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from Mirs bay, China. On the morning of May 1 It entered the harbor of Manila, successfully pawing the forts and mine defenses guarding the entrance to the bay, and destroyed the Spanish fleet under the guns of the forts at Cavite. The Reina Christina, Castilla, Don Antonio de Uiloa were sunk, the Don Juan de Austria, Isla de Luzon, Isla de Cuba, General Lezo, Marques del Duero, El Correo, Velasco and Isla de Mindanao (transport) were burnt, and the tugs Rapido and Hercules and several small launches were captured. Admiral Dewey has contracted for the raising of the Cuba, Luzon and Austria, and this work is now in progress. The Spanish loss. as given in the report of Admiral Montejo. was, including those at the arsenal, 381 men killed and wounded. Not a man was lost in our fleet, and but nine slightly wounded. No damage was done our shirs. "This victory gave to our fleet the complete control of the bay of Manila, The naval station at Cavite was taken possession of and Its fortifications were destroyed. The admiral reported that the city could be taken at any time when a sufficient number of troops were on hand to hold It. Aside from the mere fact of having won, without the loss of a single life, euch a brilliant and electrifying victory at the very outset of the war. with all the confidence which it infused throughout the country and into the personnel of every branch of the service, it removed at once all apprehension for the Pacific coast. The indirect pecuniary advantage to the United States In the way of saving an increase of insurance rates and In assuring the country of freedom from attack on that coast is incalculable. It was at once determined to reinforce the Asiatic squadron :md to send ttoops to take and occupy the city of Manila. “Karly in June the Charleston, which had previously sailed from San Francisco, was joined at Honolulu by the chartered steamer City of rekin. and on the 4th sailed with her and with- the army transports Australia and City of Sidney, for Manila, carrying the first detachment of troops. The Charleston proceeded to Guam, one of the Ladrone islands, arriving there June 20. Demand was made for the immediate surrender of the defenses of the island of Guam and all officials and persons in the military service of Spain. The surrender followed and the American flag was hoisted. With a view to further reinforce the Asiatic squadron, the Monterey sailed, with the collier Brutus, from San Diego, on June 11, and the Monadnock, with the collier Nero, from San Francisco, on June 25. Admiral Dewey continued to exercise in the Philippines a wise discretion, which constantly strengthened the power of the United States in those islands, and on Aug. 13 after the arrival of General Merritt, the city of Manila surrendered to the army and navy.”

THE NORTH ATLANTIC FLEET. Secretary Long covers briefly the part taken by the navy In the annexation ceremonies a( Honolulu. The major portion of the report is devoted to the work of tha North Atlantic fleet. “This fleet,” the secretary says, "was under the command of Admiral Montgomery Sicard, United State* navy, until March 26, when it was found necessary, on account of his health, to relieve him from that onerous and exacting duty. Captain Sampson, the senior officer present, who was thoroughly familiar with the personnel and material of the fleet, and with all the arrangements which had be£n made preceding the actual outbreak of hostilities, was given command of the fleet, with the rank of rear admiral. The North Atlantic fleet was composed of the blockading squadron, Commodore J. C. Watson commanding, from May 6 to June 21; the first North Atlantic squadron. Commodore J. C. Watson commanding, from June 21 to June 27; Commodore J. A. Howell commanding from July 1, on which date tht northern patrol squadron became part ol Admiral Sampson’s command to the close of hostilities; the flying squadron. Commodore W. S. Schley commanding from May 24, upon which date it was placed under the orders of Admiral Sampson, to June 21, upon which date it ceased to exist; and the second North Atlantic squadron. Commodore W. S. Schley commanding from June 21 to the close of hostilities. ”A squadron called the eastern squadron, Commodore J. C. Watson commanding from July 7 to Sept. 20, was organized with the view of threatening the coast of Spain; but, owing to the suspension of hostilities, it did not proceed upon that duty. In addition, Commodore George C. Remey, who was in command of the naval base at Key West, was directed, on June 21, to exercise command over all vessels within signaling distance, under the authority of Admiral I Sampson. During the entire period of hostilities a portion of this fleet was engaged in the blockade of the coast of Cuba. "On April 29 Admiral Cervera’s fleet, composed of the armored cruisers Crlstobol Colon, Vizcaya, Almirante Oquendo and Infanta Maria Teresa, and the torpedo gunboats Furor. Terror and Pluton sailed from the Cape de Verde Islands. As its destination was uncertain. Admiral Sampson sailed east with a portion of the fleet under his command for the purpose of observation. He left Key West on the 4th of May on the flagship New York, and off Havana picked up the lowa, Indiana and Detroit. On the way east he was afterward joined by the monitors Terror and Amphltrite and the Montgomery, Porter, Wompatuck and collier Niagara. “At Cape Haltien, on May 7. he received dispatches from the department advising him that the Spanish squadron was reported at St Thomas, West Indies. Instruqtions were also received that the vessels accompanying him were not to be risked or crippled in the bombardment of fortifications, as It was considered unwise to risk anv of the vessels of our navy until the Spanish fleets had been met and destroyed. Continung eastward in the hope of finding the enemy at San Juan. Porto Rico, he found It necessary, on account of the small coal supply of the monitors, to take them in tow, and the squadron did not arrive off San Juan until the morning of the 12th. A bombardment of that place followed for two hours and a half, but as there was no land force to hold it in case of Us surrender, and as the Spanish fleet was not there, It was determined to return to Havana, where it was possible Cervera might have gone. CEP.VERA OFF CURACAO. "While the squadron w r as on its return the following dispatch was received: ‘The Spanish fleet from Cape Verde islands off Curacao, West Indies, May 14. Flying squadron en route Key West, Fla. Proceed with possible dispatch to Key 'West.' "Meantime the St. Louis, which had joined the squadron, was ordered to proceed to Santiago and Guantanamo for the purpose of cutting cables, to Ponce, Porto Rico, for the same purpose, and thence to St. Thomas to await orders. This work was bravely done under exposure to the enemy’s fire. "On the morning of May 17 the flagship left the squadron in the Bahama channel end proceeded to Key West* That afternoon the Du Pont was met with a dispatch from the department stating that the Spanish fleet had munitions of war destined for the defense of Havana, and was under imperative orders to reach Havana, Oienfuegos or a port