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THE WORK OF THE FLEET
TJP TO THE BOMBARDMENT OF
CIENFUEGOS
REPORT OF ADMIRAL SCHLEY
The Most Interesting Feature of the
Early Campaign Was the Diffi
culty of Coaling
Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18,-The navy de
partment today made public a report from
Admiral Schley covering that part ot the
operations and movements of tlie flying
squadron from its sailing from Key West
for Cienfuegos up to, but not including, the
first bombardment. The report is as i'ol-
Slying Squadron, U. 8. FlagsWp Brooklyn,
off Santiago de Cuba, May 30, 1888.
Sir- I have the honor to report that tlie
squadron sailed tram Key West on tbe morn
ing of the Itttb. instant for Cienfuegos, Uiha,
in obedience to orders from Hear Admiral
Sampson. In company with the flagship
Were the Massachusetts. Texas and Scor
pion En route were passed the Marble
bead, Nashville and Wasp, communicating
with the last named vessel. Off Gape An
tonio, communicated with the Cincinnati
and Vesuvius, scout irjg.
2 On the morning of the 2d instant, the
squadron, stood in lor the entrance of Cien
fucgos harbor to reconnoiter and later in
the dtov passed the entrance twice close m.
A» I heard Ihe firing of guns on the previous
afternoon in Hie direction of the port, and
as there was considerable smoke m tbe
harbor, I was led to believe that the Span
ish squadron might have arrived there.
That day the Dupont joined me with dis
patches from Admiral Sampson, directing
that the blockade of CaenfuegOß be preserved
and the Scorpion, be sent to communicate
with Uhe Minneapolis and Harvard oil San
tiago. Also on this day the lows joined
tlie squadron.
3 A line of blockade was established
about four miles off shore and at night an
inshore line was maintained, consisting main
ly of the Scorpion, Dupont niwi Castine,
the last rsamsd vessel arriving on tho 23d,
convoying the Merrimac.
4. Also on the 23d instant, the Hawk ar
rived with dispatches from Admiral Samp
son, directing me to move eastward with
the squadron to Santiago, if satisfied Lhat
the enemy's vessels were not in Cienfuegos.
Not being satisfied at this time that they
were not here. I held my position, being
further strengthened in my opinion by the
fact that I was informed by the captain of
the British steamer Adufa that when, he left
Kingston a cablegram had been received,
on the Thursday preceding my arrival ntf
Cienfuegos stating that the Spanish squad
ron had sailed from Santiago.
5. The lowa, Castine and Oupont took
coal from the collier cm that day, the lowa
particularly needing coal, as she'had sailed
from Key West to join the squadron before
completing loading and consequently was
considerably short.
f). On the 21th instant, the Marblehead,
Vixen and Eagle joined the squadron and
the Marblehead and Eagle were immediate
ly sent to communicate with the insurgents
to the westward of Cienfuegos and to fur
nish them with ammunition, clothing and
dynamite. Upon Commander Medulla's re
turn, in the course of the afternoon, he re
ported to nic that he obtained information
thnt the Spanish squadron was not in Cien
fuegos. Dispatches were at once sent by
Dupont to Admiral Sampson and to Com
modore Remey for the department, indicat
ing that this squadron would move toward
Santiago de Cuba.
7. Great difficulty has been experienced
in coaling tlhe Texas on account of her
projecting sponsons, in any seaway whatever,
end only under the most favorable conditions
can she go alongside a collier. In any
thing more unfavorable than absolute smooth
water there is great danger of injury
either to the Texas herself or the collier.
In thftl connection the advantage of a tum
blehome to the side is very marked, insur
ing great freedom from accidents due to
projections on the ship's side.
8. After dark on the evening of Che 25th
the squadron stood to sea, to the eastward,
with the Brooklyn, Massachusetts, lows, and
the Texas in onhimn, natural order; the
Marblehead, Vixen and Kagle on the outer
flank and the collier inshore of the battle
ship. The Castine was left atCienfuegos to
rfOtify the Scorpion on her return, should
she irSt be sighted by us, to proceed to Key
West in company.
D. The run to Santiago was marked by
rairt and rough weather to such nn extent
tfhat tlie Eagle was unable to keep up a
speed of 7.5 to 8.5 knots, and fell behind
so much as to seriously delay the squadron,
which was forced to slow to a speed of from
four to five knots for her to regain and hold
lier position. As this rough head-sea con
tinued with no apparent prospect of abat
ing, and as the Eagle's supply was becom
ing dangerously low. she was sent to Port
Antonio for coal, with directions to make
the best of her way back to Kiy West.
