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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
M'AD0O CRlTICIZES THE
 WAR MANAGEMENT

TRENTON, N. J., Oct. 31.-In the course of a speech at a Democratic mass meeting here tonight former As sistant Secretary of the Navy McAdoo criticised the administration on the management of the war with Spain He said that the administration started off with the department numbered with a lot of bureaucrats, and followed this by the appointment of sons of some body and sons of nobody, without any military experience, to positions of the greatest responsibility Camps were selected in out-of-the-way places and in spots where proper sanitation could not be had, and all because the men who made the selections knew nothing about the needs or were playing into the hands of the railroads. The lives and health of the men were intrusted to incompetents and the President and the Secretary of War did nothing to remedy this evil that in some respects rivaled the Black Hole In Calcutta. All this, the speaker said, was because the War Department was controlled by politics.
 He complimented the management of the Navy Department. Referring to his successor, Colonel Roosevelt. he said he would deem 1t a privilege, If he were in Colonel Roosevelt's place, to be able to tell the American people of the mis- management of the Santiago cam paign.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01

Hist, is now ten hours overdue. Fears are entertained for her safety.
 The amalgamation of the military and civil departments, under one ad3 ministration, particularly such man as General Wood, who is thoroughly posted. tactful and popular with all ele- ments, greatly facilitates the dispatch of public business. General Wood m tends so far as possible to maintain the original military department lines in the province, sending regiment to each district as the Spaniards eVacu- ate.
 United States Congressman Dalzeli or Pittsburg, a member of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Rep resentatives, who arrived here last Fri day night with a party of Pennsylva- nia. Railroad magnates. has been in- specting properties in Santiago and vii cinity with a view to large investments and a railway franchise for line be- tween Santiago and Havana. Before leaving for the latter place to-day by the United States transport Panama MT. Dalzell expressed himself as most favorably impressed by what he had seen and the possi abilities of the region, though he declined to give any par ticulars regarding contemplated invest mentS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
REDHOT CAMPAIGN IN
 THE KEYSTONE STATE
Sensational Charges Made Against the Democratic State Commit
 tees Chairman.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa, Oct. 31.-More fuel was added to the flames of Pennsyl- vania's furious campaign tonight when pr. Sllas C. Swallow, the honest govern ment" candidate for Governor, boldly charged that the Democratic chairman, John M. Garman, had made a proposition to United States Senator Quay to sell out the State Democracy. In support of his accusations pr. Swallow produced an affidavit sworn to by E. c. Miller, a travelling man, of this city. Miller swears that on September last he met on a train between Wtlltamsport and Philadel- phia, Charles E. Keck, a Wilkesbarre 10 see Quay with message from Gar man. Neck, being a Republican, ex- plained his selection thus:
 "Garman told me that he had lots of men in the Democratic party. but none that he could trust with a mission of that kind; that if certain legislation and fa- vors in certain counties were given to Garman he would insure those counties for Stone (Republicar candidate for Gov ernor) and would offer positive evidence that he could deliver the goods
 to the Republican State Committee head quarters, but Quay was in Atlantic City and Neck went there after him. When the men met in Philadelphia next day Keck told Miller. the latter swears, that he "laid the proposition before the old man and he thought well of it,'' and he was then arranging meeting between
 Dr, Swallow said that MT Mi1ler's state ment was cOrroborated on many import ant points by documentary evidence. hotel registers, etc, and that MT Miller volun- tarily related the story.
 The doctor said he made 1t public at this time in response to the recent denuncfa- tion of him by Chairman Garman in his low that the leaders of the Democratic party had sold out to the Quay machine.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
CALIFORNIA PIONEER
 DIES AT WASHINGTON
General Joseph Rodnan West Passes Away After Long and Event
 ful Life.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 31.-General Jo- seph Rodman West died In Washington to-day, aged 76. He studied at the Uni versity of Pennsylvania, but left before graduation to serve in the Mexican War as a captain of volunteers. He went to California in 1S49, where he engaged in commercial pursuits, at the beginning of the Civil War being proprietor of the San Francisco Prices Current He entered the army as lieutenant colonel of the First California Infantry, and saw service in New Mexico, Arkansas and the South west; was appointed brigadier general in 1862 and mustered out of the service with the brevet rank of major general. After the war he settled in New Orleans, where he served as Chief Deputy United States Marshal, Auditor of Customs and afterward as Administrator of Improvements, until he was elected United States Senator from Louisiana as Republican, serving for the full term beginning in 1871 He after ward removed to Washington, where he engaged in business, and was a Commis sioner of the District of Columbia from 1882 to 1885,
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
NAVAL PROMOTIONS
 AND EXPERIMENTS
Dewey Likely to Be Made an Admiral When Bunce Reaches the
 Age Limit.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-Rear Admiral Miller will be placed on the retired list on November 9, and the vacancy thus created in the grade of rear admiral will be filled by the promotion of Commodore H. L. Howison, commandant of the Bos. ton navy yard. On account of the promo ttOn of Rear Admirals Sampson and Schley as additional officers of the grade they hold. no promotions could be made at the time of the retirements of Rear AdmiraIs Sicard and Matthews.
 Captain H. F. Picking will become commodore upon the retirement of Rear Admiral Miller ard will therefore have to be relieved of his present duty in com mand of the receiving ship Wabash, As he has not been at sea since 1894 and will not retire until 1902 he will probably be a candidate for the squadron command when the reorganization is begun upon the ratification of the treaty of peace with Spain.
 Rear Admiral Bunce's retirement on December 25 will make Rear Admiral Dewey the senior officer of the navy and if Congress revives the grade of admiral, as desired by Secretary Long. his ap- pointment to that rank will follow with out any further Jumping.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
GRATEFUL TO THE AMERICANS
WILLING TO SUBMIT TO THE WASHINGTON AUTHORITIES.
Spanish Troops Being Concentrated at Cienfuegos Preparatory to Embarkation for
 Spain.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


