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CAMARA'S FLEET
■ TWO Or HUB TRANSPORT SHIPS
. _TER THE CANAL
Syf. " ' .
-rattier Vessel of Any Importance as
a lighting Machine—Other
/ Ship* Walt
• WASHINGTON, July 2.—The foi
st lowing bulletin was posted at the
• stats department In regard to Ad
• mlral Camara's fleet this afternoon:
• "The Spanish ships Colon and Coro
• donga entered Sues canal yesterday,
t Tbe rest, with the exception of one,
• repairing, left the harbor coaling
• from their transports. (Signed)
• "WATTS."
s Watts, ths sender of this telegram,
• Is th* deputy consul at Cairo, who has
• been at Port Said for several days
• observing the operations of the Span
s' lsh fleet.
• The two ships reported as having
> entered the canal are not of much
I consequence as flghtfng machines and
ft ar* not calculated to cause any spe-
I clal trouble to Admiral Dewey or to
• make any material change ln the ex- i
> lstlng condition of affairs at Manila. <
» The Colon is a troopship. The Coro- i
i donga Is a collier and also has troops i
I on board. I
i LONDON, July 2.—Lloyd's agent at i
i Port Said, telegraphing at 4:20 p. m. I
> today, Bays the Spanish fleet ls an- i
' chored outside, Egyptian waters and <
i Is engaged ln coaling. <
• SUEZ, July 2.—The Spanish colliers <
■ which entered the canal yesterday )
■ arrived here at 2p. m. today. The yes- I
sels referred to are the Colon and <
Corodonga, whose entry Into the Suez I
canal was cabled to the Associated <
Press from Port Said last evening. «
STRICT QUARANTINE
Hewspaper Boats Will Not Be Allowed
to Enter Kingston
PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica. July 2, via
Kingston, July 2.—Action has been taken by
the Jamaica authorities which will Inter
fere seriously with the work of the Ameri
can newspaper dispatch boats running be
tween the coast of Cuba and Port Antonio,
the nearest point from which news ln regard
to the events transpiring at the seat of
war can be cabled to the United States.
The Quarantine Board of Kingston has Is
sued an order that these boats can not be
entered at or cleared from Port Antonio
without permission of the board, but must
go into quarantine there unttl after Investi
gation. This will detain the boats here sev
eral hours and ln some cases a day or two,
and possibly longer. It Is hoped, however,
that the quarantine officials may be in
duced to show clemency in this matter, de
spite the strict rules applied this season to
ordinary vessels arriving from Cuban ports,
because the dispatch boats do not enter Cu
ban ports, as there are none of these they
can enter now, and when they are not at
Port Antonio they are on the high seas, slm
ply engaged in carrying dispatches which
are transferred to them by small boats, a
mile or more off the Cuban coast, and they
have no direct communication with the
shore. They have been running to Port An
tonlo for six weeks past, as the only means
of direct communication with Southeastern
Cuba is by a line recently established by the
Americans at Guantanamo and Juragua.
Which runs to the United States by way of
Hayti; but this line is occupied almost ex
clusively ln the carrying of dispatches te
tween the army and navy representatives
and Washington, and only the most meagre
press telegrams can be sent over It.
If the Jamaica authorities enforce the
quarantine regulations strictly against
newspaper boats, which is maintained at
great expense, Jamaica will have to be
abandoned as a point of filing dispatches
and the public of the United States and
other countries will receive a greatly de
layed service of news regarding the pro
gress of the war.
HAVE CHANGED THEIR TUNE
Ministers in Madrid No Longer Prate
of Victories
MADRID, July 2, 2 p. m.-An official dis
patch from Santiago dated July 2, and just
made public here says:
"Yesterday the enemy advanced within a
league of here. At this moment the can
nonade is commencing against Caney.
wbere there are several companies ur.dei
General Varode de Ruey. Simultaneously
the American squadron appeared, flying
fighting flags, and no doubt for the protec
tion of the troops.
"Captain-General Blanco telegraphs that
nothing is known of General Escaro's
column which started from Manzanlllo to
reinforce Santiago de Cuba."
Later ln the day a dispatch was received
direct from General Linares, saying noth
ing was known of the whereabouts of Gen
eral Escaro and his troops. The following
dispatch has been received from Man
sanlllo:
"Three American ships appeared yester
day before Manzanlllo. The garrison and
the gunboats are preparing to resist. Dur
ing the fighting yesterday we had two men
killed and one man seriousiy and two
slightly wounded in the town.
