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The herald., 1898-12-06
THE RAISIN COMBINE
MET TO CONSIDER BUSINESS
PROSPECTS
The Seasons Operations Indicate the
Value of Cooperative Action in
Handling the Product

FRESNO, CAL, Dec. 5-A great mass
meeting was held today to consider the fu-
ture prospects and method Of procedure
of the California Raisin Growers associa-
ton, popularity known as the raisin combine
There were representatives present from
every portion OF the state interested IN the
raisin industry from San Diego to Wood
land
The enthusiasm was great, and much
cheering followed the reading Of the reports,
showing the association operations during
the past season, the first OF the combine.
These reports were all of a fattering char
acter, showing the combine to have been
success. Secretary Boots report showed
that there is on hand unsold about one
fourth of the years crop, half of the guam
tty sold having netted at September prices
2.s9 cents and II at October prices 3.54
cents, high average on account OF large
proportion Of layers and cluster goods
shipped. The balance Of sold goods realized
363 cents at ruling rates. The general
average for the season was 3.08 Scents to the
grower per pound, and may before the close
of the season run up to 3A cents. Sales to
date are upwards of 1900 cars, leaving on
hand unsold $500 cars. These goods were
all controlled by the association. Outsiders
put on the market $50 cars, decreasing the
price for all by about " cent apound. Pay.
ments for handling the cars already shipped
were $273,692.5O, commissions $l25,2s63l
one-third of which is profit. Expenses OF
association, Sl9,OO5ls. The treasurer, L
{. White, reports: Total receipts to date,
s., ,4OS, ,O777.09; disbursements, $l,S3l, ,40e.Ol;
balance on hand, $76,5Sl.0s.
General Manager Sayre reported purchase
of 300 ten-ton cars for $l52, ,439.24.
Association shipments, 1904 cars, with
s24 on hand. According to Director Ma
than, the total shipments from all points
The herald., 1898-12-06
BILLS INTRODUCED
The Gold Standard Man First at the
Rat

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Representativc
Cousins OF Iowa has the honor of introducing
the first bill in the house at this session
of congress. 1t is entitled "a Bill Declar-
ing the Standard Of Value in the United
States" and provides that the standard OF
value in the United States is hereby de-
clared TO be and is the standard gold dol
lar of twenty-five and eight-tenths grains
of standard gold, ninety y-hundredths fine
WAR INVESTIGATION
Sulzer of New York, ranking member
of the House Committee on Military Affairs,
has introduced resolution authorizing and
directing the Committee on Military At
fairs to investigate the War Department and
the conduct of the Spanish war;"
The resolution follows:
"Resolved, that the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, and the same hereby is author
lied and directed to investigate the War
Department and conduct of the recent war
between Spain and the United States, and
report all of said proceedings with their
findings, conclusions and recommendations
to the House OF Representatives with all
convenient speed.
"That said committee is hereby authorized
and empowered to send for documents. books
and papers, persons, and examine persons
under oath in any part of the United States,
employ stenographer, and that the Ser
geant alarms is hereby directed to attend
on the Committee and carry out its direc-
tions.
"That the necessary expenses of the in
vestigation be paid out of the contingent
fund of the House."
The resolution was referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
A DEEP WATERWAY
Representative Myer of Louisiana intro
duced a bill annrnnriatinr SD 600 Onn for
The herald., 1898-12-06
Three and Half Hours from Los Angeles

in the state was 2244 cars. The meeting en-
dorsed the general plan of the association
for the past year, and resolved upon its con-
tinuance for the coming season with such
notifications as experience has shown to
be desirable
These will be that the growers do their
own picking of raisins or a percentage Of
the crop, and that all sales be made as dur
ing the past season through the central
agency of the combine, both to control the
market output and necessarily the ruling
price
The herald., 1898-12-06
BANKS AND BANKERS
Dawes Gives Statistics and Makes
Recommendations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Comptroller
Dawes in his annual report makes the fol-
lowing recommendation affecting the bank
ing system:
''First-As a fundamental proposition any
banknote system depending for security
upon the commercial assets of banks and
sanctioned by government should be in
herently fair in it's relation to the deposit
The herald., 1898-12-06
Regulars for Manila

LEAVENWORTH, Kas., Dec. 5.-The
Leavenworth has orders indicating that il
will be sent to Manila to replace one volun.
teer regiment or to increase the force al.
ready at the Island of Luzon. Orders have
been forwarded for the regiment to be ready
and to move on short notice. It is believed
that it will soon be on its way to San Fran
cisco
The herald., 1898-12-06
A Fatal Fire

