The War. A RASH JOURNALIST

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 318, 23 July 1898, Page 2

The War.

A RASH JOURNALIST

McKINLEY'S OPINION" REGARDING PEACE. A CUBAN WARNING. TRANSPORT OF SPANISH TROOPS. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT). Washington-, July 20. The correspondent of the New York World struck General Shafter on the face for refusing him permission to assist in hoisting the American flag at Santiago after the surrender. The correspondent was arrested and deported. President McKinley t6ld a member of the Senate that he doss not expect peace until the Americans capture Havana. Madrid, Culy 20. The Spanish Cabinet has been informed that Marshal Blanco disclaims the responsibility of the surrender of Santiago, and suggests that General Toral, who conducted negotiations with General Shafter and other United Stoces officers, be tried by court-martial for exceeding his instructions. Americans are generously relieving the starving people iu Santiago. The yellow fever alarm is subsiding. (Received July 2, 40 a.m.) Washington, July 21. The Cuban Junta has warned General Garcia that his attitude towards the Americans is imperilling the Cuban cause. Washington, Jnly 21. Arrangements have been made with the Spanish Trans-Atlantic Steamship Company to convey the surrendered garrison to Spain within three weeks at a cost of 535,000 dollars. Many Spaniards are reluctant to leave the island and are applying to be naturalised as Cubans.