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Uncle Sam, 1t Is Believed, Could Eas-
lily Reimburse Himself from the
Revenues of the Island.
MANY CUBANS DISSATISFIED
REFUSE TO DIsARM, AND ARE DE-
MANDING LUCRATIVE OFFICES.
Extremists JubiIant Over the Report
ed Attitude of. Their Assembly, in
Session at Santa Cruz Del Sur.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-As the easiest
way to get rid of troublesome element
and as a military measure justified by ex-
listing conditions, this government may,
after all, pay to the Cuban insurgcnt sol-
diers an average sum of $50 to 800, on con-
dition that they lay down their arms and
scatter to their homes A proposition to
that effect was discussed a couple or
months ago and rejected, but it has been
again taken up and the administration is
giving friendly consideration to 1t. The
money required for such payment nrd the
disbapdment of the Cuban army would not
exceed $2e00.0O0, which could be advanced
by the Presidents order and charged
against the revenues Of tire Island. ti,us
insuring early reimbursement. If matters
are left to drift along in their present shape
the United States may have to fight the
insurgents after the Spanish are driven
from the island. The regularly organized
insurgent army numbers about 5000 men.
They are being held together by the lead
ers as club to compel recognition by the
United States, and in their organized form
they are a serious menace to the future
tranquility of the Islanl. Once dishanGed,
scattered and disarmod it will be impossl-
bic for the leaders to get them together
again as an effective fighting force. Ill
feeling against the Americans is being
energetically fomented among the men by
their leaders.
Not the least of the many complicated and
perplexing problems relating to the future
government of our new island possessions
will be that fixing taxation in all its forms
and prescribing fiscal regulations. both
local and general Congress will want all
the information it can obtain in the matter
and all expert testimony and advice within
reach. To that end Secretary Gage will
recommend in his annual report ,ht cred
tion of a commission of experts to form
ulate financial and revenue plan for our
new acquisitions. All of our newly acquired
territory will remain under military rule
for some time to come, but civil system
will eventually have to take the place of
the military government Mr.. Gage is of
the opinion that Congress should take the
entire responsibility of deciding on the
financial and revenue systems to be put
in force in our new territory, no less than
to determine the general governmental pol
icieS connected Herewith
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Sagasta Now Objects to Battle Ships
Being Sent TO Manila.

CHICAGO, Oct pa special to the
Tribune from Washington says: Spain has
protested against the battle ships Oregon
and Iowa going around Cape Horn to the
Philippine islands, and demands their re-
turn to the United States, claiming the
action in sending these ships to Manila is
violation of the terms Of the protocol The
protest was formally submitted to Secretary
Hay by M. Thiebeaut, charge d'affaires OF
the French embassy, while President Nc
Kinley was in Chicago attending the peace
jubilee celebration. Secretary Hay declined
TO reply to the demand until President Nc
Kinley returned. The question is now un-
der consideration, and il is believed it was
discussed at the Cabinet meeting. but no de-
cision was reached. Spain claims that Ad-
miral Deweys fleet cannot be reinforced
during the armstice, and that the statu quo
must be maintained. This is probably In re-
ernment upon Spain when IL was learned
shipload OF reinforcements for the Island of
Panay was discovered on the steamer
Buenos Ayres at Singapore. This govern
ment peremptorily demanded the return OF
these troops. as Spain neglected to observe
the formality of asking permission. 1t has
been generally understood that while Sa-
gasta did not give this government pernlis-
sion to send the Oregon and Iowa 10 Manila
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Speeches by Englishmen.