 HAVANA, Oct. 31.-Advices received here from Santa Cruz del Sur say a majority of the representative of the army, at the meetings held there, are in favor of the dissolution of the Gu ban insurgent government and the ap- pointment of a commission to go to Washington for the purpose of. thank ing the American. Government for it's intervention in favor of the. Cubans and to put themselves uncOnditionally at the disposition of the Washington authorities. so as to enable the latter to develop their programme without any hindrance. The Cubans are also said to be in favor of the sdisbandonment of the insuTgent army.
 The Cuban leaders who will proba- bly, assemble at Marlanao are to be pre- sided over by Manuel Sanguilly, who has been ill with fever. for several days at Cienfuegos, on his way to Santa Cruz del Sur.
 Major Amy and Captain Page have returned here from Cienfuegos. They report the sanitary conditions there as bad, especially at the quarters and camps occupied by the Spanish soldiers. The American officers advise that these places be burned, as they are infected with yellow fever and other disease germs have also been found.
 Reports of skirmishes between the Spaniards and the CubanS are lncor- rect. There have been no hostllities.
 It is understood that the eight bat talions of troops remaining along the Juracoa military line will arrive at Cienfuegos this week, preparatory to being embarked for Spain. In all about 25OOO troops are expected to concen- trate at Cienfuegos for authorization.
 The Spanish military steamer Porto Rico sailed from CienfuegoS Wednes- day, carrying 1000 troops,
 In answer to an inquiry of our Com missiOners regarding recent transfers of state property to religious orders, Secretary Ciranta of the. Cuban Milf tary Commission delivered to-day note to Colonel Clous, judge advocate of the American commission, explain ing that the transfers referred to were made prior to the signing of the peace protocol, and adding that the negotia- tions in many instances dated back to the year 1852.
 Manuel Negrin, Spaniard, a native of the Canary Islands, has been ar rested for advertising in a manner which offended the Spanish officials store, advertised his business on cards bearing the Cuban flag. These were distributed in the streets with the re- suit that Negrin has been locked up in Morro Castle since Thursday night last.
 The Crus del Padre lighthouse in the province of Matanzas. which has been dark since the beginning of the war; has been relighted.
 The Government has ordered that the officers and soldiers who are evacuat- ing Cuba be paid in preference to the settling of other obligations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
EXPLOSION WRECKS
 POWDER FACTORY
Building and Machinery Destroyed, but None of the Employees
 Are Killed