connected with Hnvara by rail, and that, as Cienfuegos appeared to be the only port fulfilling the conditions, the flying squadron would he Instructed upon arrival at Key West to proceed to Cienfuegos. Instructions were at the same time given to Admiral Sampson to Increase the flying squadron by such armored ships as he might deem desirable. On May 19 the living squadron. comosed of the Brooklyn. Texas, Massachusetts and Scorpion, sailed from Key West for Cienfuegos with ins motions to establish a blockade at that place as eoon as possible.” Admiral Sampson left Key West for the Havana blockade on May 21, having been previously informed of a report that Cervera’s fleet had entered Santiago harbor. He was advised to order Schley’s squadron to proceed there If the commodore was satistied Cervera was not at Cienfuegos. Schley Was so Instructed, but there was some delay Sn proceeding to Santiago because the commodore thought it was possible he had already bottled the Spanish fleet at Cienfuegos. •nd he was short of coal. Sohley left Cienfuegos on the 24th and •topped on the following day twenty miles south of Satitiago to repair the collier Merrimac. At 7:50 p. m. he signaled to the squadron: "Destination Key West via south side of Cuba and Yucatan channel as soon us collier la ready; speed nine knots.” After steaming to the westward until 11:20 p. in. the squadron again stopped to make repairs to the Yale. On the morning of the 27th the Harvard, from Mole St. Nicholas, delivered to Commodore Schley the following dispatch: "Washington. May 25. "Harvard, bf. Nicholas Mole, Haiti: “Proceed at once and Inform Schley and also the senior offteer present off Santiago Tpji? E&Bste&fi/ ©AVPANY’S HaUM Extract •( Beef easily carried and con- ( Uins lots of comfort in n \ ■mall space. Refresh- *jj Ing, appotiiing soup Ij, made st once. f I Just the thing ..rasa

as follows: ‘All department’s information indicates Spanish division is still at Santiago. The department looks to you to ascertain facts and that the enemy, if therein, does not leave without a decisive action. Cubans familiar with Santiago say that there are landing places five or six nautical miles west from the mouth of the harbor, and that there insurgents probably will be found and not the Spanish. From the surrounding heights can see every vessel in port. As soon as ascertained notify the department whether enemy is there. Could not squadron and also the Harvard coal from Merrimac leeward off Cape Cruz, Gonalves channel or Mole, Haiti? The department will send coal immediately to Mole. Report without delay situation at Santiago.’ LONG.” At 11 a. m., two hours after receiving this dispatch from the department, Commodore Schley signaled to the squadron: "Can you fetch Into the port of Key West with coal remaining? Report by signal.” At noon the Harvard left, carrying his reply to the Navy Department’s dispatch as follows: "Kingston, May 28. “Merrimac engines disabled; is heavy; am obliged to have towed to Key West. Have been unable absolutely to coal the Texas, Marblehead, Vixen, Brooklyn from collier owing to rough sea. Bad weather since leaving Key West. The Brooklyn alone has more than sufficient coal to proceed to Key West Cannot remain off Santiago In present state of squadron on coal account. Impossible to coal leeward of Cape Cruz in the summer, all owing to southwesterly winds. Much to be regretted cannot obey orders of the department. Have striven earnestly; torced to proceed for coal to Key West by w r ay of Yucatan passage. Cannot ascertain anything respecting enemy positive. • • • Very difficult to tow collier to get cable to hold. SCIILEY.” in the day, the squadron meantime having again moved westward, the signal “Stop” was made to the flying squadron after w’hlch the Texas and Marblehead went alongside the Merrimac and coaled. The squadron was at that time distant about forty miles to the southward and westward of Santiago. On the 28th signal was made to return in the direction of Santiago and the squadron stopped for the night ten miles off shore, with the Marblehead scouting two miles inside. “Early on the morning of the 29th,” the report continues, "a Spanish man-of-war, the Cristobal Colon, was seen lying at anchor inside the harbor entrance, and later a second man-of-war and two smaller vessels. At 10 a. m. Commodore Schley cabled that Cervera’s squadron was at Santiago. On the morning of the 31st with the Massachusetts, lowa and New Orleans he exchanged fire with the ships Inside the harbor and the forts at a range of about 7,000 yards. HOBSON’S FEAT. "Or June 1 Admiral Sampson arrived off Santiago ar.d found Commodore Schley's squadron in column to the westward of the mouth of the harbor. Immediately upon the concentration of these two forces at Santiago a close and efficient blockade was established, Admiral Sampson in command. The harbor was closely guarded day and night by our ships In a semi-circle. Powerful searchlights were thrown upon its entrance during the dark. A plan of attack by which our vessels were to close in at onco upon any of the enemy's coming out was provided for in standing orders. On June 3 an attempt was made to close the harbor by sinking across its entrance the collier Merrimac. This attempt, though unsuccessful in its object, was daringly executed. It is now one of the well-known historic marvels of naval adventure and enterprise in which Naval Constructor Hobson and his n.er, won undying fame. “On June 7 the Marblehead and Yankee took possession of the lower bay of Guantanamo as a harbor of refuge for the fleet, and on June 10 the lirst battalion of marines was landed there and went into camp. For three days and nights these men, supported by the Marblehead and Dolphin, fought almost constantly. The position which they defended was a most important one for the fleet, as it was necessary to have near at hand a harbor in which ships could be coaled and repaired in safety. On Juno 15 the fort on Cayo del Toro, in Guantanamo bay, was destroyed by the Texas, Marblehead and Suwanee. “In May the department advised Admiral Sampson of the intention of the War Department to send about thirty transports with troops from Tampa, Fla., to Santiago, and instructed him to provide a suitable convoy.” Secretary Long then tells of the assistance given by the navy to Shafter’s expedition and proceeds: "On the morning of July 3, an interview having been prearranged between General Shafter and Admiral Sampson, the latter in the flagship New York left the fleet for Siboney. When the flagship was about four miles east of her blockading station and about seven miles from the Morro the Spanish squadron was seen steaming out of the harbor entrance. This was at 9:34) a. m. The vessels of the blockading squadron were, as usual, in their designated positions, snaking a semi-circle about the harbor entrance, counting from the eastward in the following order: Indiana, Oregon—the New York’s place being between these two—lowa, Texas and Brooklyn. The Massachusetts had gone that morning to Guantanamo for coal. The Gloucester and Vixen lay to the eastward and westward of the harbor entrance close to the land. The torpedo boat Ericsson was in company with the flagship.

