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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
STILL DAZED And SURPRISED.
Political News From San Miguel County
Rats Leave Sinking ship"-Efects
of Election Upon the Territory
Special Correspondence New Mexican

| Special Correspondence New Mexican:
East Las Vegas, N. NJ, Nov. %. 1898. -
/ The political pot has practically stopped
boiling over here and about all that is
heard from the opposition to remind us
OF the defeat Of the Union party on
November s, is the occasional remark
from some of the dscomftted ones.
"How was it dOne?' Dame rumor saws
that Il certain publishing company S
plant is offered for sale at song. Don t
know If this is true but it comes from
an interested party, so guess it is. II
| were seafaring man might use the
old adage, "Rats leave Il sinking ship:
'nuff said. --s.r.e
Anyway, the flap-iack act played so
successfully by the Republicans in
Precinct No. %, East Las Vegas. with
the Unionists as the ''iack" will produce
good results; has already done so
politically speaking, and will be the
means of stiffening the weak kneed who
thought there was no use in calling a
Republican primary as Don Felix, tpeace
to his ashes,) said he had San Miguel
county in his vest pocket" Wonder
how some of our Independent citizens
relished that idea; owned by Don Felix;
ye gods and little fishes.
New Mexico having seen the error of
her former ways and reformed. gone
Republican on the st. Louis platform.
has placed herself on record before the
eyes of the United States as being in
hearty accord with the national admin
istration; has upheld the course of the
governor: and by the recent vote hay
ing elected Republican delegate on
that platform has done more to retrev e
her fair name and induce capital to
come here for investment than any
thing else that could have transpred, or
has occurred within the last decade of
years. And what we want is money to
devclope New Mexico by construction
OF railroads, irrigation systems and all
industrial enterprises. Such develop
ment is attended by irrigation which
produces two or more bushels of grain
to every one now harvested. and we all
know, or ought to know, this territory
yields greater return per acre from
agriculture than any other portion of
the United States. Not alone that. but
every bushel of oats or wheat raised
here outweighs by several pounds the
standard bushel of ''the States
New Mexico will in future and in
consequence of the recent election.
command the mcritcd confidence Of
eastern investors as q desirable field of
operations, wherein security is to be
had with sure interest payments,
OCCASIONAL.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
GUAM is NO GOOD
The Island is Dangerous and the
Carolines and Pelew Group
May Be Acquired.
OUTPOSTS FOR PHILIPPINES
Spain Olings to the. Mistaken Belie 4 nat
the $2000O,OOO Tn....... BE
Increased to $1Oo,OOO,OOO,

New York, Nov. 25.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says; There
is reason to believe that the adminstra-
ton will be willing to purchase from
Spain not only the Philippines and
Ualan island, but all the Carolines and
war board and Commander r. b. Brad
ford, chief of the bureau of equipment
in the navy, strenuously urged upon
Secretary Long and the president to
seize the Carolines. In fact, one of the
monitors sent to Manila was selected by
the board for this duty, but the presi-
dent failed to approve of the PROPOSE
ton.
The occupation of Guam was based
upon the belief that it had a magnificent
harbor; but the American commission
ers have now learned that the harbor is
exposed to monsoons and is shallow,
and the island is subject to earth
quakes In the Carolines, most of the
islands have excellent harbors that are
well sheltered. They would, if acquired
by the United States, be the outposts
for the Philippines. Belief prevails here
that the Germans will bring pressure to
bear upon Spain to prevent her selling
the Carolines to the United States, but
such action will be looked upon as cause
for breach of friendship.
"SPARRING FOR TIME"
Doy,ic will
time limit, which expires Monday, be-
fore replying to the American offer for
the Philippine islands In the mean time
the Spaniards are exhausting every re-
source to postpone the inevitable. To-
day they sent communication to the
American commissioners, asking if the
latter would accept a counter proposal
by Spain to cede the Philippines for
$10O, 100000 Spain imagines the Ameri-
cans might be willing to lop off the
great island of Mandanao from the
Philippines and pay Spain $50,000,000 for
what would remain. However strenu-
ously Spain may seek to increase the
money advantage for ceding the Phil
ippines she will finally be compelled to
learn that the United States offer
means $20,O00O0O and no more, for the
whole archipelago. Spain, before Civ
ing up, will also propose some alterna-
tive bargain for the Carolnes or Ca
nary islands to be held in possession of
the United States in addition to the
Philippine islands.
NOTHING HEARD AT WASHING
TON.
Washington, Nov. 25-This afternoon
when the cabinet adjourned nothing
had been received from Paris Indicating
what would .be the Spanish reply to the
last memorandum of the American
commissioners. No one in high official
circles, however, doubts but that the
Spaniards will ultimately sign the treaty,
although in some quarters demand |
may be made for increase of the cash |
payment named by the American COM
missioners. The Spaniards are expedit- |
ing the evacuation of Cuba, and the |
American army will take formal pos
session earlier than January l. the date |
set.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Bids for Legislative Printing.

