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The age-herald., 1898-09-23
SPAIN WILL KEEP ..
 THE PHILIPPINES This is the View Taken by the MiliSt0- rial Newspapers of Madrid. HER lNCONTESTABLE RICH IS To the Islands Claimed to b9 Secured
 in the Protocol.
AUGUsTI TELLS OF THE SIEGE
Says That Montejo's Ships Were Old Wooden Hulks and Were Per sued into Manila Bay Ru-
 nor of Loan Denied.

Madrid, September 22.-General Augusti, the former captain general of the Philip pine Islands, who has just arrived at Vit- toria, Spain, from Manila, in an interview is quoted as discussing the Philippine ques- tion in an interesting manner He is al legged to have said
 Before I left Spain I krew the situa- ton in the Philippine Islands was grave. Senor Moret, minister of the colonies in the last cabinet of Senor Sagasta, remark ed to me when the war with the United States broke out that there would be a terrible state of things"
 Continuing, General August discussed Admiral Montejo's fleet as "some old wood en ships," and said they "came to Manila practically pursued by Dewey" He then said:
 "Our batteries fired at the Americans, but our guns were mounted on false plates and after the first shots they became useless. At daybreak we were in the power of the Americans, and an hour afterward the Spanish fleet had ceased to exist.
 "Dewey summoned me to surrender; l refused, and he threatened to rage the town replied: Rage it, but so long as live the Spanish flag will float on the ruins of Manila"
 "Then began the terrible time of the siege. and the anguish of the blockade Famine stared us in the face. In the meantime hostilities were conducted throughout the provinces, but, save in isolated cases, hu- namely.
 Dewey repeated his summons to surren- der, and I again refused. Dewey then bonn barded the town and Manila surrendered.
 But considering my presence no longer necessary, asked the government for per- mission to go home, my position had be- come by no means easy. I think I have done my duty as a soldier and Spanard."
 The ministerial newspapers protest against the supposition that the United States will keep the Philippines. They maintain that Spains rights to these islands are incontestable, and that she is "resolved to defend her rights with the greatest energy"
 He government pdperS dlSo contend tndt the terms of the peace protocol confirm Spain's rights to the island of Luzon and the rest of the Philippine islands, and they declare that if the United States bases it's claims upon humanity and civilization, Spain will prove that there is no higher civilization in any of the Asiatic colonies than in the Spanish colonies in Asia.
 The rumor that the Rothschilds are to lend Spain a large sum of money when the treaty of peace is signed is denied here Officials of the Spanish government lcaim that the Bank of Spain is able to supply the immediate demands of the government.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
EMPRESS AGAIN
 ASSUMES POWER
Dowager of China Will Conduct the Nations Destinies.
ALL REFORMS ABANDONED
Ii Hung Chang Will Again Don the Yellow Jacket and Russia's h. fuence in Celestial Empire
 Will be Augmented.

Pekin, September 22.-An imperial edict emperor of China has resigned his power to the empress Dowager Empress), who has ordered the ministers to deliver to her in future their official reports.
 It is sufficient to obtain reliable infor- nation at the palace in regard to the pro- ceedings, but the recent reformatory edicts probably caused the change While the emperor was subservent and a mere fig urehead the dowager empress permitted him to remain in peace, but so soon as he attempted to act on his own initiative, his practical deposition was the result.
 His principal adviser. Rang Yumoi, the Cantonese reformer, fled in spite of the vigorous attempts made to arrest him, and it is said he is now on his way to Shang- hai.
 The effect of the change must be great In all probability Li-Hung Chang will be reinstated in power and Russian influence will increase. The hopes of reform so ar dently cherished by the intelligent fac tions of the Chinese are now impossible of fulfllment.
 The suddenness of the coup is said to be due to the desire of the Dowager Empress to prevent the mission of the Marquis Ito from being successful. The Japanese statesmen recently came to Pekin with the object of trying to bring about an alliance, offensive and defensive, between Japan and China.
 The new order of things will undoubt edly prejudice British interests in China. It is reported today that the next edict will give the full reasons for the change. The word ing of the present edict is not yet obtain able, but 1t is in effect that the emperor requested the Dowager Empress to assume power, this being the third time the re- quest has been made.
 The Marquis Ito in an interview before the edict was issued. said the emperor re- ceived him yesterday in the most cordial manner, and said he hoped to have the advantage of the advice of the Marquis in the reforms which His Majesty intended to undertake.
 The Marquis, even then, feared that the inaction and conservatism of the Chinese officials would nullify the reforms, al- though he believed the emperor was acting in good faith.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
WAR ON THE TRUSTS.
Liggett & Meyer Tobacco Co., Reduce
 Price on all Grades.

