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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-08
The COM MMERCIAL TREATY
BRITISH AMBASSADOR OFFENDS
THE FRENCH.
cAMBoN WILL QUESTION SALISBURY
aris Papers Ask if il is by His Orders Sir I'd
mond Undertakes 10 Direct frances
Foreign Policy. Clash at the
Opera Comique.

Paris. Dec. There was no joint
session of the peace commissions to-day
as the Spaniards arc still occupied in
translating the Americans answer t.
their proposals in regard to the status
of Spanish subjects in the annexed terri
tories
AS cabled last evening, the eight prin-
cipal articles of the treaty are settled
and all that remains for the commissions
to attend to is the settlement Of the
minor points Of the treaty. The latter
will probably be signed on Saturday
next. for the Spaniards are as anxious
as the Americans to finish the work in
hand Secretary Ojeda. OF the Spanish
commission said to-day:
''It is very painful for us to remain
here haggling over details, since the
main points have been settled and we
colonies.
'Al the work will be finished this
week The commercial treaty between
the United States and Spain will be ne
gotiated upon the re-establiShment of
diplomatic relations. and the question OF
Spanish ships and products in Cuba and
Porto Rico will be included therein
FIGHT IN THE OPERA COAIIQUE
Paris. Dec. 7.-An exciting incident
took place tonight at the opening Of the
new Opera Comique, which replaces the
structure recently destroyed by fire.
The house was opened with n per-
Torrance of 'Dame Blanche" in the
presence of a brilliant audience. inc'ud-
ing NJ. Faure. members of the Cabinet,
Senat RS. Deputies, Ru an G1ard Dukes
and all the leading diplomatic, artistic
and literary notabilities in Paris.
President Faure's arrival was signallcd
by shouts of "Vive rArmeer which
were answered by shouts of give Pic
quart"
The rival crowds came into collision
and there was some fighting.
PARIS NEWSPAPERS AROUSED.
Paris. Dee. THE Paris newspapers
to-day vigorously denounce the speech
delivered last evening by the British Am
bassador, Sir Edmund j. Monson, at the
annual meeting the British Chamb II
of Commerce here, as being a commen-
tary and warning in the most offensive
form. They say the French Ambassa-
dor at London, NJ. Paul Cambon, will
quiS of Salisbury whether it is by hi.
orders that Sir Edmund undertakes to
direct Frances foreign policy.
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ACTS OF VIOLENCE CHARGED.
Spaniards Want Responsible Guaran-
tee of Protection.

Havana. 3.-(Nia IAey West, Fla.
Dee. 7.)-Thc official visit Of Genera
Wade as President of the Cuban evacua
ton commission to Captain Genera
CasteIlanos at the palace today was dis
tinguished by n display of official ane
military courtesy and honors fully il
keeping with the rank of the visiting Off
Ger and in sharp contrast to the system
which prevailed under the regime OF
CAPTAIN General Blanco when these cere-
monials were totally disregarded. Dur
ing the latter's term of office visiting gen
erals and admirals of the United States
on reaching the palace entrances were
forced to elbow their way through the
groups of lounging soldiers always
Astounding about the palace doors and
court yard. Their exit heretofore had
also been as unceremOniOuS rs their
entrance.
The reception accorded to General
Wade today, however, was revelation
in the matter Of official ceremony and
Spanish courtesy. At the conclusion of
the interview General Castcllanos in per
son descended the stairs with his visitor
and conducted him to where his car,
riage was in waiting, rema ming there
until the American General drove away.
The palace guard. drawn up in double
file. presented arms as General Wade
and his party passed through the lines
The arrival of the Americans had been
heralded by buglc blast.
\ petition purporting to represent the
sentiments of 100000 Spaniards remain
ing in Cuba. which is addressed to the
Queen Regent is published in the local
papers here. Asserting that the acces-
sion of authority by the United States
has been attended in Porto Rico by acts
of violence which may be repeated in
Cuba. the petitioners ask that the Span
ish Government demand with firmness
II solid and responsible guarantee from
the United States" or make an alli-
ance with some European power to in
sure every protection"
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MONUMENT TO CoNFEDERATEs
Four Statues Unveiled With Impressive
Ceremonies.

