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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
BRYAN on EXPANSION ISSUE.
Congress Has Power to Keep IL Out
of Next Campaign.

OMAHA, NEB., December 2S.-Wuham
J. Bryan arrived In Omaha to-day from
Chicago. He called on friends in tho city
during the morning, and this evening left
for Lincoln.
When asked II he thought the 1usstfon
or imperialism would oyershadow the
money issue in the campaign Of 1900. Mr..
BRYAN said it was difficult ~ this time
TO say what relation these subjects would
bear TO each other then. He thought II
Congress would adopt a resolution piedg-
ing this government to keep the Philip
pines only as a trust for their people, as
we do Cuba, until a stable government Is
established, the expansion issue would be
al an end. H. however. the question Is
not settled In some such way as this. he
said. It would con linue 10 be a matter OF
discussion until IL was disposed OF. and
would therefore remain one OF the issues
before the people.
With Porto Rico Mr.. Bryan said. the
situation could be simplified easily. He
believed the people OF the island should
first be permitted 10 vote whether they
desire annexation 10 this country or the
formation Of an independent republic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
||LO|L0 HAS FALLEN
Spania1ds EVacuats l. and |nsuI-
gents Take Possession
OUR PROBLEM COMPLICATED,
Il Is KeY Necessary 10 EY9sAitl 0hef
ca! Plas&
INFORMANT EVENTS Az HAND
mand Surrender OF city to ssinssaf,
and This May nsise issue Bstweou
Insurgents snd ouv Government.

WASHINGTON. December 81 dis-
patch was received az the War Depart
rnent from General Otis to-day. informing
the officials OF the capture of 1ioilo by
the Insurgents II appears that the
American forces which were dispatched
there arrived too late. and that the In
surgents had added to the difficulty OF
the problems already presented by hoist
ing their flag over the city, which they
have been besieging for months.
The news was contained in the follow
ing message from General Otis:
manila. December 2S.-Adjutant-
General, Washington: Sent Colonel Pot
ter on fast vessel to Iloilo on December
oath. TO communicate with Spanish Gene
ra; Rios Latter evacuated evening OF
2ith) and Potter thirty-nine hours late.
Insurgents took possession of city on 26ti.
and Potter found Aguinaldo's flag flying.
Cannot now report probable results. WIN
not hear from there for four days. as
there is no cable communication. Span
ish forces have evacuated all stations In
southern islands, except zamboanga.
Mindanao. by orders. as they say. from
Madrid. (Slgned) OTIS"
SPANISH QUIT ALL PORTS.
The evacuation by the spaniards OF all
the Philippine ports, as reported by
General Otis, although doubtless inspired
by a desire to secure their safety by
concentration. undoubtedly has done
much to complcate the problem already
presented 10 the WAY Department, OF ex-
tending the military jurisdiction OF the
United states over the islands. II Will
now be necessary to expedite the execu-
| ton -of the original plans, and II msS be
| fully expected that within week I'M
portant events Will have happened In the
Philippines.
II is presumed that General Otis will
demand the surrender OF Iloilo into his
hands. and this demand may raise the is
sue between the insurgents and our gov
ernment OF possession OF the ISLANDS.
The province OF Iloilo is set down In the
official directories as having population
Of 472CO0. and the city OF Iloilo Is the Sc
cond seaport in Importance in the Philip
pine group 1t Is located on river navi-
gable for vessels of fifteen feet draught
only so that very few of our gunboats
would be available to assist the troops
in case IL should be necessary TO take
forcible possession of the city.
SPANIARDS PROBABLY SAFE.
The Spaniards have chosen a strong
place for the concentration or their troops
i'm the town of Zamboanga, which, as the
| reports indicate here is strongly fortified
and possessed of considerable natural
strength from a defensive point OF view.
1t is not doubted that they will be able
to maintain themselves for an indefinite
period against the insurgents, presumins
that they are not cut of from obtaining
| supplies from the sea.
The town Itself has a population Of 2. zoo
| Inhabitants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
DueIIing Galore in Hungary.

BUDAPEST December 2S-The first OF
the six duels arranged between Nj. Ho-
ransZky, a member Of the lower House
of the Hungarian Diet and his seconds,
and the seconds of Baron Banffy, the
Hungarian Premier growing out or the
dispute, still unsettled, between the two
principals. took place to-day between
Baron Fejervary, Minister of National
Defence, and Count Karolya. Pistols
were the weapons used but the encounter
was bloodless Baron Fejervary missed
his opponent and the pistol Of Count
Karolya missed fire. Later Baron
Banffy's second NJ. GaZari. and NJ. Ho-
Tanszky's second, NJ. Szembore, fought
duel with swords. In the first encounter
NJ. Szembore was cut on the head After
resumed and NJ. SZembore was again Sc
riousiy wounded on the head. a reconciI-
iation followed. A third duel between
NJ Kubenken, a son-in-law OF NJ. Ho-
ransZllv's. and NJ. Kenedi, journalist
was fought Swords were the weapons,
and both men were wounded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
Personals and Briefs.

