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VOL. XI
THE DALLES, OREGON. FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 29, 1898.
NO 38
WAITING FOR A
SPANISH MOVE
Official Washington Assumes
an Expectant Attitude
Pending Events. '
BATTLE NOW IMMINENT
Dewey's Squadron Must Capture a Base
of Operation's at Once or Sail For
San Francisco No State to Be Al
lowed to Increase Its Volunteers.
Washington, April 26. Thore were
no important developments announced
at the department today. Official Wash
itiRton iB in a state of expectancy. No
further important naval or military
movements are likely to be executed
until the locations and plane of the
Spanish fleet shall have been at least
partially made known through the
movements of some of the Spanish war
ships.
Naval officers say they expect the Grot
big war newB from the Philippines, as
Dewey must either capture a Philip
pine port as a base of operations or sail
for Sun Francisco.
Secretary Long says be has no report
of tho bombardment of Matanzas. The
strategy board believes the only purpose
of Bumpson was to draw the fire of
the Motanztis batteries to learn their
number and strength. If any batteries
were building Sampson would prevent
work on them.
The hope of thousands of patriotic
nion in all parts of , the conntry were
dnghed to earth today, when General
Corbin stated that no Btate's volunteer
allotmoiit will bo increased, as every
statu has signified that in would furnish
its full quota. This means that no one
outside of the militia of the various
status will be allowed to enlist except to
fill vacancies in companies existing or
to tie created by nonfulfillment of phys
ical requirements of the service on the
part of members.
Tile department lias .been assured by
President Dias that Mexico will remain
iu the strictest neutrality.
The proclamation of Portugal's neu
trality is expected tomorrow.
A t'ltUViaiONAX OPVKKNMENT.
The Junta Will Aquleoe With the
Unltrd Htate.
Washington, April 28. Tonight it is
reliably reported that arrangements
have been perfected for the creation of a
provisional government In Cuba, with
the capital at Mntanzas. From this
paint it is intended to send out supplies
and men to succor the starving Cubans,
and it is probable that several ship
loads of uroVislons, arms and ammuni
tion will be. sent to Matanps. Junta
representatives here today assured tho
president that they .and the people tbey
represent will acquiesce in any plans
which the government of tho United
States might frame for the betterment
of the condition of the Cuban people.
PORTUGAL SHOWS A
DISPOSITION TO. Ill
She Espouses Spain's Cause by Sup
pressing News of the Movement of
Spanish Warships in Portuguese
Waters.
London, April 28. The government
of Portugal has prohibited the dispatch
( public, telegraphic Information re
garding the movements of Spanish war
ships In the harbors of that couutry and
Hi colonies. This announcement was
officially proolated fit Lisbon ,today
d UltgrE)hl. Abroad. Daily bulla-,
tins have bn received from -St. Vln
c't by the AtmlaUd. PreH, but the
ction of the Portuguese government to-
day apparently closes this source of in
formation regarding the movomunts and
whereabouts of the Spanish fleet.
This action on the part of Portugal
has ciuscd a eensntlon here, and is in
terpreted as belrn: proof positive that
that government proposes doing all in
its power to anl bp.un in tho present
struggle.
President McKinley is understood to
have notified Portugal that unless the
Spaniards were ordered to leave St. Vm
cent, tho United States would regard
Portugal as nn ally of Spain and treat
her aceorningly.
Public opinion here and throughout
England continues universally favorable
to the cuuse of the United States, and
this fact is demonstrated in various ways
at frequent intervals.
The action of trie'Spanish ambassador
in having opened a fund here to increase
the strength of the Spanish fleet is re
garded as a serious abuse of diplomatic
prlvileees, and will be brought up in
the house of commons.
WHY SAMPSON
BOMBARDED MATANZAS.
He Did Not Violate His Orders In
So Doing Other Like Engagements
Will Follow.
