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The herald., 1898-06-22
MISSIONARIES FOR MANILA
Christian Societies Will Undertake tc
Convert the Natives

NEW YORK, June 21.-The Committee on
China and the Executive Council of the
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, to
which was referred the expediency of open
ing missionary work in the Philippines, has
reported as follows:
1--WE feel that the political and military re-
lations into which the United States has
been so strangely forced with reference to
the Philippines and also to Cuba and to
Porto Rico involve certain moral and re-
ligious responsibilities = responsibilities
which are, perhaps, quite Independent of
the precise character of the political rela-
tons which may be formed with them
and that the Christian people of America
should Immediately and prayerfully con-
slider the duty of entering the door which
God in his providence is offering.
This appears to be, so far as we can
judge. the feeling of the Presbyterian
Church. 1t is significant that already let
tiers have come to the board from persons
in five different States urging the impor-
lance of taking up this work and making
offers of cooperation in men and money
one pastor having actually raised and paid
over to the treasurer of the board $1,000 to-
ward the support of the first missionary
while the general treasury itself gave
strong approval to a paragraph in the report
of its standing committee on foreign mis-
sions to the effect that we cannot ignore
the fact that God has given into the hands
of American Christians the Philippine Is
lands, opened wide door to their popua-
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meetings and an Americ- Asiatic Assoc.a-
ton has been formed for the purpose, as
stated in the constitution, "of fostering and
the United States and others associated
Herewith in the Empires of China, Japan.
Korea, the Philippines and elsewhere in
Asia or Gee ,anica."
The project has been under discussion for
some time and is the outcome of the ag-
gressive attitude on the part of European
countries which have Of late menaced Amer
lean commercial interests In the Orient.
1t is the intention of the association to
secure the advantages of sustained watch
fulness and readiness of action which will
issue from watchfu and permanent organ
zatlon of all matters in connection With
Asiatic trade or legislation or treaties af-
fecting the same and to provide for con-
venient ascertainment and distribution of
information affecting the interests of its
members.
1t Is believed that this organization, con-
sisting of representative firms engaged in
exporting goods to the countries named,
cannot fail to be a valuable acquisition in
promoting trade in direction where, though
the United States has made considerable
Roadway, it is still far behind commercial
rivals.
The promoters consider that the opnortu-
mites for extensive transactions in the far
East are beyond those presented in any
other quarters.
The herald., 1898-06-22
A DRAMATIC DEDICATION
Exercises at Illinois Building, Omaha
Exposition, Prove Exciting

OMAHA, Neb, June 21.-The Illinois
State building at the exposition was dedi-
Gated today in the presence of Governor
Tanner and his full staff, the exposition
committee of that State and probably ten
thousand citizens of Illinois. Hon. VIM
H. Harper Chairman of the Illinois Com
mittee, initiated the ceremonies in an adj
dress rendering the building to Governor
Tanner who in turn rendered 1T to the
exposition in an address of ten minutes.
The most dramatic event interrupted the
proceedings just at the close of Governor
Tanners remarks. Colonel Carr an
nounced that Melville e. Stone, general
manager of the Associated Press, had
bulletin to the effect that General Skaters
forces had arrived at Santiago. The effect
was electrical In an instant the immense
throng was on it's feet, cheering madly.
In the midst of the enthusiasm the strains
of the Star-Spangled Banner, played by
the Marine Band, began to be heard The
audience Joined in singing. Then the
Apollo Club of Chicago sang Illinois and
without pause at the end started up Amer
lea, in which the audience again Joined.
This was followed by the Marine Band
again in The Voice of Our Nation, coll
lection of patriotic airs, and the scene
that followed was one of the most wonder
full outbursts Of patriotism ever wit
messed.
The herald., 1898-06-22
Refuse Cages REQUEST

