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The age-herald., 1898-01-23


 Washington, Jan. 22.-so critically is the situation in Cuba regarded in high circles that the United States senate remained in session today, although for the time out of mind. It has been the custom to take a Saturday recess. Senator Davis, chair man of the committee on foreign relations, explained in executive session that while he had no definite information as to a Cuban crisis, and did not know if one were approaching or not, still he thought, owing to the seriousness of the situation, the senate had best remain in session.
 Torpedo Boats Ordered
 The navy department has put the fiotila of torpedo boats under cipher orders cut or messages stopped, owing to acci- dents or to any other cause, the torpedo boats are under orders to proceed at once to Havana to learn the cause. A cypher system has been established between Ha- vana and Key West by which the au- thorities in Key West hear every hour or so from General Lee. Should this cypher fail to come at any time, one or more tor pedo boats are under instructions to hasten to Havana without waiting for other or ders either from Lee or Washington. These unique orders which are only given under extra ordinary circumstances, and the ac- tion of the senate in remaining in session were the important developments in the Cuban question.
 The excitement is unabated and the pub lie now show the greatest eagerness for news The excitement at the war, state and navy offices is even greater than at the capitol.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
Stringent Precautions

Paris, Jan. 22.-Stringent precautions were taken to prevent any disturbance at the anarchist meeting held this evening at a hall in the Rude de Allemagne. The meet ing, however passed off quietly though the speakers violently attacked the govern ment and expressed satisfaction at the present state of public excitement.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
BOUND OVER.
R. L. King, the WouId-Be Murderer, Bound
 Over Without IL

Yesterday morning before Judge Fea- gin, in the inferior criminal court, the pre- liminary hearing of the negro, R. L. King, was held, and he was bound over without bail to await the action of the grand jury.
 Hugh Morrow, assistant county solic- itor, appeared for the state and B. M. Allen for the defense.
 King was the negro who on Thursday night is alleged to have robbed and then deliberately shot George Lincoln, another negro, out in the woods the North Highlands
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
E'RYOritc RenOrf.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The house rivers and harbors committee has made a favora- ble report on the joint resolution for N survey and report the practicabilltv of securing a navigable channel of ads- euate width and 35 feet deep at mean low water from the gulf of Mexico through the southwest pass of the Mississippi river to New Orleans
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
SOLDIERS SURRENDER.
Information Received to From Spanish Sources
 To This Effect.

Havana, Jan. 22.-According to informa- tion received from Spanish sources, at Sancti Spirtus five private sodiers belong ing to the squadron of Gen. Maxine Gomez have surrendered It is added that they say Gen. Gomez shot the insurgent captain, Nestor Alvarez, for inducing others to sur render.
 Still, according to the Spanish version of the affair, the insurgent troopers who have surrendered have asked permission to organize Spanish guerilla force in or- der to avenge the death of Capt. Alvarez.
 There are rumors in circulation in Span- ish circles of the surrender of other in surgents, including Rabi, the well konwn leader.
 The chamber of commerce here made representations to the Cuban autonomous government with the view of prevailing upon the latter to negotiate favorable treaties with the United States.
 Another Outbreak Expected
 Key West, Fla, Jan 22-It is learned from the passengers. on the steamer Oli- vette, which arrived from Havana today, that Gen. Garcia recently entered the town of Guines and now occupies that place. It is learned from the same source that another outbreak in Havana is imminent, which (when it occurs) will probably be directed at Americans. Gen. BIanco, it is said, has concentrated his forces in Ha- vana, to be ready to immediately put down any such demonstration.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
Iinens Passes DIscnvered.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-While looking up evil dence against W. H. Blose, the ticket broker at POP Clark street, the police have found in an office bogus passes, mostly ed itoral, which apparently represented s50- GOO that had been secured from unsuspect- ing strangers. The discovery has led to the belief that a band of swindlers in the guise of ticket brokers is in existence in Chicago and reaping a harvest by the sale of bogus tickets.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

tribune the reporters were invited to re- tire, but before SO doing several of them made a demonstration in favor of M. Jau- reg. shouting: Bravo, vive Jaurez."
 The subsequent proceedings of the cham Der were not known for some time as the doors were closed. But later it was an- nouneed that the bureau of the chamber was in session under the presidency of M. Brisson, considering the measures advis- able to be taken.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
McCon,as stiIl Leads

