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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
DELAYS on THE RAILROADS.

The storm caused serious delay on the Penn
svlyaria Railroad The New Brunswick ex-
press due a. Jersey City at 9.3O, was an hour
and forty minutes late the Southern express.
due at $50, was fifty-eight minutes late; the
Pittsburg express. that should have left Jersey
CITY at o o'clock was stil held at II o'clock.
but tho train dispatcher said the delay was due
TO the failure Of the mail to arrive from New
York and not to the storm.
The officials Of the Delaware. Lackawanna
and Western and the Jersey Central Railroads
report little delay not over two minutes on any
train.
The Erie Railroad reports its local trains from
ten 10 twenty minutes late. but there Is serious
DELAY bevond Buffalo the Chicago express be-
ing two hours late at that point.
In Jersey City trolley-car traffic is about sus-
pended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
STORM DELAYS OCEAN LINERS.
THE LUCANrA AND OTHERS ANCHOR IN
THE LOWER BAY FOR THE NIGHT

THE LUCANrA AND OTHERS ANCHOR IN
THE LOWER BAY FOR THE NIGHT
Few steamers put to sea from this port yes
terday afternoon owing to the storm, whicn
made navigation almost An impossbiity. Inc
Cunard Line steamer Lucania. which was TO
sail at noon yesterday. anchored of Quarantine
and remained there last night. waiting ior the
storm to subside.
The Manitou bound for London. also re-
mained at Quarantine. The schooner Grace
Seymour. from Philadelphia TO Providence. put
into the harbor yesterday afternoon ~ await
fair weather The schooner reported that inc
weather was thick outside tho Hook. and that
she had passed several vessels whose names
could not he learned which were anchored III
the Lower Bay.
Few tugs wero ont IN tho harbor last ngnt'
and ferrvboats were almost the only vessels
which attempted 10 keep up their regular trips
on the water and they ~ere greatly delayed ny
the storm and made their trips on anything
except schedule time The fogbells AT the Varl-
Gus ferries were kept ringing all night, as the
fine snow driven by the wind was even worse
than a heavy fog and the lights at tn" SIPS
could not be seen by the approaching poa's'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
GUARD FOR MINISTER CONGER
MARINES FROM THE BOSTON LANDED
AT TEN -TSIN.
THY ACTION TAKEN MERELY AS A MEASURE OF
rREcAUT1oN-No OUTBREAK FEARED
AT PRESENT.

AT PRESENT.
r-ss,,,e,on Nov. ga dispatch was re-
coived ~ the Navy Department to-day announc
ing that the captain Of the Boston had landed
his marine guard at TienTsn China The dis-
match was taken Immediately TO the White
House bv Acting Secretary Allen. Secretary HAY
WAS called into consultation. with the result of
reassuring the officials and allaying their first
feeling Of apprehension
II seems that the marines were landed not be-
csuso of any information Of rioting or attacks
on American missionaries. but only 70 act as a
guard for the United States Legation in Peking
The Boston was dispatched 10 the mouth of tne
pei-Ho River several weeks ago at the instance
of Minister Conger to provide a guard for the
Legation. The Minister represented that nearly
all the legations Of the European Powers had
marine guards and nc dld ho' ca - y" "0 'N'
tional in this case.
,fter living at Taku for time. the Boston
worked hor way up the river to Tien-Tsin. about
,he head of navigation for vessels OF her class
ard about fifty or sixty miles from Picking. IL Is
believed at the Navy Department that the ma
rines will be sent forward from that point III
launches or small river boats. Captain FRANK
Wjldes the commander Of the Boston VINO re-
ported the landing to the Navy Department oS
cable. did not say how many men were III 'n'
guard but the force is not believed 10 eAceeu
twenty-five men.
The presence OF these foreign guards Is not
welcome to the Chinese Government. Nheh '"e
landing was first proposed it's representative
sought to dissuade the United states Govern
ment from innctng this humiliation on IT, Inc
effect was to cause a suspension Of the eXecu-
tion Of the purpose. but, as has been ALREADY
stated. most of the European legations are
t,o
ciled TO their presence. no longer OBJECT III 'He
case Of the United States
Advlces reaching the State Department 90 hot
indicate an Immediate outbreak in China but
the reactionary policy of the Empress DowaseI
has caused an uneasy feeling. and may aloru
ono or more of the European Powers VINO ma, =
heen active in Eastern affairs pretext for max
ing a move with results affecting the interests
OF the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
CUBAN JUDGES APPOINTED
GENERAL WOOD GRADUALLY REPLAcING MI.
TARY GOVERNMENT AT sANTIAGO.

