Indianapolis Journal, Volume 48, Number 251, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 September 1898 — Page 1

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G. A. R. HISSES - GOV. pingree: driven out in a STORM OF DERISIVE YELLS. Unfortunate Misunderstandtnpr at the Bis Campfire Over Supposed Criticism of Alger. -♦ ■ ' THE PARADE A BIG SUCCESS ♦ ■ . spectacular event of one more NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT. ♦ The Old Boye In Bine Said to Rave Marched with a Lighter Step Yesterday than for Years. ■ CONTEST FOR COMMANDER . COL. SEXTON IN THE LEAD, WITH DARK HORSES RUNNING FAST. Denver end Philadelphia Competing for the Next Encampment— Auxiliary Bodies* e : CINCINNATI, Sept. 7.—Music Hall was •gain packed to Its fullest capacity to-night for the campfire presided over by Col. W. B. Melish, executive director of the citizens’ committee of arrangements for the encampment. The music was up to the high standard of other evenings, as well as the war pictures by the biograph, and the Byrlan Arab patrol, of Cincinnati, gave a magnificent performance. -Last night Gov. Atkinson, of West Virginia, was to have been one of the speakers at the campfire, but he did not arrive In time to get a ticket of admission, and although he presented letters and manifold other credentials as to his identity, he could not pass by the stubborn policeman at the door, and left in disgust before any one could reach him for identification. While one Governor was shut out with a carefully prepared speech in his pocket last night, another Governor was hissed and hooted out in a still more disgraceful manner to-night. As Governor Pingree, of Michigan, was compelled to take a train at 10:39 for Detroit, he was given the first placa on the programme. Governor Pingree, in his prologue, stated that, owing

to imperative business, he must leave tonight because the State of Michigan was preparing to send a hospital train through the South to gather up the sick soldiers of that State. The Governor referred to the mismanagement and destitution of the soldiers, saying: “We must not place the blame upon any one man, but we can charge it upon an obsolete system of red tape that is still in vogue.” He cited several cases of abuse and suffering due to the delay of red tape and became very vehement in denunciation of such formalities at the sacrifice of comfort, health and human life. After citing a particular care of bad management in the distribution of disinfectants, Governor Pingree •aid: “If Secretary Alger but Governor Pingree never finished that sentence. He could not proceed, and even with the most persistent efforts of Chairman Melish thjp Governor was unable to utter another word. A voice in, the audience cried: “Hurrah for Alger.” The cry was taken up in a boisterous chorus. The Governor attempted repeatedly to proceed, but the audience refused to listen to another word. The three words, "If Secretary Alger ” had left a wrong .Impression. The audience interpreted these three words to be the beginning of a strain of censure and criticism and absolutely refused to let the speaker proceed. Governor Pingree continued his efforts to resume, but this only inflamed the audience more and soon shouts of “Amen,” “Take him off,” "We don’t want to hear him” and the like were heard throughout the hall. Chairman Melish made repeated futile at-, tempts to quell the disturbance, but those who started the racket persisted in keeping it up. The Governor then retired. Governor Pingree was reading his speech from manuscript and had proceeded but a short way with the document when he was cut off by the noisy and uncontrollable interruption. After the Governor had left and quiet had been restored Chairman Melish finished the sentence which the audience had refused to permit Governor Pingree to read. It ran as follows: "If Secretary Alger had been given full power such things would never have happened.” The transformation of the audience was then humiliatingly complete to all who were present. The hisses of derision were turned into cheers and repeated calls for Governor Pingree, but he had left the hail and refused to return. Chairman Mel-, ish in a very appropriate speech expressed his regrets for the misunderstanding and proceeded with the programme. After this treatment of Governor Pingree the succeeding speeches had the most attentive audience. Governor Bushnell, of Ohio, was the next speaker, and he stepped forward waving a little flag and eulogized President McKinley and his Cabinet and the successful management of the war in the highest terms. His remarks brought forth frequent applause. Commander-in-chief Gobln made a very eloquent address on the purposes of the Grand Army and as he was about to leave the platform ho wax presented with an elegant gold watch and chain by his surviving comrades of the old Forty-seventh Pennsylvania Regiment of volunteers. General Gobln was moved to tears while responding to this presentation from his old comrades. The other addresses were by Gen. H. S. Hurst, of Chillicothe, 0., and by Hon. Frank C. Bruner, chaplain-in-chief of the G. A. R., and they received the closest attention. This is the last of the series of the three great camp fires at Music Hall. There were also camp fires at Ca np Sherman, Camp Garfield and In other parts of tho city, but they w.re without any unusual Incidents. ♦ • OVER 115,000 IN LINE. Nona of the Marchers Fell Oat from Exhaustion. CINCINNATI, 0.. Sept. 7.-The great annual pageant of the Grand Army of the Hapubllo was the event of to-day. The veterans began assembling early for the parade and were too tired for meetings or anything else after the ranks were broken, shortly after 4p. m. The parade occurred under the brightest blue sky and with everything in ita favor it surpassed all expec-

