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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Compliment to District rroonx

The Chattanooga correspondent of the
New York Sun has this to say about the
District soldier boys:
THE 1st District of Columbia Regiment
was expecting to go to the Philippines. and
the order to go to Tampa came as a sur
prise to the boys. Vaccination was going
on in camp yesterday, and everybody was
making preparations to take his departure
from camp. There Is perhaps not a better
equipped and better drilled regiment at the
park than the 1st District of Columbia
Its officers are men of the most liberal
experience, and 40 per cent of the men
have seen service In the National Guard
at Washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
WILL GO TO THE PHILIPPINES.
Brig. Gen. Macarthur Ordered to San
Francisco.

Brigadier General Arthur Macarthur,
United States Volunteers, lieutenant colo
mel, A A. G., recently stationed at ST.
Paul, Mimi, has been ordered to proceed
TO San Francisco and report to Major Gem
eral Merritt, commanding the Department
OF the Pacific for assignment to duty with
the expedition to the Philippines.
Other officers also assigned to duty WITH
the same expedition are Captain Wm A.
Tucker, commissary of subsistence, United
states Volunteers, who is assigned to the
stan of Brigadier General Anderson; Major
II. w. Cardwell, who will be made chief
surgeon of division; Acting Assistant
Surgeon G. II. Penrose, who is assigned
to duty with the Utah Battery; Captain
Geo. Ruhlen, assistant quartermaster, who
Is ordered to report to General Merritt for
assignment to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Gen. MILES TO THE ARMY
JUST treatment, Implicit Obedience
ana Loyal Support Enioined


Major General Miles has issued the fol-
| lowing order to the army. dated Nav "a T.,
| regard to their general duties during tho
| present war:
After prolonged period of peace our
army Is once more called upon to engage
In var IN the cause of justice and humani
ty To bring the military forces to the
highest state of efficiency and most speedi
ly accomplish what is expected should he
the earnest effort, and call forth the hest
energies of all its members of Whatsoever
station.
The laws and regulations which govern
! military bodies in civilized countries have
| been developed to their present perfection
| through the experience of hundreds of
years, and the faithful observance of those
laws and regulations is essential to the
honor ard efficiency of the army
"All authority should be exercised with
| firmness, equity and decorum on the ma
of superiors, and should be respected bv
Implicit obedience, and loyal support from
supordinates.
far as may be in his power guard and nrn-
serve the health and welfare OF those un-
der his cnarge. He must labor diligently
and zealously to perfect himself and his
subordinates in military drill instruction.
and discipline; and, above all, he must con-
| stantly endeavor, by precept and example
to maintain the highest character, to foster
and stimulate that true solGierIy snirit ana
patriotic devotion to duty which must char
acterize an effective army. The major gen.
eral commanding confidently trusts that
every officer and soldier in the service of the
republic. each in his proper sphere, will
contribute his most Jealous efforts to the
end that the honor and character of the
army may be preserved untarnished and
it's best efforts crowned with success
This order is given upon a day sacred to
the memory of the heroic dead, whose SER
vices and sacrifices afford us example and
inspiration, and it is expected that all will
be fully impressed with the sacred auty
imposed upon the army by the government
of our beloved country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
NEW TUBES FOR HER BOILERS.
The Cruiser Cincinnati Has Gone to
HnmptOn ROals.

The sudden appearance of the cruiser Gin
cinnati at Hampton Roads is explained at
the Navy Department by the statement
that her boilers are to be retubed The Gin
cinnau has had a good deal of hard SER
Vice since she was last overhauled, includ-
ing two years work in the Mediterranean
preceding her service in the South Atlantic
and West Indies. She was ordered north to
have her boilers repaired month ago, but
the execution of the order was delayed be-
cause there was need Of the ship up to this
time. About twenty days should suffice to
complete the repairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Correspondent. Arc Released,

HAVANA, June 3.-The English newspa-
per correspondents, Messrs. Whigham and
Robinson, recently captured on Cuban soil
after having been landed on the coast from
a yacht. have been released from custody,
owing to the representations made in their
behalf by Mr.. Alexander Gollan, the Brit
ish consul here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them TO any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering It at
this office. In person or by letter.
Terms l3 cents per week: - cents
for two weeks. or 90 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofiice to another should
give the last address as we'll as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Spain VIII Ask for Peace.

