VOL. XT
THE DALLES, OREGON. THURSDAY MORNING., JUNE 2, 1898.
NO 07
THE BOMBARDMENT
OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA
The Battle Lasted But
Cannonading
THE AMERICAN FIRE
Little Damage Was Done to Our Fleet
Bianco Says He is Pleased With the
Result-Spanish Loss of Life ' Was
Undoubtedly Large."
7 NEW YORK, Juno 1.
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tonight that Schley resumed
Santiago batteries and Moro fort today. Up to mid- J
night, however, nothing further has been learned that
would confirm the report.
Kingston, Jamaica, Juno 1. By the
diHpatch boat from Santiago. The outer
defenses ut Santiago are practically in
ruins. Yesterday the battleships Iowa,
and Massachusetts and cruiser New
Orleans, the laster with her immeuee
lotiK English 8-inch irtins, engaged the
batteries and ulso Cervera's flagship, the
Cnetobal Colon.
The batteries wero practically silenced
nf tor which the American ships retired
without having once been hit, und with
no casualities on board them.
Schley determined on Sunday to learn
definitely whether Cervera's squadron
was at Santiago or not, und thereupon
sunt tlie cruiser Marblehead in close to
Morro castle. She went swiftly up and
got within the range of the glint of the
castle. The officers on board got a good
view of the harbor as far as Punttt Gorda
and saw four Spanish cruisers and two
torpedoboat destroyers lying behind the
batteries between Smith coy and Cuur
ruca point. In addition to these was the
old cruiser Iteinu Mercedes, moored
broadside.
On making her discovery the Marble
houd turned ubout and steamed ewift'y
back to the squadron with the news.
Schley was elated and determined to be
gin the attack at once.
Yesterday he discovered a portion of a
new masked battery recently construct
ed near the entrance to the harbor.
At noon Schley transferred his flag
from the Brooklyn to the Massachusetts,
which led the way, followed by the New
Orleans and Iowa iu the order named,
elx hundred feet apart. They started
across the entrance to the harbor, well
offshore and about two anil a half
miles from Morro fort. Two miles far
ther out stood the rest of the fleet anx
iously waiting the outcome and disap
pointed at not being in the fight.
Tbe MaMaohucetti opened the fire on
the Colon, using the forward 8-iuch
gum on tbe port aide, theu following
with ber 18-lnob rifle. Tbe cobcohIoo
of tbe latter waa omathlRK tarrllo and
caused tbe watera to vibrato and tbe
ablpa to tremble.
Tbe Uoloa and' fear- batteriea, two on
tbe eatt, one a tto watt aide, and ee
a l.u n rru j mn
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Md 18-Uafe JtMpp fSH, wbllt tfc
Fifty-Five Minutes-The
Was Terrible.
WAS VERY EFFECTIVE
A report is current here
i
the bomhardment of the
shellB from the warships were 13, 12, 8
and 0-inch.
The first Bliots fired by both sides went
wild. The American fleet passed twice
before the batteries at full speed. On
the second round they got their range
and nearly every shot landed. Morro
Fort waB struck time and time again,
tearing great rents iu the walls und
sending skywards great masses of guns
and masonry thut fell back into the
ruins with great crashes. The lower
batteriea suffered equally as well.
On the Becond round several shells
burst over the Iowa, and three fell near
the New Orleans. One shell exploded
iu front of the Massachusetts, but did
no damage. After the firing had lasted
for thirty minutes, the fire from three
of the Spanish batteries was silenced,
the fortifications having practically been
demolished. Five minutes later the
ships ceased firing. For twenty minutes
longer the Colon und a battery on the
western shore kept up a weak fire, but
all shots fell wide of the mark. The
battle last fifty-five minutes.
.A shot from the Iowa which struck
the Colon apparently set her on fire, but
the flames were quickly extinguished.
The Colon fired I he last shot.
