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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29

despatched to the capitol some time
was spent in the consideration of late
messages from Minister Woodford. AL
though the details of these dispatches
are not made public, IL is known they
are reassuring in character and give
a basis for the belief that the present
strained relations may yet be satis-
factorily relieved. Although refusing
to enter into the details a member of
the cabinet said Of the meeting today
that the conditions were more hopeful
than three days ago.
Notwithstanding these hopeful signs
the negotiations have not passed the
danger point. nor is It believed that
this government will accept any COM
promise that does not involve prompt
cessation of hostilities, even If the
question of the future government of
Cuba be left to future negotiations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
A SIGNIFICANT ORDER.
Received by the Twentieth Separate
Company of Ringhamton.

The commanding officer of the Twen-
tieth Separate company, of Bingham
ton, N. Y, has received this significant
telegram, signed by General oliver,
commander of the Third brigade:
Hold your officers within call. AL
low none to absent themselves without
leave from these headquarters until
further ORDERS"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Commended by the Peace Society.

Boston, March 2S.-The officers of the
American Peace society telegraphed to
President Mckinley their expression OF
profound satisfaction with which they
observe, CO nmend and support his policy
in dealing with the relations of the United
States with Spain and Cuba. They say
1.-The Christian conscience of our people
insists that peace is a nobler and more
humane policy than war"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
THE MOSQUITO FLEET.
Will He Made Up OF Tug Boats and
Other Small Vessels.

Washington, March est was
learned today that the navy depart
ment has determined upon the forma-
tion of an additional new fleet to be
known as 'the Mosquito fieeet," to be
composed of tugs, steamers and other
small vessels, which may be obtainable
and which are to be used as a sort of
mobile defense of seacoast cities.
1t was further developed in this con-
nection that the naval militia of the
several states is to be called upon to
man this auxiliary fleet
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Two Hundred Strikers Work.

Biddeford, Me-, March 2S.--Accordng to
notice given on Saturday the York cot
ton mills in Saco opened today, but out
of 1,f0O striking employees only "jO went to
work, and in several departments there
was not enough help to start the ma
chinery. In the weaving department Gfty
out of 1900 looms were started. The man.
agement hopes to get most OF the men
back in the course of a few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Commission viii Re.Adver,isc.

Harrisburg, March 2S.-At a meeting Of
the capitol building commission tonight
it was decided to readvertise Tor bids for
he new capitol on a modified plan which
contemplates brick for marble in the sur
facing and ruffle stone for brick in the
foundations Architect Cobb says such a
building can he built within the nppro-
priation. All outside ornamentation will
be dispensed with and the structure will
be exceedingly plain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Earl OF Stra ffOrd DPad.

London, March 2S.-The Earl of Straf-
ford is dead. George Henry Charles
Byng, third earl of Strafford. was horn in
london in 1884. He had been lord-ill-wait-
ing to the queen, under secretary OF state
for foreign affairs and under secretary OF
state for India
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
MAKE A GOOD SHOWING.
Deposits of the Pupils in No. 80
school.

The pupils of No. So, Franklin ave-
nue., commenced depositing in the Dime
Deposit and Discount bank, March IA,
1898. Their deposits have been as fol-
lows:
Miss Dyer's room, $5.03; Miss Islands,
s4S3; Miss DeGraw's, $4.64; Miss
Shorts. 1924; Miss Roses, s5.S7; Miss
Wormsers, s2.s1; Miss Amsdens, $2.40;
Miss Schmpff's, s10.66; Miss Smiths.
$5.57; Miss Porcher's, $3.50; Miss Cliffs,
s4.56; Miss Stevensons, s12.41.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Merchant Commits Suicide.

Hartford, Conn, March 2S.-Richard N.
Jones, of the firm of Jones & Little COM
mitted suicide today by cutting his throat
with a razor. He was thirty-second
degree Mason. The deed was probably
committed in a fit of insanity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Saratoga Citizens Patriotic.

