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'ffl IE LEDOEtt: GA; !Y, S. C., .TUNE 2, 1898. n \ Now No Doubt That Admiral Cervera la Bottled Up In the Cuban Harbor. SCHLEY’S CLEVER RUSE Indiu'rd Sj>iiii5i»r«!s to UcIIevp IIi‘ II»nl Left and Two of Spanish Fleet \ «■»- <ure<l C)«it Far Kuougli to Ue DIseov* ere<l—Commodore Happy. (Copyrighted, 1808, hy A ssociated I’ress.l | Moi.k St. Nicholas, Ilr.yti, May31.— The. following <li*patcli lias b» i u ro- C‘. ived hero from tho correspondent of the Associated Press with the American fleet off Santiago do Cuba: “Comnuxlore Schley and the flying rqnadrui has tlio Spanish fleet bottled tip in tho harbor of Santiago do Cuba. By the most clever maneuvering tho commodore allowed tho Spaniards to think ho had left in disgust. They took the bait and ran into the harbor. Com modore Schley moved down this morn ing and at G o’clock, going close to the harbor, he saw tho Cristobal Colon, tho Maria Teresa and two torpedo boats. Ho believes the entire fleet is here. “Commodore Schley has acted upon his own information and judgment for the past six days and believes the wholo Spanish fleet is there. „Ho sat on the after triangle of tho Brooklyn this morning until after the discovery of the fleet and he then went to breakfast saying: ‘I've got them and they will never get home.’ “The United States auxiliary cruiser St. Paul arrived here this me ruing and was sent to the Mole St. Nicholas with dispatches. She capthred a coal ship, which was scut to Key West by Cap tain Sigsbee in charge of a prize crew. The coal was undoubtedly intended for the Spanish fleet. It is believed thero is not much coal at Satiago do Cuba. “The oflieers and men of the flying squadron are jul ilaut over tho fact that the location of the Spanish fleet has finally been definitely established. “The temperature hero is 111) degrees in the shade, and in the steel turrets the heat is actually beyond the power of imagination. “The American ships here are tho Brooklyn, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, Marblehead and Vixen, an auxiliary torpedo gunboat.” What Will Spaniards Do. Strong and effective as are the Span- islTships, representing as they do tho flower of the Spanish navy, every argu ment iu naval strategy compelled Ad miral Cervera to seek the shelter of tho close harbor of Santiago or return to Spain, and he chose to make his stand at Santiago. That he would court a tight in tho open sea is an idea which has never been entertained in American naval circles, although his ships, without ex ception, have high qualities owing to their great speed for such a contest. On the other hand, it was believed the Spanish admiral would attempt to run into San Juan do Porto Rico, but the fact of the recent bombardment of the forts of that harbor, coupled with the great possibility that Rear Admiral Sampson’s fleet would be met if he at tempted to enter that harbor, left the Spanish admiral only one alternative and he adopted it by going to Santiago, where, it is presumed, he has been able to coal, clean amt repair, and is in a po sition to accept the conditions imposed by the blockade, or tho issue of a tight in the inner harbor, after the American fleet has forced the passage. Condition of Spanish Fleet. r The British steamer Laugblon, from Curacoa and La Guayra, Captain Hodgson, has brought information confirming the recent reports of tho Spanish fleet which put into Curacoa for coal and provisions. He also brought photographs of the Viscaya and Infanta Maria Teresa, which anchored a short distance from tho Laugblon. Captain Hadgson says tho ships were very foul and covered with long grass. They stood high out of the water ow ing to their lack of coal and the boat- * men of the harbor said that the sailors of the cruisers were in need of food, having bron put on short allowances for some days before arriving at Curacoa. The opinion was unanimous that they were iu no condition for speed. Kxtradition Treaty. Rio dk Janeiro, Brazil, May 31.— General Cerqueira, the minister of for eign affairs, and the American minister today signed the new extradition treaty. At a dinner given io Colonel Bryan by Rodriguez, the editor of The Journal of Commerce, the minister of finance toasted tho Mherican envoy, thanking him for his encouragement of the Bra zilian government in the direction of better financial conditions which the last few weeks have brought, exchange rising several points. BRITISH STEAMER , SEIZED. Sigsbee of SI. Paul Ci\U'he* Her Try ing to Knter Santiago. Key Wr.