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The age-herald., 1898-08-24
THE LEADER ON A RAMPAGE
MiStfoated Gibera Custom House Admin
 iStratOr and Demanded Money.
COMMANDER OF THE NASHVILLE
Which Was Then in Port Refused to Allow Inhabitants of the City to be Imposed upon by the
 Irate Cuban,

Havana, Aug. 23-The Spanish cruiser h. fanta Isabell left Havana on the 14th inst, and arrived in the vicinity of Gibara on the 18th. Before entering the port she hoisted a flag of truce. The United States gun boat Nashville, which was in port, inquired if she carried documents for the American ship. The Isabell answered In the negative and signalled that the peace protocol had been signed. The news was received aboard the Nashville enthusiastically, the crew cheering and shouting. The Infanta Isa- bells crew responded with vivas for the king. When the Infanta Isabell entered the port an American officer boarded her and infromed her commander that the town was in the hands of General Calixto Gar cia.
 At o'clock on the morning of the 17th a number of Spanish and American officers went ashore together. They were met at the landing by Colonel Alfredo Arangero General Garcia's adjutant, who with three men escorted them to Auras where the in- surgent escort remained, while the Ameri- can and Spanish officers proceeded to Aguas Claros to deliver documents to General Luque.
 At a. m. on August IS, there arrived at Gibara from Key West an American transport with provisions for he insurgents.
 Gen. Garcia's Actions.
 It is reported that General Calixto Gar ca, after entering Gibara, assaulted the custom house administrator skipping his face and afterward ordering a negro to beat him with machette. It is also said that General Garcia demanded money from the Gibara merchants. The merchants re- fused to comply with his demand, where upon he ordered that they should pay double the amount of his exaction. Gener- al Garcia also ordered the arrest of over 1.40O Spanish residents who were liberated after the arrival of the Infanta Isabel. The commander of the Nashville said he had no troops ashore, but that he would not allow the inhabitants to be Ill treated
 It is reported that General Garcia re- signed on the 19th, and that his command was taken over by the leader Luis Feria- It was also said that General Garcia was about to leave Gibara. Nothing is known, however, in official circles regarding the re- port that Garcia had resigned, and that his resignation had been accepted by the insurgent government.
 person who is in a position to be well informed, says he believes the report, but insurgent sympa thizers deny it. Lack of means of communication prevents an au- thoritative confirmation or denial of the report being obtained.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24

was reported for the third district com mitteeman temporarily. this means that Bowling will be on the state committee again and he was so elected tonight.
 The committee on resolutions agreed easily on state matters and on free silver 16 to and the endorsement of Bryan for 1900, but spent the night discussing the annexation of new colonies and a sub form and report to the full committee be- fore the convention assemblies tomorrow noon.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
THE FRICTION IS
 DISAPPEARING Insurgents Are More Friendly Toward Americans. THERE WILL BE NO TROUBLE From the Natives, if the United States Decides to Permanently Retain the Islands-American Action
 Will Be Awaited

London, Aug. 23.-The Associated Press learns that the Philippine junta in London received dispatch from Manila yesterday announcing that ma tiers there are rapidly quieting down" and that the friction be- tween Aguinaldo and the Americans is dis appearing.
 According to the junta's advice the Hl- surgents for time regarded General Mer- ritt and General Anderson as martinettes and feared they would adopt harsh meth ods like the Spaniards toward the F1lipinos. but the insurgents from the first have had the greatest confidence in Admiral Dewey, whom they regard as a sort of father and the most important American at Manila.
 The junta is satisfied that all friction will soon disappear and That there will be no trouble from the insurgents if the Ameri- cans decide to retain the Philippines
 According to wealthy Filipino now in London the Filipinos in Europe are all we'll to-do people. Hitherto they have held aloof from the insurgents, but they now realize that their interests demand action, and They are s~ooue to iorm d committee 10 open me- gotiadons with the junta here. They are all in favor of having the archipelago re- tained by the United States. So strong is their conviction of the desirability of this course that they had contemplated ap- preaching the British foreign office to in- vite Great Britain to interfere, and in any event to prevent the islands being returned to the control of Spain. They decided, how ever, to await American action.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
PANDO'S VISIT
 TO MEXICO CITY
Was not Wholly for Recreation
 As Has Been Stated.
ARRANGED FOR A COLONY
Of Spanish Landowners in Cuba 10 Immigrate to Mexico Question of North American Zollereign
 is Being Discussed.