GENERAL WOOD GRADUALLY RErLAcING MILL
rARY GovERSMENr AT SANTIAGO.
Santiago dc cuba. Nov. 26-The "Bandera
Guiana" a weekly paper Of this city. takes an
oppositc view to the other papers regarding the
irnportation into the island of negro colonists
from Kansas The paper says that all that
should be required is that the immigrants
should be Of good character and willing to work.
and declares further that the Cubans have no
right to object to the immigrants on account OF
their color. as the negroes have made equally
ra,r1otic efforts with the whites TO secure the
liberty Of Cuba and that. consequently, no OBJ
ioc,ion should be made to the coming Of good
negro colonists
General Wood to-day appointed Sehcr Eudaldo
ra,navo chief Justice Of the Supreme Court and
loYorrs lose Borca and VI. DE- J. Manduay As
sociate Justices. the Chief Justice will receive
salary OF $500 per annum. and each OF the
Associate Justices salary Of 5000. These are
aliout half the salaries PAD the Chicf Justice
and Associate Justices during tn" Spanish
regime hut. owing to the fact that the officials
now receive full pay instead of. as before Delhs
uad less than half their salaries. the positions
are really worth more than they were under
Spanish sovereignty. The men appointed are
known Cubans who have been connected
for wears with the Bar Association Of Santiago
and have held many important positions ana
their appointment apparently gives satisfaction
to all classes Of inhabitants
Tho Cuban Spanish and American residents
OF Santiago. recognizing the great value to the
uroyincc Of the services Of General Wood are
considering the matter Of having the Generals
uortrait rainted by celebrated artist. 20 be
kept at the palace as a mcncnto OF the hTst
American Governor Of the province
Lieutenant Christian. ~ the I'd Immune Regi-
mont arrived this morning overland from ifol-
guin bearing dispatches from Colonel Hood
These adyices report that the regiment Is In ek-
collcnt health. that there are no cases OF small
nox and only four cases Of slight illness among
The troops. At Gibara there are 100 Cubans IN
the hospital suffering from smallpox. ana AZ
UoIcuin over three hundred cases are reported.
Or Woodson. Medical Director Of tho Military
DEPARTMENT Of Santiago. and his assistants are
doing excellent work I'm both towns. ana nave
succeeded in materially l"ssening the ravages ot
tho disease. -
Colonel Hood has oeen puzzled as Z" the man
,,r II, which he should deal with the cases ~ 4
number II cuban women married 10 "thcerS oi
tho Spanish Army. who have been l"it nv thelr
husbands in q destitute condition and VINO 70
ouire transportation 20 Spain The matter mas
been referred 10 General Wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
FErER STORIES ALARM SAN JUAN.
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN WITH THE inflicted
TRANSPORT MISSISSIPPI

