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Evening star., 1898-12-24
TO COMMAND IN CUBA.
Orders Issued to Generals Bates and
Sanger.

Maj Gen. John C. Bates, U. S. ", who is
now in this city, has been ordered to as
sumo command of the new military depart
nent of Cienfuegos, Cuba, and will make
his plans so as to reach his post by the
1st of January, the date when the United
States will take formal possession of the is
land. Gen. Bates has recently been in COM
mand of the 1st Division of the LIST Army
Corps, with headquarters at Macon, Ga.
Brig. Gen. Joseph P. Sanger, U. S. ", of
the inspector generals department of the
regular army, has been temporarily assign
ed to the command of the military depart
ment of MatanZas, Cuba. He is already in
that country and will proceed to the headz
quarters of the department without delay.
These two assignments complete the detail
of officers to command the various military
departments in Cuba. They all constitute
one military division under the supreme
command of Mai. Gen. John r. Brooke,
who is now on his way to Havana to sup
erintend the steps attending the formal
surrender of the territory to the United
States forces on the 1st proximo.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
THE CITY POSTMASTERSHIP
Rumor That E. O. Madden of Michigan is tc
Get the Place.
No COnfrmntory Evidence Obtained
at the White House or Post
Office Department..

There is revival of interest in the con-
test for the Washington city postmaster
ship, consequent upon d persistent rumor
that an outsider has entered the race and
that his friends are confidently predicting
his appointment. The person named as the
possible successor of Postmaster Willett,
whose term expired December II, is Edwin
c. Madden Of Michigan, now the money
order clerk at the Detroit post office
Mr.. Madden was a candidate for appoint
ment to be third assistant postmaster gen.
eral at the beginning of this administra-
tion. He was indorsed for that position, as
he is for the one he is now seeking, by rail-
way labor organizations of the west, Chief
Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers being especially active in his be-
half
Carpetbag Policy Not Believed.
While the friends of the local candidates
are temporarily shaken by the confidence of
Mr.. Maddens supporters in the successful
outcome of his candidacy, they cannot di-
vest themselves of the conviction that the
President will decline to inaugurate a car
petbag policy in connection with the Wash
lngton city post Office
The postmastership has for some years
been removed from the category of offices
~ "itiSIi tHe CldlIiS OF outsiders could be
considered. The office of recorder of deeds
mas been claimed for non-residents for some
tlme In the old regime the marshalsh.p
was a personal appointment of the execu-
1--WE on account OF the social functions of
the o1hce and the marshals close relations
with the presidential household
NO such considerations attach to the Of
hce of postmaster, however. No President
IN recent years has dreamed of imposing
an imported postmaster upon this com
munity, as he would not upon any other
large city OF the Union. To do so in this
case, 1t is urged by the residents interest
ed, would be to simply recognize politically
a labor organization of another section of
the country at the expense of the citizens
and labor organizations of the District of
Columbia.
No Excuse to Go Outside.
1t is well known that in this case there
is no excuse for going outside of Washing
ton for an appointee, on the ground that
the riValries of the local candidates make
a choice impracticable among them. While
the competition for the office is keen among
the local candidates. each would prefer a
fellow townsman to secure the plum if he
himself cannot, and all would deplore max
ing the place over to an outsider.
1t cannot be ascertained at the White
House that the, President has reached a
decision in favor of Mr.. Madden, as claim
ed by his friends. Neither can confirma-
tory evidence be obtained at the Post Of
flee Department, and in the absence of
definite information. and for the considera-
tions set forth the opinion is growing
among the citizens Interested that the ru-
NOR concerning Mr.. Madden is without
foundation,
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Late Naval Orders.

Lieut.. Commander W. F. Low has been
detached from the Yosemite and ordered TO
the Newark executive officer.
The orders of Lieut.. Commander d. H.
Mahan to the Badger have been revoked
and he will remain on waiting orders.
Lieut.. T. D. Griffin, from the New Or
leans to the Badger.
Lieut.. ]. 3. Milton, from the Newark to
the Yosemite.
Passed Assistant Engineer F. D. Terry,
from the Prairie to the Yosemite
Assistant Engineer F. c. Nelson, from the
Vulcan TO the Prairie
Chief Engineer NJ E. Cooley. from the
Yosemite and home.
The following named officers of the navy
have been honorably discharged: Lieut. W.
l.. Beers, Ensign r. A. Moorehead, Passed
Assistant Engineer A. d. Ostrander and
Assistant Engineers ]. NJ. Hite, F. j. Sim
monds, A. L. Robinson and ]. r. Berto-
lette
Evening star., 1898-12-24
EXTENDING THEIR COMMERCE.
Compilation of Reports on the Policy
of Other Countries.