Mr. George r. Diggs, Of Portsmouth
is i'm the city visiting friends.
Miss Helen II. Wayland. OF Crozet, va
&C. tbo g,Iest of her sister, Mrs. w. Wallace
Rowe No. Gil east Leigh street
Mr. w F.. Funk is still very sick at the
NJ m, ~ his mother. No. 1il0 north Tween
tv-fourth street, Fairmount.
Mrs J. Addison Cooke is detained In
Raitimore by the illness or her father'
Rev DR.. j. j. SANS
An important meeting OF the congrega-
ton of St. Pauls church VIII be heid TO-
night at O'CLOCK
Miss Emma Gregory Mitchell Of Fred
ericksburg, is visiting MIS-. Leo ~ |oi'
rad No. 100 north Beech street.
Among the guests registered at the JET,
ferson are Colonel Julian ,. carr anu
Mr. l.. A. Carr, OF Durham, y. {.
General James A. Walker, who was
oneroted on at St. Luke's, Is now con-
valescing. and expects to be out soon
Mr. hudson Cunningham. who had two
~ his ribs broken and another one injured
several days ago. .by falling down nlsh'
of steps. Is now able 10 attend 10 MS pusi-
ness, as usual
Miss Helen L. McCabe, who has been
visiting friends in tins city, left yester-
day for Norfolk. from from when when Sinarv PlaSiy Sn'
nj La Crosse, Ind, TO complete her course
of studies.
Mr. Ashby Weller and Mr.. I,anghorne
p,,tnav went deer hunting in Chesterfield
a few days ago and brought home a deer
shot by Mr.. Weller. The deer weighed
I25 pounds. and the gentlemen had very
pleasant time.
The Christmas number OF the Richmond
College Messenger, which has Just been
,ss,ed is a highly creditable edition OF
,hat bright and well-edited magazine. IL
,s nicely gotten up and contains q number
~ readable articles. short stories, and
poems. besides the usual college news.
Cedar Camp, No. 22 Woodmen of the
world. has elected the following officers
',,aor lieutenant, w. II. Andrews: Banker
+ A. Reans; Clerk. X; r. Allen; Escort
~ /. Woodall: Watchman, w. ii. Ro-
berts: Sentry, ]. Il. Farley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
MR.. ROBERTS DENIES THE INTER.
VIEW.
NEWPORT NEWS SMALLPOX,
Three Gases Have DeveIoped-Sbip.
Yard Notes.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December 2S.-
Especial. )-Three smallpox patients are
now undergoing treatment in the city
pest house, just beyond the corporate
limits. Charles Jones, Everett Crenshaw,
and Daniel Hamlet. three young colored
men. are the patients who are suffering
with the dread disease, and they are now
being cared for by DR.. w. f. Greasy, one
If the city physicians, who has had con-
siderable experience in handling small
pox cases. The physicians here do not
apprehend a spread of the disease, but
they are agraid that the negroes, who
were working the streets for several days
before discovered may have mingled with
friends, and thus laid the latter liable 10
it.
Jones was ousted by his clearinghouse
keeper last week when she discovered
that he had an eruptional disease. He ap-
piled 10 tse Overseer of the Poor for aims.
and his condition was reported to Or.
Greasy. the Physician to the Poor. The
Doctor at once saw that smallpox had
developed fully. and had the man isolated
in the pest-house, where he has been CIV
ing him his personal attention. Cren-
shaw and Hamlet had been sick at their
rooms in Bloodfeld for several days, and
this morning the Overseer of the Poor
reported 10 DR.. Greasy that two more ne
groes were suffering with suspected small
pox. The physician made an examination
This afternoon, and Immediately pro-
nounced the disease smallpox. The men
were then removed TO the pest-house.
Dr Greasy has been looking for an I'm
mune nurse TO take care OF the patients.
hut thus far has been unsuccessful. The
men now remain at the pest-house by
themselves, with no one to guard their
movements This Is dangerous. as they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
RODERIGUEz NOT 4 PRIZE.
Order for Her Release Signed by
Judge BraWIey.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. December o.
On July 9TH the steamer Olinde Roderi-
guez, Of the Compagnie- Generate Trans
atantique, was warned off San Juan. On
July 18th she W. captured OF that har-
Dor by the United States cruiser New Or
leans. charged with attempting TO break
the blockade, and was brought 20 Charles
ton. United States District Judge Braw-
ley heard arguments here. and the case
was continued in New York, whittier the
alleged prize was sent. Last week Judge
Brawley rendered a decision that the
shin was not a prize Of war, as the block
ade Of San Juan was not effective at the
time Of her capture. To-day Judge Braw-
lev signed an order for the release OF the
Olinde Rodriguez. Possibly the authori-
ties I'm Washington will authorize the
District-Attorney here TO appeal the case
TO the United States Court of Appeals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
MONEY FOR THE CUBANs.
We Are To Pay Troops, and Take
Amount Out of Island Revenues.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December 2S.-
Negotiations are progressing in the mat
ter of the payment of the Cuban troops,
50 that on laying down their arms they
may be enabled to enter upon civil pur-
suits and earn their living. Probably no
further appropriation by Congress Will be
necessary TO enable the President to carry
out the plan, If it should be decided. as
II probably will be. 10 advance money,
charging II against the revenues of Cuba,
10 pay the Cubans part of what is due
them for service in the Cuban army.
This debt is not an obligation resting
upon the United States but Is one for
which the Cuban Government will be
obligated on its establishment on an in
dependent basis. Pending the establish
ment of permanent government,
there Is no authority responsible for the
payment of these soldiers. and unless this
government advances the money as q
loan, they will have to go for an inde-
finite period without pay for services al
ready rendered i'm the war for independ-
ence.
rhe special deficiency appropriation bill
carries an item Of SS,0l0,000 as an emer-
gency fund. which the government may
use for any purpose. and the idea is TO
advance the money for the payment OF
the Cuban soldiers out of this fund. IL is
understood, however that the IN csdent
has not consented to this arrangement
vet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
sPANIARD MURDERED.
cuBANs GREATLY EXCITED.
Indignant at Brooke's Determination
Not 10 Recognize Cuban Army.

