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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
MUTATIONS BY THE PRESIUtNT.

L&G LIST OF ARMY PROMOTIONS SENT TO
TUE SENATE.
-ashngton. Dec. l2-The President to-day sent
tlse nominations TO the Senate:
Roilar Army Cavalry Arm: Captains 10 be majors
CHARLES A. = HATFIELD. J. p. KERR J. II.
DORsT. GEORGE < ANDERSON.
Est lleutenants be captalns-I.EsTER W. CORNISH.
r II. RIVERS. 4. L. MILL JOHN A. LOCKWOOD.
HENRY r ALLEN
sond liCutenants to be first eutenan,s Of infantry,
SAMUEL. =. LYON. WILLIAM T. ScHENCK.
arcal Department: To be assistant surgeons with rank
OF first ueutenant-CLYlE s. FORD. OF West VIZ
ginla. JAMES II. CHURCH. Of the District OF Coum
bia; j. H. FORD ~ the District Of Columbia +. VI.
ASHBt KN Of Ohio; l.. 4. DEAN. OF Tennessee.
WALTER cox. OF Maryland. X Il. WESTREDGE
Of Ohio; r. II. 9. USHER. OF Kentucky. :. l.
STEER u Pennsylvania; W. 4. TRULY u Pennsyl-
vania. F. F. RI SELL. Of New York; r. T. WOLFE.
OF New York. EDWARD PINkHAM. OF Massachu-
sets. l. T. WILLIAMSON. OF Missouri. c. F.. MAX
ROW. O. Virginia.
sond lieutenant u nfan,ry-wIIL.IAM TATIOTT. Jr..
Of New York.
7 he assistant Marine Hospital ssrrvlce-
J. W. KERR. Of Ohio; WILLIAM c. BILLINGS. Of
Connecticut; GUSTAV NJ CORPCI. OF Georgia.
DANA L. ROBINSON. Of Ohio
POSTMASTERs.
lode fsnnd-ALBERT G. LANDERS. Newport.
nth Dakota--JoHN \. BuSHFiELD. Miller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
GENERAL RUS RIVERA HERE.

HE TALKS OF HIS CAPTURE AND LIFE IN
THE MILITARY PRISON AT BARCELONA.
General Rus Rivera OF the Cuban Army who
has been II. a Spanish prison at Barcelona, arrived
here yesterday the F~ench Line steamer La
Champagne General Rivera. who was one Of the
most active OF the Cuban insurgents. was captured
In 1897 by the Spaniards and was at first con-
demned TO be shot. His sentence. however, was
committed to life Imprisonment. and he was sent 20
the military prison at Barcelona. The United
States interviewed after the peace protocol was
signed. and succeeded In getting him released from
prison.
General Rivera was met at the pier by his wife
and 7. Estrada Palma. Of the Cuban Junta. The
entire party went to Washington yesterday after
noon to attend the funeral Of General Garcia.
General Rivera in telling the story OF his capture
and Imprisonment. said:
while in the hands OF the enemy sometimes /
was treated well and at others pretty badly.
The good treatment came when the Spaniards real
,zed that their colonies were lost to them Four
DAYS after my release | forced to remain in
hiding TO escape the violence Of the populace at
Barcelona. The Spanish people were Wild at the
outcome OF the war. and threats were made that
could not &. olt OF the country with my life
succeeded IN getting to Paris. and here | am. Inn
proving In health day by day. In the Spanish hos
pit Is the doctors did their best to kin me-. but
was like a cat and had nine lives. AT the Hospital
Ienatic they operated on me tor an abcess OF the
liver and instead of being in ward at the time
| was kept in madman's cell After the opera
ton perltonitls set in. but | got over that.
II was captured March IS. 1897. at the hospital
OF Cabezadas. in the Rio Ilondo District OF Cuba.
Colonel Bacallo and Lieutenant Terry were taken
prisoners with me | had taken the noble Maceo's
place and at the ;ime OF my surprise by Hernandez
de Velasco and two thousand Spanards. very
sick Without delay | was hurried to Havana. and
there thrown into the Cabanas | expected 10 be
shot and was surprised on December 10 when told
that would have TO pass the remainder OF my life
In A Spanish fortress. That seemed 10 me worse
than death"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

