Senn Fears Yellow Fever

Siboney, July 14, via Port Antonio, July 17. - Dr. Nicholas Senn, the eminent surgeon and physician of Chicago detailed with Shafter's army for special service, is of opinión that inside of a fortnight 25 per cent of this army will be hors de combat on account of the ravages of yellow fever. Dr. Senn was present at the conference between the opposing generáis. He was informed by the Spanish physicians and the archbishop that a great amount of sickness prevailed in Santiago. The majority favored surrender at any price. Dr. Senn is discouraged at the situation with regard to yellow fever. It is difficult to control it and heroic measures must prevail. Should the army move to Porto Rfco he fears that the fever may De imported there. Dr. Guiteras, when asked for his opinión, replied that the question was impossible of solution. The yellow fever is spreading rapidly. The doctors are alarmed and are hurrying nurses to the hospitals, but the situation at El Caney is grave. There are many cases of fever and there is great mortality among the people, who are dying from exposure and privation. Refugees are flocking here, with gold In one hand and paper money in the other, begging for food. There are 200 fever cases here and three deaths have occurred. The majority of the cases are from the trenches, where the men sleep night after night in water. Provisions are short and the trail is almost impassable for any traffic. FROBOSM OF EMBAKKING DONS. Many Belons In Cuba and Should Be Allowed to Keiiiuiu. Washington, July 18.- What disturbed the war authorities most and made them impatient at the Spanish delay in making formal surrender of Santiago is the fact that the American troops will have to be kept there untll the Spanish prisoners have been embarked or until relief forces can be hurried from the United States, and the propriety of sending fresh troops to Santiago is questioned. Supplies are being rushed trom the nearest ports to Santiago for the soldiers and prisoners. There is no fear that there will be lack of food for eith-' er captors or captured. The war department expects to meet great difficulty when it comes to embarking the Spanish soldiers, in trying to distinguish which soldiers should go and which should be allowed to remain. The volunteers, of whom many thoitands are not only life-long residents of Cuba, but also property owners, will certainly wish to remain. The hungry and penniless will go where they may expect to be fed. The Spanish offlcers will be required to muster their men, for this will be the only means of solving the puzzle. BLANCO KEALIZES HIS DASGEK. Is Willing to I-et Sagasta Try to Arrange Peace. London, July 18.- All the dispatches from Madrid to the London morning papers agree that Capt.-Gen. Blanco and hls staff are now willing to let the decisión as to peace or war rest with the home government. This change oL attitude is supposed to be due to the lack of provisions and equipment. The Times, commenting editorially on the reported statement by Lieut.Gen. Correa, the Spanish minister of war, as to the terms upon which he thought peace might be arranged, says it is afraid that none of the terms Gen. Correa suggests has any chance of acceptance at Washington. "It will probably be realized at Washington that the chance of getting a money indemnity is extremely remote and as a business transaction the Americans will probably take any indemnity they think proper in the form of territory, should any colonies be left in Spanish possession at the conclusión of peacs," concludes the Times. Second Cali a Sacres. Washington, July 18.- Nearly 60,000 of the 75,000 volunteers asked for by the president in nis second cali for troops has been recruited, and most of them have been mustered into the service. Of the number already reeruited under the second cali, 30,000 have been assigned to regiments now in the field and have been sent to join the organizations to which they are assigned. A few less than 29,000 have been recruited for new organizations. Some of these organizations have been mustered inte service, but a few o) them yet lack the required numbe." o) men. Adjt.-Gen. Corbin hopes to have the details of the second cali cleared up by Aug. 1. Cables In Cuba Repaired. Washington, July 18. - Surgeon Gentransmir? ion.) - The signal service cable boat completed the laying of the cable today between Baiquiri and Guantanamo bay. The French cable Detween Guantanamo bay and Sanago -de Cuba will be at once reconnected and turned over to the company. The government will use its own ca.!le for business between these twu points. Nu Caaes in the United States. Washington, July IS.