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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
EDUCATIONAL WORK THE
FIRST TO BE INTRODUCED.
Spanish Residents Indifferent over Mil
tary Control. But Cubans Seek APP
pointment to Municipal Offices

NEW YORK, Dec "a dispatch to
the Tribune from Havana says:
Educational work among both Cubans
and Spaniards promises to be one Of the
assurance htat their property will be
troll is established. Neither class as yet
fully understands its relations to the
United States.
The Spaniards are satisfied with the
assurance that their property will be
safe and that order will be maintained,
50 that business will not be interrupted.
That they would be asked to share in the
responsibilities of government under
American military control has not yet
been made plain to them. They have
assumed that everything would be turned
over to the Cubans. With the military
authority back OF 1t. they have not wor-
rled greatly over Cuban administration,
though they may have misglvings about
its effectiveness The Spanish classes
have not thought that they would be
wanted in executive positions, and they
shirk the idea of such responsibilities
This does not apply to the office holding
class, which has been In an official place.
Its members would be quite willing to re-
main. Their retention would defeat the
prospect Of attaining the good govern
ment which the United States has
pledged itself to give Cuba. Most Of them
are too thoroughly identified with the
past Spanish system OF corruption to be
useful in establishing new regime.
A different class OF Spaniards will be
needed, and they can be found.
An exact partition OF authority among
the American military commanders does
not seem to have given them a definite
notion of their respective functions. Gen.
eral Lee, as commander Of the Seventh
corps in Havana province. does not un-
derstand that he has anything to do
with the military government Of Havana
city, and apparently is glad to be re-
lieved Of that responsibility. General
Ludlow as military and civil governor
of the city, does not understand that he
has anything to do with the collection Of
customs duties by Major Bliss, though he
hopes to have their disbursement for
public improvements. That is essential
General Ludlows experience as an en-
gineer commissioner IN Washington viii
be valuable though the problems he
will have to meet in the sanitation OF fla
vana and also the policing Of that city
win be Of a different character from
those at the national capital
Some progress has already been noted
IN cleaning the city. That Is a temporary
relief. A more comprehensive system will
be necessary in order to insure
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MAY CArsn rRorRLE.

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-The war de.
partment Is expecting definite word from
General ols within the next IS hours
as to what has happened at Iloilo. By
that time General Otis viii have heard
from General Miller. In command Of the
American forces sent on this expedition.
Tho officials at the war department do
not appear 10 DO apprehenslve over the
result, and there is no evidence OF ten
sion or alarm. although It Is recognized
that tho situation AZ Ilollo is one which
may bring about sharp. and possibly de-
cisive, Issue between the insurgents and
the United States forces.
Up TO the close OF office hours today.
It was said at the war department that
nothing had been received from General
otis bearing on the military situation.
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
Seventeenth infantry Is among the regi-
ments having a reputation for fighting
ability, Tho American forces number
about $500, as against an estimated force
OF some 10000 Insurgents. but no doubt
Is expressed as to the adequacy OF our
forces.
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Ne Demonstrations WilI Occur
When Americans Take
Charge Of oubs.
NATIVES ARE AGGRIEvED
ThiHk osHsfsl Brooke DOSs Thsu
O. Isjusties orders Issued 10 Pre-
vest vlolsaes to SpsuIsrds.