LONDON, Oct. 26-This evening has wit
messed great outpouring of oratory on the
Fashoda question. Speeches were made at
various places by the Hon. Charles r.
Ritchie. president of the Board of Trade
Sir John Gordst, vice president of the COM
mittee of council and Conservative men,
ber of Parliament for Cambridge Uni
versity; George Wyndham, under secretary
of state for war: Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice
and Alfred Lyttleton, Liberal Unionist
member of Parliament for bennington. All
recognized the gravity Of the situation, but
declared that, even at the risk of war, it
was Impossible for Lord Salisbury to re-
cede from his position.
The keen desire to hear the views of the
Liberal leader in the House of Commons
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, was satisfied
this evening by his speech at Aberystwith
Wales. Sir William Vernon Harcourt said
it was the urgent duty of everyone, without
regard to political differences, to support
the government in maintaining the rights
of the empire in the present crisis, a crisis
especially dangerous owing to the unexam-
pied situation in France.
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DEMANDS OF CuRANs.
Want RatiOns and Offices, but Refuse
to Dfsband Their Army.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Oct. 26-Major
Petit, in command of the United States
troops at Manzanillo and military COVER
nor Of the city, teegraphed to-day that
the Cuban General Rios offers armed
men to assist the Americans in preserving
order, merely asking rations in return.
General Wood sent the following reply:
"Certainly not. The only conditions on
which rations are to be issued are the
complete disarmament and dishandment OF
the troops"
Some of The Cubans here consider that
the United States is treating it's allies bad
ly In not allowing the Cuban forces to re-
main armed. They contend that the Cuban
soldiers who have been fighting three years
and who speak the language Of the coun-
try are better fitted for garrison duty than
UNFRAMED volunteers" The Cuban gener-
al Macia Rodriguez. virtually voices the
sentiment of the Cuban army when he
says: I'VE thank the United States for the
assistance 1t has given US, but the time has
now arrived when the Cuban should be
placed in the highest offices and should
prepare TO take over the island on the de-
parture of the Spanish
Cuban extremists here are jubilant at the
reported attitude of the Cuban Assembly at
Santa Cruz del Sur, where the delegates,
while expressing their gratitude to the
Americans, practically demand a distinc-
tive Cuban government. The Cuban moder-
ates, on the other hand, regret this stand,
thinking it best for the United States
authorities to- continue in charge of affairs
for year at least, so as to set things go
ing and 10 prevent any complications with
foreign governments.
Those who adv0cafo anpavafion 20 tho
United States are extremely anxious as to
the outcome A prominent Cuban. now en-
ployed under our government who is
moderate and well able TO judge of the
feeling in Santiago says those three parties
are we'll defined and would loll equally, but
that in the event of the extremists en-
deavoring to force an issue a majority of
moderates would join the annexationists
The foreign consuls are considering the
advisa ability of appealing to the powers to
prevent a too hasty recognition of the Gu
ban government. General Wood is consid-
ering the advisability of granting a hotel
license to any responsible applicant who
would undertake TO establish a frst-cIass
house in Santiago.
II is a singular fact that while many Of
the cities having only a third of Santiago 5
population support two or three hotels this
town has none worth speaking Of
General Wood is fully resolved to allow no
more paupers TO land here. especially no
moro from the West Indies. class entirely
unwilling to do hard work. One schooner
from Jamaica and one from Haiti loaded
with negro emigrants. have been ordered TO
return their passengers TO ports of en-
barkation
Lieut.. Victor Blue. In command OF the
prize gunboat Avado. arrived here this
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chanel, president of the Chamber of Depu-
ties. 1t is the intention of M. Faure to
form new Cabinet as rapidly as possible,
and the names of NM. Ribot and Defrey-
cinet are the most prominently mentioned
i'll connection with the premiership. During
the afternoon NJ. Faure consulted with M
Ieygus Vice President of the Chamber of
Deputies, who advised the formation of
concentration cabinet, to include among it's
members NM. Ribot and Dupuys as the
principal ministers In the lobbies of the
Chamber of Deputies to-day the deputies Of
all shades of opinion expressed the convic-
ton that NJ. Delcasse should remain at the
head of the foreign Office, in order to as
sure the continuity of the Fashoda nego-
tiations. ~
Although there was evidence of sup
pressed excitement on all sides here to-
day there has been no disturbance of public
order. The police and municipal guards are
out in strong force and they will not per-
nit crowds to assume dangerous strength.
But the situation was eagerly discussed by
excited groups in the main streets.
The Petit Journal to-day publishes an
interview with the former Minister Of War,
General Chanoine, who explained that he
resigned on account Of the difference OF
opinion with the premier, M. Brisscn, about
the Picquart affair. lie added that he had
not demanded the prosecution OF the papers
which had been attacking the army be-
cause he considered that the penalties pro-
yided by the laws were insufficient. The
moderate papers say that yesterday real
lied their hopes. and the radical ard revis-
ionst organs express belief In the ex-
istence of a military pFr They urge a
union of all Republicans as the only means
of giving stability to the future Ministry.
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RumOr that Marchand Has Been Re-
quested to Leave Fashoda by the
Way He Reached 1t.
ORDER RESTORED At PARlS
STREETS PATROLLED BY THE 70
LICE AND MUNICIPAL GUARDS.
Names of MN. Ribot and De Freycinct
Mentioned in Connection with
the Cabinet PremIcrship.

