Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 25, 1898, Page 2

es ee ee NICE PRIZE FOR SAMPSON. ~ The Hevald--Review. By E. Kiley. MINNESOTA. GRAND RAPIDS - England and the United States—di- vided we stand, divided we remain. When you are in trouble, people who ‘call to sympathize, are really after the particulars. When women notice anything sus- \picious, they begin to talk, and the men begin to watch. All the members of a family secretly ‘Jaugh at the efforts made by another member to be agreeable to callers. Fred Grant may fight with Fitzuuga ‘Lee in Cuba. As has been suggested, the civil war is far enough away to be dorgotten. Any change in the government of ‘Spain must inevitably be a descent drom the frying-pan into the place where Spaniards most belong. Castelar says indignation seals ‘his lips. We beg to congratulate him. No Spaniard opens his mouth just at this fume without putting his foot in it. Those German sailors at Cadiz who fraternize with Spanish sailors and curse the United States with unity and force are evidently tars from the same stick. s recently discussed the subd- ject, ording to the New York Even- ing Sun, “Art; its relation to nothing in general and to goodness knows what in particular.” There is an honesty in that title which is so interesting that one has no curiosity with regard to the discussion. It is a sufficiency unto it- self. The political discussions of Soro- sis have had no such charm and, we feel sure, not half as much information. Under the coast-signal system, which has been adopted by the Navy Department, 3,000 men will patrol the Atlantic coast from Bar Harbor to Gal- veston, night and day, in all weather, watching for the approach of an en- emy or a signal from a passing United States warship. All these watchers can communicate in the course of a few minutes by telephone or tele- graph instruments stationed at short. intervals with the Navy Department at Washington. The Russian declaration of neutral- ity has one important statement not usual in such cases, as follows: “The disagreements which have recently arisen between Spain and the United States of America have induced the imperial government to seek, in con- sent with the other powers, some means which mizht prevent an armed conflict between the two ccuntries. Un- happily, our friendly measures are without results and a state of war now exists between Spain and the United States. It is with keen regret that the imperial government witnesses armed conflict between two states to which it is united by old friendship and deep sympathy. It is firmly resolved to ob- serve with regard to these two bellig- erents a perfect and impartial neutral- ity.” he statement that our national em- blem is fashionably used for yacht and hammock cushions has been going the rounds of the newspapers, with but few ‘to say it nay. A young girl who re- cently gave a yachting party rallied ‘her guest of honor, a boyish ensign, be- cause he took an uncomfortable and isolated seat on the bow. “Really,” he answered, laughing, “I have punch- ed the heads of so many sailors for get- ting their heels accidentally mixed 1) in the flag that I can not sit on it my- self.” And he was rignt. The Stars and Stripes are to ke raised aloft, lo be wrapped around dead heroes, to be saluted with pride and reverence; not to be made into chair seats, nor to drape bargain handkerchiefs, nor to fiy from the bung of whisky barrels. Against such common prostitution of our flag, each one of us, like the young officer, can make personal protest. Dispatches from Tokio state that Russia and Japan have entered into the following agreement concerning Corea: 1. Russia and Japan definitely recognize the sovereignty and entire independence of Corea and’ mutually engage to refrain from all direct inter- ference in the internal affairs of that country. 2. Desiring to avoid every possible cause of misunderstanding in the future, Russia and Japan mutual- ly engage, in case Corea should apply to either of them for assistance or ad- vice, not to take any measures in the nemination of military instructors or financial advisers without having previously come to a mutual agree- ment in the matter. 