"The three American ships have bom
barded the coast near Tunays and Taya
baco, probably for the purpose of landing
arms."
At the banquet In Madrid last night,
Senor Robledo made a violent attack on the
government in a speech, accusing the min
istry of Inactivity and being without an
original Idea and leaving everything to the
admirals and generals.
Continuing, Senor Robledo Insisted that
when the moment arrives Spain ought to
treat directly with the United States for
peace. He concluded with pointing out
that the existing institutions would be en
dangered, adding: "But, nevertheless,
we must do our duty as Spaniards and de
fend our country."
British Steamboat Wrecked
VICTORIA, B. C. July 2.—The sternwheel
river steamer Marquis of Dufferin, which
left here Thursday morning for St. Michael
in tow of the steamer Progreso, has been
wrecked at the entrance to the Straits of
Fuca. Immediately after the Progreso and
her tow reached the open sea the trouble
fommenced. The river boat tugged on the
tow ropes, being tossed around until all her
timbers were strained and her back was
broken. Then the tow line was cut and
her crew boarded the Progreso. all being
saved. The wreck is reported to be standing
■early upright, bow down. The vessel he
longed to the British-American Corporation
and cost about $30,000.
She Never Said It
PARIS, July a.—The Matin says the
Queen Regent of Spain desires the Inter
vention ot Europe and would willingly sac
rifles the throne for the peace which Is Im
perative In the Interests and for the honor
of Spain.
RECORDS SMASHED
A DAT FOB BICYCLISTS AS WELL
AS HORSES
McDnffle's Wonderful Performance.
The Horse Maojr Seats Time.
Baseball Scores
BOSTON, July AM world's records
from one to fifteen ml lee, Inclusive, took a
sudden drop at Chart** River park this
afternoon, when Eddie McDuffle of Boston
defeated Jimmy Michael, the king cyclist,
who has long held the title of champion of
the world.
It ls possible that ths race might have had
a Different ending but for am accident
whloh befell Michael early in th* nice,
while in ttie lead. His handle bars be
came loose and he was forced Ho leave the
track for another machine, which proved
to be ln Utttoe better condition, tihen the
first. McDuffle had gained a full lap dur
ing th* transfer, and, as Michael could
do nothing with hi* new machine, he left
the track, coming on again after the ma
chine had been repaired, but not In any
sense a competitor. He rode ln all six and
I two-third* miles. McDuffle continued to
reel off the miles during all iMs time, cut
ting record after record, until st the end
of the fifteenth mile and the race he was
30 3-6 seconds better than the world's rec
ord held by himself.
The men took their positions and at the
word were off like a flash. Michael caught
hlis team first nnd opened up a gap of 40
yards before McDuffle was well started.
The pace was terrific and a.t the end of
the first mile the watches recorded 1:46 2-5,
against 1:48 3-5, the former world's record
made by Elkes ln his race with Martin ono
week ago. The two miles were ridden in
3:24 2-5, a gain of 4 3-5 on the previous two
mile record. Michael had added two more
records to his credit when his machine
went down and fie was out of the race.
McDuffle here took the lead and the kill
ing pace did not abate. He continually
urged his pacemakers on, and every mile
clipped a second or two from the previous
record. The bell announced Ihe last mile
of the race, and his pacemakers exerted
themselves to the utmost as they swung
into the stret'cih on the last lap. McDufn>
pulled out for a spurt and headed the team
aoross the tape ln 26:30 3-5.
On Various Tracks
CHICAGO, July 2.—Two track records
were equaled and one was broken at Wash
ington park this afternoon. Macy and
Morte Fonse were the only winning favor
ites, and Macy ran one mile and 20 yards
as fast as Maid Marian, who held the
world's record for the distance. The sur
prise of ihe clay came when Fervor, with
"Skeets" Martin up, ran the fastest mile
and an eighth ever run in this part of the
country'- The fractional time for the race
was 1:01, 1:13, 1:38 and 1:51%, which makes
the whole route one of exceptional speed.
Fervor is a 4-year-old colt by Fonso-Bettle
Blaise, and as a 2-year-old was cast otT
from Pat Dunne's stable. It was decided
by the Washington Park club that the
English system of hand booking, as inau
gurated today, would be strictly adhere-l
to in the future, and no further trouble Is
anticipated from the Civic federation.
Track fast. Results:
Mile and 20 yards—Macy won. Hurly Bur
ly second, The Roman third. Time, 1:40.
Five furlongs— Oroimastus won, Ken
tucky Colonel second, Toluca third. Time.