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The Senate
Committee on Finance will not recommend
any changes of any kind in the War Rev.
enue bill. Notwithstanding the Treasury
Departments desire for delay in begin
ming operation under the bill.
Relative to the statement by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury that it is desirable to
have the stamp tax portion of the War
Revenue bill go into effect July Is, it Is
stated that the Senate Finance Committee
is of the opinion that the extension should
not be made. A member of the commit
tee says the date fixed was suggested by
the Internal Revenue bureau, that an ex-
tension would mean a great loss to the
government and besides, if the question is
once opened, the bill will be loaded with
amendments in the Senate and it would be
difficult to secure any action. Many
amendments have been suggested and the
House has sent bill to the Senate, but
1t will not be reported.
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sending of the Mobile troops there Is in
execution Of the plan determined upon as
a result of the overcrowding at Tampa. 1t
was decided to use several points for the
embarkation of the succeeding expeditions.
Miami was inspected with view TO its be-
ing made camp site by the special army
board sent South by Secretary Alger two
! weeks ago. and 1t was one Of the places
suggested as being suitable for the con-
centration of a small number of troops,
along with Fernaudina, Savannah Charles
ton and Jacksonville.
1t was not understood that the facilities
at Miami are adequate TO any large number
Of troops, and the impression is that few,
if any, in addition to those already sent will
be dispatched there. 1t was still contemp-
lated to make Fernandina the main point OF
embarkation for the expeditionary force now
being organized for the invasion of Porto
Rico when the capture Of Santiago de Cuba
has been accomplished. The harbor at
Fernandina is the best along the Florida
coast for the accommodation of the big
transports, and 1t is there, therefore, that
the majority of them will be modified, al
though attachments Of the Porto Rican
expedition undoubtedly will embark at Mi
ami, Charleston, Jacksonville, and. per-
haps, others OF the coast points advocated
by the Army Board.
For the second section of Gen. Skaters
army, additional batteries of artillery are
being dispatched to Tampa, that port being
the destination of the battery ordered from
Fort Slocum, the battery ordered from
Fort Adams and the two batteries ordered
from Fort Monroe yesterday. These will
be sent TO join the two heavy and six light
batteries which, at present, make up Gen.
Skaters entire artillery strength. The
four. transports sent around to Tampa and
the two ordered there from Mobile, and the
Specialist, Uniouist and Catalonia, which
sailed from New York several days ago,
will, it is unders TODD, be used here for con-
veying the supplementary expedition to
Santiago, and their departure may take
place In a few days.
There does not appear any reason why
1t should be delayed any longer than is
necessary to get the forces together and
there is every reason, experienced officers
say, why Gen. Shafter should have his full
complement of artillery as soon as posi-
BILE. Almost equally pressing, say these
observers is his need of respectable con-
tingent of cavalry, the horses for which will
be taken to Santiago by the second fleet
of transports, which will be fitted up with
The herald., 1898-06-22
CROP CONDITIONS
Summary for the Week Ending June
Goth

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21.-The follow
ing is a summary of the crop conditions ex-
listing in California for the week ending
June 20: Except in the extreme northwest
ern portion of the State no rain fell during
the third week in June. At Eureka the pre-
cipitation was more than double the normal
amount, but elsewhere it was less than nor
NAL. The temperature was nearly normal
The week was good for haying and much
hay was cut In some counties there are
reports of heavy yield of hay and grain
of all kinds, all of excellent quality. Second
crop of alfalfa has been favored by the
weather. Much Egyptian corn has been
planted; fruits, excepting apricots and al
monds, are generally In good condition.
Peaches are better than expected. Cher
ries are PLENTIFUL grapes promise very
large yield, especially raisIn grapes; some
! muscats have dropped, either because of
high winds or lack of vitality; pears and
prunes vary. being plentiful in some sec
tons and scarce in others. Apples will
make a heavy crop. Honey is reported a
failure in some counties. Beets, potatoes
and all vegetables are doing WE'LL
The herald., 1898-06-22
TAKE A DAY OFF
The House of Representatives Has a
Dull Day

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Today's ses-
sion of the house was uneventful. Several
bills of minor Importance were passed.
The house passed a measure amending the
existing laws so as to make consuls and
vice consus amenable to criminal prose-
cution and requiring the bondsmen of such
officials to be American citizens.
This legislation was suggested, it was
stated, by Mr.. Otgen, Republican of Wis
consin, but the death of Francis Hinton. in
Paris. and the alleged embezzlement by
vice Consul Shropshire of Paris of money
and valuables left by Hinton. The case is
well known, and when prosecution of
Shropshire was contemplated 1t developed
that the existing law failed to provide for i.
and his securities being aliens no recovery
from them could be made.
In committee of the whole Mr.. Mahon
secured consideration of bill to send to the
court of claims alleged claims for property
of citizens taken or destroyed by the Con-
federate troops in their several invasions
into the border counties of Pennsylvania.
Pending disposition of the measures tie
committee rose and at 4:43 p. m. the house
adjourned.
The herald., 1898-06-22
LANDING SKATERS TROOPS UNDER FIRE OF THE wARsHIPs

