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Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Consul Ashby Drowned.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The state
department has received news of the
death of United States Consul Ashby
at Colon, Colombia. The notice came
from United States Consul, General
Gudger at Panama. 1t was a brief
statement that Ashby had been drown
ed, without any particulars of the event,
and an announcement that a man
would be temporarily put in the con-
sulate. William w. Ashby was a native
of Spottsylvania county, Va, about 45
years of age. He was a newspaper man
by profession and was extremely pOpu-
lar with his associates in Washington.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
B 80.

Schedule in effect November IA, 1897.
All trains illuminated with Pintsc
Light.
Express trains
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, della
WARE AVENUE STATION, FOR
NEW YORK, week days. 1913. .9.5o
sIl.OO p. M. Sunday. 1918, s939, sfl.2i a
M 1883, so.H, tl.4l, fll.0O D. m.
PHILADELPHIA, week days, e313
HOS a. m; tl2.19 100. s234, s359 41O, s5n
$50, tl4l, 9.l5, .l1.0e p. m. Sundays, s3ls
I.s5. $50, '9.ss, .ll.2i a m; 1853. 40, '5.2i
$50, t7.f1, 9.15, Fl100 D. m.
CHESTER. week days. s3is. $50, Gao
E.15 l35, FS.25, 800, 1888. 1924 III OS a. m.
l.2o. '2,si. 40, 's.a, $50, .7.4i, sis. .ll;o
ll;24 a. m; 1853, 40, '5.2i. $50, "741, s.ls
ATLANTIC. CITY. week days. .715 a
m, 'l2.l9, t2,a p. M. Sundays 7.35 a. m.
CAPE MAY, week days. $50 a. m. '2S
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
'1257 ,209, 3.O4, F4O4, aL57. s6lS 'SC4 s91
?; m. sundays, 4.lS, 40, +S35 a. m; 'l25l
1Sy BAITfMoRb sTi MaP AN 4Np ,9W wv p n STATIONS
10 a. m 30i p. m, daily.
| NEWARK, week days, f4.1S, l,lQ, -AS5
IL -ll;Ol q; m; 'l257, 800, '4.oi. '45l, '6ls
'S. 30 a: m; s12.57, 3O4, '457, 7S2, '9;l1 p. m.
PITTSBURG, week days, $50 a. m.
'0;lS ?; D. m; Sundays. 'Ss5 a. m '4;SI p, m
CHICAGO via CINCINNATI and IN
| DIANAPOLIS fS35 a. m. daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS, '8.35
m. 'l2;5l and t911 p. m. daily.
| TOLEDO AND DETROIT, '9,u p. m
daily to Toledo and daily except Sunday
NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS via
| BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA, +6.1S p.
/ m. week days. t4.5l y. m. Sundays.
Through sleepers to Memphis and New
sINGERLY ACCOMMODATION. week
i days, 40 a. M; 34, l.32, lO.55 p. m. Sun
days. 40 a. m; 3.0i, 7.32 p. m.
| LANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION,
week days. 40 a. m, 1000 a. m: 304, 4.57
/ d. m. SUNDAYS. 10 90 a. m. 4.57 y. m.
| LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION
PHILADELPHIA, week days. $50 .. m.
BALTIMORE, week days, 6.45 a. m; 26i
'LANDENBERG. week days. Gas. s.55 a
m: 255. $40 p W Sundays SIS a "a.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR VII
| MINGTON week days. s335 6.l3. f.e
81 OO 900 slO26. l1.30 a. m; %l2.2O. e.37, 1of
q 3O a 2O 43O, f5.l5. 'f.42. 500 $50. ~,.S
IS S5 1000, e1135 D. m. Sundays, '3.25, al
$50. s730 1886, 1890 ,. m.
Telephone. No. 1893.
Rates to Western points lower than vi7
any other line. ~
". NJ GREENE, D. b. MAKTllts
| Cen MnaRer Man. Of Pass TraniA-
600. ll.s0 a. m; 'l22o. 1-s7. 400 an. AZ
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
NEW YORK CANALS.
Assepnbiyman weeks Introduces Rsso-
luton For an Investigation.

