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/ THIS LEDGERi GAFFNEY, S. C., JULY 14. 1898. IS 0[SP Generally Believed Santiago de Cuba Will Fall In Next Twenty-Four Hours. OUR SOLDIERS ADVANCING CABLE TO HAWAII NOW SURE. Submarine M»o Will He Constructed In llio Very Near Future. Washington, July 12-—A submarine cable connecting the United States with ! the Hawaiian islands is certain of eou- ! structiou in the near future. It was the purpose of the friends of annexation I to ask congress to authorize the cou- ■ structiou of a cable before adjournment, ! hut the delay in securing action on tho resolution rendered this impossible. Representative Bennett of Brooklyn has a cable bill before the house com mittee on interstate commerce which i;; regarded as the most satisfactory of tho bills presented, and the probabilities are that when congress takes up the ques tion the Bennett measure will be used as a basis. There is a general feeling in emigre against government ownership of proposed cable. The govern men however, guarantee the bonds company. I E PEACE II „«AN SENTENCED TO DIE. ; Spain Willing t0 P - uit Cuba U Cn; , le oam Will Call Oif rus Dous of War. tic may, of the Very Weak Return Fire From Spanish Troops and American OlTieers <!et Further Kvldence of Great Distress In the City. General Shaftf.r’s Headquarters, July 11, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 12.—Fighting continued during the day and at this hour it is believed that the city of Santiago will be captured by tho American forces within the next 24 The Americans have advanced stead- ANoEITH LAW ily all day. In several of the Spanish CASH FOB THE W Men Who Defer-ted Cerverato GotSnW 1 Fortunes. treucHes our troops found dummy wooden guns and no Spanish soldiers. There was a very weak lire from the Spanish troops and the American officers have received further evidence of the great distress existing in Santiago. SANTIAGO Feared IS NOW FALL^C. -Succeed That Spaniards May In Getting Away* Washington, July expecta tion was general todaV^ Santiago would be ours very^ soon - ma * u source of apprehep^ 1011 was t ^ iat t ^ e Spaniards may baU'e succeeded, to a considerable degree, i u evacuating the town before the Ainerican lines of in vestment were so that when the American t»° 0 P 8 entered it would be found a men® empty husk, with per haps nothing /more than a desperate rear guard of /Spaniards left to protect and conceal the retreat of the mam body of tho- troops. Tuere "' ere several indications of some such niioye, which is supposed to have tween in progress for three or four days. General Shaftcr himself reported under date of Sunday that the Spaniards had evacuated a small town on the west side of tho bay, one of tho suburbs o? San tiago, while the Associated Pesss dis patches of yesterday referred to the de parture of a body of Spanish troops from Santiago de Cuba towards Hoi- guin. Of course these facts are not conclus ive that the town has been evacuated ky the Spanish army, but the fact cannot be concealed that there is some appre hension entertained that the main result of the investment of Santiago, aside from the important achievement of driv ing the Spanish squadron to its destruc tion, will be the inheritance by Shatter of several thousand wounded Spanish soldiers and many more thousand hun gry mouths iu Santiago. MILES REPORTS TO ALGER. General Readies Cuba and Confers With Shaftcr by ’I’lione. Washington, July 12. — General Miles, who arrived at Siboney on the Yale yesterday, made the following re port to Secretary Alger today: “Arrived at noon. Had consultation with Admiral Sampson and with Gen eral Shafter by telephone. Troops brought from Tampa, Charleston and New York arrived and leaving for the front. Line of investment being ex tended.” General Miles has not taken and will not take charge of the operations now being conducted against Santiago. Whatever credit is to be derived from the capture of that town, if it results from the prosecution of the present plan of operation by General Shafter, will redound to that officer’s credit, for General Miles has declared expressly that he does not assume the conduct of these oi>eratious. He is there simply iu his capacity as ci umanding general of the army to 1c jk over *he field and ascertain whether the operations are going along as they should. But with his appearance comes very substantial assistance fur General Shafter. With him on tho Yale were more than 1,000 men and considerable artil lery, while the Columbia, which formed part of his expedition, is expected to re port her arrival at any moment with the remainder of the troops. As General Shafter has referred to the thinness of bis lines it is expected that these rein forcements will be very gratefully re- ! Cpved, VvrtOLE TOWN SURROUNDED. General Shafter Reports That San tiago Is at Ills Mercy. Washington, July 12.