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| Gen. Calixto Garcia. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, August 16, 1898.
CUBANS NOW THREATEN WAR.
Their Attitude Is One of Sullen Hostility.
ARMISTICE NOT BINDING.
They Will Ignore It and Continue to Wage War.
Their advice to the Cubans is to repudiate all offers of peace or a cessation of hostilities and to look upon the armistice as an agreement between the United States and Spain on their own account, and not binding upon the free and independent state of Cuba, whose liberating army not only repudiates pacification, but will ignore the armistice to the point of continuing to wage war and shooting every Spaniard in the field.
A wild rumor is afloat to the effect that the Cuban army will attack Santiago and capture it, to the glory of the Cuban arms, as soon as the American garrison is weakened. This is directly traceable to the same source. The influence exerted by such a body is formidable. This hysterical people demand suppression with an iron hand. While still in embryo, this influence is already felt among certain classes who refuse to work or serve the government until a clear statement of the freedom and independence of their country is made clear.
A knowledge of this condition is imperative to the molding of future policy and to explain whatever harsh steps may be rendered necessary in dealing with the insurgents.
DESERTING SANTIAGO.
All Our Troops Will Have Left There by Thursday.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—A cable message was received at the war department from General Shafter from Santiago saying he expects the last of the troops of his corps (the Fifth) will have left Santiago for the United States by Thursday next, and that he will start for home next Saturday.
All that now remains to be transported is the Third division, commanded by General Bates. These troops will be embarked as rapidly as the transportation facilities will permit. The First District of Columbia volunteer infantry is attached to General Bates' division and is now awaiting transportation to the United States. They will embark on one of the next steamers sailing for Montauk Point.
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| Capt. Gen. Ramon Blanco. |
BLANCO RESIGNS.
He Does Not Wish to Superintend the Evacuation of Cuba.
MADRID Aug. 16.—The government has received from Captain General Blanco a dispatch tendering his resignation. The reason given by General Blanco for resigning is that he does not wish to superintend the evacuation of Cuba. The same dispatch says that the Cuban autonomist government has also resigned. It is believed that the Spanish government will refuse to accept the resignation of Governor General Blanco.
The other Havana telegrams represent the Spanish element in the colony as favoring American annexation as the best means to insure prosperity and avert anarchy.
M. Cambon, the French ambassador to the United States, who represented Spain in the peace negotiations at Washington, has been decorated with the Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III.
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| Admiral George Dewey. |
MANILA HAS SURRENDERED.
Admiral Dewey Bombarded the City on Saturday.
TERMS ARE UNCONDITIONAL.
General Aguinaldo Seeks Safety By Flight.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.—The department of state has just posted the following dispatch which was received at the department of state at 11:15 p. m., Aug. 15, from Consul Wildman at Hong Kong:
"[General] Augustin says Dewey bombarded Manila Saturday; city surrendered unconditionally. Augustin was taken by Germans in a launch to the Kaiserin Augusta and brought to Hong Kong. I credit report."
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| Governor General Basilio Augustin. |
BOAT FROM MANILA.
Captain General Augustin Has Fled From the Island.
HONG KONG, Aug. 16.—General Augustin, captain general of the Philippines, arrived by the Kaiserin Augusta. He refuses to be interviewed and will say nothing more than that he is going to Spain at the first opportunity. He was accompanied by his wife and family.
It is a significant fact that while the fastest German cruiser has brought General Augustin she brings only a small package of mail for the German counsel. The consul is now in Canton and his mail matter remains unopened.
The precise facts are unknown, but it is supposed that General Augustin fled from the Philippines.
The Spanish counsel here has not yet sent to Manila the news that the protocol has been signed and probably the Spaniards at Manila discredit the account to be brought them by the British steamer Australian, as she was chartered by the Americans.
The opinion here is that the Germans have arranged matters with Captain General Augustin. The insurgents now at Hong Kong are not satisfied with the terms of peace proposed by the Americans.
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The Spanish Hereafter.
One can scarcely avoid speculating what the future of Spain, so greatly shorn of territory and prestige, will probably be. It is not that the loss of her colonies, which have long been a drain on the parent country, is any organic impairment. But their possession has been a reminder of past glory and a buttress of national pride. Aside from this colonial loss is but release from an intolerable burden, leaving Spain far more free for healthy internal development, if that is conceded to be possible. In spite of so many elements which make Spain a decadent people one is inclined to think that there may be immense vitality yet at the roots and that the main thing will be the cutting away of the dead wood.
