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r, ' ,:. ' . X t . ... . i 1M11 P li . PUBLISHED EERY EVENING EXCEPT SUNDRY, Vol. I Nq. 111. KINSTON, N. O., TUESDAY EVENING, ATOUST 9, 1898. Price Two Cental lllIIBfl Between Americans and Spaniards ' : AUtalato. EHCiiroriu. v The Spaniards Chose a Oark Night for The Attack, Hoping to Tura the Ameri cans Back and Retake the Position hy Hurling a Force of 3,000 Ilea Against id Three Hours of Hard Fighting Was Required to Drive the' Spaniards Back To Manila." Our loss Slight; the Span iard Have 200 Killed and 300 Wound- . ed. Official Report From Kerritt. IlouKuug, Aug O.-r-Betails. have just been roceh ed by a special dispatch boat from Manila. They show that a ierrlfic i credulous readers that Spain, bavins suf- battle ou the ni'eht of July 31st was had fered 9 much in the present . war, could -BLANCO SEES THE END, j Pardons Cubans by Wholesale and Urges Forgiveness. He Tells the : Soldiers That the Mother Country Was Forced to Sue for Peace or Go to War with All Eu rope. f' , s ' , Washington Post, f 1 ' . Capt. Gen. Blancoevidntl.v appreciates the (Spanish loss and the fact that he must soon withdraw! himself . and bis force from the. Island of Cuba. He has assumed a mildness IoL.demeanor which compares, strangely with his previous warlike attitndeandfrequently-expressed determination to bold out Havana to the last, and he ia now- treating the insur gents wun great consideration. News has just reached Washington ol a recent proclamation of - amnesty, in which he made known to the Spanish people of Cuba that Spain had, through the intervention oIToreijrn powers, beeu forced to the disgraceful Issue of suing for peace, and that there would be no more war and no furtner use for soldiers. lie offered a pardon to all Cuban politi cal prisoners, and ovei 150 were released in Havana 1 In explaining Spain's' defeat iu his proclamation Gen. Blanco informs - bis between; American ana Spaniards ; at Malato.; The battle was fiercely contested,, and not resist the interference of the foreign powers and zo to war with all the coun tries at. once, so she was compelled to accede to their dictation, - and sue for resulted in Spanish repulse with great peace. ! Havana, he says v will be given Iostf. Malatoison MoHa bay.iiear theiar,u.,!D.ia k. nLt v Manila. It hasler the outpost . a palsied, decrepit relic of decadent of the American and insurgent forces despotism is Ramon Blanco. In spite of . nnaraf In fir Wwon c.vU Mtiri Muni!. nis gorgeous military trappings and pain " ' 1 i f.,i e k iujoiiuiarui;uuBeV uaiiv u.gji.u. ha Kpen bnt a man in hnnkram ftlnwn the attack, hoping to turnthe Americans, whD would emulate the Cid, but who has and retake the position pv . burling a superior force of 3,000 men against it. j . The American force eompriwd the first battalion tenth Pennsylvania vol unteers, first California battalion, third United . States artillery, -battery A., of come nearer realizing the nineteenth century Don Quixote, without that craxy knight s nigh ideals of chivalry, blame' ls life, and abstemious habits. . Ramon Blanco is a Baron Cnevrall in uniform. Deep lines mark bis swarthy face, like a score card of all .the carnal Utah. It required three hours of fighting blflct circlegt ,1, burnt holes in an to drive the Spaniards back to Manila. , old army blanket. His whitish beard American loss. 9 killed . 44 wounded, and military, mustache look-like stage Spanish loss, over 200 killed,800 wound- whiskers stuck on the face of a revived Scarcely any of tht , America us were and station, his evidently padded breast - ever under fire before, and tbey behaved spangjed with insignia and decorations, Bplendidlv "'.". i neaoaaers aooniine paiacean me puo- The Spaniards attacked the Americans whereas to the casual spectator he is several times.