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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Patient Waiting No Loss.

Mrs. Hardhead--The Daily Sweepem
Is Offering cyclopedia, ten volumes Of
poetry and an atlas four feet square ~
premium to every subscriber
Mr.. Hardhead = We've got book.
enough now. Wait till they offer q
horse and buggy.-New York Weekly.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

First Citizen-Hi, there! You'll get
run over by that electric
Second Citizen-Well, there's no dis
grace in that If try to dodge it, I'll
be sure to be thrown down by bicycle,
and that's adding insult to injury
Boston Transcript
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Why They Went.

Visitor to Camp-See the tears in the
eyes of the soldiers. Weeping for the
wives they are leaving behind them,
suppose?
Officer-No 1 think they are cryin.
because they can't take their bicycles
along with them.-Yo onkers Statesman
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ApDarentIY Not.

The Woman Who Had just Moved
In-The first thing we want to do is tt
tear down those old curtains those peo
Pile have left
Her Husband-It seems you have nc
reverence for the shades of the depart.
ed.-Cincinnati Enquirer
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Pronouncing Spanish Names

A very simple rule to follow in pro-
nouncing these Spanish names is to pro-
nounce them any old way, and in a
firm. unaltering tone, which denies cor
rection and disarms suspicion. Ten to
one the other fellow will give you the
credit of being posted. Bluffs
NOnDareil
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

at was great mistake" said the
Madrid press censor thoughtfully.
'"To what do you refer?'' inquired the
cabinet member
Permitting the papers to call those
Americans Yankee pigs After having
belittled them with that epithet we
will never i'll the world be able to ex.
plain how they came to whip us -
Washington Star
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Cumulative Misfortune.

Day before yesterday" groaned the
young woman who was just starting
from the Pacific coast for a five days
trip eastward. ''I travelled so miles in a
stagecoach, all day yesterday rode Oh
the back of mule, but this is worst OF
all"
"What is?''
GIVE got the upper berth. Chicago
Tribune,
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Also Important.

Remember" said the timorous citi-
zen while discussing the Philippine is
lands, that we are not Il nation of con-
quest"
"By all means, but let us likewise
remember that we are not a nation OF
cutters. - Washington Star.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
1t Really Didn't Matter.

First Artist - Hellol Great Scott
They've put your picture in upside
down. Why didn't you have it altered:
Second Artist - HIM - thought it
looked better that way.-Ally Sloper.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Stimulating the Actual.

Guest-What is that over there?
Waiter-That's Spanish pudding, sir
Guest-What on earth do you put sc
many raisins in it for?
Waiter-Them ain't raisins. Them's
bullets STRAY Stories
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

NJANTED-SEyERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons in this state to manage our
business in their own and nearby
counties. 1t is mainly office work con
Quoted at home. Salary straight 5000 a
year and expenses definite, bonafde,
no more, no less salary. Monthly $75.
References. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope, Herbert E. Hess,
Prest., Dept. NJ. Chicago.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
The Climate Was Not to Blame.

Eastern Speculator-You say this is a
healthful climate, but look at your
graveyard. Why, it's full to the fences.
Lariat Lem-That amt got nothin tc
do with the climate. None o. then
ducks died a natural death Chicago
News
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
His Little Game.

Askins-How is it that Slicksmith
seems to make an instantaneous hit with
every lady to whom he is introduced?
Teller-Oh, he calls tho married ones
"Miss'' and the single ones MRS. -
Nuggets
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

"Do you think that Ted really loves
Miss Moneybags?"
1T must be so He said he loves the
ground that she walks on."
Most probably 50 because she owns
it, princeton Tiger.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
He Was In Need.

Disguised Uncle-I shall leave my
money to the poor and needy.
Nogood Nephew-God bless you, un-
Gle. l always said you wouldn't leave
me out.-Up to Date.
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Retaliate ON the Menu.

81 think this war will help our ma
ton
'Yes, especially if it succeeds in run.
ming restaurant French out Of the coun-
Try. ."-Chicago Record.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Crusty Old Beggar.

Fond Mother-Of course you dom,
like babies, Mr.. Pike:
Mr.. Pike-No, l do not, madam--I
look upon them as crying evil. Ally
sloper,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
A Sweet Price.

cts costing an awful lot to keep the
navy in operation.
Eyes, but think-the government il
maintaining it in Florida waters. -
Philadelphia North American
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
We All Appreciate Ourselves.

Another book agent is in town, who
is only stopping off between trains and
calling on a few prominent citizens. 1t
is an old tale, but he tells it we'll, and
1T oes.-Atchison Globe.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
seldom In 1t.

