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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
FIGHT BEGINS
ON EXPANSION.
Senator Vest Introduces a
Resolution.
IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Wo u,,o NJ A,,kbor,t IN Arntiiro
We Have No Authority to Acquire
Colonial Possessions.
HOUSE HOLDS A SHORT SESSION.
Adjourns Out Of Respect to Dead
Membcrs-R Report Of the Hawaiian
Commission Submitted by tho
Prcsideut-Plans FormuIat-
ell for the Government
of the Islands.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.--The first note
OF the anti-expansion policy was sounded
in the Senate today by Senator Vest. OF
Missouri. who introduced joint resolu-
tion declaring that under the constitu
tion the Federal government had no au-
thority to acquire colonial possessions, 10
be governed as such, but that all terri
tory acquired by the government ex-
cept such as may be necessary for use as
coalIng stations. correction OF bounda-
ries and similar purposes may be ac-
auired with the purpose or organizing
territories, suitable ultimately for adj
mission into the Union as States
Mr. Vest announced his purpose to ad-
dress the Senate on the resolution at an
early day.
VESSELS FORFEITED.
A brief discussion of the navigation
laws was precipitated by the considera
tion Of a bill amending those laws by the
addition of a provision that foreign built
vessels. wrecked I'm the United States.
purchased by citizens OF this county
and repaired to the extent Of three
fourths of their value. shall be subject
to forfeiture If they engage subsequently,
in the coastwise trade OF the United
States The Senate at 1:3o p. NJ ad-
lourned.
A MAINE MONUMENT.
Senator Hale to-day introduced Joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary OF
the Navy to erect monument In Ha-
vana. Cuba, to the memory Of the sailors
and marines who lost their lives by the
explosion of the Maine The bill Is re-
commended by the Navy Department
TO REVIVE NAVAL GRADES.
Senator Hale. of Maine. chairman of
the Naval Affairs Committee, introduced
a bill to-day 10 revive the grades or
admiral ana vice admiral OF the navy.
In the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.--The House
was In session less than half an hour to-
day when the deaths OF Representatives
Northway. OF Ohio. and Love, OF Missis-
sfppf were announced and an adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow out or
respect to their memory.
The customary resolution for the dis
:. button of the Presidents message 10
the several committees having jurisdiction
was adopted and the deficiency bill carry
ing the appropriations for the extraordi-
nary expenses Of the army and navy from
January lst 10 July /, lSS. was reported
and will be taken up by the House 10
morrow
The report Of the Hawaiian commission
Transmitted by the President was laid be-
fore the House and referred 20 the COM
fnittee on Territories together with biH
altered by Mr. Hit 10 carry out the re-
concentrations OF the commission.
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LOSS OF THE TERESA
Was Due 10 No Negligence-Captain
Harris Conduct Commended.

WASHINGTON. Dec 6.--The findings
ri the court Of inquiry concerning the
abandonment Of the Infanta Maria Te-
resa during the storm OF October 29. were
made public to-day. The findings IS
summed up in the statement that the
court finds the abandonment was not due
to any fault or negligence on the part OF
any officer OF the navy and that the court
does not think any further proceedings
should be instituted. The vessel was
pronounced to be I'm tit condition for The
voyage TO the United States i'm reasonably
fair weather. but could not De called sea-
worthy I'm a gale 10 was stated that
Commander Ira Harris did not take
charge of the Teresa till after the decision
Of Captain Chittenden, Of the Merritt
Wrecking Company to abandon her. This
settles the contention advanced before
the meeting Of the court that Command
er Harris exceeded his authority i'm taking
charge Of the cruiser. The transfer OF
the ships company from the Teresa to her
consort, the Merit. is characterized as a
skillfui accomplishment in view Of all
the circumstances. Lieutenant Harris
conduct under the trying circumstances
is to bv commended.
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KAISER OPENS
THE REICHSTAG.
Germany's Foreign Relations All
Pleasant Approves the Cars
Peace Proposal.

