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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25

the view OF coming 10 subsequent settlement with
me existing Filipino National Government thus
recognizing the sovereignty Of the latter, their
alliance and the carrying OF their promises Of
hohor 10 the said Filipnos II is very evident that
no protest against their action would have been
maze But in view of the terms Of the third
artcIe OF the protocol the proceedings OF the
American Commissioners. and the imperative ne
cessiiy OF safeguarding the national rights of my
country. l make this protest which have made
an extensive one for the before-sad reasons. and
with the corresponding legal restrictions against
the action taken and the resolutions passed by tho
Peace Commissioners at Paris and in the treaty
And on making this protest claim. In the name
OF the Filipino nation. in that of their president
and government. the fulfment of the solemn dec
aration made by the illustrious William McKin-
ley President OF the Republic of the United States
OF North America. that. going 10 war. he
not guided by any intention OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT and
extension Of National territory. but only in
spect 10 the principles OF humanity. the duty OF
iberatlng tyrannized peoples and the desire to pro-
claim the inalienablc rights with their
eighty OF the countries released from the yoke of
SPAIN
God keep Yotr Excellencies many years
FELIPE AGONC1LLO.
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OBITUARY.
DR. John B. HAMILTON.

Chicago Dec 24-Dr. John Hamilton, FORMER
Surgeon General Of the United States Marine HOS
ptal service died In Elgin. H. tonight. ror over
a year he had been superintendent OF 'he s'a.o
ASYLUM for the Insane. at Elgln and it was "ithi'
the walls Of that In ,tituton that he breathed MS
last II had been expected for over week mat HIS
death would CONT AT almost any time as ne was
given I'D six days ago b. his physicians Whie on
n visit To the East two weeks ago Dr. hamH'o"
was attacked by cold and In Few Gays
pertonltis developed.
In spite Of everything that could be done ne sIe"
worse raridly and on December IS It was decided
BY Dr. Nicholas Sem that operation was he'es-
sarv 10 save the patients life The operation was
performed. and at its conclusion Or. Sem stated
that in his opinion Dr. Hamilton had no chahce OF
recovery He rallied slightly after the operation
however and for a few days there seemed 20 ne
probability that he would pull through For the
last two days ne had. however been sinKlhg SLOWLY
and death came at $50 o'clock tonight
Dr. John 3. Hamilton born in ls4i. in Jersey
County H. and was graduated from Rush Medical
College. in Chicago. in 1869. In 1874 ne was ap,
pointed Assistant Surgeon in the United Sl Ifu
Army but resigned in 1876 to enter the Marine HOS
pitai service. Three years later he became super
ysing OF that service
the first visual examination of pilots 70 be made
and the first physical examinations of seamen pre-
nty 10 n havng the National Quarantine
acts passed Of them passing as drafted by
him and he successfully managed the campaign
against two epidemics OF yellow fever.
In June 1891. when the House OF Representatives
failed 10 pass the Senate bill providing for the
equalization Of the salary Of his office with that OF
the surgeon General of the Army and the Surgeon
General Of the Navy. Or. Hamilton resigned his
commission Surgeon General and returned to the
ranks He was stationed 1T Chicago for three
years in charge of the Marine Hospital service; but
I'm 1896 ra her than be transferred 10 San Fran
cisco he resigned from the service altogether. He
was professor Of surgery AT the Rush Medical COL
leRe and the Chicago Polytechnic. surgeon 10 the
PRESBYTERIAN Hospital and consulting surgeon 10
St Joseph Hospital and the Central Free Dispen-
sarv and was known far and wide the Editor
Of 1.-THE Journal OF the American Medical Associa-
ton" He possessed the largest private surgical
library west Of the Alleghanies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
PTSHJNG EUROPE BACK.
AMERICAS SUCCESS IN FOREIGN MARKETS
CAUSES WONDER.

