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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Admiral Walker Thinks the Pro-
ject Entirely Practicable.

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-AdmiraI
Walker, President of the Nicaragu
Canal Commission, has returned to
Washington, and is again devoting his
attention TO the collation. and compila-
ton of the material which will form
the substance of the report of the
commission.
The Admiral says that the commits
sion has now about go men at work
along the line of the proposed canal
and they will stay there throughout
the rainy season. They are making
borings and ascertaining the character
of the soil at every point where it is
proposed to locate dams, locks or other
heavy masonry structures. In addi-
ton to this, the field parties are taking
accurate measurements of the rainfall
and the flow of the various streams
lying within the limits of the canal
concession.
Admiral Walker is confident that the
commission will be able to report to
Congress at the approaching session,
and while he says the necessary data
has not been obtained to accurately
determine the cost of the canal, he
feels confident that the project will be
shown to be entirely practicable and
worthy of execution.
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PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS.
The Administration Apprehends No
Serious Trouble.

WASHINGTON. Sept. S.-Adminis-
tration officials have had no recent
cause to feel that a critical condition of
affairs was near at hand with the insur-
gent forces of the Philippines. 1t will
be recalled that Major General Merritt,
before starting for Paris, advised the
insurgent leader, Aguinaldo, that the
authority of the United States in and
about Manila must be respected. and
that in the interest of a quiet and or
derby administration of affairs it was
desirable for the insurgents to vacate
the suburbs of the city within a rea-
sonable time.
About that time Aguinaldo gave as
surances of cooperating with the
American forces toward the mainte
nance of order, and there has been no
reason to believe that his adherents
would give serious opposition to their
removal from the suburbs. The time
within which the movement is to be
accomplished has not expired, according
to the understanding here, and a salts
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Government Isolated as to the Conclusion
Of Peace Treaty.
Understood That Spain Will Bar
gain at the Paris Conference to
Retain a Part of the Philip
pines-The Government Cha
grined at the Attitude of the
Conservatives in the Chamber
of Deputies.

