Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 23, 1898, Page 2

The ierald--Review. By E. Kiley. MINNESOTA. GRAND RAPIDS -" = One tear covers an acre of hardened soil. 2 \ The obstinate man is usually too tweak-minded to give up. { Lose a minute, and the chase of a ‘ifetime will not catch it. / The pearl of patience comes from the frritcting grain of persecution, The man who boasts of being a cynic Ss usually more foolish than dangerous. To please a man, find out what he ‘wants—what he needs is of minor im- portance. Rumors of war are less interesting to landladies than roomers who pay in advance, Creeds are evaporated graces. Cate- chisms are the dried theological fruit of salvation. The farther men wander from the truth, the nearer the false may ap- proach without a rebuke. It is generally the man who is striv- ‘ing to do right who is amazed at the opportunities to do wrong. ‘The man who wears a linen duster on a boat excursion may not be ineane, but his ideas of the eternal fitness of things are seriously tangled. This is a talkative age, and we are a talkative people; but we get many re- minders that quality outranks quanti- ty. Ten men speak volubly in advoca- ey of a proposition; then one man, who knows more about the matter than all the ten, utters a few reasonable words in good temper, and carries the meet- ing with him. Fair minded judges say: “The others had the weight of discus- sion, but he had the weight of the argu- ment.” Moral: Be master of the sub- ject, and you will be master of the au- dience. Charles Eliott Norton in his valedic- tory to his class of Harvard college did not repeat the proposition that war is a matter for the lower classes to deal with and the boys of Harvard had bet- ter aim higher with their smokcless, noiseless and bulletless guns; but he said his last words were: “Be good men; this is my last and best wish.” It is excellent advice; but the standard is placed so high by the professor that all of the boys must inevitably get dis- couraged before they begin, and must resort to more or less war as a relief to their overcharged ambition. For Prof. Norton was originally designed for an angel, and got on earth solely by accident. A venerable clergyman in the south, who lived to the age of ninety-five in possession of his faculties, said not long before his death to a friend: “All the sharp pains and losses of life, as I look back, are softened to me. They do not hurt me any more. But the monotony of the usages of daily life becomes terrible. To comb one’s hair, to dress, to brush one’s teeth thrice a day for ninety years! And still to go on doing it!” His friend smiled as the old man shuddered. If he had been a physician he would have known that there are few tests given the brain and nerves that are so wearing as mo- notony. Mr, Gladstone, when as pre- mier he had control of the political interests of England, was accustomed on leaving parliament at night to go home, drink a cup of tea and read one or two chapters of an exciting novel. “When I go to bed,” he told a friend, “all thoughts of affairs are driven from my mind and I sleep like a baby.” Ab- solute change of occupation and thought for an hour or two each day will keep many a flagging brain thealthy and sane. A good understanding, meaning by ‘that term serviceable foot-gear, is pro- nounced by the foremost military au- thorities to be more essential to an army than either courage or acclimati- zation, and details of material, work- manship, size and shape are being urged upon the commissary depart- ment. The agitation will do double service if it affects the individual as well as the governmental purchaser. A prominent cculist to whom a young ‘woman recently went for consultation, vefused to examine her eyes unless she would forthwith adopt lower-heeled ‘shoes, saying that what she wore were ‘sufficient in themselves to have occa- sioned the need of spectacles; while general practitioners attribute diseases ‘of the spine, lungs, throat and brain to shoes too thin, too narrow, or other- wise ill-fitting. “In that day when all secrets shall be revealed,” exclaims a witty Englishman, “we shall doubtless know why shoes are always made too tight!” In the day when common sense ‘prevails on earth, we shall no longer imperil our health and happiness by ‘buying shoes which are too tight. According to an artiele in the Ger- man Medical Weekly, there are