Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 9, 1898, Page 6

The Herali-Review. By E. Kiley. GRAND RAPIDS - MINNESOTA. Circumstances make fewer men than they discover. The want of money makes the, mare go—in exchange for a wheel. Some men can’t screw their courage up without the aid of a corkscrew. Young military attaches are always willing to instruct pretty girls in the use of arms. “What is the biggest game in your vicinity?” asks a New England corre- spondent. Draw poker. War proceedings as a rule lower land values, but blowing up earthworks cer- tainly comes under the head of a rise in real estate. The Spaniards readily believe the yarn that Dewey was a bad boy, and in addition they think he grew worse as he got older. The attention of the Harvard profes- sor who says there are no gentlemen in America is called to the fact that there are a few fighters. Dewey’s salary with his promotion in rank is increased from five to six thou- sand dollars. As he is a man of a thou- sand this is quite in keeping. Five years ago a farmer in one of our country towns, who had on his farm a thorny little ravine of no value, set it with balm of Gilead shoots. He now gathers every spring from $80 to $100 worth of buds from the ravine, selling them to pharmacists. War is rapidly making the United States a cosmopolitan nation. War is always a quick educator. Whatever else it does, it sharpens the wits and broadens the minds of nations. The present war has already made the United States a nation of students of history, geography and international relations. The nation has learned more of the world in the last few months than years of peace would have brought it. In troublous times the wisest and best of men and women are preserved from inward disturbance and insanity because they fully believe in the silent activity and supremacy of truth and goodness. They see that in this human world of ours there is a great deal going -on besides disorder and corruption, vio- ‘lence and misery. The late Doctor Fur- ness of Philadelphia, once said to a friend, “The devil makes much noise and show with his work, and alarms us all; but God is silently busy all the time in a world He has made to His own hand; and He does infinitely more, while we think nothing about it.” The convention of representatives appointed by five Australian colonies to draw up a bill for the constitution of an Australian commonwealth has concluded its labors, and the bill was submitted to a plebistice vote oun June 3 in four colonies, and on June 4 in the fifth. The bill contains some manifest imperfections, the different colonies or “states,” as they are to be called, having refused to place their railways under one federal control and to transfer the administration of their public debts to the federal govern- ment. The right of the federal gov- ernment to tax is also greatly limited, the colonies shrinking from entrusting too much financial power to it. Owing to these defects a section of the com- munity is averse to accepting the bill. Of the colonies established by the Salvation Army, Commander Booth Tucker said, in a recent interview: “We now have three colonization farms, which, for the sake of preserv- ing the military terminology, we call forts. The first is Fort Romie, in Cal- ifornia, where we have settled twenty families, including eighty persons; the second is Fort Sells, in Colorado, where we have settled fifteen families, in- cluding seventy persons, so many of whom are from Chicago that they call it a suburb of Chicago. The number of people in this colony is limited only by the amount of capital at our dispo- sal, Our third farm is called Fort Her- rick, after Colonel Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland, one of the most liberal patrons. The farm which is known as the James Parmalee place is situated one mile from the lake and two miles from Mentor, the home of President Garfield. It contains 285 acres or fine farming land and will provide homes for fifty families. The purpose is to divide most of this farm up into five- acre lots and to erect on each of them a cottage containing two or three rooms. These little homesteads we will rent to city families for, say, $1 a week, to enable them to embark in the business of market gardening. We rent to no one but agriculturalists, who have moved to the city, have lost their grip and want to get back to