MADRID, Sept. S.-The Spanish
Cabinet at its meeting this morning
decided to take the most stringent
measures to prevent the publication of
the proceedings of the Cortes, and to
provide for the censorship of tele-
graphic dispatches.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Duke Almodover de Rio, informed his
colleagues that as result of the ne
gotiations at Washington relative to
the Spaniards in the Philippine Islands
instructions had been sent to the Span
lsh Consul at Hongkong in accordance
with the agreement reached. The So
ciety of the Commercial Union is send
ing petition to the Cortes demanding
the closing of all military schools. the
curtailment of retiring PENSIONS that
all officers returning from Cuba be
placed in reserve, and that in addi-
ton budget of 1,000,000 pesetas an
nually be provided for the care of the
sick and wounded Spanish soldiers re-
turning from the colonies.
The newspapers assert that the Gov
eminent is greatly surprised and cha
grined at the attitude of the Conserva-
tives in the Chamber, which indicates
that the Government is isolated on
such magnitude as the conclusion of
the peace treaty. Continuing, the
Spanish papers express the opinion
that this foreShadows the downfall of
the Ministry.
The disorderly scenes witnessed in
the Chamber yesterday evening. would
have shamed the bulI-ring. Fists and
sticks were shaken in the air, and in
vectives were to be heard on all sides.
AS a result several duels are expected
to take place
1t is understood here that Spain in
tends to bargain at the Paris peace
conference to retain part of the Phil
ippine Islands, but the impression
somehow prevails that a republic will
be established there under the protec-
torate of the United States Great Bri-
tain and Germany
General Polavieja, the former Cap
tain General of Cuba and of the Phil
ippines, who has just issued a mani
festo intimating that he is ready to
place himself at the head of a neutral
political party, is understood to be re-
cruiting a strong party of disconnected
Liberals and others with the object, it
is claimed, of destroying the military
prepondenance of the Government
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THE COMAL'S CARGO.
To Remain at Havana, but the
Duty Will Not be Paid.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 'S.-The order
directing the payment of the Spanish
duty on the rations carried by the
Comal for the starving inhabitants of
Cuba has been held up pending further
information on the subject. In answer
to cable message as to what the duty
would be a reply was received stating
that it would be, according to the Span
ish rates, 100000 in gold No agent of
the United States Government has
any such amount of money on hand at
Havana, and it may be that the Unit
ed States Government will take a diff
ferent course than that agreed upon
last evening. BY the terms of the
protocol Spain relinquishes her right
to Cuba, and the United States Govern
ment may decide that it will not pay
duties on such cargoes as sent in the
Comal.
1t was decided after a conference to-
day that the Comal should remain in
Havana Harbor With her supplies on
board and await further developments.
The duty will not be paid.
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MAJOR GENERAL MILES.
The Commander Of the Army Ar
rives at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-Major Cen
eral Nelson A. Miles, commanding the
army of the United States, accompan-
led by Mrs. Miles and Colonel Mause
and Colonel Micheler of his staff ar
rived here from New York at 4:35
o'clock this evening.
General Miles and party came over
the Pennsylvania in a dining car at
tached to the regular west-bound train
They were met at the Sfxth-street sta
ton by Major Black, a member of
General Miles staff, and Captain Nor
ton, clerk in the office of the command
ing General.
In anticipation of the arrival Of Cen
eral Miles, several hundred people had
assembled at the station A Gordon
of police officers opened a way through
the crowd at the gate through which
the distinguished party passed from
the platform into the station to the
carriage which stood in waiting at the
main entrance.
As General Miles stepped from the
rear platform of his car he gave kind
greeting to his coachman, who stood
awaiting him, and then handed him a
bundle of souvenir canes, while he
grasped the hands of Captain Morton,
Major Black and two or three news
papermen He was attired in an I'M
conventional blue serge sack suit, and
wore a broad brimmed Porto Rican
fiber hat.
AS General Miles passed through the
crowd in the station his hands We're
grasped a score of times by enthusi-
astic men and women. He gave a
cordial greeting to all, and as he and
Mrs Miles and Colonel Micheler step
ped into the carriage the crowd burst
into cheers.
While expressing his qualification at
the successful termination of the war,
General Miles said he had nothing to
say at this time in addition to the
statement given to the press by him
in New York.
From the Pennsylvania depot Cen
eral and Mrs. Miles were conveyed di-
rectly to their residence
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COLORADO POLITICS.
The Situation No Clearer Yesterday
Than on the Previous Day.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Sept. Sat
the end of the first days meeting of
the four State Conventions here the
situation seems no clearer than yester-
day. The chances for fusion between
the Democrats, Populists and Teller
branch of the Silver Republican party
appear a little brighter, judging from
actions taken by the different conven-
lions.
According to the agreement reached
last night, neither faction of the Silver
Republicans attempted to meet in the
Opera-house. The fusionists gathered
in Durkee Hall and chose Senator Tel
Ter as permanent Chairman. Mr.. Tel
Ter made an address of two hours
length, in which he traced the history
of the Silver Republican party, and de-
nounced President Mckinley and his
supporters as enemies Of silver. He
spoke on some of the phases of the late
war, claiming that it would not have
been necessary, had the President lis
tened to the plea of Congress when it
asked for the recognition of Cuban bel
ligerency He created great enthusi-
asm by vigorous advocacy Of the an
nexation of the Philippines.
d. vi.
Chairman. and a committee was chos-
en- to meet with similar committees
from the Democrats and Populists to
arrange for a fusion ticket.
After this National Chairman Charles
A. Towne addressed the convention.
He defended his action in deposing
State Chairman Broad who, he
claimed, had arranged to turn the ma
chinery of the party in the State over
to the Mckinley Republicans.
He was followed by Congressman
Shafroth in a brief speech.
The anti-Teller faction met at Coburn
Hall and elected Judge Dixon first as
temporary and later as permanent
Chairman.
While waiting for the report of the
Committee on Resolutions, ex-Con-
gresham J. B.. Belford addressed the
convention. He said he was tired Of
being a political tramp and wanted to
get back to the Republican party. He
said Senator Teller had repeatedly
stated his purpose of devoting the re-
mainder of his life to the destruction of
the Republican party, and predicted
that he would fail. He said if silver
was ever remonetized, it must be
through the Republican party.
The Democratic convention elected
E. c. Stimson of Cripple Creek per-
manent Chairman, and chose its COM
mittees, including one on fusion. 1t
also listened to a speech by Charles A.
Towne, National Chairman of the Sill
yer Republicans, who was invited to
address them.
The Populists met at o'clock, and
chose Lyman l. Henry of Ouray as
tempOrary Chairman
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GAMBIA RIOTS.
Estimated That Two Hundred Per-
sons Were Killed

