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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
WE HAD A BULLY TIME"

New York. Aug. 16.--After the rough
riders had all been landed and started
for the detention camp In Montauk,
Colonel Roosevelt was met by the news
paper men. They endcavored to get him
TO tell about his experiences. He re-
fused 60 talk about his own achieve
ments. but gladly spoke OF the work Of
his men. He said they were all brave
and went into danger without hesitation.
Colonel Roosevelt was asked about his
reported wounding and replied: "Thc
wound on my right wrist was from a
shell. but was only scratch anyway"
He said he was In the best OF health. and
he looked II. I'VE had q bully time all
Kne way through. MY regiment Is one
OF crackaoacks." Mr.. Roosevelt added
that the men were glad to return, as
there was no more fighting TO do
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
WHAT BOSTON EDITORS SAY.

Boston. Aug. I6.-'Tt Is an unerrinx
instinct" remarks The Journal. which
leads the American people who talked
first OF a naval station In the Philippines
TO speak now OF n naval and commercial
station, and 60 insist that one of the
final terms OF peace shall guarantee
the establishment OF an American Hong
Kong at Manila"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
TO DIsBAND CUBAN ARMY.

Santiago. Aug. 1s.-A secret meeting
was held last night at the palace be-
tween the commanding officers of the
American army and the Cuban leaders.
The strictest secrecy was maintained,
but 1t can be said with good authority
that General Garcia was present. Tie
meeting lasted an hour and half
The information obtained is to the
effect that the Cuban situation was
thoroughly reviewed and that II was re-
solved to disband the Cuban army and
that the United States should pay the
men off, This involves the expenditure
of $4,000, 900, but II is most important to
the prosperity of the island, whose
wealth is entirely agricultural, nobody.
planter or farmer. daring to cultivate
his lands while insurgent bands are In
the field raidipg and burning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
cREMATINa coRPsEs.

Santiago. Aug. 1.-THE Isla de Luzon
sailed yesterday morning for Spain. hav-
ing on board 2136 Spanish soldiers. The
embarkation of the prisoners Is being
pushed with great activity. This is
rendered imperative by their horrible
condition. The mortality Is so great in
the Spanish camp, where disease is
rampant. that no longer are the dead
buried. A funeral pile Of 10 or IL bodies
is made. saturated with kerosene and
set fire to, cremating the bodies in the
open air
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16

classes. who refuse to work or serve
the government until clear statement
of the freedom and independence of
their country is made clear. A knowl-
edge of this condition is imperative to
the moulding of future policy, and 20 ex-
plain whatever harsh steps may be rem
dered necessary In dealing with the in
surgents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
Selves to the tedious Walt that must pre-.
cede a peaceful march to San Juan.
REPULSE FOR THE SPANISH.


Ponce. Porto Rico. Aug 1s.-General
Schwap's column was attacked Sunday
between Mayaguez and Lares. AS the
Eleventh infantry under Colonel Burke
was descending the valley of the Rio
Grande 1t was fired upon from a hillside
by force Of 1900 Spaniards. who were
retreating toward the north. The fire
was returned and the Spaniards were
repulsed with. 1t is believed. consider
able loss.
Colonel Soto, the commander OF the
Mayaguez district. was wounded and
was afterward overtaken In a wayside
cottage. He was attended by two
sergeants. who surrendered. The Amer
leans suffered no loss. The artillery and
cavalry were not engaged. General
Schwan had not received news of the
signing Of the protocol when the action
occurred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
WILL LEAVE THURSDAY.

Washington. Aug. 16-A cable mes
sage was received at the war depart
ment from General Shafter in San
tiago saying he expects the last Of the
troops of his corps Uhe Fifth) will have
left Santiago for the United States by
Thursday next, and that he will start
for home next Saturday. All that now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
After Combined Attack by Army and Navy il
Surrendered Internationally.
Cen Augusiin and Family Taken to Hong Kong on Ger
man Warshp- Hungry Politicians Active in Cuba.
They Will Have the F|eshpots or Fight.