ALBANY. Jan. 1S.--Tn the assembly
last night the session was brief, and the
only features were the introduction Of
resolutions expressive OF sympathy for
Cuba and a move by Independent Re-
publican Weeks Of New York for ca
nal investigation.
The Cuban resolutions called for ac-
tion in favor Of freeing Cuba by the
United States and were similar to those
handed In last year and the year pre-
vious. Assemblyman Collins Of New
York introduced one and Assemblyman
Redington Of New York the other, and
both went over under the rules for one
week
Assemblyman Weeks offered a resolu-
tion to bring about an investigation Of
the recent expenditure OF $9.O00000 on
the canals, reciting the alleged facts
and providing. contrary to the sugges-
tion of the governor that commit
tee of five assemblymen be appointed
by the speaker to Investigate the mat
ter and report back TO the assembly.
Under the rules the resolution went to
the ways and means committee because
an appropriation is necessary. Speaker
O'Grady and Mr.. Nixon on behalf Of
the Republicans, said that they well
coined an investigation.
Temporary President Ellsworth called
the senate to order last evening. Fol-
lowing the opening routine and the in
PRODUCTION OF a number of bills, Senator
Nussbaums three Albany depot bills,
providing for the vacating Of a local as
sessment and the closing Of a street and
the acquiring Of property with the end
of securing a new passenger station,
were taken up in turn and passed unan-
imously. Senator Ellsworth's bill maxi
ing an appropriation of $275O0 for the
contingent expenses Of the legislature
was then passed without opposition.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Nnu YnrL nrnrl.nts-

FLOUR-State and western slow. hut
sleadier; city mills patents, S5.55d5.SO;
winter patents, S4.S06515: city mills
clears, S5.35G54O; winter straights. S44O
0A5O.
and advanced on higher cables and To-
cal covering; January, 995sc. S1.OOh
May. 92%Q92%c.
RYE-Steady; No. western. size, +.
o. b. afoat, New York.
CORN-No. ? quiet. but steady with
wheat: May. 34d34Mc.
OATS-Nc. . inactive and about
steady; track. white, state, 29G32c.:
track, white. western. 29032c.
PORK-Easy; mess, $9Q95O; family,
SlOQ1O5O
LARD-Steady; prime western steam.
S49Tis nominal.
BUTTER-Quiet; state dairy. BOISE; /;
state creamery, 14Gl9c.
CHEESE-Steady; large. white. Sep
tember, SkQSAc.; small, white, septem-
ber, 9hG9lac.
EGGS-Strong; state and Pennsylva-
MIA. 22G24ikc.; western. 22Q2fc.
SuGAR-Raw quiet; fair refining.
3%c.; centrifugal 90 test. 4Mc.; refined
quiet; crushed. sac. powdered. 7-16c
TURPENTINE-Quiet and steady at
34h 634%c.
RIcE-ouiet; domestic. ss@s1sc.; ia
pan. 5q5hc.
TALLow-steady; city, s%c; coun-
try. 3M@3%c.
HAY-Easy; shipping. s5945c.; good
to choice. 70Q75c.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Unknown nInn rntnllr nnrt.

NEW HAVEN Jan. 1S.-An unknown
man, aged about 2S years. was fatally
injured by an incoming passenger train
on the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad, near the Court street
bridge. He endeavored TO avoid an out
going passenger train. From papers
found on him Il Is thought he is Peter
Peterson, recently discharged from an
English merchantman, but there is no
further clew TO his identity.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
CLERK KNIGHT GONE
Boston Doctors Confidential
Man Suddenly Disappears.
MONEY AND DIAMONDS MISSING TOO.
It Took Several Hours 60 Open the Safe
In which the vaIuabies Had Been
stored-The Physician Thinks
He IL out $4,000.

