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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-26
CHANGES AT SANTIAGO.
Cuban Made Mayor and Old CAerlcal
Force Discharged.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 25.-Some
time ago Major McLeary, whom Gen. Leon
ard Wood had appointed mayor of Santiago
reouested to be relieved of his mayoralty
duties and to return to his military post.
This request was granted to-day. In the
opinion of General Wood it is preferable 10
anpoint to the mayoralty civilian accept
able TO the Cubans, and he has ap-
nointed as Major McLeary's successor
Senior Bacardi, an old resident. He Is anx-
ious to give the mayor as much authority
as is compatible with military jurisdiction.
The new mayor win conform to General
Woods ideas which are to give the Cubans
every opportunity to show themselves ca
nahle of self-governmeIt. Major McLeary,
as a military mayor. gave entire satisfac-
tion to all classes. He has now been as
signed to the duties of inspector general of
the province, and will shortly visit Holguin,
Jibara. Baracoa, Sagua de Tsnamo and
other points, making reports to General
Wood.
The first official act of Mayor Bacardi was
+o discharge the entire clerical force in the
mayor's office and to employ Cubans who
had served in the war. He will shortly is
sue a manifesto to the effect that he in
tends encouraging the citys development
and giving employment as far as conditions
will permit, to worthy persons. He will
promise to look closely to the general in
terests of the community, and will call on
all Cubans to obey the law and thus to pro-
mote the prosperity of the country and to
insure the happiness of its people. General
Wood has high hopes of this first attempt
at civil government under Cuban control.
Col. II. D. Borrup, having completed his
work in the ordnance department is taking
over all the captured armament in the
province He is also giving close attention
TO the condition OF the United States ord
nance, regarding which he will report TO
washington. Colonel Borrup is recognized
as one of the most efficient officers Of the
department.
Lieutenant Brooks viii probably be ap-
pointed to supervise the system of water
works He is now engaged virtually upon
routine work only in connection with the
ordnance department
The regulation preventing the foreclosure
Of small mortgages. issued by General
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INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO PARIS.
sagasta ntimates There May BE a
Fresh Incident.

Fresh Incident.
MADRID, Nov. 25.-After visiting the
Queen Regent to-day in order to condole
with her Majesty on the death of her hus-
band, King Alfonso XII, who died on Nov.
Is. 1885, the ministers met in council. They
were occupied exclusively with the peace
question. Eventually, the ministers unani-
mously approved the instructions to Senior
Montero Rios. president of the Spanish
peace commission, drawn up by the foreign
and colonial ministers, which were tele-
graphed to Paris tonight While the Cabi-
net ministers were most reserved regarding
the instructions sent to the Spanish COM
missioners, it is believed the Philippine
question will be settled on Monday next.
The premier, Senor Sagasta, was asked If
Mondays session would see the close of the
Paris conference and the signature of the
treaty of peace. He replied: "Who knows ?
May be fresh incident will arise or
further consultations or exchanges of views
will be necessary"
The Correspondence to-day comments
upon the attitude of "The Americans in
sisting on renewal of the protocol of 1877.
thanks to which they, without warning.
conspired against Spain in Cuba" and
adding: 'The Americans will next plot
against Spain in the Canary islands and
Balareac islands without Spain being able
TO punish them.'
quantity of arms destined for the Car
lists have been seized in a house in Bilbao.
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Wood about a fortnight ago. has proved a
great boon to those for whose relief it was
intended.
General Wood has given his approval to a
scheme for a school for the higher educa-
ton OF women similar TO the American
normal school,
To-day General Wood issued notice im-
posing fine of $1,000 upon any person pro-
noting bull fight and fine of so upon
any promoter OF a cock fight. In the case
of cock fight the fine will fall upon wit
nesses as well as promoters.
The rural police have been instructed to
keep a special lookout along the telegraph
line between Santiago and San Luis. as the
peasant farmers are still cutting the wire
and using it to bale hay.
The civil administration Of the province is
now virtually complete. The appointment
of Supreme Court judges will be made to-
morrow, and as the local bar association
has put forward several names General
Wood will probably select from among
these men.
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MAY BUY ALL spAIN's ISLANDS.
United States Wants the CarOlines
and Other Groups I'm the Pacific.

