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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-12
TO SHOW THEIR WORTH.
Cubans Being Appointed to Responsible Posi-.
tons as an Experiment.

Guantanamo, Province of Santiago de
Cuba, Nov. 11.-Gen. Wood, governor
of the military department of Santiago.
who is now in this district in the course
of his tour of inspection along the
coast, today, visited the town of Juan
lea and also two sugar plantations
where troops are stationed. The visit
proved exceedingly interesting, show
ing not only the fearful effects of the
last three years of internal struggle,
but also the prosperity that is gradual
~ returning. He found the laborers
and their children all looking well and
comfortable.
At the Soiedad plantation. belonging
to Messrs. Brooks. Gen. Wood stayed
for several hours. These are typical
plantations-among the oldest in Cuba
The American commander had lunch
con there with a menu of venison and
game-fowl of "home-raising." In the
course of the afternoon he inspected
the country between Soedad and
Guantanamo.
Senior Perez, who has been appointed
by Gen. Wood as mayor of Guantana-
mo. called toward dusk upon Cen
Wood, and reported his acceptance
during the first day of his mayoralty.
Gen. Wood said to him, in the course of
the interview: You Cubans are now
on trial before the world and you must
show what you are able to do in the
matter of self government. The Amer
leans would be pleased to give stable
government to Cuba in the course of 81
IL month. Let us see if the Cubans are
able to govern themselves, or it will be
necessary to make some other arrange
ments. The Americans are now doing
everything they can to give the Gu
bans an opportunity to display the ad-
ministrative ability they have"
Gen. Wood. who in the course of the
day appointed several other civic Off
Gals. shortly before dark left for Cal
manera, on board the Hist. He Will
leave there, tomorrow. for Gibara.
The officers of the Sd Immune Regi-
ment, who are getting up regimental
foot ball team. told Gen. Wood, before
he left, that they would challenge the
Santiago regiment. He replied that he
would try to arrange matches, adding
that he was great believer in the val
ue of such inter-regimental contests
and quoting the famous remark of the
Duke of Wellington, that the battle. of
Waterloo was won on the playing fields
of Elton.
A cable message was received by
Gen. Wood, during the day. from Gen.
| Calicto Garcia at Santa Cruz del Sur.
| where the Cuban Assembly has been
| in session for some time, asking for a
| transport to take Gen. Garcia, and GO
friends to Havana. No United States
transport is available. 1t has been well
known that the delegates We're for the
most part stranded. as recent appli-
cation was made for a supply of lin
| Aigent rations,' which, as the Assembly
| is virtually military body represent
| ing armed men, was refused.
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INVESTIGATORS COMING EAST.
Will Examine Heads OF Various Bureaus at
Washington Before Going 10 New York

