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THE BIDS BY 7 s ms ON BEEF
ARMSTRONG Il MAY BE GIVEN
THE BIO bNrRACT.
The Cattle Must he Sent to Cuba on
the HOof and lie Butch
cred. There.
Especial Dispatch to The Post. }

Especial Dispatch to The Post.
Washington. November 16-The bids for
furnishing beef to the American soldiers
We're opened yesterday and today by Com
missary General Eagan. The returns are
not all in yet and until then the contract
Will not be awarded. The authorities refuse
to allow list Of the bidders to be seen,
but among those from Texas are: John
Simpson, Armstrong G. Co. OF Dallas and
Ike Pryor. also know that the highest and
lowest bidder so far came from Texas. Mr..
Pryor's bid was 17k cents a pound. Mr.,
simpsons IL cents and Armstrong 4 Co. s
~ "a cents pound.
The cattle must be taken to Cuba on the
hoof ANA beef furnished fresh to post COM
missaries as needed. ] understand Mr..
Simpson made some stipulations in his bid
about CERTAIN things being admitted 10 CnOa
free of duty. That viii probably have the
etisct OF throwing out his bid. This will
probably give the contract to Armstrong a.
Co., whose bid is very low, considering
that cents a pound on beef butchered In
Cuba must be paid as tax TO ali NUM-
cipalites.
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Ten Regiments Of Regulars Can
Move on Rush Orders.

Ten Regiments Of Regulars Can
Move on Rush Orders,
Washington. November IL. There hae,
| been remarkable activity about the war
department TOR several <ytys in the way OF
| preparing troops for service in lands be-
yond the United States. An order has
been issued directing al least ten regI-
mcnts of Uhe regular army now stationed
In Northwestern forts and posts 10 hold
themselves in readiness for immediate
transportation ana service in the tropical
hLnlits. Most OF these regiments were sent
Into the Northern ana Western posts a few
weeks ago FOR recuperation after their Gu
ban campaign. While holding themselves
ready for service thcse regiments will now
be recruited 10 their full strength.
Nothing is SAID officially as TO what tho
present activity means. but there are scv
eral reasons suggested. II is believed that
an early movement 10 Cuba is intended
somewhat sooner than has been generally
believed heretofore. Another belief is tnat
the United StaLes desires TO be in n po-
sition TO meet all conditions that may grow
out OF the pending peace negotiations ana
to be in readiness to resume hostllues II
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KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Gra nd Master workman Hicks Takes
Issue with GOmpers.


Chicago, November 16.-Most of today's
| session OF the Knights OF Labor conven-
tion was devoted to the reports of commit
tees and that of Gsneral Master Workman
Hicks. The report of the executive COM
mittee said In part: 1T seems next to i'm
possible to secure the passage by congress
OF a proper MEASURE to regulate immigra-
ton To our shores. The influence of the
foreign steamship companies appears to b.
all powerful TO prevent any such legisla-
sion.
The Judiciary with a few honorable ex-
ceptions. are merely the hirelings OF labor
oppf essors, and legislation is necessary TO
reconstruct the courts. Inlunctions. I'M
prisonment bayonets and bullets are await
ing the men who take any decided stand
against the encroachment of capital"
General Master Workman Hicks in his
annual report took strong grounds in oppo-
sltion to the anti expansion policy of Presi-
dent Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor.
mo part of the territory where our Ma
tion's blood was lost or the flag raised,'
said Mr.. Hicks, should. under any pretext,
hs allowed to 20 out Of our possession. We
should not under the guise of humanity.
however. either take for our own or turn
back to Spain any portion of the islands
captured. but they should be free. Let us
not fear the importation nj their cheap Ia
Tor. but rather lot us educate them to our
standard
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negotiations between Washington and
Madrid through him. that President Nc
Kinley at no time objected 20 SPANS re-
serving her sovereignty In the Philippines
This allegation Is directly opposed TO the
American record. Judge Day S nole 10 H.
usnnbon, dated August 10, and already made
public. informed him that Spain note OF
August 7, accepting che terms of reace
l9l1 down by gne United States, MAS no.
expllcit aud proposed a protocols TO reduce
both parties TO exact'tnde ghs Anerila an
commissioners now hold that the protocol
Itself was born OF Spain's attempt 70 restore
her Philippine sovereignty, though the
Spanish memorandum today squarcly chal-
lengss the coitli1ticr.
Moreover, the Spanish commits oners TO-
day have alleged that President McKnley's
objection TO Spain's phrazeology in accept
ing tho terms OF peace was based solely,
so far as was made knowa. upon this sen
aence in The Spanish acceptance o. me
sentence: They accept the proifered terms
subject to the approval OF the eortes Of
the kingdom, as required by their constitu-
tional duties"
The Spanish memorandum OF today holdg
that NJ. Cambon answered the American
objection to this by pointing ont that the
American terms were prohsrej subject TO
the approval Of the American senate. but
that President Mckinley replied that he
did not desire to involve the International
ana rs OF Spaio in the proceedings in hand
The Spanish memorandum also asks why.
If the United States objeated to SPANS
reservation OF sovereignty, they did not
plainly say 10 In the protocol and Leave no
room for arguments. II asks Why Judge
Days nete OF August 10 did not clearly de-
clare that the United States would not
recognize such reservation and thar the
protocol was necessary TO prevent a mis-
understanding on that point II also asks
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

