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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-08

Spanish government growing out of III
treatment in Cuba or loss of property sus-
tanned there, to know that the state de-
partment has not lst sight of hem and
that their inerests are to be fully con-
served when ii comes to q final settlement
between the United States and Spain.
These claims on file in the state depart
ment now amount 10 an aggregate of six
teen Millions and II is the purpose. when
a treaty OF peace is drawn. TO provide
therein for their settlement. either direct
ly or through the more usual channels of
joint claims commission.
Washington, June THE death OF Cap
tain Gridley has removed one of the off,
GERS set down for advancement over their
seniors on account Of the victory of Ma
Mia The promotions recommended by
the president are the subject OF much
talk between the naval officers. Those
who did not participate in the battle. are
naturally displeased at being Jumped. -
and they are pointing out the evils of the
practice. among them being the proba-
billy that some of the very officers adj
vanced are likely to be in turn jumped.
and so practically set back by some Off
GERS now on duty with Simpsons feet.
who may distinguish themselves in battle.
These officers are urging that II would be
only prudent and fair TO go slowly in the
matter Of making promotions of this char
acter. and to wait until the war Is ended.
when all the meritorious officers may be
rewarded in strict accordance with their
merit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-08
WAR BILL CONFERENCE
Result Of the Four Hours Session of
Rcpublican Conferers.

Washington, Jne THE Republican
members of the conference committee
on the war revenue bill were in caucus for
about four hours today. and il is stated
by members Of the caucus that they proc
ticaliy reached an agreement on the most
important items Of difference between the
two houses.
They relate TO the coinage OF silver bull
lion. the form Of the bond provision and
the amount Of the bonds, the inheritance
tax. the dutp on tea, etc. These questions
have not yet been raised IN the fun con-
ference. and the Republicans decline 10
state any points Of their agreement The
general impression among senators is that
there viii be some provision for coming
the sicgnioraEe ond possibly, all the sill
Yer bullion in the treasury. but Il IS not
believed that the terms OF the senate pro-
vision viii be accepted without material
modification. The result Of the Oregon
election strengthened those opposed 10
making any concessions TO silver, but *
also had The effect of causing the west
ern Republican senators 10 be all the more
Clamorous for recognition They express
confidence that heir representations VIII
not so unheeded ond they profess 10
speak upon assurances from Republican
members or the conference.
Two sessions OF The full commltte were
held but in these only matters Of minor
Importance were passed upon, and as a
rule the senate amendments on these mat
tiers were accepted. Among the changes
was one in the beer tax provision making
it definite that the stock on hand exempt
ed should be the stock il the hands ofdea-
lers. and not OF brewers.
TIE house conferees are making con-
test TO relieve insurance agents from the
license OF So 4 year. and they have i1di-
coted a tendency "a allow the tax on bank
ers. brokers. theatres. etc, 70 stand Z the
insurance agents are not taxed They are
<los making an onslaught OF Senator
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-08
DUTY OF GERMAN ELECTORS
As the Government Sees 1t. Outlined
by Count PaSadOwsky

Berlin. June Tin response to a request
for an outline Of the official views of the
tactics which should be followed at the
coming elections, the minister for the in
terror, Count Posadowski-W ehner, writes:
''It is our foremost political duty TO pre-
sent a closely serried front to revolution
airy socialism. The next reichstag must
afford the government support in ques-
tons Of international competition and be
ready 70 examine without prejudice the
condition of home production and espec-
tally the conditions of agriculture and the
middle classes. In the interest of the
working people the completion of legisla-
ton relating 10 workmen's insurance is
absolutely requisite. Wherever it Is i'm
possible TO elect espousers of this program
opponents Of social Democrats should be
supported. No eIector who is loyal to the
state should fail TO vote"
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LARGE REPUBLICAN GAINS
Plurality in Oregon VIII Re in the
iShbOrhood of 10000.

