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' '"" ir-y-m vw '&-T wuvyui i s uapr$ry-" " DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL. . r: - "w' VOL, . SAIiEM, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1898. ICO. t AMERICANISM OR IMPERIALISM ? i The Most Important Cabinet Meeting in Washington for Many Administrations, 15,000 SPANISH TROOPS, o- Formulating Terms of Peace Upon Which Depends the Whole Foreign Policy of This Great Nation. On Board of Transports Bound for the - Indies Shatter Will Give Them a Warm RepeptionHumane Pro vision for Debarkation. Barber in Command, Troops to Sail Under Charge of the New York Colonel, Tfcean MtifK f fctw.r ,., BMwa. MtMllMMllMwHtwiM &irtffrr ? , Kansas Quartermaster Attested for Embezzling Government Stores, CABINET IN SESSION, Considering Terms of Surrender and Peace With Spain, Must Give Up Cuba and PortoRico and Some Territory in the Philippines, Washington, July 29. Interest focused this morning on the approach ing cabinet, meeting. It wits the general expectation that this meeting of the cabinet vould prove the most Important tint has been held,nnt only dur ing the present, but In many proceeding administrations. Upon the nature of the answer to the Spanish overtures for peace would depend future policy of the United States, for It would detenu I tie whether the nation would embark on a policy of world- Ide expansion, or content Itself with expelling the Spanish Hag from the western hemis phere and proyidlng what may bean ample guarantee for the extension of our trade It the east. One cltlcal point affecting the future of the Phil, ipplnes Is tnat caused by the observation of the amenities or diplomatic ex change. Washinuton, July 29. The cabinet has reached the following decisiens: The absolute surrender of Porto Rica Jto the United States, the recognition of the Independence of Cuba, the cession of one of the Lad rone hit nds as a coaling station, and the cession to the United States of at leant a coaling station In tho Philippines. The question undecided Is what disposition will tic made of Philippines as a whole. Washington, July 29. The answer to the Spanish note to be communi cated by this government makes the following general terms as conditions of peace: The absolute cession of Porto Rice. Tin; relinquishment of Spanish sovcrignty In Cuba. The session of several islands adjacent to Porto Rice and Cuba, leaving the disposition of the Philippines and other Islands in that quarter subject to further negotiations. The present aim Is to maintain a coaling station In the Philippines and to buildup there an American city, possibly at Manila itself. Washington, July 29. The cabinet Is In session considering the reply to Spain, An answer will probably be made this afternoon. It Is certain Spain must give up Cuba and Porto Rica. In the case of the Philippine Islands a decision has not yet been reached, but the United States will ask a port and some territory, Washington, July 20. The public men who talked with the president today assert that the administration has conlidcucc in the sincerity of motive of the Spanish note, and that this note Is the beginning of the end and it Is practlca lly certain that the general terms the government will propose will bo accepted by Spain. Washington, J uly 29. The indebtedness of Cuba and Porto Rica will not be assumed by this government. NO AKMISTICE BUT AN ULTIMATUM. Our answer will make no mention of money Indemnity. Neither will there be any armistice. The answer will be In the nature of an ultimatum and If Spain desires not to accept they will fare worse in the future. Admiral Dewey may be called to Washington later to consult with the administration as to the general situation in the Philippines. Returning Miners, San Francisco, July 29. The steamer Portland has arrived from St. Michaels, bringing seven returned Klondike miners and about 2E0,000 In gold dust and bullion. Three Dawson City mine owners, Edward Lewis, Geo. Dayls, and C. McCabe, brought out over $200,000, principally in bullion, representing their joint labors In Dawson City dur ngthe past season. Killed. Seattle, Wash., July 29. Meager particulars were received here of an explosion at the Coney mine, near Skykomlsh, Two men were killed, Charles Walters and R. W. Robinson. Two others were slightly wounded. The explosion was caused by the pre matuic discharge of dynamite. Sick Soldiers. New Vokic, July 28. The steamer Leona, which arrived at Newport News yesterday, is now on the way to New York, with 35 sick soldiers on board. Manila Senders, o- The Hop Crop. For the best hop tickets and the least cost, see