Washington. Nov. IA telegram
from Gen. Dodge, chairman Of the war
investigating committee, announces
that he will reach Washington, tomor-
row. 1t is expected that all the MEM
bers will be here, by Monday, and that
the work Of the commission as whole
viii be resumed with vigor. Several
witnesses win be examined here and
the inspection ofthe reports made by
the heads of the various bureaus of the
var department. which was interrupt
ed by the Southern trip, viii be re-
sumed.
1t is expected that after a weeks work
in this city the commission will pro-
ced to New York where many Wit
nesses viii be examined. The charges
in connection with Camp Wikoff will
be closely inquired into while in New
York, as well as the criticisms of the
Santiago campaign and the methods of
transporting troops Gen. Shafter will
probably be among the witnesses heard
in New York
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MAY NEED VOLUNTEERS.
Qsartermasler' Department Hampcred by
Deaths in Force in Cuba.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE quartermas-
ter'S department is considerably embar-
raised by the mortality IN its principal
depot in Havana and transportation bus
mess there will DE badly hampered until
The immediate relief is afforded Although
the department is 10th to send officers
and men to that fever-st!icken district,
il is realized that it must he done in spite
pG the risk in execution of the plans Of
the government 10 take military posses
sion of the entire island OF Cuba on or
before the LIST of January.
In view of the work to be done in the
matter of transporting and quarterine
the United States troops on the island
ana the estaplishment OF military head
10 at once fill the vacancies in the quar-
ternaster's depot caused by the death of
Coz. Williams and his assistant. In max
ing the detail, care will be taken to Sc
leet officers who are immune 10 the
tropical feveTs, il such can IN. found. 1t
may be necessary to call for volunteers.
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ADMIRAL SCHLEY ARRIVES
From Porto Rico With Report Of Evacuation
Commission for President.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE United
States cruiser Newark. in command of
Commander Casper F. Goodrich. and
flying tn. flag of Rear Admiral w. S.
Schley, arrived, this morning, from San
Juan, Porto Rico. She was greeted by
a salute from the battleship Texas in
honor of Rear Admiral Schley as she
proceeded to the anchorage off Temp
kinsville. On board the Newark with
Rear Admiral Schley were his staff and
Hon. Charles w. Russell, of the de-
partment of justice, legal adviser to the
Porto Rican evacuation commission.
The admiral had with him the report
of the commission to the President.
consisting Of three bulky packets with
the documentary evidence, and esti-
mated as at least containing 5000 words
which he has to take to Washington
with him, this afternoon. He looked
well. and said he felt WELL though tired
and in need of rest.
He said the meetings of the commits
sion with the Spaniards had been very
harmonious. The instructions from
which the American commissioners
could not deviate We're gracefully sub
mitted to by the Spaniards and since
the meetings the Spaniards had a very
much higher respect for Americans.
The report contains a full statement
of the finances, the revenues and ex-
penditures, the debts, the government
and other conditions of Porto Rico
Rear Admiral Schley finishes up the
work of the commission in conveying
the report to the President. OF the
other members, Major General John r.
Brooke remains as military governor If
Porto Rico and Brig. Gen. w. w. Cor
don returned home. two weeks ago
The rear admiral said that Porto Rico
had a great future and had advan-
tages fully equal to Cuba. The people
were docile and amenabe to law and
were just now carried away with love
! for the United states and showing in
| tense loyalty.
| Flag Secretary b. w. Wells, Jr, said
| that the Spaniards had almost entirely
| left the island, being mostly in the mil
| itary and civil service and the small
| number left We're those compelled tt
stay by their interests. lie said thai
the soldiers were now getting acclimat-
ed so that the number of sick is grow.
| ing rapidly less.
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EVERYONE WANTS Her.
The British Admiralty and Wreckers Both
Claim the Maria Teresa.

Nassau, N. p, Nov. 1.-THE British
admiralty authorities here are going
to take possession of the Maria Teresa
as a dereiict. The American consul
has protested against this course.
claiming everything less than salvage.
The steamer Antillia is leaving here
for Cat island with custom officers and
police on board.
Opinions differ as to the chance Of
saving the cruiser. Although she has
been aground, since Thursday, the Ma
ria Teresa rests in an easy position
and the weather is moderate
Wreckers have arrived here with
stores from the stranded vessel of Cat
island. which establishes beyond a
doubt that she is the Infanta Marta
Teresa. AS the vessel is looked upon
as being Q dereiict the wreckefs claim
The right to seize the stores which can
he saved.
The report that the woter is up to
her between 4 eeks. that she has list
70 starboari, which side is damaged,
and that she is dismasted. The vessel
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ALL MANNER OF MENACeS
Stem by Europe in Lord Saiisbury's Recent
References to America.

London, Nov. 1l--The weekly papers,
while they see in Tuesdays elections in
the United States improved prospects OF
currency legislation, regret that the Re-
publican success was not more pro-
nounced. They express a fear that the
results Will encourage continental Powers
to increase hostility toward the annexa-
ton of the Philippines by the United
States, although they doubt that there
will be any more serious intervention
than acrimonious protests, 'as the Pow
ers are aware that Great Britain would
not allow. The United States to be over
borne by hostile coalition
&c The Spectator says: The statesmen of
the continent universally fear the advent
of the United States in European politics
They cannot rid their heads of the idea
that if they stand together, as when they
coerced Japan. America will similarly
yield. But their representations at Wash
ington are likely 20 irritate greatly the
national pride of the Americans leading
to Il universal support of President Nc
Kinley in a reply which. however mod
crate in tone, will in effect be clear de-
1iance.
The excessive fear felt of an Anglo
4 Saxon alliance is shown by the fact that
4 the whole continent sees in Lord Sails
bury's Guild Hall references to America
Eail manner of menaceS.
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KENNEBEC SATURDAY. NOVEMBER ~ 1s9s