SOUTH ACTON. Mass. Oct. a.-The powder house of the New York and New England Titanic Smokeless Powder Com pany was demolished by an explosion to- day There were twenty men employed in the building, all of whom escaped. with the exception of two, who were slightly injured in the rush to get out.
 The exact cause of the explosion has utes previous to the trouble the engineer noticed that something appeared to be wrong with the machinery. and he shut off steam and gave the danger signal cured was about 150 feet long by 75 feet wide and one story in height. The struct- ure was almost totally demolished and the machinery, including the engine and boilers. was destroyed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
ARMY CONTRACTS
 TO BE INVESTIGATED

NEW YORK, Oct 31. = The Her aids Washington correspondent tele- graphs: There will be some diffl- cult but important work awaiting the investigation commission on it's return on a thorough ventilation of all army contracts of the war
 If there are no specific charges of fraud 1t is not because the feeling is one of sat isfaction as to some of the colossal con- tracts that have been undertaken. In some cases when bids were to be opened well-known public men, some of them United States Senators, have been. seen busying themselves suspiciously about matters, their connection with which the public would like to understand. Others insist upon asking just what called other prominent men so often to the department during the flood time of money-spending.
 It Is a rumor that consistently thrusts itself forward that excessive sums have been paid for vessels where faVoritism was at work. In one case vessel, para lyZed with age and infirmity, was bought at a high figure. When the price and par ticulars were asked the public press was answered with insults.
 There has never been a clear under standing as to the contract by which Spaniards were transported to Spain. That the contract was broken there seems to be little doubt, and that strong influences were at work about the mak- ing of that contract was apparent to those WnO were lNlelllSeUlly ODSSENdHL Ol the situation. If the charges are true there will be a rich field for the investi- gation commission in the history of the companies. Probably the projected sec ond Porto Rican expedition exploded by the round robin may open up possibilities. There was a mystery in the negotia- tions with transportation agents at which even representatives of the press stood baffled The circuitous route taken for the troops has provoked suspicious criti- cism All may be cleared up before the commission, but both these things, as we'll as the charges of inferior clothing issued to the army, must have light thrown upon them.
 Already one story has been circulated about uniforms and methods of purchase, charging that 1t was through the services of Abner Mckinley that Herman. Heidel- berg & Co. had obtained important con tracts This was denied to-day by general
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
HOPE TO REORGANIZE
 THE CENTRAL PACIFIC
Agents in Washington With Plan to Settle the Obligations of
 the Road.

WASHINGTON, Oct 31.-James Speyer of Messrs. Speyer &s Go. of New York came to Washington to-day on matters connected with the Central Pacific Rail- road He had an interview with Secre- tary Gage and Secretary Bliss, but was unable to see the Attorney General. These three Cabinet officers form com mittee charged with investigation of the affairs of the Central Pacific, and will re- port on the same to Congress. The active work of putting data into shape is being done by Assistant Secretary of the Treas ury Vanderlip, but MT. Vanderlip was out of the city to-day. Speyer & Co. repre- sent the interest of Collis P. Huntington fin the Central Pacific. and have on hand a plan of reorganization by which they hope to relieve the Central Pacific. of its obligations to the Government and place it on a sound financial footing. In this they are opposed by a number of stock holders, particularly those residing abroad and in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
CELESTIAL EMPIRE IN
 A FEVERISH CONDITION
Pronounced Attitude of the German Minister-Dowager Empress
 Alarmed

PEKING, Oct 31.-Baron von Heyking, the German Minister to China. has pro posed to the representatives of the pow CTS at Picking a joint Occupation of the railway from Shan Hai Kwan, province of Pechi Ii. to Peking, thus securing communication with the coast. unless the Chinese Government promptly withdraws its troops to safe distance from the line.
 The Empress Dowager, it is reported, has ordered the Rang Su troops to Pe- possible movement on the part of General Yuan Shik Kai, who she believes is using the foreign drilled force under his com mand in the neighborhood of Tfen Tsin in collusion with the foreign envoys.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
PRESIDENT MASO'S
 ADDRESS TO DELEGATES