-10. On arriving off Santiago, the collier
Merrimae was disabled by the breaking
of her Intermediate pressure valve Mem
and the cracking of the stuffing box. This
served aa a further embarrassment to the
squadron and a source of considerable anx
iety, as-, with Vhe weather conditions that
had prevailed since leaving Cienfuegos, it
appeared absolutely neci star)' to abandon the
position off Santiago and seek a place where
the vessels conk! be coaled and the collier's
machinery repaired.
11. Off Santiago, the St. Paul, Vale ami
Minneapolis were sighted and communicated
with. Tlie .Minneapolis reported that she
had only a sufficient supply of eoa'l to reach
Key West and that her machinery was- in
bad condition. The coail supply of the
other two scouts wasl also/much reduced.
Arrangements were at once made when by
the Yale was to tow the collier and, as the
prospect did not seem favorable for replen
ishing the meager coal supply of the other
vessels, the squadron stood to the west
ward, towing the collier. The operation of
taking tlie collier in tow proved to !>e quite
difficult, owing to the size nnd welgHt ofthe
two ships nnd the repeated parting of the
tow lines. Finally, however, after twenty
four hours' unremitting exertions, the col
lier's chain cable was gotten to the Vafcnnd
the squadron proceeded. The St. Paul was
ordered to remain off Santiago until her ooal
supply would no longer pi rinit. of her delay.
12. After standing to the westward tor
about three hours, or about twenty-fire
milts, the conditions became less unfavor
able and tiie squadron stopped. Tho Texas
and Marblehead wire tent alongside the
collier, wins,' injury bud been temporarily
repaired, nnd coaled during the night.
13. Inasmuch at it was known that in
case tbe Spanish squadron had reached, Sa
ntiago, Admiral Sampson was able to block
any movement of Hhe enemy through the
Bahama channel, my intention in standing
to tlie west was, should it become neces
sary, to bar any effort of the enemy to
reach Havana by a dash through the Yu-
> cat an passage.
14. On the 24th instant, continued coal
ing the Texas and:Marblehead, and laterthe
Vixen. In the afternoon, having managed
to get sufficient coal into these vessels to
euable them to remain with the squadron,
shaped course for Santiago, off which! port
we arrived about dusk. Established an
inner picket line consisting ofthe Vixen and
Marblehead,, the remainder of tlie squad
ron lying off the entrance of the port about
four or five, miles out.
15. The next morning, 29th, steamed in
to examine the entrance to the harbor and
sighted the Cristobal Colon apparently
moored, head and stern, across the western
channel around.Oayo Smith, also one of tbe
vessels of the Vizcaya or Infanta Maria
Teresa class, moored in the eastern channel!,
and two small torpedo boats. Later in tbe
day made out the military tops of a third
vessel farther up the harbor.
16. A close blockade, of tlie harbor hns
born maintained and no vessels have en
tered or left since our arrival. Yesterday
morning. H. M. S. Indefatigable came up to
the line of blockade, artd made sigmrl: "Ke
quest squadron to communicate with the
commodore," which was of course granted.
A boarding officer came on board the flag
ship with a letter from the commanding of
ficer, Captain L. A. Primrose, requesting
permission for bis vessel to pass the line of
blockade in order to communicate, with H.
M. consul at this jxirt. My reply was that
there would not be t be slightest objection to
bis doing so. Instead, however, r.t avail
ing himself of the permission, tho Indefat
igable steamed off from the direction she
came, signaling. "No harm done—courtesy."
It may have been that his learning that the
Spanish fleet was in port was of more im
portance than H. M. consul and he may have
desired first to communicate with his govern
ment from Jamaica.
17. On the 30th instant, the New Or
leans arrived, convoying tbe collier Sterling.
18. Conieeming the coaling of a large fleet
of vessels. I would particularly call the de
partment's attention to the necessity for
heavy bags holding about 800 ponr.'ds in ad
dition to buckets, which have not proved
of much use. They should also be provided
with at least six cotton bales or heavy woolen
camels six to eight feet broad, to be used
as fenders to take the thrust of the Shins
and to permit coaling in rougher weather
than is now possible With the means at our
disposal. At present we are coaling on nil
favorable occasions in plain sight of the
enemy's fleet.
