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2 — THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY THEIR HOPES REVIVED froops at Camp Alger Anticipate Order of Transfer. Se SIGNIFICANCE OF MORNING INSPECTION The Order Restricting the Issuance of Passes. ae meres GENERAL CAMP NOTES Bpecial Correspondence of The Evening Star. CAMP ALGER, Va., July 16, 1898. The inspection’ this morning was made ar significance in many Army Corps because of the various repor concerning the Porto Rican expedition. Most of the regi- mental comma: jed among them- selves that about “10,000 men are to be taken from Camp Alger, and they are de- ined that if any such number is taken neir regiments shall be included. They accordingly directed the company commanders to prepare for the inspection with great care in order that they might @etermine exactly what supplies are need- ed to fit the men for immediate active ser- It interesting to note that in every case all the supplies issued kept in perfect condition, so statement of équipment received atement of supplies in condition for service are practically identical. A special car full Of ordnafice and quar- termaster supplies and consigned to Col- onel John 'P. Barnett is looked upon by the men of thé 159th Indiana as conclusive evidence that they are soon to go to the early been BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION. A reference to the statement be- low will show that the circulation sworn to is a bona fide one. It fs easily possible for a news- paper with an elastic conscience to swell its legitimate circulation enor- mously, in order to decetve adver- tisers, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstands, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are in- cluded In what purports to be an honest statement of circulation. Intelligent advertisers, however, judge by rescits, and bogus circula- tions don’t give them. The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” SATURDAY, July 9, 1998...... MONDAY, July 11, 1998. TUESDAY, July 12, 1998. WEDNESDAY, July 13, 1898. THURSDAY, July 14, 1993. FRIDAY, Jaly 15, 1998. Total...... Dally average... -.36,946 I solemnly swear that the above statement rep- Tesents oniy the number of copies of THE EVEN- ING STAR circulated during the six secular days ending Friday, Jury 15, 1998—that is, the num der of copies actually sold, delivered, futnish- edor matied, for valuable consideration, to bona Ade purchasers or subscribers, and that none of the copies so counted are returnable to or remain in the office unsold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this sixteenth day of July, A. D. 1893. front. Included in the invoice are = : overcoats, 320 spoons, 1.102 undershirts and GRENVILLE A. WHITAKER, an extensive assortment of shoes, flannel Notary Public, D. C. shirts, axes, hatchets and tin cups. This4 just about completes the egitpment of the Indiana men and prati‘cally prepares them for active service. Whether they are} NEW PARK COMMISSIONER to go before the other regiments, which have been similarly equipped for at least two months, cannot be stated, but it is not regarded as proba’ Ist Rhode Isiand, 7th Hlinois, 3d and 65th New York, 2d Tenn and the brigade of Pennsyl- vania regiments have had a similar list of supplies quite long enough to grow accus- tomed to their use. Sweeping Reduction of Pass List. Corps headquarters has given out the fol- lowing order: “Headquarters 24 Army Corps. “To Commanding General “The major general commanding invites attention to the reports of drunkenness and scandalous conduct on the part of members of this command on railroad cars and en route from thence to Falis Church, Va. He directs that steps be taken to put a stop to these disorders. He suggests that it would be well to stop all passes, except in cases of men of known good character for sobriety. Cc. S. ROBERTS, “Adjutant General.”* “Official copy furnished commanding offi- en to enlisted i character eports of drunken- ct on the part of cause a@ total sus- passes ss thi GEN. BUTLER.” hope to be abie to n Washing- ed to the the announced de- rt to make the sol- YY misdemeanor they vineed General Graham and ‘s that the time had arrived Singular Condition to Be In. Private George Bergman “ts a soldier without a home. He is a member of Com- linols, and was, sent to the spital with rheumatism and het rouble. July 4 he was given a fur- lough of six days an went to his home in Galena, 1 ned to camp | to General by himr to the adj Major where ported first tentage led either to nted to nd trousers recently issued t It is to con- gist Moriarty, 7th, 1 Bth Pennsylvania , 4th Missouri. u Permitted to Resign. ions to the con- i that the resigna- is of the 2d Tennes- ani word to this down from corps derstood that many In spite trary, it has been ain Ha shall be accepted, effect has been of n sta’ ereaps so easily, Davis, the di- 1 the resigna- deferred and he incident as d. He- wail tion sc they Phis closes apiain is ec heroes. as succeeded For the the heroes of ‘Two Deaths Yesterday. Two dea 7th Onio and Corp. John , 3d MisgourlThe lat- appendicitis at y 4. Maj. Weid- io;.0n leave of r S$ ago, and hold fever and'died in less than a week cNair was buried this afternoon at Arlington. Camp Notes. Battalion Adjutant J. A. Guigtey of the 3d New York has been commissioned regi- mental