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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
A SCARED MONARCH.
Prince Henry Received With Fear and
Trembling at Pekin.

Pekin, May 1.-THE visit of Prince
Henry of Prussia yesterday to the en-
peror of China was great event IN the
history of Pekin. The prince and his
suite went TO the summer palace
mounted on ponies and accompanied by
an escort of marines on foot. When
the prince and his companions ar
rived at the palace they were conducted
to the temple, where their clothes were
changed. Prince Henry and Baron Won
Heyking, the German minister here,
then visited the empress dowager, who
asked them innumerable questions.
They afterward visited the emperor,
who received Prince Henry and his
whole suite in the grand audience hall.
The emperor was nervous and his hand
was trembling as he shook hands with
the prince, who offered him a present
of some magnificent porcelain.
After a short exchange of compli-
ments, the emperor walked to the en-
trance hall, where the marines were
drawn up. The rafting drums caused
the emperor a momentary start.
The prince then left the emperor.
and, with his suite, embarked on board
electric steam launches on the lake and
visited the different points of interest.
Later the prince returned to the au-
dience hall, where the emperor returned
his visit, bringing with him most beau
tiful and valuable presents of vases of
jade and cloiSonne ware and two fans
painted by the dowager empress her
self. After private conversation last
ing a considerable time, the prince left
the palace.
Loiloon, MAY 1.-THE Times CORE
sDondent at Pekin says: Prince Henry
OF Prussia is reported as much impressed
by the personality of the empress. her
masterful activity and ability, thus con-
flrning the Chinese belief that she is the
true ruler of China. The visit has broken
the last barrier hedging the court It's
striking feature was that the empress eX-
pressed an intention to arrange an audi
ence for the wives OF the foreign ambas-
sadors and ministers.
The Berlin correspondent of the Times
says: dispatch from Pekin to the
Lokal AnEiger says the empress sat I'M
painted and unveiled behind a table in
the form of an altar. Prince Henry ex-
pressed the wish that the European ladies'
in Pekin might be received by the en-
press, who replied that this request
should be complied with at the next
state reception. She also sent her own
order TO Empress Augusta Victoria EN-
press Frederick and Princess Irene.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Atlanta, who is familiar with the Phil
ippines. and came on to see the, and he
and Colonel Hughes will go to Wash
ington together. The only way 1 could
get more regular troops would be to
take them from the army now in Flor
ida for Cuban invasion. But l feel that
l do not want to go on this expedition
unless have an entirely adequate force
and at least five regiments of regular
troops. The department promises to
send on men, but history and exDer-
fence show that in such expeditions all
depends upon the first force sent.
How can the Charleston start If
there are no men ready? General Otis.
may be willing to go on without four
more regiments of regular troops, and
take only LOCO trained men, with II, 900
undisciDlined ones, but am not. l do
not propose to go without a force that
is suitable to my rank. 1 shall stay
right here If do not go to the Philip
pines. l do not expect thing Will
be done in the matter until 1t is certain
what l am to have for the purpose of
the expedition"
GETS WHAT HE WANTS.
New York. May IA special to the
Times from Washington says: The at
tention of Adjutant General Corbin was
called TO a dispatch from New York
stating that General Merritt refused to
go to the Philippines with less than
5000 regulars and that he said he would
not leave with lot of recruits only.
That can't be true" said the adj
jutant general. General Merritt never
said he would refuse TO go anywhere
where his orders carried him. He is not
that sort of a man. However, you
may say that the department is now
to give General Merritt the
regulars he wants. Before he sails for
Manila he will have a strong force of
seasoned soldiers to take with him"
General Corbin declined to say where
the regiments to. accompany the Manila
expedition will come from, but as prac-
tically the entire regular army, with
the exception of few companies scat
tered through the Indian country,
which it would be unwise to withdraw
from there, is modified at Tampa, it
is considered certain that some of the
troops now at the Florida port will be
sent across the country to San Franz
cisco for General Merritt's command.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
TROOPS ON THE WAY.
Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas Vol
unteers Moving to the Coast.