Annapolis, Md. Jan. 22.-The Maryland legislature in joint session today took an- other ballot for United States senator which resulted as follows: McComas 46; Shaw 16; F'indlay 3; Shryock 2: German 46; total 113. Necessary to a choice 57. The McComas men claim to have more votes well in hand, which will be cast on Tues day, if not on Monday
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
Anti-Hebrew Demonstraticns

Algiers, Jan. 22.-Further anti-Hebrew demonstrations have taken place here, in which the windows of number of Jewish shops were smashed. The streets are pa- trolled by the troops.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
Two Cruisers for Mobile

Washington, Jan. 22.-Representatives Taylor and Underwood called at the navy department and requested that several war vessels be sent to Mobile next month to take part in the mardi gras festivities. Secretary Long has promised that two cruisers from the white squadron now in southern waters shall be ordered to Mo- bile.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
NO DEFINITE INFORMATION
The FlOtilla of Torpedo Boats Put Under
 Orders of Gen. Lee.
THEY WILL PROCEED TO HAVANA
In the Event That the American Consul Is Not Heard From Every Few Hours K. citenent at War and Navy
 Departments.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 22.-Two United States cruisers sailed for Havana in ex- treme haste tonight, and great excitement prevails over rumors of violence to Con- sul-General Lee and other Americans.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Personal Mention.

Capt. Charles Morton of the Sd Cavalry
is at the Ebbitt on leave of absence.
Mr.. H. V. Longworth, British consul al
Trebizonde, Turkey, is making tour of the
United States on leave of absence. He is
at the Ebbitt House.
DR.. J. c. Mcclure has returned to Wash
irgton after having spent the summer with
his family at Bayhead. N. J.
Mr.. John G. Morrison, assistant librarian
Of Congress, has left the city for a trip to
Boston and the White mountains. Mr..
Morrison is an active member and officer
of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
and expects to attend their annual con-
vention in Boston during the present
month
Lieut.. Col. E. S. Dudley. Judge advocate
is at the Ebbitt.
Maj. j. H. Hepburn, eth Volunteer In
fantry, stationed at Fort Thomas, KY, is
at the Raleigh.
Capt c. A. Stedman of the gallant 9th
Cavalry is on a visit to this city. He lis al
the Portland.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Late Naval Orders.

Lieutenant A. Gleaves has been detached
from the command of the Gushing and or
dered to duty at the Washington navy
yard.
Ensign L. B. Jones has been authorized
to delay reporting for duty at the naval
proving grounds, Indian Head, until Sep
tember Is.
Lieutenant A Burnstein has been de-
tacked from the Apache and ordered home
Lieutenant A. L. Sparks, from the Ster-
ling and home.
Lieutenant J. S. Brown, from the Ore.
gon and home.
Lieutenant r. K. Wright, from the
Caesar TO the Southery.
Lieutenant L. Y. House, from the South
cry and home.
The following named officers have been
hoEcrabfy discharged: Lieutenant s. ID.
Greene, Lieutenant W. b. Duncan, Ensign
w. Norman, Ensign G. N. Helms and
Passed Assistant Engineer W. M. Gilman
Evening star., 1898-09-08
CHARITY BEauEsT OF sI5o,ooo.
| Mrs. Baddock OF Philadelphia Left
Mems for Orphans' Home.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September g.
The will of the late Mrs. Katherine l..
Haddock of this city, who died recently at
Chelsea, n. j., has been admitted to pro-
bate here Among the charitable bequests
made by the testator is her house in this
city and an adjoining lot, valued at s25, 900,
together with s125 600, for the establish
mel MT and maintenance of a home for or
phans, TO be known as the Haddock Me-
norial.
Preference is given to those infants
whose parents were members of the Pres
byterian Church, of which Mrs. Haddock
was a member. The VIII also bequeaths
$4,000 to the Presbyterian Orphanage
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Ii HUNG CHANG DISMISSED.
In Accordance With Demand of 81
C1aude Macdonald.

