in and surrounded by a greatly superior force, equipped with 10 batteries of ar tillery. If they had not submitted they would have been annihilated.” General Shafter intimated that he might allow the correspondents to en ter Santiago later, but for the present neither soldiers nor civilians would be permitted to go into the city. He ex pected the Spaniards to give up their arms this afternoon. He believed that the arrangements for their transporta tion to Spain would not be completed for two weeks or more. He explained that the only action of the Spanish gov ernment really bearing on the surrender was to consent to allow American transports to land the First division of the Spanish army, General Toral’s com mand, at a seaport in Spain. None of the transports that brought the Amer- Sean troops to Cuba would be used in conveying the Spaniards to their own country, the danger of infection being too great. General Shafter thought that the vessels to be used for this purpose would be tramp steamers that would Ibe picked up in the West Indies. The Spanish troops at Guantanamo and all those in the surrendered part of the province, which comprises all the country east of a line from Aserra dero on the south to Sagua de Tatnano on the north, are Included in 'the sur render. Altogether 24,000 men lay down their arms. The troops in Santiago are short of rations, and the American government, General Shafter said, would feed them. The refugees from Santiago would re turn to the city, and the government would thus be relieved of the respon sibility of supplying them with food. The tide of humanity has begun to Jlow back to the city from El Caney. At 'the same time the refugees have en tire freedom of action, and no coercion will be employed to get them to re turn to Santiago. General Shafter said that the present civil government of the city would re main in office pending the embarka tion of the Spanish troops. He cited custom to support this course, which is said to be repugnant to the Cubans. He added that it must be understood that he was the supreme authority to whom all mooted questions of govern ment must be referred. He was virtual (ly military governor of the city. The general further said that the army would now camp on the San Juan ridge, which they had taken from the enemy. No more salubrious spot, in his opinion, could be found. Tents would be put up and a military camp established. It must not be forgotten, he added, that the services of the sol diers might yet be required, for an army of 10,000 men under General Lu que was still at Honguin. Referring to the Porto Rico expedi tion, General Shafter said that he had little information concerning it. He understood that General Miles was to command it. He was able to say that none of the troops now at the front would go to Porto Rico, for there would be an unnecessary risk of their con veying sickness. The regiments now on shipboard at Siboney would remain on the transports. They were above suspicion of infection, and could join the main Porto Rico contingent at Guantanamo. General Shafter today moved his headquarters from two miles east of El Pozo to the hill where General Wheel er has set up his establishment. This 5s the hill the capture of which cost Colonel Hamilton of the Ninth cavalry his life in the battle of July 1. Colo nel Hamilton carried the hill in gal lant style, but was shot dead as he reached the crest. Millions Given Away. It Is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern In the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. The proprietors of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bottles of this great medicine; ahd have the satisfaction ot knowing it has absolutely cured thou sands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bron chitis, Hoarseness and ail diseases c" the Throat. Cheat and Dungs are surely cureo by it. Call on Howard & Willett, Drug gist, and get a 10c. bottle. Regular size 50c. and sl. Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. If this country continues to grow as fast as present prospects Indicate, there won’t be room on old glory for all the ptars.—Nashville American. COLLISION WITH THE CUBANS W PROBABLE Garcia’s Men Chagrined Because Not Permitted to Loot Santiago. ARE HOOTKDBYAMERICANS Cuban Commander Severe All Communication With General Shafter’s Fore os. MOR&LIKE ENEMIES THAN SLUES Garoit’t Forces Have Proven Them eelves Entirely Unworthy of Being Classed as Soldiers Americans Express Utmost Contempt for Them—Garcia Refused to Attend Ceremonies of Raising American Flag Over Santiago—Yellow Fever Rapidly Diminishing Among Troops—Will Soon be Entirely Stamped Out. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) Santiago de Cuba, July 18, 6 p. m., via Kingston, Jamaica, July 19, 9:10 a. m. —Strenuous efforts to prevent the spread of Infectious diseases among the American troops in front of San tiago de Cuba were made so soon as the city surrendered, and for the past 36 hours our soldiers have been sent as rapidly as possible to the hills north of the city, where new camps have been established. Everything possible is being done to improve the sanitary condition of the camps, especially in the case of troops which are expected to take part in the expedition to Porto Rico. Os the regi ments here, only those which are not in the slightest degree infected will be allowed to go to Porto Rico. The oth ers will remain here for the present, encamped on the high ground north of Santiago. Two Immune regiments from New Or leans and Mobile are expected here dally, and upon their arrival they will be sent to the city. The physical condition of our troops is not considered serious, now that the number of cases of fever is growing less all the time, and it is believed the disease will disappear with the removal of the soldiers to healthier localities and the extra precautions which are being taken. General Wheeler’s cavalry division is practically free from sickness, and probably will be allowed to go to Porto Rico, to take part in the campaign. A fact which is impressed more and more every day upon the American officers and men is the Increasing strained relations between the Ameri cans and General Garcia’s Cuban sol diers. Indeed, the situation has now reached a botot where there is practi cally no communication between the armies, and their relations border on those of hostility rather than the rela tions which one would suppose should exist between allies. After General Shafter announced his decision not to let the Cuban junta en ter the city of Santiago, deep mutter ings were heard among General Gar cia’s men. It was evident the Cubans were greatly disappointed at the step taken by the American commander, for they had confidently counted upon hav ing Santiago turned over to them to loot and plunder, as they had in succession sacked Baiquiri, Siboney and El Caney. Consequently, their disappointment was keen when they ascertained that they were not to be permitted ‘to take possession of the city upon General Toral’s surrender. On Friday last Castillo, a brother of Gen. Demetrius Castillo, went to Gen- 'Swpßx THE EXCELLENCE OF SYfiUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other par ties. 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No Cuban will be allowed to enter .the city nor will any American soldier. The government of the city is a matter for the people to decide. When the Ameri can army leaves it, I presume it will be turned over to you, 'but not until then.” Castillo, who came direct from Gen eral Garcia’s camp, did not attempt to conceal his chagrin. The Cuban soldiers now fully realize that there is a rising sentiment against them In the army. They hear nothing but words of scorn from our men as they pass, lugging their bacon and hard tack into the woods. Even our officers no longer conceal their disgust for their allies, and It is understood that the warm friendship displayed towai 1 them at first has now turned into contempt, tor the Cubans have neither fought nor worked. The correspondent of the Associated Press who sends this dispatch, saw a group of Cubans refuse point-blank to aid in building roads, and, during the two days' heavy fighting, while they were loitering in the rear, our surgeons sought in vain to secure assistance from them, even to cut poles for improvised litters for our wounded. Hundreds of such instances are being told around the camp fires, until the name of a Cuban 1s usually wreathed with camp profanity, and rarely is a kind word spoken of them. In fact, in some quarters there is a disposition to prophesy an early collision between our men and the Cubans. General Shafter, yesterday morning, sent an invitation to attend the cere mony of raising the American flag over Santiago, but, the Cuban general show ed his resentment by sending a reply which amply confirmed the course which he and his ragged, ignorant sol diers have followed during the weeks of hard fighting and campaigning which have resulted in the fall of Santiago. He declined the invitation; said he hated the Spaniards, and added that he did not want to be where any of them were. 'Since that time the Cubans have re mained in their camp, eating American rations, and our troops have had no communication with them. The question has arisen between the army and navy officials as to the dis position to be made of the half dozen large Spanish merchant steamers which were in the harbor of Santiago at the time of the surrender. Rear Admiral Sampson arrived in the city today, on the Vixen, and claimed the steamers were prizes of the navy. He also was desirous of placing prize crews on board of them. General Shafter, however, re fused to recognize Admiral Sampson’s claim. He declared the steamers, with everything else in Santiago, had sur rendered to him. The question, apparently, is still un decided. But, at any rate. Admiral Sampson returned to his flagship with out having distributed prize orews among the merchantmen, and the lat ter are still in possession of the army. GAINED TEN POUNDS. "For about two years I suffered from Indigestion. I could not hold out to do a good day's work. Since taking three b-t --tleo of Hood’s Sarsaparilla I have gained ten pounds and can do a good day's work. I do not hesitate to .recommend Hood a Sarsaparilla as a good medicine.” C. P. Childers, Piedmont, S. C. Hood’s Pills are the favorite family ca thartic. Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c. TO SAN FRANCISCO in less than three days’ from Kansas City is accomplished only via the Union Pacific. Any agent can sell you a ticket via this route. J. F. AGLAR, General Agent, St. Louis, Mo. DEATH AT SYLVANIA. Mr. John F. Lovett, Prominent Mer chant and Citixen Diez After Long Illness. Sylvania, July 19.—(Special.)—Mr. John F. Ixjvett. a prominent merchant and citizen of Sylvania, died here to night at 8 o’clock after an illness of sev eral weeks with fever His death is a sad blow to this town and community, where he held the respect and esteem ot every one. Mr. Lovett began a mer cantile business here 22 years ago and from that time he went steadily for ward in the business world, and has long been regarded as one of the solid men of this section of Georgia. In char acter, he was gentle and kind, and no one can speak aught against him. The deceased was 42 years of age. He was a member of the county board of education; was a steward in the Meth odist church here, and his death will leave a vacancy in many circles that will be hard 'to fill. He leaves a wife and three children. His remains will be interred here to morrow afternoon. Malarion With Malarlon Tablets Guaranteed Cure lor Chills. Fever and Ague, or money refunded, o) cents. All Druggists. IMHUNESTO BE SENT TO SANTIAGO Twenty-fiva Thousand Spaniards to Be Transported—Military Gov ernor Not Yet Selected. Washington, July 19.—General Shaf ter has asked the war department to hurry forward the regiments of im munes for service at Santiago city and vicinity, In order that there may be a minimum of danger of further Infec tion of our troops from the fever which prevails at Santiago. Secretary Alger said this afternoon that it is probable that the total num ber of Spanish soldiers who will have to be transported to Spain will reach the 25,000 estimated by General Shafter as Toral’s reports did not cover all the soldiers Who would be turned over. The secretary says the military gov ernor of Santiago had not yet been defi nitely selected. The reading of romance is forbidden by the Koran; hence popular tales are never put 1n writing among Mohamme diahS, but are passed from one story teller to another. STARS AND STRIPES FLOfITOVER MORRO American Flag Waves Over Mili tary Headquarters- SANTIAGO CITI OF SILENCE Harbor /scene ol Marine Pageant. Large Fleet of American Trans ports Conducted to Their Anchorage by Suwanee, (Copyright, IS9B, by Associated Press.) Santiago Harbor, July 18, 5 p. m., via Kingston, Jamaica, July 19, 8:45 u. m. — Santiago is now a city of silence. The American flag waves over the military headquarters on Metro's flagstaff, and Red Cross emblems are as plentiful as the church spires. Almost the entire poulation this af ternoon is gathered about the wharves, where the Spanish shipping, now prizes of the United States, will soon be aug mented by a fleet of transports flying the American colors. Some stores, mostly for the sale of liquor and drugs, are open, but ithejr patrons are few. Beggars are in evidence, of the same importunate sort which make Havana unpleasant for foreigners. Now and then a man or woman of 'the better class beg the correspondents for “milk for my little one, in the name ot God.” At the (look where the Red Cross steamer 'State of Texas Is unloading and preparing for a long stay, a guard from 'the Ninth infantry has been mounted, but the soldiers have had little trouble, except front the inroads of bad boys, indigenous to seaport cities. There is no evidence of glcom on the facts of the Spanish men and women. These mercurial people are already laughing and are pleased at the military and naval show, and at the prospect of getting food other than rice and salt meats. Nearly all 'the better class of houses are closed. The residents evidently have not yet returned from El Caney and other suburban places to which they fled on the threat of 'bbmbardment by the it.nd and sea forces of the United States. The harbor of Santiago was the scene of a beautiful marine pageant this af ternoon. A score or more of American transports, the way being pointed out by the Suwanee, glided majestically to the quiet anchorage, something they had not enjoyed for weeks, being com pelled Instead to stand out to sea at night to be tossed