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The news & observer., 1898-08-31
THIS UNION OF STATES
WILL BE THE UNITED STATES
OF CENTRAL AMERICA"
AZ OF 149 ARTICLES NOW AGREED UPON
One Declares that no Death Penalty Shall be
inflicted in Any State, and Another
Says no State Shall Cede Any
of its Territory.
of its Territory.
(Cor. of the Associated Press.)


Managua, Nicaragua, Aug. 1S.-The
convention assembled at Managua to
form constitution for a confederacy to
consist of the States of Salvador, Hon
duras and Nicaragua has agreed upon ~
of the 149 articles.
1t has been agreed that the name
of the confederacy shall be '"The United
States of Central America The decis-
ions arrived at are as to what the people
and the States shall not do, not what the
people have conceded to the government
of the United States of Central America.
They declare that there shall be no
death penalty enforced by any State.
and that no State shall cede any of its
territory They bride the liberty of the
press and of public declarations of Opil
ions adverse to the government.
The work will not be completed until
about November LIST.
The Diet of the greater republic of
Central America has asked the govern
ment of Nicaragua for all documents N
its archives, relating to the construction
of an inter-Oceanic canal across Near
aqua, for the purpose as lei Liberal
government daily newspaper says) of
investigating the reasons why the Uni
ted States of North America appear to
have decided to construct the canal"
The Nicaraguan government recently
imprisoned several persons from Leon
and Granada suspected of opposing the
government. The authorities appear to
be in constant apprehension of revolu-
tiOns.
Only a few days ago. according to Ell
3eral of July 30th., several young men
from this city were called before the in
QUESTION on suspicion of plotting revo-
luton and some of them were sentenced
TO the penitentiary.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
OTIS ACTING GOVERNOR
GENERAL RIOS SAID TO HAVE
MADE A PROCLAMATION.
CLAIMING AUTHORITY IN PHILIPPINES
He Invites The Adherentc of Spain to Rally al
Iloilo--Insurgent Junta at Hong Kong
will Doubtless Send Dele
gate t, Paris.

Manila, Philippine Islands, August 30.
The United States transport China,
left here to-day, having on board Major
General Merritt and his staff. The
General is bound for Paris, where he
will take part in the SpanishAmercan
peace conference. Major General Otis
is acting Governor of Manila. Generals
Greene and Babcock, with their stats
are bound for Washington.
Opacible, the insurgent leader, is go
ing to Hong Kong, in order to confer
with the insurgent junta there. He will
receive Aguinaldo's final instructions by
cable.
Agonillo, another of the insurgent
leaders, is going to Washington.
1t is considered probable that the in
surgcnt junta of Hong Kong. vii send
Aguinaldo remains at Baker.
Hundreds of unarmed insurgents visit
ed Manila yesterday. Rear Admiral
Dewey has declined to permit the coast
wise steamers TO resume running, pend
ing settlement of the Philippine ques-
tion.
General Rios, the Spanish Governor
of the Viscayas Islands, is reported to
have proclaimed himself Governor Gen
cral Of the Spanish dominions in the
Philippine Islands, and to have invited
the adherents of Spain to rally at
Tloilo
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
THE DEPARTMENT DUMB
WILL NOT DISCUSS THE NATTER
BEFORE MILES ARRIVAL.
DID MILES MAKE DISPATCHES PUBLIC ?
Whether the Investigation will be Conducted by
a Military Court of Inquiry is not Yet
Known General Miles May
be Disciplined.

Washington. d. c., August 30.-When
General Miles returns to Washington he
will be asked for an explanation of re-
cent interviews appearing with him and
the publication of certain dispatches,
which the War Department has not made
public. Whether the investigation will
take the course of military court of
inquiry or of a private interview between
the President, the Secretary of war
and General Miles remains yet to be
seen.
Until the arrival of General Miles the
War Department will not discuss the
matter. Secretary Alger says that the
department will not enter into any CON
troyersy with its subordinates, and he
does not propose to discuss matters al
fecting General Miles during his abb
sence.
The department is of the opinion that
General Miles made public the dispatches
of the Secretary, General Shafter ana
himself, published this morning. Such
action ii regards as breach of mlatary
regulations. but no military court can
secure proof that General Miles made
nublic the dispatches if he and the
person to whom they were furnished
refuse to give the information as several
military trials have made it settled
law that no military court can compel
n civilian to testify if he does not want
to. General Miles also may be called
to account for the interviews with him,
as unless dsavowed, they would place
him in the attitude of criticisng his SUI
perior officers, and subject Inn TO military
discipline.
The publication of the dispatches to-
day. taken together with previous inter
views in the Kansas City Star, were the
tonic of conversation among officers or
the War Department and already there
is disposition by some to take sides
in the matter while others deplore the
conditions as tending to lower the tone
of the army and to do irreparable IN
Jury to the service. 1t is expected the
controversy will extend to both houses
of Congress and it is feared will nave
an adverse effect upon legislation which
will be asked to better the army. 1t IS
generally understood that the regular
force will have to be largely increased,
at least until the conquered islands are
disposed of. and it is feared that legisla-
tion in this direction will be hampered
by the iTxsitable controversy between
the Secretary of War and the General
commanding the army
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
CRUELTY BEATEN BY NEGROES
And Then Flung Under the Wheels of
a Passing Train.

