To Reach Spanish Coast

Washington, June 29,- Navy officials estímate mat the squadron to bo sent to the Spanish ccast will cceupy about twelve days in reaching its destination. The speed will not be above ten knots, as there must be due regard to the economy of fuel. All the vessels wiíl be able to make the trip on their coal supply at this rate of speejj. The three colliers will necessarily hamper the squadron. The Scinidia has a speed of twelve knots, and the two other colliers a trifie less. It has been decided that the squadron shall not proceed at a greater rate than ten knots, which is in the capacity of the slowest collier and is suffleient for all purposes. In addition to the fuel in the bunkers of the six warships, the three colliers will carry 13,000 tons of coal. Commodore Howell, who is on his way south with the San Francisco and other vessels that have been engaged in patroling the New England coast, will probably arrive at Key West about the same time that Watson arrivés at Santiago. It is the general belief that the fleet will not start for Spain until Santiago has fallen or Cervera's fleet has been eaptured. Madrid, June 29.- The Spanish governmentdoes not credit the report that an American squadron is to visit Span ish waters, but, the ministers say, they have taken all possible precautions, that the ports are all ready, and thei 26,000 men who have been called io the colors will be distributed amonj the principal Atlantic and Mediterranean ports of Spain. BRAVE LIEL'T. Br.L'15. Makes Another Trip and Gets Important Information. Off Santiago de Cuba, Monday, June 27, via Kingston, Jamaica, June 28. - Lieut. Victor Blue of the auxiliary gunboat Suwanee returned to the fleet today from another investigating trip ashore. He reports that Admiral Cervera's ships, with the exception of one torpedo-boat destróyer, are at anchor and show no signs of activity. Lieut. Blue went ashore Saturday to the west of Morro castle, accompanied by some Cuban guides. He advancei about two miles north of Cabanas and almost up to the enemy's batteries. He traveled sixty miles and rejoined the Suwanee this moraing. At one time the lieutenant was at a Cuban outpost, separated only by 400 yards from Spanish pickets. "They popped away at each other all the time," said Lieut. Blue, "but I do not think the Cubans !iurt the Spaniauds very much, and I '-now the Spaniards did not hurt the Cubans." Lieut. Blue was able to locc:.c the position of each of Admiral Cei vera's ships. Rear-Admiral Sampson warned his fleet this morning to exercise great care in shooting at the hills east of Morro castle, pointing out that the American army had advanced and that the troops might be deployed on the hillsi'jf . It is hardly likely that any serious action will be undertaken by the naval forces until Wednesday. By that time the army is expected to be ready for another forward mocement. The dynamite gunboat Vesuvius flred three shells. They feil in the vicinity of -'.'., rro castle and the eastern batteries. NO FEAR, FOR PORTO RICÖ. Navy and Dop art men ts Ridicule Srvaish Plans. Washington. June 29. - A report that Spain intends to send re-enforcements to Porto Rico meets with ridicule at the navy and war departments. San Juan, the most important port and the only one well fortified in Porto Rico, is now blockaded by the auxiliary cruiser Si. Paul. She has been blockading tha' port for some days without any assist anee, and there is no fear on the pait of her commander of any ships that Spain can send to Porto Rico. At the department it is not cnought probable that Spain will attempt to seud any more troops to Porto Rico, for the reason that their capture would be as certain as anything possibly could be in the future. The transports will bo ready soon for the Porto Rican expedifcion and it is regarded by the war and navy departnsents as an easier thing to take Porto Rico than to take the single city of Santiago. It will not be necessary to capture San Juan at the start in order to take Porto Rico, and it is intimated that troops will be landed elsewhere and the city attacked from land and sea. It is not protected from a saa attack, as is Santiago, and would be sure to fall within a few hours by a combined attack of the army and navy. SHAFTER IS BUSY. Preparing for the Conflict Moiuentarilj Expected. Juragua, Province of Santiago.de Cu ba, Monday, June 27, via Kingston, Jamaica, Tuesday, June 28. - Maj.-Gen Shafter arrived here about 2 o'clocls this afternoon on board the transpori Seguranca from Baiquiri, with his staö Col. John Jacob Astor, Capt. Stewart Brice and Lleuts. Milay and Noble. He was met by Gen. Bates, who wal superintending the landing of commia sary supplies through the surf. Gen Shafter, in full uniform and wearing straw heimet, was soon mounted on íí large horse and rode through the town survey.ing the scène of the landjug of. erations and the camps of the troops. He h.alted a moment before the cottage which serves as headquarters of the Cuban insurgents, and Gens. Garcia and Castillo paid their respects. About an hour later Gen. Shafter struck out for the front in order to consult with Gen Wheeler and the división commanders and look over the field of operations before Santiago, He said he woul;l probably return to the Juragua head quarters at once. Permanent hospital arrangements are to be provided at Juragua at. once. AMISASSADOR HAY WAS ALERT. Asked Tliat the Cadiz Squadron Be Dcnied Coaï Lonclon, June 29.