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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-20
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PERSONNEL BILL

Washington May l9-The Committee on Navn'
Affairs reported TO the House to-day the suoSu-
tu,e for the Naval Personnel bill In reporting ''e
measure. the result OF long agl'a''o' anu ~
ionsed struggle between the line and stan 'he
Committee points out that the substitute is ldeh-
teal with a former bill except that u apohshe'
relative rank In the STAFF. extends the provision aS
10 retirement OF line officers who served IN inc
Civil War TO all naval officers who nave 30 sfVeu'
and sections have been added reorganizihg 'hs
Construction Corps and the Marine corps anu
establishing a commissioned grade for Deserving
warrant officers The report says:
This is not a war measure, and was not uSnlne1
70 meet the present emergency. yet X is Deheveu
!ts Immediate passage Will do much 10 stlnuiao
70 heroic endeavor and 10 valiant achievement tte
brave officers and brave men OF the American
Navy, all OF whom will hail It's passage as not oniy
remedy for existing troubles and deiects III uo
organization Of naval personnel but also NC
true and substantial appreciation OF the deeos OF
'ho defenders Of our National honor upon the SOD
The bill will cause increase OF 10000 in ex-
penses for pay Of the Navy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

g Riots are breaking out all over Spain,
some political and some because of the
heaYyEburdens which the war by increasing
the price ofthe neoessaries of life is laying
upon the working class. it is not likely
the political outbreaks can be appeased
with anything short of change of min
istry, and that is probably impending
The Sagasta government has had the mis-
fortune to be in power when crushing
defeat has come to the Spanish navy,
and it will probably have to pay the pen
atty by going into retirement, fortunate
if it gets off as easily as that. A new
ministry cannot mend matters much,
however. A poor, weak, decrepid old
monarchy has taken up arms against a
rich, strong and progressive republic, and
there can only be one result, no matter
how often the ministry is changed. The
worst fate that could befal the bombastic
WeyIer would be to have to stand in Sa.
gasta's shoes and face the Spanish popu-
lace when the news of the next Spanish
defeat reaches Madrid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

total population is estimated to be about
5000, 200.
The islands are of volcanic formation
and are traversed by chain of noun
tains from north to south, rising in some
Of them to an altitude of 5000 feet. The
coasts of most of the islands are deeply
indented by the sea, and the larger
islands are well watered by large streams,
with estuaries, which form excellent har-
bors.
The Philippine group is within the
range of the monsoons, and violent hurri-
canes are of frequent occurrence. From
May to September the west coasts Of the
Philippine Islands are delnged with rain
while the October monsoon brings rain
to the east coasts, which are dry at other
seasons. The high temperature and
abundance of moisture produce luxuriant
vegetation.
The mineral products are gold, copper,
iron. lead, mercury, sulphur, and coal.
The exports amount to about 1000,
600 annually, and the imports, consisting
mainly of cottons, machinery, linens,
coal. iron, earthenware, hardware and
woolens, amount to about SIS, 900, O0C
annually.
The islands were discovered by Magel.
Ian in 1881, and were settled by the Span
iards in the reign of Philip H., after
whom they were named
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

While we do not actually know that
Manila has capitulatel to the American
squadron, there is strong probability
that such. is the case. Cut off from the
sea and without hope of relief from that
direction, and surrounded by rebellious
population, there would he little chance
that the Spaniards could long retain pos
session of the town. The fate of Manila
would give US virtual possession of the
Philippine group, but in order to keep
possession during the war and preserve the
peace in Manila, it will doubtless to
necessary to send troops from San Fran
cisco, and preparations for such move
ment have already begun. The seizure
of the islands is q military measure. and
of course we should not think of perma-
nently retaining possession of them. To
do so would complicate us in the Chinese
problem, mix us up in the quarrels of the
European powers, and bring other evils
innumerable without any oompensating
advantage. 1t does not follow by any
means, however, that if we get possess
sion of them we shall give them back to
Spain when the war is over. Spain's
government of the Philippines has been
as bad as that of Cuba, and it would be
mercy to the inhabitants to turn them
over to some power that could govern
there would be ample justification for our
refusing to return them to Spain. But
there is another ground, and one that is
likely to figure more prominently, which
is, that the United States would have
good claim to hold them to partly recoup
become the usual thing in late years for a
victorious nation to exact war indemni-
ty from the nation it has yanquished, in
money or in territory. Germany com
PEELED France TO surrender Alsace and
Lorraine, and exacted besides huge
sum of money. Japan forced China to
raise big sum of money by mortgage
on her territory and turn it over to
the victor, and Turkey, with the approval
of the powers, exacted large sum from
| Greece We should be perfectly justified
in demanding an indemnity from Spain,
and in the light of pre- ,edent, none of the
powers could offer any objection. But
spain has no money. and we should have
\ to take our indemnity in territory
Therefore we should hold the Philippines
until we found customer TOR them,
Several of the European nations woulc
doubtless like to have them, and probably
we could realize big sum for them. L
we once get possession of them we Ger
tainly should not give them up except We
were recompensed. Neither should we
contemplate for moment the holding Of
them permanently.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
MANILA AND THE PHILIPPINES.
Description of the Spanish Port and Colo
ny Where Commodore Dewey's Opera
ting.

