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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
RESCUED ON OCEAN.
The Crew Of the Schooner
Angie l. Green
BR0UHT TO NEWPORT NEWS.
They We're Taken or by the Steamship
Primers Point.
WAS A DARING UNDERTAKING.
WAS A DARING UNDERTAKING..
Prompt Work When the sinking
story OF the Exploit.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. December To-
CSpecial.)-The steamship Primers Point.
Captain Jenkins, Of the North-American
Transportation Company, arrived here
this evening from Liverpool having
aboard the shlpwrecked crew OF the
schooner Angle L. Green, w. w. Green.
master, hailing from Frederic, Del.
bound from Brunswick, Ga, to Perth.
Amboy. n. j.. and loaded with railroad
ties. The rescue OF the eight men on
the schooner, which was waterlogged 10
the waters edge. was daring under
taking and made at the risk OF the lives
of the men who pulled the boat to tho
rapidly-sinking wreck. Tonight the crew
Of the schooner framed resolutions thank
Ing Captain Jenkins and his crew for
saving their lives. The story Of the
rescue, as told by Captain jenkins. Is
a thrilling one. In latitude 80, "a N. longt-
tude &C., 20 W.. while a moderate gale was
blowing the Primers Point sighted lights
ahead at 1890 o'clock on the morning OF
December 9TH. Captain Jenkins made out,
as his ship drew near. torches waving.
and saw n dsmasted. waterlogged ves-
sci. He Immediately got out the starboard
lifeboat and dispatched her 10 the wreck
in charge Of First-Ohicer joins Davies.
and manned by the following: Boatswaln
Carl Herlin, Carpenter Christian Peter
sen, Albert Simmons. G.. AIackay. and
George Smith, all ablebodled seamen. The
deck Of the schooner was almost TO tho
waters edge The boat sped rapidly TO
the wreck, and after considerable diff
Guilty the crew OF eight men were taken
from tho old ship in the dark without
loss of life. 1t was after daybreak before
the rescued seamen were put aboard the
steamship, and n few minutes after the
Primers Point started on her course again
the hulk went down. The Angie Green
was caught In the hurricane on Hatteras
last Sunday. Her masts were swept
away, boats washed overheard. and rud-
der taken on in the storm. When rescued
the crew were half-staryed, half-frozen.
and penness. all OF their belongings hav-
ing been lost I'm the ship. The shiDwreck-
ed men will be taken TO Norfolk to-mor-
row and sent home
Major-General Brooke Mrs Brooke.
Brigadier-General Mike Sheridan, Mrs.
Sheridan, and General Brookes stnft jefe
tonight by steamer for Washington.
where the former Military Governor OF
Porto Rico. who arrived here yesterday.
on the Berlin, from San Juan, will report
to Secretary Alger in person. The Gen.
eral had hoped TO leave last evening, but
missed the boat and remained over night
at old Point Comfort The First Ken
lucky Volunteer Infantry, Colonel John
T. Castleman commanding. which ar
rived yesterday on the Berlin with
Brooke took It's departure to-night for
Louisville. amid a patriotic demonstra-
ton on the part of citizens OF Newport
News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
BAILEY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Democratic Caucus Attended by SO
Representatives.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December 10
The Democrats Of the House OF Repre-
sentatives held caucus tonight. on the
question coming over from the last ses-
sion as TO the binding force Of caucus &C.
| ton. The meeting was held in the hall
OF the House OF Representatives at T..
NJ, and of the 1876 members on the roll
call Of the House, eighty-six were pres
ent.
Among those present were Representa-.
| yves Bailey, Of Texas; Richardson, CT
Tennessee; Dearmond and Bland. of Mis-
souri, Wheeler, of Alabama; Allen, Of
mississippi; McRae, of Arkansas and
Savers, Of Texas Representatives Nc
Millin. Of Tennessee, and Bankhead, of
Alabama, were not among those present
The meeting was devoid Of any personal
or sensational features, and was devoted
10 b1ef discussion Of the wisdom of
making caucus action binding. \ resolu-
ton TO this effect had been introduced by
Mr.. Bailey, and this was pending, with
an amendment proposed by Mr.. McRae
or Arkansas. The main interest cenccrsd
IN the ability Of Mr.. Bailey and his
friends to pass the resolution.
AT the outset Mr.. DeArmond made n
point Of order against the regularity Of
the resolution, but Chairman Richardson
ala not sustain the point. In order TO
test the strength of the Bailey forces, Mr..
-lardy. of Kentucky, moved to recon-
slider the vote by which the resolution
mad been agreed to at the last session.
The motion was tabled-G2 to 13-thus es-
tablishing that the advocates Of the reso-
luton had a clear majority Tho 1esolu-
lions were then adopted without a divi-
sion. They are as follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That hereafter the action of
Democratic caucus shall be binding
upon all who participated in its proceed
lngs provided that no member shall be
required to vote for any bill he may deem
unconstitutional; and. provided further,
That in all matters except the nomination
OF officers and questions of procedure no
decision shall be binding unless made by
two thirds of those voting
RESOLVED, That while acting in con-
formity with the principles declared by
the National Democratic Convention and
Constitution of the United States. the
Democrats in each State, and in each
congressional district, have right to de-
termine for themselves in their own To-
cality what their policy shall be; to
make platforms, to exact pledges from
their candidates, and TO instruct their
members Of Congress. and the full exer-
else Of such right Of local party self-gov-
eminent should I'm all cases be respected
by Democratic congressional caucuses."
Beyond the adoption of the foregoing.
no action was taken, and at o'clock the
caucus adjourned.
Mr.. Bailey said after the caucus: IT
have no desire to discuss the action fur
Their than to say that IL must now be
plain TO all thinking persons that the sto-
ries Of serious divisions in the Demo-
cratic party were the invention Of a few
sensational newspapers"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
GERMANY OUR FRIEND.
So Insists DIR. Won HO1ieben-Our
Meat and Horse Exports.