—A message from the American commander before Santiago announcing that he had the town surrounded reached here today. The following dispatch from General Shafter was received here at 9:30 a. m.; “It has been very quiet; but little fighting. A flag of truce up since 2 o’clock considering proposition for sur rendering, now that I have town sur rounded on the north; lines were com pleted by General Ludlow right down to the bay. The line is rather thin, but will have it strengthened iu the morn ing by General Henry, who has just ar rived at headquarters. “Only three or four casualties. No one killed so far as I can learn. Kxpcet to have two of the new batteries iu po sition. Great deal of suffering among the people who have gone out of San tiago. Am doing my best to relieve it, but not entirely successful.” Gthci'^ 8 am * Crews of the American j^iips Will Re Given One Hundred Dollars For Every Person on the Wrecked Spanish Vessels. Washington, July 12. — Something over $200,000 will be paid by the gov ernment as “head money” to the offi cers and sailors who destroyed Cerveru’s fleet. This is according to the law, which provides payment of $100 a head of every man on the ships of an enemy when these ships are destroyed. A few of the officers will receive pretty good fortunes. The law governing the distribution of this money is very explicit. There are exact provisions for carrying it into effect and every man, according to his rank, will be paid in due season. This statute is as follows: “A bounty shall be paid by the United States for each person on board any ship or vessel of war belonging to an enemy at the commencement of an en gagement, which is sunk or otherwise destroyed in such engagement by any ship or vessel belonging to the United States, or which it may be necessary to destroy in consequence of injury sus tained in action, of $100 if the enemy’s vessel was inferior in force, and of $200 if of equal or superior force, to be di vided in the same manner as prize money; and when the actual number of men on board any such vessel cannot be satisfactorily ascertained it shall be es timated according to the complement allowed the vessels of its class iu the navy of the United States; and there shall be paid as bounty to the captors of any vessels of war, captured from an enemy which they may be instructed to destroy, or which is immediately do- W riNTS 0TH in TERRITORY Announced In Madrid I lint I here M ill He No Opposition to an Eliding of Hostilities Provided Our Conditions Are Not Too Onerous. Madrid, July 12.—The possibility of peace with the United States is being widely discussed iu the uewpapers and by the public. The Conservative party declare Spain is prepared to accept peaoo provided it only implies the loss of Cuba. But, they assert, Spain would prefer war a 1’outrance if tho United States should claim Porto Rico, tho Philippine islands or an immense in demnity which would be impossible for Spain to pay. The Correspoudencia asserts that Gen eral Correa, the minister for war, does not disagree with the other cabinet min isters so seriously as is generally sup posed, and in view of the gravity of tho Cuban situation, it is possible he will no longer op]>ose peace, provided the conditions are not too onerous. Tho puWic connects the recent con ference between Duke Almodovar de Rio, the Spanish minister of foreign affairs, and the French ambassador here, M. Pateuotre, with tho report that tho French ambassador at Washington, M. Cambon, has been instructed to ascer tain the lightest conditions upon which peace is obtainable. EXPLOSION KILLS FIFTEEN. Disaster at Powder Works In Which Troops Lose Their Lives, Dover, N. J., July 12.—Au explosion at the works of the Lafliu and Rand Powder company in Pompton Lakes to day killed 15 men, among them several soldiers who had been detailed to guard the powder works. A short time ago there was an explosion which killed six men. Since the outbreak of hostilities with Spain, Colonel Leo of the Third New Jersey volunteers and a battalion of his regiment have been stationed at the ! works to prevent thoir destruction by spies. The camp of the soldiers has | been close to the powder plant. The guard was being maintained a< usual this morning. At 11 o’clock there j was a terrific explosion w hich shook the buildings and scattered the troops and ; employes. Fifteen men are reported to have been killed and many soldiers and employes had wounds, some quite seri ous. The officials of tho company at Mrs. Place Will I’.e Electrocuted For Killing Her Strpd ingliter. New York, July 12.—Mrs. Martha M. Place, convicted of the murder oi her stepdaughter, Ida Place, was today sentenced to die iu the electric chair at Sing Sing prison during the week l^i ginning Adg. 29. Mrs. Place broke down when sentence was pronounced. Mrs. Place was 44 years of age; the murdered girl was 18. Mrs. Place vtn> insanely jealous of her stepdaughter, with whom she had frequent quarrels. Sometime during the day on Feb T last she smothered tho young woman to death with a pillow. Then she lay in wait behind the front door for her hus band and attacked him with a hatchet. For some time his life wjjri despaired of as a result of the wounds she inliicteJ, but he finally recovered. If Mrs. Place is executed she will have been the first woman put to death in this state in the electric chair. SPECIAL TRl WAR RECORD PAST WEEK Concise Review cf to Liberate the Struggle Cuba. Hundreds of Men Now on the Way From Chickamauga to Charleston City. CUBA FINAL DESTINATION SCHLEY VISITS HIS FOI Letter Received at Camp Thomas Says the Entire Second Division of the First Corps Will lie Ordered to Porto Rico Soon. Chick am aug a, Ga., July 12.