BERLIN. Dec 6.-The Reichstag was
opened to-day by Emperor william who.
after announcing the Introduction OF a
series Of social and labor bills and the
completion OF the organization OF the
army, said that Germanys relations with
ali the foreign powers continued to be
friendly and that the principal object OF
his policy would be to contribute 10 the
maintainance Of peace.
Therefore, his Majesty hailed with
warm approval the Cars masnanimous
proposal for the furtherance of that OBJ
iect
RUTHLESS AND SAVAGE.
Continuing. the Emperor referred to
tho assassination of the Empress Of
Austria as savage and ruthless act which
had caused him deep pain and which had
evoked the most sincere sympathy
throughout Germany.
Abiding to the anti-anarchist confer
ence at Rome. the Emperor said the
readiness with which the invitation had
been accepted by the Powers justified
the hopes that its deliberations would
have practical results
Abiding to the war between Spain and
the United States His Majesty said Ger
many's neutrality was conscientiously
and Loyalty observed towards both bell
ligerents
COLONIAL AFFAIRS.
Then. taking up colonial affairs, Em-
peror William pointed out the measures
taken for the economic develonme"f -
Kiao Chou, declaring thf w1be con
scientiously respecting the wen acquired
rights OF third parties. the German gov
ernment would direct its efforts 10 further
nromotion of its economic relations with
China which are yearly growing more
important.
The Emperor concluded with a refer
ence TO his visit 10 Palestine, saying he
honad the brilliant reception accorded
him by the sultan and the Turkish peo-
pie everywhere would prove to be OF
permanent benefit to German prestige ana
the national interests Of Germany.
His Majestys speech was repeatedly
cheered.
Count Won Iorchenfeld. the Bavarian
plenipotentiary. called for three cheers
fContinued on Seventh fUoo9
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Hebrew Congregations)
were OF intense interest to the assembled
congregation.
The features OF the day were the in
tense patriotism displayed 10y those pres
ent whenever anything concerning the
good Of America was mentioned the
firm stand taken against the "Zionlstic'
movement. which looks TO the eventual
return Of all Jews to Palestine and the
effort set on foot FOR the upbuildng of
the church and the healing Of all dissen-
sions which may exist
Mr Julius straus, of this city. was ac-
corded the honor Of being elected both
temporary and permanent chairman, and
he presided with frmuess and dignity
THE SESSION OPENED.
The session convened with President
Julius Freiherg in the chair and the pro-
ceedings were opened with prayer by Rev.
Dr. J.. n. Calisch, pastor of Beth Ahaba
Synagogue. Dr. Caiisch said:
on God. who art throwned on high, we
beseech thy blessing upon this hour and
this asscmblage Thy servants have gath
cred to labor in the sacred cause Of
beloved faith May their strength and
their wisdom be commemorate with their
purpose May thy spirit rest upon us.
that the deliberations be fruitful OF good
and rich with the reward Of righteous
motive May there be discussion with
out dissention, argument without acri-
mony and above AN, may Thy Holy Name
b. cloriaed now and forever
President Freiberg then delivered his
annual address. which was punctuated
with applause.
THE PRESIDENT ADDRESS.
The President said: With "a heart full
OF thanks 20 our Heavenly Father, the
God of Israel. "who slecpeth not ana
slumbercth not" but watches over his
people ] bid you welcome TO the sixteenth
council and ot The same time, tho silver
Jubilee ol the Union. and salute you with
the same words that ] used at the hrst
meeting ON the sth Of July, 1913, Blessed
ue YOU who come in the name OF the
Lord. Twenty-Five years have elapsed
since the Union of American Hebrew con-
,regations was called into existence. IN
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No FAVORS ARE
SHOWN SPAIN.
Her Plea for Trade Concessions in
West Indies Rejected reaty
VIII Be Signed in Few DAYS