Frankton, Ind, Dec 5.-The Commercial
block containing six business houses and
the opera house, were destroyed by fire this
morning. Newton Wallace was killed and
Dan Bradley fatally injured. Loss 100000.
The herald., 1898-12-06
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quln,ne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to
cure 25c. The genuine has L. B. @. ON
each tablet.
The herald., 1898-12-06
4 QUORUM PRESENT

A call of the Senate developed the pres
ence Of sixty-seven members. The usual
resolutions We're ordered and adopted Mr..
Cullom of Illinois offered not to appoint
a committee to inform the House that the
Senate was ready to transact business; by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
PRESENT Army WILL BE KEPT.
NO MORE TROOPS TO BE MUSTERED OUT
DESPITE MANY APPEALS.


Washirgton. Sept. 13 Tremendous pressure
is still being brought 70 bear on the War De
partment 10 have NOR, trcons mustered out ot
the service Efforts In this direction however
are OF no avail. II is anroupced to-day with in
creased emphasis that there viii be no more
troops mustered out.
The situation does not admit Of any further re-
duction in the Army. and efforts are being made
70 put those volunteers who are retained in the
service nearly as possible on the footing OF
Regulars in the matter ~ drill and discipline
An effort is being made 70 eradicate the ANA
,eurish idea OF independence among the troops.
and bring them down to the strictest dis
cipline
The purpose ~ the outset, when the muster
ins out began, was % muster ont one hundred
thousand volunteers A little over ninety-six
thousand have already been mustered out. and
It is announced positively tha; there will be no
more mustered out matter what influence is
brought 70 bear
The retention of the volunteers now in the
service. and the efforts 70 improve the morale
of the Army. have IN view the Philippine stua-
ton more than that OF Cuba and Porto Rico,
though there is great deal of vagueness as 10
the danger apprehended there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
INSURGENTS LEAVE SUBURBS.

London. Sept 1.-THE Manila correspondent
NJ The Times" teleSraphing Tuesday says
A better feeling prevails between the Ameri-
cans and the Insurgents probably induced
through the Influence of the insursent leaders
assembled at Maloos To-day Aguinaldo sent
m officer 10 ask permission 10 move detach-
ment OF troops from Londn, one OF the suburbs
Of Manila The request was promptly granted
and a large detachment Of insurgents evacuated
Lordo this afternoon. marching through the
American lines in the direction OF the water
works and receiving proper military honors en-
route.
Both sides seem anxious TO avoid conflict"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
ATGTST IMPORTS AND EIPORTS

Washington Sept n The monthly statement of
,be impor,s and exports OF the United States for
August shows the imports Of merchandise 10 have
aggregated $40 rs 81. n decrease as compared with
August 1897. OF about s95oO.Oo0. OF the Imports
durin2 August S2 359 6s3 we're free OF duty The Au-
gust exports OF domestic merchandise amounted
- xs9 ,eo .-e ar increase OF nearly 100000 The
,,rnor,s Of gold amounted to $Gs22027 and the eX-
norts 81 $50 sDS The silver imports were SSf5.sl0
and the exports s7ss,s78 For the eight months
ended August 81, last, a decrease of Sl9sl378s Is
shown In the imports OF merchandise as compared
with the same period last year, and an increase
of y3C o76 6eJ in the exports During me same 'ny
the imports OF gold increased over NO9pOo anu
M M,e e~norts decreased nearly 1900 coo There was
~. decrease OF 1888 070 in the silver imports ana
lie sc D! s3,1so. 80 In the exports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
METHOD OF INQUIRY DISLIKED.
ARMY OFFICERS SAY THAT CIVIL CON-
MISSION CANNOT ELICIT INFORMA-
TON REGARDING ALLEGED
ARMY SCANDALS
ARMY SCANDALS.