LONDON, September S.-A private tel
egram just received here confirms the
statement, made in dispatch from Pc
king yesterday, that Ii Hung Chang has
been dismissed from the Chinese foreign
ofhce- But" the dispatch adds. 1T is
pointed out here cat Peking) that tht. does
rot necessarily mean that he has been ce-
prived Of ali power"
1t is presumed that this was done in ac-
cordance with the demand which II was
rumored. the British minister here, Sir
Claude NJ. Macdonald, was instructed to
make on account of the alleged general
pariaity Of the great Chinaman to Rus
STA, eliminating in Great Britain being de-
Erived of the contract for the Pekins-
Hankow railroad, by giving the Russo
Chinese Bank financial control of the road.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Madrid Press Not to Print Proceed,
ings Of he Cortes.
PROPHECY OF MINISTRIES DOWNFALL
Several DueIs Expected to Follow
the Senate Scenes Yesterday.
RECRUITS FOR POLAVIEJk

MADRID, September S.-The Spanish cab
met at its meeting this morning agreed to
take the most stringent measures to pre-
vent the publication of the proceedings of
the cortes and to provide for the censor
ship of teie..raphic dispatches.
The minister for foreign affairs, Duke
Almodovar de Rio, informed his colleagues
that as a result Of the negotiations at
Washington relative to the Spaniards in
the Philippine Islands instructions had been
sent to the Spanish consul at Hong Kong
in accordance with the agreement reached.
The Society for Commercial Union is
sending petition to the cortes demanding
the closing of all military schools. the cur
tailment of retiring pensions: that all ON
GERS returning from Cuba be placed in the
reserve and that. in addition. a budget OF
one million peseLas annually be provided
for the care of the sick and wounded SPAN
ish soldiers returning from the colonies.
Government Isolated.
The newspapers assert that the govera-
nent is greatly surprised and chagrined az
the attitude of the conservatives in the
chamber. which indicates that the govern
ment is isolated on questions of such mag
nitude as the conclusion OF the peace treaty.
Continuing, the Spanish papers express
the opinion hat this foreshadows the down.
fall Of the ministry.
The cabinet will probably meet this even-
ing In order to discuss the situation; but
the chamber does no, meet today, as This is
the fete day Of the Virgin.
1t appears that many of the government
supporters abstaine1 from voting last night
This fact is greatly commented upon.
The disorderly scenes witnessed in the
chamber yesterday evening would have
shamed bun ring. Fists and sticks were
shaken in the air and invectives were To
be heard on all sides AS q result several
duels are expected TO take place.
A Philippine Republic.
1t is understood here that Spain intended
to bargain at the Paris peace conference
10 retain part OF the Philippine Islandsi
bu- the impression somehow prevails that
republic will be established there under
the protectors of the United States. Great
Britain and Germany
Gen Poavieja, the former captain gem
eral of Cuba and of the Philippine Islands,
who has Just issued manifesto intimat-
ing that he is ready to place himself at
the head OF a neutral political party, is un-
derstood to be recruiting a strong party OF
discontented liberals and others, with the
object, It is claimed. of restoring the mill
tary preponderance of the government"
Evening star., 1898-09-08
WILL CAUSE DISARMAMENT.
Gen. LawtOn's Plan Not to Feed
Cuban Soldiers.

AS announced In an Associated Press dis
patch from Santiago few days ago, Gen
Lawton, military governor of Santiago
province, will furnish food to such of the
Cuban insurgents as lay down their arms
and return to their homes. 1t was also
said that he had given employment TO such
men of the Cuban army as could be utiI-
ized. This plan of Gen. Lawton has been
approved by the administration. 1t is be-
Heved thas his action will have the ten
dency to turn the Cubans into peaceful
walks Of life, and that If it is extended to
other pats Of the island much trouble that
formerly menaced the government in Cuba
will be avoided.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Capt. Howe Ordered to Mantle.

Pursuant TO instructions from the War
Department. Capt. Walter Howe 4th ArtII-
lery, Fort Washington, Nd, is appointed
mastering officer, and Second Lieut.. R. II.
McMaster, 9th Artillery, Fort McHenry,
Md, is appointed acting assistant quarter
master, acting commissary and ordnance
officer, and they will proceed to Mantle,
Conn, without delay, for the purpose of
furloughing for thirty days and mastering
out of the United States service the 1sI
Connecticut United States Volunteer In
fantry and Light Battery A, 1st Connecu-
cut United States Volunteer Artillery.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
FEW PoPULIsTs IN ARKANsA >.
The Party Almost Extinct fn Their
OId-Time Stronghoids.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, September s-Un-
official returns show that the populist party
has become almost extinct in Arhansas.
II appears that they have lost Nevada,
White, Cleveland and Polk counties. here
tofore considered their stronghoids. and
have elected but one member of the legis-
lature. that member being elected in Cler-
bourne county.
About 10000 votes were cast in the
state, of which the republicans polled about
35 600, and populists and prohibitionists per-
haps 1900 Governor Jones ran far be-
hind the democratic ticket.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
A Philippine Republic.
RESTORED ORDER AT CANEA.
International Troops Arrived and oc-
cupy the Fortifcations.


