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Evening star., 1898-09-20
pINKERTON IS GRAND SIRE.
Choice of the Supreme Grand LOdg
at Boston Today.

Choice of the Supreme Grand Lodge
at Boston Today.
BOSTON, Mass. September 20.-The Sec
ond days session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, l. o. o. F., opened with full at
tendance of delegates After routine BUSH
ness had been transacted, the election Of
officers was taken up.
As has been anticipated. Alfred s. Pinker-
ton Of " crcester was unanimously elected
grand sire. The announcement of the eIec-
ton was made amid great applause
For deputy grand sire four candidates
were placed in nomination. Gr A. C. Cable
of Ohio, CIR. ]. Otis Humphrey Of Illinois.
CIR. John l.. Notion of Tennessee and CIR
w. @. Nye Of Minnesota. Gr Cable re-
ceived 90 votes and was elected
]. Frank Grant of Baltimore was re-elect-
ed grand secretary. and Richard Muckle of
Philadelphia grand treasurer by the cast
ing of one ballot each.
The Supreme Grand Lodge has voted to
hold the next annual session In Detroit,
Mich.
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Promoters Continue to Arrive
IN TROUBLE OVER CURRENCY.
Porto Rican Bankers Want Stable
Rate of Exchange Established

SAN JUAN. Island of Porto Rico, Sep
tember 2e.-Messrs Luce and Dumaresq,
the fiscal agents of the government who
have established the Bank of Ponce here.
are consulting with Maj. Gen. Brooke rela-
tive to the currency situation. They report
that business is at a standstill owing to
the fluctuations of the local currency just
at the time the planters need money for
their crops
They are offered mortgage loans at Is
per cent interest, but they can do nothing
until the rate of exchange is fixed. They
believe 1t Should be about two for one and
will probably report on the subject to the
Treasury Department at Washington. Gen.
Brooke is investigating the matter thor
oughy with the view of taking action when
our sovereignty over the island is complete.
The fiscal agents also say that many of
the spectators who f1ocked to Ponce are
returning to the United States, disillusion-
lied and convinced that the island is not an
Eldorado.
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Twenty Spanish Vessels at Manila
Hoist Stars and Stripes.

MANILA, Philippine Islands. September
2o.-Twenty Spanish vessels. including
tW Welve steamers. have completed their
transfer to the American flag, and a ma
jority of them have now proceeded on
ccasting voyages.
There is some uncertainty regarding the
native crews and the Filipino vessels. 1t
is reported that they have been commit
ing questionable acts, and the Boston and
Raleigh sailed today under orders to pro-
tect commerce.
The British gunboat Rattler has gone to
Cebu. There are rumorS that the inSur-
gents are attacking Cebu and Iloilo.
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Spanish Soldiers in Porto Rico Eyao-
uate Outlying Posts.
GOOD FEELING BETWEEN ARMIES
American Troops Occupy Vieques
Before the Spanish Leave 1t.
MORE PROMOTERS ARRIVE

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico September 10
delayed in transmission).-The evacuation
| of the outlying positions occupied by the
Spaniards began today. Aguadilla, San
sebastian and Lares were abandoned by
| them and the troops of General Garrett
| sons brigade and the 11th Infantry moved
| In and hoisted the America flag The Span
| ish troops from the abandoned positions
are being concentrated at Arecibo, from
whence they will reach San Juan by rail-
! road as soon as transportation is available.
They could not enter the city before, owing
to the crowded condition.
On Wednesday the Spaniards will evacu-
ate the Island of Vieques, where a COM
pany of American troops, dispatched from
General Grants brigade, has already been
landed. The Spanish troops from the ISL
and of Vieques will remain at Humacao
until the Spaniards fall back on the line of
| the military road Spanish control is now
confined to within a line drawn from HUI
macao to Abonito and from there to Areci-
bo, less than one-thrd of the island.
Transports Coming From Spain.
The Spanish evacuation commissioners
al the meeting of the Spanish and Amer
| ican commissioners today, officially in
termed tfe Americans that they had been
Eothed OF the sailing from Spain Of two
transports intended to embark troops here
ana also that four hundred Spanish SOL
dlerS Will sail from here tomorrow on a
transport which is expected from Cuba
Ihe departing troops consist of 300 sick
men and 2oO members of the engineers
regiment
The meeting of the commissioners was
entirely without friction and it was owing
to the good feeling prevailing between our
soldiers and those of Spain that it was de-
clded to allow the company of Americans
to land at the Island of Vieques before the
Spaniards left.
1t was decided today, in the interest Of
the order of the island to allow Americans
to enter the Spanish lines and vice versa
in pursuit OF marauders. This obliterates
the neutral zcne, and it is believed it will
result In the complete suppression of dis
order at Utuado and other places in the in
terror. ana afford protection to native and
Spanish residents alike.
Promoters Continue to Arrive.
In spite of the fact that some of them
nave been disilusioned, the influx of Amer
ican promoters continues. Most of them
are at Ponce and unable to reach San Juan.
owing to the military regulations. An
agent of the American Sugar Refining
Company is here, and many others are
seeking business opportunities franchises
over the unavoidable delays
The condition of the troops on the island
Is not improving. Almost 2O0O men are
reported sick. Gen. Brooke is doing all in
MS power to improve the condition of the
soldiers and afford them every comfort
possible. He has ordered eyery military
tent On the island to be fitted with flooring
Evening star., 1898-09-20
Travelling without Troop..