more ‘blind people in Spain in propertion to the population than in any other coun- ‘try of Europe. Blindness seems to be a national disease in Spain, a fact ‘which was never more apparent than at present. The wise ones tell us that all prop- erty, if rightly held and used, is “an extension of our natural powers.” Who knows this better than the one-legged knife-grinder cf Philadelphia, who has taught his dog to turn his grind-stone? SANTIAGO HAS SURRENDERED THE SPANISH COMMANDER GIVES UP THE STRUGGLE. Under the Terms of Surrender the Spanish Troops Are to Be Shipped Back to Spain—The Whole East- ern Portion of Cuba Falls Into the Hands of the Americans Without Firing a Shot—Miles Gives Shaf- ter All the Credit—Disappoint- ment Over the Absence of Details of the Surrender—A Portion of the Army Infected With Yellow Jack. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) Playa del Este, July 15.—Gen. Toral, commanding the Spanish forces in Santiago, yesterday morning sent a communication to Gen. Shafter indi- cating his willingness to accept the terms of surrender proposed the day before, and asking the American com- mander to appoint commissioners to meet Spanish commissioners to ar- range to send the Spanish troops back to Spain. This will be promptly done, The surrender of Gen. Toral not only means the fall of Santiago, but by the terms of the surrender the whole east- ern end of the island falls into the hands of the United States without firing a shot. The surrender is to in- clude all the Spanish troops at Santi- ago, Guantanamo, Caney and Sagua, composing the Fourth corps of the Spanish army. The portion of the province of Santiago de Cuba that lies east of the line of Sagua, via Las Palmas to Azradores, is. surrendered to the United States. —0 F * Washington, July —“‘Santiago sur- rendered at 3” was the significant of- ficial announcement that reached the president at 3:06 yesterday afternoon. It same in a dispatch from a signal service officer at Playa del Este, and told the result of the meeting of the capitulation «-mmissioners in the most brief and concise form of any of the numerous dispatches laid before the president during the ¢ The dis- patch was well ahead of the official age from Shafter. Santiago time > minutes ahead of. Washington, which accounts for the quick receipt of the result, the commissioners not meeting until 2:30. A few minutes af- ter this mes e had come to the pres- ident the following was received by Chief Signal Service Officer Greely: Playa. — Gen. Greely, Washington: Santiago has surrendered. —Jones. ‘the official announcement of the agreement was received in the follow- ing brief dispatch from Gen. Shafter: Adjutant eneral, Was Have just returned from interview with Toral. He agrees to surrender upon the basis of being returned to Spain. The proposition embraces all of Eastern Cuba from Asseraderos on the south to Sagua on the north, via Palma, with practically the Fourth army corps. Commissioners meet this afternoon at 2:30 to definitely arrange terms. —W. R. Shafter, Major General. Adjt. Gen. Corbin announced that Santiago had surrendered soon after Gen. 'Shafter’s dispateh was received, the telegram showing that the Span- iards had agreed to our terms. Only details now remain to be adjusted. Gen, Miles’ Official Report. Washington, July 15.—The war de- partment has received the following message from Gen. Miles: Playa.—Secretary of War, Washing- ton: Gen. Toral formally surrender the troops of hi rmy—troops and di- vision of Santiago—on the terms and understanding that his troons shall be returned to Spain. Gen. Shafter will appoint commissioners to draw up the conditions of arrangements for ¢ ing out the terms of surrender. Th is very gratifying, and Gen, Shafter and the officers and men of his com- mand are entitled to great credit for their sincerity and fortitude in over- coming the almost insurmountable ob- stacles which they encountered. A portion of the army had been in- fected with yellow fever, and efforts will be made to separate those who are infected and those free from it, and to keep those who are still on board ship separated from those on shore. Ar- rangements will be immediately made for carrying out further instructions of the president and yourself. —Nelson A. Miles, Major General of the Army. nae EAGER FOR DETAILS. Disappointment Over the Lack of Details of the Surrender, Washington, July 