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press)
BERLIN, December 1O-Before leaving
Berlin for South Germany DR.. Won Hol-
leben, the German Ambassador to the
United States, said In the course OF con-
versation: Both the German and Wash
ington governments are anxious 10 inn
prove the existing relations between them.
This fact will soon become evident"
Baron Won Buelow, the Minister of For
elgn Affairs. had several long interviews
with DR.. Won Holleben last week All
important questions concerning America
were thoroughly discussed.
NO DIFFERENCE OF MOMENT.
Il fail to see any reason" the kmbas.
sador said. why, with good will on both
sides, all differences-and none is of great
moment-cannot be adjusted amicaoly. In
behalf OF the German Government, L can
state that the most hearty sympathy eX-
lists towards the rising American nation,
and that there is no intention OF doing any
thing on our part to interfere i'm the
slightest degree with all the legitimate
action of the United States.
'As TO Germany's claims TO retain GER
tain commercial advantages hitherto en-
joyed in some Spanish Colonies, now
under American sway, their justice Will
undoubtedly pe icNoshiHtu a. w dSIiihS-
ton, especially as the claims are quite
modest. and do not exceed anything the
United States under similar conditions
would demand themselves"
EXCLUSION OF ANY PRODUCTS.
The Agrarian papers insist that the
tariff between Germany and the United
States ought 10 be framed to wholly ex
clude American meat products from Ger
many. They also bcmoan the increasing
imports of American horses which We're
valued at 4.14S,OOO marks G1,04 SD I'm 1891,
and which have almost doubled this year.
These papers also maintain that much
American horsehesh comes in the shape
of Sgugages
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
FLOODS IN THE MISSISSIPPI.
Committee Recommendation for
Their Prevention Few.

WASHINGTON, December l0.-The SUBJ
committee OF the Senate Committee on
Commerce, appointed TO investigate the
floods in the Mississippi river, under the
resolution Of April q, 1887, and to make
recommendations for their prevention in
the future. held a meeting to-day. and
practically agreed upon the form of the
report 10 be made TO the full committees
The committee furnishes much practical
Information, and gives some interesting
conclusions. but makes comparatively
few recommendations. IL discusses the
reservoir and outlet systems, but con-
cludes that both are impracticable for the
prevention OF overhows on a big scale
The conclusion Is reached that the inn
provement OF South Pass 10 the extent
necessary 10 render II deep enough TO ac-
commOdate the largest modern ships is
impractcable. IN view OF the expense
and the opinion is indicated that South
west Pass opens the only feasible deep-
water outlet to the sea. No recommenda-
ton is made for legislation looking TO
the Improvement of this waterway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
MILLER WINS THE RACE.
lie Also Wins n Bride ut Madison
Square Garden.

