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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-25
DAVIS CONFERS
But Declines to Say What Was Done
at the Meeting

But Declines to Say What Was Done
at the Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. Ex-senator c. K.
Davis, chairman of the senate committee
on foreign relations and a member Of the
commission to negotiate terms of peace
with Spain, arrived in Washington today
He went to the White House very soon after
his arrival and remained with the presi-
dent for an hour. The conference was of a
preliminary character and was devoted
largely to the great question which the ad-
ministration will have to settle the control
of the Philippines. Afterwards Senator
Davis went to the state department and
saw Secretary Day who is to be a member
of the peace commission. Senator Davis
will remain in Washington two or three
days and the terms of peace for the Ameri-
can side will be formulated as soon as pos
s!ble in the conference which will occur be-
tween the president, the secretary and the
chairman of the foreign relations commit
tee.
Senator Davis refused absolutely to dis
cuss with newspaper men any Of the ques-
tiors growing out of the war or the subject
which might likely come before the COM
mission. He would neither express his own
views nor discuss the sentiment of the peo-
pie of his own state or other sections re-
spscting the Philippines, the government Of
Porto Rico or the management of affairs In
Cuba,
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A COLONIAL POLICY
Will Make Men Like Alger Peculiarly
Objectionable

LONDON, Aug. 25.-Discussing the ru-
NOR that Secretary of War Alger will taks
refuge in the senate to escape responsible
ity for his plumbers in the war office. and
that Senator Mcmillan will become ambas-
sador to London, the Times expresses the
opinion that If America becomes coloniz-
ing power she will be compelled to aoan-
don this fluctuating style Of administra-
ton in favor Of trained civil and military
administrators, not liable to removal with
each presidential change and not too de-
pendent upon politics for their selection
and promotion. 1t will be equally impora
tant to cultivate permanence in diplomatic
representation abroad.
The article then proceeds to deal with
the suggestion of Mr.. White for the Lon-
dan embassy as worthy of careful consid-
Grafton on this ground, Though there Il
no American tradition which points to Mr..
White, pesona grata as he is in English
society and experienced in English ways.
as Colonel Hays successor"
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Affairs in Cuba

HAVANA. Aug. 2.-The commanding
general in the Sancti Spiritus district re-
ports that two American soldiers in the
column operating with Maxine Gomez
have presented themselves to him, being ill.
They were imme diately sent to the hospital.
News has been received that Lieutenant
Johnson has arrived at Sancti Spiritus.
General Blanco has ordered that all Amer
leans who present themselves will be re-
ceived, that assistance will be given them
and that they will be treated with all con-
sideration. The sick at the hospitals,
General Blanco's order says. must be treat
ed with solicitude and kindness. The
colonial government has decided with ref
erence TO custom house duties that mer-
chandise from Santiago and other ports
occupied by the American forces shall be
considered as foreign merchandise.
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Transports Released

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. A.-The follow
ing vessels, now on their way to or from
Manila, will be affected by the govern
ment's order directing the release of the
chartered transports: Steamers China, Co.
lon, Senator, Zealandia. Newport, Ohio,
Indiana, City Of Para, Morgan City, Valen-
cha, Pennsylvania, City de Rio Janeiro, City
of Pueblo, St. Paul, and the bark Tacoma.
The Lakme, Charles Allen and Alliance are
between here and Honolulu. and will be
released as fast as they arrive. The City
of Picking will resume her place in the China
trade, the City Of Sydney will go back on
the Panama run, and the Australia will be
put on the Honolulu route.
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The SANTIAGO SCHOOLS
WILL BE RUN ON THE AMERICAN
SYSTEM
The Military Governor Takes Steps to
Make Good Citizens of the
Cuban Children