Very respectfully.
W. S. SCHLEY,
Commodore, U. S. N., Commander-in-Chief
of the Flying Squadron.
A MONUUMENT UNVEILED
Which Does Not Please the People of
Turkey
CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 18—TheRus
sian Grand Duke Nicholas, who arrived here
on a Russian steamer, today unveiled at
Calatina near San Stefnno, where, on March
3d. 1878, was signed the treaty of peace that
terminate.l the Russo-Turkisb war. a monu
ment to the Russian soldiers who fell in that
conflict. The unveiling was accompanied
with much ceremony andia military parade,
at which representatives of all the Balkan
states were present. Earlier in the day a
requiem was held at the Russian chapel
there in memory of the dead. The Turkish ,
newspapers are excessively irrigated at
these ceremonies, which recalled the great
disasters to Turkish arms.
At the reception at the palace yesterday
the grand duke banded the sultan the
czar's autograph letter and informed his ma
jesty that Emperor Nicholas had delegated
him (the grand duks) to draw closer the ties
of friendship binding tlie two countries.
Decorations and presents were exchanged.
THE CZAR'S PEACE PLAN
Supported by the British Religious
Organizations
LONDON, Dec. 18.—The venerable Wil
liam McDonald Sinclair, archdeacon of Lon
don and canon of St. Paul's cathedral, pre
sided at a public conference at St. James
hall, convened by the heads of the various
denominations in favor of an international
demonstration on behalf of the czar's dis
armament proposals. A telegram express
ing sympathy with the effort was received
from Lori! Bnsebery. Among the letters
read by the chairman from prominent peo
ple was one sent by Lord George Hamilton,
secretary of state for India, who wrote ad
vocating "an Anglo-fctaxon - Russian under
standing of which the czar's rescript ought
to bt- the foundation."
A resolution in accordance with the ob
ject of the conveners of the conference was
adopted unanimously.
APPEALS FOR PARDON
For the Soldier Whom Drink Made
Too Affectionate
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. I,B.—Prominent
citizens have interested themselves in behalf
of Moore, the Mnine artillery man, who was
the other day sentenced to pay a fine of
soOO or serve sixty days on the chain gang
by Judge Norwood for attempting on the
streets to hug the wife of a prominent citi
zen. A petition to the governor for pardon
is being circulated and it is being signed
not only by leading men but by society wom
en as well. Moore wns hilariously intoxi
cated at the time of the offense. He has
borne an excellent reputation in his com
mand. His petition will go to the governor
probably tomorrow, and, considering the
high character e>f the signers, it is probable
the pardon Will be promptly granted.
Moore is now in the chain gang, where he
has been for two weeks. The petitioners say
they think his degradation and punishment
have been ample,
Spoiled the Ship
SAN FRANCISCO, Dee-. IS.-The Call
tomorrow will say:
The United States training ship Adams is
not likely to sail to Samoa or any port far
away from borne. She may go to Mageli
lena bay for gun practice, but the authori
ties may not even allow lier to go that far.
Her spar deck beams have opened up and
other defects bnve showed themselves, so
tbe ye ssels is not now consicrTcd safe for a
long voyage. The starting of the deck
beam« i- nttrlhuted to the constant drilling
of 200 naval apprentices on the spar deck.
Foul Play Suspected
SAX FRANCISCO, Dec. 18.—Lockwood
11. Josslyn, wm of Dr. Joseph H. Josslyn,
was found dead in hit bath tub this morning
fully dressed, and with bis military overcoat
wrapped around him. The relatives of the
young man believe he was tile victim of foul
play, and await with anxiety the result of
the autopsy which Coroner Hawkins has
ordered. Young Josslyn received a week's
pay shortly .after midnight Saturday. When
found bis pockets bad been emptied of theri
contents.
LOS ANGELES HERALD t MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 19, 189 ft
CRUISER CINCINNATI
RAN ON A ROCK AND IS STILL
STUCK THERE
PROMOTION OF GENERAL WOOD
Causes Great Rejoicing Among the
Citizens of Santiago—Bells Rung
and Salute Fired
Associated Press Special Wire
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec. 18—While
the United States cruiser Cincinnati was
leaving port about sunset yesterday she ran
full speed upon a rock clearly defined in the
charts, but not buoyed. Last September
General Leonard Wood, considering that
the absence of a buoy there might lead to
some accident, anchored a small one, the
Brat ever placed there, but the Bessie on en
tering the harbor one night carried it away,
and since then there has- been no buoy to
mark the location of the rock.