1:00%.
One and an eighth miles—Fervor won.
Whaiterlou second. Imp third. Time, 1:54%.
One and a sixteenth miles—Morte Fonse
won. Lew Hopper second, Croesus third.
Time, 1:47%.
Six furlongs—Hindoonet won, Algol sec
ond, Meddler third. Time, 1:13%.
One and a sixteenth miles —Hugh Penny
won, Bellicoso second, Nathanson third.
Time, 1:46%.
NEW YORK, July 2.—The Long Island
handicap was the chief event at Sheeps
head Bay today and Ornament was made
Fhe favorite. Ogden went to the front and
was never headed. Results:
Six furlongs—Lambent won, Nosey sec
ond, Autumn third. Time, 1:15 2-5.
Five furlongs. Vernal—Whiplash won
Caoutchous second. High Degree third.
Time, 1:01 4-5.
One and three-quarters miles—Dutch
Skater won, Latson second. Defender
third. Time, 3:02.
Five furlongs—Effervescent won, The
Gardentr second, Duke of Baden third.
Time, 1:02.
One and an eighth miles, Long Island
handicap—Ogden won, Tragedian second.
Ornament third. Time, 1:54 4-5.
Two miles, hurdles—Tyrant won, Brow.i
Red second, Sir Lawrence third. Time.
3:47.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July I.—Weather
pleasant; track fast. Results:
Seven furlongs, selling—Lena Myers won,
Annie Taylor second, Terramte third.
Time, 1:28%.
Five furlongs—Judge Tarvin won, Ro
manoff second, Friesland third. Time.
1:02%.
One mile, selling—The Planiet won. Jean
not second, Hungry Hill third. Time, 1:42.
Six furlongs, Milldale stakes, value $990-
Allevlate won. McAllister second, Lillian
Bell third. Time, 1:13%.
Five furlongs, selling—Piecola won, Ter
rene second. Duplicate third. Time, 1:02.
Seven furlongs, selling—Margaret Jane
won, Lyllls second, Motilla third. Time.
1:28%.
BUTTE, Mont., July 2.—The races today
opened with a good attendance. Torsido
won the Montana derby handily. Track
slow. Results:
Three furlongs: Lou Watklns won, Dutch
second, Enzy third. Time, 0:36%.
Four and a half furlongs: Rey Hooker
won, Ocorona second, Ballfstra third. Time,
0:59.
One mile: Pat Morrlssey won, Lady Hurst
second, Hootseout third. Time, 1:17.
Montana derby, mile and a quarter, value
$2500: Torsido won, Los Prietos second,
Tammany Hall II third. Time, 2:16.
Five furlongs: Miss Rowena won, Valen
cienne second, Tea Roße 111 third. Time,
1:03%.
Six furlongs: Polish won, Dolore second.
Distinction third. Time, 1:18%.
ST. LOUIS. July 2.—Track fast. Results:
One mile—Serf won, Percita second. Hai
ry Floyd third. Time, 1:43.
One mile, selling, 3-year-olds—Pinochle
won, Laura May second, R. B. Sack third
Time, 1:43%.
One mile, selling—Reuben Rowett won,
Mltchell.second, Oregon Pilot third. Time,
1:42.
Six furlongs, selling, 2-yeaT-oId», the
Missouri stakes, value $1600—Espionage
won, Dandy H. second, Iris third. Time,
1:14%.
Mile and 70 yards—Coi. Oay won, Made
line (barred ln betting) second, Laureate
third, Can Gallop fourth. Time, 1:46.
One mile, selling—Montedonlco won,
LO6 ANGELES HERALD t SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 3, JWB
Beaumonde second, Rebel Jack third. Time,
1:43%.
The Engish Turf
LONDON, July 2.—At the first day's rac
ing of the Hurst Park club summer meet
ing today Mr. Falrie's 4-year-old colt Eager
won the Duchess of York stakes of 1500 sov
ereigns. Lord Zetland's Pinfold was second
und the Lorlllard-Beresford stables Sandla
third.
The all-ages maiden plate of 1.3 sovereigns
was won by the Lorlllard-Beresiord stables'
2-year-old colt Doric 11. This event is for
all ages that have never won up to the time
of entry. Five horses ran, distance five fur
longs.
SERVING THE GUNS
First Artillery Fight Proves to Be a
Hot One
NEW YORK, July 2.—A special dispatch
to the Evening World dated El Paso, Cuba,
near Santiago, noon, by way of Playa del
Este, July 1, says.
