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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-27
sPaIN's REPLY MONDAY
GENERAL BELIEF Is TREATY
WILL BE SIGNED.
PHILIPPINE RULE WILL Be COLONIAL
The Islands Revenue is Expected 10 Pay the
Exp-nse Of Their Administration Cen.
metcial treaties With Spain
IN h. Revised.
10 BE- Revised.

Paris, Nov. 26.--The Spanish peace
commission this evening does not allow
what viii be tbs terms of the answer
to the American tender of S20,000,O0O
FOR the treaty ccssion of the Philippines.
Scnor Montero Rios, president of the
commission, will himself write SPANS
final reply presumably upon lines approv-
ed by the Madrid Government, but as
yet he has not formulated sentence
thereof.
Up to this evening the Madrid Gov
ernment had not instructed its commits
sion here to reject the United States
offers. Some tentative instructions have
been received from Madrid but to-day
Senior Montero Rios telegraphed TO
Madrid for a construction Of them or 4
clearer light theron, and the commission
is now awaiting a reply.
Spain will not ask for time beyond
Monday. She will then meet the Ameri-
cans and make a conclusive reply.
Speculation continues rife here as to
the acceptance or refusal of the Amefl-
can terms. but majority of those who
are in any degree able 10 Judge believe
that Spain will yield and the American
commissioners expect that treaty will
be signed
Regarding the discussion of the So
called open door policy in the Philip
pines, the American peace commissioners
understand that it does not mean free
trade nor even low duties, but that
the Philippines, whatever the tariff rates,
shall be open to all trade ON equal
terms.
The Philippine Islands will be expect
ed to yield sufficient revenue to meet the
expenses OF their own administration,
and Il large schedule of dutiable goods
may be established or only a few may be
taxed. This constitutes question but
IN immaterial rne. Another and Il more
important question will be resolved fa-
yorably TO other nations. Thus the ships
of all nations will he permitted to en-
gage in commerce throughout the archi-
pelago. This is in contradiction of the
United States intcrdict of coast trade in
foreign bottoms and may possibly eX-
tend also to Cuba and Porto Rico.
The advantage to the United States in
the Philippines coasting trade lies i'll the
fact that American goods will only have
one ocean TO cross. while the goods OF
other nations must cross two oceans.
The Philippine Islands will be admin
istered as a colony. and the opposing ar
gument against colonial government
stands in Alaska. If the United States.
il is pointed out has no right 10 hold
colonial possessions. then the United
States title in Alaska is vitiated and
void.
On an objection being made to the
varying tariff duties in the American
possessions, recurrence is made here to
the treaty by Jefferson. which permitted
CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
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clericals were the most active and
vengefu agents in sacrificing the lives
and honor of innocent natives.
Continuing, Aguinaldo quotes the il.
ternational rule of reprisal, claiming the
right to detain the prisoners in the hope
of causing Spain Ito liberate the
Filipinos and cease tortuing and shoot
ing natives whose only crime has been
the love of liberty"
AS to his saying, in Il former letter
that international law must recede b.
fore the just wishes of the people
Aguinaldo asserts that he meant under
the existing circumstances recognize;
laws must 'rccede to the wishes of those
fighting for the recognition of the bulk
of said law Ane insurgent leader also
maintain his right to detain the prisoners
until the Vatican recognizes the rights
of the Filipino clericals and civilians or
until they are exchanged.
The United States transport Arizona
and the Ohio have arrived here with re-
Inducements.
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THE SULTAN'S APPEAL.
Begs That Prince George May Not Be
Made High Commissioner.