adjutant. The 24 Tennessee was given {ts first In- spection in heavy marching order this morning. Troops A and C, tst New York Volunteer Cavyairy, returned from their readmarch at 1 o'clock today. . There were no casualties. Captain Clayton, whd conimanded the squadron is very proud of the shooting Fecord made by his men at Ordway. A regimental court-martfat has géntenced nine men of the Sth New York to small fines for absence without lesve. Adjutant General M. F. Bell of Missouri mpected to arrive in camp tomorrow morning, to dine with the regimental staff of the 4th Mis: Gen. J. W arrived in camp today ed to com dd the Ist bri- sisting of the ork, Ist New Jersey, 7th Ohio arate Battalion Ohio Volunteers 's at Dunn Loring will not be fore Tuesday or Wednesday of Until that time, therefore, the sth Pennsylvania regiments will Alger. es for 1,200 men were re- Iilineis yester@ay. They of the regimental auxiliary in an old mill om the camp. They were he civil authorities. own, Troop C, Ist New York ed last night at Fort Myer.of typhoid fever. No arrangements have yet been-made for the funeral. The Sth Massachusetts and 1st Connecti- | Chickamauga. V there | Mr. Richard Weightman to Succeed Mr. Perry. His Family Has Been Identified With Washington for the Past Eighty Years. Mr. Richard Weightman, the chief edi- torial writer of the Washington Post, was today- appointed by the President member of the Rock Creek Park commission, to succeed Mr. R. Ross Perry, who recently resigned. The selection wil! prove a very satisfactory one to the very large circle of Mr. Weightman's friends, who are weil aware of his sterling abilities and eminent qualifications. Mr. Weightman was born in Washington in October, 1845. Bis father was Richard Hanson Weight- man, a West Pointer, who served through the Mexican war in the Doniphan expedi- tion, and his grandfather was Roger Chew Yeightman, one of the pioneers in Wash ington’s material development, long mayor of the city, the founder of the Bank of Washington and president of the company that built the National Hotel. In 1859 Mr. Weightman went west to Atchison, Kan. When the war broke out the family moved to Independence, Mo. Young Weighiman joired the confederate army in September, 1861, served under Sterling Price and Earl Van Dorn, was in the battles of Lexington, Mo., and Pea Ridge. He then joined the Shiloh army a few days after the battle which Beaure- gerd then commanded, as Albert Sidney Johnson's successor. He participated in battle of Farmington, before Corinth, Miss., and afterward in the Corinth operations under Grant's siege. Later he was in Johnsten’s army, and was in Van Dorn’s army, which was sent to join the main army, which took part in the campaign terminating in the battles of an Dorn was defeated at | luka, Miss., on his way to join Johnston, and was afterward defeated at Corinth, the latter part of "62, by Rosecrans. He then went west and served till the close of the war under Kirby Smith in the trans-Mississippl department. He was pa- roled at Shreveport, La, in June, 1865. He was in journalism in New Orleans from 1872 to 1885 and then came to Was! ington as correspondent of the New Or- leans Times-Democrat. He has been lead- ing editorial writer on the Washington October, 1891. tainments and a prime social favorite. He is a member of the Metropolitan and Alibi clubs. —— 2 + MISS BARTON'S MESSAGE. «? ae Fever is Suspected to Exist at Playa del Este. 5 NEW YORK, July 16.—A telegram was ;Técelved today by the executive committee of the Red Cross from Miss Clara Barton, Gated Playa del Este, July 15. The mes- sage is as follows: “Santiago has surrendered; came from the front yesterday in a pouring rain. Fever is suspected here. Siboney burned. Dr. Lesser, Mrs. Lesser and all their nurses are In the fever hospital, two miles distant. “I saw them tcday and all are doing well. Four army surgeons of the St. Paul are with us, there being no other provisions for them. We are feeding the refugees of Si- beney, many thousand, at Eurmizia by rail. Elwell is feeding 5,000 at Caney by army wagons and 20,000 by pack muies, fifteen ites’ travel. Command=r McCalla of the Marblehead called yesterday for 100,000 ra- tions, medicine and clothing for the refu- | gees in the woods and country surrounding Guantanamo. Nothing known of boats or aid of any otber kind from any other source. “State of Texas has fed all the wounded at the front and is helping them home. “All members of the Red Cross are in perfect health; thoroughly organized.” A telegram has been received from Red Cross Agent Kent at Jacksonville, which states that Col. Maus, surgeon-in-chief, has just returned from Miami! and reports much sickness there with a great need of milk and fce. The Red Cross launch Moy- mier has been repaired and will be ready to leave Jacksonville Monday for Key West. Advices just received from Key West indicate that the Red Cross will reach San- tiago Tuesday next with the much needed supplies and surgeons. soe re ENLISTMENT OF ARMY COOKS. Appointments Will Be Made After Examinations. A general order has been issued by the War Department governing the enlistment of army cooks, under the provisions of the act of Congress of July 7. Candidates for these positions are to be examined as to | their knowledge of methods and skill in | caring for, preparing and serving food, par- ; Ucularly