GAMBIA 0sland of Crete), Sept s.
A detachment of international troops
which has just arrived here has oc-
pupied the Notifications and restored
order.
1t is now estimated that 200 persons
were killed during the rioting. The
MuSSulman troops protected the
Christians placed under their care, but
they did not attempt to prevent the
pillage of Christian houses, which con-
tinued until the international troops
arrived.
The President of the Cretan Execu-
tive Committee has notified the for
eign Admirals that in view of the mas
sacre at Gambia, it is impossible to
continue the effort to organize an ad-
ministration until the Turkish func-
tiOnaries and troops are withdrawn
He demands the convocation of the
Cretan Assembly, and proposes to
place a force of Cretans at the dis
posal of the international administra-
ton.
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ANTI-TELLERITES.
Simon Guggenheim of Denver
Nominated for Governor.

COLORADO SPRINGS (CoL), Sept.
S.-Simon Guggenheim of Denver was
nominated for Governor by the Anti
Teller Silver Republicans.
At the night session of the Anti
Teller Silver Republicans the opposi-
ton to the nomination of Guggenheim
was withdrawn, and he was nominated
for Governor by reclamation.
When the convention reassembled the
Resolutions Committee reported plat
form, which was adopted. The most
important planf<s We're as follows:
Resolved, That we favor the restor-
alton of the money of the Constitution
by throwing open the minis of the
country to the free coinage of gold and
silver at the ratio of is to l; that we
commend the patriotism, skill and
ability displayed by the present Ad-
ministration during the trying times
of the late war with Spain, and are
proud of the achievements of our army
and navy in the victories over the en-
envy, especially the bravery and patri-
otism displayed by the Colorado vol
unteerSo
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TORU HOSHI.
The japanese Minister Will Retire
From His Post at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept S-Toru
Hoshi, the Japanese Minister, has been
elected to the Japanese Parliament
and will retire from the post at Wash
ington. The present indications are
that his successor will be Mr.. Hatoya-
ma, a leading member of Count Oku-
mas party, a prominent lawyer OF
Toxic, and a man well versed in Amer
lean affairs, being a graduate of Yale.
Mr. Hoshi left Washington several
weeks ago on a leave of absence, in
order to take part in the Parliamen-
tary elections, his purpose being to
return this fall. He had been mention
ed for a Cabinet portfolio, and it was
thought he might take the Ministry of
Justice or of Foreign Affairs. His
election removes him to the legislative
field.
The appointment of his successor
here is attracting much attention in
Japan, owing to the interest Japan
takes in the determination of the Phil
ippine question. Mr.. Hatoyama is we'll
qualified to fill the post, owing to his
familiarity with the language and his
long residence in the United States.
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OREGON VOLUNTEERS.
The Men Are Well Fed and Com.
fortably Quartered

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. S.-Govern-
or w. p. Lord of Oregon personally in
spected the camp of the Oregon Volun-
teers to-day, and is fully convinced of
the falsity of the report concerning the
condition of the men from the Web
foot State. Governor Lord found the
men comfortably quartered, we'll fed,
with little sickness among them, and all
comparatively happy and DESTROYS of
continuing in the service while there is
any chance of seeing foreign service.
Brigadier General Miller and Adjutant
General Tuttle of the Oregon National
Guard accompanied Governor Lord
upon his tour of inspection. The Ore
gon soldiers are exceptionally wen
drilled, and several of their officers are
regulars.
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PORTO RICO CAMPAIGN.
President Mckinley Compliments
Soldiers on Their Courage.

