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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
FORAKER WOULD KEEP THEM.
Says 1t Would BE Nothing Short of
Crime to Return Philippines
to Spain.

MANSFIELD. o., Aug. 5.-In a letter to
a friend in this city. which is published this
afternoon. Senator Foraker says. regarding
the Philippine islands:
Il think 1t would be nothing short of
crime to return them to the government
of Spain. The tyranny Spain has practiced
over that people for years has been worse
than her expressions in Cuba. 1t is. in the
most reprehensible sense of the word. a
corrupt and tax-ridden country.
II feel that the United States has mis-
sion clearly appointed by Divine Providence
in this whole matter and that We shall fail
to fully manifest its purposes If We allow
the Philippines to remain under the yoke
and in the midnight darkness to which they
have been subjected.
II cannot believe the president will think
of such a thing as returning those islands
to Spain. Now that We have them. we
should keep them. We would have no more
trouble giving them a good government and
probably not as much as We had in govern
ing the states that were in rebellion during
the years Immediately following the war
What this country wants for the future is
an extended commerce. We should find
abroad markets for 40 per cent of our man
ufactured products. The place to find these
markets Is in the far East. But 1t Is too
long story for the limits of a friendly
letter."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
A Thrifty Wife.

A careful. prudent wife is a blessing to a
man, especially to a poor man; but some
wives are little too careful. Lord Eldon's
wife was somewhat near as they say in
England. His 1ordship was very fond of
hunting and retired to the country for a
few weeks toward the end of the season.
where he was in the habit of riding little
Welsh pony. for which he gave 30 shil-
lings. One morning his lordship. intending
to enjoy few hours sport. ordered Bob
to be saddled. Lady Eldon objected. but as
company was present gave no reason. In
a few moments. however. the servant
opened the door and announced that Bob"
was ready.
Why bless met exclaimed her lady
ship. you can't ride him. Lord Eldon. he
has no shoes on"
Yes. my lady; he was shod this week..
said the servant.
Shameful exclaimed her ladyship
How dared any one have him shod with
out orders? John" she continued. address,
ing her husband. you know you only. rode
the pony Il few times last year. so / had
the shoes taken off and have kept them
ever since in my bureau. They are as good
as new and these people have shod him
again. We shall be ruined at this rate
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
KANSANS CHANGE CAMPS.
Twentieth Regiment Moved to the
Presidio Observation-Disclosures Trip
Not Yet in Sight.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 5.-To-day word
was received at General Millers headquar-
ters at Camp Merritt from General Merri-
am giving the first official designation of
the troops who are TO sail on the Scandia
and Arizona. They are:
The Seventh California volunteers last
battalion of the Eighteenth regulars. last
battalion of the Twenty-thrd regulars and
recruits for the regiments that have al
ready sailed for Manila.
The Twentieth Kansas struck camp at
Richmond. and moved to the Preside to-
day The First Tennessee will initiate the
example of the Kansas regiment. Camp
Merritt will then contain only the forces
who will compose the expedition to sail on
the Scandia and Arizona.
The Arizona and Scandia will probably
be able to sail a week from Tomorrow
They will be used in future as permanent
government transports.
No word has been received about SUBJ
sequent Manila expeditions, and General
Merriam is awaiting word from the war
department to learn what disposal to max.
of the remaining commands here
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
TANNERS OFFER ACCEPTED.
Eighth Illinois Colored Troops to Re.
place the First Illinois at
Sanfinnn

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-An offer of Gov
ernor Tanner. of Illinois. to furnish a regi-
ment of Illinois colored troops to relieve the
First Illinois. now at Santiago. has been
accepted by the war department. The fol-
lowing kilograms. made public tonight.
explain the offer of Governor Tanner. and
its acceptance:
Springfield, ILL.,. Aug 4. 1898.
Hon. H. c. Corbin, Adjutant General. WASH
ington, D. c.
i called the officers OF the Eighth Illinois,
colored. in conference. and they are unan-
imous and enthusiastically favor being sent
to relieve the First Illinois at Santiago.
JOHN r. TANNER.
Washington. ID. c.. Aug. 5. 1s9S.
Governor Tanner. Springfield. ILL.,
The secretary of war appreciates very
much the offer OF the Eighth Illinois vol
unteer infantry for duty in Santiago. and
has directed that the regiment be sent
there on the steamer Yale. leaving New
York next Tuesday. The main trouble with
our troops rCw in Cuba is that they are
suffering from exhaustion and exposure
incident to one of the most trying cam
paigns to which soldiers have ever been
subjected Fl. C. CORBIN.
Adjutant General.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
NO ORDERS TO MOVE.
Regiments Designated for Wnde's
Army still at Camp Thomas
Rigid Sanitary Regulations.

