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Conference With Aguinaldo's Repre-
sentatiVes Described.
WHAT WILL Be GIVEN The NATIVES
Some Local Government, but Not
independence.
LATE ADVICES FROM MANILA

The State Department has received a
long report by cable from President Schur-
man of the Philippine commission, of the
conference that was held at Manila, Satur-
day. between the members of the COM
mission and the representatives of Agui-
naIdo. The text Of the dispatch was not
made public, but II was stated that Mr..
SChurman's report agreed precisely with
the Associated Press statement of the pro-
ceedings in the conference as cabled from
Manila.
1t is declared at the State Department
that the proclamation issued by the Philip
pima commission just before the beginning
OF the last Campaign represents the maxi
mum concessions to be made to the in
sUrgents by the United States government.
1t * out of the question for them to expect
the commission to pledge itself to grant
them independence either Immediately or at
any specified date in the future, for it is
realized now more strongly than at any
other period that the capacity of the Fill
pinOs for self-government is an undetar-
mined question. To throw light upon this,
the United States government is willing to
accord the natives an opportunity to test
their abilities and on no very small scale,
either, for the Philippine commission pro-
poses TO allow them almost complete con-
troll OF their local affairs. exercising only
such supervision through the United States
military as may be necessary to guard
against the consequences of mistakes on
the part of the native municipal and pro-
vtncial officials IN their first experiments
al self-government.
Experiment In Progress.
1t Is not generally realized that the ex-
pertinent Is already in progress at some
points in the Philippines outside the Island
of LuzOn. where the United States authori-
ties have hoisted the flag and assumed
sovereignty, Yet have continued the local
governments under native direction. AS far
as the reports Indicate. these experiments
are working well and promise to have
good influence in shaping the attitude to-
wards the United States of a considerable
element among the Filipinos which has
been suspicious of our intentions
Though nothing further has come to in
dicate a resumption Immediately of the
negotiations between Gen. Otis and the IN
surgsnt leaders, there is no abatement In
the confidence Of the officials here in the
speedy surrender of the rebels. Gen. Otis
demand for unconditional surrender is ap-
proved by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

Every advertisement
I'm The Evening star
3s n business builder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
LIEUT.. GILMORE SAFE.
Admiral Dewey's Advices. Which He
Says Are Apparently Reliable.

The following cable message was received
at the Navy Department this morning from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
CAPT. ROCKEFELLER MISSING.
Not Seen Since He Visited the Out
posts Saturday Night.
"MANILA. Nav

Gen. Otis has made the following report
regarding the disappearance of Capt. Rock
efeller:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

Admiral Dewey in regard to the safety of
most of the Gilmore party:
MANILA, April 30, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

NEW YORK, May 1.-While at the navy
yard President Mckinley sent the following
cabegram to Admiral Dewey:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
THE PIG IRON SUBSIDY
DEFEATED.

A telephone dispatch from ST. Paul
late Friday afternoon says that the pig
iron subsidy bill, which provided a
payment of 80 cents per ton on every
ton of iron smelted in the state was de
feated in the house by vote of 62 to
81. This action of the house is one we
believe that will be approved by the
majority of the taxpayers, and the
house is to be congratulated for the
firm stand it has taken against the
looting of the state treasury in behalf
of private interests. If all that has
been said in behalf of the iron interests
is true, as to the cheapness in which iron
ore can be turned out in this state,
in the finished product, and
we believe it is, the industry does not
need any aid from the state to secure
its establishment within our borders
In the defeat of this measure the house
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
PRESIDENT WcklNLEY'S AID
DRESS.

The address delivered by President
Mckinley at the annual banquet of the
Home Market club, was strong one
and effectually disposes of the asser-
tions of the anti-expansionists that he
is attempting to swing the country in
to imperialism, This is the first time
the president has expressed himself up.
on this matter. In fact it is the first
opportunity he has had to express an
opinion upon the subject, as he could
not very well say anything in the line
OF. his Home Market club address, pre-
vious to the ratification of the treaty of
the senate. Now he marks out the
course that that the administration
would have taken. 1t is great and
noble work which he would accomplish,
fully in keeping with the high purposes
he has displayed from the time he has
entered upon the duties of his high Of
fee. He declared that the taking of
the Philippines was trust, that as a
nation we had not sought, and that it
is trust from which we will not finch.
Then referring to the inability of ma
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

servitude can do, they have atoned for
their visciousness during the years OF
their young manhood. The environ
ments surrounding them in the early
years of their lives were wholly diff
ferent than those existing today. They
are old men now with only few years
to live at the best. 1t is now simply a
question of humanity or question OF
vengeance Had the Youngers not lived
nearly double the number of years be-
hind prison bars that is allotted to the
average life prisoner, with record for
behavior that has not single black
mark, we should feel differently, AS 1t
is. we can hardly see how human in
stincts can, under the circumstances,
demand Shylock's last pound OF flesh.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
WORKS WELL IN IOWA.