-r, May 31.—Tho British steamer Restormol was brought in here this morning, under her own ! steam, by a prize crew. She wan 1 raptured ' while trying to put into Santiago do Cuba with a cargo of coal. The st< amor was bound from Cardiff to Porto Rico. As the Rostormel came in tho British flag was flying way down her main mast. Shi 1 was leaking badly. Newspaper men were not permitted to approach within UK) yards of her. Tin* Rostormel was built at Newcas tle in 1883. She lias a gross tonnage of 2,020, is 2SG feet long, bus 30 feet 3 inches l>eam and is 23 feet 7 inches deep. She is ownDd by tho Restormel Steamship company, limited, (J. Cory & Sons) of Cardiff. She was captured by the auxiliary cruiser St. Paul, Captain Sigsbee. IRES GOVEMNG iMR Order Issued Covering Every Point In Warfare. SAME USED IN CIVIL WAR &! - - f t i MI 9 J s 3 d 11 L.3 fi The Order Issued In For Guid ance of ITiion Army In the Field Re- Dewey Has Plenty cf Salt Provisions and No Illness In His Fleet. SPANISH AGAIN FORTIFY Manila Gets Supplies From Surround- ^ ing Country—No Panic In the City. Dewey Notifies Spanish Must Not Shoot Captain of Gunboat Callao. (Copyrighted, Isas, by Associated Press.) IIono-Konq, May 31.—The thirdelas* cruiser Pique has arrived here from Iloilo and Manila. !8he reports all quiet at both places. The Spanish garrison at Iloilo numbers IDO men and the place has no defenses. The foreigners there are safe. Supplies are reaching Manila plenti fully from the surrounding country. vivod—Was Practically Adopted In There is no panic at Manila. tlie Fraiico-Prussian War. Washington, May 31.—General or ders No. 100 of April 21, 1803, compris ing instructions for tho government of armies of the United States iu the field, have been re-issued and are being sent to the various commanders for their guidance during the present conflict with Spain. These instructions were prepared by Francis Lieber, LL. D., father of tho present judge advocate general of the army, and were published at the direc tion of President Lincoln, after being formally reviewed by the board of offi cers, of which Major General E. A. Hitchcock was president. They were adopted by both France and Prussia in the war between those countries live years after the civil contest here, and were the basis upon which our union conference afterwards acted in draw ing up an agreement on this subject. The instructions make 24 pages of print, and cover almost every conceiv able feature of military conduct and usage in time of war and a definition of many of the terms used. They em brace ten sections as follows: Section 1. Martial law, military juris diction, military necessity, relation. Section 2. Public and private property of the enemy, protection of persons and especially of women, of religion, tho arts and sciences, punishment of crimes against the inhabitants of hostile countries. Section 3. Deserters, prisoners of war, hostages, booty on the battlefield. Section 4. Partisans, armed enemies not belonging to the hostile army, scouts, armed,prowlers, war rebels. The Spaniards are working upon the fortifications, but their guns are old and useless and they are short of ammuni tion. Rear Admiral Dewey has informed the authorities at Manila that ho will hold them responsible for the life of the captain of the Spanish gunboat Cal- loa, captured by the United States fleet. The Spaniards have lieeu threatening to shoot him for surrendering, although confronted by the whole American fleet. All the American ships are at Cavite, in Manila bay. Salt provisions aro plentiful, but fresh | provisions arc not obtainable. There is j no sickness iu the American fleet. In reply to the Spanish attempt to j win over Aguinaldo’s men, the insur- ! gents aro said to have informed the j Spaniards that they are neutral and will await events. The Spanish gunboat El Cano, which i captured the American bark Saranac, loaded with coal and owned by William j Simpson, Jr., of New York, has lef; ' Iloilo and gone to the Sdmoangaii river. ( It is said the Spaniards released tho ' Saranac owing