Indignant nt BFoOkcs REORGANIZATION
Not To Recognize Cuban Army.
CHICAGO, December pa special
cable 20 the Tribune from Habana says:
Cuban residents of Habana declare to-
night that II General Brooke does not re-
scind his order barring representatives
of the Cuban insurgent army from being
present az the eyacuation-day ceremonies
on Ncw-Year's Day. they VIII close their
houses on that occasion, tear down their
flags and decorations and remain In
doors
The cuban peace commission, after a
stormy interview with General Brooke
tonight. telegraphed General Gomez not
20 come 10 Habana. as he intended, as
no courtesy could be shown him.
The Cubans are greatly excited. To-
night they stood on every corner Of the
city streets discussing the 'ituation In
n half-freuZled manner. I'VE have not
fought for a change OF masters; we have
fought for liberty. and not for a new
ownership" declared Juan Fr'sderico Cen
ternalIas, one OF the most prominent
Cubans in Habana. "Our army is stllb
IN tho field. They shall not lay down
their arms until we find out whether we
are 20 be slaves or free"
Two nights ago General Ludlow notihed
the commission that General Gomez ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
wEyLER AND QUEEN REGENT.
Great Madrid Interest In Long Con-
ference Between Them.

MADRID. December 2S-The greatest
interest and curiosity were felt to-day in
the long audience which General Weyler
had with the Queen Regent yesterday
The newspapers here, while sympathizing
with Premier Sagasta, say the country
cannot be sacrificed on account of his
illness. and an immediate arrangement
OF the ministerial crisis is demanded.
DON CARLOS TRYING TO BORROW.
The newspapers also say Don Carlos Is
now trying TO place a loan In Spain,
through numerous agents, adding that
he opened negotiations yesterday in Ma
drid with this object I'm view.
SAGASTA BETTER.
MADRID, December 2S.-Senor Sagastai
who has been suffering from pneumonia,
is much better to-day, and Is now con-
sidered out OF danger
CASTELAR, IMPROVING.
Senior Emilio Castelar, the Republican
orator and statesman. who has been con-
fined to his room for some time with a
serious pulmonary catarrh. is improving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEY.
Railroad to he Sold To-Day-Three
Prominent Bidders.