PARIS. Dec.6-The peace of Paris is
practically an accomplished fact. To-
days session disposed Of the essential
features of the treaty which will be en-
bodied in the following eight articles:
First-The customary prefect of treaties
in the nature of expression of amity and
Of hope OF perpetual peace.
Second-fhe REIMBURSEMENT by Spain
of her sovereignty over Cuba
Third-The withdrawal of the Spanish
troops.
Fouith-The REIMBURSEMENT by Spain
Of her sovereignty over Porto Rico.
Fifth-Spains cession OF the Philip
pines.
sixth-The withdrawal Of the Spanish
troops there. I
acknowledgement by the United States
Of S2oOOooO for the Philippines.
Eighth The provision for the open
door commercial policy IN the Philip
pines.
AN INTERESTING PAPER.
The rOvgh draft Of the treaty which
may be considerably changed covers the
proposals. 1t makes q long document.
which Senator Cushman Is. Davis of the
United States Peace Commission. says
viii be found TO be one %. the most inter-
esting paptrs of It's character ever writ
ten. so completely are the details of the
evacuation OF the Philippines stipulated.
that a commission such as arranged for
the Spenish withdrawal from the West
Indies will be unnecessary.
UNSETTLED QUESTIONS.
Among the question not yet settled.
however. are tho c0alinG station and re-
ligious freedom in the Carolines, the
spanish commission not having replied
TO the American OFFER.
The Americans have agreed 10 trans
port the Spanish prisoners home, includ-
ing the garrison and sailors at Manila.
capturel by Admiral Dewey and General
Merritt. as well as the soldiers and civil
Hans hcld by the Filipinos, whose re-
turn the Americans have guaranteed.
As compensation Spain promises 10 lib-
crato an Cuban. Porto Ncan and Philip
pine political prisoners. Spanish soldiers
elcctlng TO remain in the colonies may
do go. but u is more . matter OF economy
for the Americans 10 return the others.
as they must be fed as long as they are
(Contlnued Oh Seventh Page)
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The twenty-nfth annual session Of tho
Union of American Hebrew Congrega-
tions. which began at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning I'm the Hall of the House Of Dele
gates. the assembly room Of the Jefferson
Hotel having been found too limited to
contain the large gathering was most
interesting and instructive. Two sessions
were held. and addresses delivered by
President Julius Freiberg and Hon.
Simon Wolf Minister TO Egypt which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
DEMANDS INVESTIGATION.
Rucker, the Negro Collector of At
lanta, Charged with Persecution.

ATLANTA, GA. Dec. 6.-Henry A.
Rucker, internal revenue collector at At
lanta. who has been charged by Mrs.
Barbour as being responsible for her
husbands suicide because OF alleged per-
secution. to-day wired the authorities at
Washington statement OF the deciara-
ton made by Mrs Barbour. hucker
asked that an investigation be made at
onco and wishes to be relieved as custo-
dian Of the custom house, so that his
oiicial duties could have no bearing on
the investigation.
Barbour. who was White man. had
acted as janitor of the custom mouse Tor
so,uo time and was appointed from Wash
ington II IS said. in opposition TO Ruck-
er's wishes. Barbour's brother was at
one time Speaker Of the Connecticut
House of Representatives. Rucker Is a
negro.
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TO GOVERN HAWAII.
The Commission Recommends That
They BE Made n 4. y. Territory


They BE Made 4. y. Territory
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-The President
to-day transmitted TO Congress the re-
port of the Hawaiian commission con-
Stating OF Senator'S Cullom and Morgan:
representative Hit. President Dole and
Justice frear OF Hawaii. together win
the text Of bills drawn by the commits
sion for the government Of the Islands
as a portion OF the United states.
The preliminary portion OF the report
is mainly descriptive Of the Hawaiian ISL
ands: the inhabitants. the existing insu-
tutions, the public domain, products. me
climate. harbors and the shipping facih-
ties. and various conditions OF general
Interest.
The remaining portion Is mainly devot-
ed 70 a discussion of the legislation pro-
posed by the commission, giving IN the
appendix the various reports OF suD-cJm-
mittees and copies OF the bills suggested.
Three bills are formulated Tor the e"n-
sideration of Congress.
PLAN + GOVERNMENT
The first and principal one outlines
general plan Of government and the other
two deal with subordinate questions. IL
provides for the erection Of the Islands
into a territory OF the United States 10
be STYLED the territory OF Hawaii. The
bill contains provisions for the govern
ment Of the territory. giving 1t executive,
legislative and judicial officers. A Gov
ernor Secretary OF the territory.
United States District Judge,
United states District Attorney and
United States Marshal. are to be appoint-
ed by the President. and an internal reve-
nue. district and n customs district are
created. The offices of President. Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs. Finance, Public
instruction. Auditor General. Deputy Au-
ditor General Survey General and Eiar-
shall are abolished.
OFFICERS PROPOSED.
The officers OF the territory under the
new regime are an Attorney General.
with similar powers and duties as now
possessed by the Attorney General OF The
Republic Of Hawaii. with few eacsp-
tions: treasurer, with similar powers
and duties 10 the present Minister OF
Finance. and such powers and duties ie-
gardipg licenses. corporations ard cor.
panies and partnerships AID registration
OF prints. labels and trade marks. az arc
now possessed by the Minister OF the
l"'e~'o~. fyccDf * charVed. also n Suner-
f'srderi 30 - bf- Worts s funfyin-
tcnGent of Public instruction. an Auditor
and n deputy auditor: a Surveyor, with
the powers and duties OF Surveyor Gen.
eral and Chief Sheriff TO succeed to the
duties OF Marshal OF the Republic. all 20
be appointed by the Governor.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
Probably the most important portion
of the bill is section four. defining citi-
zenship. which provides that ''aii white
persons. including Portuguese and persons
OF African descent. and all persons de-
scended from the Hawaiian race on
either the paternai or maternal side who
were citizens OF the Republic Hawaii, I'm
mediately prior 10 the transfer OF the
sovereignty thereof TO the United statea
(Continusd on eeccnd Pass.)
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tended almost for the prime object OF
creating and maintaining seminary TO
raise and educate raDDis 40 iiil The puIpits
OF thc congregations belonging TO the
Union and $50 meet here to-day IN bi-en-
nial council 90 transact the usual busi-
ness To- receive the reports of the various
officers OF the Union and the college. the
reports ~ various organiz0t 0tiOns under the
auspices ~ ihe Union ard above all IN
Importance. 200 celebrate the silver Jupi-
Zee in thanksgiving for az the blessings
bestowed on u.s. ou an the descendants OK
Abraham living in this our blessed coun-
try. and ON all mankind the blessings OF
our abundant harvest, the blessings OF
peace rejOined since the last temporary
interruption and above ui the blessings
OF religious liberty which We continue 10
enjoy ana no more Atiing place could
save been selected for the occasion than
ne soil VI the State which was the home
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OF those great champions Of religious hb-
erty. George Washington and Thomas
Jefferson (applause). The memory OF
the righteous IS a blessing. Let us there
fore. repeat in unison, thank the Lora
for he is good. for his kindness ana mercy
ondureth forever"
The orator then became retrospective
and ne spoke IN terms Of lofty praise OF
the noble and self-sacrihcing men VINO
iabored so much TO promote education as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-07
Will Soon End Their Work.