The only newspaper dispatch boats
which witnessed the' engagement, were
thnso of the New York Sun and Journal.
They steamed along side of three of the
vessels when they came out of the action
and obtained the story of the fight. No
body was hurt and no damage whatever
had been done. It Is impossible to state
the Spanish loss, but the officers said
that it must have been heavy.
Sampson's squadron, including the
battleship Oregon, is expected to arrive
off Santiago tomorrow, Thursday.
Spanish Version of the Fight.
Nkw Yobk, June 1. A dispatch from
a Spanish correspondent in Havana says
that Blanco baa received full details of
the figLt at Santiago, and sent an official
dispatch to Madrid saying that ten
American battleships and cruisers yes
terday at 2:15 began tbe bombardment
of Morro cattle, and the batteries S oca-
pa and Punta Gorda later replied, aa did
alto the Cristobal Colon, which was an
chored in front of tbe Pants Gorda. Tbe
enemy fired ibjty ,to eeventy shots with
out ceasing the leaat da (Wage.
una MttBarqmeai jhm iroaa tore
to (oar bonrii, tbe American Anally
UMfjr.ff war. i wo fP? exp0-
ed on the poop deck of the Iowr, while
another armored Bhip caught fire. The
naval commander at Santiago wired to
Blanco that ho was immensely pleaeed
with the result of the bombardment.
Havana is wild with enthusiasm. A
performance was suspended at the Al
biso theater to announce the result,
whereupon there was great cheering.
All houses are decorated with banners,
and everywhere immense enthusiasm is
shown.
TRANS-MISSISSIPPI
EXPOSITION OPEN
President McKiiilcy Pressed the Magic
Button at Washington.
Omaha, June 1. Amid the music of a
hundred bande, the cheers-of hundreds
of thousands of people, the blast of
many whistles and the waving of in
numerable (lags, the trans-MiEsies'.ppi
exposition was dedicated this morning.
Nothing occurred to mar the occasion.
At 9:30 o'clock the great civic parade
started ou its march from the center of
the city to the grounds. The parade
was three miles long. lie. v. Dr. Nichols
of St. Louie, o'pened the exercises at the
grounds with an appeal to "He who
doeth all things well" to shower his
blessings on the entet prise of the people
of the trans-Mississippi region, espec
ially. President G. W. Wattles, Hon.
John L. Webster, of Omaha, and John
J. Baldwin, of Council Bluffs, eulogized
the occasion.
President McKinley addressed the as
sembled multitude by long-distance tel
ephone, touched the magic button and
the exposition was dedicated.
BRYAN'S TROOPS
ACCEPTED
His Regiment Will Go to the Philippines
Tbe Decision Based on a Dis
position to Be Pair With Bryan.
Washington, June 1. The govern
ment has definitely decided to accept
Brvan's Nebraska regiment. The de
cision was based on a disposition to be
fair with Bryan and also to remove all
cause for criticism in which his parti
sans indulge. It is understood that the
regiment will be sent to the Philippines
to guard outlying islands of that group,
or else to the Lad rone or Marine islands,
if the United States decides to take pos
session of the latter.
TRE M0NADN0CK
RECEIVES ORDERS
The Monitor Will Leave Shortly to
Reinforce Dewey Will Be a Val
uable Addition to tbe Fleet.
Washington, June 1. The monitor
Monudnock, one of the best fighting
ships of tbe navy, has been ordered to
prepare to go to Manila. She is on tbe
Puget sound and can be got ready in a
short time. She, with the Monterey,
will make quite an addition to Dewey's
fleet, in fact equal to any four cruisers
he now has.
Hon. U. . Wllaou fur Circuit Judge.