ton, and has by the very guns of our bat
tleships summoned us to go and possess the
land
However, it is only fair to presume that
this sentiment is not peculiar to Presby
terians. Indeed, there are rumors that the
foreign mission boards of other churches
are disposed to consider the question Of
their relation to these opening fields. We
feel that it would be quite unfortunate if
several boards should enter any one of
these fields at the same time, thus unneces-
sarily duplicating expenses and perhaps in
Producing elements of rivalry. We have
heard much in recent years of the principles
of comfy and we are earnestly striving to
promote that comfy in lands which are
already jointly occupied. We believe that
the new situation thus providentially forced
upon US affords an excellent opportunity
not only for beginning this work. but for
beginning it right from the view point of
Christian fellowship and the economical use
of men and money, and to this end we rec
ommend the Executive Council be directed
to hold an early conference with the repre-
sentatives of the American Board, the Bap-
fist Mission Union, the Missionary Society
of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the
Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed
Church in America with view to frank
and mutual understanding as to the re-
sponsibilities of American Christians to the
people of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philip
pine Islands, and an agreement as to the
most effective distribution of the work
among the several boards if it shall be found
expedient and practicable to undertake it,
The report was submitted to the Board of
Foreign Missions during their regular
monthly meeting by w. r. Richards, chair
man of the Committee on China. and also of
the Executive Council Committee The re.
port was accepted by the board.
The herald., 1898-06-22
THE FIELD OF SPORT
Results Of Races on Various Tracks.
Baseball-Bicycle Racing

| NEW YORK, June 21-The feature race
| at Sheepshead Bay today, the Coney Island
| handicap, was won by Maceo, although
Typhoon II and Van Antwerp had been
| favorites. Results:
| Six furlongs-Loiterer won, Squire Abing-
don second, Commercial Traveller third:
time, 1:16.
| One mile-Clonsilla won, Bona Dea Sec
ond, Tabouret third time, 1:43 is.
Foam, Futurity course-Ahem won Mil
Ter second, Muggins third; time. 1:01 3-5.
| Coney Island handicap-six furlongs: Ma
Geo won, Isidore second, Typoon II third;
time Ills 3-5.
| Last five furlongs of futurity course
! Royal Maiden won, Lepida second, Mis-
| chief Maker third; time, 1902.
| Mile and Observation-Disclosures won,
Handball second, Nosey third; time,
| 1:4S 2-5.
CHICAGO, June N.-Weather fine at
| Harlem. Track slow Results:
Four and half MISREPRESENTATION
won, Prince Henry second, Judge Wilcox
third; time, :5SA.
Six furlongs-Mary Kinsell won, Chiquita
II second, Hazeldine third; time, 1:2O
Six furlongs-Hugh Penny won, lamar
II second, King Bermuda third; time
117A.
One mile an da sixteenth-The Devil won,
Macy second, Eva Rice third; time, ISL.
Youngsters stakes, five furlongs-W
Overton won, Toluca second, Chevel DOE
third; time. 1:O4.
Mile and one-eighth-Morte Fonso won
Cherry Leaf second, Del Paso II third;
time. 1:59A.
Six furlongs-Morini won, The Tory Sec
end, Sidan third; time, ILL.
| DENVER, June H.-Results:
Pacing-Clatawah won, You Bet second,
Prosper third; best time, 2:1eA.
Trotting-G. W. Mckinney won, D'Oyley
second. Baby Wilkes third best time,
2:17A.
Road race-Suspicion won, Morton Me-
Gregor second, Red Reuben third; best
time, 2:26a
| Six furlongs-Cabrillo won, Daylight
second, Rose Dor third: time, lis.
| Five and a half furongs-Artless won,
! March second, C.arinda third; time 1:O9ia
Five furlongs-Jim Gore won Midas Sec
ond; Melody third; time 1:O1.
CINCINNATI, June H.-Weather fine;
track favorable. Results:
Six furlongs-Necklace won, Suydam
second, Harry Lee third; time, 1:151k.
Five furlongs-Beana won, Piccola Sec
ond, Glad Hand third; time, 1:O21a
The herald., 1898-06-22
Bicycle Racing
Railroad REORGANIZATION