CHICKAMAUGA PARK. GA. Aug. o
| The expected order for the departure from
| Camp Thomas of the regiments designated
as part of General Wade's Porto Rican
force did not arrive from Washington to-
day, and 1t is now believed that no further
orders Of the kind will be received before
early next week, possibly not until the reg
iments to go are paid.
The signal corps was paid for July this
afternoon. While it was under orders to
leave tomorrow morning, all details could
not readily be arranged, and it will not
leave before Sunday.
The receipt of such large shipments of
ordnance supplies at Camp Thomas during
July has forcibIy suggested the need of an
ordnance depot, and Lieutenant Colonel
John A. Kress. chief ordnance officer. is au-
! thority for the statement that arrange
ments are being made to supply this want
within a short time.
The establishment of reserve hospital
supplementary to the Letter hospital has
been determined upon and the tents, 40
in number. will shortly be pitched. The
new hospital Will have a capacity sufficient
10 accommodate 500 men.
The general order granting a thirty days
furiough to all convalescents will have "A
marked effect on the daily sick report of
the camp. probably reducing the sick list
by one-half. While these men in most in
stances have been discharged from the
hospital as cured. their names still appear
on the sick list until they are strong
enough TO return to duty.
Major Hopkins. assistant adiutant gem
eral, and Major Reed. the expert surgeon
who came here under instructions from
Secretary Alger to inspect Camp Thomas
as to sanitary conditions. finished their
work this evening. While their report
Will not be made public at present. there is
assurance that they We're favorably i'm
pressed with the natural hygienic condi-
tions. General Breckinridge who was In
conference with jor Hopkins and Major
Reed this afternoon, ndorsed the senti-
ment OF the inspectors when he said that
the most natural conclusion as to the cause
of such typhoid cases as exist at Camp
Thomas is that they We're due to the negIi-
sence and inJiscretions of the men. The.
investigation, General Breckenridge added,
would result in more stringent sanitary
regulations, with view to stamping ou,
such fever existed. The general then
expressed ii as his opinion that it was i'm.
possible to abate germ diseases until every
soldier had it thoroughly impressed upon
Eim that 1t was his duty to guard his own
mouth against these germs Just as care
fully and rigidly as he would guard the en-
trance to Il fort
To put General Breckinridge's ideas into
force along this line, the most rigid rules
will be adopted and enforced. The csmps
are now being moved out of the wooded
land into the open fields and with this
change will come rigid regulations as TO
the condition in which each camp is to be
kept. The idea is to bury every typhoid
germ so deep that no common carrier like
the fly. can pick it up. take it to the mess
tents and deposit it on the food.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
Toad Came Back.
From the San Francisco Post
The hanniaSt living haipp IL

frCUi the san fTanciSco fost
The happiest living being in the whole
camp is without doubt Bill Warts, who
came to California with one of the Colo
RADIO companies. Bill is not regularly en-
listed. either as private or a mascot, but
he is '.one of the gang He is the fiat
test and homeliest little horned toad that
anyone would care to see but he is happy.
Bill travelled to California carefully slowed
away in one corner of private's KNAPP
sack. but the trip and change of climate
did not agree with him. He became list
less and seemed TO take no interest in life
o. flies. and gradually dropped during the
cold. rainy weather, till one morning he
WIS found cold and stiff. His master re-
gretfully decided on military funeral, SO
Bill was buried in the sand and a fire.
cracker exploded over his grave. Bilrs
forgotten grave was trampled by many
feet during the next few days. Then came
the hot weather, when the men were forced
to seek what shelter their little tents af-
forded. While some Of the boys, half strip
ped. lay painting in a tent they observed
movement in the sand in front of their
door, and on closer inspection discovered
Billy Warts contentedly winking and
blirking in the sun. while his sides were
bulgirg with flies he had snapped OF
discarded bacon rind.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06

