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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
CONFERRING ON CUBA.
THE COMMISSION TO SAIL ON THE NEW
YORK SEPTEMBER 5-ADM1RAL
SAMPSON RETURNS.

Washington. Aug. 23-Admiral Sampson and
Major General Butler. two OF the members OF
the Cuban Military Commission. held an ex-
tended conference to-day with Assistant Secre-
tary Of State Moore Major General Wade, the
other member Of the Commission, has not yet
arrived The purpose OF the conference was 70
talk over the general features Of the forthcom-
ing work of the Commission. The final instruc-
tions will be completed In about two days. ana
will be given to the Commissioners. In strict
confidence for their personal guidance
The Cuban Commission will sail on september
< according to present calculations. either from
New-York or Fort Monroe, in the New-iorK'
Admiral Simpsons flagship. II she can be mace
ready In time General Butler Will be accom-
nan,ed bv two aids. and 1t is probable that
General Wade. the chairman of the Commis-
sion. will have three
Admiral Sampson says that the mines VIII oe
removed from Havana Harbor before the |oiii-
mission enters. It Is not known whether the
United States will insist also that MORO Cas'ie
be nut under its control; but at all events the
New-York is not to be subjected to any d'sas-
ter similar TO that to the Maine
Admiral Sampson left Washington at O'Clock
,h,s afternoon on the Congressional Limited
FOR New-York. and tomorrow will go ABOARD
his flagship. the New-York. which VIII De put
IN drvdock at once for repeairs. Admiral Samp-
son probably will start for Cuba about sep'eh
Der .. 60, ,aaa
Lieutenant Colonel John W. Clous. Judge,
Advocate has been designated as secretary ana
recorder OF the Cuban Commission Inc Co'o
mel has been in Porto Rico win the army y.
invasion and will reach this country IN day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
,. Washington:
ORDERS SENT TO MERRITT.

Washington Aug 23.-The following dispatch
has been sent to General Merritt. at Manila:
Merritt. Manila:
The President is glad that now you have am
ple force Keep only such ships as you may re-
auIre for transportation purposes. Every pro-
vision will be made for the health OF your COM
mand and the comfort of your sick. You are
authorized to use any OF the transport ships for
hospital purposes. and the naval hospital. at
Hong Kong can be utilized for the soldiers in
command should be put In camp or quarters, as
you decide. The question OF returning any
troops can only be decided after the ratification
Of the report Of the Peace Commission. which
cannot be for some weeks. even months, yet. All
transports not needed for the immediate use OF
your command should be ordered TO San Fran
cisco as soon possible. The Scanda has been
furnished as hospital ship. The Arizona 10
the property of the Government and may b
retained by you as long as needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
ALL QUIET IN THE PHILIPPINES.

FRICTION BETWEEN AMERICAN COMMAND.
ERs AND AGUINALDo DISAPPEARING.
Manila, Aug 23-The rumors Of troubles be-
tween the natives and the Americans are for
the most part unfounded. The fact is that the
insurgents have been unwilling to disarm until
ton.
The distrust felt as to the Spanish Bank,
which originated In rumors as to an excessive
note issue to aid the Spanish authorities led to
a run on the institution. but the British bank
ing houses came to its assistance and averted
a failure.
Business is now booming. The distractions
in the River Pasg, which flows through the
town, have been removed, and the water works
have resumed operations.
London Aug. 23.-The Associated Press learns
that the Philippine Junta in London received
dispatch from Manila yesterday announcing that
matters there are rapidly quieting down. and
that the friction between General Aguinaldo
and the Americans is disappearing.
According to the Junta's advices, the insur-
gents for a time regarded General Merritt and
General Anderson martinets. and feared that
they would adopt harsh methods, like the Span
iards. toward the Filipinos; but the insurgents
from the first have had the greatest confidence
In Admiral Dewey, whom they regard as sort
OF father and the most important American at
Manila.
The Junta is satisfied that all friction VIII
soon disappear. and that there will be no
trouble from the insurgents II the Americans
decide to retain the Philippines
According to a wealthy Filipino now In Lon
dom the Fipnos in Europe are all well-to-do
people Hitherto they have held aloof from the
insurgents, but they now realize that their In
terests demand action. and they are about to
form committee to open negotiations with
the Junta here. They all in favor OF having
the archipelago retained by the United States
So strong is their conviction Of the desirabiiity
Of this course that they had contemplated ap-
preaching the British Foreign Office to invite
Great Britain to intervene. and In any event to
prevent the islands being returned to the con-
troll Of Spain They decided, however, TO await
American action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
EXTREME HEAT ~ EUROPE.