St. Louis, September 22.-The Republic tomorrow will say: Tobacco manufactur- CTS and dealers in St. Louis regard the an- nual 10 per cent. cut made by the Liggett & Meyers Tobacco company on all its brands as the beginning of another terrific fight to be waged between the independent factories and the American Tobacco com pany, commonly referred to as the trust The fact that the Drummond Tobacco conn., pany of this city, has not made any re- ducticn leads to the belief that the conti- mental deal will go through even if it has not already been consummated and that the Drummond people will cast their lot with the combine. What action will be taken by the continental towards meeting the cut of the Lggett & Meyers company cannot be said until negotiations are all settled.
 The Drummond factory will strengthen the American company in spot where 1t always has been weak, while the continent al probably ED. make big cut in the price of plug.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
MISS DAVIS REMAINS.
Train Bearing the Body Left Washing
 ton for Richmond This Morning.

Washington, September 22-The train on the Pennsylvania road bearing the remains of Miss Winnie Davis arrived here en route to Richmond shortly before Il o'clock to- night. To the regular train had been at tached a combination parlor car and one Pullman sleeper for the party.
 In the funeral party were Mrs Jefferson Davis and her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Hayes, Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer and Mrs. H. Tate Accompanying the remains was a guard of honor from the New YorI camp of Con federate veterans. The car containing the remains was almost filled with beautiful floral offerings.
 At the station here the party was joined by a guard of honor from the Washington camp of Confederate veterans.
 At 4SO tomorrow morning the train will leave Washington for Richmond.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23

tate some changes in the list of pail bear CTS. There will also be some additions to the number of pail bearers. Colonel Pres ton Johnston, of New Orleans, arrived to- night and will be a pail bearer. The re- mains will arrive at $40 tomorrow morning and will be met at the depot by Lee camp and escorted to St. Paul's church, where they will lie under guard of honor until the time for the funeral, 3:30. The public will not be permitted to view the remains. The burial will be in the northern section of Davis circle about ten feet from the grave of Mir Davis. The hearse will be drawn by four white horses, and the military es- cort will consist of the Richmond Howit- gers, three companies from the First regi- ment, three from the Second and one from the Third. Beautiful floral tributes are ar irving from all parts of the south, as are also telegrams conveying the actions of confederate organizations The service at the church will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Hartley Carmichael, the rector, and Rev. Dr. Hoge, of the Second Presbyterian church.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
WHEELER MAY
 GO TO CUBA But Will Resign Before the Con- vening of Congress. WILL NOT KEEP COMMAND Ofthe Cavalry on the Island, Although the President Is Anxious for Him to Do So No More
 Large Camps.
WILL NOT KEEP COMMAND
BY ARCHIBALD W. BUTT.

Washington, September 22.-(Special..) J. Colonel Bryan was in Washington today and made a most agreeable impression upon his superior officers. Colonel Corbin said he had never seen a finer looking SOL dler The colonel was in full dress and looked every inch the military man. He denies that he wants the company muster ed out, and says he will not resign.
 The troops will start for Cuba by the middle of the month of October. That much seems to have been settled. There will be no large camps in the south, so was told at the department this morning. The island will be heavily garrisoned from the first and most of the volunteers re- maining will be mustered out. A camp will be placed at Columbia, and the camps in Knoxville and Alabama will be retained, but no new camps of any dimensions will be placed north of these two points The camp at Huntsville will be the largest and will be added to as cold weather breaks up the camps at Lexington and other points north.
 General Wheeler will make ready and equip the cavalry divson for garrison duty in Cuba and 1t is possible that he will ac- company it to the island, but he will resign shortly Hereafter to enter congress. The president is anxious for him to remain in command Of the cavalry forces in Cuba, but this the general will not do I was told at the war department this morning that General Wheeler only accepted the command of the cavalry with the under standing that he would resign as soon as congress reconvenes.
 The president has asked him to accom- pany the expedition to Cuba and if trouble should ensue with the insurgents of course he will have to remain. But his present in- tention is to be in his seat on December 4
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
Emperor Had Alterations