Montgomery, Ala. Dec. THE -four
statues on the Confederate Soldiers
Monument on Capitol Hill were unveiled
today. They represent infantry, cavalry
artillery and navy. Imposing ceremonies
were held. Addresses were made by ex-
Governor Thomas G. Jones, as orator OF
the day; ex-Secretary of the Navy Her
bert. for the navy; j. NJ. Falkner. for
the cavalry; ]. w. A. Sanford. for the
infantry, and Benjamin Screws for the
artillery. The thirteen Confederate
States were represented by thirteen
Young ladies and the four branches OF
the service by four young ladies. The
statues are impersonal and represent
privates in the various arms of the
service. There was an immense attend
ancc, as excursion trains came in from
all parts of the State.
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M'KINLEY's SOUTHERN TRIP.
He VIII Leave Washington for Atlanta
December 18th.

Washington. Dec THE President
and members of his party who will at
tend the Peace Jubilee exercises at At
lanta will leave Washington December
18th, at = o'clock. reaching Atlanta he
tween and 8 o'clock the following
morning, spending Wednesday and
Thursday in attendance upon he iuhi-
lee, where the President will deliver
an address and attend the banquet on
Thursday evening.
The party will leave Atlanta Thursday
at midnight, reaching Tuskegee. Ala.
the following morning Mt . p'tlock
Three hours will be snent there inspect
ing the Normal and Industrial institute
of which Booker T. Washington. is
president. 1t is expected that the preni-
dent will make a short address to the
students.
The party will start for Savannah On
Friday afternon either by way OF Mont
gomery. Ala. or Macon. Ga. reachinc
Savannah Saturday morning between ;
and 8 o'clock. The exercises i'll Savan-
nah will include military parade. :
public reception AMI n ban9ucr IN the
evening.
The party will spend Sunday quietly
and Will start Oh sha fetlrn tr'p just
after midnight. relcl'ng Macon. Ga. the
following morning bc.weca and 9
O'Clock Here several hours will be
spent in reviewing General Wilson's
command. of which about 5000 troops
are stationed at Macon.
The party will reach Washington early
the following morning. Tuesday. the oct
instant Besides the President and Mrs.
Mckinley the party will include Secre
tary Gage and Mrs. Gage. Secretary
Alger and Mrs. Alger. Secretary Ipnq
and Miss Long, Postmaster General
Smith and Mrs. Smith, Secretary Blss
and Miss Bliss. Secretary Wilson and
Miss Wilson, Major General iosep'
Wheeler, Secretary Porter, Assistant
Secretary Cortelyou and Mr.. Adelbc:t
S. Hay.
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PARIS NEWSPAPERS A
COL. CARR IN WASHINGTON.
He Obtains the Discharges of Several
Men in the First Regiment

Washington, d. c.. December T.
(Special)-Colonel Julian S. Carr was
here to-day for few hours, but was re-
called to New York ON important busi-
ness.
Col. Carr called on Acting Secretary
of War Meiklejohn in the interest of
a number Of volunteers in the First
North Carolina regiment, and obtained
the discharge of several enlisted men.
whose services are needed at home.
Among those in whose interest Cololel
Carr came to Washington were Privates
A. G. King, Company |; Charles Addi-
son, Company C; William Keuster,
Company NJ; and Andrews, Company l..
Colonel Carr viii return to North Car
oina the latter part of this week and
will leave Durham on the 10Th instant
for Atlanta to attend the peace jubilee
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WHEELER'S ACTIVE DUTIES
OVER.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Major General
Wheeler probably has seen his last ac-
tive service in the United States army.
He was at the War Department to-day
and had II talk with Secretary Alger and
Adjutant General COrbin. 1t is under
stood that he will be relieved from
further active duty unless there is n re-
currence of war; but that he will remain
on the active list of the United States
volunteer army until that army is mus
tered out of the service. by the declara-
ton of peace. This privilege is accord
cd to him in recognition of his distn-
gushed services, and viii leave General
Wheeler free TO exercise his functions
as a member of the House of Repre-
sentatives during this session.
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GEN. HENRY's GOVERNMENT.
He Begins Energetieally and Pleases
the Porto Ricans.