—At an early hour today several hundred re- emits for the First brigade, First di* __ vision, First corps, which left Camp Commodore and Cei vera,de^w Thomas for Charleston several davs Aboard the Iowa. LATTER PRAISES OUR MEN ! stroyed for the public interest, but not i once sent a special train from Dover to in consequence of injuries received m action, $50 for every person on board of such capture.” According to this law the officers and men of Sampson’s fleet will be entitled to $100 for every officer and man on board the six Spanish vessels that were destroyed off Santiago. Records in the bureau of intelligence at the navy de partment show the complement of offi cers and men on these ships as follows: Viscaya, 500; Maria Teresa, 500; Almi- raute Oquendo, 500; Cristobal Colon, 450; Furor, 07; Pluton, 70; total, 2,OS7. On this reckoning the government will pay to the officers and men of Sampson's fleet $208,700. The figures in Commodore Watson’s dispatch to tho navy department are slightly different, but change the result only a trifle. FUEL Uncle IS WAR CONTRABAND. No Peace Overtures Yet. Washington, July 12.—Secretary of State Day, on entering the cabinet to day, authorized the statement that no peace overtures of any kind havs been made. Mines Ordered Removed. Washington, July 12.—Mines have been ordered removed from all rivers and harbors in the United States. Sam Cannot Remove His Coni From St. Thoma*. New York, July 12.—A special cable gram from St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, to The Journal reports that tho Danish authorities have informed United States Consul Van Horn that coal, of which the United Stales has 8,00U tons in the harbor of St. Thomas, is contraband of war and that its re moval by the United States, so long as this government is at war with Spain, will not be permitted. Governor Lodermann informed the consul, according to this dispatch, that any attempt to remove the coal in ques tion would be resisted by the German, French and Italian warships in the har bor and waters nearby. Consul Van Horne is said to have re ferred tin? subject to the authorities at Washington. Underwood Talks of Hawaii. Birmingham, Ala., July 12. — Con gressman Oscar W. Underwood of the Ninth Alabama district has returned home and in an interview states that he opposed the annexation of Hawaii be cause ho could not sec what kind of a government should be established there. He said the country has but one staple business, the cultivation of sugar, and that is coutrollcd by some eight or ten men. Cuban N'uvy at Hmiiswlck. Brunswick, Ga., July 12.—Theyacht Alfredo, known as the “Cuban navy,” has reached port in command of Cap tain Jack O'Brien, of filibustering fame. Tho Alfredo is euroute to Jacksouville, from which point she will go to Cuba. Heavy wtathor caused her to put inside until after the storm somewhat sub sides. More Teamsters For Cuba. St. Louik, July 12.—Colonel Smith, deputy quartermaster general, has re ceived orders from Washington to se cure 200 teamsters for service in Onba. In addition to these men, who are wanted immediately, Colonel Smith is instructed to secure 50 more mule packers. Price of SpHiiisli Fours. London, July 12.—Spanish 4s opened ftt M 1 #. Spanish 4s opened on the Paris bourse at 36. the mills and the wounded were imme diately placed on board to be removed to Patterson for treatment. The military formed iu line and stood guard about the plant and refused to al low any one to approach the works. The names of the dead and wounded have net yet been ascertained. WATSON READY TO LEAVE. Departure of the Squadron For Spai i Hourly Expected. Washington, July 12.—The naval of ficers say their part in the operations at : Santiago is at an end practically, and are looking around for new worlds to ' conquer. Their eyes are turned to the J east and they are rushing preparations for the dispatch of Commodore Watson’s eastern squadron. This is decidedly a more attractive cruise from a naval point of view than the demonstration proposed against San Juan, Porto Rico, which is under stood to be the next number rn the pro gram, but which the naval authorities believe will not .amount to much le- . cause of tho easy reduction o? the de fenses. ; Every ship in Watson’s squadron has been supplied with the very latest charts, not only of tho coasts of Spain 1 and of the Mediterranean, but of track courses that will take them clear to the Philippines. In addition to this the few otiicers assigned to the vessels of this squadron, but not yet aboard, Lave received orders from the department to j go to their ships at once. Notice of the departure of some of the vessels, therefore, may be looked for at any moment. Rebel Chief Patrols the Coast. Madrid, July 12.