St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 10, 1898

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COMI’LETE la aihetare 4647 Women and Girls found employment during the month of April through Pp. -D, Wants. REPORTS. THE ONLY ST. LOUIS EVENING PAPER WITH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES, oT. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH RECULAR CIRCULATION SUNDAY, MAY 8. i898. TEN PAGES 133,949, : an . he : . Bao, 4 - [ ' one v Se — Soe COMPLETE . 3 $45,717 Was the average ciocnlestell “! , ° 2 DAILY Post - Dispatch a = Last | fiat Sunday’s Circulation, } $3 per cent more than through the columns of both morning newspapers. VOL. 49, NO. 274. * @ TUESDAY EVENING—ST. LOUIS—MAY 10, 1898. PRICE; Im St. Outside St. Louis, Two Cents. Louis, One Cent. —a gain of 71,754 over June, 189. ee -. > ONTO CUBA IS THE ORDER NOW. ADMIRAL VILLAMIL SAID TO HAVE RETURNED TO SPAIN. SHIPS CHARTERED | TO CONVEY TROOPS FROM T _ After Sampson Ta ll Turn His Guns on Havana. He NET GOMEZ IN THE INGLES OF CUR, The Post-Dispatch and World Commission Conveys the Insurgent Commander’s Dispatches to President McKinley. — Special Cable to the Post-Dispatch. Copyright by the Press Publishing Company, 1898. KEY WEST, Fla., May 10.—“I want to express to the 70,000,000 of American people my gratitude for what they have done for poor, suffering Cuba, by recogniz- ing her independence,” said Gen. Maximo Gomez, when the Post-Dispatch-World commission reached him in the jungles of Cuba. “The news is the most welcome I have- heard since the war begun, Cuba will be a sister to all of the republics of America, but she will always be a daughter of the United States. We can never for- get that we owe our existence as a nation to the United Stateg. “I have always said,” Gen. Gomez continued, “that the United States had really no just ground for war with Spain until after the Spaniards blew up the Maine. “You Americans make a great mistake if you think that you can drive Spain off this island within a short time. It will take six months, at least, perhaps longer. No one knows better than I the ability of the Spaniards 1s fighters. “Do you want American infantry to help the Cubans?” asked. “We don’t want them now; perhaps we shall later on, but certainly not at pres- the correspondent ent. | “When the rainy season is beginning, as it is at present, American soldiers would die of fever as fast as the Spaniards have aone. “Then, after all, what do we want of American soldiers, anyway? If the Ameri- cans will only take the seaports the Cubans can take care of the rest—if they only have the necessary arms and’ ammunition. “That is what we want from the United States—ammunition, not men. “I am ready to change my mode of warfare. There will soon be a union of my forces with those of Gen. Calixto Garcia, and we expect to have some pitched battles with the Spanish. We shall probably move westward toward® Havana in the near future, but none of this can be accomplished until we have ammunition. Tell the Americans to send us ammunition.” Gen. Gomez's views regarding the landing of American troops are not shared by many of his officers. The majority of them told the commission that they would wel- come American infantry as they would Cubans. Next to-Gomez himself, perhaps the best informed man in the camp is Col. Bar- nabe Bolan, Chief of Staff. “The Cuban army now numbers 35,000 men,” he said. “With sufficient arms and ammunition it would number double that. Ten thousand of these troops are with Garcia in Oriente. That partis practically free. We can continue the kind of warfare we are waging now against Sapin for the next 20 years, but we have become awfully tired of it. We want to go into the open and fight. We want to drive Spain away for. ever. Send us some ammunition and soldiers to head the way and we will follow.” Reveille on Saturday morning was the hour set for the departure of the com- nission. As saddle girths were being adjusted, Gomez sent for me. “Here is a package of letters to Cabinet. They contain my official reply to the independence resolution. Will you see that they are personally delivered to the men to wlom they are addressd?” The Post-Dispatch-World