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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-30
MAY CLASH WITH INSURGENTS
NOTHING HEARD FROM AMERICAN
EXPEDITION TO IL0ILO.

Definite News Expected From Gen.
Otis Within the Next T~enty-Four
Hours-NO Fears Expressed as to
the Outcome in the Event the In
surgents show FiGht-The Ei@h-
teenth Infantry Is With the ESpe-
ditiOn.
Washington Dec. 29.-The war depart
ment is expecting definite word from Gen.
Otis within the next twenty-four hours, as
to what has occurred at Iloilo, for by that
time Gen. Otis will have heard from Gen.
Miller in command of the American force
sent on this expedition.
The officiala about the war department
do not appear to be apprehensive over the
results. and there is no evidence of tension
or a.arm although ii is recognized that
the situation at IloiIo is one which may
bring about sharp, and possibly de-
cisive issue between the insurgents and
the United States.
Up to the close of Office hours to-day it
was said at the war department that
nothing had been received from Gen. Otis
bearing on the military situation. All that
had come was a response to an earlier
dispatch conveying orders, with the reply
giving assurance that definite news could
be conveyed within the next twenty-four
hours.
What Gen. Miller will do as to taking
possession of the city, either with force
or without, is not officially disclosed, and
indeed 1t is likely that considerable discre-
ton is lodged with the commanding Off
Ger as to what steps should be taken.
But in the event of clash between the
United States forces and the insurgents
war department officials say there could
be no doubt as to the outcome, as the
Eighteenth Infantry, who are among the
regulars, have a reputation for their fight
ing ability.
The American force numbers about ? 800
as against an estimated force OF some 10,
900 insurgents, but no doubt is expressed
as to the adequacy of our force.
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CUBAN MONEY. VALUES FINED,
President Prescribes Rates at Which
Coin ShnIL BE ReceiVed.

Washington, Dec. 29.-After a conference
to-day with Robert b. Porter, special COM
missioner of the United States to Cuba
and Porto Rico, the President approved
the 70 lowing executive order, which al
ready had been signed by Secretary Gage,
regarding the financial system of Cuba:
Executive Mansion, Washington, d. c.,
Dec. Is, 1S9S-It is hereby ordered that
on and after Jan. /. 1899, and untll other
wise provided all customs. taxes. public
and postal dues in the Island of Cuba,
shall be paid in United States money, or
in foreign gold coin. such as the Spanish
Alphonslnos (centen) and the French
Louis, which will be accepted in payment
OF such customs, taxes, public and postal
dues at the following rates: Alphonsinos
C25-peseta piece, S4.S2; Louis (20-frano
piece, 1885,
That all existing contracts for the pay
ments of money shall be payable in the
money denominated in such contracts, and
where French and Spanish gold shall be
the stipulated money Of payment they
shall be received in their present decreed
inflated values, ]. G., Alphonsinos (25-pe-
setas piece, $3.50; Louis (20-franc pidce)
$4.24, or in United States money at the
relative value set forth in the above table,
tldiheIY' %6z Tor AphOnsinos (25-peseta
piece and 1886 for Louis C20-franc piece)
1t IS further ordered that on and after
Jan. l. 1899, and until further provided,
the followin Spanish silver coins now in
circulation in the Island of Cuba shah
be received for customs, taxes, public AMI
postal dues at The following rates fixed
in American money: The peso, $3.50: the
medic peso, $3.50; the peseta. SOP; the real.
$O.O6; the medic real S003
Bronze and copper coins now current in
the Island of Cuba will be received at their
race value for fractional parts of a dollar.
and in single payment to an amount
not exceeding u cents q peseta).
William Mckinley.
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THE OCCUPATION OF ILOILo.
Composition of the Newly Selected
Filipino Cabinet.

