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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and other Matters.

Mr.. J. B. Owens, prominent banker,
Of Henderson, y. g., is at Ford's.
Mr.. y. ]. Smith was reported by DR..
Upshur last night to be slightly i'm
proved.
Miss Ada Brown, of Crewe. Is visiting
the Misses Brandts. at Eighth and Balm
bridge streets Manchester.
Misses May and Maude Masters, OF
Newport News. are visiting their cousin
Miss Annie GOode, of Church Hill.
DR.. Ralph Clements returned 70 the
city yesterday to spend the holidays. He
returns Friday TO stanton to resume
practice in that city.
There Will be 4 meeting Of the Con-
tolerate Memorial Literary Society az
the Confederate Museum Wednesday at
noon.
Mr. Thomas " Whecley, Of baltimore,
Is on visit 20 relatives and friends IN
this city Mr.. Wheeley is an old Rich
mond boy. and will be welcomed by many
friends.
Misses Ruth and Alice Clark. of Lynch
burg, Va. accompanied by Miss Ola
Coleman. Of Mississippi. ana Cadet John
T. Lear. Of the Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute are I'm the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
MAY BUILD A
BIG GUN PLANT.
Good Prospects for Such an tstab-
Iishment at Newport News.
IN CONNECTION WITH SHiPYAR0.
A Committee from Vickcrs Sons and
Maxim, in England. Visited the
Great Virginia Seaport With
That End in View.
IN CONNECTION WITH SHIPYARO,

Mr.. and Mrs. w. 4. Post, Of Newport
News. were in the city yesterday stop
ming at the Jefferson. Mr.. Post Is eX-
Mayor OF Newport News, and is manager
If the big dry.dock and ship-bu!lding
plant there.
THE PLANT BUSY.
lie says that the plant has been very
busv OF late. and has contracts ahead
for the construction OF six ships, which
have not yet been commenced lie
thinks this will be an era in the con-
struction Of warships. and that the com
many with which he is connected VIII
nave busy times during the next lie"
years. Five thousand men are no" at
work in the ship-yards.
A NEW ENTERPRISE.
Mr.. Post says there Is an excellent
prospect for Newport News TO soon nave
A great gun-cons,ructing plant IA con-
nection with the ship-yard. commit
tee from Vickers Sons * Maxim, In
England. visited Newport News to look
over the ground and investigate the con-
dltions there, and were much pleased
with the outlook They so reported 10
the firm. and Mr.. Huntington made an
offer TO tho English concern to establish
a plant TO be run in connection with
his own.
WORK FOR MANY.
The matter is now under consideration,
with everything favorable towards its
contamination II such a plant Is es-
tabifshed at Newport News IL viii give
employment to a large number of men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
ROYAL ssxD.s
W ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome

tho Rev. Mauzc. OF the Presbyterian
ministry. So powerful was the sermon
that the young divine held the apprecla-
tive congregation. which greeted MN so
heartily. spcll-oound for iorty-seven min
utcs. his text was taken from Matt
20 .12. what shall i do then with Jesus
which o. called Christ
Noteworthy praise should also be given
90 the Chorlstcr for the excellent pro-
grammc which DE had arranged for the
choir to render which they did with great
The condition Of tho pastor. Rev
Charles H. Hyde who is now in the
South Tor The benefit of his health, is
somewhat improved
METHODIST CHURCHES.
Tho Christmas services no the Mctho-
dist churches Sunday were largely at
tended both morning, and night Inc
attendance az Centenary was especially
good. the edihce being comfortably hnet
'rhc music was rendered. as pTeVloualy
announced. with fine erect me pas
tor. Rev Dr. W. Y. Tudor preached TWO
eloquent sermons appropriate 90 the occa~
sion.
Large congregations also attended
BrOad-Sfrect church. where DIT w. O..
Starr. the pastor, nucd the pulpit. There
was no especial music but appropriate
hymns were sung.
rev Thomas X Potts conducted the
services at Park Place and at Trinity and
Clay-Street churches. kcvs. j. T. Maetln
and j.. "a. Rawlings, respectively Altd
the pulpits. At Union station the ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Charles J.
Bane. and tine attendance was very lafbe.
MR. WATKINS SERMON.
Rev Vs. r. Watkins. OF Washington.
preached morning and evening sunday az
seventh-Street Christian church. Al
night bee delivered "a magnificent dis
course ON the "Tho Love Of Jesus
Next Sunday Rev. John s. Sweeney. OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
VIII Not Impeach Russell.