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tations. The boys in blue are becoming gray, but they still enjoyed marching along. They were frequently heard yelling out to organizations will proceed in the morning each other, and they did not hesitate to break ranks for greetings. Some men met during the parade to-day who had not met since they were mustered out, over thirty years ago. Among the spectators were many of the old Confederate “Morgan raiders.” w’ho crossed the Ohio river and marched all around Cincinnati and through southern Ohio during the war. There were also many Confederates here who were with General Kirby Smith when he marched over the Kentucky hills within sight of this city. At that time the Queen City of the West was as badly alarmed as Santiago during the recent campaign. It was not so to-day. What were known in the war as the “Ohio squirrel hunters” came marching into Cincinnati by thousands to protect the city. Most of them were armed with guns that had hung over their doors for years, and some of these weapons were not dangerous even for squirrels. As the boys in blue and those in gray mingled together they laughed over the raid on Cincinnati as well as Morgan's raid, but in reviewing other experiences they were reminded of suffering and the loss of beloved comrades. With the demonstration to-day the series of festivities is almost closed, and the business sessions of the G. A. R. and its auxiliaries begin to-morrow. During to-morrow afternoon there will be a civic and industrial parade of unusual dimensions with a peace jubilee, but the business of all of the and continue all Friday night. There are unusually hot contests for the election among the ladies as well as among the veterans. It is reported that Commander-in-Chief Gobln favors New York for his successor. As Shotts, of New York, has not proven a formidable opponent to Shaw, the name of Gen. D. E. Sickel3 is freely used in that connection. Sexton, cf Illinois, has been regarded as a favorite in the race for eommandr-in-chief until the reports were circulated about General Gobin and his aggressive work in favor of other candidates. He admits that he is an old friend of General Shaw. Anderson, of Topeka, and Mack, of Sandusky, hope to see the contest between Shaw and Sexton become so bitter that a dark horse will bo taken up as a compromise candidate. The contest between Philadelphia and Denver for the next encampment is also quite animated, with the friends of Kansas City in the hope of winning as a compromise location. The ladies of the G. A. R. were in session to-day, but transacted only routine business in presenting reports and appointing committees. The business session as well as that of the women’s relief corps will begin to-morrow.

A BRILLIANT PARADE. Four Honrs to Pans, and Over 25,000 Men in Line. CINCINNATI, Sept. 7.—At sunrise all were aroused by the salute of forty-five guns at Camp Sherman. There were numerous meetings previous to the parade, but none that attracted more attention than the meeting of “the blue and the grey” at the Chamber of Commerce at 9 a. m. This meeting had been arranged by resident Confederate and federal veterans with a view of bringing about the most cordial handshaking over the bloody chasm, and it was eminently successful. The parade started promptly at 10 o’clock and was completed at 3:25. The average time In passing given points was a little over four hours, and the general estimate of the number in line was between 25,000 and 30,000. It was noticed that very many who wore the uniform cf the order were among the spectators along the line of march. Most of them did not feel able to parade, although the day was cool and bracing as in November. The parade was purely one of the Grand Army, as the naval veterans gave their street demonstration yesterday, and the usual floats and daylight fireworks and other attractions ■were reserved for the peace jubilee to-mor-row. The Denver drum corps, with fiftythree pieces, and the band of Rough Riders from Dayton, 0., with 100 pieces, were the leading attractions in their line. The Pittsburg band, which alternated instrumental with vocal music, possibly caught the crowd more than others, and the singers from Kansas were also loudly applauded. While the Ohio division outnumbered others, yet the Illinois department, headed by Gen. John C. Black and staff, made an excellent appearance as the first division of the great procession. It ranked next in