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to the corridors Of the palace, while a
crowd of natives gathered in the square
opposite
At o'clock the two Filipino officers
escorted by Lieutenant Sladen and
Major Malloney, left the palace. They
did not look at all elated as result
of their meeting with General Otis and
the members of the Filipino Commits
sion.
In offering to submit a peace propo-
sition to his so-called Congress Agui-
naldo hopes by subterfuge to overcome
General Otis consistent policy of ig
noring the Filipino Government The
Filipinos' argument is that it is i'm
possible to arrange an armistice with
out the sanction of the Congress.
General Otis punctured this assump-
tion to-day by asking the emissaries
if General Aguinaldo could make war
without the sanction Of Congress. why
he could not stop without reference to
that body?
While the insurgents are undoubted-
ly tired Of war, the leaders are torn
with dissensions. There is a suspicion
that it was hoped by means Of a con
ference to ascertain what they could
expect If they saw that anything was
to be gained by continuing the war, an
armistice would afford them an oppor-
tunity for recuperating their demoral-
lied forces.
1t is an interesting commentary upon
Aguinaldo's proposition that only sixty
Of the 300 members of the Filipino Con-
gress have taken the oath of aIlegi-
ance which their constitution requires.
A Filipino proclamation replying to
the proclamation of the American
Commissioners has appeared. 1t is
signed by Mabini for the President and
is dated at Caniasdro April Is. 1t is
in the usual grandiose style, and de-
clares that President Mckinley issued
the proclamation in order to force the
American Congress to ratify the ces-
sion of the islands under the treaty of
Paris.
This contract Of cession was made
with the Spanish after Spanish domina-
tion had been ended by the valor of our
troops the writer asserts. The procla-
nation complains that the F'ilipinos
were not represented at Paris during
the negotiation Of the treaty and that
they are without assurances of the full
fllment of American promises. 1t di-
lates upon the alleged Anglo-Saxon
hatred of blacks, and asserts a desire
to enslave them. Deploring lack of
foreign aid in prosecuting the war the
proclamation concludes
I'VE stand alone, but we will fight
to the death. Coming generations will
pray over our graves, shedding tears
of gratitude for their freedom
Yesterday furnished added proof that
the United States troops have a fear
Of bushwhacking that is above their
fears cf battle. The Washington Regi-
ment, which is holding Taguig with
three companies of the Twelfth regu-
lars, engaged large force of insur-
gents in a fight in the jungle. The
Americans lost two killed and ten
wounded.
The Filipinos have been massing at
the lake mouth of the Pasig River, and
1t is estimated that there are 1000 of
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Accompanying this there was pub
lished the following press dispatch:
MANILA, April 10, 4:3O p m.-Admiral
Dewey has been notified of the strange
disappearance of j. c. Gilmore and four
teen members of the crew Of the United
States gunboat Yorktown. On Saturday
last the Yorktown anchored off Baler, on
the east coast of the island of LuZon and
about 200 miles from here, where there
was a Spanish garrison of about fifty
men, which had been defending itself
against several hundred Filipinos for
months past.
Lieutenant Gilmore, Ensign w. H.
Standley and a boats crew were sent
up the river from Baler Bay to communi-
ciate with the Spaniards, the town of Ba-
Ter being situated some distance inland.
Ensign Standley, who landed at the
mouth of the river, reports that he heard
three voleys, a bugle call and cheers
from up the river, but that the automatic
gun which was part OF the equipment of
the boat was not heard firing. Standley
later padded to the Yorktown in a canoe
A search was made for the YOrktown's S
boat and her crew, but no trace of them
was found, and the Yorktown sailed for
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be treated with consideration by the
American forces"
When American supremacy is estab-
lished in the island of Luzon the au-
thorities think there will be g. prompt
collapse Of the revolt in the island OF
Panay Natives of other Philippine
islands have been watching with keen
interest the course of affairs in Luzon
and as they have been stirred up by
Aguinaldo's emissaries the defeat of
Aguinaldo and his army will un-
doubtedly have a good effect through
out the archipelago.
After concluding peace with Agui-
naldo's army the commission will ar
range for visiting other islands to con-
fer with the natives concerning re-
forms they desire and to determine the
character of legislation for the govern
ment of the islands which should be
recommended to the President for pre-
sentation to Congress.
The terms which will be offered to the
Filipinos will not differ materially from
those stated in the recent proclamation
issued by the commission. The COM
mission then declared the Philippine
erty and government reconcilable
with the maintenance of a wise, just,
effective and economical administration
of public affairs and compatible with
the sovereign rights and obligations OF
the United States. Civil rights of the
Filipinos will be granted to the fullest
extent. Religious freedom will be as
sured and all persons will have equal
standing before the law.
While in some quarters there is n
disposition to think that the l'ilipinos
have made this move simply to gain
time, high officials think the action of
Aguinaldo is due to the fact that he
and his troops have had enough OF
fighting American forces.
AS General Otis has undoubtedly re-
fused the armistice requested. it is ap-
parent that Aguinaldo has really lost
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them now there They have mounted
two guns-one a three-inch Krupp-
and have thrown number Of shells
into the American lines. The gunboat
Rapidan, which is guarding the en-
trance to the river, shelled a launch
which was carrying supplies.
Yesterday large force of rebels ap-
preached the town, seemingly bent on
Turing the Americans from Calumpit
Three companies of the Washington
troops sailed from the town and
attacked the natives and found that
they had their hands full. Two other
companies of the Washingtons and
three of the Twelfth regulars rein
forced them and drove back the
enemy, who removed their dead and
wounded as they retired, as usual.
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are about to sail from San Francisco
and a considerable number of troops
are under orders to proceed to Manila.
1t is said at the Navy Department
that the developments of the day make
it improbable that the Iowa will be
sent to Manila, according to the orig
inal programme. In view of the state
of affairs in China, however, the
American fleet on the Asiatic station
will be kept at high standard
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NN April 19 the Navy Department
I J at Washington gave out the fol-
lowing corrected cablegram from
Admiral Dewey:
MANILA, April 1s-Secretary of the
Navy, Washington: The Yorktown Wis
tied Baler, on the east coast of Luzon
P l., April u for the purpose of rescuing
and bringing away the Spanish forces
consisting of eighty soldiers, three officers
and two priests, which were surrounded
by 400 insurgents. Some of the insurgents
were armed with Mauser rifles as report
ed by natives. Lieutenant j. c. Gilmore,
while making an examination of the
mouth of the river in an armed boat, was
ambushed, fired upon and captured. Fate
unknown, as insurgents refused to COM
municate afterward. The following are
missing: The officer previously referred
to, Chief Quartermaster w. Walton, Cock
swain j. Ellsworth, Gunners Mate II. ].
Hygard, Sailmaker's Mate Vendgit, Sea-
men w. Fl. Rynders and c. w. Woodbury.
Apprentices d. w. A. VenVille. j. Peter
son. Ordinary Seamen F. Brisolese and
o. B. Mcdonald, Landsmen l.. T. Ed
wards, F. Anderson, ]. Dillon and C. A.
Morrissey. DEWEY.
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n GANILA, April 28.-Colo-
~ mel Arguelles and Lieuten-
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uoilo, from which place her commander
reported TO Dewey his theories that the
Filipinos had captured or sunk the boat.
or that the Spaniards had rescued the
American party.
Later the statement was published
that Admiral Dewey did not know
whether his men had fallen into the
hands of the Filipinos or the Spaniards.
The Spanish garrison at Baler, it ap-
pears, beleaguered since the beginning
of the war, did not know that peace
had been concluded and looked upon
the Americans as enemies as we'll as
the Filipinos, who besieged them. The
flag of Spain still flies at Baler, the lit
the garrison holding its native assail-
ants at bay, and the Admiral thought
it might we'll be that the Spaniards,
seeing the boat from the Yorktown ap-
prOach, had ambushed and captured it's
occupants. This. as it happens, was
not the case. The YOrktown's men are
safe, at all events, for their lives will
be precious as hostages while Aguinaldo
is seeking for peace. on their safety
his own may depend.
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GILMORE AND PARTY
PRISONERS OF WAR
t IS Reported That the Men Who
Landed From the Yorktown Are
Held by INSURGENTS at BaIer.

