ChrimkU.
VOL. XI
THE DALLES, OREGON, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 1898.
NO 47
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Governor of Porto Rico Reports Vessels, Sup
posed to Be Sampson's Fleet. '
Madrid, May 10. The governor of Porlo Rico re
ports thai throe- suspicious looking foreign vessels have
boon sighted of the coast. It is supposed that they are
ships of Sampson's squadron.
New Yokk, May 10. Nothing has been received at
Washington concerning the expocted battle between the
Spanish fleet and Sampson's squadron as yet, but officials
expect news by Thursday at the latest.
DEATH ON THE
ALASKA TRAIL
Sudden Hi caking of the Ice on Which
the GuldHcckcrs Were Walking
Sent Them to Their Doom Without
a Moment's Warning.
San Fkanoihco, May H. A special to
the Examiner from Victoria saya:
On Monday last the ice covering a
stream in a defile near Crater lake gave
way under the passing throng of Klon
tlikora, and more than a score of men
were precipitated into the wator and
carried to certain death beneath the
river's frozen coating.
Dr. J. F. Frizolle, of Los Angeles, who
came down on the Al-Kl and who brings
the news, passed the scene only a few
hours after the calamity occurred. It
was on the other side of the summit bo
twuon Liudemann and the long lako, at
a point in the canyon some 14 miles
above Stouehouse, where an ice slide
over a mountain stream had been util
ized as a path for sleds by the fortune
seekers.
A number of men were advancing in
nlmost unbroken rank, each hauling his
laden sled, when at 8 o'clock in the
morning theie was a crash. The ice
oponed for .'10 feot or more, and in an In
stunt 22 men with their supplies were
whirled down and under the smooth
surface of the stream to drown without
even the uhance of battling for life.
The names of the victims of the ice
break Frizolle cannot give. There is no
possibility of identifying them now, he
suys, nor can tho names be announced
with posltiveness until tho bodies ure
delivered by the stream at tho lake or
the disappearance ot the ice.
Four .Montana and two California men
are thought to have been among the vic
tims, while the other included an East
ern party of seven, almost all being re
membered only by the nicknames which
Western freedom has given them.
UKLulM
NOW AT BAHIA
A Spanish Warship Visits St. Thomas
The St. Paul Has Put to Sea
Nine Spanish Vessels Sighted Oil
Cape Esplc'hel.
Wahhincjton, May 0. A dispatch from
Bahla, Brussll, today announces the
arrival there of the battle-ship Oregon.
It Is said her arrival at Babia was in ac
cordance with Instructions from Wash
ington. Tho cruiser New Orleans, Captain
Folgor, arrived at Hampton Bonds this
morning, and joined tho flying squadron.
The new cruller was watched with great
interest by Commodore Schley and
staff. They expressed great admira
tion for the new vessel. She evidently
is better fitted than the detached Co
lumbia, though not so fast. The Minne
apolis will come down this afternoon
fully coaled, and the squadron will then
consist of three cruisers, two battleships
and a converted yacht.
The nuxilinry cruiser St. Paul, Bigs bee
commanding, put to sea from Delaware
breakwater this morning. Her destina
tion is not known.
Begarding the movements of the ene
my's warships little is known here, or
at least little is made public. A dis
patch from St. Thomas, West Indies,
Bays the Spanish ironclad cruiser Isabel
II arrived thore this morning, and, after
communicating with the Spanish consul,
cleared immediately. Here destination
is unknown. A Lisbon dispatch says it
is reported in that city that the Spanish
fleet, consisting of nine vessels, passed
Cape Espichel, twenty-one mileB south
west of this part yesterday. The fleet
was steering in a southerly course.
ARRANGING FOR
TRANSPORTATION
The City of Pckin Put in Shape for the
California Troops A Full Quota
of Volunteers Ready.