Manila, the capital city of the Island
of Luzon and of all the Philippine Is
lands, is situated on Manila Bay, at the
mouth OF the river Pasig. The city forms
the segment Of circle, between the river
and the sea, and it's suburbs extend over
numerous islets formed by the river and
its branches. The river Pasig is prolonged
into the bay by two piers. At the end of
one of them is a small fort, and light
house is situated at the end of the other
pier. Vessles of small tonnage can go up
as far as the bridge which crosses the
river.
Cavite is a fortified seaport town of the
Island of Luzon, on which Manila is sit
uated. Cavite is on the Bay OF Manila.
and about ten miles south-southw est of
the city Of Manila. The town Of Cavite
has population of over 5000, and the
population Of the fort Is less than 600.
There is an arsenal at Cavite, which is
the capital of the province of the same
name. The residence of the Governor is
stu ated there, and the place is the chief
naval depot Of the Spanish possessions in
that part of the world.
The city of Manila has dilapidated APP
pearance. North of it is the Binondo sub
urb, which is the residence of the foreign
merchants and the great centre of trade.
1t is more populous than the city itself.
Manila presents both Spanish and ORR
entail features. There are long lines OF
heavily mounted batteries. dark looking
churches, strange looking towers, and
massive houses of solid masonry. These
are mingled with light little houses, or
cottages, in groves of tropical trees. raised
from the ground by posts, in order to per-
NIT the free PASSAGE of the waters in the
rainy season. The streets are straight,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

cited the overthrow not merely of the
ministry, which would have been legiti-
mate enough, but the dynasty also,
which was not legitimate. In many coun-
tries certainly, such words as were spo-
ken in the Spanish Parliament ON Tues
day would subject the men who uttered
them to trial for melting to treason. But
the present dynasty is not strong enough
to resort to severe measures, since they
might precipitate revolution that it
could not put down. 1t has to hear itself
insulted and threatened with overthrow
without daring to raise its hand, deeming
itself fortunate If none of the threats
made against it are put into execution.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

Admiral Dewey's ships at Manila were
undoubtedly superior to those of the
enemy, but that fact detracts none from
the brilliancy Of the victory. He had to
sail into bay supposed to be strewn
with mines and torpedoes, and under the
guns of land batteries before he could
find the feet he was after. The risk he
took was great one, and none but a
most daring and skillful commander
would have taken it. He was more than
5000 miles from his base, and his defeat
meant his total destruction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

The despatch from Lisbon saying the
Cape Verde feet has been joined by the
Cadiz fleet near the latter port, and that
they are now coming across the Atlantic
to give us battle, is important, if true,
but its trustworthiness is open to grave
doubts. Had junction OF that kind been
contemplated between the two squad
rons it is altogether more likely that it
would have been effected at the Canaries
This despatch probably throws no real
light on the present whereabouts of the
Cape Verde feet 1t may be where this
despatch says it is, OF it may be on the
way to Porto Rico, or it may have gone
to intercept the Oregon. If it Is on the
high seas moving this way probably some
of our fast cruisers will soon discover it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

The Hon. George Fred Williams is in
trouble because his regiment was not &C.
copied by Gov. Wolcott as part of Massa-
chusetts' quota. Inasmuch as Mr. Will
liams threatens to ventilate his feelings
in words it is certainly great pity that
he could not have been sent to the war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05
THURSDAY. MAY s.
ARBOR DAY,

and earnestly recommend to all people in
his State that they observe the day by the
planting of trees, shrubs and vines for the
adornment of their homes, the identifying
of their fields, their school grounds and
roadways.
am persuaded that the influence of such
an observance, with concert of effort, will
ever be enrolling and beneficent, andwill
bear witness in the years to come that we,
caring for the future, devoted this day to
identifying and increasing the value of our
estates.
Given at the Executive Chamber, in Au-
gusta, this twenty-second day of April,
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety eight and of
the Independence OF the United States
OF America the one hundred and twenty
second. LLEWELLYN POWERS
BY the Governor,
LYRoN BOYD, Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

