Evening Star Newspaper, July 1, 1898, Page 2

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Sub- ecribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should WASHINGTON, D. ©. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1898-SIXTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. give the last address as well as the new one. THE ATTACK BEGUN ———— Santiago deCubassailed by Land and Sea, FIGHT GROWING FURIOUS Morro Castle and Harbor Forts Bombarded. VESUVIUS GUNS WORKING HAVOC Spanish Fleet is Shelling the Ad- vancing American Troops. SAMPSON’S SHIPS HELP (Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.) PLAYA DEL ESTE, Province of Santiago de Cuba, July 1, 11:20a.m.-- A general assault on the city of San- tiago de Cuba by the land and sea forces of the United States began at 7 o'clock this morning. Gen. Lawton advanced and took possession of Cabona, a suburb of Santiago. Morro Castle and the other forts at the entrance of the harbor were bombarded by our fleet. The Vesu- vius used her dynamite guns with good effect. The Spanish fleet in the harbor fired on the American troops, who were very close to the city. Hard fighting all along the Ameri- can progress at Ir line o'clock. Nine wounded Cubans have been brought in. FIGHTI was in N ‘AR CANEY. Gen. Lawton wi 1 Tove on San- tiago. Secretary Alger this morning re- ceived the following dispatch from Gen. Shafter, dated at 9:54 a.m. to- da: CAMP AT SAVILLA, CUBA, July 1—Action now going on, but firing light and desultory. Begun on Lawton’s division. He will move on northeast part of town of Santiago. right near Caney, Will keep you continually advised of progress. (Signed) SHAFTER, Major General, commanding. THE ATTACK ON MORRO CASTLE A dispatch was read in the cabinet meeting from Colonel Allen, in charge of the signal station at Playa del Este. He said that the fight was growing furious in all directions. At the time he sent the telegram eight Americans and nine Cubans had been wounded. The Spanish fleet was shelling the American forces as they advanced. Admiral Sampson was firing upon the forts and everything Spanish in sight. It is momentarily expected that Morro Castle will be taken by the American forces and that Admiral Sampson will then advance through the channel and attack the Spanish fleet. The description given by Colonel Allen was a splendid one and en- thused the cabinet gathering to the greatest extent. Cabinet members pictured the battle as an awful one. “T would like to be there,” said one. “Just think of the two flects firing and the armies engaged in combat. it must be a grand sight. Of course we are confident that the Americans wili win.” It is learned that the attack of Gen. Lawton is simply a feint and that the real attack was made on the left. GETTING THE NEWS. Agitation Caused by Gen. Dispatch. The battle of Sentiago has begun. Such. was the startling news conveyed in the brief dispatch received from General Shaf- Shafter’s vip g OAGUASITO| roneza SS Quenrecur WHERE THE FIGHT IS IN PROGRESS. that action had been begun near Santiago. Brief as it was it told the thrilling story that the first shots of the long-exp: crash of arms, probably the first great land engagement of the war, was under way. It Gen. H. W. Lawton. sent a thrill through official circles, from the highest to the lowest. Secretary Alger was the first to read it. He passed it to General Corbin, adjutant general of the army, and directed him to take it at once to the White House. General Corbin went to the President, carrying the original dis- patch. He was back shortly, and then a bulletin was posted giving the dispatch verbatim. Until then only the higher of- ficials had known that the decisive hour was at hand. But now the news spread through the corridor, and a wave of agita- tion and expectancy took hold of every one. A great crowd of correspondents struggled about the bulletin board; messenger boys dashed off with dispatches, the clerks, men and women, turned from their desks and gathered at the doorways. Meantime Secretary Alger remained at his desk, while the usual train of callers pushed their way forward. The Secretary has a deep personal interest in the fight, for the reason that his son, young Captain Alger, on the staff of General Duffield, was participating !n the engagement. As the Secretary started to the cabinet meeting he spoke with satisfaction of the fact that sufficient time had elapsed to permit Gen- eral Shafter to get his army well concen- trated at the front, and thrown out into good battle formation. ‘The Secretary felt that our forces were on the aggressive, and that the mere fact that the action was now going on showed that Shafter had bided his time and was now ready to strike a de- ive blow. Word had come, prior to the Shafter dispatch, showing that the artil- lery which had been brought to the front was well placed. Gen. Miles, commanding the army, re- ceived a copy of the dispatch soon after it arrived. He had expected it, for only a few hours before a dispatch came to him from