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Iae General Atmosphere of Paris
Not Particularly Friendly To
ward American Members.
STATEMENT OF A LEADING DIPLOMAT.
Sc Thinks ~ tire American Commissioners'
Instruetfons Are of an Incorporating
Nature the Work of tho Com missIon
wit Hs Fatiis-Ths Americans All In
Good Health and Spirits.

Paris, Sept. 27.-While the reception
accorded the United States peace COM
mission here Is all that could be de-
sired, and W hile the French foreign
Office has taken great pains To treat the
American and Spanish commissioners
in precisely the same manner, 1t must
be admitted that the general atmos-
phere of Paris, especially the diplo-
matte atmosphere, does not incline to-
ward America 1t Is the general inn
preston here that the American COM
missioners have instructions TO provide
for the retention of Manila and the
island OF Luzon, land for commits
sion to pretend to negotiate is farce"
said a prominent diplomat He con-
tinued: America will put herself, de
Dramatically, in the wrong when she
exceeds the provisions of the protocol,
which both nations signed. know the
Spaniards have come prepared to make
concessions; but, If the Americana in
structions are OF an uncompro missing
nature, which is generally believed
here to be the case, you can rest as
sured that the work of the commits
sion will be futile. The Spanish will
retire and America will at least have
to threaten a resumption OF hostilities
before she will gain her point
The American peace commission, for
the first time since its appointment,
met as body to-day for two hours in
the drawing room of the Continental
hotel. The suite OF rooms which the
Empress: Eugene at one time used will
probably be acquired by the American
peace commissioners. They will be
used for executive sessions and official
headquarters. AS the joint commits
sion is not deliberative body, it will,
possibly, not organize with a presiding
member from either commission. This
is deemed in some quarters to be the
wiser plan, as tending to promote closer
working relations between the two
commissions and facilitating an ulti-
mate adjustment This, however, is
not positive.
Judge Day and Whitelaw Reid
are quartered at a hotel overlooking
the Tuileries gardens and the other
commissioners are equally comfort
able. The Americans enjoyed sunny
weather during their first day in Paris
and they are all in good health aud
spirits The French govern ment is
arranging to provide, at the salon
where the joint sessions of the com
missions will be held, an elaborate
buffet daily for the use of all the COM
miSSioners
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

AMERICAN PEACE SOCIETY.
uon Treaty Between Great Britain
and the United States.

london, Sept. 27.-The board of di-
'ectors OF the American Peace society
yesterday adopted resolutions APP
proving the czar's disarmament circu-
,ar' s expressing appreciation of Presi-
vent ven McKinley's prompt Endorsement
!. &, the czar's project, and declaring the
s n"e Is opportune for the reopening of
assoeiations for a permanent treaty Of
a'oitration between the United States
s suu treat Britain, and urging the
glesident to proceed in the matter at
.ae earliest practicable moment. 1t
"as voted unanimously TO send to
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28
THE INQUIRY BEGUN.
The Commission to Investigate the
War Department Organized.
No Limit Placed Upon the scope of tho In-
vestigation and the President Desires
Them to sift All the Charges OF
Mlsmanagement.

Washington, Sept. 26.-The COM
mission appointed by President Nc
kinley to investigate the administra-
ton of the war department in rela-
ton to its conduct of the Hispano.
American war will begin its labors
formally to-day. The commission
effected an organization Saturday by
electing Gen. Granville M. Dodge,
president; Mr.. Richard Weightman,
secretary, and Maj Stephen c. Mills,
OF the regular army, recorder. The
president is understood to be thor
oughly pleased with the personnel of
the commission. 1t was his effort
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

Brownsville, Pa, Sept. a4.-Scventy
men were entombed yesterday in the
Empire mine of Snowden, Gould & Co.,
one-fourth of mile below town. as
the result of an explosion of gas, fol-
lowed by another explosion of fire.
damp. OF the number entombed all
escaped or were taken out by rescuing
parties uninjured except eight, who
were killed outright, and three more
or less hurt. The explosion is said to
have been caused by the loosening of
large block OF coal which opened a
pocket of gas.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