NEW YORK, December 10.-Charles w.
Miller, of Chicago, last years six-day
champion won the great race at Madi-
son-Square Garden again this year, beat
ing the worlds record, his own by TWEEN
ty-four miles. and leading the next man
to him, Frank Waller. Of Boston, by
twenty-five miles Thirty-two men
started when the pistol sounded few
minutes after midnight Monday morning
last and twelve finished. Miller was IN
such good condition this afternoon that
he was able 10 appear 10 advantage i'm a
wedding ceremony, which was performed
by one of the city's aldermen. leading
Miss Genevieve Hanson, OF Chicago, 10
an improvised altar in the Garden, amid
the loud cheering and boisterous good
wishes Of seven or eight thousand per-
sons, who had gathered to witness the
ceremony.
WALLER SECOND; PIERCE THIRD.
Frank Waller, of Boston, finished Sc
cOnd in the great race tonight, covering
1885 miles, to the 2007 travelled by Miller
and surprising Aillers last-year record
by nearly two miles. Burns Pierce, the
gaunt Canadian, who until this year has
never been heard of in this country. was
third From beginning TO end the riders
have been attended by physicians, and
the Board Of Health inspectors have kept
a careful watch on the men. In this way
the scenes of last year. when the men
were reported TO have become demented
were prevented.
CHEERS FOR MILLER.
During some OF the minor contests to-
night all of the six-day men left the
track Then at $40 they returned. newly
clothed and we'll groomed, and as the
band played they made the circuit of the
vast arena In the order Of their merit.
When it was announced that Miller was
again champion of the world. the great
crowd present cheered most chvalrously
MILLER's MONEY REWARD.
Miller gets from the management the
sum Of 1850, for breaking the worlds
record he gets the sum of 500. and for
his public marriage this afternoon he is
said TO have got the sum of $500. Miller
Is also said to have received a wedding
present of 500 from the wheel firm for
which he rides. Waller gets $1,000 for
riding second, and the others get indef-
mite sums, ranging from S75 up.
THE SCORE.
The score is as follows: Miller. 2OO7
miles. laps, Waller. 1885 miles. 9 laps:
Pierce, 1906 miles. laps Albert, l.S22
miles. laps; Gimm, 1,7S2 miles, . laps;
Lawson. l757 miles. laps; Aronson.
LIZ miles, 8 laps; Nawn. In miles. Z
laps; Forster. 1,6eS miles. s laps: Stevens.
1.15s miles, laps; Hale. 1,5O2 miles, 2 laps
julius, 1,166 miles, laps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
BRYAN TO RESIGN,
Colonel Of Third Nebraska to
Quit the Service.
HE So INFORMS GEN. LEE,
But the General Declines 10 Dis
CuSS The Matter.
THE NEBRAsKAN WILL NOT Talk

Through Ones Hat.

SAVANNAH, GA, December 10.-Colo-
mel William Jennings Bryan, colonel of
the Third Nebraska Regiment. has either
forwarded his resignation to Washing
ton. or is about TO do so. OF this there
seems to be no doubt.
To-day he called up General Lee, COM
mander Of the Seventh Corps, and Gene
raj Keifer. commander of the First Di-
vision of the corps, Of which Colonel
Bryan's regiment is a part, and is UNI
derstooG to have announced his intention
of quitting the service.
General Lee is to sail for Cuba on the
transport Panama tomorrow, and Colonel
Bryan is believed to have FASTENED his
decision in order that he might acquailt
his corps commander with his intention
prior to his departure for the island.
Neither of the commanding generals
would discuss the matter, and referred
to Colonel Bryan as the proper source
from which to get any news.
PREPARING a STATEMENT.
Colonel Bryan would neither confirm nor
deny the rumor, but stated that when
the time came he would prepare written
statement and give 1t to the press, so
that there would be no possibility Of
any misstatement of his position.
ut is we'll to have the newspapers 20
talk through" said he, with a laugh.
"They beat your hat all hollow"
Colonel Bryans regiment understands
to-day that he will be their commander
but a few days longer Lieutenant Colo
mel Vifquain is quoted by other officers OF
the regiment as having told them that
there would soon be promotions in tho
regiment as Colonel Bryan would resign
and he would succeed him as colonel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
TELEGRAPH LINES IN CUBA.
United States Signal Corps to Take
Charge of and Operate Them.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December TO-
General Greeley. OF the Signal Corps. is
preparing for a practical experience in
government operation Of telegraph lines,
and TO this end Colonel Dunwoodie, one
Of the most experienced and scientific OIL
GERS in this branch of the service. has
been ordered to Cuba, 10 take charge~of
the extensive network Of telegraph lines
on the island. He will leave Wednesday,
and will make his headquarters at Haba-
ma. There are about 1000 miles OF tele-
graph wire connecting the various main
points Of the island, all owned by Spain,
and to be left behind when the evacuation
is completed. Eventually, it is presumed,
these lines will belong TO the Cuban Gov
eminent, but during the United States
military control Of the island these 1000
miles Of wire must be cared for and ope-
rated by the United States forces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
FLAGLER ON COAST DEFENCEs.
How Ordnance Chief Was Interfered
Witn During the War.