Territory Of New Mexico, Office of
Secretary, Santa Fe, N. NJ, Nov. 25,
1898. Bids in triplcate accompanied by
bond in the sum of Five Hundred Dol
lars for printing bills and the laws and
journals in book form, of the 33rd Legis-
lative Assembly of New Mexico, will be
received at this Office until II o'clock a.
M, December Is, 1898, at which time
they shall be opened In the presence
Of the bidders. Bills, for convenience
Of legislature, must be printed In Santa
re. Specifications may be seen at this
office. G. n. WALLACE, Sec'y Of N. M.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Of Course-They Were Regulars.

New York, Nov. 25.-Rev. Dwight
Galloupe of Jersey City, who went to the
front as chaplain of the 9th L. S. infan-
try testified before the War Investigate
ing commission today: II saw no confu-
sion at Tampa. All of our men landed
at Cuba in splendid condition. attrib-
ute tt cir fine physical condition to the
disciplined maintained" Galloupe said
there was no hardship in sleeping in
open air in Cuba. The air was warm.
the ground was dry sand. He said the
stories of neglect were grossly cxag-
gcrated.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
MORE RIOTOUS COLORED TROOPS.
A Squad Of Them Angered at the Ill Treat
ment Of a Oolored Soldier Attack White
Troops with Vengeance.

Admission, Ala, Nov. 25.-A number of
negro soldiers of the Sd Alabama regi-
ment, incensed at the beating of one of
their number stabbed a member of the
I'd Arkansas and shot at several white
men last night. The provost guard who
went to round them up had pitched
battle with the colored troops. Private
Ed Caperton, colored and one other
negro soldier were killed, and three ne-
groes We're wounded. Among the white
soldiers wounded were: Private Gild-
bait, I'd Arkansas, Sergeant Frank Dob
son and Private Jack Graham, Sd Ten
nessee, Private Will Bisson, 4th Ken
lucky. 1t is reported several members
of the 4th Kentucky and 4th Wisconsin
were wounded, but this is not confirm
ed. General Frank, commanding at
Camp Shipp, has instituted an investi-
cation
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Saved by Writ of Error

Jose P. Ruiz of Albuquerque who was
sentenced to hang December for killing
little Patricio O Bannon. will not be hung
on the day set by Judge Crumpacker.
Attorney Summers Bnrlhart, counsel
for the accused, has sworn out a writ of
error to the territorial Supreme court
and hopes to secure Communication to
life Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Ruiz, while drunk, deliberately fired his
six shooter into group of little chill
dren playing in the street, killing the
child mentioned above.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
IT HAS GOT TO COME.
Oubans Realize Annexation Is Sure to
Come, But Want Texas Inter-
regnum First,

New York, Nov. pa dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says: Domingo
Mendez Capote, vice president of the
Cuban republic, and now president of
the executive commission, thinks that
Cuba will inevitably be annexed te the
United States. Cuban people wish for
flag waving over free Cuba" but rec-
ognize that annexation must come
shortly, and by the unanimous voice of
the people themselves
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
FOR SALE BY
n. q. CARTWRIGHT & BRO,
Sent Up for Life.

j. d. Chambers, the Texan convicted
of completely in the Clayton mail rob
berry, has been sentenced by Judge Me-
f'ie at Las Vegas to Imprisonment for
life. This is Chambers third peniten-
tiary sentence. When asked by the
court if he had anything to say why
sentence should not be passed upon him,
the prisoner nOnchalantly replied.
Nothing. you know my record"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Good Radiance Of bad Rubbish.