City of Mexico, Aug. 23.-It is re- ported that General Pando's recent visit here was not wholly for recreation, but that he proposed to lead resident Spanards own ing large tracts of land, as many thousands of Spanish troops now in Cuba being accus- toned to tropical climate and anxious to come, would gladly come to Mexico as col onists, being distributed all over the coun- try. The government has given many lib- eral charters for colonies and public opinion would favor this immigration, composed of men who are strong and accustomed from earliest years to labor, being conscripted largely from the agricultural classes of Spain.
 The question of a North American Zoll- vereign to include the United States and Canada and Mexico and possibly Central America is discussed here. Mexico, in case she became a member, would have abso- lute free trade with the United States, and the Mexican Herald points out that every year the country is more able to dispense with the duties on American goods. as the internal revenue, thanks to the great pros perity of the country, is increasing out or all proportions to the customs of revenue, but suggests that for the time being Mex leo might have to receive some pecuniary compensation. The paper goes on to show that the great prosperity of the United States is due to the fact that 1t has be- tween the forty-five states entire free trade, a result only recently attained in Mexico
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
LARGE STANDING ARMY
Would Be Necessary five Embark on
 aPolicy of Foreign Annexation.

London, Aug. 23-Henry Labouchere, in Truth, says that a large standing army would be necessary if the United States was to embark on a spirited foreign policy of annexation.
 '"This arm," he declares, would soon crush out democracy at home and in the end some popular genral would feel it his duty to save society by making himself such a president as the constitution never contemplated.
 ;. "The old world" he continues, fin its dealings with the new, assumes an atti- tude of cofdescenson, as ridiculous as 1t is unwarranted. One of the salient features of the late war was the manly, honest gen. erous and chivalros conduct of the United States government forces and people from the gebinnfng to the end of the campaign. It is only just to express the general feel ing of admiration which the new chivalry ha created throughout Europe"
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
WHEELER REPORTS.
The Health ofIiis Command Has Greatly
 Improved.

Washington, Aug. 23.-The war depart ment tonight posted the following dispatch from General Wheeler:
 Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, L. T., Aug. 23.-Adjutant-General, Washington: have labored necessarily inspecting and organ izing, and am glad to say that the com mand is improving in health and spirits There have been but twenty deaths since camp was organized. The change in condi- tions for the better in the last four days has been marked. Donated supplies are ar irving this morning, which will give change of diet to the feeble who are re- covering.
 Everything Is inspected twice a day by officers, who ar edirected to immediately correct irregularities and sanitary defects.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
THE BOWLING MEN
Seem Slightly in the Majority at the
 Dayton Democratic Convention.

Dayton, O., Aug. 23.-The preliminary meetings by counties and congressional districts today and tonight of the demo- cratic state convention indicate that the Bowling men by a close margin defeat ed the Allen o. Myers regime. The lat ter are, however, fighting in all committees tonight, and will continue the fight in the convention tomorrow, at which time the trouble is expected. At the meeting of the Third district delegation tonight a revolver was drawn by one delegate and knife by another. In this district are the delegates from Montgomery and Butler counties, both of which are contested.
 Ex-Congressman Sorg is from Butler county, and ex-Collector Bowling is from Montgomery county. sorg is considered the conservative candidate for governor next year and Bowling is his manager. At the meeting of the committee on credenr tials tonight there was bad blood from the start Allen o. Myers was selected as a member of this committe and the Dowl- ing men were weaker on this committee than on any of the others.
 The committee on permanent organiza- tion tonight selected Congressman John J. Lentz for permanent chairman. While Lentz was considered compromise man, the Bowling men claimed a victory in the selection of Colonel W. A. Taylor as per manent secretary as the Myers men had opposed him vigorously
 The committee on credentials tonight seated the seventeen contested Myers dele rates from Butler county and the thirty one Bowling contested delegates from Montgomery county. gain of almost two to one for Bowling. As Griffith's name
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
shafter,s Sanitary Renort.