He Begins Energetiealy and Pleases
the Porto Ricans.
San Juan de Porto Rica, Dec. T.-Gen-
eral Guy V. Henry, the new Governor
of the military department of Porto
Rico is beginning energetically lie
intends 10 hold elections of mayors and
councilmen in every town and if neces-
sary to secure fairness, the customs will
be under military supervision.
He will appoint a commission to COM
pei the local courts to bring to trial
and punish persons now in detention on
charges of incendiarism and assault.
This measure will be actively pushed.
Another proposal of General Henry is
to send his representatives to the va
rious mayors to gain their cooperation
in his plan for installing several Ameri-
can policemen in every town.
Captain Lemly. of the Seventh artil-
lery, has been detailed to visit the
schools, with view of installing Ameri-
can teachers.
General Henry holds the designations
of the members of the insular cabinet to
act upon as he sees fit. His policy will
be to gcneralze responsibility among
the subOrdinateS and to break mp the
centrallZatlon OF power III the CaDlnet.
The eighteen army posts have been
grouped under three main heads and
eventually the same course will be pur-
sued with regard to the mayors of the
insignificant towns, thus eliminating un-
nect ssary civil expenditure and fixing
the responsibility of these minor officials
to the mayor Of the nearest important
place
Orders have been issued demanding il
thorough patrol Of the country and di-
recting the patrol officers to work in con-
junction with the mayors to bring Offend
erS to trial. Soldiers are no longer to be
allowed to obtain exchange at the GUS
tom house at 200 per cent. and meas
uras are 20 be taken to keep the bois-
terous men under proper control
Porto Ricans here are favOrably inn
pressed by General Henry's activity in
these directions.
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PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS.

Washington. Dee. The President
today nominated Brigadier General Guy
" Henry, r. S. n. and Brigader Gen
eral Leonard Wood, L. S. V, to be Ma
jor Generals of Volunteers. Other nom
nations sent to the Senate today in
cludcd the officers of the navy advanced
for eminent and conspicuous conduct in
battle. among them being Rear Ad-
mirals Sampson and Schley and officers.
who fought in the Spanish war. They
also included the list of officers of the
Marine Corps who were brevetted and
advanced
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HE OPPOSES IMPERIALISM
HE WRITES TO THE ANTI-IM
PERIALISM LEAGUE.
ex-PRESlOENT CLeVelANO'S VIEWS
Roar and ether Senator'S Oppose Practice 0
Appointing Senators Upon Commits
sions, Where they Become
Agents of President.
Agents of President.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 7.-At the meet
ing of the Anti-ImperiaIism League $
executive committee to-day letter was
read from John Sherman saying:
My hope is that the Senate of the
United States will reject the treaty and
leave the people of the islands free from
the shackles of Spain and the distant
domination of the United States. l
sympathize with Aguinaldo in his ambi-
ton TO found republic jim the China
sea, near the equator, and hope he may
become the Washington of a new nation.
absolutely free from European and
American influence"
Bishop Potter, of New York, and
James c. Carter, of New York, were
added to the list of vice presidents of
the League. More than 800 petitions
protesting against an imperialistic policy
regarding Spains conquered possessions
have been received at the Washington
and Boston offices of the league, each
petition bearing many signatures, and
1t was decided to-day to begin at once
presenting the petitions 10 the Senate.
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FIELD TRIALS At LEXINGTON.

Charlotte. \. c., Dee. IA special to
the Observer from Lexington, y. c.,
says:
"The Continental Fiell Trials club be-
gan its trials here Monday. Sixteen
dogs were entered in the ierby. winch
was finished this afternoon. the result
being:
First. Colonel Il, handled by George
Gray: second. Lad of Jingo. handled by
DcRose third, Count Daustone. handled
by Gray. The all age stake will be run
tomorrow with thirteen dogs entered" :"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-08
THE NEW GIBRALTAR.
Possibilities Of Jamaica Under Anglo
American Alliance.