numbers to the Ohio division, which brought up the rear. In the Illinois department was Columbia Post, from Chicago, with a combination of the military and naval jackets, making a very fine appearance. Post 334, from Detroit, appeared with all members In PHnce Alberts and as erect as if in parlbrs. The posts from Louisiana had sugar canes, with cotton ornaments; those from the Dakotas, lowa and Kansas displayed with attractive effect their samples of corn and grain. Outside of the parade itself the order was excellent, although there were several stampedes and several private platforms broke down. No serious injuries are reported during the day except to General Curtiss, of Buffalo. Following was the order of the parade: Patrol wagons. Mounted police. Fulton Guards Military Band. Colonel Philip Deitsch and staff. Company of police. Grand marshal. General A. H. Hickenlooper and staff. Old Glory. Color guard—Cavalry Club. Commander-in-chief J. P. Gobin and staff. Schweibel Military Band. General B. R. Cow*an and staff. —First Division.— Department ot Illinois. Esberger's Military Band. General M. A. Cochran and staff. —Second Division.— Departments of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Weber’s Military Band. Colonel L. M. Hosea and staff. —Third Division.— Departments of New York and Connecticut. Marine Military Band. Colonel Max Mosler and staff. —Fourth Division.— Departments of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maine, Nevada, California, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Potomac, Virginia, Maryland and Nebraska, Cincinnati Military Band. Dr. F. G. Cross and staff. —Fifth Division.— Departments of Michigan and lowa. Central Military Band. Major Frank J. Jones and staff. —Sixth Division.--Department of Indiana. Lincoln Military Band. General Thomas T. Heath and staff. —Seventh Division.— Departments of Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Minnesota, iuissourl and Oregon. Hill’s Military Band. Major James Stewart and staff. —Eighth Division.— Departments of Kentucky, West Virginia, South Dakota, Alaska, Washington, Arkansas, New Mexico and Utah. Pioneer Military Band. Captain A. C. Kemper and staff. —Ninth Division.— Departments of Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Montana, Texas, ldal^, iCoatiutted on Fifth I’aaeJ

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1898.

HOT POLITICS SILVER REPUBLICANS FIGHT A BATTLE WITH WINCHESTERS. ' One Killed and Several Wounded la the Gallant Capture ot Colorado Springs Opera Home. TELLER FACTION REPULSED —■■ ■ ♦ SENATOR WOLCOTT’S MEN SAID TO HAVE MADE THE ATTACK. ♦ Convention Hall Sow Guarded hy Police, Who Are Charged with Having Assisted in the Assault. ♦ CAUSE OF THE BLOODY AFFAIR DESIRE TO PREVENT FUSION WITH DEMOCRATS AND POPULISTS. State Delegates of the Three Parties on the Scene—Prospect of ToDay's Conventions. ■ ♦ COLORADO SPRINGS, Col., Sept. 7.—A pitched battle occurred in this city at daybreak to-day between the two factions of the Silver Republican party of this State, in which one man was killed and three wounded. The dead man is Charles S. Harris, of Denver, an employe at Denver of the Gulf Railway. The wounded were removed by their friends and their identity has not been definitely established. It is said that a man named Palmer was shot in the cheek but not seriously injured. Another man had his hand shot nearly off and another received a flesh wound in the arm. The fight was waged for the possession of the opera house, in which the Silver Republican state convention is to meet to-morrow. An armed guard, representing the TellerBlood wing, was in possession. An armed force, representing the faction deposed by National Chairman Towne, was sent to drive the guard out of the theater. Alter a hot scrimmage, in which many shots were fired, the Tellerites fled in dismay. Harris and the men who were wounded are supposed to have been members of the attacking force. Chairman Blood, A. M. Stevenson and other leading Silver Republicans openly charge Sheriff Boynton, of this county, and Internal Revenue Collector Frank Howbert, of Denver, with leading the attack. Sheriff Boynton states that he, Mr. Howbert and Chief of Police Gathright did not go to the opera house until the battle began and then only to take possession of the place. Five men were arrested in the opera house and one, it is claimed by the police, had a smoking Winchester in his hands. The prisoners are: Walter Russell, J. W r . Lupton, J. J. Long, A. C. Smith and A. F. Monge, all of Cripple Creek. They are charged with the murder of Harris and informations were filed in the District Court against them. A guard of twenty men, under Boynton and Gathright, hold the opera house and the Teller people are refused admission. In a published statement Chairman Blood Intimated that I. N. Stevens, vice chairman of the National Silver party during the last presidential campaign, and others arranged with a gang of thugs to come from Denver and assist in capturing the theater. Mr. Stevens brands this statement as “absolutely false,” and says he knows nothing whatever about the opera house affair.

