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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09
B. Il. GIadding 4 Co.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

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ion of the Annex enables us to Display the great
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PRINTS AND PERCALES are one of the SPEC
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09
A COLD WAVE.
Mercury Dropped 10 "a Degrees During the
Night but Rose During The Oay

\ cold wave Is reported as prevailing
throughout the country. and Provi-
dence has received its share of IL. al
though 1t was not so cold as some peo-
pie believed. Yesterday morning the
temperature was 25.5 degrees. but AZ
noon n point just short of freezing was
reached. Then the mercury began TO
fall. and az midnight the thermometer
Indicated "a degrees. and that point was
maintained until early this morning.
when there was n gradual rise of tenn
perature.
viii moderate this evening. although
the present cold spell is expected To-
last until sunday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09
Csc.

{ a quarter of dollar we can sell
you many nice little presents in
Sterling Silver. including a full
line of Manicure Goods, such as
Nail Files. Cuticle Knives. But
ton and Glove Hooks. Sterling
Top Tooth Brush Holder. Ster-
ling Silver Salve Pots, Peppers
and Salts(2 pieces). Ink Well.
Emery Tie Fastener. Hat Pin.
Powder Shaker, Umbrella Mark
er, Hat Marker, Key Tag, Cream
Jar and Hundred other
articles in Sterling Silver. In
triple plate, Child's Set, three
pieces, in case; Sugar Shell Set
Of six Teaspoons, Napkin Rings,
X o g er s. Tablespoons, Childs
Cup, ETC., etc; heavy Silver
Thimble.
4 Jewelrv we show a handsome
line of Rolled Plate, link Sleeve
Buttons, Scarf Pins, Sets of Col
lar Buttons, Ladies' Brooches
and hundreds of articles i'm good
wearing Jewelry; also Pocket
books, Pocket Knives. Vases,
Frames, Pictures and a whole
counter devoted to 25c. goods
that will be found on many a
soc. counter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09
At SOC.

t a Half Dollar we offer many
goods that others ask from 75c.
to $1.00. This line also includes
full assortment of Manicure
Pieces, in very Heavy handles.
Others have Manicure Pieces at
soc. See them: then see ours.
Key Rings. SalYe Jars. Mucilage
Pots, Roller Blotter, Paper Cut
ters, Pocket Files, Seals Curling
Irons, Tie Fasteners. Cigar cut
ters, Face Brushes. Bonnet
Brushes. Hat Pins, Dressing
Combs, Book Marks, Cut Glass
Salt and Peppers. sterling tops;
Darners and hundreds of other
pieces in Sterling Silver in Jew
elry. Lace Pins, Brooches, Link
Sleeve Buttons, Solid Gold
Child's Rings, Baby Chains,
Sterling Trimmed PocketboolSs,
Picture Frames and a thousand
other articles suitable for a
present.
III will see many of these goods on
Dollar counters elsewhere. No
halfway work here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09
The Habit of
Buying at Fosters.

1t is good habit--H is rapidly growing habit
with the whole State of Rhode Island Ii is
habit ny which thousands save in their
daily and monthly expenditures. tits habit
that becomes more fixed the ohener people
buy here. People are satisfied with Fosters
merchandise. People are satisfied with Fos-
ter's prices. Let us tell you of a few of the
many good things to be found at Fosters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09

Brooches, Link Buttons, Scarf
Pins, In solid gold Ear Studs.
Shirt Studs, Sleeve Buttons.
large Vases. Statuary. Blsque
tlgurers and in silver plated
ware many large pieces can be
had at a Dollar. A Dollar with
US has the purchasing power of
from $l.50 to $500 elsewhere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09

A. even lower prices at Fraser Bros. 9a7
wcybossct street. owing to the extensive
alterations. Much money can be saved hy
buying now. Entrance directly from the
s'rect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09
THE WEATHER.
Light Snow With Continued Cold TIL Monday.
honhresterIy Winds.

Washington. Dec. - New England.
light snow continued cold till Monday;
fresh westerly TO northwesterly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09

import Coffee, mill ~. separate and remove
AT dros- and withcred Berries roast fresh
every day and sell over looO0 jos. monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PKUvIDENcE OPERA HoUsE-"rhe
GeishA,"
KEIrHy NEW THEATRE-Continu-
uos performance.
oLYAPIc-"The Royal Burlesquers."
WESTMINSTER THEATRE-"A wild
Night In Washington"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30

If it should turn out that the President
will ask for only coaling station or an
American city in the Philippines, as has
been reported but not confirmed, the coun-
try will be somewhat surprised, since Gen.
Merritt has been sent thither to establish
a military government. Public sentiment is
divided regarding disposition of these ISL
ands. Many would retain control of the ISL
ands, while others are of opinion that
coaling station is as much of the Philippines
as we can safely afford to possess. The
feeling generally is averse to having Spain
continue its misrule there as in its other
colonies. AS the President and Cabinet de-
cline to give information it is fair to as
sumo that no conclusion has been reached
in reference to the Philippines
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30
THE COMING CONVENTION AND
CURRENCY REFORM.

Indiana Republican conventions are so
accustomed to doing the right thing that
they do not need any instruction or advice,
but word by way of reminder may not
be amiss The work of the convention
which is to meet here next week will be
simple-merely to nominate winning ticket
on platform in harmony with the pre-
vailing sentiment of the times as repre-
scented by the Republican party. OF course,
the war overshadows all other questions,
and the splendid success which has attend
ed President McKinley's war policy thus far
will make it easy for the convention to
place the party in this State in line with
an administration which commands univer-
sal confidence and respect. The tariff ques-
ton will not be an issue this year, nor
perhaps for many years to come, and the
silver question will not cut much of a fig
ure unless it should be resurrected in a
new form. Nevertheless, the convention
should make a strong declaration in favor
of sound money and currency reform, en-
bodying the declaration of the st. Louis
platform and the more advanced sentiment
of the present time as voiced by the bust
ness mems movement for currency reform
and by President Mckinley in his New
York speech of the 2sth of January last
The convention should remember that at
the st. Louis convention, when some Re-
publicans were in doubt and wavering on
the silver question, Indiana won honorable
distinction by the ringing declaration of
Senator Fairbanks, temporary chairman of
the convention. in favor of sound money
and by the insistent demand of another
distinguished Indianian, Gen. Lew Wallace,
for the unequivocal Endorsement of the gold
standard in the platform. One of the most
important questions of the near future will
be that of currency reform, and the Re
publicans of Indiana should embrace the
earliest opportunity to put themselves in
line with the business sentiment of the
country on the question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30

There are many indications that the free
coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to l, as
political issue, is passing. With Mr.. Cable
and other gold Democrats on the Demo-
cratic state committee in Illinois, by vote
of the convention, it is evident that a de-
cided change has taken place. The report
that a large majority of the state commit
tee of Illinois is opposed to making 16 to
an issue in 1900. but favors free coinage
without any reference to the ratio. is en-
titled to credence That is the common
ground upon which the Democracy of the
country can get together in 1900 Those who
call themselves Democratic leaders in Indi-
ana may not see it now, but they have never
had the reputation of leading the process
sion.
There are other indications. The repre-
sentative of an Industrial paper published
in Baltimore has recently been through the
South to ascertain the sentiment of bust
ness men in reference to free silver and the
ratio of 16 to 1. He reports that while those
who make politics a business are processing
undying devotion to Bryan and 16 to l. the
business men of the South. who represent
it's trade and industries, are opposed to the
silver issue and are using their influence to
repress the agitation of the question. The
fact that a million people, including an ele-
ment naturally timid. subscribed for five
times as many bonds payable in coin"
the government has called for without a
question as to the meaning of the word is
another evidence of popular feeling. If
there had been any general fear that by the
free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to l
the United States would pass to a silver
basis there would have been no rush to sub
scribe for per cent. bonds. Four years ago
there was such doubt that the govern
ment had to issue a 4 per cent. bond where
it could have floated per cent gold bond.
Gold is no longer boarded. Two years ago
less than 10 per cent of the revenues We're
paid in gold. During the past few months
from 20 to rs per cent of the customs du-
ties were paid in gold For months the
treasury has been paying out nearly a mil
lion dollars a day in excess of the revenues.
but even before the passage of the revenue
and bond act that fact caused no uneasi-
ness lest the gold in the treasury be Drawn
out by an endless chain" During the past
three months several financial papers. in
analyzing the causes of general business
activity, have declared that the general
conviction in business circles that the coin
age issue of Organism is dead and can new
err be galvanized into the appearance of life
is the leading cause of the present generally
improved business conditions.
In this State and some others the Dem
ocrats will insist that 16 to / is an issue
now and will be in 1900. but leaders of dis
cernment will have as little to say in adj
vocacy of it as is possible. knowing that in
1900 the silver issue with a l6 to / proviso
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30
THE CONDITIONS OF PEACE.