Constantinoplc, Nov 26.-The Sultan
has telegraphed to the Gar, entrcating
him to abandon his intention of sending
Prince George. of Greece, to Crete as
high commissioner Of the powers i'll that
island.
Turkhan Pasha recently went on 4
special mission to Livadia. with the same
object in view. but was unsuccessful.
PRINCE GEORGE APPOINTED.
Athens. Nov. 26.-The Ministers of the
four powers interested in the proceed
ing. Great Britain. France, Russia and
Italy. went at noon to-day III royal ear
riages 10 the palace and formally an
aonnced to King George, in the presence
of the royal family of Greece. the APP
pointment of his son. Prince George, to
be high commissioner of the powers in
Crete. The Prince later received the
congratulations of the Ministers.
The crowds in the streets cheered the
announcement of Prince Georges ali-
pointment. which has relieved the popu-
lar anxiety which had arisen on account
of the delay in making the announce
ment.
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possible attention and kindness. Water
was not sold to fever-racked sufferers at.
10 cents a glass food was not sod to-
starving men at - cent for Il sandwich,
ana dainties for the dying were not
eaten by the officers. But suppose mat
ters had been Il thousand times worse
in the Civil War, would that be any
reason now that our men should be sent
with arms out OF date. that there should
be no ambulanccS, no pack trains OF
transportation TO carry food TO the 'front.';
not half sufficient medicines. nor doe
tors; no proper hospitals and that men
with freshly treated wounds should be
left to die in the mud on Il blanket If
they had one-without if they had none
nor even why midwinter undertaking
should be sent to Cuba and midsummer
gauze undershirts to Montauk.
"The uncomplaining endurance Of our
own men has simply been heroic. They
bore wounds. sickness. privations to
death even, without word. 1t was only
neglect. starvation. in fact. and abuse
in the hospital which called forth letters
and then only to their families: letters
which were sent to me by broken heart
ed mothers in pitiful appeals to try to
help their sons. | wish your commission
could have read them. but as many Of
them were transmitted to me contiden-
tally, / cannot even quote from them.
The witnesses have established mon
strous incapacity. That they have not
full confidence in the power Of your com
mission. no matter how good its will, to
all requirements the public demands of 1t
is only in your own doubts, but in spite of
that they seem to have done their share.
and it would seem that it only remains
for you to do your best even if that best
is not quite satisfactory to yourselves.
If done in good faith it will teach the
soldiers that at least there is Il power
which was honestly endcavording to do
them justice.
You can direct your inquiries in the
first place to the food supply. Find out
who gets the difference between the lib
eral rations allowed by the Government
and the meagre hard tack, bacon ana
green coffee served TO the soldiers. The
witnesses are the books and the rolls
in the public departments to which you
bave full access.
I'VE have furnished you the facts,
shown YOU brutality. cruelty, neglect, in
difference; how men whom the Govern
ment was under every obligation to pro-
tect, and especially because they had a
right TO rely on such protection were
starved even in the land of plenty; Were
uncared for when sick left without at
tention: when wounded, were abused,
maltreated-in some cases practically
murdered. We have shown you an in
difference and belittling of human suffer
ings which continue even now. Ii this
Nation is to become a warlike one, II
we are to have an army which shall be
efficient and TO be relied upon. these
crimes and blunders must be corrected
and your commission must correct them
1t is not for you to make the feeble ex-
cuse that our committee, a mere .volun-
tary association with no legal existence
even. shall shoulder this responsibility.
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EDITORS OFFICE ATTACKED.
Spanish Troops Incensed by an Article
in La Justicia.

Havana, Nov. 26.--(Nia Key West
Fla, Nov. 26.)-Advices from Guines.
Havana province. report that on Thurs
day last the officers of the Barbastro
battalion of Spanish troops attacked tho
office of the independent newspaper, La
Justicia. destroying it, The officers
were looking for the editors of the paper
with the intention of killing them be-
cause of an editorial which had appeared
the journal under the caption.
"Adieu," which article met with the
censure of the military commander. Sew
eral private residences were attacked in
the endeavor to capture the editors who
fled to the insurgent camp, and thence
to Havana The town was greatly
alarmed.
The Spanish evacuation commission
expects that the evacuation OF Havana
will be accomplished by December 10th,
but this is generally believed to be inn
possible Nevertheless. since the COM
missioners are convinced that it will be
impossible for the troops to remain until
February great effort will be made> to
complete the evacuation of the island. all
the army now desiring to leave Cuba
Immediately
1t is rumored that. owing to the ex-
pected evacuation OF the island. between
the 18th and 18th Of December, the
military government will be removed to
Cienfuegos, where General Castelanos
will establish his headquarters.
There is good reason for believing that
before the first of the January the stars
and stripes will float over the entire
island
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THE HORNET COMING HERE.
At Governors Request She Comes Fol
Use of the Naval Reserves.