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. %, 6:45 p. m.
delayed in transmission).-The conference
between General Wood. Military Governor
of Santiago, and the local authorities with
reference to opening the public schools,
has resulted satisfactorily and places will
be ready for 1000 children on September 18th.
The salaries of the School Commissioners
have been ixed at somewhat reduced fig
ures; the element Of sectarlanism has been
eliminated from the management, and an
American basis of education has been pro.
posed.
The San Juan arrived today from Guam
tanamo Bay, bringing two companies OF
Hoods regiment and 107 bags Of mail, deliv-
cred there by the Fern from Key West. II
was the first mail matter received for ten
days. When the Fifth Regular Infantry
arrives for garrison duty In the city, TAX
ing the place of Hoods regiment, that will
be transferred to San Juan de Porto Rico
Cranes Immunes will be assigned to guard
the Spanish prisoners of war;
The embarkation Of the latter continues
Today 1900 sailed by the transport Monte
video and 1000 by the transport Pedro de
Satruegui. 1900 will leave by the Leon tomor-
row.
The Spanish General, Linares, whom
General Toral succeeded in command at
Santiago prior to the evacuation, left by
the Pedro.
There was a great demonstration by the
Spanish soldiers on his departure. The
United States transport Minnewaska left
today with ninety-five men Of the Thirty
third Michigan. Second Regular Cavalry. a
balloon detachment of the Engineer Corps,
and about $50 men of the First District OF
Columbia volunteers.
Reports Of Fighting
LONDON, Aug. A.-According to a dis
patch from Madrid to local news agency
there has been serious fighting between
the Spaniards and insurgents in Cuba, in
which the insurgents lost 500 killed and
wounded.
Spain Wants Protection
MADRID, Aug. A.-There Is a growing
feeling of irritation, which has been dis
cussed fully in ministerial circles. at the
disinclination of the insurgents to accept
the protocol. An important political per-
sonage said: "If matters are continued
thus Spain will find herself compelled to
stop the repatriation of the Cuban troops
unless the United States could give guar
antee that Spanish interests will be guard
ed from the piratical inclination Of the In
surgents."
Pay Of the Clergy
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. A.-Cus-
toms Collector Donaldson has had the diff
cult task of dealing with the entire ecclesi-
ast!cal establishment Of the province OF
Santiago.
The entire clergy, from Archbishop Crespo
down, sent in the monthly impress"
for the payment of salaries. The Archbish-
ops salary originally was $4,000. but has
been reduced to $4,000
Mr.. Donaldson was also presented claims
from the professors of institute schools.
police and other bodies. The claims were
tabulated and submitted to General Shat
ter, who will ask for instructions from
Washington.
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ALGfR is SOLIClTOUS
CONCERNING COMFoRT OF MEM
IN CAMP
Will Make Personal Investigation and
Do His Best to Improve the Ex-
listing Conditions

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Secretary Of War
Alger is In New York on the way from
Washington to Camp Wikoff, Monlauk
Point, Long Island. General Aiger saic he
had made up his mind late Monday night to
visit the soldiers at Camp Wikoff and make
n personal investigation of adverse criti-
cisms which have been made. This morn-
ing he called on Presiden. Mckinley and
received his Endorsement and was excused
from the attendance at the meeting of the
Cabinet.
81 will start the 1rst thing for Camp WI
XIII" said Genera. Aiger. "and will stay
one. two or three days If necessary to make
a complete investigation. If can make the
soldiers more comfortable I shall feel res
paid
When asked about the mastering out OF
the troops he said
"That is a very difficult matter and has
been delayed to give us chance to make
the best move. All of the volunteers VINO
have seen service either at Santiago or at
Manila, with few exceptions, Will be mus
tered out. Many of the volunteers want 70
remain in the service, and for days nave
been besieged with letters, petitions and
personal appeals by the friends OF such reg
iments to keep them in the service.
"Of course, large army is necessary ana
will be kept up. Nevertheless we feel that
there are many who made great sacritces
tc get to the front, and now that they are
rot wanted we wanted to give them BACK
to their families and business. do not
know lust when the official order OF muster
out will he given, but think 1t will be give
en- within a week"
"What will the government do for the
many volunteers who may find 1t impossi-
BILE to get their old positions back?" was
asked.
THAT is another proposition. I trust
there will not be many such cases, as I
trust the patriotism Of the employers Is
great enough to preclude such a posi-"
b,lity. But the government can do nothing
IN case the men are refused their old posi-
tions. The government is not conducting
an employment bureau"
General Alger asked If there was not
law in this State which punished an en-
ployer under such circumstances. He
wanted to know If 1t had been enforced, and
expressed the opinion that 1t had not and It
would be next to impossible to convict such
a man.
When asked if he had heard Of the fight
between General Blanco's men and the Cu-
ban forces since the signing of the protocol.
he declared he had had no official notice.
He said 1t was only natural that the Span
iards should make fight in case they were
attacked.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-25
Dentists in Session