At 1 o’clock this morning the WolcottBroad faction applied to Judge Lunt for a w r rit of mandamus compelling Chairman Blood, who was appointed by National Chairman Towne to succeed Chairman Broad, removed, and to turn the building over to ex-Chairman Broad. The writ was refused. “At 4:10 o’clock this morning,” said ex-Mayor Plumb, “we were Inside the opera house. There were twentytwo of us. Suddenly a fusilade of shots was fired through both the front and side doors. Then in a second the doors w T ere burst open and in rushed from seventy-five to one hundred men. There was constant firing in all parts of the hall, we replying as best we could. I saw one man fall shot through the lungs. They carried him to the balcony and laid him down. He died in a few minutes. Another man was injured. We were forced out of the building. Sheriff Boynton and Chief of Police Gathright were in the front ranks of the attacking party.” The police ard sheriff’s officers claim that the attafck w r as made entirely by men brought from Denver. They say they only rushed in after the attack began. It is a peculiar fact, however, that they were all on hand. Chairman Blood has issued a statement in which he says that rumors had reached him that ex-Chairman Broad, I. N. Stevens and Dewitt C. Webber arranged with a gang of thugs to come from Denver and co-operate with Sheriff Boynton and the police of Colorado Springs in seizing the convention hall and turning it over to the anti-Teiler faction so that they may organize and control the convention tomorrow. Mr. Blood says that the armed force w’hich entered the opera house was headed by Sheriff W. S. Boynton and Frank Howbert, collector of internal revenue, and policemen in uniform and that four or five of the men who were in possession of the hall were arrested without any warrant or process of law whatever and thrown into jail. Ex-Chairman Broad says he was justified in taking forcible possession of the opera house under a lease made him Aug. SO, which Manager Nye violated by turning it over to Charles S. Sprague. Sheriff Boynton allowed the men from Denver who participated in the riot to leave the city unmolested. A majority of the mob w r ho attacked the theater went to Denver by tho first train. The police and other authorities claim to be ignorant of the identity of the murderers. After battering in the doors seventy-five men rushed into the building, shooting revolvers. The ceiling is full of builet holes. The attacking party shot into the air with a hope of frightening the guards into submission. The guards were scattered in groups about the auditorium where they could best command the entrance, and they returned the fire. Those who participated intimate that no less than 150 ahots w ere fired in the opera house within a few minutes. The smoke was so dense in a moment that all shots were at random. The attacking party finally reached the center of the house and the guards fled to the street. Harris, who fell with a bullet through the abdomen, died soon after he was shot.

Another man was struck in the cheek by tho same bullet that killed Harris. Sheriff Boynton and Chief Gathright took control of the opera house and made a thorough search. The sheriff said they discovered a whole arsenal in the building. The officers seized six Winchester rifles and ten revolvers. The opera house is now in possession of the police, deputy sheriffs and adherents of ex-Chairman Broad. No one is allowed to approach the doors. The sliding doors which form the entrance to the auditorium show the effects of the shooting. The right-hand door as the room is entered Is perforated with the bullets from a Winchester, and a ball also lodged in the left door. Both were fired from the inside of the room and are about as high as a man’s head from the floor. To-day’s clash between the factions was preceded by the action of National Chairman Towne in removing Richard Broad from the chairmanship of the State committee, on the ground of “disloyalty to the Silver Republican party and the cause it stands for,” it being alleged that he had joined in a conspiracy with friends of Senator Wolcott to defeat the proposed fusion with Democrats and Populists. Charles 8. Sprague, representing the Teller and Towne delegates, obtained possession of the opera house in which the convention is to meet to-morrow, and refused to surrender it at the demand of ex-Chair-man Broad. Mr. Sprague is editor of the Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph. Charles Harris, who was fatally shot this morning, came to Denver five years ago from Omaha, where he formerly held the office of deputy United States marshal. He was about thirty-two years old and has a wife and two children. It seems to-night that all danger of further serious trouble between the two factions of the silver Republicans has been removed. Citizens of Colorado Springs took the matter in hand and the result was a compromise by wffiieh both sides relinquished all claims to tho disputed toom and S3cired separate 1 afis. To-night tho chances of fusion do not appear at all bright. The Populists hold out for the head of the ticket, to which there is a strong opposition from both the silver Republicans and the Democrats. How the Turtles Are Lined Up. COLORADO SPRINGS, Col., Sept. 7. Most of the delegates to the State conventions of the Democrats, Populists and Silver Republicans, which open to-morrow, are on the ground to-night. The fight this morning between two factions of the Silver Republicans seems to have made ceitain a split in that party, and two conventions has improved the chances for the fusion on the State ticket between Democrats, Populists and a part of the Silver Republicans. There will be some difficulty in the distribution of the offices, as each party is anxious to name the head of the ticket and other candidates. The Silver Republicans who recognize as state chairman James H. Blood, National Chairman Towne’s appointee, and who are regarded as followers of Senator Teller, ore said to have agreed upon Frank C. Goudy as their candidate for Governor. The Democrats are divided between the present Governor, Alva Adams, and Charles S. Thomas. With the Populists it is said Judge Thompson, of the Court of Appeals, is the favorite. The opera house, where the Silver Republican convention is called, is now in the hands of the followers of Chairman Broad, who was deposed by National Chairman Towne yesterday, and they are guarded with an armed force. This faction is opposed to fusion with the other silver parties and will unquestionably nominate a full ticket.