Washington, Sept i3.-The difficulty which is
being experienced in the construction of the
propos I'd commission for the investigation Of the
conduct Of the staff branches of the Army in the
war with Spain has excited some discussion in
military circles to the possibility Of the prae
ticai failure Of an investigation by commits
sion.
1t develops that there is decided disapproVal
among Army officers of the proposition to have
the conduct of the war investigated by a civil
commission. which cannot be clothed with any
judicial authority. The objection is not on ac-
count Of any prejudice regarding the interfer-
ence Of civil authorities in military matters. out
is due TO the fact that testimony before COM
mission not possessing judicial authority Would
be in a manner voluntary. and would. 1t Is said
put officers in the attitude Of gratultiousN CIV
ing testimony which might be damaging TO indl-
viduals or to the administration of the war De-
partment
Army officers say that it would be no trouble
70 get all the information there is concerning
the campaign at Santiago the management OF
the war through the Department and the opera
tions Of the Medical. Quarter masters and COM
missary departments, If tribuna! or ooafd
were organized with authority 10 compel testl-
inony but that officers will not jeopardize thelr
interests or put themselves IN the atti'uue
Of being voluntary informers when the COM
position OF the Commission making the inquiry
Is not such as to make it compulsory upon them
10 tell what they may know.
They say II will he impossible for Commis-
sion not having the power to compel testimony
10 get at the facts. Most officers. they say. VIII
make it a point Of honor. we'll as a matter
Of self-interest. to decline to give testimony OF
any importance. unless compelled to. II the
Commission could compel testimony. an officer
giving testimony which might be damaging
would have the excuse that he had no choice
but to tell what he knew. In the absence OF
authority 20 compel testimony the witness
would have a right 10 conceal or 10 decline 10
disclose any facts In mis- possession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
COLONEL ROWEN AT SANTIAGO

Santiaso de Cuoa. Sept. Is. -Lieutsra Colo
mel Rowen and Captain Parker. accompanied by
Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Garcia. son OF Gen.
ersl Garcia and two other Cuban officers. ar
rived here late la-t night on horseback from
Gibara on the north coast.
Colonel Rowen was seat here by General
Miles from Porto Rico He will make observs
tons In Cuba. seogra phical climatic and mill
tary, for the Government He vas supplied
with guides, horses and provisions by the Cuban
commander. Fora. at Gibara. and visited Hol-
guin. which is garrisoned by 1000 spaniards.
Good health generally prevails among both
Cubans and Spania-Gs IN the northern part OF
the island
The Spaniards entertained Colonel Rcwen and
his Cuban companions Hospitality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
PARADE QUESTION TASETTLED.

MILES THINKS THE TROOPS WILL NOT BE
SEEN HERE-DE~ISION EXPECTED SOON.
Washington. Sept. 13.-General Miles said to-
day that dispatches were being exchanged with
New York concerning the proposed parade OF
troops there and although he feared the parade
was off. yet efforts were still under way to bring
IL about. Aside from the troops coming from
Porto Rico and those al Montauk there arc
some seven thousand cavalry horses. which.
with their mounts. would make considerable
showing Of the equipment for the mounted
branch OF the service
About one thousand horses 10 he disposed
Of but the remaining six thousand prohaby
will be driven across Long Island up to New
York thence to take stock trains for distriou-
ton to cavalry posts. The drive through Long
Island would not he ended until after next IA,
urday, so that a parade with this cavalry ad-
junct hardly could he arranged before next
week As a result ~ the kilograms being OK
changed with NeW-York hnal decision on the
parade is likely to he reached soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
THE CZ4R'S PEACE PROPOSALS.
NO REPRESENTATIVE OF TIE UNITED
STATES YET APPOINTED

Washington, Sept. 13-President Mckinley
has not yet named a representative OF the
United States TO attend the conference projected
eral disarmament o. the great Powers ~ the
world. In the answer directed by him, however.
to the invitation extended by the Russian Min
fster for Foreign Affairs. which transmitted
by Ambassador Hitchcock, the President openly
expressed his concurrence in the sentiments so
lofty set forth in the Russian note. and prom
ised, II the conference is held TO have the
United States represented by some person.
As yet it is not possible to make q selection
as il remains FOR the Russian Government to
say whether or not il regards the responses made
by the Governments invited 10 participate as
sufficient 10 warrant the holding Of the confer
ence
II is not believed AT the state Department
that the sending OF such a delegate would COM
tain line of policy beyond that specifically set
forth In the call namely, to engage to limit
armament to certain proportions. In this case
the United States Government would not even
be called upon to make any change in its estab-
lishment. for II is believed that with the extra
troops called forward by the and still re-
tanned in the military service. the quota that
would be permitted to the United States would
he far in excess of the requirements supposinS
II fixed II proportion to the least number Of
soldiers that any Of the great European mill
tary Powers would insist upon retaining as
absolutely essential for purely police service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
SHAFTER'S REPORT 81 BHI1JED.
COVERS THE ENTIRE INVASION OF CUBA
WILL NOT BE MADE PUBLIC FOR TIME