Denver, May 16.-It is announced to-
night that the Colorado infantry regi-
ment will start for San Francisco at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon over the
Denver & Rio Grande. Two battalicns
of troops from Kansas and one from
Nebraska will arrive in the morning
and go west over the Union Pacific
The Cheyenne company will also so on
the Union Pacific.
Topeka, Kas., May 16.-At o'clock
this afternoon the Twentieth regiment
of Kansas volunteers left. via the
Union Pacific, for San Francisco. 1t
is understood that the ultimate desti-
nation of the troops is the Philippines
The regiment was in command of Lieu
tenant Colonel Little. Colonel Funston
being on detached duty with General
Miles staff at Tampa
The Twenty-first regiment is under
marching orders and expects to leave
for Chickamauga tomorrow noon. The
Twenty-first will be formally mustered
in as a regiment tomorrow. No orders
have as yet been received regarding
its fnal destination, the general I'M
derstanding being that it will be sent
to Washington.
Omaha, Neb., May 16.-The First reg
iment Nebraska volunteer infantry left
Lincoln at 1850 on their special trains.
1t is the intention to run through to
San Francisco by Wednesday night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
MERRITT IS MUTINoUs.
Will Select the Force If He Goes to
Manila

New York. May 16.-The Tribune to-
morrow will say: Major General Wes-
ley Merritt may not go to the Philip
pines in command of the troops to be
sent to the assistance of Rear Admiral
Dewey. In an interview last night,
General Merritt said:
Il may not go to the Philippines at
all. 1t is proposed TO give me $1,000
men. only 1000 of them regulars, and
the rest volunteers, and those from the
northwest who have had little oppor-
tunity for training and discipline.
IT have asked the department for at
least 1000 regular troops, for 1 believe
they will be required. There will be no
opportunity TO train the volunteer
forces before they start. or after they
get to Manila 1 want enough dis
ciplined troops. so that the whole body
will be as effective as possible"
Are you going to Washington to see
about this matter?"
mo, but 1 am sending an officer.
had conversation with DR.. Bourns of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
CORPS CoMMANDERs.
Assignments of Major Generals An
nounced Yesterday.

washington, May 1s.-In a general or
der issued at the war department this
afternoon. the assignment to the different
corps and other important commands are
announced as follows:
Major General Wesley Merritt. .. s. A.
the department of the Pacific.
Major General John S. Brooke. U. S. A.
the first corps and the department of the
gulf
Major General William A. Graham. u
S. ", the second corps, with headquarters
at Falls Church, Va.
Major General James F. Wade. u. S. V.
the third corps, reporting to Major Cen
eral Brooke. Chickamauga.
Major General John c. Coppinger, L. S.
v, the fourth corps, Mobile, Ala.
Major General w. A. Shafter. U. S. ",
fifth corps, Tampa, Fla.
Major General Elwell S. Otis. L. S. ",
to report to Major General Merritt, U. s.
A., for duty with troops in the depart
ment of the Pacific.
Major General James H. Wilson. U. s.
v, the sixth corps. Chickamauga, report
ing to Major General Brooke.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
TELEGRAPRIC BRIEFS.

The number of buildings burned at
Kingman, Ariz.. is g. The loss is esti-
mated at SIC 900; insurance. $4,000.
The price of bread was raised one cent
York a result of the great rise in the
price of wheat.
Captain Michael G. Bader. secret service
agent for Kentucky. dropped dead in
front of the Louisville custom house from
hemorrhage of the lungs.
Charles F. Muth. n wealthy merchant
of Cincinnati. recently elected member
of the board Of control. committed suicide
on his farm near Morristown. Ind
Saturdays and Sundays rain was worth
hundreds of thousands of dollars TO the
farmers of California Many fields Of
wheat were saved from total destruction.
The British steamer Benholm was sunk
by collision with the Norwegian steamer
Klondike on the coast of Wales. Twelve
OF the Benholm's crew, including the cap
tain, were drowned.
Rear Admiral L. A. Kimberly. U. S. N,
retired. has received telegraphic orders
Portland, Me-. and serve until further
notice as prize commissioner
The third-class French cruiser.
D'Estaing. of ,435 tons displacement. and
Indies Her estimated speed is over 10
knots, and she carries crew of S4
men.
Minister DENLY at Pekin says in
communication to the department or state
that it is reported in Pekin that con-
tract to build a railroad from Hankow 10
Canton was recently awarded TO ex-
Senator Washburn. of Minnesota.
At the office Of the Western Union Tele-
graph company, New York, il was an
nounced that the West Indian and
Panama cable between St. Lucia and st.
Vincent in the Indies. was interrupted.
and in consequence all communication by
cable with Barbados. Grenada, Trini-
dad and British Guiana had been cut OF.
A package containing 800 900 francs in
securities and gold was stolen from a
car of the Paris, Lyons & Mediterranean
railroad. There is no clue to the thieves.
The telegraph office at the island OF
Grand Canary near the center of the
Canary islands, the chief city of which
is Las Palmas. has been seized by the
Spanish authorities. All kilograms ex-
been stopped.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
ORDERED TO MOVE.
Another Change In Assignment of
Utah Troops.