Altoona. Pa, August 30.-Soldiers
passing through Altoona tell a strange
story regarding the death of Quarter
master George b. Franks, of Company
q, Twelfth New York regiment. The
regiment is encamped at Chattanooga.
Because of the death of three hospital
patients after drinking milk sold by
negroes living in the neighborhood, the
quartermaster of Company G would not
allow the negroes to sell anything to his
company. Friday night gang of ne
groes caught Franks outside of the
camp grounds. and after beating him
nearly to death, threw him under a
passing railroad train. Since then the
guards have been ordered to shoot any
negro who attempts to pass the camp
lines.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
SHUT OUT MISS BAR ron
HAVANA AUTHORITIES REFUSED TO AL
LOW LANDING OF SUPPLIES.
Also imposed Fine on her Vessel Because It
Had no Manifest. Steps will be Taken
TO Arrange Matters.

Washington, ID. c., August 30.-Tele-
graphic adyices were received at the
State Department to-day to the effect
that Miss Clara Barton, of the National
Red Cross, arrived at Havana yesterday
on the steamer Clinton, No. .. with sup
plies for the starving inhabitants of that
country and that the Spanish authorities
at Havana refused TO allow the supplies
to be landed and imposed Il fine of $500
upon the master of the relief ship be-
cause he had no manifest. The matter
is now under consideration by the au-
thorities here and steps viii be taken to
secure the landing of the supplies and a
remission of the fine. The absence of
the manifest is not explained The yes
sci cleared from Santiago for Havana.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
THE PRESIDENTS OUTING.
Justice White and Secretary Day Ar
rive at His House in Cleveland.

Cleveland, Ohio, August 30-Whilp
President Mckinley very much desired
to pay more than brief visit to hiE
old home in Canton, he finds that the
duties of his office are such that he will
be obliged to cut his visit there to IL
mere call.
The President will spend couple of
days in camp at Montauk Point and
Camp Wikoff, so as to correctly inform
himself as to the condition of affairs
from personal observation and contact
with the men. The Presidential party
will be at Colonel Myron L. Herricks
residence, "The Overlook" on Euclid
Heights, in this city, until Thursday
morning when they vii leave for Can
ton.
The trip from Canton to New York
will be made over the Pennsylvania
road departing from Canton during the
afternoon of Thursday. President and
Mrs Mckinley, the latter's maid, and
Mr.. George B. Cortelyou, assistant
Secretary to the President, will accom-
pany the Chief Executive to New York.
During the morning President and
Mrs. Mckinley, accompanied by Colonel
and Mrs. Herrick, went for drive
through the park.
Justice White and Secretary of State
Day, arrived at the house about q
o'clock in the evening, undoubtedly to
consult with the President, over the
formers decision as to acting as one of
the peace commissioners.
At dinner were President and Mrs.
Mckinley. Colonel and Mrs Herrick,
Justice White, Secretary Day, Assist
ant Secretary Cartelyou, Mrs. NJ. a.
Hanna and Miss Hanna.
Mrs. Mckinley was indisposed by a
slight cold and remained within doors
during the day, but expects to go out
riding with the President tomorrow.
The workmen engaged on fine new
residence being built across the boule-
ward from Colonel Herrcks' home, did
a graceful and patriotic thing to-day.
In front of the house, between the side
walk and the roadway, is an ugly, rough
board shed for the storage of tools, etc.
The workmen dubbed together, pur-
chased an immense American flag, ana
with it covered the roof and side to-
ward the temporary home of the Presl-
dent.
A conference of great Importance was
held at Colonel Herricks' home tonight
President Mckinley, Secretary Day
ana Justice White were the conferees
and they were cIoseted together after
dinner until late hour. 1t was admitted
that the conversation had to do with
the appointment on the peace commission
offered by the President to Justice
White. but at late hour it was announc-
ed that no definite conclusion had been
reached, although hope was expressed
that Justice White would see his way
clear to accept the appointment.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
LEADS ALL NORTH GAR0lA DAGES DIM NEWS AMID GRGyLATIOM
DRUGGISTS CONVENTION.
American Pharmaceutical Association
Meet in Baltimore.

