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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-13
SAGASTA PRAISES M'KTNLEY.
Thinks His "Depl0rabIe Message
Was Forced by Congress.

PNBlvAShsS
Mas Forced by Congress.
Madrid. April 13.-Senor Sasasta in an
interview last evening said:
Il consider President McKinley's mes
sage deplorable. ] think it was forced
upon him by the clamor of Congress
which took advantage Of his weakness.
j believe that Mr.. Mckinley, himself
wished to considerably modify the mes
sage. but some adviser dissuaded him
from doing So
The duration of the Cuban armistice
depends upon the conduct of the insur-
gents and the attitude Of the United
States. TheSpanish minister at Wash
ington has been instructed TO present to
the American Government a further
memorandum through Secretary Sher-
man."
Premier Sagasta considered that Con-
gress was likely to confer upon the Presi-
dent the powers he asked.
With regard TO the further intervention
through the friendly efforts Of the pow
ers, Senor Sagasta said: They cannot
do any more than they have already done
without running the risk of having their
friendly counsel regarded as an imposi-
ton
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New EnwItnd states Are Ready.

Boston, April 13.-If war should come
today the New England coast would not
be found unDrepared. for a transfOrma-
ton has been accomplished within the
past few weeks In the means Of defense.
At Boston, Winthrop. Portsmouth and
Portland and other points are modern
guns and modern weapons of defense,
such as mines and torpedoes. and at
many places not yet equipped plans have
been completed SO that IN case of emer-
gency those places could be prepared for
war within a few days.
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SHOOTS AT HIS WIFE.
Clarence Bryan Reports His Crime to
The Times and EIudes the Police.

The police are looking for Clarence
Bryan bartender living at No. 106 Sec
ond Street northwest. He is wanted for
an assault on his wife. Pearl Bryan, an
inmate of house No. 1855 Ohio Avenue
where she is known as Fay Lamont.
Bryan went to the house last night and
fired two shots at the woman. Believing
he had committed murder he hurried to
The Times office and explained his ac-
tions. When he learned. however, that
neither shot had taken effect he escaped
from the city and eluded all efforts of
the police to catch him on the charge of
assaulting with intent TO kill.
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TROOPS ORDERED TO MOVE.
Entire Garrison mt Fort Bliss Dis.
patched to Cbickamauga.

Fort Worth, Texas, April 13.-Orders
received at Fort Bliss late yesterday af-
ternoon call for the transfer of the en-
tire garrison to Chickamauga today.
Stationed at Fort Bliss are Troop A.
Fifth Cavalry, and Companies H and ID,
18th Infantry, with the headquarters band
of the infantry, in all about $50 men. The
soldiers are eager to fight.
There has been some alarm over the
reports that Spaniards in Mexico intend
raiding Ell Paso,, but Collector Bauchie,
the Mexican collector, gives assurances
that no Spanish raiders will get over the
Rio Grande, as the Mexican troops are on
the alert.
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HEALTH OF THE CITY.
Dr. Woodward Submits His Weekly
Report

The mortality in the District during the past
week was 10i, of which 60 were white and ~ col
ored TIE annual death rate was 1879 for each
thousand Of the whole population as compared
with 72j, the rate for the preceding week; that
for the whites being 1879 and for the colored
2577 Deaths from diseases of the nervous system
declined from IL TO 49, and those of the kidneys
from 10 to 8, while the mortality from consump-
tion increased from ii to 10, and from pneumonia
from IL to IL. There were seven fatal cases in
the miasmatic zymotic calss two being from ty
phod fever three from diphtheria and two from
grippe At the close of the last report there
were 2s eases of diphtheria in quarantine Dur
ing the week IA new cases were reported and .
were released from quarantine During the week
IL new cases were reported and released from
quarantine by recovery. leaving 80 ca1cs under
treatment in "a premises.
OF scarlet fever there were 50 cases in isolation
at the close of the last report. Five cases
were reported during the week, and u were
reported having recovered, leaving As cases
in quarantine in % premises.
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AMERICAN STOCKS WEAKER.
Prices in London Decline I'm View Of
War Probabilities.

London, April 1S.-TOday is the begin
ming of the fortnightly settlements and
the market for American securities IS
slightly feverish and lower at declines
of II per cent. COnsOls are down Is and
all markets are somewhat heavy. in SYM
pathy with declines in Americans. These
are depressed on the belief that the
United States Congress will adopt armed
intervention resolutions, which viii be
regarded in Europe as tantamOunt TO
declaration of war with Spain
Americans are lower on war prObabh-
tiles.
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MURDER AND SUICIDE.
The Shooting Was the Result of "a
Family Quarrel.