BOSTON, Jan. 1S.-Edward A. knight,
confidential clerk for DR.. J. +. Canning,
banker and broker Of "a School street, is
reported 20 the police as missing, and
with him is supposed TO have gone dia-
monds, 1ewelry set with precious stones
and $1,000 in cash. the total value OF
property being somewhere between S25,-
600 and $4,000.
DR. Canning succeeded by purchase
10 the banking and loan business of the
late John Stetson, Jr, the theatrical
manager, about four years ago, and at
that time Knight was one OF Stetson's
most trusted clerks He was continued
in the position at a salary OF $50 week
and had given close attention to busi-
ness. lie had charge of the safes. which
are protected by a burglar alarm sys-
TEN controlled from a local Office.
BY the record In this latter Office the
time Of the alleged larceny is recorded.
on Sunday Knight telephoned the
companys Office and said he wished
to get into the safe. AS Knights
voice was known and recognized, the
safes were opened at 1857 a. m. and
closed again in q minutes. Knight
was around town until driven TO the
Union depot at 4 p. m to take train
for Melrose Highlands. where his par
ents reside This was the last seen OF
him.
Yesterday Or. Canning found his
clerks and cashier unable TO resume
work. as knight had not returned TO
open the safes. he alone having the
combination. Later I'm the day as
Knight did not come in, safe expert
was sent for, and after several hours
work he opened the safes Or. Canning
In the meantime had notified Chief In
spector Watts.
An inventory of the property In the
safes showed a number OF very valua-
BILE unredeemed pledges missing, in
cluding a ruby valued at 1000; one
pair Of diamond earrings, $500; a dia-
mond ring worth $1,000 and numerous
smaller articles. Or. Canning says the
safes contained between 100000 and
Si25.000 worth OF valuables Of late. and
while unable just yet TO tell accurate
ly what Is lost he thinks $4,000 worth,
II not more, is gone. The police sug-
gest a smaller figure.
Knight married an estimable woman
whose father holds an important posi-
tion at the city hall and lived in COM
Portable style on ST. Botolph street.
Mrs. knight is heartbroken over the af-
fair and can assign no cause for his dis
appearance. Chief Watts has sent out
notices to all the principal cities 70
watch FOR Knight. At present no rea-
son is known for Knights disappear
ance
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
VOC na.l,et nnm ream pIsausllaed.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-The registra-
ton committee Of the A. A. u. has de-
glared the Yale basket bah team dis
qualified. on Saturday night last the
Yale team played a game OF basket ball
with the Fourth Separate company at
Yonkers. The team OF the Fourth Sep
arate company was declared disquali-
fed some time ago by the A. A. u, and
now the Yale team has received the
same sentence for having violated the
rules by playing with a disqualified
Innnn
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Mnrren nelnno nead.

NEWBURG, n. y. Jan. ls.-Warren
Delano died yesterday at his home, Al
gonac. near this city, aged SO years. For
many yeais he was a prominent mer-
chant i'm the China trade, In which ne
amassed a large fortune. He retired
about 90 years ago. and since then had
resided at Algonac. He was a trustee Of
and a liberal contributor TO the Unitari-
an church here. -Four daughters and
two sons survive.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Destitute Lumbermen Walking Home.

oGDENsBURG. N. Y. Jan. 1s.-
Twenty-three Canadian lumbermen who
We're thrown out of work by reason OF
the sheriff taking possession Of the
Canton Lumber company have arrived
here after walking 5s miles from the big
woods. They expect TO continue their
journey on foot from here to ottawa, a
distance Of 54 miles. They We're desti-
tute and claimed that they had receiv-
ed no pay from the company. 1t is said
that they evaded the alien labor re-
strictions in entering this country
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
A Demonstration In ATarseiiles.

