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smoke a “Bill Arp ’ warters New Brand SCHLEY, IHE HERO That’s The Verdict fitter Reading The Reports. BRAVE AND GENEROUS. Won The Victory And Praised The Frigid Sampson. Joe Ohl in this morning’s Con satution says from Washington: The tendency in Washington, after careful reading of the re ports of Sampson,Schley and the captains commanding the ships that engaged in the memorable battle of the 3rd of July, off San tiago, is to emphasize the popu lar verdict which makes Schley the hero. The Sampson report is regard ed as the cold, frigid summing up of the cold, frigid man seek ing to take to himself all the glory and extend none of it else where. The Schley report is, on the contrary, full of praise of individual commanders and in dividual oflibers whose achieve ments came under bis notice, without fear that whatever of credit for the “victory big encugh for us all” belongs to the writer will be withheld from him. Sampson studiously avoids giv ug Schley credit; Schley specifically extends his congrat ulations to the admiral com manding, for the victory of the fleet under his command. Samp son injects the suggestion that if the other ships had not been able to capture or destroy the ships of the enemy, his flagship would have been on hand in time. He says when he discover ed that the Spaniards were com ing out, he hoisted his flagship the signal to (4ose in. He does not say that before that was done, the ships had already closed in and had begun the deadly work from which he, by the irony of circumstances, was excluded, and that his “close in” signal was seen by nobody. It is, however, the spirit which seems to breath through his report more than the words he uses—the sins of omission rather than those es commission —which have called forth the criticism of the public. Os Samp son’s technical command ot the fleet there can be no doubt; no more can there be doubt cf his studious care to keep from Com modore Schley the credit which the public believes belongs to him. If there were needeu anything to show the existence of that naval clique which is believed to have control of affairs up therein the big building, these reports would furnish the miss ing of euidence. Certain of the captains seem to go out of their w ny to play to Sampson, un doubtedly because they know that is good policy. Sampson was put in command the Atlantic fleet by this naval clique, and the tendency to stand in with the powers that b'= is strong in every man’s • east. At least some of the men 111 the navy are not impervious to it. “Blustering” Bob Evans is one of these and there are othets. That story of tl>e meeting THE ROME iiSTLER-COMMERCIAL BIGHT YEAR IS IMPREGNABLE Says A German Resilient Os Havana HAS PLENTY OF FOOD Strong Defenses And 100,000 Seasoned Troops. St. Louis, July 29 August Grupe one of the foremost merchants of Cuba, who has lived in Havana tor twenty-four years, stopped here to day en rout* to Germany on a visit. In the course of an interview Mr. Grupe said: “When I left Havana two weeks ago the inhabitants were not in the slightest fear that the city Would be bombarded. In fact, everytheng was going the same as usual. The theaters, dancing halls business of every character wers flourishing and but for the presence of troops in the city you would never know a war was in progress. “The blockade at Havana thus far has not proved very effective The farms around the city furnish all the supplies necessary. The soil is so fertile that crops can be pro duced in thirty days. There is no scarcity of provisions in Havana, nor has there been any perceptible advance in the price of goods. “There are 40,000 regular sold iers and 25,000 volunteers m the i city, About 3 000 are at work night and day strenghening Havana fortifications under the personal derection of General Blanco. A few days before I quitted the city Xhe captain general told me Hava na would be well nigh impregnable and that talk of its fall after six months bombardment was sneer nonsense,” between Evans and Schley is characteristic of the two men. Evans is a great talker Schley is not a'man who boasts. Evans went aboard the Brooklyn after the engagement and began boast ing of the lowa doing this and the lowa doing that, all as if there were nobody else in the fight. He was about to claim that the lowa had done all that bad been done when Schley quietly remarked that be was sorry the Brooklyn, his flagship, had not been in it at all: that she had not fired a shot. Evans could not help seeing the sarcasm, and shut up. If there was one ship strictly in that fight it was ths Brooklyn, against which the Spanish attack was aimed and whose batteries did such deadly work. Schley may be kept in the back grounds by the naval clique, but the people are with him. I say “may” be kept in the background : it would be more correct to say “will” be kept in the background, for there is absolutely no doubt of the intention of this administra tion, through its naval ofliciels, keeping him there. In the expressive language of one who is in the highest of places and who knows, they are going to “do” him. There is a strong con viction here in Washington that there is something more than na val jealousy in it —that there is some politics. Schley comes from a democratic family. If it should develop that this is the “nigger in the wood pile,” it is likely to give the ad ministration a good deal of trouble a republican senator, who has no very great love for the faction now in control of his party expressed the feeling below the surface here today when he said: “If those fellows keep this thing up they may make Schley president. Stranger things have happened,” ROME GEORGIA. FRIDAY EVENING, JULY, 29. 