WILL NOT BE MADE PUBLIC FOR TlMt'
Washington Sept 13-General Shatter to-udy
submitted To the War Department his report Oh
the Santiago campaign. covering not only the
battle of Santiago. but the entire progress OF
tho military invasion NJ Cuba
Tho General accompanied by his aid Co!ohei
Muev. came 10 the Department during the a''e'-
noon. and in person handed the report to "A
infant General Corbin. He also brought Win
him two cuban machctes 10 he presented 10 MIS-
Alrer as rnementos Of tha campaign
The report IS a voluminous document. cover
ing. with the supplementary reports Of division
commanders about two hundred type"rittcn
nares or this, General Skaters report forms
about half After submitting The report. Cen
e,aI sba.ter conferred for some time with Act
Ing Secretary Meikleiohn and General Corbin.
7, vas stated afterward that the report would
NO, be made public for the present, tho desire
bcing 10 place g. first in tEe hands Of the Presi-
dent and secretary Alser and 10 allow sufficient
time FOR q consideration - It's contents. After
ihaf there Is little doubt that the material parts.
and perhaps the entire report, viii be made
nuhlic II repeats a story already we'll known.
altnourh ther- ~ much interest IN the view
which thu commanding general tAHes of several
features of the campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
GTATEUALAN ELECTIONS QTIET.
MI HUNTER SAYS THEY WE'RE MARKED
By GOOD ORDER - PLEASED
WITH TIE RESULT.

Washington Set l3.--Mr Hunter, the Min
s,er 10 Guatemala sent telegram 20 the State
Department from Guatemala. under date o.
Fes.erdas as follows:
The election for President Of Guatemala, held
n ih= a:st So, Eli days Of September, resulted In
ne election OF thc present incumbent. Manuel
i1nad, cabr-:a. oy the largest majority eve:
si'en 10 Presidca;a candidate IN this Repub-
10. Two Candidates were voted for. Cabrera and
NaSt'iIo both Liberals and 3lC.'OO votes were
cdst Of ttis unprccedentedly large number
Na0iera received 3iJ,g3G. Fesce good order ana
an uhtramn.eed exercise of tho election fra~-
'"'ss marked The entire election.
Ihe National Assembly meets on September
- 20 declare ihe result and the Inauguration
INES place on September 90. The new Pres-
u''-' IS 'oE'y-one years Of age. statesman oi
'oau comprehensive views. possessed OF rare
'"i''S ana a,ta.nments ana for many
SedIS Minister Of Justice in the Cabinet of his
'e'e'essor' He assumed the Executive func-
"V"s oi the Government; on April last. as the
'' '''ullonal successor OF Barros, who was as
''"'ndlsu and enjoys the distinction Of being
s "ist president taken from civil life since
~" Mariano Calves in 1899 All since then
""'e oeen military chiefs Cabrera's election
''eahs peace and prosperity to the country and
=" aDe' honest and stable government.
ms appears 20 settle ;he repor: of riot and
IN GIatemaa ~ an incoming steam
as "ihis'er Hunter brings events up to yes
;erday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
ARFLLANO AND AGCINALDO.

London. Sept 1.-THE Singapore correspond
ent OF The Daily Mail" says.
Il learn that Sehor Arellano the Filipino
lawyer. declined Aguinaldos offer OF the Pres
idency Of the Philippine Government on the
ground that Agu!nalio himself, as the military
leader was best qualified for the post. on be-
ing asked to reconsider his decision Sehor Arel
lano suggested the advisability of awaiting the
results OF the Paris conference. declaring that
II independence were granted mis- services would
be at the disposal of the nation.
Il also understand that General Wesley Mer.
ritt had a long private conference with Arel-
lano"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
THE EVACUATION COMMISSIONERS.

Havana Sept. l3-Ths afternoon The Ameri.
can and Spanish Evacuation Commissioners de-
cided that for the present. they would discuss
the more important points 10 come under their
consideration by etter. and only meet in joint
session later TO discuss details Therefore no
joint sessions will be heli FOR some time
Lieutenant Roldan. Of the Spanish Navy. who
acted for the local Spanish authorities at the
time tho American correspondents Messrs Jones
and Thrall. were released at Cabanas last May
ard delivered to the United States auxiliary gun
boat Maple has been appointed officisl inter-
prefer 10 the Spa lish Commissioners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
THE NASSACRES ~ CRETE.
SIX HUNDRED MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN
WE'RE KILLED OR BURNED ALIVE
BY THE RIOTERS

