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The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
CROKER TO THE MUTES.
A Democratic Speech Delivered in Sign
Language.


New York, October 29.-One Of the
most unique meetings Of the campaign
WAS that Of the deaf mutes held at Webster
hall tonight. About 300 deaf mutes were
present. Richard Croker was the chief
attraction and his speech to the mutes
was translated by Prof. Currier, princi-
pal OF New York Deaf and, Dumb insti-
tute. Mr.. Croker discussed state issues
at some length.
In conclusion he said: 81 want to say
to YOU that credible information has come
to me that the Republican outfit Is all
demoralizsd. The Lieutenant Governor
wants to face the issues. the Raines, the
canal scandal and the force bill, but Col
onel Roosevelt wants to dodge them as
he lodged his taxes. We are credibly in
formed that the good people of this state,
irrespective Of politics are alive to the
issues and they are going to join you in
downing the scandals the Republicans
have brought on their own shoulders, -
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
HoBsoN'S WRECKS.
sa.cuine that He Can Raise the Colon and
vizcaya.

Washington, October 29.-Naval Con-
structor Hobson arrived in this city today
from Philadelphia, where he took part
In the peace jubilee. This afternoon he
appeared before the board of the naval
bureau chiefs for the purpose of explain
ing the conditions of the Spanish ships
wrecked off the coast of Santiago aud
gives the hopes and prospects for recovery.
1t is said that over a million dollars
will be required to continue the opera
tlons and thei secretary of the navy de-
sires to know what chance there is Of
success before authorizing the expenditure
OF SO large an amount of money. The
action of the department. will be based
upon the report of the board of bureau
cnleIs after the examination of Naval
Constructor Hobson.
constructor Hobson was with the boal d
all the afternoon and gave great deal of
detailed information as to the condition
of the wrecks. He was of the opinion that
it was useless to continue the wrecking
company any longer and that results did
not warrant the $500 per day it is receiv.
ing. Constructor Hobson said that in his
opinion, the Colon and the Vizcaya could
DO raised and brought to dry docks at
New York or Norfolk at cost of $500, 900
for one and 100000 for the other, and
possibly both could be brought in for
$780, 900 each.
Mr.. Hobson wanted to be placed at the
head Of the wrecking company and be
authorized to expend from $500, 600 to
5000, 900 on the two vessels. He said the
hull of the Vizcaya was intact and he
proposed to build a Golfer dam around her
and bring her to the surface after making
repairs necessary to float her. Mr.. Hob
son also gave the bureau chiefs informa-
ton concerning the Reina Mercedes and
the Merrimac. The former could be easily
raised he believed for it was apparent
that.sshe had been only souttled. The Mer-
rimac could be raised and he said she
must be removed from the mouth of the
harbor in some way.
The board will have another meeting
on Morday and possibly make some re.
Communications to the secretary regard
ing the wrecks off Santiago.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
STATE RIGHTS.
Gov. Chandler of Georgia Deprecates
Dangerous Innovations"

Atlanta, Ca, October 29.-Allan d.
Chandler was inaugurated governor of
Georgia at noon today. In the course
of his inaugural address Gov. Chandler
deprecated ian extensive and expansive
scheme of colonization, and said: sit
will not do for us to wander too far into
the realms of experiment.. Our safety
ia in conservatism and rigid adherence
to the precedents of the past.
".rhis is especially true Of the people
of the South. We should resist all dan
0erous innovations. We should cling to
the constitutional rights of local self.
government. tho sheet anchor of our safe
ty. and oppose in every legitimate way
the constantly increasing tendency of
ths agents OF the Federal government to
enoroaon upon the reserved rights of the
c%otoo -
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
IN A CLEAN GAME.
Princeton Scored 20 While Brown Scored
Nothing.

