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THE ARIZONA NTXTH TEAE. PHCEOTX, ARIZONA, FRIDAY MOROTW, JULY 1, 1S98. VOL. IX. 1HO. 44. COMING TO There May be Slaughter at Santiago at Any Moment. WASHINGTON WAITING FOR WORD n View of the Report That Camara is on his Way Down the Suez Canal Pre parations Are Hastened for the Attack on Spain. Washington, June 30. The situation scribed by Secretary Alger as bsing such an exDectation of important news at ties to the battle and it might be precipitated by either side and no one here knew what the Spanish disposition was. Nor is much more known respect ing General Shatter's plans of attack, although in his messages of yester day he indicated a purpose to move early on the enemy, as is shown by his declaration that reinforcements could not reach him before he offered bat tle. Secretary Alger was very much gratified when he learned today that di rect telegraphic communication had been established between Washington and General Shatter's 'headquarters a t Siboney. Heretofore all messages from the general have been delayed twenty-four hours owingto the necessity of sending them across a rough country to reach a cable station. The loss of so much time might be vital in case of the urgent need for reinforcements or of ammunition and supplies. ' J The opinion is held here that tine n avy will co-operate in the attack on Santiago and to that end part of Shaffer's force is to move immediately upon Morro castle to capture the forts and toenable naval launches to open ths gateway into the harbor by removing the mines. The experience of the ves sels while in Guantanamo harbor in pulling up mines there is expected to very much facilitate similar work at Santiago. '. - ,. , " It was announced at the navy department that the Spanish Cadiz squad ron has paid the heavy, Suez canal tolls and was about to proceed eastward through the canal, though this statement was probably erroneous in view of later reports to the press indicating that the Spanish vessels were stop ping for repairs. The advices only ha stened the preparations making for the departure of Commodore Watson's eastward squadron. The commo dore has reported to the navy department his arrival off Santiago, and ha is in consultation with Admiral Sampson respecting the details, of the cruise, which it is expected will be of fully four CROWDING ON SANTIAGO. Americans Cutting Their Way Through Almost Impenetrable Thickets. Kingston, Jamaica, June 39. (11 a. m.) The forces of the American army are being mobilized as rapidly as pos sible in the vicinity of Aguadores four miles from Santiago de Cuba. The moment the tedious task is completed 2Jx attack on Spain's last ditch In east ern Cuba will be begun. When that will begin General Shafter . himself cannot say. Troops can be moved without serious delay and are pushing forwardly, but the movement of pack trains, wagons, ambulances and ar tillery is taxing 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 underbrush, up and down steep hillsides and over treacherous swamps and bordering streams, for a distance of over twelve miles. Through this continuous thicket the rear guard of the army is cutting its way. Engineers are at work leveling the track and filling pits, while a large force of regulars and volunteers with axes, aided by Cubans with machetes, are hacking down trees and clearing out the brush. A few light , guns have already reached port. The siege guns are not yet within five miles of the vanguard. BALLOONS FOR SHAFTER. Washington, June 30. General Greely, chief signal officer, sent a com plete balloon train with General Shat ter's expedition and it is now available for use on the field if General Shatter desires this mode of observation. FEELING THE ENEMY. A Movement Against Caney Expected Yesterday. (Copyrighted 1898 by the Associated Press.) General Lawton's headquarters, five miles east of Santiago de Cuba, Wed nesday, June 29. (Via Kingston, June SO.) American trcops spent yesterday in feeling for the enemy and other wise engaging in reccnnoissance. General Shafter in person with a small escort went almost to Caney, a small town five miles northeast cf Santiago. The camp conditions continue hard. Heavy rains yesterday set everything afloat. Rations, however, are being served out more regularly, but they are still not plentiful. - Officers and 'men fare alike. The latter are suf fering during the cold nights from the lack of blankets thrown away on the march. These have been appropriated at the close of the day was de as to warrant him in entertaining any moment There were two par months' duration. by the Cubans, who take everything in sight and do as little as possible. American officers generally expect a movement today to capture Caney, iive miles northeast of Santiago. This, however, is not official. CABLE COMMUNICATION. Siboney Beach, General Shatter's; headquarters, Santiago de Cuba, June 30.