was under Immediate orders TO go there.
The Eighth cavalry which has sailed for
Nuevitas on tho Manitoba, leaves the Fiji
teenth United States cavalry ard Third
Georgia, which General Wade had requested
TO be in Cuba before November %, the date
set for the evacuation OF Nuevhas and
Puerto Principe, These three regiments
constitute Carpenters brigade which, ac
cordins to the order issued, was 10 have
been in Cuba long ago. Notwithstanding
the In probability OF an early embarkaticI,
however, an order Is being prepared hasten
irg the volunteer troops which had been
ordered TO Cuba under order 176. Ny In
formation today Is that the Seventh army
corps under General Lee will not, as here.
tofore expected. BIZ the first 10 60.
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SPAIN SUGGESTS Anplrn.r,os.
however II Is Not Likely the United
StpteS VIII Agree.


Paris, November 16.-.ln slgnifying their
Willingness TO submit vhe Philippine articic
Nm the protocol to a third party for settle
ment the Spaniards urged today that a.
there is obviously difference OF opinion
regarding the PHRASE "the contro. dispo-
sftion and government Of the Philippines,
possibly the result OF Misunderstanding
the spsnisrds should no more be asked 70
surrender their view than the Americans
TO surrender theirs. The memorandum
points out that a deadlock ex.ss, which
might be broken by arbitration on the con-
tending views. 10 which the Spanish com
missloners are quite ready TO submit. The
latter declare tina they have no idea Of sug-
geeibng arbitration as 20 the main issue.
which touches the National honor OF bolh
sides. but they are willing 10 accept the ex-
terror aid TO clear the path OF negotiations
II Is safe TO say that the American COM
missoners will not consent TO invoke ex-
terror add TO constrie the terms of the r
own protocol
Another part OF today's Spanish memo.
r.andum flatIy asserts. upon the authority
Of n. canbon's reports Of the protocol,
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CUBAN EVACUATION
American and Spanish Commissioners
Come to an Understanding.
JANUARY FIFTEEN THE DATE.
Treaty Of Peace Between Mexico and
United States the Precedent.
REASONABLE TIME GIVEN TO SPAIN. 4
United States Fully Appreciated the Diff
Guilty Of Moving the Soldiers.
JAPAN IS BECOMING AN IMPORTANT POWER
VIII Occupy BARRACKS Unni They
Can he Observation-Disclosures
VIII lie Delayed In sailing.
REASONABLE TIME GIVEN TO SPAIN.
United States Fully Appreciated the Diff
Guilty Of Moving the Soldiers.
JAPAN IS BECOMING AN IMPORTANT POWER
NilI Occupy Barracks Untu Thcy
Can he Expntrintcd--Amertc
win lie Delayed In sailing.

Especial Cable Dispatch to the New York Her
aid and The Houston Post. Copyrighted,
1898. by JAMES Gordon BenncttD
Havnpa. November 16.-As predicted in
my cable dispatches to the Herald would
be the case, the American and Spanish
commissioners came to fun agreement
at their joint session this morning regard
ing the date of evacuation which will be
January 10, The commissioners took a pre-
cedent from the treaty of peace entered into
nifty years ago between Mexico ana the
United States, when an agreement was
made as 10 tho date for the American oc-
cupaton to cease. Then rs now, Il was
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THE FRENCH ExEnclsEp.
Cham beritin's speech Makes
Talk of German Alliance.


