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Agreement with Canada Reached.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Canadian negotiations which have been in prog ress here for the last week were con- cluded last night, when 8 definite agreement was reached for the crea- tion of commission which shall con- sider all the subjects of controversy between the United States and Canada and frame treaty between the inn perial government and the United States for the complete adjustment of their controversies.
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SCHLEY HAS THEM.
No Doubt That the Spanish Fleet
 Is Penned Up at Santiago.
The American Warships Are Outside the Harbor-Rumor That Cervera VIII Be Attacked and His shipa Sunk or Cap
 tured-ExuItation at Washington.

KEY WEST, Fal., May S1. Every body knows now that Spain's flying squad ron. four splendid cruisers and two torpedo boat destroyers, is imprisoned in Santiago harbor. This fact has been known here AS hours, and the speculation now is over the probable disposition of the Spaniards-whether they will be blockaded or the forts re- duced and the vessels compelled to fight. In the latter case there can be but one result, for Commodore Schley has some of the finest ships in the
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A British steamer Captured.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 3l.-The Brit ish steamer Restormel was brought in here this morning, under her own steam by prize crew. She was cap tured while trying to put into Santiago de Cuba with a cargo of coal. The steamer was bound from Cardiff to Porto Rico. As the Restormel came in the British flag was flying half way down the main mast. She was leaking badly
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ICommander or the BattIeship OregOn.J battleship Oregon safely to Key Vest This commendation was given upon the telegraphic announcement from Capt. Clark of his arrival at Key West, and not upon his mail report which is expected to reach Washington on Tuesday, The secretary's letter is a pleasant statement of facts concern ing the cruise and highly compli- ments Capt. Clark and his subordinates for their work.
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N6VtT ItJ HOme. J
 world, to say nothing of cruisers and various smaller vessels, and could in few days be reinforced by other pow erful warships. It would be fool hardness on the part of Cervera to offer battle.
 An interesting story remains to be told of the reason which led Cervera to Santiago, and of the way in which he was hemmed in. It is now known that when the Spanish admiral sailed for the West Indies he expected to en- ter San Juan de Porto Rico for coal and supplies. On touching at Curacao for news, his plans were upset by the receipt of dispatches telling him that Rear Admiral Sampson had bombarded
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ueavv Mail at Chickamauga.

WASHINGTON, May 30. Six addition postal clerks have been detailed to the camp at Chickamauga, making 22 in all at that camp. The mail is deliv- cred three or four times day and as many as 25, 900 letters have been deliv- cred at one time.
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 gather forces to attack our soldiers as they land. Therefore, nothing of the details of this first movement can be learned. There is q suspicion that the start will be made from Tampa and Mobile and it is probable that, in such case, the fleets of transports will converge at Key West to pass under the convoy of the warships which Ad- miral Sampson has provided to insure the safety of troops during the passage across the Florida straits to insure them against attack at the hands of some stray Spanish cruiser or gun boat.
 1t is probable that there will be no fewer than four separate military ex- petitions, and that these will be land ed at four different points. Whether Porto Rico is one of these points or not cannot be learned. Before the en- tire force which it is proposed to use in Cuba can be landed, the transports must make four separate voyages across tine straits.
 Gen. Miles and his staff, with the exception of Gen. Gilmore, left for the south about II o'clock last night. It was in anticipation of this that the final plans were gone over with the president in the afternoon. Gen. Miles would not state where his headquar- ters will be located, and, indeed, it is probable he will move from place to place as circumstances demand Gen. Shafter will be in immediate command of the forces now embarking, while Gen. Miles will have general super vision of this and all military move ments.
 Wheeler to Command Cavalry.
 Gatling guns may be used in con- nection with the cavalry during the campaign in Cuba. Mai. Gen. Joe Wheeler, in command of the cavalry forces, strongly advocates their use, believing they would be of special ad- vantage in breaking up infantry formations when used with cavalry Gatlings sufficient to arm the cavalry regiments are already here, should this plan be adopted. A war balloon, with all the accessories of telegraphs, telephones, etc., has arrived here and a drill in its use will be held in a few days.
 Twentieth Kansas Boys Happy.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 31. The Kan sas men were made happy yesterday by the receipt from the quartermasters department of the shoes and under clothing they have badly needed. The Kansas regiment has been the only one here without band. Col. Little by telegraphing to several Kansas cities has obtained S700 and has se- cured instruments for musicians picked from his command. Yesterday they played their first tune, "fhe Red, White and Blue, with such effect that the Colorado band, which was giving a fine concert, joined in the applause.
 Third Missouri at Cam alger
 CAMP ALGER, FALLS CHURCH, Va, May 3i.-The Third Missouri yolun- teers went into camp yesterday after noon after being on the road from Jef- ferson barracks three nights and as many days. There was not an acci- dent of any consequence on the entire trip. Col. Gross reported his command to Mai Gen. Graham, about four o'clock, and was assigned to the Third brigade of the Second division of the corps, Gen. G. w. Davis, commanding. The First Rhode Island and Second
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BattIeshIp Oregon Especially Honered.

