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The herald., 1898-05-17
SENIOR POLO
Not Heartily Welcomed by the Cana
dian People

o1au Eeople
TORONTO, Ont, May 16-The Globe,
government organ, commenting editorial
~ upon the stay of Senior Polo y Bernabe
in Canada, says:
with Canada's limited diplomatic ex-
perience there is a feeling Of hesitation
about pronouncing a positive opinion as
to the propriety of the continued stay Of
the ex-minister in Canada. But some
light may be thrown on the question by
asking what would have been thought in
Spain and throughout Europe If the
American minister to Spain, after receiv-
ing his passports. had remained in Portu-
gal, instead of coming home. The pro-
ceeding would have been regarded as
very unusual, and would have occasioned
good deal of comment and inquiry and
probably O demand for explanations.
What are the ex-minister and his staff do
ing here, is very natural question to
ask, and they can hardly complain If the
commonly accepted view Is that they
must be here for the purpose Of obtaining
information that may be of use to SPAIN
-"It is certainly not time at which an
important official Of the Spanish govern
ment would be making holiday. The
suicide of Downing and the evidence that
he had been in communication with a
member of Senior Polo's party in Toronto
are circumstances that enhance the grav-
ity of the situation. 1t is possible that
some Of the stories are exaggerated, but
1t must be apparent to our Spanish WIS.,
itors that there is no effective means Of
setting such stories at rest so long as they
remain in this country. We do not want
to be lacking in courtesy, but we do not
desire that this country shall fail in its
obligation to be neutral"
The herald., 1898-05-17
ENSIGN BAGLfY BURIED
WITH HONoRS DUE THE WARS
FIRST VICTIM
A Vast Concourse Attends 1ae Cere-
monies and All Business at
Raleigh Is Suspended

RALEIGH, N. c., May 16.-The United
States and North Carolina today paid noble
tribute to the memory Of the gallant en-.
sign, Worth Bagley, the first officer killed
in the war with Spain. Nothing to ap-
proach today's funeral pageant was ever
before seen here. The body arrived late
last night and was met by an escort Of
volunteers and taken to the house Of En-.
sign Bagley's widowed mother, where .
detail Of troops kept constant guard. The
love of all classes Of people for the dead
officer was shown in the stream Of callers
and the wealth Of floral tributes. The lat
ter came from far and near, and 1t was sig
nificant that most of them were red, white
and blue. On the casket were the dead
officers chapeau and sword.
The body remained at the house until 2:3G
this morning, when 1t was taken to the cap
itol and placed in the rotunda. The ro-
tunda was draped In the national and state
colors. A steady flow of people streamed
by for two hours. The body was not ex-
posed. 1t had been reported that 1t was
disfigured by the explosion of the shell, but
this was inaccurate. The face wore a
smile. The casket was removed from the
rotunda at o'clock and placed in front Of
the statue of Washington, where the ex-
ercises were held in the presence OF the
family and the city clery and 10000 people,
including all the United States, state and
city officials, military veterans, cadets and
school children. Col. Thomas s. Kennon
was master of ceremonies.
Fifteen thousand people saw the process
sion. All business was suspended during
the exercises.
The ceremonies at the grave were brief,
consisting of the committal to the grave.
prayer and benediction. and a hymn, 1.-THE
Seaman's Prayer"
AS the procession moved eleven guns
were fired by battery. and eleven guns
were fired at the grave, and then two regi-
ments fired three volleys. The body was
buried quite near the grave Of Ensign Bag
ley's grandfather, Governor Worth.
The herald., 1898-05-17
HAWAII IS NOT NEUTRAL
AND WILL THEREFORE, MAKE NO
\ PROCLAMATION
THE SENATE is READY TO ACT
Permitting the United States to Seize
the Islands a. a Naval Base
Of Supplies
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
HONOLULU, May 1o.-(via San Fran.
cisco, May 1e) The Hawaiian government
will not proclaim neutrality. This stand
Is taken on account of the existing rela-
tons between the United States and Ha-
wall. The executive considers that a
proclamation Of neutrality would be q
breach Of good faith.
The government made known its posi-
ton yesterday, at secret session Of the
senate. It Is understood that the senators
favored the stand taken by President
Dole.
Another important matter considered at
the same session was the occupation bill,
which. II ratified by the senate, will al
low the United States to raise the Ameri-
can flag over the islands and use the same
as q base Of supplies. This measure is
said to have been prepared with the
knowledge of the members of the Ameri-
can senate committee on foreign affairs
and has had the approval of President
Mckinley. This bill was received by the
Hawaiian government but a short time
ago, and has had the careful attention of
President Dole and his cabinet.
The members of the senate questioned
the executive yesterday regarding the
foreign measure. They were informed
that the measure was under consideration
and that 1t would be unwise to make 1t
public at this time
When the bill is given to the senate that
body will ratify it at once; on this point
there does not seem to be any doubt.
1t was extensively reported in the busi-
ness community on the 7th that Spain,
through agents here, was buying all the
coal to be had In these islands. The con-
sui for Spain denied the story and said
there was not a word Of truth In 1t.
That a coal famine Is imminent there
can hardly be any doubt. Last week stocks
were lower than in many months, scarcely
5000 tons being on hand, and only one house
has any coal for sale, and will only con-
sent to sell In quantities to satisfy imme-
date demands.
United States Consul General Haywood
has been watching the situation keenly.
and has strongly fortified Americas posi-
ton. He has 5000 tons of coal on hand at
the present time, with two cargoes afioat,
bound for this port. In less than month
the United States will have 74O0 tons of
coal at this port, very respectable
amount.
The steamship Rio Janeiro arrived from
San Francisco on the 7th, bringing news
of war between the United States and
Spain. Captain Nichols was seen OH
board the Bennington shortly after he had
read his dispatches and also after he had
had an interview with Mr.. Sewell and
Consul General Haywood. He said: II
have received no orders respecting the
Immediate movement of my vessel. If l
am to leave here the department has not
onprluod mo of tho facfp
The herald., 1898-05-17
The ORDERS ISSUED
ASSIGNING GENERAL OFFICERS
TO COMMAND
Merritt in Charge Of Department Of
the Pacific Including the Forces
Bound for Manila

