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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-11-04
EVANS ISAR0USBD
District Attorney forMinnesota
Replies TO Indian com-
missioner Jones.
Defends Marshal o. connor and
His Deputies From the
Allegations Made.
An INVESTIGATION ORDERED
Attorney General and Secretary
Of the interior Decide on
an Inquiry.
an INVESTIGATION ORDERED
Accused Parties Asked Tha,
the Matter be Looked
Into Fully.

5 WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-The attorney
general has received from United States
District Attorney Robert g. Evans at
st. Paul, Mimi, an answer to IN inquiry
In regard to the recent trouble with the
Leech Lake Indians in that state In
which he warmly defends United States
Marshal O'Connor and his deputies
from the allegations recently made
against them BY Mr.. Jones, the commits.
sioner OF Indian affairs, who alleged
collusion between boardinghouss keep
lers and deputies by reason Of which
large numbers Of Indians were uselessly
brought long distances In liquor cases.
Mr.. Evans denies that the charges are
well founded.
Al Investigates Ordered.
United States Marshsl O'Connor has
also made report to tho attorney gen.
eral In which he denies every allegation
made and asks that the matter be fully
and Immediately investigated. In com.
spliance with this demand the attorney
general and secretary Of the interior
have agreed y institute an inquiry and
each depaF aFtment will name an Official to
conduct the Investigation.
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Jones
said that he was glad an inquiry into
the statements regarding the deputy
marshals In the Chippewa region had
been get ON foot; that he would welcome
an investigation Of what might have
H>aas, aaRH II, hiv,, sud Sc Il .hn,.1d ~
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-11-04

SENATE NOMINEES.

{, republican; {. fusion: rh, republican
: holdovlc; eh. fusion holdover.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-11-04

There IS talk of aboiishing the post
canteen at Fort Yates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Sick and wounded

NEW YORK, July 29.-The United
States transport Leona arrived at quar-
;antine today, from Siboney, Cuba
bringing fifty conyalescent soldiers and
two newspaper correspondents. There
were no deaths during the voyage. The
newspaper correspondents are Burr
Mcintosh and X. H. Corbin. The
Leona brought twelve sacks of mail
which will be disinfected. Among the
sick and wounded soldiers on board
are the following Rough Riders: A. j.
.Stockbrdge, Troop f; J. Proctor,
Troop b. DIR Doty decided to remove
the twenty-nine fever patients to Sa-
bourne Island, and convalescent and
wounded soldiers to Hoffman Island
If at the end of twentysfour hours it is
found that none show any symptoms oi
yellow fever, the Leona and all her de.
tanned passengers will be released.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Cuban Dimcnlties.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 29.-Gen-
cral Shafter says that the trouble be-
tween himself and Seflor Ros, Civil
Governor of Santiago, is very small
matter indeed. Ros is ruffled at Shat
ter for not allowing him complete con-
troll of the civil administration of the
entire section surrendered to the Ameri-
can forces. Ros considers himself the
supreme civil authority. Ros dis
charged three employees and substituted
for them his friends. The discharged
employees complained to Shafter, who
ordered their reinstatement. Ros has
been slightly ruffied, but is continuing
to discharge his duties as General Shat
'ter's subordinate. The trouble was
really Insignificant, but Ros and his
three friends being Cubans, the matter
was magnitied in their circles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
MILES MOVES FORWARD.
The American Army Advances In Puerto
Rico and is Received as Deliveries.
ENTHUSIASM TREMENDOUS.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The War
Department received the following
from Genl. Miles: Port Ponce, Puerto
Rico, via st. Thomas, July 29.-On the
Goth, Garretson had a spirited engage
ment on the skirmish line. Our casu-
alties were four wounded, all doing
we'll. The Spanish loss was three killed
cupied yesterday. Henry's Division is
there today. Last evening Commander
Davis, of the Dixie, moved into this
port, followed by Captain Higginson
with his fleet, early this morning. Gen
eral Wilson, with the Ernest Brigade,
is now rapidly disembarking. The
Spanish troops are retreating from the
southern part of Puerto Rico. The
town of Ponce and the Port have a
population of $4,000, now under the
American flag. The populace received
our troops and saluted the flag with
wild enthusiasm. The Navy has sew
eral prizes, also seventy lighters. The
railway stock, partly destroyed has
now been restored. Telegraphic
communication is also being re-
stored. The cable instruments were
destroyed. have sent to Jamaica for
others. This is prosperous and beau
tiful country. The Army will soon be
in the mountain region. The weather
is delightful, the troops in the best of
health aud spirits. anticipate no In
surmountable obstacles in the future.
The results thus far have been accom-
plished without the
LOSS OF A SINGLE LIFE.
LATER-In the affair OF the 26th,
Captain Edward j. Gibson, Company
A, was wounded In the left hip; Cap
tain ]. III. Prior, Company L, slightly
wounded in the hand; Private James
Drummend, Company X, two wounds
in the neck; Private Benjamin F. Bos-
bick, Company L, slightly wounded in
the right arm. All OF these ale of the
Sixth Massachusetts. All are doing
well. The Spanish retreat from this
place was precipitous, they leaving
rifles and ammunition in the barracks
and forty or fifty sick in the hospital.
People are enjoying holiday in honor of
our arrival. (Signed) MILES.
YAUCo IS OCCUPIED.
(Copyrighted) = PORT OF PONCE,
Puerto Rico, via st. Thomas, D. w. l., !,
July 28. The Port of Ponce surren-
dered to Commander G. ii. Davis, of
the auxiliary gunboat Dixie. There
was no resistance and the Americans
were welcomed with enthusiasm. Major
General Miles arrived here this morn
ing, at daylight, with General Ernests
brigade and General Wilson's division
on board transports. Ernest's brigade
Immediately started fer the town of
Ponce, three miles inland, which capt
tulated this afternoon. The American
troops are pushing towards the noun
tains and will join General Henry
with his brigade at Yauco,
which has been captured by our troops.
The fight before the latter place, Tues-
day last, was won by the American
volunteers. The Spaniards ambushed
eight companies of the Sixth Massa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Skaters Campaign.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July go. Major
General Shafter is desirous that it
should be known that the United States
War Department has in no way inter-
fered with the conduct of his campaign.
The General adds that he was never
hampered by the War Department, and
if the campaign in this vicinity had
failed, the fault would have been all
his own. The Departments only par
ticipation in the operations was in rat
flying the terms of the Spanish forces
1t is expected that all Spanish prisoners
of war will be embarked by August
18th. The American commander has
authorized the Spanish officers who
command the troops that came to San
tiago, during the siege from Manzanille,
to send for their wives and families, in
order that they may be able to take
them back to Spain, at the governments
expense. There are about 750 women
and children.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
SANTA FE BISHOPRIC.
Action Reported on tho First List Of Names
By the Propaganda.