London, September 23-The Daily Mails Pekin correspondent teiegraphing Wednes- day says: "The dowager empress is great ly ncensed over Russias passivity over Li Hung Chang's degradation and Sir Claude MacDonald's passivity since his downfall. She has granted to the Russian charge d 'affaires several long audiences. Proba- ply Ii Hung Chang will return to power but not to office.
 '"The widest rumors are afloat. It is re- ported that the emperor had altercations with Tsung Lii Yamen and the dowager en- press"
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
The Second Georgia Welcomed

Atlanta, September 22.-The Second Geor- gia was welcomed to Atlanta today. The regiment arrived from Huntsville at D. m. and after luncheon down town marched to Piedmont park. Colonel Oscar Brown and his men were the recipients of much cheering and handclapping en route to the park, which was not reached until o'clock. The men were, reviewed by General Den nington, commander department of the gulf; Governor Atkinson and city officials Hon. John Temple Graves was the orator of the occasion and welcomed the boys. Colonel Brown responded neatly. The regi- ment will be mustered out on the S0th
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
Lee, VIII be designated to go to Cuba and
Lawton's Health Report

Washington, September 22.-General Law ton tonight reports to the war department IA new cases of sickness and two deaths today among the troops at Santiago. His dispatch follows:
 Santiago. September 22. Adjutant General, Washington:
 Sick 1,501; fever TAI; new cases IA; re- turned to duty 93
 Deaths: Washington Philips, sergeant Ninth United States infantry, yellow fe- yer; Frederick Williams, private Ninth United States volunteer, infantry, per- nicious malarial fever, September 20.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
Death of Mai. Girady

Paducah, Ky, September 22.-Major I. P. Girady, a confederate veteran, aged 70 years, died here tonight. He was born in France and spent most of his life at Au- gusta, Ga. He invented the Girady fuse to explode shells, for which invention he re- ceived s50.0O0 for a one-ffth interest during the war. His invention was successfully used in the Franco-Prussian war. During the past few years he has resided in Pa ducah
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
Insurrectiou Moving North

London, September 23.-The Times Pekin correspondent says:
 The government is increasingly anxious regarding the northward movement of the anti-dynastic insurrection which has al- ready entered the Human province.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
Changes Immaterial

Richmond, Va, September 22.-The revi- sion of the order for the funeral arrange ments for Miss Winnie Davis had not been completed at late hour tonight, but it is known that changes will be immaterial
 General Fitzhugh Lee telegraphs that ow- ing to the fact that the secretary of war had notified him that he would inspect the Seventh corps in the next three days he could not be present. Owing to high water the governor cannot be present. The ab- sence of these tEo gentlemen will ncessi-
The age-herald., 1898-09-23

more difficult to settle the problem of es- tablishing a permanent government among the people who for many years have looked to the Cuban government as the controlling power."
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
PLANS COMPLETED.
Miles Prepares for Reorganization of
 the Volunteer Forces.

