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VOL. VIII.
THE DALLES. WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1898.
NUMBER 40.
Strong Seeret
A Branch of the Organization in Nearly
Every City
WASHINGTON, July 29. Private advices from Porto
Rico say that a strong secret organization which is spread
ing over the islands, has for its object annexation to the
United States. ' A branch of
in nearly every city and town. The society's name is "Jus
titia." Its members are co-operating with Miles' army, and
the Porto Rican insurgents are mobilizing in the mountains.
THE ANSWER
WILL BE FINAL
AND GENEROUS
The Cession of Porto Rico, One of the
Lad rone and a Coaling Station in
the Philippines, and Relinquish'
ment of Cuba Demanded.
WAsniSGTON, July 29. The cabinet
discussed the president's answer to the
Spanish peace proposal, and reached a
decision to demand the following general
conditions:
Abaolute surrender of Porto Rico to
the Uniteed States. Recognition of the
independence of Cuba. Cession of one
of the Ladrone islands aB a coaling sta
tion, and cession to the United States of
at least a coaling station in the Philip
pines. TLe question undecided is what dispo
sition will be made of the Philippines.
It can be stated there is practically no
difference of opinion in the cabinet on
the retention of the Philippines as
a whole, all the members being opposed
to the acquisition of these Islands. Theie
has been no decision as to what extent
the government will go in its decision
respecting the future of these islands,
but it is expected the answer of the
president will express the willingness
of this government to leave the matter
of the future government of the Philip
pines entirely in the hands of a joint
commission, . to .be appointed by this
government and the government of
Spain.
Our an wer will make no mention of
money indemnity. Neither will there
be any armistice at all. The answer will
be in the nature of an ultimatum, and if
Spain does not accept she will fare worse
in the future.
The note from Spain, it is said, was a
very adroit and equivocal document,
implying that the only question involved
was Cuba. Apparently Spain might
not really have intended getting a direct
answer from the United States, but only
to open diplamatic correspondence. This
government will not have any such cor
respondence. -
WILL SOON BE
ON THEIR WAY
Embarkation of Toral Troops, it Is Ex
pected, Will Have Been Accom
plished by August 15th.
Santiago, July 29. General Shatter
has received advices to the effect that
two Spanish transports have left Man
tinlque and are expected here tomorrow.
In addition, three Spanish transports
left Cadiz yesterday, and four others are
to leave Cadiz July 30th. Theee vessels
Organization
Forming in Porto lieo
and Town.
the society has been organized
are capable of carrying about 15,00)
troops, and the embarkation will begin
when all the vessels are here. It is ex
pected all the Spanish prisoners of war
will be embarked by August 15th.
. The American commander hns author
ized the Spanish officers who command
the troops that came to Santiago during
he siege of Manzanillo to send for their
wives and families in order that they
may be able to take them back to Spain
at the government's expense. In all
there are about 750 women and children.
The telegraph operator at Manzanillo
has notified the authorities here that
Captain-General Blanco at first refused
to permit the delivery of messages sent
hy these officers to their families, but
later, under protest from General Shat
ter, the captain-general allowed mes
sages to be delivered, and a schoonei
will be sent to bring their families to
this port.
ENGLISH COAST
STORM SWEPT
Considerable Loss of Property . and
Several Fatalities Reported.
London, July 29. The northeast coast
of this country has been swept by a
grat storm. Fishing fleets have bad
narrow escapes, being obliged to relin
quish all their gear and nets and rnn to
the harbor for Bhelter, where many
other vessels were compelled to seek
refuge. North-bound trains have been
delayed by the force of the wind, which
has caused considerable damage inland,
crops having been flattened.' There
were some minor fatai wrecks in the
North sea. .
Mysterious Billy Smith Scores a Point
New York, July 29. In a 25-round
contest at the Lenox Club tonight, Mys
terious Billy Smith succeeded in dem
onstrating that bis defeat by Geo. Green
at Carson City in March, '97, was a
fluke. . After fighting the full twenty
five rounds scheduled, Referee White
give the decision to Smith. The eastern
man was considerably stronger than the
Californian, and clearly out-pointed the
latter, who, though be fought gallantly,
had hardly a chauce at any stage of the
battle.
. Forest Fires Around Tacoma.
Tacoma, July 29. A large section of
the city is covered with smoke from
burning woods in the southern suburbs.
The brush is very dry and covers a
large area. The firemen have been
fighting the flames forty-eight hours.
Several small houses have been burned.
No valuable property is in danger,
though the fire is approaching a maga
zine where a large quantity of powder is
stored.' .
- Havoc Caused By Lightning.
Bed Oak, Neb. July 29. Lightning
killed three persons near here. Three
farmhouses were destroyed and twenty
tbree bead of cattle belonging to William
Sbapcott were killed.
The Swedish Lutheran church at
Wallin was struck by lightning and
burned. '., Nine horses were killed.