Hon. H. S. Wilson, Republican can
didate for circuit judge, is a native of
Vermont, in which state he received his
education and resided up to the time of
bis removal to The Dalles. He was
graduated from the University of Ver
mont, at Burlington, in 1881, and soon
after commenced tbe study of law. He
was admitted to tbe bar of Vermont,
where be early won an enviable position,
Since be became a resident of Wasco
county be baa established for himself
a reputation aa an exceptionally accu
rate, clear and learned lawyer. His
opinions upon legal questions are
promptly formed and remarkably accu
rate. He i a nan of great independ
ence, industry and integrity.
' If elected, bis services will certainly
prove of great value to the people of
this district, and Thk Chhonicxk it
pleased to endorse bin for tbis Import
THE PHILIPPINES
ARE OURS
Laws for the Government of the Island
Being Prepared Effect From a
Commercial Standpoint.
Washington, June 1. The treaeuiy
officials, who are charged with the duty
of preparing rules and regulations for
the customs and internal revenue ser
vice in the Philippine Islands, have al
ready encountered many serious diffi
culties. It Is very easy to eay that the
same laws which fit tbe United States
proper can readily be adapted to any of
the colonies which this country may ac
quire; but this very easy theory is diffi
cult to work out practically. The con
dition of affairs in the Philippines is so
radicaljy different In every respect fropi
that which prevails in this country, that
should the islands be permanently ac
quired it will be necessary to adopt n
code of laws absolutely dissimilar to
those in successful operation, within the
confiues of the Yepublic itself. It is un
derstood very generally that the princi
pal reason for European opposition to
the acquisition of the Philippines by the
United States arises from the fear that
this country may put these very laws
into forca in her new possessions.
Such a course could have but one
effect, and that would be to give Ameri
can manufacturers the practical monop
oly of the trade of the entire group, for,
of course, If the Philippines become a
portion of the United States and the
same laws which apply here are made
to fit there, imports from the Philip
pines will all come Into the United
States entirely free of duty, and vice
versa.
On tbe other band, the custom laws
of this country applied to its new colo
nial possession, would form a. barrier
against foreign trade, and would un
doubtedly result in embarrassing trade
arrangements which have existed for
many years.
It is the knowledge of these facts that
has retarded the movements of the
treasury people, and it is this same
knowledge that has induced many lead
ers of the house to unsuccessfully try to
secure from the administration some
expression as to the ultimate intention
of the government concerning the future
of the Philippines.
SPANISH CRUISERS
AT CIENFUEGOS
Th ree of Them Were Seen There Last
Wednesday Night.
NkwYobk, June 1. The converted
yacht Wasp was doing scout duty off
Cienfuegos last Wednesday night. From
the outside of the harbor could see sev
eral topmasts sticking up just inside of
Moro castle. They looked like Spanish
warships, and the commauder of tbe
Wasp determined to investigate.
Under full speed the Wasp entered the
harbor and went within two miles of the
cltv wharves. The conjecture had been
correct, for sure enough the topmasts
belonged to three Spanish cruisers.
The Wasp's officers are cure the ships
are a part of Cervera's fleet. Why they
did not fire on the American warship
and blow her out of tbe water is a mys
tery ; but they did not, and the Wasp
turned and steamed back out of the har
bor. TROOPS BOUND
FOR CUBA
Secretary Alger So Announced in a
Letter Which He Submitted to
Congress Today.
Washington, June 1, Secretary Al
ger, in a letter to congress says that
16,000 or 20,000 troops will gq to Cuba
at onoe and oe followed, as boob as pos
sible, by 60,000 more.
Tbe,., war department is musing ra
tions for thirty 4aya for tb troops as-
SHiii'ol.xl at Jacksonville under tho com
mand of .Major-General Leo. Officials
declinn to say how many men are to be
concentrated there, or whether they will
stiy at that place for tho full thirty
days for which rations ore provided.
Adjutant-Genorul Corbin is engaged
in making tho re-apportionment of
troops which each ftate must expect to
furnish under McKinloy's second call.
Because of tho excess over their quota
under the.last call, some states will not
ho asked for tiny additional men at this
time. So far as possible, existing regi
ments will be recruited to their maxi
mum strength.