Saratoga, N. Y, March 2S.-The officers
of the Saratoga Citizens corps have ar
ranged all the necessary details in an
ticipation of being called in event of hos
t,.ites with Spain. The corps is attached
to the National Guard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
ALLEGED BRIBERY
AT PHILADELPHIA
official Inquiry Resumed Yesterday by
Judges Gordon aud Breezy.
THE ScHUYLKILL WATER CASE

Mayor Charles r. Warwick and DIR.
william r. Pepper Tell OF Their
Acquaintance with MIR. Green.
Episode of the Opinion That Was
in the Hands OF Green mt Phiiadei-
phia at the Hour Ii Was Given In
Harrisburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Fanny Davenport III.

Chicago, March 2S.--It was acknoyyl-
edged today by those in attendance upon
Fanny Davenport, the actress, that the
patient was at deaths door and slender
hopes of her recovery are entertained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
DiYitpndS Declared.

Washington, March 2S.-The comptroller
OF the currency has declared dividends in
favor OF the creditors of the insolvent
First National bank. Of Niagara Falls,
N Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
FAMILY SLAUGHTERED.
Terrible Tragedy Reported from
Paris.-Six Victims Of n Robber.

Paris. March PA terrible traredy is
reported from Bernai. in the depart
ment of the Eure. A robber named
Calliard murdered a family of six per-
sons there last evening. He shot and
Killed the husband, wife and three
children and a paralytic bedridden
woman n years of age.
He was arrested.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
No ArmistiCe.

Washington, March 2s-Concerning the
reports of an armistice it can be stated
positively that there will be no agreement
on the basis of an armistice for eight
months or ary other period.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Sir John AruO'l Dead.

London, March 2S-Sir John Arnoll, bar
onet, proprietor oil the Irish Times, is
dead. He was born in 1917, was knighted
in 1853 and was created a baronet in 1856.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29

Saratoga, N. Y. March 12S.-The upper
Hudson river having receded sufficiently
the big saw mills at Glens Falls today
hogan the saa son wark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
>ENCH PATTERN HATS Str, Straight tds7 rGr
Ribbons. Ribbons.

A myriad new effects in the
scarce new Weaves and all the
hard-to-get tints OF Burnt Orange
and Turquoise. Priced fully third
under others.
No. 50 Is inches wide), all silk
satin sheen Taifeta fancy
ribbon, worth 75c yard, OEc
to go at AcS
No. 90 all silk, satin and groS
grain ribbon, in all the new
shades, worth SOC yard, to OEo
go at NV
Gauze Trimming Ribbons at cut
prices. Every color.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
PEACE PLAN
PROPOSED
MI. Mckinley Considering
New Autonomy Pro-
pOSalS.
OFFERED BY THE SPANISH
Another Phase Appears in the
Cuban Question.
OFFERED BY THE SPANISH

Acceptance Favored bv Members OF
the Cabinet, but the President Not
Committed--He Has sounded Con-
gressmeu, showing a Disposition
to BE Influenced by Thcm--Sil.
verites aud the War Prospects.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
CABINET MEETING.
Time Spent In Consideration OF Mes
narcH from MinikIaI Mnndf0Id

Washington, March 2s.-The special
cabinet meeting, which was called to-
day was largely devoted to the read
ing Of the presidents message sent to
congress at noon. After 1t had been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
A Paradise of Flowers

thousands of kinds. over one hundred
styles of Roses alone. Superb specimens
of French art with Natures own deicacy
of coloring, exquisitely perfect to the
minutest petal and leaf. Marvellous
values. Nothing like them ever seen.
'Twould take this whole page to describe
them. We quote but q few:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29

Our store Is transformed into a great
flower market. A whole shipload of
Spring blossoms. So perfect you'll be
tempted to smell them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29

Sweet Peas ArTUAI
Silk Velvet Pensies -
Silk Poppies VALUE AXE
HeTSe HeIyet nair5as Sfraniums SOC. &c. 75C,
Roses, ali colors S9C and $1.00
Buttercups
Oats, all colors ALL Go AT
Bud Foliage
Tinted Foliage
Shaded Carnations
Corn Flowers
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

