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VOL. VIII.
THE DALLES. WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1898..
NUMBER 37.
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WASH INGTOxV, July 5 It was authoritatively
announced today that no peace overtures would be
made by the powers of Europe. For some time in
tervention on the part of the European governments
was feared, but the English, German, French and
other ambassadors and legations have openly denied
"the validity of any such statements, and ther are,
therefore considered groundless.
London reports received here today give color
ing to the rumors that Spain will sue for peace in
the near future. -
BOTH BRANCHES
HAVE ADJOURNED
The Meeting Broke up in a Dispute and
Scenes of Hilarity.
GOflTIpIJlG THE
MESSINA, Italy, July 9. Three of Ihe Spanish tor
pedo-boat destroyers reached this place from Port Said on
the way to Spain. A dispatch from London says that the
squadron have permission to take coal enough to , last two
days in order that the ships may reach Aden, Arabia.
PAY SAVE AT THE
LEAST THREE SHIPS
"Washington, July 9. A cable dispatch received from
Admiral Sampson states that three of Cervera's warships
may be saved. The Cristobal Colon is considered in good
condition, and the Infanta Maria Teresa and Vizcaya may
be saved also. . . -
WAITING FOR
REINFORCEMENTS
Dewey - Will Remain Inactive Until
They Arrive-'-Spaniards Prepar
ing for an Attack.
Bono Kong, July 8. A Manila d:s
patch, deted Joly 4th, says that Admir
al Dewey will remain inactive nntil
General Merritt arrives. - The rebels
are practically doing nothing, bat the
Spaniards are strengthening their posi
tions, destroying hots and constructing
entrenchments. The anthorities have
enacted a penalty of (1000 against any
body who shall raise the price ot pro
visions. .
The Spaniards assert that despite the
loss of the waterworks there will be no
famine daring the rainy s;ason. They
are confident that an ample force from
Cadiz will arrive and annihilate the
Americans, and they still hope to con
ciliate the natives. In the meantime
they 'declare that they will endure pa
. tiently whatever comes, and resist to
the utmost. '.
Francis J: Cisneros Dead.
New Yokk, July 9. Francis J. Cis
neros is dead of Bright's disease and
neuralgia of the heart. He was a man
of large wealth, and was a descendant ot
one of the most noted Cuban families.
All bis brothers bad notable careers as
lawyers, physicians and engineers. He
was a member of the same family of
which Cardinal Cisneros,; the famons
Spanish prelate, was a member.
. "Two Dispatches From Shatter. .
'Washington, July 9. The war de
partment has received two dispatches
from General Shafier, as follows : --
"Cable operators were ' permitted to
go in yesterday morning. The English
caoie is in working order and some
operators were in the city. General
Toral wanted these there as they were
the principal men. The English cable
has been working all the time through
to Havana. Shattxb."
"Camp near Santiago, July 8. A
complete report was received today of
the losses of July 1st and 2d as follows :
Killed, 22 officers, 203 enlisted men;
wounded, 81 officers, 1203 enlisted men ;
missing, 79 enlisted men. Ee porta giv
ing names of the killed and wounded
are being rapidly prepared and I hope
to get them off tomorrow.- -' .
'' Shafter.". '
Non-Interference Assured.
Washington, July 8. The Hawaiian
commissioners who are to constitute the
government of the islands .will not be
appointed until after adjournment of
CDngresa. As recess appointees can
proceed immediately to the execution of
governmental functions, though open to
confirmation when congress reconvenes,
the appointment of members of both the
international Canadian commission to
settle all disputes between Canada and
the United States and the non-partisan
industrial commission to investigate the
entire subject ot imnJgration, labor,
manufactures and business has also
been deferred nntil later, and will be
made as a recess appointment. -. - - '"'
A Verdict of Manslaughter.
Bakkb City, Or., July 8. The jury in
the case of Oliver and William Marshall,
charged with the murder of James Beid,
who was killed by a club and - a slung
shot, this morning returned a verdict of
manslaughter against both prisoners.