| WASHINGTON, May 16.-In a genera
order issued at the war department thi
afternoon the assignments to the differen
corps and other important commands al
announced. The order is as follows:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Adjutant Generals Office.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 16. 1898.
The following order has been receive.
from the war department.:
War Department, Washington, May 1t
officers to command is hereby made by tn
president:
Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt. U. 8. A., tn
department Of the Pacific.
Maj. Gen. John s. Brooke, U. 8. A., thu
First corps and the department of tn
Gulf.
Maj. Gen. VIM. M. Graham, U. s. vol
unteers, the Second corps, with headquar
ters at Falls Church. Va.
Maj. Gen. James F. Wade, U. 8. volun
teers, the Third corps, reporting to Maj
Gen. Brooke. Chickamauga.
Mat. Gen. John C. Coppinger. U. s. vol
unteers, the Fourth corps Mobile, Ala.
Maj. Gen. VIM. r. Shafter, U. 8. volun
teers, the Fifth corps, Tampa, Fla.
Maj. Gen. Elwell s. Otis, U. 8. volunteers
to report to Maj. Gen. Merritt, U. s. A.
for duty with troops In the department Of
the Pacific.
Maj. Gen. Jas. H. Wilson, U. 8. volun.
teers. the Sixth corps. Chickamauga, re.
porting to Maj. Gen. Brooke.
Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, U. 8. volunteers
the Seventh corps. Tampa, Fla.
Maj. Gen. Jos. II. Wheeler. U. 8. volun-
teers. the cavalry division. Tampa. Fla.
(Signed) r. A. ALGER,
Secretary Of War.
H. c. CORBIN. Adjt. Gen.
BY command of Maj. Gen. Miles.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-Adjutant-Gen.
eral Corbin today issued orders directing
regiments Of volunteers which are ready
to move to proceed to their rendezvous
points as follows.
Fourteenth Kansas. to San Francisco.
neutrality-suspicious. Of infantry to Sar
Francisco.
acknowledgement to San Francisco
Utah-Two batteries and one troop to Sar
Francisco.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Work on War Orders