the WAR Investigating Commission, in
spoaking tonight OF the work OF that
body. expressed the opinion, assuming
that the commission ala not visit Porto
Rico and sa9tiaSo shat al ,he tes'1ms1ny hnsnrs
cbriStmas and probably a week earlier.
The opinion is confidently expressed
,hat tho commission will be able to sub
n,it It's report to Congress late in Janu-
arv or early in February. The commits
80, reid an executive session to-day.
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r,cvcIand In n Collision.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.-The steam yacht
oa,tda having on board her owner l.. c.
pnnediet and ex-President Grover Cleve-
iand was in collision with a transfer
at o0 the battery wall In the upper
i'a,' today. The yacht. which sailed yes
"a from Norfolk had her bowsprit
'.,,r.,.d AWAY. Messrs. Cleveland and Ben
oSict landed at the battery and the yacht
continued on her way up the East river.
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Ex-SheriT Killed.

DALLAS. TEXAS. December G.-Sherin
cahcu to-day received news that ex-
sheriff ! High, of Morris county. had
beeo Killed by a negro named Joseph
,rhomas. A mob has formed at DANGER
deld 10 take the negro from jail and
lynch him.
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Israel's Mission is Spirit
ual Not Political.
OBJECT OF JUDAISM
Set Forth by the Union Of American
Hebrew Congregations.
ABLE EADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT

Hon. Simon WOLF. of Washington, ID.
e., Delivers an Interesting Address
Mr.. Julius Straus, Of IsiChmOud
l. Chosen Prcsidcnt--A Bril-
liant Entertainment at
the jefferson Club.
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WEATHER FORECAST.

For vIrginia--Rain in the early mcsns
Ing, followed by fair weather; colder ~
night: brisk to high westerly winds.
North Carolina and South CnroHna~
Partly cloudy weather; brisk northwssts
erIy winds.
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Continued on Seventh Pagel
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MARRIED.