Washington, September 22.-Major Gen. eral Miles, commanding the army, has com pleted his plan for the reorganization of the volunteer forces into corps, brigades and divisions. This plan has been sub mitted to the war department for approval
 The plan eontemplates reorganiaa don of The volunteer force, which has paf heea musaz as .aa a,Sienatea au array =f occura .A for Cuea, provides 6#. the r0het of the arms in P9rto Rico. and establishes :, reserve To relieve the troops in the vari --a Is r7#. shsah will be occupied bg the United sHfss. IL is known that ths troops
 ta9 Seventh corps naE. alJe. General Lee, VIII Dc designated to go to Cuba and that troops from the camps at Lexington, Knoxville and Mddletown, will be selected for Cuban duty. It is understood that Gen eral Miles deals only with organizations such as corps, divisions, brigades and regi- ments. The matter of commanding and staff officers will be settled after the mus terng out of general and staff officers has been determined.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
NEW PHASES IN
 CUBAN SITUATION Cuban Colonial Government Takes a
 Hand in the Proceedings. tXERTS MUCH INFLUENCE
With the Better Class of the Inhabi-
 tantS of the Island.
THE CLAIMS ADVANCED BY SPAIN
That Many Questions Relative to Cuba ,. Must be Settled Before Evacua-
 tion Will Not be Considered
 by the Administration.
September 22-omcial dis

Washington, September 22.-Onicial dis patches received hy one of tho er"has=i i-# here from asvana confirm the reports taat the colona government of the is,a#a g taking a hand n shaping lea r7H# on which the evacuation =ated. This, it is believed ay ieye ? zentl new phases i.. the situ aH Ia s#.e. The colonial government Maz estaDlisa us Spain shorfy bez5ra lhe War h04# 1. there being a cahine. ol live oHie.s as Hu- vana and legislative body with two houses. It carried in a measure the plan of governing Cuba by home rule by means of an autonomous government, but while in rame autonomous it was contended by the insurgents that genuine home rule was lacking and that this colonial regime was a continuance of Spanish domination.
 It appears, however, that these colonial authorities are taking a very active part in the present negotiations and that there is more or less cooperation between them and the Spanish commissioners. This ere ates condition in which the United States must deal not only with Spain, but with those who claim to represent the island it. self free from Spanish control. The col onial or autonomist administration is very thoroughly organized and can exert much influence. It established a regular legatio in Washington prior to the war with sev- eral prominent men of Havana on the staff It numbers in it's ranks much of the wealth of Cuba and claims to stand for the edu- cated classes as against the insurgents and illiterates This makes two distinct Cuban classes. The autonomsts who are cooper ating with Spain, and the insurgents who are opposed to Spain.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
Rude Awakening

IT now seems clear from the official as well as from, the press reports of Havana and Madrid, that the autonomist govern ment is taking up the claim first advanced by Spain that many incidental questions as to Cuba must be settled before the government officials here is that the Gu ban autonomists well as the spaniards, have no questions to advance or settle be- fore evacuation is determined upon The time and place of evacuation Is looked upon by the authorities here as the only point involved and there is likely to be a rude awakening of the pro-Spanish ele- ment either as autonomists or as native Spaniards, if they insist upon bringing in the determination of the Cuban debt, fu- ture forms of government rates of tariff for Spain, and many other subjects, as a preliminary to evacuation The American commissioners according to the under standing here, will insist upon strict ad- herence to the prD<ocol for an immediate evacuation of the island, and if need be, will submit an ultimatum against taking up subsidiary questions on Cuba's future.
 While the Cuban colonial government is thus combining with the Spanish govern ment in bringing forward these incidental questions, yet the opinion was express d today by high diplomatic official, based on recent advices from Havana, that serious issue would be averted and that the actual evacuation of the Spanish troops from Cuba would begin within the next month
 But 1t also appears that the evacuation will cover a much longer time than has been anticipated. There are some 1OO,C0) Spanish troops in the island. Allowing 1,- GOO men on a transport and vessel leav- ing every day, 1t would take 100 days or over three months for the evacuation. But the vessels not available for a trip every day for. 100 days, consequently, so that the time for departure would proba- bly, far exceed three months.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
ID PLEAD WITH
 THE PRESIDENT Representatives of the Philippines Will to to Washington WISH SHc0MPLETE|N9!E: EVIDENCE Claimed to Have P9 n Promised AguinaIdo bY |iIdman. tS
  HERE C0MPLICASS7SJNS WILL ARISE lnSurgen. Leaders Clearly Understood Agreement yitn he ConsuI  GREENE aRRIV ED ON THE CHINA
Insurgen. Leaders Clearly Understood
 Agreement With the Consul.
GREENE ARRIVED ON THE CHINA
Like the Regulars, and Could Be Depended Upon to Do Any
 thing Ordered to Do.