WASHINGTON. May 31.--It is said that the battleship Oregon will be given the privilege of firing the first shot when the city of Havanai is bombarded. The reported return of Admiral Samp- son to the western end of Cuba is taken to mean that new plan of action is to begin and that the Oregon will join the fleet shortly.
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Terror Escaped Amerlcan warshlp..

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, May 31.-The Spanish torpedo gunboat Terror, ac- cording to advices received here. has arrived safely at San Juan de Porto Rico, having escaped the American warships which have been on the lock- out for her since she left Fort de France, island of Martinique, where her boiler tubes were repaired.
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Prizes for Kansa. Cattle Exhibitors.

TOPEKA, May 3f.-The Kansas com mission having charge of the states exhibit at the Transmississippi expo- sition at Omaha has voted i,500 for prizes for Kansas live stock. When ever Kansas exhibitor takes a prize of $50 in the general contests with ex- hibitors from all the states, the Kan sas commission will give another $50
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Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, made the oration at the national ceme- tery at Arlington iii connection with the Memorial day exercises.
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OFFICIALLY COMMENDED.
Secretary Long Sends a Letter Compii- mentary to the Captain of the
 Oregon and Ills Men.

NEW YORK, May 31.-A special to the Herald from Washington says: Secretary Long has officially com mended Capt. C. E. Clark and the off, cers and men under his command for their excellent work in bringing the
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cox. stephens offers Bryan Regiment

Gov. stephens UHefs Hrsa"
 Sr LOUIS, May S1.-A special from Jefferson City, Mo, says that Gov. Stephens has offered the command of Missouri regiment to William J. Rrvan. of Nebraska, lin view of the fact that he (Bryan) cannot lead reg ;,nent from his own state"
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Noted Robber Escapes Jan.

SouTH BEND, Ind, May 31.-George West. alias Charles Rivers, has sawed o,t of iail here and escaped. West wa. convicted of robbiny the south pena national bank of SIS, 600.
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Tennessee form with the Third Mis- souri the brigade.
 Blanco's Message to Miles.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 3l. The two American correspondents who had been captured by the Spaniards in Cuba arrived here Saturday from Ha- vana on the tug Maple. They were exchanged for Spanish prisoners of war. Before they left Havana Gen. Blanco said to them: ''Tell Gen. Miles that l have plenty of men. guns and ammunition, as we'll as courage. When he is ready I will give him as pretty a fight as he can ask"
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THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
The Army and Navy to Act To- gether and Strike Blow at
 the Same Time.
GEN. LEE LEAVES FOR JACKSONVILLE.

The President Urged to Reduce Porto Rico Before Making an Attempt Upon Ha- vana, So as to Hold Something for Ex- penses in Case Spain should Assert That She Accepts Our Demands About Cuba
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PERSPECTIVE OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA.

7-Cabanitas bay. S-Cajuma bay.
 9-Ratones island. 10-JuliaB. oint Yarey. f2POint Le Cruz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22
BUILD A FINE PLANT.
TUE NEW ELECTRIC COMPANY TO
SPEND 100000 THUS.
A CONFERENCE OF ENGINEERS.
Some Changes to Re Made in the
PIans-BuiIdings to BE Erected on
Enlarge the Ship Locks.