n IANLA April
and war by in
a tito proves
will undoubtedly O
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Herald Copyrighted, 1893, by James Cor
n GANILA, April 28,-Colo-
~ mel Arguelles and Lieuten-
ant Bernal, the members
OF the insurgent General Luna's
staff who came through the
American lines near Calumpit
this morning, arrived in Manila
this afternoon to consult with
General Otis regarding peace ne
gotiations. They report that
Aguinaldo is at San Isidro.
In an interview which l had
with General Otis at the former
Spanish Governors palace in
Malacanan the American COM
mander said:
"The insurgents
thought their posi-
tiOn on the river
bank at Calumpit
w a s impre9nabIe.
There they made a
successful stand
against the Span
iardS in 1896.
"Our success i'm
StOrmin9 their very
s trOn 6 entrenCh-
mentS has demOraI-
lied them, and the
people are ready to
give up the fight.
AS to the emissaries which
have been sent by General Luna,
my opinion is that they desire to
gain time.
They say they wish to submit
the question OF continuing the
war to their Congress, meeting
in May. These leaders think
that they represent the Filipino
people.
81 answered that |
would be glad to re
ceiVe emiSSarieS
from the insur9ent
Chie IS, provided
they came with a
proposition for alb
SOIute surrender.
These were the only
terms that | could
consider.
"The emissaries would not
agree to this, as they thought it
contrary to the dictates of honor.
The emissaries added that if
peace was forced upon them it
would not be permanent.
The Filipino refugees are all
gathered at San Fernando. The
insurgent soldiers are looting
and are said to be in state of
mutiny. Peasants in large num-
bers are returning to their homes
within our territory.
New telegraphic connections
with General Lawton by way OF
Bocave were completed tonight.
The insurgents attacked the
Americans at Naguig yesterday,
killing two of our men and
wounding twelve. They were
subsequently repulSed by five
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Told That There Must Be
Unconditional Surrender
Before ArmistiCe.
NO TIME IS GRANTED
Americans Promptly Decide That
the SO-CalIed Native Congress
Cannot Be Recognized.

