Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-07
THE PORTO RICO COMMISSION.
schley and Gordon mt San juan
Former Cheered as Next President.

San JUAN DE PORTO RICO, Septem-
Der 6.-The United States transport
Seneca, carrying Rear-Admiral W. 5.
Schley and Brigadier- General w. w. Cor
don. Of the Porto Rico military commits
sion. arrived off the harbor last night,
but did not enter until this morning.
The United States protected cruiser
New Orleans. which is lying in the mar
Dor. fired an admirars salute OF thirteen
guns.
SPANISH FLAG SALUTED.
The Spanish gunboat Isabel Segundl
responded with thirteen guns, whereupOh
the New Orleans set the Spanish flag at
the peak, and saluted it with thirteen
guns.
A boat Immediately put of from the
New Orleans to the Seneca, and took
Admiral Schley aboard. AS he went over
the steamers side, her passengers, among
whom he had become exceedingly popu-
lar, gave three cheers and a tiger.
One man, In his enthusiasm, yelled,
"Hurrah for the next President"
Admiral Schley was given an enthusl-
astjc reception on board the New Or
leans.
POSTAL COMMISSION.
Commission, thirty nurses. and six con-
tract surgeons. There are thirteen postal
clerks with the commission, for the va
rious stations. The commissioners Will
make an investigation into the postal sys
tenn Of the island, and report TO Wash
ington.
FISCAL AFFAIRS.
f. Dumaresque, J. E. II. Luce, and w.
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firm Of Deford & Co., which has been
appointed the governments fiscal agent
in Porto Rico, will establish banks at
San Juan and Ponce. They believe the
United States Government will eventu-
ally retire the Porto Rico currency
which the local banks are trying 10 main
tain close TO par. at an arbitrary Irlce
IL is valued approximately at million
dollars.
MONEY FOR TROOPS.
The Seneca proceeds to Ponce this af-
ternoon. Paymaster Arthur. who is on
board, has million dollars for the
troops.
sCHLEY AND GORDON ASHORE.
During the afternoon Admiral Schley
and General Gordon came ashore ana
took up their quarters at the Hotel lnsla-
terra. where they will remain during the
sessions of the military commission. Ihey
walked from the quay to the hotel' at
tracing much attention. The Spanish sol
diers and sailors, who throng the city,
seemed especially curious 70 see the man
who destroyed Cervera's fleet.
The only guard for the party consisted
of three policemen. but even these were
unnecessary, there was no hostile de-
mOnstration whatever.
About 4 o'clock General Brooke arrived
from his headquarters at Rio Piedras,
and the three commissioners, all OF
whom are outranked by Captain-General
Macias. made a call Of courtesy upon
him.
WORK OF COMMISSION.
The United States commissioners de-
sire to dispatch their work as soon as
possible. but they have no idea Of the
time IL will require. Everything depends
upon the attitude of the Spanish commits
soners. All appears clear sailing 10
General Brooke and his colleagues, but
il Is reported that the Spanish commits
sioners expect considerable compensation
for the Spanish property to be relinqusn-
ed Their instructions were received yes
terday by the steamer Seida. One OF the
commissioners is said to have remarked
to Admiral Schey that he was anxious 10
leave for Spain, and If he had his way
the proceedings would terminate so that
he could 80 in a week.