3. In view of the large development of Japanese commercial and industrial enterprises in Corea, as well as the considerable number of Japanese subjects resident in that country, the Russian govern- ment will not impede the develop- ment of commercial and industrial re- lations between Japan and Corea. The military drill in our public schools is a great help to the work of disciplining an army. Add to it the experience in war that we had thirty years ago, and the work of the na- tional guard, and a few days suffice for an army ready for action. It took morths in ’sixty-one to accomplish the discipline that is now to be had for the asking, and our standing army amounts to a mere handful. Every school ought to give the military drill and informa- tion. That amounts to our standing army, and it is the best and the least expensive in the world. ee ARE MASSING THEIR FORCES SPANIARDS PREPARING TO MAKE A DESPERATE ASSAULT. vd oa Evident That They Do Not Intend Quietly to Abandon the Positions They Took When the American Marines Landed—Activity of the Enemy Led to Several Spirited Engagemwents—Spanish Fort at the Entrince te the Bay Com- pletely Demolished—Spanish Loss of Life Must Heve Been Great— Forts About Catmanera Silenced. Off Guantanamo, via Kingston, Jam., June 18.—It is evident that the Span- iards do not intend quietly to aban- don the positions they took when the American marines were landed on Cuban soil a week ago. They have been driven inland day after day, but are assembling additional forces every hour and are preparing to make a fresh assault upon the American de- fenses. Spanish gunboats iin the inner harbor have been hard at work carry- ing troops across the bay to surround our men. This work was watched from Camp McCalla by American of- ficers. It continued all day. As soon as Spanish soldiers were landed on the eastern shore they vanished in the woods. ‘There is little’ doubt these troops are being sent to a eommon rendezvous for a concerted attack on our forces, either in mass or by night surprises. Several Engagements. The activity of the enemy led to sev- eral engagements during the day in Guantanamo bay. Early in the morn- ing a considerable number of Spanish soldiers appeared on the western side of the harbor and were about to be ferried across to the eastern side on gunboats anchored in the inner harbor. This had been anticipated by Admiral Sampson, who sent the Texas to join the Marblehead and Suwanee at this point. When the Spaniards began transferring their men across the inner bay the Texas, Marblehead and Su- wanee steamed to the mouth of the in- let and opened a lively fire with thelr heaviest guns at a range of 500 yards. The first shot, fired by the Texas, was answered by the Spaniards in the fort, who put a shell between the Texas and Marblehead. Then they sent an- other shell across the bow of the Mar- blehead, narrowly missing the Ameri- can. Four more Spanish shots struck the water near our warships during the next fifteen minutes, but after that nothing was heard From the Enewy’s Forts. The Spanish troops and gunboats were out of range, so the movement toward the marine camp could not be stopped by the warships. Shot after shot sent by the American vessels hit the Spanish fort near the entrance to the inner harbor, and the building was eventually completely demolished. The mortality must have been great. While our vessels were thus engaged the enemy began a fire from the south side of the bay near the town of Cai- manera. The guns of the Marblehead were turned in that direction ard the firing from land was silenced in short order. The Marblehead di dnot cease firing as soon as the enemy did, but kept banging away until heavy dam- age had been done in the town, The bombardment lasted an hout and a half and our ships then steamed back into the outer bay, having silenced the forts about Caimaner HAITI'S. NEUTRALITY. Exceptional Privileges Granted Country by Treaty Wil Observed. Washington, June 18. — Among a number of proclamations of neutrality, eight in all, published by the state de- partment in the consular reports, there is one of particular interest, namely, that proclaimed by Haiti. Its inter- esting feature is its reference to the peculiar treaty of 1864 between the United States and Haiti, by the terms of which the United States was guar- anteed certain exceptional privileges. The proclamation states that Haiti will recognize her ,obligations under the treaty, while otherwise observing strictly the neutrality laws. The oth- er proclamations are by Brazil, Danish West Indies, Peru, Nicaragua, Salva- dor, Costa Rico and China. They are without distinguished features. This Be Canada Cannot Expel Them, London, June 18—In the house of commons, replying to a question rela- tive to the power of the government of Canada to expel Spanish agents from that country, Sir Richard Web- ster, the attorney general, said that under ordinary circumstances the pow- er to deal with such matters was a prerogative of the crown, and the co- lonial government would be liable to be sued for damages for expelling such persons. Ship Held. Gibraltar, June 18.