Filipino Cabinet.
Manila, Dec. 29--Details regarding the
occupation Of Ioilo by the insurgents have
lust been received here.
The American expedition, commanded by
Brig. Gen. Miller, arrived here yesterday,
and found that the Spaniards had evacu-
ated the place on Saturday on board the
steamer Churncha, and had been trans
ferred to the Island of Mindanao, in ac-
cordance with the agreement arrived at
with the insurgents.
The insurgents entered Iloilo and occu-
pied the trencheslon Monday at noon. They
Immediately established municipal gov
ernment and placed guards over foreign
property. The insurgents were fairly quiet
and orderly, although there was some loot
ing az night, but the shooting OF five Of
The natives had an exemplary effect upon
the rest
The only foreign warship in The harbor
was the German second class cruiser
Irene.
The new Filipino cabinet is composed as
follows:
President Of the Cabinet and Minister Of
Foreign Affairs-Senor MabanL
Minister Of War-SenOr Luna.
Minister Of the Interior-Scnor Aranota
Minister Of Agriculture and Commerce
-senor BuonoaminO.
Minister Of Public WOrks-Senor Canon
Minister OF State Deeds-Senor Rosario
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THEY ALL WENT WITH MANILA.
Merritt Says It's Fall Included All
the Philippines.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-Maj. Gen. Wesley
Merritt, who is spending the holidays in
this city was very much surprised to hear
Of the surrender of noilo by Gen. Rios to
the insurgents.
Gen. Merritt believes the surrender may
have been an Intentional move on the part
Of the Spaniards TO make it difficult for
the United States to gain control of the
Philippine Islands.
at is, of course, impossible" Gen. Mer-
move will have on the ultimate dlsposi-
ton of the islands. Gen. Rios had no right
to surrender to the insurgents, unless in
deed, his command was on the verge of
starvation or in some equally tight place
when Manila fell all the islands in the
archipelago went with it, and though the
surrender then made on paper might rot
have amounted 10 much, and might nave
been terminated should the Spanish have
felt themselves sufficiently strong, yet the
signing of the protocol some six days later
prevented any further movements. either
on the part of the Americans to gain fur
ther control of tie islands, or on the part
of the, Spanish TO attempt to wrest any
of the surrendered territory from their
victors. Consequently Rios only move
should have been to turn over Iloilo to the
United States troops
'"The idea the insurgents have is that
the more territory they can assert they
hold. the better claim they will have to
the right of independence when the time
comes for them to treat with the United
States regarding the mode of government"
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BoER ORGAN TALKS OF wan.
Dark Clouds of Trouble Again over
spread south Africn.

London, Dec. GA disquieung situation
is deyeloning ar rob,n,,as,,,ro.
Accordi,,. =,
W 'i'0 la'SsI auNlces from
'iiS pace Is see1hihg with dlscon-
tent as on the eve Of the Jameson raid
in consequence of recent and nronosed
government p,oas,,ra, r,.,,;ot A. ~,
landers rao,rd as -, w"icu 'he ~
impostions "a
In addition racial oni,,ositias ara Il,
tensifying the vexat,o1s ,roa,n,o,, ~ tao
Rritish-tndiaps 81 60. ..t,-,, -, ,
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THE Forbidden PROGRAMME.
Proposed Cuban Display That Gen.
Brooke Has Put 81 stop to.

Proposed Cuban Display That Gen.
Brooke Has Put "a stop to.
Havana, Dec. 29-About 1000 Spanish
troops left Havana from the vicinity Of
the palace, the aVsenal, MORO Castle and
Cabanas fortress for Guanajay yesterday
Col. seyburn of the TWO Hundred and
Second New York Regiment raised the
American flag yesterday over the mun'-
cipal building at Marlel in the presence Of
number of notable persons and the peo-
pie Of the town
No professions or open air assemblages
OF bands Of Cuban soldiers will be allowed
in Havana during the first week or jan
uary. The plans OF the patriotic commit
tees for dinner to the soldiers ~ the
Frado, a civic parade aud five days OF
public demonstration VIII not De perm +
ted. No Cuban eoldicrs, except as lhuI-
Fiduals. can enter Havana. Should Cen
Gomez and an armed following, large o.
small. attempt to reach this city, they
viii be turned back.
Gen. John h. Brooke. the governor gem
cfai Of cuba, is decided that no outrdges
HVDn The retiring or remaining sDaniafba
"ll be allowed ~ occur. nnd no spahiHh
tt0fes win be sacked " tho Americans can
prevent h.
TnF purpose Gen. BROOKE has cOmmuni-
r1Hgd 90 'hc prominent cublns ODD iiafana-
i.ast night q meennE ~ flf phfuofe COM
fHfiafg ssn hel, ard flis morning d'r-
nfatioH consisting ~ Dr Jpan oiaulo,
ifeaiHcl Mora AnNfl9 coWirts hmsl9
hanez ana Alfrfda Is3af. naits1 ap9n
~ea. LUDLOW ~ ass bAfihsf ~ psilgn
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BIG EXPRESS PACKAGE STOLEN.
Clerk Entrusted with 100000 ana
Disappears with 1t.