y Paris, November 16.-rhc
4 speech of Joseph Chamberlain,
4 British secretary of state for the
+ colonies, at Manchester yoster-
+ day, has hal disquieting effect
4 upon French official circles,
4 where NJ had been expected that
= the evacuation OF Fashoda would
= satisfy Great Britain. Mr.. Cham
4 beilain's statements We're that 1t
\ was Great Britain's desire to set
\ tie all questions pending while
= she is In a state of preparedness
4 10 exert pressure in support OF
y her views. High officials suggest
y that the result of the British
attitude may be close under
\ standing between France and
= Germany on colonial matters.
: They say such M understanding
= would meet with approval in
= Russia and find ardent advocates
! among French officers and would
be welcomed by the French ma
: ton at large,
The Solr says: "The National
= defence group in the chamber
: mot today and instructed their
executive committee TO inter
: view M. Delcasse. minister of
: foreign affairs. with regard 10
= MIR. CHARACTERISTICS speech 1t was
also decided to propose. rs the
: order OF the day In the chamber
of Friday, resolution aslcing
: the government 10 assure the
efficiency of the National de-
= fense."
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PEACE COMMISSION
Administration AnxiousIy Awaiting the
Result Of the Next Meeting.
PEREMPTORY DEMAND MADE.
Chairman Day Handed the SpaniardS
the United States lItimatum.
THE MEETING YESTERDAY WAS BRIEF.
Spain Submitted Her Reply to Last Weeks
Note Concerning Philippines.
AMERICA PRESENTED COUNTER STATEMENT
Should the Dons Seek Further Delay
the United stntcs VIII Seize and
Hold All the Islands.
THE MEETING YESTERDAY WAS BRIEF,
Spain Submitted Her Reply to Last Weeks
Note Concerning Philippines.
AMERICA PRESENTED COUNTER STATEMENT
ShOuld the DOns Seek Further Delay
the United Stntcs Will Seize and
Hold All the Islands.
sssssssee


Especial Dispatch to The Post. :
3 Washirnton November 16.-It is with 9
9 :ll-concealed anxiety that the adm:ais- 3
9 tration awaits the delivery by the
. Spanish commissioners at the next sit
= ting of the peace commission of their .
ereply 20 the peremptory note OF The =
. American government submitted TO .
: them at .oday's session, This note enl- .
bodied the instructions given TO Mr.. Z
. Day on Saturday last and required tie
9 Spanish representatives to cease dis .
cussng the right of the United States .
. to take the Philippines, but to agree .
9 upon their cession without further de-
clay. .
3 The officials do not think any inter- .
: ruption of negotiations occurred TODAY .
1t was authoritatlvely announced that 9
q no official information concerning the .
Q proceedings had been received.
A prominent official with whom .
. talked, and who had discussed the sig o
9 niticance Of the brief meeting Of the =
commission with the president. eN- Q
q pressed the opinion that it did not indi- .
y cate tndl SDaln Ldu SiNtu hoti'c VI "ei a
Q intention 10 withdraw her commission o
: ers. Q
at means" he continued, that the .
Spaniards submitted their reply TO tbs 9
eAmerican demand of last week and with Q
8 out discussing it's contents the Ameri- 9
cans presented counter statement .
based llpon the instructions sent on
Saturday. 1t will be to the great in. .
terest of Spain 10 comply with the :
American demands. Should abe de- =
8 cline TO do so then this government Will .
continue the military occupation OF The !,
Philippines and thus bring them under o
its control Q
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Spain REFUSES to accept the terms that the
American peace commission oilers,
II may be that some of the regular regi-
ments are destined 10 replace volunteers
who have bean pleading 10 be sent hons.
An interesting Feature of the matter Il
the refusal OF the United States authorities
to order the muster out OF the volunteers
who recently returned from Porto Rico.
These regiments were sent TO their homes
are not allowed to be mustered out Of SER
vice.
AS to the ten regular regiments every
department OF the government has been
directsd to prepare supplies for them and
TO arrange the transportation as soon as
they arc ordered to move.
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THE MARIA TEREs A.
Capt. NcCaItR Authorized "a
Abandon the Wreck.

