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Evening star., 1898-08-20

WEST INDIAN COMMISSIONER
Conferences to BE Held Here With
out Gen. Brooke.

out zen. brOOke.
It has been decided that Major General
Brooke. the senior member of the American
Porto Rican military commission, who is
now at Ponce with General Miles, need not
return to Washington to confer with the
authorities regarding the duties of the COM
mission. Admiral Schley and Brigadier
General Gordon, the other members of the
commission, who are both in this country,
will shortly confer with the President in
this city in regard to their duties in con-
nection with the Spanish evacuation of
Porto Rico and the government and con-
troll of that island. They will be fully in
structed in regard to the matter and will
be charged to inform Major General Brooke
of the Presidents wishes in the premises
In case of necessity further communica-
tions will be sent to General Brooke by
telegraph and mail. 1nasmuch as General
Brookes name headed the list of commits
sioners in the case of Porto Rico, it is as
sumed that he will be placed at the head
of the commission and perform the duties
of president.
All the Cuban peace commissioners are
now in this country, Admiral Sampson, the
naval member, having arrived at New York
jor Generals Wade and Butler of the army,
both of whom are in this city awaiting the
arrival here of Admiral Sampson for final
consultation with the President prepara-
tory to their departure for Havana for the
execution of their important mission.
Admirals Sampson and Schey have been
ordered to report to Washington, and 1t is
expected that they will reach here the
early part of next week, probably Monday
AS they have been appointed to serve re-
spectively on the Cuban and Porto Rican
commissions, their visit here will afford
them an opportunity to meet their associ-
ates on these commissions and to discuss
with the authorities the general policy to
be maintained by this government on the
many points arising in connection with the
Spanish evacuation of the West Indies.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
WILLIAM VISITS MAYENCE
Tells the People That BE Intends to Pre-
serve Peace
To Do 1t by Maintaining German
Prestige Among the other
European Powers.

MAYENCE, Hesse, August 2o.-Emperor
William, accompanied by the Grand Duke
of Hesse, arrived here at Gas am. today
to attend the review. 1t is his first visit
to the city since his accession. Mayence
is en- fete and brilliantly decorated.
On leaving the train the emperor proceed
ed on horseback to triumphal arch at the
castle gate, where the chief burgomaster
delivered an address of welcome to his
majesty.
Emperor William, replying to the address,
said:
Il thank you, worshipful burgomaster,
for your cordial words. I am not a
stranger to your city. When here as a boy
| conceived ideas similar to those you have
just expressed. The holy Roman empire of
the German peoples fell because it was not
built on national foundation. Its de-
cadence was due to lack of patriotism and
cohesion The German empire of today
arose out of a stronglyfelt need of union
ana of q common head, ana it reared itself
upon the basis of love of fatherlanG.
Il am firmly determined to preserve with
all my strength the work of my grand
father and that peace which is so dear to
succeed in maintaining our prestige with
our neighbors. To this end the harmony
and cooperation of all the German race
and all German individuals is necessary.
ence has developed. You may be assured
l shall always feel a warm interest in your
future and shall do in your behalf all that
lies in my power, SO that you may be able
uninterruptedly to live in civil concord,
conduct your trade and to cultivate your
vineyard.
Il shall always be mindful of the fact
that it was from the house of my dear
cousin, where l am now a guest that my
grandfather started on his westward
march, during which, with a firm hammer
stroke, he welded the German empire
thank you for your friendly reception, and
for these beautiful decorations | seg also
to thank you, my fellow citizens"
Emperor William then shook hands with
the burgomaster. amid the cheers of the
multitude, and rode off to the reviewing
ground.
Considerable excitement was caused here
last evening by the arrest of five French
men who were making anti-Germau demon
stratiOns.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
WANT TO REMAIN IN SERVICE.
Some Regiments That Want to BE
Sent to Cuba.