William Marshall is but 16 years old.
Sentence will be passed next Tuesday,'
" . Miles Sails for Cuba. .
Charleston, July 9. The, transports
Yale and 'Columbia, having onboard
General Miles and staff and 1700 men,
intended as reinforcements for General
Shatter, got away at 2 this afternoon.
General Miles and staff are on the Tale.
Washington, July 8. The senate ad
journed sine die at 2 p. m.
The. house adjourned sine die at 2
o'clock, with three cheers, followed by
the singing of patriotic songs. Repre
sentative Browmwell, of Ohio, proposed
three cheers for President McKinley,
which were given twice over by the Re
publicans. Then followed cheers, juined
in by the entire . bouse, tor Admiral
Dewey and General Joe Wheeler. The
whole house was one vast demonstration
and flags were passed about to every
member and enthusiastically waved
while the members sang.
A sensational scene in the house to
day followed the motion of Handy, dein
Del., to strike out portions of the parti
san remarks of Bay, rep.' N. Y., in a
speech made yesterday. ' Cannon, rep
111., denounced the democrats for delay
ing legislation. An nproar followed and
the sergeant-at-arms had to advance on
the floor and restore order. .
It is eaid the work of building the ex
tension will begin soon. If possible, it
will be finished this fall. This will re
quire the building ot about 100 miles of
road, which, it is thought, will eventu
ally be the main line of the Northern
Pacific railway to the coast, as it will
develop a country rich in agriculture
and mineral resources, whicn bis com
paratively little waste land within its
borders that is adjacent to the route the
road would take.
DEPLORABLE CON
DITION OF AFFAIRS
IN CITY OF HAVANA
NEARLY READY
FOR SERVICE
Cruiser Chicago Will Leave the Navy
Yard Next Month.
New Yobk, July 11. The cruiser Chi'
cago, reconstructed and with increased
speed,, early next month will leave the
New York navy yard, after having been
in the hands of the workmen for several
years. Few will recognize in the new
Chicago the vessel that flew Bear-Admi-
ral Erben's flag and was commanded by
Captain Mahan, now a member of the
board of strategy, for she is now prac
tically a new, the only remaing orginal
part of her being the hull. "
When the Chicago went out of com
mission she was bark-rigged with three
masts, but when she leaves the dock she
will have only two masts. They will be
military masts like those on the others
of Uncle Sams fighting ships, and will
give the rejuvenated cruiser a more war
like appearance.
Her armament has also undergone ma
terial changes. Her main battery, for
merly consisting of four 8-inch, eight 6-
inch and two 5-inch breach loading rifles
will be augmented by fourteen 5-inch
rapid-fire guns, in addition to her sec
ondary battery, which will consist of all
the latest models of small rapid-fire
guns.
RESPECT SHOWN
AMERICAN VALOR
Europeans Will Have Nothing to Say
Concerning American Possession
After the Courage We Have Shown
in the Present War. "
London, July 9. -The great victory
of Admral Sampson's fleet has firmly
convinced the 'great powers of Europe
that the American navy is far greater in
actual force than the powers credit its
theoretical strength. Sneers at the
American navy and array have given
place to commanding respect. The
cowardice of - the- French crew in La
Bonrgogne disaster makes France's situ
ation pitiable and humiliating.' -
After the attitude of the press and the
people in the present war there is no
fear of any great power trying to rob the
United States of the fruits of its victory.
The foreign powers may expect the con
cession of naval stations in the Philip
pines, but there will probably not be a
word of protest if even this is refused.-
NORTHERN PACIFIC
TO BE EXTENDED
It is Expected That the Road Will Be
Built from Coulee City to Chelan.
Ekndbice, Idaho, July 9. The corps
of surveyors recently at work along the
Clearwater, laying out a route to the
Camas Prairie country, were taken off
last week and ordered to the Wateryille
country, where they will begin at once
surveyings route for the extension of
the Central . Washington railroad from
Coulee City to Chelan, via Waterville.