Fisher-I saw you out horseback rid
ing this morning, old man.
Dumbleton-Don't say! Well, was /
in it, SO to speak?
Fisher-The saddle? Well, at very
rare intervals. s.-Richmond Dispatch.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
The Difference.

She-And didn't you feel the least
bit frightened when you heard the bull
lets singing about you?
He-Not a bit You see, it didn't
sound anything like your singing. -
Yonkers Statesman.
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Wars Within Wars.

"Another quarrel going ON next door. >
"What's the matter this timer"
''She wants to name the baby Dewe,
and he wants the name for his wheel. ;
Detroit Free Press.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Certainly Uncertain.

when woman reaches certain
age, began the philosopher, when the
man who observes things interrupted.
Her age is then uncertain, said the
interrupter. er.-New York World.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
The Proper Party.

"And may I-may ask your father 3
consent, dear Miss Jane?''
Pops gone to war, but that don It
make no difference-you'd have to ask
maw anyway. "-Cleveland Plain Deal
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Expert Under Difficulties.

Clara-I suppose our soldier boys will
be at disadvantage in the boats.
Cora-Oh, don't know There were
a few of them up at the lake last sum
mer that could use their arms in the
boats pretty well. -Yonkers Statesman.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

Browne-Mercy, man, you look as
though you had been to war.
Towne-Worse. Been amusing the
baby while his mother went shopping
philadelphia Press.
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He Had Him There.

Old Gentleman-Whatl Let you have
Ethel? Why, she is my only daughter.
Ardent Lover-Yes, know, and arn
her only beau.--New York Truth
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
A Matter of Standing.

Wallace-We Americans do not stand
by our officials as we ought to.
Ferry-Maybe not, but think how
willing we are to stand in with them.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Doomed.

Whenever a girl tells young man
that she dreamed of him the night be-
fore he might as well begin to save up
money for the furniture. - Chicago
News
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

"They tell me that the Spanish have
never perfected a disappearing gun, /"
said the man of an investigating turn
of mind.
Their guns disappeared in Manila
bay all right enough, " replied his more
fiippant companion. - Detroit Free
Press
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

In letter to one of the soldier BOYS
fond parent said:
Do not fail to let me know the moment yos
are killed, so that can order you sent hom
and arrange for an imposing war funeral, Of
which the northern papers will probably want
photographs Two of your uncles died in bat
tie, and both had fine funerals. You deserve
fully as much yourself
Atlanta Constitution.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
The Early Bird.

"What is Brixter hustling round aft
err"
He is getting up list of names ask
ing the president to make him customs
collector on Philippine island, No
1897. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Both EQual Then.

Browne-There is no time in life
when woman doesn't get in more talk
than man.
Towne--Oh, yes, there is.
Browne-Td like to know when.
Towne-During the marriage cere-
mony.-Brooklyn Life.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Its Great Fun to Watch Her.

The first time woman stands up to
talk through telephone she always
bets as if she thought somebody was
fooling her.-Somervill Journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17
Two Arc a Great Many sometimes

He-Darling, We'll have a lot to con
tend with when We are married
She-Yes, dear. Well have eact
other. STRAY Stories.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1898-12-17

She-L suppose your family will
make Il glorious name for itself during
the war?
He--No-o! Er-I am afwaid papa is
most too old to fight, don 'tcherknow.-
Up to Date.
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TRUSTWORTHY

First publication October ss, iSi
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
A BIG YEARS BUSINESS.
SALES OF BONDS THE LARGEST ON
RECORD
TRANSACTIONS on THE STOCK EXCHANGE Ex-
CEEDED ONLY TWICE SINCE ls's-
TREMENDOUS c1.EARANCEs