15. — There was considerable disappointment in admin- istration circles because no details con- cerning the surrender of Santiago were receiv Secretary Alger and Secretary V on remained with the president until 11 o'clock, and when they left’not a word had been received during the evening. The president was gratified that the surrender had occurred but was anxious for more details. During the evening numer telegrams were received from difer- ent parts of the country congratulat- iug the president upon the success at Santiago, some of them stating that bonfires were blazing in celebration of the event. Fear American Bombardment. Gibraltar, July 15. — It is rumored that a French squadron consisting of two battleships and three cruisers wiil shortly proceed from Toulon to Tan- gier. Many families of Ceuta and Al- gerias, fearing American bombard- rent, are emigrating to Romba ard ‘Tombon, Good Crop Prospects. Lanona, N. D., July 15.—All crops in the vicinity are looking fine. WeatLe: has been very favorable for grain dar- ing the past. week. An Aggressive Movement Will Seon Take Pla Washington, July 19.—The president had a conference with Secretary Alger and Secretary Long and Capt. Crowin- shield, chief of the bureau of navaga- tion, and a member of the naval war board. It was stated after the meet- ing that plans had been discussed for an aggressive movement in which both army and navy ‘will take part against Puerto Rico. Before going to the White House Secretary Alger had been in conference with Gen. Brooke for two hours. They had before them a large number of maps of Puerto Rico and the plans of campaign were discussed from every point of view. It is said that Gen. Miles will go di- rect from Santiago to Puerto Rico and that Gen. Stone and Col. Michler, of his staff, will leave New York in a day or two to join the general at San- tiago. Secretary Long would not dis- cuss the naval programme excent to say that active preparations are on foot for the next forward movement. It may be two or three days before the details Of the New Invasion are worked out, but it is probable that before the end of the present week the military forces of the expedition will have effected a landing not far from San Juan. Prior to the landing a nayal demonstration probably will be made against the San Juan fortifi- cations. The vessels taking part in the bombardment will be a part of the fleet of Admiral Sampson, but what vessels have been ordered to Puerto Rico could not be ascertained. No definite decision has been reached as to the strength and personnel of the land forces to be sent to Puerto Rico. For a time it was supposed that few, if any, of the troops now under Gen. Shafter’s command at Santiago would be sent to Puerto Rico, but it is now known that at least a part of Shafter’s command will be in the new expedi- tion. The: president realizes that the war can be prosecuted to a speedy and sful issue only by pressing the es already gained, and, as one of the officials ex, it:* “The pres- ident proposes to strike while the iron is hot.” MILES IS GRATIFIED. Surrender of Santiago Is Highly Sat- isgactory. Before Santiago, July 19. — Gen. Mile id to an Associated Press rep- resen the suri tive: “I am most gratified at ender of Santiago. The terms are ss good as an unconditional surrender. The Spanish troops would eventually have to be sent to § By sending them at once we shall only keep them a month or so instead of a We could not keep them in where it must be remembered they would be a constant agency for th sread of yellow fever. Once in they will have no chan ak their caths not to fight ag us. They will never get back to Cuba, that it certain.” las to yellow fever among the American troops Gen. Si fhe doctor Of course it is a serious matter, but 1 hope by camping on the hills to stamp it out, as it isa mild form of the fever and only a few deaths have oc- curred. Our troops fought splendidly, nobly. The entire campaign was a complete success.” WHITE BEAVER ON DUTY. Will Take Charge of the Hospitals at Santiago. Paul, July 19.