THE BATTLE OP JULY 3. “Admiral Cervera’s squadron came out of the harbor In the following order: Infanta Maria Teresa, Vizcaya, Cristobal Colon, Almtrante Oquendo and the torpedo boat destroyers Pluton and Purer. The New York turned and steamed for the escaping fleet, flying the signal to close in toward the harbor entrance and attack vessels, but our ships had already, in accordance with standing orders, at once engaged the Spanish ships with the utmost spirit and vigor, and in the course of a running fight which continued until 1:3) p. m. the latter were completely destroyed and sunk, and the famous victory, with its splendid credit to officers and men, was won. The casualties on our side were one man killed and ten wounded, most of them in the drum of the car by the concussion caused by the guns. Our ships suflered no injury of any account. Admiral Corvera. about seventy officers and I, men were made prisoners, while about 350 Spaniards were killed or drowned and 160 wounded. These estimates are probably considerably below the actual numbers. Many of the enemy were rescued from their sinking ships by our men. The prisoners, except the officers, who were sent to Annapolis, were brought to Portsmouth, N 11. and kept in Camp Long, on rieavey’s island, in the harbor of that city, until thev were released. During this time thev were fed and clothed and comfortably cared for There was little sickness and the wounded and ailing soon recovered under good treatment. “On July 4 at night the Spanish cruiser Iteina Mercedes, which had not left Santiago with Cervera’s squadron, was seen steaming out of the harbor. She was sunk just before reaching the narrow part of the entrance channel, presumably by the lire of the Massachusetts and Texas. The object of this maneuver is still in some doubt, but it had the effect of further obstructing the channel.” Secretary Long next deals with the cooperation of the fleet with Shafter’s army before Santiago, all of which is still fresh iir the minds of the readers of the daily press. After the battle the Navy Department took steps to raise the Spanish cruisers 'Hie Teresa was floated and repaired, but was lost on Cat island while being towed north. The contracts for raising the other Spanish ships have been oaneeled. An effort, however, may Ik made to float the Iteina Mer-d-'s. is sunk in the channel of Santiago harbor. BLOCKADE INCIDENTS. Several thrilling incidents are recorded under the heading of “Operations of the Blockade.” On April 27 Admiral Sampson, having received information that the Spaniards were adding to the defenses of Matanzas, proceeded off that tort with Ills flagship, and. in company with the Puritan and Cincinnati, shelled the battery. “This occasion is notable principally as being the first time our ships were under fire,” the secretary says. On April 21* the Eagle, while reconnoitering off the entrance to Cienfuegos, was engaged by three of the enemy’s vessels in that i>ort; after a short engagement they withdrew, serious injury to one of them, the torpedo gunboat Galicia, having been inflicted. The Marblehead immediately afterwards shelled the fortifications and gunboats and inflicted damage. "On May U boats from the Marblehead and Nashville cut two cables off Cienfuegos under a heavy infantry tire, during which they were supported by the guns of the Marblehead und Nashville, and later the Windom. In this action one man was killed and eleven men wounded. On the same date the Machias, Wilmington. Winslow and the revenue cutter Hudson were engaged at Cardenas. The Winslow, when well within the harbor, suddenly found herself under the tire of masked shore batteries. Many of the enemy's shells struck her, disabling her port main engine, forward boiler and steering engine and setting one compartment on fire. Ensign Worth Kagley, her executive officer, and four of her crew were killed. Her commanding officer was wounded, and the vessel, with the rest of the crew, was only saved from entire destruction by the gallant action of the commanding officer of the Hudson, who took

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his vessel in under a severe fire and towed the Winslow' out. In connection with the same expedition, a force was landed on Diana cay, in Cardenas bay, to explode the harbor mines, which were understood to l>e controlled from a station on that cay. The station having been hurriedly abandoned, the American flag was hoisted over it. This, so far as the records of the Navy Department show, was the first raising of the American flag In Cuba during the war. "On the 13th of June the Yankee had an engagement with a gunboat and batteries off Cienfuegos. On June 15 the Texas, Mar-, blohead and Suwanee proceeded Into Guantanamo harbor, and, after engaging end silencing the adjacent fort and battery took possession of the harbor. On June 22 the St. Paul engaged the torpedo boat Terror, supported bv the gunboat Isabel 11, off San Juan, and drove them both into port, the former being so seriously injured that "she had to be run on shore when inside. On June 29 the Eagle and Yankton had an engagement with a force of Spanish cavalry off the.mouth of the Rio Hondo. On June 39 the Hist, Wompatuck and Hornet, while making a reconnoissanee between Cape Cruz and Manzanillo, were engaged with the enemy’s vessels, field batteries and infantry' at Manzanillo. The Hornet was struck many' times, and had her main steam pipe cut, being thereby absolutely disabled. The Wompatuck gallantly towed the Hornet out of danger. Another action occurred at Manzanillo on July 1, in which the same Spanish gunboats were engaged on one side and the Scorpion and Osceola on the other. "On the morning of July 5 the Alfonso XII was run ashore and destroyed off Port Mariel. to the westward of Havana, while attempting to escape from the Hawk. THE MANZANILLO FIGHT. "On July 12 the Eagle chased, forced ashore, captured, and destroyed the Spanish armed steamer Santo Domingo to the westward of the Isle of Pines. On July 15 the. Annapolis was engaged with the batteries near Barracoa. On July 18 the Wilmington, Helena, Scorpion, Hist, Hornet, Wompatnck and Osceola engaged the gunboats and shore batteries at Manzanillo, and succeeded in destroying gunboats in that harbor. On the same date the Annapolis, Wasp, Leyden and Topeka took possession of the Bay of Nipe, during which the Spanish cruiser Jorge Juan, was attacked and sunk. "On the 12th of August the Newark, accompanied by the Resolute, carrying the First Battalion of Marines, and the Suwanee, Hist, Osceola and Alvarado proceeded to Manzanillo, where a demand for the