Portland. Ore, June Late returns
from yesterdays election show large Re-
publican gains in every county Of the
state over the vote in 1895. Partial returns
from % out of the 90 counties Of the state
show that Geer Repuolican), for gov
ernor, will have about 1000 plurality.
Moody, Republican), for congress, in
the Second district, will have a pluolity
approaching 5000.
Tongue. (Republican) Is reelected to
congress the First district by more than
1000 plurality.
The legislature Is overwhelmingly Re
publican, being made up as follows:
neutrality-suspicious. %; opposition,
seven.
House-Republican a; opposition. IS.
These figures may be slightly changed
by latter returns.
In the city of Portland abou0 one-quar-
ter of the total vote has ben counted and
shows the following results on governor:
Geer, Republican, $3.50; King. fusionist,
I,101
Mason, Republican), Is elected mayor OF
Portland BY 500 plurality.
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Mason, (RepublcanJ, IS ELECTED HayOI {
Portland by 1900 plurality.
DEBS' SOCIAL DEMOCRACY
Manages to Oct Together With 125
Delegates,

Chicago, June THE opening session
of the first NATIONAL convention of the
Social Democracy of America was held
today in Uhlich's hall. National Presi-
dent Eugene V. Debs made a few re-
marks welcoming the delegates to the
convention. About thirty states were rep
resented by rs delegates, some of whom
were women Among those present was
G. c. Clemens, a brother of Mark Twain.
On motion of delegate the whole body,
and not the chairman, nominated nm
bers to serve on the committee on Gre
dentials. The following were elected as
members Of the credentials committee:
]. c. DeArmond. Colorado; W. L. John
son, Kansas, and ]. F. Finn, illinois,
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MONITOR MONTEREY LEAVES san FRANCISCO FOR THE PHILIPPINES

San Francisco, June THE principal
event OF the SOCIAL war situation today
was the departure of the monitor Mon
terey and the collier Brutus for Manila
The order TO get under way was issued
about ! o'clock and shortly afterwards
the wharves and docks on the water front
were crowded with people anxious TO wit
ness the departure OF the formidable fight
ing machine and the collier which IS TO
accompany her. Every steam whistle on
the water front blew a farewell and as
the two vessels moved down the harbor
toward the Golden aGte the crowds on
the wharves sat up mighty cheer. The
Monterey has always been a great local
favorite, but the prospects are that she
will never again enter this harbor. as she
is to be permanently stationed in che
vicinity OF Uncle Sans colonies in the
east.
Nearly SEQ 900 was paid out today 20 the
volunteers from Pennsylvania and Colo
RADIO. All day lang lines Of men were re-
ceiving the money due them for a month $
past service and for one months service
in advance.
That the next expedition to the Philip
pines vii mot leave here before next Sat-
urday seems almost certain at this writ
ing. Stores, supplies and ammunition are
being placed on board but the work will
hardly be completed before the end OF
this week, though It IS stated that the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-08
LONDON THINKS THAT TROOPS WERE LANDED