Inc President and all of the cabinet OFF,
sl94s peileve that at the consumrnation of a
plan now mapped out Spain Will be satisfied
10 ask Tor peace This program, as exclu-
siyeIy announced In yesterdays Star. has
Tor its object the taking OF Por,o Rico the
destruction or capture Of Cervera and the
capture of Santiago 1t is confidently be-
heFed that this program will SO cri2pIe
Spain that she will ask for peace without
delay That. as already stated, will obvi-
ate the necessity of sending a large ar,nv
against Havana.
Attorney General Griggs has given the
President an opinion that the vessels cam
tured around Havana and CONDEMNED can
be appraised and put into the service of the
United States at once. 1t is supposed to be
the inteEtion of the government to use a
number Of these captured vessels as trans
ports for troops for the invasion in prog
ress The number condemned will aid
largely In the expeditions under headway.
The opinion of the Attorney General will he
followed.
1t Is understood that a dispatch was re-
ceived by Secretary Alger saying that the
second expedition to the Philippines will be
ready to leave in short time.
The cabinet talked over a number of army
appointments TO be made by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
"LET HANNA RUN THINGS
Charles l.. kurtz's Advice Regardin,
the Ohio Convention.

the OHIO COnvenffOn.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June ST would well
come a fight upon me in the republican
state convention" said Charles L. Kurtz
today. For it would give me chance and
reason for going into the convention with
my coat Off.
II do not believe the friends of Senator
Hanna will care to provoke a fight now,
and l think it will be best for our people
to let Hanna run things. I do not know of
any way to make thu people dislike Hanna
more thoroughly and more quickly than to
let him have full sway before them for a
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
NO NEWS AT PORT Az PRINCE.
Reported Attack of Insurgents or
Spanish Forts UncOnfirmed.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, June 8, $50
a.m.-As this dispatch is sent no news has
reached Pert au Prince from any quarter
of further fighting at Santiago de Cuba
and the reported attack of the insurgents
upon that place has not yot been confirmed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
The Senate Votes for Bonds

The Senate this afternoon agreed to the
amendment Of the republican minority of
the finance comInittee, substituting a bond
provision for sreenbacks, as reported by
the majority. Vote. As TO 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Hines. of Representative Fowler.

Representative John E. Fowler of North
Carolina was seized with a chill. depress-
ing nausea and intense pain while i'm his
rooms at the National Hotel last evening.
His symptoms were so alarming that DIR.
Walter c. Murphy remained with him DUR
ing the night. He was reported as sonles
what improved this aft fternoon. but has con.
dition is yet considered serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST,
How the New Positions in the Treas
ury VIII BE Filled


Assistant Secretary Vanderlip announced
today that the eighty-four new positions in
the onlces OF the auditors for the War and
Navy Departments will be filled from the
eligible list Of the civil service. The solicit
tor of the treasury has rendered an opiaion
TO this effect. The civil service commits
sion will be called upon to supply the
clerks. There was a big demand for these
positions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Object of Schley's Attack on Bat
teries at Santiago.
CRlSFOBAL COLON hit TWICE
1t Will Require Heavy Bombard-
ment to Take Place.
II A We MOD ERN GUNS