There is strong impression among
American naval experts that the Spanish
fleet will make strong efforts to capture
or destroy the Oregon and Marietta, now
on the way from Rio Janeiro to Key
West. Such stroke if successful would
dc much to revive the dropping spirits of
the Spanish people, and there is as little
hazard in it as in any enterprise they
can undertake.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

We observe that Gen. Weyler points to
he destruction of the Maine as evidence
that discipline in the American navy
is very lax. We wonder what inference
he draws from the destruction of the
Spanish fleet at Manila
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

Gen. Blanco is filling Havana with ex.
tras announcing the complete defeat of
the American squadron off Manila. If
the truth should become known it is
feared by the Spanish commander that
there would be an instruction in the
city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

1t looks as though Spain would have
plenty of fighting to do at home before
long.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

The speeches of some Of the opposition
members of She Spanish Senate were
nothing less than reasonable They in
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-05

Commodore Dewey richly deserves the
promotion that is coming to him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-16
PLENTY OF ORANGES.

II is gratifying to note that the sue
culent orange is I'm goodly supply and
increased variety this season. Fruits
may come and fruits may go but the
orange rolls on forever first in the IA
vor OF the American taste. No fruit
causes the mouth To so water nor leaves
such q subtle sense of deliciousness all
through the human system as does the
orange. IT is further pleasing To note
that the Florida fruit is showing revi-
val from the crushing blow Of the frosts
of 1895 and is i'm greatly increased guam
tity. y News reporter looked in on sew
eral well known local fruterers this
morning and found them feeling bet
ter concerning the Florida orange than
at any time IN three years. In the sea-
son proceeding the freeze over 5,00O,OO
boxes of oranges were shipped from
the state OF Florida, and in the year
following the lsmity-1S96-some
thing less than 100000 boxes were dis
bursed. In the winter of lS91-sS ship
ments from that state approximated
120. 900 boxes and this year the estima-
ted receipts will be 100000 boxes. The
quality runs very good TO high and
prices will run about as usual at retail.
An average. to choice. Florida can be
bought for 20 to 80 cents dozen. whilst
extra qualities, from the Indian river
district and Orange Bend viii range
from 80 To cents 1 uOItils
The future for the Florida fruit, how
ever. is bright. Directly following the
freeze many of the Southern grovemen
felt very much discouraged over the
outlook, but the freeze served TO draw
more distinctly what has always been
termed the frost line i'm Florida. In 9TH
er words there are people who believe
that there are districts in that state
where IL is safe 10 set out orange
groves. Well, there are sections where
the culture of the fruit can be profita-
bly, conducted but there are many other
sections where the danger from frosts
is important and il Is very hazardous
to orange planting. About 2000 boxes of
Florjdas will be handled in Providence
this season.
But the Florida product is no longer
alone i'm the high favor of the Ameri-
can consumer. The freeze created "A
tremendous shortage in the general
supply of oranges, but it afforded th~,
growers of California the best possible
opportunity TO populariZe their fruit
California oranges had been gaining "A
firm footing so TO speak in the markets
of the United States and since the loss
OF the Florida harvest of lS95-96-the
California product has supplied the de-
felt An idea OF the increase in the Cal
ifornia business may be gained from
the fact that during the season OF 1856
81 but 1000 car loads of oranges were
shipped whilst in 1898 over 1900
car loads were consigned IT is but fair
TO state that the California product
will soon share favor with Florida
fruit.
Oranges now coming into eastern
markets are received largely from
Florida, California, Valencia, the Ba-
hamas, Jamaica and Mexico.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-16

pany to remove its rails from Dyer
street.
Resolution to purchase water pipes,
special castings and materials for lay
ing water pipes.
Resolution TO purchase sewer mate
rials.
Resolution granting permission To the
following persons 10 move buildings,
viz: Antonio Aiello. John w. Wilde.
The matter of defining grade OF
Frankfort street from Burlington street
10 Balch street was referred to May Is.
1899 and defining grade Of Locomotive
street TO the first meeting in June. 1899.
The grade of Sixth street was defined.
Tho matter OF grade ON Waldo street
was referred to May rs, 1899.
These accounts were allowed. Manu-
facturcrs Lodge, Elections $25. y.
William Moore. ELECTIONS $40, West
Side Co. ELECTIONS Slj
Resolutions for a sewer ON Angel
street across Blackstone Park was
passed.
Petitions of Dennis Burke. to build a
barn. at 10 Dale street and Mrs. Abbie
Porter. 90 build barn. at rear 33S
Lockwood street were granted.
Curbing OF following streets was or
dered: Huntington avenue. from Car
ter street to Jackson avenne. Wdyland
avenue. from Elton street 60 Irving
avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-16