Hong Kong. Aug 1e.-A German war
ship arrived here Monday having on
board Captain General Augustin and
Family Of Manila, who are on their way
60 Spain, Augustin having given up his
command.
Although not talkative. IL was learned
from him that the Americans opened on
Manila last Saturday and as the result
was Inevitable. the city was surrendered
Internationally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
After a Spanish Pirate Ship.

AT Dunworley Bay, County Cork, they
are diving for Spanish pirate ship
wrecked there three hundred years ago.
A black slave. the only person saved,
told OF gold and other treasure OH board
and from time TO time trinkets have
been washed ashore. Twelve can
non and some coins have been raised
already. and the divers hope to reach
the treasure soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
GENERAL BLANCo RESIGNS.

Madrid. Aug. 1e.-The government has
received from General Blanco a dis
patch rendering his resignation. The
reason given by Blanco for resigning Is
that he does not wish to superintend the
evacuation OF Cuba
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16

remains to be transported - the Third
division. commanded by General Bates.
These troops will be embarked ~ rapid
ly as the transportation facilities will
permit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16

rne conditions which existed previous
TO the war and which could not havs
been relieved to great extent since tho
war began.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
CHARLES. THE pRETENpra.

London. Aug. 16.-A dispatch from
Lucerne. Switzerland. says the follow.
ing Inspired statement has been mad.
there: Notwithstanding his disap:
proval OF the course the government
at Madrid is taking. Don Carlos main.
tains his firm intention TO discourage
any actual rising in Spain. and is using
all his influence TO quell insurrectionary
tendencies and attempted uprisings
among and on the part of his too de.
voted followers"
NAs1.- ..4.-iTIA TO GO HOME.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16

Washington. Aug. 16.-The navy de-
partment is taking steps to reduce the
force of naval militiamen called into
service from the several states. The
Minneapolis is to transfer part Of her
crew to the Yosemite, thus releasing the
Michigan militiamen who man the
Yosemite. The Columbia is to transfer
her crew to the Dixie and other auxiliary
craft. allowing the men on the auxiliar-
les TO go home. In this way the naval
service will speedily be returned to the
hands of the regular officers and crews.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
TRADE WITH NEW POSSESSIONS.


Washington. Aug. 16.-The secretary
,f the treasury has sent the following
kilograms to all collectors OF customs
Vessels may clear to ports in Cuba and
Porto Rico subject to the laws and regu-
iations in force relating to clearances
except that vessels of the United States
only will be cleared for the transporta-
tion Of merchandise in the trade between
the United States and Porto Rico"
Although this order had the effect Of
making our coastwise trade laws ap-
plicable 20 Porto Rico, as American mer-
chant vessels only are permitted TO clear
for the island, the fact Is that Porto Rico
is not yet regarded as part of the
United States, and the order Is a military
measure which may be modified or re-
voked by the. president at will The
constitution provides that "all duties,
imports and excuses. shall be uniform
throughout the United States" and
therefore when Porto Rico becomes a
recognized part of the United States our
customs laws must apply to that coun-
try; hence the distinction.
A question which may become trouble
some hereafter has arisen as to coffee.
Porto Rico has a large export trade in
that article. which under Spanish rule
was protected by high tariff. Under
our present laws coffee is admitted to
the United States free OF duty, and II
that particular feature should be made
applicable to Porto Rico. 1t is asserted
that the practical destruction Of the
coffee plantations on the island would
be the inevitable result. What may be
done hereafter for the relief Of this
situation cannot now be foretold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16
THE BEST FIREARM.