Paris Aug 23-A thunderstorm to-day cooled the
air but the fall Of rain not sufficient TO avert
the necessity OF using the Seine water. which was
supplied TO the Pantheon, Luxumberg ana Palais
Bourbon owing TO the failure Of the regular
supply.
sunstrokes are still OF frequent occurrence; and
the Minister OF War VI Cavaignac, has ordered the
suspension Of all military movements and mannu-
vres while the heat continues
The forest fires at March Prime burned the build
ngs on many farms and resulted in the death Of
two persons
Berlin Aug. 23--Thc extreme heat continues.
Dozens of tramway and omnibus horses died in the
streets to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
DISPOSING OF THE FLEET.
THE NAVAL BOARD BEGINS ITS WORK
ON AUXILIARY VESSELS TO-DAY.
MEETINGS MAY LAST A MONTH-soME SHIPS TO
BE RETAINED-wHAT THE YES
Sells WILL BRING

Washington Aug 23.-The disposal OF the
large fleet of auxiliary naval craft. about one
hundred in all including a number OF large
ocean-gong merchantmen. which have been i'm
provised into cruisers Golfers etc. will be taken
up at the Navy Department tomorrow by
special board Of naval officers. consisting of
Captain Clark Of the Oregon: Captain Higgin-
son. of the Massachusetts: Captain Chadwick, of
the New-York; Civil Engineer Andrade who in
spected the ships at Santiago. and Naval Con-
structor Tawresey, who member Of the
Auxiliary Board at New-York which originally
recommended the purchase Of these vessels.
Captain Clark, being on leave. may be repre-
sented by another officer.
The fleet includes thirtyeght cruisers and
large yachts, four of the cruisers being the
transformed Morgan liners. each Of 100 tons.
now known the Prairie. the Dixie. the Yosem-
lite and the Yankee; fifteen Golfers. of from 1000
to G.0o0 tons each; seven supply ships. ambu-
lance ships. distilling ships and repair ships the
largest being the Celtic, $3.50 tons; eleven
steamers for various uses. and twenty-seven
tugs the largest being the Iroquois 700 tons.
and the smallest the Sioux. 155 tons. This fleet
cost many million dollars. The yachts averaged
in cost about $50 600 and the tugs SO 600 while
the big liners transformed into cruisers and
colliers cost several hundred thousand dollars
each
TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
The Naval Board now pass upon the fleet
Will require month or more to make the sur
vey and appraisal which the law requires when
naval material is to be sold. The Board will de-
termine at the outset what vessels should be re-
tanned many Of those on hand are service
able as coiers. supply. ambulance or distilllng
ships. Those to be sold will be appraised and
the Navy Department will then advertise for
bids for the ships not wanted. There will be no
auction. Bids will be received at the Navy De-
partment. the sales being made TO the highest
responsible bidders not less than the ap-
praised price.
There is some curiosity as TO the amounts
which will be offered for these vessels When
they were bought the urgent needs OF the Gov
ernment compelled the payment Of prices which
In some cases were regarded as fancy" Doubts
are expressed in naval circles whether or not
these same fancy" prices viii prevail when the
offers 10 the Government are made. the impress
sion being that some OF the contractors VIII
make good profits at both ends selling high and
buying low. The Naval Board will see however
that the Government Is protected against serl-
Gus loss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
CORTES SOON TO REASSEMBLE
MADRID PAPERS ANNOUNCE THAT
SPANS PARLIAMENT WILL MEET
EARLY NEXT MONTH.

Madrid. Aug. 23.-All the papers announce the
10th Of September
"El Liberal" says:
Parliament is the last hope Of the people II
1t does not arouse the nation from its lethargy,
the ties which bind Spain to so many dead
things. and array all spaniards in solid body.
the organization Of the future will fall like all
others. into irreparable discredit and 1t will end
by losing the little influence over the destinies
Of the country 1t has"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
THE MINNEW ASKA SAILS.

Washington. Aug. 23.-The following dispatch
from General shafter was received by the War
Department tonight
Santiago de Cuba via Hayti. Aug %. 1898.
AdJutant-General L. s. A. Washington
Transport Minnewaska. with I'd Cavalry
Mounted Squadron. headquarters and 2JG men
lst District Of Columbia. two companies, 95
men, I'D Michigan. Battalion OF Engineers.
balloon detachment and thirty-five horses be-
longing 10 light batteries. sailed to-day. The
Specialist. with four officers 10 men and horses
belonging TO light batteries. will sail soon.
SHAFTER. Major-GeneraL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
THE PEACE COM MISSION.
APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE on FRI
DAY OR SATURDAY.
WILL MEET FIRST AT WASHINGTON TO
RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ALL ASKED
TO SERVE HAVE ACCEPTED.