read 90 the jury rules from the differ
ent railroads instructions in regard TO
the use OF brakes, running or trains,
etc. The presentation OF testimony
was then announced To be completed,
and the closing arguments were COM
menced
Thomas l.. Grover. speaking for the
defendant, contended that mis- client
did not claim that the signals were
not set but that the air brakes refused
TO work at "a time when emergency re-
quired. He claimed that Getchell did
all that he reasonably could do 10 stop
his train but could not do so. He did
not belie& the fault OF this disaster
should be placed on the shoulders OF
this man. He then proceeded TO care
fully review the evidence introduced
during the case. lie asked for the ac-
quittal OF his client.
District Attorney Harris closed Tor
the Government. He believed that
Getchell could with proper care have
stopped the train in time TO avert an
accident. The signals were set for dan
ger, but I'm disregard OF this Getchell
ran right by. About a mile above Sha-
ron. at Sharon Heights. Getchell as he
testified, shut off steam, testing his
brakes, which apparently worked all
right. IL they worked alright at mat
time, they should have worked when
Getchells train reached Sharon.
Mr.. Grover occupied about an hour
before the jury, and Mr.. Harris less
time.
Judge Sherman made a short charge,
and the Jury retired at 3:45 o'clock.
At few minutes before 8 the jury re-
turned with verdict of guilty.
The case Will be taken TO the Supreme
Court on exceptions. Getchell Will
come up for sentence later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-16
WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS.
Addresses Made By Edwin C. Pierce, Or. /. +. c.
Gavin and Others.

\ meeting of the Woman Suffrage
Association was held yesterday after
noon, I'm the parlor of the Evangelical
Young Women's Christian Association,
and the members of the organization
listened TO a number Of addresses. Ed
win G. Pierce spoke OF the endeavor OF
the friends or woman suffrage To have
a suitable clause inserted I'm the revised
constitution. and he closed by saying
and my advice is that you should
strcuuousiy oppose any such Constftu-
tloual revision"
Dr. T.. II. g. Caryin after endorsing
the vi,ws 81 Mr.. Fierce said that there
were tWo plans for = new constitution.
one Was the Assembly plan and one Of
"A convention Mrs. BOwles read letter
from Hon. E. l.. Freeman on his opin.
ion Of the revised Instrument
Mrs French OF PaWtuCkct. Mrs. An
MA Gatnn Spencer ana others spoke. af-
t., which the meeting was adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-16
HoN'S This (?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
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+. ]. CHENEY K CO, Props. Toledo. O..
We, the undersigned, have known r.
J. Cheney for the last II years, and be-
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by their firm.
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Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Price
15c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-16
1T WILL HAUL FREIGHT CARS.

Continued from Page Eight)
Of streets were made: Jackson street
from Lawrence street to Mercy street.
TO Harlan street: Park avenue, from
Ethan street 10 Plainneld street to
Union avenue: Central avenue. from
Kilingly street Co the city line, 10 sun
set avenue: Octavia street from Po-
casset avenue to Plainheld street. To
Moorefleld street. Randall street, from
Thornton street To Springfield street TO
seton street; Willow street. from Pru-
dence avenue TO MUraN street. to
stanton street; Diamond street, from
Springfield street to Eliza street to
Wolfe street: King street from tlevc-
land street northerly. to queen street,
Cora street. from Terrace avenue 20
Greenfield street. To Wallace street.
Miriam street. from Terrace avenue to
whitehall 90 Progress avenue; Law
renee street. from Ridge street TO Swiss
street. to- Tiber street
-Tne Following matters were passed IN
concurrence: orders 10 receive the
monthly reports.
Of the joint committee on finance. on
surrender OF coupon bonds Tor NovWn.
ber ISIS.
Of the city ueasursr on surrender 81
coupon bonds FOR November, 1885.
OF the city messenger for october,
1888
Resolution directing the New YORK,
New Haven 4 hagt,yri kallToad COM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-16
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