— The Spanish trans-Atlantic liner San Augustin has arrived here from Cadiz for the pur- pose of shipping 1,800 tons of coal. She has been detained by the British authorities pending a guarantee that the coal is intended for purely com- mercial purposes. The San Augustin was detained on the American con- sul’s representations that the coal was probably intended for the Cadiz fleet. Money in Her Umbrella. Grand Forks, N. D., June 18.—Mary F. Horst was arrested here on her ar- rival from Winnipeg on a telegram from that city alleging the larceny of $400 in gold. Money was found in an umbrella the woman carried. Safely Lodged in Jail, Rarboursville, Ky., June 18. — The Baker brothers were lodged in jail here and the troops have been with- drawn. The Bakér-White-Howard feud will now likely have its termina- tion In the courts. { Spanish Veesel ‘Safls for Cuba Witk ‘Supplies. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) Kingston, Jam., June 18.—The Span- ish steamer Purissima Concepcion, loaded with food for Manzanillo, left Kingston at 2 o’lock in the morning, taking a westward course. The cok onial authorities ignored the protest of the United States consul general as not based on sufficient evidence, and gave the ship hher-clearance. The Con- cepcion arrived :at Kingston in the lat- ter part of May from Manzanillo with , a Spanish officer ‘in disguise seeking supplies. She has already on board a large amount which has been obtained elsewhere. But at Kingston she be- gan at once to take on flour, corn and rice, puchasing in all 2,800 bags of corn from Jamaican merchants. The colonial authorities were informed by her owners that Clearance papers would be asked for a non-blockaded port like Manzanillo, on the south coast on the bay of Guanayaro. Unit- ed States Consul Dent made repre- sentations to the government of the island against the vessel and careful inquiry was instituted, the officials promising that if Mr. Dent could fur- nish specific proof that her captain in- tended to Ran for a Bleckaded Pont they would refuse to allow her to Joad. An attempt was made by her owners to change her register. A well known Kingston merchant agreed to take a bill of sale, registering as a British owner, but he withdrew when the government pointed out the liability he would incur if she violated the neu- trality laws. Another attempt to ob- tain register of ownership was made, this,time through an _ irresponsible clerk, but the government refused per- mission to the proposal unless he could fortify it with a bond with two resident sureties for the full value of the ship. Mr. Dent's protest failing, the Concepcion, according te dis- patehes from Kingston, has been plan- ning to leave as secretly as possible, in the hope, under cover of darkness, of evading capture. There has never been the least doubt in the mind of Mr. Dent that the supplies and pro- visions, though loaded nominally for an unblockaded port, are destined ul- timately for Gen. Blanco’s troops. There is little likelihood that she will reach her destination, as Admiral Sampson is fully aware of her plans and has probably detailed a fast aux- iliary cruiser to capture her and the Spanish officer, Lieutenant Command- er Joaquin Montague, who is under- stood to have left Kingston with her. HOBSON'S REWARD. The President Has Not Yet Decided What It Shall Be. Washington, June 18.—The president has not yet decided what measure of reward shall be meted out to Hobson for his brave achievement. The men he led have been taken care of. Sec- retary Long attended to that himself because it was a matter entirely with- in his authority, and they have been made warrant officers, the ideal of a sailor’s ambition.. Hobson is to be ad- vanced; that is settled. The depart- ment called upon Admiral Sampson for a recommendation in this case, but in advance of its arrival had about de- cided to advance Hobson ten numbers, which would have placed him just be- Jow Constructor Linard, when a doubt arose as to whether the young man would not prefer a transfer to the line. His relatives were consulted, among them his uncle, Representative Pearson of North Carolina, and it was decided to allow Hobson to make his choice as between the line and staff. Steps have been taken to acquaint him with the department's purpose and ask his pleasure in the matter. | BRAVE CUBAN OFFICERS. At Great Risk of Life Bring Dis- patches for the Junta. Key West, June 18.