Washington, April 23. When Samp
son directed fire off the big guns of the
Ne"w York, Puritan and Cincinnati,
against defenses of Matanzas yesterday,
he did not exceed the instructions not
to bombard tbe Cuban cities.' Tbeen
gagemet of Matanzas batteries was a re
sult ot tbe suggestions made to SampBon
by the navy department several dayB
ago. It was not intended that 'Sampson
should presprve dignified silence against
the barking of coast defense guns. Yes
terday's little -engagement was the se
quel to the suggestion, and from now on
there will be other engagements similar
to that of Matanzas every time a Eliot iB
fired at a U. S. vessel.
Official dispatches from Cuba Bay
American warships were compelled to
withdraw from Matanzas after half an
hour's flshting with batteries. Spanish
authorities admit that several Spanish
lives were destroyed in the engagment.
THE TERROR TAKES
ONE MORE PRIZE
Spnish Steamer Guido, With a Valuable
Cargo and Money.
Kkv West, Fia., April 28, 7:40 a m.
The latge Spanish steamer Guido,
bound from Carunna for Havaua with
a large cargo of provisions and money for
the Spanish troops, whs captured earley
yesterday by the United States moniter
Terror.
Tbe capture took place 10 miles off
Cardenas, after a departed chase, during
whicn the monitor Terrior and the gun
boat Machias fired several shots, almost
blowing the Spainlard'a pilot-houte into
the water. One man in the pilot-house
was seriously injured.
The captured money ie in an Iron safe,
and tho amount is not known.
The Guido is one of tbe richest prizes
yet captured. It is estimated that with
her cargo she ie worth nearly $500,Q0O.
Tbe treasury department has ordered
the Saturna, a Spanish vessel Beized in
Biloxi barber, released.
THE M CARTY-CHIFFO FIGHT
fatal Nockoutat Haoraineuto, California,
April 7 lb.
Sachamb.nto, Cal., April 28. McCarty,
who was kuocked out iu the twentieth
round .by GritTo last night, died at the
hospital here tonight. Officers have ar
rived from San Francisco to arrest Urif
fo and .the xeat-of .the gang on charges ot
murder, but they had disappeared,
"oijjri&Ver tow.
Ban Vbancibcojl iprU 28,. T.he inil
Itonalre 'sugar kiig iijylng at the point
of death at bii daughter's home In this
city.
GENERAL MILES
ADVOCATES CAUTION
He is Opposed to the Sending
of a Small Force to the
Island of Cuba.
CONSIDERED NOT GOOD
The Administration, However, Expects
Great Things of the Insurgent
General, Antonio Gomez and His
Forces, on the Island.
Washington, April 28. Gen. Miles is
opposed lo eending any force into Cuba
unless it is so large as to insure the suc
cess of such an expedition.
The reports which have been received
at army headquarters indicate that thereti
are at least 150,000 Spanish saldiers in
Cuba, and the commanding general of
the American forces is not one of those
who underestimates the valor or, courage
of tbe Spaniards.
General Miles is ready to lead an army
of invasion, but believes if any forces are
sent to the island they should be strong
enough to insure success from the out
set. He has very little canfidence in the
insurgents as fighters, and is not dis
posed to regard tbem as able allies in
the event of an invasion ; not that he be
lieves they lack courage, but does be
lieve they lack discipline and other
fighting qualities.
For this reason be thinks the United
States ought to refrain from sending
men to Cuba until we are ready to trans
port to tbe island a force which will be
effective without refference to any, aid
from the Cubans.
It is learned upon good authority that
the administration expects great things
from Gomez and his forces, and unless
other counsel prevails a force of 5,000
will be landed in Matanzas within a
week, for the purpose of' manning the
fortifications which Gen. Wilson will be
instructed to construct there, and his
force will be instructed to co-operate
with the Cubans. Of course the Cubans
will be under command of officers com
missioned by the president.
Representatives of the. junta have as
sured .the president of the support ot
Gomez.
MASSACRE IN A
CHINESE TILLAGE
Family of Fifteen People Murdered By
' a'Band of Robbers.