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. A.-The Pacific
Coast Dental congress tonight elected the
following Officers: President. DR.. Russell H.
Cool, San Francisco; vice-president, Dr. H.
B. Scott, Ellensburgh, WASH; secretary
general, DR.. r. W. Meeks, Oakland, Cal.
treasurer, DR.. A. F. Merriam, Jr, Oakland,
Cal.
As a nucleus to the formation Of a new
general committee, consisting of five MEM
beers, the officers as named above were ap-
pointed with DR.. F. c. Pague Of San Fran
cisco as the fifth committeeman. The con-
gress adjourned to meet two years hence in
San Francisco.
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TOOK HIS CHANCES
A Spanish Coasting Captain Lands at
Ponce

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. A.-The coast
ing schooner Dolores, flying the Spanish
flag, entered the harbor this morning. Her
captain was uncertain whether state Of
peace or war existed, but decided to take
his chances. The Dolores wos not molested
The Alamo with supplies and clothing for
General Henry's men sailed for Arecibo on
the north coast of Porto Rico this morning.
General Brooke is still awaiting his Gre
dentials. On their arrival he will imme-
diately leave for San Juan, troop OF the
Sixth regular cavalry acting as escort.
Preparations are being made for the en-
barkation of volunteers and cavalry or
dered home. The cavalry includes troops
A and c of New York and the following
Pennsylvania troops: The Philadelphia city
troop the Sheridan troop and the COVER
nor's troop. These are concentrated here
and at Guanica and will probably sail on
the transport Mississippi In the course of a
few days. The men are delighted at the
prospect.
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ORDERS TO BREAK CAMP
ARE ALREADY GIVEN TO MANY
PIGMENTS
The List, to Be Made Public Tomor-
row, Includes Nearly Hundred
Thousand Men

NEW YORK, Aug. M.-A Herald special
from Washington says:
The number of volunteer regiments to
be mustered out may be given out Thurs
day. The list has been practically de-
cided upon by the administration. These
cavalry regiments will be sent home: First
Illinois, A and B Kentucky, First Ohio,
First Texas, First Utah, Second and Third
United States Volunteers.
These batteries of artillery will be mus
tered out: California battalion, First Col
orado and Connecticut Light Battery. E
and C Connecticut Heavy Artillery. A and
B Georgia Light Artillery. Twentieth In
diana, Fifth and Sixth Iowa, A, and Z
Louisiana Light Batteries, A, B. c and D
Maine Heavy Artillery; First Massachu-
sets, Fourth Sixth and Seventh New York
Light Batteries; First Battalion Ohio Light
Artillery; A and B Oregon Light Batteries.
and A and B Rhode Island Light Batteries;
C Utah Light Artillery; Wisconsin Light
Battery.
These infantry regiments will be mus
tered out: Third Alabama (colored, Third
Connecticut, First Delaware. First Florida,
Third Georgia, Fourth. Seventh and Ninth
Illinois, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh.
One Hundred and Sixtieth and One Hundred
and Sixty-first Indiana, A and B First In
diana (colored), F!ftieth and Fifty-second
Iowa, Twenty-second Kansas; Third and
Fourth Kentucky, First Maine. Fifth Mary
land, Fifth and Eighth Massachusetts,,
Thirty second and Thirty-fifth Michigan,
Fourth and Fifth Minnesota, Third Mis-
sissippi. Fourth and Fifth Missouri. Second
Nebraska, Nevada Battalion, Third and
Fourth New Jersey. Twenty-second. Forty
seventh, Two Hundred and First, Two Hun
bred and Second and Two Hundred and
Third New York; Third North Carolina
(colored), Seventh and Tenth Ohio. Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth, Fifteenth and
Eighteenth Pennsylvania. First Rhode ISL
and. Second South Carolina, Third and
First Vermont. Sixth Virginia, First Wash
ington and Washington Battalion; Second
West Virginia, Fourth Wisconsin, Arizona.
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tories.
There are twenty-eight batteries of ar
tillery. nine regiments of cavalry and sixty
two regiments of infantry.
These infantry regiments, recruited up
to the full strength, number 80. 900 men. The
cavalry about II. 900, and the artillery about
5000. The total reached $4,000.
Already Under Orders
WASHINGTON, Aug. A.-Orders have
been issued for the mastering out OF the
following regiments:
First Vermont, First Minnesota, Fifty
second Iowa, Sixth Pennsylvania, Fifth
Indiana. Second New York, Second Ne
braska, One Hundred and Fifty-seven,h
Indiana, all volunteer infantry, one bat
talon Of Ohio light artillery, First Illinois
Volunteer Cavalry. Batteries A and 3.
Georgia Light Artillery, Twenty-eighih
Indiana Light Battery, and the New York
and Pennsylvania Cavalry now in Porto
Rice. Other orders to muster out troops
will be announced as soon as definite deci-
sions are reached.
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had some candy which she desired to put In
the box with some of our make. As the box
was to contain some goods other than our
own 1 gave her box which did not have
our name upon IT. The candy which she
put in looked old TO me. and it nearly half
filled the box. OF cour, id not examine
the lady closely and can only describe her
by saying that she was of medium height
and build"
AS Mrs. Botkin is known to have been In
Stockton about three or four weeks ago,
when she was treated by DR.. Stone for
slight illness. the two facts taken together
may be regarded as significant Gattrell
csvld not place the selling of the candy in
question any more definitely than that 1t
was about three weeks ago. He was posi-
tive, however, that there were chocolate
creams among the candy. besides other
French candies.
W. F. Kuhn, proprietor of the store, says
that he would know both the box and the
candsy again should he see them.
Chief of Police Gall has been Informed Of
the facts as related by Gattrell and Is now
at work upon the clue.
Where It Was Mailed
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-It has been
learned that the box Of poisoned chocolates
was mailed at Station B. on Market street.
near Larkin, on August 18th, az first class
mail matter. woman took the package
to the station, hadlit weighed and placed the
exact postage, q cents, on 1t. The clerk
who accepted the package will In all prob
ability be able to Identify the woman.
What Dunning Says
DOVER, Del, Aug. A-John P. Dun
ming, whose wife and sister-in-law were
poisoned by candy sent from San Fran
cisco, has made a statement to the Asso-
ciated Press. He says:
1T have talked with the Acknowledgement
and other State officials of Delaware. dis
closing all facts within my knowledge
which could possibly lead to the detection
of the person who is accused of this trag-
edy. I have withheld nothing from the
officers which could lead to the detection
of the criminal. But for two reasons.
must refuse to make any statements for
publication. First, because 1t might de-
feat the officers of justice, and secondly,
innocent persons might be involved. 1
will continue to maintain this course even
at the risk Of subjecting myself to unjust
criticism"
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Spanish Arms

