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The herald., 1898-12-21
GUNS TAKEN IN WAR
Are Not Very Valuable Except 40
Souvenirs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-There has
been some speculation as to what disposi.
ton the navy department will make of the
modern guns captured from Spain during
the recent war. 1t had been generally under
stood that the obsolete ordnance would fig
ure only as souvenirs for distribution by the
government to states and municipalities,
but there was quite number of servicea-
bic modern guns, mostly naval guns, cap
tured at Santiago, Manila and elsewhere.
1t is stated by the department that these
guns are not likely to form a very valua.
bic acquisition. They are different from any
guns in the American navy except those
of the New Orleans and the Albany, now
being completed abroad. The six-inch quick
firing guns captured require special ammuni-
ton, so that, unless in case of accident to
the two boats, there would be small likeli.
hood of getting any of the captured ord
nance into service.
There is on hand quite a supply of am.
munition for this particular kind of arma-
ment, but this would have to be increased
if the guns are made use Of
The herald., 1898-12-21
|SHAFTER TAKES THE STAND
To Tell the Story Of the Santiago
Campaign
THE EXPEDITION WAS A SUCCESS
In Looking Back Past Events the General Sees Nothing
With Which to Find Fault In His Plans
of Campaign

splendid fellows Compared with the civil
war, the wounded were better cared for In
Cuba than they were then"
Touching the signal corps, General Shaf-
ter said he was served admirably"
SHAF'TER'S S SICKNESS
Asked if he thought his own sickness had
any effect on the success of the Cuban cam
paign, General Shafter said:
"No, most decidedly. The campaign was
carried ON as planned from the start, and
my health or sickness did not alter single
| plan. | knew | was going to have sick
army on my hands in that country pretty
soon, and | simply rushed matters to an
issue as soon as possible. For myself,
was not seriously sick. 1t is true / had
the gout and I had to have my foot tied up
in gunnysack, and could not get it in a
strrup, so | had to build a platform from
which to get on my horse. But certainly
had not expected to be subjected to personal
criticism for this. 1t was military neces.
sity."
SONS OF THEIR FATHERS
Governor Woodbury. asked how the staff
officers from civil life turned out. General
Shafter said:
! They were men as a rule who had no
previous military experience and might not
have been of much use in executing mili-
tary maneuver. But l had three of them on
my staff, and for carrying orders, distribute
ing rations to the refugees and a thousand
necessary things, they were invaluable.
Beginning with Colonel John Jacob Astor,
who was, perhaps, the most inexperienced,
they were splendid fellows, and did what
they had to do. Astor fell in with his
work, ate the beans and did his duty aa
caref,lly and as expeditiously as though
he had not a dollar. Captain Brice, son
iof Senator Brice, was an excellent officer
and did fine work in feeding those hungry
people at Caney. At times he had to take
an axe helve and stand off some of the men
who were keeping back the weaker women
and children, and he did it effectively"
The herald., 1898-12-21
HAWAIIA'S EX-QUEEN
Protests Against the Seizure of He,
Property

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-Ex-Quee
Liliuokalani of Hawaii today introduced in
the Senate the following protest against the
appropriation of the crown lands of Hawaii
by the United States, as follows:
'To the Senate of the United States: l.
Liliuokalani of Hawaii, named heir apparent
on the 18th day of April, 1877, and pro-
claimed queen of the Hawaiian Islands on
the Goth day of January, 1891, do hereby
earnestly and respectfully protest against
the assertion of ownership by the United
States of America of the so-called Hawaiian
crown lands, amounting to about l,000,C0C
acres, and which are my property, and
especially protest against such assertion ol
ownership as taking of property without due
The herald., 1898-12-21
DEBRIS FUNDS

Are to Be Used to Improve River
Navigation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-(Special to
The Herald.) DE Vries today introduced
bill to authorize the secretary of war to
accept California's appropriation for the
debris commission and use the same in the
improvement of the rivers of California.
The herald., 1898-12-21
IN COMMITTEE
The Hawaiian Bill Almost Ready for
Report