The Cincinnati is probably not seriously
damaged, as she is not making water. For
the last twenty-four hours the government
collier Southery and the Mayflower have
been engaged in an effort to pull her off.
Thus far they have been unsuccessful, but it
is iioped they will have better luck tonight
at high tide. The principal risk now is of
tearing a hole in the cruiser's bottom while
pulling her off.
lt now turns out that the man who was
shot here Friday morning by a Cuban negro
after landing from a schooner hailing from
Baracoa was not, as at lirst supposed, Ce
lesto Rodriguez, the guerrilla, but a mer
chant from Baracoa, who had come here to
purchase supplies. The assumption is that
the crime was committed for the sake of
robbery.
From Firnieso, a town which is virtually
the property of the Juragua Iron company,
conies a report thnj the alcalde has been
attacked and stabbed with a machete and
that there lias been another stabbing af
fray at Daiquiri. Although these affairs
are probably mining camp rows, the author
ities now feel compelled to police these
places, which heretofore has been unneces
sary owing to the fact that a majority of
tho workmen wet? Spanish soldiers and un
der military discipline.
The arrival of the news that the United
States senate hnd confirmed the nomina
tion of General Wood as major general was
the occasion for universal rejoicing here.
General Wood was at El Morro examining
the improvements and got his first intima
tion when the Punta Gorda battery tired
a major general's salute. The bells :n the
cathedral and churches were rung, the civic
band played for several hours and in the
crowded cafes'and clubs there were toasts
and cheers in honor of the military gov
ernor.
A round of receptions has been arranged
and a public banquet planned.
Affairs at Havana
HAVANA, Dec. 18—The Spanish evacu
ation commissioners informed the American
commissioners this evening that the Havana
suburbs of Cerro and Jesus del Monte had
been evacuated. The Spanish troops left
•Tesus del Monte at 5 oclock this l evening,
immediately after which American and Cu
ban flags were raised, crackers were lired
and the usual demonstrations made by the
large crowds in honor of the event. At
the hour of tiling this eiispatch (8 p.m.)
it is reported that some cf the troops of tlie
Cuban General Marion Menoca entered
Jesus del Monte. Probably the I'nited
States forces will be sent there tomorrow.
The suburb of Cerro was evacuated yester
day.
About 5:30 last evening a crowd of Cu
bans of the lower class passed a barracks
of engineers on the Infanta avenue, shout
ing "Long Live Cuba!" and "Death to
Spain!" and firing shots- into the air in
celebration of the evacuation of Cerro. The
engineers did not fire, but their guard was
doubled.
The crowd then passed from tbe Calzada
del Monte to the Calzada del Cerro, stop
ping the street cars and compelling passen
gers to shout "Viva Cuba libre!" Among
the demonstrators there were a number ot
butchers, who carried pistols' and knives.
Jose Gancedo and bis brother and Teodoro
Huertis, who were in the cars, were wound
ed with knives. Gancedo died today, and
Huertis will probably die.
Later the crowd met some engineers at
the Esquina de Tejae, and lired upon them,
Seriously wounding some. The engineers
returned the tire, wounding a street car con
ductor, a civilian, Isador Basolaj-, and John
Leonard, a colored man.
The rioting continued, many shotijbeing
fired in front of the Casa de Socorro, where
the wounded were assisted.
Spanish soldiers were ordered to theseene
ar,d arrived about 9 oclock. While march
ing through Cerro they were fired upon by
men concealed behind pillars. One Spanish
private fell wounded, and! the battalion lired
into the air to scare the rioters. On resum
ing their march they were again fired upon,
and another man wns hit. The Spaniards
then fired and dispersed the rioters.
Among the wounded was a colored woman
nnd it is also reported that there are several
otbeiv. The rioting caused great alarm in
Cerro ami along Calzada del Monte, where
all houses have kept closed doors since last
night.
SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec. IS.-At the colla
tion of the officers of the Third Georgia
regiment to Post maiter-General Smith and
the newspaper correspondents this after
noon, General Shafter had some interesting
thing.- to say about Cuba nnd the Cubans.
He did not mnke v speech, but in a conver
sational way expressed himself, his remarks
being nominally aeldrosed to Colonel Ber
uer of the Georgians, though they were in
tended for the whole assemblage.