—An official dis patch from Iloilo, Philippine islands, says Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, if “patroliug the coast with a squad of merchantmen.” The dispatch adds that two bands of insurgents at Cebu have been defeated and that three insurgent leaders have been captured and shot. The official dispatch savs ♦bet t jere is no news from other i arts of the island. Another Crisis For Spain. Paris, July 12.—A dispatch from the correspondent of The Temps at Madrid, published this afternoon, says: “It is rumored that the ministers have handed their resignations to So nor Sagasta. who has accepted them, and who, with tho queen regeut’s sanction, will form a new cabinet.” Recruits Ordered to Florida. Atlanta, July 12.—Orders have been received at Fort McPherson to rush troops to Tampa at once and before tho end of the present week 1,500 of the re cruits now at the post will be on the Florida coast. The men are busy pack ing their effects and getting ready for their trip. Overdue Steamer Arrives. Vancouvrr, B. C., July 12. — The long overdue American ship Lake Lemon has arrived here from Panama. She was at sea 75 days without sight ing any boat Embraces the American Commandci When Assured That He Will Not Hi Criticized For Making au Effort tc Escape From Santiago. Off Santiago, July 12.—On the re turn of the United States cruiser Brook lyn to the blockade off Santiago de Cuba on the evening of July 3, the lowu reported to Commodore Schley that Ad miral Cervera, the commander of the ! Spanish fleet, was on board. The com modore at once went over to pay hit respects. The Spanish admiral was much easl down by his defeat, but preserved a \ dignified and courteous demeanor net- | withstanding. He said he deeply ap preciated the fact that the men of th-.’ Brooklyn did not exult by cheeriiqi when it was learned that he was a pris oner on the Iowa. He replied iu re sponse to the commodore’s remark that it was the fortune of war: “Yes, lint I’ve lost my career, now that I’ve been defeated.” Commodore Schley, however, told him that such a brave deed as the bring ing out of his squadron could never 1m ! looked upon otherwise than as a most gallant feat, upon which Admiral Cer- vera threw his arms around tho com modore and said: “Ah, sailors always are gentlemen.’' lie then said he thought his dead would number probably 760, though he could not tell definitely. He spoke of tho accuracy and deadli ness of the Brooklyn’s lire, saying that in the early part of the action one of het shells had traversed the entire length of j the gun deck, killing and wounding probably 80 men. On the Viscaya alone there were 110 men killed. Ad miral Cervera said he feared the losses ' might be greater than he anticipated, for many men were below the protect ive deck and when the ships were on fire it must have been difficult for them to escape. He added that all his captains had been killed or wounded; but later it was found that the captain of the Cris tobal Colon was saved. Admiral Cervera also said ho had nc doubt that at least three of tho ship- would have gotten away had it not been for the Brooklyn, the Oregon and the Texas. POLICY OF CZAR NICHOLAS. Russian Emperor Does Not Want tilt IMiillppine* Divided. St. Petersburg, July 12.—Discussing tho events of the war between Spain and the United States, which it regards as practically over, The Novoe Vremya observes that the political situation large depends upon the attitude of Rus sia. It adds; “With respect to the Philippine islands, the time has arrived to clearly state Russia’s policy.” Continuing, The Novoe Vremya re marks: “Russia has no positive interests in the Philippine islands. If they wore divided tho best part should full to Ger many, Great Britain and Japan, thereby strengthening them iu the Pacific. Therefore it is to Russia’s advantage that the Philippine islands remain m the possession of a single power, eithet Spain or the United States, and Russia would prefer to see tho islands in th« possession of Spain and un ler tho pro tection of the United States, who would keep out other claimants. By working in this dire- tiou Russia would not only uphold her own interests but would serve the cause of general peace.” BRITONS ONJTHE LOOKOUT. EuglUb Wanbips Go la Search of an Alleged Privateer. Victoria, B. C., July 12.