to secure as members of the
commission men of the highest
character and standing, in whose
opinions and Judgment the country
would have all confidence. He desired,
also, to have represented on the board
all phases of public and political feel
ing, every section of the country and
all classes of business, professional,
commercial and military. The men
whom he has appointed are possessed
of wide and varied experience, many
guished honor to themselves either in
the union or confederate armies.
In addressing the commission, the
president said, among other things:
Gentlemen: Before suggesting the matters
which shall come before you for investigation
1 desire to express my appreciation to each of
you for your willingness to accept the patriotic
service to which you have been invited You
are to perform one of the highest public duties
that can fall to citizen, and your unselfish-
ness in undertaking 1t makes me profoundly
grateful There has been in many quarters
severe criticism of the conduct OF the war with
Spain. Charges OF criminal neglect Of the SOL
diers In camp and field and hospital and in
whether true or false, they have made deep
impression upon the country. 1t is my earnest
desire that you shall thoroughly investigate
these charges and make the fullest examina-
tion of the administration OF the war depart
ment in ali OF its branches. with the view to
establishing the truth or falsity of these accu-
sationS
put upon you no limit to the scope of yc'lr
investigation. OF all departments connected
with the army invite the closest scrutiny and
examination. and shall afford every facility for
the most searching inquiry. The records Of
the war department and the assistance of its
officers shall be subjected to your call 1 cam
not impress upon you too strongly my wish
that your investigation shall be SO thorough
and complete that your report when made will
fix the responsibility for any failure or fault
by reason OF neglect, incompetency or malad-
ministration upon the officers and bureaus re-
sponsible therefor-if it be found that the evils
complained OF have existed The people OF the
country are entitled to know whether or not the
citizens who so promptly responded to the call
of duty have been neglected or misused or mall
treated by the government to which they so
willingly gave their services. If there have
been wrongs committed, the wrougdoers must
not escape cnnvlction and punishment.
The names of the commissioners are:
Mai. Gen. Granville M. Dodge, of Iowa;
Col j. A. Sexton, of Illinois; Capt. II.
2. Howell, of Georgia; Maj. Gen. j. II.
Wilson, chief of engineers of the United
States army; Hon. Charles Denby, of
Indiana, late minister to China; ex-
Gov. Urban A. Woodbury., of Vermont;
ex-Gov. james A. Beaver, of Penn
sylvania; Maj. Gen. II. Med. McCook,
of the army (retired), and DIR. Phineas
S. Conner, of Cincinnati, who served
as a surgeon in the United States army
during the civil war.
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mi,.ouri Cbrlstian CburoI,es.

Nevada, Mo-, Sept. 27.-The Thirty
second annual state meeting of the
Missouri Christian churches convened
in Nevada yesterday evening. The
first session was presided over by Mod
orator William Lowe, of Shelbina, Mo,
and was largely devoted to perfecting
an organization and arranging for the
programme for the remainder OF the
week There are now almost 200, 900
members of the Christian church in
Missouri, and the advance reports iled
with the secretary show a large in
crease for the past year.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

Washington, Sept 27.-Acting Sec
retary Meiklejohn said to-day the war
department had not decided upon the
strength of the army which will be
sent to Cuba for garrison duty. When
the suggestion was made that 40, 600
had been stated as the probable num-
ber of men for the work Mr.. Meikle-
john replied:
The number stated Is approximate As
matter OF fact we shall send to Cuba only such
number OF troops as the future may disclose as
necessary We may be compelled TO send from
40 900 to 600O On the other hand Is 00J or
even less may prove TO be oil that will be need
ed One OF the reasons why so large a number
Of troops has been designated for Cuba
Is the fact that the government Is compelled
for some months 70 come to keep an unusually
large standing army for this country. These
troops can best be employed in doing garrison
duty outside OF the United States The same
rule as TO numbers applies as well to Porto
Rico Enlisted men feel more content when
engaged In the actual duties of soldiers while
camp life within on easy distance OF home is
enervating and. to degree, demoralizing.
am aware that the government is likely to
be charged with Interior motives upon the is
land OF Cuba by sending there a large force of
men The department has had It's attention
called to that fact by the Cubaus themselves
But to all such complaints the department has
made an answer. This government Is not in
the business Of bullying anyone. II Cuba shall
ever place herself under the protection of the
American flag she will do so OF her own free
will Coercion is not our programme. nor will
this government lend itself to any schemes
that will detract from it's dignity and that Of
the American people
10 understood tho tvaN,@e mill Ia vo
for Cuba the last week in October Be-
yond the selection of two white inn
mune regiments the war department
has not decided upon the army that
will be sent.
From well informed sources at the
war department it is learned that the
troops in Cuba will be under the com
mand of Maj. Gen. Wade and that it is
now the purpose that he shall remain
in command of the department of
Havana 1t was urged in certain
quarters of the war department that.
though the name of Gen. Lee had
been identified with the command to
be stationed about Havana, it was
considered wiser to have in command
W" NHSOi NhO WOuAO SO III Clcdt VI
the prejudices which might be some
what of handicap to Gen. Lee, who
made enemies as well as friends while
ne was consul general.
No decision has been reached as to
the governor generalship. Gen. Law
ton will remain in command of Santi-
ago district, and it is not unlikely
that Gen. Lee will be given command
OF the department of Santa Clara, but
this is not determined upon. The
names of Wilson, Hawkins and Kent
also have been considered. But there
IS good reason for saying that Gen.
Wade has been recommended by Gen.
Miles for the command of the depart
ment of Havana.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28
spprehensiye Abont China.