,ributed 10 him because he had oeen "a'"e.
against Brockson. District-Attorney '""ues'.'
IN arguing against the admission Of the teS.'mons'
laid particular stress upon the poss'D'I'y ., WV
n,ss In such an instance as the one III point see
.'' ., norsons after his alleged interview
with n view to terrifying himself In giving raise
testimony. .., .o.s,or counsel
or,,,ed the matter pro and con. the defence H''''
tanning It's right to answer Boggss s.'1sn" -
os ,mnossible for him to have said what blVn
N ai,enad because Boggs had been warned ash p,s
h,n s,ich testimony as given by B9ges MI i ond
nnugned the honesty OF f5rocksoh anu
hrebb sd right to corroborate himself by the tes
i ne Ar others to whom he had inmeolaat.ey
lio.ry ri told what Boggs had spoken Aitef
some consideration Judge Bradford ruled aga as
~ defence Brockson then crosS-examineu'
lie denied ha Wing told a newspaper man attcI Seh
ator Kennsys last trial hat B9gSs H WSat BoSss
III sav "a was indicated by the question denled
nv the witness was. Damn 1t! ! Know mWe
about Kenney's affairs than any or his Democ'a"o
fri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
THE 1SHES or COLUMBCS.

TRANSFERRED TO THE CONDE DE VENA-
DITO-IMPREsSIVE CEREMONIES.
Havana, Dec 12.-The ashes of Columbus
were transferred from the cathedral TO the
Condo de Venadito this morning. Captain Cen
eral Castellanos. General Arolas Senior GOWN.
Of the Colonial Cabinet: Marquis dEsteban. the
Mayor OF Havana and a large company of
notables were present. The steel coffin contain
ing the remains Of the dlscoverer Of America
was examined by Senior Gown in the presence
OF the Captain General and other high Spanish
officials. and found to be intact 1t was then
borne TO the cathedral steps by the canons amid
the tolling OF bells and placed on gun car
riage heavily draped with flags and decorated
with flowers.
solemn procession then moved 10 the
Machna wharf where the coffin was taken IN q
launch between lines of twenty-five men-of-war
boats to a cruiser. A salute Of fifteen guns was
fired. At intervals Of quarter or an hour all
day single gun doomed the honors paid to an
admiral.
The squadron. which IS composed OF the Condo
de Venadito the Alfonso XII ard the lnfanta
Isabel. Is announced to sail for Cadz tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
TROOPS LAND IN CUBA.

NETWORK AND NORTH CAROLINA REGi-
MENTs ON sHORE-A MODEL CAMP.
Havana Dec. 1.-THE 2O2d New-York Regi-
nent began to land at g o'clock this morning
erd at 10 O'Clock a column about one thousand
strong started to march from the San jose
wharf TO the Christina railroad station. the
troops were led by Colonel Seyburn and MAJOR
Abbot. the regimental band playing. The color
seigeants bore the Stars and Stripes ana the
blue-and-gold banner Of the State OF New orN
The route which WAS a mile and n half long
was the most direct course from the iahu'ns
Mace To the railroad station and did not pass
through the principal streets. There were Only
the ordinary numbers of people in the streets
and II was only occasionally that cries OF we
Fspaha" "Vive Americanos" or "NlVe Cupa
Iibre" were heard. The onlookers were mostly
client and were merely curious 10 gee tue
American soldiers
The regiment arrived at the railroad station az
1920 and after some delay two trains loaded
with troops pulled out Of the station. some Oh
the troops belonging TO this detachment are
bound for the city OF Ffnar del RIO, ABOUT llo
miles from here. The others VIII DE sta'ioheu
at Guanajay and Mariel, not far from mere III
the Province of Pinar del Rio. The troops bound
for Pinar del Rio are due to arrive there at
o'clock this evening
The 1st North Carolina Regiment when ar
rived here yesterday morning on the United
States transport ROumanan, disemDarked this
morning and marched through the city with
band and coors to camp at Marianao by the
time the regiment had reached the suburb OK
Corro many hundreds Of men. women and chill
dren were following, all showing deep emotion,
the men embracing another the women
weeping from excessive pleasure and the chll-
dren shouting endearing names the regiment
marched along.
The troops were amazed at the Intensity or
feeling displayed. Several hundred Cubans fol-
lowed the regiment all the way to Maranao,
marching order, made a fine appearance, reach
ing the camp about II O'Clock this morning
where they were soon comfortably installed
a complete system OF underground sewer
and water pipes has been planned at Marianao
though not Yet constructed, owing to the delay
In getting pipes from the United States. When
this IL complete the camp will be one OF the
finest imaginable. with sanitary appliances like
those Of a town. There are canvas barracks for all
the privates and in the hospital tents. which are
floOred, are comfortable cots and shower baths
The principal difficulty will be 10 keep the men
out Of the city. To this end unusual efforts VIII
be made to amuse them and occupy them In
camp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
DISTRICT BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE..