CRAMMER- this city. July 5. 1898, by the Rev. F. w. Fischer, Joseph Cra1nmer and Mary Knoll, both of San Francisco. N-HoRSTMANN-I this city, July 5, 1S9S by the Rev. J. Fuendeling. Carl J. J. Luedemann and Emilia c. Horstmann. July 6, 1SsS by the Rev John A. B. Wilson. Harry A. McClelland of Oakland and Josie Lindstrom of Deadwood, South Dakota. SCHAERTZER-THATSC this city, July B. 1898. by the Rev. J. Fuendeling, Jo- seph F. SchaertZer and Carrie E. Thatscher. WHITNEY-RAHN-In this city, July g. 1898. by the Rev. J. Fuendelng William Bruno Whitney and Fanny M Rahn.
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FITz GERALD-In this city, June 21, 1898. to the wife of H. A. Fitz Gerald, a daughter GRETHER-In this city, July 6, 1898. to the wife of E. T. Grether, a daughter LEIPSIC-In this city, June 2S, 1898. to the wife of J. Leipsic, a son.
 McGOVERN-July G. 1898, to the wife of Cap- tain M s. McGovern, a daughter.
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BIRTHS MARRIAGES DEATHS.

Birth, marriage and death notices sent by mail will not be inserted. They must be handed in at either of the publication offices and be indorsed with the name and residence of persons authorized to have the same published.
 BORN. BOYLE-In Alameda, July 5, 1Sss to the wife of H. L. Boyle, scr CoRRIN-June 27. 1898, to the wife of J. Cor rin. daughter
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.
.rriage licenses have been issued as follows:

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows: Andrew Wolfenden and Annie R. Follett .37-27 Andrew Craig and Annie M. Hollamby. 32- 2a James W. OConnor and Rose A. McHugh. .27-1S John H. Lucassen and Annie Berbertch. 29- -22 Emile Giraud and Charlotte Labourdette. 30-27 Joseph Fehr and Mary Beaver. -3S William O. Nelson and Margaret Weston. .21-21 Max M. Brown and Helen c. Reed. 26- -2s George Devecchi and Ernestine P. Valley. 27- -26 Andrew J. Papanek and Mary A. Mensick. 2s-16 William J. Quinnine and Gussie Mendoza 21 -1S Frederick A Williams and Bertha Wadley A 2S
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CITY REAL ESTATE.

BALDWIN & HOWELL,
 REAL ESTATE AGENTS
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FURNISHED HOUSES NAMED.

WANTED-Furnlshed house or cottage in Mill Valley for the month of August. Address, stating terms and full particulars, to A. L., box 303, Call office
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ST. DoMINIC's CHURCH BUILDING AsSO- caticn-The regular monthly requiem high mass for the deceased members of the above association, and for the deceased parents and relatives of the members, will be celebrated in St. Dominics Church. Bush and Steiner streets, this day tThursday), at o'clock. Friends are invited to attend
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HOUSES WANTED.

GOOD home for boy AZ years in Protestant family north Market st., where there are no other children preferred sS. M. ", box IA, Call office.
 FURNISHED house wanted in San Francisco for two months in exchange for furnished house in Sausalito. Address box F. H. 0l. Call.
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WANTED-MIsCELLANEOUs

WANTED-l secondhand steam boiler, 25 to 30 horsepower: also 1 10-horse power engine. Address GEORGE H. FAY CO, SIS Battery. 8 SHETLAND pony colts just weaned; must be cheap and small. G. H. CROLEY, AT Sacra- TnentO st.
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LADY wishes to place a boy of in small family: state terms, etc. Address NJ, box 622S, Call office.
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ROOMS WANTED.

WANTED-s or 4 well lighted unfurnished rooms within 10 minutes Of Montgomery st. rent between S and ss. A, box 23O, Call.
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ROOMS TO LET-Continued

POLK, 709-2 large sunny front rooms, newly furnished; running water; private family; references.
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NoTICE-Assessment Book of Real and Per.
 sonal Property, 1S98.-Ofiice of the Clerk of
 Board of Supervisors of the city and county
 of San Francisco. City Hall building, second
 floor July 6, 1898.
 Public notice is hereby given in accordance win section No. 3654 of the Political Code that the Assessment Book of the City and County of San Francisco, for the fiscal year 1898 has been completed and delivered to me. as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, together with the map books and statements, and will be open for examination in this office from 9 o'clock a. m. to o'clock p. m., and that said Roard of Supervisors met to examine the As- sessment Book and equalize the assessment of property therein, on Tuesday afternoon. July 1898. at 2 O clock and will thereafter con t,nue in session from time to time until the business of equalization presented to them is disposed of, but not later than the 18th day of July, 1898.
 real estate and personal property are required to be verified by oath.
 7 Public notice is also given that, in accord ance with sections 1897, 1899 and 3654 of the Political Code the Military Roll has been com pleted delivered over to me, and is open for examination and correction. as provided by law. JNO. A. RUSSELL, Clerk.