Washington. Sept a7.-Wu Ting
Fang, the Chinese minister, said yes
terday that he had received no word
concerning the reported death OF the
emperor beyond the press reports.
The tronblous affairs in China is ex-
citing much apprehension, mainly be-
cause of the threatening attitude of
the great powers and their readiness
to seize upon any prctext for further
encroachments upon Chinese territory
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28
HAY WILL BE VIGOROUS.
The New secrrtsry of state Has Crow to
Pick with Several Foreign Nations,
Turkey In Particular

Washington Sept % When Secre-
tary of State John Hay assumes office
there will be a new turn in American
diplomacy. A vigorous foreign policy
Is to be inaugurated and for the next
half year the state department will
attract attention both at home and
abroad from the virility and pugnacity
of its moves upon the checker board of
foreign affairs. Three things especial
ly have been mapped out for the exec
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28
Lawyer Convicted OF manslaughter.

Hutchinson, Kan, Sept 26. In the
district court here Lawyer e. G. Clark,
under arrest for completely in the MUIR
der of w. c. Boyd, was convicted of
manslaughter. Boyd was murdered
last May in the restaurant of Mrs.
Nellie Postlethwait. 1t developed at
the trial that Clark and Boyd were
rivals for the hand of Mrs. Postle-
thyyait
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

utor of the new policy and he will be-
gin at once to carry out the programme.
1t is this: First, to give several of the
South American nations, notably Chili.
Peru and the Argentine republic, u few
object lessons of the strength of this
country: second, to make a naval dem
onstration in force before the Golden
Horn in the laudable endeavor to
frighten the sublime porte into paying
American claims for destruction of
life and property in Armenia; and
third, to brist1e up against Germany's
encroachments in the Samoan pro-
tectorate and to check mate its plans
for getting foothold in the Philip
pine archipelago To vigorously in
augurate these three plans will be the
6rst work Of Secretary Hay.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

Washington, Sept. 27.-The French
embassy has received cable dispatch
stating that the Spanish peace com.
missioners started Sunday for Paris.
The trip from Madrid is about 3S
hours, SO that the Spanish party is
likely to be in the French capital
about the time the American commits
sioners arrive to-day.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28
Corbett-McCoy right or.

New York, Sept 27. "A dispatch to
the World from Asbury Park, N. j.,
says: The Corbett-McCoy fight is off
definitely, finally and unalterably and
the Corbett camp took up stakes,
packed their trunks and satchels,
closed their training quarters and left
Asbury Park tonight for good and all.
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Cruiser BufraIo Ordered West.

Washington, Sept. 81. The navy de-
partment has decided to send the
cruiser Buffalo. now at New York, to
the Pacific station. She will probably
go to Honolulu, and in the event that
she is needed to reinforce Dewey's
feet, she can receive orders at that
place by dispatch boat
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Insane ON the Voyage to Manila.

San Francisco. Sept 26.-Privates
Harry Bullock and James w. Phillips,
of the New York regiment who went
insane on the way to Honolulu, are to
be sent to the government insane
asylum at Washington.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28
Minister Woodford Resixns.

Washington, Sept. 24.-It is an
nounced that Gen. Stewart L. Wood
ford will not return to Spain as the
minister of the United States The
cause of his resignation cannot be
stated with defniteness. The presi-
dent has not yet accepted the resigna-
tion Of Cen. Woodford.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

not to leave for Jacksonville 10 reioin
his regiment until Saturday. Friday
he had conferences with ex- -Representa.
tive Kerr. secretary of the democratic
congressional committee, and other
political leaders
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

President Mckinley protest against
any permanent enlargement of the
army or navy of the United States,
except what may be absolutely neces-
sary for police purposes
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His Firth Roommate to Commit SuIci