surrender of the place was made. This refused, the place was bombarded. At daylight on the morning of the 13th a large number of w’hite flags were seen floating from the blockhouses and batteries, and a boat came out from the shore carrying a flag of truce. The captain of the boat delivered to the senior officer present the cipher dispatch of the department stating that the President had signed the protocol of peace and had proclaimed an armistice. "The transports of the army corps which was charged with the campaign against Porto Rico were convoy'ed from Santiago to the southern coast of this island by the Massachusetts (flagship). Co’ "Tibia. Yale. Dixie and Gloucester. The < umbia and Yale also carried some of the roops. This convoy was under the command of Capt. F. J. Higginson. At Ouanlca he was joined bv the Annapolis and Wasp and at Ponce by the Cincinnati. The army commander had urgently requested a large naval force. The Puritan and Amphltrite went to Suit Juan, which was also blockaded by’ the New Orleans. “On July 2S the city’ of Ponce surrendered to a smalt squadron consisting of the Dixie, Annapolis, Gloucester and Wasp, a landing party from which took possession at 6 a. m. and hoisted the flag. On Aug. 1 the Gloucester and the Wasp took possession of Arroyo. On Aug. 6 the Amphitrlte landed a party at Cape San Juan and took possession of the lighthouse at that place. This party held the place during the night of Aug. 8 against an attack by a much superior Spanish force.” Sec petary Long praises the work of the marine corps, naval militia and coast signal service. A complete list of the vessels purchased for the aiixM’pry naval force is e'ven. A large portion of the secretary r ’s report is devoted to a review of reports of the various bureaus of the Navy Department. These have been printed from time to time. The appropriations for the navy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899, including an emergency fund of $825,000. were $113,529,506.95. Secretary Ixmg estimates that $47,098,251.08 will he required for the following year. Many recommendations are made by the secretary, the most important being: Removal of charges of desertion; increase of pay corps: sale of vessels no longer needed; transfer of transport service to the navy; organization of a naval reserve; creation of a corps of judge advocates; passage of House hill No. 10403, concerning the personnel of the navv: new system for rewards of officers: revival of the grade of admiral and vice admiral, and to increase the enlisted force and also the number of fighting ships. The report closes with & tribute to the naval war board.

Lessons of the War on tlie Sea. NEW YORK, Nov. 25.—A special to the World from London says: "Captain Mahan, of the United States navy, publishes in the Times the first of four articles on ‘The War on the Sea and Its Lessons.’ He attaches immense importance to the bringing of the Oregon from the Pacific to the Atlantic, because it showed the grip the American fleet had on Cervera’s squadron and the consequent power to move an army to Santiago without fear. He pays a high tribute to Sampson for his successful bottling of Cervera's squadron at Santiago, an. operation fraught with difficulties, doubts, uncertainties and more akin to the wiring down of champagne in unbreakable bands than the mere shoving of a cork into a bottle. As to Camara’s move to the Philippines, if he had persevered, though the American fleet was quite safe, it might have necessitated a temporary abandonment of Manila bay. He then enters into a technical consideration of the momentous problem whethof the individual size of ships or their number should be the aim of naval powers. He comes to the conclusion that, other things iteing equal, numbers mean an increase of offensive power. The article has excited the liveliest interest in naval circles, where, owing to its inevitable technicality, it is principally read.” Paymaster Stanton’s Report. WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—The annual report of Paymaster General T. H. Stanton, of the army, shows an expenditure of $23,499,969, an increase of $2,326,804 compared with last year. General Stanton says the rapid increase of the army gave rise to many questions as to the law governing payments to volunteers which the department has endeavored to adjust satisfactorily. The mustering out and scattering of troops has additional w’ork upon the pay department. He recommends an increase in the regular force for the pay corps, saying: “I earnestly recommend that to the regular pay corps of the army there be added three assistant paymasters general, five deputy paymasters general and twenty majors and paymasters; the promotions to colonel and lieutenant colonel to be made from the officers now' in the pay department according to seniority, and upon the mustering out of the volunteer forces and the reduction of the regular army to the basis prior to the act of April 26. 1898, no appointments shall be made in the pay department until the number of officers In eaeli grade shall be reduced to the number authorized prior to the date of the act above mentioned.” Battle Ships at Montevideo. NEW YORK. Nov. 25.—A special to the Herald from Montevideo, Uruguay, says: The United States battle ships Oregon and lowa and the collier Celtic have arrived here to recoal and take on board supplies of provisions. Movements of Steamers, NEW YORK, Nov. 25.—Arrived: Bulgaria, from Hamburg; St. Paul, from Southampton; Chester, from Amsterdam; Pomeranian. from Glasgow. LIVERPOOL. Nov. 24.—Arrived: Carthagenia. from Philadelphia. Sailed: Cymric, for New York. NAPLES. Nov. 25.—Arrived: Kaiser 'Wilhelm 111. from New York. AMSTERDAM. Nov.; 24. Arrived: Amsterdam. from New York. ROTTERDAM. Nov. 25.—Arrived: Werkendam, from New York. PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 35.—SalldB: Kensington, for Hamburg. HAMBURG, Nov. 24.—Arrived: Paiatla, from New York. , BOSTON. Nov. 25. Arrived: Pavonia, from Liverpool. LONDON, Nov. 25.—Arrived: Assyrian, from Montreal. Doable Tragedy lu Lane’* Family. LITTLE ROCK. Ark., Nov. 25.—1n North Little Rock this morning M. B. Lane, a section foreman, while in a drunken frenzy, emptied both barrels of a gun loaded with buckshot into bis wife’s face, killing her instantly. The woman’s son. V. H. Wright, seized the gun and broke it over the murderer’s head, crushing the skull. The Lanes came from Evansville two years ago. TO (IRE A COLD IX ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. All drugKtsts refund the money U It fails to curs. Sic. The genuine has L. B. Q. ou each tablet.