TO SERVE HAVE ACCEPTED.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDuNEl
Washington, Aug 23.-The President will on
Friday or Saturday next announce the appoint
ment of the five Commissioners to represent the
United States under the terms Of Article OF
the protocol Of August II. to meet similar Com
missioners to be appointed by Spain to negoti-
ate and conclude treaty Of peace, the negotia-
tions to begin at Paris not later than October l.
The American Commissioners are 10 be called
together at Washington soon as possible to
effect an organization and to receive instruc-
tions directly from the President. They VIII
start for Paris about the middle OF September
1t may be said authoritatively that none OF the
eminent men selected by the President for SER
vice on this Commission have declined appoint
ment, and that all reports to the contrary are
untrue.
Senator Allison. for instance. though consult
ed by the President, did not have an oppor-
tunity to decline place on the Commission as
has been stated, for the very good reason that
the place was not offered to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
PRAISE FOR LIEUTENANT MILLS.

GENERAL WHEELER HIGHLY CoMMENDs HIS CON
DUCT IN CUBA
Washington Aug. 23-The Secretary OF War to-
night made public the following dispatch In ref
erence to the appointment Of Lieutenant Mills. as
Superintendent OF the West Point Military Acad-
emy:
Camp Wikon. Montauk Point. N. Y. August %.
Secretary OF War, Washington.
desire TO thank you for promoting Lieutenant
A. l.. Mills TO high a place. Lieutenant Mis's
good and brave conduct In Cuba enlisted my high
est admiration.
WHEELER Major General Volunteers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
ADMIRAL SCHLEY IMPROVING.
NOT ABLE TO GO OUT YESTERDAY-MAY
START FOR WASHINGTON LATE
IN THE WEEK


westport. Conn. Aug. 23.-Rear-Admiral W.
s Schley. who has been indisposed at the nome
In Saugatuck Of r. s. Wortley his son-in-iaw'
was feeling much improved this m orning MIS-
Wortley announced that Admiral Schley passed
n comfortable night. and this morning was SC
far improved as TO render It possible for him 10
leave his room and breakfast with the family.
The report that the patient is suffering from
n Santiago contracted fever is pronounced to pe
erroneous Dr. J. G.. Gregory, the attending
phvsician of South Norwak. stated this fore
noon that no symptoms of fever have been DIS
covered The patients pulse was about ~ ana
his temnerature normal and the only tangible
diagnosis of his indisposition characterzes IL as
nervous exhaustion and the reaction necessarily
incident upon sudden renef from 'he eAci''"e
events Of the last few months.
Admiral Schley purposes to go to washington
as soon as possible. He greatly regrets that ne
was unable to be present at the conference WITH
the President yesterday.
AS the day advanced II became evident ina.
the Admral's condition was such that II wouio
he unwise for him to undertake even 80 shsht
exercise as would be made necessary py q
nroposed carriage drive Immediately al.e,
breakfast the patient returned 10 ms 'a, tu1r ms u
advised TO remain In his apartments ana III oeu
most OF the day. The physician TINS at.ernoou ,
stated that Il was hardly possible that Aomirai
Schley could make the trip 10 washington ,.is
u,oaL although he might improve so raplaly
"a to hermit the Journey at the end or the week.
He viii certainly not be In condition 10 go
Tomorrow as he had hoped.
The necessity OF complete rest has been urged
ord 4, ia exnected no one outside the members
of the family will be permitted TO see the Ad-
miral for several days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
POSTOFFICE AT CAvITE.

Manila Bay. July %. via San Francisco Aug
90 (SpeciaD.-The Philippine station OF the San
Francisco postoffice Is at last in full operation
Quarters have been taken in an old storehouse
in the Cavite Arsenal yard. and the branch -
fully established. The mail brought by the
Newport was handled there. and several home
ward-bound mails have been dispatched.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
FRENCH AMBASSADORS DECORATED.