WASHINGTON, Aug A.--General Flag
ler chief of the ordnance bureau, has re-
ceived further reports from the officers In
charge of the captured arms at Santiago.
They show that the number taken will be
about $4,000 with several million" rounds
of ammunition. the exact number not stat
ed The report says that these arms are
Mausers and Remingtons. and for the most
part are in bad condition. rusty and badly
kept The arms will be sent to New York
and Springfield to be cleaned up and ex-
am1end critically. Ordnance officers say
that II they can be put in proper condition
they will be made use Of by the army.
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Damage at Utica
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS
Working on the Charges Of Official
Extravagance

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. A.-While great
many people who came here since Saturday
have gone again, there Is an immense
crowd estimated at about $4,000 strangers.
The supreme lodge, knights of Pythias,
today continued work on the charges of ex-
travagance that have been made against
the supreme officers by some Of the repre-
sentatives.
One of the members Of the committee an
nounced this morning that he would bring
suit for Mbel in the United States court for
the district of North Carolina, as soon as
he got home While strong fight is being
made against the supreme officers, 1t Is
understood that the present officers will be
continued. Ninety votes have been pledged
to Judge Carter Of California for supreme
vice chancellor and in the event that he can
not be elected his strength will be thrown
to some one against Charles Z. Chively, who
Is being pushed for the place by the knights
Of Indiana.
The knights of Khorassan this afternoon
reelected John A. Kinney Of Chicago i'm
periai prince; W. E. Bedding of st. Louis
imperial secretary. and H. B. Stolte Of Chi
cago imperial treasurer.
The supreme lodge went into executive
session at o'clock this morning and ad-
journed at II o'clock. Much routine bust
ness was transacted.
Supreme Chancellor Colgrove has ap-
pointed John H. Alexander of Virginia ard
William B. Dale Of Massachusetts supreme
tribunals. These appointments ar for six
years. Representative Gale succeeds Geo.
Seavey of Tennessees.
At the session of the Rathbone Sisters to-
day twenty-six past grand chiefs took the
supreme temple degree.
The Knights of Khorassan elected the fol-
lowing officers today: Sublime venerable
prince, j. M. Stratton, Philadelphia; i'm
perial prince, John A. Kinney, Chicago; i'm
perial kadi, H. e. Parker, Jr., Galesburg,
ILL.,; imperial secretary, H. w. Bedding, St.
Louis; imperial treasurer, c. A. Fraze
Garden City, ILL.,; imperial adool. ]. H. Hess,
Sidney, Neb; imperial ifkir. J. ]. Sawyer
Covington. KY: imperial trustees, six
years. Charles A. Poland, Columbus, Ohio;
four years, H. Schaffer. San Francisco.
One of the big social events of the en-
campment was the public reception given
tonight In the state capitol. Governor
Mount and the other state officers assisted.
The attendance was large.
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PRESIDENT AND PRINCE
Invited to Attend the Peace Jubilee al
Omaha