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Oct. 31.-Se- nor Bartholomew Maso, president of the Cuban Provisional Administrative Council, has issued an address to the delegates now in attendance at the military assembly at Santa Cruz del Sur, in which he reviews the consider ations upon which the Cubans solicited the help of the United States and indf- cates their wishes of the future policy. The address in part is as follows.
 The Cubans accepted the assistance of America, although not knowing exactly what were the American aims, just as they would have accepted help from any country in their fight against Spain. As the contest progressed the Cubans in the field were gratified to hear of a. solemn declaration by the United States Con- gress regarding the intentions Of the American Government and the path 1t would follow in the Spanish-American
 The Americans came to our help to ereignty over Cuba, in order that the Cubans themselves might be placed as promptly as possible in possession of the island, might assume the administration of its affairs and have government Of it's own.
 Therefore, the Cubans agreed to CO., operate with the Americans, to obey the orders issued by American generals and to help in all possible ways to establish
 
 took possession. Though America did not recognize the Government of the Cubans it was well understood that the Cubans would not on that account abandon their organization. but that on the contrary, the time would come when such recogni- tion would be granted. Indeed, 1t was as- serted 10 our Cuban representatives by one of the most distinguished members of the United States Government. and also by the members of the United States Senate; that in order to do away with any obstacle that might hinder the United States in going into the fight for the cause of Cuban independence, recognition of a Cuban Government must come later.
 Nevertheless, it has not been possible to establish direct relations between the Cuban and American governments for the transaction of the public business, al- though the general character of our rela- tions throughout the war was friendly. But we have now reached a time when, even more than in the days of fighting, it is incumbent upon all Cubans to show true patriotism, and while making every expression of gratitude to America for having given Cuba freedom and inde- pendence, to make prompt arrangements for paying off the Cubans now in arms and for getting the, country into working order,
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
SAVING THE SUNKEN
 SPANISH WARSHIPS
Hobson Will Be Consulted Before His Present Work Is Interfered
 With

WASHINGTON, Oct 31.-In the ab- sence of a specific order from Secretary Long to consider the subject the Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs has not undertaken to pass upon the expediency of prosecut- ing the attempts to raise others of the Spanish ships sunk July 3 than the Te- York. and he may be called upon later to explain his views The majority of the board appears to favor the continu- ance for a short time of the work on the Colon until 1t is shown that the vessel can or cannot be raised and to raise the Reina Mercedes. allowing the Vizcaya and the Oquendo to remain on the bottom.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
ANAL CHAMPION OF CIVIL
 AND MILITARY DEPARTMENTS

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Oct S1.-Gen- eral Leonard Wood, commander of the Military Department of Santiago. re- turned to-day on board the United States gunboat Hist from Manzanillo, where he had been to consult with Col oneI Petit, Military Governor of Man zanflIo, regarding the administration of the district under the latter's control, The Hist was eight hours late, owing to the West Indian hurricane, and the Joseflta, a much faster vessel, which left Manzanillo twelve hours before the
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
LINE OVER TEJoN PASS.
Railway Construction Projected by
 the Santa Fe Company.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31.-President Ripley of the Santa Fe said to-day that the traf- fic arrangement with the Southern Pa cific to use its Tehachapi line as a connec- ton had not yet been made and he thought it likely the Santa Fe would build its own line over. the Tejon Pass.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
DRAGGED FROM ICY WATERS. Dramatic Double Suicide Spoiled by
 Two Detectives.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 31.-A desper- ate attempt to commit suicide was made early this morning by Rose Laurer, aged p, and J. R. Cleckner, aged 32. The couple walked out to the end of dock, tied themselves together with strips torn from a bed sheet and jumped into the lake. Two lakeshore detectives, who witnessed the act. dived into the icy water after the couple, who had already sunk several times, and finally rescued them. Cleck- ner is a conductor on the Cleveland and Pittsburg road. Beyond saying that they were tired of living the couple would give no reasons for their attempted suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
FOR FREEDOM FAVORITE
 FOR MERGED COURSlNG