Mr.. Charles NJ Thompson, Of Lexing-
ton, \. c. q prominent manufacturer
and member Of the North Carolina
Legislature from Davidson county. was
IN the city Yesterday. lie says Governor
Russell will not be imD-ached by the
Assembly as II would be case Of
jumping out Of the frying pan into the
fire. since his sucCessOr-the present
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS equally as OBJ
JectiOnable 90 the white people Mr.
Thompson thinks Russell viii be at
lowed 10 serve out his term after the
legislature passes laws clipping his
wings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
THE UNLUCKY CHESTER.
She Meets with an Accident Which
NAV Send Her TO the Dry Dock.

SAVANNAH. GA, Dec. 26-Tne trans
port Chester having on board MalOr-Gen-
erals stan arrived of Tybee from HAY
ana tate this evening. Her captain and
quartermaster came ashore and the quar-
termaster telephOned 20 the city that the
steamer had suffered an accident and
that 10 might be necessary 10 send her
10 the dry dock The accident consisted
n smashing Il propeller blade. The
depot Quartermaster here believes that
the damage can be repaired IN Savannah
and orders for the Chester 10 proceed up
TO the city tomorrow morning have been
telephoned. I, was desired that the ship
should san for Havana on Friday with
TIE Third Nebraska. eX-COlOnel Bryan s
regiment II temporary repairs can be
made here, the ship will sail with the Ne
braskans on time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
Mr.. J. W HOPKINS RESIGNS.
Popular c. & o. Agent Leaves 10 Ac
cent q Higher Position

Mr.. J. w. Hopkins. coal ana fuel agent
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
has resigned. the resignation 20 take Of
feet January 1st. The business of the
coal and fuel agency will be- handled by
Mr. c. w. Benjamin. of Cincinnati. o.
Mr Hopkins will remain here az the
Operators
Mr. Hopkins began as agent OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio at stanton during
the receivership of Mr.. A. II. Perry in
1873. He was transferred from stanton
30 be agent at Councillor. now Mont
gomerv and was while serving in that
capacity made coal and fuel agent with
headquarters at Richmond
He is "a capable and popular gentleman
and is esteemed highly with The ROAD
His fellow employees express delight az
his promotion 10 his new position but re-
greet his leaving the railroad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
CHRISTMAS IN HAMPTON.
Good Music in the Churches-Burial
of Soldier and Ball Player.

HAMPTON, VA. Dec. 26.-Special.-
This has been a very quiet Christmas in
Hampton. The music az -. Johns and
she Baptist church was especially worthy
OF notice.
Dr. j. William Jones preached al the
Baptist church both Sunday morning and
night. In the afternoon ne addressed
the men AT the Y. NJ. c. A.
The funeral Of John Long. an ex-mem-
Der OF Battery II, OF Fourth Artillery. at
Fortress Monroe. and a football player OF
some reputation. VINO died OF pneumonia
yesterday morning, took place at Oakland
Cemetery to-day.
A detachment Of his old battery escorted
his remains TO the grave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
DEATHS.