the coun- try.” It must be remembered that in this war the private’s part is more import- ant than in any war in the past. The open order formation in which battle is now fought, on account of the preci- sion and ravidity of fire of modern small arms and machine guns, makes the individual soldier more dependent upon himself and less dependent upon his officers. He must use his brains fs well as his legs and arms. Other conditions being equal, the army that has the most intelligent soldiers will win. EXPECTED AT ANY MOMENT NEWS OF A BIG BATTLE AT SANTI- AGO DE CUBA. Nothing Is Known at Washington Regarding Shafter's Plan of At- tack Except That He Will Move on the Enemy Before Reinforce- ments Can Reach Hith—The Navy Will Probably Co-operate in the Attack Upon Santingo—After En- countering Many Difficulties the Second Expedition From Tampa Finally Gets Away. Washington, July 2.—The Situation at the close of the day was described by Secretary Alger as heing such as to warrant him in entertaining the ex- pectation of important news at any moment. There was two parties to a battle, and it might be precipitated by either side, and none here know what the Spanish disposition is. Nor is much more known respecting Gen. Shafter’s idea of attack, although in his message yesterday he indicated a purpose to move early on the enemy as shown by his declaration that reinforcements could not reach him before he offered battle. Secretary Alger was very much gratified when he learned that direct telegraphic communication now existed between Washington and Gen. Shafter’s headquarters at Siboney. Heretofore all messages from the general have been delayed twenty- four hours owing to the necessity of sending them across rough country to reach the cable station. The loss of so much time might be vital in case of urgent need for reinforcements or of ammunition or supplies. The opinion is held here that the navy will co- operate in the attack on Santiago and that to that end part of Shafter’s force is to move immediately upon Morro castle to Capture the Forts and enable the nayal launches to open the gateway into the harbor by remoy- ing the mines. The experience of the vessels while in Guantanamo harbor in pulling up the mines there is expect- ed to very much facilitate similar work at Santiago. No telegram came to the war department yesterday from Gen. Shafter, and the understanding here is that he is employing his time to the best advantage in taking his artillery and making all ready for the final assault upon Santiago. It is not known how far the Spanish reinforce- ments have advanced, but Gen. Shaf- ter has full knowledge of their move- ments, and it is believed is not likely to delay his attack until they have strengthened the garrisons at Santia- go by uniting with Linares. The sec- ond expedition from Tampa_ to rein- force Shafter appears to have en- countered almost as many difficulties as the original expedition in getting a y. It was confidently expected here that the start would be made from Tampa last Monday, but one dif- ficulty after another has arisen to Retard the Movements so that it was with a feeling of relief that the news came to the department that the flagship of the expedition, the Hudson, had swung out into the stream and was ready to lead the pro- cession of transports which it is be- lieved at this time is under way bound for Santiago. It is calculated that the second installment of the reinforce- ments dispatched to Shafter from Camp Alger via steamer from New- port News, Va., reached him yester- day on the Harvard, and the Yale is expected at Newport News to-morrow, returning from her first trip with Duttield’s soldiers, to take more rein- forcements, probably including Gar- rettson’s battery. The department is thoroughly satisfied with the success attending this method of transporta- tion, having found it to be not only much more economical than the com- bined rail and water route via Tampa, but more expeditious, The steamers will be further availed of in pursuance of Secretary Alger’s intention to con- tinue the dispatch of reinforcements after reinforcements to Shafter until he has an overpowering force at bis command. The secretary believes that no ground is lost in this way, for if there is an overplus of treops at Santiago they can be easily used else- where. NEWS OF A BATTLE. Comes Via Madrid With Assurances of Spanish Victory. Madrid, July 2.