Gen. Breckinridge, inspector general of the army, stating that the spirit of the troops was high, and that they were eager end expectant for action. Gen. Breckin- ridge’s dispatch indicated that successful results might be expected very soon. Viewed From Balloon. Gen. Miles also received another dis- patch, sent quite early this morning from Shafter’s headquarters, saying that the big military balloon was now high in the air and was giving otportrnity for observa- tion over a great sweep of country. This in itself was of incalculable value to ouc troops. Brave reconncissances had been made, but these were of little value com- pared to what could be seen from a bal- loon a mile or more in the air, command- ing @ radius of observation of from twenty to forty miles with pcwerful telescopes. Gen. Miles had seen these war balloons in successful use at Aldershott, again duriig the French military maneuvers, when a six-horse wagon to which the great air- ship was anchored followed a squadron of cavalry on the dead run. He says Ger- man ships going at eighteen knots have hauled these captive balloons along with them. At St. Petersburg also he saw them operated during maneuvers. This was the first actual use by the American army in the present war, and the commanding gen- Gen. Linares, Governor of Santiago. eral sets much store on the definite infor- mation they will give as to the exact loca- tion of all the Spanish forces, their points of concentration, the location of Cervera’s warships in the harbor, and possibly the progress of Spanish reinforcements. After the first announcement of Shafter was bulletined, ths time dragged wearily, with nothing from the field to answer the| intense anxiety to which every one was wrought. Gen. 'S assurance that he a ee ee would “keep you continually advised of progress” gav2 promise of early details, and there was the keenest awaiting of these reports. It had been arranged that they should go first to the White House while the cabiret was in session, and then should be bulletined, so far as warranted. The Officials showed every disposition to keep the public completely advised of actu:l oc- currances. Gen. Lawton's Division. According to Gen. Shafter’s report, th2 attack on Santiago was begun by the 2d Division of the Sth Army Corps, commanded by Brig. Gen. H. W. This divi- sion consists of three brigades, made up as follows: First Brigade, commanded Uy Col. J. J. Van Horn—sth United States Infantry, 22d United States Infantry and 2d Massachu- setts Infantry. Second Brigad>, commanding off known, but supposed to be Col. Bates—Ist United Stetes Infantry, 4th United Stites Infantry and 25th United States Infantry. Third Brigade, commanded vy Brig. Gen. A. R. Chaffee—ith United States Infantry, 12th United States Infantry and 17th United States Infantry. It thus appears that the division which opened the hostilities of the day ‘ts com- posed entirely of regular troops, seasoned and experienced in battle, with the excep- tion of the 2d Massachusetts Volunteur In- fantry, regarded as one of the best volun- teer organizations of the army. Lawion. Gen. Lawton’s Record. General Lawton, who was chosen for the important and responsible duty of opening the battle by the capture of Caney and the interception of Spanish reinforcements now nearing Santiago, is a good fighter ond a soldier of expertence and ability. He served in the Union army throughout the war, having entered as sergeant of Com- pany E, 9th Indiara Volunteer Infantry, in April, 1861, and being successively pro- rioted through merit on the field of battle to first Neutenant cf the 30th Indiana In- fantry, in August, 1861; to captain in May, 1862, and lieutenant colonel in November, 1864. In March, 1865, he was brevetted col- cnel for gallant and meritorious services during the war. He entered the regular es- tablishment in July, 1866 as second leuten- ant of the 4ist Infantry (colored), and re- mained with that branch of the army until January, 1871, when he was transferred to the 4th Cavalry, with which he remained until September, 1888, when he was ap- pointed inspector general, with the rank of major. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of Meutenant colonel, and held that rank until the opening of the present war with Spain, when the President ap- pointed him brigadier general of volun- teers, and assigned him to the command of a division of the 5th Army Corps, com- manded by General Shafter. VIEW OF ARMY OFFICERS. Greatest Fear is That Spanish Fall Back Upon Pando. Army officers here say that the battle just begun at Santiago will either result in a very speedy victory or the situation fs like- ly to becorze extremely trying, with des- perate fighting and great risk. It is be- lieved that the Spanish are not well sup- plied with ammunition, and the greatest apprehension is that they may be able to retire from Santiago and fall back upon Pando, taking up a new position further in the interior. It is not known here, of course, what steps have been taken by Gen- eral Shafter to cut off