as to the experience they have had in cooking for large bodies of men. Candidates are also to be required to give practical ex ibitions of their ability. te cock, and nove will be enlisted unless the rec-uiting officers are satisfied that they are competent to perform the duties. re- quired of them. Only one cook is author- | ized by law for each company, troop or battery, and the cemmanding officer of each organization will supervise the cook- ing and messing of his men. An enlisted man already in the gervice and desiring to serve as a cook may be ap- pointed and rated as such upon his own out regiments, now in camp at Jersey City, will probably be brought to Camp Alger over the B. and O. road early next week. It_is understocd the transportation trains Will consist of forty coaches. application if he is proficient. ommissary General Eagan has long ad- yocated the enlistment of army cooks, and is pleased at the prospect of his plan being put into practical operation, 16, 1898-24 PAGES. EXPEDITION IS UNDER WAY Fourth Manila Fleet Set Sail From San Francisco Yesterday. Guns From the Shore Batteries Thundered Their Farewells, While Hosts of People Cheered. The fourth Manila expedition ts under way. Shortly after 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon at San Francisco Major General Otis, from his flagship, the City of Puebla, signaled the transport Peru to get under way. The signals were understood by the anxious watchers on shore and by those who had surrounded the two vessels in small boats, and were received with great cheering. As the vessels got under way the cheer- ing increased in volume, and to the accom- paniment of hundreds of steam whistles and the firing of bombs and cannon the vessels proceeded slowly down the bay, Past the water front and out to sea. The soldiers on the transports crowded into the rigging and answered the cheer- ing of the civilians with hearty good will and responded to the dipping flags of the merchant vessels by waving their hats and handkerchiefs. As the two vessels and the small fleet, accompanying it passed the forts the big guns from the batteries sent forth their thunder in salute, to which the transports responded with their sea sirens. Long before dusk the last good-byes had been said to the departing vessels from the decks of the tugboats, and the heavily laden transports proceeded on their way to Honolulu, where they will stop to par- ticipate in the annexation ceremonies and to take on fresh provisions and refill their coal bunkers. Major General Otis and staff have their headquarters on the City of Puebla, which also carries the remaining companies of the 14th United States Infantry, recruits of the Ist and 2d Battalions of the 18th and 23d Regiments, enlisted men of the Ist North Dakota, Ist Wyoming and 1st Idaho, medical officers and members of the hos- Pital corps, a total of 843 men. The troops on the Peru consist of a squadron of the 4th United States Cavalry, light batteries of the 6th United States Ar- tillery, a detachment of the 3d United States Artillery, a detachment of the signal corps under Captain Russell, a detachment of volunteers, medical officers and members of the hospital corps, about 920 men. The last orders of General Otis before leaving were that the remaining transports should sail as soon as possible, irrespective of fleets or other expected vessels. Each one, he said, should go by itself if neces- sary. The Pennsylvania and City of Rio Janeiro are both nearly ready and wul probably be prepared to sail by next Mon- day. The loading of the commissary stores on these two vessels began today. Brigadier General H. G. Otis has finally been selected to command the fifth expedi- tion to Manila. His fleet will consist of the steamers Rio Janeiro, St. Paul and Pennsylvania. The War Department has instructed Gen- eral Otis to relieve the Ist Utah Cavalry from the expected duty In the Philippines and to transfer the troop to the department of Major General Merriam. — THE NEW TERMS. Unofficial and Interesting Statement of Capitulation Conditions. NEW YORK, July 16.—A spectal dispatch frem Santiago published here this aftar- noon gives the following as the terms of surrender of the Spanish forces under Gen. Toral: The 20,000 refugees at Caney and Siboney are to bz turned back into the city. An American infantry patrol is to be posted In the roads surrounding the city and,in the country between the American cavalry. Our hospital corps 1s to give attention to any possible sick and wounded among the Spanish soldiers in Santiago. All the Spanish troops in the provinc>, except Gen. Luques’ 10,000 at Holguin, are to come to the city to surrender. The guns and defenses of the city are to be turned over to the Americans in good ecndition. The Americans are to have full use of the Juragua railway, which belongs to the Spanish government. All Spaniards are to be conveyed home by American transports with the least possible delay, and they are permitted to-take port- able church property with them. This last concession is interesting, be- cause at the first threat by the Americans to bombard the city the archbishop, priests and nuns came out and demanded a safe convoy. They were told to go back and point out to the Spaniards the foolishness of further resistance. ‘The Spanish are to surrender their arms. es TO TAKE THE CAROLINES. Monterey Intends to Make the Is- lands Ours. SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—Advices from Henolulu indicate the coast defense vessel Monterey will take possession of the Car- oline Islands before reaching Manila. While in Honolulu harbor Commander Lentze of the Monterey borrowed charts of the Carolines from Capt. Bray of the mis- sicnary bark Morning Star, and also con- sulted with that navigator regarding the harbors of those islands. Capt. Lentze promised to return the charts when he reached the Philippine: _— SANITARY COMMISSION. Former President Harrison and Robt. T. Lincoln Head It. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 16—The United States sanitary commission, which has been organized to care for the sick and wounded in the present war, to furnish rurses and to provide all possible comforts to the soldiers, has elected the following officers: President, Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; first vice president, Robert 'T. Lincoln, I- linois; second vice president, Lew Wallace, Indiana; third vice president, Henry Wat- terson, Kentucky; treasurer, Daniel 3B. Sickles, New York; secretary, M. D. Elli Indiana. > Immune Companies at St. Louis. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 16.—In the past twenty-four hours five companies of im- munes have arrived at Jefferson barracks. Three of them came from Little Rock, Ark., and two from Columbia, Mo. This makes nine companies in camp and only three of the 7th United States Volunteer Regiment yet to come. eg ee Personal Mention. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lovis Loose of this city sailed for Europe Wednesday en the Ken- sington. In response to a telegram, the Rev. F. T. Griffith, pastor at Emory Chapel, Bright- wood, D. C., has been called suddenly to the bedside of his mother at Upper Marl- boro’, Md. W. I. Bowman has gone to Atlantic City. SoA AEE Large Cattle Sale. One of the largest purchases of cattle ever made by a single firm took place last week at Rectortown, Va. Over 800 head of cattle were sold by Bedford Glasscock to T. T. Keane, the Washington dealer. Mgny out-of-town concerns were repre- sented, and the competition provoked some very lively bidding. The exceptionally high class character of the drove, many of which were intended for the European trade, made this sale the most important one of the last ten years. Pi SEE Kindergarten Teachers Named. At a meeting of the board of school trus- tees, held Thursday night, the following were appointed as teachers of kindergarten schools: Miss Sewali, N. D. Moot, A. N. Parker, M. V. Griffiths, J. —-—-, McFariand, G. Bradford, Eva Ross, J. A. Taylor, Quander, Grace Campbell, Florence NOW FOR PORTO RICO Preparations for the Next Move in ee the Game. s z THE PRESIDENT GREATLY RELIEVED Future Wounded Men to Be Well Cared For. GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA 7 If President McKifiley felt any appre- hensions last night’abott the alleged dick- erings of the Spaniards at Santiago they were relieved this’ morning by the brief dispatch from General Shafter, announcing that the Spaniatds~fiad fiwally capitulated. Secretary “Alger, attired In a. cool linen suit, went to.the Whjéé-House early with the telegram, app: Ty. feeling relieved that any prospect of~a-hitch bad passed. General Corbin went to the White House later. aan Secretary Alger remained a long time with the President. “Later in the day Sec- retary Long, Admiral :Sicard, Commander €rowirshield and Captuin Mahan were in conference with the President. Secretary Alger saj@}that details of the surrender’ of Santiago would follow. It is thought that he and the President discuss- ed the shipment of the Spanish prisoners and the question of fighting the yellow fever. It has been decided to send @ hos- pital ship to Santiago in a few days. It will carry a large number of surgeons, nurses, supplies, ete. Mrs. Whitelaw Heid, who is at the head of a patriotic auxiliary -organization in New York, talked with the President and Secretary Alger about nurses and supplies. Hospital Service. In the coming Porto Rican expedition the administration will profit by experiences at Santiago, and will send a larger number of surgeons and nurses. The outlook is that in all future battles the number of wounded will be large. The number at Santiago was far in excess of calculations, and there were consequently not enough surgeons and nurses. This will not happen again, and the men who’ go to Porto Rico can rest assured that those who are wounded will receive speedy attention and careful nursing. It has not been fully decided by Secretary Long how many vessels will make up Com- modore Watson's transatlantic squadron. It has been suggested that at least three battle ships should be sent, so as to pro- vide fully for all emergencies. This 1s now under consideration. The sailing of the squadron and the taking of Porto Rico were among the things talked over by the war board today. Commodore Watson, it Is said, can be given a big squadron, and suffigient vessels will be left to carry on the operations at San Juan and everywhere elsé on this side of the Atlantic. 