WORK. WELL I'm IOWA
The Pioneer Press in speaking of the
bill of Representative. Gutterson for in
creasing the taxation of outside in
surance companies that are doing bust
ness in the state says
1.-The auditor of Town, who is also in
surance commissioner of his state,
writes to Auditor Dunn that measures
for taxing insurance companies similar
to those of the Gutterson bill pending
in the Minnesota legislature are in sue
cessful operation there, and have been
sustained by the district court OF Iowa
and the circuit court of the United
States, and that he expects to see them
confirmed by the supreme court OF the
STATE and of the federal jurisdiction.
Auditor Merriam writes as follows:
~ note what you say in regard to
having introduced in your legislature a
bill framed after the Iowa law. Tt
law has worked very smoothly here,
and as general thing has been COM
piled with promptly by all the insur-
ance companies doing business in the
state Last year the foreign companies
paid their taxes under protest, and
commenced action in the district court
here in Des Moines, claiming that the
law Disseminated against the foreign
companies and that the same was il
legal and unconstitutional. They also
began action in the federal court, at
lacking the validity of the law in that
it abrogated certain treaty rights that
existed between this country and
foreign countries. However, all the
foreign companies paid the taxes and
have continued to do business in the
state. OF course, it was necessary for
them to pay the taxes in orderto secure
a certificate. The case in the district
court in Des Moines was decided
against the insurance companies and
has been appealed to the Iowa supreme
court. It is expected a decision will
be given at the May term. The case in
the federal court was decided against
the companies by Judge Shiras at
Dubuque. l tried to get a copy of that
opinion for you but failed. The case
from the federal court, | understand
has been appealed in the United States
supreme court.
''This year the companies again at
tempted to pay their taxes under pro
test, filing statement with their
receipts for the taxes paid in this Office,
which they are required to do before
the auditor issues certificate, saying
they paid tie taxes under protest and
duress. | returned the receipts to the
companies, saying they must file a
receipt without any protest or claim of
duress, and so far they have all compli
ed with the request. 1 do not believe a
single company has refrained from do
ing business in the state ON account of
this law"
The Iowa auditor also states that the
amount of taxes received from outside
companies doing business in the state,
exceeds $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23

Organization for Development Of the
IpNn-Tchscce.

Correspondence ~ the Dis2atch)
SOUTH BOSTON. VA February H.
The business nen Of this town met
ia the Bank OF south Boston Mon-
day and organized an association Tor the
advancement Of the material prosperity OF
the place The meeting was largely ai-
tended. and each man gave unmistakahle
evidence OF sreat interest IN the progress
and general welfare % South Boston.
Mr.. r.. $ Barbour was elected president
Messrs. j. NJ Carrinston. Henry Easley
Hon W. ! iorian. Joseph Siebbins. and
J. j. Lawson we're chosen vice-presldcnts,
and Joseph Stebblns. Jr.. secretary. one
NJ the prime objects tn view Ia the cree
ton 90 larsa cotton factory. Books
~ subscription were opened and many
took stock The association adjourned 90
meet again 0n Monday ncxt I'm the mean
fime am active canvass will De- made and
70 is believed that ID sufficient amount will
oe raised g. insure the mill Men Of
ample means boz the county are disposed
to invest in home enterprises There are
several factories 90 different kinds lo-
Gated here ali 90 which pay handsome
dividends. This serves as great induce
ments to establish others Ten miles be-
low South Boston is "Hycof Falls. I'm
DHN llNNN AHf WNNEI power Do ifiiinT n~H.
The County Court has granted permis-
sion 20 build a dam across the river.
Those who are we'll yersod en- such mat
tiers. are confident that the power at
the falls will be- great enough 20 run
machinery of any kind In this town. capt
talists are looking into The feasibility Of
the scheme.
The streets are literally fun OF wagons
to-day an loaded with tobacco. This ls
what tobacco-meu call "glut' The
frightful condition of the roads does not
keep the farmers from marketing their
produce. especially when prices are satis-
factory.
From every section Of the county re-
ports are coming ln regard 90 partridgc4.
The birds are ass numerous cas- they were
before the cold weather seq in Many
FARMERS fed the birds just as they would
chickens
Business m am departments has been
active since the snow has disappeared
Hon " ! Jordan who has been con-
fined to his room with rheumatism o. on
the streets again. although not well
Nj. B. j. Lawson and son. who were in
Washington during che blizzard, have zee
turned home
MFR Joseph stebhins ana Mr.. y. j slate
left a few days ago for Boston. Mass
U0u " =. Barksdlle. of houston was
100 town yesterday Whom asked what the
news was. said there was ssoutey mono.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23
LEXINGTON.
The Tiremen-r" nav" New GUAR
ter--nricis.