EILIs.-DIed. al the Soldiers Home. on
Christmas night. OF heart disease, VET,
ran LANES Il. ELLIS. OF AiDemafe
county: aged sixty-eight years
ANfMoNs. Died, at Lee Camp Soldiers,
Home. December -, leys NeleEadi
JOHN W AMMONS, COMPANY N
Ffftv-third Regiment. Virginia infantry
Of Charles city county, Va, aged sixty
Fngerai from the Home chapel TO-
DAY CTuesdav). at o'clock p. Nj, Rev.
l.. r. Mason officiating.
LLOYD.-pied. IN thiss city, December
20. 1895. BERTHA :. LLOYD, In the
twenty-sixth year OF ner asei, s...oro,
Owing 10 Illness In the family tuner ~
services will be held AZ the grave az
Holivwood Cemetery THIS Tuesday
AFTERNOON az o o clock
CHILDREY.- Died, at his late residence;
Goa north Twenty-first street. a II ~
A NJ sunday December 18th, j. IL.
CHILDREY. - o,a,..,,
Funeral from the nome AT IL S'V~N
TUESDAY MORNING.
FTTZGERALD-D at her residence.
No. 100 Grove avenue, December 25tn,
Mrs MARY r. FITZGERALD. wife
OF W r. Fitzgerald. and daughter OF
the late General pitcairn MORRISON
nterment at Baltimore. Nd.
BOYD Died, at his fathers Residence
No. Oh north Third street. FRANK w.
BOYD. in the tweniy-ninth year OF
his age
lie was the son Of George W. and
Ellen ID. Boyd. also the brother ot Dr.
Sarah G.. Jones. Mr.. Boyd was a
young contractor and huiiger or great
promise Before entering into business
under the firm head Of Boyd g. Archer
ne assisted his father IN the plan
ming and erection OF some or the nnest
buildings IN this city. These bear evil
dences Of his skill.
His funeral Will take place WE'D
NESDAY. December 18th, at the
First Baptist church, Rev ]. 81.
Holmes, d. D.. pastor.
TRAINHAM Died, December %. 1898. a,
O'Clock p. NJ. at her late residence,
No. 1927 west Grace street. Mrs. A. j.
TRAINHAM. widow OF the late w. II.
Trainham aged sixty-three yearA
Funeral notice heresftss. -.-A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
GOOD CHURCH MUSIC.
Many of the Choirs Rendered Fine
PrOgrammcs Sunday.

The music in The churches on Sunday
was better than for years I'm this city
Many of the choirs were increased by ad-
diuonal voices for the occasion ana the
programmes were carefully selected. At
ST. Peters, s.. Paurs. Centenary. First
Baptist and many others the singing was
especially good. Favorable comments
were also made on tho Christmas music
rendered at Holy Trinity Grace church
GroNe-Avcnue Baptist. 81. Marys ana
Groce-sucet Presbyterian AT many OF
The churches The congregalions were large
and appreciative, and by their close az
tenuon throughout they manifested their
interest In the singing as well as the rest
OF the services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

M the Second Police Station yesterday
morning by Detectives Tom Wren and
Charlie Gibson. on the charge Of stealing
a coat from the office Of Or. G. NJ Mil
Ter
Hodges. II Is said. went TO tho Office OF
Dr. Miller and was admitted by colored
grit who left him tn the once while she
went TO summon the Doctor. Upon her
return the man was gone. and the coat
with him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
COURT MARTIAL FINDINGS.
The Decisions in the Cases of the Sec
ond Artillery, Regulars.

SAVANNAH. GA. Dec. 26.-The court
martial which has for two weeks been try
ing cases OF the Second Artillery (regu-
Iar} has announced findings ana sentences
in fifteen cases. The following privates
have been dishonorably discharged from
the service:
Charles b. Mcintyre. Battery X; John
I,azette, Battery IL James r.. Flynn.
Battern X: Henry Needham, Battery K;
Ernest l. Brown. Battery X; John
Forbes. Battery X, Frank Brady. Bat
terv *.
I'm ADDITION 70 dishonorable discharges
the following were sentenced 10 terms OF
Imprisonment and forfeiture OF pay:
John II. Robinson, Battery II John ].
Hever, Battery II: Frederick Mckenzie,
Battery IL.
The following were found not guilty:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
HOLIDAY RATES VIA L., 4. AND
n H. n

The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company VIII sell round
trip tickets between all points on its line
on account Of Christmas and New Year
holidays, based on fare and one-third
for the round trip Rate TO Washington,
$fS5: 70 Alexandria, sac. 70 Ffedericks-
burg. s. co for the round "trip. Tickets on
sale December I'D 10 18th and December
g0th to January "a. inclusive. good 20 re-
turn until January T. l's3
Apply 20 uckei Office. Byrd-s,reet Sta
ton Richmond Transfer Company, g03
Main street or
w. p. TAYLOR
Traffic Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
SANTA CLAUS GIFT.
Tree and Mechanical Toys Pleasing Mr..
PelOuZe's Children.