" different from the case Of Cuba and
Porto Rico. The whole population OF
Mindanae and the archipelago OF the
Viscayas and the great body of the
inhabitants of the island Of Luzon
sympathize with Spain and have de-
Tended her cause with arms, in past
Instructions as Well as the present
one, with the same enthusiasm as the
Spanish of the pensinula could show.
All these elements--once the ties which
attach them to Spain were broken
would rise, without doubt, as single
man in favor Of independence.
las to the attitude Of the Tagalos,
already risen in arms against Spain,
there can be no doubt. Habits of
fighting already acquired, ambitions
awakened by the assurances of the
chiefs who have trained the masses to
cry for independence and the hopes
which the United States government
is itself has raised in them, would all
tend to make the Tagalos the bitterest
enemies of the United States. To
make this clear, ! need only to point
TO the relations between their armed
forces of the United States as shown in
bloody conflict that took place be-
tween them at Cavite
The result of all this would be a
war of subjugation. in our islands Of
Ocean;ca. a war which would be very
costly in men as well as money for
the United States. Il war of desolation
and ruin for the Philippines and their
inhabitants.
I'VE have suffered large personal and
business interest IN the Philippines
view with dismay the possibility Of
this terrible event How can 1t be
that the American people, who boast of
bringing intelligence to bear upon hu-
mantarian questions. should not hest
tate in face of the certain prospect of
plungng into such a serious Of incyit-
able disasters? There would result
not only the damage to property and
loss of life inseparable from all war
but these evils would be aggravated
by the diversity of races and the enc
nifty existing between them. rendering
very different the establishment of any
authority that could keep the disasters
Of war within formal limits.
"All have said would apply equally
whether the United States annexed
the Philippines or established a pro-
tectorate. The latter course would
either be absolutely insufficient to
maintain order or would have to assume
such a character as would be regarded
and opposed by the natives as virtual
annexation
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BANQUET TO GEN. MILES.
4 Distinguished Gathering in His
Honor at New York.
The General Makes a Gem OF Speech and Is
Enthusiastically Received.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE tonpli.nen-
tary banquet given to Major Nelson A.
Miles, commanding the United States
army, at the Waldorf Astoria tonight.
IN point of numbers, extensive prepare
ton and brilliancy. rivalle1 the great
banquet given, last year. in honor OF
President Mckinley by the Merchants
and Manufacturers of the country.
Seven hundred and fifty guests were
present, including many of the leading
professional. military, and business
men Of the country.
At $50 o'clock, Hon. Joseph Choate.
the toastnaster, took Gen. Miles by
the arm and after a brief levee in the
Astor Gallery. headed the long line to
the banquet room. After the general
AMI Mr.. Choate entered the dining room
{ large orchestra struck up Hail to
the Chief"
After brief speech by Mr.. Choate.
IN which ne warmly eulogize4 the
guest OF the evening, Gen. Miles was
given an ovation. He smilingly bowed
MS acknowledgment of the excited ap-
plause and spoke in part as follows:
".5oyfuily dear is the homeward track
X we are brt sure of q welcome back. +"
such a generous reception has been
extended to me, tonight, as few are
permitted to enjoy, and I should be
wanting in gratitude did l not appre-
ciate The sentiment expressed in this
cordial greeting. ! should be vain, in
ded, to ascribe it to myself or for o
moment accept it as personal tribute.
AS an expression of appreciation of the
gallant troops which l have the honor
10 command, it is accepted in behalf
of the living, and for them I thank YOU.
as We'll as for those whose lips are for
ever silent, and whose heroism and sac
atiee know are here remembered and
reyered.
The American soldiers and sailors
have been true to the principles and
traditions OF their fathers and NAM
tanned the honor and glory of the
American arms One great blessing RI
the country in this brief but decisive
war has been to firmly unite in bonds
OF iniperishable union all sections OF
the Jnited states, North, South, East
and West. Still more 1t has given US
reason and opportunity to appreciate
cur obligation to the mother country
Ter the diSnited and powerful influence
Of the British empire in the ,nainte-
nance of our principles and right
There are other fields to conquer The
past has gone and the future opens the
doors TO greater responsibilities, and
trust to greater progress and prosperity
We are ascending to a clearer atmos-
phere, up to higher mesa where we
should take stronger position than ever
before occupied by our government and
people We can no longer confine our
selves to the narrow limits that governed
Us in the past.
In behalf of the army and myself, I
wish to return my most heartfelt thanks
for this mpst cordial greeting"
! Governor Woleott Of assaehusetts,
was INTRODUCED as the successori to the.
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THE LoNnoH' PRESS
Cannot Omit Giving the Ueited States Little
Friendly Advice.