DINNER TO W. S. SCHLEY THE ADMIRAL ENTERTAINED BY THE BROOKLYN CLUB MEMBERS. Speech on the Battle of July Third —Chauneey M. Depew on the llia•ion of Americans. *_ NEW YORK, Nov. 25.—Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley was tendered a complimentary dinner at the Brooklyn Club tonight by its members. Covers were laid for 150. The clubhouse and dining room were decorated with flags of all nations and potted plants and flowers. Rear Admiral Schley was escorted to the club by Congressman Charles G. Benr ett, and he waa accorded a hearty reception by the guests when he took hia place at the guests' table along with Chauncey M. Depew, Benjamin F. Tracy, Colonel Hester and St. Clair McKelway. Letters of regret were read from General Woodford, William C. Whitney and Supreme Court Judge-elect A. F. Jenks. Mr. McKelway acted as toastmaster and introduced the guests of the evening. When Admiral Schley arose to speak he waa greeted with prolonged cheers, which were renewed at intervals during his telling of the destruction of Cervera’s fleet. “It is a high tribute to my profession,” he said, "to say that not one vessel of the Spanish fleet escaped us.” Continuing he said: "I am overwhelmed by the reception you accord me, the more so because I have been simply an humble instrument in bringing about a result which has added so much to the glory of the Nation. I had no personal ambition which did not include the highest glory to my profession and the greatest luster to rny Nation. I felt after that momentous event that the battle was big enough for us all. At all events, it seems to have been big enough for the country and big enough for the world. It is curious how little things change results. After the army had invested Santiago and performed prodigies of valor I was impressed on that criucal Saturday night wnich preceded the historic July 3, I may say that I was confident that the enemy contemplated a movement. It proved to be true. The Spanish forces to the westward had abandoned six biockhouaes, which were immediately seized by insurgents and burned. At 9:5*) o’clock that night the enemy’s ships were all prepared to get under way. There were six blockhouses, as 1 have said, and the enemy had six ships. That was a critical moment in Cervera's life. In the nighttime there was a possibility of one vessel escaping. Coming out in the daytime it was simply arid utterly impossible. The enemy thought we were all at quarters. So we were. In one minute and thirty seconds from the time he appeared at the mouth of the harbor every one of our vessels was tiring upon him. It was the most beautiful sight 1 ever I 'saw.” There was a burst of laughter and exclamations of “Right you are.” “I say so frankly,” Admiral Schley went on. “The ships appeared in column. I was standing on the bridge of the Brooklyn, and the first impression made upon me was that it was like a Spanish bull fight. T hey came on tail up ’and head down. The admiral had been called to the eastward to confer with Guneral Shafter. Before leaving he signaled to disregard the orders of the commander-in-chief. This was an announcement that the senior officer was left in charge. Fortunately, or unfortunately, that happened to be myself. The moment the enemy appeared 1 set the signal for close action. The enemy could choose one of three methods. He could elect to fight and avail himself of the protection of land batteries. He could try to escape and scatter as a flock of partridges when it is flushed. Or he could attempt to run, choosing either the eastern or the western course. “It was an anxious moment while we were waiting to see what he purposed doing. It required quick decision and quicker action. Fortunately, he chose to run and took the course to westward. All the vessels closed in with terrible cannonading. The Brooklyn w r as tne point of attack, because she was the fleetest and the flagship. The storm of projectiles around about reminded me of a millpond in a hailstorm, but until a man was killed near me 1 was not aware that there was a shot within a hundred miles of me. The furious onslaught was made in the tactical diameter of the enemy’s fire. We could move in and mask or turn out and unmask. Os course, we moved in, and within twenty-nine minutes four of the enemy’s ships were absolutely annihilated. The Colon and the Vizcaya were left. They put their helms to port and speeded to the westward. There was a running fight of fifty-four minutes.” Admiral Schley that fight and the destruction of the Vizcaya, leaving her to the Texas to dispose of. “We went on after the Colon,” he continued. “I felt as aid Nelson at Trafalgar, that the victory would be incomplete if one ship escaped. 1 told Captain Cook to go below and have dinner, as we would not come up with the Colon for one-half or three-quarters of an hour. We went down to dinner, and during that operation we were under heavy fire, but we did not reply, because it did us no harm.” Admiral Schley pictured the surrender of the Colon and recapitulated the results of the battle. He spoke of Dew'ey’s victory at Manila and referred to his own work in Porto Rico. Then he added some modest things about himself and sat down amid tremendous cheerings. Mr. Depew said in part: “The heroes of this war are the popular idols of the day. To-night we honor Schley. Some other night it will bo Sampson, and some memorable night it will be Dewey. In the conquering of tribes and nations, in the overthrow of the governments of the peoples of distant countries, in the seizure and spoliation of the lands of nations which are governing themselves we have no power. We are rescuing oppressed peoples and giving them the protection of our tiag. Our sacred mission for Cuba lias been sanctified by the blood of our sons and the victories of our amis, and it must be carried through. Cuba and Porto Rico under orderly governmentare to increasingly demand our products. The fertile Philippines with American laws, order and justice are to progress to larger apprehension of self-government, to be enormously rich in their increased productiveness and to require from us, and especially from our Pacific coast, vast quantities of the products of our soil and mines. The Philippine harbors and dink yards will be the coaling stations, the warehouses and the depots for our navy and our merchant marine. From this coign of vantage we are within easy reach of the open and ever wider opening doors of the Orient. No matter how rapidly our population within the United Slates increases, no matter how much American energy, genius and inventive skill aud to our productive power the American navy has given to us the position which removes the cause for the fears of congestion which are already threatening us, and the American navy, protecting our merchant marine and keeping free the sea for our commerce, has prepared the way for an exhaustless demand for all which enriches our country, increases its power, supports its population and promotes the happiness and prosperity of its people. The historian in writing this glorious chapter of American history, this marvelous campaign, which in a hundred days altered the map of the world and made the United States one of the five great powers of the earth, will give the place of honor to the American navy and a distinguished niche in the temple of fame to*Admiral Schley.”