Washington. Aug. 16.-It is generally
believed that the Spanish troops In Cuba
which had surrendered at the time the
protocol was signed will be allowed to
retain their arms and take them back
to Spain. Indefinite reports have
reached the ordnance bureau indicating
that the Spanish had a great deal OF
trouble with the Mauser guns on account
OF their complicated features. which the
men have said render them liable to get
out Of order frequently. The bureau is
awaiting with interest reports from the
army regarding the firearm drills. es-
pecially as to the new Krag-Jorgensen
rife with which the regulars are armed.
Some doubts have been expressed re-
garding 1t, as all magazine guns subject
to the high pressure which these rifles
have to stand often become less effective
than they have been represented. Many
officers are Of the opinion that the 45-
calibre rifle with smokeless powder is
one OF the best and most effective small
arms that can be used. The ordnance
bureau will thoroughly investigate the
merits 81 different arms with q view to
having the army equipped with the best
weapon that can be obtained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-16

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. mares wesh
meu strons. blood pure. b0c. q. All drussigtA
Evening star., 1898-11-04
Virginia Annual Conference

The annual conference of the c. M. E..
Church will hold its annual session at the
Hillsdale, d. c., Church commencing We'd
nesday morning, November 9th, instant
Bishop Isaac Lane will preside and will
have the assistance of Bishop R. 8. VIII
liams. 1t Is expected that seventy-five dele
gates will be present to transact business
for the coming year. The conference will
be in session until Monday. the 14th instant
nounced.
Wednesday evening the annual sermon
will be delivered by Rev. j. D. Dickson
Thursday evening the missionary anniyer-
sary will take place, the address to be made
bye Rev. H H Hawkins. Friday evening
the conference will celebrate the twenty
fifth anniversary of the ordination of Bish-
op Isaac Lane. Saturday evening the Edu-
cational Society will hold their meeting
and be addressed by Rev. DR.. r. e. Hart
of Israel Church, this city. Sunday the
bishops and visiting clergymen will occupy
the pulpits of several churches of the de-
nomination in the city.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
WORK OF THE RED CROSS.
Gen. Sternberg Has Much Testimony
Opposite to That of Maj. Appel.

Some rather unpleasant reflections upon
! the work of the Red Cross in the early
days of the war at Santiago are contained
| in report to the War Department from
Major A II. Appel. the surgeon in charge
of the hospital ship Olivette. In substance
the officer asserted that Miss Barton re-
fused supplies to wounded and distressed
United States soldiers on the ground that
her sole business was to care for Cubans
Surgeon General Sternberg says that his
department has much testimony on the 9TH
er hand. to show that Miss Barton render
ed most valuable services at different peri
DDS during the war, and his annual report
now almost ready for publication, will con-
tam a good deal of evidence to this effect
from the surgeons in the field. Dr. La
! Carde, who was in charge of the field hos
pital at Siboney, was especially warm in
Cross.
Surgeon Appels criticism was contained
in the following extract from his report:
There was no lack whatever of neces-
sary medical and surgical supplies. But
after the battle of GuasimaS, when we
brought the wounded down the hill at Sib-
oney, they were woefully lacking change
of raiment, having landed with but the
clothes they had on their backs. which
were torn into rags, covered with mud,
and saturated in many instances with blood
from their wounds
The steamer State of Texas, chartered
the Red Cross Association, with Miss Clara
Barton on board, about this time came to
anchor at Siboney. Accompanied by my
executive officer, Lieut.. D. c. Howard, l
called upon Miss Barton, and explained to
her the situation, and asked her whether
she could supply those men with clean un-
derwear or pajamas-
The president of the National Red Cross
Society received me most cordially and
showed me the cargo manifest of the State
of Texas. wherein there were listed numer-
Gus boxes of clothing, but stated that the
supplies We're not for the soldiers: il was
the governments business to look after
them, not the business of the Red Cross
and all supplies in her charge were for the
Cuban reconcentrados, and all would be
held until it was possible to deliver them
to these people.
My mission so far as the Red Cross
ship was concerned, was a failure. The
net result was a society tract which Miss
Barton kindly presented to me. As was
leaving the ship / as requested to accept
a few bottles of matted milk. About a
month later | received a communication
from the accountant of the ASSOCIATE ton re-
questing receipt for the same, as basis
upon which to make claim upon the gov
eminent for reimbursement
Evening star., 1898-11-04
BIG SICK LIST At HONOLULU.
Soldiers Transport senator Nause-
ated by Bad Food.