to tho fact that she | hoisted the British flag preparatory to i her capture. The Americans have captured tho | Spanish gunboat Leyte, which was at tempting to run dispatches into Iloilo. I A steamer is reported to have landed j 6,000 rifles at Cavite for tho use of tho j insurgents. The Spaniards have offered $3.7,000 | for the head of Aguiualdo, the insur- ! gent leader. The governor of Hong-Kong has pro- | hibited the United States auxiliary guu- Seetion f>. Safe conduct, spies, war boat Zafiiro from taking war stores to COLUMBIA IN A COLLISION, Cruiser Will Have to Go In Dry Dork For NeeeHosry Repairs. Washington, Slay 3 . — Secretary Long today received a dispatch from Admiral Bun e, commander of the Now York uavyyard, stating that tho cruisi r Columbia had been in eoilL on at eea and that one of her after compartments had a lot of water in it. The admiral said he intended to dock her immedi ately in order to determine tho extent of tho repairs noce sary. While tho admiral's dispatcW stated nothing as to the time that would bo necessary to make reiciirs, it is believed at the department that tho nature of the collision makes it probable tho re pairs will not h:m to be very expensive nor time consuming. BLANCO'S CHALLENGE Informs Miles lie Will Make a Game Fig-lit. SCRIBES WELL TREATED The Now-qiaprr Correspondents Toll of Their Treatment at the Ha mis of lllaneo—Were Furnished With Read ing Mutter, Wines and Cigars. Key West, May 3 .—The newspa per oorresp, ndents who were prisoners in Havana, and who have been ex changed, were well treated by Blanco. When leaving ho sent hy them this message: “Tell General Miles that I have plenty of men, guns and ammunition as well as courage. When he is ready I will ; give him as pretty a fight as he can i ask.” The Spaniards treated tho correspond- j ents with great military consideration, j They were closely confined in Cabanas fortress for 12 days, but they were per- | mitted to read newspapers and books, | were well fed and given wine and ; cigars. They were not informed that they were not to be tried by courtmar- | tialand possibly shot until shortly be fore their exchange. Our government acted with prompt ness to effect their release and gave four Spanish prisoners for them. After tho exchange was arranged they were con ducted blindfolded outside the fortifica tions of Havana to the United States warship Woodbury, which was waiting for them. The papers, valuables arid money taken from tho Americans when cap tured were returned to them, with a shortage of $50, a trivial detail which did not disturb the correspondents’ equanimity. The exchange of prisoners was made in a small boat dispatched from tho Spanish gunboat to the United States cruiser. It was accomplished with great for mality, receipts being given and taken in writing on both sides. traitors, captured messengers, abuse of the flag of truce. Section 6. Exchange of prisoners, flags of truce, flags of protection. Section 7. The parole. Section 8. Armistice, capitulation. Section 9. Assassination. Section 10. Insurrection, civil war, rebellion. IT IS CRITICAL IN SANTIAGO. Two Italians From Beleaguered City Reach llayti. Pout au Prince, May 31.—Two Ital ians, who set out from Santiago do Cuba in a small boat on Thursday, May 19, and landed near Mole St. Nicholas on May 22, arrived here today, bringing information as to the situation at San tiago. The state of affairs there is critical, particularly so because of the lack of food. A great many of the unfortunate jieople, especially the reconcenti ados, are dying of starvation. The whole population is terribly discouraged and keenly desirous of peace. The arrival of the squadron under Cervera without food supplies in tho city created the general despondency. The squadron has disembarked 800 men, artillerymen and engineers and landed 20,000 Mauser rifles, a large quantity of ammunition and four big guns, destined for tho fortifications. In spite of the strict silence main tained by the officers and crew, the gen eral impression was, when tho Italians left, that the squadron would set out for San Juan do Porto Rico to obtain sup plies and land ammunition there. Montcjo Will Escape Courtmartial. London, May 31.