DENVER, Cole, July ga special to
the Ne,os, from Washington, says: 1t
is reported here on eminent ecclesias-
tical authority that the Propaganda at
Rome has taken final action on the first
list of names submitted for promotion
to the Archbishopric of Santa Fe, N.
M, left vacant by the removal of Arch
bishop Chapelle to New Orleans. BIZ
shop Matz. of Denver, stoed highest in
recommendation, but it is unofficially
stated that his name has been rejected.
This accounts for the recent meeting
between Cardinal Gibbons and Arch
bishop Chapelle, who are generally
understood to have selected three new
names for the western Archepiscopal
honors, and following this conference
Chapelle sailed for Rome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

of Hermit's Peak, Now Ready
for Guests.

The El Porvenir mountain resort is now
open for the season. Picturesque scenery,
fine fishing, hunting and picnicinE
grounds, lice furnished) and . beautiful
lake and row boats. Only three miles to
the top Of Hermit's Peak; at the gates Of
the grand Gallinas canon. Burres furn-
ished free to patrons of the resort Fer
terms for board and lodging apply to the
Romero Mercaa,fe Co., Las Vegas. Car
riages will leave Romero mercantile
company's stere, southwest corner of the
plaza, Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 8 .. m,
and returning Mondays asd Fridays, $1.o0
for the round trip, and will call for pass
engsrs at any place In the city which may
be designated. Parties desiring TO 70 othel
days than those days msntioned abov.
may get conveyance by applying to Mr.
Cooley. Bridge street. For any further
Information call at tbs above establish.
ment. 172-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

Splendid meals served at the Arcade, on
Bridge street. Mr.. and Mrs. Duvall, well
known as adopts in the art Of cooking,
have charge of the kitcuen, and the vegs-
tables and dairy products used on the ta-
BILE come from their own ranch-ths fresh
est and pdrest obtain able. The dining
room is clean, neat and inviting, and the
ervice first. class. 146 ifs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
MARK ETS.
Kansas City stock.