Washington. May 16.-Adiutant General
Corbin today issued orders directing regi-
ments of volunteers which are ready TO
move to proceed 10 their rendezvous from
the points as follows:
Fourteenth Kansas to San Francisco;
Twenty-first Kansas to Chickamauga
Wisconsin. Second and Third to Chick
amauSa; Missouri. First and Second to
Chickamauga; Michigan. Thirty-first to
Chickamauga; Ohio, Sixth and Second
and one battery of artillery to Chicka-
manga: Wyoming. Battalion of infantry
TO San Francisco; Colorado, regiment to
San Francisco; Utah. two batteries and
one troop TO San Francisco: Illinois. Sixth
to Washington; Pennsylvania, Sixth
Thirteenth. Sixteenth and Eighth TO
Washington; MarylaTd, Fifth to Chicka-
manga; New York. siXty-fifth and Ninth
TO Washington; NV Hampshire. First
TO Chickamauga: Massachusetts, Sixth TO
Washington and Eighth TO Chicka-
manga.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
Correspondent Given Nine Years.

Washington, May 16.-The British
embassy was requested recently to Sc
cure Information concerning the Porto
Rican correspondent of the New York
Herald. named Halstead, a British sub
ject, who was said to be undergoing
torture at San Juan. On inquiry of the
London foreign office, the embassy is
Informed that Ha,stead was convicted
of making photographs of the Porto
Rican Notifications, and was sentenced
to nine years Imprisonment The re-
ports of torture are denied
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

not levy n tax of one-fourth of ! per
cent upon the very interests Mr.. White
referred to. just the same as upon the
smaller corporations.
Mr.. White admitted that it did. but
thought the senate ought TO have JUS
tice and equity in view.
Mr.. Allison said that the bill would
be laid aside for the day, Mr.. Jones of
Arkansas having the floor, with the
understanding that it was to be the
unfinished business and would be called
up each day Immediately after the
morning business.
The senate then, at 2:40 p. M. went
into executive session, and at S:05 p. m.
adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL.

Treasury statement: Available cash
balance, Sos 49,, 345; gold reserve, S176.-
1851
Secretary Day has telegraphed Ambas-
sador Hay at London to Procure all in
formation he can in regard to the alleged
massacre of American missionaries and
the destruction of mission property at
Sierra Leone on the west coast of Africa
The secretary of the navy sent to the
house an estimate for the appropriation
of $50 coo 010 IN round numbers TO cover
the war expenditures of the navy for the
first six months of the next fiscal year.
This is supplemental to the estimates
heretofore received and is expected TO
cover one-half of all the expenditures the
war will impose on the naval service nexS
year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
Dick Case Knocked Out.

Louisville. KY. May 16-Bobby Dobbs.
the negro lightweight pugilist of Mem
phis, knocked out Dick Case of Seattle in
the 20th round here tonight. The fight
was very vigorous from the beginning.
and both men were knocked down half
dozen times. Though Case forced the
fighting iE nOarly every round. he re-
oeived more punishment than Dobbs who
displayed better generalShip- Case was
badly bruised. while Dobbs came out il
coed condition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
ON THE DIAMOND.

hicago-Chicago. u; Cleveland. l.
New York-Washington York game
postponed; rain.
Boston-Boston-Brookl game post
poned: rain.
Philadelphia - Philadelphia Baltimore
game postponed; rain
Pittsburgh ittsburg-St. Louis game
POSTPONED: rain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
National Bicycle Races.