the retreat of the Spanish army, but no doubt is felt that if the way is open for a retreat the entire Spanish army will fall back, evacuating the city. If they do this it will greatly retard our operations, for the possession of San- tiago without having defeated the Spanish ermy will leave our operations very little advanced. The object of General Shafter is to ut- terly destroy or capture the Spanish army in eastern Cuba, and to capture the Cer- vera fleet or destroy it. If the Span‘sh army evacuates Santiago and falls back on Pando’s reinforcements, it will probubly take up a strong position further in the interior, and our army will have to follow them, each retreat of the enemy and al- vanc2 of our army carrying us further from the coast and the base of supplies, and rendering impossible effective co-op- eration by the vessels of our fleet. General Shafter, according to his 4is- patches to Lhe department, has taken steps to cut off the Spanish retreat, but it is realized that great difficulties lie in the way of so disposing our army as to ren- der altogether impossible the retreat of the Spanish and great uncertainty 1s felt as to the effectiveness of the force sent to cut off the retreat. The Cervera fieet, which was the prime object of the naval operations against Santiago, mus: et course, be left in the harbor, but it is recognized that should the Spanish army retire from Santiago, it would still be im- possible for our land forces to capture the fleet, and that would have to be effected hy Sampson's vessels forcing the harbor. Moreover, so long as the defenses of the harbor entrance are meintained and the mines have not been removed, the presence of the Cervera fleet in the harbor may ren- der the city of Santiago untenable to our army, even after the Spanish army has re- tired, if it is able to do so. Except when intrenched on a few very highest points, wht. the Spanish vessels. could not get the proper elevation to their guns, our troops would be subject to the ‘fire of the fleet and not be in a position pos- stbly to xeturn it effectively. If this situa- May can force his way through the harbor and capture or destroy’ the Cervera fleet. When this is aecomplishe@ the main ob- ject of the Santiago operations will have been attained, but<f the Spanish army has not surrendered General Shafter will still have before him the task of pursuing Gen- eral Linares, who may attempt a stub- born retreat over°the same course along which Gencral Pando has a@vanced from Manzanillo, designing<to lead our army far into the interior <of the island. This presents the view in military circles here of the possibilities of the situation, but it is hoped that General. Shafter has been able to so environ the Spanish army as to compel a decisive battle and the sur- render of General Linares at Santiago. CAPTURE OF CANEY. This is the Object of the Attack by Lawton’s Division. (Copyright, 1808, by the Associated Press.) Off Juragua, PYovince of Santiago de Cuba, Thursday, Fune 30, 7 p.m., per the Associuted Press dispateh boat Wanda, via Port Antonio, Jamaica, July 1, 6 a.m., and Kingston, Jamaica, July: 1, 8:15 a.m.—Over fifteen thousand -Afmeriéaa soldiers, includ- irg all the regular troops now operating in Cuba, and three yolurteer regiments, sup- ported by four thousand Cubans under General Garcia, Ne tonight within view of the Spanish entrenchments, north and east of Santiago de Cuba, ready for a forward movement in the morning, which may lead immediately to a general assault upon the city. The advance will be made by General Lawton’s division, forming the right wing, and if the Spaniards show signs of re- treating or circumstances otherwise war- rant it, General Wheeler's division and General Kent's division will doubtless join in the advance, endeavor to drive the Spaniards before them, and enter the city. While the movement may not reach this extent tomorrow its purpose 1s to force the 5,000 men of General Lawton’s command two miles further forward than they are now, to the little village of Caney and oc- cupy the ridge overlooking the city and harbor, from which our artillery fire can be rained upon the Spanish entrenchments in front of the city and upon the large body of Spanish soldiers holding them. A Further Advance. It may be that they will be satisfied to accomplish this movement in one day and then postpone a further advance until the light artillery and siege guns can be placed in position on the ridge and preparations can be made to pour a deadly fire of shell and shrapnel into the entrenchments, dis- lodging the enemy and enabling the main body of the American forces to carry the city by storm, It {s believed that as General Lawton ad- vances General Kent's diviston, on the left, will attack Aguadores, on the sea coast, four miles east of Mgrro Castle, which would give our army a base much nearer Santiago than the present oné at Juragua. Until today our men at the front have been subsisting on half rations, but, owing to the excellent work of Colonel John Wes- ton, chief