.,,1-prCA.S SUCCESS IN FOREIGN MARKETS
CAUSES WONDER.
y.,aor Dec 24-It Is no exaggeration 10 as
sor, that the foremost topic compelling atten-
ton in Europe IN general and In Great Britain
!, particular. overshadowing the dreary brols
~ domestic politics. is the remarkable aggres-
e,ve commercial prosperity which the 'ni'en
States 10 manifestng Hardly a newspaper re-
,.,ew or a public speaker In the last month mas
failed To notice with what giant strides Ameri-
"a is coming into the first place In the alignment
Of the Powers 1t Is certainly the chief subject
Of conversation In Lombard street ana on the
Continental, Bourses
Tho manager of one OF the greatest London
hanks recently drew an American business
man into his private Office, and said In an awe
etruck tone: This is the first time In the MS
49,, ~ finance that New-Y York has been In a
nos,tion 70 dictate money rates to London, Ber-
lin and Paris" The bank manager added that
Iondon's purchases OF American securities were
= feathers weight compared with the balance Of
trade in NETWORKS favor.
rar,es Rrvce I'm a speech before the Leicester
Chamber OF Commerce sounded warning 10
British manufacturers He emphasized the fact
that the exports Of the United states and Ger
-, had increased t3i 100000 and 2l0Oo.oN
srsctivclv between 1891 and 1897. while Great
RETAINS decreased ilJ.OOO.OOO. He furthei
pointed out that the business or the 'nlteu
States was developing along many important
lines which Great Britain. he added, should nave
held against all competitors. Mr. Bryce unhesl :
tatingly asserted that the United states couid
produce rails cheaper than Great Britain ana
said he saw no possibility OF opening new mar
kets except in China
creet Britain seems to have become recon
ciled 10 the capture OF the iron markets by the
Tinted States American firms are uniformly
successful in bidding against the British COM
NAMES The Carnegie Company and the Illinois
steel Company have opened extensive Offices In
Tondon and are making inroads upon the Brit
,sh preserves Colonel Hunsker the Carnegie
REPRESENTATIVES has contracted 70. 10000 tons OF
mates for the Coolgardie road. Australia, and
he company was unable 10 undertake the con-
tract for 80 600 tons more.
\ dispatch from Berlin says 1t Is fact that
the Russian Government has ordered SoWn
IONS Of American rails. and the prosn"ct or
American competition for the contracts In con-
nectfon with Russia's extensive railroad alarms
manufacturers here and elsewhere Consuis as
serf that all Europe is swermng as never be-
fore with the agents Of American manufacturers
Of STEEL street railroads. electrical apparatus
and an kinds Of machinery. who are leading the
commercial invasion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25

Zehulon Ely Hyde. who associated for mery
wears with Green Bros. cotton brokers. at No 30
Pear-st died suddenly Yesterday morning AZ MS
home No 1874 State-s,.. Brooklyn. He had no.
been In his usual heath for the last four DAYS but
as IL was supposed that ne suffering only from
a light attack Of the grip no alarm was felt by his
relatives and friends He WIS found dead In q
chair by n servant who went 70 his room yester-
day morning. HIS death was due 10 pneumonia
Mr. HYDE was born I'm this city on February T..
,<q5 and WAS the Youngest Of family Of ten chill.
dren His father Zabdiel Hyde. who was one
Of the first drygoods merchants and importers IN
lillian Hvde to whom given by the British
Government land grant which included Al me
territory on which now stands the town Of Nor
wich. Conn -, ,-u w.,
Mr. Uyl. took an active pGrt in the civil Wer
and for a number Of years sergeant OF tho
7th Regiment. y. g. y Y. Mr. Hyde Leaves
TWO sisters both OF whom are widows the run
eral arrangements have not yet been made.
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SITUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES,
BUSINESS PHOSPHATE IN THE SOUTHERN PROV
INcEs-NEws AT MANILA.

BUSINESS PHOSPHATE IN THE SOUTHERN PROV
INCEs-NEws AT MANILA
Manila Dec 24-The steamer Union. when
returned here from IOo with native and Span
ish soldiers and refused landing AT this
place. has been detained by the American DILL
Gals.
Private advices from the Southern provinces
say that business is suspended In all the leading
towns. that supplies are scarce and that for
eigners are only permitted to travel when spe-
cial permits have been issued to them.
At Maolos the headquarters OF the so-called
Philippine Government. near here. the native
soldiers are evying on the villagers for supplies
Of food the people are half-starved. and uni
versal dissatisfaction prevails.
American volunteers 10 the number OF 6o3
attended an enthusiastic meeting OF the newly
formed Philippine Development Association
here yesterday evening. o. L. Williams. the
United States Consul at Manila. presided. Def
mite action upon the part OF the organization
was postponed pending the decision Of General
Otis on certain matters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
HOBSON SAILS FOR MANILA.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AND FARE
WELL AT SAN FRANCISCO