1898. WAR TO CONTINUE Until Peace Negotiations Be come Tangible. NAPOLEON’S MOTTO “We Can Negotiate While we Fight” Adopted. July 29.—Napo leon’s motto, “ We can negotiate while vse fight,” lias been adopt ed by tho administration. It will remain in force until terms of peace shall have assumed tangi ble form. If it is then apparent that an agreement can be reach ed an armistice will be declared. If Spain’s attitude shall be sub stantially the same as it has been in the past, the war will continue until Spain shall be in a more reasonable mood. In official circles the new phase of the trouble witli Spain is regarded as being at least as dangerous as the old. In open war there was nothing to fear. In diplomacy the administration will find Spain a wily opponent. European powers dared not take part in the war. They are much more likely to find away of breaking into the ga r n'‘ of dip lomacy. In than case 'serious complications may arise. President McKinley and his advisers are now busily engaged in preparing for the diplomatic campaign. A white house confer ence that lasted until after 12 o’clock last night was attended by the president and Secretaries Alger, Bliss. Wilson and Smith. They discussed the answer to be made by the president to the note of the French ambassador. It is probable that the answer will be little more than a state ment that this government is willing to enter upon negotia tions for peace. First, there will need to be settled the method of conduct ing the negotiations. Then will come the heavy work. One sug gestion that has been made is that the two governments might exchange views through their Ambassadors at Paris, Porter and Castillo. Among some of the Adminis tration officials there is a strong sentiment that the negotiations should be conducted in an at mosphere of Americanism—that is, Washington. In that event Gambon, the French Ambassa dor, might act for Spain. On all sides it is regarded as settled that the Philippines will be the diplomatic storm center. Strong influences for and against their retention will be exerted by Americans. If they should be annexed there may be com plications with the natives. If they should be returned to the blighting rule of Spain a protest will be made by a large portion of the civilized world. A Republic with an American or joint protectorate has been sug gested as one way out of the difficulty. From all that has been said in the past, however, Spain will not consent to surren der the islands. Their loss would leave Spain without colonies worthy of men tion. By the time peace negotia- Itions shall have been concluded 'the war will have cost thia country' MILKS' MR MOVE ft Master Stroke For Yankee Diplmats. HftS GAINED ft WEEK By Abandoning The Depart ments Plan of Campaign Washington, D. C., July 29. —The war department has reconciled itself to the summary change in its plans made by Gen. Miles when he landed at Guanica instead of on the north earth coast of Porto Rico, as previously agreed upon. It is surmised that he was led to make this change by reason ot the detention of his lighters, and foresaw a week’s delay in effecting a landing a landing un less he went in where he did and ran his troops and artillery directly ashore. He thus has avoided exposing his troops to the hardships suffered by Shaf ter’s men as they lay ‘or so many days off Santiago. It is also suggested that the general has scored an important diplomatic advantage in setting foot upon Porto Rican soil be fore the first overtures had been received from Spain looking to wards peace. HIGGINBON LAUDS WAINWRIGHT. The navy department today posted the following dispatch from Capt. Higginson, of the battleship Massachusetts, in command of the naval expedi tion which went to Porto Rico with Gen. Miles: “St. Thomas, July 26, 1898 (Received in Washington, July 28. 1:30 a. ra.) —Secretary of Navy, Washington: Arrived here with Gen. Miles and tbe United States troops today at 9: 15 a. m. Landed them safely. There are no batteries outside. Gloucester entered the harbor, landed company of sailors under command of Lieutenant Harry P. House, U. S. N., and Lieut. Wood. Dispersed small company of Spanish soldiers. Hoisted flag. Commend Lieut. Commander Richard Waingright and officers for gallantry in capturing Guan ica. Transports discharged without any opposition, assisted by boats of the Massachusetts. “I have telegraphed Admiral Sampson. “Higginson. “Port Guanica, Porto Rico, July 25, 1898.” Lieut. Wainwright, haying been commended by Capt. Hig ginson, enjoys the solitary dis tinction of being the only officer attached to Sampson’s fleet who has been twice officially com mended since the war began. $150,000,000. If required to pay an indemnity of that amount Spain would have a hard tune of it in raising the money. She will probably ask the Unit ed States to accept Puerto Rico in lieu of cash. In pleading to be re leased from the necessity of pay ing money, the Spaniards will point to the precedent establish in the war with Mexico, when thr United Stated took Territory and demanded no money. When terms shall have been agreed on on behalf ot this Govern ment a special session of the Sen latewillbe called to ratify the ‘treaty- CMP HUBTRLL. Three Thoilsand Recruits io Move From Atlanta. NEW CAMP, IDEAL SPO T. Many of the Troops ar® Suffer ing With the Measles. Atlanta, Ga., July 29.