BILL FOR BETTER PROTECTION OF AMERICAN
sEAMEN ALSO CONSIDERED
Washington Dec l2.-To day IN the House under
the rules was devoted 20 consideration OF business
relating TO the District OF Columbia
Frank A. McLain. who was elected 10 Ill the
vacancy caused by the death Of Representative
Love Of Mississippi. presented and took the
oath.
Columbia Appropriation bill. and gave notice that
lie would call II up tomorrow. - ~ -
After dispOsing Of several District bills, Mr..
PAYNE Rep y. " called up a bill to'amend
the laws relating 10 the protection OF American
searnen He explained that II would do away with
some Of the evils OF the allotment system, under
which seamen have been defrauded Of their earn
irgs: the punishment Of sailors by imprisonment
Is greatly lessened: masters are required to ship
a full complement of men the food which
the men are 10 receive is stated. and punishment
by fogging Is abolished. There was some discus
sion OF the BILL and amendments were offered by
Mr. HANDY dem. Del.).
At 40 D. m. II was suggested that no quorum
present. and on motion or Mr.. Payne, the
House adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
NEW ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL.
INTRODUCED BY MR.. MCCLELLAN -sOMB RADICAL

INTRODUCED BY MR. MCCLELLAN sOMB RADICAL
CHANGES PROPOSED.
washington Dec. 12.-Representative Mcclellan.
II New-York member of the N''"'' f'""'''
Corufu..- - the MUS, -.ho has given the queS-
tior much consideration. today introduced IN the
House a Bill fo- the reorganization OF the Army
II was drawn after consultation with many Army
officers ami is supposed to represent the IDEAS OK
the younger element. 1t makes some radical
changes IN the staff and has some novel features
7, consoiIates the Adjutant- Generals and the In
spector Generals departments in the genera! stan
absorbs the Ordnance Department into the Artillery
CORPS ana abolishes the Signal Corps transferring
,ts duties the Engineer Corps and the 0fcers 70
the infantry. 1t gives the Quartermasters and sub
slstence departments each regiment OF one thOu-
sand enlisted men. 1t adopts the cavalry strength
OF the Miles BILL the artillery strength OF the Hun
bill and the infantry strength OF the Miles BILL one
OF the new features IS requirement that all Officers
OF the general stan shall perform tour of duty
hefor ench promotion. which would give them line
duty at least every ten years This Is the German
method The bill also creates Equipment De-
partment to relieve the Quartermasters Depart
ment. and confines the duties OF the latter solely
10 transportation. $500
Vi Mcclellan to-day also introduced the Miles
bill for the purpose OF having It printed and getting
81 formally before the Military Affairs Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
ANTI-EXPANSION LEADERS.
A LIST OF THE vICE-PREsIDENTS OF THE LhA'oE
FORMED TO OPPOSE socAILED
IMPERIALISM

pos,on Doe l2-'rhe Ant-Imperiast League
rxocut,ve Committee met this afternoon. with ex-
Collector Winslow Warren in the chair II was
renorted that the Committee on Correspondence
ia receiving many letters from publishers OF news
napers IN the Central and Western States Offering
their services in opposing the policy Of annexa-
the distribut,on Of literature have already been
established in over thirty States The complete
list Of vice-presidents Is given as loHo"s'
ANDREW CARNEGIE
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS
GEORGE F EDMt'NDs. ex United states Senator.
SAMUEL GOMPERs. president q the American FEEDER
alton Q. Labor
John c BUIIIrT q prminen, lawyer Of Philadel-
pha.
HERBERT MYRICK orator Of the National Grange
EDWARD ATKINSON.
PATRICK A. COLLINS, tx-United States Consul TO
london.
SAMUEL BowLEs Of The Springfield Republican,
CARL scHURZ.
JOHN SHERMAN.
JAMEs C. CARTER..of New-Tnrs.. .
HENRY C. POTTER Bishop. of NfwYork
H. s PINGREE Governor Of Michigan
GROVER CLEVELAND
REvEEDY JOHNSON. Of Mary lend.
HENRY U. JOHNSON. member Of Congress from IN
diana.
JOHN @ CARLISLE b. ~ q -f
Ex-Presdent Cleveland wrote under date OF
Princeton. n. j. December 6:
Owing 70 my absence from home, have Just
received your note informing Of M election
as a vice-presdent Of the Anti-lmperialist League
j am emphd tically and intensely opposed 10 AmeN-
can Imperialism ana TO pending American cxpan-
sion desire therefore. 10 express my apprecia-
tion OF the honor conferred upon me by the action
of the club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
clay IN TRIAL or SENATOR KENNEY.