Washington. November To-
The cruiser Maria Teresa has
been abandoned by this time and
lies. a wreck, OFF the coast OF
Cat Island. The department has
wired Captain McCalla AZ fol-
lows: III you are satisfied after
consultation with the officers
named that the Teresa can not
be saved you are authorized TO
abardon the wreck. AS to any
other matters exercise your own
Judgment. Notify the British au-
thorlties. When YOU have done
all you can, return TO Norfolk.
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here are mute. but it is to lie somewhere
bet cen $40 600 600 and $40 600 900

here are mute. but it is to lie somewhere
between $50 600, 900 and $40, 900, 900
Our commissioners do no. seem to look
for unconditional rejection of our Of
fer but believe that there VIII be an
tempt on the part of Spanish commissions
ers TO secure liberal increase IN he
amount. The American commissioners are
l. no instructions to inform the Spanish
commissioners that there can be no furth-
er delay in the final conclusion of the
work of the commission so that it is expect
ed a conclusion one way or the other will
he reached before long to close negotiations.
London November 1.-THE Timss. cont
menting edltoi'ially this morning on the
Spanish suggestion of arbitration regard
ing the Philippines refcrs TO IL as OBJ
Niously futile and absurd"
The Spanish cabinet saws the Times,
has nj. any real intention of breaking
that. Spain world be foolish 60 sulk and
in order TO familiarize the public mind In
Spain with the Inevitable concessions. Ger
tsinly there is no need for the United
states TO send a fleet 10 Spain, as they
could easily enforce submission without
off negotiations. tits only prolonging them
thus lose tn, money compensation America
is now willing to pay"
London, November 1.-THE Madrid cor,
respondent Of the Standard says: There
rs disappointment in high quarters at the
failure of the Spanish peace commissioners
to OBTAIN any important concessions, al
least financial. from the United states.
Seniors Rios, GarnIca and Abaruseza are
reproached with conducting the negotia-
tons too much like lawyers and without
sufficiently attending ITO the more con-
cth.a tory suggestions OF their colleagues
on the commission
I'm the same strain 1t Is argued that
Senior Montero Rios was undoubtedly earn
ing popularity by declining to sign peace
ON such harsh conditions and by patriot
ioally throwing up his mission. But all
sensible people share Senior Sagasta's opin-
ion that il would be better to secure peace
on any terms while protesting against
ungenerous treatment
There is n widespread feeling In Spain
that III would be better 10 get rid OF the
ungratoful colonies and OF everything cal
culated to lead TO fresh American agrees
sion The bitterness Of feeling against the
United States is now greater than ever
among all classes. Certainly the govern
ments principal preoccupation is the
question of Carlis rising, but 1t is be-
ieved that any attempt could be speedily
suppressed"
London, November 1.-THE Paris cor
respondent OF the Telegraph says u I'M
derstand that Senior Sagasta desires to
protract the Paris negotiations to the ut
most because he fears. first. that the sig
nature of a peace treaty will be the END
of his piiblic life. and in the second place,
because he desires to stave oil, II, possible,
l.TwN ct
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q o 9 @ o o o o 0
sssee

Paris. November l6.-The meeting tuday
Of the Spanish American commissioners
began at 2:1j o'clock end ended at p. m.
The Spanish commissioners presented a long
document in answer to the American ar
gument which was submitted last week.
BY mutual consent the memorandum of to-
day was handed 10 the Americans without
being read and the meeting adjourned to
Saturday next The Spanish communica-
ticn will be translated this evening and its
contents will be discussed by the United
States commissioners tomorrow at their
usual daily session.
The Spaniards in their communication
today re-affrmed the position which they
have assumed against the discussion here
of Spain's Philippine sovereignty. They
insist that the words shall determine the
control. disposition and government of the
Philippines" in article g. of the peace pro-
tocOl, do not warrant any reference TO
Spanish withdrawal from the Philippines
except on her own terms, and therefore the
Spanards propose arbitration on the con-
struction TO be placed on tine words THE
control disposition and government"
Washington. November 16--Ilp to this
noint the discussion in Paris having touch
ed OH principle. there has been no attempt
10 name exact figures in relation TO the
amount of money that might be paid 10
Srain by the United States on account of
the Philippines Such. for instance. was
the statement that the United States would
reimburse Spain "fOr the pacific expend-
lures" made on account OF the Philippines,
fer no one hare AT the time mad 4 -klcc
knowledge of what these expenditures
amounted to in the aggregate. This has
been ascertained however 10 the sdts-
faction OF the American comm SIS toner's AT
least. and they will name the exact amount
Of money which the United States is willing
10 pay over 10 Spain on this account. What
is proposed is cash payment TO the Span
ish government fer the United States does
whatever with any of the holders of any OF
the bonds issued by Spain. Notwithstanding
the e.i-o7t OF some o. he Eurr)aln p,Sa 5
10 bring this result about As 10 the amount
which will be offered to Spain, the officials
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nefented II, the noers.