The Autonomists Tired of Blanco's
- Promises Great Scarcity of Food
and Rioting Expected at any Time.
Havana, July 11. lhe situation is
becoming desperate here. The regular
eoldiera are disgusted with the manner
in which favors are showered on the
volunteers by the autonomist govern
ment and are tired of Blanco's unkept
promises. The press continues to de
ceive the public and print gushing ar
ticles of great victory of Cervera's fleet
Food Is getting verv scarce, and in
many suburbs only sweet potatoes re
main. Many of the largest stores have
closed their doors and it is quite prob
able that riot will let loose when the
truth from Santiago and Manila is
known. . ,
SUURRENDER
MUST BE
UNCONDITIONAL
McKinley Has Ordered Shafter to Ac
cept No Other Terms.
Washington, July 9. At 12 o'clock
tonight President McKinley wired Gen
eral Shatter at Santiago to accept noth
ing from General Linares but uncon
ditional surrender. If the Spanish com
mander' refuses this xiemand it is con
fidently believed that the American
fleet . and land artillery will batter the
city into submission before sunset Sun
day. No news has been received from
Santiago up to this hour. ' The time of
truce Las passed and news of a bombard
ment is expected at the war department
at any time. .
PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CABINET
Discussion of ' the Tariff Schedule for
the Philippine Islands.
Washington, July 8. The cabinet
remained in session until 1 :15 o'clock
and then adjourned to accompany the
president to the capital,' where he will
examine the bills . passed by congress at
its closing session. " A large share of to
day's cabinet meeting was consumed in
reading the discussion of the new tariff
schedule, to be put in operation in the
Philippine islands as soon as we shall
take possession of Manila. The formal
announcement by the president of his
purpose to collect the customs revenues
of the Philippines as a war measure had
been prepared, and after a discussion
was referred to the secretary of state.
OTIS WILL SAIL'
THIS WEEK
He Goes to Prepare for Formally Rais-
ing the Flag on Hawaii.
Washington, July 9. Major-General
Otis will sail for Honolulu some day
next week to prepare for formally raising
the American flag over the islands.
It is believed that the transports City
of Puebla and Pern will be ready to re
ceive troops by Wednesday, and that
the First regiment of New York volun
teers, now San Francisco bound, will be
the men to go. ' '..; .'.''
General Otis will go on the fast cruiser
Philadelphia or the gunboat Denning
ton.' ' - - ' - ' ' ; - -.
: . Fell to Her Death.
Astoria, July 9. Mrs, Alex Ostrom
fell from the upper window of the resi
dence of John Swan, inUniontOwn,
Thursday evening, and received injuries
which caused her death a few moments
later. "'"..;
PfJtTlItR
IBS BESffiD
MADRID, July i2.-Premier Sa
gasta has resigned and advises that
the new cabinet be largely composed
of a military element.
Beaay to interpQSB
French Minister Del Casse Has Made
a Movement in that Direction.
' . LONDON, July 12. The French Foreign Min
ister Del Casse has informed Senor Costello, the
Spanish ambassador at Paris, that his government
is ready to intervene to secure peace if the Madrid
government so desires. The Sagasta ministry is now
held as an object of contempt throughout Europe.
The'members are only hindered from sueing for
peace by fear of personal safety. It is probable that
peace negotiations will be opened through the French
ambassador at Washington soon.
Operations Will Cease Until a Con-
ference Has Been Had.
WASHINGTON, July 12. Late yesterday af
ternoon the president cabled Shafter to cease opera
tions at Santiago until he had had a conference with
General Miles, who reached Santiago this afternoon.
The American fleet opened. fire on Santiago at
4 o'clock this afternoon and kept up for four hours
with feeble responses from the Spanish batteries.
V At 1 o'clock tonight General Cerbin stated that
he had just received information' which made it al
most sure that nothing of an official nature would
be received from Santiago until Miles had reported.