BALTIMORE. December &.-William H.
Blackford, chairman OF the Baltimore
Reorganization Committee of the Cape
Fear and Yagkin-Valley Railroad Com
pany, has gone to Fayetteville to attend
the sale OF that property. The road Will
be sold under foreclosure tomorrow, and
the indications are that there VIII be
lively competition between the Seaboard
Airline, the Southern Railway Company,
and the Atlanuc-Coast Line interests for
IT, IL traverses a rich section OF the
South. and would be a valuable feeder FOR
any of those systems
If the Baltimore committee bids II in,
the property will be leased to the sea
board AIRLINE an agreement to that
effect having already been signed. If the
New York bondholders secure the road,
either the Southern railway or the At
lantic-Coast Line will operate It,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
DoubIe Tragedy In Iowa.

SIOUX CITY. IA, December pa spe-
cial 10 the Journal says \ district school
house about two miles from the NllIage
Of C,Iare was the scene OF a tragedy this
afternoon. whereby May Thomas. popu-
lar young teacher, lost her life. This
afternoon a young man came TO Clare
on the north bound Rock Island passenger
school- house where Miss Thomas teaches.
He entered the building, and he and the
teacher conversed for some time. finally
walking out together After going down
the road q short distance, the man drew
a revolver and shot the young Jady, Kill
ing her almost instantly. He then shot
himself and died a few hours later. The
voung man was not known at Clare, but
il was learned that his name was Harry
with Miss Thomas, who refused his fur
ther attentions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
CHICAGO bribery ALLEGA ATIONS.
Entire CITY Council Asked to Appear
before Grand Jury.

CHICAGO. December 2s.-The allegl-
tions of bribery i'm city affairs are under
investigation by the grand jury, ana the
entire City Council has been asked to
appear before that body. The inquiry
was begun to-day, and 1t Will be continued
probably tomorrow and Friday.
asnecialIv TO charges connected with the
dftv-vear street-railway-tranc ordl-
nance. Other matters will receive atten-
ton. 4, III, .
Shortly before noon to-day lhe clerk oi
tba Grand Jury was instructed 10 send
OUT subpoenas for nine aldermen and two
ex-aldermen. All of these save one ap-
peared during the afternoon; All VINO APP
peared were heard. Enough evidence OF
interest was brought out 70 determine
the grand Jury 10 proceed along the line
adopted. and the clerk was Instructed 70
send out a summons LOT every ,.. Ilie,,iDoi ,S,l
OF the Chicago city Council 10 appear TO-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
THEY DENOUNCED ANNEXATION.
Cigar Makers Union Declare Against
Absorbing the Philippines.

The Cigar Makers Union of Richmond
held a largely attended and interesting
meeting at Smiths Hall. on Fifth street
last night. and made vigorous assault
upon the apparent national policy of ex-
pansion.
Mr.. r. +. ballard presided. with Mr..
John Krause at his post as secretary. The
question was introduced whether II would
he to the interest OF cigar-makers
Of this country for the Philippine Islands
To be annexed, or whether, Indeed. the
cigar-makers would be affected at all.
Instantly "A half dozen members were on
their feet and an animated discussion fol-
lowed. When nearly every member pres
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
Holiday Rates via r., +. & p. II. r.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company will sell round
trip tickets between all points on It's line
on account OF New-Year holidays.
based on a fare and one third for
the round trip. Rate 10 Washington, AS
10 Alexandria, Si.60: 10 Fredericksburg,
sec for the round trip. Tickets on sale
December seth 10 January "a. inclusive.
good TO return until January 4. 1893.
Apply TO ticket office, Byrd-Street Sta
ton; Rchmond Transfer Company. 0s
Main street, or W. r. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
Colonel Peyton and the White.

WASHINGTON, December 2S.-(Special)
There is a report current here to the
effect that Colonel George T.. Peyton has
again become the lessee Of the Green
brier White Sulphur Springs, and that
he is already making preparations for the
opening OF the IeXt season. The report
could not be confirmed here to-day, but
Representative Dorr Of West Virginia,
of the district in which the White Sui
phur Springs are located, said that that
was his understanding. and that he had
seen a notice OF the change published in
one OF the local papers.
There are many old patrons OF the
White here, who will congratulate Colo
mel Peyton upon his resumption OF the
MANAGEMENT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
ANNIVERSARY OF CONsECR ALTON.
Bishop Van DE Vyyer VIII Celebrate
To-Norrow-Father KeiIy's Jubilee.