PRECAUTIONS TAKEN WITH THE inflicted
TRANSPORT MISSISSIPPI
San Juan dc Porto Rico Nov. ct Is assert
Cd generally here that several persons i'll with
yellow fever have been transferred from the
United States transport Mississippi which ar
rived here on Wednesday last. to the lazaretto.
but the chief surgeon states that only one Of the
patients is suffering from genuine attack Of
yellow fever. the others being i'll with malarlal
fever Thirty Cf the hrst-class passengers of
the Mississippi Nil be transferred to-day from
the steamer to san Juan. after thorough fumi-
cation and change Of clothing some VIII he
sent TO their homes and others TO the hospital,
" here they nil not he quarantncd. but WEI
be closely watched for signs Of the fever Inc
remainder Of the passengers viii be sent 10 the
lazsrctto where they Will undergo observation
and later VIII be liberated. The ship VIII be
fumgated and her cargo discharged. The chief
surgeon considers these methods adequate pro-
lection of tho city from Infection. bat much ad-
verse criticism Of the steps taken has been
caused among Americans and Porto Ricans.
George :. Wietts, Of Chicago. died thlS morn
ing from teianus. following hypcdermlc lhJcc-
,ions Mr. Willc,ts went 10 the hospital ten
davs ago. He had been I'm Porto Rico for three
months. and active in business here. lie
enjoyed great popularity among the Americans.
The Colonial club Of which Mr.. Wiletts was
president. Will meet tomorrow to adopt rcsolu-
lions of sympathy and coincidence over ms
death. His body will be sent home by me hist
steamer Mr. Kcck. the partner OF Mr VIII
let's will accompany the body. II possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
WILL SIGN THE TREATY.
INSTRUCTIONS SAID TO HAVE BEEN
SENT FROM MADRID
-rp THE PEACE CONVENTION COMMERCIAL
TREATIES 10 RE ARRANGED-NO FRO
TEST TO RE MADE BY SPAIN.

Madrid. Nov. 26.-The impartial" to-day says:
..rhe Spanish Government thought that after
ere signing OF tho peace treaty friendly relations
,.,veen the United States and Spain would
=, resumed and the Governments would neGoti-
..s a,rectly on matters Of secondary Importance.
o., the United States last note requests that
.,e Paris commissioners he empowered to ar
..ree revision Of the treaties Of commerce and
.nsc,al treaty for the Philippines. as we'll as
...t,e other questions. The Spanish Cabinet is
,hired T. aocedc TO the request and therefore
..veral additional sessions of tho Commission
,.;u BE- necessary after Mondays session.
.rnstructions were sent 10 Sehor Montcro Rios
,,dering him again 10 insist that the ahsout"
r,rhts OF Spain in the Philippines should he
r.s,n,aineI n accordance with tho very clear
,.x, or Article III Of the protocol. However, the
Government declares that Schor Montero RIOS
rm SIGN the peace treaty without reserve as us
Signature under protest will deprive the treaty
,.a definite character and leave matters as pdo
&C ,hoy are now. and Nc have Ministerial au-
,,o-l,v for saying that the Government deSir'S
,.e sneedioet settlement Of these matters as
Otherwise they NAY result in grave dangers 10
fpain"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
DIED From THE EXPLOSION or 4 CRY.
oxr srnr or. his FACE HAD BEEN BLOWN
AwAY-PLAN THE DOCTORS RAD TO
REPAIR THE DAMAGE

John Wagonblast twenty years old who lived
In Metropolitan-ave.. Brooklyn. near Newtown
Creek died last night In st. Catharine 5 Hos
pital. Brooklyn. from injuries received week
ago by a gun exploding in his hand He was
going through the manual OF arms in the pres
ence Of his sisters and brothers, at his home,
when the gun exploded. The flying pieces tore
away part ~ the left side Of his face. owing To
his wonderful vitality. the physicians at the
hospital expected 10 save his life, and had set
about making new face for him. They In
tended to make for him celluloid nose. and 10
put silver plates in the terrible wound In ms
face. and then by skin grating to cause the
wounds TO heal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
STEAMERS SUFFER FROM STORM
ROUGH EXPERIENCES OF THE ADRIA AND TIL
SI.NIRTON