The estimates give an increase over the
last appropriation for the Seattle assay of
flee of $li.10o, as the results OF the seasons
work have shown TO be necessary Re-
garding this the director OF the mint. Geo.
II. Roberts. says in his report To the secre-
tary OF the treasury: Congress hayfnr
authorized by the act Of May q. Isss. the
establishment of an assay Office at Seat
tie. estimates are submitted for the sun
port OF the same upon the basis OF the
business done since July i5 1885, the data
II was opened for the receipt Of deposita
The deposits at this institution up to the
sth Of September aggregated about $780,
600. The act OF May n. 1ses establishing
the office, fixed the salary OF a clerk at
81. 500: an increase Of $500 for that Office Is
respectfully submitted. as the salary
should be made 10 correspond with that
paid at Helena" Following are the de-
tailed estimates for salaries. wages pf
workmen ard contingent expenses: As
saycr in charge. who shall also perform
The duties Of meifer 1850. chief clerk On
crease Of $3.50 suhmitted). 3i.soo: cashier, de-
posts clerk. weigh clerk and two caicu-
is,ing clerks. at i,2so each. $40; one az
sis;ant assayer. 81 $50: wages Of workmen
and assistants. siaooa: Incidental and con-
tingens expenses OF the office. $3.50. with
these recommendations before the commit
zee there IL little doubt bu, that the bill will
larry the fuii amount Of the approprfa-
iions. whether the present members look
after II or not. With the government at
lhss time It is purely a business propcst.
ion.
Surveyor Generals once.
TIE cost of collecting the intesnal rev.
enue includes also the state OF Oregon.
bat what will not be expended In WASH
ington is more than compensated for ~
other appropriations charged to Oregon,
which are not included IN the above sist,
but from which. nevertheless. tbs people
of Washington will both directly and fntls
.ectly derive some benefit. The appruprs~
alton asked FOR the surveyor generals o.
dee includes the saaazy ef that elKicial, q
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17
TERRIBLE CONDITION
OF AFFAIRS IN CHINA.
In Chtnh0wfu People Are Dying by
Thousands of Starvation ON Acc
count of DrOuth.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-On board
the steamer Gaelic, which arrived from the
Orient today, was Rev. H. W. White, 3
missionary. He brings news of n terrible
condition of affairs existing in the Chin
howfu province. a section $50 miles long
and SEVENTY miles wide. inhabited by over
4,,o0 ooo people, mostly farmers. Owing to
.wo successive drouths the crops have been
failures, and the people OF the province are
dying by thousands from starvation, and
the outlying provinces and the government
are doing little 10 help the suffering. The
people of Shangtung province are also
starving In some Of the villages OF the
latter place there are hundreds OF deaths
in weeks time. In Ch.nhowfu there
have been as many as $50 Deaths in one day
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

II like the feeling Of the American peo-
pie that We ought not 10 have a large
standing army. but il has been demonstrate
ed in the last few months that we need
standing army large enough to do all
the work required while We are at peace.
and only rely on the great body OF the peo-
pie In an emergency 10 help US fight our
battles. (Applause.)
We love peace. We are not q military
nation, but whenever the time of peril
comes the bulwark Of this people rests in
the patriotism Of its citizens, and this ma
ton will be safe for all time because TO-
0o00Oo of people love it and will give up
their lives to sustain and uphold It."
(Great applause.)
As soon as he had finished the governor
started to escort the president away for
reception at his own home. but the audi
ence would not have It. They called for
Gen. Wheeler. Gen. Shafter. Gen. Lawtou,
Secretaries Alger and Long and Postmas-
ter General Smith. Gen. Lawton at first
refused to speak, then amidst great ap-
plause he said:
II am not an orator; am soldier. I
was not hero. arm a regular. / am one
of the 1900 regular soldiers sent to Cuba
On behalf of that part of the army COM
manded. thank you people Of Alabama" :"
The other speakers emphasized the pow
er Of the Spanish war In restoring the har-
mony and cerdiality between the different
sections.
After the speeches the presidential party
went to the governors Office, where a pub
lie reception was held for half an hour
The president next went to meet the
kind people OF the city at Old Ship church,
where gthrong received him enthusias-
ticaily. He made short but forc4ble
speech there. The party were conveyed
back to the train. and at $50 o'clock, amid
the roar Of cannon. they left for Savannah.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17
SENIOR MONTERO RIOS
Is STILL COMPLAINING,
Says the Americans Acted Like n
Lot Of Pnrvenus, Who Did Not
Yet Know Defeat