Providence, October 29.-Brown was
beaten by Princeton at Providence today
by score Of 90 to O. The game was
played in drizzling rain before about
1900 people. In the first half, Brown
held Princeton we'll only after 16 min
utes of play were the Tigers able to
shove Reiter for a touchdown, from which
Wheeler failed to kick the goal. The
end OF the half found the ball in Browns
possession on Princeton's 45-yard line.
In the second half Reiter and B aok
went through for touchdowns and in o
scrimmage Brown lost the ball on a fun
bile and it rolled outside of the bunch;
Poe, Princeton's left end, picked it up
and sprinted. aided by beautiful interior.
ence, 80 yards, for touchdown. Brown
was weak In her defensive plays, while
Princeton was equally weak in offensive
movements. 1t was clean game of foot
ball from beginning to end, none of the
players being seriously injured. The
Imam.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
VAL E WON.
But the Military Boys Put Up Good
Game.

West Point, N. Y, October 29.-The
Yale West Point foot ball game here this
afternoon resulted in score of 10 to 0
in favor of Yale. It was the best played
and most exciting contest witnessed here
this season. The West Pointers put up
o good fight. the Yale men having to
work very hard for the points they scored.
The military boys were in fine trim and
went in to play a winning game. but by
an unfoI tunate fuke .preoisely II seconds
before the end Of the first half. Mcbride
went over the line for touchdown.
Brown tried for q goal, but West Point
blocked the kick.
In the second half. West Point kicked
of 45 yards. but Marvin promptly punted
back. The bali fell into the hands of
Waldron, who made the most brilliant
play of the day, running As yards and
eluding tackles by system of leaps.
He was finally downed by Allen within
30 yards of Yale's goal line. At this
point, KRONER attempted to kick goal
from the field, but the ball fell a little
short of It's mark. The boil was gradual
~ worked back into West Point territory
and just three minutes before time was
called Marvin went over the line for a
touchdown. Brown again tried for a
goal, but West Point blocked the ball.
Tho limo NM
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
LEsE MAJEST TIE.
German Papers Poke Fun at War Lords
Crusade.

Copyright, 1898, the Associated Press.)
Berlin, October 29.-The bulk of the
German newspapers express the opinion
that Emperor Williams trip will yield
little tangible good, but will create
much jealousy upon the part of the in.
terested powers, who will endeavor to de-
stroy any German projects in Asia Minor.
The German comic papers are also
poking fun at the Emperor and his CRU
SADIE, leading in some cases to prosecutions
on the charge of Lese Majestic.
The German newspaper correspondents
with Emperor William, highly praise the
lavish hospitality of the Sultan of Turkey.
which, however, has crel ted intense dis.
satisfaction among the Turks. Placards
have been posted on the mosques and in
the streets of STAN boul, denouncing the
extraordinary sums spent on the Em
peror, which money, it is further pointed
out, comes out of Mohametan pockets.
1t is said the Sultan offered to present
Emperor William on the occasion of the
latter's arrival at Jerusalem, with the
famous "Cham bar of the Last Supper,
but that the German Emperor thanked
the Sultan and declined the proposal on
the ground that the building also con-
tanned Turkish religious relics The En-
peror, it is further asserted, will get some
other valuable present instead.
Another report says the Sultan insisted
upon paying the entire expense of the
Emperor's tour out of his own private
nurse. The German newspapers, in ask
Ing for denial of the report, declare
that while the Emperor was at Constan.
t1nople, he had, for reasons of foreign
nolicy, to be the Sultan's guest But.
ttoey add, as soon as His Majesty set foot
in the Holy Land, as a Christian pill
nrim. there was no longer anything in
eSom1non between him and the Sultan and
be could not remain the latter's guest
IA appears that the progress of the EN-
neror and Empress through Palestine has
been very fatiguing, especially to the
Empress Their Imperial Majestias have
haen receiving addresses from the Ger
man colonies at each town they have WIS.,
tied.
IN Germany. In the Fashoda question the
.rovernment as we'll as the newspapers
SSistinctly side with Great Britain, as
Rritish dominion over the Soudan is held
70 be In every respect better for German
interests, especially from commercial
noint of view.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
REV RID WORTH WINNING.
what the Cove, nment is willing to Pay
for the Capture of Burglars.