Louisville, KY, May 1.-THE national
bicycle circuit races at the Auditorium
here tonight were poorly attended. Karl
Kaser. the Swiss. was the main attrac-
ton. The national championship, one mile
open, for professionals. was won by
Gardiner, which entities him to enter the
mile championship at the national meet.
Eaton was second and Stevens third.
Time-2:0S 40.
The two-miie handicap. professional
was won by Kaser ESQ yards; Becker 600,
second; Bowler GOO). third. Time-4:35.
The half mile professional was won by
Dr. Brown. Jimmy Mcfarland second,
c. Jack third. Time-1.0S.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
COURT AT POCATELLO.
Some Important Cases to Be Tried at
This Term.
(special ID We Herald.)

Pocatello. Ida, May 16.-The spring
term of the district court opened here
this morning. The docket is long. but
has few cases of interest. among which
are those of Alonzo Heath and wife
against DR.. w. Z. Wilson of Soda
Springs, for $4,000 damages for malprac-
tice. and Frank Ball against Bannock
county, for some 5000. The latter case
involves a block in the city OF Pocatello.
purchased for court house purposes,
which purchase was afterwards reDudi-
ated by the county. There are three cases
against the Oregon Short Line for dam
ages for cattle killing, the plaintiffs in
which are d. A. Banks, f. w. Burke and
II. y. Garlitz, receiver for the Burke
Cattle company. The value of some 60
cattle is involved.
The docket contains also eight divorce
suits. none of which however, present
any sensational features.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
WAR REVENUE
DEBATE OPENS
Democratic and Republican
Plans Discussed.
EXPENSE OF THE WAR
OVER A MILLION A DAY
Republicans Favor Bonds and OPP
pose Tax on Corporations.

Bill AS Reported to the Senate Pro-
vides For Four Hundred Millions,
While the House Bill Would
Yield But One Hundred Millions
McKinley's First Veto Message to
the House-Senator Allison Pleads
For the Corporations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
Tampa Overtaxed.

Chicago, May 16.-A special to the
Journal from Key West says: General
Wade announces that no more troops.
regulars or volunteers, will be received in
Tampa The resources of the town are
overtaxed, water is running low and there
is no ice. Troops on the way here will be
quartered ct other points Twelve thou
sand troops are now in TAMPA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
British Marines Nav Land.

Chicago, May ia special to the
Journal from Washington says: 1t is
generally understood that should the
emergency arise Great Britain will
send marines ashore at Manila to pre-
serve order until the American army
arrives, on the plea that she wishes to
protect her own interests.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
Preparing For War.

ST. Johns. N. F.. May 1.-the colonial
government has been advised that, owing
to complications between Great Britain
and France, which are likely to result in
war. and to the constant friction develop
ing along the French shore of New
foundland, the imperial authorities in
tend TO fortify st. Johns.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
Direct From Seattle.

Chicago. May ia special from
Washington says:
There is a possibility that part of
the troops bound for the Philippines
will sail direct from Seattle TO Ma
nila.'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
DEWEY RULES
IN MANILA BAY
Amusing Mistake of a Span
iSh Warship.
STEAMED INTO HARBOR
AND GAVE A SALUTE
Thought the Americans We're In
dulging In Target Practice.

Dewey Captures Some Good Vessels
and Large Quantities of Stores
Spanish Governor General Flies
the White Flag-All Prisoners
Are Paroled-Plenty of Coal
Spaniards We're Unable to Fight
Before Breakfast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
TRAMP OF VOLUNTEERS
HEARD At CH|CKAMAUGA
Continued from Page -

army. appearing for the first time since
1861 in the blue of the United States
Governor Bloxham and staff arrived here
today.
The formation into a regiment of the
Florida state troops will be undertaken al
once. The FIVE battal;ons win be cut
down to three and the number of troobs
from I 600 to 600.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
KEY TO HEALTH