Baltimore. Md, August 30.--The
American Pharmaceutical Association at
the session of it's 46th annual convention
to-day elected Charles II. DOhme, of
Baltimore, president for the coming year.
The other officers elected were:
First Vice President-George +. Payne.
Atlanta, Ga.
Second Vice President-James II.
Beal Scio, Ohio.
Third Vice-President-Mi Josie A.
Wanous, Minneapolis, Mimi,
Treasurer-Samuel A. d. Sheppard.
Boston, Mass.
General Secretary Charles Caspari.
Jr., Baltimore Md.
Reporter on the Progress of Pharmacy
C. Lewis Diehl, Louisville, Ky.
New members of the council:
Messrs. w. S. Thompson, Washington,
d. c.; Charles A. Rapelyo, Hartford,
Conn; and III. NJ. Whitney, Lawrence,
Mass.
Elected to vacancies in the council:
Messrs. John Ingalls,, Of Macon, Ga,
and Thomas +. Main. New York.
The committee appointed to select the
time and place for the next meeting
reported in favor of Pu,-in-Bay, Ohio.
September 4th, 1899. The report was
adopted.
Among the other places which had
been suggested was Richmond Va.
1t was decided to hold the melting in
1900 in New York and take an excursion
to the Paris exposition at the end Of
the meeting.
The committee on membership reported
total membership of 1,415, as against
/ 500 last year.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
THE FINE CRUISER ALBANY.
She Will Probably be Finished in -Four
Months and Brought Home.

Washington, d. c., August 30.-Now
that hostilities are over the United
States is at liberty to receive from the
British builders the fine cruiser, Albany,
sister ship to the New Orleans, which
was one of the two acquired from Brazil
just prior to the outbreak of the war.
Acting Secretary Allen to-day ordered
passed Assistant Engineer Norton, who
has been of the greatest service in the
engineering bureau during the war and
for the many months preceding when war
preparations were making, to proceed
at once to Newcastle-on-Tyne England,
to supervise and inspect the completion
of the machinery of the Albany. 1t is
expectedthat the ship can be completed
in about four months, when she will be
brought across the Atlantic by an Ameri-
can crew.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
wEYLER RETURNS TO POLITICS
VIII Propose a Military Dictatorship to
Re-organize the Army and Navy.

London, August 30.-General Weyler
according to Il special dispatch from
Madrid published here this afternoon,
has outlined his future policy. He pro
poses to be independent both of the
Government and of the Opposition, al
ways aiming to preserve the country and
to re-organize the army He expresses
the belief that the Carlists have plenty
of money, some of which, he alleges,
comes from France. He says the
United Republicans have no personal
animus against the Queen, their only
object being to adopt a firm, interna-
tional stand one result of which would
he to check in some measure England S
ambition"
1t is represented that the General is
returning to politics in response to many
appeals from Spain and from abroad,
and it is added that he will attend the
session of the Cortes and expound his
views as to the causes of the war dis
asters.
The General intends to advocate a
sweeping policy of rehabilitation of the
government He will refuse to aid in
any temporary measures and vii pro
pose military dictatorship for the re-
organization of the army and navy.
He will urge Spain to abandon her
attitude of international neutrality, in
order to be prepared TO oppose Great
Britain when the latter, desiring to
enlarge her sphere of action at Gibaltar
demands the Sierra Carbonera, Melilla
or other adjacent Spanish possessions.
The General deemed it better to lose
the philinninp Islands the inheritance
of which he did. not appreciate, than
territory around Gibraltar.
In conclusion, General Weyler de-
plored the loss of the Antilles. for the
sake of the Spaniards who reside in
the islands and on account of the ma
tional commerce.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
CAMP MEADE ITEMS.
Duncan's Sentence to Imprisonment
For Two Months Confirmed.