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-By direc-
ton of General Miles, President Nc
Kinley has been presented with a
Spanish flag, which was captured by
American troops at Coamo, Porto Rico.
1t was taken from the barracks at
Coamo by the Sixteenth Pennsylvania
volunteers, together with 200 Spanish
prisoners, who We're endeavoring to re-
treat.
Colonel Biddle, who was accompanied
by Captain Harry Alvin Hall of the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania, made the pre-
sentaton speech.
The President, in reply, compliment
ed the American troops on their cour-
age and soldierly conduct throughout
the campaign. When the committee
left the White House the flag was sent
to the Adjutant Generals office, where
it will remain until it is put on exhi-
tion probably at the National Museum.
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Asks for a Thorough Investigation
Of War Department.
Wants a Court-MartaI to Look Into Mat
tiers Relating to the War.
President Mckinley Takes the Sub
ject Under Consideration and
Will Likely Present It at
Meeting Of the Cabinet to be
Held To-Day.

WASHINGTON, Sept S.-Secretary
Alger has requested the President to
order a thorough and searching inves-
LEGATION of the War Department. In
this request the Secretary has been
aided by Adjutant General Corbin. No
decision has been reached yet by the
President. He has the request of Sec
rotary Alger under consideration, but
has not yet determined whether he will
grant it or not.
Secretary Alger had a long confer
ence with the President to- night before
he left the city, and impressed upon
him his earnest desire that a court
martial should be ordered. The ques-
ton was thoroughly discussed in all it's
phases.
Secretary Wilson participated in the
conference, and General Corbin was
present during a part of the time. 1t
now seems not unlikely that a court
of inquiry will be ordered, but it is
the wish of the President further to
consider the matter before announcing
a definite policy.
The question probably will receive
consideration at the Cabinet meeting
tomorrow. While all the Cabinet
members are not an entirety, General
Griggs is among those who will not be
present at this meeting, and it is the
wish of the President to take up all
the particulars of the controversy.
Should the investigation be ordered,
it will include, probably, all matters re-
lating to the conduct of the war, SO far
as they concern the War Department.
Secretary Alger expresses himself as
confident that such an investigation, if
conducted promptly and thoroughly,
will result in much good
Such an investigation as has been
requested is. it is pointed out beset
with some difficulties. No charges of
a definite character have been filed by
any responsible person or official Sen
sational stories and rumors, for which
the Administration has present know
ledge that there is no foundation, have
been circulated, and objection is made
to identifying them by the ordering Of
an investigation. By those who desire
and advocate the investigation it is
maintained that K can do no possible
harm, and the controversy will be Of
benefit in clearing away manifest error
from the minds of many people, and in
placing the blame, if any is to be
placed where it rightfully belongs.
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factory arrangement is expected before
the time arrives.
In the meantime no reports have
come from General Otis, who is acting
Governor in the absence of General
Merritt, as to friction with Aguinaldo
over his retirement. Reports have been
circulated that the President received
a dispatch from General Otis yesterday
saying that he had given Aguinaldo I'M
til to-day to vacate the suburbs, or else
take the consequences. This is erron-
eouS, however, as no crisis has been re-
ported by General Otis, and the reports
appear to have grown out of the orig
inal orders given by General Merritt.
There is no uneasiness in official cir
Giles over our relations with the insur-
gents, as the American officers at Ma
Mia have thus far shown an ability to
cope with the situation SO tactfully as
to avoid friction and entanglements
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PORTO RICO EVACUATION.
Spanish Commissioners Trying to
Delay Matters.

SAN JUAN porto Rico), Sept s.
The Spanish evacuation Commissioners
seem disposed to delay the meeting of
the Commissioners. They say the in
structions have not yet arrived, but
are expected on the Alfonso Kill in the
course of a few days. They intimate
that even then they will need time to
study them.
The American Commissioners have
replied that the first meeting must be
held before September 18th, under the
terms of the protocol.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati.
Captain Chester, arrived this morning
from ST. Thomas, and saluted the Span
ish flag and Rear Admiral Schley's pen
nant. The Spanish forts and warships
replied.
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Batt1eship Oregon.