- Thr following -u'al Wyman of the marine hospita] service says there Is not a single case of yellow fever In this country, so far as he knows, and no preparatlons are jelng made to recelve yellow fever paJents. It Is hls understanding that Secretary Alger will eoon order the two companies of soldlers now at Tortugas, olf the Florida coast, to some other polnt and this place will then revert to the marine hospital service, in whose cus:ody it was before the war broke out. OFFICIAL THAKKS TO SHAFTEB. President McKluley and Secretary Algnr Send Worda of FraUe. Washington, July 16.- The following message was sent to the front today by President McKinley: "To Gen. Shafter, commanding forcea at Santiago: The president of the United States sends to you and your brave army the profound thanks of the American people for the brilliant achievements at Santiago, resulting in the surrender of the city and all the Spanish troops and territory under Gen. Toral. "Your splendid oommand has endured not onl ythe hardships and sacrifio ed not only the hardships and sacrifices Incident to campaign and battle, but in stress of heat and weather has triumphed over obstacles which would have overeóme men less brave and determined. One and all have displayed the most conspicuous gallantry and earned the gratitude of the nation. Ttie hearts of the people turn with tender Bympathy to the sick and wounded. May the Father of mercies protect and comfort them. "WILLIAM M'KINLEY." The following was sent by Secretary Alger: "To Maj.-Gen. Shafter, front, near Santiago, Playa: I cannot express in words my gratitude to you and your heroic men. Your work has been well done. God bless you all. "R. A. ALGER, "Secretary of War." May Sei.e the Caroline. San Francisco, Cal.,July 18.- Advices from Honolulú indícate that the coast defense vessel Monterey will take possession of the Caroline islands before reaching Manila. While in Honolulú harbor Commander Lentze of the Monterey borrowed charts of the Carolines from Captain Bray of the missionary bark Morning Star, and also consulted with that navigator regarding the harbors of these islands. Capt. Lentze promised to return the charts wen he reached the Philippinee. Wtll Fly Watson's Fia. New York, July 18. - A special to the Tribune f rom Washington says: The unparalleled performance of the battleship Oregon in cruising 15,000 miles to take an active part in the war against Spain, so speedily followed by her magnificent race past the American fleet ia pursuit of the Cristóbal Colon less than two weeks ago now, is to be rewarded by flying the commander-in-chief's flag in transferring the seat of hostilities to Spain itself. Spanish Soldiers at Santiago. Playa del Este, Province of Santiago de Cuba, July 18.- The total number of Spanish troops involved in the surrender of Santiago will, it is said, run close to 25,000, of which about 12,000 are behind the intrenchments of Santiago. The rest of the Spanish troops are stationed at Sagua de Tanamo, Guantanamo, Baracoa and other seaports and fortified cities. The 25,000 Spanish troops include about 20,000 regulars and 5,000 volunteers. Gen. Blanco's Sentlments. Havana, July 18. - Capt.-Gen. Blanco insists there will be no peace between the United States and Spain on the condition that the latter lose Cuba, if hls efforts can prevent lt. He is in favor, he says, of waging a prolonged warfare against the United States. Gen. Blanco has great influejice with the government at Madrid, and his declaration is regarded with considerable signiflcance. All that Gen. Blanco asks is that Spanish sovereignty be maintained in the island of Cuba. To Carry Water to Cuba. Philadelphia, July 18.- The British tank steamer Lucilene, now at this port, has been bought by the government to carry water to Cuba and elsewhere. The price paid is said to be $200,000. The Lucilene was launched flve years ago at Stockton, Englaad, and is ,built of iron and steel. She can carry 1,000,000 gallons of water. 400 Tellow Fever Patlents. New York, July 18. - A speciaj cable to the Journal from Santiago eays: "It is no longer denied that yellow fever is prevalent and has claimed many victime. There are probably now 400 cases among the troops. Dr. Guiteras, the yellow fever authority, will return to the United States, leaving Dr. W. Parker in charge." Kecrults for Dewey. San Francisco, July 18. - The steamer Pennsylvania, the First Montana and the recruits of the First California regiment, will probably sail for Manila on Monday. Peaoa Talk Is Revived. Madrid, July 18. - Several newspapers say the Spanish government opened peace negotiations today with Washington, through the French ambassador there. Commlssion I Appointed. Washington, July 18. - The president has appointed the following commissioners to meet a similar commission on the part of Great Britain and Canada for the purpopse of adjusting the relations between the United States and Canada. Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana, Senator George Gray of Delaware, Representativo Nelson Dingley of Maine, John A. Kasson of Io-wa and John W. Foster of th District of Columbla. Subscribe for The Democrat