Right Rev. bishop Van de Vyver will
celebrate the .enth anniversary OF his
conservation tomorrow. High mass VIII
be sung at O'Clock at the Cathedral,
when the Bishop will officiote.
Rev. Father Benjamin Kelly, Of Atlanta,
is expected here to-day or to-u1rrow, in
order that he may celebrate the twenty
fifth anniversary of his ordination to the
priesthood in the Cathedral on Saturday
There is some little doubt whether
Father Kelly will be able 10 come. as
Father Bender, OF Atlanta. rs seriously
nj Nevertheless. arrangements have
been made for Father Kelly 10 say mass
at 3 O'Clock on Saturday. and his many
friends here hope TO participate in the
celebration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
Christmas Holiday Rates. 1sos-0o,
vim AtIantic-Coast Line.

On the above account the Atlantic
Coast Line viii sell tickets between points
on its line and connections east OF the
Mississippi and south Of the Potomac
rivers a. rate OF one and one third first
class fares for the round trip Selling
dates-December %, %, "a p. 20, 80, and
81 1898. and January l and 2. 1888
Tickets will also be on sale for teach
era and students Of schools and colleges.
December 18th to 18th. inclusive. at above
rates. upon presentation OF certificates
from presidents or principals OF such in
stitutions. Final limit Of all tickets. jan
uary 4 1899.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
A LITTLE GIRL DROWNED.
Daughter OF j. X. Coles, of Chnrch
Hill, Meets Tragic Death in Hanover.

The 2-year-old daughter of Mr.. James
r. Coles, No. 919 north Twenty-seventh
house in a stream Of water scarcely two
feet deep, on Monday.
This was the sad ending of visit taken
by Mr.. and Mrs. Coles TO friends I'm old
Hanover for the Christmas. The body OF
the drowned girl was brought to the city
Tuesday, met at the depot by Funeral
Director Billups, and taken TO Oakwood
and inferred.
The little girl wandered from the house
TO a swamp which ran near by, and fall
ing I'm the water, though shallow, was
unable to rescue herself. A deep gloom
was cast over the friends Of both fami-
lies and the father and mother have the
profoundast sympathy of friends and the
community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
WUEELOCK PIANO BARGAINS.
Inst Two of These Celebrated Pianos
MT the Cut Rate.

Everybody knows the merits OF the
Wheelock Piano-its rich tone ana sredl
durability. over 1000 have been sofa Dy US
i'm Virginia to colleges, schools teachers
and musicians. We have two OF thesg
popular Pianos TO be sold at the reduced
nrices. When these are sold positively
no more can be had, except at regular
nr,oes can early 10 secure a great bar
gain GEORGE \. MINOR.
Ninth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
MAJ. DANIEL GOING TO CUBA.
The senator VIII Make Personal
Gnsuection OF the Island.

Hon. Joan w. Daniel, senior United
States Senator from Virginia, is going TO
Cuba for a few days.
He telegraphed To friends here yester-
day. announcing his purpose of visiting
the Antilles. and said he would pass
through Richmond yesterday afternoon.
He did not come through this city, how
ever, and it is presumed that he changed
his plans.
He is probably going to cuba to look
over the field and enlighten himself as 10
the conditions that prevail there, so that
he may be in position TO intelligently dis
cuss the question Of expansion on the
floor OF the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
GoT Not n Candidate.

WHEELING. W. VA, December d
The Intelligencer will tomorrow publish
a brief letter over Judge Nathan Con- 5
signature, stating that he is not and does
not intend TO be "A candidate before the
coming Legislature for United states SEN
ator. He SAYS he is not candidate for
anv political office and will estfem II as
a favor for his friends TO deny that his
name will figure in calculations OF this
nature. The leading Republican candi-
dates are, therefore, Governor Atkinson
and Hon. J. h. Scott.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29

other prominent Cuban army leaders
could be present at the ceremonies, and
that the Cuban army might enter Ia
oana' Tonight General Brooke told the
COMMISSION that the Cuban army Is not
10 oe recognized, and is TO have no part
In the demonstrations of Januarv lot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29

SAN JOSE, CAL, December %.-Tht
police Of this city place little credence
the report that James c. Dunham, tr
murderer is arrested in Columbus. 1
is believed by residents Of this place tina
Dunham killed himself on the night ol
his atrocious crime in May, 1896.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29
Lad Breaks His Arm.

A small white boy named George Wilson
met with a painful accident yesterday
morning at his home on Beverly street
near the corner Of Washington. lie was
I'm the act Of coming down flight OF
etairs when he fell breaking his left
arm. Medical aid was summoned, and the
little fellow made as comfortable as
nossibie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-29

BALTIMORE. MD, December S.-tSpe-
Methodist Protestant church. to-day mar
ried Mr.. Alfred Vessels and Miss Lula
Milliner. both OF Accomac county. Va.
The couple took the old POINT express for
their future home, near Accomac Court
house Va.