—A rumor is in circu- lation here to-night, though uncon- firmed, that there has been a great battle at Santiago de Cuba, resulting in favor of the Spaniards. Washington, July 1,—Secretary Al- ger at midnight said he had not re- ceived any confirmation of the press report from Madrid that a battle had been fought at Santiago. The officials of the war department believe that it is quite probable, however, that there was fighting in the neighborhood of Santiago, as the last dispatch received from Gen. Shafter, dated yesterday, indicated that his forces were gradual- ly closing in on the city and its de- fenses. They do not believe that the general has yet attempted to take the city, but they think probable that there has been some preliminary skirmishing, resulting from Gen. Shafter attacking some of the Spanish outposts at points that he wished to occupy before mak- ing his attack upon the city. HARD ON MONTEJO. He Will Be Courtmartialed for the Manila Disaster, London, July 2.—The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: The government has ordered another squadron composed of the Alfonso XIIL., Metero and Cuidad Cadiz, under Lieut. Sobral, former naval attache at Washington. The cabinet has decided to court martial Admiral Montejo for the Manila disaster, and it is probable Goy. Gen. Augusti, of the Philippines, will receive a large reward. Commander McCalla May Not Wait for Troops. : Headquarters of the American Ma- rines, Camp McCalla, Guantanamo Bay, July’1. — Commander McCalla, I learned, is considering a proposition to take the town of Guantanamo without waiting for the arrival of troops, de- clare this port open and invite the commercial world to resume business relations with the place. The dashing plan was suggested to Commander Me- Calla by an officer of the American fleet now lying in Guantanamo bay. Such a strol.e, this officer urged upon Commander McCalla, would have a moral effect abroad that would be of tremendous advantage. He does not stand alone in this view, and Com- mander McCalla is being strongly urged to attempt the coup. Comman- der McCalla, my informant added, hes- itates to act upon the suggestion for the reason that the Occupation of Guantanamo would greatly extend his lines. Pend- ing developments in the vicinity of Santiago the commander fears he might be assuming too great a risk. This course would result in a call for more troops as soon as carried out and further assurances that the additional force would be forthcoming are de- sired from Washington before the at- tempt is made. Commander McCalla probably will order the advance upon Guantanamo just as soon as the situ- ation at Santiago clears up. Our forces about Guantanamo are eager to take the town, and they have had no excite- ment since the Spaniards ceased in their’ attacks upon Camp McCalla. They are emboldened by the news scouts bring in from points about Gu- antanamo. This is to the effect that Guantanamo has been deprived of nearly all of her defenders by Gen. Linares, who, several days ago ordered the bulk of the Spanish troops in this vicinity to hasten to his aid in Santi- ago. DEWEY HEARD FROM. The Admiral Spenks a Good Word for Aguinaldo. Washington, July 1.—The navy de- partment made public the following cablegram from Admiral Dewey, brought by the McCulloch to Hong- kong, and though undated, is supposed to have been sent from Cavite June 23: “No change in the situation since my telegram of June 17. Five Germaan, three British, one French and one Japanese men-of-war in port. The in- surgents constantly closing in on city. Aguinalde, the insuygent leader, with thirteen of his staff, arrived May 19, by my permission, on the Man Shan. ile established himself at Cavite, out- side the arsenal, under the protection of our guns and organized his army. The progress of Aguinaldo has been wonderful. Hethas invariably conduct- ed the war humanely. My relations with him are cordial, but my confer- ences have generally been only of a personal nature. CUT OFF THE WATER. No Official Reports From Shafter to Confirm the Story. Washington, July 1.