London, June THE London morning
papers are inclined to doubt the account
of the destruction and sileneing of the
forts at Santiago. but they believe the
bombardment was intended to draw the
Spaniards' attention from a landing some
where and that the coming week or two
will see exciting events in Cuba.
The sinking of the Reina Mercedes is
regar ded as probable, for it is known that
her boilers were detective and that she
had no armored deck. The wounding or
death of Colonel Ordonez means a serious
loss to Spain. he being, or having been,
her artillery expert, with European rep
uts sion and the designer of the ordnance
bearing his name.
The Cape Haytien advices Of the Daily
Mail practically confirm the account from
the Associated Press dispatch boat Dandy.
All other accounts here, except the brief
dispatches from Madrid, emanate from
New York.
A special from Havana, evidently pro-
Spanish. says that nine American vessels
retired. seriously crippled: that the Reina
Mercedes was only slightly damaged and
that the American loss was heavy.
The Madrid correspondent OF the Stand
ard says:
''El Liberal calls upon the government
to take steps promptly 20 satisfy public
opinion. which is clamor.ng for the imue-
data dispatch Of a relief expedition 10
assist Captain General August. IN forcing
the Americans 10 leave Manila This, the
paper argues. viii put stop TO the spread
OF agitation and disafectIon among the
natives Of the island OF Lozon. The IA
ton, says e LIBERAL, has remained patisn<
only because it was believed that the gov
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/ eminent would readily arrange such an
expedition.
"El impartial advocates a similar course
insisting that the fate Of Spanish rule in
the Philippines could In this manner be
easily decided az Manila.
''El Heraldo IS even more energetic in
Its calls on the cabinet TO act before II
Is too late.
THE press campaign IS evidently intend
ed TO exercise pressure upon the govern
ment before the reserve fleet az Cadiz re-
celyes final instructions. which are hourly
expected by Admiral Csmara
Reports from the Philippines state mat
the Spansards thanks 10 the promises 0t
reforms, and the energy Of ,he local au-
thor!ties, have succeeded IN checking the
propaganda OF Ag7uinaIdo who ADMITS that
he has not met With the support which he
expected from the natives.
The Americans have been preparing de-
lenses at the mouth OF the bay and gives
evidence to the Spanish authorities %
set the rumor afoat among the natives
that a relief expedition was on the way
and would be expected shortly. The re-
Hgious orders and the Parch0liai schools
are sending powerful assistance 20 Cap
tain General Augisti with the obsee. %
supporting the orders in Madrid % deter
the government from granting reforms
likely % trench upon their privileges ana
the Influences they exer; n <he arch.-
pelaEo.
'-Senor ssgasta IS rnaneuvering ve-y
de1trousiy and RETAINING from giving
any pledges either "a the friars or the
reforrners on the plea that IN the Dre~ent
Circumstance and dedHitive solution must
be pos Poned until the end % the war"
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ed as a good steamer but the quSoole -
over the charter price. though her agents
announce that they viii 90 oil in their
power 20 secure fair proposition TO put
before the government.
Rear Admiral Kirkland has received IN
s;ruccions from Washington 60 expedite
work on the gunboat Yorktown Il Is
the wish OF ths navy department. 20 keep
her in Pacific coast waters. The cruiser
Philadelphia VIII be commissioned on Jely
J ana the Yorktown should be ready IN
about two months. The torpedo boat
Rowan Viii soon be tested g. Portland
and the torpedo boa. DAVIS has already
been launched n Portland.
They viii shortly be put in commission
and the department IS or the opinion that
these boats. With the Philadelphia and
Yorktown. viii give ample protection 10
the coast.
The Fifty-hrSt regimen; os Iowa volgn-
teers. coming in three sections Is sched-
uied 20 arrive late tonight. Word was
received az army headquarters that the
$40 recruits from Georgia would arrive
early Friday morning News was re-
ceived tha, two bateef%N OF the sixth
United States artillery have been ordered
70 rms city.
The subscriptions 70 chs local Red Cross
fund viii soon reach the so. 900 marx. At
noon today there was total OF SIS. 60 IN
the fund.
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Jewel robbery in - Louis.

ST. Louis. June AT noon today while
Jacob F. Smith. a jeweler a. 1916 South
Broadway. was out at lunch. burglars
broke open the back door OF his establish
Of watches. diamonds and other jewelry
valued at over g 90. The merchant had
left the store locked and was only four
doors away at the time OF the robbery.
which took place on crowded thorough
fare. The police are out in force but
have been unable 10 run down the rob
hers.
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JUST AN Old TUB WON'T Do TO TRANSPORT TROOPS 10 MANILA

Washington, June 7.-Assistant Secre-
tary Of War Meiklejohn is rapidly shap-
ing the question of ships for transpor-
tation of troops to the Philippines. 1t
was definitely decided tonight that the
steamship Centennial will not be of the
fleet. as she has been found unseaworthy.
Acting on the reports of the vessels con-
dtion, Mr. Msiklejohn directed that she
be thoroughly examined and tonight ne
received telegram from General Merritt
stating that Lieutenant Lopez and Naval
Constructor Snow had examined the YES
sci and reported that she is not now in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-08

Chilton's amendment extending the provi-
sions in regard to proprietary medicines
10 other articles. but the senates repre-
seutatives indicate disposition 10 yield
on this point.
Senator Allison expressed the opinion,
when adjournment was taken for the
night. that he thought the committe could
conclude its work tomorrow but that 1t
would not be able to report before Thurs
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To Lift the Hobson Mortgage

Mobile, Ala, June Liberal resp )nses
were received today to the request for
funds for the raising of the mortgage On
the Hobson homestead, at Greensboro.
Tonight, however, telegram was receiv-
ed from Judge Hobson's attorney, say'ng
the movement was unnecessary. There
remains but a small balance due on the
mortgage and the omount has ben ten
dered by the building and loan accocia-
ton. No aid is now needed nor will any
be accepted
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BeIegie Brings smallpox Home.