DlSuDDtuEb W I'm
San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 29-The local
office Of the Wells Fargo Express Com
pany is out a money package containing
$50, ,OOO
The money was sent here from Houston
for the Southern Pacific to meet its pay
roll west from this city to FL Paso 1t
arrived Wednesday morning and was
given to c. A. Beeler, the Wells Fargo
money delivery clerk, TO hand over.
Beeler started for the depot and was seen
en- route. Four hours after his departure
his wagon was found five miles west Of
the city in a thicket, the horse almost
dead from the effects Of hard driving
Inquiry developed the fact that no delivery
had been made. There was no evidence
Of struggle in the vicinity where the
vehicle was found.
Beeler has been in the employ Of the
company nine years, and enjoyed the con-
ndence OF all. He spent several years on
the frontier as a cowboy. His friends
stoutIy assert that he Is the victim Of foul
play, and his wife also inciues to this be-
lief.
Superintendent Taft Of the express COM
pany is here investigating. He admits
that the loss viii reach the sum stated,
while rumor nearly doubles the amount.
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LAwTON's ORDERS ISSUED.
He May Have Command of Military
Forces in the Philippines

He May Have Command of Military
Forces in the Philippines.
Washington, Dec. 29.-The war depart
ment has issued orders assigning Mai
Gen. Lawton to service in the Philippines.
The assignment is considered one of ex-
ceptional Importance as Gen. Lawton
who was one of the most conspicuous
officers in the campaign about Santiago,
win be second in command to Gen. OTIS
and in the event of Gen. OTIS appointment
as governor general of the Philippines,
will assume military command of the
forces In the Philippines.
Gen. Lawton's new duties Will require a
combination of nerve and tact. Gen.
Lawton has recently been in command OF
the camp at Huntsville. Gen. Frank, as
ranlsng officer, viii assume command on
the departure of Gen. Lawton. The lat
ters selection for duty in the Philippines
was owing largely to the character Of his
service during the war and later at Ha-
Vana.
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u the programme might be carried out.
e"' Nuhez, acting as the spokesman of
tne 1eputation, handed Gen Ludlow a
written programme of six DAYS festivi-
'ies' IL provided for the following:
what the Cubans Wanted.
On the first day, p general ringing of
Dells; on the second, a parade of Cuban
soldiers followed by . dinner: on the third.
civic procession; on the fourth. public
dsselnplages and speeches; on the fifth. a
carnival and on the sixth races between
the American men-of-war's boats. The
programme called for fireworks and music
every night
Senor Cowley argued that Gen Ludlow
need not fear disorders. If part of their
programme as advertised were carried
out the population could not assume that
lhere was any disagreement between the
Cubans and the Americans; if none of it
was carried out the population might not
understand the reason and might draw
an erroneous conclusion.
Gen Ludlow, who was verv polita to
me deputation, asked them to leave the
programme with him, and promised to give
the matter careful consideration. After
lhe deputation had Withdrawn he conferred
with Gen. Brooke, and il was decided that
1t would be wiser not to allow any public
manifestations on the part of the Cubans.
VIII BE No Public Display.
Gen, Ludlow prepared a written reply.
pointing out the extreme need of maintain
ing order in the interests of tha kaoDle of
CUBA, and The sympathy of the Americans
with the desire of the Cubans to celebrate
He urged, however, that while this feel
ing was perfectly natural, there was the
danger of giving an opportunity to III
disposed or thoughtless persons to make
trouble, which would harm the citys in
dustrial and commercial interests On all
these grounds, concluded Gen. Ludlow. it
was eXpedient that there should be no gen
eral public display of feeling.
An order was signed tonight bv drec-
ton of Gen. Ludlow closing all saloons
ana prohibiting large gatherings of citi-
zens on the streets, also forbidding tine
carrying of weapons and selling of LIQUOR
to soldiers
joint meeting of the committees of va
rious Cuban societies was held this after
noon a the Irijoa Theater 90 discuss the
situation. The proceedings were private.
but 1t was decided to endeavor to prepare
hastily petition to be signed by business
firms in Havana, requesting Gen. Brooke
TO allow the demonstration.
Ihis feature Of the proceedings is tbA
only one made public. It is reported. how
ever, that most of those present advised
mat all Cuban flags be taken down on Ian
J. ana the day be made a day of mourn
ing, the Cubans carefully keeping awav
rom the Americans. The minority, on the
other hand, urged that it would be better
10 Keep cool, 90 trust the Americans and
to wait and see how their policy would
work
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TOBACCO COMMISSIONER.
Dispute MS so Who Shall Go 10 the
Perls Expnsliinn.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 2.-The tobacco
trade Of Richmond has nominated as to-
bocoo commissioner 20 The Paris Expo.
sitlon Adoiph OsterloD, who for twenty
years has been fhe buyer here for the Aus.
TRAN government
n is understood that the fight for the
appointmonf wll be between Mr. Osteri0p
ana Ferdinand liuii pf New York. whlch
latter candidate the Richmond trade fr-
Waa nos familiar Hiih ali bfanebea oi
fae tobacco interest nH represented in fho
naanner VI mafhellng ana handling.
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AI'KINLEY MEMORIALIZED.
CoIorcd Men want Him to Take Up
Race Riots and Lynchings.