—Lieut. Col. Au- gusti Anao, Maj. Donati Sati and two privates of the Cuban army arrived here from Pinar del Rio with the dis- patches for the Cuban junta. They re- port that the health of the Cubas in the field is excellent, but their food is scarce and they are poorly equipped. Moreover the scarcity of arms and am- munition prevents many enlisting in the Cuban army. The Spaiards, they say, are 16,000 strong in that vicinity, Hondo and Malath, waiting for the American forces to prevent a landing. On June 6 an engagement occurred between the Spaniards and isurgents, the latter taking a number of foris be- sides capturing Lieut. Col. Presi Lieut. Col. Anao came across in a small boat at great risk of life. They leave for New York to-morrow with dis- patches for the Cuban junta and T. Estrada Palma. ‘egro Maxonry. Seattle, Wash., June 18.—An impor- tant event in the history of Freema- sonry in this state occurred at the se sion of the grand lodge. It was, in ef- fect, the recognition of negro lodges and their authority to confer Masonic degrees. The recognition is limited to lodges holding charters from the grand lodge of England. Austria Will Remain Neutral, London, June 18.—The Vienna corre- spondent of the Times says: There is every probability that Austria will con- unue to maintain her neutrality. All reports as to Austria’s sympathy for intervention are completely devoid of foundation. Spain Has Son-ething New. Paris, June 18. A dispatch to the Figaro from Madrid says: Capt. Aun- ‘on’s visit to Cadiz was with a view to experimenting at sea with a new and powerful explosive shell, whicb liber- ates poisonous gas. Fatally Burned, Cedar Falls, Iowa, June 18.—Andrew Peterson, an employe in a restaurant, was frightfully if not fatally burned. He had saturated his clothing with gasoline while filling a stove, and as he lit the burner his clothing caught fire. Turks at It Again, Cettinje, Montenegro, June 18.—The Turks have resumed the work of burn- ing buildings. Yesterday firing con- tinued on both sides throughout the whole of the Bernard district. SANTIAGO GETS ANOTHER DOSE @BATTERIES BOMBARDED FOR THU THIRD TIME. ‘Western Batteries Badly Wrecked, One-of Them Completely Destroy- ed—Not a Ship Struck or a Man Injured on the American side— The Spanish Made a Spirited Re- ply at First, but Their Gunnery was Ineffective—It Is Believed That tthe Enemy’s Loss of Life ‘Was Henvy—FIl Moro, Where Hoh son Is Imprisoned, was Spared. (Gopyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) Off Santiago, via Kingston, Jam., June 18. — Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet bombarded the batteries at San- tiago de Cuba for the third time at daylight yesterday morning. For hours the ships pounded the batteries at the right and left of the entrance, only sparing El Moro, where Lieut. Hobson and his companions of the Merrimac are in prison. The western batteries, against which the main as- sault was directed, were badly wrecked. One was utterly destroyed. In others many guns were dismounted. At first the Spaniards replied passion- ately and wickedly, but impotently. Soon most of the guns were deserted. Not a ship was struck nor a man in- jured on the American side. It is be- lieved the enemy’s less of life was heavy. As a preliminary to the ham- mering given the batteries, the dyna- mite cruiser Vesuvius at midnight was given another chance. Three 250- pound charges of gun cotton were sent ever the fortifications at the en- trance. The design was to Dropped Them Inte the Bay around the angle, back of the emi- nence on which El Moro is situated, where it was known the Spanish tor- pedo boat destroyers were lying. Two charges went true, as no reports were heard—a peculiarity of the explosion of gun cotton in water. Whether the destroyers were demolished is not known, but the destructive area of gun cotton is large and it would not be surprising if it is subsequently as- certained that one or both were de- stroyed. The third charge exploded with terrible violence on Cayo Smith and a crater big enough to hold a church was blown out of the side of it. At 5:20 a.m. the New York opened with a broadside from her miain bat- tery at the works at the east of the entrance of the harber. All the ships followed with red streams of flame. The gun captains had been cautioned