There was an important conference OF
the promoters Of the Virginia Electrical
Railway and Development Company with
distinguished consulting engineers held
yesterday at the c~ompany's temporary
offices. Besides the legal representatives
Of the new corporation and Mr.. l.. c..
Todd, the president, there were present
Messrs. Smith q Fisher, hydraulic en-
gineers Of Baltimore, Mr.. Bryan Holley,
consulting engineer on hydraulics, and
Mr.. j. b. Scott, consulting steam and
electrical engineer. The object OF the
conference was, mainly, TO effect certain
alterations in the plans TO meet changed
conditions.
1t had been originally intended tina the
plant should be situated at the east n
OF the Haxall mills property, but in order
that the proposed paper and pulp mills
may have the necessary water frontage,
the power plant will be placed upstream
and located on the site now occupied by
the corn-mill.
PUT UP FINE BUILDINGS.
There are certain legal questions to be
considered and some few difficulties TO be
solved. besides the completion Of the
company's organization, before building
operations can be commenced, but il is
confidently expected that ground will be
broken about February LIST next. The
plans propose the expenditure of 100000
or more; that, at least. is the sum that
President Todd says will be spent in
Richmond, besides which employment will
be given for twelve months at least 10
seventy-five or one hundred people who
will be'engaged in the work.
The company expects 10 be In a position
to furnish steam power in about six
months. but will not. according 10 Hol-
ley's calculations, furnish hydraulic pow
Ell before the February OF 1899. Some COM
plication has arisen-though 1t is by no
means insuperable-as 10 the location OF
the first dam TO be constructed. IL will
In ali probability be built a little distance
above the Chesapeake and Ohio dam. The
development OF the Kanawha canal Is IN
the dim and distant future, as there are
milling interests eside the rights /
OF the Tredegar Works TO be considered.
and all these plants would have to be
supplied with power while the cana, was
in order 10 construct the pro-
posed dams.
TO Make NEW CONTRACTS.
Mr.. Todd says that the company has no
with manufacturing concerns n,
the present time. as those procured by
the Virginia and Southern Electric COM
panies when they applied for franchises
a lapsed because OF a provision that
compelled the supply OF power within
Twelve months.
Mr.. Todd does not anticipate any diff
'uity In this direction. however. Cor he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22
NO KISSING THIS TIME.
= Reception Mt Denver-The
Lieutennnt's Reply to Criticism.

DENVER, COL, December "A recep.
tion was given Lieutenant Hobson in the
rotunda Of the Brown Palace Hotel to-
day, and was attended by no less than 200
people. There was no kissing. The COM
mittee having the affair in charge de-
cided that this feature of Lieutenant Hob
sons receptions in the East should be
omitted, and the officer readily seconded
the decision. Though more than a thou
a women were present TO greet Hob
Son, not one offered to kiss him.
LECTURE AT OPERA-HOUsp.
At s o'clock he delivered his lecture NJ
the Tabor Opera-House, and at 6:9o board
ed the Union Pacific train for San Fran
cisco.
When asked about recent newspaner
criticism Of his kissing experience. Lieu
tenant Hobson said: "All | have 10 saw
about my trip was that II was one grand
tour OF enthusiasm. Everywhere I was
greeted with an enthusiasm which only
the American people can display. I GER
talnly did not expect IL; in fact. my plans
originally were to go straight through 10
San Francisco without stopping.
BLAME NOT ALL HIS.
TN regard 10 these criticisms of my ac-
tlons, i have nothing TO deny or take
back. 1 wish TO say, however, that I de-
cline TO bear all the responsibility. Others
must be partly blamed. 1 recognize purely
the patriotic enthusiasm Of those women
girls who have kissed me. and they
should not be charged with any wrong
Most Of them were school girls. They
were In a frame Of mind that was prompt-
by purely patriotic motives. I saw
and recognized their patriotism purely and
simply, Just as any other man in my post
ton would have done. That is all there
is to It,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22

says those contracts were merely tests,
and intended 10 show what could b8 done
here, should a plant DO established. Tho
Virginia company held contracts. the ag-
gregate value or which was $1,000 and
the new company expects 20 do q much
larger business than these figures would
seem 10 indicate.
The Richmond plant IS 20 be built On
similar lines 90 those established "a New
York State. There will be much complex
machinery, but the enterprise win give
employment to a large number Of peo-
pie, and will be a decided benefit 20 ,hs
community I'm many other ways.
Enlarge the Ship Locks.
The keels Of tho torpedo-b0ats and de-
stroyers, which the w. r.. Trgg ship
Building Company will build, arc % re
laid about the first week IN Janlar}.
Work in this direction viii De cone
menced January ID, and will DO plsa
rapidly forward from that dat0. N-atI
all the machinery has been received
the company and placed IN position all
a carload Of material 10 be used 10 tA1
boats reached the works yesterday Ofht-
shipments are en- route, and VIII re-lA
the city from day 10 day.
Plans have been drawn looking t1 no
the enlargement OF the docks. I'D as g.
allow the two torpedO-boats being buzz
in the ship-yards 10 pass from tAe ioca'
10 the river. The locks are now > fr,.
I'm length. and II IS proposed 90 eKio.l
them 10 125 feet, and 10 erect bulknell'
The Improvement will be a very m4tnA
one. a when IL IS complete 30 would
low the passage Of very large v.ss.''
from the dock Of the ship-yart OBJ i-i
river. The permission for tho improve
ment has not yet been granted bil IT.
desirability is SO palpable thar tli' -
really the least Of the obstacles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22
SYCLE 6 SON.