ouecnstown Nov o6-Incoming ocean steamers
to-day report having experienced the S'N'''''
weather for tho last few days. The German steamer
.,r,a ,,n,,ir r.,uersch oss ono Of the chartered
steamers cf the Inerna ional Navigation COMPANY
from Philadelphia. November Il. for lNerp'oi
upon calling here today reported passing 'hroueh
a violent gale on Wednesday last, in when Sne
was hove 10 for twenty hours. All tho passengers
were kept below and were greatly alarmed ~ '"e
violen. motion or tho ship which rolled terribly.
SOM Injuries were sustained about the deck from
tho heavy seas which swept over The vessei i,,a,,,
Tho Rritlsh freight steamer Svorton. ap'Aln
Davv from Port Royal : g. November o. LOT
Idverpoo which also arrived here to-day. - oa'lE
dsmaged bv tho storm. She lost her boats hdI
cahin flooded and several of her crew injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27

The storm completely stopped traffic by troll
ley-cars in the Borough OF Richmond last night
The last cars or the Midland and Staten Island
syndicate lines were operated at p. m. Hun
dreds OF Staten Islanders returning from the
city were compelled either to walk to their
homes or to take the Staten Island Rapid Tran
sit Railroad In some instances Staten Island
ers had TO walk mile or two after leaving
the steam cars. The residents Of the country
districts down In the vicinity OF Richmond suf-
fered the most
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
LONG ISLAND ROADS SNOW PLorGHs OFT.

LONG ISLAND ROADS SNOW PLOrGHs OFT.
Traffic on the Long Island Railroad was not
stopped although the trains were somewhat
behind time The New-York and Queens Coun-
" Electric Railroad which operates trolley
cars in the borough Of Queens. was badly ham
pered by the storm. and many residents or
Flushing Ncwtown, Jamaica and informed late
points took the Long Island Railroad To get TO
their homes
The Long Island Railroad Company sent out
four steam ploughs to keep the tracks open. and
these will be run all night in order to prevent
the tracks from becoming blocked The rail
road officials feared that the high wind might
cause the snow TO drift and pile up quickly
in the cuts that they could not keep them open
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27


London, Nov o6-Conversations which a rep
resentative of The Associated Press had with
politicians here indicate that tho interest Of
Engshmen I'm the United Statoss Eastern
tariff Is increased by the belief that once ON
barkcd in colonial acquisition. the United States
will he compelled. as Great Britain has been
constantly 10 add TO her colonies possessions
which may he thrown upon the market. merely
- prevent them falling into the hands OF her
rivals.
Tho inauguration Of closed door policy
they think here. would do much potential dam
ago to British interests. and every American ut
teranco tending to foreshadow the open door"
policy has been eargcrly seized upon and magni-
fed by tho editorial writer's. Tic Speaker"
says:
The Government at Washington arc creditahy
anxious to show the world that they do not de-
sire nero aCCrandizement from the victory over
Spain and they do not desire to shut ont other
nations from the material 9lV@ntdScS which
they derive themselves.
The London Office Of Philippine company has
received a letter from its agent at Manila dated
October IS in which he says:
The rcbcls are prepared already to resist an
noXatiou. | am in tho confidence If their chiefs.
and assure vou they a,e quit" prepared to rc-
iiro 10 the hills e more than protcctoratc *
attempted. hopN il viii not com" to Warliko
proceedings. for II would be n very protract"d
affair The Americans would not find the rebels
q easy as the Spdnards did for they formerly
had only four hundred rifles while the rebels
now have eighty thousand rifles and eighty
cannon. including several MaXins.
The Manila correspondent add.
Americans arc not allowed 80 pass the rohol
lines without passports. \ party or German
officers wro attempted 70 do without pass
ports were mistaken for Americans and were
refused permission When II Was discovered
they verc Germans the officers we're permitted
10 proceed.
The manager NJ this Philippine company, who
has spent years in the Philippine Islands. does
not attach any Importance 10 the foregoing plans
He SAYS the Americans could quick y subdue
the natives. He also SAYS the Americans have
masniAed the Importance and influence Of
Agunaldo throughout.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
RLANCO STEPS DOWN AND OUT
4 SAD AHD SOLEMN TRANSFER OF POWER AT
HAVANA