San Francisco. June The stea ner
Belsic arrived from the Orient via Homo
lulu this morning but was sen; into quar-
ancine, three cases OF smallpox having
developed on board since her departure
from Hong Kong. Ore case was landed
az NagasakL another a. kobe s1d The
taird al Honolulu No Few cases have de-
ve!oped since the vessel Ieft Honolulu
and it IS thought thai the disease has
bean stamped out The vessel and car
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-08
WHITE PASS TO SKAGUAY
Work OH a New Railroad Has Begun
in Force

Tacoma, Wash, June THE steamships
AK and Humboldt bring news that con-
struction work on a railroad across White
Pass from Skaguay was commenced last
Tuesday. Previous to that time the rail-
way officials had been hiring all available
men and buying up every horse they could
lay their hands on. Tuesday they hired
600 men and opened up two camps. They
put several hundred horses to work and
will employ 1000 men If that number can
be secured
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vessels will get away on Friday. The
troops which are 10 embark on the Colon.
Zealandia and China are ready for service.
the last equipment being delivered to
day
High rates Of charter and scarcity OF
ships is preventing the <.r department
from getting toe third Manila expedi ton
under way. The three transports engaged.
the China. Colon and Zealandia. will con-
sutute the second expedition The fleet
will not wait for the Ohio and Centennial
as these Two craft viii comprise che third
expedition.
Ship owners are demanding extravagant
prices for steamers and trey viii not Dc
me; BY the war department Unless some
Of them make reasonable proposals II is
a foregone conclusion that number OF
steamers Will be seized and drafted into
service.
The cheapest steamer 50 FAR secured IS
the Centennial. This vessel Is old but sea-
worthy and is about or i par with the
steamer Ze2landia. which is Is years old,
somewhat slow. bur for all that service
able and comfortable, though an expen-
sive vesesl 10 operate The Pacific Mail
steamers City of Para and San Bias may
be chartered for reasonable rates and The
government viii probably secure them.
The Pacific coast steamer City OF Puebla
has met with ofiici6 appreciation and may
be chartered. The Morgan City is regard
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THIS IS WHAT GERERA REPORRED ONADRD

Madrid, June IL p. m.-The following
official dispatch has been received from
Admiral Cervera:
Six American vessels have bombarded
the Notifications at Santiago and along
the adjacent coast. Six were killed and
II were wounded on board the Reina Mere
cedes. Three officers were killed and an
officer and II men were wounded among
the troops.
The Americans fired 1,5OO sells OF DIFF
ferent calibre. The damage inflicted upon
the batteries of La Socapa and Moro Cas-
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se2worthy condition and should not be
permitted TO sail Acting upon this infor-
nation, Mr.. Meikfejohn Immediately tel
egraphed Peter Larsen Of Seattle owner
of the vessel. that fier charter for the
government has been cancelled
II is probable that the war department
will impress into service the steamships
Senator. City OF Puebla and Queen Of the
Pacific, OF the CoastwIse Steamship COM
pany. Assistant Secretary Meik.ejohn to-
day telegraphed General Merritt 20 have
these vessels inspected with a view 10
their use as troop ships and if found suit
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tie was unimportant The barracks at
MORO Castle suffered damage. The enemy
had noticeable losses.
In the chamber Of deputies. Captain Au-
non, minister Of marine. read Admiral
Cervera's dispatch and a dispatch from
Blanco to the effect that General Linares
had repulsed an American attempt 70 ef-
feet a landing OF troops a Aguadores.
The senate after hearing Admiral Ger
vera 5 dispatch. unanimously resolved 20
congratulate the army and navy.
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PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE
Including Action on Conference Re
ports on Pending BIll.