Cnnover the business printer at Deaborn's book store. eod&w All druggUtsiell Dr.TSlle' Nerve Plaater Glosino Out ankruot stock J i Spain Authorizes the Military Commander to Yield, Santiaqo, July 29, General Shatter has advices that the two Spanish transports left Martinique, are expected here tomorrow. Three Spanish transports left Cadiz yesterday and four others aro to leave Cadiz on July 30. These vessels arc capable of carrying 15,000 troops. Embarcatlon will begin when all vessels are here. It Is expected the Spanish prisoners will be embarked by August 15. The American commander lias authorized the Spanish officers who came to Santiago during the siege of Manzanlllo to send for their wives and families, that they be taken back to Spain at llie government's expense. There are about 760 women and children. Newport News, July 29. The St. Paul sailed this mornlng.being the last of General Brooke's expedition to get away. - Good NeuJs From Miles. Stars and Stripes Enthusiastically Saluted by 50,000 at Port Ponce, Washington, July 29. The following dispatch Is from Gcpcral Miles: "Port Ponce, On the 25th the garrlon had an engagement with the Spanish line and our casualties amounted to four wounded. The Spanish lost 3 killed and 13 wounded. Yanco was occupied yesterday. Henry's division is here today. Last evening Commander Davis of the Dixie, moyed Into port, followed by Captain Iligginson with his fleet. this morning. Gen. Wilson with Ernest's brigade Is now rapidly disembarking, and the Spanish troops are retreating, Ponce and Port have a population of 50,000. now under the American tlag. The populace today saluted the flag with enthutlasm. The navy has several prizes. Telegraphic communication is being restored, Tho army will soon be In the mountain region, health and spirits. (Signed) The troops are in the best of Miles. FIRST PORT OF PORTO RICO, o Surrenders to the Americans With Great Enthsiasmv Capitular tion Took Place Yesterday, At Friedman's New Racket, pair. oilcloth which for A Few of the Bargains We Are Offering We hare some more lace curtains, worth 81.50 a we are selllnc for 85c a n.ilr. Rest quality Ubl 13c a vard. Tablecloth, worth 50a a yard, now for 25c a yard. A new line of percales, worth 12i cents a yard, now for 7 cents a yard. Parsols at half price. Silk gloves, one-third off. Leather belts, from 10c up. Spool cotton, 2 cents. Remember, Reductions on all lines, Trunks and clothing, blankets, hats, shoes, Corner Commercial and State streets, Salem, Oregon n m JW p y. &. n (j py. olMliTfiii Just Received FINE ASSORTMENT OF Clauss' Razors All styles and prices. Fully guaranteed. GRAY BROS Corner State Salem, Or, and Liberty streets PI) I TIT GHRA COMMISSION MERCHANTS WkoWle produce nd fruit. Packer and shipper!. We Py :Wet cah price hlckn, eg nl farmer! produce. A, I WAGNKK for Mer Gen Merritt Will Be Practically Dictator of the Island, London, July 29. A Madrid telegiam to the Loudon office of the New York Herald says the government has received a telegram announcing the Niirrrender of Manila to Admiral Dewey. Washington, July 29. The war department has no information that Manila has surrendered. Madrid, July 29. The reports that Manila has surrendered arc duo to the knowledge that Spain has authorized Captain General August! to yield, London, July 29. The Madrid correspondent of the Times says: Le Corrcspondencla do Espana announces that In ylew of the probable capitulation of Manila, General Rice, captain-general of the VIcaya Islands, has been ordered to assume charge of all the terrlltory formerly administered by Captain-General Augustln. Thus General Austin will bo able to sign only the capitulation of tho city or Manila and Its environ?. New York, July 29. A special to the Tribune from Washington says: . General Merritt has reached Manila, according to the most conservative calculation of the war department authorities, and the announcement is momentarily expected by cable from Hong Kong that lie has assumed the military governorship of the Philippines, as directed of the president. lie left San Francisco on the steamer Newport.ifour weeks ago today, two days after the departure ot the thlrdmilltary expedition. which he expected to pass on the way to Honolulu, and after coaling at that port he was to continue as rapidly as possible to his ultimate destination, San Fkancisco, July 29. The Merchants' Association, at a special meeting, adopted a resolution petitioning the president to hold and retain the Philippine Islands. Similar action will probably betaken within the next day or two by the chamber of com me re and other local business organi zations. London, July 