-H2ol. Allen succeeded last night in connecting this point by cable with Guantanamo. Ordinary press mes sages cannot be accepted before Satur day cr Sunday next. All is quiet here. DIRECT COMMUNICATION. Washington, June 30. The war as partment received the welcome infor mation today that a military tele graph station has been established at Savilla in the center of the present military operations, and that this line runs to a point near Aquedores, where it connects with the French cable line, thus bringing General Shafter into direct communication with the war department. NO CANNONADING. Mole St. Nicholas, June 30. There is no ground for a report, said to em anate from Mole St. Nicholas, that cannonading was heard this morning in Windward Passage, off Mole St. Nicholas, and is still continuing. No Spanish squadron or warship has been sighted from any point off the Hay tien coast. CANNONADING GOING ON. New York. June 30. A dispatch from Cape Haytien today says: Furi ous cannonading was heard this morn ing in Windward Passage off Mole St. Nicholas, and still continues. TWO NEW GENERALS. Washington, June 30. It is stated both Col. Wood and Lieutenant-Col. Roosevelt are to be raised to the rank ; of brigadier-general on account of their daring in the recent engagement. CHANGE OF HEADQUARTERS. Shafter Moving Nearer to San tiago. Camp Juragua, Wednesday, June 29, 6 p. m. (Via Kingston, June 30.) Major-General Shafter 'has decided to establish headquarters in the field, and he will occupy a tent tonight with General Wheeler until he decides upon a permanent location for headquar ters. There is every indication that Juragua will cease to be headquarters for the army other than the medical and commissary department, in two or three days. A sufficient force to guard the place will be left here, probably from the volunteer force of 6,000 men, now com ing from Tampa, and practically the entire fighting force will swing into Caney or Aguadores, making the base of operations before Santiago at this place. A railroad from here to San' tiago is rapidly being pushed by en gineers and a large force of troops. Its completion will greatly simplify the movement of supplies and pack trains will have no more arduous work. CAN'T COAL THERE. Port Said, June 30. Tihe trans shipment of coal from Spanish col liers in the harbor to the Spanish fleet has been ordered stopped. STILL AT PORT SAID. Vessels of the Spanish Fleet Undergo ing Repairs. Cairo, June 30. The following offi cial announcement was made this af ternoon: The Spanish ships at Port Said began coaling from .Iheir own colliers, wfcich arrived from Spain. The Egyptian government notified them that they could not allow this and that it must stop forthwith, and thai: they must also leave Port Said, as the twenty-four hour limit had been great ly exceeded. The Spaniards then stated that their ships needed repairs and began discharging coal and other material in order to repair. SPAIN'S FLYING SQUADRON. With Which Commodore Watson Is to Be Fought Off. London, June 30. The Madrid cor respondent of the Daily Mail says: The government has ordered the for mation of a small flying squadron composed cf the cruisers Alfonso XIII, Meteor and the Ciudad de Cadiz, under command of Lieutenant Commander Jose G. SobraL The cabinet has de cided to court martial Admiral Mon tijo for the Cavite disaster and it is probable that General Augusti, captain-general of the Philippines, will ROUGH RIDERS y Washington, July 1, (Special). The publication of dispatches to the effect that Col. Wood and Lieut.-Col. Roosevelt were to be tried by court martial in consequence of the battle at La Quisana has occasioned no small amount of comment here, none of if of a very complimentary character to the originators of the dispatches in question. There has not been a single criticism from any official source regarding that affair. It hasten conceded by high officials in the. army that the conduct of the officers before, at and during the time the engagement lasted was supreme in its bravery. There had been no time or opportunity for the employment of strategy or tactics. Called upon to suddenly face a desperate emergency, the Rough Riders went at it in a manner that commands the plaudits of the world of military critics. And they won. It comes from a source of authority today that Col. Wood and Lieut.-Col. Roosevelt will be promoted to brigadier generals as re ward for their gallant bravery at La Quisana. At this time this is lacking official confirmation. It can be stated, though, that at the war department and at the White House there is a strong feeling of satisfaction as to the manner in which the Rough Riders carried themselves in their first encounter with the enemy. It is looked upon as a justification of those in authority who advised acceding to the request for the formation of such an organization. receive a large reward. The Madrid :orrespondient of the Standard says: After a cabinet coun cil of several hours' duration today the ministers decided to postpone the prlcio qtM tr await- the results at San tiago and Manila. The flying squad ron under Lieutenant Commander So- bral is intended to meet the approach of the Americans. WAITING FOR COAL. Port Said, June 30. The Spanish fleet under command of Admiral Ca mara has not yet sailed. It is report ed that he is awaiting the arrival of three colliers and will leave his tor pedo boats here. HAS IT AT A DISADANTAGE. Madrid, June 30. The governor-i general of Porto Rico cables that an American cruiser is firing continu ously upon the stranded Spanish steamer Antonio Lopez. CONGRESS WILL HOLD ON. There Will Be No Adjournment Before the Middle of July. Washington, June 