;CoND WEEK BEGINS WITH ARGUMENT OVER
TESTIMONY TO BE ADMITTED.
Wilmington. Del. Dec. 1.-THE second week OF
trial OF Senator Kenney on charges OF con-
Tracy and aiding and abetting In the misapplica-
IN OF funds Of the First National Bank OF Dover
gan to-day. When the court opened counsel
ok up the argument relative to the admission OF
stimony by Harry Brockson. who said on Sat
day that Boggs In Newcastle jail. after Cooper's
nviction In May, cursed Senator Kenney and
reatened to get with him. Counsel for tho
'cused pleaded for the admission OF testimony
at Brockson. Immediately after leaving Boggs.
Id several persons that Boggs used the language
stined 10 by Brockson
II Is largely upon Brockson's testimony that the
sfence hopes to show that Boggs had motive In
wing 10 connect Senator Kenney with his crime
is admitted That Brockson's statements are sub
ct to question In the light Of Boggss testimony
iat he could not have used the language a..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
FhNrs FfNE F6RNrruRB
FLEMISH OAK LOG STOOLS.
5000
@S WEST 23D STREET.
no CHANGE IN CONTROL OF SAMOA
THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT REiiN-
OUISH ANY OF IT'S RIGHTS
4S WEST 23D STREET.

THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT RELlN-
QUIsH ANY OF IT'S RIGHTS.
Washington Dec. 12.-The United States Gov
eminent is not aware that any arrangement mas
been made for the transfer OF title 10 the
Samoan Islands TO Germany. and being one OK
the parties 10 the trpartite agreement under
which Samoa is now governed. 1t is not conoeiv-
able that any change in the status of the ISLANDS
can be made without the knowledge OF this
Government
The European publication intimating that Ger
many had acquired sole rights in the Samoan
group is recognized a diplomatic feeler. being
another OF the attempts which have been made
at intervals of three months for the last two or
three years T. ascertain how a change In the
stablished order as 10 Samoa would be received
I'm the United States. The workings of the trip
artite agreement. il is frankly acknowledged
have not been entirely satisfactory To any one
OF the three parties-the United States. Great
Britain and Germany-but this Government sees
no feasible method yet of bringing about more
desirable arrangement. This being the case
and the importance Of the islands as port OF
call for American shipping promising 10 become
greatly Increased in the event Of the opening OF
AN jsthmian canal, the Government Of the Jnlted
States will not consent 10 relinquish any OF us
rights.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
JOINT HIGH COMMTSSTON'S FDANS.

PROPOSITION FOR ADJOURNMENT LIKELY TO
COME FROM THE CANADIAN SIDE.
Washington Dec. 12-The Anglo-Amsrican Joint
Hkh Commission held a meeting to-day and ad-
formed until tomorrow The American and Brit
isl members held separate meetings before the
joh: session. The questions considered. II was
sal. those which have been before the Com
mission in the last few days.
Is understood that the published forecast Of an
aCournment about December 20 until next March
isYell based While official motion of this sort
h3 been made In conference. the matter has been
dlcussed. and such proposition Is likely TO come
firm the Canadian side At almost any meeting.
II Commissioners continue to reply TO all IN
olries that the negotiations are proceeding as
Satisfactorily as could be expected, but no conclu-
sia has yet been reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
FUNERAL or GENERAL GARCIA TO-DAY.
SERVICES IL ST. PATRICK's CHURCH-rHE BODY

SERVICES IL ST PATRICK's CHURCH-TIE BODY
TO Re SENT TO CUBA
Washington Dec. 1.-THE funeral OF Gene'ai
Garcia the Cuban commander. Will be held Ak 10
o'clock To- morrow morning at 81 Patricks Church,
In this city The celebrants OF the mass and the
honorary pall-bearers have not yet been selected
but will be announced later. The body VIII 90
placed In n metallic coffin and deposited In vault
Al Arlington pending it's removal 10 cuba Ine
Dolnhin will be designated by the Navy Depart
rnent as the vessel carry the body TO tupa,
She is now living at the Washington Navy ara
under command OF Captain Lyon. and. having been
lifted for the accommodation OF the President. -
we'll suited for service OF this character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
COST OF NICARAGUA CANAL
ESTIMATES HERETOFORE MADE SAID TO BE TOO
LARGE