Of the beef, but had asked that the supply
be stopped.
PLANS FOR INVADING CUBA.
He stated that the first plans for send
ing troops to Cuba were not his, as he
was opposed to sending troops there until
Cervera's feet was located. The ques-
ton at the outset was a naval problem,
and the dispatch of troops there, in his
Judgment, hinged on which feet should
destroy the other. IL the Spanish. he
thought, had destroyed the United States
feet, the United States would have been
blockaded for a number Of years. II we
had had a force in Cuba then we would
have lost IT. as it would have been i'm
possible to get 1t back here.
He was also opposed TO sending q large
force TO places like Habana or Matanzas,
because Of the large percentage Of yell
low-fever there. He said the destruction
OF Cervera's fleet settled that problem.
He said he wanted to operate with a
small force against the Spanish forces.
by harassfng them during the sickly sea-
son, aiding the Cubans, and not endanger-
ing the lives OF his own force. He also
at first favored the taking of Porto Rico.
to prevent the Spanish from using that
as a base of operations.
HOME CAMPS.
Concluding with his opinion Of camp
sites, he said the first he knew Of the
selection Of Camp Alger, Va, the most
Objectionable camp to his mind, was given
the regiments began reaching there. |
AS to Chickamauga, he had recommended
the regulars there, and q por-
ton OF the volunteers, after some Of the
regulars had left, but he never anticipated
that 1900 men would be sent there, and
on finding it overcrowded, had recon-
a distribution of the forces among
other localities.
PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION.
General Merritt told the commission
he regarded the Philippine expedi-
ton as a decided success, and would
IT on the same lines If he had
lt to do over. He spoke I'm high terms of
the troops under him, and said his army
w~ell-equipped with medicines and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22
Personals and briefs.

The condition Of Mr.. Rady was unim-
proved yesterday.
Mr.. w. Clifton Hughes has gone %
New York on a business trip.
There was no change yesterday IN MAJ
Clay Drewry's condition.
William McRee. Esq.. OF 81. Louis IS
the guest here OF lis brother, J. J. A--
Rec.
Ex-senator John J.. Hurt, OF Pitisy.-
vania, Is in the city, stopping az N"
phys.
Mr.. Wilson Williams and family u
Baltimore, are In the city 10 spend ~-
holidays.
Mr.. j.. n. Harris, Clerk Of the County
Court Of New Kent. was At the AudI-1i
Office yesterday.
Mrs. John Stewart Walker. OF Lynca.
burg, Va, is visiting Mrs. Manson, 90
east Franklin street.
Collector Malone. OF Petersburg, VS.
In the city yesterday, and spent s'.-'
time at the custom-house.
Little Rosa Curl. the daughter u officer
Cum. Is very Ill at the residence OF heF
father. No. $40 east Marshall street
The funeral OF Mr.. John II. Hampton
took place from Broad-Street Methodist
church yesterday afternoon al 3 O'Clock
ana was largely attended by s0ffoWlhs
friends.
Corporal w. Harry Cardoza, who Is z
member OF the seventh Army ShNw
Corps. has arrived In Cuba, and IN q
TO his mother describes most PIT
terestingly the voyage on the tfau'tl.'
Mobile and the landing IN cuba 'u.
poral CardOza has been promoted wv,
since his enlistment in Nj Compdg ,Se
the Fourth (Old "B' Company OF 'Ns
i'iles).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22
THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII.
Revision of Bill Providing for Its
Government.