United States Wants the CarOlines
and Other Groups I'm the Pacific.
NEW YORK, Nov. PA dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says: There is
reason to believe that the administration
would be willing to purchase from Spain
not only the Philippines and Ualan island,
but all of the Carolines and the Pelew
group. Much regret is felt in official cir
cles, particularly among naval men, at the
failure of the President to insert in the
peace protocol a provision regarding the
Caroline and Pelew islands similar to that
relating to the Philippines. 1t is no longer
secret that during the war the naval war
board and Commander Bradford, chief OF
the Bureau of Equipment of the Navy De-
Iartment, strenuously urged upon Secretary
Long and the President the seizure of the
Carolines. In fact, one of the monitors sent
to Manila was selected by the board for this
cuty, but the President failed to approve
the proposition. Behind the proposition to
buy UaIan lies the hope in some quarters
that Spain will make a counter proposition
for the cession of the entire group and the
Pelew islands for an increased compensa-
ton. The occupation of Guam by this gov
ernment was based upon the belief that 1t
has a magnificent harbor and would be an
excellent stopping place between Honolulu
and Manila. The American commissioners
have now learned that the harbor is ex
posed to monsoons.. that it is shallow and
that the island is subject to earthquakes In
the Carolines the most Of the islands have
excellent harbors, which are well sheltered.
They are heavily wooded and supplied with
fresh water, and earthquakes are unknown.
In addition they would If acquired by the
United States, be the outposts for the Phil
ippines. They extend in a belt along the
ninth degree of latitude, and only three
hundred miles to the southwark of Guam
and $50 miles from the Philippines. The
Pelews are about six hundred miles from
Mindanao. The belief prevails here that the
Germans will bring pressure to bear on
Spain to prevent her from selling the Caro-
lines to the United States. Such action
would undoubtedly be looked upon as cause
for a breach of friendship"
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NOT READY TO ANSWER.
spaniards Hope to Formulate a Reply
by Next Monday.

PARIS. Nov. 25.-Senor Montero Rios told
the correspondent of the Associated Press
this evening that the Spanish peace com
missioners had not yet decided upon the
answer to be given 10 the last American
memorandum. I'VE are considering the
matter" he said. ''in a conciliatory spirit.
and are anxious to re-establish friendly re-
Iations between the two countries. At the
same time we are here to defend the in
terests and honor of SPAIN"
In reply to an inquiry as to whether there
was any truth in the report that the Span
fish commissioners had decided to accent
the American offer OF s2OOOO.0OO for the Phil
ippines. Senior Montero Rios. shaking his
head. said; mo. no; the commission has
not yet decided on its answer. What our
reply Will be can only be determined at the
conference on Monday, when we viii dis
cuss the matter with the Americans. At
the same time" he added. in a still lower
voice. we viii follow the instructions that
may be received from Madrid
''T'hen the final instructions have not yet
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KANSAS CITY, Nov. 25.-The failure of
Grant c. Gillett, the cattleman, of Wood
bine Kan, was not generally known in
Kansas City at the close of business hours
this evening, though it was already known
and had created slight furry in financial
circles centering at the stock yards. 1t is
stated that over $5O0OO0 of Giliett's paper
is held in Kansas City, distributed among
score or more of commission firms.
Through these firms some OF this paper has
reached the local banks. but as to the
amount of the holdings of any of the firms
or banks no definite information coald be
obtained.
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Deaths in Porto Rico and Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The War De-
partment has received the following from
General Brooke, commander of the United
States forces in Porto Rico: Deaths Nov.
M-Private James d. Palmer, K, Sixteenth
Pennsylvania, typhoid; civilian employe
John b. Amos, gastro-enteritis.
General Wood, at Santiago de Cuba, wires:
"Privates David F. Ruhl, c., Fifth United
States Infantry, died Nov. %, heart failure
and malarial fever; James J. Cox, d, Fourth
Volunteers, Nov. "a. acute congestion of
brain.''
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senior Rios the Stumbling Block.