—Dr. Frank Powell, otherwise known as “White Beaver,” the mous scout and Indian fighter, arrived in town asterd: morning from St. Louis, having obtained leave of absence from his regiment to en- able him to settle up his business af- Dr. Powell is now ser jor in the Seventh United volunteers. He has been asked to St ing as tates charge of the hespitals at Santiago and has reluctantly consented. Although the new appointment carr with it the rank of colonel Dr, Powell would much prefer to serve with the regi- ment in active duty. As he remarked: “T enlisted to fight not to doctor.” Col. Powell will proceed to Santiago as soon as possible, FOOLISH SPANIARDS. Would Send 2 Part of Camara’s Fleet to American Waters. Washington, July 19. — Information has reached the government that with a view to protecting her own coast and embarrassing this country in its opera- tions against Puerto Rico the Spanish authorities are thinking of dividing what remains of Spain’s navy and sending a portion of «t to American waters. This government, however, expects to be able to divide its forces so as not only to dispatch Commodore Watson to the Spanish coast with a formidable force, but to retain under Admiral Sampson’s command a fleet which will protect the blockading sguadrons ef Puerto Rico and Cuba and the North Atlantic coast and the woopships which will convey the army ot invasion to Puerto Rico. HAVANA VOLUNTEERS. They Prefer an American Protector- ate to Independence. Madrid, July 19.—Volunteers in Ha- vana and the leading representatives of Cuba have telegraphed Gen. Wey- ler, saying they do not want independ- ence, and would much prefer an Amer- ican protectorate, and failing iz this they will continue fighting. ii Postal Agent in Cuba Dead. Washington, July 18.—Eben Brewer, who had charge of all postal arrange- ments of the United States in Cuba, died near Santiago. He came from Pittsburg. It had been reported that he was sick with malarial fever. No Yellow Fever in America. Washington, July 19.—Surgeon Gen- eral Wyman, of the marine hospital service, says there is not a single case of yellow fever in this country, so far as he knows, and no arrangements are making to care for yellow fever. A Hero Dend. Mount Sterling, Ky., July 19.—Gen. John S, Williams, ex-United | States senator and hero of the Mexican and Civil wars is dead at his home near this city. He will be Wuried at Wiz- chester, Ky. O'ER SANTIAGO OLD GLORY DISPLACES THE YEL- LOW RAG OF SPAIN, Gen, Shafter Takes Formal Posses- sion of the City of Santingo—An Immense Concourse of People Witness the Ceremony of Raising the Flag—Spanivh Soldiers Lay Down Their Arms—Gen. Shafter Returns the Spanish Commander His Sword—It Would Have Cost 5,000 Lives to Have Taken the City, Says Gen. Shafter. Santiago de Cuba, July 19. — The American flag is floating in triumph over the governor's palace at Santiago de Cuba. Gen. McKibbin has been ap- pointed temporary military governor. The ceremony of hoisting the Stars and Stripes was worth all the blood and treasure it cost. A vast concourse of 10,000 people witnessed the stirring and thrilling scene that will live for- ever in the minds of all the Americans present. A finer stage setting for a dramatic episode it would be difficult ti imagine. The castle, a picturesque old building in the Moorish style of architecture, faces the Plaza Del Reina the principal public square. drawn up the déd by the Sixth valry band. In the street facing the palace stood a picked troop of the Sec- ond cavalry, with drawn sabers, un- der command of Capt. Brett. Massed on the stone flagging between the band and the line of horsemen were the brigade commanders of Gen. Shafter’s divisions with their staffs. On the red tiled roof of the palace stood Capt. Mc- Kittri Lieut. Miley and Lieut. Wheele As the chimes of the old ca- thedral rang out the hour of 12 the infantry and cavalry presented arms. Every American Uncovered and Capt. McKittrick hoisted the Stars and Stripes. As the brilliant folds un- furled in a gentle breeze against a fleckless sky the cavalry band broke into the strains of “The Star Spangled Banner,” making the American pulse leap and the American heart thrill with joy. At the same instant the sound of the ¢ ant booming of Capt. Capron’s battery, firing a salute of twenty-one guns, (gifted in. When the music ceased from all directions around our line came floating across the plaza the strains of the regimental bands, and the mufiled, hoarse cheers of our treops. The ceremony over, Gen, Shafter and his staff returned to the Amer’ leaving the city in the po the municipal au- subject to the control of Gen. Gen, Shafter's Report. Washington, July 18.—The war de- partment posted the following bulletin yestert evening: Santiago de Cuba, July 17.