—No official re- ports have been received to confirm the story that Gen. Shafter’s troops are in poss ion of the waterworks supply- ing Santiago. It is not doubted that the troops possess the line of the aque- duct and can cut the water supply of Santiago if desired to do so. The opin- ion is that if the pipes have been tapped by the American troops it has been done with the main purpose of supplying themselves and stock with good drinking water. It is not thought there was a deliberate purpose to cut off the water supply, for, in the minds of persons best posted on the situation, such a method, while caus- ing the population of the town a great deal of discomfort, would be entirely ineffectual in hastening the surrender of Santiago. BEEF FOR THE ARMY. Swift & Co. of Chicago Get a Con- traet. Washington, July 1. — Commissary General Egan, of the army, has award- ed Swiftf & Co. of Chicago a contract for supplying the troops in Cuba, with refrigerated beef in such quantities and at such places as may be required. The contract is a big one and involves the shipment to that country of large cargoes of dressed meat to be used not alone for the soldiers, but also for feeding the reconcentrados and the Cuban troops. The government guar- antees the contract to last for not less than three months and the beef is to be furnished so that it will be perfectly good and fit for use seventy-two days after its delivery. DEPENDS ON TRANSPORTS. Everything Being Done to Get the Fourth Expedition Under Way. ,» San Francisco, July 1. — Gen. E. S. Otis and his force are doing every- thing they can to get the fourth expe- dition under way as soon as possible. Everything depends on the transports. ‘Twelve or fifteen are needed. As many ships as can be gotten together with- out delaying the next expedition will be sent without regard to a brigade or- ganization or any specific number ot troops. Attempt will be made to get the expedition away by July 10. Grand Army Encampment. Alexandria, Minn., July 1. — The G. A. R. encampment in its second day was a great success. There are fully 8,000 on the grounds. Everything is free, even.the grand stand for the races. Floral hall is fitted up gor the W. R. C., where thefe was a reception to ex-State President Mrs. Bissell, with a camp-fire following. Judge Searle, Cc. F. Hendryx and ethers are the speakers, . Hobson and Crew. Washington, July 1.— The senate has passed the resolution extending the thanks of congress to Naval Con- structor Hobson, but with an amend- ment including the names of his crew. This is the first time congress has thus recognized men below the grade of commissioned officers, Bankers’ Meeting. Washington, Iowa, July 1. — The bankers of this city and county met to take into consideration and advise about the revenue Dill. MAY CAPTURE GUANTANAMO. | BIG BATTLE NEAR AT HAND sepkicilthese: AMERICAN TROOPS BEING RAPIDLY MOBILIZED. The Moment the Tedious Task Is Ac- complished the Attack on Spain’s Last Ditch in Eastern Cuba Will Be Begun—Movement of the Ar- tillery Is Taxing tke Sqill and Endurance of the Officers to the Shafter Takes Up With Gen. Utmost—Gen, His Headquarters Wheeler at the Front—The Fleet Anxiously Waiting to Take a Hand fn the Coming Battle. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) “Off Juragua, July 2.—The forces of the American army are being mobil- jzed as rapidly as possible in the vi- cinity of Aguadores, four miles from Santiago de Cuba. The moment the tedious task is completed the attack on Spain’s last ditch in Eastern Cuba will be begun. When that will be Gen. Shafter himself cannot say. Troops can be moved without serious delay, and are being pushed forward rapidly, but the movement of the pack trains, wagons, ambulances and ar- tillery is tasking the skill and endur- ance of the officers and men to the ut- most. From Baiquiri, where the ar- tillery was landed to the present point of concentration the road runs through a tangle of tropical undergrowth, up and down steep hillsides and over treacherous swamp-bordered streams for a distance of twelve miles. ‘Thro’ this continuous thicket the rear guard of the army is Cutting Its Way. Engineers are at work levelling the track and filling pits, while a large force of regulars and yolunteers with axes, aided by Cubans with machetes, are hacking down trees and clearing out the brush, A few light guns have already reached this port. The siege guns are not yet within five miles of the vanguard. Gen. Shafter left his ship and took up his quarters with Gen. Wheeler at the front. His ap- pearance there gave rise to the rumor that an attack on Santiago would oc- cur to-day, but the staff