Madrid. Aug. 23.-The "Off1cial Gazette"
which publishes this morning a decree confer>
Ambassador at Washington NJ Patenotre. the
French Ambassador at Madrid. and NJ. Delcasse.
the French Minister for Foreign Affairs. names
also for decoration NJ. Thiebaut. First Secretary
Of the French Embassy at Washington. ana
MN. De Grandpre and J. Boeufye. both Of the
French Embassy at Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
HEBREW COLONY FOR PORTO RICO

Kansas City Mo-. Aug. 2-Barnctt Prussean. n
weIl-known local commission merchant. is at tho
head OF n movement to form a Hebrew colony In
Porto Rico He says:
I already have the promise OF nearly nifty fnm-
ulss 10 ioin me- These families can raise from
500 10 sj OO) each to put into the venture. and II
oIl agree we will form communistic colony. We
hone 10 start by January
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
- TWO PRIZES TO BE RELEASED.

Washington Aug. 23-The Government has with
drawn It's appeal in the cases OF the Spanish prize
shlps Miguel Jover and Catalina. and as soon as
the necessary formalities be compiled with
these vessels will be released IL was held by tho
United States District Court In Florida that. al
though these cases did not come within the terms
OF the Presidents proclamation they evidently
dld come within Its intent. From this decision the
Government took appeal which has now been
niiihdraWn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
ANGLO-RUSSIAN COMPROMISE.
REPORT THAT THE TWO COUNTRIES HAVE
AGREED AS TO THE CHINESE RAIL-
WAY QUESTION.

London, Aug. 24-"The Daily Mails" Copen-
hagen correspondent reports that compromise
has been arrived at between England and
Russia, the latter getting her way in the rail-
way question in China and England securing
concessions in other directions
"In any case" says the correspondent. China
must pay for ALL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
DEWEY AND MERRITT REPLY.

Washington. Aug 23.-The following dis
patches from Admiral Dewey and General Mer-
ritt, acknowledging the Presidents congratula-
tions on the fall Of Manila. were made public
to-day at the White House
To President Mckinley, Washington:
on behalf Of squadron and myself. thank
YOU most heartily for the congratulations and
thanks you were pleased to express II VIII al
ways be a source Of pride TO us all to have re-
ceived such commendation. Your cable VIII be
published on board the ships OF the SQUADRON
omorrow GEORGE DEWEY.
Manila.
To the President, Washington:
For my troops and myself, accept my SIM
cerest acknowledgements for your generous
praise of the success Of our campaign. Ameri-
ca may we'll be proud of the troops.
MERRITT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
PosToFFIcEs TO BE ESTABLISHED.
MAYAGTEZ AND GIrAYAMA

Washington Aug 23.--The Postmaster General
has ordered that military postal stations be esab
lished in Porto Rico at Guayama, Mayaguez and
San Juan. with facilities for transaction OF money
o, ed rand registry business. sale OF postal sup
plies and receipt ond dispatch Of mails. These
offices are included In the military station OF which
the Washington office is the head. The following
clerks have been detailed to carry on the work at
the new stations: -
At Guayama-John F McKenna, agent; b. F. GIL
bert and Charles Il. Landreau clerks. At San
Juan-Iohn T. Callahan agent; Charles e. briggs
and DR. c L. Ayres. clerks AT Mayaguez-J w.
Whitney. agent; II. II. Van Alstyne and ~ Allen
Merritt. clerks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
INCREASE IN GERMAN ARMY.

Berlin. Aug Z.-It is understood that the con-
tempated increase in the German Army VIII
amount to 1850 men. involving an extra annual
outlay Of 100000 marks besides additions to the
artillery and other services.
Herr Richter the German Radical leader. In the
"Freisinnge Zeitung." condemns the increase as
unwarranted By any equivalent action OF neighbor-
In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
NAY DOCK SHIPS AT HONG KONG.

Washington, Aug 25.-Ambassador Hay In
cable dispatch TO the State Department re-
ceived this afternoon says that the British Gov
ernment has directed the Governor OF Hons
Kong to accept Admiral Deweys application ''r
permission to dock and cean his ships AZ HONG
Kong.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
SEVERE STORM IN DENMARK

Copenhagen. Aug 23.--If terrible thunderstorm
swept the whole Jutlnnd peninsula to-day. Many
buildings were struck by lightning. six persons
killed and thiry-nne farm buildings and
thirteen houses burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
GENERAL AUGUSTUS ARM BROKEN.

