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r ■ II , 1\ T /Am Vk A X- w I ITV vll IK wXblilNw t I rA< •w B bB . J X▼ b J B 1 B z A £ W B J I xfe VoIIX. No. 278. SPAIN'ASKS FOR PEACE. - PETITION SUBMITTED THROUGH FRENCH AMBASSADOR. No Definite Terms are Discussed, But the Ambassador is Informed That America is Ready to End War s z ——— Wabhingtox, July 27.—Spain has enough of this war, and she knows it. Yesterday the Spanish government, acting through the medium ot the French ambas sador, this fact to the presi dent, and with that announcement peace negotiations were formally begun. All that has been officially stated concerning the peace overtures dhade through M. Cambon yesterday afternoon is included in this brief bulletin, which was given out at the white house a few minutes before 5 o’clock. It reads: - TK “The French ambassador on behalf- of the government of Spain and by direction of the Spanish minister for foreign affairs presented to the president this afternoon at the white house a message from the Spanish government looking to the termi nation of the war and the settlement of terms of peace.” ’■ ' , Though nothing else official is given out concerning this conference between the French ambassador and the president, several other important facts are known. Two questions were asked the president. First, was this government willing to en tertain the suggestion of peace; and second, if so, would the president indicate upon what terms peace would be considered. To both of these questions the president replied in the affirmative—this govern ment would entertain a peace proposition and he would within a few days indicate upon what terms. There was nothing more to -the message delivered to the president than is covered by these two questions. There were no suggestion of terms by Spain. Nothing of that kind was expected. Spain has taken the logical natural means of securing the end she desires. She has cried “enough” and asks her conqueror upon what terms he will quit. This step on tbe part of the enemy means the beginning of the end. The suggestion of peace comes from the only source from which it could be consid ered by this government, and that is from Spain herself. There is no outside interference, no me diation by the pope or the powers or any body else. In presenting the message of the Spanish government the French ambassador is sim ply the medium or channel of communica tion, and his action does not in any sense mean that his government is suggesting that it is time for us to quit. President McKinley made it clear to the representatives of the powers some time ago that Spain must take the initiative in any peace movement and that the rest of Europe would be expected to keep hands off. The attitude of this government from that time has been clearly understood at the capitals of Europe and it has been re spected. The president did not state when he would give formal reply to Spain’s mes sage except that it would be witbin a few days. The method of procedure will, of course, be for this government to state its terms and then Spain must say whether she will accede to them or not Cam Dots- The Third Georgia regiment, although slow in recruiting up, will be a far better regiment than many first expected. All good material was not exhausted by the two first regiments. There are now about 700 men in camp mustered in, and all are well pleased and anxious to do actual war duty. Although there are very few officers in charge now the companies are being well looked after by the non-commissioned of ficers. Lieut Col. R. L. Berner came up from Forsyth and spent yesterday in camp. He spoke in flattering terms of the progress being made, and says he, like all the boys, is anxious to be ordered to the front Owing to the absence of Major Spence f the men were inspected in the squad drill from 10 to 11:30 yesterday morning by Col. Candler, who expressed delight in the progress being made. Acting Sergeant Major, Leon 8. Davis, of this city, is considered by all as a thor oughly competent man, and it is hoped by those who come in contact with his work that he may be appointed to the position. •» ’ Yellow Jaundice Cured, Suffering humanity should be sup plied with every means possible for its relief. It is with pleasure we publish the following: “Thia is to certify that I was a terrible sufferer from -Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of the best physicians in our oily and all to do avail. Dr. Bell, our druggist, recommended Electric Bitters; and alter taking two botl'ea, I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this terrible malady. I am gratefully yours, M. A. Walker, Lexington, Ky.” Sold by J. N Harns & Son and Carlisle & Ward, Druggists. A SUCCESSFUL DEBARKATION. ■s 'MB'-- ■ — General Miles’Army to March On a Good Road to Sanjuan WaohWton. July 27—Tbe navy department today posted * dispatch from Capt4>n Higgins, In command of the expedition which went to Porto Rico With General Miles, dated St. Tbomaiy July 26,1898: “Arrived here with .General Miles and the United 8 m les troops today at 9'15 a. m. Lindcd them safely. There are no batteries outside. Glou cester entered the harbor and landed a company of sailors under command of Lientediint Hairy P. Huz, U. 8. N., and Lieutenant Wood. Dispersed’ sniall con&tny of Spanish soldiers Hoisted fw. Command First Lieu tenant Commander Richard Wain Wright aotf officers for gallantry in eapdu r * o Transports dis charged Wi'hout any opposition, as sisted by boats cf Massachuaetts “I have telegraphed Admiral Samp son. “(Signed) v Higginson? »- “Port Guantda, Porid Rico, July 26, 