- American fire broke the only -pitiful. A dipsomaniac Cortez. a Spanish center and they retreated. The 'Spanish forces made aecond charge on . the Americans but again retreated to the :j bushes, keeping up an incessant -fire on the road. paretic Pirzaro, a palsied Ponce de Leon whom no "Fountain of Youth" can re store, be is the final embodiment of all the worst traits of his race. His bloodless lips commanded Cervera to sail forth to certain destruction and bade Toral deliberately murder bis army in 'the trenches of Santiago. His false - Report From Merrltt. Washington, Aug.' 9.Tbe war depart- tongue uttered those long-exploded lies , unnt irives out the folio winu? from Gen. concerning the strength of. the Spanish r.u. .rr;n. vAniv sni xr rt.hna arma in Cuba and the enthusiasm of .the t , o 1 . V" . soalled Tolunteer8" for the cause of troops arrived on July 31st: no epidemic their oppressors. With transparent re sickness: five deaths: Lieut. Kerr.corpsof ports of fictitious victories he tried to engineers, died. The landing at camp brace the spirits of his half-starved, thor- wn dflnvpd or. flrronnt of hitrh surf ; oughly disheartened regulars, and with x was delayed or. account oi high sun. . Ticion8 predictiong concernjnj, the treat- lo gain approach to tnecity ureene a j ment they would receive at the hands of outposts were advanced, to continue lines the Americans, he endeavored tofrighten tnTiiminn RnnHn niaht. Thn Rnnnih the volunteers into making a last stand. 'L'auhA .i.anitr" ti,4 o-nnaTO And now, when the end has come," he attacked sharply. The artillery out- the'80,diery and alI Spani8h ;e8i- posts behaved well end held the position dents who wish to return to Spain or go making St unnecessary to call out wthe l to other Spanish possessions that they . brigadp. k ' -"Spanish, loss is rumored heavy; our los, 0 killed, seriously wounded 6, slight- ly wounded 38 J' . NO NOTICE OF SPAIN'S REPLY Has Ceen received. Celief CrowirjThat The Reply Vill Kot Cs a Frank Accept ance of Oar Terms. . - Washington, Aug. 9. At eleven this morning, hour of the regular meeting of the cabinet, no notice of Spain's reply had been received. - -'--'j : A belief is growing that the reply will not be a frank acepptance of our terms. TKF f'SNTEBEY AT CAV1TE. Ciher Transports Conveying frcsps Are In the Harbor. Hong Kong, An. 8. Advices from Ca vile tay th? monitor Monterey arrived on tin morning of the 4th. Other trans ports conveying; troops are in the Iiar-bor. will be given free transportation by their mother country to their destination, and will be protected from interference on the part of either Cubans or Americans, ue Suggests that the Cubans be forgiven and no longer regarded as enemies, and that no unkind feelings be cherished. ,, t "i A Weak Brother. ; f' ' Penn had a very strong aversion . to tobacco. ' Once he came unexpectedly upon some of the Friends who were en joying the f ragran t weed, but out of reflect for their great leader they hid taeir pipes, which, however, still con- tinned to emit smke. Perceiving this, the governor eaid pleasantly, "Well, friends, I am glad to ego that yon are at latt ashamed of your old practice." "Not entirely so," replied one of the brethren, "but .we preferred laying down bur pipes to the danger of offend ing a weaker brother." London Tit- Cits. . . ' liul'llllll Practically All of Our Troops Are - ' In Motion II II ii ii OFFICER la t Skirmish Between Porto Ricans and Spanish'. Miles to 8e First to Enter San Juan.'' Officers Believe There Will ' Be No Uore Fighting. "i i-V,f. 1 :''' . w" Ponce, Aug. 