officers say it is impossible to get the army in shape to strike a blow fer several days. For the past day or two the landing places have been without incident. The hos- pital corps has finished its.camp and several patients are already undergo- ing treatment. There are quite a few cases of measles under the care of the physicians, but a majority of the cases of sickness result from heat and the extreme hardships the men have un- dergone, particularly in waiting for shelter and food during the landing off Santiago. The fleet lies Silently and Grimly Waiting for the time to come when it shall finally measure its strength with the harbor batteries. All day long four men-of-war lay within a mile and a, half of Morro’s guns, but not a shor was exchanged. The sailors on board could almost have exchanged words with the soldiers ashore. and the fact that the Spaniards did not risk a shot or two is taken to indicate that per- haps they are very short of ammuni- tion. The Iowa, M: achusetts, In- diana and New Orleans could easily have been hit, as they lay almost mo- tionless within such easy range, but Morro might have been a country school house for all the hostile demon- stration it made. Word was received by Rear Admiral Sampson that the Spanish supply boat Purissima Con- cepcion, which escaped from Jamaica recently, has arrived safely at Tunas; the port of Sancti Spiritus, on the southeastern coast of the province of Santa Clara. The naval officers here are much chagrined at the fact that the steamer got away. WATSON’S SQUADRON. Preparations for Departure Are Be- ing Pushed With Vigor. Washington, July 2.—The advices re- ceived regarding the Spanish Cadiz squadron have hastened the prepara- tions making for the departure of Commodore Watson’s Eastern squad- ron. The commodore has reported to the navy department his arrival off Santiago and is in consultation with Admiral Sampson respecting the de-- tails of the cruise, which is expected will occupy four months provided the war endures that length of time. The delays to which the Spaniards, are sub- jected at Port Said will redound very greatly to the advantage of Admiral Dewey if Camera is still in reality pound for the Philippines, for they in- sure the arrival of almost the whole of Gen Merritt's military force and the cruiser Charleston and monitors Monterey and Monadnock before the Spanish squadron can reach Manila. SANTIAGO'S SAD PLIGHT. Intercepted Dispatches From Cer- vera Show a Critical State of Af- fairs. Playa del Este, July 2.—Intercepted dispatches from Admiral Cervera show a critical state of affairs at San- tiago. Both food and ammunition are reported to be getting ver yshort, and the latter will be exhausted soon. For some days the fleet has been unable to draw a shot from the batteries off the harbor entrance, although going very close in shore. The New Orleans has left for Key West. New Scale Signed. Milwaukee, July 2.—At a meeting of the Bayview representatives of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and the officials of the Illinois Steel company, the new scale was signed. } Fire at Yankton, Yankton, 8. D., July 2. — John B. Hudsen’s drug store burned. Loss on stock and fixtures, $10,000; partitlly insured. The fire is supposed to have started from an explosion of the soda fountain, THE MARKETS. Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Stock Centers. St. Paul, July 2. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, 8i@85c; No. 2 Northern, S82@88e. Corn — No. 3 yellow, 301-2 @311-2c; No. 3, 29 1-2@301-2c. Oats— No. 3 white, 25@25 1-2c; No. 8, 24@25c. Barley and Rye—Sample barley, 23@ 30c; No. 2 rye, 88@39 1-2c; No. 3 rve, 38@38 1-2c¢. Duluth, Minn., July 2. — Wheat.— Cash, No. 1 hard, 85 1-2c; No. 1 North- ern, 83c; No. 2 Northern, 80 1-2c; No. 3 spring, 77¢; to arrive, No. 1 hard, 85 1-2c; No. 1 Northern, 88¢; July, No. hard, 85 1-2c; No. 1 Northern, 83¢; Sep- tember, No. 1 hard, 701-4c; No. 1 Northern, 691-4¢; December, No. 1 hard. 69¢; . 1 Northern, 68c; oats, 22 1-2@23 1-2¢; rye, to arrive, 43 1-2c. Minneapolis, July 2.—Wheat — July opened at 83 1-2c and closed at 82 1-4¢; September opened at 68c and closed at 677-8c; December opened at 67 1-4¢ and closed at 67c. On track — No. 1 hard, 86 3-4c; No. 1 Northern, 84 3-4c; No. 2 Northern, 82 3-4¢. Milwaukee, Wis., July 2. — Flour is steady. Wheat lower; No. 1 Northern, 89c; No. 2 Northern, 87 3-4c; Septem- ber, 73e. Oats higher at 24 1-2¢. Rye higher; No.1, 441-2 Barley steady; sample, 35c. Chicago, July 2. No. 2 red, 7! 