CUBAN CAMPAIGN

Admiral William T. Sampson.

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, May 6, 1898.

CUBAN CAMPAIGN.

Military Expedition to Be Landed There in a Short Time.

   WASHINGTON, May 4.—The plans of the Cuban campaign are being steadily developed and there is no indication of a change of purpose on the part of the military authorities who are expected to land an expeditionary force in Cuba in a very short time. Admiral Sampson, so far as the navy department knows, is steadily maintaining the blockade of the Cuban coast, and this is not likely to be abandoned for the present, though two or three of his ships may be sent away temporarily to meet the Oregon on her way to Cuba from Rio Janeiro.

   While the officials of the navy department naturally feel a warm interest in this race of the magnificent battleship around the continent, they profess to feel little anxiety as to the outcome, notwithstanding the current talk of an effort on the part of the Spanish flying squadron to cut off the Oregon. The vessel sailed from Rio on a course known only to the captain, and the chances of being overtaken on the high seas are very small. Even should the Spanish vessels fall in with her, it was by no means certain, notwithstanding their numbers, that she would be defeated by the combined Spanish force, as her magnificent armor and ordnance are superior in every respect, size and quality to those of the Spanish ships.

REGULATIONS RELAXED.

New Order Relating to the Enlistment of Volunteers.

   PHILADELPHIA, May 2.—An order from the navy department has been received at Cramp's ship yard by the officers who have charge of the enlistment of volunteers in the naval service directing the rigidity of the regulations be relaxed in order that recruits for the St. Paul and the other auxiliary cruisers may be more easily brought into service.

   So many men have been rejected because of trivial physical defects, but who nevertheless are desirable acquisitions to the navy, relaxation of the regulations was found necessary. It is expected, however, that the new rule applies only to volunteers, and that the naval regulations governing the enlistment of regular seamen will be strictly adhered to.

   The St. Paul will sail from Cramp's ship yard on Wednesday.

Admiral George Dewey.

PROMOTING DEWEY.

Bill in Congress to Make Him an Admiral at Once.

   WASHINGTON, May 4.—Representative Grout of Vermont introduced the following joint resolution:

   "Whereas, The intrepidity and skill displayed by Commodore George Dewey in his daring attack upon the Spanish fleet in Manila harbor and its total destruction, covered as it was by the protecting guns of surrounding forts, marks him as a possessor of high qualities as a naval commander, therefore,

   "Resolved, That he ought to be promoted to the rank of admiral and the president is hereby authorized to nominate him for that rank to the senate, which body is hereby authorized to confirm him, the general laws regulating promotions in the navy to the contrary notwithstanding."

BEGINNING OF THE END.

The Victory in Manila is So Looked Upon by the Attorney General.

   WASHINGTON, May 3.—The general opinion among prominent officers [and] the members of the administration is that the naval victory at Manila is not only highly important of itself, but that it will have a very decided influence among the nations of Europe, which may ultimately result in their united action in forcing Spain to an early relinquishment of the impossible task of compelling the United States to change its course with respect to Cuba.

   The attorney general when questioned said that in his judgment the Manila victory was the beginning of the end. A few such defeats must convince the Spanish government that the case was a hopeless one, and it was his opinion that it would be a matter of only a few weeks or months at most before Spain would be anxious to re-open negotiations with the United States with a view to a complete surrender of her sovereignty over Cuba.

Cortland City Band 1898.
PATRIOTIC CORTLAND.

Band, Bonfire, Parade, Etc., in Honor of Dewey's Victory.

    Cortland is just as patriotic as any town in the United States and when a dispatch came by both telephone and telegraph Monday evening, that Admiral Dewey had raised the stars and stripes over Manila, Cortland proceeded to celebrate and there was no half-way work about it, either.

   The crowd was easy to get; then the City band were called out and a hasty collection of money for Greek fire, etc., was soon raised. The stars and stripes, Cuban flags, horns, etc., were soon found and the parade started about 10 o'clock. It traveled pretty thoroughly about town and about midnight a bonfire was started at the Court-st. corner. Boxes, barrels, signs, many bundles of shingles, etc., made a big fire and when it had burned out the crowd were ready to call the job well done and retire.

   While there is no direct cable to Manila to verify the report of Monday night, it having been cut, there seems to be no reason to think Cortland's celebration was premature.

   One thing is certain, if it was for nothing else, it was a good send off for the work of the paving committee of the board of trade who had that evening presented a petition to the village trustees for the paving of Main-st., which will be speedily acted upon.

NEW MILK DEPOT.

Traction Company Have One at McGrawville.

   The Cortland & Homer Traction company with their usual enterprise last week completed and equipped a large milk depot in McGrawville. The building is 20x20 feet, two stories and was built by Contractor D. G. Corwin.  It has a most convenient and attractive modern equipment of, 10-horse power engine, 35-horse power Marsh pump, washing and cooling tanks and has an ample ice capacity. The ice house has been filled with Little York ice. Last Saturday it was turned over to the lessees, Messrs. Seller Bros. of Newark, N. J. They are a firm of unquestioned standing and are large operators in their line, having eleven creameries located in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Mr. F. K. Seller was here two weeks ago and met many of the farmers of that locality and was assured of an excellent patronage.