of commissary department, sup- plies have been sent to the front by pack trains with great dispatch all the day and night, and our soltiers are no longer in want of food. Though they have been drenched with rain for several days and have been suffering from lack of sufficient food the spirit of our soldiers is all that could be desired, and they are eager for the general attack upon the enemy's stronghold. Went to the/Front. The 3d and 20th Infantry, the last regu- lars to remain at Juragua, to the front today, and thé 33d Michigan and one battalion of the 34th Michigan will break camp early this morning and join General Kent's division on the. seacoast, leaving nothing at Juragua except supplies and a large field hospital in charge of the chief surgeon of corps, prepared to attend the wounded who may be sent there from the field hospitals at the front. ‘With our troops closing in on the Spanish entrenchments and lying almost at the gates of Santiago, supported by the great went Aamiral Cervera. fleet of our warships tying just outside the entrance of the ‘harbor, prepared to demolish the Spanish shore batteries if they attempt to stop the progress of our army, the fall of the ety of Santiago de Cuba seems to be near at hand, and the great majority of our soldiers, Ing tonight on the eve of events which are to occur tomorrow, believe the “American flag will float over Santiago on the nation’s birth- day, Monday next, _ ‘WITH THk: Atay. Seventeen Thousand American Troops _ Five Miles Bast of ! Santiago. (Copsright, 1888, by the Associated Press.) ‘With the United States Army, Five Miles East of Santiago de Cuba, Thursday, June 30, Noon, via Play det mate, Province of Santiago Ge Cuba, June 30, Evening.—The DYNAMITE CRUISER VESUVIUS. possible to send light artillery and siege guns to the front from Baiquiri up to the present. Major General Shafter is at the front and is conducting the reconnaissance in per- son. American troops have made no attack as yet upon Agudores, on the coast, near the left wing of the insurgent army, where the new base may be established later. The town of Caney, which commands the land entrance into Santiago de Cuba, les close to the American right wing, and will probably be taken without difficulty soon, as it is held by only a small guard of Spanish troops. The Plans. American scouting varties have been with- in a thousand yards of Caney without be- ing attacked, and the roads in that vicinity Gen. Garcia. have been repaired and improved by our troops, indicating that the artillery will be moved in that direction. It is believed that the investment of Santiago de Cuba w follow the capture of Caney. There are about 5,000 Cubans operating with the American army at the front, and the Spanish force defending Santiago de Cuba is estimated at from 12,000 to 20,000 men, In addition, as already cabled, Gen- eral Pando, the Spanish military com- mander in the field, !s marching from Man- zanillo, some 127 miles west, with about 8,000 men, and, unless checked by the small force of Cubans holding the mountain Passes, he ought to reach Santiago, in his efforts to support General Linares, in a few days. The American camps have been soaked by the recent rains, and the roads are in bad condition, but our officers and men are confident they will be able to make a gen- eral attack soon, and that Santiago will fall before them. The cable was placed in operation this morning at Juragua, Altares and Siboney, and communication is now open between the invading army and Washington. Se READY TO GO FORWARD. Preparntions for the Assault on Santi- ago This Morning. OFF JURAGUA, Thursday, p.m June 30, 7 via Kingston, Jamaica, July 1, 8:15 a.m.—The American troops are ready for a forward movement in the morning, which may lead to a general assault upon Santi- ago de Cuba. General Lawton’s command will be push- ed two miles further forward and capture Caney, from which place the Spanish in- trenchments can be bombarded. oT MORRO WAS SILENT. The Texas Appronched Within 1,700 Yards of the Castle. Special Dispatch to The Even!ng Star. Siboney, Thursday Evening, June 30, via Piaya del Este, July 1—A reconnoitering party started today to Aguadores by the railroad, but can go no further, a trestle being broken. The fleet is coaling at Guantanamo to its full capacity and the colliers will be sent north for complete cargoes, in order to be prepared for a long distance. Nothing further is heard of the coming of Gen. Pando's troops. The Texas last night approached within 1,700 yards of the Morro under orders and used her searchlight, but failed to attract notice. The Spanish are saving their am- munition, Admiral Sampson can reduce the outer defenses when the army Is ready to have him. a It has rained again, and the military road to Siboney is muddier than ever, but re- pairs are proceeding. Cable communica- tion was established this“morning by the signal corps under Allen. The army base is at Siboney, with a navy base at Playa el Este. —__._—_. EXPECTED AN ATTACK. Spanish Guards Withdrawn