29. The Vienna correspondent of the Dally Telegraph says: Tne project of a European conference regarding the Philippines was brought forward long ago, and there Is every prospect that the conference will meet In Paris, Campers and Threshers Complete Outfits, Stoves, cooking utensils, dishes and every tiling needed in camp life Money saved by buying at the FAIR STORE! St. Thomas, July 29. The Port of Ponce, Island of Porto Rice, surrend ered to Commander Davis of the auxiliary gunboat Dixie on Wednesday. There was no resistance and the Americans were welcomed with enthusiasm, Capitulation of the town of Ponce took place Thursday afternoon. DOLE ON ANNEXATION. Other Details ot the Acquisition of tha Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu, July 29. The citizens have subscribed $15,000 for the day's celebration and the most Important event tn the history of the Islands with a maghlflcence worthy of occa sion. Stcameis to other Islands having already spread the news of annexation, scenes occured similar to the one in Honolulu. Preparations were at once made In all the towns toolllcallly celebrate the raising of the stars and and stripes by Admiral Miller In this city. Spectators are already cornering tho supply of Hawaiian coins and postage stamps, which arc to be of value In a few years. The banks have commenced to use the war revenue -tamps on checks and drafts, a consignment having been sent down, After the receipt of the newsof an nexation, President Dole said to the Associated Press correspondent. "I think the status will go on just as It Is now until congress has had time to tlx It permanently. I feel confident that all Hawuilns who are voters now will continue to be so, I think that legislation by congress will be slow. There will be some hesitation about making radical changes. "I have strong hopes that the land policy will not be interrupted. Con gress will most probably pass a sup plementary act, which will allow our land system to go on. Senator Morgan said when he was here that the system we have for us Is better than the American system, and Mor gan U one of our best friends, "The ncw6 of the annexation' con summates the efforts and the main policy of the present government from the time when It was Initiated as 'provisional' through the time when It was recognized by the great htates of the earth to the time when It has been received Into the bosom of the greatest republic, and one of the most powerful states that the world has ever known." The council of state has pardoned more than 200 prisoners, mostof whom were under sentence for taking part sn the uprising of 1895. The men have had liberty under parole. The pardon restores their cir !! rlgjits. The board of Immigration has agreed to allow the planters to Import 2175 Japanese laborers. Most of the men will be for new plantations. The planters are In doubt as to the stand Japan will take now that Hawaii is a part of the United States. Some be lieve her officials will not allow any further Immigration to this country. A memberorthe cabinet was asked what effect annexation would have on the Japanese Immigration muddle, and what was I to present status, The reply was that the whole matter i had been transfeered to Washington I some time ago, and that It was prob- ' able that the Hawaiian authorities would have no more of It. Mr. Shlmamura, the Japanese min ister, left, for Yokohama on the 14th. Several months ago he applied for leave to yislt his homo. Ills request was granted, ills going at this time therefore, has no political significance whatever, though he ays that an nexation will do away with the min ister resident and allow Hawaii only a consul general. San Fkancisco, July 29. It was originally Intended that Lieut-Col. Lee Stover, ot the First South Dakota, would be In command of the men on the St, Paul when that transport should leave this port, but Col. Thomas II. Barber, of tho First New York Infantry, who is to sail on the same vessel, being the senior officer, has been instructed by General Mer rlam to assume command of the troops on the trip from here to Hono lulu. After leaving that place, how ever, Lieut.Col.Stevcr will be supreme In command until the vessel arrives at Manila. All the medical officers .n the Elgth army corps have been In structed to institute an Inquiry wltu a view to eliminating -from the ivari ous regiments all the enlisted men who, although unlit for military duty, have passed the medical examination and been mustered In. Flye new cases of typhoid fever have developed at Camp Merritt. Tho victims aro Privates Edgar Porter, Frank Smith, Charles Chrilt and Charles