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 26-(Spe
cial.) response to request from the
Governor. the Secretary of the Navy to
day decided to send the auxiliary
cruiser Hornet to any point on the coast
of North Carolina, for the use Of the
naval reserves of that State. The Hor
net was one of the best of the auxiliary
naval force, and during the war with
Spain made a bright record
The vessels is now at Norfolk and
awaits directions from the Governor ar
to what part he wishes the vessel tc
proceed TO. A letter was mailed to-day
giving the decision of the Secretary. and
rendering the use of the Hornet to the
State of North Carolina until she is
needed in the service of the United
States
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WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, Nov. 26.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus reserve, increased 81 1690, 200;
loan, decreased, 2.345, 400: specie decreas-
ed $S72. 100; legal tenders increased ST.
636, 400: deposits decreased SO, 703,6 800;
circulation increased 1858. 500.
The banks now hold S1S,357 80 in
excess of the requirements Of the 81
per cent rule.
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FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

Weldon, \. c., Nov. 26.--(Special.l-
The oldest negro in Halifax county was
Abram Carslarphew. He was 105 years
old and voted the white mans ticket in
the recent election. Last Monday he
died and foul play is suspected The
white people Of Faucets township gave
him decent burial and would not allow
the negroes to throw even shovel Of
dirt on the old mans grave.
The earthquake was felt here yester-
day. some of the buildings shaking per-
ceptibly during the duration, which was
about ten seconds.
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ANGUINALDo's PRISONERS.
He Would Hold CIericals and Civilians
Until Exchanged

Manila. Philippine Islands. Nov &c
Anguinaldo, the insurgent leader. has adj
dressed Il second communication TO
Major General Otis, the American mill
tary commander on the subject of the
Spanish prisoners in the hands of the
insurgents. He has declined To rnease
the clericals and civilians. arguing that
both carried arms voluntarily against
the insurgents Anguinaldo then refers
General Otis to the local papers publish
ed since the insurrcction for "irrefut-
able proof" Of his assertion that the
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FOOT AND HEAD EDUCATION.

Oxford y. c.. Nov. 25.-(Special -
The game OF football between the
Bingham School team of Mebane and
the horner team. in which considerable
interest was felt. resulted in victory
for the Bingham team. The. score was
% TO 6. The visiting eleven were too
heavy for their competitors.
DIR. Hume, Of the University. made an
interesting and scholarly address before
the Shakespeare Club of this place last
evening ut $50 o'clock
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AMERICAN ARRESTED.
He is Seized in Berlin on the Charge of
Ilese Majestic.

Berlin, Nov. 26- Frank Knaak. of
New York. has been arrested on the
charge of Lese Majestc, said 10 have
been committed in Il wine shop Mr.
Knaak was arrested while sitting with
his wife in Fashionable restaurant. 1t
is alleged that he referred in an offensive
manner to the Emperor and person who
heard him Immediately summoned n
policeman. Although Mr. Knaak had
several witnesses who denied that he had
made the alleged remark he was thrown
into the jail The officials of the United
States Embassy have done everything in
their power 10 bring about his release and
Il large amount of bail has been offered
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ONE RAPIsT NOT LYNcHED.
Negro Who Outraged White Woman
Hanged at Wilmington

Wilmington, \. G.. Nov. 2G-John
Brooks, negro. convicted of raping a
white woman al the last term of court
in Brunswick county. was hanged in the
jail yard to-day. He denied the crime
up TO last Thursday, when he made IA
confession and again confessed his guilt
on the gallows to-day.
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EDHEM PASHA ACCUSED.
Mussulman Charges Him With Inciting
Massacre of Christians

Canea, Island OF Crote. Nov. 26.--Dur-
ing the trial today of the murderers of
the Tzangaki family, the deposition of
4 Mussulman was read. 1t said that at
the time Of the massacre Edhem Pasha,
the Turkish commander, assembled the
influential Mussulmans and invited them
to massacre all the Christians found in
Gambia twenty-four hours after the meet
ing. The Pasha's remarks We're uttered
in the presence of Major Churchill, the
commander of the gendarmer. who pro-
tested strongly and was ordered by Ed
hem Pasha to leave the room.
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STALLION BROUGHT $4,000.

Lexington, Ky, Nov 26.-At the Eas-
ton sale of thoroughbreds today the four
teen-year-old stallion imported, Topgal-
liant, owned by John b. Ewing, OF Nash
vile, was sold to w. ]. Alexander, Of
Chicago for $4,000.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
Hon. Geo. F. White.