North Adams, Mass, April 12.-Edward
Bamford, aged 81 fatally shot his wife,
Rebecca, aged AZ, and then shot himself,
at their home on West Main Street today.
The shooting was the result of a family
quarrel Both are at the City Hospital
and will die.
Bamford had loaned his wife $1,000 to
help build a block and this morning de-
manded the money from her. She could
not give 1t to him and quarrel resulted.
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LAST MAIL FOR CUBA TO-DAY.
Service VIII Close After the City af
Washington Leaves New York.

New York. April 13.-With the departure
of the steamship City of Washington for
Havana, at l o'clock this afternoon, the
postal service from the United States to
Cuba will close for the present
''The route via Tampa, Fla, closed sew
eral days ago." said A. B. Maze, superin-
tendent of mails. yesterday, land the
sailing of the City of Washington, as
scheduled, is the only means in sight of
forwarding mail to Cuba. We have no
positive assurance that she will sail, but
mail is accepted on the chance that the
scheduled arrangement viii be carried
out After that, according to present
knowledge, the service will close for the
present"
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COnfesses to Theft.

New York, April 1S.-wiIliam H. Emmons,
twenty years old, of No. 1869 De Kalb Avenue,
Brooklyn. pleaded guilty yesterday in the Center
Street police court of the larceny of nearly oO9
worth of goods from his former employers, French
& Ward, dealers in woolens, at No. 92 Franklin
Street, and was held by Magistrate Meade in the
sum OF 81 900 for trial He said he spent all the
money on performers in the concert halls in
Brooklyn and Coney Island.
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CHASED BY A SPANIARD.
British Flag Alone saved the SchOon
er From Capture

Boston. April 13.-The schooner Golden
Hand arrived last night from Porto
Rico, and her master. Capt Landry. re-
ported having been chased by a Spanish
warship.
He says that when fifty miles off Ponce
on March rs. he sighted the warship bear
ing down on him. and when she had gone
close TO him he hoisted the British jack.
The Spaniard thereUpon slackened her
speed and soon hauled away to the East
ward.
Capt. Landry believes that had his YES
sci been an American. the Spaniard would
have overhauied him.
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DIED.

SPTRRIER- sday. April I3. 1898. az 8
a. NJ at residence Of parents. f2l Six-and- a-half
Street southwest. GEORGE ARTHUR. beloved son
Of George and Mary A. Spurrier, aged nineteen
years.
Er,arqf r,ofic. later Item
oUINLAN-Ou Sunday. April 10. 1s9s. at go
a. m THOMAS A.. beloved son Of kathaTy ne
and the late Edward Quinlan, aged tNenty-hY
years and six months.
Funeral from his late residence. 92l New Jer-
sex avenue on Wednesday, April II. leye az so
O'Clock Requiem mass al st. Al0ysius' Church
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited 70
attend sPl22t-em
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DEMOCRATS WIN IN JERSEY.
PCFubIicans DisEusted Will, the Al
ministraffon's Spanish Policy.

Trenton. \. j.. April l3.-The correct returns OF
yesterdays city election received this morning
give the city to the Democrats by majority Of
i6g The Democrats elect the cOUnciimen at large
and gain seven members Of the council.
This is a Republican city. but many Republic
cars refused 20 20 % the polls the spanish Cu5an
controversy figured COnspicuoUsly in the local
election. and the dillv-daying Of the Administra-
tion injured the Republicans.
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Powder and Rifles.

jacksonville. Fla. April Bone car
load of powder and five 6-inch rapid-iire
rifles were received here today from the
Rock Island. Ill. arsenal They will be
mounted at St Johns Bluff, down the
river. where 200 men are working on
earthworks now
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Captnin Dies on His ship.

Liverpool, April 13,-Nhen the British steamer
Lake Ontario. from St John. y. B., on March 80,
and Halifax on April l, for this port arrived here
the chief officer, who was in com
mand. reported that Capt Campbell, OF the Lake
Ontario died when that steamer a day out
from Halifax His remains have been landed here.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-13

Berne. Switzerland April 13.-The government
has prohibited the importation Of American fresh
fruits This action was taken owing 10 the al
legged presence Of the san Jose scale in the fruit
imported recently.
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FLYING SQUADRON SAILS.