London Aug. 29.-The Singapore correspond.
ent of THE Daily Mall" telegraphs that rene'a'
August had his arm broken when on ms way
from Hong Kong TO Singapore while q typhoon
was raging.
General Augusti will proceed to SPAN IN
German mailboat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
TO DIVIDE THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
GERMAN PAPER SUGGESTS THIS AS THE ONLY

GERMAN PAPER sCGGEsTS THIS AS THE ONLY
MEANS OF PREVENTING A CONFLICT.
Berlin. Aug 23.-The Marine "Politische Core
spondenz." which created a sensation some time
ago by advocating an ant-American attitude in the
Philippines. now draws attention to Americas
acquisition of Pago Pago. and proposes that the
Samoan Islands be divided among Germany. Eng
land and America England taking Savai Germany
Upolu and America Tutuila the only way TO
prevent a conflict.
The "Neueste Nachrchten' commenting upon
the article In the "Poltische Correspondent" says
Germany will gain nothing by occurrences. and
also declares that Lorenz Marquee and DeagOa
Bay are rapidly becoming English. and urges the
Governnent 10 assert its rights there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
CECIL RHODES ELECTED.
CANDIDATES OF PROGRESSIVE PARTY RDrEIvD
OVERWHELMING MAJoRTT1Es IN LITTLE
NAMAOI-A LAND

Cape Town. South Africa. Aug. 23-ln the Cape
Colony Assembly general elections now in prog
ress Cecil Rhodes and Mr.. Oates candidates Of the
Progressive party opposed to the Afrikander Bund
which is largely representative Of President
Kruger's interests in South Africa have been
elected by overw he Inning majorities in Little Mama
qua Land a maritime district in the northwest
of the colony
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
DEPARTMENT GETS NEWS OF scHLEY

DEPARTMENT GETS NEWS OF SCHLEY.
HE WILL. PROBABLY SERVE ON THE PORTO RIcAN
coMMIssIoN-LEAvE TO BE GRANTED
TO SICK OFFICERS.
Washington. Aug. 2s.-The Navy Department re-
ceived n dispatch to-day from Rear-Admiral
schley's wife, saying that in her opinion his illness
was not serious and thar he probably would be
around in few days WIRE this reinsurance there
is felt to be no occasion for substituting anStner
name for that OF the Pear simiral on the Porto
Rlcan Military Commission, unless hia illness
should become more grave.
Tho illness OF Captain Evans OF the Iowa mas
been reported to tho Department, and In this cnso
as well as oil others where oficers are SICK aNer
their long service leave VII bc granted ana every
opportunity Riven for racure,atiap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24

international politics from the fact that the
United States and Great Britain are giving the
world a striking demonstration OF a desire for
complete mutual understanding. 1t Is visible sign
to all that the two nations mean to bury their
superficial differences for the sake OF attaining
fundamental unanmity. without which treaties
and alliances. matter how formal. cannot en-
dure.'
THE Westminster Gazette" says:
The convention may easily prove 10 be the
most important imperial event OF the year. IL
offers the first opportunities Of materiallzing the
new and better sentiment between this country and
the United States. Too much. however should not
be expected OF the Canadians. who have scarcely
yet become infected with the sentiments that have
had free play In England during the war. We may
expect them TO stand out for what they conceive
10 be their rights. even at some inconvenience to
politicians In London
"On the other hand. the United States Senate un-
less there has been change In its spirit and tenn
per, may refuse TO ratify the concessions made by
the American Commissioners We must be thankful
IT, In these circumstances. substantial first step
Is taken toward Anglo American goodwill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-24
COMMENTS OF Tur Yovnov pnros

Io,a. f TIL LONIJIJN PKESS.
upon 49," aug D-The afternoon papers dwell
yention msmentous work before the Quebec COM
scr,. anu tne gratitude the convention will dc.
,s. 49, ~ as expected. It succeeds ,n on.",'n ''
p.u' settlement OF the questions a. issue .arho
~ m san Gazette" says:
convention has an apprecable bearing upon
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21
PROGRAM
A BARGAIN IN.gLAND.
Two Good Missouri Farms For Sale
Cheap.

Here is bargain in land for the
meky purchaser, situated just adj
Joining the town of Dixon, Pulaski
county, Mo-, on Frisco railway, 9
splendid town of 800 inhabitants, sur
rounded by beautiful and productive
country. Following is description OF
The land-320 acres-viz:
NEl, M, SEE, 240 acres; Me-,
SW4 NW4, so acres, sec. %, twp. 3S,
porth of Range IL, west of the 5th p. M.
This farm will be sold, if taken at once,
At SIG 90 per acre, one-third cash, and
balance on easy time with low rate of
interest.
The other farm contains 100 acres,
viz: NJ, SCI, and 81, NEI, sec. s, twp.
81, north of Range 10, west. There is
no waste land. all level, WITH good
timber, and all can be cultivated.
Terms, $1,000 per acre, two-thirds cash,
balance on easy time with low rate OF
interest. For further particulars in.
guire of III. F. BARTHELL.