GAMBIA, Island of Crete, September s.
detachment of 1 International froous
which has just arrived here, has occupied
the fortifcauons and restored order. II Is
now estimated that 200 persons were XIII
ed during the riotiug. The Mussulman
troops protected the Christians placed un-
der their care but they did not attempt
to prevent the piIlage Of Christian houses,
which continued until the international
trccps arrived.
CANEA, Island Of Crete. September s.
The president Of the Cretan executive COM
mittee has notified the foreign adntrals
that, in view of the maSsacres at Cand:a,
II is impossible to continue the effort to
organize an administration until the Turk
ish functionares and troops are withq wn.
He demands the convocation of the Cretan
assembly and proposes to place a force of
Cretans at the disposal of the international
administration.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
From Camp Black to Camp Meade.

The 201st, 202d and 205d Regiments, New
York United States Volunteer Infantry,
have been ordered to proceed, without de-
lay, from Camp Black, Hampstead, L. l.,
to Camp Meade, MiddIetown, Pa. reporting
upon arrival to the commanding general,
I'd Army Corps, for duty.
The troops will take their entire field
equipment The sick of these regiments
who are not fit to travel will be left at
Camp Black under proper medical and hos
pital attendance, and every prccadtiCn will
be taken for their care
Evening star., 1898-09-08
FILrpINos START FOR AMERICA.

Committee Leaves Hong Kong to Cons
fer with the President.
LONDON, September s.-A cable dispatch
from Hong Kong. dated September 6. re-
ceived in London yesterday announces that
committee of three FIlipinos, appointed
. by Aguinaldo, has left Hong Kong In order
to confer with President Mckinley upon
the future OF the Philippine Islands.
Evening star., 1898-09-08

pert or come to some agreement regarding
the arms in Porto Rico and in the hands
of the Spanish outside of Santiago in Cuba
the United States has no authority over
them.
From what the ordnance oficers have
heard OF the Spanish arms they are not
very anxious to have them introduced into
the United States and will not regret their
loss on that score. The arms captured at
Santiago are being sent to the United
States, the ordnance bureau being inform
ed of several shipments
Evening star., 1898-09-08
THE STAR EY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them 10 any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering IL at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week: % cents
for two weeks. or SO cents per
month. Invariably in advance. SUBJ
scrihers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as he
new one
Evening star., 1898-09-08
sUFFOCATED BY SMOKE.
Two Persons Killed and Four Others
Injured AT prescott. Artz.

PRESCOTT, Ariz., September Sire in
the residence of Judge II. T. Andrews
caused the death of two persons and seri-
Gus injuries to four others.
The dead: Mrs. t. A. Andrews, Celia Ny
ren. The injured: Mrs. h. w. Mitchner.
James Austin, Dennis A Barker and L. s.
Hunt.
The casualties occurred while effort was
being made to save the furniture from the
burning dwelling Of Judge Andrews, the
victims being suffocated. The property loss
was slight.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED.

Destruction of Arms by Spaniards at
San Juan.
No official information has been received
at the War Department concerning the re-
ports that the Spaniards are throwing their
arms into the harbor at San Juan. Porto
Rico. although 1t would not be unexpected.
It is said that until the commissions re-
Evening star., 1898-09-08

Return to the City of Brig. Gems.
SchMan and Gilmore.

Return to the City of Brig. Gems.
Sehwan and Gilmore.
Brigadier General Schwan and Brigadier
General Gilmore. who served with General
Miles in the Porto Rico campaign. arrived
in Washington this morning from New
York. General Schwan was accompanied by
Capt. r. ". Hoyt, 18th Infantry. and Lieut..
H. A Poore, 9th Infantry, OF his stan. Gen.
Schwan and Cen Gilmore are attached to
the ad1utant generals department, and it
is expected that they will resume the duties
al the war Department performed by them
at the outbreak of the war. Gen. Gilmore
at headquarters of the army and Gen
SchWan in the office of Adjutant General
Corbin. Neither of these officers would
discuss any OF the questions relating TO the
conduct OF the military campaigns in Cuba
or Porto Rico.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Connecticut Boys Arrive.