—Adjutant Gene United States Army, Washing- ton: I have the honor to inform you that the American flag has at this in- stant, 10 a. m., been hoisted over the house of the civil governor, An im- mense concourse of people present. A squadren of cavalry and regiment of infantry presenting arms ard a band playing national ai Light battery fired salute of twenty-one guns, Per- fect order is being maintained by mu- n al government great; but little scareely any yellow fever. <A s gunbos nd about 200 nmen left by Cervera, have surrendered to me. Ob- structions are being moved from mouth of harbor. Upon coming into the city I discovered a perfect en tanglement of defences. the Spaniards did the would have cost 5,000 taken it. attalions of S) have been depos light in the armory over which T have guard. Gen. Toral formally surren- dered the plaza and all stores at 9 a. mm, —W. R. Shafter, Major General. eet LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS. Impressive Feature of the Ceremo- nies Attending the Surrender. (Copyright, 1898, hy Associated Press.) atiago de Cupa, July 19. — Amid impressive ceremonies the Spanish troops laid wown their arms between the lines of the Spanish and American forces at 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Gen. Shafter and the American divis- ion and brigade commanders and their staffs were escorted by a troop of cay- alry and Gen. Toral and his staff bv 100 picked men. Trumpeters on both sides saluted with flourishes. Gen. Shafter returned to Gen. Toral the lat- ters sword after it had heen handed to the American commander. Our troops, dup at che teenches, were eye witnesses of the ceremony. Gen. Shafter and his escort, accompanied by 1, rode through the ¢ and al possession. The ¢ had been sacked before they arrived by the Spaniards. At the palace elaborate ceremonies took place. Exactly at noon the American flag was raised over the palace and was. saluted by twenty-one guns by Capt. Capron’s battery. At the same time all the reg- imental bands in our lines played “The Star Spangled Banner,” after which resident McKinley's congratulatory telegram was read to each regiment. The Thirteenth and Ninth regiments of infantry will remain in the city to en- force order and exercise municipal @u- thority. The Spanish forces are to en- camp outside of ocr lines, SENDING THEM HOME. Trans- Arrangements Making for porting the Spaniards, Washington, July 19. — Col. Hecker has completed the proposals calling for bids for the transporting of the Spyan- ish soldiers in and near Santiago to Spain, and they have been approved by Secretary Alger. The call for bids for transporting 1,000 Spanish o cers and 24,000 Spanish soldiers from San- tiago to Cadiz or such other port 2s may. be designated hereafter. ete Several Well Londed Vessels Are ‘ Captured. Key West, July 17. — Three prizes were brought here, but none of any great consequence. and the captures were effected with only ordinary inci- dents. The English-built steamer Grenow Castle, which for several years plied on the Cuban coast under the Spanish flag, but on June 8 last re- turned to her British registry, was tak- en by the Dixie off Cape Cruz last Sunday. She was bound from King- ston for Manzanillo with a large cargo of food supplies. Her crew consisted of six Spaniards and four Jamaican ne- groes. The day before this capture the Dixie took two schooners, the Three Bells and the Pilgrim, both fiying the British flag and both bound for Man- zanillo from Kingston, with food sup- plies. The Three Bells was origivally a Nova Scotian boat. Lieut. S. M. Blunt, with two sailors and two rines, was put in charge to bring her to Key West, but she has not yet ar- rived. The British schooner E. P. Nickerson was also among the Gay’s arrivals. She was Captured Off Cape Craz on June 30, when the Hornet steamed alongside her and informed those on board that vessel that they were pris- oners. There was no resistance. The tug boat Waptuck and gun boat Hist were in signalling distance at he time and an ensign, boatswain and seaman from the Hist were put on board as the prize crew. Two so-called passen- gers were among those on board. They are A. von Gothard and Frank Berger, and they protested vigorously against the capture, declaring that as British subjects they could claim indemnity from the United States. The vessel’s cargo