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VOL. VIII.
THE DALLES. WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, L898.
NUMBER 33.
MORE TROOPS
Warships Have
Waters to kt
Transport
WASHINGTON, June 10. A powerful fleet of sixteen
ships has assembled in Florida waters to convoy troop trans
ports to Cuba. Officials of the war department decline to
give out any information as to the strength of the expedition
or when it may getaway, but the general opinion is that it
will sail at once.
THREE KI
uunu
nii
unu
Result of the Accidental Explosion of a Tor
pedo Which Was Being Planted
in St. Johns River, Fla.
CHICAGO, June 10. A News special from Jackson
ville, Florida says:
Three men were killed and Lieutenant Hart, of the en
gineers corps, was bably wounded by. the accidental explo
sion of a torpedo which was being placed in the St. Johns
river about eighteen miles south of Jacksonville. How the
accident occurred the report does not show.
PHILIPPINES')
BE ANNEXED
Complete Formation of a Policy for
, Taking Possession of and Govern
ing the Islands.
Chicago, Jnne 10. A Tribune special
from Washington says:
From information just come to light it
appears that the administration baa de
termined npon a state policy concerning
the Philippines. It is the evident in
tention of this government to annex the
islands. The policy has been hastily
decided on, and it was , outlined before
Admiral Dewey began operations. It
will be operative as soon as Hawaii is
annexed. This accounts in a measure
for the vigor with which the president
is puBhing the annexation of Hawaii.
The Philippine policy will then be out
lined to the powers.
Shortly before Dewey was ordered to
take the Philippines, United States Con
sul Williams, at Manila, was instructed
to collect all information, statistics, etc.;
concerning the Spanish system of taxa
tion in ' the islands; their resources of
revenue, eta, and to forward the infor
mation to- Washington at once. As
sisted by Vice-Consul Duland, be hur
riedly compiled the desired data, and
his report came into possession of the
stale department three weeks ago. As
a result, a revised system of taxation is
being formed, and is nearly completed
now. A forea of twelve cleika has been
working upon the facts sent by Cousul
Williams, and npon their work being1
FR
MAT
HP
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Assembled .in Florida
as Convoys to
Steamships.
completed the new system will be pro
mulgated by the president to proper au
thorities. ( In brief, the proposed plan of taxation
is to remove entirely the tax imposed
npon household goods, beasts of burden
and native products, and to substitute a
reasonable property and poll tax simi
lar to those enacted in this country. No
poll tax will be levied upon women.
Import duties to the Philippines will
be lower and cut in half. The native
products will be admitted free to the
United States, by which it is calculated
to protect home industries where af
fected. It is also proposed to regulate wages
in the islands. Philippine labor is now
rated at from five to twenty cents per
day. A minimum tax will be in force,
By this means the revenues of the isl
ands will be cut to about $3,000,000.
It is believed that this new order of
things will give new zest to commercial
affairs in the islands and eventually put
tax revenues above the $20,000,000 now
realized by Spain. - The government is
considering the appointment of an offi
cial collector of customs who shall be
dispatched to the islands to inaugurate
the new system. It is believed -the se
lection has already been made, but there
is no definite information concerning
his identity. . '',
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condition of all the vital organs. If the
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if your kidneys be effected, you have a
pinched look. ' Secure good health and
you will, surely .have good looks. - "Elec
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liver and kidneys. Purifies the blood,
cures pimples, blotches and boils, and
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ton's drug store. . SO cents per bottle. 5
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WOUNDED
HOBSON
BRILLIANT
ACHIEVEMENT
Amiral Sampson Reports the
. Daring Lieutenant.
Attention of the Navy Department is
Called to the Bravery Exhibited by
the Lieutenant and Companions
in the Recent Merriinac Episode
at Santiago.
Hobson' and His Men are Well.
Nkw.Yobk, June 11. The Brit
ish consul at Santiago ae Cuba has
sent the following dispatch via
Halifax to the World :
"Replying to your telegram,
Lieutenant Hobson and his men
are well. They are also well cared
for bv the authorities. I haye my
jL self just seen Hobson."