Murphy, of the Eighteenth infantry, 'and W, II, Bacon, of the Twenty-third Infantry. There are now 13 cases of fever at the camp. Private Glen Benedict, of the Oregon recrults.havebeen reported by his regimental surgeon to be mentally unsound. Ho will be recommended for a discharge, A message from , Secretary Algef received at Los Angeles states that the Seventh California volunteers will go to Manila Quartermaster-Sergeant James A. Young, of the Twentieth Kansas, regiment has been ordered under arrest by Colonel Funston, charged wltn embezzlement of government pioperty. He Is alleged to have sold stores Issued as food for the regiment. Young admits his guilt and glyes the excuse that he was doing what every other commissary officer at Camp Merritt has been doing all along. The regimental commanders deny that such a state of things existed In their commissary depaitmcnts, but the matter will be Investigated at once. The California Red Cross Society has made a statement showing that up to date $20,405 have been received, of wnicn 8iuu is a special runu proposed uospuai snip FT POWDER ttWUBM rowMK CO , htw VMX. hosnltal last bill shall have been paid for the When the for the Manila hospital equipment there will be a little over 811,050 In oank equ $11,0 REVENUE TAX RULINGS. Which Kinds of Medicines to Be Taxed Are Designated. Washington, July 29. The com missioner of internal revenue has issued an Important circular In which he gives an Interpretation of the last clause of section 20 of the new revnue act, as to what medical preparations or articles arc subject to tax there under. The comlssloncr construes tills clause as follews: 'Any medical article which Is com pounded by any formula, published or unpublished, will beheld' to be taxable under schedule B, act of June 13, 1893, when It Is put up In style or manner similar to that of patent, trademark or proprietary medicine In general, or Is advertised upon the package or otherwise as a remedy or spec! flee for any ailment, as having any special claim to merit, or as having any peculiar adyanfage In mode of preparation, quality, use or effect. Any medicine will be hold to be put up In stylo or manner similar, etc,, when the package, wraps, label, bottle or container resembles In one or more particulars any make or brand ofpat- cnt, trademark or proprietary medi cine in general." For example, the use of a trademark: upon medicine makes It taxable; also the use of the maker's name or any other person's name in the possessive form, Immediately before the name of the medicine, as "Smith's pills." or tho use of any name immediately following tho name of the medicine. This shall not be contrued, however, to prohibit the name of the physician who was the author of the formula Immediately following tho name of the medicine. Any medicinal article will be held to he advertised on the package or otherwise as having any special claim to merit or to any peculiar advantage In the mode of preparation, quality, use or effect when any description of It either on the package or otherwise Includes any statement to the .effect that It has special or peculiar medical value over other like articles or other articles of the samo class, or when It lias any word, phrase or sentence, clthe. in the title or formula, or otherwise, which indicates its super ior merit oyer articles or. lis ciass. For example, "Tasteless quinine," but this shall not be construed to ex elude the words "Pure," "Chemically tiure," etc.. which have for their ob ect the definition of the grade ct tho article, or tne woras granuiatea, crys tallized, pressed, etc., Intended to indicate the manner of manufacture, em ...I.IaI. I ri4lfiaf4 nnlv ufall Irnnutn 'established methods of manufacture. A Tea Party, The most exquisite tea Is being served to hundreds oi guests dally at Branson &Co's. by the representa tive of Til'mann & Bendell from San Francisco. It Is brewed on the spot from their famous uncolored sun dried Japan product. Step In and take a draught. Jiow This I We offer Onelllundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrah that can not bo cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. en F. J. Cheney So Co. Props., Toledo.O. We the undersigned, having known F. J, Cheney for the last 15 years, and ueiicvo mm penecuy uonorattie in an business transactions and financially able to carry out. any obligations made by their firm. Went & Traux. Wholesale Druggist, Toledo. O., Waldlng Klnnan & Mar vin, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Intern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all DruggUts. 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