From Forts Outside Intrenchments. Special From a Staff Correspondent. Cuban Army Outpost Tuesday Evening, June 28, via Port Antonto._The Cuban picket line has been pushed one mile ahead of the main support of American troops. No fire has yet been drawn from the ene- my within the fortifications. The main body of the troops cannot advance much further until the artillery opens _ the way. Four batteries of light artillery “ are being placed in position here at the front of the Mine of pickets, and they expect attack hourly. S the forts outside the entrenchments last enough to hear the sentinels call to each other. The Spaniards have been using helio- graphs and searchlights. A close inspection shows that the guns taken from the ships have been placed mainly at the northwest entrance to the city. The Spaniards still hold authority over the village of Caney. An emissary, who came from within San- tiago, arrived today and reports that the defensive force numbers 12,000, and 6,000 of the volunteers are living on rice and horse meat. The Spaniards expect an immediate attack. General Luque is reported to have arrived from Holquin with reinforcements, and forces are also reported marching from Manzanilla, but these reports are not con- firmed. PEPPER. eee GARCIA’S DASH WESTWARD. Penetrated Nearer Santiago Defenses Than Any Other Force. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. Sevilla, Cuba, Thursday, June 30, via Playa del Este, July 1.—Garcia’s Cubans made a dash westward this afternoon and penetrated nearer the defenses of Santiago than any hostile force yet. Led by the gray-haired general they skirted Caney, a cluster of villas two miles from the arsenal, and passed in plain view of the Spanish pickets. Tonight they are camped near Ly, pre- paring for an attack as soon as permission 1s ovtained. The Cubans have rations for only twenty-four hours, and argue that an early advance is probable from these cir- cumstances, Many of Garcia's men formerly rested in Santiago, being driven thence by the barbarity of General Weyler, and today, when they caught a glimpse of their former homes, they gave a tremendous cheer and demanded to be led forward immediately, General Garcia and his officers restraining them with difficulty. Caney is composed of residences of the wealthy and General Garcia ex- pects to occupy it without difficulty, as the Spanish evidently fre disposed to abandon the town. From Caney the’main road en- ters Santiago from the northeast, thus making it an important point in the pend- ing operations. General Gareia expects to have the honor of leading the grand assault, and has ex- horted his men to fight desperately. A SHOOTING AFFRAY E. L. Springman Fires Three Shots aod Wounds Two Persons, One Was a Colored Newsboy, and the Other a White Boy. Edward L. Springman, having an office on D street near 1th street northwest, shot a pistol recklessly into a crowd of Time's newsboys who were congregated in front of his office at 3:20 o'clock this afternoon, wounding Charles Brooks, colored, the proprietor of the news stand in the pension office, in the hip, and also wounding James Hardy, a white lad fourteen years old, of 664 Massachusetts avenue northeast, in the hip. According to impartial witness, Springmann fired five shots from a revolver, intending them for Brooks, with whom he had some words re- garding the latter and other boys blocking up office door. Brooks replied that he was waiting to get his papers, when Springmann, it ts al- leged, went into his office, took a revolver out of his desk, placed it under his coat and, returning to the door, opened fire on Brooks. One bullet struck Brooks and an- other struck Hardy. Conflicting Stories. There were several conflicting stories told about the shooting, but the most re- lable was given by a small boy, whose rame was not ascertained. He stated that Springman, who has always been on un- pleasant terms with the newsboys, who congregate around his place had some words with the “big colored boy” street, and then went back into his office and got a pistol, which he put under his coat and came back to the door. When he produced the pistol and began shooting at the big colored bey (Charles Brooks.) The little fellow was in the way and it lcoked as if he got all the shots. Spring- man fired five shots. Springmen’s Statement. Policeman Hartman took the prisoner to the station house. He gave his name as Edward L. Springman, and his age as twenty-nine. He said that he was an ex- pressman by occupation. He was accom- panied by several friends, who cheered him up as much as possible, but Spring- man seemed worried over the affair. Before he gave his name to the statiun keeper he wanted to get some word to the Emergency Hospital, to see if the boy was fatally injured. He showed a bad cut in the back of the neck, just to the rear of the right ear, which he said was jabbed into him by the colored man. While he was at work in his office, he said, the man stuck him with the knife. He grabbed for his pistol, and shot at tue man. He