Havana. Nov. 26- Marshal Banco at 1910
o'clock this morning formally resigned the
offices Of Governor and Captain-General OF the
island OF cuba in favor Of General Jimenez cas-
tollanos The ceremony took place in the
throneroom OF the palace, without any further
solemnity than that the Secretary Of the Gov
ernnent read the royal DEGREES on the subject
in the presence Of the President Of the Colonial
Government and Generals Parade, Solano'
Ruiz and Tejeda. The ceremonies and festivi-
ties attending the taking Of the oath Of Office In
previous years upon the appointment Of new
Governors General were dispensed with on the
nrosent occasion. There was merely formal
turning over Of the military command.
The Spanish transport Covodonga arrived here
last night
The United States transport Florida COM
plctcd unloading her cargo at Maranao yester-
dav and entered Havana Harbor shortly after
sunset Yesterday.
The men at the Quemados camp are doing
well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
The Manila correspondent add. .
DON CARLOS HAS MONEY AND MEN.
SAID TO BE READY TO TAKE TIE FIELD oN TIE
SIGNING OF a FEACE TREAT

SlfINlNI or 4 fEA' = INA
London. Nov 26-An English Carst posi-
lively asserts that Don Carlos's army will take
the field in Spain soon after tho treaty OF p6aoe
Is signed He declares that loan has been
fully financed and that II is divided equally he
tween France and England. and he adds that
after tho English capitalists were shown the
evidences on which Don Carloss chances of
success are based they offered several times
the amount asked. Finally. the English CarDst
asserts much more money would have been
secured had il not been for the fact that Don
Carlos stipulated that there should he no as
sistance from Jews. as he is apprehensive of
their obtaining financial control of the mon
archY -,
Continuing II was asserted thet'the Spanish
Government has known for some time that
Don Carlos posSessed an army. organised into
battalions and batteries. differed and largely
armed But the Spanish Ministers counted on
hi failure "a secure funds Therefore. the
Spanish Government is said n he panic-strlcken
and to hn ondea voring 10 make the Spaniards
believe that Great Britain has agreed TO hnance
Don Carlos and that he. in return. has under
taken to Cede the Canary Islands 10 Great
Britain IN the event Of success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
sroRMBouND IN BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport Conf. Nov. ?s.-The steamer Mono
vantuc. ~ the Port jefferson Steamboat Com
pany. which left this port At o'clock this afternoon
on her regular trip 10 Port Jefferson. was obliged
puf bout ard return 70 this city account -
The storm The forty passengers will make the
tfip 20 Port Jefferson on Sunday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
coRRrspoNDENCE SENT TO PARIS.

Berlin Nov 26-The United States Embassy
has received A 800 word cipher dispatch i'oi"
~ 1dge Day. president OF the United states cav
Commission. at Paris. asking for the con"ue''''"'
correspondence Of the United states A'""d''"
dor here. Andrew ID. White from Ids' su"''"''
As being Of vital importance in the peace nego-
tiations. This correspondence was known 70
Judge Dsv when he was Secretary Of state
rhe corresnondence was Immediately forwarded
70 Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27

Chusan Is OF a group OF Islands on me cas-
coast os China. Province OF Che-kians. opposite
tho estuary OF the Tsen-Tang Kiang 1t IS situated
about fftv miles from the Chinese port OF Ning-Po.
one OF the ports OF China which are open 10 foreign
trade II Is not far from the mouth OF the Yang
tse-Kiang River which leads into the heart OF
china and into the rich and populous valleys whose
trade Great Britain IS credited with design to con-
tIol.
The island % Chusan Itself is not Of great import
anco as (, Is only about twenty miles long and from
six 20 ten miles wide. but ~ strategic point II
has great Importance. Every spot on the SIdhu
contains arabic soil and is cultivated Its valleys
are fertile and we'll vatercd. and there are num-
ber of canals which are used for irrigation ana
navigation The products Of the island are rc'
harley beans yams. swec, potatoes. etc. llng Hal
the capital OF Chusan. f. situated near tne S9",. M
coas, II l. Inclosed by stone wall. entered ny
fn11r double gates. surrounded by a dttcn, ana Is
connected bv a canal and narrow cauS""ay Wl,h
it, harhor which Is about three-qIarters or Inle
1isttnf Tho harbor Is sheltered by many lSl"'S
and has deem water. but IL is said to no dNncult or
annrnach The island or Chusan was occupied ny
no Rritish durn. the OF ISL but was restored
10 China when her indemnity had been PAID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
AGr1NALDo WRITES AGAIN TO GEN OTIS.
TIE INsURGENT CHIEF TRIES To JUSTIFY HIS
REFUSAL TO RELEASE PRISONERS.

TIE INsURGENT CHIEF TRIES 10 II STlFY HIS
REFUSAL TO RELEASE PRISONERS.
Manila Nov. 26.-Aguinaldo. the insurgent
leader has addressed second communication
to Major-Genora Otis. tho American military
commander. on the subject Of the Spanish pris
oners in the hands Of the insurgents. lie has
declined to release the cericals and civilians.
arguing that both carried arms voluntarily
against the insurgents. AguinaldO then refers
General Otis to the local papers published since
the insurroction for "irrefutabIc proof Of his
assertion that the cericals were the most ac-
tive and vengeful agents in sacrificing the lives
and honor Of innocent natives"
Continuing. AGuinaldo quotes tho internaton-
al rule Of rcprisals claiming the right 10 detain
the prisoners in the hope Of causing Spain TO
lberate the Filipinos and cease torturing and
shooting natives whose only crime has been the
love or liberty" He says that in "A former lot
tor he said the International laws must recode
before tho lust wishes of the people. but he now
says he meant that under the existing circum-
stances recognized laws must ",-ccede TO the
wishes Of those lighting for the recognition OF
the bulk OF said laws.
The insurCent leader also maintains his right
10 detain the prisoners until the Vatican recoG-
nizes tho rights Of the Filipino clericals and
civilians. or until they are exchanged
The United States transports Arizona ana
Ohio have arrived here with reinforcements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
No OBSTRUCTION TO THEIR CESsION
P 1HTs OF ENGLAND AND GERMANY IN ''"i
Sr-Ir GROUP INVESTIGATED.

St-Lr GROUP INVESTIGATED.
Washington. Nov. 26.-The assertions made IN
some Of the German newspapers that Bismarck
m 1871 established Germanys rights TO 'he
sulu Islands forming tho southern portion OF
the Philippine group. has led TO the maKhE oi
az Investigation into the history Of the negota-
tons % that date relative TO the ISLANDS IN 'he
last II has been found that in the year naineu'
England Germany and Spain having confi'c"hR
claims 20 various islands, triparute arfahse
rent was entered into. by the terms oi "hlcn
Spain Yielded her claim to the northern part Oh
the island Of Borneo and guaranteed TO Eng
land and Germany liberal rights Of trade anu
fisheries in the Sulu Islands The treaty. nov
ever comedies absolutely SPANS soNerels".y
over the islands so there is no obstruction 70
tneir cession 10 the United States on tha' scoi''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27

LATEST INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO sAGAsrA BIT
SENIOR RIOS.
London. Nov 2G-Speca dispatches from
Madrid say Sehor Montero Rios tho president OF
The Spanish Peace Commission. has Informed
his Government that the Americans demand
oession ~ the Sulu Archipelago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
OMAHA EXPOSITION

OMAHA EXPOSITION AWARD.
Washburn Crosby Gold Medal tlonI mas oeeh
awarded the Gold Medal PriZe AZ the ,1nans *
position for the most perfect quality OF hard spiihs
Wheat Flour-Adyt.