As business downtown will be practically sus-
pended to-day. the only one Of the exchanges
to be opened being the Produce Exchahge' tre
summaries OF the years business OF most Oh 're
exchanges and Of the Clearing House nave pee"
compiled day earlier than usual AS WIS "
have been expected, the transactions on '"e
Stock Exchange have been OF enormous Voiu'he'
and the sales Of bonds have been the largest
for any year In the history of the Exchahse.
The sales Of listed stocks In ls3S aggresaeeu
81 SoO9t1 shares and Of unlisted stocks. -
go 412 shares making a total Of 1l3iIoos5
shares against total Of II,24S.31i shares sou
In 1891 The stock transactions or this se"'
have been exceeded in volume only twice since
1S79-in the record making year lssl' when % 'ne
sales aggregated in round numbers ll''V"o""
shares and in 1882, when they amounted ~
116 600 900 shares The bond sales the Stock
Exchange this year have aggregated S9lo"Z''' "
par value divided as follows. State and rail-
road bonds. SS41 $4,000; Governments. >-t-
1920: unlisted bonds, $46,245,5oo. The total
bond transactions in 1897 were So4Z''o'"''
par value. The heaviest dealings in stocks TINS
year were on December 81 when .H3,9?' shareS
were sold.
The Clearing House. like the Stock hxchanse'
has had a great years business. The total ex-
changes for 1898 excluding to-days. are
Sal 100 056 730 3s against S33 42I O21.i 3" for
1897 The total balances are %2.4U2 V''o' iJt o''
as compared with 50 Ola 3G6.3l9 ~ in 1871 The
estimated exchanges for to-day are S2Oooo'V'"
and the estimated balances. S9.WC,VM The ag-
gregate exchanges for 1898 have apparently
been exceeded in two previous year-ln loo-
when the exchanges were S49.3I6,SN2SN2 d. ana
in 1881 when they were Si6ol69o'o"ool' but
adding to the exchanges actually made through
the Clearing House those made through the
Stock Exchange Clearing House, estimated 10
be about IS OOO 900. the total clearances@lor
this year will aggregate fully SoOWDW"Wo
The transactions for the year on the Consol-
dated Stock and Petroleum Exchange We're
Total railroad stock clearances. o', fo-''oo'
wheat clearances 74O 21OOOo bushels; sales or
bonds S21 037 900 par value; sales or mining
stocks 92iJ2O shares The dealings on the
Produce Exchange show the following agsre-
gates up to to-day: Wheat flour, 3'ooo'V-o par
rels as compared with 4.346OOO barrels IN lo'' )
wheat 7S1 100000 bushels. against !, ,2sO29'"oo
bushels last year: corn. 142 ,112Ooo bushels as
contrasted with 1O7 $50 900 bushels in 1871
oats 81 POI 900 bushels against JO.oiSOoo BUSH
els in 1897: barley, 41OSUDO bushels, against
6}.S 900 bushels last year; pork J',o'yo Darrels,
against 60 80 barrels last wear: lard 'o3ceo
tierces as compared with - tierces IN ~, ~,
and tallow lj,493.5 800 pounds. against loo-o'-oV
pounds in 1891. o,o 900 -, .
on the Coffee Exchange 4,2l3.OOo bags OF
coffee have been sold in 1895. The Rio ana
Santos coffee crops this year have oeen the
largest record.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
CHINA YIELDS TO FRANCE.
EXTENSION OF THE FRENCH SETTLEMENT !
AT SHANGHAI SAID To HAVE
REEN GRANTED

I.ordon. Dec. 3l.-The Shanghai correspondent
Of The Times" says
1T is officially asserted here that. in spite OF
the protests Of Sir Claude Macdonald. the Brit
Ish Minister at Peking. China has acceded To
tha demands for an extension of the exclusive
French settlement in Shanghai This result is
due 10 pressure exercised at Peking, ana IS
likely TO hamper the negotiations Tor the eN-
tension OF the cosmopolitan settlement IN re-
gard to which the Niceroy OF Nankin IL as
posed 10 meet the views Of the British Ameri-
can and German Consuls.
The Viceroy is greatly chagrined at the fali-
ure ~ Great Britain to support his determined
pollcy In the valley OF the Yang -tse- kiahg AT
an important crisis. Satisfactory conclusions
are not likely to result from British negotia-
tions anywhere In China so long as The per
sonnel of the Tsung -lYamen remains, as now.
actively hostile TO British interests"
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
1.-THE TIMES" REVIEWS THE WAR.

London Dec. 3t-"Tne Times this morning.
IN its annual review Of the events of the year.
devotes considerable space 70 the between
the United States and Spain. which II regards
AS of even greater Importance than the Nile
campaign because il resulted apparently IN
the defni,ise adoption II new imperial and
military policy by the United States The arti-
Gle applauds the WASHINGTON Government Tor
declining to surrender the lives ana property or
Standards in Cuba to the tender mercies ~ the
Cuhans hut regrets that compensation IL
paid with respect to Cuba. although undount-
edlv a large part Of the Cuban debt was ex-
nended on public works in the Island. 'The
Times" pays a high tribute 10 the Tranquil ana
digrifed manner in which Spain has accepted
her rpVerses.'
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
TO RAISE THE REINA MERCEDES.