LARGE.
San Francisco. Dec. IL (SpeciaD.-SOme important
OF the report Of the Nicaragua Canal Com
mission, which will soon be submitted to- Con-
gress disclosed to-day by Francis l.. Stuart.
q prominent civil engineer Of Washington. who is
back from Nicaragua. Mr. Stuart was the last OF
the engineers in charge OF surveying parties 10
leave Nicaragua lie says the surprise IN the report
will be the estimate Of the small cost Of construc-
ton OF the canal and the and speed with which
the work be done. The Commission secured
exact data many disputed points. and they Will
estimate that the canal can b dug for many
millions less than heretofore estimated.
Mr. Stuart made complete survey OF the San
Juan River. while another party made borngs at
frequent intervals between Brito and Lake Mica
ragua This strip OF seventeen miles has been re-
ported as rocky and Offering formidable work in
excavation. The greatest altitude between Brito
and the lake is ~ feet. bu the ground IL rolling
and billy, the soil soft clay. with little hard rock
In Lake Nicaragua fifteen miles on the east end
and mile the west would have 10 be dredgcd.
on the l24 miles Of the San Juan River the canal
would have to follow tho river for the greater part
OF the distance. bu; there are serious engineer
Ing difficulties. The expense ana engineering dim.
culties have both been exaggerated, ana most or
the latest Commissions work Is TO give data 10 up
| hold It's estimates and recommendations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
THE NAMES DEAD.

Key West Fla. Dec. 12-Thc dedication here yes
terday afternoon Of handsome iron fence incloslng
the plot OF ground In the city cemetery In which
rest the bodies OF the sailors who were killed In the
explosion OF the batte-ship Maine. well as tour
men from the Winslow. from the Narbehead.
one from the Newport. one from the Yankee ana
thrty-sx others killed in the war. the cause OF
one OF the greatest demonstrations ever Witnessed
here The tencs purchased by popular SUD-
scrpton. under the auspices OF the Union veteran
Legion Encampment No. 60. OF Washington. II. -
ana Captain Gideon A. Lyon and Major Frank a:
Butts, representatives, OF the order. were mere "
conduct the ceremonies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
AGAINST AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL.
A FORMIDABLE COMBINATION AMONG GERMAN
MANUFACTURERS

Washington. Dec 12-Consul Monaghan. In a re-
port 10 the State Department notes the progress
OF formidable movement among the German
manufacturers 10 combine against American iron
and steel producers They have become much
alarmed at the development OF American capacity
10 compete with them In their own markets. The
movement is conducted quietly. TO avoid disturbing
public confidence and inluring themselves. but for
that reason is the more formidable
The Consul also contributes an interesting report
new railroad zone tariff This went into operation
on October l. and comparison OF It's workings
with those OF the Interstate Commerce Law. espe-
OF value. for this German law is planned on a
n other words the German law establishes'a re-
duced rate for the long haul with the result OF de-
vsionine manufactures In the country remote from
the larger cities where land and wages are cheap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
SINGERLY'S BANK CASHIER CONVICTED.

Philadelphia. Dec. l2.Wlam Steele. formerly
cashier Of the collapsed Chestnut Street National
Bank was found guilty to-day by a jury In tho
United States District Court The jury was out
half an hour Steele YVES charged with aiding and
abe ting the late William NJ Singerly. president Of
the hank in miaaDpy;ng the funds OF the nstitu-
ton making false entries in the books and false
reports TO the Controller or the currency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
A CANAL BILL IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Representative Hepburn, OF
Iowa to-day introduced a bill authorizing the Presi-
dent to acquire by purchase from the States of
Costa Rica and Nicaragua full ownership, jurisdc
ton and sovereignty OF such land as may De lesir
able and necessary TO CONSTRUCT and defend ship
carai The President is also directed to construct
such a canal, and the bill appropriatcs E4o00.Dg0 10
complete II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-13
CHINESE STUDENTS DEATH.

Richard T. Bowe. an American!zod Chinese
student died at the NewYork Hospital yesterday
morning after an operation for appendicitis. ana
the hospital authorities have demanded autopsy.
Bowe who twenty-seven years old. for the last
eight years had lived at the Chinese Consulate. NO.
rs West Nnth-st. He was studying civil engineer
Ing at the NewYork University.