'Tt teems to me," said General Shafter,
"that a great many)persons have erroneous
ideas respecting our relations with the Cu
bans. As I view it, we have taken Spain's
war upon ourselves. We shall, in all prob
ability hear a great deal more about the in
surgents"
"How about self-government for the Cu
bans?" Gel era! Shafter was asked.
"Self-government?" the general repeated.
"Why, those people are' no more fit for
for self-government than gunpowder is for
hell."
in the eume line General Shafter went on
to tell why the United States, in bi> opin
ion, would bo obliged to remain in the island
for some time and govern tbe territory by
military force.
Sailed for Havana
SAVANNAH, Ga., Dec is.—The hospi
tal thip Missouri sailed today for Havana
with 300 tons of medical supplies for the
troops in the island and carrying the hos
pital corps of the Second division of the
Seventh army corp.* —the division which has
already gone forward with General Ijce.
The Missouri, after distributing her sup
plies, will take sick soldiers from Havana
and vicinity and bring them to this country,
either to New York, Norfolk or Savannsh.
WANTS TO EXPAND
One Democrat Found Who Favors
Imperialism
CHICAGO, Dec. 18—"The Democratic
party must be a progressive party, and note
party of mere obstruction, if it would retain
the confidence of the ]>eople of this coun
try," said Congressman .lames Hamilton
Lewis of Washington, at the Auditorium
Annex today.
Together with Mrs. Lewis, tbe congress
man is on bis way to the capital.
"1 am a Democrat," be continued, "but I
do not feel that I can act with my party if it
places itself in opposition to the policy of
expansion on which this country has em
harked. But Ido not believe a majority
of the Democratic niemlx'rs of the house
can lie whipped into line to oppose tliis
policy.
"The $20,000,000 payment clause in the
pesos treaty, I do not favor, but I do not
consider thnt sufficient reason for opposing
the whole instrument, which I believe will
be ratified."
THE STATE PRINTER
Will Do No Work Until the Pay Is
Certain
SACRAMENTO, Dee. 18.—The talk of
late of opening the state printing office to
print official reports and other things re
quired by tbe legislature is likely to result
in nothing. The state board of examiners
nre willing to back State Printer Johnston
by recommending a deficiency appropria
tion, but leading members of the in-coming
legislature have refused to give the state
printer assurance that tbe bills will be al
lowed. Prominent Republican members
say they will not do anything to help Gov
ernor Budd out of the pit be has dug for
himself, nnd that he must bear the respon
sibility of the situation. Governor Budd
writes to Mr. Johnston today that the lat
ter must decide for himself whether he will
net on the board of examiners' proposition,
and Johnston has decided not to take any
chances.
BACK FROM MANILA
The Transport Scandia Arrives From
the Orient
SAX FRANCISCO, Dec. 18—The United
States transport Scandia arrived from Ma
nila tonight with 109 soldiers on furlough.
Three full companies of Xew York volun
teers from Honolulu also came and three
sailors of Admiral Dewey's crews, who had
been found guilty of breaches of discipline
and sent to the naval prison at Mare island.
The vessel left Manila thirty-three days
ago and the soldier* who came from there
report that all wa< quiet in the new Amer
ican city when they left. There are about a
dozen Califofnians on board nnd they are all
reported in good health. Among them are
R. 11. Ross I. W. Eaton, Sinclair Murray
and T. F. Boyes.
Several cf the New York volunteers who
were carried aboard the vessel ill at Hono
lulu are still confined to their bunks, but
they are nil reported doing well.
The vessel is in the. stream and no one
will be landed until after an inspection by
the quarantine officer tomorrow. She was
eight days making the trip from Honolulu.
HUNGRY FARMERS
Will Receive Aid If They Really
Need It
SAX FRANCISCO, Dec. 18.—Tlie re
ported destitution of tbe settlers around
Lockwood, in tbe southern part of Mon
terey county, has caused many expressions
of sympathy here, and a relief movement
will probably lie started. President Dohr
man of the Merchants' association says that
if the accounts of suffering nre verified the
organization and other bodies will take up
the matter and afford aid to the unfortunate
people. 11. Brunner, cashier of the Colum
bia Trust company, who is familiar with the
situation, says that privation and hunger
certainly exist in the Lockwood district,
but lie does not think that more than 200 peo
ple are in need of immediate assistance, fie
says that they made tbe mistake of settling
on land only fit for grazing, nnd attempting
to support families on 160 acres of land.