MARsEILLEs. Jan. 1S.-A crowd Of
5000 persons made demonstration here
against the Jews, They cheered the
Army club, whose officers appeared up
on the balcony shouting "Vive la
France" and displayed the tricolor,
which the crowd cheered frantically.
Another crowd paraded the streets.
with cries Of Death to the Jews" and
Shame upon Zolai" They gathered
menacingly in front of the synagogue
until the police dispersed them.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
A New Submarine Cable.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-The following
notice issues from the New York Office
OF the Commercial Gable company: A
submarine cable has been laid and Is
now open for business between Bermu-
da and Turks island. IN the West In
dies The cable is owned and viii be
operated by the Direct West India Ca
BILE company. working In connection
with the Commercial and Postal rele-
graph companies.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
po.tmnator. Annnintnd.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1s.-The follow
ing named fourth class postmasters
have been appointed New Jersey
Farmingdale. William b. Goodenough;
Springfield. George M. Macdonald New
York-Blasdell. William c. Stambach;
Copenhagen Arthur E. Sherwood;
Cause. Clara II. Texter; East Green
oush. Walter c. Link; Ellenburg Depot.
Luther $. Carter: Kenmore, Francis 3.
Fulton; North Gage, Alexander Blue;
Peru, Datus Clark. Pennsylvania
Abrams. Ellwood p. Abraham; Def
ance, Charles V. Fry
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
TRY CRAIN-Ol TRY GRAIN-O

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you q
package of GRAIN-O the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee. The
children may drink Il without injury as
well as the adult. All who try IL, like 1t.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java. but it Is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach
receives it without distress. u the price
Of coffee. l5c. and 25cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Bread Riots In italy.

ANCONA, italy. Jan. 1S.-There have
been bread riots here. arising from a
demonstration of women organized by
the socialists. that proceeded to the
town hall to beg a reduction in the
price of bread. The mayor promised
relief but the men joined the mob
and stoned several shops. In the me-
lees that ensued a number We're hurt.
Several arrests We're made
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
ro rnterloin 1uinoi. soldiors

TORONTO. Jan. APPROPRIATIONS are
under way here for the entertainment
OF the First regiment of the Illinois
national guard, which proposes in July
next to take a trip through Canada.
The municipal officials are receiving the
hearty cooperation Of the railway pas
senger agents and the city merchants to
make the stay Of the regiment a pleas
urable one.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
,Iore Aid For the nTIner..

COPENHAGEN. Jan. 1s.---An agent Of
the Canadian government named Lewis
is organizing an expedition for the re-
lief of the miners In the Yukon valley
similar TO the one undertaken by DR.
Sheldon Jackson in behalf Of the United
States government. Six Laplanders and
ia reindeer are already en- route.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
TaI DeIIverv I'M Arknn.a,'

SLOAN SPRINGS. Ark. Jan. 1S.-
Through a jail delivery at Bentonville
a dozen prisoners gained their liberty.
Among them was the notorious Dick
Brandt, supposed train robber. burglar,
horse thief and murderer. The prison.
ers battered down one Of the prison
doors.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Knled hx tho Rornl nlne.

ELIZABETH, n. j., Jan. 1S -- Mrs.
Ann Bell, a widow, 8S years old. was
struck and instantly killed at the Spring
street crossing by q Royal Blue line
express. She was one OF the founders
of the Sacred Heart church Of Eliza
beth. and her husband, James Bell. was
a veteran of the Union army.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Ne,vsDaDer Men Thrash students

LYONS, Jan. 1S.-An anti-Jewish stu
dent demonstration took place here last
evening, with cries of Down with
Dreyfusw The office of lie Peuple.
which has supported Zola. was attack
ed, but the staff made sortie and gave
the students a thrashing.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Republloans win at Mlddietown. Conn.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn, Jan. 1s.-The
Republicans won in the annual city
election here. Henry e. Weeks. the Re
publican nominee for mayor. defeated
his Democratic rival. James Donovan.
by 21S votes. William B. Senglaub. who
was nominated by the Democrats for
collector Of taxes. and who was elected,
was the only exception TO a unanimous
Republican victory
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Jaokson Has MANY reindeer.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S.-A telegram
has been received at the war depart
ment from DR. Jackson at Trondhjem.
Norway. stating that Mr.. Kjelmann was
on his way from the interior with 500
fine reindeer which he had purchased
together with a suitable number of sleds
and drivers. The deer have all'been de-
horned so that they may be safely ship
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Mrs. Lanes Condition.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-Mrs. Lucille
Lane. daughter of ex-senator Black
burn of Kentucky, who, according to
the statements of members Of her fam
lily. shot herself by accident, passed a
very comfortable night. and seems to
be improving. No operation has been
performed as yet to find the bullet.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Iron nroiders ApDeased.