8tb, via cable august 9. Henry, with the sixth Illinois and sixth Massachusetts, will, move, tomorrow by way of Adiuntas on Arecibo. The roads are in very bad condition. Practically all of our troops will be' then in motion toward San Juan Schwan at Yauco, Wilsou near Coamo and Brooke near Guayamo. The, Porto Ricans, engaged by : Gen. Stone) skirmished with the Spanish near Adjnntas last night. -r A Spanish officer was killed. Gen. Miles with several troops of cav alry exptcts to follow Gen. Henry soon. If peace is promptly declared General Miles will be the first to enter Sau Juan. In view nf the hews received relating to peace negotiations the army officers ap pear tq bHieve that there, will be no more fighting. -' ' ' - i i. ? FRENCH AMBASSADOR i t Sit 60 Cick. -i.iiiiton, aujt. liula rs report t! f:r1 5 v ! ' v f!.nw 412 new vc;; scf Ijv.;: t : A r.-;n! r, 3,413; a:.,-, u. No Chance to (jet Old. Hrs. Wicks Why is old china valuable? ..Irs. Ricks On;acccr.nt cf its rarity. I.Irs. Wicks Cat I cbu't see vrhy it Ekoukl I s.- very rare? :?!rs. Kick-- ,"dl, n-ith my cs-'ri-c:: 1 ! tf i . I : " t T ; t' ia I cJ t. !...::;a t'..;t l.;-t3 u r:.c:lT" ii a wcr..l;r to rie. lk;n r's ll-ir. Carefully Studying Spain's Reply, Which Has Not Yet Been Presented to The State Department. ,; ',st ,.( Washington, August 6. The Spanish answer to the American peace terms' will probably be presentedta the state de partment this afternoon. It was defi nitely settled that it would not be deliv ered prior to today's cabinet meeting, and no time will be fixed until Ambassa dor Cambon has time for careful consid eration mid study. The reply which has been deciphered in full, ia now receiving his close examination. The only uotifi cation received by the American govern raent is that the reply itselt has betn received at the French embassy. . UGRANGE NEWS. Two Tobacco Barns Burned. Drowned In Neuss River. Children's -Day Exer cises. Tobacco Board of Trade Organ Fseb Pjbkss Bureau, : . ' ; LaGbangk, August 8, 1898. : Mrs. R. M, Harper is visitine at Mr. L. E. Pridgen's, near Snow Hill. . 1 Mrs. James Dawson, of Newbern, is visiting at Mr. A. W. Jvenneday's. . - Mr. Lam Herri njr, of near Bizzell Mill, ost a"Bon by drowning in Neuse river Sunday. ' ' -' " -v Mess. K. E. Sutton and O. Taj lor left Sunday, and Mr. Thos. Harvey on Mon day, for Baltimore. . On account of sickness Rev. Mr. For ines could not fill his appointment Sun day at Hickory Grove, He is Improving. Mrs. J. M. Hodges and Miss Florence Speight attended the ,'fBig August" at Saratoga last Sunday ajid returned to day. -.s. v'. : V Z iC: x : Mr. Thomas Hart, of Institute section, and Mr. George Sutton, of Bucklesberry, each lost a barn and contents of tobacco ast wek. Mr. Alex Suttou, of this place, had a barn of tobacco to catch fire last week, but it was put out, and the barn and half the tobacco saved. The Children's Day exercises came off in the SI. E. church Sunday morning. Mrs. C. P. Barrow spared no pains in training the little folks, as was shown by the ren-1 dering of each piece and each eong. - The I church was beautifully decorated with! evergreen and beautiful flowers. ' A tobacco board of trade was organ ized ia the city hall Friday night, August otb, at which Mr. J. L.' Abbott wasmade I r M.k :it and Mr.lt. M. Harper secretary nnd treasurer. Mess. Alex Futton, Jno. daughter, A. V. Smith and Juo. 1). Walt ers were appointed as arbitration com mittre. Mes. Smith, Richmond, Walters an J Sutton were appointed a committee to forr.i f-r-luvs and regol itions. The i . t;;.g n ijoarned to met t Monur.y night, Ar:r':,ttl!i. PREPARING TO CEASE WAR. Administration. Giving Attention to , the '' Problem of Peace. - ; I Washington