MrpprT-r-cuApMAN OUTFIT REACHES SANTIAGO
School BOARD TROUBLE SETTLED.
Santiago de Cuba Dec. 3O.-The Merritt q
CHAPMAN Wrecking Company's outfit arrived
here TO-DAY with the former Spanish cruiser
Reina Mercedes which was sunk on the edge OF
the channel leading to Santiago Harbor IN the
first bonhardment Of the Santiago forlhca'lohs
by Admiral Sampson's squadron The wreck
ine ou,ft has arrived none too soon. For several
weeks tho cruiser which projects Al least one
hundred feet over the edge OF the channel BANK
has been slipping perceptibly toward oeep "a'e''
and she would ultimately nave blocked 'he
channel
The supersntendent expects 10 be apie 10
raise tho teina Mercedes in two weeks-a course
greatly preferable 10 using dynamite. When
raised the vessel will probably be worth 10
The United States more than $25OOo and
erea, danger 10 Santiago shipping VIII be re-
moved
General Leonard Wood. Military Governor OF
TIE Department. has healed the dinerences De-
tween Mayor Bacardi and the School Board OF
the province, and they are now WORKING mar
moniousy.
The United States soldiers are anxiousiy e@-
pecting the arrival Of the Christmas turkeys
understood 10 be board the United STATES
transport Mississippi which left New YORK on
december 10 for San Juan de Porto kic' ana
Santiago de Cuba.
The appointment Of Army officers as customs
collectors IN Cuba is not universally appro'eo
here II is believed that the services Vi %"
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
THLS ONE CAN BE IDENTIFIED.

Washington. Dec. 3o-It appears that Salvatore
Desio a jeweller Of this city. also sold one OF the
lit-le silver stands like that In which the bottle N
poisoned salts was sent. that resulted In the death
OF Mrs Adams in New-York. They were sold TO
the Washington dealer by the Newark Arm that
manufactures them. "If the stand sent to Mr..
Cornish was bought from me-" said Mr.. Desio to-
night. 1T can be Identified by small mark Inn
perceptihle 70 the naked eye. which ! place on all
goods of that description when place them IN
my cases for sale. An investigation by the New
York police will show whether the Cornish sta nd
bears this mark and II IL does | shall be glad 10
help them In any In Identifying the person
who bought H."
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
~OLD WAVE DUE TO-DAY.

TEMPERATURES LIKELY TO FALL FIFTEEN OR
TWENTY DEGREES BEFORE TONIGHT.
The Weather Bureau last night announced that
a cold wave was rapidly approaching this part Of
the country. and would arrive here some time be-
fore tonight probably this afternoon. fall In
Temperature of from u 10 20 degrees might he ex-
pected declared the prophets, and the cold weather
would probably last several days The cold
due here to-day comes from the West. Yesterday
morning IL had got far east as the Missouri and
The Missssppi valleys. n very cold yester
dav I'm Minnesota. the Dakotas. Montana and
wyoming 30 degrees below being not un-
common record
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
DEPARTURE FROM THE CITY.
COLONEL. ROOSEVELT SEES POLITICIANS HERE BE-
FORE STARTING FOR ALBANY.

FORE STAEIlNG FDR ALBANi
Before GovernOr-elect Roosevelt left this city to
90 to Albany Yesterday he had several consulta-
lions with politicians the home OF his sister, in
Madison-ave. Henry Weissman. who Is a candi-
date for the Office Of Commissioner Of Labor Sta
tistic$ was one calle-. Another caller was a rival
Of Weissman for the same office. Major Avery ID
Andrews who Is TO be AdjutantGeneral. had
talk with Colonel Roosevelt about National Guard
affairs.
Seth Low had another talk with Colonel Roose-
Welt about Colonel John " Partridge. Of Brooklyn,
recommending him for appointment as state super
intendent of Public Works. Colonel Roosevelt also
talked over the telephone with Senator Platt and
y r Odell ir.. and was assured that the Repunh-
can ORGANIZATION in Kings County would be pleased
win the appointment Of Colonel Partridge. Later
senator Patt and Mr. Odell said that 'oone PART
ridges selection still being considered put
ther. might be no decision 20 the appointment
for several days. IT, -. 4. ,,L.,r
coionel Roosevelt and his family went 10 Aibany
on the train which left the Grand Central station
at p. m
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
GAIN IN READING SECURITIES.
HEAVY BDrING BY INA lERESTS SUPPOSED
TO REPRESENT THE VANDERBlLTs-
ADVANCE IN ANTHRACITE PRICES