2 hard, 72@ S88@86e; corn, No. — Wheat — Cash, . 3 red, T3@75c; No. ‘o. 1 Northern spring, 311-4; No. 3, 30@ 803-4c¢; oats, No. 2, 213-4c; No. 3, 21 14e. Chicago, July 2. — Hogs — Light, $3.60@3.75; mixed, $3.60@3.75; heavy, $3.60G3.80; rough, $3.60@3. Cattle— Beeves, $4.25 $2.25@4.70; stockers and _ feeders, Shee} N: a $4.30@5; lambs, $4.80@6.90. South St. Paul, July $3.30@3.60. Cattle—Cows, § steers, $4.45@4.55; stockers, §$ 75; heifers, $3.25@3.40; bulls, $2.75@ Sioux City, Iowa, July 2. — Hogs — $3.40@3.50. Cattle — Beeves, $4.25@ 4.55; canners, $2.40; cows, $4.30; heif- $3.25@4.15; bulls, $2.70@3.90; kers, $4.10@4.60; calves, $4.35@ rlings, - $4.20@4.75. Sheeps, MAY HEAD OFF PANDO. Gen. Garcia Believed to Be Capable of Performing. ‘the Feat. Playa del Este, July 2. — It is be- lieved that Gen. Calixto Garcia, whose forces were taken to the east in order to co-operate with the United States army in the capture of Santiago, will be sent back with 3,000 of his men to stop the advance of Gen. Pando, the Spanish commander, who, with 7,400 troops, many pack horses and.a quan- tity of cattle on hoof, has arrived at a point seventy-one miles from Manzan- illo, going east toward Santiago de Cuba. According to information which reached the flagship New York yester- day from Col. Rios, in command of the Cuban camp, Gen. Pando started from Manzanillo on June 22, and is travel- ing at the rate of twelve miles a day. The distance to Santiago de Cuba is 127 miles, and the roads leading there are rough and difficult to travel. The Cubans now opposing Gen. Pando number only about 200 men. FIRING AT HER. Sigsbee Shooting at Stranded Lopez. Madrid, July 2.—The governor gen- eral of Puerto Rico sables that it will be difficult to save the cargo of the Spanish steamer Antonio Lopez, which was run ashore at Salinas, near the entrance of the harbor of San Juan, to escape the United States auxiliary cruisers St. Louis and St. Paul, which prevented her from landing a cargo of provisions and war material. He ex- presses his inability to save the ves- sel’s cargo, as it is alleged that an American vessel is constantly firing upon the stranded craft. The Spanish steamers Isla de Luzon, Ignacio Loyola and San Augustin have left Cadiz for Puerto Rico on an impor- tant mission, carrying large quantities of stores, coal and ammunition. WILLIAM ORSTREPEROUS. German Emperor Anxious to Get Mixed Up in War, London, July 2.—A letter written by a Berlin diplomat of the highest stand- ing says that it is due to the German cabinet to say that thus far Germany’s standing has been correct; that the emperor of Germany was determined in inject himself into the war between the Uniled States and Spain; that he has only been restrained by the im- perial chancellor, Prince von Hohen- lohe and the minister of foreign af- fairs, Baron von Bulow, from some step which the United States would be obliged to resent. WAR TO LAST. Anything But Peaceful Proclivities Among the Spaniards. Madrid, July 2.—The result of an in- quiry which I have made during the last few days is that the war is going to last, and whatever mhy be the peaceful intentions of the government. the popular sentiment does not admit of the question of negotiations for peace. The idea of the American fleet coming to bombard the Spanish ports seems to have augmented the war fever. Capt. the NOTHING IN IT. Story of Cannonading in the Wind- ward Passage Without Founda- tion, Mole St. Nicholas, Haiti, July 2. — Yhere’is no ground for the report said to emanate from here that a cannon- ading was heard in the Windward passage, off the Mole, yesterday. No Spanish squadron or warship bas been sighted from any point on the Haitian coast. FOOD AND CLOTHING. Given by Capt. McCalla to a Party of Cubans. Playa del Este, July 2—A party of sixty-four Cubans under Gen. Perez, who are taking part in the siege of Guantanamo, have been fed, clothed and armed by Capt. McCalla, of the United States cruiser Marblehead. The Marblehead has landed 5,000 rations from the State of Texas for a few Cuban families forty miles in the in- terior, in the vicinity of Gen Perez's troops. . WAR SUMMARY. Saturday, June 25. An order suspending the cortes was signed by the queen regent. Juragua is taken by the