2 t Havana Campaign. No unalterable programas to when Ha- vana shall be attacked hasibeen decided on by the administration, but a number of cabinet officers belieye that the invasion of Cuba proper will nut take: place until the latter part of November-or the Ist of De- cember. This was thought dest weeks ago. ‘The outbreak of yetlow 4&ver among the soldiers at Santiagt hasy confirmed the opinion then held. 79 By Cabinet officers: titink tnat»Blanco will have a badly exhausted asmy: by the time the Americaa army ts ready to begin the game with him. That isowe of the cbjects of a wait, to weaken Bkinco's forces as much as possible. ‘The main yeason, how- ever, is to keep the army, away from yel- low. fever. The President and his war advisers are considering thé ‘question of the disposal of the Spanish prisoners of war and the prop- er guarding of the captured province and city of Santiago pending the transportation of the prisonets to Spain. In view of the sullen disposition of the Spanish officers and troops who have surrendered it is not regarded as safe to materially weaken our forces in that quarter so long as the pris- oners are there in force. It is announced that there will be no de- lay in the departure of Commodore Wat- son’s fleet for the Spanish coast. It is said to be possible that they may sail today or tomorrow. It is @ mere question of the physical possibility of getting off, and the fleet is likely to sail at any time, possibly tomorrow. The Yosemite, on account of which there was delay, has been relieved by the New Orleans, off San Juan, and nothing appears In the way of their sail- ing speedily. Hawalian Commission. Senators Cullom and Morgan and Kepre- sentative Hitt have received their commis- siens as members of the Hawaiian commis- sion aad called at the White House this af- terrcon to have a talk with the President before leaving for their homes, They will sail from San Francisco about August 16, not having been able to engage passege for an earlier date. 3 ee MASSACHUSETTS POLITICS, Condition of Affairs in the 7th, 9th and 10th Districts. There are only three districts in Massa- chusetts.in which changes-in the represe: tation in Congress are likely to he contest- ed duriig the coming campaign with the least show of success. These districts are the seventh, ninth and tenth,’ now repre- sented by Wm. E. Barrett, Jonn F. Fitz- gerald and Samuel June Barrows, respec- tively. When Mr. Fitzgerald was elected to the Fifty-fourth Congress he was the only. democratic representative from New Eng- land, as he is in the Fifty-fifth Congress, At the last election he had a majority of about 5,000 over his republican antegonist, and he ts apt to. keep theslead. He has solidified himself with the-gold democrats of his district, and will doubtless ve re- nominated and re-elected, although he will have opposition... fos oak In the tenth district thereimill probably be a quadrangular fightses:Utrere has been in the past. The tenth districtswas made a democratic stronghold ‘throngh.-a gerry- mander some years ago, and #¥en since the silver question has’ cométto the!front ft hi given democratic mimjotitiest| + now four candidates™in! eke’ 4 two re-" Publicans ang two di In 1802 a democratic representativ® ‘elected, but in 1894 the district retdi representative. 1806" Unitarian clergyman, editor of the Christian. fight. The same fight rows and Mr. Atwood this year, with the changgs fn. Barrows. 13 Some time ago there . about the renomination of, Wi: the fifth district, but PS, present time are tha‘ wy without serious. opposition. In the seventh district . Barrett will not be a candidate for r¢nomination. Martial Law for Kiondikers, VICTORIA, B. C,, July 16.~The steamer City of Seattle arrived here yesterday from LIEUT. BLANDIN’S DEATH Nervous Shock Kills an Officer Who Was on the Maine. He Never Recovered From the Ter- rible Experience on the Night ef the Explosion. Special Dispatch to The Even'ng Star. BALTIMORE, Me., July 16.—Lieut. John J. Blandin, Unitcd States navy, died at the Sheppard-Pratt Hospital today. Lieut. Blandin was the watch officer on the ba‘ tle ship Maine when it was destroyed in Havana harbor in February. He has been in the hospital near Baltimcre for some weeks undergoing treatment for nervous trouble brought about by his experience when his ship was blewn up. The terrible night of February 15 was: forever before him. He constantly called out that the ship has been fired upon, gave orders to his men and made reports to Capt. Sigstee. Lieut. Blandin was also with the Ameri- can fleet at the time of the Samoa catas- TORAL‘S PUZZLING NOTE. Mystified War De- t Officials. The remarkable letter of capitulation ad- dressed by General Toral to Generali Shaf- ter and by him cabled to the War Depart- ment this morning, had the initial effect of completely mystifying the recipients. Every reader gave a different interpretation to the letter, and only on one point did they at first agree; namely, that the transiation was wretched. This is not the first time that General Shafter has failed to convey to the depart- ment a clear understanding of what he had in mind, but it was undoubtedly the very Worst illustration he had yet afforded. Thinking it over, in the light of preced- ing dispatehes, and especially of the brief bulletin of the early morning announcing the surrender of the Spaniards, the offi- cials finally concluded that this letter, written yesterday, was simply part of the attempt of the Spanish commander to gain the best possible terms, and that since then negotiations, apparently