VICTORIA, B. c., November 4.-Hono-
lulu advices per H. NJ. S. Aorangi. arrived
yesterday, are to the effect that when the
Aorangi left there were 163 patients in the
hospitals. fifty showing typhoid symptoms.
General King says that the patients at the
hospitals will be moved quickly as possi-
BILE to a place in the hills where it is dry
and cooler. He says the hospital should
not have been located where it is.
General King will sail with the troops at
Camp Otis on the Arizona for Manila.
The New Workers and engineers will re-
main at Honolulu Indefinitely for garrison
duty.
Five deaths from typhoid occurred dur
ing the week previous to the sailing of the
ship.
1t is stated that a new bank will COM
mence business in Honolulu the first of the
year with a capital of $500 900, with power
to increase it $1,000, 600. The most of the
capital is local 1t will not be a national
bank, but organized under the laws of
Hawaii.
The election at Camp Otis was to take
place the week after the Aorangi left
Senator Steele had left the necessary
blanks and gone on to Manila for the same
purpose.
The transport Senator arrived the day be-
fore the Aorangi sailed She will coal at
age was uneventful. but the men COM
plain of poor food and crowded quarters
On the night of October %. three hundred
men were attacked with violent nausea
the result of eating tainted food. All re-
covered.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
MARSH STILL IN JAIL,
No Application for Bail for the Re-
turned Fugitive.

PHILADELPHIA. November 1T was
expected that application would be made
this morning before Judge Butler in the
United States district court for the release
on bail of Gideon W. Marsh the fugitive
president of the Keystone National Bank,
who surrendered to the authorities yes
terday. Judge Butler however, was en-
gagged in the United States circuit court of
appeals, and the Marsh case was not pre-
sented in any form. Mr.. Marsh's counsel
did not put in an appearance, but it WAS
stated that application for Marshs re-
lease might be made later in the dsJ
Marsh remains in prison in the official as
tody of the United States marshal.
Gideon w Marsh, the fugitive PRECEDENT
OF the Keystone National Bank, which col
lapsed on March 20. 1891, returned 20 the
city yesterday after an absence a over
seven years, and SUR endered himself to
his bondsman William II. Wanamaker.
The closing of the Keystone bank created
tremendous sensation at the time, and
the developments Immediately subsequent
thereto resulted in the sentencing. to long
terms of Imprisonment of JohT Bardsley,
then city treasurer of Philad alphia, and
Charles Lawrence, the cashier O. ne bank.
Both have now completed their 9antences.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
SWORD FOR Gen. KITCHENER.
The Sirdar Also Presented with Free
dom of London.

LONDON, November 4.-The streets of
the city were crowded all the morning, an
immense number of people seeking wit
ness General kitchenerS triumphal pro-
gress to the Guild Hall, to receive the free
dom of the city of London and the sword
of honor presented to him in recognition of
his defeat of the dervishes at Omdurman
The general received a great ovation, as
accompanied by three aids-de-camp, and
dressed in full generals uniform, with the
Egyptian sash. he drove through the
streets. At the Guild Hall there was the
quaintest kind of a ceremony, which was
witnessed by some 300 spectators, chiefly
city dgnitaries and their families, though
Lord Rosebery and Lord Haisbury, the
lord chancellor, and a few other notabili-
ties were present.
There was a scene of great enthusiasm as
Genera Kitchener took his place on the
dais by the side of the lord mayor, Mr..
Horatio David Davies. The clerk then read
d document setting forth that certain citi-
barber and one as stationer had declared
the general to be a fit and proper person.
In presenting the sword of honor, the
lord mayor read an address,, IN which he
said TINS nonor was only reserved for Eng
lands greatest sons.
General Kitchener, in replying, expressed
his deep and heartfelt thanks and said the
success of the campaign was due not only
to the oneness OF purpose and cheerful
spirit of determination, but to the master
mind of Lord Cromer Uhe British agent in
Egypt, under whose able direction, the
Sirdar asserted, the Soudan had been re-
conquered,
Evening star., 1898-11-04
RETURN TO OLD METHODS.
The DOHvager Empress of China Re.
peaIs Imperial Edicts.