I or 2 of Gray's Laxative Pellets
taken at night will produce healthy
action in the morning, dispsI colds
and prevent sickness.
25c at Drug stores
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

in the morning. The Spaniards were
still in their pajamas- They had had
no coffee, and could not shoot straight
without coffee.
When the Boston and the Concord
returned from conveying to sea the
McCuiloch on her first trip to Hong
kong, after the battle, they stopped at
Corresidor island and captured a gun
boat and one tug, and destroyed the
remaining battery and signal station.
The absence of signals resulted in
the gunboat Callao's entering the bay
and her capture by the Americans A
carerul search has been made of the
nearby rivers and harbors for war
ships or Spanish vessels. All the mer-
chantmen have been captured. But
few were left and they were mostly
small craft. There has been no inter-
ference with the fishing boats except
that they are not allowed to go to
Manila.
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.
No attempt has been made to take
prisoners. All the Spanish who sur
rendered at Cavite and those who
were captured on the vessels were set
at liberty under parole not TO take up
arms against the United States during
the present war.
Admiral Dewey has given notice that
any one breaking the oath will be sum-
marily dealt with, but that the liber-
ated men will not be molested as long
as they observe the parole.
No indignitieS have been offered the
Spaniards. The officers were allowed
20 keep their swords. Many soldiers
We're permitted to retain guns, because
the rebels would not have allowed
them to get to Manila unless they had
been armed.
The tonnage of the ships destroyed
and captured exceed 10000. The Il
vessels burned or sunk aggregated A.
1863 tons. These figures do not include
sailing craft. Many fine steam
launches were captured and are now
used as launches or tenders for the
American ships. All the land guns
were blown up by Admiral Dewey's
order.
ABUNDANCE OF COAL.
Considerable stores of coal were cap
tured at Cavite and one store ship, the
Manila, a fine iron steamer of 1900
tons. and in splendid condition, is be-
ing loaded with guns from the cap
tured warships, modern high power
four to six inch and numerous small
guns and a great store of ammunition.
The Spaniards threw away the
OAGCthCS VI lIlditg 6OOQ W pre-
vent the Americans from using them.
Your correspondent returned from
Hongkong on the McCulloch, arriving
Tuesday. We brought a cablegram
from Secretary of the Navy Long, Civ
ing Admiral Dewey the presidents
thanks, announcing his rear admiralty
and telling of the proposed vote of
thanks by the congress.
Wednesday the flagship flew the
rear admirars flag, which was saluted
by the warships. The admiral pub
lished Secretary Longs cablegTam,
also thanks to the officers
and men. Admiral Dewey added: In
accordance with the above 1 have this
day hoisted my flag as rear admiral on
board the flagship Olympia"
This was read at general muster and
was hailed with continued cheering of
the officers and men.
A long wait with nothing big to do is
now anticipated by the officers. The
weather is very hot and there is little
liberty ashore given All hope for
decisive soon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
SOMETHING MAY Be DONE
NAVAL STRATEGY BOARD TO BE
SHELVED.
Officers In Command Will Be Given
Greater Discretion-No More In
formation to Be Given Out.

Chicago. May ia special to the Jour
nal from Washington says: Within a
week the naval war board of strategy
will be n "Reminiscences. except as to the
name. Captain Barker of the board has
been ordered to command the Newark,
which will go into commission next sat
urday. His departure will marx the
breaking up of the naval board or STRAIT
egg. The Newark will become the flag
ship of the blockading squadron. 1t Will
be the plan of the secretary of the navy
after this week to leave more 10 the dis
erection of the officers in command. re-
serving to himself and his department
advisers the right to counsel and veto
anything which may be, in their judg-
ment. entirely an error
NO MORE NAVAL NEWS.
Washington. May I6-An order posted
this morning ana signed by Secretary
Long. relative to the publication of news
emanating from the navy department,
had the effect today of considerably cur
failing the supply OF information that
heretofore has been rather freely given
out The order is that no person con-
capacity should have am conversation
whatever on subjects in any way pertain
ing TO the navy with representatives OF
the press. AS an Offset II was ordered
that bulletins of such acts as have actu-
ally occurred and are proper for publica-
ton and are not connected with existing
or projected movements shall be pre-
pared and posted on the bulletin board.
fhe sum total of the information pub
lished by the bulletin board today under
this rule was notice of the intention TO
start the Philippine relief expedition and
of the permission given to some foreign
neutral vessels TO pass the blockade at
Havana.
In explanation of the issuance of this
order the naval authorities say that some
leading American newspapers have been
so far lacking in patriotism as to print
plans of campaign and projected move
ments of naval ships, with the result that
the war board has been obliged to COM
pletely revise it's plans in the knowledge
that the Spanish had promptly taken no.
tice of the publications and were pre-
pared TO profit by them. Complaint was
papers were working injury to the gov-
eminent in such cases.