30. Senator Can non, who was among the first callers to see the piesident today, said he be lieved there would be no adjourn ment of congress before the middle of next month. He expressed con siderable concern over the German at titude at Manila and thought if the German emperor had some cautious advisers like Bismarck who knew enough to appreciate the limitations of German power and authority, there would be little need for apprehension. Germany's object, he said, evidently was not to bring "about a protectorate there under the powers, but to put obstacles in the way of the United States so that she might get involved in a controversy over the islands. Another well known senator who was with the president today, and who is one of the president's advisers, said he believed there would be a call very soon, but doubted if as large a num ber as 100,000 would be asked for. He pointed out that the war was assuming far larger proportions than had been expected and undoubtedly sooner or later a large number of troops will be required. A HINT TO GERMANY. London, June 30. There is no doubt that the Marquis of Salisbury's speech last night was intended aa a hint to the powers that Great Britain is in sympathy with the United States and it is intimated it was called forth by Germany's alleged attitude in the Phil ippine question. PAYING OFF SOLDIERS. Preparing at Chickamauga for Active Duty. Chickamauga National Military Park, Ga., June 30. The work of pay ing off the 50,000 soldiers in camp here will probably negin tomorow. The work of equipping the troops for active duty at the front continues un- ceasingly. About 4,000 rifles arrived this afternoon and will be handed out tomorrow morning. The regiments are rapidly being filled xo their full strength. More than 400 recruits a rived today. ' PANDO'S ADVANCE General Garcia Sent to Oppose Spanish Reinforcements. Playa del Esta, June 28. (Delayed in transmission.) It is believed that General Calixto Garcia, whose forces were taken to the east in order to co oprate with the United States army in the capture of Santiago de Cuba, will be sent back with 3,000 of his men to stop the advance of General Pando, the Spanish commander, who with f, 400 troops and a quantity cf cattl1 was reported ata point seventy-one APPRECIATED t miles from Manzanillo going east to wards Santiago de Cuba. According to information which reached the flagshin New York today from Col. Rios, who is in command of the Cuban camp, General Pando start ed from Manzanillo on June 22 and ifl traveling at tine rate cf twelve miKs a day. The distance to Santiago de Cuba is 127 miles and the roads lead ing there are rough and difficult to travel. The Cubans now opposing General Pando number only about 200 men. TOO BUSY TO WRITE. Why Shafter Was Not Heard From Yesterday. Washington, June 30. No telegram to the war department today from General Shafter was received and the understanding here is that he is em ploying his time to the best advantage in taking forward his artillery and making all ready for a final assault upon Santiago. It is not known how far the Spanish reinforcements have advanced since yesterday, but General Shafter has full knowledge of their movements and it is believed he is not likely to delay his attack until they have strengthened th garrison at Santiago by uniting wi:b Linares. THE NEXT EXPEDITION. The Fourth Philippine Fleet Almost Ready to Sail. San Francisco, June 30. Since the departure of the third expedition there has been a lull in local military circles. For several days previous to the sail ing of the fleet all departments were, working day and night. Preparations for the next expedition are almost completed, the troops at Camp Merritt EUROPEAN What Dr. Depew Heard and Saw While Abroad. England Alone is Friendly to the United States, but in the Other Countries Unfriendliness is Tempered by a Wholesome and Growing Respect, New York, June 30. Chauncey M. Depew returned' today oir tie German steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. He spoke freely of hie observations and experience abroad. Regarding the sentiment toward the United States, he said that in France the feeling was most bitter against this eountry. It was believed there that the object of the United States in beginning war was the extension of her territory or imperial extension, and the same- opinion, seemed to prevail in Germany. v In England there was a complete reverse of sentiment. Six weeks' time had changed the sentiment of ninety-five years, and all animosities were buried by the tide of sympathy and universal approval and the feel ing of relationship which was binding against the world. Speaking of the sentiment of France, he said Dewey's victory had had a marked beneficial effect in arousing respect for the United States. There had been a general belief that our ships were no good and our army, while being composed of good men, was gathered from the fields and bad no ex perience or training. Inplace of what was expected it was discovered that our vessels were of the soundest construction, up to the most modern type of warship, with an armament unexcelled and manned and officered by skilled seamen and tacticians, while the army had displayed all. the qualities of veteran troops. - ' ' . ' , Mr. Depew-further