Moving a Bridge
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 18.-A remarkable
feat of bridge moving was accomplished to
day by the Chicago and Xorthwestern
Railway company, under the drection of J.
S. Robinson, division superintendent of the
engineers of that road. Tito bridge was a
single track draw, weighing 215 tons, and
was removed a distance of 250 feet to a new
foundation in the quick time of two hours
and fifty-seven minutes. The structure
••van floated on two scows, one on either side
of the center, which were sunk with 00,000
gallons of water. With the scows in proper
position, the water was pumped out, and
tbe bridge gradually lifted from its founda
tion and towed to its new resting place
by two tut-s. The bridge had rendered ser
vice since 1880, nnd is still in good condition,
being removed to make way for a double
track structure of the latest pattern.
A Cavalry Company
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 18—It has been
settled that Sacramento will have the na
tional guard cavalry company that is to re
place troop 11 of this city, which enlis'te-d as
artillery ar.d is now doing duty at Fort
Canby. Brigadier-General Miller writes
that tlie li-t of seventy-six names has been
received and forwarded to division head*
quarters. Stockton, San Jose and Oakland
wanted the company, but were too slow
about it. \V. A. Desborough will probably
be captain.
A Preacher Resigns
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 18.—Something of a
sensation wa* caused at the First Baptist
church this morning, when Rev. A. E.
Knapp read a brief statement resigning his
pastorate. This action was a great surprise
to almost the entire congregation. The rea
son i- said to be that there has been a lack
'if harmony between Mr. Knapp nnd his
Hock. He has been pastor of the church for
seven years. The resignation fakes effect
in one week.
King Oscar Ill
LONDON', Dec. 18.—The Copenhagen cor
r< spondent of the Daily .Mail says that King
Oscar 111 of Sweden and Norway has been
suddenly taken ill, and is now confined to
his bed.
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CAME HOME
A Cabinet Crisis Expected to Follow
the Meeting; of the Council
Today
MADRID, Dec. 18—Senor Monlero Rios
nnd the other members of the Spanish peace
commission reached Madrid late last even
ing. They were met by Senor Gnmn/.0,
leader of the dissenting Liberals, and by
many other politicians and high officials.
Tbeir arrival was not attended with any
special incident. Tbis evening the queen
regent received Senor Montero Rios in au
dience.
The newspapers todny assert that yes
terday's council of ministers agreed that
the cabinet should not appear again before
parliament, and it is expected that Senor
Sagasta will submit the resignation of flic
cabinet to tbe queen regent after the coun
cil tommorw.
Xl Liberal, in a very outspoken article,
declares that both the Liberal and Conserva
tive parties, must disappear, "as they rep
resent the annihilation of Spanish prestige
abroad, the failure os the country's finances,
and tlie loss of the colonial empire."
A national government, Xl Liberal as
serts, is now in process of formation.
Xl Globo says that; Senor Sagasta with
drew from the cabinet council today, ns he
was slightly indisposed.
The editor of a Carlist newspaper pub
lished in tbis city lias lichen arrested at Leou,
capital of the northern province of that
name, while in the course of a tour through
that part of the kingdom. Important docu
ments were found upon his person.
Tbe conference between tlie queen regent
and Senor Montero, president of the Span
ish peace commission, last evening lasted
over an hour. Senor Rios had several
voluminous documents, supposed to be rec
ords of the peace negotiations with the
United States commission.
Upon leaving the palace, Senor Rios re
fused to hold any communication with press
representatives. He will confer with
Senor Sagasta, and the result of tbis con
ference is impatiently awaited.
A newspaper representing Senor Oamnzo
and the dissenting Liberals declares for a
cabinet headed by Senor Montoro Rios.
GEN. GARCIA'S SON
Has Come From Cuba to Visit Eis
Mother
NEW YORE, Dec. 18.—Col. Carlos Car
da, eldest son of the late Calixto Garcia, ar
rived today on the Ward liner Santiago. He
was greeted at the pier by a number oi Cu
bans.
Colonel Garcia was in coma»and of toe
division o ft lie army in Stint iago province
nt the time of his father's death. He will
stay in this city for a day or two, and will
then go to Washington, and later to Thomas
ville, Ga., to visit his mother.
"My father's death," he said, "has been
a great blow. Ido not know what my
plans nre while in the country."