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE Paris corre-
spondent OF the Times. n. de Biowltz tele-
graphed this morning a long interview
with the president OF the Spanish peace
commission. Senior Monterc Rios. in the
course of which he represents the Spanish
commissioner as complaining that the
Americans had acted as rarvenus. who
DO not yet know misfortune or defeat
Ssnor Rios remarked: when later on
they also have suffered revsrses they wiil
he less infexible 70 those who have suf-
fered defeat"
The Spanish commissioner contended, at
cording TO NJ. de Blowitz. tha; the Philip
pines are stiil unconauered and that their
conquest would not be accomplished
quickly. What most pained him. however.
appears 10 have been Americas s attempt
TO deprive Spain of her honor by refusing
ta arattfa'e regarding the Maine"
He asserted confidently that the Spanish
government was in no danger from Carl
ism.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

DOLE, SEWALL AND DAMON PROM
INENTLY MENTIONED.
A Petition In Circulation Among the
With the Revelation he Given
the POsitiOn-AnOther Petition 10
Being Circulated Praying France
to Restore the Monarchy.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 16.-The steamer
Gaelic arrived today from Hongkong and
Yokohama. via Honolulu, and brings the
following news from the latter place under
date of December 8:
Three candidates are being prominently
mentioned for the governorship OF the ISL
ands They are S. NJ Damon. Harold NJ.
Sewall and President Dole. Each candi-
date has host Of supporters. A petition
is being circulated among the natives pray
ing President Mckinley no; to appoint for
the office OF governor any person connect
ed with the recent revolution on the ISL
ands. Another petition of somewhat
startling nature Is about to be circulated
asking France to interfere with the present
government and to restore the monarchy.
President Dole win soon leave for Wash
ington to be present when the Hawaiian
commission presents its report to congress.
W. A. Kinney will sail on the 9Th for
Washington, to represent the Hawaiian
Planters Association during the debate up
on territorial matters in congress. He goes
purely as an attorney. and not as lobbyist
In any sense.
AT a meeting OF the association yesterday
an interesting and important labor PROPOSE
!
a society in England, and the laborers Of
fered to compose colony OF religious
sect resembling the Quakers, natives Of
Russia The colony, OF which 1900 men,
women and children are available for serv-
ice in Hawaii. have been practically hunt
ed to death by tha Russian authorities for
years. An important clause in their rellg-
ious creed forbids taking life for whatever
reason.
This units them for duty as soldiers, and
the Russian government has been unable
To induce any Of them. to bear arms. Nat
urally they were In consequence suspected
and have been prosecuted.
The society which addresses the local
people was formed in England for the ex-
press purpose OF taking the Quakers away
from Russia and giving them start In
some other country. A colony sent 10
Cypress did not succeed. 1t is stated that
there is So. 900 on hand to aid their colony
In reaching a desirable haven.
While no action was taken, the propo-
sition will be well thought OF. and there
is every prospect that 1t will be followed
UP. From reports IL VIII be quite evident
that the people will be very desirable Ia
borers and citizens.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-A terrible state
Of affairs existing. in the western province
OF Cuba is shown in this report to the war
department from Gen Davis:
''Pinar del Rio, Dec. IA.
"Adjutant General. washington: Ar
rived here last night: troops comfortably
encamped have all required supplies: have
been received with greatest enthusiasm
and rejoicing. The civil governor left the
province when the Spanish troops retired.
The alcalde called and rendered his serv-
ices. A small Cuban force Is in town as
police and good order prevails every where
Shall raise the flag tomorrow in the pres
ence of troops and citizens.
The treasury is empty. and the only
means Of replenishing it is by system Of
taxation almost to the verge of confisca-
ton. There are no custom houses in this
province.
THE country Is Of great fertility and
beauty. but ravaged almost to destruction.
/ am assured by responsible citizens and
foreigners that one-half the former popu-
lation has been killed and starved to
death. Col. Seyburn, with two battalions,
is at Guanajay. He is ordered to occupy
Mariel with detachment. No sickness.
DAVIS"
Gen. Davis Issues . ProclnmatiOn.
HAVANA, Dec. 1s.-Gen. Davis, the
American commander at Pinar del Rio. has
issued a proclamation, saying President
Mckinley hes directed him to assure the
inhabitants OF security Of their lives and
property as lang as they are orderly.
Gen. Davis further declares that fair
taxes will be levied and that no favorisism
will be shown. In conclusion Gen. Davis
said:
Inhabitants of Pinar del Rio: 1 have
come as friend to help you In all which
may contribute to the prosperity OF this
great country and its general welfare. There
is very little am able TO do without vour
cooperation. but with your help I am sure
of complete success. The trochas and forts
will be turned into homes. and the machetes
will be used for labor only. Your sacrifices
and heroic acts have been already reward
ed The past belongs to the history of the
century; think Of your future peace and
prosperity. This must be your aspiration"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17
JOINT HIGH COMMISSION.
Will Take "A short Aecess-Little
Hope for Reciprocity.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE American
and Canadian commissioners held very
brief joint session today. after which both
held long separate meetings. 1t is now un-
defssood that the holiday adjournment will
not be later than Monday or Tuesday of
next week, and that the committee will
resume its work In the second week In jan
uary. 1t Is generally conceded that there
is no present hope of an agreement on the
reciprocity clause, and whatever has been
tentatively arranged will have 10 be In a
measure recast in case treaty covering the
other points in dispute is signed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17
Ro..er Acquitted of Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1s.-Waiter ".
Rosser, the Tennessee soldier who on the
night of September 13 shot and killed a
civilian, was today acquitted OF the
crime by jury. His counsel made out
a clear case for the defendant II was
shown that Rosser had been drugged while
drinking in low saloon, and was entirely
irresponsible for his acts.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