Sigibee Led tlie Grnnd March. NEW YORK, Nov. 25.—The sailors and marines of the battle ship Texas to the number of several hundred held thalr annual ball to-night at the Lenox Lyceum. Captain Sigsbee, of the Texas, and Miss Sigsbee led the grand march, in which four hundred couples participated. Captain Sigsbee was vociferously cheered duripg the march. There were many noted characters present, but perhaps the most popular ones were Sailors Detgnan, Clausen and Phillips, who sailed with Hobson on the Merrimac. A dinner was served after midnight. EMPRESS AND REFORMER. Detalln of Events Which Turned China’s Clock Backward. London Times. On Oct. 27 w® published a telegram from our Hong-Kong correspondent giving an interesting account of an interview he had had with Kang-yu-Wei, the would-be reformer, who escaped from the vengeance of the Empress dowager by getting on board a British ship at Tien-Tsin. We have received by mail a fuller account of the interview, some passages of which deserve to be quoted. The reformer gives the following account of his powerful and successful antagonist, and of her Immediate surroundings: ‘•You all know that the Empress dowager is not educated, that she is very conservative, that she has been very reluctant to give tbe Emperor ar.y real power In managing the affairs of the empire. In the year 1887 it was decided to set aside 30,000,000 taels for the creation of a navy. After the battle ships Tlng-Yuen, Wei-Yuen., (Jhih-

Yuen. Chen-Yuen and King-Yuen had been ordered, and after providing for their payment. the Empress Dowager appropriated the balance of the money for the repair of the Eho garden. Eater on, when It was decided to set aside or raise 30,000,000 taels for the construction of railways, she misappropriated a large portion of the money. The first intention had been to construct the railway to Muqden, but it was nevet carried farther than Shanhaikwan, the remainder of the money being used for the decoration of the imperial garden. “Every sensible man knows that railways and a navy are essential for the well being of a couniry. But in spite of the advice of one or two advisers the Empress dowager refused to c&rry on the schemes and thought only of her personal gratification. She has been steadily opposed to the introduction of Western civilization. She has never seen many outside people—only a few eunuchs in the palace and a few ministers of state who have access to her. Before the Japanese war Li Hung Chang was the man she had most confluence in. After the war Li Hung Chang was discarded and she seemed to repose most confidence in Prince Rung and Jung Lu. Asa rule, however, she retains absolute control in her own hands. There is a sham eunuch in the palace who has practically more power than the ministers. Li Luen Yen is the sham eunuch’s name. He is a native of Chili. Nothing could be done without first bribing him. All the viceroys have got their official positions through bribing this man, who is immensely wealthy. Li Hung Chang is not to be compared with him. Before she handed over the reins of government to the Emperor a year or two ago the Empress dowager used to see many ministers, but after that she has only seen eunuchs and officials belonging to the inner department. I have seen her myself. She is of medium height, commanding presence and rather imperious in manner. She has a dark, sallow complexion. long almond eyes, high nose, is fairly intelligent looking and has expressive eyes/’ The beginning of the struggle between the masterful old lady and the Emperor is described by Kang-Yu-Wei thus: "About two years ago two officials, Cheung Lun and Wong Ming Luen, sent a memorial to the Emperor advising him to get the power into his own hands, stating that the Empress dowager was only the concubine of his uncle. Emperor Hien Fung; therefore, according to Chinese law, she could not be recognized as the proper Empress dowager. The result of this memorial was that the two officials were dismissed. The Emperor recognizes that the Empress dowager Is not his real mother. Since the Emperor began to display an interest in the affairs of state the Empress dow’ager has been scheming his deposition. She used to play cards with him, and give him intoxicating drinks in order to prevent him from attending to state affairs. For the greater part of the last two years the Emperor has been practically the figurehead, against his own wishes. After the occupation of Kiaoehau by the Germans the Emperor was very furious, and said to the Empress dowager: ‘Unless I have the power. I will not take my seat as Emperor; I will abdicate.’ Then it was that the Empress dowager gave In to him to a certain extent: telling him that he could do as he liked, but, although she said this with her mouth, her heart was different.” Kang Yu Wei had only one audience with the Emperor, and the externals are graphically described by him thus: “It lasted for two hours. I was received at 5 a. m. in the Yan Shau Hall. Port Arthur and Talienwan had just been taken over by Russia, and the Emperor wore an anxious, carew'orn expression. The Emperor was thin, but apparently in good health. He has a straight nose, round torehead. pleasant eyes, is clean shaven, and has a pale complexion. He is of medium height. His hands are long and th’n. He looked very intelligent, ,and had a kindly expression, altogether uncommon among the Manchus or even among the Chinese. He wore the usual official dress, but, instead of the large square of embroidery on the breast worn by the high officials, the embroidery in his case was round, encircling a dragon, and there were two smaller embroideries on his shoulders. He wore the usual official cap. He was led in by eunuchs and took his seat on a dias on a large yellow cushion, with his feet folded beneath him. He sent his attendants away and we were left, alono, but all the time we w'ere conversing his eyes were watching the windows as if to see that no one was eavesdropping. There was a long table in front of his, with two large candlesticks. I knelt at one of the corners of the table, and not on the cushions in front of the table, which are reserved for the high officials. 1 remained kneeling during the whole of the audience. We conversed in the 'Mandarin dialect.” The conversation which took place was so accurately summarized in our correspondent's telegram that we need not reproduce it here.

OBITUARY. Gen. Meßeynoldi*, Veteran of Two Wars ami Oldest Knight Templar. MUSKEEGON, Mich., Nov. 25.—Gen. Andrew T. McFeynolds, who was the first and only person commissioned by President Lincoln direct to raise a regiment during the rebellion, died to-day, aged ninety-one, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frederick Nims. Deceased served in the Mexican war and was promoted to major for gallantry at Churubusco. He served as United States district attorney and rendered distinguished services in the civil war. General McReynolds claimed to be the oldest Knight Templar In the United States. He was always a Democrat. Col. Henry Lee. BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 25.—C01. Henry Lee, for many years the head of the wellknown banking firm of Lee, Higginson & Cos., is dead, aged eighty-one years. Colonel Lee was, for more than thirty years, one of the overseers of Harvard University. Johnson McClure. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Nov. 25.—Johnson McClure, for a number of years manager of the Milwaukee clearing house, died today, aged sixty-one years. He had been an Invalid for some time, LAVIGNE BESTS TRACY. Get* the Decision In n Twenty-Round Rout at San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25.—George Lavigne gained the decision over Tom Tracy to-night at the end of a twenty-round fight at 142 pounds or under. The fighting was clever and interesting throughout, but lacked the excitement which usually accompanies a contest between tw o such exponents of pugilism. Lavigne did decidedly the most work, being aggressive in every round, forcing Tracy about the ring and compelling him to use all his cleverness and shiftiness of foot to avoid the little champion’s rushes. Tracy did not seem to be at all chagrined over the adverse decision and took it all goodnaturedly. The crowd was as large as any that has assembled in Woodward’s Pavilion since the Waleott-Greene tight, probably six thousand persons being present. “AND THAT NIGHT IT SNOWED” Flrwt fall of the “Beautiful” \\ ortli Mentioning-. Kittens born last summer might have had last night their first sight at a real exhibition of what winter can do in the fleecycloak line. Early in the evening a light snow fell, but some change in the atmospheric conditions stopped it before the ground was whitened. Just before midnight snow, which melted shortly after it reached the ground, began its descent. The air grew colder, and it was not an hour before possibly half an inch was under foot. It continued to fall slowly, and there w'as promise that by the time the people began to open their shutters quite a decent showing of the beautiful subject of the budding poets’ thoughts would have covered all outdoors. To See *le President. Detroit Free Press. Our esteemed citizens, Calixto Garcia Jose Miguel Garcia, Jose Ramon Villalon' Antonio Gonzales Lanusa, Cosme Terriente’ Carlos Martin y Poey, Enrique Vallendus and Ricardo Coby, are on their way to see the President to submit plans and specifications for Cuba’s future, to see about the postofflee appointments and to secure somer thing equally as good for the insurgent troops who will agree to lay down their arms. Our esteemed citizen, ex-Queen Liliuokalani. is on her way to see the President concerning the restoration of $6,000,000 worth of crown lands in Hawaii, which were inadvertently annexed with the rest of the archipelago last summer. Our esteemed citizens. Caluvdio Reina, Pedro y Rungue, Juana Manteila, Estetonia y Rungue, Amalia Mellizo and Messrs. Angue and Minguel Corte, are on their way from Manila to see the President concerning large claims for damages for the destruction of Filipino property by American soldiers in the vicinity of Manila. Our esteemed citizen. Hazen S. Pingree, is on his way to see the President and warn him against supporting Senator Burrows under pain of losing Michigan's twentyeight votes in the next national convention. “Seeing the President” has developed into a great International industry.