According to decision Of the Secretary
OF War. commissioned officer travelling on
duty under orders with less than three en-
listed men Is regarded as travelling without
troops within the meaning of the law and
regulations applicable to the subiect. and
Is entitled to travel allowances according
ly. An officer travelling Under orders with
three or more enlisted men is regarded as
travelling with troops
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To Represent France I'm H.,t,

Count D DApchier. secretary Of the French
embassy, has been appointed charge DAT
faires Of the French legation in Haiti. and
will leave for his new post on October
He was transferred from Haiti to Wash
ington when the war brought a large In
crease Of work TO the embassy here and
he shared in the important services If
rendered in looking after Spanish interests
and in bringing about peace.
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TO MAKE sMoKELEss POWDER.
A Large Factory to he Built Near In
dian Head.

A Large Factory to BE Built Near In
dian Head.
Active operations have begun for the
building of large. powder factory for the
navy at Indian Head. on the Potomac. for
the manufacture of smokeless powder. The
factory Is being constructed under an ap-
preparation of i$97, 900 made at the last ses-
sion of Congress. and will have a greater
capacity for the manufacture of smokeless
powder than any private establishment in
the country. Lieutenant Bernadou, who is
an expert in ordnance and ordnance sup
plies, will superintend the building of the
factory, and expects to complete the work
early next year. The plans for the factory
contemplate a plant capable of producing
from three to five thousand pounds of pow
der day, or about double the amount now
supplied to the navy, by private concerns.
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POLICE AND FIRE PARADEs.
The Annual Turnout VIII Occur DC.
tober 1.-THE Flag Contest.


tober lS-The Flag Contest.
Commissioner Wight, who has immediate
charge of the two departments, announced
this afternoon that the annual parade Of
the police and fire departments will take
place at B o'clock Saturday afternoon. the
18th of next month. There will be no COM
petitive drill by the police for the flag this
year but it will be awarded to the precinct
making the best appearance in the parade,
the award to be made by a committee Of
citizens Immediately after the various coru-
panies representing the several precincts
pass before the reviewing stand.
1t is hoped that some public-spirited cit
izen or citizens will donate a flag or other
memento to be presented to the company
in the fire department making the best ap-
pearance in the parade. No. precinct won
the flag donated for the police last year.
Evening star., 1898-09-20
W. J. BRYAN DECLINES TO TALK.
Except to Say He Has Enough of He
ing Il Soldier.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, September D.-A
special to the Star from Jacksonville, Fla,
says:
Col. VIM Jennings Bryan of the Sd Ne
braska Volunteers will shortly resign his
commission in the United States army and
resume the discussion OF public questions.
This statement is not made upon the au-
thority Of Colonel Bryan. however. When
asked to express himself on questions OF
public interest he said: You can say that
/ refuse to discuss any matters connected
with politics, the army or myself, except
that / see no reason to change the views
in regard to expanding the territory of the
United States L expressed in my Omaha
sreech made before entering upon this
army life"
This is all Colonel Bryan would say, ex-
cept to add:
You might also say that I am not so
enamored of camp life that / would at
the close of war apply for commission
in the regular army"
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wILHELMINA OPENS PARLIAMENT.
Hollands Queen Approves of the
Czar,s Disarmament ProposaI.