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The senate
committee on foreign relations has made
such progress with the Hawaiian govern
ment annexation bill that hopes are ex-
pressed by the members of the committee
at the closing of today's session that it
would be concluded tomorrow. 1t is not
absolutely assured, but the committee is
working hard TO this end, because of the
anxiety to reach the bill before the ad-
journment of congress for the holidays. The
committee continues to make amendments
to the bill, but the members decline to
give out any official statement concerning
them. Among the changes made today were
some relating to the qualifications of voters
for members of the legislature, but the ma
ture of the changes was not announced.
When the committee adjourned today it
had completed it's consideration of 70 of the
lO2 sections of the measure. The portions
yet to be taken up dwell largely with the
The herald., 1898-12-21
BILLS INTRODUCED
A Move to Pension the Confederate
Soldiers

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator But
Ter of North Carolina today gave notice of
an amendment he will introduce to the
pension appropriation bill pensioning ex-
confederate soldiers. The amendment fol-
lows:
That from and after the passage of this
bill every pension. law on the statute books
shall apply to every invalid soldier, widow,
minor child, dependent relative, the army
nurses and all other pensioners who may be
able to prove their claim under the present
pension laws, without regard to whether
said soldier enlisted in the federal or con-
federate service of the civil war of 1861 IS,
provided that those enlisted in the confed-
crate service shall not draw any back pen
sion prior to the passage of this bill, but
their claim under existing laws shall begin
and become operative with the passage of
this bill.
Mr. Hawley of Texas today introduced a
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The herald., 1898-12-21
IN THE SENATE
Senator Teller Talks on the Law of
Annexation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Senator Tel
Ter occupied the first half of the senate with
speech in advocacy of the theory that there
are no restrictions upon the right of the
United States to expand its borders SO as to
include far distant territory. He went
quite thoroughly into the legal points bear
ing upon the question, and incidentally dis
cussed at some length the form of govern
ment fer the Philippines, saying that he
would. encourage self-government among
the islanders, and would give them the
The herald., 1898-12-21
Are Now En- Route

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2O.-Companies
H, X and M of the First New York volun-
teers, the last of the regiment remaining
here, will leave this city sorle time tonight
for their homes. The men will be rushed
through, so that they can spend Christmas
with their friends. Company Ii will be sent
to Blnghamton, Company X to Poughkeep-
sic and Company Mto Kingston,
The herald., 1898-12-21

process of law and without just or other
compensation.
Further supplementing my protest of
June II, 1897, call upon the President and
the National Legislature and the people of
the United States to do justice in this mat
ter and to restore to me this property, the
enjoyment of which is being withheld from
me by your government under what must be
a misapprehension of any right and title.
"LILIUOK KALANI"
The herald., 1898-12-21

had been agreed to- This passed the meas
ure, and as soon as signed it will go to the
president.
Without having concluded his remarks
Mr.. Caffery, at 4:l0 o'clock, yielded to Mr..
Callinger, and on his motion the senate
went into executive session.
AT $40 o'clock the senate adjourned.
The herald., 1898-12-21
duties of the officials of the proposed terri
The Hull Army Bill

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The House
Committee on Military Affairs this after
noon ordered favorable report on the
Hull BILL increasing the regular army to one
hundred thousand men. The vote was
eight to five on party lines.
The herald., 1898-12-21
Combinations

The senate today confirmed these nom.
nations: R. A. Friedrich of California
district attorney for the District of
Alaska. To be marshal: F. c. Ramsey,
district of Idaho. Arizona-J. Mahoney,
Winslow
The herald., 1898-12-21
Sugar Advanced

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O-An advance of
1-l6 OF cent in the price of Nos II, l3 and
IA, refined sugars, has been made by the
American company.
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WAR REVENUE BILL NOW A law
Spanish Officer and a Ship Load
Of Coal were on Board the
Twickenham.
THE USUAL NUMBER or RUMORS