Post. " - .1 "' r Although as yet without' official con firmation1 of the cabl advices that the Spanish government has decided to uc Cfpt thn' terms' laid down by the Uoited States us MMtntiftl to th negotiations of a treaty of peace the officials here are proceeding under the conviction that the end has come and are giving atte.it ion to iheVfeps .to be. taken , next. ' In view of thd"lay in coming tq a conclusion the Idea' was b'" ginning to prevail that the Spanish government was about to enter a plea in attatement and. that the answer would strain b Inconclusive, ; In this case the pridwit was disposed to deal firmly with the is8U; ; to gi v uotice that our EropoaalswHrw withdrawn and to bt it e:iiider8tod Hint when Spuin Hgain inedforjiface the conliiion would be more severe than thoe first laid down. Som reference has bwn made in the dispatches of British newspapers to a de?irw on th part of th Spanish govern ment to luciudi. in the preliminary agree ment a clause exempting it from liability for . the Cuban debt. The formal state ments of the points of the United States note given out from the white house made no reference to this subject and it cannot be known as yet whether or not the full text shows anything more. Bnt presuming that no reference whatever is made to the Cuban debt.it is possible the subject may be regarded as one that should be treated by the peace commis sioners who. are to meet later to frame the treaty wh'.ch, of course will embody many details that are left untouched in the mawi proposition, though: cabinet officers havH authorized the statement that no part of the Cuban or Porto Rican debt would, be assumed by the United States.' ) -. - :t Our Troops ia FalardoV. ' . - Madrid, Aup, 7.An oflicial dispatch from Porto Rico says the Americans yes terday seized- tne custom bouse in the village of Fajardo, which place was with out a garrison. , , 1 " " " ; , An American colum; the ndispatch also ados, supported Dy artillery, advance on Guayama.' The Spaniards made a brave df'nse, but were forced to withdraw , to Alturas; Seventeen' of the Spaniards were killed. - Mamarm' surprised at you, Johnny! Johnny (thoughtfully) I' wonder if you'll everget used to ; me, mamma? You!re always surprised at me, -Puck. llfillll Morgan Says Dole Will Be First Governor of Hawaii. ' $50,000 LOSS BY BIG FIRE. Business Section of Bismarck, N. D., Is Wiped Out by the Fire Fiend.. .San Fruucisco,August9r-Senator Mor gan says that ex-President Dole will be the first governor of Hawaii. v Big Loss by fire. ; . Bismarck, N. D., August ft.The larger part of the' city was destroyed by fire last evening. The loss is over a half a million dollars. The business section is wiped out. ' ' ' ; f Spain Accepts Peace Terms. - Paris, August 8. Spain's answer, was cabled to the United States this morning. - Washington, August 8. Spain's ac ceptance of the peace terms has been re ceived at the French tmbassy and is now being translated. v Cleared From Quarantine. New York, August 0. The transport Lampasas cleared from quarantine this morning. Twpnty-four' nurees arrived on her. Gen. M iles nsks that they be -sent to PortoJRico. Two More Blockaders Captured. , f Key West, August t.Two Norwegian steamers, the AHadin and the Bergin, ar rived today in charge of prize crews. They were captured trying to run the blockade. - ' ' " '' Torpedo Boat Arrives at New York. L: New Yorki Aug. 9.The torpedo boat Dupont arrived this morning from Guan tanamo.. , . . - ' Cancelling stamps, ' to cancel : revenue stamp on checks, etc, ordered at low prices by5 The FnKr Pkkhs. ',?;'. iihnUIi'illbmuil:, Rieiah, w. c.j Jf A Famous Shool Fo Oiil. 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