did not know that he had shot the colored man, but he saw the boy fall. According to the story of Lieutenant Amiss, who came in shortly afterward, Springman was crazy tq fire into a crowd. ‘The prisoner was taken to one of the wii ness rooms upstairs in the station and locked up. What Springman’s Friends Say. At the first precinct station it was stated by the friends of young Springman that Chas. Brooks, the young colored boy who keeps a news stand in pension office, had caused the trouble by hitting Springman, and then coming back at him again with a the expressman on D! ABIECTS THE OFFER ee, Action by the Garman Admiral at Manila RESPECTS AMERICAN RIGHTS Rejects Proposal Made by Spanish Governor General. PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC © FORMED Aguinaldo Has Issued, It is Re- ported, a Proclamation. WITH DEWEY’S CONSENT BERLIN, July 1.—The following dispatch has been received from Hong Kong: “According to trustworthy iniclligence from Manila the Spanish governor general had a few days ago, at his own request, a meeting with Admiral Diedrichs, the com- mander of the German naval forces in the far east, in order to propose, in behalf of the Spanish government, that Manila should be handed into the provisional charge of a neutral! commander. The pro- posal was rejected by Acmiral Diedricha in view of the American blockade.” A Republic Prociaimed. LONDON, July 1.—A representative of Gen. Aguinaldo, the leader of the Philipping insurge: who served with him during the last insurrection, and who is now in London, is quoted in an interview as say- ing that before Agvinaldo left Hong Kong he promised Rear Admiral Dewey not to enter Manila until the arrival of the Amer- ican troops. Aguina'do’s representative adds that he has just received a dispatch from Cavite saying a republic has been proclaimed there by Aguinaldo under the protection of the United States and approved by Great Britain and Japan. Continuing, the representative of the Philippine leader asserts that he has been to Berlin, where he saw the under secretary for the foreign office, who declared that all Gert wanted was that the existing import tariff would not be altered by a republic being established in the Philipping Islands, or, at least, that preference should not be given to any other nation. Transports Not There. HONG KONG, July 1—The Japanest cruiser Matsushima arrived here today from Manila, which she left on the after- noon of Monday, June 27. She reports that the American transportd had not then arrived. The situation was unchanged, thc Spaniards continuing to erect deferses and the insurgents occupy- ing posit'ons withir about 2,000 yards of the city. Food was growing scarcer. The Matsushima reports also that when she left Manila harbor there were five Germcn and four British warships there, Gen, Merritt's Request. SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.—it is the gen- eral understanding among army officers here that the next expedition to the Philip- pires will get off about July 11. Although the transports have not all by chosen, the available vessels can be got resdy for sailing without much delay. Rey. Francis Brooks Doherty. a well- known Paulist missionary, sailed on the Newport for Manila at the personal re- quest of Major General Merrit: speaks Spanish fluently and was s for the mission by the~superior general of the Paulists, who recognized the vp tunities afforded in the Philippines for an American priest of the same faith as the najority of the islanders. Father Doherty hopes to be of service to the United States by explaining away the false impression which is said to prevali on the islands that the American soldiers will destroy their re- ligion and loot their places of worship. Just before sailing for Manila, Gen. Mer ritt sent a letter to Mrs. C. R. Greenleaf, president of the Berkeley Red Cross So- indorsing the 2fforts of the patriotic women of the Pacific coast to ob- tain a nospital ship for use in the Philip. Pines. He suggests that Admiral Dewey may have a vessel suitable for the purpose. The Ist Tenness:e Volunteers have just received 1,000 new Springfield riftes, but still necd 120 to complete their armament, Private J. H. Hamilton, Company D, Ist i Tennesse, is dead of pneumonia, tollowing measle jhe Will Be Impressed. According to the Examiner the next fleet of transports for the Philippines will con- sist of the Peru, City of Puebla, Acapulco, Umatilla and Pennsylvania. The Acapulce is expected at any time from Panama. Upon her arriva! she will be impressed by the government. The Umatilla is due to- day from Puget Sound ports, and it ia said that she will be taken upon her ar- rival. The Pennsylvania is expected every day from Philadelphia, and there will be no trouble securing her. The Riv de Ja- neiro is due from China and Japan, Juiy 5. She was taken, but will reach here too late to go in the next expedition. Spaniards Must Seceum, LONDON, July 1—Frank Caruth, the head of the Phiiippine Chemical Company, has received a letter from a prominent