KANSAS CITY, July 29--Cattle-
Receipts, $500: steady to strong; native
steers. $4.25@5 .25: Texas steers, So. 90
@$460; Texas cows, 81 25@3. so; native
cows and heifers, $1.50@500; stockers
and feeders, $2.75@4.55; bulls. 81. .500
3.65.
Sheep-R Receipts, 1 900; market steady;
lambs, $3.85@6.1 10; muttons, $3O004 .05
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

s. K. Dsnnis, the photographer, who
will bs remembered as running a teat
photographing establishment in this city
prior 20 last fall, has again located In the
city and Is established on Grand avenue,
opposite the San Miguel bank. Mr.. Dennis
is Offering photograph perfect in every
respect, for $500 per dozen. Tin types
four for SOC. Give him call. 20s IT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
chairman Of the Foreign Relations
Committee.
WIPED orrr OF THE WEST.

WASHINGTON, July 29-The Cabinet
has decided that Spanish sovereignty
in the entire Caribbean and West In
dian waters must be utterly removed.
This means that the Spanish flag must
be taken down on every one Of the nu-
merous small islands in this hemis-
phere. The indebtedness assumed by
Spain and charged against both Cuba
and Puerto Rico will not be assumed
by this government, and commercial
Treaties now existing between these
islands and other portions of the Span>
ish domain will be invalidated by the
transfer of authority.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Emiaent Doctor Dead.

PHILADELPHIA. July 29.-A tele-
gram from San Francisco announces
that DR.. VIM. Pepper. of this city, died
suddenly last night of heart trouble.
He left here recently to visit friends at
San Francisco. He was one of the
most famous physicians in the United
State.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Cattle and Sheep,

CHICAGO, July 29.-Cattle-Receipts,
900; dull, weak; beeves, $4.15@5 40 ;
cows and heifers, $S2004.75; Texas
steers, S360@4.65; stockers and feeders.
$3.10@465.
Sheep = Receipts. 5000; steady; ma
tlves, S300@475; westerns, $3.8504 so;
lambs. $3.75@6.30.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
bismarck is Better.

HAMBURG. July 29.-The Nachrichten
learns from Friedrichsruhe that Priaco
Bismarck had supper with his family
yesterday evening, and his physician,
Dr. Schweninger, left Friedrichsruhe
last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
AMpLIFIED AFTERwARps.

War Bulletin, ST. THOMAS. ID. W. L.
The Port of Ponce. Island of Puerto
Rico, surrendered to Commander Davis,
of the auxiliary gunboat, Dixie, We'd
nesday. There was no resistance. The
Americans were welcomed with enthu-
siasm. The capitulation of the town of
Ponce took place Thursday afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

J. B. Allen, the old time tailor whose
rooms are ON Grand avenue, next door to
the Elk restaurant, as the sole rep
resentative of H. g. Trout. Lancaster, Ohio,
offers Unequaled advantages to those de-
irng custom made clothing. Give hi m q
call. IOO-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Money Market.

New YORK. July 29.-Money on call
nominally at 1A@11a per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 1904 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Chicago Grain.

CHICAGO. July Wheat.-July
7014; Sept. Ga.
Cern.-July, 331k; Sept. 331s.
Oats.-July, 2419; Sept. 2Oss@2O15.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
The Last Has Left.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, July 29.-The
st. Paul sailed early this morning, be-
ing the last of General Brooke's expedi.
.fion TO get away.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

PARIS, July pa telegram from
Madrid, from the European edition of
the New York Herald says that cable
dispatch hae bsen received at the Span.
ish capital, announcing the surrender of
Manila to Admiral Dewey.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
NOT CONFIRMED.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The War
Department would not be surprised if
Manila has surrendered to Dewey, but
it has no such information. The Mad
rid correspondents statement that Ma
Mia had surrendered, it is believed,
may be due to knowledge that Spain
had authorized Captain General Augusti
to uipld the oltU
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
GENERAL MILES IS MOVING ON TOWARDS SAN juan

chusetts and Sixth Illinois regiments,
but the enemy wasrepuIsed and driven
back mile to a bridge where the Span
ish cavalry charged aud were routed by
our infantry. General Garretson led
the light with the men from Illinois
and Massachusetts. The enemy re-
treated to Yauco. lIaving four dead on
the field ard several wounded None
of our men we're killed. and only three
slightly wounded Puerto Ricans are
glad that Am srlsaa troops have landed,
and say tl.ey are all Americans aud
will join cur army. The roads are good
for military purposes.
BRooKE's FORCES
WASHINGTON, July ga telegram
was recsived at the War Department
from General Brooke, announcing the
departure of his expedition from New
port News, for Puerto Rico, yesterday
1t consists of 100 officers, 5,1l9 enlisted
men, and will reach Puerto Rico next
Tuesday. Orders have been given for
the troops at Miami to proceed to jack
sonville.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
TROUT sPRINus.