Special Gable 10 The Call and tho New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1899, by James Cor
don Bennett,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-12-29
Idaho Fruit exhibit.

The show windows of the city
ticket office of the Oregon Short
Line are in gala attire for the hol-
iday season. There are no Santa
Clauses driving reindeer, or small
Indians Juggling up and coasting
down long hills covered with cotton
batting snow, but there is large
and varied display of the fruit and
grain products of Idaho, hermetical-
ly sealed in large and small glass jars,
and attractively arranged with mil
itsry precision by colonel Reyes.
The exhibit comprises all the small
or grains and cereals, and includes
oats, wheat, barley and corn. A
large assortment of fruits-pears,
peaches of robust growth, punches
of tempting grapes, apricots, quinc-
es and plumes.
The exhibit represents the out
put of the Snake valley, and is on
the same line as that sent to the
Worlds fair in Chicago in 1893,
but is larger and of greater variety.
1t shows the progress made in the
agricultural development of the
state since that me.-Salt Lake
Herald.
1t was our pleasure last Friday
to look at the production referred
to above; and while the collection
was yet very fine and did ample
justice to Idaho the Payette valley
comes in for its share of the credit
since the exhibit was collected in
the Boise, the Payette and the
Weiser valleys.
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BURNED TO DEATH.

Weiser Record: -taeorge Leigh
ton of Payette came in on yester-
days early train, bringing the news
of q terrible accident there, in
which the three year old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Woodland was
burned so severely that death en-
sued in two hours, in spite of the
most strenuous efforts 10 save him.
Mrs. Woodland stepped out of
the house, and in a few moments
she heard the child screaming, and
hurrying back she entered the
house to find her child's clothing
in a IN ass of flames. She quickly
caught the little one up and flung
a coat over her in a short time
smothering the fire.
Every effort was made to relieve
the child's pain and to save its life
but to no avail, life becoming ex-
tinct in about two hours.
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Wednesdays Statesman says
Nampa has a true case of smallpox.
H. i. Snyder, son .in-law of IL n.
Maxey died in Caldwell Monday
night. He leaves a widow and two
children.
Diamond Field" Jack by a de
cission of the supreme court, will
be taken back to Cassia county
from the penitentiary for execu-
ton.
Governor Steunenberg made his
trip to Washington to meet only
six of the governors. The date of
the meeting was postponed but six
of the governors il;ll lag NJ.
Steunenberg, did not receive the
notice. The Governor thinks it
not practical for him to make an
other 5000 mile trip.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-12-29

EREEMONT W. X. O. No. 0. meets LIST Sat
I urdny, u d. M and Ord Saturday, q p. M
OF each month ~ q. A. X. Hail. Members In
good standing invited to bo present
Mary Gardner. Mrs. Nj. n. Dempsey,
Secretary. President.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-12-29
DELUGEOF BILLS.

Washington December 22.-The
officials of the house ofrepresenta-
tives have struck a balance on the
recent deluge of bills, showing
that up to the recess, the records
stood: Total bills introduced, 510l
joint resolutions, So; simple reso-
lutions, G5; grand total, 5176.
WILSON'S WORK.
Congressman Wilson has intro
duced bills providing for the rati-
fication of the agreement made
with the Fort Hall Indians; for
the granting Of pensions to Indian
War Veterans; for taxing indian
lands when they are a part Of any
county organization and when the
indians shall enjoy their equal
privileges as citizens; and for the
establishment of a United States
mint at Boise with officers the
same as those at Carson City, Ne
vada.
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FREMONT POST No. 2s, G. A. r. meets first
Saturday evening IN each month at Russell
4 ReaRanA Hall. GRO. GARDNER.
PC,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-12-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF.

Boise, Idaho. December 4. 1899.
Notice L. hereby givon tina; james Little OF
Emmett, Canyon County. Idoho. has iled notice
OF his intention to make proof ON mis- deSe,t-land
claim.No 1890. for the SEN SWA, SWl-4 SEl-i,
sec. ". Twp. n. R2W b. NJ. before Clerk OF
District Court 81 Caldwell Idaho. On saturday.
the 70 dHy OF January 1900
He names the following Witnesses to provo the
complete irris alton and reclamation OF said land
John Marguard, Herbert Basye, William r..
Grimes, and Charles V, Craig. all OF Emmett.
Canyon county, Idaho.
James KING, Register
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WANTED - SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HONEST
persons TO represent us as Managers in this and
'lose by counties Salary t9OO year aud ex-
penses. Straight, bona-fdo, no more, no less
salary Position permanent. Our reference.
any bank In any town. It is mainly office work
conducted AT home. Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope.
TUE DOMINION COMPANY, