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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-05

CHAS. F. BENJAMIN, !.
W4. II. DUNCANSON,
Trustees.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
AGUINALDo IS MILDER.
He Makes Two Friendly Propositions TO
Gen. Merritt, Indicating More Con-
cIltory Attitude.

New York, Aug. GA dispatch TO
the New York World from Manila bay
by way OF Hong Kong says; Aguinal-
do, the insurgent chief, has made two
propositions to Gen, Merritt They
may solve the insurgent problem in n
manner highly advantageous TO the
United States In the first place he
asks the COMMUNICATIVE OF the
American land forces to permit the
rebel troops to march through the
streets of Manila when the city SUR
renders, Gen. Merritt appears inclined
to consent to this. 1t would crafty
the vanity of the natives to let them
indulge in what will seem to them u
triumphal march as victors through
the capital of the enemy they have
been successfully combating and be-
sieging since the wiping out of Monto-
JOS feet. At the same time the native
troops, thus arrayed in line and under
direct orders, may be more easily con-
trolled and prevented from excuses,
In the second place, Aguinaldo sug-
gests the formation Of Philippine regi-
ments with American officers. This is
considered highly important proposi'
tion, possible key to the whole situa-
ton on the island The native troops
would thus be constantly under the
eyes and direct orders of our men. 1t
is believed that they would be obedient
and easily controlled under tactful
commanders. The American troops
now occupy the trenches in front Of
Malate, u suburb of Manila, which
were constructed by Aguinaldo. The
rebels withdrew to let our men take
the places close to the Spanish lines.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
STATION AT SAMOA,
Concessions Granted to Uncle Sam go Years
Ago WIN He Utilized at Once
what Yt Meana.

Chicago, Aug. GA special from
Washington says: The president has
decided to make practical use Of Amer
lean rights at Pago- Page harbor, Sa-
moa, and the establishment of q fully
equipped naval coaling station there
will be undertaken at once
Pago-Pago is the only harbor OF any value
In the Samoan group and the one considered
by naval officers OF scarcely less strategic i'm
portance In the Pacific ocean than Pearl har-
Dor, Hawaii The decision TO utilize the con-
SESSIONS secured by Admiral Meade % years
ago. giving the United States permanent own
ership OF the harbor, indicates sufficiently the
administrations appreciation of the vastly ex-
tended sphere OF Amt lean interests In the Pa
cihc. II is the inauguration OF Rrent naval
and commercial policy in that direction due in
great measure to the responsibilities incurred
In Asiatic waters
The great advantages to be gained by the
possession OF this station are evident from a
glance Mt the map OF the Pacific ocean, II is
situated exactly 4 100 miles from San Francisco
and 4, OLE miles from Yokohoma, the distance
between Yokohama and San Francisco being
479l miles Pago-Pago is 2,263 miles from
Honolulu the latter American port being just
about the same distance from San Francisco,
The island OF Guam, In the Ladrones, is barely
5000 miles from Samoa, and Manila Is just 4,
0)0 miles away. 1t is understood that one or
more OF the American gunboats now on duty
In Cuban waters will sail for Samoa as soon as
the blockade Is raised, going by way Of Cape
Horn and will display the American flag there
until relieved by other vessels
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
CAPT. CLARK is SICK.
Belief in Washington That He IL Suf-
fering from Some Climatic Trouble.

Washington, Aug. Capt. Charles
E. Clark, commander of the battleship
Oregon, now in Cuban waters off San
tiago, has been invalided home. The
news of Capt. Clark's illness came as
a shock to his Washington friends, in
an out of the navy, who have followed
with intense interest his notable trip
from San Francisco around the
Horn to Florida, and noted with
added interest his conduct of the Ore
gon in the battle with Admiral Ger
vera's squadron. 1t is believed at the
navy department that Capt. Clark is
suffering from some climatic affection,
induced, probably, by the tremendous
strain under which he has been for
months. Capt. Clark entered the navy
September 20, 1860. He was commits
stoned as a captain June 81, 1896, and
took command of the Oregon on March
II. He is powerful man, both physi'
cally and mentally. He has never
known whatit is to be sick, having had
scarcely days sickness in his life.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
MILES CHANGES HIS PLANS.
To Avoid Alleged Mines He wiz Not Pro-
coed Along the Military Road
to San Juan.

Ponce, Aug. g. Gen. Miles, having
received information that the fine
military road from Ponce to San Juan
has been mined by the Spaniards, has
formed practically a new plan for the
Porto Rican campaign. In accordance
with this new plan, Gen. Stone, with
some Wisconsin troops, is press
ing rapidly toward Arecibo on
the northern coast of the island,
and Gen. Brooke. who has ar
rived, with Gen. Harris and 1900
men, will advance toward San Juan
from Arroyo Gen. Miles will thus
avoid risking the lives of the Ameri.
can troops through the explosion of
mines along the military road and the
use of explosives which the Spaniards
have hidden in the bushes along the
way.
Miles is proceeding without regard to
peace negotiations. Col. Hulings has
captured 5000 pounds of rice. Thus
far the enemy has not molested him.
Mai. Gen. Brooke's landing at Arroyo
was successful. The troops from the
Roumanian, four batteries from Indi-
ana, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Illi-
nois, are DISSEMINATING there. The
Morgan troop of the Fifth cavalry and
the Mississippi commissaries have ar
rived here. Gen. Roy Stone is repair
ing the road to Arecibo, but move
ment there is improbable.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
KANSANS AGAIN LEFT.
the Troops to Sail for Manila on the
Scandal and Arizona.

San Francisco, Aug 6.-Word was
received at Gen. Miller's headquarters
at Camp Merritt from Gen. Merriam
giving the first official designation of
the troops who are to sail on the Scan.
dia and Arizona. They are: The
Seventh California volunteers, last
battalion of the Eighteenth regulars,
last battalion of the wenty-third regu.
lars and recruits for the regiments
that have already sailed for Manila.
The Twentieth Kansas struck camp at
Richmond and moved to the Preside
yesterday. The First Tennessee will
initiate the example of the Kansas
regiment. Camp Merritt will then
contain only the forces who will COM
pose the expedition to sail on the Sean
dia and Arizona. 1t is expected that
the two transports will sail in a week.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
TRADE REVIEW.
Beneficial Rains Save tho Corn Crop--Ad-
vnnces IN Many CerealA--BusIness
Failures at Minimum.

New York, Aug. O. -Bradstreet's
commercial report to-day says:
The stimulating influences Of the apparently
near approach OF peace coupled with the gem
orally expected beneficial Effects 1t Is hoped,
will flow from the opening up OF new markets
In the lands added to the national domain,
seem to increase as the summer wanes So
for as the crop situation is concerned the
past week furnishes not the least notable
contribution OF the year In reports coming
from the great surplus corn-producing
states OF beneficial rains checking deteriora-
tion which threatened material damage TO this
most wldely-grown and intrlnslcally valuable
OF the country's cereals. While the tendency
generally Is to concede some diminution In the
corn yield rs u result Of the recent drought, the
steudiness of the price Of that cereal bears
witness to the willingness OF the trade TO be-
lieve that some falling on In this years yield
can be safely permitted In view OF the bumper
crops Of recent years Advances In many &C.
reals, except wheat and flour, live beeves and
hogs, o number OF provisions, dairy products and
groceries, most raw textiles except cotton
petroleum, rubber alcohol, opium and qunine
are features Of the months operations I'm
portunt decreases aside from that In wheat,
IRE found In some few makes Of iron and steel,
some other metals and In building lumber.
Business failures In the United States are ut
minimum, numbering ls9 Identical In num-
Der with those OF last week, but compared
with I'D In this week year ago, go In 1896, 2OJ
in 1896 and 1917 in 1894.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
FORAKER WOULD KEEP THEM
Senator from MCKInley's State Says 1t
Would Be Nothing Short of Crime to
Return Philippines to Spain.