The flrst artillery fight of the campaign
has Just been ended by the silencing of a
Spanish battery.
The wounded are still being picked up as
this dispatch is hurried away.
Gen. awton's division bivouacked near El
Cane; last night without fires. At 7 o'clock
this morning there was a sullen "boom."
It was the first shot from ("apron's bat
tery, fired to avenge the killing of his son.
Promptly the Spanish began to answer the
challenge from their forts and trenches.
At 7:15 Grimes' battery opened on the Span
ish troops to the right of the San Juan
blockhouse.
The common powder used by our troops
smoked and was a fine target for the Span
ish field battery, which was served by Ad
miral Cervera's marines, judging by the ac
curacy of the aim.
While our smoke gave the enemy our
range, Grimes could not locate the enemy's
guns, which used smokeless powder, except
approximately. But satisfied as to the Span
ish position, our men worked like mad. The
.Spanish fire gradually slackened and ln less
than an hour it ceased altogether.
Battery A of the Second Artillery, de
serves great credit for the victory, for it
was a case of blindness against sight. The
battery's losses, the officers state, was as
follows:
Killed:
UNDERWOOD, private.
Wounded—Heary, George C, First Ser
geant: Veite, Sergeant; Cornforrt, Sergeant;
Keene. Corporal.
The battery was supported by the rough
riders, about 100 Cubans with a Hotchklss
gun, a detachment of the Tenth Cavalry,
and a squad from Company C of the Second
Cavalry. Most of the Spanish shells flew
low over the crest of the hattery's position
and exploded. Through them the rough
riders had about ten wounded, among them
being the chaplain, whose left elbow was
smashed.
The Cuban leader Gonzales reports that
the Cubans lost twenty killed and wounded.
The details of General Lnwton's losses
have not arrived.
Heavy volley firing has been heard for
three hours.
It seems to indicate a strong American
advance.
There Is no artillery firing from El Caney
and only scattering shots came from San
Juan which has a slope of fifteen feet ln the
hundred.
Both divisions are really In battle.
The day is clear and a moderate breeze
ls blowing, but there is a strong heat. The
troops are tn good condition.
Captain Grimes and Corporal McLean
were overcome by the heat, but are recov
ering.
The batteries shot 100 rounds, two-tbird
shells and the balance shrapnel.
THE BALLOON CORPS
Doing Splendid Work With the Big
Airship
NEW YORK, July I.—A dispatch to the
Press from Siboney, Cuba, June 30, vl*
Playa Del Este, says:
For the flrst time ln the history of the
United States a war balloon was sent up
this afternoon, making observations of in
calculable benefit to General Shatter's
forces ln the field occupied by the enemy
and over the doomed city of Santiago. It
was manned by two members of the Signal
Corps. Of all the reconnoissances made in
side the Spanish lines by spies from our
army no information brought back by
them has been so valuable as that obtained
by the observers^ In the balloon.
The balloon was sent up from an open,
elevated space not far from General Shat
ter's headquarters, near Siboney. While
It soared ln the air, seeming to almost
touch the cloudless sky, fully 1800 feet
above ground. It was In plain view of tho
American army and the men on the war
ships lying off the coast.
The men ln the balloon were toon aware
A DEWEY MORNING IN THE EAST
that they had been sighted by the Span
lards, for messengers ran about and shots,
evidently from machine guns, were aimed
at them. The swaying motion of the huge
gas bag and the effect of the gravity, how
ever, prevented any of the projectiles from
hitting It and the Spaniards soon gave up,
evidently not wishing to waste ammuni
tion.
Everything that could be desired was to
be seen by the men ln the balloon. In the
harbor of Santiago Cervera's ships swung
placidly at anchor, and now and then
launches could be seen passing back and
forth among them. With their telescopes
the Spanish warships, the camps, and the
city were brought Into close range, but all
the Information gained Is ln the possession
of General Shafter and some of the mem
bers of his staff.
Sketches and maps were drawn showing
the enemy's location.
MADE A GOOD HAUL
Texas Train Bobbers Get Safely Away
With a Large Sum
ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 2.—A special from
Dallas, Tex., to the Post-Dispatch says:
General Manager Thorn of the Texas and
Pacific Railroad today made the first state
ment about the train robbery on his road
near Stanton last night:
"Six robbers, ail masked except the leader,
flagged our No. 3 westbound express at 10
o'clock last night ten miles west of Stan
ton, on the Staked Plains between the Colo
rado and Pecos Rivers, one of the most
desolate spots on the line.