y
Race Riots and Lynchings.
Washington. Dec. 29.-Representative
Dalzen accompanied delegation of col
ored men from Western Pennsylvania,
who called on the President to-day, to pre-
sent a memorial against the race riots
and the lynching OF coiored men in the
South.
The delegation was made up of the fol-
lowing citizens Of Pittsburg: Rev G. w.
Kincaid, DR.. w. d. Clinton, j. w. Holmes,
Rev. j. B. Howard Rev. w. s. Bentley
and y. f. Cumbach.
The memorial severely criticised condl.
tions la the South and the lynchlng Of
colored men without cause ana for no
other reason than their color. II appeal
I'd for a just enforcement OF the lawa
and for the enactment Of legislation TO pre-
vent injustices to the colored race.
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BRITISH OFFICIALS PUZZLED.
by the Invitation of Gov. BIOxbam
TO the Militia Convention.

by the Invitation of Gov. BIOxbam
TO the Militia Convention.
London, Dec. 29.-The war office here Is
puzzled by an invitation received from the
Governor of Florida to send representa-
tives to the National Militia Convention
which is to take place at Tampa, Fla,
on Feb. 8.
The British officials have been endeavor-
ing to ascertain the purpose of the conven-
ton, and finally decided to write to the
government of the United States on the
subject, asking for Information prior to
coming TO a decision
Gov. Bloxham of Florida has invited
the Governors of all the states to send
practical military men to attend a ma
tional military convention at Tampa for
the purpose of discussing and formulating
methods for reorganlzlng the present de-
fective state militia system
No doubt 1t Is the term militia" which
has confused the British war office Off
cials. The British militia Is a paid, regu-
lar branch of the army of Great Britain,
tI.3ugh only placed under arms for train
ing purposes yearly or in case Of emer-
gency. The British militia, while form
ing part Of the reserve or auxiliary forces,
Is not included in the volunteer corps.
which represents the militia Of the United
States.
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Another spnniard stahheh.

Senor Luis Rodriguez, the owner Of a
provision warehouse on the Calzado Ga
iino was stabbed in the face and back to-
day because he refused to shout "Viva
Cuba libre!' He is now in the hospital
and il is feared that he will die.
The Cuban captain Herreras and his
men of Col. Raoul Aranges command. to-
day captured at Jesus del Monte an alleged
cattle thief named Bartolo Noda, and shot
him without more ado
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LAWTON GIVES UP COMMAND.
VIII Go 10 Manila and Gen. Royal
Frank VIII Succeed Him.

Huntsville. Ala, Dec: 29.-Maj. Gen.
Henry Lawton issued a general order to-
Army Corps. Cen Lawton will go to Ma
nila reporting to Gen. Otis.
Brig. Gen. Royal Frank, commanding
the Second Division, Fourth Corps, at An
niston, will assume command of the corps
by right of seniority. The report that
corps headquarters viii move to Annls-
ton is doubted by officers OF the general
staff.
Companies II and G., constituting the
second battalion Of the Second Engineers,
left tonight for Miami, Fla, TO embark
Saturday for Havana. -Four troops of the
Sixth Caxalry, two each for Fort Reno
and Fort Sill. departed al noon.
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HATCH WANTED An BUTTE.
Detectives Run Down Life Insur-
nnce svyindIcr at Richmond.

ance swindIer at Richmond.
Richmond, Va. Dec 29.-This morning
man giving his name as Vivian l..
smith. but whose real name is sald to be
Llewollyn. s. Hatch, was arrested by de-
tecuvcs al the jefferson Hotel
Tho charge upon which Hatch was ar
rested WIS contained IN "a telegram from
Butte City, Mont, ln which be- was said
10 have mifapproprlatcd s7g9 from the Mu-
tuaI Life Insurance Company branch in
that city Ihc thcf iH alleged 10 have
taken place fifteen months ago. ana a 70
urdersfo0d tbat detectives have been aftor
h'n ever since.
Do b. nlso said that he ls wanted D.
other riscrs among thom kansas Clfy, af.
Louis and LATTE Rock Thf man cialms
fhaf ho D. fon ~ fhe iafa eonNrfHFman
W a. haseh of tne rimi 1isaouu dlu.
tfict,
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MAY CONTINUE IN SERVICE.
President Asked 10 Retain the Third
North Caroline, CoIored.