"A
WELL AT SAN FRANCISCO.
San Francisco. Dec. N.-Lieutenant Richmond
Pearson Hobson sailed for the Philippines on the
steamer Gaelic to-day. He will report to Admiral
Dewey on his arrival and will undertake the work
of raising and preparing for service under the flag
Of the United States the vessels Of Admiral Mon
toto which suffered severely IN the battle of
Manila Bay.
great crowd was at tho wharf to witness Hob
sons departure His carriage had difficulty in get
ting through the throngs OF people. who would not
let him pass quietly Cheer after cheer was given
for him and ne compelled at several points to
say few words to the people. Escorted by hun
dreds Hobson finally managed to reach the vessels
side and as he emerged from the carriage the
cheers renewed.
Cries for a speech were ignored for some time, but
they became so frequent and prolonged that Hob
son was compelled TO speak to the people. His re-
marks could be heard only by few people who
stood close him. He expressed his sorrow
at having TO leave his own country. but spoke In
glowing anticipation OF the work which required
hi, presence in the Philippines and expressed his
gratitude to the people for the honors showered
upon him
When the vessel got under way tho steam whis-
ties on the waterfront made q terrific noise. The
vessels In the harbor were decorated for the occa
sion and flags dipped In Hohsons honor as
the Gaelic passed up the haI6or 70 s Ta aa "a
in the morning and Lieutenant Ho0s9n addressed
the people from me bsd M ee paroc airs
After the open air reception Lieutenant Hobson ana
his party visited the rooms OF 'he iouhe Men
las. evening there was a public reception under
the auspices OF the Union League Club In his honor
ans sbnndreds OF people were unable 10 gain ad
mission After the reception Lieutenant Hobson
was the guest Of the Friday Night C'uo. at Naive
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FILIPINO DELEGATES BACK HERE

FILIPINO DELEGATES BACK HERE
AGONCILLO TALKS OF HIS MISSION TO PARIS.
The Filipino ENJOYS F. Agoncillo and s. Lopez.
the Cunard steamship Etruria. They will remain
over Christmas at the Holland House. and at the
close OF the holidays go TO Washington where
they will await the arrival OF Juan Luna, tho cele-
brated Filipino painter; General Rego Dc Dros and
DR.. T. Josada. special Commissioners sent by
Aguinado 10 the American Government. The new
delegation Of Filipinos is expected to reach WASH
ingon by way Of San Francisco by January next
Agoncillo when he got TO Quarantine made anxious
inquiries about Judge Day and the other members
OF the American Commission He told that
they had arrived safely the ST. Louis. and that
the treaty Of peace between the United States and
Spain was doubtless then in the hands OF President
Mckinley.
81 have seen a Spanish copy OF IT," said Agoncillo
land know all that concerns my country. The
Spaniards gave away sold what they did not
possess. The agreement as far as IT concerns the
archipelago IS practically void
Are you still opposed TO the annexation of the
Philippines to the United States" Agonciilo was
asked.
Certainly am: and why shouldn't I hc7 Has not
Admiral Dewey IN his official communication TO the
United States Government said that the people OF
the Philippines are litter for selfgovernment than
the Cubans, and that he knew both races well7
Deweys word ought TO have some weight; and is Il
right to keep my countryren back while you
promise freedom 10 the people OF Cuba7"
WAS your mission to Paris fruitful as you
expected?"
Il believe that II was fairly So Our protest Is
part Of the record Of tho Commission II contains
the information that Captain Wood the command
or Of the Petrol. and Consuls Draft In Singapore;
Wiidman. in Hong Kong and Williams. at Cavite
tmplored the armed cooperation OF Aguinaldo and
the other Philippine chiefs. offering to recognize
the independence OF the Filipino nation as soon as
triumph was attained Furthermore appeals have
been made TO Senators Hale and Hoar 10 help save
the people of the Philippines. who fought with tho
Americans as comrades for justice and humanity
from military subtug CATION think that the Aneri-
can people understand the situation now, and that
they will see that Justice Is done the Fipinos
when the expansion bubble has burst. am now
awaiting further instructions to how to proceed
and they will arrive with the special commissioners
/ have mentioned"
Have you anything to say about the report by
cable to-day that Aguinado seeks TO become a die
tator. and under the present relations with the
United States ought to be allowed declare war;"
Nothing at all 1t may not be true Wild
stories are likely TO be sent 10 this country for eff
feet. There are people here. I told. who be-
Heve that the FiNpinos are al! savages. That is
far from tho truth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
IMPORTANT SCHOOL RULING
THE "POUGHKEEPsIE PLAN ORDERED
DISCONTINUED.