LONDON, Nov. 26.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Standard says: 'It is hinted that
the delay in the peace negotiations here is
chiefly due to the irritation of Senior Mon
tero Rios, who wants to resign and has only
consented to retain his membership in the
Paris commission on a personal appeal of
Senor Sagasta to his patriotism, the premier
having assured him that personal response
bility is in no wise involved
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This Cuban Opposes Annexation.

NEW YORK, Nov 25.-The Cuban com
missioners who came to the United States
to offer President Mckinley the views of
the Cuban leaders on the future government
of the island, expect to go to Washington
Monday or Tuesday One of the commission
ers, Jose r. Villalon, expresses some decided
views on the subject of the future of Cuba.
When asked if the strength of the annexa-
tionists was very great in Cuba he replied
mo, and if it were it would make no diff
ference. The United States has declared to
the world that does not intend to annex
Cuba, SO that ends it. 1t can do nothing
but recognize our independence. In the
meantime it is practically governor of the
island and we can do nothing without it's
permission. 1t coul. not annex US without
a political revolution and that is impos-
sible"
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BERLIN, Nov. 25.-The ST. Petersburg
correspondent of the Berliner Tageblatt
says: "A Russian diplomat in the course
of an interview, has declared that Russia
will not stir a finger to prevent the United
States from occupying the Philippines, but,
he said, he was unable to conceal his con-
viction that the injustice of Americas at
titude presaged the termination of the
friendship which has hitherto subsisted be-
tween Russia and the United States"
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Nov 25.-The Fif-
teenth Infantry, 1,S4O men and 211 animals,
departed tonight via the Southern Rail-
way for Savannah, where they will take
the transport Chester for Neuvitas, Cuba.
Two pack trains were taken with the regi-
rnpnt
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CnpOtc says CuDn WAY ne Annexed.
NEW YORK, Nov. 25.--A dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says: Domingo Nan
dez Capote, late vice president of the Cuban
Republic and now president of the execu-
tive commission. has expressed his belief
that the future of Cuba would inevitably
be annexation to the United States. This.
he said, was the natural outcome of recent
events, but he denied that Cuban leaders
have that aspiration. The independence
which so long animated the Cuban people
is to be temporarily satisfied. They wish
for short period. at least to see their own
flag wave over free Cuba They recognize
that annexation would come, and that short
ly, and by the unanimous vote of the Gu
ban people themselves, but they desire to
see the cause for which they had fought
crowned with the success it deserved"
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THE ANNISTON RIOT.
Two Negro Soldiers Killed, Three
Wounded and Eight Whites Hurt.

ANNISTON, Ala, Nov. 25.-The city has
quieted down after last nights rioting and
it is believed that the full extent of the
shooting has been learned. Two negro SOL
diers were killed and three wounded and
six or eight white enlisted men were more
or less seriously hurt The two members of
the white provost guard who were missing
last night reported for duty to-day. The
dead are: Private Ed Caperton, Third Ala
bama. and a member of the same regiment
unidentified. William Bowie, of the Third
Alabama, was shot through the body and
will die. The whites wounded were: Private
Gldbait, Company B, Second Arkansas, shot
in head and stabbed in back, dangerous;
Sergeant Frank Dodson, Third Tennessee,
painfully; Private Jack Grennan. Third
Tennessee, shot in the stomach; Private
William Bisson, Fourth Kentucky shot in
the shoulder. 1t Is reported that several
members of the Fourth Kentucky and
Fourth Wisconsin were wounded. but this
could not be confirmed at their headquar-
ters General Leroy L. Frank, commanding
at Camp Shipp, has instituted an investiga-
tion.
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Troubles of the ..President's OWN

CLEVELAND, o.. Nov. 25.-Col. C. V.
Hard, of the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Regi-
ment, Presidents own" arrived here from
Wooster to-day. In an interview In refer
ence to the trouble in his regiment Colonel
Hard said Some of the men In my regi-
ment were dissatisfied with their quarters
at Wooster and threatened to make trouble,
but nothing came of it. The men were
treated as well as they could expect and
had no cause for dissatisfaction. Ny men
We're all mustered out last week. No effort
was made to retain them in the service"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-11
COMMISSIONER EVANS DENIAL.