Washington. Dec. 9.-RoDresentative
White Of North Carolina. to-day request
cd President Mckinley 70 continue the
Third North Carolina Regiment in SER
vice The regiment Is said 10 he the only
one in che service oificorod cnurdy by
ooiorod men Of which it Is composed. The
President snw thc regiment at Macon.
Ga. when ho was there, ana vas favor
ably Impressed With iis appearance. The
President intlmatcd 20 Nepressnfauve
White that be- would continue fbe regiment
iU service.
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New York. Dec 2-Fraaerlck de3arry
founder of ihe house of Frederick de-
hauY Co.. vino impoAora died thla
morning ef hiH home lu anmmi. N g., of
np0pesg, nEad ~ FHHfe He founded fhn
deNaffE lnf ~ Steamships in ti0rl1a, nna
aisQ pgssfHsssl pranRa Efesfa 10 ihaf mAi4.
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TO INSIST ON NDErENDENcE.


London. Dec. 29-From q Filipino source
a representative Of the Awocilted Press
ls Informed that abe new Filipino caM-
net is much stronger from The insurgcnt
point of view than tho last, inasmuch
~ ail the new uiulaters ore pledged 10
insist upon tiie lndependence ~ che Islands
and 49, refuse fo Nbcr1te fle Spanish
prH0nsra
ff Ir adiei fbaf fha Do lDlnos viii mover
rf.aaac nsae pisgUtra HHlf f1o1aHnas
~ Fllrluos afe agiug ln fhr Spanish fon-
I.adfonfs an4 the CargiGe ia4gnaA."
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KRUGER SORRY TT HAPPENED.
VIII Prohibit the Proposed Anti
Jameson Denomination.

London, Dec. 3O-The Cape Town cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
president Kruger In the course of an
interview has asserted that he deprecates
the warlike article published on Wednes-
day by the Boer organ, the Rand Post
and declares that he viii prohibit a pro-
posed anti-Jameson demonstration.
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ot the programme might be carried out.
zen Nunez, acting as the spokesman of
tne reputation, handed Gen. Ludlow a
WIltteh programme of six days festivi-
lleS. 1t provided for the folIoUino.
The herald., 1898-12-01

'Pete" McGlade, who four years ago ran
against Trowbridge II. Ward for clerk of
the supreme court, and concerning whose
whereabouts certain people in San Francisco
seem anxious was in this city yesterday
McGlade met an old San Francisco friend
on Spring street yesterday afternoon and
told him that he had just arrived in town
but was going on to ElPaso and wasanxious
to know what time the train left. The San
Francisco bookkeeper also expressed con-
siderable anxiety as to some money which
he was expecting from the north by wire
and was afraid he could not get it through
the Western Union after 8 o'clock. McGlade
said he had just been telephoning to a
friend in San Francisco concerning it and
the telephoning had cost him SO.
Curiously enough, as McGlade was con-
versing with his Los Angeles friend, Police
Clerk Hinsley happened along and McGlade
was introduced to the officer. The San
Francisco man then took occasion to explain
that McGlade was not his right name, being
his father-in-law's name, and that he was
known as Russell.
Subsequently McGlade asked his friend
what time the San Francisco train left and
it is possible that he decided to double back
on his tracks and journey east via Mojave
The herald., 1898-12-01
Santa Barbara Notes

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 3o-The
dairymen who supply the city with milk
are talking of combining forces and forming
an association to be conducted on the same
plan as the Walnut Growers association.
There will be central station where all
milk will be brought, after which individual
management will cease and the delivery and
responsibility will be delegated to the asso-
ciation. oi"o,%
L. S. Thomson and family of New York,
who have rented the Dibblee mansion for
the season, arrived here yesterday on
private Wagner car. sov.at
City Attorney McNulty, who has been
on the sick list for several weeks, has now
recovered his health and will return to his
duties in few days. '''''f
Requiem high mass will be celebrated to-
morrow for the repose of the soul of the
late Sister Anastasia Burke, who recently
died from illness contracted while nursing
sick soldiers ".e. ss.si 4.t g.
John Fletcher Faulding, respected resi-
dent for the past thirty years, died at his
home in Goleta yesterday, aged "a years.
The cause of death was pneumonia.
Lieut.. A. p Hayne, whose appointment
by the government to conduct an official in.
vestigation into the agricultural resources
OF the Philippines, has just been made is n
Santa Barbara man and the son of Col.
Hayne of Montecito. 7A' So effs