BAD SHAPE IN PORTO RICO. Gen. Brooke Say* Sickness Is Increasing Day by Day. WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—A cablegram from General Brooke to the War Department indicates that, while the charge that American troops are not receiving proper medical attention is unfounded, there is an increase of sickness. General Brooke’s dispatch follows: “Ponce, Sept. 7. “Secretary of War, Washington: “In regard to charge about Sixteenth Pennsylvania not having proper medical treatment, there is no truth in it. Report of Major Woodbury, just received, states that Ernst’s brigade has 21 per cent, of his command ill with diarrhoea, dysentery and intermittent fever, with typhoid developments. Camps are in admirable condition and every precaution taken and alw’ays for health of men, yet rate of sickness is increasing day by day in regular proportion. He thinks nothing can be done except to move camp forward, meaning Aibonlto. As soon as I can see Captain General Macias, I will try to arrange. “JOHN R. BROOKE, “Major General Commanding.” More Men Sail from Ponce. WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—About 1.300 officers and men, including General Garretson and the Sixth Illinois, left Ponce for the United States to-day. Following is the notification received at the War Department to-night: “Manitoba sailed at 6:30 p. m. On board, General Garretson and staff, seven officers; Sixth Illinois Infantry, forty-one officers, 1,108 men; Battery A, Illinois Artillery, four officers, 154 men; three signal corps men. Manitoba will stop at Mayaguez for ice. Should reach New York Sept. 14. “WILSON, Major General.” OUR LIST OF KILLED. Thirty-Th pee Officers anti 231 Men Lost in NVur with Spain. WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—The official records of the War Department, as far as completed, show that there were thirtythree officers and 231 enlisted men of the army, 2J4 in all, killed in battle during the war with Spain. These casualties include all the lives lost by the army in the battles in the Philippines as well as those in Cuba and Porto Rico. The percentage of officers killed is strikingly large, and is said to be unprecedented in the battles of the world. The contrast is especially striking In the case of the battle of Omdurman, where, although the loss of life was heavy, the list oi: killed included only one officer of the British army. The wounded, 1,450. The estimate of those killed by disease is placed at 1,500. Lives lost in navy and marine corps: Officers killed in battle, 1; men killed In battle, 12; men drowned, 1; men wounded, 38; total, 3,267. Chicago Gas Combine Legal. CHICAGO, Sept. 7.—The legality of the consolidation of the Chicago gas companies under tho act of 1897 was affirmed to-day by Judge Dunne in the Circuit Court. The decision was rendered in a suit brought last May by J. D. Livingston, of New York, holder of $15,000 in bonds of three of the consolidated companies The bill asked the court for an injunction restraining the operation of the companies under the consolidation act and also asked the appointment of a receiver to take charge of tho several companies, the assets of which, it is alleged, were being dissipated. Coni Minor* Win. riTTSBURO, Sept. 7.—The coal miners have practically won their strike for the district price in the third pool. The operators have decided to concede the price, orovided they are guaranteed a better differential when the next scale settlement is made, which wilt be in January. A conference wlii likely be held with the officials of the organization at once and arrangements made tor starting the mines.

MILES TALKING TELLS HIS TROUBLES TO REPORTERS ON REACHING NEW YORK. Received No Answer from Secretary Alger to His Request for His Troops to Parade. MAKES A PUBLIC STATEMENT IN NVHICH HE ADMITS ACCURACY OF PUBLISHED INTERVIEWS. Claims It Is Not His Desire at This Time to Criticise tlie Conduct of Superiors. • ♦ STORY OF CUBAN CAMPAIGN HE FIRST ARGUED IN FAVOR OF THE ASSAULT ON HAVANA. ■ ♦ \ Makes Public Dispatches to Show that He Was Always in Command of the Army. • 4 . NEW YORK, Sept. 7.—The United States transport Obdam, having on board Gen. Nelson A. Miles and staff, Major Greenleaf, Captain Whitney, the Second Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers, consisting of thirty officers and eight hundred men, and the hospital corps from Porto Rico, arrived here to-day. Mrs. Miles, son and daughter, were also on board the transport, w’hicli sailed from Ponce on Sept. 1. The surgeon in charge reported all well on board and no sickness or deaths during the voyage. The troops were in the best of spirits. The big transport was decorated profusely with palms and draped with flags. From the fore truck was llying the American ensign over a large Spanish flag, while long strings of international code flags were floating from each masthead to the rails. General Miles admitted to the Associated Press reporter, who interviewed him while the Obdam was lying off Liberty island, tho substantial accuracy of the statements attributed to him by the Kansas City Star’s correspondent at Ponce, Porto Rico. “There are," General Miles said to the newspaper men about him, “a few minor inaccuracies in the published reports, such as usually occur in such interviews. I do not care to point out the inaccuracies referred to at this time; they are unimportant. It is true that I requested that my troops in Porto Rico on their return home should be allowed to camp