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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03

son or corporation by the Government OF
the Dominion Of Canada
For long years" said Mr. Elkins,
Canada has taken business from our
country. and despoiled the business Of
our railroads. and all this without any
proper return. In order to understand
better what l have to say. l desire to re-
fer particularly 10 the Canadian Pacific
railroad"
Mr.. Elkins explained that the Canadian
Pacific railroad was enabled TO make war
upon American interests, and how and
why the aggressions Of that great rail-
road ought to be stopped by the United
States.
Mr.. Elkins's speech aroused much in
terest. particularly that part in which he
explained the now famous section % Of
the present tariff law. He stood squarely
he said. with the sterling American who
framed It,
A COMMERCIAL WAR.
In conclusion, Mr.. Elkins said that we
were on the threshold of a commercial
war for the extension of commerce. The
conflict Is inevitable.
1T seems now" said he, "as If the
United States would have to meet this
war single-handed, asking no favors and
expecting none. While we do not court.
such a conflict, we need not shrink from
IT.. The conditions as to our shipping and
our commercial relations with Canada
cannot be made worse. Any change will
make them better In order TO meet this
war; the United States should restore Its
shipping, and stop the aggressions Of the
Canadian Pacific.
The speech drew replies from Mr. HOar,
Of Massachusetts: Mr.. Chiffon, of Texas,
and MIR. Nelson of Minnesota.
Mr. Hoar would not admit that the ag-
gressions of the Canadian Pacific were so
Serious as the West Virginia Senator
would have people believe.
Mr. Chiffon briefly cOntended that IN
der recent decisions Of the Supreme Court
the long and shOrt-haul clause of the in
terstate Commerce law did not apply to
the competition between American rail-
roads and the Canadian Pacific.
At $40 the Senate adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
Episcopal Church Notes.

Bishop f. NJ. Whttle. ID. D., of the Do
cesa of Virginia, who had a cataract re-
moved from one Of his eyes several days
ago, is progressing favorably, and Or.
Dunn says that within a month or 50 the
distinguished prelate may be able to read
with tho assistance Of glasses.
Confirmation services will be held at st.
Pauls Episcopal church on Palm Sunday,
April 3D. when Bishop Gibson will preach
the confirmation sermon.
Rev. Or. Barr will continue his series
of sermons on 1.-The Prodigal Som at
Monumental church Tonight. The full
choir will render the musical part of the
service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
Make IL a Test Case.

Mr.. n. Cohen was before the Police
Court yesterday morning charged with
putting up a pawnbrokers sign-board
though not having license to do a pawn
brokers' business. The case was
brought up by the pawnbrokers in the
nature of a test case, and to have the
constitutionality of the law passed upon
Captain George ID. Wise represented
Mr. Cohen, and Mr.. Smith the pawn
brokers, and it was mutually agreed to
continue the case until the 10th instant
so that the new law could be thoroughly
examined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
News of the Courts.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday a
charter was granted to the Richmond
Charitable Union, which has been or
ganized for the purpose Of maintaining
a home for the aged and in1irm Of the
negro race. The capital stock is to be
not less than 5000 nor more than 10000
divided into shares of s. each. The Off
GERS are all residents Of Richmond
In the Law and Equity Court Joseph
NJ German, a Russian, took out naturali-
cation papers.
Judgment for $3.50 was rendered for the
plaintiff in the case Of J. S. Moore against
Il. i. HeChler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
4 Prompt settlement.

Mr.. Charles o. Saville, the efficient
Clerk of the Chancery Court, last Tues
day submitted a statement TO Auditor
Marye of all taxes received by him from
the date OF his appointment to March
LIST, together with a certified check for
the amount due Clerks of courts are
required by law to settle with the Audi
tor on the first days of March and Sep
TENDER each year, but IL is not often that
they are as prompt as Mr. Saville has
been on this occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
United banking a building Company

An adjourned meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the United Banking and Building
Company was held yesterday at noon at
the Office of the company. From the re-
ports OF the president and secretary and
treasurer the affairs Of the company We're
found to be in most satisfactory condi-
ton The old Board Of Directors. consist
ing of Messrs. Lewis II. Blair, A. 5. Blu
ford, s. c. Wallace Charles T. O'Ferrall,
and Ill l. DenOon Were re-eleCted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
On SOUTHERN
Aac1K RAILWAY.
Schedule Effective january IL, isoS'
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.

200 NIgnt 40. H. .5Ou,n~.n -Api COS
daily for Atlanta, Augusta ana
points South. Sleeper Richmond 10
Charlotte. Columbia, and Augusta.
Sleeper open at $3.50 T. NJ STOPS
at all stations between hlchHio ~
and Danvilie to take on ana let OIL
passengers.
Connects at Danville, Salisbury,
and Charlotte with the washington
and Southwestern Limited mo. 80,
carrying seepers New York 10
ga. and Nashville; New York to
Memphis; New York TO New Or,
leans. New York to Tampa ana
hrst,class day coach 3GeIWeeh
tons are made for all points ID
Texas and California. Sleeper open
5000 Tor occupancy at S:5o y, vi or,, for
Charlotte. N. c. co'e connects Al Nose,
ley, with Farmville and PoGiha ritsl
vile. oxford, Henderson, a ,nd bur- BnT.
ham, Raleigh, and winston Salem:
at Danyille with No. 80, UnIted
states fast mail. solid train, daily
which carries sleepers New York TO
New Orleans, and New YORK ID
Jacksonville. Through sleeper Balls
bury TO Chattanooga elso; t III
man tourist sleeper every Weunes-
day Washington 20 san Francisco
without change.
600 p. NJ, No. II. local. daily, except
Sunday, for Keysville and interme-
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
S: SS f Z, NJ NJ from Atlanta, Augusta.
Asheville. ard Nashville.
$40 A. NJ, from Keysvule.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS:
Nos. 81 and GO, between Manchester ana
Neopoiis Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeables substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYo SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW york. M
N 0-Er
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r,,.r>s ARRIVE RICRuOND.

..oo "A Daily. from Jacksonville Sac
'''' ~ annah, Charleston, Auauts,
Moon, Augusta. and al
points South.
aka NJ Daily, except Sunday, A.
a. Ianta, AthO ms. Raleigh, Hen.
derson, LynCn 'urs, and ne
West.
S..- NJ. Daily. Petersburg loCrl
S5sA. NJ, Daily. except Monday. from
Tampa, Jacksonville, Sayau-
nah, and Charleston.
s.Oo A. NJ, Sunday only. from Atlanta,
Athens Raleigh, Henderson
Lynchburg. and the West
1t.O5 A. NJ, Daily. Norfolk Suffolk, and
Petersburg
41SP. NJ, Daily, Jacksonville, Sayar-
nah, Charleston, Whining
ton, Goldsboro', and all
points South.
6.55P. NJ, Daily, Norfolk. Suffolk Wa
verify and Petersburg.
S.56P NJ, Daily, Petersburg. Lynch.
burg, and the West.
]. r. KENI.Y, T. M EMERSON,
General Manager Traffic Manager
H. NJ. EMERSON.
General Passenger Agent.
c. S CAMPBELL.
IA 16 Division Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03

the suggestion OF DIR. Cooper harmony
was restored, and the resolutions ss
given above. were adoptech The commit
tee 20 prepare an address was appoi'.eu,
to consist OF Messrs. Cooper hyue' anu
Valentine. and they will perform their
duty in a few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-03

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake and Ohio railway at 3:4O
Il. NJ, or Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road Norfolk and Western route) A.
NJ, connecting AT Norfolk with Old Do
minlOn Line steamer. sailing same eve
ming for New York.
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
Steamship old Dominion leaves Rich
mOnd every Monday ut , =. NJ. for New
York via James river.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
COmpany's. 900 east Main street; Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots and ar
companys Office, 1912 east Main street
Richmond Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
for New York and all points beyond can
be shipped by direct steamer sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY at 3
M; also. by steamers leaving Rich
mond every WEDNESDAY and SATT-R-
DAY at 3 p. VI. for Norfolk, connecting
with steamer for New York
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
Freight received AID forwarded. and
through bills Of laOing issued for ali
northern, eastern and foreisn ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily. eXcept SIM
dav TO Norfolk or Old Point Comfort
connecting with Norfolk and Western
railroad or Chesapeake and Ohio railwg,
Direct steamer tVIa James-rlver routsl
leaves every SATU RDAY passenger and
freight. and freight by steamers via
Norfolk every MONDAY and WEDNES-
DAY 1T . =. VI.
Sailing from companys pier. No ~
North river. foot Of Beach street. al :, y
III: Saturday. : =. NJ.
Freight received and forwarded daily
except SUNDAY.
For further information appy TO
JOHN L. MAYER Agent
lZl2 east Main street.
Richmond Va
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RAILROAD LINES.

q IL - a
GO OH, s.', RAILWAY; :;
Effective january ., 1898.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHaOND, BROAD
STREET STATION
$50 A. NJ, Daily. with Pullman car
for Norfolk. Portsmouth
old Point, Newport News
and PRINCIPAL stations; CON
meets daily with Old DO
mlnion steamships for Ne"
York. a..
a:4c p. NJ. Daily, with Pullman; ,o6 for
News. OLD Point, Norfolk
and Portsmouth.
1000 A NJ Local train, except SUNDAY
for w. Clifton Forge. Con
meets at Gordonsville tor
Orange. Culpeper, Calver-
ton. Manassas, Alexandra
and washington; at Union
Stauon, Charlottesville, LOT
Lynchburg; at Basic LOT
a,nP NJ Daily. with PuIlmans, to
Cincinnati, Louisville, ana
St. Louis. connecting az
Covington. Va, for Hot
Springs. Stops only at I'M
p6rtant stations. Meals
served on Dning-cars. NO
z. Local Train, except sun
uHy. follows above tram
from Gordonsville TO Staun-
ton. g
$40 p. NJ. Accommodation. except Sun
day, for charlottesville.
1890 p. NJ, Daily, for Cincinnati, with VIII
F. V. Pulimans to Hinton, W.
va. and Gordonsvile to
Cincinnati and Louisville.
Meals served on Dining
cars. Connects at staun-
ton. except Sunday, Tor
Winchester, Va, ana az
Covington, Va, daily lor
Hot Springs.
TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH-sTREET
STATION.
II 30 A. NJ. Daily. for Lynchburg and
Clifton Forge. Connects at
Bremo, except Sunday, Tor
White Hall, except Sunday,
at Balcony for Lexington
and at w. Clifton Forge
with No. g for Cincinnati.
400 p. NJ, Except Sunday. Local ac-
commodation for Columbia.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND,
BROAD-sTREET STATION.
$50 A. NJ, Daily, from Cincinnati.
11:15 A. NJ, Daily. from Norfolk and
Old Point.
$50 p. NJ, Daily, from Cincinnati and
Louisville
$50 p. NJ, Daily, from Norfolk and Old
Point.
5:45 p. NJ. Except Sunday from w.
Clifton Forge.
TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHT STREET
STATION.
$50 A. NJ, Except Sunday, from Co.
lumba.
6:2O z. NJ, Daily from Lynchburg and
Clifton Forge and. except
Sunday. from Lexington and
White Hall
JOHN ID. POTTS.
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
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RAILROAD LINES.
81 Il Hi ;zsE %gsl
4 r. T ATLANTTC.COiSr
h W. A LINE.
Schedule In Effect January II. Isas
TRAINS LEAVE RECOMMENDATIONS
DEPOT


TRAINS LEAVE ACCOMMODATIONS
DEPOT.
900 A. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersb.,.
y.3l A. NJ. Norfolk No.
NJ. stops only at Petersbyfx
Waveriy, and SUFFOLK. Va
0:O5 A. NJ. Daily. Arrive Petersbur,
a. NJ, Fayetteville lIg - =
NJ, Charleston 1920 r. n.
savannah 1850 A. n. JacH
sonville 7:30 A NJ, Port
Tampa CD +. 81. Conno,t.
at Wilson with 10. a -
irving Goldsboro' $40 y. IA
Wilmington $40 +. VI. PM,
man Sleeper New York =
Jacksonville.
1855 p. NJ, Daily. Local. Arrives p.
tersburg 3:i2 Z. III. Make,
all stops
6f5 r. NJ. Makes an 81
stops, Richmond and Peters.
burg railroad.
!:3O y. NJ, Daily. Arrives PETERSBURG
S,O4 p. NJ. connects win
Norfolk and Western 10,
Norfolk and intermediate
points, Emporia $40 con.
meets with A and -. gor
stations between EmporIs
and Iawrenceyillel, Weldon
9.42 NJ. Fayetteville i.Jl
A. NJ, Charleston COZ A. NJ.
Savannah sos a. a.. JACK,
sonville 4. NJ. Port Tampa
NEW LINE TO MIDDLE
GEORGIA POINTS.-Arriy.
ing Aiken 7.23 A. 81. Angus
Ia $40 A. NJ. Macon ri A
NJ Atlanta 1915 Il. NJ. Pun.
man Sleepers New York q
Wilmington, Jacksonville
port Tampa Aiken. Angus.
ia. and Macon.
s.5a y. NJ. Daily. Arrives Petersburg
9:31 u. NJ. Weldon ll:1) p
NJ. Makes local stops BE-.
tween Petersburg and Well
don.
,o.oop NJ. Daily. except Sunday. Tbs
WV" New York and Florida Spe.
cial arrives Charleston rs
A. NJ. Savannah g:Ol A. N.
Jacksonville lI0 +. NJ, -
Augustine 2.20 +. NJ. Tampa
S:35 i. NJ. Pullman Nest.-
bule, Sleeping, Dining, Do
brary-, and Observation
,o.-op. NJ. Daily. Arrives PETERSBURG
iV'"' 1870 Z. NJ. Lynchburg 80
A NJ, Roanoke $50 a. NJ.
Bristol ll:20 A. NJ. Pullman
Sleeper Richmond 20 Lynch
hurp
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$. ULLMAN'S son,

1870 AND 1872 EAST MAIN STREET.
IJu-ToWn store, JJ5 east Marshall.
Phone $40. Phone 80.
IN will pay you TO call for or write for
one OF our complete price-iists.
Ono St-Sa. Tu&Th)
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N NV ko1foIkmWsstsIn
aus...ussSan Schedule in Erect
December .. 1897.
LEAVE RICHMOND, BYRD-sTREEF
STATION.

LEAVE RICHMOND, BYRD-sTREEr
STATION.
900 A. NJ, Daily-Richmond and Nor.
folk. GESTIBULk LIMII.
ED. Second-class tickets not
accepted on this train.
o.O5 A. NJ, Daily. THE CHICAGO EX-
PRESS" for Lynohburs,
Roanoke, Columbus. and
Chicago. Pullman Sleeper
Roanoke to Columbus, also,
for Radford, Bristol. Knox.
Vile, Chattanooga, and 90.
termediate points.
T:3O K. NJ, Daily, for Norfolk, Suffolk,
and intermediate stations
1913 p. NJ, Daily, for Lynchburg and
Roanoke. Connects ~ R1a-
noke with Washington and
Chattanooga Limited Pull
man Sleepers Roanoke 70
Memphis and New Orleans.
PULLMAN SLEEPER between RICH.
MOND AND LYNCHBURG ready for Oc-
cupancy at u. Nj. also, Pullman sleeper
Petersburg 10 Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch.
burg and the West daily Sis A. NJ ana
500 L. NJ. From Norfolk and the East
IL :O5 A. NJ, and Vestibuled Limited . Is p
M. Office: SOS Main street
r. w. COURTNEY
District Passenger Agent;
w. B. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent
General Offices: Roanoke. Va. de
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TRAINS LEAVE EIGHTH-STREET
STATION

II 80 A. NJ, Daily. for Lynchburg and
Clifton Forge. Connects at
Bremo. except Sunday for
White Hall, except Sunday,
at Balcony for Lexington,
and at w. Clifton Forge
with No q for Cincinnati.
4 90 p. NJ, Except Sunday. Local ac-
commodation for Columbia.
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WITH ONE BLANK SHOT
Fishing Smack Brought To by the
GunbOat MaYnONer.

KEY WEST, May 9.-The Spanish fish
ing smack Santiago Apostal was captured
by the gunboat Mayf1ower off Havana yes
terday and brought in by prize crew this
afternoon. She was bound from Yucatan
for Havana with cargo of fish and a crew
of ten men, She was rounded up with one
blank shot.
This was the only incident of the day
which was largely devoted to the circulation
of alarming rumors of the sinking of Amer
lean ships off the Cuban coast. Up to
nightfall nothing approaching definite evil
dence of the blockading fleet had reached
here. The story fourishing at that hour
was of heavy firing heard off Havana. Thia
was brought in by small boats, and was
as much in need of yerification as the others
Naval men here, however, incline to the
belief that the Spanish batteries on the
north coast will seize every chance to fire
on the American ships, and would not be
surprised to hear at any moment of battle
at or off Havana. Intelligence of Rear Ad-
miral SIMPSONS squadron was also eagerly
looked for. 1t is believed that it has al
ready reached its destination and that news
of an engagement should soon arrive.
1920 p. m.-Three separate reports of en-
gagements of United States war ships
ASdCLOu mere lO-AlAbulJ DQL InuS lar details
are wanting. One rumor is that the cruiser
Montgomery has captured two prizes off
Cape Haitien, after a sharp battle. with two
Spanish gunboats and put into st. Nicholas
slightly damaged. Another says that the
tug Osceola, of the mosquito fleet, was fired
upon near Havana, and the third is that
three Spanish gunboats fired upon the Unit
ed States torpedo boat Winslow at Carde-
mas, but were repulsed by the Winsow
after one had been disabled.
The Vicksburg tonight brought in a fish,
ing smack, the Fernandino, taken off Ha-
vana Both ships are lying out, and, owing
to the regulations, no details can be ascer-
tanned. The Spanish schooner Severite was
captured by the gunboat Dolphin while try
ing to make her way into Havana harbor
early this morning. The Norwegian steamer
Bratsberg, with cattle, attempted the block
ade, but was held up with a blank shot and
turned back here.
The prize court OF inquiry has concluded
its work IN the cases of the seized steamers.
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THE ALLEGED spy.
Downing Served ON the Cruiser
BROOKLYN for n Few Months.