—In response to a request of United States Consul Deadly of Vancouver, Admiral I^lle- ■er, commander of the Pacific British squadron, stationed at Esquimault, has dispatched H. M. S. Amphion.a second- class cruiser carrying nine guns, and the sloop of war Icarus, mounting eight guns, to cruise the waters of the north to search for the alleged privateer which, according to reports that reached the ears of the consul, lies hidden iu the vicinity of Dixon entrance, tho pas sage for southbound treasure ship* The existent* of such a privateer, however, is regarded us very doubtful, as no reliable reports regarding it have been received. ago, marched to Ringgold, Ga., where they went aboard a special train fot Charleston. These recruits were sent on to join their commands by order of General Milo*. Before his departure for Santiago General Miles wired General Brooke directing that tho soldiers mentioned, as well as the wagon trains of the three regiments, be rushed at once to Charles ton. As a consequence of this order, all hands were turned toward securing equipment and transportation for the men mentioned in the order. In all about 1,000 soldiers wore left here by the three regiments, tho majority of them, however, belonging to the Six teenth Pennsylvania. Since the depart ure of that regiment au extra company, ouo of the Third battalion, has arrived at Camp Thomas. During tho past sev eral weeks the recruits have been re ceiving their supplies and they are now well equipped. The First Ohio cavalry did not leave 1 today but will get out tomorrow. All final preparations for the departure an 1 being made today. At the headquartere of the First corps it is stated that no i further orders for a removal of troops ; have been received. From another 1 source it is learned that the Second bri gade, Second division, First corps under General Haines, is under orders and lia ble to depart any day. The transporta tion, it is understood, has been issued and the brigade commander is now awaiting orders to move from the camp. It is thought at the camp that definite orders for the departure of the 9,000 men will be received very soon. It is understood that these troops are to bo moved by the returning transports which are now reaching the American coast. A letter received in camp from United States Senator Fairbanks, at Washing ton, says the entire Second division of the First corps is to be ordered to Porto Rico. The letter was written to Captain Warren Fairbanks, son of the senator, who is in tho commissary de partment of the division. Senator Fair banks is close to the administration and this information may bo regarded as reliable. General Sanger, commanding the Third division, First army corps, has ordered the commanding officer of each command in his division to detail two noncommissioned officers and ten pri vates as a pioneer corps. They will bo drilled in clearing roads and work of like character. The nun will bo formed into a corps. Orders also have been issued by General Sanger directing that regimental commanders prepare a list of all sharpshooters m the regiment, also designating the second and third- class marksmen. They are to Le formed into companies of sharpshooters and will be nsed in picking the guerrillas out of trees, after the command reaches Cuba, if it shall ever come to mss. As an evidence of tho heulthfulness of the camp an official report, made to General Brooke by the surgeon of the First corps, shows that there are only 321 sick in the entire First corps of 35,- 000 men. This is considered a very small percentage. READY FOR THE VETERANS. Ron Hurt; Father HulrMes. Sharon, Pa., July 12. — John N. Baker, aged 72 years, a well-to-do farmer, committed suicide by shuulsug last night. His only non was iu tlm battle at Santiago, and he read in tho newspapers of the wounding of a sol dier named Baker. He supposed it Wrt hi* sou and became despondent. A Illg War Appropriation. Albany, Joly >2.—In the senate #*• day a biH was introduced making a war appropriation of $500,000. Atlanta la Prepared to Accommodate Fifty Thousand People. Atlanta, July 12.—The committee having in charge the arrangements foi the reunion of confederate veterans, which will be held iu Atlanta July 20, 21, 22 and 23, have made preparation* for accommodating 50,000 people. Oi this number 20,000 are veterans. The exercises of the reunion will be held at Piedmont i>ark, the agricultural building having been transformed into an am pi theatre with seuts for 10,000. The government building adjoining has been fitted up as a hotel with ample ac- commodatkujs. General John B. Gordon, the central figure of the gathering, has been seri ously indisposed twice lately, but his doctors say with proper rest he will l* fully able to speak to the veterans on July 20. A letter has been received from Gen eral Fitzhugh I> e exprosMng regret at being unable to be nresout owing to uis military duties. General I*e pays a high compliment to the valor of the confederate soldier. Nearly every southern state has al ready named it* sponsor and the names of the fair ones have been registered at headquarters. Hallway Commission Acts. Atlanta, July 12.—The railroad com- mission has taken the position that tho requirement by the Western Union Tel egraph conijiany and the Southern Ex press company that their patrons pay the war tax on messages and receipt* amounts to an exaction of that much in odditioa to their uhual rates and these 1 companies have been cited to appear on l July 19 and show cause, if any they can, why they should not 1* held to bo gnilty of such exactions in violation of the commission's rules. Wounded Troops Iu Atlanta. Atlanta, July 12.