When asked nbout the present conditions
in Cuba, he said:
"You must pardon me, but I can say
nothing on that subject now. Everything,
however, is going nicely."
ANGEL ISLAND
Will Furnish Good Accommodations
for Troops
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18.—Angel
Island will be the camping ground of many
of the troops now stationed at points around
the bay. Orders for the transfer have al
ready been issued. Soldiers now under
tents will go into comfortable barracks. Tlie
order includes Companies F and L of tbe
Eighth California infantry, now at Henicia;
Battery' B of the California heavy artillery,
now at Fort Bsker; Battery X of the Third
United States artillery, now at Fort Point,
nnd the battery of the First Utah artillery,
in all about 800 men.
The infantry in the new encampment will
be under command of Major Forbes of the
Third battalion, Eighth California infantry.
He has been ordered transferred from Van
couver barracks to Angel Islnnd. Tlie gen
eral command will be under Major Kinzie.
The Bath Killed Him
LOXDOX, Dee. 18.—Tt appears thnt Rnron
Ferdinand .Tames de Rothschild, who died
yesterday, was suddenly attneked with in
ternal pains while out walking last Thurs
day. He was obliged to take to his bed,
but be got better so rapidly thnt yesterday
morning he insisted upon having a hot bath
against tbe instructions of bis medical ad
viser. He swooned immediately afterwards,
and never recovered consciousness. No one
but his valet was present at the end.
Anti-Anarchist Work
LONDOX, Dee. 18.—Tlie Rome corre
spondent nf the Times ays:
I have reason to believe that tbe interna
tional anarchistic conference which has been
in session here tor several weeks has proved
a success. Great secresy is maintained re
garding the proceedings and conclusions, but
the delegates seem satisfied that they have
laid a splendid foundat ion for a uniform sys
tem of dealing* with anarchists. The con
ference declines to recognize anarchist out
rages as political crimes.
A Coasting Casualty
PITTSnCUf;, Pa., Dec. 18.—As a result
of a coasting accident at Turtle Creek, eight
miles from Pittsburg, Joseph West, aged SO,
is dead and eleven others injured, two se
riously.
The sled collapsed nt the bot torn of a steep
hill nnd burled tbe party with great force
in every direction. The two seriously in
jured are W. H. Mndoy, both legs broken,
and Joseph Conner, left leg broken and in
jured badly about the bead.
The London Market
LONDON', Dec. 18—Tlie market last
week was as a whole remarkably firm,
prices generally advancing In American
securities the upward movement wns very
marked, New York and the continent doing
most of the buying, while London was in
clined to realize, the result being that the
close was generally lower.
McCall's Patterns, 10 aad 18 cents
Holiday Needs Filled Here
If you are looking for sensible gifts? If you are try
ing to make your money go as far as possible ? You
will find Coulter's a helpful store just now.
We are dry goods merchants only. No tinware;
no toys. None of the cheap side issues to distract
your attention. No matter how much of a hurry
you are in, you can buy here with safety. Your
money returned if you do not wish to keep what
you buy.
Christmas Gift Hosiery
Ladies' Black Silk Hose, $1.25, 5i.75, $2.50, 53-00 and $3.50 a
pair.
Ladies' Fancy Scotch Plaid Silk Hose, $2.25 and $2.50 a pair.
Ladies' Fancy Scotch Plaid Cashmere Hose at $1.50 a pair.
Ladies' Silk Ribbed Hose, dainty, plain colors, $3.50 a pair.
H'gh novelties in Tea Gowns, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00.
Ladies' Eiderdown Robes, $4.50, $5.00 and $8.00.
High Novelty Silk Waists for evening wear, $20.00 to $35.00.
317-325 S. Broadway
Bet. Third and Fourth Sis.
Store open every evening this week.
AMUSEMENTS
ios Angeles Theater " c - M - ™ OOD &it"» c ' WTAT *-
Mm LAST BEABON'B FAVORITE THREE NIGHTS ONLY I»KC. «», 83, 24
• Tnursuay, Friday, Saturday. BARGAIN MATINEE SATURDAY
Engagement of the <fc.„j Qj)~jj--f Supported by an Excellent Cony
Distinguished Actress jretner USataorr pany, ln Repertoire
Thuridar Night and Saturday Matinee "As V ■»v Like It" Sale of Beats
Friday Night .... ••Twelfth Night" opens
Saturday Night .... "Komao snd .lullef Monday, Deo. 19.