HAVANA. Dee. D.-No outrages upon
retiring or remaining Spaniards will be
allowed and Spanish stores VIII not bs
sacked II the Americans can prevent Il.
This purpose General Brooke has com
munlcated TO prominent cubans in Ha-
vana- Last night a meeting Of the pat
riots committee was held and this morn
ing a deputation was filed upon General
Ludlow 10 ask whether or not q portion
Of the program could be carried out.
General Nunez acting as spokesman OF
the deputation. handed General Ludlow
written copy Of the program Of the
six-days' festivities. 1t provided for the
following:
On the first. general ringing OF bells;
second. parade Of Cuban soldiers. fol-
lowed by dinner; third. procession:
fourth. public assemblies and speeches;
fifth. carnival. and on the sixth races be-
tween boats OF the American men Of war.
The program called for fireworks and
music every night
General Ludlow asked the deputation 20
leave the program with him and promised
to give the matter careful conslderati ton.
After the deputation had withdrawn he
conferred with General Brooke, and Il
was decided that Il would be wise not
TO allow any public manifestations on
the part of the Cubans.
Geerai Ludlow has directed that AL
places where splrituous or other intoxi-
eating liquors are sold shall be closed;
that there shall be no large gathering Of
citizens on the streets and no noisy par
AIDES by night or day; that no pistols.
firearms. knives or other deadly weapons
shall be carried by anyone except troops
on duty; THAI persons carrying weapons
OF any kind in the streets shall be ar
rested and their arms confscated
DR.. Porto. OF the Havana medical board
said to an Associated Press cOrrespon-
dent this evening:
We have expended more than $4,000
in our arrangements for the celebration.
II was very diffcult to get this money.
and we keenly feel the injustice Of now
being told thar we cannot celebrate. Our
demonstration would be quite as much an
American as a Cuban affair. As ii Is.
We feel that the United States military
authorities do not trust us"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
NEW FrLfPfNo CABINET.

LONDON. Dec. 2.-From a Filipino
source, a representative OF the Associated
Press Is Informed that tho new Filipino
cabino is much stronger. from an In
surgent point OF view. than the last. In
asmuch as all tho new ministers are
pledged TO insist upon the independence
Of tho islands. and refuse TO hberate the
Spanish prisoners.
II is added that the Filiplnos will never
release these prisoners while thousands OF
Fhpinos are dying In the Spanish con-
vict settlements Of Fernondo Po. the La
drones. and the Caroline islands.
Mabin. the new president OF the cabinet
and minister OF foreign afrairs, is de-
scribcd as notary living in Manila. OF
Indian descent, and as having no Spanish
blood In his veins. He Is an old man.
party paralyEed. and Is said to BE-
great patriot and alleged TO have always
been councillor for Agulnaldo.
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permanent Improvement While no d.
tails aro given, II Is assumed that Cen
erai Brooke, as supreme military com.
mander on tho island. will promptly re-
place tho machinery OF civil admlnlstrn-
tion which Is now represented by the col. T..
onial cabinet, by some agency moro IN
harmony with tho new conditions. Tho
best thing that can happen to Cuba win
DO for tho cabinet TO disappear eom-
pletely on January l. Tho members. or
some Of them are willing to stay. They
have been fixing their relatives in ONCE
ON the theory that they would remain.
But the cabinet as a body IL hated By
tho Cubans and distrustsd by the Span.
iards. The public has no eonndencs N
any Of them.
Tho ajuntamiento. or city council, pre-
seuts similar condition. Its PROCEEDINGS
became 20 scandalous that the civil gov
eruor dismissed nine Of the aldermen.
This did not work change for tho bot
ter, because the council went on IN lss
old course, simply giving . nsw set OF
spectators tho benefit Of ihs llbsraiIfy.
Tbs decree Of the captain gsnsral made
void the acts Of the city council, a. well
as tho cabinet Soma Kind Of municipal
machinery Is desirable IN Havana whlie
the United States IL sxsrslsing military
control. Ths council may fuinll ths
necessary funstioas. but the task OF r.
forming Il with honest nsn Il . aim
cult ona.
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coNFEDERATEs INDIGNANT.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-The following
resolution. offered by Comrade Beasley.
formerly Of North Carolina, was unanim
ously passed at meeting of the Confed-
crate Veteran Camp Of New York;
Resolved, That the Confederate Vet
eran Camp of New York condemns in
unmeasured terms the efforts OF Senator
Butler (of North Carolina, who is not
a Confederate veteran). TO debauch the
manhood OF the south by seeking to
obtain pensions for ex-Confederate SOL
diers from the United States, and that
any similar effort by any southern mem-
ber Of congress win be abhorrent to this
camp and meet with unqualified con-
demnation,"
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incident II closed between tho former
governor and tho president, and that his
name Will 20 10 tho senate soon AFTER tho
holidays
Mr. Merriam Il now In Washington and
has had several interviews With ibo
president, but declines n confirm or depy
tho report.
ThosS familiar with Minnesota politics
eEo aware that the president has more
than passing friendship for Mr.. Mer.
riAm. and had no TO consult only bis per.
Donai desires, a place in the cabinet
would have been bestowed upon The sor.
mer governor. He was also fayorably
mentioned In the early stages of the
present administration n connection with
various diplomatic missions abroad, from
ambassador 10 the court Of 81. James
ac@n 70 consul general 10 Cuba.
President McKinley's wish 10 reward
his friend was not agreeable 10 Senator
Davis. but Il is believed that Senator
Davis. while not refusing 10 beeoms en-.
hreiy rceoneiied 20 Mr.. Merriam. has 20
far curbsd bis personal feelings that he
mar not antagonIEs the wishes Of tho
PRESIDENT should the latter determlns 70
send Mr.. Merriam to g. PStOrsburg.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
ENORMOUS CLAIM FILED
AGAINST GOVERNMENT
Former Mayor OF Bufralo Says He Has
Millions Coming From Uncle Sam.
With Interest