NEW YORK, June 21.-The Baltimore q
Ohio Reorganization Committee announced
the plan of organization today. In sub
stance the plan creates 900 of 80
per cent. prior lien bonds on the main line
and $63, 900 A per cent. first mortgage
bonds, which are second mortgage on the
main line. There will be $40 600 900 preferred
stock and s35, 900 common stock. The
present common stock is to pay $40 per
share assessment and will receive an equal
amount of preferred stocks. The total an
nual charges under the reorganization will
be $6,25O00O The net earnings for tho year
ending June 80 next will be. 1t is believed,
81 $780, 900 more than this. An ample reserve
is provided for future capital needs and the
syndicate agrees to provide over $50, 000, 900
of cash required under the plans. A five-
year voting trust will manage the prop
erty,
The herald., 1898-06-22
CUTTING TIE CABLES
Capture Of the Twickenham-Chased
by the Torpedo Boat Porter-The
Cook Disappears

ON BOARD THE U. s. CRUISER ST.
LOUIS. OFF SAN TIAGO, June H.-Fol-
lowing are interesting extracts from the
log of the second cruise of this ship, once
one of the cracks" of the American line:
Monday, May SO-Captain Goodrich re-
ceived urgent orders to proceed to sea.
Sp.m.-Finished taking on stores; cast off
from the. American Line pier and proceeded
down the bay Passed Sandy Hook light
ship and, steered SOUTH Marines busly en-
gagged placing four extra guns in position;
crew assisting and clearing up ship.
Tuesday, May 81. 10 a.m.-Albert Turner,
cook was found missing; every search was
made without finding any trace of him.
Supposed he must have jumped overheard
while temporarily insane.
Friday, June 8, a.m.-Sighted the fleet
In Santiago.
s a.m.-Arrlved alongside the flagship
New York. After breakfast Captain Good
rich went on board to confer with the ad-
miral and the captains of the other ships.
Saturday, June 4.-Shortly after midnight
we proceed at full speed An alarm was
signalled that torpedo boat was escaping.
We found later that it was train running
over trestle work close to the waters edge.
Several shots were fired from ships of the
fleet.
p.m.-Received orders from the admiral
to proceed at once for Guantanamo; Mar
blehead and Yankee to accompany us. Left
about II pm. The two latter ships orders
were countermanded.
Sunday, June 5, 5a.m.-Arrived at Guam
tanamo, found no Marblehead or Yankee
there, returned and arrived off Santiago
am. Found fleet as usual, doing nothing
in particular.
p.m.-Left with dispatches for Mole St.
Nicholas.
Monday, June 6.-Arrived at Mole St
The herald., 1898-06-22
The new REGIMENT
TO BE MUSTERED IN
AT ONCE
Each Company Must Be Full Strength.
Equipments Needed-0fhcers
Chosen to Command

SAM FRANCISCO, June 21.-The COM
into the new regiment of California volun-
teers have been assigned as follows:
Company B, of San JOSEF C, of Petaluma;
D, of San Rafael; f, of Oakland, and G, of
Alameda, of the Fifth regiment, and A, of
Chico; B, of Colusa, D, of Marysville; F, of
Woodland; H, of Redding, and I, of Grass
Valley of the Second regiment. To these
companies will be added another, which has
not yet been designated.
The place of rendezvous is to be Oakland,
if suitable camping ground can be Sc
cured Prison Director Robert Fitzgerald
has been deputed to find site. Governor
Budd said today:
1.-THE companies chosen are to bring at
least 100 men each, and all the equipments
they possess. We intend to turn over these
men superbly fitted for their duties. Ad-
jutant General Barrett has procured 1872
blankets and the same number of blue fam
mel shirts for them, and they will lack moth
ing when they come into the service.
1--WE have not chosen any officers yet ex-
cept the colonel, lieutenant colonel and sur
geons. If any of the latter are not passed
by the examining board others will be SUBJ
stituted. No company officers will be
mustered in until their companies are en-
rolled and the present officers of the ma
tional guard formation will be given a
chance to serve. Word has been sent to
company commanders not to bring to the
rendezvous men who have families de-
pendent on them for support nor men whom
they regard as unable to stand the physical
examination"
Colonel Park Henshaw who is to COM
mand the new regiment, reported at head
quarters today. He declared that he and
Lieutenant Colonel Darlington were in per-
feet accord.
The herald., 1898-06-22
IS TIGHT As WAX
NO TRUTH IN BROKEN BLOCKADE
STORIES
Havana Absolutely Cut Of From
Supplies-The Whole Coast Not
Under the Ban