Tel Main 70. PRICES—Front part of Orchestra. Jl 00; Remainder of Lower Floor, lbs; Balcony,
25c and 50c; Gallery, 15c.
Lnc Annolec Thontpf . The mo«t perfect acoustics of
os Angeies inenier any bunding in mo my.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. DEC. 20ni, AT 3 O'CLOCK, FIRST CONCERT OF
THE SEASON 1893'», GIVEN BY THU
jCos Jfnyoles Symphony Orchestra st?s r »'MirViu!! 1 «* o «arnes - Forou* 0 *
SEASON TICKETS, good for 23 admissions, with reserved seats, $10.00; single admis
sion. 25c; reserved seats, Bfta, Seats now on sale. Tel. Main "0.
bountiful Show
TJJadame Camilla 7/rso, Woman Violinist of the Century.
SSaher, Settery and bartlett -"Divorces While You Wait."
jCtllie Western, Queen of Music, jfrnosen—f rom Hie Land of the Midnight Sun
foe JT/ynn Is the Talk of the Town.
Cmma Cams, Phenomenal Lady Baritone. 4 Wi/aons, Colored Comedians
Commencing with the Christmas ma-.lnee, Monday, Dec. 6, tbe curtain will rise at
2:15 p. m., and for tho evening performances, 8:15 p. m.
PRICES NEVER CHANGlNG—Downstairs, 25 and Mc; Balcony, 25c. Matinees,
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; any seat, 25c; children, loe.
Bnxhanb PRICES—ISc, 25c, 35c, 50c.
UrUallH Log* Seats. 75c; Box Seats, $1; Matlnees.lOc and 25c.
TONIGHT AND ALL THE WEEK—Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT —L. J. CARTER'S COMPANY
Presenting Linboln J. Carter's Q/ »i (7\ A Sumptuous
masterpiece of stage realism.. UtlCtOr tflQ ISOJTIQ . . Scenic Spectacle-
This engagement is under the direct management of L. J. Carter.
£impson Auditorium
'December 29th and dyp- Vhe World's
tyat. J/st, 2 oeloet *S*oseninatj Sreatest Pianist
Management of J. T. FITZGERALD
Advance Sale of Seats commences December 26th at 9 a.m. at the Fitzgerald Music and
Piano Co., 113 S.Spring St. PRICES —75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00. Stelnway Piano Used.
|_Os Angeles Athletic Club— Voniyht
Jfcank Sriffin vs» S&O6 rounds
2/ouna S&anArs vs. Jffarry Sir own Charlie Smith vs. JCid Williams
FOUR BOUNDS. I FOUR ROUNDS.
GENERAL ADMISSION SI.OO.
Tjwo 7Jrans~ ContinentalO&miteds
Sunset jCimited
V 1/nSCt 3 p.m.. Wednesday and Sunday tjUClftG
j». a » {Pacific Coast JCimited Coast
oUimttQa 2 p Tuesday and Friday.
T0 t a, . , 1- . jCimited
Jrutt l/estiouled Grains
NEW ORLEANS Magnificently equipped with Composite TO
Buffet Library Car, Ladles' Compartment
WASHINGTON Car, Klegant Double Drawing Room Sleep- ST. LOUIS
Ing Cars and Dining Cars.
NEW YORK Manned by a full corps of carefully CHICAGO
trained- and efficient employes. , Mr .
AND
EAST no fastest jCony 'Distance EAST
Urains In the World
Southern Pacific Company. 26J S. Spring St., cor. Zfhlrd
3>or 'Denver, JCansas
City, Chicago and Cast
sw Leaves Los Angeles 1:20 p. m.
/9 0 a I MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS
JLimited \ AND Saturdays.
< Lighted by Electricity throughout.
! Elegant Sleeping Cars, Composite Car,
«9/* V P«„J» SE, Barber Shop, Dltring Car, Observation Car,
| i/ia Oanta fQ containing ladies' parlor. The fastest reg
' ( ular train ever run across the continent
H/tOUtO No extra charge.
_ MMtw<l>%^wvw ,, I TICKET OFFICE, 200 S. Spring St.
Southern Company
—- — — 7?eu> XJraln Service
San Francisco and jCos Jingeies jCimited
COMMENCING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1898 :
j Vhe Owl
Will leave San Francisco, 5:00 p.m. Will leave Los Angeles, 7:00 p.m.