SAN FRANCISCO’S FIRE. Rumor that a Discharged Employe Burned the Baldwin Hotel. '■_ SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25.—Nothing new developed to-day in connection with the Baldwin Hotel fire. The ruins are being searched as rapidly as their dangerous condition will permit. No bodies have been recovered since yesterday, but the stench arising from the debris is almost conclusive proof that at least one more body will be unearthed shortly. The revised list of dead and missing is as follows: Dead—Jonathan L White, Lewis Meyers, Tate Pryor and J. M. Leighthead. Missing—John J. Carter and Charles McCartney. Manager Lake, of the burned hotel, says that many of his recent guests have not called on him since the fire for their mall or to inquire about their personal effects, and it is believed that some of the persons occupying rooms were not registered at the office. There are rumors of incendiarism in connection with the fire, the crime being attributed to a discharged employe, who, it is said, had made threats to burn the place. Two fires were discovered in the hotel and Us annex on Friday night of last week, but both were extinguished without doing any damage. Another theory of the origin of the blaze is that it was the result of the carelessness of the cooks and waiters, who are alleged to have Indulged in a revel in the kitchen on the night before the building was burned. The fire wardens will investigate the matter to-day. W. B. Sink, the horseman, who stopped at the Baldwin, is in bed at the Hotel Langham with the soles of both feet blistered and his lungs severely’burned. His wife Is also prostrated from the shock she received. Charles McCartney, one of the missing, is a traveler for an Eastern whisky firm. He went to the hotel Tuesday night, and has not been seen since by his friends. • WILL USE FRENCH WINE. Califomtutn Product Ignored In the Christening of the Wisconsin. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Nov. 25.-The battle ship Wisconsin, w r hich is to be launched at the Union iron works to-mor-row morning, will be the first California built battle ship not christened with the native wine of the State. It appears that when a committee of Wisconsin people was selected to make arrangements for the christening an agent of a French wine managed to secure the pledge of the committee to use his company’s production in the christening, and Miss Elizabeth Stephenson, who will name the battle ship, inadvertently ga.ve her promise to use the wine selected by the committee. The Wisconsin excursionists who arrived here to-day 1 ’ght the champagne with them. The bott packed in a handsomely studded case. > Union iron works people have taken no action in the matter, though keenly feeling the slight cast upon California wines in the breaking of custom connected with the naming of war ships built, in California—the christening such vessels with California wine. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Nov. 25.-Mr. Herman Bleyer, in an interview, said: “The selection of the wine was made by my brother, with the full consent of the other members of the commission and with the knowledge of Mr. Stephenson’s friends. The offer of the gold bottle and case came unsolicited and was received in the spirit in w hich it was tendered. Had the Californians been wide awake and presented their claim in season I have no doubt that It would have been considered favorably.” WILL BE LESS STRICT. College Representative* Agree to Modify Footluilt Regulations. CHICAGO, Nov. 25.—A conference was held to-day between representatives of the following Western colleges: Chicago, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue, regarding the rules which shall govern the football games between them hereafter. It was decided that the colleges will not be as strict as heretofore with players who may have unwittingly violated the rules governing amateurs before coming to the college, and that if a student enters a college, having previously been a student In another college, the time spent in* the first institution shall not lie counted against him provided he is not given an advanced standing in the second college. These were the most important matters settled at the meeting, although a. number of other routine affairs were up for discussion.