Pretoria, November 16.-The Boer forces.
after heavy musketry fire and artillery
bombardment, stormed and captured the
mountain stronghold OF Chief Opefu of the
Magatos tribe, in the Zpulansborgu district.
Opefu recently massacred a missionary and
his family and the Transyaal government
sent an expedition to punish the natives.
TWO Beers were killed during the storming
of the mountain stronghold.
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DEPRECIATION CLAIMS.
Supreme Court Hns Affirmed tn
Hood Case.
(speciaI plspatch 10 The post.l

Especial Dispatch to The Post.)
. Washington, November 1G.- The United
= States supreme court has affirmed the In
. dian depreciation ease OF Sam w. Hood.
This decision is in favor Of claimants for
. whom Judge silas Hare. ex-congressman
= from Texas. is attorney. He says this
. opinion assures Judgment In every case
< that is satisfactorily proven. but that the
. decision being by divided court another I
2 effort may be made by the attorney gen.
. eral. This, however he thinks will amount
= to delay only and says he is sure of
5 winning II claimants Will only be patient
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known that al the troops could not be en-
parked by the date agreed upon.
Theoretically, the Spanish occupation will
cease by January /. though IL is believed
$4,000 troops viii stll remain in Cuba.
These men will continue to occupy tho
barracks u.til they leave FOR the peninsula.
After todays session the two commits
sions lunched together expressing the
greatest good will each for the other.
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The Italians prot~.t.d.

Marsowah. On tho Red Sea. November 16.
---Advsces have been received here from
Assab, on rhe Strait Of Babel Maudeb,
confirming the rumor of a recent French
landing at Rahelila.
The French did not return 10 the war
ship until the italian authorities had pro-
tested against thoir presencc ashore.
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INFORMATION.
Inst Nlrht,s Rending..

~ of high pressure has remained al
ttpnary during the past twenty-four
II is now central over Georgia. There
Ia decided fall in the barometer
~ the country. Tonight the area of
6fometer Is central over Kansas and
~ Territory, having moved southwark
bBMiddle Missouri valley during the
~ lowest barometer is at Dodge City
6ehest at Atlanta. Clear weather pre-
al hout the country except at North
Texas and the South Allan
n. where 1t is cloudy. Atlanta, Mont
nd Nashville report light showers.
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why did Judge Days note practically as
cribe tha neXptct icun OF Spnin's ac-
cepiarce of the terms OF the telegraph or
iors while the exact terms of Spain's re9er-
walton of sovereignty, as had in Washing
ton before The protoGal. arc now being
quoted in the proceedings
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KAisEn's VISIT 10 SPAIN.
II VIII lie Diploma ticnI1y
lucopuitO,

Madrid, November 16.---The
: Spanish government has been
: advised that Emperor William
will arrive at Port Mahon, leland
OF Minorca, on Friday, and that
: he Will reach Carthagena on Sat
urday and Cadi2 on sunday. HIS
majesty win observe the strlc.est
incognito. no honors VIII be rem
dercd him ard the forts and the
telegraph wires Will merely OK
change the usual naval salutes.
The Spanish authorities viii not
board the imperial yacht Hohen-
Zollern.
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OPPOSITION TO HALEY.
AIaba ma Delegation Has Decided Il
Put In Bankhehd.

Montgomery. Ala. November ls'-The
Alabama congressional delegation met
here today and decided TO put forward
Representative J. II. Bankhead for The
leadership OF the next house. This means
that the contest for tae COMPLIMENTARY
vote for speaker TO be given by the demo-
Gratis win he between Blnkhgnd and Mr.
Bailey Of Texas. Bankhead's friends say
he viii get the votes Of all the Eastern
democrats ami majority in the South At
laatic and Gulf States
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THE TEMPLE CASE.
Governor of Arizona De-
ninnd's prisOner's Release.

Governor of ArizOpn De-
nnnd's Prisoners kcleHsc.
Washington. November lG.--
At the instance Of the governor
Of Arizona, the state depart
meat TO-DAY instructed United
Stales Minister Clayton, al the
CITY OF Mexico, 10 demand the
6urIppder, under extradltion
proceedings, OF Temple the
American railway conductor, 4
who is held under arrest by the I
Mexicans near Nogales, on the
charge OF killing a Mexican in
the United States. IL the Mex 4
iear government conce1es the I
Justice of this demand, which Is
not doubted. Temple VIII be 4
tried In the United States and
once more the principle OF extra 4
territorial jurisdiction of Mexico
VIII have escaped q test issue,
although our government Is on I
record az having by It's demand 4
for Temples release repudiated I
thai principle. 4