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.-Major Long,
U. S. A., quartermaster Of the department
of California, said tonight:
"At least 10000 workingmen and women
In San Francisco are today occupied ON
government contracts. We have ordered
5000 uniforms Identical in color with the or
binary fatigue uniforms, but lighter in
weight. We have also ordered 1900 cam
vas uniforms for wear in Manila, all to be
delivered in few days. Tonight the ord
nance department of the First infantry re-
ceived 200, 900 rounds of ammunition. There
are now 100000 rounds at the camp. Lieu
tenant Delamore Skerrett, recruiting Off,
Ger Of the Third artillery, U. s. A., has al
ready enlisted 600 Of the 800 recruits wanted
for that regiment.
The herald., 1898-05-17

K1NaMAN's LOSSES
inflicted by the Fire Which Swept the
Town

KINGMAN, Ariz. May 16.-Losses by
yesterdays fire and insurance are as fol-
lows: Hubs & Mulligan $4,000, insurance
5000; Fay's building and contents $4,000.
insurance 5000; Taggart & Co., on ware
house. $4,000. no Insurance.; Hubbs house
F. e. Austin, proprietor. $1,000. insurance
$4,000; Gaddis & Perry. on warehouse. $780,
insurance $1,000: on store $1,000, fully In
sured; Geo. A. Bonelli. jeweler, $500, insur-
ance $1,000; Kingman & Co., warehouse
$500, no insurance; Crozier building. res
taurant and meat market. $1,000, insurance
$500; White Hills Mining Co., warehouse
$500, fully insured; J. G. Phelan, meat
market, $1,000, no Insurance.; Geo. Bowers
livery stable and residence, $1,000, insur-
ance $500: Mary B. Eggers, millinery, $780,
insurance 800; E. F. Thompson, saloon.
$5000 no Insurance.; Mrs. John Mackenzie,
hotel, $4,000, insurance $500; c. E. Bowers
restaurant building. $500. insurance $1,000:
Price Thompson's saloon, $3OO0 insurance
$3.50. There were many smaller losses on
which there was no insurance.
The herald., 1898-05-17
ON THE TURF
Winners at Oakland and on the East
eru Tracks

ern Tracks
SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.-Weather at
Oakland cloudy; track muddy. Results:
Six furlongs, selling-Stentor won, Adam
Andrew second, Zaridia third; time, 1:19A
Four and half furlongs, selling-Als1
Ran II won, Uhler second, Polka third
time, 0:57h
One mile-Rapido won, Senator Morrill,
second. Navy Blue third; time, 1:4S.
Six furlongs, selling-Sport McAllister
won. Picxotto second, Tiny p third; time,
1:18.
won, Rey del TERRA second, Bernardillo
third; time. 1:521k
Seven furlongs, selling-Zamar II won,
Dolore second, Polish third; time, 1:S1A.
The talent had decidedly the worst Of 1t
to-day. The condition of the course,
caused by the rain, and the poor quality
of the horses entered, were responsible for
this result. Navy Blue. with Thorpe in
the saddle. was selected for the mile. but
the second choice, Rapido, won galloping
from Senator Morril, who was a block
ahead of the favorite.
San Mateo was looked on as a good
thing for the six furlongs, but McAllister
at big price rolled in.
At Louisville
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 16.-Results at
Churchill Downs:
Half mile-Grievance won, Lost Time
second, Flavius third; time, O:5O1a
Mile and one-eighth-Paul Kauvar won
Joe Clark second, The Planter third; time,
1:5s1x.
Free handicap, one mile-Isabey won,
Boanerges second. Gid Law third; time,
1:52h.
l. The Wenona stakes, four and a half fur
longs, stake of 51300-Heliobas won, The
Barrister second, Manuel third; time,
O:56A.
Six furlongs-Teucer won. Miss C Sec
ond. Frank Wagner third; time. 1:17x.
Six furlongs-Amateur won. Purity Sec
ond, suydam third; time. 1:1e,s.
At st Louis
ST. LOUIS. May 16-Results at fair
grounds:
Half mile--Lee Bruno won, Flying Bird
second, Dandy H third; time, 0:53%.
One mile and twenty yards-Helen H
Gardner won, Joe Shelby second, C. 8.
Bush third; time. 1.491h.
Four Acknowledgements won, By
George second, Camboyune third; time
0:53
One mile-Tole Simmons won, Jane sec.
! ond, Lady of the West third; time, 1:l9N
Five and half furlongs-st. Rogue won
Gulac second, Denial third; time, 1:1S,l.
Seven and half urlongs-Belle Ward
won, Protus second. Kiss Me third; time
1874
The herald., 1898-05-17
Halstead in Prison