Compilation Of Reports on the Policy
of Other Countries.
The bureau of foreign commerce of the
State Department has just published in
the advance sheets of consular reports an
interesting compilation of reports from vari-
Gus consular offices in regard to the policies
adopted by the respective governments to
extend foreign commerce. These reports
come from the consulates general in France,
Belgium, Great Britain Netherlands, Aus
tria, Hungary. Germany, Switzerland, Rus
sia and Japan. Wherever there is an es-
tablished bureau of commerce the consuls
have given a full outline of its scope and
working Perhaps the most valuable in
formation contained in the reports is that
relative to the effect of technical schools
in extending foreign trade. The reports
from Germany and Great Britain are par
ticularly full, in the latter case embody
ing various circulars and regulations is
sued by the British colonial offices to fos-
ter trade between the mother country and
the colonies.
Another series of the advanced sheets
contains series of special reports, indi-
eating the method of collection Of debts in
foreign countries by aliens.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Personal.

Mr.. B. H. Warner, Jr, United States con-
sui to Leipsic. who has been making a
visit with his family to this city, will leave
for his post on the I'd of January. He will
be accompanied by his sisters, Miss Bessie
Warner and Miss Annie Warner, who will
continue their musical studies in Germany.
Mr.. Warner recently gave an interesting
account of life in Leipsic before the Noyes
Library Literary Society at Kensington.
Mr.. T. c. Dickinson Of this city will sail
for Europe on the ST. Louis, which will
leave New York next Wednesday.
Major J. E. Kuhn, one of the assistants
to the chief of engineers is confined to
his home. 1915 NJ street, with an attack of
grip.
Lieutenant Colonel MechIing of the 18th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, station
ed at Athens. Ga. en- route to his home, at
Butler. Pa, stopped over yesterday to call
on DIR. F. v. Brooks and family
Evening star., 1898-12-24
LEFT TO GEN. OTIS.
Whether Troops he Sent to IIoiIo, al
How Many.

Whether Troops Re Sent to Iloilo, and
How Many.
The administration has concluded to trust
to the Judgment and tact Of General Otis,
in command of the United States forces in
the Philippines, in determining whether
our troops shall be dispatched to Iloilo,
where recent Spanish reports have stated
that sanguinary conflict is in progress
between the insurgents and the remaining
Spanish troops. Some days ago General
Otis asked the War Department If any pre-
else instructions were to be given in his
dealings with the situation at Iloilo. The
matter was fully canvassed by the Presi-
dent and Secretary Alger and as result
the decision was reached to let General
Otis deal with the situation by the eXer-
else Of his own discretion. AS he was on
the ground this decision seemed more
appropriate than any precise instructions
from Washington The reply was sent to
General Otis several days ago, and under
1t it will be for him to decide whether a
United States force shall go to Ilolo, and
If so, how many men will constitute the
force.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
A VALUABLE WORK.
What is Said of Judge Cox's COdifcas
tiOn of District Laws.

Il have been looking over Judge Coxs
ccdification of the District laws" said Rep
resentative Jenkins of Wisconsin to a Star
reporter today, "and l must say it is a
comprehensive and exceedingly valuable
work"
Judge Jenkins is a member of the House
committee on Judiciary. lawyer OF dis
tinction in his own state. and is interested
in District affairs by his membership in
the District of Columbia committee.
Il hope that Congress at this session VIII
give effect to Judge Cox's work. 1t will
be gre at thing for the District. and Will
relieve Congress of a great deal Of legis-
lation from time to time on the Districts
account"
Evening star., 1898-12-24
DISTURBED THE WRONG CROWD.

And Now Edward sHarwOod Has His
Skull Cracked.
GALL1POLIS, Ohio, December 24.-Ed-
ward Harwood, farmer nsar Yellowtown,
came to Gallipolis, and while on his way
home he disturbed literary meeting in a
country school house.
After making threats to "clean OUT the
place and using bad language, he was hit
just above the left ear with a club and died
OF fractured skull in an hour. Who struck
him is not known,
Evening star., 1898-12-24
UNREST PERVADES HAVANA
Street Riots Are Of Almost Nightly 0c-
CurrenCe.
Cubans as Much to Blame as the Span
iards for the Troubled
Conditions.