AMERICANS IN
CONTROL AT PONCE
Porto Rican Town Capitulated Thuas
day, the Port Having Surrendered
to Commander Davis the Previous
Day.
St. Thohas, July 29.-The port of
Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, surrendered
to Commander Davis, of the auxiliary
gunboat Dixie, on Wednesday. - There
was no resistance, and the Americans
were welcomed with enthusiasm. The
capitulation of the town of Ponce took
place Thursday afternoon.
Washington, July 29. The war de
partment has received the following dis
patch from General Miles : ;:'
"Port Ponce, via St. Thomas, July
29. Secretary of War, Washington : On
the 26th, the garrison had a spirited en
gagement with the Spanish line. Our
casualties were four wounded. All are
doing well. The Spanieh. lost three
killed and thirteen wounded. Yanco
was occupied yesterday. Henry's di
vision is here today. Last evening
Commander Davis, of the Dixie, moved
into this port, followed by Captain Hig-
ginson with his fleet this morning.
General Wilson, with Ernest's brigade,
is rapidly disembarking. The Spanish
troops are retreating for the southern
part of Porto Rico. Ponce aiultbe port,
with a population of 50,000, aknow un
der the American flag. The populace
have received the troops, and saluted
the flag with wild enthusiasm. The
navy has several prizes, and also 70
lighters. Railway etock partly destroy
ed is now restored. Telegraph commu
nication is also being restored. Cable
instruments have been destroyed. Have
sent to Jamaica for others. This is a
prosperous and beautiful country. The
army will soon be in the mountain re
gions. The weather is delightful. The
troops are . in the best of health and
spirits. The results thus far have been
accomplished without the loss of a single
life. ' Miles, Major-General."
PEACE EXPECTED
THIS WEEK
The Latest Version of McKinley's Terms
Cambon instructed to Accept
Any Terms that are Honorable
War Appears Practically Ended.
New Yobk, July 30. Peace will in all
probability have been attained between
the United States and Spain within a
week. It was learned by the Journal's
Washington correspondent from the
very best authority after meeting of the
Cabinet Counsel today that Cambon,
French minister . tc Washington, had
been made envoy extraordinary to ar
ange peace details for Spain with the
United States. Terms will probably oe
the cession of Porto Rico to the United
8tates, independence of Cuba under
American jurisdiction until Cubans have
manifested their ability to form a stable
government, evacuation by Spain of all
other islands in the West Indies and
commission to settle disposition of con
quered Spanish islands in the Orient.
This will not mean evacuation of the
Philipines, Ladrones and Carolines by
American troops, at least not until after
the question of coaling stations in those
places for the United States is settled by
the Commission. - Cambon is instructed
to accept almost any terms that are
honorable. .
PHILIPPINES NEED
MORE TROOPS
All the Troops Available Will be Or
- deredto the Far East The Arizona
and Scandia Will Leave as Soon
T. as Possible.' '
San Fbancisco, July 30. Dispatches
received by General Merriam from Gen
eral Merritt today created no little ex
citement in military circles and every
officer new here believes from the tenor
of these dispatches that every ipjn now
appointed to the expeditionory foices
will soon be ordered to the Philippines
for active service. ' Generals Merw'am
and Miller are very reticent in regard to
the contents of the dispatches, but have
admitted to members of personal staffs
that thousands moro troops than those
already here will probably be ordered to
the far east. An officer who saw dis
patches said it could not be doubted
General Merritt had found the situation
in Manila very grave, and would apprise
Washington of the necessity of a large
body of troops thore.
Preparations for dispatching the big
steamships Arizona and Scandia are
being pushed to the limit. Both veesels
are scheduled to sail August 10, but the
Arizona may have to go alone as the
Scandia cannot possibly be gotten ready
inside of two weeks.
GENERAL MERRITT
IN COMMAND
Attack on Manila Delayed Until the
Arrival of the Monterey Aguin
aldo Shows His Fangs Provi
sions Scarce at Manila.
Cavite, Philippine Islands, Ju'y 26.
General Weeley Merritt, governor-gen
eral of the Philippine Islands, is now
here and in command of all the Ameri
can troops now encamped about the
defenses of Manila. General Merritt
Arrived on the transport Newport yes
terday. The other vessels of the expe
dition Morgan City, City of Para, Ohio
and Valencia re expected In a few
days. The vessels all left Honolulu to
gether; but an accident occurred to the
Ohio, and all the transports, except the
Newport, turned back.
General Merritt has sent an import
ant cable to Washington and to Gener
als Merriam and Miller at San Francisco,
but the contents have not been made
pnblic here.
General Merritt believes that the
jnocitor Monterey is. now at Guam isl
and, one ot" the Ladronne group, and
expects her along in a few days.