Czafs Disarmament Proposal.
THE HAGUE. September 20.-Queen Will
helmina, accompanied by the queen mother,
opened the states general (parliament of
the Netherlands) today. In the speech
from the throne her majesty dwelt upon
the innumerable proofs of patriotism and
affection for the dynasty manifested since
her accession to the throne the recollec-
ton of which. she added, can never be eff
faced from her memory.
The queen also said she had received the
cars disarmament proposal with peculiar
sympathy.
The queen. in her speech, also promised
the introduction Of number Of social
measures.
Evening star., 1898-09-20
Disorder. at Spanish Election.

LONDON, September 20-SpeciaI dis
patches from Madrid say the provincial
councils election has resulted in the re-
turn of the ministerial nominees, except at
Bilbao. where the Basque Patriot Sarana
has been elected by an overwhelming ma
jority. Serious street disorders attended
the election
Evening star., 1898-09-20
Designated a. Fiscal Agents.

Ihe President has designated the firm of
De Ford & Co. of Boston. Mass, as fiscal
agents OF the United States in such por-
tions OF the Island of Porto Rico as are
now or may hereafter come uncer the mill
tary Jurisdiction Of the United States.
Evening star., 1898-09-20
ONE MORE VICTIM,
Milton s. Hilton of District Regiment
Passes Away.

Milton 8. Hilton, member of Company
F, 1st District of Columbia Regiment, died
this morning at the home of his parents.
No. 1889 w street northwest. He was In
his thirtieth year. Immediately after the
death of the unfortunate young man Major
Sylvester, as chairman of the COMMITTEES
having charge Of matters of the kind In
connection with the returned soldiers, was
deceased soldiers burial at Arlington
Mr.. ]. William Lee will look after the de-
tails of the funeral, the date for which has
not yet been fixed.
Evening star., 1898-09-20
Gen. Fitxhngh Lee En- Route Home.
Special DISPATCH TO The EYenlng Star

RICHMOND, Va. September 2O-Word
has been received here that Gen. and Mrs
FitZhugh Lee would leave Jacksonville for
Richmond early this afternoon. They will
arrive about o'clock Wednesday evening.
Evening star., 1898-09-20
SICK SOLDIERS SENT HOME.
Big Batch Brought From Camp WI
kOH on Shinnecock,

kOn On ShlMnecOCk.
NEW YORK. September 2o.-Nhe hospital
steamer Shinnecock, with 269 sick soldiers
from Camp Wikoff on board. reached port
today. About one-haf of the men were
transferred to hospitals here or sent home
ON furiough. The others, mostly regulars,
were conveyed to Jersey City, where they
were put on board a hospital train at the
Pennsylvania railroad station. to be re-
moved to Fort Myer, Va The train con-
sisted of thirteen Pullman sieepers, and it
was In charge of Surgeon Major Charles
Richards.
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: II Ii
Second Division.
Third Division.
zURLINDEN Is REAPPOINTED.
French Council Wants Him for Mill.
tary Governor of Paris

PARIS, September 20.-The cabinet coun-
Gil. this morning reappointed General Eur
linden to the post of military governor of
Paris, which he occupied previous to ac-
ceptlng the portfolio of minister of war,
made vacant by the resignation of M Ca
valgnac.
Evening star., 1898-09-20
Quartermaster's Department,

Colonel Lee, Battlefield, Ga:
Your telegram regarding the movement
of the 9th New York via the Queen and
Crescent. Big Four, Lake Shore and New
York Central received. Much comment
made by New York papers because the sick
OF the Sth New York were sent via this
route. For that reason your telegram was
submitted to the Secretary of War, who
says that If the colonel of the regiment
and his officers desire to go that way there
Is no reason why you should not send them
by the route named, provided the $40 per
capita rate, and rate for freight is ad-
hered to. Report action
LUDINGTON, Quartermaster General.
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Quartermaster General.
Chickamauga Park, September Z.

Chickamauga Park, September Z.
Quartermaster General, Washington:
Telegram received in relation to routing
9th New York Infantry via Queen and
Crescent, Big Four Lake Shore and New
York Central. Colonel of regiment desires
to go by that route. and it has been de-
cided to send it that way. LEE,
Chief QuartermaSter.
Evening star., 1898-09-20
Grain, Provisions. and Cotton Markets.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1421 F St, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York
Evening journal., 1898-05-11
IN THE SENATE.
Four War Measures Psssed-Postofice
1911 Goes Through.