Commission, of course, undertook the task, and now, in an old leather — box, the package of letters is on its way northward, swung over the shoulders of a Post- Dispatch-World correspondent. Another long, weary ride, on a tired pony, and the commission, with a detail of 10 cavalrymen, was on the coast again, at a point where a United States torpedo boat was to call for them. In spite of a forced march, we were three days later than the first of the six days agreed upon for our arrival, and we missed the Porter by one day. There we remained for three days more. We were tired, footsore and hungry. Food was scarce. THE EFFECTIVE\FORCE UNDER GOMEZ. KEY WEST, May 10. A newspaper correspondent who visited the camp of Gomez says that the in- surgents have now about 3500 men in the vicinity of Gomez’s camp—that is, within a radius of 30 miles. The best troops east of the Jucaro-Moron trocha are the di- vision commanded by Gen. Gonzalez. He has 800 infantry, who are well armed and disciplined. One company is armed with Mauser rifles which were captured from the Spanish. For these rifies there is but a small supply of ammunition. The other companies are armed with the long Remington, which throws a bullet of 43-caliber. This is the weapon in common use among the insurgents. Gomez's immediate command consists of a body guard of 150 cavalry and 75 infantry, under command of Maj. Jose Desrampes. Desrampes is an American from New Orleans and a good artillerist. This force of 3500 is all that are in fight- ing shape just at present, but if there were arms and equipments it could be swelled to probably 30,000. FITTING OUT AN EXPEDITION TO MANILA Special to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON, May 10.—Every possible effort is being made by the Gov- ernment to hasteri the departure of the 5000 trocps to reinforce Admiral Dewey at Manila. Just as soon as the arrangements can be completed, the troops will be placed on transports at San Francisco and, accompanied by the Charleston and a supply ship, will sail for Manila. The Government is in hopes that the expedition will be able to proceed next Thursday. : The rumor that Gen. B. F. Tracey is to be appointed Military Governor of Manila lacks confirmation. It is believed that Admiral Dewey will perform all the functions of a Military Governor. OUR SHIPS REPORTED IN QUEER STATE. pea ee AU. SRINCA, Maye. May 3. The Minister of the Interior has received a resident McKinley and the members of his | kes San Juan Missouri Regiments Leaving State Will Be Sent to the Gulf. SAMPSON’S SQUADRON. — OF SHIPS IN ADMIRAL CAPTAIN F. B. CHA CAPTAIN 1. Cc. TAYLO (Commenéer of the Nae York ey A CAPTAM ¥. F. . BV (Commanéer of he Indiana. (Commander [Commeanéer of the lews.! : it. ATTON. ws COMMARDER J D of the Puriten.) qCommander of the Detroit.) Special to the Post-Dispatch. J WASHINGTON, May 10.---The Cabinet meeting this moraing resolved itself into a council of war. The President and his Cabinet to-day decided to take decisive steps to put an end to the war. Orders have already been issued for the concentration of troops at Tampa and Key West. The intention is to mobilize from 60,000 to 75,000 men at these two points within the next ten days. will be landed upon the island and Havana will be attacked from front and rear. Secretaries Long and Alger this morning were directed by the President to immediately proceed with the securing of transport vessels, and it is believed that this will be done within the next two or three days. The landing of troops in Cuba, it can be stated on the authority of a Cab- inet officer, will not be delayed for more than ten days, and unless unforeseen circumstances arise it will be accomplished much earlier. Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn to-day chartered about,30 ships, with capacity of 25,000 men. | They are to be used to convey trocps to Cuba and the Philippines. | WASHINGTON, May 10.