PARIS. Oct. 26.-General Lord Herbert
Kitchener. commander of the Anglo -Egyp-
tian forces in the Sudan, and Captain Bara-
tier, the French officer, who brings Major
Marchand's dispatches from Fashoda, ar
rived here at 10 o'clock this evening from
Marseilles, where they landed to-day. Gen.
Kitchener left the railway station un-
noticed. Captain Baratier received an ova-
ton from hundreds of members of the Pa
triotic League and others. Macel Habert,
member of the Chamber of Deputies. on
behalf of the Patriotic League, presented
to Captain Baratier a gold medal. The
friendly demonstrations continued until
Captain Baratier reached his residence.
Lieut.. Col. Alfred Il. Bates, military at
tache of the United States embassy in Lon
don, and Lieut.. j. G. Colwell, United States
naval attache, with General Harris and
Colonel Gourland, will attend the reception
to be given Gen. Lord Kitchener on his
arrival at Dover.
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France to he Recompen.ed.

PARIS. Oct. 26.-The Sor hears in diplo-
matte circles that France is prepared to
evacuate Fashoda with the reservation that
She shall receive some compensation, to be
arranged hereafter. This result" says the
Soir. is the outcome OF new argument
advanced by Lord Salisbury to the effect
that as the dispatch of the Marchand mis-
sion was not notified to Great Britain, in
accordance with custom. Great Britain is
entitled to dispute Major Marchand's right
to hold the territory occupied. AS the
Quai dOrsay is thus placed in a false posi-
tion through the fault of NJ Hanotaux. the
predecessor Of NJ. Delcasse, the latter is
forced to recognize the justice of the Brit
ish objections"
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REAR-END COLLISION.
Engineer, Fireman and Brakema
Killed and Another Man Badly Hurt.

OMAHA, Oct pa rear-end collision on
the Union Pacific to-day resulted in the
death of three men and the serious injury of
Brakeman John Griffin. The dead are:
SAMUEL HINDMAN, engineer.
WILLIAM RANAN fireman.
b. SHANNON, brakeman.
An extra freight train was standing on the
side track, and the switch being left open
freight No. n, going at a good rate of
speed, crashed in the rear end of the extra.
The engine was badly wrecked and four
freight cars reduced almost to Iindling
wood. Samuel Hindman, engineer Of No. 27
was taken from the wreck unconscious He
died this afternoon William Ranan, the
fireman. was caught In the freight cars be-
ing thrown distance of several feet, and
was wedged in between timbers and parts
OF the engine. Ii was half an hour after
the collision before he was extricateC. He
died little later. John Griffing, brakeman
of the extra, was caught between the cars
and sustained serious injuries. Brakeman
Shannon was fatally injured, being thrown
from the car to considerable distance.
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General Blanco Issues an Order to the
Spanish Troops.