somewhere near New Y'ork, preferably Brooklyn Heights, Fort Wadsworth or Governor's island. And I also requested of the War Department that the troops be allowed to march through New Y'ork city. I never intended to parade myself, as I shall go to Washington in a few days and would not be here at the time of the contemplated parade. “I asked that the Wisconsin men aboard the Obdam be permitted to stay in this vicinity for a day or two to give them a chance to see the city. It would do no harm to let these Western boys get a glimpse of New York. Surely they merit it. Many of them, I think, have never seen the city and perhaps will never have another opportunity to see it. “To my first request, namely, that my troop3 be permitted to camp hereabouts, in the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, and that they be allowed to parade, 1 have received no reply. To my second request I received a reply at quarantine this morning ordering the Wisconsin boys home forthwith. The men will go from the transports directly to the cars. I shall stay In the city a day or two to transact some business and will then proceed to Washington. General Wilson’s division will reach New York in a day or two, I think. They will come on the transports Mississippi, Manitoba, Alamo ami Concho. The last will carry General "W ilson and his headquarters.” The nine companies of the Second Wisconsin Volunteers, which reached port to-day on board the transport Obdam, were landed at 12:30 p. m. at the Erie Railroad yards, in Weehawken, where a special train was wmiting to take them westward. General Miles said that he did not desire to criticise the conduct of any officer engaged in the late war. He expressed the opinion that there has been too much criticism, complaint and condemnation published already, anl that the public had lost sight of the success and glories of the war. He did not care to enter into any general discussion of the events of the war beyond the written statement, which he had prepared during his voyage on the Obdam, and which he had given out for publication. He will go to Washington to-morrow morning. General Miles declared that the health of the troops still in Porto Rico is good. He said that he considered the island a most charming country, but that he is greatly pleased to return to the United States. _4 GEN. MILES’S STATEMENT. The Commander Given Hi* Version of the Conduct of the Mar. NEW Y'ORK, Sept. 7.— I The following statement, emanating from General Miles, was given to the reporters on board of the Obdam. It is in the form of a letter, in which General Miles is mentioned in the third person: “While at Porto Rico, and during the voyage returning on the Obdam. on which steamer were General Miles and staff, two battalions of the Second Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers, 1 learned the following facts concerning the Cuban and Porto Rican expeditions: In the first place, let me say that the war has closed after being conducted largely as General Miles stated publicly at the beginning of the war that It would be. The statement was publicly made and a general order was issued by him as commander of the American army in which the plan he has striven to pursue was foreshadowed, namely, seeking to accomplish results with least possible loss of life. “In an interview in the latter part of May he said: ‘The United States government is too strong, too great and too powerful to commit any foolish act in connection with the proposed invasion of Cuba.’ "Referring to the proposed rush to the fever-stricken, city of Havana, he said: ‘No officer is fit to command troops who, from any motive whatever, would needlessly risk the life of a single soldier, either from disease or the bullets of the enemy. 1 have never sacrificed the lives of meu under my command, and do not propose to subject

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them to any unnecesary risks in the present campaign.’ “In the order issued to the army at an early date, he directed that 'every officer, of whatever grade, will, so far as may be in his power, guard and preserve the health and welfare of those under his charge. He must labor diligently and zer.lously to perfect himself and his subord.nates in military drill instruction and discipline, and, above all, he must constantly endeavor, by precept and example, to maintain the highest character, to foster and stimulate that true soldierly spirit and patriotic devotion to duty which must characterize an effective army.’ “The principles thus enunciated have been zealously observed from the first. Owing to the fact that the season suited for campaigning in Cuha had been exhausted in debates and delay in Congress and in necessary preparations, General Miles was opposed to rushing an ill-prepared, an undisciplined and unequipped as my in a movement against the capital of Cuba, defended by 100,000 trained Spanish troops, and in this position he stood practically alone for several weeks. Havana, Matanzas, Santiago and a few other points were drawn on bis military map as hotbeds of disease, destructive to an army, and places to be avoided, especially during the sickly season. SUBMITTED HIS PLAN. “Finally, when called upon to submit a plan of campaign, he did so, and put it in writing. In substance he took the stand, first, that every effort should be made to equip the Cubans and there!y enable them to harass the Spanish forces. The cry of ‘On to Havana’ should be encouraged, but when the transports, loaded with