NEW YORK, September S.-The 1st Con-
necticuf Volunteers arrived in Jersey City
by way of ths Pennsylvania road from
Dunn Loring, Va, at / O'Clock this morn
ing. There were 1896 men, none Of whom
was suffering from any serious illness
They renamed in Jersey City until am
and before departure had breakfast.
Pennsylvania railroad transports took
the regiment to Mott Haven, where they
boarded New York, New Haven and Hart
ford trains and continued their journey
lCma.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
ExORBITANT CHARGES.
Duties on the Cargo of Food for the
Cubans Placed ut 500. 600.

Cubans Placed at $50, 600.
The order directing the payment of the
Spanish duty on the rations carried by the
Comal to Havana for the starving inhabi-
tants Of Cuba has been held UP pending
the aseertaining of further information on
the subject. In answer to a cable message
as TO what the duty would be, a reply was
received stating that it would be accord
ing to the Spanish rates, $4,000 in gold. No
agent Of the United States government has
any such amount of money on hand at
Havana to pay such amount, and It may be
that the United States government will
take different course than that decided
upon last evening.
BY the terms of the protocol Spain re-
1nqutshes her rights TO Cuba and the
United States government may decide that
1t Will not pay duties on such cargoes as
sent in the Comal
Evening star., 1898-09-08
The Botisin Reauisition.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, September s.
The application of the Delaware authori-
ties for the extradition of Mrs Cornelia
Eotkin probably will be handed to Gov
Budd some time today. His decision in
thu matter is not expected before the first
of next week.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Ordered To Mashin-tan.

General Shafter has been ordered to re-
port to Washington, and will visit the
President and tie War Department. There
Is no especial significance in his being or
dered TO Washing ton. The President de-
sres to see him and talk about the San
usgo campaign. He could not come to
Washington unless he was ordered, as mis-
last orders directed him to go to Montauk
Point.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
SHAFT TER is COMING ARRIVE ON TME QUGG FORECAST
CampW SHINE Conenhon
THEY STARTED EARLY FOR THIS CITY TRANSPORTATION TNGLE WILL GIVEN NOMINATION
Accompanied by Major Miley, he
Left Camp Wiko6,
THEY STARTED EARLY FOR this CITY
First Illinois Regiments Difficulties
in Starting Westward.
THE DEATHS IN A DAY

CAMP WIKoFF, MoNTAUK POINT. L.
l., September S.-General Shafter and Maj
D. ]. Miley of his staff left for Washington
early today.
Companies and NJ, about 26o men, of
the 3d Texas Volunteers got away on the
9 O'Clock tra1n, bound for Fort Clark,
Texas. About twenty-five of the Texas
men are sick. These were put into a bag
gage car and made comfortable on steamer
chairs.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN ARRIVES.
Leaves New York and Goes to Boston
and Danvers, Mass.

and Danvers, Mass.
NEW YORK, September S.-The Right
Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, who arrived in
this city yesterday, left today on the Air
Line" on the New York and New Haven
railroad for Boston. Mr.. Chamberlain will
go from Boston to Danvers, Mass
Secretary Chamberlain, although pale
and thinner than when he visited this
country two years ago, said his health is
faifiy good, and he expected that a rest
and a short vacation in the United States
ould do him a great deal Of good. He will
return home in the fall. His visit TO this
country, the distinguished English states
man seid, has no political significance.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
THE SITUATION AT MANILA.
War Department officials Decline to
Discuss the insurgents.

Discuss the insurgents.
War Department officials would not dis
cuss the reports that there are strained re-
lations between the United States forces at
Manila and the insurgent forces under
Aguinaldo. The impression seems to be,
however, that Aguinaldo is rather restless
and has given the United States authorities
some uneasiness. No orders have yet been
issued looking to sending further reinforce
ments to Manila, though several days ago
1t was announced that three regiments now
at San Francisco would in all probability
go to Honolulu, so that they might be in
readiness to go on to Manila If needed.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Geneva.s ELECTRIC work. Burned.

GENEVA, Switzerland, September g.
The great electric works in this city, which
supplied light and motive power to the
whole canton, were destroyed by fire last
night.
Evening star., 1898-09-08
Bayard Slightly Improved.

DEDHAM, Mass. September S.-The con-
dition of Mr.. Thomas F. Bayard was slight
ly improved this forenoon. due to the cool
weather.