For summer outing come to the Trout
Springs camp grounds. House tents for
rent, furnished complete. With or with
ous cooking outfit. For further informa-
tion. address w. L. THOMPSON,
Lock Box 73. Las Vegas Hot Springs.
NoTx-Milk. butter and eggs furnished
at camp grounds at market prices. 194-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
PEACE PROPOSALS ARE ALL TOO LENIENT
FiIipinos and English Residents Send Protests to the
President at Once
AGAINST OUR GIVING UP THE PHILIPPINES

Levi Catlin, of Rockford, Illinois, was
killed here by the Union Pacific train.
Catlin was rated as worth three quar-
ters of million dollars, and had large
interests in Clay county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

For rent, to man and wife or two ladie !.
nicely furnished room. Apply 500 EiEsoin
avenue. 222-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

DIR. Il. s. Browntou, Opera House block,
Is now prepared to do sll kinds Of dental
work in the most satisfactory manner.
223 2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

For Rent.-Two nice rooms, new and
neatly furnished Inquire of Mrs. 8. b.
Davis on the Plaza. 200 tt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Metal Market.

NEW YORK, July 29.-Sllver, 5SsS
Lead. $3.50; Copper, 1873.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

Wanted-iirI or woman to do cooking in
small family. Apply s. Watts, TIA Main
ST., East Las Vegas. 223-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
Rlcl, Man killed

CLAY CENTER, Kansas. July 2s.-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
MERRlT supposED THERE.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-It is believed
at the War Department that Major
General Merritt has arrived at Manila.
He sailed June 29th, a month ago today.
DEWEY CALLED TO WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, July 80. = Admiral
Dewey may be called to Washington to
consult with the Administration as TO
general situation of the Philippines,
the reforms that are needed IN the
present form of government, and the
location that should be reserved for our
coaling station there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
SPAIN is SINCERE.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-Public men
who talked with the President and
members of the Cabinet, today, posi-
lively assert that the Administration
has confidence in the sincerity of the
motive of the Spanish note. The Ad-
ministration takes the view that this
note is the beginning of the end, and is
practically certain that the answer of
this government and the general terms
it will propose, will be accepted by
Spain.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29
FILIPINOs PROTEST.

LONDON, July 29.-Natives of the
Philippine Islands and British subjects
who have interests there, are alarmed
by the reports that peace terms include
the return of these islands to Spain.
They held q meeting here and after
consultation with PHILIPPINES in France
and Belgium, cabled protests to Presi-
dent Mckinley and to Senator Davis,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-29

WARRINGTON, July 29.-The Cabinet
is in session, considering our reply TO
Spain. The answer will probably be
made this afternoon. 1t is certain
Spain must give up Cuba and Puerto
Rico. The Philippines decision is not
vet finally reached, but the United
States will ask port and some terri
fnrV
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-23
EVENTS IN THE WEST.
TO MAKE MILLER A MAJOR GENERAL
ErtradItion ~ m Alleged Embersler-No-
hican WIN Go Out aud Yorktown I'm
Red eros. at Manila.