Four War Measures Passed--Postofice
1911 Goes Through.
WASHINGTON. May 11.-Four war
measures were passed by the senate
yesterday. one Of them provided for
carrying on the additional work in the
adiutaHt generals office. The second
authorized the enlistment OF volunteer
signal corps. two thirds OF the members
Of which must be expert electricians or
telegraphers. The third was the so call
ed immune blll' passed by the house.
The fourth was n measure suspendlng
existing law so that additional hospital
stewards can be appointed.
The postoficc appropriation bill. car
rylng appropriations which aggregate
more than $99.00O,OOO, was passed after
debate which has lasted for several
days A determined effort was made
by Mr.. Bptler (Pop., N. c. to cut off
the sum appropriated for the fast mail
service between New York and Wash
ington TO Atlanta and New Orleans. and
to provide for two committees to inves-
tigate postal affairs but it was unsuc-
cessful, all amendments except those
offered by the committee on approprla-
tions being voted down
After an extended and interesting de-
bate the resolution submitting to the
legislatures Of the various states an
amendment TO the constitution Of tho
United States changing the date Of the
beginning of the terms of the presl-
dent, vice president and members Of
congress from the 4th Of March TO the
9TH of May ~yrdb adopted Following is
a text Of the proposed amendment:
THE term of office OF the president
and vice president and of the Fifty
sixth congress shall continue until the
ith day of May in the year 1901 at noon.
and the 4th day Of May at noon shall
thereafter be substituted for the 4th day
Of March as the commencement and ter
mination of the official term Of the pres
ident, vice president, senators and rep
resentatives In congress-"
Evening journal., 1898-05-11
Transports ror philippine troops.

.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-A detail
~ army and navy officers visited Pa
ciflc street dock yesterday and boarded
the steamer Australia, on which the
government has secured an option as a
transport for troops 10 the Philippines.
9he steamer Is In splendid condition and
can be pressed into service at short no.
tice. The steamship City Of Sydney has
arrived from Panama and way ports,
ana from the manner In which she was
given quics dispatch by quarantine and
CustOmhOuse officials IL is evident that
she has also been chartered TO go to
Manila and viii be placed on the berth
Immediately. Orders have been given
10 discharge her cargo as rapidly as
possible. A large force Of stevedores is
at work on the City Of Peking's cargo,
and il will be out Of the hold by Wed
nesday night 1t is thought that the
Australia and Peking and possibly the
sydney with one collier, will leave.
here no later than Sunday night Sup
plies for the Asiatic squadron and the
transports at this city arrived here yes
terday. The steamship Conemaugh has
arrived from New York, 60 days out
Ehe brings a general cargo. An inspec-
ton Of the vessel viii be made as soon
as she docks, and it is stated on good
authority that she will be added to the
transport fotilla.
The cruiser Charleston. IL is said, Is TO
be dispatched at once. leaving the YES
sells with troops and supplies to follow
~ soon as they can be gotten ready.
The Charleston, in addition TO carry
ing full supply OF ammunition for her
own guns, will carry a large quantity
in boxes for the ships Of Acting Rear
Admiral Dewey's squadron now in Ma
nilla bay. She will also carry a full
complement Of men for her own crew
and a large number OF bluejackets and
mnrInes for the AsIatlc feet
Evening journal., 1898-05-11
Rusao-.Innnneso Entente.

TOXIC, May lit is annouDced in
the government Gazette that the Rus
sian and japanese governments have
agreed upon modus vivendi regarding
Korea.
On the 25th Of April the representa-
tives Of the two governments at Toxic
signed a protocol, the text of which. as
published IN The Gazette, is as follows;
'Fhst.-Russla and Japan definitely
recognize the sovereignty and entire in
dependence Of Korea and mutually en-
gage to refrain from all direct interfer-
ence in the internal affairs Of that
country.
Second.-Desiring TO avoid every pos
slble cause Of misunderstanding in the
future, Russia and Japan mutually eR-
gage. In case Korea should apply to ell
ther of them for assistance or advice,
not TO take any measures in the nomi-
nation OF military instructors or fnan-
cial advisers without having previous
~ come to a mutual agreement in the
matter
'Third.--In view Of the large develop
mont OF Japanese commercial and in
dustrial enterprises in Korea, as we'll
rs the considerable number Of japanese
subjects resident in that country, the
Russian government will not impede
the Development of commercial and in
iustrial relations between Japan and
Worea"
Evening journal., 1898-05-11
OmoIaIs Claim Improved Situation.