WASHINGTON. d. c., December o.
Major V. Harvard. chief surgeon of the
Department of Santiago who went with
the first expeditionary force under Gene
raj Shafter as chief surgeon Of the cav
airy division, testified before the war
Investigating Commission to-day. HIS
testimony. while extended, developed no.
thing new.
General Flagler, chief Of the Bureau Of
Ordnance, testified concerning the con-
dition of the coast defences at the time
war was declared and advocated keeping
a greater supply Of guns and ammunition
on hand This testimony was followed
by the subjoined series of interrogatorles
ana answers:
'Were you interfered with in any way
by any superior officer in making your
contracts for supplies from the ordnance
department.
IL have no complaints to make. /
could not say so, because it would be
too sweeping a reply
CONTRACTS HE DIDN'T APPROVE.
Were any contracts made of which
you did not approve
"Yes. In some cases. one for 1900
Winchester rifles"
"And how many guns"
"In one case, Tor some rapid fire guns.
HAD you experimental with models of
them at Sandy HOok?'
Eyes"
Were they satisfactory"
"Well, one type wire-wound gun was
not satisfactory
"Were any of your recommendations as
to purchases of arms overruled or turned
DOWN."
Eyes"
RIFLES BOUGHT BY ALGER.
Questioned as TO the rifles contracted
for without his approval. General Flagler
said they were purchased by the Secro-
tary of War, and while not certain he
presumed they were bought on the recon-
mendation of the general of the army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
MOVEMENT TOWARD CUBA.
Troops Going from Tampa and
Charleston rs Well az Savannah

WASHINGTON, December l0-In the
extensive movement of troops toward
Cuba, now under way, the War Depart
ment will make use of the harbor IA
cilities of Port Tampa and Charleston, as
well as Savannah, which has been the
main point of embarkation so far. Two
transports-the Florida and Whitney-are
now at Port Tampa, ready to take the
Eighth United States Infantry which viii
reach Port Tampa from Huntsville in
time 10 sail on Monday. The transport
Michigan has left Savannah with two bat
talions of the Second Illinois for Habana.
The transport Saratoga Is at Charleston.
and will take battalion of the Twelfth
Infantry, returning to take the rest OF the
regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
wRECKAGE OFF CAPE COD.
stern of Vessel. on Which Is the
Word "VirGinian.'

BOSTON, MASS, December 1O.-The ma
hogany-laden ship Iincluden. from Mica
ragua, reports that on Friday when four
teen miles northeast of Highland Light
ship. off Cape Cod, she passed ccnsidera-
bic wreckage, among which was the stern
of a vessel on which was lettered 'Nir-
ginian" This name answers for one OF
the barges which was in tow of the tug
Underwater on the day of the blizzard.
and foundered at sea, with all on board.
The Lincluden also passed the wreck OF
q small two-masted schooner on last
Thursday. about 40 miles south of Nam
tucket. only stump of the foremost
was standing, and the hull was apparent
Nv fioated by cargo of lumber. There
were no signs of life i'm the vicinity, and
It was impossible TO make out the name
of the derehct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
DEFINITELY.
WILD MAN IN BANK OF ENGLAND.
Makes Frantic Resistance to Arrest
Sent to an IniirmRry.

LONDON, December 1O-A wretcned.
middle-aged. Withholding man was dis
covered at II o'clock tonight in the Bank
Of England, to which he had managed to
gain admittance in some unexplained man.
ner. He offered as an excuse for his pres
ence i'm the bank the statement that he
wanted to cash a check, and made fran
tic resistance when taken into custody.
In his pockets were found loaded re-
volver, a dozen silver and several sold
foreign coins, and some jewelry.
Another account says that the man rang
the bell at the main entrance of the bank.
and that when the janitOr opened the
door the man rushed i'm and drew & revolt
yer, which he was prevented from using
by the military guard, who, with fixed
bayonets, closed around him.
At the police station he gave the name
Of George Taylor. He was examined by
a doctor, who ordered his removal TO the
Bow Inflrmary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11