said that the rest of Europe is anxiously watching the apprehended entrance cf the United States into their circle in the far east. Their position is one of distrust. They are trying to solve the prob lem of influence upon their interests and that Anglo-American alliance, which they think either exists or is inevitable. Even if disposed Xo inte' in our war they are restrained by a rection would precipitate an alliance cuss our unprepareaness lor war, toe power until we nave a large standing military service. are equipped and are drilling five hours daily. Commissary stores are being ob tained and put aboard the vessels. The real cause of delay is the lack of char tered vessels and the necessity of re fitting the passenger steamers before they could be made to serve as .troop ships. Camp Merritt still contains more than. 10,000 men and to transport such , an army to Manila, twelve or fifteen vessels will be needed, negotia tions for which are now being made. SILENT BATTERIES. The Blockading Vessels Cannot Draw a Shot. Playa del Esta, Guantanamo bay, June' 30. interrupted dispatches from Admiral Cervera show a critcal s:ate of affairs at Santiago. Both food and ammunition, are reported to be get ting very short and the latter will be exhausted soon. For some days the fleet has been unable to draw a shot from ihe batteries off the narbor en trance, even though going vary clos in short The cruiser New Orleans has left here for Key West. A MIDNIGHT STORY. Madrid, June 30. A m'dnight rumor is in circulation here tonight, though unconfirmed, that 'uhere has been a great battle at Santiago de Cuba, result-, ing in favor of the Spaniards. The governor-general of Porto Rico cables that a cargo of provisions and ma terial on the Antonio Lopez has been landed. THE TOPEKA ORDERED OUT. New York, June 30. Orders have reached the Brooklyn navy yard for the cruiser Topeka, in command of Captain Cowles, to proceed to Key West, Fla., at once. SHERMAN'S RETURN?: Seattle, Wash., June 39. Ex-Secretary John Sherman arrived here to night from Alaska. GOVERNOR OF MINNESOTA. St, Paul, Minn., June 30. The re publican state convention today nomi nated for governor W. H. Eustis cf Minneapolis. ,' MUSTERED IN AS PRIVATES Two Nephews of the President Join the Eighth Ohio Volunteers. Washington, June 30. Two near relatives of President McKinley have enlisted in the volunteer army as pri vate soldiers,, to aid in the establish ment of a safe and stable government in the island of Cuba. They are his nephews, John De Walt Barber and James Fuller McKinley, both of- whom have been his guests at the White House for some time, Like true pa triotic sons of patriotic fathers, taoy yearned to enlist in their country's FEELING belief that any movement in th 4 with England. Their newepap rf impossibility - of our betas- a m army and a universal compi - cause against the despotic rule of th' Spaniards, and in order to do so ex-1 pressed their desire and entire willing- ness to serve in the rants with tha other soldier boys. The president was urged by some of their friends to appoint them second lieutenants in the army, and- he might eatdly have dene so in filling the numerous vacancies" ra that grade caused by the recent heavy increase in the military strength. He declined, however, to exercise his pre rogative in this matter in favor of his relatives, and said that inasmuch as they were willing to enlist as privates he would prefer that they do so. And that course was followed They botfc' applied for enlistment in the Eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, now en camped near Falls Church, as part of the Second army corps. They were ex amined and met all the requirements, physical and otherwise, and were reg ularly mustered into tbe service of tha United States at Camp Alge?. DIED SUDDENLY. Kansas City, June 30. A special to the Star from Macon, Mo." says: Henry Williams, colored, arrested yes terday charged with outraging the Brown girl a few dajs ago, was hanged by a mob to the Wabash bridge at 12:30 this morning. He died pro--testing his innocence. PRIVATE SECRETARY MASON. Washington, June 30. Victor Mason of . Washington, D. C, has been ap pointed private secretary to Secretary Alger, under a special provision con tained in the new legislative appro priation bill. ANOTHER VICTORY FOR SPAIN. Madrid, June 30. (Midnight.) It i3 rumored here that a great battle has been fought at Santiago, resulting favorably for the Spanish. The re port is unconfirmed. AN ARIZONA POSTMASTER. Washington, June 30 (Special.) John E. Hughes was today appointed postmaster at Pearce, Ariz. HARD LABOR FOR FIVE YEARS. An Attorney of Providt-nee, R. I. Drew Twenty Pensions. Washington, June 30. William A. Munson, pension attorney of Provi dence, R. I., was .convicted in the United States district ccurt at that city, pleaded guilty to the charge of forgery in connection with claims far pension, and was sentenced to impris onment at harS labor in the psn'ten tiary for the term of five years. Ha is charged with having drawn twenty fraudulent pensions at the same time, by impersonating deceased soldisrs and widows, in accomplishing which he was greatly aided by the. fact that he was a notary public, and was. able to fabricate the vouchers in the claims of the dead pensioners. . .1 J