AS a result of yesterdays Cabinet meet
ing and conference of the President with
his chosen advisers the main terms of peace
seem to have been agreed upon. While the
President and the Cabinet decline to say
what has been decided upon, it is
believed the terms include the rec
ognition of the independence of Cuba,
the cesson of the island of Porto
Rico to the United States, the cession of
coaling station in the Ladrone islands, and
at least a coaling station in the Philippine
islands with concessions to the insurgents
there. Considering the circumstances these
are not hard terms, especially ii no money
indemnity is demanded. 1t must be remem-
bered that this is an aggressive war on the
part of the United States and that it has
been marked at every stage by complete
victory. A belligerent power which is vic
torious at every point may justly claim the
night to dictate terms Of peace. If the
terms seem hard they must be measured by
the fortunes of war and the rights of vic
tory A demand for money indemnity,
covering the expenses of the war, would
be the hardest of all on Spain, and, consid-
ering the absence of this, the other de-
mands are moderate. So far as the United
States are concerned they will not profit
largely by their victory. If Spain rejects
these terms she will go farther and fare
worse
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30

The observations of Captain English rela-
tive to preparations for war are worthy of
consideration because they sharply point our
a weakness which majority of the Amer
lean people shared to some extent two
months ago. For a time after Admiral
Dewey's victory there was demand that
Havana should be captured. Hundreds of
papers clamored to have the few thousands
of men in the regular army and the regi-
ments of half armed and raw volunteers
then Fastening into camp transported to
Havana, in whose Entertainments were at
least $4,000 seasoned and fairly disciplined
men, How far the yellow newspaper was
responsible for that sentiment it is impos-
sible to judge, but it is well known that
many thousands of patriotic and we'll
meaning men of general intelligence were
carried away with the fatal delusion that
Havana could be easily captured by small
army.
There is every reason to believe that no
clamor could have induced the President to
order the investment of Havana during the
rainy season or until the volunteers had
been drilled and hardened. Every soldier of
experience was opposed to an expedition
against Havana; still, the popular senti-
ment which found expression was impor-
tunate But while this demand for the cap
ture of Havana was prevalent an expedi-
ton against Porto Rico was being quietly
prepared. Then came the Cervera episode,
and Santiago became city which must be
besieged because of the war ships in its har-
bor So the expedition which was designed
for Porto Rico was sent to Santiago. 1t is
not a locality to which troops should be
sent in summer, but it is much better for
summer operations than is the country
about Havana. We all know what is going
on there. Thousands are down with fevers
in spite of the best care that can be given.
Any number of men that we could have
landed near Havana month ago could not
have taken it. If they had been sent they
would now be suffering in trenches about
city they could not take They would be
wasted with disease as are the few thou
sands who captured Santiago and who will
be sent home.
The point is that If the administration had
not had an occasion in the Santiago Incl
dent for small expedition. and had stood
out against summer attack ON Havana, as
was the Presidents determination, he might
have been the most unpopular of executives
1t is not pleasant matter to think of now.
but it should contain a lesson from which
the American people should profit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30
All Anxious that the United States
Shall Administer the Affairs of
the surrendered Territory,
CIVIL GOVERNOR In A HUFF
BECAUSE SHAFTER WOULD NOT LET
HIM HAVE HIS OWN WAY.
Spanish Army Officers Permitted to
Send for Their Families. Who Will
Accompany Them Back to Spain.
Copyright. 1895. by the Associated press.)


SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July rs, $40 p. m.
delayed in transmission.)-A panicSy feel
ing prevails in business circles here owing
to fear that the Americans will turn the
city over to the Cubans for self7government.
No confidence exists owing to the uncer-
: tainty of the future. Orders that were
given during the first days of the American
occupation have been countermanded by
cable. European merchandise on through
bills of lading via New York has been or
dered unshipped and sold in New York, even
at a sacrifice.
The same feeling extends to the Cuban
merchants themselves who seem to have
lost faith in the ability of their own people
to control affairs. The rebels demand in
dependence. but the better classes, the mer-
chants and land owners, dread such a ros-
sibility, and fervently hope tina, the United
States will retain the reins of government
in the island as the only guarantee of sta
bility and prosperity.
Senior Julian Cendoja, agent of the Ward
line of steamers. says that ashundred Span
ish merchants have applied for cabin and
baggage room on the return trip oe the
steamer Philadelphia, which is expected to-
day, and they will leave the city unless
there is some assurance from the American
SOVSIHIHSul lne1I IL INTENDS 10 control ilS
administration of public affairs in Cuba.
This is question uppermost in every
body's Spanish, foreigners anc ma
tives al alike anxious for definite
express rom Washington of the policy
of the Lifted States with regard 10 Cuba,
and, until the expression is made, No re-
sumption of trade or commerce can lie ex-
pected in Santiago. where to-day both are
in a demoralized and chaotic state
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30

LONDON, July 3O-The Havana CORE
spondent of the Times, in a letter dated
June IS, prints a terrible picture of the de-
spair that is falling upon the city in the alb
sence of news from the outside world. in
face of the advancing prospect Of famine
and in the daily watching for the Spanish
fleet which never came. He says wild
rumors are afioat. The more timid people
imagine all kinds of disasters and foretell
terrible things, while a few miles away are
the vessels of the blockading fleet, with the
intention to starve Havana into submission,
for that. apparently is the safe and certain
if not very heroic American plan. The at
titude of the population under calamity is
indeed admirable. as also that of the troops,
despite the absence of pay and their scanty
rations, but they eating their hearts out
with helpless, dull rage because they can
not get at and try conclusions with the Wis
ible but unattainable foe. Blanco, the in
corruptible, patriotic humane soldier stands
out noble figure in this crisis, trusted and
respected by all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30

lost several million dollars by selling the
S-per-cent. bonds at par as popular loan.
Those papers tell us that if offered in the
market to the highest bidders 102 10S
might have been realized. This is doubt
less true, unless the syndicates should have
united upon an agreement to pay no more
than par. AS it is. the $20OOO0,O0O of 8 per
cents. will be divided among 100000 SUBJ
scribers. and no person who subscribed for
more than $500 will get bond. The av-
erage subscription among the successful
bidders is about S6T0. The fact that tens
of thousands of people having little money
put by have faith in the credit of the
United States is worth more to the country
and the treasury than ten or twelve million
dollars
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30
EXEMPT FROM STAMP ACT.
All Messages of Railways Concerning
Service of the Companies.