chusetts regiment. which WAS the subject
of official inquiry by Secretary Alger yes
terday. Details of the latter telegram are
not obtainable. but it is apparent that Gem
eral Miles is determined to repress sternly
at the very beginning any departure from
military discipline. even among the volun-
teer element, in his command. As near as
can be gathered the officers of the Sixth
declined to submit to an examination which
was prescribed by the brigade officers.
through proper authority. and upon the
insistence of the latter. they sought to re-
sign their commissions. General Miles HIM
self is dealing with the case and if he
should decide 10 allow these officers to re-
sign or discharge them from the service
of the United States, and the latter is
possible, the governor of Massachusetts
will be called upon TO appoint their sue
cessorS.
1t can be said that. up TO this time the
officials are thoroughly satisfied with Cen
eral Miles conduct of the Porto Rican cam
paign. and they do not hesitate to admit
that the events that have occurred since
his landing at Guanca fully justify the
arbitrary change made by him in the care
fully laid plans of the department for the
conduct of the campaign.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
FOR TAKING" BISMARCK.
hamburg Police Proceeding Against
Two PhotoEraphers-Pri
Bismarck's Memoirs

| HAMBuRG. Aug. 5.-The police here are
| proceeding at the instance of Prince Her
| oeft bismarck under an application to the
Ai'ehia provincial court, against two pho
| fographers, Wflike and Priester for en-
terms the castle of FriedrchsruI.e and pho
| .osraphlns the remains of the late Prince
Bismarck. shortly after his death
The proceedings are based on the GRIM
| inal code, dealing with breaches of the
| domestic peace
BERLIN, Aug. 5.-Lord Salisbury's tele-
| gram of coincidence. describing the ..splen-
ola genius of Prince Bismarck, gives
great satisfaction.
Eiuperor NIilam announces that he will
present a valuable picture OF Bismarck to
'he warship Fuerst Bismarck now in prog
ress OF construction at kieI
bismarck. it is reported. once said to his
"i1e: Il Will at least take precautions in
good time against mischievous pranks be-
| ing played with my dead body. | should
not like to furnish what the Berliners call
a beautiful corpse in one of those theat-
fiSal traSi-comedieS, something between a
village ,xaaj;, III fair % and church procession. 1t
mas any terriers for me-
Herr Hayden. editor of the Zukunft
which publishes the foregoing. was one of
frlnce Bismarcks most intimate friends
In the course of the same article he saws:
'Dr. Schweninger knew last October that
tiie prince was doomed. but kept the KNOW
edSe secret until the end. II was in ac-
cordance with Prince Ksmarck'S own wish
tnat the letter of resignation was published
six hours after his death because he feared
that, ii it was longer delayed. high inilu-
ence might prevent its publication alto
Sether.'
Eighteen hundred kilograms have arrived
al friedrlchsruhe, and 2,lS0 have been dis
patched since his death.
The Whereabouts of the memoirs is still
kept secret but it is asserted that they are
III the hands OF Gotta, at Stuttgart. Despite
denialS. 1t is unlikely that they will be pub
lished before December. as they are not yet
printed. and must be copyrighted in Amer
lea and abroad for simultaneous publica-
ton.
1t is believed that the memoirs will fur
nish a key to the diplomatic history OF the
last forty years.
HAVANA, Aug. 5. p. m.-On receipt of
the news of the death of Prince Bismarck,
the German cruiser Geier fired nineteen
shots at three minutes intervals and the
French cruiser in the harbOr and the Ca
banas fortress also fired salutes.
In token of sorrow the local German col
cny held special funeral services at the
German casino. at which were present the
officers of the cruiser Geier and other mil
itary and political functonares. Herr
Falk. the German consul. presided and de-
livered funeral eulogy. While the serv-
ices We're in progress the flags at all the
consulates were at half mast.
The Geier left Havana yesterday for
Santiago and Porto Rican ports. She car
ried several passengers, among them the
Swedish Captain Bend.
Mrs. Ethel Frances Blakeney Jerome
wife of the British consul ad interim, died
en- Tuesday night of malarial fever.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
CAPTAIN CLARK is SICK.
Commander. of the Oregon Has Been
Invalided HOme-Details Are
Not known.

| WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-Captain Charles
Z. Clark. commander of the battleship
Oregon. now in Cuban waters, off Santiago
has been invalided home. The news of
Captain Clark's illness came as a shock to
his Washington friends in and out of the
navy, who have followed with intense in
terest his notable trip from San Fran
cisco around the Horn to Florida and
noted with added interest his conduct OF
the Oregon in the battle with Admiral
Cervera's squadron.
Definite information concerning his ILL
| ress is not obtainable at the navy depart
ment. Secretary Long said tonight that
Captain Clark had been granted leave of
absence on account of sickness. but that
he had no knowledge of how sick he was
or from what disease he was suffering
1t is believed at the navy department that
Captain Clark is suffering from some eli
matte affection. induced. probably. by the
tremendous strain under which he has been
for months.
Captain Clark entered the navy on Sep
tember %, 1860. He was commissioned as
a captain on the 21st of June, 1896. and
took command OF the Oregon on the 17th of
last March. He is a powerful man, both
physically and mentally. He has never
known what it is to be sick, having had
scarcely days sickness in his life.
By the naval authorities he is regarded
as one of the best equipped officers in the
service and his superiors repose the most
implicit confidence in him.
NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-The Washington
correspondent of the Tribune telegraphing
of Captain Clark's illness, says:
For some days it had been known that the
strain of overwork incidental to the men,
orable voyage of his peerless ship around
Cape Horn and the arduous tour of watch
duty off Santiago, eliminating in the mag
nificent dash past the other battlcships
when Admiral Cervera attempted to es-
cape. had seriously affected Captain Clark's
physical strength, and that he was on the
verge of breaking down. Only few weeks
ago, his responsibilities were augmented by
the selection of the Oregon as commodore's
flagship and orders We're issued appointing
Captain Clark chief of staff.
The additional duties imposed by this as
signment were of an exhausting and worry
ing character and they told quickly on
him. Naval officers fear that Captain
Clark's active career is ended, although in
rare instances a period of rest has resulted
in the complete recuperation of officers un-
der somewhat similar circumstances not
ably in the case of Admiral Sicard who
was compelled to relinquish command of
the North Atlantic squadron several
months ago, but has been able to preside
over the sessions of the naval war boards.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
THE MASSACHUSETTS ROW,
General Miles Shows n Determination
TO Repress Any Departure From
Strict Discipline.

BOSTON. Aug. 5.-Governor Wolcott was
to-day officially informed of the resigna-
tion Of the colonel and lieutenant colonel
of the Sixth Massachusetts regiment The
information was received from Major Gem
eral Miles, who recommended to Governor
Wolcott for appointment colonel of the
Sixth regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Edmund
Rice. United States volunteers. The gov
ernor will probably select Lieutenant Col
onel Rice. The reason for the designations
is not given.
A Transcript special from Porto Rico
says:
of the Sixth Massachusetts officers the
colonel. lieutenant colonel and three ma
1ors and three captains have resigned. They
were charged with incompetency and lack
OF discipline. The trouble in the Sixth
Massachusetts is partly attributed to the
fact that white officers refuse TO return the
salutations OF the negro company. The in
vestigation, no doubt, will end in a separa-
ton, which will be. in effect, disbandment -
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Two messages
were received at the war department to-
day from Ponce, the first announcing the
death of a brilliant young army officer. and
the second. from General Miles himself,
touching the trouble in the Sixth Massa-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
FIND THEM GOOD CUSTOMERS
.ROBBED THEM BLIND" on E,x.
CHANGE FOR SOME DAYS.
Americans Finally Learned That One
of Their Dollars Is Worth Two
Spanish DOllars-FOod Scarce.
hut Drinkables Are
Abundant.
tCorrespondencc Of the assnciare,i Press1