Refutation of Charges Made at tho
G. a. II. Encampment.
Washington, Oct 11.-There has been
wide circulation given to the story
originating at the recent encampmcnt
OF the @. A. r. at Cincinnati that the
commissioner Of pensions had called his
chiefs together and instructed them
to disregard totally every application
based on deafness and rheumatism in
the adjudication Of claims for pen
sions." The commissioner authorizes
the following statement:
mo such instructions we're given.
The present medical referee of the bu-
reau, DR.. J. +, Raub, a priminent G. A.
r. man. says there has been no change
In the adjudication Of claims for deaf
ness since the present schedule Of rat
ings, which was approved Dec. 4. 1891,
in accordance with the act of Aug. q,
1888 The present chief OF the board OF
review. Colonel +, u. Stoppenon, also
a prominent G. A. r man, says there
has been no change in the adjudication
of claims for rheumatism since he came
to the bureau In 1863 There has prob
ably not a single working day passed
since April 1, 1897, that there has not
been certificates issued for both deaf
ness and rheumatism. There has been
no change in the laws therefore no
change i'm the practice during the pres
ent administration"
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ORDER IN PORTO RICO.
Reports of DepredationS in the
Western Part Unfounded. /
THE EVACUATION PROCEEDING.
Mastening Preparations to Send All
the spanish Troops Away This Week.
The sixteenth Pennsylvania Regi-
ment LenVes Ponce For Home.


the spanish Troops Away This Week.
The sixteenth Pennsylvania Regi-
ment Leaves Ponce For Home.
San Juan de Porto Rico, Oct. IL
Wild rumors OF depredations in the
western part OF the island continue,
but there is little foundation for them,
though certain disorderly element Is
still seeking the opportunity of per-
sonal vengeance.
Inquiry here as to the stories, which
are of Spanish origin, shows that they
are greatly exaggerated. For instance,
there is report in circulation Of the
killing of "A German merchant at May
aguez and of the killing of several men
at Arecibo. All this Is entirely without
foundation, though the Arecibo story
probably arises from a recent accident
in the vicinity. which resulted in the
killing of an American soldier.
on the order of General Macio, issued
last Friday. the Spanish evacuation of
Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Toa Alta, Tou
BaJa, Dorado, Barceloneta and Manato
was delayed owing to the rains and
floods, but 1t Is proceeding now.
The American evacuation commits
munication from Washington Sunday,
and a special meeting was at once
called to consider it and to formulate
course of action. At the joint session
| yesterday the Americans told the
| Spaniards 1t would be necessary to
complete the evacuation by Oct. is,
undertaking to supply transportation
for the remainder of the Spanish troops
| a 10 oh no
A Spanish freight steamer, due to sail
for Havana today, has been ordered to
remain here, probably to be used for
the transportation of Spanish troops.
The American postal commission has
completed its examination of the postal
| needs of Porto Rico. The staff for the
| San Juan postal station Is now here,
waiting.
DIR. Huidekoper will return to Wash
lngton at the first opportunity to meet
any charges. He will stand on his
| Chickamauga record and his work done
here, which is approved by his super
iors. He says he will make trouble for
any unjust accusers, and Is prepared
to demand board of inquiry.
| General Oswald II. Ernst, with his
staff, and the Sixteenth Pennsylvania
volunteers, with all the conYalescents
of that regiment, left Ponce yesterday
on the United States transport Mime
waska for New York. The quarter
master was instructed to provide every
possible comfort for the troops, ailing
or well. Colonel John B. Castleman,
of the First Kentucky volunteers, will
assume command of the troops at Ponce.
He will report as to any lack In the
| sanitary conditions surrounding the
troops at Ponce and elsewhere. The
men have been cautioned as to the
proper dress, and have been impressed
with the fact that their general con-
duct will reflect upon the country they
| represent.
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Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made,
and that too, by lady in this country. ''Dis'
ease fastened its clutches upon her and for
seven years she withstood its severest tests,
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not sleep.
She finally discovered way to recovery, by
purchasing of us bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and was SO much
relieved on taking first dose, that she slept all
night; and with two bottles, has been alb
solutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz. Thus writes w. c. Hamnick & Co.,
of Shelby, N. {. Trial bottles free at A..
Wasley's Drug Store. Regular size soc and
SI.oo. Everybottle guaranteed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-10-11
THE WAR INVESTIGATORS.