LEXINGTON. va. February - Ospe.
rlal The Volunteer Fire Department ~
Lexington are to have new quarters. s1
10 o. decided Dos the Council a committee
consisting of Messra Adair. Heck. and
Onlghi.r were appointed Go make tho
necessary arrangements to convert thr
proporty 0n Main street neHr the centre on
inc town. formerly used af tho pub
Hc sch0,a building into suitable quarters
for nU officers connected with fhe town.
and especially for the Fire bepartmen.
The decision wns good one. Tor the
volunteer nremsu deserve special dti"n-
tion tor the good they have done in ihe
past
Reports from the country people show
chat many young lambs pershcd during
tine recent cold snap. The birds also
suffered 90 "a great extent Many ffphe
outright The farmers and sp0rtsmcu en-
dea,ored 90 look after them, but ihs
greatest dincmy VAS experienced I'D i-
eating the c0veYs owing 20 the Ntpin
of tne snow Grain WIS scattered near
whore the birds we're thought tp De- ana
other measures adopted to secure Keep
lo,, then alive Some Of tho farmers lose
potatoes and apples Dy tho freeze
The volunteer fremen NJ Lexington hfli
thelr annual election 0f DfhrcrH MONDAY
ulaht BOO the old euglne-houar. and tne fo'+
lowing were elected for the ensuing term
chief OF the Department. Frank J.. Young ,
Assistant chief. A. -. beckNith. General
Foreman. Vernon b. Fslkhousef, Assif-
taut Foreman. Luther liildefofand, seq
Rotary Nelson Myers. Treasured y. VIII
Moore. Foreman of Reel No. ;, r. Howard
campbell. Foreman OF Reel 80 Z. James
n Tonsy. Foreman of Reel No. 3. Harry
g.. Bowyer. Foreman or HOOK ana l''H-
der Truck ". J. Hess.
The condition ~ Mayor Thomas T. Nc
c,rkle who Was pir8lyzed last Thursday
morning. ls much better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23
THE 18Th CONGRESS.
WtSHINGTO>'s ADDRESS AND
EuLoGIEs or MORRILL,.
HOUSE ADOPTS SENATE CUSTOM.
Address Read There Also. mt Request
OF Nr. Bailey. of Texss-iavitRtiop
mortal Services
mortal Services.

WASHINGTON. February 22-To-day's
session q the senate was devoted % two
separate or,iers-the reading q Washing
toms farewell address. an annual custom
II the Senate's on washington's Birth
day. ard the pronouncing Of eulogics on
the late Senator Justin : Morrill,. % YER
mont.
An invitation extended by the Charge
dAflirs of France. NJ. Thiebaut through
secretary-of-State Hay. 20 the members
~ the Senate. 10 attend the memorial
funeral service % President Faure. OF
France. % be- held tomorrow morning
az II o'clock. IN 81 Matthew'S church.
this city. was read
Mr.. Culhom. ~ Illinois. moved that the
invitation b. accepted. but IL was point
"a out that the invitation was not % tho
Senate az a body. but 70 individual mem
bers. and that any action upon IL was un-
necessary.
Mt W0icott. ~ Colorado was then I'M
troduced. and f'om the Vice Presidents
desk read Washington farewell address.
fn accordance with the resolution OF Mr
Hoar's.
ETLOGfF,S OF MORRILL,
At the conclusion a. the reading ~ the
address. Mr. Ross ~ Vermont. called up
the resolutions relating t0 the death Of
rho late Senator Justin : Morrill, on YER
mont and began his eulogy upon that
distinguished statesman.
AZ the conclusion of Mr. Ross address
Mr. Vest. ~ Missouri. who had served
with senator Morrill, for twenty years on
Grounds. paid tO his memory a beautiful
and touching tribute
During the delivery ~ the eulogies. Mr.
Morriirs son. SIR James s Morrill, and
other members ~ the Morrill, family oc-
cupird seats in the Executive gallery
The eulogies were concluded 40 3.5 =.
NJ and as a further mark OF respect the
Senate then adjourned.
House of Representatives.
The House to-day inaugurated the GUS
tom. which has prevailed for many years
ln the Senate. 90 listening 90 the reading
~ Waeh.ngtons farewell address. ON
Washington birthday The address was
read at the request ~ Mr. Bailey, Of
Texas. the Democratic leader
Two hours were devoted to the naval
appropriation hul but seemingly only the
threshold 0f tho debate upon the cost OF
armor-plate has been passed.
PRICE OF ARMOR-PLATE.
Mr. Boutelcs amendment fixing tho
maximum price of ormor-plate Ht $50
per tom. bur restricting the provision 10
the appropriation made in the present
nm was ruled to be- in order. whereupon
another provision was offered by Mr.
Underwood of Alabama. for the erection
~ an armor plate plant by che govern
ment. and 1ppropriltng 100000 Tor the
some
A point OF order against the latter
proposition was pending when The con-
siderltlon OF the naval bin was sus.
pended 90 allow The members ~ the
House to pay theIr tribute to the memory
OF senator Morrill,. Of Vermont
Messrs circuit ana Powers. of Vermont.
walker OF Massachusetts. and Grow. OF
Pennsylvania. pronounced euiogies. and
at $40 -. ~. as further mark of zee
spsct the House adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23