about by the waves tor use precarious holding grounds off Baiqtirl. They are fine boats, many of them 'being among the largest speci mens of the American mendhiamt marine. Nearly all fully bedecked with flags they steamed in proudly, making a goodly show, extending over albout a mile of water. A dispatch boat of the Associated Press, cn its way out to sea salute! the transports with blasts from the siren of the Almtrante Oquendo, taken from that ship some days ago and put in place by 'the onithuslastic crew of the despatch boat. The salutes were return ed not only from the Whistles of the transports, but by the cheers of the r, rn on board of them, who had long loked forward to this.feature of the cam paign . The govern me nt tug Potomac arrived here today from New Orleans. She is provided with modern appliances for wrecking and with the other vessels, sent here for this purpose, will secure all it is possible to save from 'the ships which formed Admiral Cervera’s squad re n . The long bridge at Aguadores, on the Jumgutt railroad, conmecting Siboney with Santiago, has been replaced in a temporary fashion by American sol diers. ■’The work was completed today and, so soon as possible, the military au thorities will use the railroad to trans port from the seaboard the stores, horses, munitions, etc., which were un loaded at Siboney before the surrender of Santiago. FGR OVER FIFTY YEARS Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pains, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents a bottle. HANDY WITH HIS GUN. North Carolinian Shoots Illinois Man at Jacksonville. Jacksonville, July 19. —Private Thos. G. Lake, of 'the Second Illinois regi ment, was shot three times this after noon by Private Henry McLain, of the First North Carolina regiment. Lake is now in the hospital, but is not seri ously wounded, two of the bullets en tering his right arm and the other his right hip. McLain is under ’arrest. There seems to have been little provo cation for the shooting, although Mc- Lain claims that he fired In self-de fense, thinking that Lake was about to draw a weapon, although he had none. McLain also fired one Shot at Lake after the latter had fallen. It is estimated that since the begin ning of the historical era, 13,000,000 per sons have perished in earthquakes. ECZEMA FROM BIRTH Our little daughter had Eczema from birth. The parts afflicted would become terribly in flamed, and water would ooze out like great beads of perspiration, finally this would dry up and the skin would crack and peel off. Sho suffered terribly. Had to put soft mittens on her bands to keep her from scratching. Two of our leading physicians did not help her. After bathing her with Cuticura Soap, I appliedCuticußA (ointment) freely,and gave her Cuticura P.bsolvbnt regularly. Shofm prmi at once and is nov> never troubled. The statements I have made are absolutely true and not exaggerated In any way. ROBERT A. LATHAM, 111 J West Side Square, Springfield, Hl. Brs«DTCr»eTite»Tirt,'<TroK E»»«TRiooi>a»bS<ts Humor, with Loss of Hair Warm baths with Cuu- CUMA BOAF. gentle anointings with Cuticuba, purest of emollient skin cnre«. and mild dnsesof Cirri'm a Knsuu vmmt, paatest of biood purifiers and humor cure*. Fold thronghout the world. Pottrr D *C.Corp.. Pole Propn., Boston. How to Cure Baby’t Skin Dianues, Uen. FINAL OIiUERS GIVEN FOR PORTO RICAN CAIPAIGN Navy Will Co-operate With .Army in Operations in* That Country. WATSON WILL~SOON SAIL Preparations Making for His Early Departure for the Spanish Coast. TROOPS MAKING READY TO MOVE Personnel of Expedition Left Entirely With General Brooke—Troops at Chickamauga to Embark at Norfolk and Newport News Those at Tampa to Leave from That Place or Key West Auxilliary Fleet Ordered to Cuba for Blockade Duty. Bids to be Oppened for Transport ing Spanish Troops Home. Washington, July 19.—Because of a failure on the part of General Miles to receive the orders the president pre pared late yesterday, to take command of the niilitary expedition against Pot to Rico, that officer did not depart, as was expected, from Siboney. The mis take was soon corrected this morning, however, and, as a result of some short telegraphic correspondence that fol lowed during the day, it was gathered at the department that the Yale would start tonight. Contrary to the first ‘lntention, and probably without his seeking, the Yale is to be convoyed by several vessels that Admiral 'Sampson Was been in structed to select from among the ves sels of his fleet, inis may result in de laying General Miles' progress some what, as none of the vessels with Samp son Is able to keep pace with the Yale. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that the general will reach Porto Rico before the detachment of troops from Char leston. War department officials feel that they are fully justified in their decision to retain practically all of Shafter’s ar my at Santiago by the press reports that reached them todi-.y Indicating the growth of serious 'friction between the American forces and Cuban troops, growing out of the latter's exclusion from Santiago by General Shafter’s or ders. It is felt now tlhat the garrison originally proposed, two immune regi ments. would have been insufficient to meet ‘an outside Spanish force that might come from Holguin or Manzanil lo and also to restrain the rapacity of the Cubans. It is realized that the present situa tion is full of difficulty, and the future la dark, owing to the disposition evinc ed by the Cubans to ignore or refuse to be bound by the aminltles of modern warfare. This first symptom of friction has suggested to the officials Innumerable difficulties that will arise in the future. Os course, it would seem to be only politic now to avoid any open rupture with the Cubans, provided they can be kept in leash, and not Involve the Unit ed States in the disgrace that would follow the sacking of helpless communi ties, but it begins to appear that, for some time to come, a.hid even after the conquest of Cuba is complete, the United States must maintain there a military government in order to meet the responsibilities which it has assum ed to the civilized world. The personnel of the Porto Rican ex pedition having been left, In a large measure, In the hands of Generll Brooke, it is not possible yet to give an accurate roster of the organizations that will enter into it. The president announced privately to day that, while no date of departure of the troops to be sent from Chicka mauga to Porto Rico had been fixed, he expected they would leave about one week from tomorrow. He is awaiting a detailed report from General Brooke recommending what troops and supplies should be sent from Chicktimauga. The present plan is stated to be to embark them at Newport News or Norfolk and those at Tampa either there are at Key West. Admiral Sampson has received final orders from the navy, department as to the part the American fleet is to take in the campaign against Porto Rico. They are based on the view that the campaign is essentially an army move ment, the duties of the navy being to lend every support and assistance to the land operations. . The admiral is instructed to aid the army Movements by dispatching con voys when requ'red, and by covering the landing of troops. As there is no Spanish fleet in San Juan harbor or other Porto Rican ports, the navy has a limited field of operation. The reduction of the harbor fortifications will be the main work, but this and all other operations of th? fleet will be supplementary to the main operations conducted by the army. The strategists, military and naval, are agreed in the view 'that the taking of Porto 'Rico is primarily a military un dertaking, and Admiral Sampson’s or ders are on these lines. The navy department is rapidly mov ing the large fleet of auxiliary craft, made up of merchant ships, large ocean-going yachts, tugs, etc., from Atlantic coast points to Cuban waters, where they will be placed on blockad" duty, thus releasing the larger ships for more active duty at Porto Rico and the coast of Spain. Three of thes? smaller craft were sent south today, and most all of them will be on the way within a week, stopping only long SPANISH CRUISER DESTROYED BY EAGLE Auxilliary Ship San Domingo Sent Down Without Struggle- OUTCLASSED THE AMERICAN Carried Two 5-Inch and Two 12-inch Guns While Eagle Has Only ••Pounders Laden With Supplies. Key West, Jply 19. —The Spanish trans-Atlantic liner San Domingo, of 5,300 tons, was totally destroyed by the little auxiliary gunboat Eagle on July 12, off Cape Francis. This intelligence was brought here today by the Nash ville, which came up after the attack and found the Spanish ship burned and smashed on the reefs. The affair offers a striking comment ary on the difference between American and Spanish spirit. The San Domingo had two 5-inch guns mounted and load ed, her magazines were open and it only remained to train her guns and tire them to blow the Eagle out of the sea. But the latter, with her comparative feeble battery of 6-pounders, steamed to within two miles of the enemy and pounded shot after Shot into her until she turned and, in a desperate attempt to get into the narrow channel, ground ed on ‘the reef without having tried to return the American fire. Seventy shots were fired by the Eagle, and nearly all took effect. When the Spanish ship went ashore a river steam er came out and 'took off her officers and crew. Then the Eagle sent a crew to board her and there were shouts of surprise when the big guns were dis covered. She also carried in her hold two 12-'inch guns. The cargo was largely of grain ami food supplies. Fifty head of cabtie were penned on the decks. She had been drawing 24 feet of water and went aground in 20. The Eagle’s men decided that she was too far gone to be floated, and, after