Camp Meade, MiddIetown, Pa, Au-
gust 30.--Omey Eagan, private, of
Company II. Second Tennessee, was
brought here to-day from Memphis. He
is charged with desertion, and will be
tCjed by court martial
The muster out rolls of the Sixth
Pennsylvania, have been prepared and
the regiment is awaiting orders to move
to Mount Gretna, to be mustered out.
Major Stringfellow, Fourth Missouri,
and Lieutenant Colonel Wagar, Third
Missouri, members of the court martial
which tried DIR. Duncan. of the Twenty
second Kansas regiment, for desecrating
the graves of Confederate soldiers,
reached Camp Meade to-day and con
firmed the story that the young surgeon
had been imprisoned for two months,
instead of five years, as had been re-
ported.
The Twelfth Pennsylvania regiment
came in to-day from Camp Alger, and
was followed tonight by the Eighth
Pennsylvania The Seventh Illinois has
been ordered to Springfield to be muster
ed out
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
REBELLION FLAMES AGAIN.
Rebels in Great Force Preparing to
Attack Canton.

Hong Kong, August 3O.-The Kwang-
ST rebellion, which has been quiescent
for some time, shows signs of serious
recrudescence The rebels are in great
force fifty miles northwest of Canton,
and are preparing to attack the city.
Tan. the Viceroy of Lang-Kwang, has
protested against the surrender Of
Kwang- Chow to the French and, when
the foreign office insisted upon the sur
render. Tan telegraphed his resignation
to Pekin and handed his seals of office
to the Governor of Kwang-Tung. The
Viceroy of Canton having failed to dis
patch troops to suppress the rebellion
in Hainan and protect the American
missionaries. the United States consul
at Canton has made strong representa-
tions to the acting Viceroy, reiterating
his demand for the prompt suppression
of the general disturbances. The up
risings appear to have been fomented
by the Triad and White Lil5' Societies,
which have combined for the purpose.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
MIDDLE OF THE ROADERs
To Hold National Convention in Gin
cinnati Next Week.

Cincinnati, Ohio, August 30.-The
Midde-of-the-R Road Populsts will hold a
National convention here next week,
beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., Monday.
Soon after the call of this convention
was originally issued it was withdrawn,
and there have been conflicting reports
as to whether the convention would be
held. JOS. A. Parker, of Louisville,
Secretary of the National Reform Press
Association was here to-day represent
ing Chairman Milton Park, of Dallas,
Texas, and other leaders. Parker had
just returned from Texas, where he was
comforting with National Chairman
Park, and he engaged with the Lyceum
to-day for the convention next week.
The Lyceum adjoins Music Hall, where
the national encampment of the G. A. Il.
will be held.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
OUR NATIONAL GUARD
PLAN FOR ITS REORGANIZATION UNDER
MILITARY LAW.
Details of the Scheme of Major Webb c. Hays,
Son Of Late President Hays Submitted
10 The President,
10 The President.

I cleveland, O., August 30.-Maj. Webb
G. Hayes, son of the late Pres. Hayes,
who is said to be the only volunteer of
Ohio that served in both the Cuban and
Porto Rican campaigns, and who is
accompanying President Mckinley on his
present trip, has proposed a plan to the
Chief Executive looking toward the re-
organization of the National Guard un-
der military law.
The plan provides that the President
shall appoint an adjutant general for
each State; that as many bodies of
militia shall be raised in each State as
circumstances require, and that all off
GERS of such militia shall be nominated
by the Governors of the various States.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
NANTUCKETs CREW HOME.
Welcomed Most Cordially by the People
of Wilmington.

Wilmington, n. c., August 30.-The
officers and crews of the United States
Monitor Nantucket. which has been sta
toned at Port Royal returned home this
morning on a special train, arriving at
S O'Clock Practically all were originally
from Wilmington and members of Will
mington division of naval reserves. The
officers, all except Commander George
l.. Morton, have already been discharged
from the service; the crew will be mus
tered out at once.
A most cordial reception vase given
the returning reserves. Thousands Of
people with band of music met them
at the train and escorted them to their
armory where speeches were made by
Jno. b. Bellamy, Democratic candidate
for Congress from the Sixth district,
and others.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
ONE IN SIXTEEN,
That is to Say One Man Sick and Fif-
teen on Their Feet.