The Secretary of War has received a
number of kilograms from the governors
of the various states in regard to the pro-
posed reduction Of the army. In the ma
jority of cases the governors suggest regi-
ments of their states which may be mus
tered out among the first, but there are
several cases where the governors say that
certain of their state troops are exceeding
ly desirous of remaining in the military
service and taking part in any campaigns
that may be contemplated. The Secretary
of War is preparing a list of regiments
which shall be mustered out first under the
present plan of reducing the army to the
extent of Is coo or loo, 900 men 1t is prob
able that this list will be made public neYt
week. by which time it is hoped to have
the matter finally determined
The 1st Ohio Infantry attached to the
4th Army Corps. at Fernandia has been
ordered to Jacksonville and attached to the
9TH Army Corps, under Mai. Gen. Lee
This action is taken at the request of the
regiment with view to their employment
In the army to be sent to Havana in the
fall. The other regiments of the 4th Army
Corps at Fernandina have been ordered TO
Huntsville, Ala. The I'd Regiment of Ala
Lama Infantry has also requested that 1t
be assigned to duty with the army of oc-
cupaticn In Cuba. According to a COM
munication received at the War Depart
ment today. majority of the members of
the 9th Kentucky Infantry at Chick
amauge are in favor of the mastering out
of that regiment.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
TO INVESTIGATE TYPHOID.
A Medical Board TO Meet Here to Dis
cuss Cause of Disease in Camn

board of medical officers, to consist of
Major Walter Reed, surgeon. United States
army; Major Victor c. Vaughan division
surgeon, United States Volunteers, and Ma
jor Edward o. Shakespeare. brigade sur
geon, United States Volunteers, has been
appointed to meet in this city at the ear
liest date practicable for the purpose of
making investigation into the cause of
the extensive prevalence of typhoid fever
in the various military camps within the
limits of the United States, Under such in
structions as it may receive from the sur
geon general of the army. The board will
call the attention of the proper command
ing officers to any insanitary conditions
which may exist at the camps visited by it,
and will make recommenda tons with
view to their proper correction. The report
of the board will be forwarded to the sur
geon general as soon as practicable after
the completion of the investigation contem-
plated
Evening star., 1898-08-20
PRESIDENTIAL PosTMAsTERs.
Official Announcement of Number
of Selections.

OHGcfai announcement of a Mum he r
of Selections.
The President has appointed the follow
ing Dostmastcrs:
Alabama-Charles Hayes, jr., Eutaw.
Ccnnecticut-A. E. S. Bush, Mantle.
INSTRUMENTATION D. Sipple, Milford
Hugh c. Browne, Wilmington.
Indiana-Mary Louise Woods, Hammond
Indian territory-Houston T Estes
Maine-John NJ. Oak, Bangor
Observation-Disclosures F. Shea, Indian
Orchard; John Hurtable, Warcham.
Minresota-Franll W. Sickler, marshal.
Nebraska-Aionso L. Krause, Westpoint.
New Jersey-Henry W. EdsaIl. Hamburg
New York-John Raincs, jr, Canan5ai-
qua; Cyrus Durey. Johnstown: George u.
Gonung, Waverly; Frank w Higgins.
Weilsville.
Pennsylvania-Nathan H Metcalf. Aus
tin; Judson y. Elliott Mansfield: Samuel
M Stewart. Mercer: NJ. II. Barr Milton;
Samuel NJ. Rhone Montgomery
Texas-Harper Simpson. Edna: Harry
Book Hillsboro'; w. A. Stoner, Waco.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
SENIOR SILVELA TALKS
Declares Spain Has Not Lest the
Philippine Sovereignty.
CONSUL GENERAL WILDMAE'SREQUEOT
Wants England to Let the Fleet
Repair at Hong Kong.
FIRST NAIL FOR THE DONS

MADRID, August 20 pm-Senor Sill
Vela now the virtual leader of the conser-
vatves, expresses the views of that party
on the capture of Manila in the following
statement.
The capture of Manila In no wise af-
fects the rest of the archipelago. and the
cortes should be summoned with urgency
in order to prevent the world gaining the
impression that Spain has lost her SOW
ereignty in the Philippines. The liberal
party should conclude ueace but the Sa-
gasta cabinet cannot effect the task
If the queen regent tenders him an in
vitation Senor Silvela is disnosed to ac-
cept office.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
MAJ. BRACKET COMPLIMENTED.
Secretary Gage Sends Him a Letter of
Official Appreciation.

Secretary Gage has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Major Bracket, who has
just retired from the appointment division
of the treasury:
My Dear Sir: 1t has not been the usage
of this department to accompany the ac-
ceptance of designations by its servants
with official words of appreciation. 1t may
be permitted me to say, however, that in
releasing you from the important position
as chief of the division of appointments /
appreciate the fact that the department
is losing the service of a faithful, pains
taking and intelligent officer.
In your new duties secretary to the
Paris exposition commission you will find
large and useful field, for which your
knowledge and experience peculiarly fit
you, and you will carry with you the best
wishes of the Secretary and his official
associates
Evening star., 1898-08-20
THE PARADE OF WAR VESSELS.
The New York, Flying Sampson.
Flag. Led the Fleet.