SANTIAGO. July 21.-The Santiago store
keepers are reaping golden harvest from
our soldiers and officers The men are
supplying the needs and requirements of
many weeks. and it is surprising to see
no" many OF our officers, and not few
or cur common soldiers, are familiar with
the Spanish tongue. y good interpreter is
always in demand. however, and the heart
OF the distressed stofekeeper warns nm IN
the man who will straighten out his per-
plexities with a customer who shouts in
English, evidently believing the loudness
OF his words will carry understanding TO
those addressed.
And how the shopkeepers do rob the
Americans on exchange, An American dol
lar is worth two Spanish dollars. but in the
beginning our men did not know this, and
American gold was given for Spanish silver
values. Our paper money is already circu-
iating in the town. 1t is much sought after.
Inc Spaniards also believe the Americans
are honest. A certain tailor discovered that
he. was giving gold values for paper money
calling for redemption in silver He gath
cred up nearly 500 worth of silver certifi-
Gates and hurried with it to a banker HIS
relief was great beyond words when he
learned they were worth as much as gold
and his faith in America was established
The city pawnshops are overstocked, and
many souvenir of the Cuban campaign
that goes back to the United States has
come from these places. Old Spanish silver
and jewelry, watches and even magnificent
ly carved leather chairs made centuries ago
In old Spain, will remind certain Ameri-
cans of Santiago de Cuba. But of the
many souvenirs that will be carried away
good machete, bought from a Spanish
othcer, is the most popular. Many of the
souvenirs row acquired with SO much
trouble will never reach the United States
The owners have still many weary marches
before them. maybe. and what is bought
and well paid for to-day will perhaps be
later thrown away
There has been but one restaurant in
town where the American officers have
been able TO find food. II is on the main
plaza, in front of the American flag on
the palace. and its bill of fare up to to-
day has been limited to fish. meat. canned
green peas and coffee. A meal costs 81 in
gold and the restaurant is coming money.
Drinkables have always been plentiful,
however. and champagne Is sold in large
quantities.
This restaurant is the principal rendez-
vous for the foreigners OF the city, and in
default Of any hotel in operation its pres
tige will continue.
The liberality Of American methods of
local restriction and proper safeguards for
the preservation of order are noticeable
and there are up to this writing no records
of an abuse Of the power they have ac-
quired. The people of Santiago are well
pleased with US in this respect.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
SIR THOMAS LlPT0N's GIFT.
Donates Half Million Toward a
Project for Starting Cheap
Dining Halls In London.

LONDON. Aug. 5.-The fact has just
transpired that ten days ago Sir Thomas
Upton visited Marlborough house and pre-
sented the Princess of Wales with a check
for s5c0eoO to start dining rooms in London
at which working people may secure sub
stantial meals for from to s cents. There
will be Il central dining room capable of
accommodating 2,G1o people simultaneously
1t is expected that from 5000 to 10.oO0 din
ners will be served there daily. The trus-
tees of which the Princess of Wales will
be one. will shortly be appointed to man
age the project. which will be known as
the Alexandra Trust
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
WOULD HAVE BEEN A CARDINAL.
bishop Walsh to Succeed Car
dinal TaSchereuu.

LONDON. Aug. 5.-A high Catholic au-
thoritv informs the Associated Press that
the Vatican had decided to make Archbish-
op Walsh. of Toronto. a cardinal. His
death leaves the question OF succession to
Cardinal Taschereau open, as the Vatican
Is understood to have no second choice.
The Catholic weeEiies, the Tablet and
the Register. confirm the report that Arch
bishop Walsh was the Vaticans choice for
the Canadian cardinaiIte.
The Irish parliamentary party met in
the house of commons to-day and adopted
u resolution. proposed by Mr.. John Dillon
and seconded by Mr.. Michael Davitt. de-
caring that the death of Archbishop Walsh
was Il heavy blow to the Irish cause. and
rendering symapthy TO his Canadian coun-
trNmeu.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-06
CAPTAIN HUBERT DEAD.
Rican Expedition Falls Victim
fO Rrain Fever.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin to-day received the following
cablegram:
PONCE, Aug 5.-Captain Edgar Hubert
Eighth infantry. died of brain fever at !
O'Clock last right. Notify his wife at Fort
Russell. GILMORE.
Captain Hubert was born in Georgia and
appointed to West Point from that state.
He graduated in 1880 from the military
academy. He was highly accomplished in
military matters and was regarded as one
of the most intelligent and energetic officers
in the arIny