OMAHA, Aug. 24.-The board of directors
of the Transmississippi exposition today
adopted resolutions formally inviting the
president and his cabinet to attend the
peace Jubilee October 10 to To- An invita-
ton was also extended to the Prince Of
Wales.
WASHINGTON, Aug A.-It is learned
that the president and the members of his
cabinet fully expect to attend the Trans
mississippi exposition at Omaha some time
late in September or early in October. No
positive promise has been given the ex-
position authorities, but the president will
attend If nothing happens in the meantime
to prevent
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Beresford's Mission

LONDON, Aug. 24-Rear Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford, Conservative member
of parliament for the city of York, who
was recently commissioned by the asso-
ciated chambers Of commerce on a special
mission to China, started on his eastern
journey this afternoon. Lord Beresford
goes to investigate the prospects of COM
merce and to report particularly as to the
extent to which the Chinese government
will guarantee the safety of British CAPT.
tai invested and Of contemplated Invest
ments.
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gers command, the Fourth army crops,
from Fernadina, Fla, to Huntsville, Ala.
Influence was brought to bear to prevent
the execution Of the order, and It was sus-
pended. pending further investigation Late
tonight the orders ware renewed, and In
structions were sent to General Coppinger
to hasten the movement Of his troops 1t
is said at the war department that there
will be no further delay in the execution OF
the orders. General Coppinger now has mis-
troops at Fernandino, about 5000 men.
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
A PITTSBURG STREET CAR rs
DESTROYED
Passengers Killed and Wounded In
Frantic Endeavors to Escape
From the Burning Car

PITTsBURG, Aug. 24.-During heavy
thunderstorm today lightning struck a
summer car on the Second-averue traction
line as 1t was passing Greenwood avenue
and, as a result, one passenger Is dead, an
other will probably die, and four others are
badly hurt.
Dead:
B. S. FEARE. aged 2e, a well-known
business man OF Hardwood.
Injured:
MRS. SARAH MUNHALL. skull frac-
tured, arm broken and hurt internally;
will probably die.
EUGENE MUNHALL Cher son), badly
cut about head.
DAVID THOMAS, head and arm cut and
bruised.
JAMES A. BUTLER, shocked.
Unknown foreigner, foot crushed.
The car, which contained about II pas
sengers, was travelling at about 2O-mile
rate when the bolt struck It, exploding the
motors and setting fire to the coach. The
passengers were panic-stricken and mace
frantic efforts to escape through the tight
" drawn canvas sides. Mr.. Feare, In jump
ing, alighted on his head, crushing his skull
In a horrible manner. He lived but short
time. All the injured received their hurts
In attempting to jump before the car came
to a standstill.
A Syracuse Storm
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. PA hurricane
in this city this afternoon did thousands 81
dollars worth of damage The roofs of four
factories were blown eff. Three men en-
ployed at the power house Of the Lakeside
Railroad company were badly injured
Tony Metrone, an Italian laborer, was In
stantly killed by live wires falling on
him.
Damage at Utica
UTICA, N. Y, Aug. PAS the result Of
furious storm which swept over the re-
gion north Of Utica this afternoon. over
1900 900 worth of damage was done to prop
erty. In Deerfield $4,000 was done to farm
property and every bridge on the highway
north, east and west OF the place was car
RED away by the swollen streams. A wash
out In the canal bank occurred near Rome,
as a result Of the storm. Several sections
Of railroad roadbed were washed out ana
several bridges carried away.