—The Hong-Kong correspondent of Tho Daily Mail says: United States Consul Williams, who ar rived here from Manila on board the United States auxiliary gunboat Zafira, (formerly a British merchant steamer), tells mo he does not think Admiral Montejo will be courtmartialed and adds that he dos not think the admiral should be for he fought bravely. the American fleet, but he has per- \ mitted her to ship •‘officers’ luxuries.” | The Zafiro sails from hero for Manila today. — MEMORIAL AT CHICKAMAUGA. Impressive Ceremonies Participated In l>y Volunteer Soldiers In Camp. Chattanooga, May 31.—On account of the volunteer army encamped on ground where thousands of union sol diers buried here lost their lives during the civil war the decoration exercises to- ; day were unusually interesting and im- j pressive. During this morning the 15,- j 000 graves in the national cemetery were covered with flowers and flags by local organizations of veterans and pa triotic ladies, and when the exercises opened this morning the cemetery pre sented a truly beautiful appearance. At 3 p. m a long procession composed of veterans, soldiers and citizens formed ; at the cemetery gate and to the strains | of martial music, furnished by tho Fourth Ohio regiment band, marched to the stand iu the center of tho ceme tery where tho exercises of the day were held. Gathered around tho stand was au immense crowd, among whom were hundreds of army officers and pri vates. The annual oration was deliv- | ered by Captain Henry A. Castle of i Washington, 1). C. The benediction was pronounced by Frank C. Bruner, i chaplain-in-chief of the G. A. R., and a salute was fired over the graves by a de tachment from Camp Thomas. Disabled Cruiser Columbia. New York, May 31.—The cruiser Columbia, which arrived at the navy- yard last evening with her starboard side badly stove in, was lying this morning alongside the Cob dock and tho work of lightering the vessel was being rapidly carried on. No information in reference to the extent of damage done to the Columbia would be given out to day at the uavyyard. The lllue and the Gray. Lexington, Ky., May 31.—For the first time since the war the confederate veterans joined with the G. A. R. in ob- riug Memorial day and decorating ives of the Union soldiers. The at the cemetery wore moat Resigns Consulship to Fight. New Orleans, May 31.—Perry M. DeLeon of Savannah, Ga., who was ap pointed consul general by President McKinley to Guayaquil, Ecuador, reached New Orleans by steamship last night, and will leave for Tampa tomor row, where he expects to join General Lee’s command. He resigned his posi tion to fight. Hancroft Abandoned Chase. Key West, May 31.—The unknown steamer supposed to be a Spanish aux iliary cruiser, sighted by the Wilming ton and Bancroft aliout 15 miles off Key West early on Thursday evening, was not captured- The Bancroft gave up the chase. Panama to lie Sold. Key West, May 81. —Tho prize steamer Panama, captured by tho Man grove soon after the opening of the war, was taken north by a cruiser this morning to b« sold. Her cargo was re leased by the United States conrt last week. THE CAPE VERDE SQUADRON. Will Commanders of American Fleet Force a Fight or Starve it. Key West, May 31.— Having tho Spanish fleet in tho harbor at Santiago, the problem remains for tho command ers of tho American fleet to dispose of the enemy, either by corking the bottle, or by forcing tho long, narrow passage and smashing the strong Spanish squad ron at tho anchorage its command has chosen. Delay, however, is not in the line with tho American.policy and simply accept ing tho view of the situation taken by the naval experts here, Admiral Cer vera will have io accept battle at once. It ia confidently expected that a hard blow will be struck within three or four days and that the result will be known to the world at large at the expiration of that time. It has not been disclosed whether Commodore Schley is to be re inforced, but it would not be surprising if some additional ships were sent to him. IMPORTANT TO RAILROADS. 