)fncers Still Denying Charges of Neg
Iect and Shortage of Food.
Washington Oct. 1.-THE war inves-
tigating commission had three Witness
ss before It yesterday-Captain culver,
of the Grigsby rough riders; Dr. Hysell,
chief surgeon Of the Second division, To-
Gated at Camp Thomas, and Major
Gallagher, who was in charge OF va
rious commissary depots in the Santi-
ago campaign. Dr. Hysell's testimony
dealt with the sanitary and hospital
conditions at Camp Thomas. He said
that there was less typhoid fever in the
troops of the Second division than In any
other division, and stated that upon
his advice the division had secured its
water from outside springs, instead of
from the Chickamauga river, as he con-
sidered the river water liable to be i'm
pure. Major Gallagher detailed the pro-
cess of supplying rations to the troops
in the field. He said that at one time
there was a deficiency in coffee and
sugar for two days, and he expressed
the opinion that this shortage would
nave proved serious If 1t had continued
for any length of time. He said the
supply of lighters was not sufficient to
permit the accumulation of any consid-
cradle quantity of food at any one time.
Captain Culver said that he had been
stationed at Camp Thomas, Chicka-
manga, from May until he was mus
tered out on Sept. II. His company
had been located in the woods but
while the site was dry, he thought they
would have been better off inHhe open.
The food generally was abundant and
good. At first they only received fresh
meat two or three times a week, and
for a week the bread was hard, but
this was soon rectified. on one occa-
sion the meat was tainted, but 1t was
condemned and exchanged. He stated,
however, that the tainted meat was not
badly spoiled, and that he would have
been glad enough to have had
use OF II in the civil war Captain
Culver metioned an instance when the
bacon received was wormy, and when
the command first arrived there was a
shortage of tentage, but these defects
had been speedily remedied.
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HEALTH OF SANTIAGO.
The Condition of Our Soldiers Has
Greatly Improved.
GEN. WOODS EXECUTIVE ABILITY

The Military Governor Has Succeeded
in Bringing Order out of the Chaos
That Issued Upon the Departure of
the Spaniards.
Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 1.-THE
health of the United States troops now
in the province of Santiago has con-
siderably improved, not more than 10
per cent now being on the sick list
Most Of the cases of indisposltion are
merely light malarlal fevers. Yellow
fever has been practically stamped out
of the city by the systematic cleaning
process put into operation.
For several weeks Major Barber. who
is at the head of the street cleaning
department, has had 500 men engaged
In carting away the filth Of generations,
which is burned at one or the other
or the crematories. General Wood has
shown wonderful executive ability in
bringing order out of the chaos that
issued upon the departure OF the Span
iards. He is without question one Of
the most popular officials in this part
of the island. In making appointments
he places no personal favorites, but
takes the verdict OF so of the most
prominent Cubans, who are answerable
for the honesty and efficiency Of the
candidates they propose.
General Lawton is well satisfied with
the soldierly qualities displayed by his
men since they have been here, and all
reports from other places In the prov
ince as to the behavior Of the American
troops are equally satisfactory. There
has been very little drunkenness, which,
when one remembers that, as a soldier
tersely puts 1t, drink is cheap, and
you are always thirsty" is really re-
markable.
Officers of all grades, and even en-
listed men, are receiving letters by ev-
cry mail from persons in the United
States asking for information as to the
possibilities for investment in this part
of Cuba. In the early future there
ought to be numerous openings, but
at present General Wood advises in
vestOrs not to come If they intend their
Investments to take the form Of land
purchase, as the records and archives
have been left in a shocking state by
the Spanish authorities, presumably
with the intention of making additional
difficulties for their successors.
man with a little capital would do
well here with a small laundry, an
American bakery or a small store with
good groceries. Such enterprises could
be made to pay from the very outset.