private George y. Graham OF Com
many u, Jisi Iowa regiment, has dled
r. the division hospital. san Francisco.
Of pneumonia following an attack or
msasles.
T. r. Hegman was killed AMI John
pfer.on badly injurd In an explosion
which occurred In the Nalnah mine at
WIckes near Helena. Mont. Thursday
afternoon. Hegman was horribly man
sied.
Tho old rnan-of-war Mohican, now at
Mare lsnnd. Cal, viii go out Of COM
mission In about two weeks. and u u
doubtful n she will ever see service
again, The MCLEAN was eground at
Honolulu. and me pumps were Kept
pretty busy on the voyage to san
Francisco.
The gunboai Yorktown. which as been
lying Al MARI island. Cal. for several
rnofiths. will be placed In commission In
about twp weeks. Repairs to the vessel
arc going on ne rapidly as possible. and
a Il expected that she viii be brought 60
am Francisco In a fortnight. and after
v,stlna her coal on board win sail to
the AslaiIc station. possibly TO Ma
Mia.
The aunllcaton for writ Of haOeaa
.orpuu 6v Church, Davis& Llpaett, N
c1.uam county, wash. before the su-
meme court Of that state. was refused
Thursi,y, on the ground that the hear
ing Of the writ was made without
uriict, a. required by the statute. The
bai ~ inc defendants IL vacated anu
me sheriff IL commanded 20 enforce tho
Judgment IN the action OF the State eN
~ plaintiff.
mo California society OF the Sons of
Anrrkan ilcvdutiuu have adoricd rea-
luiions drpi1rlnT the ddath ruie In the
military dumps u san Francisco calling
on President Mckinley 10 urge an invcs-
tiFailon A demand ls made for The Inn
MEDIATE cfy,riion Of barracks and h0spl-
tai on the Preside Military reservation
~ that the sick now there and on the
wuy from Manila may receive the at
,cntion they need
special from Salem 10 tho Dolse
stisesman says; The body Of an un-
kfoNu man WIS found Ia the
Willamette river opposite tho
cry this afternoon. His hands and
foet wurc bound by cords with hCavy
ulsh weights attached To esch. Several
had ard evidence u foul play IL con-
elusive. several CLOVIS OF yuiuc have
been secured and the police aro work
inE on the caso.
The results at Great Falls. Mont.
Thursday were ~ followai First race.
six furlunga- Croker won. Koytenal
e,cJnd. Limcwater third. Time, i;ii.
second race. mile ana a HlStecnth-pat
Morrissey won. Twinkle Twink second.
Los Prietos third. Time i;tgh. Third
racc, six urlongs-fiighiand BAH won.
M0socro second. Midas third. Time.
i;iiA. Fourth race. six furionga-Cip-
hiano won, Joe Cotton second. Recar-
do third. Time. i;iG.
All Foc- well with the Red Cross In
Manila. The first explicit Official re-
port came by the sttamer China 10 Mrs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-23

Disease - cured not uy magical In
Hence II In that Ayers sarsaparlla
cures. and that Il proves 80 emlncntiy
successful n 10 rkillfully-pre-
pared and strictly scentinc blood
purifier and tonic. the only ono admit
ted at tho Worlds Fair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-23

For xwn days Governor nudd. OF cali
fornia. has listened TO Congressman ],
Hamilton Lewis. u Washington. and
Henry G. Hall. In arguments IN regard
20 the cxtradlction Of u. II. Dawson.
who was sent b Dawson 10 work for
the klondlkc 0oid Expedition company
VI Denver. and who 10 accused Of en-
Kansas City journal., 1898-03-09

lative branches of their governments for
authorization. This will be time-conSum-
ing process that could be scarcely enter
tanned in our case.
ing information on this point-that ts. the
possibility of buying ships Immediately
that Captain Brownson has been selected
to go to Europe. He is an officer of great
of inspection, which is charged with the
duty of thoroughly examining all ships
built for the navy, has thoroughly familiar
lied him with all of the details of the vari-
Gus types of warships battleships. armored
cruisers, protected cruisers. monitors and
morning he was made fully acquainted with
the views of the secretary and his advisers
as to the proper scope Of his mission.
After the conference he had a long inter-
view with Assistant Secretary Day, of the
state department, and arranged to obtain
letters to United States ambassadors and
ministers abroad instructing them to place
every force at their disposal at work to
help Captain Brownson.
Commander BrownSon will prosecute his
duties in England and France with the ut
most diligence and dispatch. At South
ampton. where he will arrive early next
week, he will be Joined by Lieutenant ]. c.
Colwell, naval attache of the American en-
bassy at London Commander Brownson
will next go to France, with as little delay
as possible and will confer with Lieutenant
W. S. Sims, naval attache to the American
embassy at Paris. and. in his company. in
spect the two battleships Marshal Floriano
and Marshal Deodoro. now building for the
Brazilian navy. and which it is understood
can be purchased by the United States.
Commander BTownson Is also charged with
the important duty of investigating the
practicability of the purchase from foreign
manufacturers of ordnance material in case
our own supply should prove inadequate.