WASHINGTON. D.. c., December 2l-
The senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons to-day concluded fits revision Of the
bill providing a territorial government for
Hawaii, and Senator Cullom reported the
changes TO the Senate. There were hume
rous changes, the most important being
as follows:
The section defining citizenship was
amended by striking out the word
white" and also the explicit reference
to Portuguese. and left to read as follows.
That all persons who were citizens OF
the Republic of Hawaii on August u. 1898
are hereby declared to be citizens of the
United States"
The following restriction on the issu-
ance of bonds IL inserted: Nor shall any
bond or other instrument of any indebted
ness be issued. unless made redeemable
in not more than five years. and payable
in not more than fifteen years. from the
issue thereof"
Section Is. In regard TO the crown lands
was changed so as to eliminate the clause
confirming all valid leases now I'm exist
ence.
There are many technical changes. and
in all cases where Hawaii is referred 10
as 1.-The Government Of Hawaii" the
phrase is changed so as TO nah il read
the Territory of Hawaii"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22
OUR PLANS FOR THE FILIpINOs.
Muster Out OF volunteers
First int First Out.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December 21.-
The Cabinet to-day discussed the instruc-
tons TO be sent to General Otis. at Ma
a proclamation by the President. These
instructions are similar in import TO
those sent 10 the officers at Santiago,
upon the occupation Of that city by United
states troops. They assure the Filipinos
that the United States assumes military
control Of the Philippine Islands in a
spirit OF peace and friendship, that all
the civil rights and privileges they have
hitherto enjoyed will be continued. and
that 1t is the purpose of this government
TO relieve in all possible ways the unjust
burdens they have borne. and they ask
for the cooperation OF all good citizens
In maintaining order. 20 the end that
peace n prosperity may be restored. SO
far as Is practicable. all efficient civil
officers Will DO retained in the official po-
impartial justice will be administered to
all
1t has been decided not 10 give out the
text Of the Instructions 20 General Otis
I'LL about the time OF their arrival at
Manila. which will be a month hence.
The instructions also make temporary
arrangements for coasting trade, such as
In the case of Cuba.
ANOTHER MUSTER OUT.
The Cabinet also decided tina existing
conditions justified a further reduction OF
the military forces OF the United States.
and the Secretary OF War was instructed
TO arrange for the immediate muster out
OF 5000 volunteers.
AFAs.- 1a-4.-
tho War Department as 10 the regiments
which Will be included In the 5000 yolun- /,
teers 20 be mustered out II is said. now |
ever, THAI they will be distributed as
equitably as possible among the several |
States, and In a general way, the first
regiments mustered in will be the first 10
"a out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-22
FOURTH VIRGINIA IN HABANA.
Great Rejoicing yer Spanish Evacu-
atiOn-Amerfcnn Fling FLYING.

HABANA, December H.-The United
States transport Chester, which sailed
from savannah on December 18th with
the Fourth Virginia Regiment on board,
arrived here yesterday. The regiment
marched to Quemados camp to-day.
Effigies of General Weyler hung this
afternoon in Cerro, the Habana suburb,
surrounded by jeering crowds, while
small professions marched and counter
marched along the streets, shouting con-
stantly.
Business is virtually suspended in con-
sequence of the rejoicings over the evacua-
ton. In some Instances bands of Cubans
have visited Spanish shop-keepers and
compelled them TO shout viva Cuba
Libre" and TO wave Cuban flags. Printed
papers insulting 10 the Spanards and
threatening to kill them after January
LIST continue to be circulated in various
parts of the island.
MAJOR HARRISON PREVIOUS"
1t now appears that the raising of the
Stars and Stripes over Fort Atares yes
terday, by Major Russell b. Harrison,
was d surprise to both the United States
and the Spanish military commissioners.
The American commissioners had agreed
that no American flags should be raised
until January LIST. Major Harrison did
not know this, and was told to occupy
the fort with a detachment Of the First
North Carolina Regiment. He promptly
raised the flag. Nevertheless, though it
flies in full sight OF the harbor and city,
the Spaniards have not complained, and
it has not been ordered down.
Major-General William Ludlow, Military
Governor of the city OF Habana. arrived
from the United States to-day, and has
had a long conference with General
Greene.
STRIP OF CITY SURRENDERED.
The Spanish troops withdrew tonight
from the strip Of Habana hat lies west
Of Chavez creek, the American guards
being Immediately moved up. The sem
tries Of both forces ere now on the
bridge, but amicable relations are main
tanned.