San Fkancisco, May 0. The steamer
City of Pekin, which has been anxiously
awaited, arrived in port shortly after ($
o'clock this evening. She will discharge
her cargo with very littlo delay. Sup
plies and ammunition which are all in
readiness will be placed on board, and
arrangements for the accommodation of
the troops which the steamer may be
expected to carry, will only require the
work of a few hours..
If the authorities at Washington de
sire it, the Peking can undoubtedly be
dispatched to Deyoy's aid by Thursday.
A full quota of California troops are
now in San Francisco. Two batallions
of infantry and one battery of artillery
arrived this morning, making up the full
compliment of troops wanted.
All troops will be mobilized with the
regular army at tho Presidio, for serv
loo at tho Philippines. These troops will
be examined today by tho medical board
and they wilt be mustered Into the serv
ice of the United States tomorrow. The
California volunteers will then be com
pleted. LARGE ARMY TO
INVADE CUBA
General Miles Pavers the Seudldg of a
Force Sufficient to Defeat the Hun
dred Thousand Spaniards.
Washington, May 9. Sixty-six thou
sand men will go to Cuba. This is the
latest information from General Miles'
office. An artsy of this kind is altogeth
er out of proportion to .what ,t pro
posed to atd only todays mo, then it
was only 6000 instead of 66,000, and not
only that the transports which were en
gaged were chartered only for ono round
trip.
It was intended to land supplies of
food and arms for the insurgents to back
up their efforts to maintain a support of
their own, with a small force of United
States regulars, and then withdraw un
til a great naval conflict shall have been
fought. Dewey's victory in the Phll
lipines and tho utter inability of the
authorities to chase up reports concern
ing the movements of the Spanish war
ships and the troubles in Porto Bico,
which have culminated in such great
destruction of American property there,
have all led to a radical departure from
the original program.
From the outset General Miles has
favored invading Cuba with a large
army. He has not put much faith In
the ability of the insurgents to send him
reinforcements, and consequently he
has insisted that the troops behind him
shall be sufficient in numbers to conquer
at least 100,000 Spanish soldiers. Then,
too, the question arose as to legal au
thority for carrying arms and food to
the Cubau insurgents.
It was clearly the intention of con
gress that the suffering in Cuba should
be relieved; and it was for that purpose
ostensibly at least that war was begun.
EXPEDITION TO CUBA
Its Purpose is to Arm aud Equip the
Patriots.
Tampa, Flo., May 9. The United
States has begun the work of arming
and equipping the patriots in Cuba. An
expedition will leave Port Tampa in the
morning on board the transport Gueeie.
It will be in command of Captain Dorst,
of the Fourth cavalry, and will carry
7000 rifles and 200,000 rounds of ammu
nition to the Cubans, besides sufficient
rations. Two companies of the First in
fantry will go along as guards. Dorst is
the man who successfully landed in
Cuba, near Havana, last week and de
livered to Col. Delgado, of the insurgent
forces, rifles and a large amount of am
munition. CONNECTIONS TO
BE RESTORED
Dewey Will Fix the Manila Cable so
That Advices Can Be Sent From
the Philippine Island to the Out
side World.
ENCOUNTER WITH
THE SPANIARDS
Three American Ships Fired Upon in
the Act of Landing Transports on
the Cuban Coast.
Havana, May 9. While three Amer
ican ships were trying to land men near
Cardenas they were attacked by the
Spanish gunboats, Antonio Lopez, A!
erta and Ligera. Firing continued at
long range for an hour. None of the
Spaniards were injured. The Ameri
cans retired, apparently not having sus
tained any damage.
The. steamer LaFayette, which was
captured bv the Annapolis and subse
quently released, discharged her cargo
here. The Washington government
sent notice that the steamship wculd
not be allowed to leave Havana unless
her cargo was re-loaded. This was
done, and the steamer will sail tomor
row. DISORDER IN SPAIN
ON THE INCREASE
Riots Have Broken Out at Cadiz and
Alcante Trouble at Many Other
Points is Imminent.