Washington, Aug. 23.-The war depart ment received the following from General Shafter:
 Sanitary report for August 23:-Total number of sick 900; total number of fever cases 631; total new fever cases "A; total fever cases returned to duty S5.
 Deaths-August 13-Major H. c. Bowen, surgeon Second Massachusetts volunteers, typhoid fever.
 August 23-August Henderson, Twenti- eth infantry, remittent malarial fever
 August 21-Prvate Thomas Bogley Twen- ty-first infantry maiarial remittent fever; Surgeon Thomas Maher, Twenty-first in- fantry, typhoid fever.
 August 22-Wiiam Walthus, civilian, chronic diarrhoea; Private Robert H. Zeig- Ter, Sixteenth Infantry typhoid fever.
 (Signed) SKATER. '
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
MADRID PAPERS
Favor the Abandonment of the Phillip
 pines.

Madrid correspondent says:
 The government hopes to close the cortes again before the peace commission assem- bles in Paris. The suspension of the guar antees will be partially raised, allowing public meetings to be held for municipal elections.
 La Corresponcia de Espana Fl Corea and Fl Pals seem to favor the abandonment of the Philippines. The papers advocate mak- ing use of Spain's undevloped mineral wealth for the country's financial recov- erV-
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
Hold the Phil ppines

Washington, Aug. 2S-Senator Hans brough, of North Dakota, authorized an in- terview to-day, in which he said:
 T have been surprised on meeting prom- inent business men in the east to find al- most a unanimity of feeling in favor of holding the Philippines, and I find the is growing. If we do not take the Philip pines the several foreign powers now seeking control will undertake to plant themselves in the islands,
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
The Rumors unfounded

Manila, Philippines, Aug. 23.-The rumors of troubles between the natives and the Americans are for the most part unfound- ed. The fact is that the insurgents have been unwilling to be disarmed under prom ise of American protection.
 The distrust felt as to the Spanish bank which originated in rumors as to an ex- cessive note issue to aid the Spanish au- thorities, led to a run on the institution, but the British banking houses came to It's assistance and averted failure.
 Business is now booming. The obstruc- tions in the river Pasig, which flows through the town have been removed and the water works have resumed operations.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
The Pension List

Washington, Aug. 23.-in the forthcom- ing report of the Commissioner of Pen- sions, MT. H. Clay Evans, it will be shown that on June 2S, 1898, there were on the rolls of the pension bureau 9671S9 pension CTS. To this must be added S,S20 original claims granted but not recorded. and 762 which were not entered at the time on the books. Commissioner Evans granted 83 ,63S original claims during the past year and re- stored 4O89 pensioners to the benefits of pensions. The pensioners now aggregate 1.040 356. More pensions were granted last year than any similar time from 1869 to 1889.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
Steamship officer Charged With Robbery

London, Aug. 23.-At the Bow Street Po- lice court this morning Sir John Bridge, presiding, J. W. Jago, chief officer of the White Star steamer Brittanic, charged on a warrant issued at the request of the United States embassy with mail robbery and smuggling, was formally dfscharged. He was immediately rearrested by the Brit ish authorities charge of robbery within the British dominions, this arrange ment having been reached by an agree ment with the United States embassy which withdrew its request for lagos extradition.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
The Spanish PopuIace Is Dissatisfied With the Preliminary Protocol.
MEANS LOSS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Frances Aid Greatly Sought as She Can Render Material Aid in Re- organization of Spain Which
 Will Inevitably Occur.
London, Aug. 23.-The Madrid corres-