not to waste ammunition, but to fire with deliberation, yet the fire was so rapid that there was almost coztinu- ous roar. The Dons responded spirit- edly at first, but their frenzied, half- crazed fire could not match the cool nerve, trained eyes and skilled gun- nery of the American sailors. Our fire was Much More Effective than in the preceding bombardments. In fifteen minutes one western battery was completely wrecked. The Massa- chusetts tore a gaping hole in the em- placement with thousand-pound pro- jectile and the Texas dropped a shell into the powder maga The ex- plosion wrought terrible havoc. The frame was lifted, the sides were blown out and a shower of debris flew in every direction. One timber carried out of the side of the battery went tumbling down the hill. The loss of life must have been great. The bat- teries on the east of Moro were harder to get at, but the New Orleans crossed the bows of the New York to within 500 yards of shore and played a tatto with her long eight-inch rifles, hitting them repeatedly, striking a gun squarely in the muzzle, lifting it off its trunchions and sending it sweeping somersaults high in the air. When the order came at 6:30 to cease firing every gun of the enemy had been silenced for ten minutes, but as the ships drew off some of the Spanish courage re- turned and a half-dozen shots were fired spitefully at the Massachusetts and Oregon, falling in their wak Se Selling at SC Cents. Sioux Falls, S. D., June 18.—Farmers in this and adjoining counties are con- tracting to sell their 1898 crop at 80c a bushel. George France, who runs the elevator at Lennox, has already contracted to take 20,000 bushels at these figures. He says that many farmers refuse to enter into contracts at 80 cents, as they expect the price to rule higher than this. The wheat out- look has not been better in fifteen ye: Farmers are expecting an enormous yield. Entirely Feasible. Washington, June 18. — Prof. Haupt, of the Nicaragua canal commissino. was before the senate committee on the Nicaragua canal. He expressed the opinion that the canal, as proposed, was entirely feasible and placed the cost of constructien at between $90,- 000,000 and $95,000,000. Deinined by Eritish Au.hor.tics Gibraltar, June 18. — The Spanish transatlantic liner San Augustin has arrived here from Cadiz for the pur- pose of shipping 1,800 tons of coal. She has been detained by the British authorities pending a guarantee that the coal is intended for purely com- mercial purposes. To Increase the Ration, Washington, June 17. — Representa- tive Davidson of Wisconsin has intro- duced a bill increasing the army ra- tion by the addition of one-quarter of a pound of pure American cheese. A similar bill has been introduced by Representative Chickering of New York. Injured by a Runaway. Red Wing, Minn., June 18. — Ben Swanson was thrown from a wagon in a runaway and probably fatally in- jured. ALL ARE NOT BOTTLED UP. Two of Admiral Cervera’s Largest 4 Ships in Hiding. SPANIARDS ARE STARVING TERRIBLE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINES, New York, June 19.—A special to the Herald from Mole St. Nicholas says: “I tell you, all of Cervera’s fleet is not in Santiago as the American’s think it is. ‘wo of the largest of the Spanish ships are now hiding in the eastern part of Cuba not far from Mole St. Nicholas. I know what I am talking about because [I coaled them,” said Capt. Huke, of the British steamer Ravensdale. “This blockade of Cuba is a joke,” he said. “I can run through it whenever I want to, and I do. The British flag protects me. The Ameri- can navy officers are a lot of fools. When they boarded me at Guantana- mo they never had the sense to look into my bunkers to see whether they were full of coal or not. No, I will not tell you how much coal I had, but it Was enough for the Spanish warship I met the other day. My bunkers are empty now. You can draw conclusions as to what I did with it. Cervera is on the flagship Colon, and is in Santi- Insurgents Surround Manila and Give the Spaniards No Rest—Con- stant Dread of an Uprising of the Populace—Success of the Insurg- ents Is Wonderful—Spaniards Out-- witted, Outgeneralcd and Har-} rassed to Death —Augusti Would) Surrender, but the Archbishop Won't Let Him. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) ago with a few ships, but two big ones that the Americans do not suspect are They have been waiting for coal and have got it. They are now ready for business and some day will surprise the Americans.” prowling around outside. Capt. Huke proceeded to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a cargo. bly more coal. apes New York, June 19—That the British steamship Ravensdale had delivered hers cargo of coal to two warships in Southern waters was vigorously de- nied at the office of her agent, W. D. Munson, No. 27 Williams street. left Philadelphia on May 24 with 1,421 tons of coal, bound for ssau. Ravensdale reached Nassau on May 30 and delivered her cargo to the line's representative, H. R. Sawyer & Co. Mr. Munson has the receipt for the de- livery of the entire shipment. The vessel only retained her bunker coal, I was informed. The ravensdale sailed from Nassau for Guantanamo on June 7, but upon her arrival off the Cuban port her captain was made acquainted with the conditions there. He put in at Fort del Paix, Haiti, for orders. He was directed to proceed to Puerto Rico for sugar, and the vessel is now en route to San Juan. THE MARKETS. Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Stock Centers. St. Paul, June 19. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, 98@4c; No. 2 Northern, 90@91c. Corn — No. 8 yellow, 321-2 @383 1-2c; No. 8, 311-2@32c. Oats—No. 8 white, 27@28c; No. 3, 26 1-2@27e. Barley and Rye—Sample barley, 28@ B6e; No. 2 rye, 42@43c; No. 3 rye, 41@ 42c, Duluth, Minn., June 19. — Wheat — S. ‘o. 1 hard, 86c; No. 1 Northern, 8 . 2 Northern, 80c; No. 3 spring, 7c; to arrive, No. 1 hard, 86c; No. 1 Northern, S4c; July, No. 1 hard, 86c; No. 1 Northern, 84c; September, No. 1 hard, 71c; No. 1 Northern, 70¢. ats, 25@26c; rye, to arrive, 43¢; barley, to arrive, 28c; fia cash, $1.10; Septem- ber, $1.08 1 corn, to arrive, 28 1-2c. Minneapolis, June 19.—Wheat—July opened at 92c and closed at 86 1-2¢; September opened at Tle and closed at 691-8c; December opened at 69¢ and closed at 671-2c. On track—No. 1 hard, 89 1-4c; No. 1 Northern, 87 1-4¢c; No. 2 Northern, 843-4e. Milwaukee, Wis., June 19. — Flour is lower. Wheat lower; No. 1 Northern, 92¢c; No. 2 Northern, 90¢; July, 87 1-4¢. Oats lower at 26@27 3-4c. Rye steady; No. 1 443-4c. Barley dull; sample, 85e. Chicago, June 19. — Wheat — Cash, 82c; No. 3, T4@ 0. 2 hard, T5@80c; No. 3 hard, 69@72c; No. 2 spring, 74@ No. 3 spring, T0@S80c; No. 1 North- spring, § No. 2 corn, 32 1-4¢; 3 corn, 311-4c. No. 2 oats, 25¢; 3, 24 1-4e. 0, June 19. — Hogs — Light, ( mixed, $3.80 heavy, 3.80@4.05; rough, $3.80@3.90. Cattle— eeves, $4.10@5.30; cows and heifers, $2.50@4.75; Texas steers, $3.60@4. stockers and _ feeders, $3.80@4.85. tives, 4@5.25; Westerns, lambs, $4.25@4.50. y, Iowa, June 19. — Hogs — Cattle — Canners, $2.10; 80; heifers, $3.90@4.: bulls, 90; stocke $4.25@4.70; year- $4@4.90; calves, $4.50@5.45. lings, Sheep, $3.60@4.35. South St. Paul, June 19. — Hogs — $3.50@3.80. Cattle—Cows, $3@4; steers, $4.35 $3.05@ FOR SPANISH FLEET Was the Coal in the British Collier Twickenham, Key West, Fla., June 19.—The prize commission, which finished taking the testimony in the case of the British collier Twickenham, captured by the St. Louis off Kingston, Jam.; June 10, is convinced that the ship’s cargo of coal was intended for the Spanish ficet. It therefore undoubtedly will be ‘confiscated by the government. James Fernie, the former Spanish officer who was in the alleged hospital ship Ali- cante, was examined, and his story, to- gether with that of the Twickenham’s steward, William Thompson, was most convincing of the contraband na- ture of the cargo. $4.60; stockers, 80; heifers, $3.50@3.80 bulls, is) 65. Milwaukee Flour Mills Close Down. Milwaukee, June 19. — Owing to the unsteadiness of the flour market four of Milwaukee's large flour mills have closed down. They are the Duluth, the Daisy, the Reliance and the Gem Mill- ing company’s plants. The Eagle and the Atlas are the only flour mills run- ning, and those on short time. This conditien will probably exist until the market becomes settled. Mistook Her for a Burglar. Moline, Kan., June 19.—Mrs. John P. Sawyer was shct and killed by her husband, who mistook her for a bur- Mrs. Sawyer had arisen and stepped to the back porch. Sawyer muy Icse his mind. Worrying About Bixmarck, London, June 19. — A dispatch from Perlin says Prince Bismarck’s health is causing renewed anxiety. He is re- ported to be suffering great pain from inflammation ef the veirs of his right ex. It is proba- She The Manila, June 8, via Hongkong, June 19.