WASHINGTON. July 29.-The commits
sioner of internal revenue has rendered
decision in which he holds that Section Is
of the war revenue law authorizes and re-
quires the exemption from stamp taxation
of all messages of railroad companies con-
corning all 1.-The affairs and service of the
company" and of such messages by and to
connecting companies in respect to the joint
and mutual business of EACH
1T would seem to be a matter of good
public policy in the interest of the pubic
and for the safety of passengers the COM
missioner says. that such free communica-
ton should be had between connecting
companies as to all joint and mutual bust
ness in which there is joint interest and
responsibility to the public. This office
rules, therefore, that such messages are
within the exemption of the second proviso
of Section is, and do not require to be
stamped. 1t should be definitely under
stood, however, that messages to a connect
ing line in relation to the business of one
line alone, are net included in the exemp-
tiOn." $685..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30
SENIOR RIOS REBuFFED.
Civil Governor of Santiago Runs Up
Against General Shafter.

SANTIAGO. July %, 1915 p. nj. delayed
in transmission. )-Major General Shafter
says he has not made certain statements
attributed to him in an interview on the
subject of the attitude assumed by General
Garcia, and he explains that the alleged
trouble between himself and Senior Ros, the
civil governor of Santiago. is very small
matter indeed. Senior Ros is ruffled at Gem
eral Shafter not allowing him complete con-
section of the province of Santiago de Cuba
which has been surrendered to the Amer
leans Senior RIOS considers himself the SUI
preme civil authority, basing his claims ON
the state paper issued by President McKin-
ley of July IS and providing in general terms
for the government of the province of San
tiago de Cuba, which contains the following
clause: 1.-THE judges and other officials con-
nected with the administration of justice
may, if they accept the supremacy of the
United States, continue to administer the
ordinary law as between man. and man, I'M
der the supervision of the American COM
mander-in chief. Senior RIOS, II is under
stood reSents General Skaters so-called
interference with his duties. A little cloud
arose over the fact that Senior Ros dis
charged three employees and substituted for
them three of his own friends. The dis
charged employees complained to General
Shafter who ordered their reinstatement.
Since then Senior RIOS has been slightly ruff
fed but he is continuing to discharge his
duties as General Skaters subordinate The
trouble was really insignificant, but Senior
Ros and his three friends being Cubans, the
matter was magnified in their circles. Senior
Ros simply obeyed General Skaters orders
without protest, though he may have MUIR
INJURED behind his back.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-30
STATEMENT FROM sHAFTER.
The General Says the War Depart
ment Did Not Interfere with Him.

The General Says the War Depart
ment Did Not Interfere with Him.
SANTIAGO, July 2S, 10:15 a. m. delayed
in transmission -lMajor General Shafter is
DESTROYS that it should be known that the
United States War Department has in no
way interfered with the conduct of the
campaign. The general adds that he was
never hampered by the War Department,
and that if the campaign in this vicinity
had failed the fault would have been all his
own. The departments only participation
in the operations was in ratifying the terms
of the Spanish forces. General Shafter has
requested that these statements be pub
lished, in view of the fact that the War De-
partment has been criticised for faulty man
agement
General Shafter has received advices that
the Spanish transports. one of them being a
hospital ship, have left the Island of Mar
Unique. They are expected here Tomorrow
In addition three Spanish transports left
Cadiz yesterday and four others are to leave
Cadiz on July 30. These vessels are capable
of carrying about 5000 troops, and the en-
barkation will begin when all the vessels
are here. 1t is expected that all the Spanish
prisoners of war will be embarked by
Aug. Is.
The American commander has authorized
the Spanish officers who commanded the
troops that came to Santiago during the
siege from Manzanillo to send for their
wives and families in order that they may
be able to take them back to Spain at the
governments expense. In all there are
about $50 women and children
The telegraph operator at ManZanillo no
titled the authorities here that Captain
General Blanco at first refused to permit
the delivery of messages sent by these Off
GERS to their families, but later under pro-
test from General Shafter, the captain gem
eral allowed the messages to be delivered.
The American general has also authorized
the Spanish officers to charter a schooner
at Manzanillo for the purpose of bringing
their families from there to this port, but
no vessel was available, and other plans are
now under way. Probably a schooner will
be sent from here to Manzanillo under a
flag of truce to fetch the wives and children
of the Spanish officers