Mr. T. e. Pelouzes children are among
the happiest I'm the land for old Santa
Claus gave them one of the prettiest
trees imaginable and right under the
tree are number Of mechanical toys,
among them being two trains Of cars
running by steam a miniature lake.
and a little mill on the bank running by
water power. and scattered about at
intervals are number OF small street
lamps.
As an original idea. q unique one. and
one that required considerable mechani-
cal talent to get together it is a splendid
thing, and the children in the neighbor-
hood have crowded in 10 help Mr. Pc
louzes children enjoy the treat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
GRIEF KILLED HIM.
A Maynard Son Causes the Dea'h Oh
HisFather iii Alabama.

BRIDGEPORT. ALA, Dec. 25.-Walter
ROsser. Sr., father OF the Tennessee sol
der VINO waS recently acquitted lor nl'l
j. dead AZ mis- home in Stephenson Ala
He had arrived with his son the day be-
fore his death. which IS said 10 nave been
caused by grief and exposure. ne Vas as
division superintendent OF the Nas"''''0'
OHM nnoga and 81 Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
DfNEO IT'S MEN.
Traction Company Gives Christmas
Dinner 20 the Car Crews.

The Richmond Traction Company treat
ed its motermen and conductors 10 an
all-day-long Christmas dinner yesterday.
All the good things of the season were
prepared. and the faithful car crews
pariook 70 each and -yery ones complete
satisfaction. and expressed due apprecia-
ton for their employers bounty.
The Oakwood crews were dined at the
waiting station at the lakewood terminus,
while the main line crews ale their
dinner at TIE sheds
Mr.. T. NJ. Miller sot up the cigars for
both sets Of men. and the smokes added
nos little 10 the general enjoyment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
WEDDING AT WEST POINT.
Miss Maud Taylor Becomes the Bride
of,j. A -imms.

WEST POINT VA, Dec. 26-special-
Mr.. j. a. Simms of Baltimore, Md, was
married this afternoon at ; O'Clock 10
Miss Maud Taylor. OF West Point Va. at
the Baptist church, in the presence of
very large audience by Rev. X IA. Bow
den Mr. Simms and bride left al g
O'Clock on the Baltimore steamer FOR
trip North.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
nICKLEN,s ARNICA SAVE.

THE BEST SALVE IN the world for
Cuts. Bruises. sores. Ulcers. salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter Chapped Hands.
Chilbiatus. Corns, and all SA'H Erugii0ns.
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. IL is guaranteed 10 give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by Owens &
Minor Drug co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
NIr. ". IL. EifIgcrall.
David B. Horner.

LYNCHBURG. VA. December 20
speoial-Mr. David b. Horner a highly
esteemed resident of this city died at
his home here this afternoon after a
brief illness. aged sixty-two years. He
was for some time a resident OF Roanoke.
Tie is survived by his wife who was a
Miss Mcleod. and three sons-Messrs. L.
u. Homer. Of Lynchburg. and w. T..
and +. r. Homer. of Roanoke. He was
a son al the late Rev william Homer, Ok
Baltimore. and a brother Of John W.
Horner. Joseph X. Homer and Jamos~H
H0ruer Of Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
Major David Hemuhill

KNOXVUI.T. TENN. Dee. 26-Maior
David Hemphiil. of south carolina. quar-
termaster of the Old Second Division.
First Corps. died tonight in the division
hospital Of stomach trouble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