His Firth Roommate to Commit Suicide.
Topeka, Kan, Sept 26. Matt ii.
Witt, young German, committed
suicide by taking morphine because
Dora Bergman, whom he expected to
marry, had Tilted him for an artist and
preacher, Phillip Fontaine. Witt was
a roommate of DIR. ]. L. Lefevre. He
is the fifth of Lefevre's roommates to
commit suicide.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

Washington. Sept 20. "A report has
been received from Gen. Merriam, who
recently returned from Honolulu, in
which he says there is no truth in the
statement that the troops in Hawaii
are without sufficient food supply.
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28
7HE GARRISON Of CUBA.
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn Talks
About the Troops to Be Sent
to the Island.
GEN. WADE IS WANTED FOR HAVANA.

cen. Lee Thought 90 Have Made Euemtss
as Well as Friends in the Capital City,
but May Be Given Command of the
Department OF Santa Cisra-Troops Msy
Start for Cuba at the End of October.
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ARMY VIII Remain at 161,Oo

Washington, Sept. 24.-ls is expect
ed that the United States forces, after
the volunteers designated for the pur-
nose are mustered out, will consist OF
about 100, 900 volunteers and 6l,Ooo reg
ulars-
The Mena star. (Mena, Ark.) 1898-1904, 1898-09-28

Washington, Sept 26-Col. Bryan
changed his plans again and decided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-17
THE PROGRAMME TO-DAY.

The programme for to-day ia as follows g.
to 10 a m.-H,rses led or ridden may be exercised u"
the - ,a-.o. e,,sred
IN Glass los. Jumps five feet nigh .,
II 30 m-Judging six hackney mat"s lass o. .. oa
lli5 a. m.-Judging four standard-ored 'h'ee Se' 0
II mNIudging three standard bred brood mares with
Of their produce. Glass H. 80 On
IL 80 y. m.-Iudgng SIX polo ponies CLASS ~
/ p m.-Rccess
y. m.-Judgng MIN ponies in harness, 'lass -;
22a D. m-Judglg enty nine saddle nOiscs' 'ass "
D. n-Judeing Six pairs and best appointed
road rigs Class 10. m
800 T. m Judging twelve tandems. class "
D. m--Judgng three herds OF shetland ponies. 'lass
4.2O D. m--Tudgng three stations To- be shown with
three OF their get ,lalf brell. tlnss 81.
AS y. m.--Judgns ten pairs ~ horses. shown 10 A
victoria cabriOle appointments to count class %.
5:l5 D. m.-Judgius hunters. class lOi.
= y. rn.-Judging nine ponies u harness. Glass 90 -
sis T. m-IudgnC forty high st"ppers. 'ass OIL
$50 D. nJudging forty three municipal police horses
Ciias III
$50 D. n-Iudging beat performance u hunters or
Jumpers oVcr six successive jumps hte feNt nigh.
Open only 10 fho+o horses previously selected 10 com
pete this class, Class los.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-17
EXHIBITORS FORM AN ASSOCIATION.

At meeting held yesterday morning or eXhIb-
itors OF horses at the Gilsey House, an organiza
ton was formed which is 10 be- known as the
tn. object OF the association. as ST oui In the
lrAf, OF the articles of incorporation is 10 frame.
enact and adop: suitable rules to govern horse
shows throughout the United states ana to procure
the universal adoption o. such rules by promoters
and managers of sucn exhibitions also the agree
ment fog the propcr veterinary examination and
registration of horses selected for exhibition. and
he adoption Of a uniform standard Of appoint
ments OF harness and vehicles. in addition the
suggestion Of the names OF competent judges TO
act at the several shows will be one Of the main
features Of the new association
The officers are: r.. V. X. 1hayer. o, Boston
president William II. Catlin. OF Rye. y. Y. vcn-
president Joseph l.. Widoncr. oil Philadelphia sec
ond vcc-prcsidcrt: George Il. Hume o, Prov
dence treasurer. Harry r. Field secretary.
on the BJd.i oi Directors are r. u. Jordan. Of
Boston. G. Jason Waters. % Philadelphia T.. H.
Saffron. OF Brooklyn. Howard Willets. Of Mamaro-
neck. Joan Il. Gentry. OF -. Louis. Albert &. Bost
wick OF New York, f. g. stevens, 81 Washington
T. r. IT, Talmadge. of New-Yoyk. T. II. Weather
bee. Of New-York, Henry Favepa. OF Aide, Va.
Harry Uamlin Of Buffalo f. : Kimball OF chi
caeo: Charles Bates. of New-York; John r. Glad
ding OF Providence VI. II. Tichenor. of Chicago
f. r. Ladew Of New-York; John Bratton. OF St
Louis: s ". Taylor. OF New-York; Charles Railey
Of Kentucky. and Adam Beck. OF London. ont.
The incorporators are +. V r. Thaver W. II.
,'atlin T. il. Weatheroce A c. Bostwick George
g. Hume Charles +. Bates. John :. Bra'ton and
Harry f.. Field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-17
WAR DEPARTMENT ACTIVE.
TEN REGIMENTS OF REGULARS YIN
DERED TO PREPARE FOR SERVICE.