was food, including a deck load of pigs, goats, Chickens, flour, pork, potatoes and the like. She was bound for Manzanillo. The auxiliary gunboat Uncas towed in a little Spanish loop, the Bella Ynez, taken off Cardenas. She had no cargo. The Uncas brough also Ysdior Dotto, a Cuban messen- ger from the camp of Col. Alberto, bearing private dispatches for the United States government. TO SUE FOR PEACE. President McKinley Anticipating an Early Cessation of Hostilities, Madrid, July17—The Offi Gazette this morning publishes a royal decree, tempor suspending throughout the Spanish Penisula the rights of individ- uals as guaranteed by the constitution. The decree adds t the government will render an account to parliament of the use it may make of this meas- ure. The publication of the decree is gen- erally accepted as being convincing proof that Spain is now ready to sue for peace, and that negotiations to that end are now virtually in progress. The government wishes to have full power to suppress any evidence of discontent or rebellion which might appear. The Carli are furious, and are sure to attempt to create trouble. One minister expr that official overtures for peace made before Sunday, and there is res son to believe France has offered her services to Spain, and that Spain has drawn up conditions for peace which offers a basis for negotiations. Premier Sagasta is quoted as saying that Spain wants peace, but that “it must be an honorable peace'as Spain deserves.” The army, the premier is said to have added, “is anxious to re- sist to the ; but the government cannot consent to such a useless sac- rifice. Had we our fleet, the sit would be very different.” FIVE HUNDRED SICK. Fearful Condition of Things on Board the Cruiser Harvard, Portsmouth, N. H., July 17. — The auxiliary cruiser Har havng on board 1,008 Spnish prisoners, arrived in Portsmouth harbor. The port phy- sician boarded the vessel and, in com- pany with the Spanish doctor, made an investigation. The investigation disclosed the fact that nearly half on board are ill. Six Spaniards died on the passage from Santiago to Pertsmouth, another death occurred this forenoon and three patients were not expected to live until night. There were forty serious eases in the sick bay and forty equally as bad in other portions of the ship. All these patients are said to be vic- tims of malarial fever, with which dis- ease those who died were effected. Physicians will make further inspee- tion of the vessel and determine whether or not she shall be sent to quarantine. Owing to these conditions nothing has been done in the line of preparation for landing the prisoners. FEAR A NAVAL BATTLE. Spaniards Believe One Will Come Of Near Their Shores, London, July 17—The Gibraltar cor- respondent of the Daily eNws says: “A naval battle off the Spanish coast is considered imminent. The suspen- sion of the constitutional guarantees is a symptom of the distracted condi- tion of Spain. The nation wants peace, the. army wants a victory. Spain cannot continue to struggle, yet peace will be the signal for revolution and the European intervention form- erly desired is now dreaded. The government, through El Epoca, advocates direct negotiations with the United States. The military press indignantly char- acterizes peace as treason. Wealthy families are deserting Seville and Malaga. Reports are sent from here to the American consul at Tangiers. No Confirmation at Madrid. Madrid, July 17. — On leaving the cabinet council the ministers professed still to be without confirmation of the reported capitulation of Santiago. Ow- ing to the state of siege the censorship of dispatches is extremely rigorous and numerous messages are held back. Vigilance Redoubled. Washington, July 17.—The outbreak of yellow fever at Santiago has caused the war department to redouble its vigilance over the camp at Tampa, where typhoid fever exists. DISMAL SIGHT TERRIBLE CONDITIONS PREVAIL- ING AT SANTIAGO. Houses and Stores Have All Been Sacked and Looted Until Nothing to Eat Can Be Had for Love or Money — Naked and Hungry Ref- ugees Pouring Into the Cityg by the Thousands—Living Skeletons. of Spanish Soldiers Are Found. Everywhere — Last Bombardment’ Wrecked Fifty-Seven Houses and: Caused Heavy Damage. Santiago de €uba, July 19.