WHEELING. W. VA, Dec 26.--Colonei
Philip Henry Moore died to-day OF paraiy-
sis lie was the owner and editor OF the
Ohio Valley Manufacturer. When me
civil war opened be cast ms fortunes WIN
Heutenant-colonel in the engineer corps.
In 1859 he established the Wheeling Daily
Union
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
CHRISTMAS IN
THE CHURCHES.
Beautiful music and Eloquent Sermon
on Sunday,
THE TASTEFUL DECORATIONS,
tn Both the Roman Catholic and the
Episcopal Churches the Services
Wcrc Very Attractive nd
Largely Attended.
THE TASTEFUL DECORATIONS,


The services iu Che Episcopal ana 100
~, ft.fhorf.. churches ola Christmas Day
........ri,. h..,,tff,H Ser
IRE Always i' .,.
mon and ritual uIr.ci inc eyes OF '"'
f,tthf,l q, fn. stan of Bethlehem. and
...t ., i,,.,r... rnon fnom the solemn
s,-rlf'.,rl.. .f lt. rislne. AS becomes "a
$50 b. .t.. ,..f, of foy b. aemf-
.. ,f .I,lt, rre c.q1o-
-. r.....t.I with lr.er Growth Df
49, ,rfr,f.r ..l fn. music 10 which the
,'Hirr or ir.ise is raIsesd to Him who
,,4 +nr t,Iee. tInt0 n King Graded Boa bay,
e. .fvcs,.. Ia nof4Warfh. detaU Of wQr-
shin Nuf for years has thc decorative
work iu fre churches been so bcauuiW
as ON This In. rimIs DAY.
40 AII.Nlluis inn day hdd % tNol"id
significance. IL was both the solemn
ttirIe "l me -N"NFil} anu INC t'n."
aunlt efstir Nd ihc Ita.l1t.loh OF lIe
parish. ana rev. .. y. bowman "a"
suni-'" Nl ii' "uu'. "s ioo.ot, t- IN,
l.e -.,e "a
W. , 49, LIDO,
tIaAt "-.. f' , ...t ,'-,,.,t,.I M
WIZ - .,.fi, -..,tlito t,t ina
Nt. ~ 81, ..tf 49, th..s
49, -c tI.,tt.lt +f.t tI. NO. Of fbe
VIZ n',t NV .''N ,r,,e,,,
go. liz. 'r.,,.-.t,.tl.,,t psalm, as fbo
1,g-i. FOR bf. nros.r.afion of frufb he
shovel win force and beauty ts beau
fifu .Iaptablity fo the history OF this
Oen-yetr-old congregation. marve. lousy
"au the way" by which rector and peo-
pie had pr0vidcutiaIy come. citing facts
In connection with his application of tho
Psalm ON Christmas Day, 1NNs. he
grcsched hts hrst sermon as rector
There was then no VesTy, ana me t'n-
treeauon consisted oi only SILK tamiiles.
Ihefe are now between "'" ana 4'N COM
n ai. ,.tIl7' ana .nIllIl9. llois ior tAe past
Den e'-is nav $500 $500 ~,
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~" '.t tH' ft.'t ttt' tft |t ti'.l ttf t 't
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
DR. Hare H. Weaker.

Rev DR.. Moses d. Hoge's condition
was slightly worse last night. The noise
OF thu nre-crackers yesterday had a
most depressing effect upon his nervous
system.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

Andrew Colon. Battery G; Patrick Dom
ovan. Battery l..
The mon ordered 10 prison will be taken
10 St Francis Barracks, 81. Augustine
lila
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
90. DR.. HiifeF's (dat

A white man. who gives his name as
Joe Hodges. but says at the same time
that this is not his name. and who claims
TO reside In Washington. was looked up
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
EIIIIII!I|||...;1IEI!Iz
"A Speciality.

urinary. secondary OF IeIuagy Sypnln
permALenIiy cured ia - w ~ d-yA lol
can be treated Al ONE Tor the same IrlDt
under same guaranty. ~ you prefer +
come here We VIII contract 10 pay rallroa..
fare and hotel bills. and no charge n W
fail 10 cure. II you have taken Mercury
looide Potash. ana still nave aches AMI
pains, Mucous Patches In mouth, sor
Throat, Pimpes. Copper Colored spots
Ulcers On any part OF tho body, hair o.
eyebrows falling out, Il II THIS SyphiilI.
BLOOD POISON that No guarantees
cure. We solicit the most obstinate case
ana challenge ire world for case "
cannot cure. mis- disease has AWAY
banned the sk II OF the most eminen
pnysicians. 500 900 capital behind our ur
conditional guaranty. Absolute proof,
sent sealed on application. Address Cook
Remedy Co. si2 Masonic Temple
Chica9e. Ill. e..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
III Chrolrey.