Govcrnor-tssnerSi OF India. Governors ~
Madras " Bombay. OF Of Principal Sec
rotary OF State FOR India. as the SOVEREIGN
may think NJ - appoint"
Among the members 81 the order OF the
Crown OF India are Queen Victoria. En-
press 81 India. the Princess Of wales. the
ex-Empress Frederick Of Germany Prin-
cess Royal OF Great Britain and freland).
Princess Christian OF Schiesvig- Hc.Stein
princess Helena Of Great Britain and
Ireland. The Princess Louise. the friil-
cess Beatrice. the Duchess Of SaNe-C'-
burg and Gotnn the Duchess Of Con-
naught. the Duchess OK Albany. the
Duchess Of Fife. Princess Victoria ~
Maies. the Duchess OF YORK ,he Grand
Duchess q Hssse. the Grand Duchess o.
Meckienourg- Stre1tk the Duchess %
Cumberland. Princess Frederica u Han
over. the Marchiouess % Salisbury the
Marchionsss 81 Ripon Baroness Napier 10
MSgisls. and Lady Randolph Churchill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23

Sonrs To- f7o->hort- said 80 Have
Made settlements

)Ncw York Herald Gd)
American Tobacco Company shares
made another jump yesterday or ~
points % l7s or an extreme advance Of
g. points iu four days. Significant devel-
/ opmonts during the day seemed 20 indi-
cate thar ths was the elimination. Tor
tho present at least of me extraordinary
campaign against tho bears
NImeruuH umOrs have been ln circula-
tIou about prominent brokers having been
caught heavily short and settling yoster-
dty at losses ~ many thousands OF dol.
iars by private arrangement n IS gene
rally admitted thar the pool controls al
most all OF fhe stock The name 0f
leading operator was mentioned as being
One Or the victims and he is said to have
admitted being short of frW shares but
said Dee had covered before tine stock
crossed 49,
|O COMBINE BIG PLANTS
As basis for tho big rise in Tobacco
Trust stock and the smaller rise FRA Con-
tlnsnfHl tobacco stock. / was informed
yesterday that negotiations are actually
on foot for the Absorption Of tho Union
Tobacco Company hy the American Com
pIuy.
The Union Company ls the chief rival
a. Myers. thr largest individual plug CON
fern in the country. and Of several other
smaller companies. Denlala have repeat
cdly been made that there is any nkeli-
hood that the two big companies viii
come together but from present indica-
lions union is probable
SHORTS ALL DRIVEN ~.
The Information regarding eonsoIida.
ZION came from "a ls4dins director M the
Continental Tobacco Company which b.
controlled b. the American Company
These negotiations are said 90 have been
ln progress for several days. Kuo1ledge
~ this fact caused panic " the shorts,
whO had supposed the companies intend
ed 90 ruin one anOther's business.
Tobacco Trust stock after advancing
10 l7s yesterday broke 10 l61 81 and
closed an l7l. "a net loss NJ ~ per cent
The short interest o. now almost elimi-
mated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23

significant OrdSr-' "r"er-H'""7
Laid.