NEW YORK, Dec 16--In financial cir
cIes today the name OF George F. Baker,
the well-known banker of this city. was
mentioned as the probable successor of the
late Calvin S. Brice, president OF the Lake
Erie Il Western railway. Mr.. Baker de-
MED any knowledge of the matter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. Is.-The British
ship jules Verne arrived from Newcastle
today She had. heen given up tor lost
and 10 Per cent. reinsurance had been paid.
She was eighty-;wo days making the voy-
age. Rough weather delayed her
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
WASHINGTON. Dec. i6.--The people OF
the state OF Washington are interested -
legislation pending before the present con-
gress to the extent. directly. OF more than
S2,0o0,00c. to say nothing Of several hum
dred thousands OF dollars In which they
are Jointly Interested with neighbortng
states. ard OF the $e10oo0 which Is 10 be
appropriated for expenditure in Alaska.
Counting in the fund for the exclusion OF
Chinese $ile.eoo which is for the whole
Pacific coast. the footing of the estimates
submitted to the congress for continuation
OF work and new improvements In WASH
ing under the various executive depart
ments. reaches a total OF $2.001,S52
In addition 10 these sums, estimates are
submitted by the war department for an
appropriation OF $l.oo0.0o0 for the construc-
ton of army posts at various points
throughout the United States. two OF
which are new we'll under way In Wash
ington state. the one at Magnolia blum.
near Seattle. and the Inland Empire post.
near the city OF Spokane.
The interior department submits an es-
innate for the expenditure Of stlll another
$5O0.GOo in which Washington state il
probably more interested than any other
one state in the Union. OF this sum. $325.-
600 IL to be expended In surveys and ex-
animation Of surveys OF public lands. and
the records Of the past have shown that
owing to the watchful care Of her senators
Washington has always got 4 Hons share
out of this appropriation. The other $i75.-
900 of the extra $5oe. 900. is to be expended
tn the survey and care Of the forest re-
serves. OF which the state OF Washington
Possesses three, and will. therefore. be able
to demand and probably receive good
lump sum OF that appropriation when
made.
Following Is tabulated statement OF the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-17

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-The senate
committee on foreign relations made some
progress today with the bill reported by
the Hawaiian committee for the govern
ment of the Hawaiian islands. but ad-
journed until next Monday without COM
pleting the work.
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Gen. Merritt and wife Return.

NEW YORK. Dec. is-Among the pass
engers WHO arrived tonight a. quarantine
or The curara Enc steamer Lucania from
Europe were Gen Wesley Merritt and Mrs
Merritt.