Mr.. J. IA. Chndrey. one Of the oldest
druggists in Richmond. died at NV
o'clock Sunday morning az his residence,
so. 60i north TWcny-hrst street aller
90 long Illness. ,-,..
Alr Childrey was one of the landmarks
of Richmond in the drug business, Dul
for some time past had not been actlNeN
engaged. lie was known 10 ail the drug
dealers 81 che city. both wholesale ana
retail and bore the highest ieIutduOh lui
integrity and up.iehincs5. ie letN
tbroe sons. two of whom are engaged ~
the drug business here one with W. y
povthress q CO.. and the other WIN
Purcell Ladd s. GO.
AIR Chidrey was e. man of quiet. DO
nestle habits one of his DISTINGUISHING
traits was his love for things pertaining
to fhe u4st. OF which Dee had made CON
rbarlo4 W Gbilrey commissioner OF the
revenue for the upper district OF henrco
Mr. Chldrcv was brother 81 Nf.
county who was continually win MN
during bis last illness.
The funeral win take pace from the
siderable collection.
residence at n O'Clock this morning
Mrs. W. II. Fitzgerald.
Mrs Mary r. Fitzgerald. wife Of Mr..
w u TUzgeralI. Commissioner Of the
Associated Railways, died at the resi-
dcnce OF her husband. No. ll13 Grove ave-
nue.. Sunday morning Shel had been
great sufferer for Two years, and bore
her ills with remarkable and lovely for
titlde.
The deceased was a native Of Balu-
more. and a daughter of the late General
Pitcairn. of the United States Army.
She leaves two grown-up children, a
SON and "a daughter. both of whom re-
sided with her.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was q lady Of many
accomplishments. and was most de-
Fout Catholic.
Her remains viii DE Inferred in Ba!ti-
more.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-26
CAB1NEr NESTING
situation in Cuba ada Porto Rico Dls0uI1'
.d-psnee Commission AfEaIIR.

situation In Cuba add Porto Rico DiHouHs'
.d-Peaoe Commission AhaiIs.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 25'-At
the cabinet meeting to-day, the sltua-
tlon in Cuba was gone over for the In
formation of those members who aid
not see the President yesterday. 1t
was explained that the time limit for
the evacuation Of the island had been
extended from December / to January
/, and that the United States would as
sumo control Of the government of the
several cities and provinces as fast as
they were evacuated by the spaniards.
but no faster. Havana probably VIII pc
the last OF the cities to remove us
troops and the last to surrender civil
control TO the United States. This, how
ever, must be accomplished by the frst
of January. 1,
The question Of the relation Porto Ri
co shall bear to the general government
Of the United States Is receiving the
careful consideration Of the President
and the members OF the cabinet. The
question Of change in the currency
system of the island. the customs ana
Internal revenue laws, suffrage ana
many other Incidental but highly i'm
portant subjects are now under consid-
Grafton, and probably Will be treated
upon at some length In the Presidents
forthcoming message to Congress. It -
not unlikely that Congress Will De ASK
ed to pass some needed general legis-
latlon respecting the temporary govern
rnent OF the island, with a recommenda-
tlon that commission be appointed 70
consider with more detiberation than IS
possible in short session OF Congress,
all Of the questions involved, ana make
d report at future time.
Nothing Of O dIsquieting nature mas
been heard from our peace commission
at Paris. The contention OF the Span
Iards that the United States should as
sune the Cuban debt or any other mu-
nIeipal obligations OF Havana and pos
sl6ly Of their Cuban cities, is received
mere with perfect equanlmity. Such q
procedure Is out of the question as our
Commissioners knew before they left
washington.