In the first place, Spain has a most hardy, industrious and thrifty peasantry. In this lowest stratum may lie the seed of ultimate regeneration instantly the light of education begins to shine on its life. It is a country of ample natural resources sufficiently varied in character. It makes less difference whether the government be Carlist, Alfonsist or Republican than that it should be stable and appeal to the affectionate support of the people.
That there is a rich intellectual life in Spain of today is shown in its literature, which in some respects is not unworthy of the land which produced Calderon, Lope de Vega and Cervantes. The contemporary school of Spanish fiction is one of the most delightful in Europe, and there could be no better test than this of a wholesome intellectual vigor. Spain will never sink to the level of Portugal. It may be that in retrenchment and concentration she is still destined to a noble future.
◘ During the war thirty-five vessels of the Spanish navy, with a total tonnage of 48,000, were destroyed. These included twelve cruisers, two torpedo boat destroyers and twenty-one gunboats. Spain has left, outside of small gunboats and auxiliary cruisers, one first-class battleship, the Pelayo, three second-class battleships, two coast defense vessels, one armored cruiser, and seven unarmored cruisers, two of the latter being of about 3,000 tons, while the tonnage of the others runs from 1,030 t o 1,130, The total tonnage left is 60,950.
IMITATES THE MAINE.
Seneca Lake Steamer Onondaga to be Blown Up.
The big Seneca lake steamer Onondaga will be blown up on Sept. 14. A mine similar to that which blew up the Maine in Havana harbor will be used and placed in exactly the same position.
The event promises to be a great attraction. On either side of the lake the New York Central, Lehigh Valley and Fall Brook railroads will run excursion trains from which the spectacle can be witnessed. The affair is arranged by Seneca Lake Steam Navigation company, which has decided to end the days of the old Onondaga, which has long served as a passenger and freight boat on the lake.
Parks have been selected on the shores of the lake from which the explosion will be witnessed. Ten minutes before the mine is exploded, a battery of the Geneva militia will go out on another steamer and fire into the hulk. All railroads will carry passengers for one fare for the round trip.
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| Main Street, Cortland, N. Y., circa 1899. |
CORTLAND IS A BUSY PLACE.
One Hundred Men Employed in Excavating for the New Pavement.
Work of excavation preparatory to the laying of the new asphalt pavement on Main-st. goes merrily on. To-day the force of men engaged on the big job numbers nearly a hundred. A dozen teams are engaged in drawing away the gravel and dirt, and two four-horse teams are plowing up the old roadway. Opposite St. Mary's church, thirty-two inches in depth of the surface of the present roadway is to be removed, and when the new pavement is completed, its surface will be about a foot lower than the present street surface.
Village Clerk Crombie is still besieged with applicants for work. Thus far, only Cortland men have been hired. Last night Clerk Crombie had given to 168 applicants tickets which signified that they are residents of Cortland and are entitled to work. It will be but a day or two before a much larger force will be needed in the mixing of concrete and the manufacture and laying of the asphalt itself; and if an insufficient number of Cortland men have applied for work by that time it will be necessary to take on outside workmen. There are already a large number of applicants from all the surrounding towns. Probably 400 men and 100 teams can be used when the work gets fully in operation.
The letter received by the board of trustees last night from Bunton, Shryer & McGannon of Indianapolis objecting to the construction of the patent Parkhurst combined curb and gutter at the present stage of the proceedings is causing little anxiety in municipal circles because all realize that the responsibility lies with the Warren-Scharff Asphalt Paving Co., the contractor for the job. That company has agreed, and is under bonds to put down the Parkhurst curb, and it is not the fault of the village that the company made a bid on this part of the work which was less than the price the company itself would have to pay for it. The village authorities expect the complete fulfillment of the contract on the part of the Warren-Scharff Asphalt Paving company.
A large part of the surface dirt which is being taken from Main-st. to-day, preparatory to paving, is being used to fill in a part of the street farther north, towards Homer-ave. The sidewalk on the south side of the street from the Benham house to the old carding mill has been removed and the space will be filled to a level with the rest of the street. The walk along this part of the street has always been several feet from the ground.
BREVITIES.
—The Umpville fire brigade of Binghamton cleared $240.60 on their Cortland excursion at the time of the firemen's convention.
—New display advertisements to-day are—McCarthy & Sons, Late Season Prices, page 7; Angell &-McFall, Groceries, page 6; Opera House, "Paradise Regained, page 5.
—Local merchants who desire space at the county fair should see Mr. Geo. W. Fisher at once to make arrangements as the most desirable places are being rapidly taken and but few remain.
—The regular mothers' meeting (central) will be held at the home of Mrs. Hillick. 32 Grant-st., Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 3 P. M. Interesting subjects will be considered. A large attendance is desired.