- Speculation is ife regarding the hurried visit by the Imerican ambas.sador to the foreign jffice Saturday, According to information current in well-informedcircles, the visit had nothing to do with peace negotiations. Col. Hay desired to point out the fact that it wouíd hardly be a friendly act to allow the Ca'liz squadron to coal in Egypt or other British stations in the ';ast. He vas inforined that orders had already been sent in accordance with the neutrality vroclamation to supply sufficient coal to bring the Spanish ships back to the nearest port in Spain itself. i Wants Body of His Sjn. Washington, June 29.- Nicholas Fisb, father of Hamiiton Fish, called at ths war ofHce this morning with a note: íroni the president. He macle the retiuest that his son's side arms be proserved and that the body be sent home for burial. Secretary Alger cabled these requests to Gen. Shafter, but said he doubted if it would be possible to comply vith the second request. Secretary Alger requested Gen. Shafter to use all possible care to see that the graves of those who feil in battle vere properly marked. The custom affocting the killed is, when possible, after a battle to forward bodies to the nearest national cemetery, but in the case of Santiago tfcat cannot be done. Has a Kight to Invade Spain. London, June 29. - The St, James' Gazette, commenting upon the prospect ei the American farces attacking the coaiit of Spain, says: "The reception of the news gives evidence of a change in public opinión which, at the commencement of the war, thought Europe should notify the United States that the war must be confined to American waters. It is now recognized that tha Americans are fully entitled to niake war in their own way, and they are, indeed, driven to retalíate upon Spain in this manner, owing to the tactics which Spain has flhosen to pursue. Capturetl Spy Tells Tales. Baiquiri, Province of Santiago de Cuba, Monday, June 27, via Kingston, Jamaica, Tuesday, June 28.- A Spanish epy captured by the Cubans Sunday reports that the Spaniards in Santiago believe the Americana suffered heavy loss during the fighting near Sevilla Friday. The spy also reported that there was mueh criticism in Santiago on account of the fact that the American landing was not contested at Baiquiri, and he also says there was talk of an American attempt to flank the Spanish troops. He says there is very little food in San tiago. St. Louis Rccruits Taken. St. Louis, Mo., June 29. - Recruitiui for both the regular and volunteer service in the army is steadily going on in different parta of the city. The news of fighting near Santiago has cííused a rush of applicants to the three regular recruiting offices, where sc"enty-two men were sworn in during one day. Two companies of colored soldiers for the Seventh regiment United States volunteers (imiuunes) will be drawn from this city. Recruiting offices for that purpose were opened today. WiUiam Henry Rliawn Deacl. Philadelphia, Pa.. June 29. - William Henry Rhawn, the well-known banker and ex-president oL the American Bankers' association, died late last night at nis residence at Fox Chase, '■ euburb of this city, aged 66 years. Illinois Patrlcide Caught. Topeka, Kan., June 29.- Noble Kent, wanted in Macoupin county, Illinois, where, March 23, 1897, it is alleged he tried to kill his father, has been arrested here. Leaving the old man for dead, Kent is said to have stolen $1,000 and skipped. There is a reward of $500 for the capture of Kent, half offered by the governor of Illinois and half by Sheriff Davenport of Macoupin county. Kent was identified to a certainty by the offieers. He bears several scars which prove his identity. The Illinois authorities have been notified. Maniac Murdera His Mother. Lake City, Minn., June 29.- Allie Walsh murdered his mother yesterday by crushing her skull with an ax. He 1= about 22 years old, and the crime was committed at their home, about five miles from here. The young niaii had keen eonfiued in the Rochester insane asylum, but v.'as released about four months aso as cured. It is supposed asudden return of his manía was responsible for the deed. After committing the murder Walsh escaped and the sheriff aud posse are now in Dursuit. Strike Ilansinff On. Oshkcsh, Wis., June 29.- The woodworkers' strike still hangs on, although the three factories running claim an mcrease of thirty workmen today. After repeated consultations wlth the local authorities the governor has decided not to withdraw the troops until all danger is past, which, according to city officials, will not be until after luly 4 at least. After that date the other factories wrl! resumo, qpeïations, and the strength weakness of the i strike will soon be disgovered.