—Gen. Miles and his entire staff will leave Washington to-night for | Tampa, Fla., to accompany the first military expedition to Cuba, unless present plans are changed, as soon as Gen. Miles arrives there. The General will take command of the army. Those who will accompany him are Col. Mauss, Col. Michler, Maj. Osgood, Dr. Greenleaf, Capt. Sieben, Col. Gilmore and Capt. Scott. The other members of Gen. Miles’ staff will follow to-morrow. It may be stated with positiveness that the policy of the administration from now on will be most aggressive. De- cisive blows will be struck at the enemy wherever the opportunity affords. ; CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 10.--The entire army stationed at Chickamauga Park has been ordered to the front. The First and Tenth Cavalry go to New Orleans, the Second Cavalry to Mo- bile, the Third and Sixth to Tampa. The entire infantry goes to Tampa. Movement begins to-day. SPAIN’S FLEET SAID TO HAVE GONE HOME. WASHINGTON, May 10.—News has just reached the Navy Department that the Spanish Cape Verde fleet has arrived at Cadiz. ‘This is the fleet for which Admiral Sampson has been cruising. If it is true that the Spaniards have returned to Spain, Sampson will take Porto Rico, and when that task is completed, a concerted movement will be made on Havana, by land and sea. Adjutant-General Corbin said that 20,000 will be landed in Cuba before Saturday night. MISSOURI TROOPS WILL GO DIRECT TO THE GULF. WASHINGTON, May 10.—Important orders have been sent from the War Department affecting Missouri troops. Those ordered to Chickamauga will instead go direct to gulf points. MONTEJO REPORTED KILLED BY THE POPULACE. LONDON, May 10.—A‘special dispatch from Shanghai says that it is reported there that Admiral Montejo, the commander of the Spanish fleet, who escaped from Cavite by running —— the shore to Manila with his two sons, was killed by the populace of the latter place. The hospital of San Roque, filled with Spanish soldiers, was set on fire by shells from the Boston. Massacres are reported to have @ccurred outside of Manila, the insurgents butchering even the & Spanish women and children. ee ee ee MOVEMENTS OF THE OREGON. LONDON, May 10.—Lloyd’s agent at Bahia, Brazil cables: “It is reported that two American warships entered here, cause unknown, at 10 p. m. on the 9th and | | THACKER, WW. Va., May 10.—Leander proceeded at midnight.” | Small, Joseph Mo and William Hardy The warships referred to are probably the battleship Oregon and guntoat Mari- | were killed and six dthers were injured,to- etta. The former arrived at Bahia on Monday last, May 9. The Marietta was prob- ime pA. fem -o asap and the car dwsh- ably with her, but was not so reported. No direct news from Bahia has been received | eas ; meee WAR SIGNAL CORPS BLANCO IS SHORT OF PROVISIONS. WILL BE ESTABLISHE WASHINGTON, May 10.—In the a MADRID, May 10.—Captain-General Blanco has cabled an urgent request for a bo One Mr, Carter heat considerable stongee: 4 of prevetone, volunteer Be A fase Se | CABLE CAR RUNS AWAY. Three Men Are Killed and Six Injured at Shacker, W. Va. my % oar te ACTS Ey — SO “api Soma mae _ RARE RRS At the expiration of this time, and sooner if itvis deemed advisable, the army of invasion } All the Troops Now at Chi mauga Ordered to Points on the Coast. the! THE FRST SOLDERS 60 TOC Two Companies of the Ist Infantry May. | Sail To-Night From Tampa to ~ ~ the - Island. , |= il , — a TAMPA, Fila., May 10. —The steamer Gussie, which was expected to sail fas night with a cargo ol arms, ammunition and — for the equipment of the ( Subat insurgents, is still at Port Tampa. Plans in regard \to her departure were —- at the last moment, and just when she will depart id rather uncertain, n it is considered probable orders to sail will be given before nightfall. To two com panies -: of the Ist Infantry falls the honor of being the first to embark for Cuba. “% ney are - Companies E and G, with Capts. J. J. O’Connell and N. P. Phister in command The command of the United States troops at Tampa was to-day formally over to Major-General John F. Wade by Major-General Shafter, Wrcont@Pmite™ the orders received yesterday from Washington. It is stated on good author however, that no change in the plans as regards the movement of troops from #] point toward Cuba are contemplated. Gen. Shafter, it is said, will be in comma of the army on Cuban soil and will direct the campaign against Havana. see.e@ i * = " vw LIVELY PACE SET AT