NEW YORK, December 24.-The Ward
Line steamship Leymania, from Havana
and Mexicna and Central American ports,
arrived today. Her passengers said that a
great feeling Of unrest still pervades the
city of Havana. Travellers are warned not
to go far from their hotels in the evening.
Riots and street assaults are Of nightly oc-
currence. The Cubans are quite as lawless
and violent as the Spanish troops of the
Colon Battalion, which caused the recent
disturbance in front of the Hotel de Ingla-
terra, and have really been at the bottom of
frequent riots in the suburbs.
The Spanish censor is still exceptionally
severe. He did not even allow the United
States vessels in the harbor to be deco
rated in celebration of the signing Of the
peace treaty. No telegraphic news can
leave the island untampered with, and press
representa- tives are complaining bitterly.
ArOlas surrenders Command.
HAVANA, December 4.-General Arolas,
the Spanish military governor of Havana,
delivers over his command today and sails
for Spain tomorrow.
The transports Resolute and OLDHAM have
arrived here.
A committee of Cubans this morning call
ed on General Wade, the president Of the
American evacua ton commission, and in
quired If the commissioners would object to
Cuban troops coming to Vedado today.
General Wade replied:
Perhaps it is better that armed Cubans
should not assemble on parade. AS the city
will be under the command of General
Brooke, beginning on January 1, 1t will be
better to consult him."
General Wade, in effect, politely told the
Cubans to keep the troops out of the city.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati has
arrived here from Santiago.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
To Inspect Rapid-Fire Guns.

Captain Ira MacNutt, ordnance depart
ment. u. s. A, has been ordered to visit
Rirdsboro', Penn, for the purpose Of in
specting rapid-fire guns under contract
with the Brown Segmental Tube Wire Gun
Works, and upon completion of this duty
will return to his proper station.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
To Collect Duty at Trinidad.

First Lieut. John Conklin, jr., ID United
States Artillery, has been detailed for duty
as collector of customs at the SUPPORT of
Trinidad, Cuba, and will proceed to that
place and enter upon duty accordingly un-
der such instructions as may hereafter be
communicated to him.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
PEACE COMMISSIONERS COMING.
Judge Day and Party Start for WASH
fngtOn Today.

NEW YORK. Dec amber 24.-Judge VIM
r. Day, Senator C. K. Davis Senator
George Gray. Senator w. p. Frye and
Whitelaw Reid, the United States commits
sioners to arrange a treaty of peace with
Spain, reached home today on board the
steamer st. Louis. Holding that the rules
governing their diplomatic mission are still
in force, mono Of The gentlemen named would
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Major Gorsas Ordered to Cuba.

Major William c. Gorgas surgeon, L. S.
A, now in this city, has been relieved from
further duty in the department of Santiago
and will proceed to Havana. Cuba, and es-
tablish and take charge OF a general hos
pital near that city, under instructions
from the surgeon general of the army.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Lieut.. Dury Ordered to Havana.

First Lieutenant Charles NJ. Duffy, U. 8.
", signal corps. after shipping such signal
stores and supplies as may be on hand at
the signal corps storehouse at Savannah,
Ga, to Havana, Cuba, viii proceed, with
men under bis command. to Havana, Cuba,
and report for duty pertaining to the Sig
nal corps storehouse to be established ct
that point
Evening star., 1898-12-24
TITLE DECLxnED INVALID.
washington Legislative COmmitte,
Reports ON RailrOad Lands.

Reports ON Railroad Lands.
SEATTLE, Wash, December 24.-The
title of the Northern Pacific railroad to
nearly 100000 acres Of land in the state
Of Washington is invalid, according to a
majority report of the state legislative in
vestigating committee. The legislature will
be urged to take up the matter with a
view to restoring this tract to the public
domain.
gate the legality of the transfer of granted
lands Of the Northern Pacific in this state
from the old Northern Pacific Railroad
Company, which received the lands under
an act of Congress.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Surgeons Sent south.

Acting Assistant Surgeons Molyneaux
Turner and Elbert E. Parsons have been
ordered from this city to Augusta, Ga, for
assignment to duty.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
To Join Gen. Lawton.s stan,

First Lieut.. William Brooke, 4th U. S.
Infantry, now in this city, has been ordered
to Huntsville, Ala, for appointment to
duty as aid-de-camp on the staff of Major
Gen. Henry w. Lawton, U. 8. ".
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Chinese Contract Given Americana.

Ambassador Hitchcock at ST. Petersburg
cabled the Secretary of State this morn
ing that he has been officially notified that
a contract for $4,000 tons of rails for the
Eastern Chinese railroad has been award
ed to the Pennsylvania and Maryland COM
pany.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
President's views Indor.ed.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, December 24-Wal-
colt Post, the largest Grand Army post In
the state, has adopted resolutions indorsiug
the sentiments expressed by President Nc
kinley on his recent trip south.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Col. Marye ordered Here.