troops, were cut ol’ sight of iand they should sail as straight as steam power could carry them to the gate of the Antilles and the key to the whole position—Porto Rico —then having seized and occupied that island a movement to Cuba was to follow by means of a strong cavalry force, which was to be organized and equipped by August or September. Hu contemplated that 29,000 cavalry should be thrown to the center of Cuba, cutting the Spanish forces in tw'o, and moving west to Havana by the time the rainy season was over, when it would be possible to maneuver an army. We could move against that city a well-organized, a well-equipped and well-disciplined army and complete the capture of the Spanish forces. The inclosure of Cervera’s fleet in the harbor of Santiago changed the conditions and made it necessary to move a military force to that puint. General Miles, while ut Tampa organizing the expedition, felt the importance of the enterprise so greatly that he requested permission to accompany that expedition oi to immediately organize another to join it. This permission was not granted so far as to accompanying that expedition was concerned, but authority was granted to equip a second ‘for movement and operation against the enemy in Cuba and Porto Rico.’ "However, before this expedition was equipped, calls were made for additional forces to go to and they were immediately forv ard and. On the third day of July General Shatter telegraphed that his losses had been greatly underestimated, that he met with stronger resistance than he had anticipated and that he was seriously considering tho advisability of falling buck to a position five miles to the rear, ar.d that he had been unable to be up during the heat for four days. Under such circumstarces General Miles telegraphed General Shatter that he would be with him within a week with strong reinforcements, of course taking the troops prepared for the second expedition, which had been ordered by tlie President to operate against the enemy in Cuba as well as in Porto Rico. These reinforcements were pushed rapidly forward, and some of them arrived in advance of the commanding general and were put in position in the trenches around Santiago. Under verbal instructions of the President General Miles was directed to go wherever he deemed his presence was required and that he should give such directions as in his opinion were best for the army and the government. These w r ere the circumstances under which General Miles left Washington.

“Arriving at Santiago July It, not as a private individual nor as a visitor. Any pretense that he went there disrobed of his authority or official capacity is too childish to be considered by sensible men. From the moment he arrived at Santiago he was responsible for what might occur. He arrived there with the Yale, Columbia and Rita, loaded with infantry and three bhips loaded with artillery, besides those already disembarked. He designed to disembark the troops and artillery named on the west side of Santiago, as was understood before leaving Washington, and before ho went ashore ho made the necessary arrangements accordingly. He then proceeded to the front, and after consulting with General Shatter a note was sent to the Spanish commander by General Shatter saying that the commanding general of the United States army had arrived in his camp with strong reinforcements and would meet him between the lines at any hour agreeable to him. The reply of the Spanish commander was that he would meet him at 12 o’clock next morning. The meeting was held and after some Conversation between General Shatter and General Toral General Miles frankly informed the Spanish general, that he had left Washington six days before and that it was the determination of the government that this portion of the Spanish army must be captured or destroyed. He also informed the Spanish general that his reinforcements had already disembarked and tho remainder would bo disembarked on the west side of tho harbor, and that it was useless for him to contend against the inevitable. These transports could also be plainly seen by the Spanish from Mono Castle and other points. GENERAL TORAL EPLY. “General Toral replied 1 so long as he had rations and am mum. jn he had to fight in order to maintain the honor of the Spanish army. Jn response to that he was informed that he had already maintained the honor of the Spanish army and that further efforts would be useless and would result in the wanton sacrifice of human life. He then said that ho was waiting to hear from his government and was informed by General Miies that he had already taken much time for that purpose and would be given until daylight, of tbo following morning, it being then 3 o’clock, to submit his final answer. He begged f r longer time and earnestly requested until 12 o’clock next day. This was finally granted by General Miles, the meeting dissolved and the officers separated. On returning from this conference a dispatch was received by General Miles from Washington as follows: “ ’Washington, July 13.—Major General Miles—You may accept surrender by granting parole to officers and men, the officers retaining their side arms, the officers and men after parole to be permitted to return to Spain, the United States assisting. ]f not accepted then assault unless in your judgment an assault would fall. Consult with Sampson and pursue such course as to the assault as you Jointly agree upon. Matter should be settled promptly. " ’R. A. ALGER, Secretary of War.’ “This,” the statement says, “does not look as if General Miles was there as a visitor. He was charged with responsibility of ordering an assault on the intrench(Continued ou fevcoud Puge.j ~*