Albany Dec 24-Charlcs r. Skinner. State super
,ntendent Of Public instruction. has decided the
case Of Edward Keyser against the boarh NJ
education OF the city Of PougnHeepsie IN taNo'
OF the appellant. The appeal was from the ae-
ton Of the Board OF Education in the rental ~
school buildings for permanent use and the EN-
ployment as teachers OF ersons who wear the
distinctive dress garb o. a religious order.
Tho Roard Of Education OF the city II Poush'
keepsie since 1913 has been renting from various
church denominations and individuals scnooi oui'"-
tnps and rooms II has neglected 10 provide
o,ei,,on, accommodations owned by the city for
tho children desiring to attend the school ana the
result was that in September last upward o' one
thousand children were compelled TO alternate :"
their attendance. and were able 10 receive o"y
TWO and one-fourth hours instruction each day.
Superintendent skinner says;
This union ~ interests is no longer desirable nor
for the best interests Of the schools OF ths ci,y
II has been and Is "A OF irritation ana discord
among the patrons Of the schools Is asaihs, the
niru of nur institutions which calls for complete
And total severance OF church ana state ana ~
sg,inst the letter and spirit o. IN" constitution
r. nuhlic school system must be conducted IN
such broad and catholic spirit ina, Jew S nnn
ahsoln,elv no cause for complaint AS 10 the exer,
c,se directly or Indirectly OF any denominauonai
nhnehGe s ~, sls should he free open and
sible without reasonable ground for objection from
any source whatever
-. holds that the renting OF property by the city
from the Baptist Methodist Universalist and
Catholic denominations Is against school polity.
and is not warranted by the Consolidated School
the charter o. The c'y and decides tina,
teachers employed by 1t to discontinue In the
public schoo room the use Of he distinguishing
The effect OF he decision Is that the plan long In
operation IN that city and known as the Plough;
cities. villages and school districts must own ths
property IN Which se, sGs, are
are provided for by the school law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
THE FEVER ~ TIE MOUNTAINS.
Washington Star.

81 was travelling through the mountains OF West
v,r1inia last week said a drummer to a star
reporrcr land driving 10 store. opened UP con
yersation with the merchant on politics before IN
Producing my goods. $1,000.
"'SVhat do you think Of this expansion fever
..IVail now ! sure glad yo' axcd me about
tibet thing Mebbe yO can give me some points
Dn Won ali hev II in Warrington"
'Oh yes. have IT bad replied. wondering
What meant.
VIA w. III ~ We hniu'f got but one case That's my
urisa Thar ain doctor 'ccpt.n moss DOCTOR
MAR an he lowed IL might be- the dropsy bht
nor rli has expanded tell thar amt room TOT
much else under the table. an m pow ful gao 20
All know sumthn' bout II Expansion fever, met
les, IL DO yo' all know any cure for IL?
when ! explained what / meant he VAS so ans
I could not have sold him goid dollars for % cents
each"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
WORE NETWORK MEN HURRYING HOME.
THEY LEFT CHICAGO IN ORDER TO REACH THIS

r,,rv ,vrr CHICAGO IN ORDER 10 REACH THIS
STATE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is OVER.
Chicago Dec 2-Four companies OF the LIST New
YORK Volunteer Infantry passed through Chicago
today on the way home from Honolulu to be mus
tered ont The detachment is composed OF Com
many C. OF Albany. Lieutenant Christopher Gresham;
comnany E. Of Utica, Lieutenant Frank T. Wood
comnanv F OF Walton, Lieutenant c. II. Boyce.
and Company G.. Oneonta. Captain L. A Ferguson
aoa men all told Major Walter Scott was in com
mand Only brief stop was made here. the train
"a irving the troops being promptly switched from
The burlington tracks 10 the Lake Shore and Mich-
Gan Southern and at noon the men resumed their
Sournev All were anxious TO get home for Christ
mas and only absolutely necessary stops Will be
made With the exception Of colds, which nearly
an the mon are suffering from on account OF tne
ahanne from the tropical climate OF HAWAII 10 the
"rn in good health The last detachment OF the
nae,menG viii reach Chicago tomorrow on special
,rsin over the Burlington road and Will DE sent
east the Lake Shofe'
Danver Dec Accompanies IA. and NJ LIST
S.w-york Volunteers. the last detachment OF that
regiment homeward bound from the Hawaiian
Islands arrived here In two special trains over me
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad az 20 ana o'ao
N to-day and started for the east IN one liam
oysr the Burlington Route at 6:ii a. m lhS
Sor,a reacn chicago about noon Tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
MAJOR FREDERICK n. SMITH.