MERGED, Oct 31-There Is fair num- Der of people here from the surrounding towns, and great days sport to-mor- row is expected. The coursing will take place on the same grounds as last year, about eight miles from here. Two rounds of the stake will be run off tomorrow and the stake will be finished early on Wednesday. In the pools For Freedom is favorite for the first course at to l, Thornhil and Culver to each. Noun equal. ranging from IF to l to even
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
Promotion Before Retirement.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31-The President to-day appointed Colonel w. s. Worth. the regular service and a brigadier of volunteers, to be a brigadier in the regu-. lar army, vice Copplnger, retired. General Worth was wounded at San Juan and will be placed on the retired list immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
PARTY GOVERNMENT A
 FAIL URE IN JAPAN
Cabinet Resigns as Result of Dis sensions Over the Educational
 Portfolio.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. 91-The whole Cab met resigned, the Ministers being unable to agree upon the question of killing the Portfolio of Education. Thus the first at tempt at party government in Japan has proved failure. It is probable that the next Cabinet will be coalition of Lib- erals and clan leaders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
SAVED FROM DROWNING.
Narrow Escape of Danish Countess
 on Lake Michigan.

DETROIT, Oct. 31.-Countess Schim- melan of Denmark, who is making tour of the lakes, doing evangelistic work, had a narrow escape from drowning last night While crossing plank from her yacht in the dock the plank slipped, pre- cipitating the Countess into the riven When finally rescued by her sons efforts she was unconscious. To-day she is con- sician says she will recover, although she Is suffering severely from the shock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
Death of a Child Actress.

SEATTLE, Oct. 31.-Lillian Russell Thompson. a child actress, died here last night of Bright's disease. She was 8 years old and was the elder of the Thompson Tots who are members of the Pulse of New York company, now filling. an engagement in this city. Their home Is Tn Chelsea, Mass.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
Soldier Dies of Lockiaw.

YORK, Pa, Oct. 31.-Corporal William McGruide. a member of the Second Regi- ment, West Virginia Volunteers. died at the City Hospital last night of lockjaw.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
General Greely to Visit Us.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. = General Greedy, chief of the Signal Corps, will start for San Francisco next week on a business trip.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01

Second race, mile and an eighth, selling. Banquo IT, IO3 (Ndaher), to 1....,.:.:'....:~.'.- Estaca, lOS (H. Martini. to and to o'.-'' Free Lance no DoggetO. b to l--..'-'''''''''
 Time, 1:56 Knight of the Garter, Myth. Continental Tanis, Talisman and Charagrace also ran'
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01

CHICAGO, Oct 31.-Weather at Lakeside cool; track slow. Results:
 First race six furlongs-Master Buck (20 to Il won, Banish (6 to D second, Naiior third. Time. 1:16
 Milwaukee (even) second. Surmount third Time, 1:43&. won Tenole q to 3 second, Bishop Reed third Time, 116. 8 won, The Devil 6 to 3 second, Storm King third. Time 1:57.
 Fifth race four and a half furlongs-Frank Bell e to 5 won. Boney Boy 6 to D second, Andes third. Time, :55.
 Sixth race seven T 3urlongsmaer n Fav9r q 10 2 third. Time, 1:S55z.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
MAYER FIRST IN
 THREE EVENTS Midget Riding in Old- Time Form. ESTACA BEATEN BY BANQU0 GREATLAND SECOND TO RARE
 PERFUME. Primavera Wins at 15 to at Latonia and Master Buck at 20 to l
 at the Lakeside
 Course.
ESTACA BEATEN BY BANQU0
GREATLAND SECOND TO RARE
 PERFUME.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Oct. a.-Aqueduct summar- ies
 First race. five furlongs. selling. Village Pride 107 (Maher), to 5...:.:-.......a Miss Order, 101 (Clawson). to and 10 S.-5 Lady Dora. 107 (Cunningham), 30 to 1...'..'.-'o
 Time, 1:03. - Crown, Lady Exile St. Sophia, Amorita' Fei- lela Diva and Coquina also ran
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01

Fifth race five and half furlongs. Primavera 103 (Crowhurst), Is to 1..............1 Schalkern lO2 e. Thompson). 16 to and b Souchon 110 q. Mathews) even.................S
 Time 1:11A. Miss Patron Mayme II M, Yakima, Beana and Duplicate also ran.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-01
rhird race about seven furlongs.

Third race, about seven furlongs. Swfftmas l22 (Turner), to 1..--............'.' T Diminutive, 1O5 (Clawson), 10 to and to l.. 'S Bardella l01 (Spencer), F to 1......,.....'''..s
 Time, 1:26H.
 Swamp Angel, Sensational Dan Rice Strangest, Sanders and Takannassee also Fah'