CHICAGO, June 13.-All the interes,
o 1 the board Of trade today centered in
ths doings Of Joseph Letter and the
results Of his famous big deal in wheat
The tremendous slump in prices was
generally attributed to immense sales
for him. According to one authority
Letter ordered all bis trades closed out.
1t is stated that ct least 100000 bush
els Of wheat were liquidated in the
Chicago market alone. The greatest
breaks however, were in the north
west, where 1t was said Letter had his
big lines. Cash wheat in Duluth went
off 19c; in Minneapolis, lie. Half an
hour before the close, Letters sales in
Chicago were placed as high as 10000
600 bushels. His brokers, Allen &
Grier, transferred July wheat to Ar
mour and September to Lamson
Brothers. Fifteen minutes before
closing the bell rang on change, the
tickers had the report that Letter cash
wheat would be trusteed. 1t was SAID
that the bankers who had made ad-
vances on it had agreed to take care of
it.
During the final trading. Joseph
Letter was at the Illinois Trust & Saw
ings Bank in consultation with his
father, L. q. Letter, and others. Joseph
Letter said in reply to inquiries, that he
would not make an assignment; his
options had been liquidated and his
cash wheat would be trusteed
Joseph Letter admitted. to bis friends
that he had lost money. Letters wheat
interests have been turned over to .
board Of trustees who will settle up the
deal. This course was necessary on
account of Letters inability to put up
the margins which were called for.
Joseph Letter admitted that his father
had withdrawn his support.
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Just One Of Those Rumsrr.


LONDON, June 13. = Ambassador
Hays attention was called this morn
ing to report that he had received in.
formation, via Hong Kong, that Manila
had surrendered. He stated that the
story was unfounded.
WARRINGTON, June 13.-At the State
Department il was said that neither
Ambassador Hay nor any other official
had been informed Of the report that
Manila had fallen,
DIsCREDITED BY PRIVATE SOURCE.
LONDON. juno l3.-Secretary Briggs,
of the Manila Railway company, who
Is In constant communication with
Manila, discredits the rumor of the
surrender Of that place. He received a
q cable message from Manila yesterday,
via Hong Kong, reporting that the
road was working and no mention was
made Of it having surrendered. Briggs
believes the Spaniards weuld surrender
to Rear Admiral Dewey in preference
to being conquered bv the insurgents.
The secretary is informed full under>
standing exists between Admiral
Dewey and the insurgents. 1t is gen>
orally believed at Hong Kong and Man
lila that before Aguinalde, the insurgent
leader, consented to return to Manila,
he secured pledges that the United
States would not leave him in the lurch
by returning the Philippines to the
Spaniards. Referring to Spanish tales
Of alleged insurgent atrocities, Briggs
says they are utter nonsense. He adds
that the natives of the Philippine Is
lands are the mildest people in the
world, and asserts that all Europeans
there were surprised thatthey mustered
up courage enough to revolt.
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A BRITISH VESSEL
Was the Twickenham Captured by the
r. Louis with spanish Coal
on Board.

New YORK. June 13.-A dispatch to
the Herald, from Mole st. Nicholas.
Hayti, says: The merchantmen cap
tured by the auxiliary cruiser st. Lo uis
just off Morant Point. Jamaica, Friday
night, was the British steamer Twick
enham. On board the Tickenham are
1920 tons of coal for the Sp .nish fleet.
She has been sent as a prize to Key
West. The British captain 1T first
made vigorous denial that he was
carrying coal for the spanish fleet. Ills
vessel was searched, however, by men
from the st. Louis. In the fire room a
man in overalls was found who spoke
only Spanish. After q vigorous cross
examination, by Captain Goodrich, of
st. Louis, this man admitted that he
was Spanish officer in charge
of the cargo. On the approach of the
st. Louis he had thrown his papers and
commission overheard. He was sent
as prisoner of war to Key West on
board the captured steamer.
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VEGAS, MEXICO EVENING, Il
FIFTEEN THOUSAND REGULARS LEAVE FOR GUANTANAMO

Shafter has taken with him to Cuba
practically all regulars, it will be neces-
sary for the move on Puerto Rico to
be deferred at least until Santiago has
fallen, and some regular troops now
with that expedition can be withdrawn
and combined with detail of volun-
teers for the investment Of San Juan.
The capture Of Santiago is looked upon
~ likely to require but very few days,
and after the city has fallen, . COM
parativsly small force will be required
in CO operation with the Insurgents, to
take possession of the entire province.
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Exciremeut in wheat Market.