left open. at that time, had advanced to a conclusion. commander had admitted his surrender and Looking closely at the letter, and allow- ing for the difficulties of translation, it was believed that even in this case the Spanish | thrown himself upon the generosity of the Americans in the matter of details. The main difficulty in his mind was the con- trophe. - Lieutenant Blandin, after giving his tes- Ke pup ony, jekore: elie) boerd of tnanlitgsOt S091) es casera AiR BODO EM Aachen. oye tention over the arms of the soldiers. If} West, was assigned to duty at the United States hydrographic office in this city. His wife and two sons lived here, and it was thought that the comparatively light duties would aid in restoring his nervous system. This did not prove to be the case, how- ever, and from the day of his return to his home in this city his friends noticed a marked change in his demeanor. On july 1 he broke down under the strain and was removed to the hospital. His wife was with him constantly, but for the past week he has been unable to recognize her. It was hoped until yesterday that he might recover, but his illness took an unfavorable turn and last night his physicians gave up hope. ————— LATE ARMY ORDERS. Major Perry Belmont, inspector general, has been assigned to duty with the 2d Army Corps at Falls Church, Va. Second Lieutenant Charles O. Pierson, volunteer signal corps, has been ordered to report in person to the assistant secretary of war for duty in charge of the telegraph office of the War Department. Officers of the army have been assigned to duty as follows: Captain J. P. Teagar- den, commissary of subsistence, to Tampa; Captain W. W. Robinson, jr., assistant quartermaster, to Tacoma, Wash.; Captain Edward Glines, commissary of subsistence, to Chickamauga; Acting Assistant Surgeon B. B. Lanier, to Fort Monroe; Acting As- sistant Surgeon F. W. Jay, to Tampa; Act- ing Assistant Surgeon G. W. Welch, to Chickamauga; Captain W. P. Williams, as- sistant quartermaster, to New York city; Lieutenant E. O. Holter, signal corps, to Santiago; Captain W. W. Wotherspoon, 12th infantry, to Kingston, R. I. Major W. F. Colladay and Captain C. A. Parish, 5th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, have been discharged under the provisions of the act of Congress of April 22, 1898. A board of officers has been appointed, with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Mc- Kenzie, corps of engineers, as president, to meet in this city for the examination for promotion of the following named officers of the corps of engineers: Captains James L. Lusk, Frederick Abbot, Thomas L. Casey, Theodore A. Bingham and First Lieutenant C. A. F. Flagler. The following named officers of the corps of engineers have also been ordered to ex- amination at other places: Captains G. N. Derby and S. W. Roessler, First Lieute ants W. V. Judson, T..H. Rees, E. E. Win- slow, C. H. McKinstry, Chester Harding, E. W. V.:Lucas, F. R. Shunk, C. 8. Riche, Henry Jervey and J. L. Meyler, and Second Lieutenants M. L, Walker, Harry Burgess, R. R. Raymond, W. V. Ladue, W. J. Bar- den, R. T. Johnston and ©. H. Schulz. At his own request Lieutenant George D. Guyer, United States Infantry, has been relieved from ordnance duty at Frankfort Arsenal, Pa., and ordered to Santiago for duty with the 16th Infantry. Additional paymasters have been assigned to stations as*follows: Majors S. S. Har- vey, B. C.. Kenyon, San Francisco; T. A. Cummings, St. Paul; F. M. Rix and N. J. Foote, Atlanta; BE. A. Beigalo, Chicago; Ralph Hartzell, Denver, and F. C. Lord, San Francisco. Lieutenant Colonel Louis T. Morris, 4th Cavalry, has been retired on account of disabilii — WILL CUT OFF BLANCO. Cannot Hereafter Communicate With the Home Government. Captain General Blanco at Havana will be deprived of all means of communicat- ing with his government at Madrid when the American army formally takes pos- session of Santiago except at the pleasure of the United States. There can be no acubt on this point, as General Shafter will direct immediately on taking charge of the city that American operators be placed in the telegraph office there. The signal office officials will maintain a strict censorship of everything that is offered for transmission from Havana over the cable leading to Haiti or to Jamaica, and noth- ing will be permitted to be sent which in any way is inimical to the interests of this government. Operations will be con- ducted practically in the same manner as in the case of the cable running from Ha- vana to Key West, over which the United States now exercises a strict censorship. GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA. Ex-Delegate N.