NORFOLK. VA, February q -lape-
clal The orders just received at ibe
Norfolk nayy-yard for the collier Aba
renda fo san Tor Page Pago samoan
Islands. by March lst. ore considered ny
naval men t0 be- very slsnihe'Hl n',
ar. taken % Indicate that the lnlied
stafl. egufemplat,s fhe assembling NJ r.
.trong feet az warships 10 protect Amen
can interests there. thus rendering nefeH
.arv the presence OF "a collier of ihisr
e,sl cspa-ity. ike the Abarendd. Inc
COLLIER carries small rapid-hfe battery
herself
The auxiliary cruiser Yosemite. carry
lrv men for Dewey the Governor Vt
Guam and his Marine Guard, VIII s'I
about the fame time.
n "a power. through Whiteharst a.
uughes counsel 1as entered suit in ine
court of Law and chancery against ihr
Mutual Reserve llfs Association, Ut Nc"
YORK Tor alleged defamation of charfe-
Ter f. asks 5000 damage. Inc pam
IN who formerly represented me deieh-
dant association boz one NJ the our STATES
gas arrested ln Louisville. n.y. upon
-rirofnal laarges bat upon being carried
south vas acquitted in me e''i ~ ~ ~
ALLEGED by the plalnUf tnaf inc leiet-
dsnt sssoclsti0n wrote 90 certain AOffDik
ueople Nno gave him letterl N recon-
roendatlOn when ~ first wen, into me
associstions employ. charging him with
mlsapplylns trust funds. NOT turning IN
premiums. ard making a"ay Win Dtnfr
funes The case comes W az the Mafeh
rerm Of court Mr. Power has brought
.,Iit elsewhere FOR false arrest
DR. Richard 4 Vie was 10 conference
with prominent Republicans hfr. to-day,
100 4, IN Doctors contest u Mr.
"a Yo1ngs seat ia the Fifty-sixtn
Congress.
The cOrner-stOne n NoFfOlk's m0ng.
nent 10 the Confederate dead vas laid
in Commercial Place this afternoon In
the presence % several thousand speet3-
tors The Masonic ceremonies were ln
charge n Norfolk Lodge. 80. T. 81 which
Lafayette vas an honorary member. The
monument will b. unveiled In May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23
.ALIEGHANY COUNTY - NOTHING
PIT IrnRrs Oh rHAI-E

But WORDS OF PRAISE.
! have made ditGeut inquiry on INC
rubIr-echo0i teachers o. fhis county con-
corning the rchooi-b00lis published hr
won and now in use here. and am pleased
10 sav that hear nothing but words 90
praise
On tha day n adoption NJ school-oooks
your competitors Insisted that Mrs. Ice
History o. the United states was nor
teachable book and entirely unsuiia hie
f7r The scho0l-room. hut affer actual use
BOO slxfy-tv0 schools 7 ind tnit ihe tfa'n-
ers are thoroughly satisfied Win d.
Your Johnson Readers are wei giaeen.
and arc likewise giving eminent safi-itc-
fior IS. 49, pENuIEToN.
county Superintendent NJ Schools. Alleg-
hanv County
Clifton Forge. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23

RICHMOND CITY rPERINTENDENT
or SCHOOLS COMMEsDS JOHN
SONS hooks

History has come 70 10 much more
pleasing study in our schools since we
have been using Mrs Ices History
Tine selections iu Johne9n'f Readers
nov used ln the Richmond schools have
been carefully arranged with reference to
p suitable gradati0n both ~ language
and of thought Tho effort tc enlist iu-
tcrc.f in the study ~ nature around uf
and 600 fho incubation of high moral les-
Sons ls an excellent feature ~ the se-
ricg Altogether. thf work is fine eX-
hitIfIon ~ southern skiH and crteprise.
Thomas Spelling Blanks arc better
adapted to secure success than ans other
system that am acquainted with.
WILLIAM +. FOX
gupt Schools Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-23
KING GEORGE-B BETTER AID
CHEAPER THAN BOOKS USED
HEP L--~f E-CfryE

Last year your readers. primers and
Lees United States History were adopt
81 fn rnv county a. Textbooks for use in
our gehoofs ami 7 desire 10 say that they
arc giving eatiefsc-fon EN- the schools We
are rrurh rleasef with them. we find
them better than those We have been
using. and Jess expensive the introagc-
ton price being lower. and exchange
price very much more liberal than We
formerly paid Tor books ~ tho same
class Z hope these books may b. extern
s'veiy adopted throughout the country.
g. IS. GBTG5BG.
grnarir+endart Schools King George
County Va