Kingston, jamaica, Dec. 7.--As part
of the schemes of converting Kingston
harbor into great naval depot and eX-
tensive dock yard. in view of the con-
Struction of the Nicaragua canal in the
near future, the Admiralty authorities
have just completed negotiations for the
purchase of Greek Pond, at the western
extremity of the city where the proposed
dock yard will be constructed. 1t is
said that the work will be commenced
Immediately. The dock yard, it is said.
is to be the largest and best equipped
i'll the British d0minionS.
A naval authority who has been in
terviewed on the subject says the inten-
tion is to make Jamaica another Gibral-
tar to command the canal and be Il rally
ing point for the naval and military
forces of the Anglo-American alliance
when, by dominating both oceans, it viii
hold the political and commercial bal
ances OF power in the hollow of its
hand.
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TELEGRAPHIC FLASHES.

A New York syndicate. represented by
Brown Brothers, have bought the Lindell
and Missouri Street Railway systems OF
st. Louis for $S.500,000.
Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson
will so to Manila to superintond the
raising of the sunken war vessels. lie
expects TO leave about the Goth OF this
month.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-08
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
Frank Mcneil Endorsed BY Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce.

Wilmington, t. c.. Dec AT meets
ing of the Wilmington Chamber of Com
merce held today the following reso-
luton was adopted to wit:
Resolved, That the Chamber of Com
merce, recognizing the eminent fitness
and peculiar availability of Frank Nc
Neil, ESQ.,, for the position of Railroad
Commissioner, heartily endorses him for
the position. We feel that Wilmington
has fair claim for representative on
the commission and that the State viii
accord her wishes i'll the matter"
A committee was appointed to take
any steps they may deem advisable to
accomplish Mr.. McNeil's election.
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The United States customs commission
cr, Robert =. Porter, arrived ut Kings
ton from Cuba Tuesday and sailed for
home yesterday. The commissioner has
framed Cuban tariff which will be
promulgated on his arrival home. 1t
opens the Cuban market TO all nations
on equal terms.
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TO RELIEVE THE VOLUNTEERS
Regulars viii Be Sent to Manila at the
Earliest Possible Moment.

Denver, Col. Dec. THE Rocky
Mountain News has received the follow
ing telegram from the Secretary of War:
1T is proposed to send regular troops
to relieve the volunteers in Manila just
as soon as transportation can be ar
ranged. The volunteers will be returned
to the United States in the order in
which they left.
tSigned) RUSSELL A. ALGER." :"
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LAUNCHING OF PATHFINDER.

New York. Dec. THE United
States Survey steamer Pathfinder was
launched from the Nixon shipyards in
Elizabeth, n. J., to-day. Miss Ruth w.
Cranden, niece of Secretary Of Treasury
Gage, christened the vessel
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DEMOCRATIC HOUSE CAUCUS

Washington, Dec 7.--Although efforts
have been made TO abandon the Demo
cratic House caucus set for next Satur-
day night, in oder to avoid possible fric-
ton. it was stated definitely today by
Democratic leaders that the caucus would
be held.
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THE FIRST GOES TO-DAY.
The Regiment is Already On Board the
Roumanian.

Savannah Ga, Dec. THE First
North Carolina is the first regiment of
the Seventh Army Corps to embark for
Cuba. The regiment went on board the
transport Roumanian tonight and win
sail for Havana tomorrow.
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CLEVELAND OPPOSES EXPAN
SION.

Princeon, y. j., December 7.--Former
President Grover Cleveland as inter
viewed today on the new policy of the
United States and dictated the follow
ing for the Associated Pres:
"Without going at all into details, I
wish to say that / am ardently opposed
to every feature of this annexation and
expansion policy. The public ought to
know pretty well what my convictions
are from the Hawaiian question during
my administration. | have not chang I'd
my mind and remain opposed to all this
annexation rom the Hawaiian TO the
Philippines.
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CONFIRMED BY SENATE.

Washington, Dee. THE Senate in
executive session today confirmed the
appointment of Hon. John Hay as Secre-
tary of State.
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REICHsTAG's NEW PRESIDENT

Berlin, Dec. Count Won Ballestrem.
Centrist, was today elected President OF
the Reichstag by vote of 279 to 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-08
HoAR,s vIGoRoUs PRorEsT.