"The robbers covered the engineer and
lireman with Winchesters, cut the express
ear loose, forced the trainmen to move it
on to a sidetrack, and then blew It up with
dynamite. Nobody was hurt but the car
was wrecked. The robbers then blew up
the through express safe, wrecking It ana
badly damaging Its contents. What money
was ln the safe they took. Mounting their
horses they rode away to the southwest.
"I have no way of knowing what the
express company's loss ls. The amount may
have been large and it may have been
small. The Pacific Express officials alone
know the amount of the loss. This, how
ever, is not the season of the year when
railways make their heaviest money ship
ments. We did not know of the robbery in
our general offices here until after office
hours, and we are Informed that three
pursuing parties are after them. Two start
ed from Midland and Stanton and a larger
posse started eastward from here on a spe
cial train under the direction of Sheriff
Lovell of Reeves county. The Texas and
Pacific Railway Company has offered a re
ward for the capture of each robber, and th'
State of Texas will duplicate It."
Officials of the Pacific Express Company
decline to make public how much money
the robbers secured, but they took all in the
safe. Rumor places the amount all the way
from ten to fifty thousand dollars.
GRIDLEY'S GRIT
The Battle of Manila Killed Him But
He Had No Regrets
ERIK, Fa., July 2.—The first authentic
details surrounding the last moments on
earth of Captain Charles W. Grldley, have
been received here ln a letter from Pay
master Salt, who had been assigned to care
for the invalid and bring him home. The
lelter states that Captain Grldley had been
ill for several weeks before the fight and
arose from a sick bed to assume his duties
on that glorious day. He remained on duty
continuously, suffering 'from a rupture,
which was so aggravated that frequent
hemorrhages occurred.
After the battle he was ordered home.
The band of the Olympla played Au!d
Lang Syne as the commander left his ship
never again to return.
On the Coptic, en route to Yokohama, the
ship's surgeons Informed him that the
hemorrhages would result ln death. The
Captain, with unshaken fortitude, replied:
"The battle of Manila killed me, but. 1
would do It again if necessary."
Twenty-four hours before death ensued
he lapsed into unconsciousness, after send
ing loving messages to his wife and child
ren.
The funeral services were held ln an Eng
lish church, the American Consul making
an address. The Spaniards of the Coptic
attended the ceremonies In full uniform,
and the Japanese Commander sent one
hundred marines as a guard of honor.
Eight blue jackets from the United States
hospital carried the coffin from the boat to
the hearse, the casket being draped ln
American flags. The pall-bearers were
Paymaster McDonald, Dr. Anderson, U. S.
N., the American Minister, the United
States Consul, two English naval officers,
and Paymaster Gait.
Reduce Their Capital
NEW YORK, July 2.—The director* of the
General Electric Company have voted to
recommend to the Itockholders a reduction
In the share capital of the company, both
common and preferred, of 40 per cent. On
the basis of the new capitalization $1,250,000
will be required annually to pay 7 per cent
on the preferred stock and 6 per cent on the
common stock.
BANKS PROSPEROUS
Statement of the Conditions of the Na
tional Banks July First
WASHINGTON, July 2.—Mr. Dawes, the
Comptroller of the Currency, has made the
following statement regarding the genera',
condition ot National banks at the close of
the fiscal years:
The past year has been one of growth and
expansion in the business of the National
banks of the country, as reports of their
present condition, compared with the former
reports clearly Indicates. The individual de
posits of the banks, which on July 23,1897.
were $1 ,770,480,536, reached on May 5,1898, the
sum of $1,999,308,438, and the five statements
called for during the past year show that
the rate of gain was quite uniform. The
declaration of war did not stop this gain,
the increase between February 18 and May
5 of this year being $16,647,605, and the Indi
vidual deposits of the National banks of the
United States now stand at the highest
point in the history of the system.
HEAVY LOSSES
General Shafter Admits He Under Es
timated the Casualties
WASHINGTON, July 2.—Owing to the
many conflicting reports of the losses of
the American troops in yesterday's engage
ment, It has been thought best by the War
Department officials to make public the
text of General Shatter's last report, re
ceived this morning at four o'clock. It ls
us follows:
"Siboney, July I.—Adjutant-General,
Washington: I fear I have underestimated
today's casualties. A large and thoroughly
equipped hospital ship should be sent here
at once to care for the wounded. The
Chief Surgeon says he has use for forty
more medical officers. The ship must
bring a launch and boats for conveying the
wounded. SHAFTER,
Major-General Commanding."