Mansfield, O., Aug. Elm letter to
friend in this city Senator Foraker
says, regarding the Philippine islands:
think 1t would be nothing short of crime
to return them to the government of Spain.
The tyranny Spain has practiced over that
people for years has been worse than her OPP
pressions in Cuba 1t is, in the most reprehen-
sible sense Of the word corrupt and taX-rid-
den country feel that the United States has
q mission clearly appointed by Divine Provi-
dence in this whole matter and that we shall fail
to fully manifest its purposes if we allow the
Philippines to remain under the yoke and in
the midnight darkness to which they have been
subjected cannot believe the president will
think Of such thing as returning those is
lands to Spain We would have no more trou-
BILE giving them good government,
probably not as much as we had in govern
ing the states that were in rebellion during the
years Immediately following the war What
this country wants for the future is an extend
ed commerce We should find abroad markets
for 40 per cent of our manufactured products.
The place to find these markets is in the far
east
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
FOR GEN. SKATERS MEN.
Ready Being Rushed-WIil Have Many
Modern COnveDienceS.

New York, Aug. S.-The work of
getting the camp at Montauk point
ready for Gen. Skaters army is being
rushed. 1t is expected that much of
the camp will be completed when the
first cavaly arrives from Santiago on
Wednesday or Thursday next. An
army Of carpenters are now at work on
the storage buildings and the work
will be carried on day and night as
long as. necessary. The camp will
have an exclusive electric light plant
and there will be also telegraphic and
telephone connections. A corps of
postal clerks will arrive in day or
two to open post Office for the accom-
mediation of the army. Train loads of
tents, stores, medicines and provisions
are on their way to Montauk,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
ANXIOUS FOR SERVICE.
Volunteers at ChlcISamauga Are Not WIZ,
Ing TO Return Home to lie Dubbed
"TIn SoldlorAV

ChiclSamauga Park, Ga, Aug. g.
The making up of the force to go with
Maj Gen, Wade TO Porto Rico has
served to show how very anxious the
volunteers at Camp Thomas are to go
to the front. The list of regiments
designated had hardly received circu-
lation in the camp at this place until
hundreds of volunteers not included
in the regiments to 20 had made appli-
cation to be transferred from their
own regiments to those sched-
uled to proceed to the front
There are hosts OF soldiers here
who, while they are attached
to the regiments with which they
were mustered, would gladly join any
regiment in order to get to the front
This is accounted for in the main up
on tho high ground of American valor,
which has manifested itself conspicu-
ously in the army of volunteers. They
are not willing to return home to DO
dubbed "tin soldiers" and there are
few, II any, who will not be sadly dis
appointed il the war does not afford
new opportunities by which they will
be called to do battle,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
THE SEARCH WAS FRUITLEss
John Perry's Hopeless Hunt for Bodies of
Bis Family Who Were Victims of the
La BOurgOgne Disaster.

Halifax, N. S., Aug. s.-The steamer
Hiawatha, which left Halifax July 90
to search for bodies of La Bourgogne
victims, has returned. John Perry, of
Kansas City, one of the members of
the expedition, said the steamer went
to the place where the captain of the
steamer Old Field reported he saw 200
of them floating. No bodies were
found in this locality, but few miles
further away the first body was found.
During the succeeding days until Au-
gust 81 bodies were found. Those
found on the first day were in fair
state of preservation. Those found
later were advanced in decomposition.
None were those of the Perry or Dillon
families. All of the bodies were buried
at sea, in the usual manner, and all the
effects, such as they were, were
brought ashore.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
NEW BATTLEsHIp MAINE.
Some Unknown Patriot Has Started an
Endleaa Chain to Build Vessel
Object win he FruItless.

Washington, Aug. 5,-Dimes have
been pouring into the navy depart.
ment upon Secretary Long, contrib
uted by patriotic Americans who want
to build battleship to replace the
Maine, Somebody-the secretary does
not know who-started an endless
chain to this end, and the secretary is
doing his best to break the chain. To
such Of the contributors as give their
addresses he is returning the money
with note that he has no authority
under the law to receive it, and that
the object seems to be otherwise pro-
vided for, as congress has specifically
appropriated money for the construc-
ton of another battleship to be known
as the Maine,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
ACCEPTS THE TERMS
The Spanish Government Decides to
Submit to Americas Demands.
SUSPENSION OF HOSTILITIES ASKED.
The Spanish Note Asserts That Spain Bows
to the Force of ClrcumstanceS-Be-
lief That the Note WIN BE
Satisfactory.