—Since 4 o'clock Sunday morning a stream of refugees has been pouring into the city, some naked, all hungry skeletons- and foot Many had stopped by the way The town of Santiago presents a dismal sight. Most of the houses have been sacked and the stores have all been looted and notb- ing to eat can be had_ for love or money. In the streets of the city, im the entrenchments and at the breast- works and at every few feet of the barbed wire fence were living skele- tons of Spanish soldiers. Gen, Pando was never here, but 3,500 men from Manzanillo arrived on July 3, making the total garrison here 7,000. The con- tact mines in the harbor were moved the day Admiral Cervera left, but two chains of electris mines, one from Es- trella point and the other from Socapa, are still down. Four Spanish mer- chant steame the Mortrea, the Reina de Los Angeles, the Tomos Brookes and the Mexico and the gunboat Al- varado are ‘now in the harbor. The market place Has Been Sacked by the troops. Twenty thousand refu- artered at El Caney, 5,000 at Firmeza and 5,000 at Cuabitas el Bonito and San Cincente, where they have been living for a fortnight. In one case 500 were crowded into one building, which y a regular pig sty with a horrible stench. They used the water from the river, where soiled clothing was washed and all manner of filth is floating. The Spanish troops will be city limith under guard until their tion takes place. The doc! »wded by incoming refugees in arving condition, iting the ar- val in the harber of the Red Cross society’s steamer State of Texas, there are no eatibles to be bought in the city. The entrance of the refugees Was quiet and peaceful, they viewing their wrecked homes philosophically as the ne of war. Admiral Samp- son’s la bombardment of Santiago areeaked ate ven houses in the city, causing heavy damage. camped two miles outside the em- SPAIN WANTS PEACE But Negotiations Are Only Pouwsible o Far as Cuba Ix Concerned. Madrid, July 19.—A member of the cabinet in an interview said the goy- erpment was seeking an honorable peace with the United States. 2 al says that a member of declares that negotiations tor peace with the United States are D: ible so far as the question of s concerned. To demand more will be to say that Spain must commit suicide. The report that Senor Moret, minister of the colonies in the last pre- vious cabinet of Senor Sagasta, will be- the representative of Spain in the ne- gotiations with the United States is without foundation. An official dispatch from Puerto Rica says that 1550 cases of ammmni- tion exploded there killing fourteen persons and wounding many others. HAYES WAS WOUNDED But Is © of the Hospital and Again Ready for Duty, Washington, July 19.—A cablegram from PI del Este, Cuba, conveys the information that Maj. Webb C. Hayes, of the First Ohio cavalry, son of the late President Hayes, was wounded on I'ri July 1, the first day of the battle of Santiago. At the request of Maj. Hayes no mention of the matter was made in the official dis- patches. His regiment did not partici- pate in the engagement, being now un- der waiting orders at Tampa, Maj. Hayes was detached from his com- mand and assigned to temporary duty on Gen. Young's staff. While acting in that capacity his horse was killed under him and he was wounded. That his wound was not particularly serious is indicated by the fact that he is out of the hospital and again ready for duty. ALGER IS PILEASED. Outcome of the Santiago Campaige Highly Satisfactory. Washington, July 19.—Seeretary Al- ger expressed his deep gratification at the culmination of the Santiago cam paign. “It isa magnificent acieve- ment,” said he, “and most of all ic is a tribute to the bravery, pluck and en- durance of our American soldier. Now that their efforts have brought final and complete success, I believe their campaign will be accorded as one of the most glorious pages of our military history. Not more than 10,000 mex were engaged when the most serious fighting occurred, but they pushed for- ward and created a condition which has brought the surrender of 25,000 men.” Falls From a Cupola. Madison, Minn., July 19,— San- wick, a well-to-do farmer living a few miles south of this place, fell im his barn roof while painting the cupola, breaking his neck. He leaves a widow and several small children. Had Bogus Money. Independence, Iowa, July 19.—Wal- ter West of Minneapolis was arrested and taken to Cedar Rapids for at- tempting to pass counterfeit money. About thirty bogus dollars were found - on him. ot,