A ticket that contains the names of
such men as A. M. Kelsay for county
clerk, Bobt. Kelly for sheriff, II. S. WiU
eon for circuit judge, C. L. Gilbert for
school superintendent, A. S. Roberts for
jMnt representative, and Chas. Phillips
for county treasurer, certainly deserves
the support of every voter. A better se
lection could not be made, and we hope,
for the benefit of the people of this dis
trict and county, to see all these candi
dates elected.
Vote for C. L. Phillips ior county
treasurer.
She Dcfejiloil Tliosn.
The Oil City (Pn.) Derrick tells of n
party of boys of nbout Jl years of age
who were tensing a girl of nbout the
same ago who wns hauling her little
sister on hnndsled. The girl evidently
had a, temper, and also self-reliance.
Singling out the largest boy in the lot.
she sailed into him like nn infuriated
tomcat and had him thoroughly
whipped, and was chasing him up the
railroad track before thj surprised
spectators recovered presence of mind
enough to part the combatants. The
other boys viewed the fate of their late
companion with consternation, and
when the girl returned and resumed
possession of the sled there was not one.
in the crowd with courage enough to re
sume .the teasing operations.
A. M. WILLIAMS & CO.
FOR THE HOUSE.
FOft THE STREET.
Is there one woman to tho
reader's knowledge who is indif
forant as to her appearance?
Is there one item of a woman's
wardrobe moro conspicuous to tho
peoples gaze than her gown ?
Style of goods, color and cut,
play a very important part, but
second only to correctness of fit.
We Fit All Suits.
Ho Change pot Alterations.
Suits from $5.00 to $20.00
A. M.WILLIAMS 4 CO.
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A SENGIDLE HEIR.
lie Wn Anxloun (ci Keep Fnlth la
Spile or Mane)'.
A pretty story Is told of n young
clerk In a dry goods store who Iiiib re
cently come into possession of n. largo
fortune through the fnor of nn old
gentlemnn distantly related to him,
says the Youth's Companion.
Tho young fellow listened with
amazement to the news imparted to
him by his employer ami the old gen
tlcmnn's executor one afternoon.
"I suppose 1 must not expect your
services as clerk any longer," said tho
dry goods merchant, with n smile. "I
shall be sorry to lose you."
"Oh, 1 shall stay my month out, of
course, sir," said the boy promptly. "I
shouldn't want to break my word just
because I've had some money left mo."
Tho two older men exchanged
glnnces. The money referred to was
nearly $.100,000.
"Well," said the lawyer, stroking his.
mouth to conceal his expression, "I
should like nn hour of your time be
tween ten and four to-morrow, my
young friend, as it will be necessary for
you to read and sign some papers."
"Yes, sir," said tho clerk. "1 always
take my lunch at n quarter before 12
I'll take that hour for you instead to
morrow. If I eat a good breakfast, I
can get along all right till six o'clock."
The two men again exchanged
glances, but neither said a word to
spoil the boy's unconsciousness that h
was taking his good fortune in an un
usual way.
"Well," said the lawyer, when the
door had closed on the modest heir to
thousands, "all 1 can say is, if that boy
ever uses his money to anybody's disad
vantage, I miss my guess!" And the
year that has elapsed since then has
gone to prove the truth of his words.
In tin- Ai-ctlcN.
Walrus Bill Klondike Ike's wife
didn't know him when he got home
from our little swnrruy this morning.
Sealskin Sam How could you expect
her to, after he had been out all night
and grown n beard six months old?
Indianapolis Journal.
Suitable wear for the house is
just as necessary as it is for the
street. Ladies who know, say
that our wrappers, at from 75c to
$3.50, offer the most satisfaction
to the wearer.
Plenty of material of the right
kind properly put togother, not
overlooking details of style, trim
ming and color-matching, pro
duces tho desirable result when
the prices are at OUR low figures.
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