Madrid, Aug. S.-The cabinet coun-
.cil terminated after having completely
approved the reply to the United
States which, it is said, accepts the
American conditions. The reply was
telegraphed to Senior y Castillo, the
Spanish ambassador to France, last
night so that M. Cambon, the French
ambassador at Washington, will re-
ceive it to-day. From well informed
source it is learned that while the an
.swer does not discuss the four bases
which the United States makes an es-
sential preliminary to peace and which
Spain accepts without reservation 1T
points out that in order to avoid the
rdefnitive negotiations being in any
way complicated by incidents of the
war it is expedient to agree before
hand to a suspension of hostilities. 1t
is reported that Duke Almodovar de
Rio the minister of foreign affairs,
and Mgr. Merry del Val, Spanish am
bassador to the vatican, will be Sc
lected to represent Spain in the nego-
tiations. The newspapers make no
comments ON the situation owing to
the strictness of the censorship.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, had a
conference with the queen regent and
her majesty approved the general lines
of the reply of Spain to Americas
peace terms, which Senior Sagasta ex-
planned to her. The reason for post
poning the cabinet council until six
O'Clock yesterday evening was that
the note was not then fully drawn up
The government believes that the
United States will accept Spain's
answer, which will certainly reach
the white house by Tuesday. AS a
consequence of the United States ac-
cepting the reply, hostilities will i'm
mediately afterwards be suspended.
According to reliable sources of in
formation the Spanish note is couched
in dignifed language. 1t asserts that
Spain bows to the force of circum-
stances, having done nothing to pro-
woke the war, into which she had been
unwillingly led in the defense of her
rights and territory. 1t expresses a
willingness to appoint delegates to
meet the American commission to dis
cuss a regime for the Philippines.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11

Washington, Aug. s.-The war de-
partment officials are entirely salts
fed with the progress so far made to-
ward the shipment to Spain of Gen.
Torars army, surrendered at Santiago.
The vessels which are to be used for
this purpose are now on the way to
Santiago and, barring accidents, they
are expected to arrive there about the
18th inst, when the troops will be en-
barked as rapidly as possible and pro-
coed at once to Spain.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
rornl AdyL.en Con. shnfter.

Santiago, Aug. 6.-Gen Toral, com
mander of the Spanish troops, sent a
letter to Gen. Shafter advising the lat
ter that the camp of the surrendered
Spanish troops is in an unhealthy con-
dition. The Spanish officer also re-
ported that there were several hun
bred sick in the hospitals and that
there was an average of IL deaths
daily. The transports expected here
to carry the Spanish troops back to
Spain have not yet been heard from.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
MESSAGE no WILDMAN.
Philippine Insurgent Chief Wants to Know
What He Is Fighting for, Protection,
Annexation or Independence?

Hong Kong, Aug. 6.-The following
message has been received by United
States Consul General Wildman from
Aguinaldo, the insurgent chief in the
Philippine islands:
have read that am getting the big head"
and not behaving as promised you In reply
ask why should America expect me to OUT
line my policy, present and future, and
fight bllndly for her interests when
America will not be frank with mel
Tell me this, am 1 fighting for an
nexatlon, protection or independence? 1t Is
for America to say, not me. can take Manila,
Os have defeated the Spaniards everywhere,
but what would be the use? II America takes
Manila can save my men and arms for what
the future has In store for me- Now, good
friend, believe me, l am not both fool and
rogue. The interests OF my people are sacred
to me as are the interests Of your people to
vOu
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
TO MOVE AT ONCE.
War Departments WIN Bring shaftSE's
Troops North As Fast ~ Transports
Can Carry Them.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The following
official statement has been issued from
the adjutant generals office:
The secretary Of war has ordered Gen Shat
ter's troops relieved from further duty in San.
tiago as fast rs transportation can be provided
and the transfer Of Spanish prisoners will i'd
NIT OF reduction of the garrison.
The rest ut Montauk Point will prepare these
seasoned troops for the campaign against Ha-
vana, in which they will probably take part
The first transport left Santiago yester-
day The movement is expected TO be
completed by the Goth of the month.
Five United States volunteer regiments,
immunes, have been ordered to Santiago for
garrison dutyi the first has already arrived,
the others are being pushed forward Us rapidly
Us transportation can be furnished
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
Japanese to Initiate HIghblnd ers.