-0. Murphy Receives the Appointment Today. Ex-Delegate N. O. Murphy was today appointed governor of Arizona to succeed Myron H. McCord, resigned. Governor Mc- Cord was appointed about a year ago, after a hard fight, in which he had the indorse- ment of Mr. Murphy. A short time ago Governor McCord hecame filled with a de- sire to go to the war, and sent in his resig- nation, which has’ just been accepted. Governor McCord was elected colonel of a regiment made up ef men from several southwestern states and territories. This regiment will soon go to the front. The new governor of Arizona is well known and popular in this city. He was once before governor of Arizona and prior to that was secretary of the territory. He was elected to Congress in 1894 and served one term, being defeated by a democrat in 1896.. He has lived in the territory nearly all of -his life and stands at the head of his party. His appointment was not sharply antagonized, ——_—_—__- -2+______ Corean Ports to Be Opened. ports to the State Department that the Corean government has announced its in- tention of opening four new ports and al- Jotting 960,000 meters for the general for- eign settlements of Fusan on Deer Island, thus settling a long open question. The in packing boxes, upon their arrival only evacuated Santiago. On the other hand, returning without arms, they would have surrendered, and in Gen. Toral’s mind he would be liable to court-marital and even to the imposition of the death penalty. Spaniards Must Submit. However, that was his concern, and the United States government having decided that the arms must be surrendered, Gen. Shafter was so instructed, and the Span- Yards must submit. It is not doubted, in fact, from Gen. Shafter’s first dispatch, that they had done so, and this letter from Toral, which he sutmits, is regarded there- fcre as nothing mcre than an illustration of one phase of the negotiations iow passed. The ordnance department of the army is greatly pleased at the prospect of obtaining possession of the Mauser rifles with which the Spanish troops are armed. This rifle is just about midway caliber between the Krag-Jorgensen of our army and the Lee rifle of our navy. So, beyond the stock that may fall into our hands at Santiago we will have no ammunition for these rifles. The ordnance officers say, however, that they will have no difficulty, in inducing some of our ammunition companies to sup- ply all that is neded, and the rifles will be distributed among the commands at the front. There is some apprehension that these rifles are not in good condition, as the Spanish ‘soldiers are notoriously careless with their arms and the Mauser is a com- plex weapon. ———e+_____ WILL BE BURIED AT ARLINGTON. A Military Funeral to Be Given Capt. Allyn K. Capron. The remains of Capt. Allyn K. Capron and Sergeant Hamilton Fish, who fell in the first fighting in front of Santiago, left Santiago Wednesday, and it was expected would reach this country late in the week. The body of Hamilton Fish will be buried in New York city by the side of his grand- father, for whom he was named. The remains of Captain Capron are to be interred at Arlington. Steps are being taken to have a military funeral in accordance with the rank of the young officer, who died as he had wished, on the battlefield. As he was bidding his father bood-bye, when they separated to els at Tampa, his father “Do you know you may never return to your native land?” He replied: “Well, father, if I have a choice of deaths, I want to die on the bat- tletield at the head of my company, leading it on to victory. A monument will be erected to his mem- ory at Muskogee, Indian territory. The governor of Indian territory, Mr. John R. Thomas, who knew Allyn from the time he was three years old, has written as follows to the widow of the officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma: “Words cannot express ‘the length, the depth, the breadth of the sorrow I feel over the news which come tu me by wire that your gallant husband, my adopted son, apt. Allyn K. Capron, Troop L, Ist United States Volunteer Cavairy, fell, while gal- lantly leading his troop on the 25th instant against a force of Spaniards double the number of his command. “Captain Capron was to me an ideal sol- dier—brave, true, chivalrous, handsome. Our personal acquaintance was not of long duration, but I have known his father for many years, and knew him as a strapping youth at Oid Point Comfort. 1 was a mem- ber of Congress when he was a visitor to his father during his collegiate vacation. “My son is the first lieutenant of ‘Troop L, and in the unfortunate but glorious charge, where your husband lost his life,. my only son, John R. Thomas, jr., was seriously wounded in the right leg. Capron died as did Marco Bozzaris, and it may be said of him as was said of that proud Gre- cian patriot: ‘His is a name that was not born to die. “My wife and daughter and all the many friends he made while here join me in sending their profoundest condolence, and, with you, feel proud of his glorious life and more glorious death for his country. 1 in- tend to see that a@ proper monument fs erected to his memory here at Musnogee, as he was the leader of our Indian territo- ry forces, and upon that monument there shall be inscribed the legend: ‘He was a man without fear and without reproach.’ We loved him for his sunny disposition, his manly traits, his soldieriy qualities, his dash and chivalry. Ob, how poorly’ can this age and generation’ spare such men! But he is gone. Peace to his ashes, and may @ great country recognize his spotless character, his ideal and incomparable gal- lantry and his distinguished services. “With heads bowed in sorrow we and all his friends send you this tribute from our hearts.”