CHICAGO. Dec. IA special to the
Tribune from New York says: II the as
sertlons Of the heirs OF Charles Durkee
formerly mayor OF Buffalc. are well foun-
ded. the national government may be
compelled TO pay them more than SO, ,00O. :
600 on account OF some Pacific railroad
bonds which. 1t is alleged. the former
mayor on his deathbed said belonged to
him.
According to the attorneys OF the es-
tate. Mr.. Durkee told his wife ne had
causS11 - be forwarded TO the Metropoli-
tan national bank OF this city a tin box
containing an assignment OF the railroad
bonds in question amounting. to more
than t6i.eiLOO0. but from that time until
this, II Is alleged by the attorneys, they
have been unable 10 get any trace OF
the box.
II is said the court Of claims Is again to
be called upon TO make an Investigation.
These bonds are said 10 have been issued
on account OF the Union Pacific, Western
Pacific. Central Pacific, Kansas Pacific.
central branch. and the Sioux City 4 Pa
cihc railroads. They bore per cent in
terest The accrued interest, ii is alleged
now amounts TO twice the principal.
Charles Durkee, It is alleged. was the
assignee Of all the construction bonds
and OF all the original bonds issued by
the Pacific corporations. 1t is alleged that
Charles F. FOlger years ago recognized
tho validity OF these bonds.
There was a rumor afioat in 1894. it is
said. that some OF the bonds had passed
through the hands OF Grant & Ward. and
the matter was called to the attention OF
the secretary of the treasury The heirs
are saiI 10 have obtained information lat
er that some, II not all Of the bonds in
question were recovered and lodged in
the vaults of the treasury in Washing
ton.
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ORDER HAS AGAIN BEEN
RESTORED IN HkvANA.