Massed About Manila
NEW YORK, July 2.—A dispatch to the
Tribune from Hong Kong says:
Conditions at Manila, according to latest
advices, remain substantially unchanged.
The Insurgents have Invested the city com
pletely on the land side and Admiral Dewey
securely holds the bay.
Between the two forces a satisfactory
understanding seems to exist so that there
wilt be no attempt at occupying the city by
the insurgents until Admiral Dewey gives
the word, and that will not be until the
first detachment of Gen. Merritt's army Is
landed and can march Into the city to take
control of It and safeguard life and prop
erty.
The foreign residents are somewhat panic
striken at the close approach ot the Insur
gents, but there ls no reason to apprehend
any emergency that will call for or Justify
the landing of marines from the foreign
warships for the protection of the city.
The American ships and men are ln good
condition and are in readiness for an Imme
diate movement upon the city as soon as the
troops arrive. That may be any day. In
tact, the ships are now overdue, reckoning
upon the basis of the speed made by them
rom Ban Francisco to Honolulu. No uneasi
ness is felt for their safety, however. There
are no Spanish ships ln the Pacific that
could molest them.
The theory is widely held here that they
have stopped for a few days on their tray
to take possession of the Caroline or the
Marianne Islands. In that case Admiral
Dewey will feel amply repaid for the extra
days of waiting he has to endure, and their
belated arrival will be all the more wel
come.
The Wounded Sing
SIBONEY, the Province of Santiago do
Cuba, July 1, 8 p. m., via Playa Del Este
(delayed in transmission).—At this hour
the fighting still continues. The entire re
serves of the American army have been
ordered to the front at once, apparently
with the Intention of forcing our way to
Santiago de Cuba. The troops have ad
vanced nearly to the city, but the fortifica
tions are very strong.
Our losses are heavy.
An officer from the field estimates our
killed and wounded at over 1000 men.
Shells, supposedly from the Spanish fleet,
did heavy execution among our troops.
During a lull ln the fighting an Impres
sive Incident occurred. The Twenty-first
Infantry was out ln front and suffering loss
from the Spanish fire, but the men sung
"The Star Spangled Banner," even the
wounded Joining In the singing.
Balloon ascension and fireworks at the T.
If. I. picnic at Sycamore Grove tomorrow.
TROUBLES OF HIS OWN
BILLY, HAD WAR LORD GER
MANY, II BOTHERED
Recent Elections Hot at All to His Lik
ing;— Recall of ths /•suits De
manded—Newspaper Talk
BERLIN, July I.—The publlo con
tinues to be absorbed In the ejections re
cently held In Phis country and their re
sults.
The increased strength of the Centrists
ls now 104, and tihe weakening ot the gov
ernment side In tire relchstag Induced the
Centrists to formulate a list of demands
for the coming session,, Including the re
tail of the Jesuits, the abolition of the
leeit remnants of Culturkasnpf, the rein
statement ln the constitution of the airtl
cfcta granting absolute political equality
to the Catholic church, and the restitution
of the Catholic department In the min
istry of publlo worship.
The representative of the Associated
Press learns, however, from good author
ity, that, although ho cannot pass new
measures without the co-operation of the
Centrists, Emperor William will not sanc
tion the recall of the Jesuits, whloh the
Centrists regard as ths most Important of
their demands. Emperor William recent
ly declared that so long as he was king of
Prussia tho bundesrath should not have a
Prussian vote ln favor of th* recall of the
Jesuits nor of the other demands enumer
ated.
It la probable, therefore, that there will
be trouble between the Centrists and the
government during the next session, espe
cially as a number of those elected on the
re-ballots who were aided by Centrists'
votes are pledged to support the Centrists
themselves, giving the Center at least 19
votes.
The press of the country Is now comment
ing upon the Spanish-American war in a
more unbiased manner and with less ven
om toward the Americans, although the
military editors continue to regard the sit
uation as very unfavorable for the Amer
icans as well as for the Spaniards.
Wllh regard to Cuba, It ls thought that
the American forces, apart from yellow
Jack and the Influences of the climate, are
entirely inadequate. All the American op
erations since the United States forces
have landed, It Is assorted, have been ill
advised and showed lack of foresight. The
fact that the army of occupation ls so In
sufficiently equipped with everything
needful shows, the papers declare, poor
generalship.
Some comment has been aroused by Mr. |
Tillman's speeech ln the United States
senate regarding the Philippine*.