A government official takes exception
to the statement, often reiterated in the
newspapers throughout the state, that ii
a suitable reward was offered for the cap
ture OF burglars there would be fewer
safe .crackings in the country towns every
fall.
He calls attention to the fact that the
government post Office department has
standing offer of reward for the capture
of parties implicated in burglaries of
buildings in which post offices are
located. The government offer Is: A
reward of $50 for the arrest and convio-
ton of any person on the charge OF break
ing into a post office with intent.. TO
commit larceny or other depreciation
therein; $50 If the amount stolen Is $50
or less; $t00 in each case where the
amount stolen is over $50 and less than
81 90; $3.50 when the amount stolen Is
more than 500 and less than $500; $500 in
each case where the amount stolen exceeds
$500. If post office safe Is tempered
with by burglars, no matter II they DO
not find anything valuable therein, $500
will be paid by the government for the
arrest and conviction Of the guilty
parties.
Many professional burglars show their
shrewdness in keeping clear OF country
stores which serve as post offices, but post
Office robberies in Maine are not infre'
OuoDt.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
AT SAN JUAN.
Gen. Brooks Finds that Peace Brings It's
Troubles.

San Juan, De Porto Rico, October 20.
The United States transport Chester
left today with the Fourth Ohio regiment
on board. IA
Political agitstors continue their state
ments regarding the appropriately OF the
re-appointment of the Munez cabinet. Or
"a San Juan councilmen appointed by
Gen, Brooke five, have declinedsto accept
the positions, stating that they Will not
Spanish affairs. 1t is the general opin-
ion that Gen. Brooke is pursuing the best
possible course in the circumstances,
although men Of good standing consider
the retention in administrative positions
of this cabinet whose members they de-
clare we're Unidentified with the Spanish
expressions, is a hardship for the natives.
Senior Francisco del Vale has been
appointed mayor of San Juan in Success
sion of Senior Villamil, the late Spanish
mavOr,
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
FRANCE COMING DOWN.
Marchand's Retirement from Fashoda
Will Be Followed by Evacuation.

London, October 3O.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Sunday Special says the
general opinion is that Major Marohand' 8
retirement from Fashoda win be followed
by complete evacuation Of that place
by the French. This change of policy is
attributed to the disappointed hopes re-
garding the action of Russia. Though it
Is officially denied by Major Marchand
that he has been ordered to return, it is
likely he will be summoned to Paris for
consultation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31

cial that the Spanish commission should
not remain in Paris if the intentions OF
the protocol concerning the Philippines
were not carried out with the utmost
rigor.
On the eve of the Philippine negotia.
tions there is unofficial anticipation that
no treaty will be signed which involves
the loss of the Philippines to Spain with.
out large financial consideration and it
would not cause surprise should the Span
iards at some stage Of the considerations,
Withdraw as body, or If some members
should resign, effecting the same result.
lbs American commissioners today
received from Washington full advices in
respo nse to the submission of their indi-
vidual views regarding the Philippine
question, and two sessions were held to
consider these replies.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
CUBA LiBRE.
The Hopes and Fears of the Various Fac
lions.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
Santiago, October 13.-Everyone here,
especially those with anything to lose,
are earnestly considering the question as
to what Congress will do in the conf ng
session. Among the Cubans the FIRES
Cuba to the Death element believe that
the United States will hold the island for
two years and then turn 1T over to the
Cubans; but those In favor OF annexation,
who claim that If a proper vote was taken
of all the interests in the island, they
would be in a large majority, think the
United States will hold Cuba for the next
five or ten years and then let the inhabi-
tants vote on their own future which
vote, they claim, will show a majority OF
5 to 1 in favor of Cuba bsing a state in
the Union. On the other hand, Ameri-
cans and foreigners are in favor Of giving
as far as possible to Intelligent Cubans
the minor offices connected with the gov
eminent to teach them by degrees the ART
of governing, of which they seem to have
no knowledge. The strangest part Of tne
whole business is the fact that the
strongest faction in favor OF immediate
freedom, are those Cubans who are sup
posed to be American citizens, large
D rtiou of whom, during the iDsurrectlon
of the last three years, were never nearer
than Key West to the land of their blrtn
and seldom nearer than New York. Yet
these people today are olamorlng against
the land of their adoption and demand
office and power at once.
Fortunately such men as Garcia ana
his son, the two Castillos and others,
who hold prominent position among
Cubans, do not believe in these doc
trines and, though ardently in favor OF
Cuban republic, think the United States
should be given time to fulfill its pledge
to the world of giving Cuba stable gov
eminent, of putting an end to the trouble
and strife existing there for years, and
they recognize the fast that this cannot
be done in a day, week, month or
year.
Every faction expresses the hope that
as soon as Congress meets some temporary
form of government will be enacted for
the island and some surety given cap1-
talists that if they invest in the island,
they will not lose their money by conhs-
cation or GU trageous taxation in year or
two from now. That is undoubtedly the
main cause that is hindering the wheels
of progress here; the reason capital is not
pouring in by the millions; why hardly
q sugar estate is running; why every
large enterprise is at standstlll-the
lack of confidence in the future govern
inent of the island and it is asserted that
the sooner Congress recognizes this TACT
and acts upon it the sooner Cuba Will
have stable and prosperous government.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
SURVIVORS OF THE MoHEGAN.
Gen. Lawton Does Not Think Its Task
VIII Be Difficult.