San Francisco, Aug. 6. -Commission-
err of immigration North has discov-
cred in this city an organization SINH
lar in it's aims and purposes to a Chi
nese highlander tong. Wakayema jim
Kai is it's name and its members are
some of the worst characters in the
Japanese colony. While ostensibly
organized for benevolent and social
purposes, the members are bound by a
code which compels them to obey a
majority of their numbers. All the
members carry sword concealed in a
cane or umbrella, but knives and pts,
tolls are not despised.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
Capt. Gen. Mnclas May ResIat.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Aug. O.
Capt. Gen. Macas has issued proc
lamation, in the course of which he
SAYS Spain has not sued for peace
and l can drive off the American boats
now as / did SIMPSONS attempt be-
fore" The daughter Of the captain
general is helping to drill the gunners
in the forts Altogether there are
$500 Spanish regulars in the city. The
troops of the enemy, who are retreat
ing from Ponce and the other towns on
the south coast occupied by the Ameri.
cans, have not yet arrived.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 9. -Rioting has
been resumed by the striking wood
workers here on account of the sash
and door men trying to run their
plants with non-union labor. At six
O'clock this morning the strikers con-
gregated and dubbed and stoned the
workmen trying to reach the Morgan
mill. Thirty policemen were dis
patched to reinforce the small squad
on duty there and the crowd set on them
with sticks and stones in vicious
manner. The police used their clubs
freely and the street was finally
cleared at the expense of many broken
heads and a score Of arrests
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
pnnnonrer Rnto war u. ON.

Chicago, Aug. GA passenger rate
war that will affect directly every fare
in the west and indirectly half the tar
if of eastern and southern lines has
been declared Next Monday the rate
between Chicago and ST. Paul and Min
neapolis will be So, and between Chi
cago and Omaha 1925. Tickets now
may be purchased between Chicago and
Kansas City for $1,000 1t is expect
ed that this rate will go down to SO.9
within few days.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
WILL PUNISH AGUINALDo.
Statement After Walt TO President
Mckinley mt the white House.

Washington, Aug. Representative
Dolliver, of Iowa, having just come
from chat with President Mckinley
said yesterday:
We will keep Luzon with Manila, tho capital
city and more than that we ought not TO do
sire IT Is very plain that II we should uncon-
dtionally abandon the Philippines the insur-
gents would run riot there. 1t is our oppor-
tunlty and duty to take what we need and
leave the rest to Spain and that country will
soon be obliged to parcel out her possessions
Aguinado has complicated the situation and
he will suffer for It, Whether his subiugauOn
shall be accomplished by the forces OF tho
United States or not he will be subJugated.
His treachery 10 complete.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11

San Francisco, Aug. 5.-News of an
impending revolution in China is fur
nished by g. L. Sevey, president Of tho
American Steam Navigation company.
He fears violent outbreak among tho
hordes of Chinese in both the northern
and central provinces on account OF
famine and believes that great loss OF
life and destruction Of property will
result The missionaries scattered
throughout the country, he thinks, will
be great sufferers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
Young Douglas Joins the Domocrao.

Chicago, Aug. 6. Stephen A. Doug
las son OF the statesman who was
Lincoln's opponent for the presidency
in 1860, and since boyhood one of the
fighting members Of the republican
party, became a democrat yesterday.
Formally and officially he joined the
ranks of the democrats party Of Cook
county and pledged himsOlf to do what
ever work for the party that he is
called upon to do.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
Cannot Accent the CnnndInns.

Chicago, Aug. s.-Gov. Tanner yes
terday received a telegram from the
war department saying there was no
law under which Col. Baynes' Canadian
American regiment can be accepted.
1t consists largely OF yellow fever i'm
munes and was offered to Gov. Tanner
to be rendered for service to take the
place of the dead and wounded in the
volunteer regiments now at the front.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-11
McKInaon pefeata Young Garfleld.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 6.-The nomina-
ton yesterday of Judge +. o. Phillips
to be the republican candidate for
congress in the Twentieth Ohio dis.
trict is victory for Mayor McKisson,
of Cleveland McKisson's heart was
set on beating James r. Garfield and
this he did McKisson wanted to down
Garfield because he was backed by the
Uanna faction.