Washington. June After dispos'ng OF
the war deficiency bill. as passed with
amendments by the senate. the house
today considered she conference report
upon tn sundry civil bin. The report. so
Tar as It embodied agreements. was
adopted and the house then began voting
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state of the Carranza Case

Montreal, June mo actual move has
yet been made in the capias case against
Lieutenant Carranza and Senior Du Bose,
but their counsel will try to have the ca
pias quashed tomorrow or next day If sue
cessful will have Detective Kellert arrest
ed again, this time for malicious arrest
it appears that though aseizure was put
upon their deposit in the bank Of Mon:roel
the Spaniards managed to withdraw their
money before the papers were served.
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Washington, June 7.-Information re-
ceived here today indicated that the
French cable between Santiago de Cuba
and Hayti has not been working since last
night. If such is the case General Blanco
is cut off from communication with his
homo government by that source At the
same time it is understood that one CT
the English cables RUNNING south from
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-Judge- Applies For a Receiver

New York, June The board % airec-
tors % Tire kr41eI Publishing and Il ne
Judge Publishing company q New York
have decided 70 60 into voluntary I.qal-
da.on and cave applied <o- temporary re-
ceivs-S. TIE proceedings XII Tot inter
fere with the regular issue o. Vhs Arkel
publications and xAsre Sc 70 6cu5z that
existing consultations VII A-s soeeGly za-
tussed
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WI. on - HaItIrr,are - ohIa.

Cairo. ~. Va. June 7-Ths ssz-bounA
passenger train 80. Z On ths EaltHners
ard ONO rood. Due here A. a. IN. ~as
1ersleI quarter p ue 1esr ias-
nfzat. E.zsreer Haswzy vas fa-aiy To-
jafe8 Fireman Crrth rliKF 81. arf 80
.rampz Dan Hear59a ard Tomas Peters.
had broken s-ss- $50 paerraasrs se-e haft-
TIE er-l. rea. Was ~asus1 ~ q rslk -
Ing u-ae.l On re trark
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BLANCO IS NOW SUPPOSED TO E. As T0 CABLES. ISOLATED

though the officials find considerable din
Guilty in obtaining information in regard
to the work OF these cables. The difficulty
Of cutting the Spanish of from their
home government has demonstrated the
necessity for the government ownership
of a cable vessel. and General Greeley.
chief signal officer OF the army. in speak
ing about the matter today, said that he
hoped that hereafter the United States
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country was AT peace or at war. one
could easily be purchased for $4,000 he
said and II the signal service had had
such a ship at its command at the be-
ginning OF the war Cuba would have been
isolated IN week. 50 Ear az the cable
WAS concerned.
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CnmnIctIon o. MondcrrnI Lenae.

Completion OTa Wonderful Lense-
Greenviue. Pa. Juno The venerabls
Rev. John Peats has. after TIRES months
o. labor. cnpieted the wonderful lens
which he has been shaping and polishing
for the American university AZ Washing
ton.
The big Siass. the largest Of SIS kind IN
The country. is boxed up ready Tor ship
ment The glass viii be transported %
Washington IN a special express car fur
ulsned by the university.
a few nights ago Rev NJ. Pea's tested
the glass and prouguncss 50 a marvel
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The Modern ReautY.

Thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. II her system
needs the cleansing action OF a laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup OF Figs. Made by the California
~ univ
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able. TO Impress them into service. In ad-
dtion 20 these vessels The war Department.
has IN view several ships OF the Northern
Pacific Steamship company. This is =
British corporation and che vessels are
the Arizona. Victoria, Tacoma, Columbia
and Olympia
Mr. Meikleiohn this evening received a
telegram from the company stating that
these vessels would be chartered 70 thu
government on condition OF receiving
American registry at practically tho
prices the war department. had proposed
TO them.
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Mnnrmrnttn s.Iaa.tone.

London. June I'm the house % ooua-
mons today = message from Queen Vie
toria was read announcing her Hnajesty's
intention % direct tbs erection %
monument % the late william +. Glad
stone Ia wcsfmlnster Abbey. IN accord
ancs with tAe wishes sxDrrTsrd IN the
address Of tie house Of commsus - -
queen