—Two hundred and thirty-five wounded officers and men from the battlefields of Santiago have arrived at Fort McPhc -son. They will be kept in the hospital there until tbeix injuries henL Peace Tuik In Madrid. There was considerable jK-ace talk in Madrid Wednesday, many leading Span iards declaring that their government could not withstand sr.cn disasters as the one suffered off Fr.nfiago. No defi nite step*, however, looking to a cessa tion of hostilities were taken. Cervera Orden d to Huston. Admiral Sampson was directed on Wednesday to tend his prison's s to the United States at once, the enlisted men and noncommissioned officers being or dered to Portsmouth, N. H., and Cer vera and the commissioned officers to Fort Warren, Boston harbor. Spanish Fleet at Suez. The Spanish fleet, commanded by Ad miral Camara, arrived at Suez Wednes day and was notified by the Egyptian government to leave Within 24 hours without coaling. Alfonso Reported Captured. It was reported at Key West Wednes day that the Spanish warship Alfonso XII attempted to run tke blockade out of Havana and Lad been captured by an American cruiser. Hobson and Men Exchanged. Assistant Naval Constructor Rich mond P. Hobson of the flagship New York and the seven seamen who, with him, sailed the collier Merrimac mto the channel of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba on June 3 and sunk her there, were surrendered by the Spanish mili tary authorities Thursday in exchange for prisoners captured by the American forces. Watsoa Ordered to fpala. Secretary Long cabled Admiral Samp son Thursday ordering him to detach immediately Commodore Watson’s squadron and directing tho latter to pro ceed at once upon his mission to attack the coast of Spain. Cauinra Returns to Spain. The Spanish squadron, under Admi ral Camara, returned to Suez Friday, prepared to re enter tho canal on its way to Spain. Denial of Peace Rumors. I It was semiofficially announced in Madrid Friday that all rumors of peace negotiations were unfounded. Spaniards Refuse to Yield. The surrender of Santiago was formally offered by the Spanish com mander, General Toral, Saturday, but the conditions attached caused a prompt refusal of the offer by Generrl Shafter. The negotiations, however, resulted in the extension of the armistice until noon Sunday. General Toral’s proposal contem plated the immediate surrender of the} | city, but he insisted that his army be permitted to march away under arm* and with flying colors, and declared that he would fight to the last ditch un less the conditions were accepted. General Shatter replied that nothing tut unconditional surrender would bo considered by him, but he consented to cable the Spanish offer to Washington, iu the meantime extending the armis tice. Shortly after the expiration of the armistice Sunday a few shots were ex changed between the opposing armies, which was considered the beginning of a final struggle over tho Cuban town. Vessels May He Repaired. Admiral Sampson cabled the navy de partment Saturday that In his opinion three of tho Spanish vessels might be saved. The Colon was certainly in good condition, he reported, and there were reasonable hopes of saving the Maria Teresa and the Viscaya. Miles Off For Runtlngo. The transports Yale and Columbia, I having on board the commanding gen eral of the army, Nelson A. Miles, and staff and 1,700 men intended as rein forcements for General Shafter before Santiago, left Charleston Saturday. Fleet Reaches Fort Said. Six of tho vessels belonging to the fleet of Admiral Camara arrived at Port Said, Egypt, Saturday, from Suez on their way back to Spain. Fresh Attack on Santiago. From 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon un til dark the American guns poured a deadly fire into the Spanish lines. The artillery was in place and did effective work. The return fire from the Span iards in the trenches was vtry weak. Within an hour after the laud batter ies opened on the town shells from Schley’s squadron began dropping into Santiago in accordance with an under standing between Genera. Shafter and /dmirul Sampson. The Brooklyn, Texas and Indiana began their work at 5:15 o’clock, the warship* lining up from east to west a quarter of a mile from the shore and firing over the limestone cliffs that come down to the sea and hide tne city five mile* away. The bom bardment continued for one hour. The signals from the shore announced that the shells foil 1,000 feet short and a little to the left of the Spanish position. General Miles In Cuba. General Nelson A. Miles, command ing the United States army, landed at Playa del Este, Cuba, Monday and at once held conference* with Admiral Saispson and General Shafter, the na ture and r era It of which was not difr closed. Kpunlsli Ministry Resigns. A special dispatch from Madrid Mon day announced that the entire Spanish cabinet hod resigned as a result of it* inability to agree on a war policy. Captive Rpaalards In Jat). The Spanish prisoners captured in th* naval battle at Santiago, 692 in dumber, arrived at Portsmouth, N. H. and were placed in prisou there.