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-The battle
ship Oregon has been safely locked at
the navy yard at high tide. Three of
the Government tugs towed the Oregon
from her berth to the dock, which she
entered without difficulty. Naval Con-
structor Bowles was in charge. After
sufficient water had been pumped out
of the dock the Oregon's own crew set
to work to clean the ship below the
water line Considering that she had
been in tropical waters some time it
was in a fair condition. Barnacles had
fastened on the vessel, but these were
soon scraped away. 1t was said by one
Of the officers that the Oregon would
be out of the dock again by Saturday
or Monday
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Yellow Fever at Santiago.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. Six
cases of yellow fever have developed in
Colonel Sargent's Fifth Immunes. The
restitution among the Cubans is still
appalling. General Wood issued o.
600 free rations yesterday. The capac-
ity of the free supply depot is not great
enough to meet the demand, and a
new one is to be established shortly.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09
Triple Murder in Ohio.

CAMBRIDGE, Sept esquire John
Boyd, his daughter and son-in-law,
living four miles east of here, were
murdered last night. Boyd's little
granddaughter reported the fact to
neighbors to-day. The house was ran
sacked. Boyd was wealthy A drug
was used by the murderers. The po-
lice have gone to the scene.
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LONDON, Sept. S.-The Stars and
Stripes were raised to-day with the
British Union Jack on the marque
erected on Salisbury Plain during the
march past of the troops at the end of
the army maneuvers, as a compliment
to Captain Alfred Bates, the United
States military attache, and other
Americans.
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the General were three of his daugh-
tiers, who were in camp nursing the
sick.
The uniform of an infantry private,
with the shoes, hat and underwear,
We're found on the beach this morning
100 yards to the westward of where
Cadet Wheeler and Lieutenant Kirk
patrick were drowned. 1t is feared
that a third man was drowned last
night.
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Future of the Philippines.

LONDON, Sept. S.-A cable dispatch
from Hongkong, dated September 9th.
received in London yesterday, an
nounces that a committee of three
Filipinos, appointed by Aguinaldo, has
left Hongkong in order to confer with
President Mckinley upon the future
of the Philippine Islands.
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Letter Wheat Deal Closed.

CHICAGO. Sept. S.-Joseph Letter has
cleared up his famous wheat deal. This
has been done only by great sacrifice,
including the giving of mortgages on
property belonging to the Letter estate
aggregating nearly S5,50000O in value.
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Condition of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-To-day's
ury shows: Available cash balance,
$500. 1864; gold reserve, 1929, 994.-
101.
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BERLIN, Sept S.-Huret, the Paris
cyclist. won thetwenty-four hour cycling
race which ended here this evening,
covering 800 kilometers (about 515
miles 203 YARDS.
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Continued on Sixth Page.)
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-21
SCANDAL BEING PRoBED.
Police Will Lay the Becker-Creegan
 Case Before the Grand Jury.

The promised scandal involving the jury which disagreed in the second trial of the Becker-Creegan forgery case is gradually developing. Detective Pinkerton and Chief Lees are devoting all their skill to un- raveing the mystery which surrounds the actions of certain jurors. These officers will not tell who they suspect of embrac- cry; they simply say they are Investigating and at the proper time the result of their work will be laid before the Grand Jury.
 Mr Pinkerton is positive he can produce sufficient evidence to warrant the Grand Jury in making searching investigation He does not intend to move, however, un- til he has accumulated indubitable proof that a sinister influence was brought to bear to secure disagreement of the jury.
 The Becker-Creegan case will be called again this morning in Judge Wallaces court. This will be the third trial of the defendants, who are accused of uttering forged draft for $22 900 on the Nevada Bank. Attorneys Dunne and McPike, 1t is understood. intend to demand that the case be transferred to some other court than Judge Wallaces. They will present affidavits to substantiate their contention that fair trial cannot be secured before a judge who has twice heard the testi- mony. This move is thought by the prose cution to be an attempt to obtain a delay and will be strenuousy opposed by the District AttOrney,