was In CIPHER form. as usual. from
Judge Day. 1t was at once transmttc /
10 the President, who was alone al the
time' but within comparatively sao.t
time all the members OF the Cabinet had
eilher called or sent their congratula-
tions.
The Presidents congratulations were
promptly cabled TO the commission, hut
.ne news 81 the signing having been so
thoroughly discounted In advance. the
actual receipt OF the official advices Great
ed little stir here. There was a gene
raj feeling OF relief. however. that no
unforeseen circumstance had interviewed
at the last moment to block the peaceful
close OF the negotiations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
REINFoRCEMENTs FOR DEWEY.
Some seryiceabie Gunboats VIII BE
Added to His Fleet.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December ID
Admiral Deweys fleet will be strength
ened shortly by the addition Of some
servlceable gunboats. The Bennington,
now at Honolulu, has been ordered to
proceed to Guam, in the Ladrone group,
and make a survey of the harbor, with a
view to the establishment there Of a
naval station. This done, she will join
Dewey's feet. BY that time, or even be-
fore. the Helena will have arrived at
Manila, and the Concord and the Petrol
now cruising in Chinese waters. will have
returned, 50 that altogether the Admiral
will have a sufficient force of small YES
sells under his command 10 carry out the
Presidents policy respecting the Philip
pines, bring into submission any OF
the islanders who may prove refractory
and release any Spanish prisoners held
i'm confinement by the insurgents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
N. O. BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Plans for Greatly EnIarging It's
Work-Next Meeting in AsheyiiIe.

CHARLOTTE. N. c.. December lO.-A
special to the Observer from Greenwlle,
" c.. says:
Plans were laid at to-day's session OF
the North Carolina Baptist Convention
for greatly enlarging It's work, ana the
allowance for State missions was in
creased from $1,000 70 $1,000.
The next convention will meet in the
First Baptist church OF Ashevilie on We'd
nesday before the second Sunday in De-
cember, 1899.
Interesting addresses were made on
home missions by DR.. Il. w. Sykes. OF
Wake Forest College, and DIR. W. s.
Penick, OF Elizabeth City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
BROOKE TO DE GOVERNOR OF CUBA
General Lee Governor Of the Depart
ment of Habana.
washington Evening Star-1Oth)

washington Evening Star-l0th)
Major-General Brooke, who has just ar
rived at Newport News from Porto Rico.
has telegraphed the Secretary of War that
he will arrive here this evening. General
Brooke IS booked for assignment 20 duty
as Military Governor of the Island OF
Cuba, and will confer with the President
and Secretary Of War in regard TO the
future administration of affairs on that
island.
The question of his selection will be
finally determined after his arrival here.
1t is understood that the island will be di-
vided into four military departments,
under command Of the follOwing-named
officers: Habana, Maior-General Fitzhugh
Lee; Santiago, Major-General Leonard
Wood; Puerto Principe, Brigadier-General
Simon Snyder; Pinar del Rio, Brigadier-
General l.. II. Carpenter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
TENTH INFANTRY At CHARLESTON
IL Goes Aboard Transport and VIII
sail To-day for Cuba.

CHARLESTON, S. c., December 10
Four companies of the Tenth Regular In
fantry, with band and headquarters. I'm
der command OF Colonel Pierson, United
States army, arrived in Charleston at 9
o'clock this morning from Huntsville,
Ala The soldiers were comfortably fix
ed in Pullman cars, and had very plea
SAINT, though somewhat slow, trip down.
The Ward Line steamer aliatOs f. G..4.sI
here from New York AT l o'clock, and
came directly up 10 the South Carolina
Terminal wharves. The troops and the
baggage train had been side-tracked near
the wharf. but leading could not begin at
once. as some transferring had 10 he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
Exports During November.

WASHINGTON, u. c., December To-
The monthly statement of the Bureau o:
Statistics on the exports of domestic pro-
ducts for the month Of November last
shows that the exports of breadstuffs for
that month aggregated 1851, SSj, agans,
SIS, 763, 5i7 for November, 1897; cattle and
hogs. $2lC5 .4O5. against S2,7607Oi. in No
vember in last year; provisions Sl3,499sl,,
against slO.e6.9o6 last year; cotton $53,
243. SOL, against &j. nl.jH in November.
1897: mineral oils. N,i9i,2J0. against 81
9Gi. 73O in November. 1851. The total of
these four articles during November. 1898.
was $50, 239, 81: for November, 1881. SS2
800. 49, For the last eleven months the
total was $6s6.2gl, lSs against SGq.9S01n
for the same period in 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
POSTAL SERVICE IN CUBA.
E. G.. RatbboDe. of Ohio, Appointed
TO Take Charge.

WASHINGTON, December lO.-Hon. f.
G. Rathbone, of Ohio, eX-Assistant-Post-
master-General. was to-day appointed to
take charge Of the postal service in cuba.
He will leave for Habana I'm few days.
A commission of four experts. represent
me the office Of each of the four assistant
postmasters-general will leave for Tampa
ar once and sail for Habana probably
wednesday. A number OF postal en-
ployees also will be dispatched. probs-
blv on the same steamer. General-Super-
intendent A. w. Machen, of the free-de-
livery system, will be one of the com
rnissionerS