American Fleet Leaves Hampton
Rouds Under Sealed Orders
Fort Monroe, Va, April 13.-The flying
noon under sealed orders. The gun was
hands on board. Commodore Schiey
came ashore TO say good-by to his wife
and daughter.
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AMERICAN LINERS IMPRESSED.
T[e st. Louis and st. Paul Go Into
the Naval Service.

The President this morning ordered
the immediate purchase or the American
liners st. Paul and st. Louis. They wiz
be commanded by Capts. Sigsbee and
Goodrich.
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The Hayel in Port.

London. April 12.-The North German
Lloyd steamer Havel, from New York
TO Bremen, arrived at Plymouth at 1l.40
II
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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Assistant Secretary Roosevelt said this
squadron is for practice purposes only
and will last forty-eight hours. Commo-
dore Schley has not given his squadron
any practice evolutions and he wishes to
see how the ships will act.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-13

Quick buyers. who appreciate a
good thing. won't lose time to seize
upon one of these special Thurs
day attractions. II Is not an every
day event that places before you
such a splendid Chamber suite.
worth So. 80. for $l4S5-
The state herald., 1898-10-07
PEACE COMMISSION.
FIRST MEETING HELD AT PARIS
Spanish ENJOYS Said to Have Been sur.
prlscd by the American Demands-Thsy
Telegraph to M.dr. ID for Instructions.

Paris Oct. 3.--rhe representative of
the Associated Press learns that the
session of the Peace Commission to.
day was highly important and that the
Americans have made II demand of
such character that the Spanlards 1nd
II necessary TO ask for an adjournment
In order to enable them to consult with
the government mt Madrid.
1t is believed that the question con-
Germs the Philippines, and II Is known
that the Americans nre highly pleased
ut having so soon reached what they
consider very important phase In the
negotiations and consider the two ses-
sions thus far held as satisfactory to
America. A member of the commits
sion expressed the belief that the work
would he completed within one month.
In the Spanish camp great hopes are
built on what they believe General
Merritt will advise namely, that the
Philippines are incapable Of self-Rov-
ernment and that the whole situation
does not warrant America In taking
the responsibility for the entire Philip
pines. The Spaninrds are ready to give
whatever America asks In the way Of
coaling stations, but Will, It is claimed.
resist more. to the verge Of u renewal
Of hostilitics.
Major General Merritt. who COM
manded the American troops at Ma
Mia. arrived here to-dny from Mar
seillcs. The general did not see the
United States Peace commissioners be-
fore the opening OF the joint session to-
day.
The American commissioners held a
session this morning at their own Of
fices, preparatory to the second meet
ing with the Spanish commissioners,
which began nj the commissioners
rooms In the foreign office at o'clock
this afternoon. The plan of work
directed TO he prepared by the secre-
taries has not been perfected, as the
secretary of the Spanish commission
did not arrive here until to-day.
To-day's session lasted until 1 o'clock
at which hour the commissioners ad-
journed TO meet at = o'clock next Fri
day afternoon, such interval being nee
essary to allow separate dellberatiOn
by each commission. The secretary Of
the Spanish commission will arrive to-
night. The Spanish and American com-
missioners will he received tomorrow
by President Faurc. The hour fixed
for the reception of the Americans Is
4:ia In the afternoon. General Merritt
will accompany the Americans to this
function. which will he held mt the Pal
ais de Elysee. The opinion is now held
that the work of the commissions may
be finished within one month.
Madrid, Oct. i.-The reported inten-
tion Of the United States government
to retain the whole of the Philippine
Islands has created almost state of
stupeiaction here. and II is semi-of-
ficinlly announced that the Spanish
government has resolved to vigorously
combat any action. which ii is claimed.
the terms of the peace protocol pre-
clude.
The state herald., 1898-10-07
WANTS TWO ISLANDS.
Opinions as to What Americans WIN ID.
msnd OF spain.