ROME, May 11.-General Bava-Bec-
caris telegraphed the Marquis di Ru-
DIM, the premier. last evening from
Milan that the factory hands had re-
sumed work and that the day had pass
ed without special Incident. The Opln-
lone says that parliament will be pro-
rogued for two or three weeks to en-
able a complete investigation into the
causes Of the recent events.
The PopOlO Romano asserts that the
disorder at Milan was part Of a plan for
concerted action on the part of the rev.
oluuOnary elements in Italy but the
outbreak was premature. The police,
the paper says, have seized complete
correspondence on the subject in the
house of a Milan woman who was intt-
mate with a socialist leader.
Fierce rloting occurred in Naples yes
terday. where desperate conflicts took
place between the people and the mil
itary in all quarters Of the city.
Tram cars were overturned and demol-
ished by the mob. and gas lamps. trees,
and electric lights were destroyed. The
rioters made several attempts to erect
barrcades, but We're frustrated by the
police and troops, who fired into them
and drove them back.
Evening journal., 1898-05-11
nv Wnv Of RerIIn

BERLIN, May 1.-THE accounts that
reach here of the troubles in Italy show
that in some parts of the country the
worst outrages of anarchism have oc-
CURED.
Murder and incendiarism are the or
der Of the day. 1t is already known now
the mob did Physician Brands to death
at Minerveno.
The doctor was not the only victim
From his house. which was set on fire.
the rioters went to the residence Of a
mill owner named Barletta, whose mills
had already been plundered.
This man did not have the reputation
OF being a philanthropist. Only a few
days before he had a Thanksgiving mass
read in the presence of all his employ
ees in his private chapel because the
Madonna had made it possible for him
to sell corn at so francs per hundred
weight.
The doors Of the house were batter
ed in, and a terrible scene followed.
Barletta bargalned for his life. He Of
fered thousands upon thousands Of
francs, all his fortune. but amid saw
age cries Of I'VE want your head" the
old usurer was beaten to death like a
mad dog. His wife was frightfully in
jured by blows from n hatchet. and the
children barely escaped being dashed
from a balcony.
The mob then went on plundering.
They penetrated all the houses occu-
pied by the better classes, robblng. klH-
ing and burning.
Those attacked did not dare even to
defend themselves. but voluntarily
opened their doors and handed out all
the money demanded of them by thv.
rioters.
After eight hours plundering the mil
itary arrived on the scene. and the mob
fled, heavily laden with loot.
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ono Cont nnte For Troops.

CHICAGO May 1.-All of the west
srn roads have decided that they Will
charge I cent per mile for the trans
portation of troops TO and. from the
front. only one road Is standing out
against the rate This is the Colorado
Midland, and II says that the state
Jaws of Colorado prevent it from max
ing ! cent rate 1t has not. however
Informed any Of the other roads that il
intends to make a higher rate than
cent, and the chances are very strong
that none of the roads will charge any
more than the 1 cent rate, and they viii
get no more than that from the govern
ment no matter what they charge. The
government informed the roads some
time since that in it's opinion 1 cent was
a fair rate, and 1t desired that the roads
make this rate of their own accord.
Evening journal., 1898-05-11
AMBASSADORS, VIEWS.
Powers May Try to Induce Spain to sue
For Peace.

Powers May Try to Induce Spain to Sue
For Peace.
WASHINGTON, May 11.-As a result
OF the Spanish reverse at Manila lead
ing members Of the diplomatic corps,
representing some of the most infu-
entail of the great powers OF Europe,
have unomcially exchanged Views on
the opporuneness of a movement, die
tated by the most friendly spirit and In
the interest of peace toward urging up
on Spain the futility of further prose-
cutting the war and inducing her to sue
for peace on the basis of the relnquish-
ment Of Cuba. the promise of a war in
demnity and the occupation Of Manila
by Admiral Dewey until the war indem-
nifty is paid.
IL was stated last night by one of the
most influential members Of the diplo-
matte corps. an ambassador. that such
q step by Spain was the logical result
of the crushing Spanish defeat at Ma
nilla and that Spain herself should be
the first to recognize it as a measure for
her own s0lf protection and self preser-
vation Her best friends In the family
of nations ought 10 urge It upon Spain,
this ambassador said and if IL We're not
for the chaotic condition OF affairs at
Madrid he felt that such peace over
lures would be welcomed there.
It was stated with positiveness at
several Of the embassies and legations
Yesterday that Intervention, in the
sense Of staying the course Of the Unit
ed states, was no longer being discussed
and that only such Intervention as
would induce Spain to sue for peace
was possible under the existing condi-
ton of affairs