HoNa Kono, May 9. When the Unit
ed States dispatch boat McCullocb sailed
yesterday from here on her" return trip
to Manilla, she took with her an opera
tor, who will work on the cable connect
ing the Philippine capital with the out
side world.
The cable was cut by Dewey fifteen
miles from Manila at the entraoce to
the bay, aud both ends were attached to
buoys.
DKWKV AN ADMIKAIj.
I'realrieut uUuket the l'rumotluu and
Conigresa Coullruil It.
Washington, May 9. In accordance
with the recommendation of the presi
dent, embodied in a message to congress
this morning, that body today passed a
resolution of thinks to Commodore
(now admiral; Dewey, and the otllcers
and crows of the vessels of Ins squadron,
for their brilliant achievement in de
feating the Spanish fleet in Manila bay,
and in capturing tho fortltieations and
defenses at Cauite. A bill was also
passed promoting Dewey to the rank of
admiral.
To Cure, Cola lu One J)ny.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money if
it' fall s to cure. 25c,
Madeid, May 9. The disorder in the
Spanish provinces is increasing. Riots
have now broken out at Cadiz and Al
cante, and trouble is expected to spread
to parts of the country which have hith
erto been quiet. At Martos men, women
and children have been parading the
streets, crying: "Death to the thieves!"
Serious rioting occured at Linars yes
terday. A mob attacked the town hall,
tore out windows and threw everything
moveable into the street. A conflict be
tween the civil guards and rioters result
ed, it is said, in the death of fourteen
persons. Sixty were wounded. Rein
forcements were asked for.
The political eituation here is un
changed. Everybody, appears loathn
to assume responsibilities of accepting
office under the existing condition of
affairs.
MISS 1SIUIVS IIOIUUULK KATE.
Was Fatally Uurnert Sunday, and Tiled
About Midnight.
Portland, May 9. Miss Mary Bird,
18 year old, died at St. Vincent's hos
pital shortly before last midnight from
burns she received in the afternoon.
While her parents were visiting the
grave of a child in Lone Fir cemetery,
Miss Bird started to prepare supper for
some of tho younger children at their
home on Tenth and Lovejoy streets, at
4 o'clock In the afternoon.
While she was cooking, some grease
spilt trom a pan on top of the stove and
caught fire. In attempting to quench it
Mies Bird's dress also ignited, and she
ran out into the street to save the chil
dren, who were trying to help her. A
large crowd was attracted, but assist
ance came too late.
She was taken to St.Yincent's hospital
aud died at midnight.
1'ITZ YIKUUS XI) l'KKSSUllB.
Chlluui;ea or Kid McCoy and Cor
uett Accepted,
Boston, Mass,, May 9. Bob Fiiisslm
moiis has announced his acceptance of
the offer of Kid McCoy to pay the cham
pion 1(10,000 for a tight at middle-weight ;
also his acceptance of the offer of Coi
bett of $25,000 for nn opportunity to re
gain the heavy-weight championship.
FiUsimmons will meet either man before
the club offering tho largest purse, but
he will insist on a side bet of $10,000 in
each case, aud both matches must take
place before the last of September this
year.
1 ujltt Pill to Fit
Torpedo-boat Winslow Routs Three Spanish
Gunboats -No Damage Done.
Key West, May 9. A dispatch boat tonight
brought news of an encounter off Cardenas bay yesterday
afternoon between the torpedo boat Winslow and three
Spanish gunboats. One gun-boat is apparently dis
abled and all were put to flight. The Winslow was in
the bay when the gunboats suddenly appeared and began
firing with six-pounders. The Winslow replied with her
one-pounders, at the same time heading for the gunboats.
The surprised Spaniards fired wildly, failing to hit the
Winslow. One' of the Winslow's shots hit the gunboat
Piuzon and the others were obliged to go to her assist
ance, after which all three retreated. The gunboat Ma
chias arrived just in time to fire at the fleeing Spaniard.
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