Washington, October a9.-The Presi-
dent, Secretary Alger and Adjutant Gen
eral Corbin had an extended conference
today, the principal topic under consider
alton being the occupation of Cuba.
There is no disposition to change the
date. January /, fixed for this assumption
of control by the United States. The
questions discussed today related mainly
70 transportation, ships, equipments,
landings and camp. The repor of the
Cuban military commission AMI of the
army board sent to investigate and locate
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
NO EUROPEAN MEDDLING.

Close observers here express the belief
that if, in the event Of renewed HOSTILE
ties, the United States approached the
Peninsular, no European powers, in the
present International condition, would
involve itself on behalf Of Spain. Should
the American and Spanish commissioners
approach deadlock on the subject Of the
Philippines, Spain before retiring would
doubtless propose arbitration. But,
again, careful observers here express the
view that the submission of the case to
any European power in the present deli
cate conditions would to tantamount to
submission of dispute to arbiters al,
ready involved in difficulties affecting
possibly the case proposed to be sub.
On Monday next the United Sta.ss
commission will lay their case on the
Philippines openly and COMPREHENSIVE
before their Spanish colleagues; and it is
probable that the Spaniards will then
first raise the point whether the protocol
proposed to question Spanish sovereignty
in the Philippines.
Significantly touching this point is
recent utterance by the Madrid Impair.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal oleauli-
ness, which follows the use of Syrup of
Figs. is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time med
icines and the cheap substitutes som e.
times offered but never accepted by the
well informed. Buy the genuine. Man.
ufaotured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. 1x
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
CLOSE AT WATERvILLE,
Colby Defeated University of Maine Six
to Five.

Waterville, October 29.-This afternoon
upon Colby's gridiron the varsity eleven
defeated the University of Maine team by
score of 6 to 8. The game was OF in
tense interest. University of Maine showed
superior strength in her ends and centre,
but WAS fairly outplayed at the other
positions. University of Names gains
for any considerable distance and with
one exception, were made by punts. The
Pennsylvania play was Colby's strong
hold. A 65-yard sprint of Atchley was
the star feature. The summary:
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
THE DAILY PRESS
Can ALWAYS be found at the psriodia
stores of:

stores of:
E.w. Roberts n'r jog ,,s Congress stree.
r. k. Sprague, 4O5
n. G: Fessenden. 52s
w. II. Jewett. 5O4
/. A. Libby. $50
r A. Jelison, 935 Congress street.
Chas Ashton. 931A Congress street.
B. L, Uonneil 1876 Congress street.
G. FrSderickson. 16 India street.
A. Stubbs corner Federal and Temple SITS.
i !. Beardworlh. 81 India street
P.H. Erskin.. 43 Middle street.
Id. J. Perkins, Exchange, street rect.
IS. Cole, Cor. Boyd and Oxford street.
J. VI. Peterson, TT Middle street.
v. /: Crane. e Exchange est street az oonu,,
join II. Allen, 381 IA Congress street.
Dennet & Co. 6x6 Congress '~'.t
G. j. Hodgson, s631 Portland street.
+. L. L. B SisaSsa.I Pals lI Island.
j f. Harmon, Ills Congress street.
J. Fl. whitman 8 son, 42z Congress street.
II. M Butter, IS Pine street.
J. H. Vickery, 221 Spring street.
H. ID. Mckenzie, cor. Spring and Clark
Capt. Long. 4S Portland Pier.
G. w. Hunt. Custom house wharf
John Cox, % Monument square.
j. F. Huichinsona II Elm street
Peter Trims. Forest Avenue.
Also at the news stands in the Falmouth
Preble, Congress Square and United States no.
tels and Grand Trunk and Union Depots. 1t
can also be obtained OF Chisholm Bros, Agents
Oh al! trains OF the Maize Central, Grand Trunk
and Portland Il Rochester railroads and of
agents on any OF the Boston Trains.
The PRESS can also DetOund at the following
Auburn-G H. Hasken.
Augusta. F. Pierce,
Bath-John o. Shaw.
BiddefordDA. NJ. Burnaam
Bridgton-A. W: Ingalls,.
Brunswick-F. ?. Shaw.
Bangor-J. u. Giynn.
Roothhay Harbor- C. L. Kennison.
Browufield-E. l., Frink.
Cape Elizabeth Dyer = Jose.
cumperland Miils-H. 6. STARE
Camden-Fred LOWS.
J. Il. Gould,
Cornisn-L-b.h night.
Deerlng-N. j. Scaniou
Deeriing CenUer-A. A. MoConA
DamarIscoJta-M. II. damage.
Fairfield--E II. Evans.
Frseport~A. VI. mitchell
E gr,ysSurs-A. E {. WIZ WSSitmoro
Gardiner-Bussell Bros.
Green's Landings w. Fthele.
Gorhaan-L J. Lermonu.
n. rs. M. Leavirt q Son
Gore-t. E Russell;
Kennebuuk-J II. Ous.
Kennebunkport-C. E. Miller
ijVermore Falls-C. Newman.
Observation-Disclosures & Winshin.
I.ong Islands. Ii. MarstOn.
Iimorlck-S. a. u GEdus.
Iisbou-C. II. Foster.
I1shOn kalls-A. Nj. Gerry.
Mecbanic Falls-Merrill & Dennins,
No Deering-A.C. Noyes.
M, tn StraIfora NH. G. Huc1ging3
nrwav-F Z. StO
VI A. o. NoyesCo.
N Conway-C Ii. Whitaker.
lid Orchard-Fogg & Libby.
Ricnmond-A. l.. Prebe.
Rumford Falls-F. j. Rolfe.
Rockland--Dunn y Carr,
A. j. Huston.
Standardization Bros.
Skowhegan-Bixpy Buck.
South Portland-J. f. Merrlman.
ii. Kicker y Son.
,,outh Windham-J. W. Read.
south Parls-A. ID. Sturtsvant.
South Paris-F. A. Shurtlef.
South Waterboro-G. c. Downs
Saco--H. B. Hendricks s. 90.
E. L. Preble.
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ThOmaston-E. Walsh.
What HaveE--A. b. VinaL
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
Waterville-W. d. Spalding.
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
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Yarmouth ville-A. j B. MichtelL
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
MORE TROOPS FOR MANILA.

San Francisco, October 5O.-The trans
port Zealandia, with the first and second
battalions of the First Tennessee regi-
ment, comprising $50 men, sailed today
for Manila.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
EASY FOR BIDDEFORD.

Biddeford, October 29.-Biddeford High
school found an easy victory in its game
with Berwick academy on the Saco
Is to 0. The line up: sf a
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31

Score, Yale. 10; West Point, 0. Touch
downs, Mcbride, Marvin Umpire. Thomp-
son of Princeton. Referee, Vail of Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. Linemen, = Har-
rls aud Francis of Yale. Time, 20 minute
halves Attendance 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-31
WARNINGS WORK COMPLETE.

New York, October 30.-Dr. Stimson
said tonight that Col. Warnings report on
his Investigations in Havana and his sug-
gestions as to sanitary improvements In
that city for President Mckinley was
practically completed before his death.
Col. Waring had three copies of his report
made. They will be forwarded to WASH
ington at an early date, but will first be
thoroughly disinfected.