London, Nov 12-Lord salis5ury's
speech at the Guild Hail banquet stil
reverberates through the European press
4 ne Times says editorially, this morning.
press has not INDUCED in the miachiey-
GUS task of reading into Lord Salisbury s
utterances something d.sparagifs TO the
tnited States. II the United States de-
sire to establish themselves securely IA
the Philippines, it must be at British
good will since it is clear enough that
icy will not meet with much friendlness
rom the other nations of the old world, "
The Standard Which expresses some
suspicion as to the kaisers intentions.
says: Possibly Spain is mad enough to
try to renew the war, but European
peace will not be further disturbed"
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THEY CAUSE DELAY.
Spaniards Searching Through
Their Musty Old Records
For Material for Reply to Our Last
Note on Philippines.
Queen Regent and Cabinet Spend Day Con-
sidering Same Problem.

Paris, Nov. 11.-It is now generally
understood that the joint session of the
peace commissions which was arrang-
ed for Saturday will be postponed un-
til Monday next to enable the Span
iaurds to send to Madrid for certain
records.
The next communication from the
Spanish commissioners will deal with
the rights of either commission to dis
cuss Spanish sovereignty over the
Philippines, and with the American
contention that the retention of public
moneys and custom collections at Ma
Mia is justified by the fact of the mill
tary occupation of the place by the
American forces and warranted by the
protocols, even if faulty, as claimed by
Spain, because such action commenced
after the suspension of hostiities.
The Spaniards expect to fortify their
position by introducing their record of
certain verbal utterances of President
Mckinley and Judge Day about the
time the protocol was framed and sign
ed, tending, the Spaniards believe, to
indicate absence of purpose upon the
part of the United States to take the
Philippine islands, in the absence OF
which, it is further contended, Spain
consented to sign the protocol.
Judge Day, president of the Ameri-
can commission, who is suffering from
cold, had a slight chill. last night.
BY his physicians advice he is remain
ing quiet, today, but expects to be able
to attend to business, tomorrow.
This evening, Judge Day is feeling
much better his slight fever having
yielded to treatment.
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SINGULAR STATEMENT.
From Mrs. Rank to Mrs. Pinkham.

The following letter to Mrs. Pink
ham from Mrs. M. RANK, No. 1884
East Susquehanna Ave-, Philadelphia,
Pa, is remarkable statement of re.
lief from utter encouragement. She
says:
"Inever can find words with which
to thank you for what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me.
"Some years ago I had womb trouble
and doctored for long time, not see
ing any improvement. At times /
would feel well enough, and other
times was miserable. So it went on
until last October, felt something
terrible creeping over me, knew not
what, but kept getting worse / can
hardly explain my feelings at that
time. l was so depressed in spirits
that did not wish to live, although |
had everything to live for. Had hys-
terra, was very nervous; could not
sleep and was not safe to be left
alone.
Indeed, I thought would lose nv
mind. No one knows what endured.
l continued this way until the last
of February, when saw in paper a
testimonial of lady whose case was
similar to mine, and who had been
cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vepeta.
BILE Compound. determined to trv It.
and felt better after the first dose 7
continued taking it, and to-day am n
well woman, and can say from NV
heart, Thank God for such a mcd;.
cine"
Mrs. Pinkham invites all SUFFERING
women to write to her at Lynn, Mass,
for advice. All such letters ara seon
and answered by women only.
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SPAIN WILL NOT YIELD.
Madrid Papers Urge ENJOYS to Protest and
Stop All Peace Negotiations.