Copyright. 1898. by Associated Pres,n
ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP RRooK-
LYN, off Santiago de Cuba. Nav ., ,,ta
Fort Antonio. Jamaica, June D.-Commo-
dcre Schley determined to test the batter
les OF Santiago de Cuba today and ascer-
TAIN their location and capacity. AT 10
CLOCK he transferred his flag to the Mas
sachusetts and went on board that shin
Al l:io clock the Massachusetts signaled
the Iowa and the New Orleans to form coI-
unh and follow. A course due east was
steered until the ships were about 600
9afus from the shore, and then circlinr
until they headed due west they nassod
starboard side on, by the forts. The heavy
lo-inch guns of the Massachusetts and tho
IE-lhch guns of the Iowa were ordered "a
open on the Cristobal Colon. which was
ABOUT l,ooo to 1900 yards inside the Morro.
"hlle the New Orleans large calfber guns
were 10 open on the forts so as to draw
their fire.
CrfstObal Colon Hit Twice.
Inc harrowness of the harbor entrance
ana the speed of the ships. which r,ada
ten Knots, allowed of the Cristobal Colon
oeiils target for only few minutes In
that time. IT is believed she was bi, ,u-ica
put was not seriously damaged.
Ihe ehtire set of forts some sly I'm ,,,,,,,-
Der, opened fire, and the object of the ox-
pedition was attained.
Some of the modern guns with s,,o,,o-
less powder, were aimed well hu+ of on
the shols hred not one did any damapa 10
commodore Schleys ships
The Cristobal Colon repIiad 70 ,t. A.
out all Oh her shots fell short
Inc American ships fired not more ,bo,
Tour rounds from their heavy guns Co.,
suminS in all fifteen minutes for ,bo e.
Inc Spaniards hred more than 100 rounds
keeping up the fire when the ships vera
iully TWO miles out Of their range.
schley in Exposed Plnce.
Durlng the action Commodore Schlev oo-
cupied position near the forward 12-inch
turret of the Massachusetts and watched
the shells go whistling by as the shins po,
III the line of fire Of the batteries as nm
cohcernedly as though in no danger of If
AT $50 O'Clock the commodore was back
on the Brooklyn.
II Is evident that the Spaniards have for
uled Santiago very carefully and well.
ihere are number of modern guns there.
eFluently Of English or French make ana
they use smokeless powder which rnakes
III dlfhcult to locate them. 1t will take a
heaFy pombardment to dislodge the bat
teries and the Spanish fleet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
HAS sCHLEY ATTACKED SANTIAGO.
Rumor in Madrid That He Has Forced
the HarbOr.

MADRID, June 3.-The Pals. a prominent
republican organ, says it is rumored that
the United States fleet has made a second
attack upon Santiago de Cuba, and that
the Americans forced an entrance into the
harbor In Spanish circles, however, the re-
port is not believed to be true
The Madrid newspapers maintain that
Admiral Cervera's fleet is sailing in the
direction of the Philippine Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Local Pensions.

Pensions We're granted today to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Column
Dia: Stephen S. Ford, 50: James Morris, in
crease. IS to s12: William France, increase,
y TO ~; Peter O'Doneghue, s15. ana Annie
Mellinger, $8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03

TIE cabinst, in two hours session TODAY
went over the war situation to date, and
look hopeful view of the future.
Secretary Long presented a telegram from
commodore Schley telling of the Demon
strauon he made a few days ago against
Santiago He said that he had desired to
uncover the Spanish batteries and to dra u,
put the Spanish fleet if possible The dis
patch corroboratad the newspaper reports
that no damage had been done the Ameri-
can ships and no lives lost. The commo-
uore still expressed the belief that Ceryera
and ali Of his ships were on the inside of
the harbor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
Receipts and Expenditures.

Government receipts from customs today
1896, 700; internal revenue, ss62. .305; mtsceI
laneous, $5o,03l. Expenditures, s., 205, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-03
THE EVENING STAR.
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The silver star., 1898-11-03
McKinIex nt Philnd.Inhia.

Philadelphia. Pa. Oct. 27.-For three
hours today William Mckinley. com.
mander-in-chief of the United States
army and navy. saw victorious men
pass in review before him.
II was military ana naval day of the
great peace jubilee. Twenty-Five thous.
and men marched in the most brIllIan,
ana spectacular pageant the country
has witnessed in many yenrs. In n
seini-clrculnr inclosurc OF the big re-
viewing stand. in the magnificent cour,
OF honor. the President stood erect and
uncovered throughout the entire pro.
ccssIon.
Mrs. Mckinley reviewed the process.
sion from II small stand on ton OF the
conservatory of the Llpplncott man.
sion. back OF where the Presiden,
stood.
There was not nm untoward fenture
OF the dny-thc weather wns character.
istic OF autumn-sunlit. gusty: the ynst
crowds were handled with commepdn.
BILE skill. and whatever accidents occur.
red were of the most trivial character.
The silver star., 1898-11-03
The DREYFUS CASE.
The Court of Appeals Now Has II Under
Adv.sement.