NEW YORK, August 20.-The day broke
beautiful and GEAR down the bay. with a
light haze on the surface OF the water, and
the sky line off toward the ocean appeared
obscured, so that it was impossible to dis
tInguish from quarantine any vessel in the
distance.
The fleet of Admiral Sampson was report
ed off the Highlands early, and soon the
bay began TO hven up with gaily decked
vessels of all kinds, from an ocean liner TO
small rowing craft. The navy yard tug Nina
which put out to yesterday afternoon
10 intercept the fleet, returned, passing the
Narrows at $40 clock. Health Officer
Doty's staff was busy preparing the three
quarantine boats for use The James w
Wadsworth was put at the disposal of the
public, and at am, when the fleet was
reported approaching the Narrows. all who
desired were taken on board. The Cunard
liner Campanie passed out and also several
smaller craft.
The feet approached the Narrows in the
following order about a cables length
apart: Flagship New York, armored cruis-
sr. flagship of Rear Admiral Sampson COM
harding North Atlantic squadron, Captain
F. L Chadwick: f;wa. battle ship, Captain
Eobley~D. Evans; Indiana battle ship, Cap
tain H G. Taylor; Brooklyn, arnored cruis-
Evening star., 1898-08-20

The resignation of Major Charles H. Mills.
assistant adjutant general, United States
Volunteers, has been accepted, to take eff
feet September Is, and he has been placed
on waiting orders until that date.
The resignation of Major Perry Belmont,
inspector general of volunteers, has been
accepted. to take effect today. Other Off
GERS of the volunteer army who have re-
signed are Lieut.. James A. Toole Sd United
States Volunteer Infantry; Chaplain W. d.
johnson, 9th Pennsylvania Infantry, and
Lieut.. F. 0. Allen. 1st Rhode Island ArtiI-
lery.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
OLD GLORY STILL WAVES.
Raised Over CiippcrtOn Islands After
Mexicans Hauled 1t Down.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, August 20.-The
steamer Alice Blanchard, Captain Broder-
ick Warner, has arrived from Clipperton
Island, afte" "a passage of clever days, with
hfty-ive tons of pulverized phosphate rock.
Among her passengers is Theodore Gus
man, who has been on the desolate island
for nearly thirteen months Mr.. Gusman
figured in somewhat heroic light on Clip
perton Island a few months ago, when he
refused to haul down the American flag
when ordered to do SO by the Mexican war
ship Democratic.
The crew of the Mexican warship raised
their nag over the islands in place of the
stars and stripes, but it was taken down
as soon as they left. Mr.. Gusman says
that since that time the American flag mas
been flying over the islands.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Jules A. Demonet will spend couple
of weeks at the Hot Springs, Va, before
returning to his. mountain home in the
Blue Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Given have gone to
Aurora, w. Va, for a stay of several
weeks.
Mr.. George Hoover has returned from a
two weeks stay at Atlantic City,
Corporal Edwin Newman en- route to
Montauk Point, visited his wife in this city
Sunday last.
Mr.. Abe Levy has gone for few days
recreation at Colonial Beach.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
WAR WORK GOES ON.
Carpenter Company Continues Max
ing Navy PrOjectiIes.

READING, Pa, August 2O.-The plant of
the Carpenter Steel Works is still running
On double turn exclusively on government
work, regardless of a cessation of hostili-
ties between Uncle Sam and Spain.
The works made shipment of various
sizes of navy projectiles last night, the first
for several weeks They have not received
any additional government orders of late,
ard are now completing the orders at pres
ent on hand. Operations on the stone wall
around the plant, which was being erected
to protect the plant from Spanish spies,
have ceassd.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
GEN. PANDO IN MEXICO.
Nothing to Prevent His Return to


The State Department received cable
gram today from Consul Thompson at Pro-
gresso, Mexico, sta ting that General Pando,
the Spanish general second in command
to General Blanco, had arrived incognto at
Progresso yesterday, on the Mexican
steamer CamDeche. The consul says Gen
eral Pando seeks to enter Havana or Bat
abano, Cuba, on the British steamer Gull
lermo Lopez.
When last heard of General Pando was
alleged to be in command of the Spanish
forces al ManZanllo, Cuba, although it was
asserted al Havana that he was still there.
With the cessation of hostiiities there APP
pears to be ne reason W. he should not
go to Havana or Batabano.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
REBEL INDIANS PREPARE.
Trouble Imminent Between Yucata
Natives and Mexican Government.