Downing Served on the Cruiser
Brooklyn for n Few Months.
OLD POINT COMFORT, Va, May o.
The chief topic of conversation on the fly
ing squadron to-day was the arrest at
Washington of Commissary Yeoman George
A. Downing on the charge Of being spy
in the employ Of the Spanish government.
Downing came to the Brooklyn last Decem-
ber, when she lay in the navy yard at
Brooklyn, and said his residence was New
York city. He was an Englishman by birth,
and had done previous sea service on the
Peninsular and Oriental boats, and had also
been steward on steam yacht owned by
Phelps Carroll. He had naturalization pa
pers. He was accepted and served on board
the Brooklyn until the third week in April
when he was notified that he was obnoxious
TO the men. He asked for his discharge,
and when Paymaster's Clerk Hancock
handed it to him it was indorsed, Not rec
commended for re-eniistment as commits
sary." When Downing saw this he flew
into a rage and threatened Mr. Hancock
When he left the ship he declared that he
would make it hot for the entire navy"
There was something more than unsatis-
factory services in Downing's case which
led up to his discharge and it is suspected
that even when on the Brooklyn he was
gathering information. He asked frequent
questions about coal supplies and the desti-
nation of Golfers engaged by the depart
ment. When ashore he made himself par
ticularly friendly TO the coal contractors
and the newspaper men, particularly the
latter, from whom he received much infor-
nation He frequented the hotel barrooms
when ashore and sought information about
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accompany the expedition and aid in guard
ing the landing of the valuable cargo, and
will, if necessary, penetrate into the in
terror far enough to place the supplies in
the hands of the insurgents. The expedi-
don will be in charge of Captain w. H.
returned from Cuba. The Gussie has on
board between six and sevens thousand
Springfield rifles, about 100000 rounds of
ammunition and several hundred boxes of
provisions, consisting principally of canned
meats and hard tack. The utmost secrecy
is maintained regarding the point of land
ing. but, in view of Captain Dorsts recent
landing near Havana, where he communi-
Gated with the insurgent leader, General
Degado, it is believed that the expedition
will be headed for a point not far from
forward deck to-day one-pounder rapid
fire gun. 1t is understood, however, that
she will be met at some point not far from
Key West by a gunboat from the blockad
ing squadron ana escorted 10 the OeSlS-
mated landing place.
The Whitney, the sister ship of the Gussie,
which sailed for Dry Tortugas Saturday
with two companies of the Fifth Infantry
returned to-day. 1t is ntimated that she
will follow the Gussie TO Cuba as soon as
the arms, ammunition and supplies can be
loaded Before a week has passed it is be-
lieved that the insurgent leaders will have
been furnished with arms enough for at
least fifteen thousand men and with base
of supplies established on the coast, vigor-
Gus campaign against the Spanish forces
will be inaugurated.
Large amounts of powder and proiectiles
for the blockading squadron are now arriv-
ing here. ON Picnic island there are twelve
cars loaded with dynamite. torpedoes, pow
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TREACHERoUs sPANIARDs.
After Agreeing to Surrender Their
Arms They Marched OF with Them.

NEW YORK, May "a dispatch to the
Herald from Hong Kong says: Early in the
morning of Monday. the day after the bat
tie in Manila bay, Commander Lambertson
was ordered to go to the Cavite arsenal and
take DC session The Petrol took him with
in five hundred yards of the landing, when
he was surprised to see that the arsenal
was still occupied by about eight hundred
men armed with Mauser magazine rifles.
AS a white flag had been hoisted on the
arsenal the day before, Commander Lam
berton could not understand what the Span
iards intended to do and, before leaving
the Petrol. he ordered Commander Wood
to keep his men at the guns with direc-
tions that If he were not back in one hour
Wood should open fire on the arsenal. On
landing. L.ambertson was met by Captain
sostoa, of the Spanish navy, next in rank
at this station to Admiral Montejo
Commander Lambertson, Lieutenant
Wood. of the Petrol, and your correspond
ent went with Captain Sostoa to the arse
nal headquarters, which was at once sur
rounded by an armed guard. Captain Lam
bertson told Captain Sostoa that he was
surprised to see his men under arms after
they had surrendered the day before Capt.
Sostoa replied that they had not surren-
dered. but had merely hoisted the white flag
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