* Eo ALGER CONGRATULATED. Highly Complimented on the Exeeu- tive Ability Shown. Becretary Alger has been -receiving a number of congratulatory letters and tel- egrams, called forth by the capture of Santiago. One of these is from a man who filled one of the leading commands in the federal army during the war of the re- bellion, and who has since never lost in- terest in or failed to keep in touch with military affairs. This officer, in the course of some general observations upon the features of the cam- paign so far developed, says; “You have shown the world what Ameri- army, equip it and move it, and it requires a peculiar kind of ability. “Youknow, in have undertaken to create as well as move, they have failed. They have required years of pi 1, SO that when they had war had to do was to move the in Spain, they might technically claim to have ___————————————————— FINANCE AND TRADE Decline in the Price of Conservative Railway Shares, IN SPITE OF ALL THE GOOD NEWS Concern as te the Impending In ternational Questions. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, July 16.—At the close of business today the average price for the more conservative railway shares reflerted a decline of about 142 per cent by com- Parison with last week's closing level. Th declines in the Anthracite Coal shares co: tribute liberally to this percentage of loss. j In a few instances, notably in Metropolitan | Traction and the industrial department jSenerally, the week's loss is even more substantial. This decline has been accomplished in the face of almost uninterrupted © goodness, The surrender of Santiago, the hitch in de- tails being excluéed as a factor; the suc- cess of the government war loan, the treasury statement and earnings of principal railway systems, have all fulfilled expectations. The one drawback to their developmen{ as speculative influences is found in thg fact that they were expected. The oute break of yellow fever was unfavorable, but it also was expected, and could not be sig- nificantly exploited as an incentive to a re+ action. Having looked forward to a period of uniform prosperity the market, as usual, discounted its forecasts and now, having caught up with the actual condition, pauses for further consideration. Hesitancy and losses have become synonomous in market circles, and inaction on the part of large interests invites a professional campaign against weak holders. To what >xtent the a¢tual owners of se- curities will submit to professional domina- tion ts the question to be determined at this jucture. Public interest fs reftected in the bond market, firm prices haying prevailed In t department for several days, but elsewh there is a lamentable lack of inquiry. High priced and inactive investment shares ha been marketed on several vecasions jate! at a wide discrepancy from the previous The only seriously considered explanation of this condition is based on the gre belief that delicate international quest are to be handled after the present we has been officially terminated. The coun- try has gone a step forward in its progress, and new conditions come to the surface, and require novel tr There is less ccneern as to the result than as to the time required in its accomplishment. Once the adjustment is made, there is little doubt but that the financial world will find ocea- sion for new enthusiasm for the future. The week has been there is no despondency ing is likely to be substituted for a sacrifice of values. Meantime there is little to be gained by hasty action. The weekly ban! statement reflects a lcss_of $3,400,000 in lowful money, all in epe. cie. The loans have increased’ $6,178,200, and the deposits reflect a decree 700. The net result of these c shown by a reduction of $3 reserve holding. The payments on account of the govern- ment loan are largely responsible for the less in cash, and a still further reflection of this transaction is likely. “he success of the Joan, however, should finally over- come the influence of the operation in cash holdirgs, and be made a sentimental aigument for improvement. Routine de- velopments continue »to be promising, but something beyond the routine is essential to activity. A public_dewand would be, perhaps, the least routine of pending de- velopments. eee eae van FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today as re- portéd by Corson & Macartney, members New York-stock excharge. Corréspondents, Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. 2 Wall st. Open. High. Low. Close. American spirits... Wy ky Awerican Spirits, pf DESY ies American Sugar. . 188% 181 1823% American Sugar, pfd.. se Liccosh le American Tobacco. lity 11s Atchison Sree qh A Atcnison, pra. Big BA Ballimore & On 18% 18% Brooklyn R. Transit. 53% By canada Southern wnicago, B. & Q. - Ubcagoa Nor tuwestern, Phila. & keading: vouthern ity.. ofa. ‘exas Pacix Teun. Coa a iron. “ig Umon Pacine... iy 8G Union Pacific, pra. 59% Gg Western Umon 1ei. Dey RIG ee Baltimore Markets. un- BALTIMORE, M@., July 16.—Flour dull, changed—receipts, A i barrels. Wheat BUF Auge, No. sample, 75a824; do on grade, 76%asl%. strang—spot und ‘mouth, 36%a37; August, 3714874; September, '7%a38; steamer mixed, re- ceipts, 2.95 bushels; exports, A, 3 Stock. 1,538.208. buckle Sather white com. 303 89; southern yellow corn, 89., Outs steady—No. whiet, 30831; No. 2 mixed, 27: pts, stock, 160,705 bush- , 51; No. 2 western, 4120 bushels. Hay none; neart Furnished by W. B. Hibs &Co., bankers oe ee F st., merabers yr York ex correspondents Messrs. Ledenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.

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