Vancouveu, B. C. April 28. Oriental
advices received by steamer tell of a
shocking massacre which occurred early
iu the morning of March 31 at a hamlet
same 20 miles south of Tuipoh, China, tit
the bouse of Yang Kinshang.
It wouldippear according to the infor
mation of one of the unfortunate family's
neighbors, that a partv of over 20 rob
bers entered the house and murdered
Yang, his wife, his mother and children
and servents, 15 persons In all, who re
sisted tbem in their attempt to loot the
houso and attack the daughters. When
tbe raiders had butchered all the inmates
tbey set tbe house on fire.
Voluutvera KulHlttd Today.
Washington, April 28. In all proba
bility the first recruits in the proposed
volunteer army of 125,000 will be enlist
ed Into the service of the United States
totnoirow, the militiamen of New Yotk
and Pennsylvania being first to be en
rolled. Mistakes of the administration
and eagerness of state authorities have
delayed matters somewhat, but the tan
gle ie being straightened, out. Reports
from all over the couutry indicate no
difficulty In filling, up vacancies in mili
tary organizations. Iu New York alone
over 200,000 have been recruited.
Royal makes the food pare,
wholesome arid delicious.
mi
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
ROYAL BAKING POwbtR CO., NEW YORK.
SPANISH SPIES
ARE AT WORK
Governor Atkinson Warned of Their
Intention Reported Captured at
New Orleans and Will Be Shot.
Atlanta, Ga., April 28. Gov. Atkin
son today received a letter from Dr.
Long, of Good Hope, Ga., warning bim
that yesterday two Spanish spies passed
through that place, having arranged
with Negroes to blow up the bridges
along the route to Key West and em
employ some method to destroy U. S.
troops en route to various rendezvous.
Similar reports come from Adel, so Gov
ernor Atkinson will take precautionary
action.
Lateh SpAnieh Spy captured at New
Orleans. Will be court martialed and
shot.
THE IOWA TO BE
SENT TO TOItTO KICO
Will Aveogo the Destruction of a Bugnr
riantatiou.
Washington, April 28. It is report
ed tonight the administration lias de
cided to send tbe war ship Iowa to Porto
Rico to revenge the destruction of the
sugar plantation owned by Americans,
which was reported to have been de
stroyed today.
Jitck Oaltou'k Project.
Tacoma, April 28. Jack Dalton, the
Alaska pioneer, and C. W. Thebo of this
place are preparing to ship 1300 head of
cattle to Pyramid Harbor and drive
them over the trail to Dawson, The
cattle will be divided into bands of 100
with six Montana cowboys in charge of
each baud, and will cost $200,000. The
projectors expect to clear $300,000 if they
can get the animals over the trails suc
cessfully. The Hheuuiitloah I Hate.
Cokk, April 27. The eteainer Killar-
ney from Bristol, reports that she spoke
the American ehip Shenandoah yester
day evening. All on board were well.
This is the ship reported last week hb
having fallen into the bands of the Span
iards. I'ltEl'AUINO TO LEAVE.
Will Depart from Tuuiu to Matanzaa,
Cuba uh Soon iia l'omtlule.
Tami'A, Fla., April 28. The army now
encamped here will leave at once for
Cuba. The entire force will be sent to
Matanzas within twenty-four hours.
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Cure Piles, Scalds, Uurns.
A bushel of notions
doesn't weigh half us
much as one stubborn
fact
Garland's,
.Happy Thought Salve
Is a sure factor for the
cure of Skin Troubles
ami Piles.
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May m
Ffom 9 a.
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For particulars address the undersigned,
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Sateen Underskirts.
Cigars.
Wiiy do wo retail more Cigars than
others?
Why do smokers go out of their way
and pass cigars of the same grade?
Not because we have better cigars
or better brands, or any greator variety ;
no, not that.
Why, because wo have the finest ci
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in better condition,
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Patronize the
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