San Francisco, September 22-The United States transport China arrived today from Manila via Hong Kong, Nagasaki and Kobe. She brought with her as passengers several distinguished military and naval men, besides several noted journalists and two representatives of the provisional gov ernment of the Philippines who are en route to Washington to plead with Presi- dent Mckinley for the independence of the
 islands, after which they will probably pro-
 ceed to Paris to appear before the peace commission. The Fflipinos are Filipe Agoncillo and Jose Lopez, the former being
 Aguinaldo's chief emissary. In an inter-
 view with an Associated Press correspon-
 dent he said the insurgents fully expected to be allowed to govern. themselves and | even hinted that a ort of agreement had been made with United States Consul Wild man regarding the outcome of the war;. made by the insurgents against Spain, but what the terms were Agoncillo would not instructions from Aguinaldo by cable, but Automatically refused to give the slightest hint of any he might have already received. The Filipinos are very shrewd, and spoke English fluently. :.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23
Further Information

A passenger on the China disclosed some ed agreement between Wildman and the insurgents He said
 "Wildman promised Aguinaldo that the American forces would combine with the insurgents for the purpose of driving the Spanards out of the Philippines. It was a joint war, and 1 think the insurgents understood that the Americans were to aid them to gain their independence and cast off the yoke of Spain."
 Agoncio lived in the same residence with Consul Wildman for almost two years. It is very clear that there is some complication In the matter of Consul Wild mans promises which were probably mis- understood by the insurgent leaders It Is also obvious that the native commissioner generals bent on a mission to argue in- dependence.
 General Greene and staff arrived on the China.
 Speaking of the conduct of the soldiers during the battle, General Greene said the volunteers fought and acted like regulars and that he was proud of them. After the first onslaught they were as cool as could be and prepared for anything. The fire of the Americans was particularly deadly at all times. General Greene left for Wash- ington tonight:
 The Indiana was being prepared when t.le China sailed for the purnose of br,ng- ing home number of sick and wounded men of the American regiments.
The age-herald., 1898-09-23

WEATHER WASHINGTON, SEPT. 22-FoRECAsT: ALABAMA-GENERALL FAIR; LIGHT
 q VARIABLE WINDS. sIesssssssossssess
The times., 1898-08-06
Standing of the Clubs.

Philadelphia, Aug. -CSpeciaL)-Col.
John J. Rogers's cantilever continues to
earn an honest dollar toward its own
maintenance thanks to the fates which
have compelled the Cleveland Spiders to
transfer their home games to this city.
Today the Wanderers" as Patsey Te-
beau's men are now called, ran up
against q new combination in the shape
of the Washington Senators, and the re-
suit was not at all TO their liking, for
the boys from the National Capital won
out in one of the prettiest and most even
contests of the season.
The crowd made up in enthusiasm what
1t lacked in size, and it was decidedly a
Washington gathering, as everything
that went in favor of the Senators was
given an ovation. The turnstiles showed
Just asa paid admissions, and this, on a
20 per cent basis-l2 1-2 cents per head
OF admission-netted Col. Rdgers just Sl9
hardly enough TO pay for the paint the
foul balls knocked off the handsome cam
tilever.
1t was very even contest, in which
the bulk of the work devolved upon the
pitchers, and as both received perfect
support, the interest was maintained TO
the end.
Wilson was clever. but Dineen's steadi-
ness at times made him more effective.
The Senatorial twirler held the Cleve-
lands down to four hits. and they were
confined to two men, Wallace making sin
giles in the third and eighth and Wilson
making a single in the second and a dou-
bic In the eighth inning.
Dineen gave five bases on balls and hit
one man, but errorless support kept his
battery errors from doing any damage.
Wilson was touched up for six hits,
only two Of which were punched in one
inning. He gave two bases on balls, but
neither of them was costly. Wallaces
splendid third-base play and a catch and
throw by Selbach. on which he made
double play, together with the catching
of MCGUIRE and Criger were the feat
ures. Both catchers threw like catapults.
and all liberties taken on the bases were
punished by sure death.
The team work on both sides was ex-