WASHINGTON, May 1e.-The British
embassy was requested recently to secure
information concerning the Porto Rican
correspondent of the New York Herald.
named Halstead. British subject, who
was said to be undergoing torture at San
Juan. On inquiry of the London foreign
office, the embassy is informed that Hall
stead was convicted of making photo
graphs Of the Porto Rican Notifications
and was sentenced to nine years impris-
onment. The reports of torturd are de-
MED.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Off for the Orient

TOPEKA. Kas., May 16.-At p. m. the
Twentieth regiment Of Kansas volunteers
left via the Union Pacific for San Fran
cisco. 1t Is understood that the ultimate
destination Of the troops is the Philippine
Islands. The regiment was In command of
Lieutenant Colonel Little, Colonel Funston
being on detached duty with General
Miles stan at Tampa.
The herald., 1898-05-17
A PRINCE IMPRESSED
With the Fact That the Empress Rules
China

China
LONDON, May 1.-THE Times CORE
spondent at Picking says:
Prince Henry of Prussia is reported us
being much impressed by the personality
of the empress, her masterful activity and
ability, thus confirming the Chinese belief
that she Is the true ruler of China. The
visit has broken the last barrier hedging
the court. Its striking feature was that the
Impressed expressed an intention to ar
range an audience for the wives Of the for
eign ambassadors and ministers.
The Berlin correspondent of the Times
says:
A dispatch from Picking to the Lokal An
zeiger says the empress sat implanted and
unveiled behind table in the form Of an
altar. Prince Henry expressed the wish
that the European ladies in Picking might
be received by the empress, who replied
that this request should be complied with
at the next state reception. She also sent
her own order to Empress Augusta Vic
.oria, Empress Frederick and Princess
Irene.
The herald., 1898-05-17
District Fair Dates

SACRAMENTO, May 16.-The state
board of agriculture met today to receive
reports Of the committees. The principal
change in the premium list was to have ex-
pert single judges in all classes where
practical. The dates Of the state fair were
fixed from September to II. inclusive. The
admission rate to the pavilion was reduced
to % cents at the solicitation of many ex-
hibitors.
The herald., 1898-05-17
A FATAL FIRE
Seven Peaple Dead and Many Nor,
Injured ftl


ST. HYACINTHE. Que, May 16.-A dis.
astrous fire occurred here early today
when the Materie st. Joseph was burned
causing the loss of seven lives and the in.
jury of a number Of the inmates. Of whom
there we're 200 in the institution, by jump.
ing from windows. There are also five
persons unaccounted for. The cause OF the
fire Is unknown. The dead are:
TWO BOYS NAMED BOUCHEMAN.
SISTERS ALEXANDRENIA, PHILO.
MENA AND DESGANGES.
MRS. GUERTIN, a boarder.
MRS. DIR. CHAGNON, of Fall River
Mass.
The missing are:
MARIA MILLOTTE, servant.
NOFLETTE MEUN1R, servant.
MRS. BERTHIAUME, boarder.
SISTERS BOWER AND AUGE.
The herald., 1898-05-17
A Robber Arrested