Madrid. Nov. 1.-THE newspapers as
sert that the government of Spain IS
sending instructions to it's commissioners
at Paris not to yield on the question of
Spanish sovereignty over the Philippine
Islands, which is asserted to be entirely
outside of the protocol and the commits
sioners are therefore not authorized TO
discuss it. The Spanish government will
declare that it has not been authorized
by the Cortes to negotiate the cession of
the Philippine Islands.
The Liberal advises the Spanish peace
G con TO neaFG Parls s, ai5er odg-
Americans. The Spanish newspapers are
angry at the Marquis of Salisbury
whose speech at the Guild Hall banquet,
Wednesday night, they declare to have
been merely a glorihcation Of brute
strength and a denial Of the rights of the
weaker"
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Governor who gave Gen. Miles his first
military appointment. His address was
frequently interrupted by applause and
at the close he was compelled to bow his
Acknowledgements for three cheers given
with hearty good will by the men at the
tables and the ladies in the boxes.
\ letter from President Mckinley was
read and the Presidents health was
drunk standing.
Gen. Nelson NJ. Curtis proposed three
cheers for Gen. Miles, as also did a mem
Der of the staff of Gov. Bushnell of Ohio.
and they We're given with will.
Mr.. Choate then in a tribute to the
navy introduced Rear Admiral Henry
Erben. He was received with cheers as
he rose to speak. He said: II thank God
that | joined the navy when | was Is
years of age and that l am in it, ZAP
lause) Admiral Erben stated that the
present success of the navy began with
Mr.. Chandler. followed by Mr.. Whitney,
but the one man to whom the most credit
was due, he declared, was MIR. Benz. f.
Tracy.
The admirafs reference to the service
that Col. Roosevelt did in fitting out the
navy. both in Atlantic and Pacific waters.
created great applause and Col. Roose-
Welt was obliged to bow his acknowledge
nlents. President Seth Low of Columbia
University, proposed three cheers for
Gen. Tracy. They were given Speeches
were also made by Capt. Arthur Paget,
GOV Bushnell. Col. Roosevelt. Chauncey
N. Depew and ex-Gov. Flower.
gen. Nelson a. Miles and Mrs. Miles
were given reception, this afternoon. at
the Hotel Majestic. by the New York
city Chapter of the Daughters of the
american Revolution.
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SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Meet at Boston Miss Mary Shaw Of Bangor.
Elected President.

Boston. Nov. 11.-School superintend-
ents met in large numbers, today, in
the Boston Latin school on the occasion
OF the 63d annual meeting of the New
England Association of School Superin-
tendents. Rev. s. V. Cole, D. D.. pres
ident of the Wheaton Seminary. con-
Quoted the devotional exercises. G. $.
Martin, state supervisor of schools IN
Massachusetts,, spoke on the Organ
ization of Graded Schools" Dr. Ed
ward G. Ward, superintendent OF
schools of Brooklyn. n. Y, spoke on
The Rational Method in Reading"
At the opening of the afternoon SEES
sion these officers We're chosen: Presi-
dent. Miss Mary S. Snow, Bangor; vice
president, Benjamin Baker. Newport,
f. l.; secretary and treasurer, j. T.
Burke. Lawrence; auditor, r. D. Nc
kenna. Haverhill: new members OF the
executive committee, NJ. w. Richards,
Milton: j. l.. Alger, Milton; and James
a. Fassett, Nashua, n. Fl.
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TRANSPORT BERLIN ARRIVES.
Has Sick So diers and Government Attaches
on Board. Ancient Spanish Ordnance.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE transport Ber-
line arrived off the Highlands, early this
about l o'clock. There were 1877 soldiers.
nurses and laborers on board, some OF
whom We're convalescents. There are -
ofncers and government attaches on
board, coming home on sick leave or IN
the course of government business.
In the hold of the transport is some
captured Spanish ordnance. most of it OF
an ancient pattern and valuable simply
as trophies. The ordnance will be taken
TO the arsenal at Watervliet N Y. Some
OF IL Is more than century old and bears
the mark of a Barcelona arsenal.
Among the passengers We're Capt JUsto
G9fcia. son of Gen CaliXto Garcia Mai
Melendez Of The Cuban army. and Senior
C2ruiia, Cuban diplomatic agent, on a
mission to the United States.