Paris. Oct. 21.-The Court of Cassa-
ton, which is to decide upon the uues-
ton of reopening the case of Alfred
Dreyfus, the prisoner of Devils island.
who Is alleged to have been falsely
convicted Of selling important military
plans to agents of foreign power.
opened AT noon to-day.
The belief is general tonight that
the Court of Cessation will pronounce
neither for revision nor annulmcnt of
The decision in the Dreyfus case. as
either course would entail awkward
consequences.
To avoid the contingencies II is cx-
pected the court will decide that as the
affair now presents itself there has been
no treason. and that. therefore. the con.
demnation pronounced upon Drcyfus
by the court-martial cannot be upheld.
The Courier du Solr says that the
revelations in the report of NJ. Bard
before the Court Of Cassaton as to the
part played by some members of the
general staff have produced a strong
effect in military circles and are like.
ly to result In n reaction tending to nut
an end to the antagonlsm between the
civil and military authorities
The silver star., 1898-11-03
FRANCE AND ENGLAND.
Now Believed That War VIII he Avert.d.

Paris. oct. 21.-It is reported here
this evening that the British Cabinet
at to-day's session decided to proclaim
the protectorate of Great Britain over
upper Egypt.
London, Oct. 2T.-Although nothing
official has transpred regarding the
deliberations of the Cabinet council
yesterday, the Times says it may be
taken for granted that the decisions
reached are in full agreement with
the policy formulated in the recently
published blue book.
The Daily Mail understands that an
arrangement has been arrived at
which removes all danger of friction
with France.
The Cabinet of Great Britain has de-
cided that there can be no question OF
any concession in the nature of an
outlet to the Nile for France. The
whole valley of the Nile must be re-
stored to Egypt. though freedom in
trading facilities will naturally be
granted to France as to the world gen
orally.
General Kitchener arrived here this
afternoon and was greeted by the com
mander-in-chief of the British forces.
General Lord Wolsey. and other high
military officials.
The silver star., 1898-11-03
PRISONERS ESCAPE.
JAIL BREAK AT BOULDER.
Five Men Tunnel Out of tho County jail
-One Was Under Life Sentence.

Denver, Oct. GA special to the Re-
publican from Boulder says:
Five prisoners tunneled their way
out of the Boulder county jail. includ-
ing james Cassaidy, who was sen
fenced 10 life Imprisonment for mur.
der. only few hours before, and Ed
ward and George Rowe, who We're also
sentenced to-day for horse stealing.
The escape was made shortly after
dark tonight and the five men are still
ut large. Bloodhounds will be placed
on their trail at daylight.
The prisoners had been allowed to
spend the day in the corridor the floor
of which is cemented. At the north
end of the corridor stood n long table.
Under one end of it a hole was dug
into the cement. and the dirt put under
the steel cages. which are about six
inches above ground. A trench was
dug about five feet deep. Then tun-
mel was run under the foundation of
of the court house wall. This founda
ton consists of croncrete two feet deep
and four feet wide, and on this rests
the heavy footing stones. Under all
this the tunnel was driven. the entire
length being about 10 feet, 6 feet of
which was ON the outside of the wall.
After the foundation had been passed.
the hole was extended upward 10 the
surface, which was left untouched un-
til this evening. During the supper
hour the sod was removed and the five
men escaped.
When the jailer went in later to lock
the prisoners in the cells for the night
their absence was noted. The alarm
was given, and armed men were soon
securing the vicinity in hope Of over
taking the prisoners.
The men who escaped are: james j.
Cassaidy, sentenced to life imprison-
ment in the penitentiary for murder;
Edward Rowe, six years, and George
Rowe. four and Il half years, both for
horse stealing; Nicholas Boucher. held
TO await the action of the District
court. and John Baptist, sentenced to
a short term in the county Jail for vaS-
rancy.
At Eldora. in this county. Bob Bram-
lett, formerly United States marshal,
has two bloodhounds. Bramlett was
called by telephone and asked TO bring
the dogs to Boulder to help trace the
men, and replied that he would do so.
Mr.. Bramlett and the dogs are expect
ed here about midnight.
The silver star., 1898-11-03
MOODY AND THE RownS
How the Evanxelisrs Quick WI, I.
Him From Drubb,nr