STOCKTON. May 16.-Sherin Westfall
of MADEIRA county passed through Stockton
this afternoon, having in custody man
named Low, who is said to be the partner
believed to be the leader Of the gang that
held up a Southern Pacific train a few
weeks ago. Low has been in Tuolumnc
county for some time and has been in hid
ing. A Fresno man pamed Patrick got on
the track Of Low and accompanied Sheriff
Westfall to the hiding place last Saturday.
where they found the man wanted
The herald., 1898-05-17
A Soldiers wedding

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16-Private VIM.
c. Walsh and Miss Lizzie Greggains were
married this afternoon in the Preside
chapel. Private Walsh belongs to Com
pany H, First infantry, and he procured a
license today, but at the last moment
learned that he could not leave camp un-
der present strict orders. He appealed to
Colenel Smith, who suggested that the
ceremony be performed as above stated.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Patrdlling Ceased

ram Osceola reported that while cruising
along the Cuban coast with the torpedo
boat Ericsson on Friday afternoon they
saw large body Of Spanish soldiers pa
trolling the shore about eight miles west
of Havana. Both boats sent In fusillade
Of shots, which scattered the troops, but
It is not known II any Of the soldiers were
killed. The spaniards did not return the
fire.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Kansas Volunteers

Topeka, Kas., May 16.-The Twentieth
Kansas Regiment will leave Topeka over
the Union Pacific for San Francisco at 2
o'clock this afternoon. The regiment con-
sists of 1015 men and will be taken out of
here on three special trains. The Twenty
first Kansas Regiment goes to Chattanooga
ond will leave over the Santa Fee about 4
o'clock. This regiments consists of 1858
men.
The herald., 1898-05-17
A Coal Deal

VICTORIA, B. c., May ia deal has
just been closed between the United States
government and e. e. Caine of Seattle,
representing the Dunsmuirs, for the pur-
chase of $500 tons of COAL The bulk of the
coal is for the Port Orchard naval station,
where It will be kept in bunkers for Ameri-
can war vessels.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Mules for Manila

ST. LOUIS, May ia telegram has been
received from Washington by Lieutenant
Colonel Smith, the head Of the quartermas-
ter's department in this city, ordering the
immediate shipment Of 120 mule4 to San
Francisco to go with the Manila expedi-
ton. The mules are heavy draught ami
mails and were shipped last night.
The herald., 1898-05-17

came to anchor. Her arrival was unex-
pected and It is the general impression that
she came In for orders from Washington. A
boat came ashore with mali and Official re-
ports. Soon after orders were received for
the Columbia through the signal service
station and after stay Of several hours
the Columbia steamed away.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Pacific Coast Defense

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1e.-In response
to its memorial requesting protection for
the Pacific coast, the chamber Of commerce
has received advices from Secretary Long
through the California delegation at wasn-
ington that the matter OF defense Of the
commerce Of this coast has recently been
referred to the naval war board, which re-
ports that the commander-in-chief on the
Pacific coast station has been instructed
In regard to the general subjsct Of Pacific
coast defenseA
The herald., 1898-05-17
A Peruvian Crisis

! LIMA, Peru, May 16-President Pierola
has accepted the resignation of the cab
net and charged DR.. Joseph J Loayxa. 4
member of the supreme court, with the
formation OF new ministry, in which Dr.,
Loayza will hold the portfolio of justice.
The names Of the other members Of th6
cabinet are not yet announced.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Colorado Infantry

DENVER, Col, May 16.-It IL announced
tonight that the Colorado infantry regiS
ment will start for San Francisco at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon over the
Denver and Rio Grande. Two battalions
Of troops from Kansas. and one from Me-
braska viii arrive IL the morning and 80
The herald., 1898-05-17
Russian What

ST. PETERSBURG. May 16-Reports re-
ceived as to the condition OF the grain crop
throughout the country show that the
state of winter wheat is generally satisfac-
tory and that only few Of the central dis
tricts have suffered
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Might Be More Useful

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Gray
and other influential men have made
strong protests against the cruiser Column
bia and other fine warships being kept on
the New England coast when the enemy's
ships are In southern waters.
The herald., 1898-05-17
A sacramsnto rionear