The National Zeltung reiterates the
statement that Germany has not yet
shown a destlre to Interfere, except to
protect German subjeots, should th* ne
cessity arise, which Is by no means un
likely, as neither Spain nor the United
States seems to be able to cop* with Hhe
natives.
The paper adds: " If th* United States
should conquer and retain the Philippines,
or If Spain relinquishes them to the United
States, then they would become hers by
right of war, and it ls Improbable that any
power would go to war with the United
States In order to dispute her possession.
Should Spain, however, lose the Philip
pines without the United States' conquer
ing them, then all the countries interested
In the far east would be concerned in their
fate."
Prince Bismarck ls regaining his health.
Ho ls able to walk again and ls as active
and keen wltted as ever.
Since March the orchards throughout
Germany have been thoroughly searched
for the Sn.n Jose scale. The Prussian min
ister of agriculture, Baron yon Hammer-
steln-Lexton, now reports that no sign of
the San Jose scalehas been found, although
another Insect greatly resembling It has
been discovered ln great numbera
THE STAMP TAX
Bevenue Collector at San Francisco
Rushed to Supply the Demand
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12.—The clerks
at the Internal revenue office were again
kept busy this morning selling war stamps
to the public.
The sale of stamps was restricted today
to proprietary stamps for fractions of a
cent up to 4 cents and documentary 1 cent
stamps, the latter being the makeshift
postage stamps bearing the letters "I. R."
Next week the documentary stamps of
larger value are expected to arrive, and
Collector Lynch Is preparing for the an
ticipated rush of business.
The collector received today fifty dies,
which will be used for Imprinting duty
stamps on bank checks and proprietary
labels.
In Pinar Del Rio
NEW YORK, July t—According to ad
vices received here by the Cuban Junta,
General Diaz, in command of the Sixth
Cuban army corps in Plnar del Rio, had re
cently a battle with the Spanish troops In
the western part of the province, in which
he came off victorious, taking a great many
prisoners. The Spanish loss was heavy,
while the Cubans lost less than fifty men.
After the battle half the company of sol
diers from the Spanish garrison marched
into the Cuban camp with their arms and
ammunition and offered their forces, giving
as reasons for their desertion 111 treatment
on the part of the officers and Insufflcent
food.
General Diaz has with him about 6000 sol
diers well armed and equipped and a large
number of reconcentrados who are without
arms. The food supply is very short, how
ever, and It is with great difficulty that
frequent foraging expeditions keep tbe
camp partly supplied with food. There has
been much suffering among the reconcen
trados, but It has been greatly alleviated
since they left the cities and joined the in
surgent armies.
Four Spanish spies were caught In the
Cuban camp and after a speedy trial by
court martial they were sentenced and
promptly shot.
Hastings Law School
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.—The board of
regents of the Hastings law college an
nounce that arrangements have been com
pleted whereby Judge W. C. Slack, late
dean of the college, ls to re-enter upon his
former duties beginlng with the new term
which opens In August. It ls also an
nounced that an additional lecturer will be
added to the college staff.
Captured Two Prizes
KEY WEST, Fla., July 2, 9 a.m.—The
Spanish steamer Bonlto Estuger, of about
500 tpns, and a small sloop, the Emanuel
and Raoul, captured by the Hornet on
June 27 and 28 off Manzanlllo, were brought
here this morning by a prize crew under
Ensign Ellis.
Y. M. I. picnic at Sycamore Grove on tbe
{ Fourth.
PETTIGREW'S SPEECH
HE CHARGES THE PRESIDE?** 1
WITH LOBBYING
Continuation of the Debate oa Ha
waiian Resolutions—No Pros
pect of a Vots
WASHINGTON. July 2.—Today's session
of the senate was devoted chiefly to the Ha
waiian debate. Senator Pettigrew of South
Dakota occupying five houre. An effort was
made to secure an agreement to adjourn
until Wednesday, but Mr. Davis, ln chares
of the resolutions, declined to listen to the
proposition unless an agreement to vote
next week upon the resolutions could be
entered.
This Mr. White, to whom Mr. Davis ae>
dressed himself, said he considered impos
sible.
Fifteen minutes passed before a quorum
arrived ln the senate. Bills were passed as
follows:
Amendatory to the law regarding fraudu
lent affidavits ln pensions and bounty land
cases; to pay the owners of the ship Achilles
for expenses incurred ln rendering service ts
the wrecked American ship Arabia.