HAVANA, Oct. 26.-Yesterday General
Blanco issued the following general order:
Having received by cable on Oct. IL
communication from the minister of war a
Madrid announcing that the troops will be
paid ana discharged upon their arrival in
Spain, have resolved to suspend until
the minister of war replies to AN inquiry |
have since made. all further discharges.
pursuant TO my order of Oct. 4, OF troops
desiring to remain in the island"
1t has been agreed by the Spanish au-
thorities, in view of the protest of the
United States evacua ton commissioners, to
leave the matter of the sale OF alleged OBJ
solate ordnance in allegiance until the ques-
ton can be decided at the peace conference
IN Paris This afternoon, however, two six
inch guns from batteries at I'll Vedado, lust
back of the Hotel Trocha, were carried
away before the very eyes of the American
commissioners, presumably for shipment to
Spain.
Tne Spanish mail steamers Montevideo
and Ciudad de Cadiz will leave Havana ON
Saturday Tor Gibara TO embark the re-
mainder OF the Holguin division of Spanish
troops.
Captain Foraker, who is now occupying
the cottage where Major Bebee was nursed
during his illness, is much improved to-
day. He is in excellent spirits and expects
to be able 10 sail next Wednesday for
Tampa, whence he will proceed to Wash
ington. where his services are needed by
his father. Senator Foraker Smith the
coored waiter. who contracted yellow fever
while nursing Major Bebee. is entirely re-
covered and is attending to his duties as
usual.
Advices received from Cardenas announce
the discharge by voluntary request of fifty
seven men belonging TO the Cuban forces
under the command of General Rojas.
whose headquarters are at varadero, near
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are in physical danger. 1t is confidently
believed that with the change of the Cab
met in France the present disorder will SUD-
side and normal conditions will be restored
1t is always possible that the Spanish COM
missioners, in despair over their failure to
force the Cuban debt upon the United
States in any shape, may break OH the
negotiations, but this is not regarded as
probable. 1t is suspected the Spanish
programme Is to trump up as many points
of difference as possible, relying on the
sympathy sure to be excited among Eu-
ropean nations by their abandonment Of
each point under compulsion from the
American commissioners. as the basis for
a supreme stand at the end on the Philip
pine question. This being the Spanish pol
Icy, it is expected that when the commits
sion takes. up the subject of the Philip
pines and the coaling station in the La
drone islands. there will be many hair
splitting objections interposed by the Span
ish to any proposition from the American
commissioners, just as many references or
attempts of references to Madrid, and just
as loud protests over each little point by
the Spaniards at the uncompromising atti-
tude of the Americans as in the case Of
Cuba.
extent of the United States claim as to
the Philippines. Admiral Dewey has a
much higher opinion of the Philippine peo-
pie and their capacity for self-government
than is generally supposed. He has rep
resented to the American commissioners
that the F'ilipinos of the northern group,
meaning by that. first the people on the
island of Luzon, and after that, in order,
Cebu Panay, Leites, Mindora and Samar,
are as rule. intelligent and practical and
"a most surprising statemenD far better
qualified for self-government than the in
habitants of Cuba. Admiral Dewey is as
familiar with the qualifications of the Gu
bans IN this respect as almost any naval
officer, having had personal experience with
the people, that his statement Is bound
to have weight with the American commits
sioners. But with all this he has made
no recommendation as to what should con-
stitute the maximum or minimum demand
of the Americans, and their demands, com
sequently, are likely to be based on their
original Instructions qualified by any
change of opinion the President may have
experienced as "a result of his Western trip.
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IMPORTANT DISPATCHES.
President and Several Members of
His Cabinet Confer.

His Cabinet Confer.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct 26.-Immediately
after the reception to the President tonight
at the Union League. a meeting of the
chief executive and the Cabinet officers who
were in attendance with him at the peace
jubilee was held at the Hotel Bellevue
Those present besides the President were
Postmaster General Smith, Secretary of
War Alger, Secretary of Agriculture Will
son and Solicitor General Richards, in place
of Attorney General Griggs. The utmost
secrecy attended the proceedings, and it
was impossible to learn for what purpose
tho meeting was called or what subjects
were discussed. From an unofficial, though
ordinarily reliable source, it was CLEANED
that j. G. Kellogg, private secretary to Sec
retary Hay, reached here tonight bearing
important dispatches from the state de-
partment. Neither Secretary Porter nor
any of the Cabinet officers could be seen
after the meeting had ended, and no infor-
nation from otner sources could be OBJ
tanned
The meeting lasted nearly one hour and
was held in the Presidents room in the
hotel. Local detectives prevented any one
from approaching the vicinity. Mr. Kellogg
when questioned about the matter, admitted
being the bearer of a message. but said that
it was purely personal one from Secretary
Hay. That it was more than some ordinary
elaboration was apparent from the fact
that Mr. Kellogg reached the Union League
shortly before IL o'clock and was immedi-
ately taken to the President. He then left
and went to the hotel, the reception coming
to an end After the President and Cabinet
had concluded their deliberations, Mr.. Kel-
logg left Immediately for Washington in a
special car. 1t was reported some time after
midnight that the President may leave for
Washington in the morning and not remain
to review the military jubilee parade.
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The French Ambassndor Absent.

LONDON, Oct 26..-Lord Salisbury had
the usual Foreign Office reception this
afternoon. The French ambassador, Baron
De Courcel, was conspicuously absent. 1t
is assumed, therefore, that whatever pro-
posals he bears from Paris were communi-
Gated yesterday to Sir Thomas Sanderson.
permanent under secretary of state for
foreign affairs.
A report was in circulation in the city
this evening that the Rothschilds had been
informed that France had agreed to
evacuate Fashoda, but the Foreign Office
has no Information on this subject The
activity in naval preparations continues on
both sides of the channel
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LONDON, Oct. 2a.-The Cairo correspond
ent of the Daily Mail telegraphs a curious
report that Major Marchand has been re-
quested to withdraw from Fashoda by the
way he reached II.
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THE FRENCH CRISIS.
No New Ministry Yet FOrmed-Order
Restored I'm Paris.