teen on Their rect.
Philadelphia Pa, Aug 30.-The yacht
May, which arrived in this city today
from Porto Rico, via Newport News,
Va, brought the report of the represen-
tatives of the National Relief Commis-
sion, ex- Minister to Italy, VIM. Potter,
VIM. Van Rensselaer,, Louis G. Vanux~
EN- and DR.. G. G. Graft, who went to
Porto Rico to superintend the distribu-
ton of the supplies sent to the sick sol
diers by the commission.
After giving details of the distribution
of the supplies, the report says
.In almost every instance we found
tne army surgeons most anxious 10 nave
at their disposition money Tor the pur-
chase of needed luxuries for the SICK,
such as fresh milk, ice (when obtalnaDiel
and canned goods, and we are happy
to report that in every case we nave
been able to meet the demands upon us.
"There are about l6,OO0 American
soldiers in Porto Rico and on day OF our
departure, August 22nd., there were over
1000 men on the sick list OF this num-
Der one half were cases requiring prompt
and careful treatment.
'AlI medical authorities in the army
in Porto Rico agree that the SICK list
is increasing and that an alarming CON
dition may be expected unless the War
Department promptly arranges barracks
for the army of occupation and imme-
diately provides additional transports
1.-THE hospital ship Relief being INSULT
cient) to remove such of the sick as can
be safely transferred home, the con-
valescents and those enervated by eli
matte conditions. 1t is impossible for
men from northern climate to recuper-
ate in a tropical country during its most
unhealthful season"
Attached to the report is a letter from
General Miles thanking the commission
ers on behalf Of the army for the sup
plies and for big consignment Of Amer
lean flags: also a letter from Colonel
Greenleaf, expressing thanks for the gift
of an ice-making machine.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
HE SUCCEEDS SAMPSON.

Commodore j. w. Phillip Put in Com
mand of Second Squadron.
Washington, d. c., August 30~-An
order was issued by the Navy Depart
ment to-day detaching Commodore j.
w. Phillip from command of the battle
ship Texas ut New York, and placing
him in command Of the second squad
ron of the North Atlantic fleet with the
cruiser New York as his flagship. lie
thus succeeds to the command formerly
held by Rear Admiral w. T. Sampson,
as commander-in-chief of the North
Atlantic fleet.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
NEWS FROM FEVER POINTS.
1t is of Most Encouraging Nature, DR..
Wyman Reports.

Washington, ID. c., August 30.-Dr.
Wyman. Surgeon General of the Marine
Hospital service, has received encour-
aging yellow fever news from both
Key West and Galveston. At the former
place no new cases have developed with
in the last three or four days. There
are no new cases reported at Galveston,
and the quarantine established against
the city has been raised, but it is con-
tinued against Fort Point, where the
troops are quartered.
News of another yellow fever case at
Franklin, La, reached DR.. Wyman to-
day. 1t was that of. a physician who
attended the other cases which have oc-
Cured there.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
THE SICK WE'LL CARED FOR.
So Reports the Surgeon in Charge al
Fort Mcpherson.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The Surgeon
in charge of the hospital at Fort Nc
Pherson, Atlanta, Ga, reports to the
Surgeon General that the six hundred
patients there are being well cared for.
He has II female nurses and plenty Of
ice, milk and other things and fund
of $1,000 to eXpend for anything need
ed Any reports of starving, he says,
must have come from some typhoid con-
valescent, who was not allowed all he
wanted to eat by surgeons orders so
as to prevent a severe relapse.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
SICK DID NOT LACK BEDDING.

Washington, Aug. 3O.-A dispatch
from Surgeon Borden at Montauk to
the Surgeon General denies the report
that the sick on the San Marcos had had
MO bedding except blankets. He says
all the sick had mattresses, pillows and
blankets.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
ApPo1NTBEs OF SOUTHERN.

Washington, d. c.. August 3O.-J. II.
Barrett, General superintendent of
Transportation of the Southern Railway
Company, announces the following ap-
pointments:
G. r. Loyal, superintendent Of the
Asheville division vice w. o. Sprigg re-
signed to accept service elsewhere; and
II. r. Spencer, superintendent Louisville
division, vice G. II. Royali transferred.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
OUT OF COMMISSION.
Schley's Flagship Arrives at Ponce,
Porto Rico.

Washington. ID. c., August 30.-Cap-
tain Folger reported to the Navy De
partment the arrival of the New Or
leans ut Ponce. Porto Rico. yesterday.
She will serve as the flagship of Ad-
miral Schley. while he is on duty with
the Porto Rican military commission.
Among the vessels placed out of com
mission to-day were the Nantucket, the
Chicasaw and the Cheyenne, at Port
Royal, and the Maple at Norfolk.
The news & observer., 1898-08-31
ANGLO AMERICAN TRUST.
Reported One Has Been Formed to
Control Sale and Output of Needles.

London, August 30.-The st. James
Gazette this afternoon says it is re-
ported on the stock exchange that an
Anglo American trust, to control the
output and sale of sewing machine,
knitting machine and all other kinds of
needles, is being formed. Several
American and two midland firms are re-
ported to have sold their business to
the combination The capital. it is
further announced will be 100000
pounds S7.500,000), divided into prefer
red and ordinary stock.