BRANFORD, Conn, Jan. 1S.-Seventy
molders employed in the annealing de-
partment of the Malleable Iron Fittings
company refused to work on account of
a contemplated 10 per cent reduction.
Later the proposed reduction was with
drawn, and the men resumed work.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
A mutton DolIars rrom Dawson

VICTORIA.B. c., Jan. 1S.-The steam
er Corona has arrived here, having on
board 30 men from Dawson, who
brought out close upon S1,OOO,OOO They
confirm the reported finding Of a quartz
lode on Bonanza creek, but II is not
the mother lode. All the new creeks are
turning out well. There is no starva-
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
peath Of an er.conntr rreasurer.

NYACK. n. Y. Jan 1S.-Abram ID.
Blauvelt. for several years treasurer OF
Roclxland county and who filled other
public offices. died at his home in Spring
Valley. Death was due to peritonitis
resulting from pneumonia. Mr.. Blau-
welt was 81 years Of age. He leaves a
widow and three daughters.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Glore raotorr Resume. nu.lnes..

ASHLAND. n. H.. Jan. IS. u f.
Draper & Co, who failed recently for
$4,000 have settled with their creditors
satisfactorily, and a new corporation
has been formed with a capital of $685.
O00 The factory. which makes gloves
Of all kinds. has started up with 100
hauTc
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
PHILADELPHIA
and CHESTER
Steamer CITY OF


Leave Fourth street wharf daily CSun-
days includedl at l.3O a. IN. and LOO D. N.
Leave philadelphia at 10.15 a. M, and 40s
D. N.
Fare 70 Philadelphia, rs cents: excur
Rion, 40 cents.
Freight received all day at Phiadelphis
and Wilmington, and carried at the lowest
rates. Telephone No. 81.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
prltnhnrh IN Nnt Anoent

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Senator
Pritchard. in an interview. says that
under no consideration viii he accept
the appointment OF district judge in
North Carolina made vacant by the
resignation Of Judge Dick.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18
Trouble Ahead For Ten rycl..

LONDON. Jan. 1S-The Daily Mail
says this morning: IF young Ten Eyck
tries 10 appear at Henley as an amateur
there will be trouble. 1t had been hoped
that the Ten Eycks would not venture
here again as amateurs"
Evening journal., 1898-01-18

A word OF caution. When you go 70
buy goods advertised in this paper, be
sure that you get Just what you ask
for. and nnthing si=a
Evening journal., 1898-01-18

Goods advertised In this newspaper
are ;or sale in this town You can get
them without tronble II you refuse Aaab
stitutes and press your demand for gen
ntno articles.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18

The offer Of inferior goods for stand
ard articles is a practice that can be
ended II the public rejects all imita
tons OF reputable, advertised goods. On
substitutes for thsm.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18

Something lust as good" will not
answer. Stick to your po. MT. and when
you ask for goods advertised in this
paper, you can get them.
Evening journal., 1898-01-18

Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street, 10,
Wilmington W ~ (express), $50. 40, 7.25, sSz
S46, 40i Al, sos, 5.55, $50, 6.l7, 6.55. 7.si.
LILO, ll.l6 D.. m, and 12.O5 night
accommodation, 6.34, 7.30, 9.12 1895 a.
n imIso lzS. 3l6. 4O3, 4.44, 6.25, S.3S, 1908 and
Evening journal., 1898-01-18