Lieut.. Col. William A Marye ordinances
department. LISA. has been ordered TO
this city on oficial business pertaining to
the inspection of projeotiles and upon the
completion Of this duty will return 10 his
proper station.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
On General Recruiting servic.

Capt. Robert H. R. Loughborough, 2ath
United States Infantry, has been detailed
for duty on the general recruiting service.
and upon being relieved as special recruit
ing officer in this city will proceed to Sac
ramento. CAL, and report for assignment
to a recruiting station.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

In no other city I'm the
world can households and
families he SO generally
reached by n single medium
of advertising as can those OF
Washington through the coll
umns of The Evening Star.
As business bringers The
stars adScrtisements are
without n parallel.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Col. wolverton Relieved.

Lieut.. Col. William d. Wolverton, deputy
surgeon general. U.SA, has been placed
on the retired list under provision of an
act of Congress. He will proceed to his
home.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Discharged for Physical Disability

Upon the report Of a military board, Sec
ond Lieut.. William T. Teitz, 9th Ohio Vol
unteer Infantry, has been honorably dis
charged the service of the United States.
by reason of physical disability, with one
months pay and allowances.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Lieut.. Wood Sent to Pinar del Rio.
Lieut.. Joseph d. Wood, United States
volunteer signal corps, has been ordered to
Pinar del Rio, for duty with the 18th Com
pany, volunteer signal corps.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Infantry ReOrgal

In the organization of the infantry regt-
ment the change has been made in the
number of enlisted men in a company from
1O6 to las. The object of the increase is to
provide for an adequate force at the very
lowest cost to the government It has not
been the object of the committee to sac
rfce efficiency for economy, but taking
the number of men necessary to carry out
the purpose OF the government, we believe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-13
NEW CIVIL SERVICE ORDER.
IMPORTANT ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY
THE PRESIDENT.

MANY OFFICES PUT IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE
By Mr. CLEVELAND SOON TO BE RE-
STORED TO THEIR FORMER STATUS
Washington, April 1.-THE President In a
few days will issue an important order In regard
10 the classification of offices under the Civil
Service law. He has called on the heads of the
Executive departments for a statement or such
offices as in their judgment may be removed
from the classified service. governed by the
rules of the Civil Service Commission as to
examination etc
All the reports are now in. Although 1t lacks
official authority, there Is good ground for the
statement that the President. on the advice OF
large jority of his Cabinet has practically de-
cided to restore the offices Of chiefs and assist
ant chiefs OF divisions and messengers and as
sistant messengers in the Executive depart
ments, and many outside offices. to the status
they held before President Cleveland included
them In the classified service.
If this is done all the offices named Will he
put In the class exempted from examination.
and the appointments to them left TO the heads
OF the respective departments. as was the case
up to the time President Cleveland issued his
order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-13
THE MAYORS CHANGE OF FRONT.
HE FORGETS TO SCOLD ABOUT ECONOMY
AND DEMANDS AN INCREASED AP-
PRECIPITATION FOR LIGHTING
BROOKLYN STREETS

Mayor Van Wyck made a lightning change OF
front ut the meeting Of The Board OF Estimate and
Apportionment yesterday. and astonlshed persons
who had been accustomed 10 hear him storming and
scOldinG abou: economy. He declared that he want
ed an Increase In appropriation which had
been cut down. In order that the streets In Brook
Ign might be lighted properly at night. The recent
action OF tho Brooklyn members OF the Board Of
Aldermen who blocked the appropriation Of 5000
for the Charter Day celebration then aban q.
doned-because the streets Of Brooklyn were not
lighted well enough may have caused a change Of
heart. the attitude Of Hugh Mclaughlin and
other Brooklyn leaders Of Democrats toward Rich
ard Croker may have caused the Mayor 10 new
light. At the meeting yesterday the Mayor said he
wanted to have tho Brooklyn streets lighted exactly
they were last year. but he had tried TO got an
Intelligent statement from tho Department, of Public
Buildings Lighting and Supplies the subject and
had failed
u viii no, try that Department again" added tho
Mayor. looking hard at Commits s!oncr Kearny "bu;
will let It all 20 to the Controller. and pcrh1ps We
viii find out what IS rccded."
Commissioner kcarny tried 10 explain why his
Department had failed 20 correct figures or tho
Mayor in time. Then Deputy Commissioner Walton
said that many lights IN brooklyn hal to bc turn,d
out because OF the Lack OF appropriation. Il asked
for enough 10 keen all the lights and didn't get
The Mayor say you die. This Board gave you
Mr. Walton-I asked for 500 90. and my estimate
sumo the responsibility. / had to 81, down ali the
The Mayor-Thcn You are responsible FOR the re-
duction OF lights in brooklyn.
M H5c KiaT0y Nh sgpP9sr an Sm ao.,o ., 80.
70 restore every hight that was turned ont over
Mr Walton The Controllers figures Of the cost
past cxpcficncc my opinion is that III. - T Srs
right and yours are wrong.
referred 20 The Con'ronc- or another report
y delegation from the Easf S.lo headed hv Judge
t,aiI "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-13
INCORPORATE N NEW-JERSEY.