THE GOVERNMENT WILL. BE READY TO RESUME
uosrILrrIEs If PEACE NEGOTIATIONS FAIL.
Washington Nov. IL There has been re-
markaole activity about the War Department
FOR several DAYS in preparing troops for service
outside Of the United States. An older has been
issued directing at Ieest ten regiments of the
Regular Army now stationed in Northwestern
forts and posts to hold themselves in readiness
for immediate transportation and service In
tropical climates Most Of these regiments were
sent to the Northern and Western posts few
weeks ago fer recuperation after the Cuban
campaign. While holding themselves ready for
service. these regiments will now be recruited
to their fun STRENGTH
Nothing Is said ohi tally as to THAT the pres
ent activity means but several reasons are sug-
gested. 1t is believed that move nent to cuba
will be made somewhat sooner than has been
generally believed heretofore Another belief Is
that the Government desires to he in a position
to meet any conditions that may grow out Of
the pending peace negotiations. and to be In
readiness 10 resume hostilities If Spain refuses
to accept the terms offered by the American
Peace Commissioners. Another reason given
FOR the proposed movem mt OF the Regulars to
Cuba is that they are 70 replace the regiments
which have given some trouble and have cree
ated disturbances. the last being reported from
General Woods command in Santiago Pro:ince
Some Il The Regular re sinents may be destined
to replace volunteers who have been pleading
to be- sent home.
An interesting feature il the refusal OF the
authorities TO order the volunteers who recently
returned from Porto Rico mustered out; These
regiments were SOFT 10 their homes on sixty
days furlough but contrary To the plans here
tofore followed. they we're not allowed to be
mustered out ~ the service.
A. to the ten Regular regiments. every branch
Of the service has been directed To prepare sup
plies for them and to arrange for transportation
as soon as they are ordered 10 move.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-17

had a box together ard near b. were NJ. and Mrs
George Bird AMI Mr ami Mrs. J. G. X. Lawrence.
Ms William E,crari Strong, in silver gray
MORE had with her in her box Miss Sron. and
James :. Tof!oo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver II. p Belmont had as Their
guests Colonel ami Mrs. William jay. and Mr.. ard
Mrs. Herman Oeirichs
NJ and Mrs Sidney J Smith had Mr.. and Mrs
Addison Cammack and Mr.. and Mrs. Hyams as
their guests.
some of the Others in The Garden were Mr.. and
MS. Alexander Shaw. Morton Penn Smith, Frank
lin Plummer Ernest FahneStock. Mrs. ) Carman
Hayriott. 5. Carman Harrio,t Mr.. and Mrs J. J.
Fave. Mrs Adolf Iadenburg. who was with John
r. Cowdn Seymour L. Grand Cromwell. Matthew
Aston Wilkes Nj. ana Mis-. RICHARD Dix-y. Of
LenOX, who were In box with Miss FurnsS. MI
and Mrs. Georee G Bold Mr. ard Mrs. James
hind the Arena boxes: George Dudley Waring,
Frederick G. Barklay living Schnelzel Nj. and
Mrs. Frederic Woerz. MI and Mrs w. Rhinelander
Stewart. who walked about wiki Mrs \. J. DreXel;
Andrew Sands. David Wolfe Bishop. Lewis
Bertschman. Winfield ; HOyt. Mr. and MRS. Frank
X Sturgis. Mr.. and Mrs. y. Laufe@r NorIic Nj
and Mrs. Stanford White. MI and Nrs. !. Wesl"y
Watson Mr.. AMI Mr.. JONI J. Waite, Mr.. and
Mrs !. Milton Goctchirs. Mr.. ana iIrs. John \.
Iladden jr.. Mr. and Mrs J. T.. Smith Haddon
Mr. and Ms Hamilton w. cary. Mr. and Mrs
Albert Z. BOs' wick. Mrs. j. christopher O'ConnOr
Mr. and Ms. f. Berry Wall. hr. and Mrs. Chester
Griswod. Mr. and Mrs r. Horace Gallatin, Mrs.