NEW YORK, Dsa IA dispatch 10
The Tribune from Havana says: Com
plsts order has Seen re-establIshed today.
The Spanish authorities are fulfilling
their duties in parts Of the city not evac-
uated By the Bpanish troops. Amsrican
soldiers keep guard IN the central part
and Cuban soldiers IN the suburbs.
The American and foreign syndicAtes
are showing great interest IN the result
Of the controversy over street railway
lines. Representatives OF the Canadian
and New York syndicate lnsist that on
Thursday the ceremony will complete
the sale as arranged. The Indies COM
pany and tho others which have con-
blned against the first named are ready
TO buy the shares at the public auction
which the civil governor has ordered
for Friday. The civil governor Is fixed IN
his purpose and threatens Imprisonment
20 the officials of the company, the Fer
70 Carrl Urbano. II they make a pri-
vate sale without legality. In conse-
quence much excitement relgns in inan-
cial circles. and shares in the company
ara rising.
Colonel Bliss collector Of customs. has
given notice to the merchants that Gus
toms duties must be paid in American
money. Colonel Bliss tonight submitted
to General Brooke his plan for the ad-
ministratlon Of the customs house
Preference will be given to cubans. but
al the beginning all ths employees win not
be changed Ths inspectors VIII be the
first removed.
The foreign consuls will meet tomorrow
TO take action made necessary BY the
transfer Of sovereignty.
Chief OF Police Mccullagh is watching
American criminals. who are coming In
large numbers. Today six expert safe
breakers arrived here. The chief recog-
nized them.
The Nanigoes caused anxiety, but It
is believed fears OF them are exagger-
ated
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TO LAY PHILIPPINE CABLE.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-colonel Kimball.
OF the quartermasters department In the
army building here received orders from
the war department 10 secure at once an
iron ship from 1000 to 1900 tons. for use
as cable ship to lay cables to connect
the islands OF the Philippines. The de-
partment has already ordered for this
purpose 166 miles of marine cable. weigh
Ing 525 tons The cable will take about
500 cubic feet for eoliing. The cable is
to be coiled in skeleton tanks in different
holds on the vessel The cable ship must
accommodate on the forward deck the
giving OUT machinery. which will weigh
from Is to 20 tons. and the accessories.
Weighing from five TO 10 tons. In the
after hold will be fitted out the quarters
Of the crew OF 20 men. This space viii be
used for coal on the way out. The ship
will be kept on station as a cable ship,
or can be used as transport She Is
to be secured at once.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
REBELS ARE
IN COMMAND
City Of IlOIlO Mas Been Oc-
cHpied by the Ma
tive Forces.
EVERYTHING is QUIET
SOme LSOtlug Occurred, bHt the
sA'OtIng Of Five Natives
Soon stopvsG II.
THE NEW FILIPINO CABINET
viii Insist On IsdepsnGsses Of the
IIlsEaS snd Refuse 10 Libsf-
ate Spanish PrIsOasn.
THE NEW FILIPINO CABINET

MANILA. Dec. 1'.-lThs sxpedition IN.
der General Miller arrived AZ Iioilo Tues
dAy and found that the 6paniards had
evacuated the place on Saturday. Tho
steamer churucA transferred the Spanish
forces 10 Mlndanao.
In accordance with an agreement. the
rebels entered the city and trenches on
Monday At noon. They Immediately es-
tabllshcd municipal government.
Guards were placed over foreign prop
orty.
Everything ls quiet and orderly. There
was some lootlng during the night. but
Ave natives were shot and this had an
exemplary effect Tho only foreign ship
In tho harbor was tho British cruiser
Irene.
A new Filipino cabinet has been formed.
tho personnel Of which Is as follows:
President OF the cabinet and minister
Of foreign affairs. senor Mablni; minister
OF war, senor Luna; minister OF the in
terior. Senor Araneia; minister OF agri-
culture and commerce. Senor Buenca-
mino; minister OF public works. senor
Canon
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
FASTEST TRAIN IN THE WORLD.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 29.-As a result OF
tho meeting of the division superinten-
dents Of the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railroad, just held here, 10 ar
range timetables, 1t Is announced that
the new fast mail, which is to be started
next Sunday between New York and San
Francisco. win be the fastest regular
train in the world that is to say, there
is no other train which goes as great a
distance in as short a time every day In
the year, The total reduction in time be-
tween New York and San Francisco over
the present schedule is a little over IS
houra
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
TORONTO NEWSPAPER
SOUNDS NOTE OF WARNING
Cautions Canadians to Beware OF the
Grasplng Annexation Movement In
the United States.

TORONTO. Dec. @.-The Toronto
World, which opposes the present liberal
government at Ottawa. has a startling
editorial today under the heading Can
ada on the Brink" In which It warns
the people Of this country that the times
are critical, so far as Canada as a free,
independent and integral portion OF North
America Is concerned. UNLESS Canadi-
ans, " declares the World "are fully alive
to the situation and speak out in no un-
certain way, they will find themselves
between the grasplng annexation move
ment in the United States. having for It's
end the domination of the whole CONT
nent, and the great party in England are
prepared to make almost any sacrifices to
the United States In consideration OF
some kind of support of England in her
race with Russia, France and other
powers"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
MERRIAM NAMED AS
AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA.
Friends Of the Ex-Governor Of Minnesota
Assert That the President Has De-
clded Upon His Appointment