   The location of this depot at McGrawville will be a good thing for that village and surrounding country and makes it most convenient for a large number of farmers who before had to carry their milk to Cortland or Blodgett Mills. The Traction company bring the milk to Cortland and it goes to New York in connection with the Lehigh Valley route. Monday the business started off by shipping twelve cans and this has been daily increased. Thus the push and energy of the Traction company is doing much for McGrawville besides running their track into the town and giving the people quick connection with Cortland and the outside world.

PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.

   Remember the Maine! Let it not be forgotten that after all the sinking of the vessel and the murder of its crew is the chief plank in our war platform against Spain. Remember the Maine!

   It is now Major General Fitzhugh Lee. He was appointed by President McKinley on Wednesday in connection with ten others.

   Diplomacy is the only "bloodless war." Spain has been beating us at this for three-quarters of a century. Now that she has accepted the war of force rather than concede freedom to Cuba, the sharper and shorter it is made the less blood will be shed.—World.

   A more just and righteous war than the present one with Spain was never before waged. Knowing it to be such, we will wage it with a fixed determination to efface the crimes Spain has committed against the poor Cubans and the United States and no one can doubt the outcome.

   Is war an unmitigated calamity? Nearly everything wicked, horrible, dishonest, and cruel occurs in war, but it is only through fighting and war, that human rights can be preserved. No people ever enjoyed liberty and independence to any extent whatever who did not fight for it.

   When the Cincinnati was bombarding Mantanzas the gunners are reported to have exclaimed with every shot fired, "Take that for the Maine." That thought pervades and is uppermost in every act of this war. To be sure there are other and strong reasons for our acts in forcing Spain from this hemisphere but all the same we "Remember the Maine."

  

The War.

   We are glad to note that the peaceful tactics of last week have been changed and that at least one good trouncing has been given Spanish arms, with excellent prospects of more to follow as soon as the Cape Verde fleet shall come this way and become located by our navy.

   Last Saturday night and Sunday Admiral Dewey with our Asiatic squadron performed the greatest naval feat of modern or any other times and his pluck and daring and excellent generalship with the Yankee patriotism to back him, administered such a crushing defeat to Spain in the Philippines that as a result internal uprisings in the mother country seem likely to unseat the young king.

   At the hour of going to press no news of the battle at Manila had reached this country except from Spanish sources but that was of such a tone as to make the glorious nature of our victory certain. With a daring disregard for mines and torpedoes Dewey conducted his ships into the harbor of Manila, past the outer forts Saturday night under cover of darkness and Sunday morning appeared in battle array before the large but ancient fleet of Spain, which had taken refuge under the guns of the inner forts. That he won a great victory is certain but beyond that we know little. For a few hours Spanish officials were in communication with Madrid and then all intercourse stopped and has not since been renewed. It is presumed that Dewey captured not only the fleet and harbor but the town of Manila. In fact there have been alleged dispatches to the effect that he has raised the stars and stripes over the public buildings. Before he could inform us the Spaniards had cut the cable, Hong Kong experiments prove 50 miles from shore. He is liable to find and repair the break at any time and then we will get the particulars.

   Uncle Sam is prepared to follow up this victory in the east by sending an army of occupation as soon as particulars are received and this probability is giving much uneasiness to Germany and Austria who seem to expect us to ask their consent to hold what we have captured. It is a new idea to them to see a country do as they like with their own.

   In the meantime Spain has troubles at home. Martial law was necessary in many cities to preserve peace when the news of the defeat was received and in case Spanish arms suffer another reverse like that at Manila. It is claimed the authorities in Spain will ask intervention of the powers for peace. Should they do this it is probable that King Alfonso and the Queen Regent will have to seek safety in other lands for their government hangs by but a thread and the people want a change. The police and militia are now necessary to maintain order and they are not to be fully relied upon. Maria Christina's resignation of the regency is being considered with a view of averting an anti-dynastic movement and saving the throne. In any event Spain is being fast rent with internal disorders as well as hopeless war with Uncle Sam and where Spain will finish is at yet problematical, not that the can hope to win here, but how far down she will go.

Hollister-Job.

   Mr. Bertrand Charles Hollister was married Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock to Miss Eva Marguerite Job, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith L. Job at their home, No. 12 Madison ave. The rooms were very tastily trimmed with palms, smilax and potted plants, particularly the parlor where the ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Pound. Miss Charlotta Holllster, sister of the groom, was the bridesmaid and the groom was accompanied by Mr. A. W. Williams, a cousin of the bride. Mr. J. E. Bliss acted as usher. The bride's natural beauty was much enhanced by a beautiful gown of white Lansdown trimmed with moussiline de sole. The bridesmaid was tastily attired in white organdie. About a hundred guests were present and after the ceremony they were served to most dainty refreshments. The young couple are both well known here and have a wide circle of friends who unite in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life. They left on the 11:20 train for a short wedding trip after which they will take up their residence on the farm of the groom on South Hill.