Natives and Mexican Government.
MERIDA. Yuoatah. Mex, August 20
News from the scrtf ern part of the penin-
sula is that the rebel Indians are taking
extraordinary measures to prevent infor-
mai ton reg garding their condition ami state
of military preparation reaching the whites.
Any Indian suspected of hetraying tribal
secrets is promptly coLdemned.
Several engineers W ho have tried TO PEN
citrate the wilderness where the Indians
are most numerous have never returned
Among the n were a number OF Chinese
traders and Turkish merchants. The In
dians trade actively With British cclonists
of Belize, but will give them no iaforma-
ton regarding their number and military
strength. Feli.l AXE who was their chief,
has recently had to fee for his life with his
Is mily, the Indians having become susri-
cious of his wishing to make peace. II Ia
probable the governnent will undertake q
vigorous campaign TO bring them undei
control
Evening star., 1898-08-20
SECRETARY DAY RETURNS.
Resumes His Desk After a Weeks
Absence.

Secretary Day returned this morning
from a weeks visit at his home in Canton.
He was at his desk at the State Depart
r2ent early in the day, and at IL o'clock
went to the White House. Up to that time
there had been no matters OF special i'm
portance requiring a conference between
the President and the Secretary, although
1t is expected they will discuss the condi-
ton OF Spanish affairs, the appointment of
peace commissioners, etc, during the day.
At the State Department there was no In
tmation as to any new names under con-
sideration for the peace commission.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
First Mail for Spain

NEW YORK, August 2O.-The French
line steamship La Normandie. which sailed
TO-DAY for Havre, carried the first mail tn
leave this country for Spain since the be-
ginning OF the war. There We're two sacks
OF letters ard one sack of papers for Mad
rld' TWO sacks of letters and one sack Of
papers Tor Barcelona and three sacks Of
letters and one sack of papers for the north
OF SPAIN This mail consisted of I,0S2 let
tiers and 600 papers.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
Aged couple KIN themselves.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. August 20.-Hugo
Aeilner and wife of Chicago, aged respec-
lively, sixty-five and seventy. were foun1
dead last night in their room at a board
ing house, having committci suicide by
taking chloroform They were respondent
over financial reyerses.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
MANILA CABLE TO REOPEN.
1t Will Be in Shape for Business
Early Next Week.

LONDON, August 20.-The Manila cable,
1t is expected, will be reopened for busi-
ness on Monday Tuesday next. The
cable company has been authorized from
both Washington and Madrid to repair and
operate the line and cable repair ship
is now en- route. 1t is expected to arrive
at the point Of cutting on Monday, and to
have the cable connected within a couple
hours after arrival.
The cable company has not heard posi-
lively that Admiral Dewey picked up the
outer end, but the officials hope this is
the case, as it would save some time,
though they say the line is useless to Ad-
mIral Dewey, as he cannot operate 1t.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
First Railway Cars In Alaska.

SEATTLE, Wash, August 20.-The first
railway train to he used in Alaska has been
shipped The shipment consisted of pas
senger car, baggage car and a combina-
ton passenger and baggage car. The cars
are to be used on the White Pass and Yu-
kon Railroad, which is now in operation for
a distance Of twelve miles from Skaguay.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
THE STAR ny MAIL

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The STAR mailed to
them to airy address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering Il AT
this Office. in person or 10y letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week. - cca.s
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address fom
one Post-oGice to another sa9u.I
give the last address as well 2s ...e
new one
Evening star., 1898-08-20
CHINESE SLAUGKTERS CONTTyIE.
COrpscs Float Past Wu-Chau Daily
Rebels Defeated

LONDON, August 2o-The, Hong Kong
correspondent of the Times says the
slaughter in southern China continues
Corpses float past Wu-Chau daily.
Two hundred rebels who had entered Tai
Wong Kong were defeated by General
Mawho, who killed 100 of the rebels and
took forty of them prisoners. The gentry
in the districts of Paklan ard Wungun
daily send to the magistrates between ten
and twenty rebels for execution.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
steamers for the orient.

Los ANGELES, Cal, August 20.-The
first steamer of the California and Oriental
Steamship Company will sail from San
Francisco for Japan and China via Hon
olulu In December. and thereafter steam
ers will leave port for the orient every
twenty-five days.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
BECOMES REAR ADMIRAL.
Elevation of Commodore Howell
Other Naval Promotions.