NEW YORK, Dec, 2s,-A dispatch to
the Herald from washington says:
Former Governor Merriam. Of Mime
sofa, is said to be slated to succeed Sec
rotary Hitchcock as ambassador to Rus
sia. Mr.. Merriam's friends assert, with
every indication Of assurance. that the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
GAMERS ALTERNATIVE,

VANCOUVER, B, c., Dec. @-The
salmon Gamers say If the fisheries de-
partment remains obdurate and refuses
to agree to the Gamers suggested
amendments, all the canneries on the
Fraser river must close down, or, rather,
go over to the American sde
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
MONEY FOR CUBAN SOLDIERS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29,-In anticipa-
ton that the government win take favor
able action on paying Off the Cuban
troops by giving them 800 each, the Gu
ban authorities here have taken steps to
secure exact detailed Information as to
the number OF Cuban troops that bore
arms and are now in position to rightly
receive this bounty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
TIE poTKIN TRIAL.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. &.--Assistant
District Attorney Hosmer viii make the
closing argument for the prosecution In
the Botkin trial tomorrow. Owing to
the New Years holidays the case will then
go over until next Tuesday, when Judge
Cook will deliver his instructions to the
jury.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-30
wARsHIP AT APIA.

BERLIN, Dec. 29.--There is much COM
ment here at the reported arrival OF an
American warship at Apla. Samoa news
papers are regarding 1t as sign that Pres
ident Mckinley means to carry out the
program outlined in his recent message
to congress.
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, Periodicals, MaeazInes ~
Y. sa Folio ho Taksa fror HE
a. 1out Permission Anv
.s;,, =. .-i,'a ". gully Of cucb og;enss'
=" 0e 'laoie to prosecution. se'''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
A CANONIZED COLORED SAINT.
statue to he blessed at st. Joseph's
Church on the 10th.

A fine statue Of st. Benedict, the Moor,
has been placed in st. Joseph's church.
on First street, and will be solemnly
blessed on Sunday evening. February
Goth. by Right Rev. Bishop Van de Vyver.
A sermon on the life Of st. Benedict, who
Is canonized saint OF the Catholic
Church. will be delivered by Rev. Walter
Yates, Of Baltimore. and other elaborate
ceremonies will mark the occasion. A
special musical programme Will be rem
dereG by the choir under the direction of
Mr.. j. Louis Sullivan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

Az staple as sugar. and equally II not
more useful. Is DR.. Bulls Cough kyrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
McGiIl Catholic Union.

On Monday evening the McGnl Catholic
Union will have a grand musicale under
the direction OF Mr.. J. Louis Sullivan.
A most excellent programme has been
arranged for the evening. This entertain
ment will be for the members and their
lady friends, to which they will be cor
daily welcomed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
HIS FIRST OFFICIAL ACT.
Most-WorshipfuI IL. It. w. Duke
Visits Dove Lodge, No. 81.

Dove Lodge. A. f. and A. NJ. held a
very large and enthusiastic meeting at
the Temple on Friday night, Mr.. J. w.
Lockwood, Jr., presiding. Most-Worship-
full r. T. w. Duke, Jr., Grand Master Of
Masons in Virginia, visited the lodge Off
cially and that fact is particularly
worthy of notice since 1t is the first visit
he has made to any lodge since he was
made Grand Master. There was work on
candidates, and some excellent music was
rendered by the Dove Lodge QuarteWe,
after which a sumptuous supper was
served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13

Arrangements are in progress for a very
charming entertainment, to be given at
Corcoran Hall on the 25th instant, for the
benefit OF Union-Station Mission school.
The proceeds will be devoted to the liqui-
dalton OF the debt upon the grounds OF
the school
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
Do you use
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Pillow Tubing, 45 in ches
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All of the Zoe. Outings and
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Some few hundred yards ofour
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Extra Fine Hemstitched and
Inserted Pillow-Cases
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Takes Place Monday, February 2Ist.

FOR THE NEXT SIX DAYS this stock will lite
rally sacrificed, it intention to offer whole that
stock sold retail Tables
the floors which all small lots that be advertised will be placed
sale Sixth Broad
possible quickly will
Places every hour the last will the vest sales
Richmond
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