Washington, June 11. The navy de
partment today posted the - following
bulletin giving a detailed official report
from Admiral Sampson upon the hero
ism of Lieutenant Hobson and his men
in sinking the Merrimac in Santiago
harbor:
"United States Flagship New York,
off Santiago, June 3. Permit me to call
your special attention to the achieve
ment of . Assistant Naval Constructor
Hobson. As stated in a special telegram,
before coming here I was ordered to
make the harbor entrance secure against
the possibility of the egress of Spanish
ships by obstructing the narrow part of
the entrance by sinking a coilier at that
point. Upon calling upon Hobson for a
professional opinion as to a sure method
of sinking the ship, he manifested .the
most lively interest in the problem
After several days' consideration, he
presented a solution which he consid
ered would insure the immediate sink'
ing of the ship when ehe reached the
desired point in the channel. This plan
we prepared lor execution when we
reached Santiago.
"The plan contemplated the employ
ment of a crew of only seven men, and
Hobson, who begged that the matter be
entrusted to him. . Anchor chains were
arranged on deck for both anchors, for
ward and aft, the plan including the
anchoring of the ship almost automatic
ally. As soon as I reached Santiago aod
had a collier to work upon, the details
were completed and diligently prose
cuted to completion. The task was fin
ished at 4 o'clock in the morning. After
a careful inspection of the final prepa
rations, I was forced to relinquish the
plan for that morning, as dawn was
breaking. - Hobson begged to try it at
all hazards. .
"This morning proved more propi
tious, and a prompt start was made.
Nothing could have been more gallantly
executed... We waited impatiently after
the firing by the Spanish iiad ceased.
When they ,did not reappear from the
harbor I feared tbey had all perished.
The steam launch which bad been sent
in charge of Naval Cadet Powell to res
cue the men, appeared at this time,
coming ont under the persistent fire of
the batteries, bat brought none of the
crew. A careful inspection of the har
bor from the ship showed that the Mer
rimac had been sunk in the channel.
"This afternoon the chiet of staff of
Admiral Cervera came out under a flag
of truce, with a . letter, from Admiral
Cervera, extolling the bravery of the
crew in an unusual manner.- ; '-
"I cannot myself too earnestly express
my appreciation of the conduct of Hob
son and his gallant Crew. I venture to
say that a more brave or daring thing
has not been done since Cushing blew
up the Albemarle. ",'"
"Referring to the inspiring letter
which was addressed to the officers at
the beginning of the war, I am sure you
will offer suitable professional reward
Royal make the food pare,
wholesome and delicious.
If!!
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
ROVAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
to Hobson and his companions. I muet
add that Commander Miller relinquish
ed his command with very great reluct
ance, bavins: believed he would retain
his command nnder all- circumstances.
He was, however, finally convinced that
the attempt of another person to cairy
out the multitude of details, which had
been in preparation by Hobson, might
endanger its proper execution. I there
fore took the liberty to relieve him for
this reason only. There were hundreds
of volunteers who were anxions to par
ticipate, there being 150 men in the
crew of this ship and large numbers
from, all other ships of officers and men
alike. Sampson."
ALL WILL REACH
MANILA TOGETHER
Three Philippine Expeditions to Unite
at Honolulu and Conclude' Their
Voyage in Company.
San Fbancisco, June 13. Brigadier-
General H. G. Otis will today aseutne
command of the Fourth brigade of the
Manila expeditionary -force. An officer
on his staff states that the first and
second expeditions will be bold at Hon
olulu to await a third, so that all may
reach Manila together. .
The Fourteenth infantry has received
forty-four recruits from St. Louis and
Cleveland. Major Robe's command
now requires about 125 men to complete
it.
The fifty-first ' Iowa regiment will
probably be assigned to the brigade
commanded by General King. -
The Nebraska regiment and one bat
talion of the Idaho troops epeut'Sunday
afternoon in target practice at the pre
sidio range.
The Idaho and Montana volunteers
wil' be paid off today.
The Thirteenth Minnesota ha been
presented with a handsome state flair by
Mrs. L. A. Runge, in behalf of the citi
zens of Minneapolis. It is the hand
somest banner that will be carried away
by any of the troops who are going to
the Philippines.
The Christian committee, as the war
department of the Y. M. C. A. is koown.
will send Frank A. Jackpon and C. ia
Glunz to Manila to woik among the
troops sent to aid Admiral Dewey.