Baltimore Dec. "A (SpecaD. Major Frederick II.
Smith a noted civil engineer and bridge builder.
died here to-day. He planned and directed the con-
struction OF a number OF large bridges In this city
ard other parts OF the country. He did great en-
gincering work for ne Confederate Army. planning
the principal defenccs Of Atlanta. in June 1854 i'm
medaielv preceding the battle Of Atlanta.
He was born In Pittsburg In 1880. and was edu.
Gated in Kentucky from which State he enl!ste ed
in 1861 He held commission as captain IN the
Nitre and Mining Corps Of the Army an adjunct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
PORTO RTCO'S BUDGET CIT DOWN
REDUCED ny GENERAL HENRY FROM 1000 900
PESOS UNDER SPANISH RULE TO
100 nOO PESOS

San Yuan de Porto Rico. Dec. 24-General Guy
V Henry the Military Governor Of Porto Rico,
reduces the budget for next year from 4OOoWD
nesos az under the Spanish regime. 10 1IoOWO
pesos He asks for authority TO apply the Gus
Tor, house revenue to the Improvement OF roads
and the cleaning Of cities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25

Fable and Saw-"You are altogether fabulous!
sra,rcd the Horse Which May BE Led 70 Wafer
bur Which May Not Be Made 10 Drink
TIE Trojan Horse visible ne'tled
We'll I'd rather be a fable horse than fa"
horse," the latter exclaimed. after thinking a mo
meut. -. 4. A. 4,
OF course IL wasn't very rare Jest, but II had
~ 10 -ememhered In that connection that the
Trojan Horse hadn't been talking English long
detroit Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
SPANISH WARsHIPs AT BERMUDA.

Bermuda, Dec. 22.-The Spanish warships IN
fanta Isabel and Condo de Nenadito' poui'u
from Havana for Spain. arrived here on '"e
10Th. for coal and provisions. and are oe'a'''r'
in quarantine for observation. Inc oonue ="
venadito has on board the remains or Chrlsto-
nhor columbus in transit for Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
MRS LAWRENCE r. JEROME

Mrs Lawrence r Jerome died at her home No
q Wesi Nlneteenth-st.. on Friday evening. Mrs
Jerome was Miss Katherine Hall daughter OF the
late Ambrose Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
RIOS GOING TO MANILA.

Madrid. Dec. 24-General Rios. the Spanish
commander at Ioilo. Island OF Panay. cables
that he is going to Manila in order TO arrange
for the repatriation OF the Spanish troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
I. G. SLOAN.

Janesville Wis. Dec. 24--L C. Sloan n distin-
g,,shed LAWYER former Congressman. ex-Attorney
General Of Wisconsin and Dean OF the Law school
~ the University OF Wisconsin. found dead In
h,s nod to-day from a stroke Of apoplexy. at the
age OF seventy-six Mr.. Sloan was a member Of
the Committee on Military Arairs In Congress in
the Administration Of President Lincoln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
A DENIAL FROM RFPIN

Berlin. Dec. A-In official circles here II Is said
that there LIS no truth In the report that Germany
has proposed TO buy the island Of Fernando Pc.
the Spanish penal settlement in the Blight of
Biafra, Western Africs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
FULL POWER FOR GENERAL OTIS.
HE WILL DECIDE THE QUESTION OF SENDING \,
AMERICAN FORCE TO ILOILO.

AMERICAN FORCE TO ILOILO.
Washington. Dec 24-The Administration has
determined TO confde 10 the judgment and tact
Of General Otis. in command Of the United
States forces in the Philippines the question
whether troops shall be dispatched to Iloilo
where recent Spanish reports have stated that
a conflict is in progress between the insurgents
and the remaining Spanish troops. Some days
ago General Otis asked the War Department
If any precise instructions were to be given for
dealing with the situation at IlOilo. The mat
ter was fully canvassed by the President and
Secretary Alger, and, a result, the decision
reached to let General Otis deal with the
situation by the exercise Of his own discretion.
The reply was sent 10 General Otis several days
ago. and 1t will be for him TO decide whether
a United States force will 90 10 Ioilo, and how
many men will constitute the force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-25
BISHOP THOMAS NULTY.

Dublin Dec. 4--The Most Reverend Thomas
Nulty D. D. Catholic Bishop OF the Diocese OF
Meath since 1854 H. dead.
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81 the Ordnance Department. ~" served through
out the war and was twice wounded. After the
war he took up bridge construction.