shooting the cattle, they set fire to her and watched her destruction. A river steamer ran out to try to get off some of the cargo, but was baffled by the flames. The San Domingo burn ed for three days, and was left a charred and misshappen wreck. She was one of the best steamers of the ene my, and had been used as an auxiliary cruiser. According to the San Domingo's pa pers she was bound from Vera Cruz, Mexico, for New York, via Savannah, but, of course, being a regular Spanish liner, the mention of New York in her manifest is a palpable subterfuge, the intention having been to gain some Cu ban port and get the guns and pro visions to the beleaguered Spaniards. With the Montevideo, she slipped out of Havana harbor and got away about a month ago, when the blockade had been weakened by utilizing the ships of the station as convoys for troopships to Santiago. Notice to watch tor her had been sent to 'all the ships of the squadron and no vessel could have es caped the fate which befell her. SPANIARDS GIVE UP THEIR ARMS About 10,000 Rifles and 10,000,000 Rounds of Ammunition Turned Over to Genoral Shafter. 'Washington, July 19. —The war de partment at 3 o’clock posted the follow ing bulletin: • “Plaj-a, 9:47 a. m. "Headquarters Near Santiago, July 19. "Adjutant General, Washington: “My ordnance officer reports over 10,- 000 rifles sent in and about 10,000,000 rounds of ammunition. Send officers' and troops tomorrow to receive surren der of interior garrisons. About 2.000 at these places. Will send offieeis to re- | ceive surrender of garrison at Guan- I tanamo, Baracoa, and Sagua tie) Ta name. (Signed.) “W. R. SHAFTER, "Major General.” GERMAN-AMEEK ANS. They Want to Show Their Patriot ism in Sustantial Manner. New York, July 19.—The patriotic German-Americans in this city, anxious to show their fealty to the land of their adoption, are agitating a nmv ment to present the national government with a modern battleship, armed and equip ped. They expect to open hvadqu irt"rs in this city within a few days and their countrymen in other cities of the I ni ted States will be asked to organize sub-committees to co-operate with them. The proposition is cnuorseil by the i leading German-Americans of New York. Governor 'Mount, of Indiana, Ims also given his approval to the movement. A map of Jerusalem in mosaic, over 1,500 years old, has been found in Pales tine. en'ough at Norfolk to have their bat teries strengthened. When the war broke out a largo num ber of these auxiliary craft were pur chased. They have been distributed along the coast from Maine to Florida, at some 40 or more points, making an effective coast patrol. There is felt to be no further need of this patrol, s< that, with the exception t>l «. lew im portant points, the auxiliary craft will be withdrawn tor service in Cuba. Bids will be opened tomorrow in New York in the presence of Colonel Hecker, chief of the transportation bureau of the war department, for the conveyance home to Spain of tile Spanish army captured by General Shafter. Meanwhile, in advance of the opening, a bid has come to tHe depart ment front one of the big foreign steamship lines proposing to carry 18,- 000 men from'Santiago to Cadiz tor the lump sum of 125,000 pounds. Any in crease or diminution in the number will be charged for in the same proportion. This bid is being hei- up subject to the formal opening tomorrow. MOVEMENT OF TROOPS FROM CAMP THOMAS Large Force of Mon Leave Today for Embarkation, EQUIPMENT IS COMPLETE First Georgia Will Bo Among For ces of Porto Hico Expedition. Two Divisions Will Go '■om Chickamauga. Chieknnmugt. I’arl . July 1.1. —There is no’longi-r any doubt : iuui Cun up Thomas Is going to turnii li a largo forco of troops for tho I’eiio Rico expedition. The details cann< t I.■■ had l night, but It Is safe to 'assert that two divisions and probably mm vs the Fiivt corps, will bo oidered out, and, tho movement Is expecte I to begin tomorrow or Thursday. The following organiz'd loin were to day pla, I under ot • . . - port News, from which point niv y will embark for I’orto 'Rico: The Second brigade of the First division, First corps, c> .isistii.g of 'the Fourth Penn sylvania, Fourth Ohio and Tliird 1111- Jiois. under v •mman I ' I’ri- :-li.-r Gen eral Haines; light ’■ 11, of Penn- sylvania: A. 'of Missouri; A. of Illinois; oml the Twenty-seventh Indiana bat tery: the signal corps, under (Major Glnssford; the reserve hospital corps, under Major L. Smith, and tho reserve ambulance company, under M ij. Frank Boyd. That thes ■ will all go Thursday there appears to be no doubt, and it is more than likely ithut. a larger force than this will be started 'bv that time. P.y noon today Colon-1 Itockwell, chief ordnance oil leer.-and Coloonl Lee, chief quart' rnrisl r, had finished what had seemed th" unhiding task ' f equip ping the First eort s. 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