MINNEAPOLIS, June 13.-There was
a sensational break in July wheat to :
day, which demoralzed the market
badly. July, which closed Saturday
at 1l31s, opened this morning at 111I,
then broke sharply at 991s. There
were runners of treachery on the part
of some big bull operators, but these
were unconfrmed. At noon the mar
ket was more settled, but still excitable.
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Social Democracy Pi.ns.

CHICAGO, June 13.-The Social
Democracy, in convention in this city,
decided by vote of So to 35, in favor
of the colonization scheme for which II
was organized, and against the plan OF
political action proposed by Eugene v
Debs. Prior to taking the vote there
was warm debate lasting from early
last evening until 2:30 o'clock this
morning.
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Thirty Killed by Falling building.

Thirty Killed by Falling Building.
CANNES, France, June 13.-A four.
story building at blot, village near
here, collapsed today. The full extent
of the accident has not yet been ascer.
tanned, but it is estimated that thirty
persons were killed. Troops are clear
ing up the debris and recovering the
bodies of the victims.
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MARKETS.
Cattle and sheep.

CHICAGO, June 15.-Cattle- Receipts
1900; market steady, 10c lower: beeyes,
$4O0@5.2 20 COWS and heifers, So 50@465;
Texas steers, S365@4.40; stockers and
feeders, $385O480.
Sheep-strong; 10 cents higher; ma
tives, $3.30@5. 10; westerns, $4.3O@5.l5;
lambs, $4.25Q6.50.
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The San Francisco Aground.

HIGHLAND, LIGHT, Mass, June 13 :
United States cruiser San francisco
ran ashore during Q dense fog, this
morning, at point about half a mile
west Of the High Head Life Saving
station. The cruiser lies in an easy
position. 1t is thought she will float
without injury at high water.
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Hobson and Men treated we'll.

New YORK, June 13-In response to
an inquiry, General Lineras, of the
Spanish army at Santiago, cabled
"Hobson and the other seven prisoners
are well and are in receipt Of all cable
grams sent them."
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Camara's Fleet a Lot of Tubs.

WASHINGTON, June 13-Word has
been received at the Navy Department t
from a high. though unofficial source,
that Admiral Camara's Cadiz fleet has
been found unfit for sea. -
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Another Briraaier f,eneral.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-The Pres
ldent sent the following nominations to
the Senate: To be Brigadier General,
James H. Barkle, Illinois.
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Kansas City Stock.

KANSAS CITY, June 13.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 8 ,000;market, steady to 10c. lower
native steers, $4.0004. .95; Texas steers
50. 700$4 60; Texas cows, 50. .O5@3.65
native cows and heifers, $1.50@4.7O
stockers and feeders, $3.3505.5O; bulls
81. .2503. 80.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000; firm: lambs
$3.7506.75; muttons, $300@4 rs.
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Money Market

New YORK. June 13.-Money on call
steady at 115 per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 3@4 per cent.
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Ready for Pr.sident,. signature

WASHINGTON, d. G., June 3.-The
Speaker has signed the war revenue bill.
1t will probably 60 to the president to-
day.
The vice President signed the war
revenue bill at 2:l0 p. m. 1t now goes
To the president
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Metal Market.

NEW YoRK, June l3.-Silver, 57%
Lead, $500. Copper, 104.
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WASHINGTON, June 13-The war
revenue bill was signed by the Presi-
dent, this afternoon.
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Prices: 25c, 35c and SOC.

'No show has ever caused such enthus-
iasm as this up to- date attraction. .'-Phoe-
nix Republican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-13

In ali lts Nanersss asd Il
verse branches dons a II
should Be At TnE OPTIC Jsb
Rosms.
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CHroAeo. June 13.-Wheat.-June,
So; July, 70.
Corn.-Juns, 31s; July, 32I@%.
Oats.-June, 23; July, 23s4.
The herald., 1898-11-19
EXPOSITION DIPLOMAS
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Arrive From
Omaha