0 Supreme Court North Carolina Ren« 4k-rs Decision In Coupling Case. Raleigh, May 3 . — The supreme court files an opinion of marked impor tance to railroads and their employes. Greenlee, an employe in tho Southern railway yard at Asheville, was crushed while coupling cars. The court below gave $1,500 damages. The supreme court sustains this. Justice Clark de livering an opinion, says: . “In any aspect of the case, the de fendant is liable whether the plaintiff was or was not guilty of contributory negligence, for the negligence of the de fendant for not having self couplers and in sending a man to couple cars at all was a contributory negligence.” Justice Clark goes on to say that the defendant was warned six years ago it must use self couplers, and was guilty of gross negligence in failing to do so. Chief Justice Faircloth and Associate Justice Furches tiled dissenting opin ions. That of Furches was originally the opinion of tho court, but he makes a foot note, saying: “The court changed its mind,” in his opinion. He says Greelee had been warned never to use ins bands, but a stick, in coupling cars. Chief Justice Fuircloth’s dissent is sen sational. He says: “I very much regret the tone and language of the opinion of the court. For more than half a century I find no such precedent in the opinions of our predecessors.” Three Regiments to Move. Chattanooga, May 31.—It is reported upon good authority that three regi ments of infantry, stationed in Chicka- maugu park, the Second Nebraska, the Second New York and the First Dis trict of Columbia and one regiment of cavalry, tho First Ohio, have been or dered to go to Tumpa as soon as they can get ready. The report is generally believed but cannot be ofliciaUy con firmed. Funds For Atlanta Soldiers. Atlanta, May 3 .—On Sunday after noon at a meeting of Atlanta’s leading society young ladies $325.00 was sub scribed to a company fund for At lanta’s volunteer soldiers. Tho amount is being hourly swelled by additional subscriptions and it is safe to assert that none of the volunteers will be bet tor provided for than those from Atlanta. Sunday Tragedy. Sycamore, Ga., May 3 .—On Sunday morning Abe Henderson, living near here, shot and seriously wounded Char lie Ray, a young merchant of this place: Shooting occurred in the woods 1 mile east of this place. Both the young men were of prominent families and have al ways enjoyed the esteem of the comma- nity- . Harvard Still In Port. Kingston, Jamaica, May 3 . — The United States auxiliary cruiser Har vard, formerly the American lino steamer New York, has not yet sailed. Tho colonial authorities have allowed her some hours longer in order that her boilers may be put in good condition. Advocatrs Returning Flags. Indianapolis, May 3 .—Memorialday was generally observed here today. Ex- Judge B. W. Howe, who delivered the principal address, dwelt on the close re- lations between the north and south and advocated the returning of tho southern flags. of 1897. It is understood that the com mercial arrangement thereunder was signed last Saturday by Mr. Gambon, the French ambassador, on the part of France, and by Mr. Kasson, special plenipotentiary, on the part of the United States. Tho agreement is to take effect Wednesday, June 1, when the French minimum rates upon certain products of the United States exported to France will take effect. Tho procla mation of tho president announcing this fact will be issued today or tomor row. The agreement makes tho follow ing tariff arrangement: In favor of the United States: Manu factured and prepared pork meats are reduced from 100 francs to 50 francs per 100 kilos(approximatoly 200 pounds); lard and its constituents aro reduced from 40 francs to 25 francs per 100 kilos; table fruit, canned meats, dried or pressed fruits, common woods, logs, paving blocks, staves, hops and apples and pears, crushed, cut or dried, at the minimum French rate of duty. The reductions in behalf of France are as follows: Argols shall pay a duty of 5 per cent ad valorem, brandies or other spints $1.75 per gallon, works of art 15 per cent ad valorem, still wines and ver mouth 85 cents per gallon. No reduc tion is made on champagne, which re- mains dutiable as fixed iu the Dingley tariff law. ____ Memorial Day at Nashville. Nashville, May 31.—Tho graves cf the federal soldiers in the national cem eteries near Nashville were decorated today. Thousands of people were in at tendance, including the members of the G. A. R. posts. The Cook Deserted. Key West, May 31.—The cook of the United States auxiliary gunboat Hawk, a native of Manila, deserted his post a few days ago and was arrested ashore today.