HERE AND THERE.

   Arbor Day.

   Bread continues cheap in Ithaca, 6 cents a loaf.

   The next annual reunion of the 185th Regiment will be held at Cortland,

June 22.

   The Normal baseball team defeated the team from Cazenovia seminary last Saturday forenoon 17 to 14.

   "Happy Bill" Daniels played with Patsey Conway in the Lyceum orchestra in Ithaca Wednesday night.

   Albert Goldsmith has been appointed constable by the town board in place of James Fitzgerald, resigned.

   "Tut" the barber has purchased the barber shop lately conducted by Horace Seaman at No. 26 Railroad-st.

   Henry S. Bliss has purchased the lot at No. 83 North Main-st. of D. E. Smith and will build a new residence thereon.

   The students of Joiner's business school held another of their pleasant parties in the school rooms last Saturday evening.

   T. P. Bristol makes clothes to order in the latest styles and guarantees a fit and satisfaction. See his new advertisement.

   The annual meeting of the Cortland County Sunday school association was held in the Baptist church in Homer yesterday.

   The total amount received so far including that at the opera house and what has since been paid for the Cuban relief fund amounts to almost $250.

   Frank Pike, formerly of Cortland, joined the 43th Separate company, National Guard, of Geneva as drummer boy and is with them at Camp Black on Long Island.

   This one thing is quite certain, the people of this country already know more about geography than they did a few weeks ago. Most of us have had the old, dusty atlas down many times.

   A special meeting of the managers of the hospital association will be held at the hospital Monday next, May 9, at 3 P. M. Important matters are to be considered and a full attendance of the board is desired.

   Memorial Day exercises will be held in the afternoon and the exercises will be held in the opera house where Dr. F. J. Cheney will deliver the address. At the cemetery the address will be delivered by B. T. Wright.

   Village President A. F. Stilson has adopted a new schedule for our police force. In future each man will be on duty 10 hours a day and each will have day duty six weeks at a time. Officer Parker takes the first day trick.

   Vesta lodge, l. O. O. F., held its annual May party last evening in their rooms. It was a very pleasant affair and was in charge of the following committee: A. M. Williamson, H. L. Hartwell, F. E. Hiligus, J. Somers and H. Holcomb.

   Last Saturday the Syracuse Courier was sold at receiver's sale to the Commercial bank which held a mortgage against the plant. A company of Onondaga county Democrats will continue the publication, taking the property from the hands of the bank.

   Belle Price, wife of Harry W. Price, died at her home on Church-st. Sunday morning. The funeral was held here Tuesday afternoon and the remains taken to Little Falls, her former home, for burial. Peritonitis was the cause of death.

   We would compliment the evening Standard on the excellent war news they have lately been receiving in dispatches. It has been very complete and accurate and as it is on the streets nearly two hours before the evening city papers arrive should increase their transient circulation.

   It is estimated that Ralph Nourse, who is aboard the monitor Terror which captured the Spanish steamer Guido, valued at $400,000, will receive about  $2,000 for his share of the spoils.—Ithaca Journal. Ralph Nourse is a brother of Jeweler F. B. Nourse of Cortland. He is a graduate of the mechanical engineering course at Cornell and while in New York recently was taken with the desire to enter the navy. He took the necessary civil service examination to enter the engineering corps one forenoon. That afternoon he received his commission and the next morning was steaming down the bay on board the Terror bound for Key West and the scene of action.

FROM EVERYWHERE.

   Geo. R. Hibbard, who mysteriously disappeared from Owego last fall, was found recently in an asylum at New London, Conn. When he left Owego he lost his memory entirely. He is somewhat improved now.

   Some time in early May the Ithaca and Cornell Gun Clubs will hold a shooting tournament which will include the gun clubs from Owego, Cortland, Dryden, Newark Valley and perhaps other places.—Ithaca News.

   It is an excellent time now for millionaires, by liberality to the government and by offering themselves as a target to the Spaniards, to refute the popular supposition that this class of men are extremely selfish and absolutely care nothing for anyone except members of their set, for their own safety and for their pleasures.—Kingston Leader.

   Warden Mead has adopted stricter rules in the prison and convicts are to be cut off from the luxuries they have enjoyed. They are not to have the daily papers and are no longer to be allowed to buy coffee, chocolate, tea or butter, or to have musical instruments in their cells, or wear neckties—in fact are to be brought down strictly to prison fare.—Cayuga County Independent.

   A special, describing Queen Regent Christiana's speech to the Spanish Cortes, says that "the Queen looked well, though preoccupied, She wore a lovely costume, half mourning, with a coronet of diamonds." The ruling instinct of the sex, strong in death. Dollars to pesetas that she asked Sagasta, before ascending the throne to deliver her speech, "Is my crown on straight?"—Albany Argus.