MORE SHELLS BATTLE SHIP CAMPERDOWX OPENS ON MISSELMANS AT CANO lA. *— —— Conllnne in the Cretan Clty| und Marines Fight 1 ntil They Are Cat Donn, 1 TWO CONSULATES ARE BURNED ♦ —— AND BRITISH VICE CONSUL CRfU MATED IN HIS OWN HOUSE. + Edhem Pnahn, rrlth 4,000 Tarkll4 Troops, Claims to lie Unable to Stop Masaarre of Christians. j WILD DAY IN SPANISH CORTES *♦ REPUBLICANS TUBE ATEN TO EI POSE SECRET SESSION ACTION. Immense Camel Train in Pnrnult of the Khalifa—Emperor William’s Sensational Speech. ATHENS. Sept. ?.—lt Is reported that tha bombardment was renewed at Candla today and that the port has been seriously; damaged. The foreign war ships have land* ed sailors to reinforce the British garrison* and pumps have been landed to assist Its quenching the flames. According to telegrams fram Candia it is estimated that twenty-two British were killed and fortyfive wounded yesterday. Several Christian families have sought refuge on the wap ships. Many corpses are lying in the streets of Candia. In one case a whole family was killed. The Italian consulate is also reported burned. A Russian war ship left tha Piraeus hurriedly for Crete to-day, carrying the Russian consul, M. Troijansky. Rater reports have been received here of fierce fighting in the streets of Candia today and of a brisk bombardment by tha Camperdown. Nearly one hundred BritlsU soldiers wero among those already killed og wounded. The British vice consul here, Mr. Calocherlno, was killed during the fighting, being burned to death in his house, purlng the rioting the British and German consuiatea were both burned. The custom house, barracks and courthouse were saved.

PASHA SUSPECTED. Tlio Governor of Crete Declare* tb* Mob I* Uncontrollable. LONDON, Sept. B.—The correspondent of the Times at Candla, telegraphing Wednesday, fully confirms the earlier reports of most serious events there. He says: ‘‘Lieutenant Haldane was killed and Lieutenant Seagrave wounded. The soldiers plucklly carried Lieutenant Haldane’s body to tha boat under a hail of bullets. The telegraph .office was repeatedly set on fire and tha. father of the telegraph superintendent waa killed. The wire is still working. “The worst is feared as to the fate of majority of the Christians. It is reported that only 2.10 have been saved out of over one thousand. The situation was extremely! difficult. The Turkish troops refused to aid! the British, who, being exceedingly few in, town, were soon overpowered. The forty 1 wounded were attended to by the war ships, j The necessity for a largo garrison it*, Candla had been repeatedly pointed out. and the blame lies in the quarter responsible for leaving against heavy odds a handful of men to represent our occupation and enforce our authority. “The Mohamrm-dans are pillaging Candia. Edhem Pasha, the governor, declares that the mob is uncontrollable, but the general opinion Is against him. Reinforcements are expected from Car.ea, and the Christian insurgents are massing around the cordon. As this dispatch goes reinforcements ara arriving in the Italian flagship Francesca Morosini.” - ; The Times correspondent, telegraphing later, says: “Refugees are now coming on beard the Camperdown, many of them wounded. They tell a tale of great massacre.” Sir Rilottl, the British consul at Canea. who went to Candia on board the British battle ship Camperdown, cables to the Foreign Office saying that the rioting at Candia was caused in the following manner: A British soldier on guard at the tax office was suddenly stabbed In the hack and he dropped his rifle, which exploded, killing a Mussulman. The firing then became general, and a party of twenty British blue Jackets from the British torpedo gunboat Hazard was almost annihilated before the sailors could reach their ship. In addition, a detachment of forty-five British soldiers were driven from their quarters near the telegraph station and many of them were wounded. The total casualties, so far as known, are twenty killed and fifty wounded. Tho fate of the Christians In other towns Is uncertain, but it is feared that only those who succeeded in obtaining refuge in the courthouses have been saved. The correspondent of the Standard, who la on board the Camperdown, says: “Edhem Pasha, the governor, has just arrived (lata Wednesday afternoon) on board tho Camperdown. Captain Hughes-Halletf, who spoke with him, saw no necessity for using diplomatic language and told him plainly In strong terms that as governor he would Le held responsible in the event of any further disturbances. Edhem Pasha asserted that he was powerless to control tha mob. but his sincerity seems very doubtful, seeing that he had over 4,‘JW Turkish troops under his orders. “A message just signaled from the town reports that the guard of eight British soldiers who, with about thirty Christians, took refuge in the Greek Cathedral is quita safe under the ptotection of the Turkish troops. "Yesterday the chiefs of the Christian community offered Colonel Reid their assistance, but he declined to accept it. Tha sea is rough and landing is difficult. Indeed, it is impossible to get through tha harbor, which is held by a mob. Marines, however, aro being landed in small detachments and are hastening to reinforce tha British camp. Outside the cordon tha Christians ara assembling la thousands.