Havana, Nov. 25.-The United States
transport Florida arrived in front of
MORO Castle today, took pilot ard
proceeded to Mariana beach.
Marshal Blanco, whose resignation as
captain general of Cuba has just been
accepted, sails for Spain on Sun
day. He will be succeeded by General
Jimenez Castellanos, division com
mander,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Progress of Pecos Valley Extension
Special TO the New Mexican

Roswell, N. NJ. Nov. 25.-Before the
year is ended the Pccos Valley e. North.
eastern railroad will be completed.
From the Roswell end the Pecos has
been reached, and the bridge will be
finished by December /. From Amar-
lilo the road will reach the Pccos by
December Is.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Called in Consultation Over Sick Pa
tient,

Washington, Nov. 25.-In the army or
ders published today, announcement is
made that under the presidents in
structions Major General Butler, of the
Cuban evacuation commission will re-
port in person to the secretary of war
for temporary duty at Washington, and
upon its completion to return to Ha-
vana. The president and Secretary AL
ger wish to consult General Butler
about the work of the evacuation COM
mission.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Acquitted of Embezzlement.

Chicago, Nov 25.-Former State Grain
Inspector Dwight Andrews and former
Chief Cashier B. +. Jenkins, of the state
railroad warehouse commission We're
acquitted today of the charge of embez-
zling the states funds.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Iglesias Is Shown Around.

Washington, Nov. 25.-President Igle-
sias, of Costa Rca, accompanied by
members of his staff and Colonel Carter,
U. S. A., visited the Treasury depart
ment today, and was escorted through
the money vaults and shown the mode
in which the government handles its
vast stores of coin and currency. During
the afternoon, calls were exchanged
between President Iglesias and Vice
Dnncidnrt IIoEn nnt
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
Has No Use for Gamblers.

Santiago, Nov. 25.-General Wood has,
issued an order prohibiting gambling in
any form in Santiago, with penalty of
81, 900 for infraction of the law.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
The Only First Class Place.

If you don't believe it take peep a
our show windows. You will soon bt
convinced that we are all right. Cal
and see us at the Bon Ton restaurant
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
The Squadron at Montevideo,

Montevideo. Uruguay, Nov 25.-The
United States battleships Oregon and
Iowa and the collier Celtic have arrived
here to recoal and take on board sup
plies and provisions.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
A LIVING WITNESS.
Mrs. Hoffman Describes How She
Wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for
Advice, and Is Now Well.

DEAR Mns. rINAHAM:--Before using
your Vegetable Compound was
great sufferer. I have been sick for
months, was troubled with severe pain
in both sides of abdomen. sore feeling
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-11-25
SANTA ~. M FRIDAY 25, 1898
"a ENCOURAGEMENT!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
The goods purchased by Spz, jeWcler, while
east, being placed public inspection.
They consist Ofa fine glass;
ware New ideas i'm silver novelties ebony
goods and fancy clocks. goods II connection
with IL almonds
in his cases will give the
r" public opportunity for selection seldom
outside of the large cities.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
SLOW WORK OF THE COURT
 OF INQUIRY
There May Be a Purpose in Pro1onging the lnves- tigation of the Maine's
 Destruction.