London Sept. l3-The correspondent OF Inc
Times" at Gambia Island Of Crete who mas JUST
landed after five days in the roadstead' says
About six hundred men, women ana childFeh
we're either burned alive or massacred in the
outbreak last week The Turkish troops are
now patroliing and blocking MP the streets
Thc Mussulmans a,e rafsackine the ruins OF
The burned quorter Of the Town where the de-
vastatisn Is complete Flood IS visible every
where Such bodies Of the slain as were not
burned were removed ye@tcrday In carts ana
buricc outside tie town limits"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
THE PHTIIPPTNF SITUATION.
ARNS-rNSURGENTS MAY LEAVE MANILA
STRITRBS PFACEABIY

Manila. Philippine Islands, Sept 13.-The
American bark Abbey with a cargo Of arms
ard ammunition from the United States. which
left Canton. ostensby for Singapore. under
heavy bonds ten days ago, has now. II is said,
landed fye thousand Krdg -JorSeHsen riAes and
cartridges in Batangas Province for the insur-
gents. The report seews impossible. though II
comes from a good source
The indications to-day arc that the insurgents
intend to comply pcac5ably with the American
request 10 leave tn suburbs Of Manila on Sep
fe,.l.r IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
reyDGEpORT uCRDER STILL MYSTERY.

T1:1.NK OF THE woMA%'s BODY FOUND IN THE
SAME Pi.ACE-DIsNsMBGRED BY An EXPERT
Bridgeport, Conn. seDt. l@.-So far II the ponce
authorities have any cew regarding the IDENTITY
NJ the woman whose dissec;ed body was round IN
yellow Ai Pond they are Keeping II a secret u
II s,il though that they have a clew. and star
;ling Developments may be cooked for al almost
any time , -. 49, d,ev,o,o
hersd ,ody OF the murdered woman found on me
mud IA; here last night. discovered thls
morning at the same place where inc DINER paris
OF the body discovered. ,.
u In the opinion OF the doctors the dsm emberment
OF the body l. the work OF an cXpcrf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
COMMISSIONERS PAY 4 VISIT.

San Juan, Porto Rico. Sept. 13-The American
Evacuation Commissioners to-day paid visit
Of courtesy 10 the Spanish Commissioners. No
session of the Commission was held. The Amer
team Commissioners are awaiting with curiosity
disclosure Of the attitude Of the Spaniards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14

other members of the Commission might be ex-
pected in Washington. and so could nor say
when the first meeting would be held
Tonight the Senator was at the White House,
where he dined with the President
Commissioner Whitelaw Reid, Of New-fork.
also reached the city to night. coming by late
train. He is staying at the Shoreham. Sem
ator Frye is expected TO arrive tomorrow night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
Privileges FOR FISHERuEy.

81 Johns. y. +. Sept. l3.-The Government will
convene tomorrow a meeting % the leading FISH
dealers of the island. with the view OF elicting
their IDEAS regarding the scope OF any arrangement
which Sir James Winter should attempt to make
with the American Commissioners at Quebec for
granting United States fishermen fishing privileges
In Newfoundland waters.
The feeling among fish merchants is that ar
rangement Is possible between the United States
and Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
TWO COMMISSIONERS ARRIVE

Washington. Sept Ex-senator Davis. OF Min
nesota. the first member Of the Peace Com.
mission reach Washington after Secretary
Days arrival He cane alone, expecting TO be
Joined by Mrs Davis in New-York Just be-
fore the Commission sails. He made brief call
upon :he President. and then had short talks
with Secretary Day. Assistant Secretary Moore
and Mr.. MaikleJohn. the Acting Secretary OF
War. Th- Senator did not know jus. when the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
TITTVATTN TO EDHEM PICHl 4.
PpITIsH ADMIRAL DEMANDS sCRkENDtN
OF THE LEADERS OF RIOTERS
At GAMBIA.

Gambia Island NJ Crete. sept. lo-fedl Au-
mira Gerard Noel. commander of 'he hrI'i7n
naval forces in Cretan waters, TO-DAY lssued An
ultina,urn 70 Edhem Pachs. the Turkish MIL
,ary Governor Of Crete, demanding that WITHIN
.or,,-eich. hours he should deliver up the ring
l.sde~s of the recent outbreak and massacre.
surrender the fort and ramparts commanding
the ,,v.r and disarm the Mussuman troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-14
20 NEW FEVER CASES.

San Juan. Porto Ric1. Sept. 13-No new cases
Of Yellow fever have been reported from Ponce
The total remains n four cases. including two
deaths both Of privates of the loth Regular In
fantry.
Tho Board of Surgeons IL investigating these
oases. but has not yet made its report II IS be
lcved that they originated In the Spanish Jail
Every precnution is being taken.