—There is intermittent fighting on the outskirts of the city in all direc- tions. The Spaniards are utterly ex- hausted by hunger, sleeplessness and incessant alarms. They have no in- formation regarding the enemy’s movements until suddenly attacked. In the meantime they are in constant dread of the populace ing up and at- tacking them in the rear. Besides this, in every skirmish, directly the retreat -begins the native troops desert. The insurgents avoid disturbing the non- combatants, and English women and children are living peaceably and un- hurt in the zone of hostilities. El Commercio publishes a supplement expatiating at great length on the di- abolical cruelties practiced in the Brit- ish colonies and predicting a similar tyranny in the Philippines unless the powers intervene. To-night almost all the Spanish civilians are inside the citadels. The troops Are Manning the Walls and the antedeluvian cannon and gun- boats are guarding the river. Admiral Dewey has contended that the Span- ish merchant steamers should remove the non-combatants. The insurgents exchange signals with the Americans day and night, while the Spaniards continue shooting at shadows con- structing works which they admit will be unavailing and lining every road with useless defenses. There was a concerted attack last evening in every direction. The Spaniards were in- formed of the insurgents intention to capture two magazines outside the fortifications at Malatte and Santa Meza, southward and westward of the city. Therefore they concentrated their forces for a supreme effort in their defence and bombarded the jungle all night long. In the mean- time the insurgents captured Malabon and Caloican, in the northern sub- urbs. The Spaniards were thus out- witted, outgeneraled and harrassed to death. During the previous night, ow- ing to a misunderstanding, a squad of Spanish artillerymen stampeded from Malate into Manila, causing immense consternation, it being believed that the insurgents were storming the city. Augusti Would Surrender, Admiral Montejo and Goy. Gen. Augusti have placed the women, chil- dren and the priests in the forts for safety. Gen. Augusti is reported to be willing to surrender to the Americans in order to prevent the insurgents from capturing the capital, setting it on fire and killing the Spanish. The arch- bishop, however, is opposed to surren- der and has overruled Augusti. The success of the insurgents is wonderful. The Spaniards taken prisoners in the two weeks’ campaign aggregate 3,000, including 2,000 soldiers of the regular army. Prominent among them are Generals Garcia and Cordoba, The governors of the provinces of Cavite, Balucan and Bataan were also made prisoners. Attacking the City, London, June 19.—The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: An ofticial dispatch from Manila‘ asserts that the insurgents have closled around the town and are now attack- ing the walled part, where the de- fenders are still holding out. Fighting is going on all along the sea front, but the Americans are taking no part in the attack. NO EXCHANGE. Hobson Will Remain in Prison, if Blanco Has His Way. Havana, June 19.—Capt. Gen. Blanco has refused to entertain a proposition to exchange the Merrimac prisoners. The Spanish torpedo boat Martin Alonzo Pinson sailed out ten miles to the northeast of the harbor under a flag of truce. She met the monitor Terror and the Mangrove. The moni- tor sent an officer off in a small boat, to whom Lieut. Manuel Cubello, com- mander of the Pinson, handed Gen. Blanco’s reply in a sealed enyelope. Will Fire Newspaper Correspondents. Madrid, June 19.—Part of yesterday's council meeting was devoted to the question of requesting correspondents: of American newspapers to leave Spain. Some stupid individual de- nounced me to the police as a spy im common with two other correspond- ents. This led to a visit from the po- lice. Lutheran Delegates, Good Thunder, Minn., June 19.—At the meeting of the German Evangel- ical Lutheran synod President Rey. Sievers and Mr. Gurke were elected delegates to the pastorate conference at Cincinnati Aug. 14-21. A division of the district was discussed, but no action taken. Gen, Augusti’s Family Captured. London, June 19. — The Hong correspondent of the Times says: cording to Manila advices. dated June 13, and brought here by H. M. 8S. Lin- net, the rebels have captured the fam- ily of Capt. Gen. Augusti. In. most cases the desertions of the native reg- iments have been accompanied by a massacre of the officers. It is reported from Shanghai that the Spanish arch- bishop from Manila has arrived by the German troop ship Darmstadt 9