The President today made the following
promotions in the navy:
Commodore John A. Howell to be rear
admiral, vice Rear Admiral Charles s. Nor
ton, retired
Lieut.. Cameron NJ Winslow, to be ad-
vanced five numbers on the list of lieuten-
ants, for extraordinary heroism.
Lieut.. Edwin A. Anderson, to be ad-
vanced five numbers for eminent and con-
spcuous conduct in battle.
Chief Engineer George Cowie, to be ad-
vanced three numbers on the list of chief
engineers for eminent and conspicuous con-
duct in battle
Evening star., 1898-08-20

MADRID, August 20-The government
mas accepted the resignation Of the gov
ernor general of the Canaries. General
Manzano His successor has not Yet been
appointed.
Evening star., 1898-08-20

LONDON, August 2D.-A dispatch from
Madrid to the Times says 1t Is reported that
at a series of bull fights at the village of
day, twenty-eight persons wers injured
Evening star., 1898-08-20
"Peace without Frufts-

MADRID. August 20. p.m.-El Liberal
IN an article headed Peace Without
Fruits says:
The government is beginning to he
frightened by its own handiwork and n
mas gained nothing by imposing silence
upon the press. Parliament and nuh1ic
ought to be informed fully as to the proq-
ress Of events, so that the Spanish peopIe
VIII not be driven to accept the wild runors
that come from abroad
we are now entering a period most difi
CUT and perilous, and it may have in store
lor spain fresh disasters greater than those
of the mast
Evening star., 1898-08-20
Dispatch Boat Ordered AWAY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. August 2O.-A
special from Hong kong says:
Consul General Wildman has requested OF
the hong Kong authorities permission for
the ships of the American fleet now at Ma
ma TO be allowed to dock and repair here.
Inc question presents such serious COM
piiCauohs that 1t had to be submitted to
'le bFIlsh nome government for an an
s"er' meanwhile the harbor police ordered
tie sdhooat Zaflro, which arrived here with
uispa'ches from General Merritt and Ad-
mn al D@wey' to leave British waters with
~ t"en'y-iour hours. The governor is
much distressed at the situation
Evening star., 1898-08-20
Steamship Arrivals.

NEW YORK, August 2o.-Arrived. steam
er Umhria. from Liverpool; steamer Cufc
from Liverpool.
Evening star., 1898-08-20
Not Regarded as Significant

The Navy Department authorities dis
count the significance given the report Of
the enforcement of the neutrality laws at
Hong Kong by ordering the Zafiro from the
haroor and deferring permission for the
American Meet to dock there Admiral
Dewey recently received orders from the
acting secretary of the navy to report his
plans for docking and repairing the ships
OF his fleet. The cablegram sent him an
this subject gave only instructions to max.
an inquiry as to the most available means
for attending to the repairs which are
much needed and to report them as early
as possible. Admiral Dewey undoubtedIy
Immediately set about negotiating to secure
a suitable place where the work could he
executed, and Hong Kong as the nearest
and naturally the most accessible port was
at once considered.
The request to the authorities there for
permission probably Immediately followed
and doubtless was carried on the last trim
of the Zafiro
The action OF the British harbor police at
Hong Kong in ordering the Zafro to leave
British waters within twenty-four hours is
strictly in accordance with the spirit and
terms of the neutrality laws. This is the
view taken at the Navy Department whose
ofnclals say the American dispatch boat
since the inception OF hosuIities has never
remained in port longer than that period.
Permission to remain longer than that time
would be breach Of neutrality. and an
vessels at certain other points in western
waters has been protested against by this
gov ernment.
Custom Usually Observed.
1t is suggested in official quarters hat II
is the custom and a formality usually OBJ
served to warn vessels Of confending ma
tions against remaining in a neuiral polt
longer than the prescribed time. and the
ordering out of the Zafiro sccordingly is
sIrmsed to mean the issua - by the Hong
Kong authorities Of the re1p kr formal no.
tce that in accordance wiz n neutrality
obligations of the port onJx privilege Of
remaining twenty-four hcf9Sswill be per-
mitted. Admiral Dewey Himself 4 IS
pointed out. was ordered ont of port 1T the
outbreak of the war. and since then he has
rever taken occasion to disregard the OBJ
legations which he personally needed under
similar circumst tances.
The signing of a protocol. in the view Of
the naval authcl. ties, would not alter the
circumstances of the case as in the abb
scnce of a treat of re2ce or some special
arrangements by which the time of re-
naming in port could be extended without
breach of neutrality the neutrality restric-
tions operate to the same extent as in time
of actual warfare.