Recent edcts of the Dowager EMPRESS of
China, copies of which have been received
by Mr.. Wu, the Chinese minister here
show with what strong nand the en-
press is directing the affairs of the govern
! ment and overcoming some of the strong
reform tendencies of the emperor which
cropped out just before the empress as
sumed the reins of office.
one of the recent adictS restores the an
ctent departments of Pekin and the govern
ships of the outlaying country, which had
been abolished not many weeks ago by an
edict Of the emperor. These places had
been presided over by some of the mus:
prominent men of China, who had grown
gray in the countrys service They we're
handed down from father to sol, and great
dignity. well as considerable profit. at
tached to the Offices. There was little work
for them, however, and, following the re-
form tendencies of the western world
against slnecures. the emperor by edict
abolished all the offices, bureaus anC gov
ernships which he regarded as s:lpeinu-
merary.
While this made a considerable saving in
the Chlnese finances, it stripped many of
the venerable officials of China of all their
dignity and emoluments. This came so SUD
denly that much sympathy was aroused for
the officials, who had been ENJOYING life
tenures up to that tina. The empress dow
recent edict the departments at Pekin and
the governorships through the country are
placed en- the same basis they had before
the emperors edict.
Another edict by the empress dowagar
directs that the temples be used exclusively
for Religious rites, and not as schools The
emperor had previously inaugurated
marked reform in directing that many of
the old temples throughout the empire be
turned into school houses in order that
education might be fostered. But the EN-
press dowager, while upholding the dasira-
bility of education, does not want the an
cient temples of China turned into school
houses II 1t is possible to secure schools
elsewhere. She therefore directs that the
temples be used exclusively for worship
except when no school facilities are avail
able elsewhere, or when the temples have
been turned to immoral uses.
In each case the action of the empress
dowager is a return to the ancien methods
of the country, and is accepted with favor
by the conservative element, as wen as by
those who desire reforms long as they
can be brought about without doing vio-
lencs to the traditions Of centuries.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
Strong Demand for Stocks on ALL
Good Concessions.
ST. PAUL BECOMES A LEADER
Short Interest in Sugar Buying
Freely for Cover.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, November 4.-The- market
Tor American securities in London was mod
erately steady this morning. but foreign
houses were quoted as being sellers at vari-
Gus times during the day
The same hesitation noticed on previous
days of the week continues to prevail and
while confidence in the result OF the eiec-
tons may not have decreased there is no
permanent disposition to buy stocks
In nearly all of the specialties excellent
support was given and this fact was taken
as an indication of confidence in steadily
increasing merit.
The professional element sold a few
stocks at various times to take profits. and
in few instances small ventures in the
short account were reported.
The demand for stocks on a scale plan is
considerable. and this factor contributes
largely to the belief that should election
returns be Disappointing the larger inter-
ests will see to it that no downward move
ment Will be allowed to gain any danger
GUS headway.
The buying of St Paul was considerably
better than the average. and from the
manner in which tine buying was eX.cu,el =
rather than the amount. IL was &, n,r rally
inferred that this property was 10 become
the representative granger property.
The demand for southern securities was
also better than heretofore, owing to he
continuous evidences Of growing prosperity
in that section. An advance in Southern
railroad per cent bonds beyond par was
one of the favorable developments OF the
day.
Much gossip concerning the program for
large pool undertakings I'm Metropolitan
Traction was in circulation during the day.
The shares of this company have a capacity
for wide ctuations, which make most
any positive prediction seem reasonable
The earning power Of thu extended sur
face lines is assured. and the stock ia being
put into strong hands for more than oril-
nary improvement.
The demand for American Sugar con-
unues to be credited to a ncrvoIs shoit in
terest. but the bulk Of it IS perhaps due to
carefuly-planned manipulation.
The new refneries are almost certain TO
cut into the American company's profits
but there are reasons for doubling the re-
ported prospect of the trade fight necessl-
tating the passing OF Sugars dividends
The Tobacco shares were strong and weak
by turns under a volume of business almost
exclusively professional.