CHICKAMAUGA, . CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 10—At Chickamauga to-day officers and men of the regular army regiments are rushing as they have not been called upon to do since the days of the civil war. The order for the entire army to pack up and go to thé front at once was announced at 9 o’clocvck and since then things have been at a tremendous pace. The railroad men have been running all available cars to the — park and as rapidly as they arrive they*® are loaded with the camp equipment, horses and supplies. The work of moving the big command during the next few days, as they are, expected to do, is an immense Job for the railroads. They had received no intimak of the sudden orders and had made no adequate preparations, The two lines to Tampa, the Southern and the Western & Atlantic, are doing everything possible, but the in. | dications are now that the first troops will not get out before to-morrow ing. The first out will probably be the infantry division, composed of the 24, 7th, 8th, 16¢ and 12th Regiments. Five hundred passenger coaches to carry the men to Tampa ¥ : be available to-night. me Col, Sheridan of Gen. Brooke's staff, said: “The order does not say rush to the front; it simply instructs us to get | as soon as we conveniently can. Of course we will move as rapidly as but it will possibly be several days before all are out. There are 6000 men wh hundreds of horses and a large amount of equipment in the park and the w le business cannot be moved within a few hours.” ie. Col. Sheridan refused to give any opinion about what the order meant, The majority of the officers, however, do not hesitate in saying that it they will land in Cuba as soon as they can get there. Besides the infantry division, the 34 and 6th Cavalry go to Tampa, The 2d Cavalry will go to Mobile and the, Ist and l0th Cavairy to New © All the artillery Was sent out several] ore ago. MANILA IN PANIC, FEARING REBELS,” q Special Cable Dispatch from the Post-Dispatch’s Correspondent on the ‘ap Island of Formosa. Copyright by the Press Publishing Company, 1298. parte TAIPEH, Capitol of Formosa, May 10.—Manilla is reported to be in a panic, Spaniards in the city are completely surrounded by enemies. In front is the victorious American fleet under Admiral Dewey, which has out the Spanish fleet, destroyed the forts at Cavite besides those at the entrance to bay, and has threatened to shell] the city at the first sign of further hostilties, In the rear on the land side are the native insurgents, impatient to wreak ve upon the Spanish for 300 years of tyranny and torture. wae The rebels are unorganized and undisciplined, armed with a miscellaneous Jot weapons, and are a mob rather than a military force. But Gen. Aguinaldo, the chief whom they idolize, has promised the , mander that the natives shall not commit atrocities when the Philippine captured. Re ae The surrender of the — was expected hourly when the ship bringing me of Admiral Dewey's remarkable triumpheailed from Mani! The foregoing dispatch is further evidence of the thorough or to the Post-Dispatch to get the news from Manila. ; vn me _s he beng is now a part of the Japanese Empire, having been taken from C speaking for the General at noon nae ae oe xin 9a re a the Taipeh, the capital, in the north of the Island, ts about 700 miles from > oe 2 AMERICA SHOULD HOLD THE ISLAD ’ Special Cable to the Post-Dispatch. Co by the Press Publishing Company, 1898. ROME, Premier. mann for the Post- Dispatch, said: “America should keep the Phuippines, first, because from the s ternational law she has the right of conquest, and, secondly, from the & policy. The United States is the only power which can now have them, “If ceded to England it would be considered by Russia and casus belli, as destroying the equilibrinm in the far East. The powers, their heart of hearts, hope that America will keep the Philippines, as she ig | power capable of guaranteeing their neutrality, and is not suspected of designs ¢ ft ritorial aggrandizement. The present is America’s heaven-sent opportunity; S ro DEWEY’S TROUBLES THICKEN, HONG KONG, May 10.—Rear Admiral Dewey, it is said. tk | Seenarde growing donqaees. He ‘cannot contegl tom. va! we, Page ach