London Aug 23-The Madrid corres- pondent of the Times says:
 One paper here de clsres boldly on
 the authority of an anonymous French
 diplomatist that owing to M. Hano-
 taux's exertions, a treaty of alliance
 has boon signed betwe en Spain, France
 andRussia, with the object ofcounter-
 acting the Anglo-German influence in
 Morocco. Other papers mention this natter but without affirming that the
 treaty has been actually signed.
 'The idea of a permanent re-approach- ment between France and Spain is cer- tainly in the air, and may in time assume considerable practical importance. It had its origin in Frances role in the peace negotiations, and reports of frictions with England over Spain's military activity in the neighborhood of Gibraltar. Many pa- triotic Spaniards who apprehend further sacrifices during the forthcoming peace ne- gotiations regard the suggestion of a French alliance with much favor especial ly as French help would be very useful also in the great work of finacial and economic reorganization which Spain must undertake directly peace is concluded
 Loss of Philippines
 'At the same time It must be noted
 that the Protoco l,signed under French
 auspices, has produced a deal of popu-
 lar dissatisfaction because while mak-
 ing the loss of the Antilles irrevocable
 it may also result in the loss of the
 Philippines.
 'It remains to be seen whether France will render effective assistance.
 ''The recent article in the Paris Temps on the situation is regarded as very sig nificant It is asked whether the word 'gratuituously in the Temps statement that France has no interest in compro- missing herself gratuitously with a country evidently destined to more active part in great international affairs slipped in &C., cidentallly ,or was intended as a hint that France might be induced to do more for substantial consideration"
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
Military Postal Stations

Washington, Aug. 23-The Postmaster General has ordered that military postal stations be established in Porto Rico at Guayamas, Mayaguez and San Juan, with facilities for the transaction of a money order and registry business, sale of postal supplies and receipt and dispatch of mails
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
Deaths From the Heat.

Chicago, Aug 23-Official maximum of temperature in Chicago to-day 9S degrees, which was within degree of the hottest day of the year. The list of prostrations reported to the police included ten dead, ten overcome and nine whose recovery was expected. The dead are: Diedreich An derson, Annie Barnett, John H. Clothier and Patrick Kennedy.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
stoppage ot SD ndIes.

Fall River, Mass. Aug. 23.-There seems to be indications that curtailment by indi- vidual corporations is likely to prove more extensive than by an ironclad agreement, and large stoppage of spindles is proba- ble during the next month. The effect of this is already shown by an increased de- mand for goods, and sales of 100000 pieces are reported to have been made Monday.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Mckinley Decides on the Men to Settle
 Fate of the Philippines.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 Washington, Aug. 23.-The American peace commissioners to settle the future of the Philippines have been selected by President Mckinley and unless one Of them decline to serve they will be: Wm. R. Day. Senators Cushman K. Davis chairman of the committee on foreign re- lations; William P. Frye member of the committee on foreign relations; Associate Justice E. D. White, of Louisiana, mem Der of the supreme court, and General Ben- jamin F. Tracy, of New York, ex-secretary of the navy.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
Helen Could Gave seb. 900

New York, Aug. 23.-At a meeting of the Women's National War Relief association at the Windsor hotel today 1t was au- nounced that Miss Helen Gould had given s25,OOO to purchase food and delicacies for the III and and wounded soldiers in Camp Wikoff
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
Terrible Thunderstorm

Copenhagen, Aug. 23.-A terrible thunder storm swept the whole Jutland peninsula today. Many outbuildngs were struck by lightning. Six persons were killed and thirty-nine farm buildings and thirteen houses were burned.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
COMPROMISE BETWEEN
 ENGLAND AND RUSSIA

London, Aug. A.-The Daily Mails Copen- hagen correspondent reports that com promise has been arrived at between Eng land and Russia, the latter getting her way in the railway question in China and Eng land securing concessions in other direc- tions.
 ',uspuodssIIoo sul s6Bs ..'eseo kUv uI,, 'China must pay for all."
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
VIII Meet September

London, Aug. A.-The Daily News Mad rid correspondent says:
 "The Cuban and Porto Rican commits sions will meet on September IS. The cor respondent also says the Spanish sailors in the United States refused to give parole that they will take up arms against the republic"
The age-herald., 1898-08-24

Cavalry mounted squadron headquarters and 256 men of the First District of Co., lumbia, two companies of 95 men, Thirty third Michigan, battalion of balloon de- tachment and $50 horses belonging to light batteries sailed to-day"
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
All Business Houses Burned

Logansvile La, Aug. 2S.-About o'clock this afternoon fire broke out in the Chicago. Lumber and Coal company's building, de- stroying all the business houses in town. The loss ss estimated at ssO,OO0. about half that amount insurance.
The age-herald., 1898-08-24
Sailed From sr | o.