OHuua
The last of the "W's," who had charge
of the Los Angeles county exhibit at Omaha,
Ir. and Mrs, Charles Wilson, returned
home Yesterday morning. Mr.. Wilson was
obliged to undergo a severe surgical opera
ton, and has been in the hospital ever since
the exposition closed. Mr.. Wilson brings
with him 81 of the l07 medals
awarded to Los Angeles exhibitors,
which will be distributed in a few Days.
Mr.. Wiggins brought nineteen, and there
are seven more to follow.
Those to whom gold and silver medals
were awarded will have to pay for the plat
ing and engraving. The diplomas accom-
panying each medal are Autographed in
green, on heavy white paper. Across the
top are allegoricaF figures representing min
ing, agriculture and commerce, and below
the inscription, "Peace hath her victories,
no less renowned than war" Below this is
a reproduction of the grand court of the
exposition, with the seals of all the states
across the top. Figures of Fame and Plenty
fill the lower corners with the text of the
diploma between, with the official
signature and SEAL The diploma, as a
whole, is quite an elaborate affair.
The exposition buildings are still standing
intact, there having been money enough
made to have them clear, after paying the
stockholders the original investment. There
is desire on the part of some of the man.
ayers to hold another exposition next sum-
mer on smaller scale, while others are will
ing to let well enough alone. The bluff
tract on which the exposition was held will
probably be converted into public park
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successful session. Yesterday was devoted
largely to conservation services. In the
morning the CT. .'rman, Rev. A. j. Frost, led
devotional services and spoke upon the
life OF Peter, his call to the ministry and OF
his intimacy with his ma ter. Rev. David
+. Ward, the Baptist 81 ,day school mis-
Gonary, spoke OF the Bapti Publishing SO.
ciety.
Rev. J. Herndon Garnett has published
each day OF the conventionN the Southern
California Convention Daily, containing an
account of each days sessions, interesting
addresses delivered, the program for the
convention, brevities and personals and
Baptist literature in general. The paper
consisted of two sheets and was neatly got
ten up.
Rev. c. A. Woody and Rev. Robert Whita-
ker addressed the convention in the inter
ests of the Pacific Baptist, the official church
paper.
Rev. G. A. cleveland spoke of the reIa-
tion OF the holy spirit to the experiences in
Christian life, urging ministers and church
members to a deeper conservation in their
work.
Some business was transacted in the way
of appointment of committees, as follows:
.
f.. w. Woods, Rev. A. }. Frost, Rev. Mrs
j. j. Whitney and S. c. Wright On for
eign missions, Rev. NJ Il. Shaw, Mrs. Nellie
Read Hall, Prof. james A. Foshay, William
Fowler and Miss Lena Doyle. On educu-
ton, Rev. Joseph Smale, Rev j. Ii. Gar
nett, Rev. A. p. Brown and g. ". Bottoms.
On the work of the Sunday School Publish
ing company, j. H. Lapham, w. G. Shaw,
| (a,r u
Rev. j. II. Scott. On young peoples work,
Lou V. Hickox, P. l.. Beck, Howard Jones,
Miss Emma Webb and George Hart. On
audting, L. L. Frost, Il. p. Hopkins and z
b. Chase.
| "A portion OF the report submitted yester-
day referring to the clerk and assistants was
rescinded.
Rev. George Taylor was chosen clerk and
Rev. NJ. Il. Wolfe assistant clerk. Hon. s.
e. Long was appointed treasurer and Rev
c. L. Douglass corresponding secretary and
general missionary.
Ihe afternoon session was devoted to the
Sabbath school. There were addresses on
The Best Method of Promoting Work
Among the Children" Mrs. +. j. Cressey
spoke upon 'The Model Primary Class
Mrs. Cressey, as practical illustration oi
her methods of teaching Sunday school, had
a class of about twenty-five come upon tht
platform. She then put them through a
regular course of catechsm, occupying abou,
three-quarters of an hour. There were
number of practical addresses on Sunda,
school work.
Last evenings exercises included musi,
and conservation services. Praise service wal
led by Rev. l.. NJ. Whiting. There was al
address by Leonard Merrill; scripture lessor
by Rev. A. p. Brown; sermon by Rev w
III. Haraper, and final conservation servic
by Rev. G. I. Douglass. A collection wa
taken up for incidental expenses. This con
cluded the convention, which has been al
exceedingly pleasant one in all particular
and one which has greatly advanced tn
Baptist work.
Today a number of the delegates will en-
joy an excursion to Mt. Lowe.