—Any one who can devise a method to make drivers, especially with heavy teams, keep out of the ruts which are the ruin of all roads will be a benefactor to all who use the highways.—L. A. W. Bulletin.
ASSEMBLY PARK.
ASSEMBLY PARK, Aug. 15.—The Round Table assembled at 10:30 A. M., and opened with a song by Mr. and Mrs. Cowles, "The Beautiful Country." Mrs. Roberts read extracts from Samuel Smiles. Rev. Chas. Eddy of Middlesex gave a description of his visit to the Bay of Naples. He spoke of the view from the bay as presenting a very symmetrical appearance, the lines being smooth and rounded as by the hand of an artist and the whole scene including Mt. Vesuvius might be said to be woven together into a picture. Miss Mary Haight of Onondaga Valley gave an analytical recital on "Joseph Joachim Raff" which was well received. Mr. Cowles in his paper on "Oliver Wendell Holmes," spoke of the early home and ancestral influences; also the aid received from James R. Lowell as helps in developing the character of this great man. Mr. Neeley presented a very fine historical chart for the inspection of those present and spoke for a few minutes on "Political Parties in the United States." He brought out the thought that our Revolutionary war was not a war against England, but a war against King George and the Tory party. By request of those present, Mr. Neeley will finish his address at the next meeting.
Mrs. Roberts of Syracuse, conductor of the Round Table, lectured at 2:30 on the theme "Our Leisure." It was an excellent lecture and most helpful to all who attended.
At 8 P. M. Thos. J. McEvoy of Cortland gave his illustrated lecture on "Cuba." It was a pleasing and descriptive review of the customs of the people and of the characteristics of the island which is now attracting the attention of the world. The lecture was superbly illustrated, was rich in valuable information and attracted the closest attention of all who heard it.
The W. C. T. U. School of Methods opened this morning at 8:30 under the charge of Mrs. Helen Bullock of Elmira as conductor, Mrs. Mary J. Weaver of Batavia as evangelist, Mrs. Lilian Cole-Bethel of Columbus, O., as parliamentarian, Mrs. Frances W. Graham of Lockport, musical director, and Miss Florence Louise Bullock of Elmira, pianist. A very interesting line of work for one week has been prepared.
To-day we had a large excursion from Syracuse. To-morrow is Recognition day for the C. L. S. C. Rev. D. Thomas MacClymount gives the address on "Culture and Courage" at 2:30 P. M. and at 8 P. M. J. Bell Neff lectures on "Into the Kingdom and Crowned a King."
The program of the sacred concert by Prof. Dahm-Petersen and his pupils Sunday evening is given below:
Art Thou Weary, Holbrook, Miss Hangerford and Mr. Dahm-Petersen.
A Summer Night, Thomas, Mrs. Hedden.
O Salutaris, Hargill, Mr. Walsh.
Simple Aveu, Thome, Miss Adams.
Her Voice, Kjerulf, Miss Hungerford.
It was too Fair a Vision, Nessler, Mr. Walsh.
Slumber Song, Hauser, Miss Adams.
Thine, Bahm, Mr. Dahm-Petersen.
Hark, Hark My Soul, Shelley, Miss Hungerford and Mrs. Hedden.
HOMER.
Gleanings of News from Our Twin Village.
HOMER, Aug. 16.—At the exercises at Assembly park, Tully lake, last Sunday Miss Mabelle Adams rendered two very delightful violin solos. The accompaniment was played by Prof. Adolph Dahm-Petersen.
Mrs. James Stafford and daughters Lillian and Florence and Mr. Fred Stafford of Blodgett Mills visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Burnham on Warren-st., Saturday.
The Homer band has accepted an engagement to furnish music at the Cortland county fair during the afternoons of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Richard Van Etten, formerly of this place, and John McLiney of La Port, Ind., were in town Sunday.
Miss Mabelle Adams has been engaged for the balance of the season to lead the Ross String orchestra of Syracuse at Onondaga Valley.
Work was commenced this morning on the extension of the electric road. Commencing at the end of road on North Main-st. the track is to be laid about a quarter of a mile farther north to the second bridge.
William Rice left this morning for Syracuse on business.
G. F. Jones left for the city this morning on business.
Will Corbin was calling on friends here yesterday.
Mr. Byron Kinney left this morning for Spencer, Ia., to visit friends and relatives.
Mr. Herman Ford of Holyoke, Mass., is spending his vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ford.
Babcock's orchestra is to furnish music at the Little York dance pavilion Friday.
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