HEAVY Bg.ING BY IN ERESTS SUPPOSED
TO REPRESENT THE VANDEkBlLTs-
ADVANCE IN ANTHRACITE PRICES.
The feature of the stock market yesterday
was the noteworthy advance made by all the
Reading securities, on heavy buying by inter-
ests supposed to represent in the main the Vah-
derbilts The common stock made net gam
of 17s per cent. total dealings OF @o'o-o
shares; the first preferred went up . per cent
the dealings aggregating 10000 shares and the
second preferred gained 21s per cent, 2l.3'o
shares changing hands. The favorable report
made by the company for November and the
increase of 2j cents a ton just ordered In the
nrice OF anthracite were the proximate reasons
assigned for the advance in the Reading securi-
ties; but II is believed also that heavy puylng
Of those securities foreshadows the perfectins
OF an arrangement for the harmonious opera
ton of all the coal roads 1t is generally UNDER
stood that the vanderbilts have secured con-
trolling interest in the Delaware. Lackawanna
and Western which has long been more or
less disturbing element in the anthracite ous'-
ness. and that at the annual meeting of that
road in February complete change IN us man.
agement and policy will be effected
The Nev-Jersey Central interests have all
along been on the best Of terms with the VAN
derhts both in the Lackawanna Board and in
the conduct Of their own property and are be-
leved to be perfectly willing 10 join In an active
movement for the Improvement OF the anthra-
cite situation The Vanderbilt interests are re-
ported to have been for some time large buyers
of Ontario and Western. and other coal stocks.
as well as of Reading; and their large holdings
in these roads will give them powerful infiu-
ence i'm their endeavor to effect working agree
nent which shall insure TO the coal roads har
mony Of interest and larger profit than has
accrued to them under the old policy OF opera
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
PRIVILEGES IN szE-CHUEN.

-AMERICAN
LARGEST OF THE CONCESSIONS.
London Dec. 3l.-The Shanghai correspondent
Of The Daily Mali says:
THE terms Of the final contract respecting
the concession 10 the Anglo American syndicate
OF mining and railway privileges In the province
Of Sze-Chuen have been agreed upon. and are
now being signed Sze-Chuen is undoubtedly
the richest. as wei, the largest province In
China Great Britain and the United States
get the greater portion the Chinese and other
nAt!onalities getting the balances"
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
NO DISTURBANCE IN THE CITY.
GENERAL BROOKE's STAFF.

Havana Dec SO-Genera Brooke has announced
his choice OF staff. as follows
uator-General Chaffee chief OF staff; Captains
Dean Mckee and Campbell and Lieutenant Castle-
ION aids: Richards, ad1ut6nt general: Ramon. as
sisiant adiutant- general; Dudley, tudge-advocate,
Humphrey quartermaster Bliss, CHIEF OF customs;
Abriel Smith chief commssary DR.. Reuly. cniei
surgeon: George Smith. chief paymaster and Colo
mel Dunwoody chief signal officer
New-York tribune., 1898-12-31
NATIVES LUCID ST1TEHEN1.
WHAT THE FILIPINOS CALL THE Ikuh +
SITUATION AND SENTIMENT.

WHAT THE FIIIPINOS CALL THE TRUE
SITUATION AND SENTIMENT"
Hong Kong. Dec. 3O-The Filipino Junta here
renlving to the report of Commissioner Harden
who was sent TO the Philippines by the Govern
roent of the United States 70 report upon tne
conditions there prevailing has aske! that the
following statement be published. as''revealins
the true situation and sentiment in 3ha Phihp-
pines: T.,
I'VE deny that Aguinaldo will be saushed il
made A major general in command OF hve native
regiments and that If this is done the na'iohai
army could be disarmed and disbanded
1--WE repeat our appeal for an Impartial IN
ouirv NV an able commissioner. and implore the
American neople 10 refrain from hasty de-
cision
"The Filipino Government views WIN a'A' ~
Commissioner Harden's proposal TO impose on
America a high protective tarin against f"'Hp
pine products. .,.t
..Ii,.,o surrendered TO the national army. ~h'cn
&c the completion Of the occupation OF the Island
OF Panay. There is no truth In tne repor'eu
establishment OF an opposition republic In the
Visavas All the officials In the Nisayas hoid
Aguinaldo's commission.
.'The FiIipinos are yearning for a peaceful
settlement of all questions. To their brothers
across the sea the Filipinos senu greeting and
earnest nrayer that with the New Year VIII
coue the dawn of a new era of peace prosperity
and good fellowship with the free and benelcent
neople Of the United States. Though but an
infant among nations, yet we are strong II as
sured of the goodwill OF the great American
Nat