- All the supplies of the South Dakota
volunteers have' been received, and by
this evening the regiment will be iully
equipped. -
I was seriously afflicted with' a cough
for several yeare, and last fall had a
more severe cough than ever before. I
have used many remedies without re
ceiving much relief, and being recom
mended, to try a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, by a friend, who, know
ing me to be a poor widow, gave It to me
I tried it, and with the most gratifying
results. ' The first bottle relieved me
very much and the second bottle has Ab
solutely cured me. I have not had as
good health tor twenty years. Respect
lolly, Mrs. Mary A, Beard, Claremore,
Ark. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton.
... A ! TwUtar. r ' .
San Antonio, Tex., June II. A tor
nado decenrted yesterday on Riddleville,
a small tow n 50 miles from here, and
three people were killed outright. Sev
eral others were injured. Much dam
age is reported.' ."
TYGH ! VALLEY ROLLING , MILL
At all times floor equal to the Best for
sale at Tygh Valley Roller Mills, at
prices to suit the times. Also mill feed.
W. M. McCobkle, Prop.
mcbl6 6m " , - ,
SiTWS FORTS
fllf Oil
The Bombardment Was Reopened and Contin
ued Three Hours Yesterday.
SPANISH DISPATCHES SAY NO
- ' . GREAT DAMAGE RESULTED
The American Vessels are Said to Have
Withdrawn After an Unsuccessful
Attempt to Cover Landing of Troops.
MADRID, June 11. An official dispatch received from
Havana, dated j'esterday, saj's:
This morning Admiral
bombardment of Santiago.
transports towed by a steamer approached and attempted to
make a landing. The cannonade lasted three hours. The
Spaniards, carefully posted, repulsed the attempted landing
and the Americans drew off. No damage was caused, by the
shells fr6m the ships, which kept distant, evidently being
afraid to venture within range of the forts.
A dispatch from Cuba announces that yellow fever is
ravaging Sampson's fleet, the province of Santiago being, it
is said, a hotbed of disease.
Santiago Said to Have Fallen.
CAPE HAYTIEN, June 11. There is no direct news
from Cuba this morning, but the report is again current that
Santiago has fallen. ',-.'.'
BATTLE GOlfiG
Ofi AT JVTAHlLifl
Spaniards and Insurgents are Said to Be En-
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NEW YORK, June 11.
Kong says that a battle for
progress today between the
Aguinaldo. Dewey has promised' to prevent a massacre
should the insurgents capture the city.
. The Spanish governor-general has been notified that un
less he immediately .withdraws the price set upon the head
of the insurgent leader he will get no quarter. Otherwise
the rules of civilized warfare will be strictly adhered to. As
a result of this price being placed on his bead, three attempts
have been made to take his life.
SWORD FOR DEWEY;
MEDALS FOR MEN
Resolution of Congress Providing for
Suitably Rewarding the Heroes of
Manila Will Be Put in Effect
Washington, June 11. The secretary
of the navy has appointed a board to
put in effect the joint resolution of con
gress authorizing him to present a
sword of honor to Admiral Dewey, and
to distribute bronze medals commemo
rating the battle of Manila bay to tbe
officers and men of tbe ships of the Asia
tic equadron of tbe United States, under
command of Admiral Dewey on May 1st
last. . ." .
Tbe board consists of Mr. Allen, as
sistant secretary of tbe navy; Senator
Lodge and Professor Marshall Oliver.
These men will select suitable designs
for sword and medals, and submit an
estimate of the cost of the same. . .
Tbe joint resolution providing for tbe
sword and medals carried an appropria
tion of $10,000 for their manufacture. ' '
B FIBE
Sampson's ships reopened the
At the same time a number of
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A special cable from Hong
the possession of Manila is in
Spanish forces and those of
CRUISER ST. LOUIS
TAKES A' PRIZE
She Captures a Spanish Merchantman
Just Outside of Kingston.
,New Yobk, June 11. A dispatch to
the World from Port Antonio, Jamaica,
says : '
Tbe United States auxiliary cruiser
St. Louis was off Morant point yester
day. She reported that the ha cap
tared a Spanish merchantman just out
side of Kingston.
Tba Modem neanty
Thrives on good food Hnd sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. - Her .
form glows with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs tbe cleansing action of a laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup of Fig?, made by the California
Fig Syrup Go-, only.
Use Clarke & Fa It's Kosofoam lor tbe
teeth. tf