Chicago. Oct. "A special from
Washington to the Record SAYS:
Gil Bias, the French newspaper has
made n pretty close guess at the in.
structions OF the peace commissioners
and the policy of the United States
concerning the Philippine islands.
While nobody outside the Cabinet cir.
Gle knows definitely what the instruc.
tions are. II X the general understand.
ing among congressman and others
who have been consulted by the Prcsi.
dent that our government VIII demand
the absolute ccssion of the island of
Luzon and also the island OF Palawnn.
which commands the entrance to the
China sea. and Is recommended by
naval authorities ms the most available
location for n naval station. II IL also
understood that our commissioners
Will demand all OF the commercial nd.
vaningcs that are enjoyed by Spain in
the remainder OF the Philippines. and
that no part OF the archipelago shall be
transferred to any other nation with.
out the consent of our government
Al the same time the American com
missioncrs are given very wide discre-
tlon In the details of the agreement.
Having complete confidence In their
Judgment and patriotism the President
has not attempted 10 tie their hands.
Three OF the commissioners Davis.
Frye and Reld-arc expanslonlsis: Day
aud Gray are not.
II Is expected that the Spanish gov
crnment will show the greatest tennc.
lty In objecilng TO the provision which
prevents the transfer Of the sovereign,
~ Of any Of the Islands without the
consent Of the United States. II II gen.
orally assumed by the dIplomatists
here that Spain intends to get rid OF
the whole OF the archipelago and that
there II already secret understanding
FOR the sale OF II naval station to Ger.
many for price which VIII cover part
Of the cost OF the war. Spain cannot re-.
tnin amy OF the Philippines without n
continual conflict with the natives. The
insurgents are In active hostility In
several OF them already. aud II viii
cost more than they are worth 10 en.
force Spanish authority. A. the same
time the Spanish government VIII not
rare TO DO hampcrci by any conditions
In disposlng Of them.
The state herald., 1898-10-07
KIN. Fl,. Nor for R,y.nre.

Murfresboro, Tenn, Oct. 2.-Thirty
miles east of this city five men are re-
ported to have been assassinated.
John Hollingsworth killed man by
the name OF Higgins something over Il
yenr ago. A suit was brought against
HOllingsworth and Judgment taken
against him by the members of the
Higgins family for 5000. Yesterday
there was to be an auction sale of his
property to satisfy the Judgment and
Hollingsworth and several of his
friends concealed themselves in a barn
on the place.
When the men came TO carry out the
proceedings the men in hiding fired
into them with double-barrel shotguns,
killing four Hen and wOunding another
so badly that he will hardly recover.
The dead men are of the most prom
incnt people in this section. A posse
started in pursuit of Hollingsworth
and his party.
Nashville, Tenn. Oct. "A special
TO the American from Murfresboro
says telephone message has been re-
cclved from Woodbury., Cannon coun'
ty. stating that the Cannon county
murdered and assassin. John Iiollings-
worth. has been shot and severely
wounded. A crowd Of sixty men have
him located and expect to capture him
tonight, tcg,ther with his accolnplices.
The state herald., 1898-10-07
KLoNDikE COLDS BROUGHT.
n. Tenant win Advise That French men
TO Go to Northern Fields.

Vancouver. B. C., Oct. 3.-Thc
steamer Fastnct has arrived from
Skaguay with half million In dust,
and with news that million more was
on the wharf when the Fastnet left.
There will he only one more boat out
from Dawson. the Columbia. which
will bring down large amount Of
treasure. The Principal owners Of the
gold on the Fastnet are II. NJ. Kersey,
general manager of the Yukon Steam.
ship Company. S50,0OO in nuggets for
exhibition purposes: J. Il. Rhodes of
Portland S60.Op in dust; w. Caldwell
of Portland. SSOOOO in dust; Edouard
Lacson. 100000 in dust: Antoine Leon
toad. SlOO.Oo0 In dust; j. Sinclair of
Vancouver. $4,000 in dust. and there
was some 100000 divided among pas.
scngers.
NJ. Tenant. agent for the French gov.
crnment, having gone over the ground,
will report favorably on the klondikc
TO his government He has seen trans
poriation companies regarding the ear
riage OF 1900 Frcnchmcn to the Klon-
dixie this season.
General Manager Kerscy Of the lu-
kon steamship Company states that In
January 10000 people will leave the
Yukon country for home, bringing scv-
cral millions In wealth,
The state herald., 1898-10-07
ExPoSIrIoN,S FINANCES.
Has Money In the Bank. After all Debit
Are Paid, and n Month Yet to Run.