—The army officers yesterday decided to send all the recruits to Aus tell. The proposed cite includes 70 seres of land, the property of J. S. James, embracing the old chautauqua park of 27 acresjth® 37 acres of land immediately ad joining the James track, the latter being the property of E. W. Marsh & Co. Options on oth er property adjoining these racks have been secured. Through this land runs the fa mous old Sweetwater creek, named in honor of the Cheokee chieftain of that name, and this will be used for bathing pur poses. In addition to this creek there are several ponds on the camp cite and it was this abundance of water that caused the officers to think favorably of the place. The several wells will be used for drinking water and the uth ia water near the camp cite will also be utilized for this purpose. It is provided in the contract that the soldiers are not to go to the spring for water, but special detailed squads may take it in barrels to the camp. In this way the soldiers will be kept away from the civilians who frequent the spring and at the same time will have the benefits of th® wa ter. Tents will be pitched on the grounds at once and within a short time the entire body of men now at Fort McPherson will be moved to Austell. The soldiers are very anxious to go to the watering place and the officers are anxious to have them go. It was feared that the pres ence of so many sick men at the post, the hospital now contain ing several hundred patients, would endager the health of the well ones. There is no contagious diseas es except measles at the post, and the physicians are making successful efforts to stamp it out, but the impure air from the lungs of the patients might su perinduce disease, and for this reason the men are to be moved. As soon as the officers saw Aus tell it was seen that it was tbe best camping cite known of in this section, but it was thought best to separate the troops. With this idea in view the of ficers visited a number of places where splendid cites were report ed to be located, but it was dis covered that none of them met with tha requirements. It was decided, therefore, to send all the troops to Austel,! and they will go within the next few days. It is not known when the first detachment of the recruits will leave the post and no contract for transporting them has as yet been made. Ths first train load, however, will probably go be fore tomorrow night and others will follow as quickly as possi ble. It is an undertaking of some IO CENTS PER WEEK GOBBS ROBBERS j I A Gang of Railroad Pirates I Similar f TO THE DALTON CANS | i Except That the Guilty men are r All Negroes. i • pt' Atlanta, July 29.— The arrest of five alleged train robbers at Mari- < etta Wednesday morning, has de veloped one of the boldest gangs of organized outlaws known in this state since Buchanan and his men operated on the Southern road some time ago near Dalton. The rubbery committed near Marrietta, early Wednesday morn ing, was not tbe first that has oc curred in that vicinity in the last j - few months. Fully ten freight care have boon entered and robbed on I the Western and Atlantic railroad | t in and around Kennesaw moun tain in the last sixty days. Th® 1 robbing has been going on for, months, and notwithstanding the officers have been exerting every effort to apprehend the thieves, their work did prove successful until day before yesterday. The authorities say their is no doubt that ths five negroes now in Cobb county jail are members of the gang that has been doing all t the work. Jeff Moreland, leader of prisoners and likewise, it is thought, of the band of bandit®, has confessed that he robbed the I Western and Atlantic freight train » Wednesday morning and implies- M tes the other men in jail with him. | He has denied, so far, that he ha® bean implicated in the former rob beries, but the officers say they can fasten guilt upon him without much trouble. Marietta and Cobb county have been aroused for some time over the constant and systematic out lawry that has been going on there and there is great satisfaction that tbe gang has been caught, if the negroes are tbe right parties, and there is scarcely any doubt that they are, it is said. A preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace will be given the negroes the first part of next ' week. They will ba prosecuted by f attorneys of the Western and At lantic. Hundreds of dollars worth of goods have been stolen from this road, and the official® are determined to make an example out of these men for the benefit of the balance of the profession in this state. There are two members of th® • gang that have not as yet been caught. At a late hour last night the officers were looking for them ' and from messengers returning ' 1 from the chase, the outlaws will be cought in a very few hour®’ The negroes already caught are: .TefT Moreland, George Smith, George Underwood, Will Coleman and Bill Everett. They stopped a freight tram od the steep grade just beyond Marrietta early Wed nesday morning, and bv applying the brerks and making the engin eer think he bad too heavy a load , forced him to divide his train an d run to Marietta with tbe first section, while the outlawspillaged the second section, stole fifty sacks of flour and were afterwards caught after a lively scrimmage. • magnitude to establish a camp with 3,000 men on a ground which has not been used for many years for that purpose, and the officers at the post know [that they have a big task before