Washington. Aug. 23.-rhe War Depart ment has received the following dispatch from Gen. Shafter at Santiago:
 Transport Minnewaska with Second
The age-herald., 1898-08-24

ALABAMA-FAIR; CONTINUED HIGH TEMPERATURE; SoUTHBRLY WINDS. . sseeO OsessOeeesOeseeeee se
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-25
Severe Storm.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. PA terrific
thunder storm ragged for an hour or
more in this vicinity after a. 10. The
sky cleared after time shortly after
daybreak but the wind continued to
blow. 1t increased in intensity until
at 1915 8. N. the weather bureau Off
Gals reported velocity OF 60 miles an
hour had been gained. August Wey-
meyer was bowed clfthe Shields build
ing and died in ten minutes from his
Injuries. A woman, name unknown,
is reported lying dead in some debris at
3S40 Laclede avenue, and boy was
killed by being blown from a porch
roof in another part of the city. 1t is
apparently straight blow and not o
cyclone.
Dispatches from Kansas City, St. Joseph
and other places in Missouri and Iowa state
that the heaviest snow storm of the sea-
son is in progress. About one foot Of snow
hss len since early this morning. Railway
traffic is almost suspended and business 10
many instances has been brought to stand.
still. Advices from Cincinnati are to the ef
feet that heavy rsinfills have occurred and
the river is becoming dangerously high. This
morning one of the downpours was accom-.
panied ~ thunder and lightning. Dis
patches from Memphis say the Mississippi is
rising raridiy as q result OF the heavy rains,
and trouble is Anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-25
McComas Elected.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. 25.-The
caucus of the republican members OF
the legislature on the senatorial ques-
ton did not by any means convince
every one here that Judge McComas's
election to day was foregone conclu-
sion, but every one felt that something
of great importance would occur to-day
and all hands prepared for a sensation
of some kind before the end of the
days balloting.
All doubts were dispelled, however,
when, first Ser tor Wescott and then
Speaker Schaefer, who was member
of the ELEVEN" cast their votes, for
Judge McComas amid the cheers of the
crowd that packed the assembly hall.
The ballot stood McComas 81, Cor
man AZ, Shaw 5. One after another Of
the recalcitrant republicans fell in line
and voted for the nominee of the repub.
lican caucus, and amid terrific applause
the result was announced and the cleo
ton of Judge Louis McComas declared.
Several speeches were made, one OF
them terrific arrsignment of Senator
German by Senator Randall, president
of the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-25
Foreign News.

BRUSSELS, jon. 25.-Deputy Dem
blon and band of socialists were pre-
vented from entering the Chambers OF
Deputies to-day, and fight was pre-
cipitated, to quell which the mill
tary were compelled to vie with
the police. Great excitement prevailed
both within and without the building,
and great crows gathered. So great
was the disorder that the session OF the
Deputies was suspended. Business,
however. was resumed later.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-Itis reported that
Lord Delamere's expedition has reach
ed Fsshoda, on the river Nile, about
400 miles south of Khartoum, and at
which place the French expedition un'
der Capt. Marchsnd (repeatedly report
ed massscred) VAS said to have arrived
some time ago.
PoME, Jan. 23.-Owing to the bread riots
it has been decided to call out one class of the
reserves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-25
Parson Brown Conresses

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Jan. 25.-After
two years of denials that be was inno-
cent of the charge of immortality
brought against him while pastor of the
First Congregational church 10 this city,
the Rev. Chas. O. Brown, has appear.
ed before the conference and confessed
that he had not told the truth. After
the confession was read DR.. Brown was
unanimously dropped from the confer
ence. Brown simply admits be has
sinned. After withdrawing his former
reply to the conference he says" Sach
was the storm that threatened that,
overcome for the time with unworthy
fear, denied any wrong lest all should
be believed" lie declares that be had
found in Chicago peace and happiness,
except from the tortures of conscience.