Americans, the Spaniards flying in wild disorder. Santiago will probably be in the hands of Shafter’s army by Sunday. It is now thought that the third Phil- ippine expedition will get away Mon- day or Tuesday. Sagasta’s cabinet will resign to make way for a new government which will open negotiations for peace. If Spain has been foolhardy endgeb to send the Cadiz fleet to the PlTp- pines an American squadron will be sent to bombard and blockade Spanish ports. Less than a thousand American troops attacked a force of 2,000 Span- iards and beat them back into Santi- ago. Thirteen Americans were killed and about fifty wounded. Monday, June 27. Camara’s fleet is at Port Said await- ing orders. Gen. Brooke orders fifteen regiments to prepare for a movement to Cuba. Fears are expressed at Madrid that Campos may establish a dictatorship. The third expedition to the Philin- pines has embarked on the transports and will probably sail to-day. It seems almost certain that the bat- tle of Santiago will come within a week. The president and Secretary Alger are greatly pleased with the progress of the campaign under Shafter. Latest reports place the American loss in the battle of La Quasina at six- teen killed and sixty wounded or miss- ing. American troops are now within four miles of Santiago. Cubans are mass- ing for a co-operative attack on the city. It is rumored that Great Britain will . not allow Camara’s fleet to go through the Suez on account of the heavy draft of the vessels. Tuesday, June 28. The third Philippine expedition sets sail from San Francisco. The roads leading to Santiago have been ruined by the Spaniards. The reinforcements to be sent to Shafter will almost double his force. Troubles of the gravest kind are brewing all over the provinces of Spain. Egypt gives Camara plainly to un- derstand that the neutrality laws will be strictly observed. : Spaniards say Egypt’s refusal to supply coal to the Spanish fleet is due to England’s influence. The government has issued orders for a squadron, under Commodore Watson, to proceed at once to the coast of Spain. It is believed that Cervera intended to make an attempt to escape from Santiago Sunday night, but Sampson’s vigilance blocked the game. Wednesday, June 29. American troops are camped within three miles of Santiago. Gen. Merritt sails to-day on the New- port for the Philippines. An attempt to rush reinforcements to the defense of Santiago is a failure. Invading army will be ready to at- tack Santiago within forty-eight hours. yen. Shafter goes to the front and holds a consultation with the division commanders. Admiral Dewey will demand the capitulation of Manila as soon as rein- forcements arrive. A naval expert says, eafter examin- ing Camara’s ficet, that the idea of it attempting to reach Manila is absurd. The president has issued a proclama- tion extending the blockade to the Southern coast of Cuba and also block- ading San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, June 30. Washington officials are confident that the reinforcements have reached Dewey. Commander McCalla may siege Guantanamo without waiting for the arrival of troops. Gen. Pando, with 8,700 Spanish troops, is moving to the assistance of Gen. Linares at Santiago. The flying squadron has lost its iden- tiay by an order of Sampson’s merging it with the fleet under his command. Advices frfom Dewey say the situa- tion at Manila is unchanged. The ad- miral speaks in warm terms of Aguin- aldo. A story is sent out from Santiago that the Brooklyn has been struck by a shell and Commodore Schley and twenty-four seamen killed. Gen. Shafter, in a message ‘to the war department, says he can take Sartiage in forty-eight hours, but that it will involve considerable loss. Friday, July +. The second expedition from Tampa at last gets under way. 4 Intercepted dispatches from Cervera show a very critical state of affairs at Santiago. News of a battle at Santiago comes via Madrid with assurances of Span- ish victory. The Egyptian government has noti- fied Admiral Camara that he must leave Port Said. Washington officials are in xt tion of important news from Shafter at any moment. : It is believed that Gen. Garcia wil? be able to head off Gen. Pando with his reinforcements for Santiago, The American troops are being rap- idly mobilized at Aguadores, four miles from Santiago. The attack op Santiago will soon commence, : { =