A few years ago. when Ev,,.
Moody was preaching in the slupN
a'large city. he was delayed In IL. I|
the hall till late in the eyenjnc
exit was in II back street. and u
left the building he found n num,.]
roughs waiting to annoy him NJ
walked along he heard then \
Here he comes.' and they prs'.1
TO jostle him from the sidewalk ~
straight up TO the ring-leader \
Moody held out his overcoat, and n
self-possession that commando \
plete respect. said:
my friend, won't you Just heh
on with this overcoat? am not n
so active now as | was at yom1
and some day. when you are as !
l am, I'll be glad TO do you the }
favor"
No bully was ever more compeI
taken back with surprise. He heE|
overcoat for the evangelist to ga
it, and then thanking the youl, n
for his aid. Mr.. Moody went aloa
molested.-November Ladies' I;
journal.
The silver star., 1898-11-03
MORE SHIPS FOR DEWEY.
Helena, Yorktown and brooklyn Are to
Go to Manila.

New York. oct. 2S.-A dispatch To
the Herald from Washington says:
Three more men of war will probably
follow the auxiliary cruiser Buffalo to
the Asiatic squadron. Orders have al
ready been given to the gunboat
Helena TO prepare for her long trip
through the SueZ canal to the far east,
and as soon as she Is ready she will
start.
Rear Admiral Dewey has impressed
upon the department the necessity Of
having Il large number of light
draught gunboats among the Philip
pine islands. The Yorktown. Il Is un-
derstood. will he placed in commission
on the Pacific coast and will start for
Manila.
In addition to these gunboats II will
be necessary for the department with
In the next few months TO send an
auxiliary cruiser carrying another
draft " men To take the places of
those on the Asintic station whose
terms of enlistment have expired.
II Is stated Mt the navy yard that the
cruiser Brooklyn will sail for Manila
by way OF the Suez canal Monday or
Tuesday with recruits. ammunition
and supplies for Admiral Dcwey's feet.
ON her way she will coal ut Colombo.
Ccylon.
Work on the cruiser Chicago is ad.
vnncing rapidly. And II il believed
that she will he ready next week to 20
into commission.
The silver star., 1898-11-03
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Citizens of the United States Make Head
way In Their Negotiations With
NlcaraRua,

Manngua, Nicaragua. via Calves
ton, Tex, Oct. 27-Edwin #. Cragin,
the Chicago engineer and contractor,
and Edward Eyre and Frank 5. Wash
burn of New York city, have made an
agreement with President Zelaya to
construct an inter-ocean.c canal.
Under the terms of the concession
they are authorized to negotiate with
the Maritime Canal Company. whose
concession will lapse next October.
The form of agreement guarantees n
release from the incubus of the old
company. while making satisfactory
arrangements with all parties.
The concessionaires represent ade-
quate capital, which, with efficient
American engineers and contractors,
assures prompt beginning and an
early completion of the canal. in con
trast to the inactivity of the Maritime
company for the last ten years.
The option requires the concession
aires TO commence work Immediately
after the expiration of the existing
concession in October next They must
deposit 100000 in gold in the Mica
raguan treasury as Il guarantee on
signing the option, and 100000 more
within three months after. They
must organize n company within six
months. begin the excavation of the
canal within twenty-six months. open
up some transit route across Mica
ragua within three years, and com
plete the canal within ten years.
The option provides also that the
concessionaires shall give Nicaragua s
per cent. of the stock and net divi-
dends pro rata annually for 1919 years.
thereafter dividing the net dividends
equally with Nicaragua.
Several fines of 100000 each are
mentioned in the event of non-compli
ance with the provisions specified.
The option is now before the Mica
raguan Congress.