Mr. Pettigrew, South Dakota, then re
sumed his speech upon the Hawaiian an
nexation resolutions, the preceding part ot
which was delivered ten days ago.
Mr. Pettigrew, discussing the establish
ment of the present Hawaiian, republic, saldl
"The American flag went up ln Hawaii la
dishonor; It came down In honor, and If It
goes up again now, it will go up ln Infamy
and this government will Join the robber
nations of the world."
Mr. Pettigrew made the statement that
the president was lobbying through con
gress the resolutions of annexation, and but
for him it would not enlist any appreciable
support.
Mr. Pettigrew then yielded to Mr. Whits,
and the latter yielding, a number ot pri
vate bills were passed.
Mr. Cockrell of Missouri, from th* com
mittee on- military affairs, reported, and th*
senate passed, the house bill fixing the par
of volunteer service from the date of en
rollment for service. The bill was amended
so as to Include all officers.
The senate passed the house bill to
amend the statutes relating to the bond*
of vice consuls and the quarterly return*
of business by consular offices and the sen
ate bill amending the laws relating to Amer
ican seamen for their protection and to pro
mote commerce. The chief features of th*
latter are the elimination of all Imprison*
iment provisions ln the coastwise trade, In
■ eluding Mexican and West Indian; the re
duction of penalties In the foreign trad*,
the Improvement of the provision soale*
and the reduction of aloltmenta to on*
month.
At 5:28 the senate adjourned to Monday.
Question of a Vote
There ls a prevailing opinion In thesenats
that a vote would be reached on the Ha
waiian annexation resolution some time dur
ing the coming week. The opponents of ths
resolution say that a vote ls Impossible next
week, and say that at the Inside limit ths
debate will run a week from next Wsdnes*
day. The contest seems to have settled ts
this situation: If the friends of annexation
are able to maintain a quorum until ths
end of ths week, It Is probable that ths op
ponents will consider further opposition
of a filibustering nature useless, and somt
arrangements for a vote will be reached.
The Deficiency Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2.—The conferee*
on the general deficiency bill reached an
agreement today on everything except th*
Pacilic railroad amendment. Chairman
Cannon had promised a vote ln the house
on this matter before an agreement was
made. The principal Items of Interest which
remain ln the bill are: The Canadian com
mission; relating to the compensation of
gaugers of spirits; relating to th* govern
ment of soldiers' homes; to pay forest In
spectors $100,000; payment of boards of town
site entries ln Oklahoma.
All senate amendments for the war and
navy are retained in the bill, also all cer
tified claims.
The senate amendment appropriating
$145,000 for the purchase of land adjacent
to and dredging the entrance of Pearl har
bor was eliminated. The Impression is that
the Pacific railroad amendment will OS
agreed to ln the house, with the addition of
the conference report, would pass ths
house.
Considered a Canard
BERLIN, July 2.—On the best author
ity the correspondent of the Associated
Press ls Informed that Germany, France
and Russia have reached an understand
ing to Interfere ln the Philippines when
hostilities cease, to prevent the United
States or Great Britain gaining posses
sion of the whole'lslands.
I
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from consumption. One-sixth of the hu
man race die from this relentless enemy of
humanity. Probably no subject connected
with health is so important and so little
understood as the conservation of vital
force. The human organism is a wonderful
machine, and is so constructed that if ex
haustive draughts are made upon the vital
forces during youth and middle life, the
mechanism responds for the time, but at the
expense of its future usefulness. The man
who overworks or exhausts himself day
after day is constantly overdrawing his
store of vital force. Finally the mechan
ism of supply breaks down and the man
becomes a physical bankrupt. The me
chanism of supply in a man is his stomach.
There the food is transformed into vital
force. If the stomach is weak and the di
gestion impaired, the body ceases to re
ceive and store up vital force. If the
draught is continued, consumption or some
other equally fatal disease is the result .
Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery is a *
great producer of vital force. It enables a
man to daily store up energy to; do almost
any amount of work or stand any amount
of exposure. It does its work through the
stomach. It makes the weak stomach
strong. It facilitates and increases the
flow of digestive juices. It promotes and
perfects the assimilation of all the life
giving elements of the food. It is the
great blood-maker and flesh-builder. M
Mr. F. M. Robinett, of Xenophon, Term.,
writes: " I can heartily recommend Dr. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion and
torpid liver. 1 was very bad off and tried dif
ferent doctor* with but little benefit. I decided,
to give the ' Golden Medical Discovery' a trial
and I soon began to improve. If It had not beea
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lieve I would not be living to-day." *