Southern Railway.-7.37 D. m, Dali
pa, Nashville, via Asheville and Ho
Springs
Atlantic Coast Line.-12.49 d. M. daily
sleepers TO Jacksonville, Port Tampa, Ma
sleepers to Richmond and Jacksonville.
chesapeake and Ohio Railway, G1l d. m
daily, dining car and sleepers to Cincin
natl
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toy oldiers supposed to be Americans.
and which. OF curse have to suffer
defeat at the hands Of the king. He
has also models Of different warships
floating in one of the palace lakes.
and. In fact. every possible means is
being taken to instiil into the mind OF
the royal child that his mission Is to
defend and some day, IL possible.
avenge his country. When the king
becomes fractious-and even royal
boys can be naughty-he is punished
by being forced to witness the Ameri-
can dummy soldiers infict a thrashing
on the Spanish. carefully arranged. OF
course. by the aforementioned veterans
in attendance. The king also likes to
trot at the head Of a company OF boy
soldiers sent from time to time to play
with him in the palace grounds. and he
is happiest wnen permitted. as a special
concession. to beat a rum as they
march past.
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MONDAY. JUNE 6. 1898.
Bravery on Both sides.

~ NE of the immediate lessons of
~ the war h a Spain is learning
IL n the Americans posses
both brains and bravery. She was so
ignorant that she didn't know IL before.
The Madrid newspapers had taught
the epaniards that we were a race of
towards. Admiral Montejo was SUI
premeiy confident of his ability to cap
ture Dewey's fleet. Admiral Cervera
was amazed" last Friday at the
bravery displayed by Lieutenant Hob
son and his little crew. Cervera
wouldn't have believed IL possible IL he
hadn't seen II. Exact Justice compels
us also to recognize the bravery of the
Spaniards. Give the devils their due.
They are incapable Of formulating such
audacious schemes as Dewey's or Hob
sons. simply a they don't know
enough. But put them under fire and
they are as brave as anybody. That
Dewey was profoundly impressed with
the bravery of the enemy Is evident
from the contents of a private letter
from him to a former classmat, which
has just been published. In this letter
the American commander. describing
the battle. says: II opened on the
Spanish flagship. Maria Christina. with
my s-inch guns at 5000 yards. Every
shot took effect. The Spanish Admiral
Montejo fought his ships like a hero.
He stood on his auater deck until his
ship was ahlaze from stem to stern
and absolutely sinking under his feet,
then transferring his flag to the Isla
de Cuba he fought what was left Of his
fleet, standing fearlessly mid a hail
Of shrapnel until his second ship and
over 100 Of her crew san in a whirl of
water like lead. 1t seems to me that
history in its role of heroes should
make mention of an admiral who could
fight his ships so bravely and stand on
the bridge, coolly and calmly. when his
feet captain was torn to pieces by one
of our shells at his side. i sent him a
message telling him how ! appreciated
h galiantry with which he had fought
his ships and the deep admiration my
ofhcers and crew felt for the COM
mander of the Maria Christina, who
nailed his colors to his mast and then
went down with his gallant crew. TIC
this he responded most courteously."
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Philippine Commerce.

~HE government has Just pub
lished advance sheets of the
latest report of Oscar F. Will
llams. American consul at Manila, the
diplomatic official who left his post but
little more than a fortnight before
Dewey executed his brilliant stroke in
Philippine waters. and who accom-
panied Dewey on the momentous ex-
petition. The report answers many
inquiries which present themselves
concerning the commerce OF the islands
which Dewey has seized. 1t confirms
the former statements that the bulk
OF the trade Of the islands is with the
United States. II is also interesting to
note In connection with the report hat
the increase in trade with the Philip
pines in the past year has been greater
in the Ease of the United States than
I'm that OF any other country. The re-
port furnishes an interesting light on
not only the character and volume Of
the commerce of the Philippines, but
upon the agriculture of the islands as
well.
Consul Williams report says: Local
and European authorities estimate the
area of the Philippine islands at 1900 o
square miles. and their population at
5000. 900 10 10000. 900. The island OF Lu-
zon. on which the city Of Manila is sit
uated. is larger h New York and
Massachusetts and has a population OF
! 5000. 900. and the island of Mindanao is
nearly. IL not quite. as large. There
are scores OF other islands. large and
/, very populous. An idea Of the extent
| Of the Philippines may be formed