Has Money In the bank, After all Debts
Are Paid, and Month Yet to Run.
Omaha, Sept. 30.-Every one inter
esed in the welfare OF the western
country will be pleased to hear Of the
wonderful financial success Of the
Trans sMississippi Exposition, now
nearing the close of its five months
run at Omaha. If its gates We're closed
to-day. there is money enough in the
bank to pay every dollar of indebted
| ness and return to the stockholders n
large portion of the stock subscr'p-
tions. If there is any truth in the old
saying that nothing succeeds like
success" the month of October should
he marked by n prosperity unprece-
dented in the history of expositlons.
According to the books of Secretary
Wakefield, the finances of the cXposi.
ton on September 26th stood as fol
lows: Cash balance in bank, l2S,O00;
all liabilities, SGS,O0O: net balance.
S6O,Oon. For some time past all bills
have been paid whenever presented
with the proper vouchers, and the cash
surplus has steadily accumulated.
When the above figures Were given
out the exposition had thirty-siN days
to run. October. on account of the
peace Jubilee celebration. and other at
tractive features, is expected 10 draw
10y far the greatest crowds OF any OF
the five months OF the exposition sea
son.
The present Indebtedness consists ex-
clusively OF balances due on contracts
and the operating expenses for Septem-
Der. The first aggregates $4,000 and
the latter $4,000 mt the maximum
cost OF $1,000 n day. or this latter
amount 5000 has already been taken
up on account of weekly pay rolls, and
the total obligation on account OF oper-
ating expenses Is $4,000. Notes ag-
gregating $1,000 are outstanding, max.
Ing n total Indebtedness OF SGs.000.
The exposition will close November
LIST.
The ascensions Of the war balloons
which were at Santiago do Cuba. the
drlll Of the United States life saving
crew ON the lagoon, and the exhibit OF
visual signaling by the United States
signal service corps take place daily
ON the grounds. During October the
famous lnnes band OF New York city
viii give two concerts daily on the
grand plaza. besides other musical
features.
The state herald., 1898-10-07
where Troop. WIN Winter.

Washington, -. C.. Oct. i.-The fol.
lowing statement was given out nj the
War Department to-day:
"fhc secretary OF war being qucs.
toned ns 10 aunricring of troops dur.
Ing the winter has Ind the matter un.
der careful consideration and has de.
iermlned for the good Of the service
and the welfare of the men that they
should he IN open camps In n climate
where. during the winter. they can
drlll and hnvc free open air exercise.
"Thr troops, therefore. VIII be- quar-.
tered In the Middle Southern states
where they can llv" IN tents nE provid
I'd 10y n plan of the punrtcrmnstcr gen
ornl. which gives stoves 10 cnch thrc,
tents Joined iogoihcr-two sleeping
rooms nnd one sitting room"
The state herald., 1898-10-07
SENATOR .HANNA's OPINION.
He Says tho Philippines shonld Not CT
Hack In knaIn.

He Says tho Philippines Shonld Not Go
| Back to spain.
| Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 30.-The Lead
er has from Its Washington correspon-
dent the following interview with Sena-
tor Hanna concerning the Philippine
question. The Interview is believed to
| represent the Views of President Nc
Kinley:
| II do not know what the instructions
given to our pence commissioners are, !"
said Senator Hanna, but so far as
concerns the negotiations which will be
instituted in Paris tomorrow, can
see no other result than that Spain will
have to relinquish her sovereignty over
not only LuZon island. but the entire
Philippines archipelago.
Spain has no reason TO expect to
be able to retain any portion Of the
group. She went into the war and
lost, and now ought to he prepared TO
suffer the consequences which such n
defeat implies. regard the Philip
pines as lost to Spain, and that being Il
foregone conclusion, In my opinion, the
problem which next confrOnts us re-
lntes to the form Of government which
we will give the islands.
When the Philippine question first
Il
| timent among conservative, fnr-sceins
and thinking men In this country
which favored the retention by the
United Suites OF merely naval base
and coaling station In the islands--this
base presumably being Manila, and the
bay contiguous thereto. Since then,
however, this sentiment apparently
has undergone marked change, and 1t
now appears that for the most part
these same men who at first believed
we should occupy Manila alone are nd.
vocatinB the termination OF Spanish
rule in 'he whole group.
ASIDE from the fact that the gen.
eral sentiment Of the country seems to
be against returning any OF the Is
lands to Spain, the United States Is un-
der obligations to the insurgents TO es-
tablish stable and enlightened form
Of government throughout the entire
archipelago. When the war broke out
the Philippine islands insurrectionlsts
becaIae in certain sense the allies of
the Americans. and it, therefore, IL our
moral duty to see that in the future
they will be assured safe and civilized
rule, and until the United States deter
mines In just what manner the Philip
pines ultimately shall be governed we
necessarily will have TO consider the
Philippines our wards"