PARIS. Oct. 26.-The new Ministry has
not yet been formed. President Faure this
morning received in audience Senator Lou
bet. president OF the Senate. and NJ. Des-
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GRAND BAZAAR OPENED.
Arranged by the Ladies' Auxiliary
 for the Benefit of the Hebrew


 OAKLAND, Oct. 24.-The grand bazaar under the auspices of the First Hebrew Congregation opened in the Young Men s Republican League Hall tonight. The attendance was good.
 Following are the ladies in charge of and assisting at the various booths:
 Flower booth-Mrs. Julius Abrahamson, as sisted by the Misses c. Abrahamson, NJ. Well and M. Cohen.
 Election booth-Nfiss Danielowitz. assisted by Miss C. DanieloWitz and Hattie Tebriner
 Candy bOOth-Mrs J. Black, assisted by Mrs Gumpel. Misses Haas. Rose Sheeline, Lulu BIumberg and Lille Cohn.
 Wheel of Fortune-Mrs. H. Kahn, assisted by Mrs Beretta.
 Tombola booth-Mss Emma sheeline, as- sisted by Miss Leah Harris and Mrs. George Mosbacher.
 Doll booth-Mrs. Blumberg, assisted by Mrs Gilbert and Misses Alice and Marguerite Brady.
 Fancy work booth-Mrs. M. Levy assisted by Mrs. E. SChwarzbaum, Mrs Samuels Misses Bertha Boas. Rose Sampson, Lena Stern and Miss Judeu
 Fish pond booth-Mrs A. Alexander, assisted by Mrs. NJ. Cohn and Mrs. Hoffman
 Cigar bopth-Mrs. NJ Marcuse assisted by Mrs. l.. Rothenberg and the Misses Marcuse, Bernstein and Cerf.
 Ice cream booth-Mrs. D. Magnes assisted by Mrs. NJ Jonas and the Misses Eva Magnes. Flora Tobriner Gertie Friedlander and Grace Wolff.
 Refreshment booth-NIrs J Letter, assisted by Mrs. Barrett Mrs. Coffee and the Misses Beckie Phillips R. Fuerst and Gertrude Jonas.
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Competitive Drill To-Night.

The interest in the competitive drill for the silver trophy cup at the Mechanics Pavilion this evening is running high. and each company Is sangufne of Success
 The following will be the order of exer- Glses: Band concert by the F'ifty-frst Iowa, First Tennessee and Twentieth Kansas regimental bands, including the following selections: Overture, From Dawn to Twilight" e. w. Bennett; waltz, Jolly Fellows" (R. Vollstedt); potpourri rom Martha (Flotow); Hot Codlins'' (Beyer); grand fantasia, Robert Bruce" (Bonnisseaul; patriotic patrol, '"The Blue and Gray Dalbey), favorite airs of both sides. worked harmoniously together. Opening the drill proper will be a bat talion parade by the First Battalion of the ,F1fty-first Iowa Regiment, Major w
 J. Duggan commandfngi competitive drill by Company M of the Twentieth Kansas
 Captain W. H. Bishop commanding: Com
 pany F of the First Tennessee, Lieutenant Robert Milan commanding; Company M of the Fifty-f1rst Iowa, Captain J. W
 Clark commanding. The companies drill floor. ~
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SILVA LANDED IN JAIL.

OAKLAND, Oct. 24.-Detective Denny Holland to-day arrested Tony Silva at San Pablo. Contra Costa County, on a charge of embezzlement, preferred by Joaquin Silviera. and locked him up in the City Prison. The circumstances are some what peculiar
 Silviera conducts dairy, and Silva was ordered Silva to take 8 man out to the ranch, but the employe, fearing that the refused to do so. He even resisted when Silviera put him off the wagon to take the man out himself. Thereupon the employe had his boss arrested.
 AS soon as the case was disposed of Sll- viera swore out warrant for Silva's ar rest for embezZlement, alleging that he recting him to take the animal to the ranch, and that instead Silva sold the horse and appropriated the proceeds to his own use.