AN ALLEGED RASCAL St. Louis Official Indicted on Charges of Fraud and Accepting Bribes. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Nov. 25.—Henry Besch, city registrar, was indicted on four counts by the grand jury to-day, charged with fraudulently manipulating the city pay rolls and accepting bribes. The specific offense alleged was the placing of F. Mueller’s name on the city salary list as a sprinkling inspector and drawing the pay of the man named, including monthly allowance for horse and buggy, when F. Mueller was not in the employ of the city. Besch was formerly superintendent of the street sprinkling department, and the offenses with which he is charged were committed by him while in charge of that department, it is said. Besch surrendered and was released, bond being given. George W. Reichman, a sprinkling superintendent, w r as also indicted for connection with the case. He was released on bond. TAKING LIVE MASKS. It Is u. Tedious Operation, Especially for the Subject. New f York Herald. One often observes, when reading of the demise of a celebrity, that a mask w T as taken by Mr. So-and-so, the celebrated sculptor, soon after the death, says the Strand, but really very few people know how this Is carried out. They might have some idta that plaster of paris is put over the dead man’s face, but there the idea ends. A mask from life is .aken almost precisely in the same way as after death, save that much greater care has to be used, as the subject’s life hangs on a very small thread, or, to be more precise, two small quills. It requires a great deal of nerve and patience to undergo, the sensation being most dis agreeable. When a mask from life is abou to be secured the subject reclines on a table, and towels are placed around hit neck and forehead to prevent the plasier going where not Intended. The face is slightly greased, but not enough to fill the pores of the skin. Care has to be especially taken with the eyelashes, as otherwise in subsequent operations these are likely to be pulled off. which would not be exactly pleasant. A small quill is now inserted in each nostril to allow the subject to breathe through, and cotton wool lightly pressed around the base to keep the liquid plaster from intruding. A pair of scissors is always kept handy, so as to be able to cut off the tops of the quills should by any chance the plaster splash up and cover them. All being ready, a few cheering words are spoken to the unhappy victim, and the plaster is mixed. This is carefully poured or sprinkled over the features. The plaster, though being mixed with warm water, quickly hardens, and in the course of about five minutes the mold is strong enough to be taken off. It has to be carefully done, as the subject Is generally very eager to get a mouthful of fresh air or.ee again. A slight tap with the hand is given to the two side pieces, which relieves the joints made by the thread. The top. or central, piece is then lifted up and pulled slightly forward, so as to withdraw the quills from the nose as they come out with one mold. The sides are then taken off. Probably some of the hair may hold the mold, but with a little coaxing, or by the insertion of the scissors, it can soon be removed. Care must be used to get the ears, but

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without breaking either the subject or the mold. The ears are only taken on the front sides, cotton wool being placed at the back to prevent the plaster going around. When removed the three pieces are put together and plaster placed on the exterior to bold and strengthen them. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. William Cato, who killed Charles .Askew on Sept. 19. 1597, was hanged at Eddyville, Ky., yesterday. The North Chicago Bowling .League haa decided not to accept the proposition of th Greater New York bowling team for a seriea of games in Chicago. The United States naval recruiting station at Chicago has received orders from Washington to enlist sixty apprentice boys, twenty landsmen and fifteen seamen at once. The Sixth Illinois Infantry, volunteers, the only Illinois troops, with the exception of the Third, to servo in Porto Rico, were paid yesterday and mustered out of service. Former Grain Inspector Dwight W. Andrew's and former Chief Cashier B. F. Jenkins, of the State Railroad and Warehouse Commission, have been acquitted at Chicago of the charge of embezzlement of state funds. The firm of Colburn, Fuller & Cos., boot and shoe manufacturers, of Boston and Dorry, N. H., one of the oldest and most prominent shoe firms In New England, made a voluntary assignment yesterday. The liabilities ara estimated at $300,000, largely in notes. Governor Hastings has announced the appointment of Henry J. McCarthy, Democrat, of Philadelphia, to succeed James Gay Gordon, judge of the Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia, whose resignation on Wednesday created a sensation throughout Pennsylvania. “ The torpedo boat Davis, constructed at the Wolff & Swicker Iron Company, Portland, Ore., has been given her official trial trip on the Columbia river, ilhe made an average speed of twenty-three and one-half knots per hour, a full knot in excess of Hie requirements. George 11. Stud well, formerly of the firm of Studwell & Sanger, leather merchants In New York, was arrested in Elizabeth, N. J., yesterday on a charge of converting to his own use $60,000 which he held In trust for his sister-in-law, Harriet Studwell, and Fannie Atwater, her daughter. John B. Bhaw was hanged at Cleburne, lex., yesterday, for killing Thomas Cruine a year ago. Shaw, who claimed to be an Infidel, had refused all along to have any talk with or visits from preachers, but at the last moment he relented and permitted a preacher to be with him on the scaffold. A Jury in tho United States District Court at Kama's City, Mo., which has been trying D. V. Rieger, ex-president, and Robert D. Covington, ex-cashier of the failed Missouri National Bank, on Indictments charging embezzlement and misappropriation of that institution’s funds, yesterday disagreed and was discharged. The Standard Distillery Company, of Cincinnati, which is not in the trust, has sued the newly-organized Whisky Trust to enjoin the latter from the use of the name “Standard.” The plaintiff alleges the use of that name so" fourteen years, and that its adoption by the trust is injuring the business of the old firm. Harry J. Myers was found dead in his room at Chicago yesterday. The gas jot had been removed and death was caused by the escaping fumes. Mr. Myers was formerly connected with theaters in Cleveland and Cincinnati. He left a note asking that Miss Laura Thomas, of Suinmitvllle, la., be notified of his death. San FTaneiseo highbinders show contempt for the proclamation of the Chinese consul general bidding them desist In the murderous feud. The consul’s proclamation has been torn from the bulletin board in front of the consulate, and In its place a placard, referring to the consul In uncomplimentary terms, was posted, but quickly removed by the attaches of the consulate. The statement of the San Francisco police that Amadeo Horace, the alleged confidence operator, has been identified as Dr. J. M. Weigand, a Chicago dentist, is an error. Tlie police discovered among Horace’s effects some linen marked with Dr. Wiegand’a name, hut the latter is in Chicago. How Horace managed to get possession of the clothing Dr. Weigand does not know. Official Vote of Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY. Mo., Nov. 25.—The secretary of state to-night announced tho official vote for state officials at the recent election. It shows that the Democrats carried the State by ov*r 30,000 votes. The vote was about 100,000 short of the vote of 1896, the loss being about equally divided between the Democratic and Republican parties. The Populist vote amounted to but Tittle, comparatively. The following Is the vote for Supremo judge: Long term—Marshall, Dem., 285,770; Finkelnburg, Rep.. 255,428; Voris, Pod.. 9,937. Marshall’s plurality, 30.372. Supreme judge, short term—Valliant, Dem., 288.136: Higbee, Rep., 253,178; Livingston, Pnn. 9 TTO, Vailiarßs ninra**tv. TMa Democrats have over 32,000 plurality for tho other state officers. In i,x> the lamocruti* carried the State by 37,000 plurality. Governor Tanner Before Grand Jury. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Nov. 25.—Governor Tanner was before the grand Jury which Is sitting at Carllnville Investigating the riot at Virden. in which several detectives and miners lost their lives. The Governor testified as to the telegrams which passed between himself and Superintendent Lukins, of the Chicago-Virden Coal Company, and himself and Sheriff Davenport, of MacOupin county, and regarding the conversations ho had with Messrs Lukins and I>ftveitport, which have been given to the public through the press from time to time.