SACRAMENTO. May 1&-Alphonso Dem
nary died here today at the age Of 70.
Many years ago Mr.. Dennaty was q crock
cry merchant here. prior to which he con-
Quoted a restaurant in Napa. He was a
native Of Metz, France.
The herald., 1898-05-17
A Chinese Contract

WASHINGTON, May 1e.-Minister Dem
by at Picking says in a communication to
the state Department. that 1t ID reported at
Picking that a contract for building a rail-
road from Hankow to Canton has recently
Minnesota.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Will Burn Garbage

SACRAMENTO. May 16-The city trus'
tees tonight decided the city engineer to
prepare plans for a garbage crematory to
be erected at an early day.
The herald., 1898-05-17
Combinations
IN THE HOUSE
McKinley's First Veto Il Unanimously
Sustained

Sustained
WASHINGTON. May 16-The house to-
ady received its first veto from President
tain the executive. The veto was Of bill
comforting upon the court Of claims jurfs-
diction In q private claims case Of long
standing. The day was given to consider
alton OF bills under suspension Of the
rules, the measures pr chief Importance
being one ratifying an agreement for tho
allotment and opening to settlement Of the
Comanche. Kiowa and Apache lands in
Oklahoma, and one to establish an assay
office at Seattle, Wash.
Mr.. Marshall Of Illinois presented the
conference report upon the bill authorize
ing the army officers to furnish food to the
Cuban people and arms and equipments to
Cubans to increase their fighting effective
ness against Spain during the present war.
The report was adopted without any OBJ
lection.
A joint resolution appointing VIM. J.
Sewall Of New Jersey, Martin T. McMahon
Of New York, John T. Mitchell of Wiscon-
sin and VIM. H. Bonsall OF California men,
bers of the board OF managers OF the Ma
tional Home for Disabled Volunteer SOL
diers was called up.
Loud Of California attacked the action
Of the committee on military affairs in not
permitting him a fair opportunity to be
heard upon the selection OF the California
member of the board He declared that
Major Bonsall was unknown to the vofun-
teer soldiers. and at length charged the
naming Of Major Bonsall to have been done
at the dictation OF q senator from CalifU--
MIA, Ito pay a political debt" and he
LIQUID regretted the "debauching of the
Soldiers home to 5ay Political obligations"
Replying to these charges. Hull of Iowa.
chairman Of the committee, denied them In
toto and asserted that the committee had
simply followed the rule and named two
Democrats and two Republicans. AS to
Major Bonsall. he had been urged by Il
Republican senator and two representa-
tives from California and by the California
Republican state central committee, "a
recommendation" Hull declared. quite as
much entitled to consideration as that of
the gentleman from California who has
Just addressed the house." The resolution
was passed-120 to Sc.
The house, at 4:50 p. M, adjourned.
A War Estimate
WASHINGTON, May 16-The Secretary
Of the Navy sent to the House toby an
estimate for the appropriation Of $50 900 OoO
In round numbers, to cover the war expen-
ditures of the first six months Of the next
fiscal year. This is supplemental to the
estimates heretofore received, and Is OK
pected to cover one-half Of all the ex-
penditures the war will impose on the ma
val service for the next year.
The herald., 1898-05-17
PACIFIC BLOCKADE
To Give Place to Much More Decisive
Measures

= CHICAGO, May 16.-A special to the =
= Journal from Washington says:
= President Mckinley has abandoned =
= his peaceful blockade idea. Orders =
= were today cabled to the commander 4
= OF the blockading squadron that will I
= give him an opportunity to turn his =
= ships loose on all Notifications where \
= resistance is offered. 4
= Every Cuban port that Ii strongly 4
= protected will be attacked and the +
= bombardment will be kept up until +
: the Spanish guns are silenced and all =
: gunboats are sunk. \
The herald., 1898-05-17
A Paris Theft

PARIS, May 16.-A package containing
over 100000 francs in securities and gold
was stolen this morning from AGAR Of
the Paris. Lyons and Mediterranean Hall
road. There Is no clue to the thieves.