me. Tt might be easier" said he, flor you to purchase a plentiful supply of summer clothing" I have recorded the answer. I am not bold enough to try to interpret 1t. Assuming, however, that for good reasons the Washington authorities are not quite prepared to receive the courts report, it will readi- ly be seen that no better way could be devised to protract the courts session until the time should be ripe for its re- port than by calling the divers before it from day to day and studying draw ings and diagrams prepared by Powell son Illustrative of their progress. This plausible process of making haste slowly could be protracted easily enough until ones summer clothes were all worn out. Nevertheless l am disposed to believe Captain Sampson's remark was intended in a Pickwickian n sense at present I understand, because a summer wardrobe available in Ha- vana Is not at all extensive.
 Although the apparently reliable re- port heard here to the effect that Spains alleged demand for the recall of Lee was known at the American consulate last night I know Lee knew nothing of the story until the news papers in the United States Queried correspondents here about 1t. It Is now reported here, nevertheless, that Spain did ask his recall, but has since with drawn the request and the incident is therefore closed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
VERY BIC ORDERS ARE
 UNDER WAY Prompt Action Has Been Taken by
 O'Neill. Seized Advantage of All Opportunities to Equip
 the Navy. Has Also Gathered Large Supply of the Latest In-
 proved Guns. VESSELS NOT DEFICIENT
VESSELS NOT DEFICIENT
Uncle Sam in Much Better Shape for War Than Has Been Gener-
 ally Supposed.
Special Dispatch to The Caii.

NEW YORK March "A Washing ton special to the Herald says: Next In importance to the negotiations for ships were the orders given to-day by Cap tain O'Neil for large supplies of powder and projectiles and the consideration that official is giving to the purchase of guns. Captain O'Neil has taken ad- vantage of every opportunity since he has been chief of the Bureau of Ord nance to equip the navy with an ample supply of munitions of war. He has been moving quietly in the matter. but at the same time he has been gather ing large supplies of guns. powder and projectiles together, and the navy Is not so deficient in this respect as recent re- ports indicate. His work to-day con sisted in sending instructions to the Dupont Powder Works and the Cali fornia Powder Works to hasten the work of completing navy contracts on hand and to supply the service with brown powder for guns of all calibers from 1-inch up to 13-inch.
 Captain O'Neil would like to secure smokeless powder, but he appreciates that the manufacture of this material takes time, while brown powder can be turned out very rapidly.
 According to a proposition recently
 submitted by the Duponts, they are
 able to furnish the Government with
 1000, 900 pounds of powder in three
 months without increasing their pres ent capacity. At the present time their
 capacity is 15,000 pounds per day. This
 should be doubled within thirty days. They say that they can commence de- liveries within three weeks, and finally that the Government could be placed in
 possession of 5.000,000 pounds of powder within six more.
 The California Powder Works also asserts that with some slight exten- sion of it's plant it will be able to sup ply the Government with all the pow der that this Government may require.
 These two firms, however, are engaged on both army and navy contracts, so that as far as the navy is concerned their figures will probably have to be cut in two However, the department
 officials feel confident that the navy
 can obtain all the powder it wants, and
 within such time that no embarrass- ment will be experienced.
 Relying on the judgment and dlscre- tion which Captain O'Neil has shown
 in the past. Secretary Long, 1 under stand, has given that official authority to purchase all the munitions of war that he may deem necessary. It was in pursuance of these orders that such large orders for powder were given, and equally large orders for projectiles of all calibers were issued.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
ENGLAND GIVES WARNING
 TO SHlP-BUILDERS.
Must Not Sell Vessels Without the Sanction of the British
 

NEW YORK, March 7.-The Herald s Washington correspondent telegraphs: Considerable importance is attached to the information received here to-day to the effect that Great Britain has notified the ship builders and gun mak- CTS in her territory that no war ma terial must be sold to foreign countries until her Majesty's Government has been consulted. Word to this effect was received by the representatives of the Armstrong and Thornycroft firms. which are now negotiating for the sale of warships and various kinds of war material to the United States Govern ment. It's full significance is not de1- nitely known.
 The authorities, however, do not con- slider that Great Britain. will assume any attitude inimical to the interests ofthe United States, and when the time comes for completing the bargains for the purchase of ships, negotiations for which are now under way, no obsta- cle will be placed in our way by the British Government if the vessels are +alren ont of British waters before the commencement of war.
 If is thought not likely Great Britain may desire to purchase the available ships for her own use in anticipation of some new movement she has on foot in regard to the eastern question. Tn this event he would of course, have first choice. and both the United States and Spain would be deprived of the oppor- tunity of augmenting their naval fleets of English construction.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
HAVANA IS QUIET .,..o....,..
 s'7 BEFORE THE STORM.
While Spaniards Make Merry Ameri- cans Besiege General Lee for
 Information