Washington, Dec THE Senate haC
Il long debate in executive session to
day upon the subject of confirmation 81
the Hawaiian commissioners. The dc
bate was started by Senator Hoar, who
made a vigorous protest against tlit
practice of appointing Senators upon
such commission. He said these Sena
tors were, when appointed, acting under
the direction of and became the duly
authorized agents of the President to
carry out his ideas and wishes. What
became of their functions as Senators
he asked, when the report they make. Il
in the case of the Hawaiian commission
came before the Senate, coordinate
branch OF the Government.
The method of appointing Senators
on commissions was defended by Sena-
tors Morgan and Platt, of Connecticut,
who claimed, there was nothing incon-
sistcnt in so doing.
Other speakers in the controversy were
Senators Chandler and Bacon, in op-
posing the free exercise by the Presi-
dent of the power of appointing Sena-
tors to other positions. They pointed
out that there was a law on the statute
hooks inhibiting citizens from holding
two offices with pay at the same time,
and insisted that such appointments
we're contrary to the spirit of American
institutions.
Senator Aldreh was among those who
contended for the right of the Presi-
dent to call into service of the country
the talents of Senators and members of
Congress in other lines than those
which their offices indicated.
Senator AIdrich made the point that
the position Of commissioners in such du-
ties as those of the Hawaiian commission
and the Paris peace commission was not
inconsistent with the performance of
Senatorial duties. Those positions We're,
he said, not offices III the usual interpre-
tation Of the word, and to prevent the
Presidents calling for their services for
such work was to often deprive him of
the best assistance available in special
cases like those in which Senators Nor
gan. Cullom, Davis, Frye and others
were engaged.
Senator vest was among those who
attacked the practice of appointing
Senators to the place of commissioners.
All Senators making speeches espe-
cially disclaimed any intention of per-
sonallT attacking any Senator occupying
the position of commissioner.
After two and q half hours of discus
sion the question was referred to the
judiciary Committee with instructions
to investigate and report upon the
nomination of the commissioners.
CLEVELAND OPPOSES ENPAN-
The Forrest City times., 1898-07-15
TIE DREADED CONSUMPTION

T. A. Siocum. M c., the Great
Chemist and Scientist. VIII Send
Free, to the Afflicted, Three
Bottles of HIS Newly Dis
covered Remedies to
Cure ConSum ption
and all Lung
Troubles.
The Forrest City times., 1898-07-15
Resolutions OF Respect.

WHEREAS, The supreme Ruler of
the Universe in HIS wisdom has seen
Fit to send the Angel of Death into the
home Of Our esteemed sovereign. l.. j.
Barrow, and remove therefrom his
beloved companion 10 lie, therefore,
be il
RESOLVED, By Forrest City Camp.
No. %, w. o. W, that we extend the
heartfelt sympathies Of this camp to
Sovereign Barrow and family in this,
their sad hour of bereavement. and
that we commend them for comfort 10
Him who doeth all things well.
NJ. y. GAINES,
A. ID. BOYLE,
r. III. WINFIELD,
Committee.
The Forrest City times., 1898-07-15
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady, if you will only get
the right remedy. You are having
pain all through your body, your liver
is out of order, have no appetite, no
life or ambition, have bad cold, in
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act directly on your Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys, tone up the whole system
and make you feel like new being.
They are guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. For sale at John III. Tip
tons Drug store. only SOC per bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1898-07-15
A Surprise Wedding.

Married Monday night, july 4, 1898, al
she residence of Nicely Shaver, Rev. Skin.
Der officiating. Miss Annie Lutz, of For.
test City, Ark, and Mr.. Edward Justice
bf Memphis, Tenn.
Miss LulZ has been visiting in Nam
moth Spring for several eeks, guest
bf Mrs. W. Il. Culp. Mr.. Justice camt
PIP from Memphis to spend the Fourth
(rhey were engaged to marry later on
bit changed their minds and WERE
married Monday night, as above indi.
Gated, taking the midnight train fol
Memphis. The Monitor wishes then
Ell kinds of happiness. Mammoth
Spring Monitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Justice spent Sunday
and Monday in this city, receiving the
congratulations and well wishes of 4
legion of friends.