The General has had an extended
conflab with Admiral Dewey, and in his
letter said they would rather wait for
the arrival of the Monterey before mak
ing an attack on Manila.
Captain-General Augustin Btill enter
tains false hopes of relief by the Spanish
fleet.
There are all kinds of rumors afloat.
Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, is
showing his fangs to the Yankees. He
has done everything in his power to de
lay' and harrass the Americans, and
there is no doubt that Admiral Dewey
would enjoy a crack at the impudent,
ungrateful, self-styled dictator as mush
as he enjoyed the downfall of Montojo's
fleet. .
Offing to the blockade, provisions in
Manila are selling at enormous prices.
The belief is growing that the Spanish
will surrender upon the demand from
Dewey.
SHORTAGE OF
IRON AND STEEL
Contractors Unable Promptly to Fill
' All Their Orders.
Chicago, July 30. Iron and Steel to
day says :
Whatever may be the trade in Amer
ican iron and, steel and that question
is now a most vital one there can be
no uncertainty about the domestic con
sumption. Within the past week con
ditions among some of the sellers, who
weeks or months ago booked many or
ders for future delivery, have been
growing more serious. The buyers
wanted the material tbey bad bargained
for; tbey, in many instances, wanted it
in even larger quantities than they had
arranged to receive it; and when in re
ply . to their specifications they were
favored with explanations, excuses and
promises, their business became more
or less deranged. '
It is remarkable that quite a number
of the large consumers of iron and steel
are now running their works day and
night.- Their surplus product has been
cleaned out, their stocks are bare, and
although the season is ordinarily ended
at this time, tbey are making strenuous
efforts to fill an urgent demand that
lingers. . -
California Town Burned.
Reno, Nev., July 30. The town of
Beckwith, Cal., having a population of
about 500, on the Sierra Valley railroad,
35 miles north ol here, was almost wiped
off the map yesterday afternoon by fire.
Loss. $40,000. ' -
GABlflET PETIflG
Spam's Application for Peace Considered
Spain Must Get Out of the Western
Hemisphere Altogether.
WASHINGTON, July 29. The cabinet today held a
long session in which it decided Spain's application for
peace. The decision seems to have been reached by McKin
ley and his advisers that Spain must get out of the western
hemisphere for good. The cabinet, guided by public senti
ment, seems sure to retain the Philippines, though this de
cision has not yet been announced.
MORE TROOPS FOR
THE PHILIPPINES
General King Likely to Command the
Next Expedition Seventh Cali
fornia to go on the Arizona.
San Fbancisco, July 39. It is re
ported as probable that Brigader-Gen
eral King will command the next expe
dition to the Philippines. The Seventh
California will likely go on the Arizona.
The removal of the Fifty-first Iowa
regiment to the Presidio greatly pleased
the officers and men, all of whom hope,
however, that the change does not mean
that they are not to be Bent to the seat
of war.
Only 12 of the horses left at the Pre
sidio by officers gone to Manila have
been accepted by the government.
The case of J. A. Young, quartermas
ter-sergeant of the Twentieth Kansas
volunteers, accused of defrauding the
govenment, will come up before the
Second brigade court-martial today.
Information has been received at the
headquarters of the First regiment of
New York volunteers that Colonel Bar
ber, now on his way to Honolulu, will
soon be made a brigadier-general, and
that his junior officers, Lieut.-Col.
Stackpole, of the regiment at the Pre
sidio, will at the same time be promoted
to colonel, while Major Chase,' com
manding the First battalion, will be
raised to the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
There are 250 cases in the military
hospital as against 230 on Thursday.
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Remarkable Seenes
Witnessed in Porto Hieo.
CHICAGO, July 30. -A
Ocean from Ponce, Porto Rico,
The most remarkable scenes were enacted at the capture
of that town by General Miles.
American troops the Spanish soldiers became wild with tear
and ransacked the town for pillows, rags or any old thing:
that they could stuff under the backs of their uniforms to
act as protection from Yankee bullets. The flight of the
Spanish forces from the town looked like d burlesque act of
lot of circus clowns. - .
The American troops are
heroes, who came with the gospel of justice and equality.
The transition of the city from a staid old Spanish towr
into a lively American center of business activity, is one of
the wonders of the Spanish-American war.
Royal malcea the food pare,
wholesome and delicious.
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Tarrosch Wins the International Cham
pionship. New Yobk, July 30. Cable from
Vienna says: Tarrasch today won the
chess championship from Pillsburg at
the close of the great international chess
tournament last Saturday. Pillsburg
and Tarrascb were tied in number of
games. A series of five games played
ended as follows: Tarrascb, 3i; Pills
burg, Both wiil probably play io
the international tournament at Cologne.
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The Worst is Feared.
Bbblin, July 30. Bismarck's condi
tion has become so serious that the
worst is feared.
special cable to the Inter-
says:
Before the entrance of the :
being treated.like conquering