The friends of Hon. Geo. P. White, of Perry county, will be glad to know that be has consented to become a candidate for the position of superintendent of education. The cause of education and particularly the public school system of the state Is now uppermost in the minds of the people, and a man thoroughly in sympathy with it a ld qualified to handle thGs most important in stitution is one of the greatest needs of the times. Such an one is the Hon. Geo. T. White. He is broad-minded progressive and fully alive to the requirements of the public school system. His active and earn est interest in our public schools while member of the legislature four years ago will be remembered by all, as it was ap- preciated by the people of our state and under his guiding hand at this time the public schools of the state would be made to reach proficiency not heretofore attain ed MT. White has devoted his entire man. hood to the cause of democracy. and has always been faithful and loyal to it's pre- cepts and an active worker in its ranks. The people of this state could not do better than. to select MT. White to look after it's public school interests. We believe his candidacy will meet with great favor througout the state.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
WAYLAID AND
 FOULLY MURDERED Jeff Bergen Making a Friendly
 Call When Shot BY AN UNKNOWN ASSASSIN Claimed That Woman Is at the Bottom of the Affair, But Man Who Can Be Lo-
 cated Did the Deed.
BY AN UNKNOWN ASSASSIN

Columbus, Miss, March 5.-Jeff D.. Burgen, a wealthy young merchant of Pickensville, Ala, was waylaid and mur- dered near the residence of D. P. Ezell, which is situated on the outskirts of the town above mentioned, few minutes after o'clock last night. The weapon used was a shotgun, and the entire contents of one barrel was ernptied into MT. Bergen's breast.
 His assassin was so close upon him when he fired the shot that the clothes and the face of the deceased were very badly pow derIburned. MT. Burgen was on his way from his home dn Pickiusvdlle to the resi- dence of MT. Ezell to make a. friendly call, when he was shot, and members of MT. Ezells household saw the assassin when he ran away but in the darkness were unable to recognize him, or even tell whether or not he was negro or a white man.
 Mr. Burgen's friends in Pickensville and in this city very reticent about the matter but it is believed that woman is at the bottom of the killing, and that they can come very near locating the man who did it.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Henry county convention met Sat- urday, Feb. 26 Judge Dan Gordon was nominated for probate judge. He has held the office eighteen years A. c. Crawford of Dothan was nominated for clerk, and M. V. Capps and B. A. Forester for the legislature, and J. B. Espy for county su- perintendent of education. The delegates to the state convention are Arthur Malone, J. R. Crawford, H. A. Ethridge, J. F. Hollo- man, w. l.. Lee, H. A. Armstrong, W. o. Long and George Wright.
 P. o. Stevens of Alexander City is pro- posed for senator of the Tallapoosa and Coosa district.
 The executive committee of Bibb county met Feb. 24, but the members of it were not able to order a. convention, a prorate convention or primary election. They decided to consult the voters in the several beats, and then meet again next Tuesday to decide the question.
 The prohibition state convention is to be held in Montgomery, April 12. The counties are to hold conventions or mass meetings March 29.
 Editor Abner J. Smith of the Times is a. candidate for the legislature from Bald win county.
 It is rumored that ex-Gov. Oates will run for congress in the Second district aRd that Mir. Stallings, the present incumbent, will run for governor
 The republican convention of the Fourth eongresisonal- district will be held sat Ca lera March &
 In the Eighth congressional district there is a hot three-cornered race. The contest ants are Gen. Wheeler, Sam Blackwell and Judge Richardson, with D. D. Shelby as a dark horse.
 o. Kyle of Gadsden is a leading candidate for the legislature in Morgan county.
 The republican nominee for governor promises to be one of these three: pr. R. A. Mosely, A. T. Goodwin, and J. F. ISil- patrick.
 w. c. Crumpton is candidate for the legislature in Conecuh.
 In the democratic primary of Tuskegee, w. w. Thompson was nominated for mayor.
 G. B. Russell and J. c. Keith are the nominees of the prohibition party in Cal houn county for representatives.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
Sl0O Reward S10O.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn that there it at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Ca tarrh being a constitutional disease re- quires a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di- faces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the consti- work. The proprietors have so much faith in it's curative powers, that they offer One Hundred De,,ars for any case that 1t fails to cure Send for list of testimonials.
 Address, F. J. CHENEY X CO, Toledo, O.
The age-herald., 1898-03-06
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED--Agents to sell our Oils and Greases in Birmingham and .vicinltyt Permanent position for the right man. The Canfield Oil Co.,, Cleveland, O.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

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Public Notice.

I desire to notify the public that the prize of $20 in gold which offer is not an induce ment to increase the sales of my famous J. Martins Rye,t ,tbut is done merely as an ap- preciation of past favors by generous and appreciative public. The original brand of the famous J. Martin Rye can always be purchased at my establishment at D cents per full quart. If you have not used it yourself ask your neighbours opinion.
 VIM. WISE.
 207-211 18th St.