Trenton, n j.. April 70 CspeciaD.-The following
companies were incorporated to-day:
The Ritter Remedy Company. OF Railway. y. j.;
capital. $4,000 Corporators Andrew J. Ritter,
Augustus y. Ritter and Moses Ritter. OF Railway.
The Doeber Manufacturing Company OF Jersey
City; building materials: capital. $1,000. Corporal
ors e. Frank Docbler OF Hartford. Conn; Eugene
o. Pratt. OF Clinton, Mass and Dennis b. Ryan.
OF Jersey City.
The Crown Chemical Company, OF Newark; CAPT
tai, 100000 Corporators. IL. Howard Levy and
Mel Dahl. OF New-YOrk, and Carl !. Hartman. OF
Newark.
Forbes g. Co O.imited). OF Jersey City. publish
ers; capital sloo0; Corporators. Arthur II Forbes
and J. Livingston Forbes Of New-York. and Albert
c. WALL of South Orange ~ j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-13

Why is it that nearly all aged
persons are thin?
And yet, when you think Of it,
what could you expect?
Three score years Of wear
and tear are enough to make
the digestion weak. Yet the
body must be fed.
In SCOTS Emulsion, the work
is all done; that is, the oil in 1t
is digested, all ready to be taken
into the blood. The body rests,
while the oil feeds and nour-
ishes, and the hypophosphltes
make the nerves steady and
strong.
Doc and 81 90. all druggists.
r. New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-13
SAIJORS FIGHT ~ HONG KONG.
GERMANS FRENCH AND RUSSIANS AGAlNST
AMERICANS AND ENGLISH.

Vancouver g. c.. April l2.-Fourth ohlcer Hep
bern. Of the steamer Empress Of Japan, now IN
nor, tells of an international street hght In Hong
Kong Just before tho steamer sailed row oc-
Cured IN a saloon between Russian and Enghsh
sailors A squad Of Russian sailors on land heId
n council Of war and hostilities were declared
against the Anglo-Saxon race. In thirty minutes
four hundred German French and Russian sailors
had lined three deep along cue"n-st, when Is
twenty five feet wide. for one hundred yards from
1oss Tomple to the water edge. and deficd the
Yankees and Johnnie Bulls TO break their ranks.
ieerng Mt them as towards. o.,
The Yankees and British. one hundred ana MY
strong rot half the number OF the enemy, al
yanced TO the charge. shoulder to shoulder. some
crying "HaN Columbia," and some God save the
Oieoni" They drove like mighty wedge through
the mass Of foreigners. The allied German French
and Russian forces were soon surrounded. ana, III
The words of an eyewitness. the small squad OF
Anclo-Saxons Knocked seven bells out OF them.
THE police were powerless 10 interfere The Off
GERS hurried to shore In launches, but the hostii-
ties did not cease TIL the allied forces cred Tor
quarter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-13
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

PROMOTIONS MADE ~ THD ARMY AND NAVY.
Washington April I2.-The President sent these
nominations to the Senate to-day:
WILLIAM g. BALLARD OF the District OF Columbia, 70
be assistant at the salmon fisheries In Alaska
ARMY.
Major HENRY IJPPINcOTr surgeon. to be deputy sur-
general with rank OF lieutenant colonel.
Captain GEORGE MCREERY. assistant surgeon, to be
major AMI surgeon.
First Lieutenant G. h. TYLER 10th Infantry. cap
tain.
Second lieutenants TO be nrst eutenants-w H. JACK
son. 2iih Infantry: A. Il. DINWoRTH. i4th In
fantry.
NAVY.
LieutenantR 70 lie lieutenant commanders-J A. H.
NICKELS. c. X. CURTIS r. PORTER
Leutenants Junior grade to be lieutenants-J DIAN-
DIN. a. l.. KEY. w. l.. HOWARD.
Ensigns. to he lieutenants. Junior grade-F. NJ RUS
SELL. and FRANK MARBLE.