1898." . f; . The war department did not expect to heard General Miles landing near Ponce, but it is admitted that General Miles is master of his own movements and it is entirely conceivable that he acquired information since the origi nal plans were formed for tbe cam paign against Porto Rico that led him to modify them when they were to be put into execution. While the distance from Ponce to San Juan is greater than ‘from tbe point originally selected for Miles* landing, there is according to the mil itary information charts a Splendid 14- foot macadamized road leading directly across the island to San Juan on the north’shore Such road as this, if it is properly described tn the archives of the war department, would be very little affected by the Torrential rains of thia season, eo that it might be pos Bible for our troops, accompanied as they will be by field artillery, to make the march between Ponce and San Jnan in less time than it would have required to cover tbe much shorter distance between tbe capital and some of the other points that have been named as tbe landing place for troops. The war department expects to hear Thos. Nall, Treasurer. JUNE, 1898. June 1, Cash on hand $ 260.43 “ To E, I. Ison’s report.... 489.22 “ To B. F.Doe, sex., report 11.25 “ 10, To M, L. Rigbers, license 10.00 “ 16, To N. B. Drewry & Son, license 15.00 “ 20, To Amos Jordan, license 5.00 “ 30, To total tax collections. 207.25, ** • ;-SV ' V « I.' "*-' '"*• . ... , K-I’. 1 ’. 4 ■- ' ?'. ;'■ 5 a I . | 99845 June 80, To cash on hand |263.58 ~ Examined and round correct, being sustained by'proper vouchers. B. B. DAVIS, R. F. STRICKLAND, July 26,1898. f * Finance Committee. w - - —■ —■ ' ■ SRIFFIN, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 28, 1898. from General Miles very soon, for be has been long enough on tbe coast of Porto Rico to have established himself ashore and to have forwarded some communication to the government. There will be no difficulty in the prompt transmission of any dispatches the general may file over tbe cable from St. Thomas. How a Panic Was Averted- The tales of the panic on board the Kinking Bourgogne make me think of a story ex-Congressman Ben Cable of Rock Island tells of an experience of bis in midocean, says a writer io the Washington Post Tbe day was foggy and most of tbe passengers were below listening to two evangelists who were bolding a particularly fervid gospel meeting~lo the saloon. Suddenly and without tbe eligbtest warning there was a teriffic crash and the engines stopped. Every man ran on deck. The steadier had run into an iceberg. Nobody knew what damage had been doue, and everybody was ready to fly into a panic. Tile boats weie lowered, and then for the first lime the two evangelists, who had bee gotten in the saloon, appeared on deck. They wore their overcoats and their hats and they carried rugs and band bags. They elbowed tbeir way rudely to the rail, with the evident intent of securing for themselves the first places in the boat. It was just at a time when a breath would have sent the passengers panic stricken into the boats. Tbe sight of the two evangelists was about to undo tbe work of cool beaded officers, when a pert little cockney stepped up to the gentlemen with the rugs and hand bags. "Beg pardon," said hi tipping his cap, "have a cab sir?” And in the general laugh tbe dang er nf panic was averted. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve- THE BEST SALVE in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcere, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisftction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris & Bon and Carlisle & Ward. Don't Tobacco spit and Smoke lour I.ife Anay. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag uellc. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To Bae, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men strong. AU druggists, 80c or Si. Cure guaran teed. 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Unless The cash is in sight. And we can see the smiling of the God dess of Liberty on one side of the dollar of our dad’s and count the tail feathers in the great American eagle on the other. In time past we have given away col umns of space and reams of paper and gobs of ink in a political campaign. And what did we get in return? Nothing but the privillege of wading in the mud behind the band wagon and spilling coal oil on our only coat and getting shot in the tie with a Roman candle. But times have changed and our feel ings have changed. Everything has changed except our pockets. There is no change there. We are a democrat, but we ain’t no pack mule to carry no candidates into office and get the cold shoulder. And perhaps the cold mutton after the election. Our enthusiasm is gone. . It has leaked through the holes in our elbows and escaped through the apertures in our pants. Glory Is a good thing, but cold cash is better. Campaign thunder will no longer re verberate throughout these columns except at so much per thunder. Our campaign rooster has to be fed, and wherewith shall we feed him? He’s lost his tail feathers from the last campaign and needs some extract of gold or silver right now. Our tow line is sagging in the middle unraveled at ths’ends. The candidate is out for the office. We are out for the “stuff.”—Louisiana Press. THE EICHLENCE SF SHUT OF HGS la 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 Svbup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup Os Figs is manufactured by the California Pig 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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