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The Washing
ton Post will say tomorrow:
1.-THE Spanish government is endeavoring
to prove to the European powers that the
blockade of Cuba is ineffective. Naval Of
ficers in Washington yesterday discussed
with no small amount of interest the pub
lished statements that supplies were being
smuggled into Cuba in large quantities.
Secretary Long, in speaking OF these re-
ports to a representative of the Post,
pointed out that the presidents proclama-
ton did not propose blockade of the entire
Cuban coast, but only of certain ports
among them Havana and Cienfuegos.
"These ports" said the secretary. "are eff
fectively blockaded. l am confident that
no ships have been able to enter Havana,
even while the larger vessels of our navy
are at Santiago. Perhaps a few small
schooners may have slipped in at night.
The blockade of Havana is as tight as wax.
I am also sure that the entrance to the har-
Dor of Cienfuegos is absolutely closed. Prob
ably at other places along the coast some
small vessels have been able to run in and
out, but there are small towns against
which a blockade has never been pro-
claimed. I am certain that Spain has no
ground on which to appeal to the powers
against the effectiveness of our blockade"
The present headquarters of the Spanish
smugglers seem to be the town of Batabano,
directly across the island from Havana and
north of the Isle of Pines. The navy depart
ment now that the methods of Spaniards
in utilizing the town have been exposed.
will give the place some attention, and 1t is
possible proclamation will be issued by the
president blockading it. AS soon as the
campaign against Santiago has been con-
cluded several ships will be stationed off
Batabano. 1t is not believed, however that
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the smuggling of supplies has reached the
extent indicated in the dispatches.
The navy department officials are also
disposed to accept with considerable allow
ance the statement that the entrance to
Santiago harbor is not blockaded by the
Merrimac.
No information upon this point has been
received since Admiral Sampson officially
reported the complete success of Hobson' S
exploit, and until definite word is received
to the contrary, the department will believe
that the Merrimac absolutely corks the
bottle up in which Cervera has been en-
trapped.
1t is believed at the navy department that
Santiago will fall within a few days. Plans
for cooperation between our land forces
and the Cubans were made by Admiral
Sampson and General Garcia before the ar
rival of General Skaters expedition, and
the only delay will be in landing and organ
izing the troops.
The herald., 1898-06-22
Spain Seeking Peace

LONDON, June 21.-The correspondent
at Paris of the Pail Mall Gazette tele-
graphed this afternoon that he learns from
an authoritative source in spite of denials,
that the question of negotiating peace be-
tween the United States and Spain has
been for some time the subject Of lively
correspondence between chancellories. He
adds that some of the ambassadors in
Paris were instructed yesterday to re-
main on the alert and in readiness. The
correspondent further says it Is expected
that an event of Importance in opening ne
gotiations with the United States and
Spain will occur within few days.
Mr. Hanotaux, the French Minister for
Foreign Affairs, in the Meline Cabinet
backed by the Car has, 1t seems, been the
principal promoter of peace negotiations,
hence President Baure's desire to retain
M. Hanotaux in the Foreign Office.
The herald., 1898-06-22
Uncle Sam Gets a Ship

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21-The steam
ship City of Puebla, of the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company, arrived today from
the Sound and locked at Broadway wharf.
AS soon as the Pueblas cargo can be re-
moved, she will be turned over to the gov
eminent to be used as troop ship. It
is the intention of the authorities to send
her away with the fourth expedition.
Nine prisoners from Alaska were
brought down on the Puebla. All were
taken to San Quentin on an, early morn
ing boat. Most of the offenders are de-
stined to serve long terms for serious
crimes.