Copyrighted. 1898, by James Gordon Bennett.
 HAVANA. March Tt may be the quiet preceding the storm. but the fact remains that Havana is quieter to-day than at any time since the Maine dis aster Carnival merrymakers filled Central Park last night, giving no thought to trouble. Americans were disturbed by the wild rumors from New York and Washington, and Consul General Lee was besieged for informa- tion. He was indignant at the reckless use of his name. and declared he had heard nothing about being persona non grata to the Madrid authorities. On the contrary. the relations were ex- tremely pleasant. The Consul General received hysterical demand from the sensational press to give protection to correspondents threatened with deDOr- tat1on. Rumor mentions the names of only three correspondents, two of the New York Journal and one of the New York World, and they have for three years eSpoused the cause of the insur- rectfon. They have been in the field wlth the insurgents and have expected to be ordered from Cuba for some time It is said they will be instructed to leave on Wednesdays or Saturdays steamer. and if Lees advice Is followed they will go without a protest. The Havana papers are moderate in tone being satisfied with chronicling the routine news here and in Spain and In the United States. There Is no truth in the rumored resignation from the au- tonomist cabinet of Eduardo Dolz Minister of Public Works
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
SPAIN BACKS OUT
 WITH A WEAK BACK.
Confesses the Request for the Recall of General Lee Was Made on a
 Misapprehension.

WASHINGTON, March Tt is learned that Spain's suggestion of Lees recall was originally made upon a misapprehension, which was due to a newspaper report. This report was to the effect that General Lee had ex pressed the opinion to a newspaper correspondent that the Spanish author ities were responsible for the disaster to the Maine. Accepting this report as to Lees expression as accurate, the Spanish Prime Minister brought the matter to Minister Woodford's atten- tion, making at the time the suggestion that General Lees recall would be gratifying to Spain.
 It did not require a great while for Spain to discover that General Lee had been, according to the United States authorities, incorrectly reported. Be- fore this discovery was made, howey- CT, the reply of President Mckinley re- fusing to heed the suggestion and ex- pressing a determination to keep Lee at his post was received. Spain then re- tired from her position, basing her re- tirement upon the ground that the original suggestion had been founded upon a misapprehension of facts.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
SPANISH DIVERS FIND PROOF OF
 AN EXPLOSION
Continued from First Page.

land nor sea. The Spanish press and public men carefully foster this delusion. Private advices received by Americans here that the admin istration discourages the thought of demanding sharp accounting from Spain and intimating that the testi- mony developed by the Court of h. quiry has been negative rather than positive causes intense but SUD- pressed indignation in the American colony. The return of the Court of Inquiry to Havana and the further testimony elicited has not brought forth any evidence to show the al- most absolute impossibility of explo- sion having come from the inside. on the contrary it confirms and re- enforces the previously expressed be- lief of every one cognizant of the fact that a mine of some description caused the wreck. There is no real reason why the court should waste any more time taking testimony. It mas now as much evidence as it will ever have and enough on which to base reasonable conclusion,
 As previously cabled, all hope of raising the hull of the Maine and floating her out of Havana harbor has been practically abandoned. One or the divers who knows more about the condition of the vessel below the water line than any other man tells me that the Maine will find a grave in the mud of this harbor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
MONTGOMERY TO BE SENT TO
 CUBA'S CAPITAL Continued from First Page.

ings; watch officers, Lieutenant Field and Ensigns Steiguer, Spear and Osborne; surgeon, Or. Curtis; paymnsfer, Ramsay; chief engineer, Reeves; assistant engineer. Allen. The ship carries crew of 226 men Of al classes.
 Secretary Of War Ager had con- ference with Speaker Reed at the iafter's hotel early this morning. The Secretary Of War called upon Afr. Reed about 9 o'clock and re- moined with him half an hour. They went oyer fhe existing situation thoroughly and reached q perfect understanding. The Speaker as- sured the Secretary that the House would promptly act upon any measure deemed necessary by he administration m preparing for an emergency. He assured the Secre- tury that the House could 6e relied upon to support the administration.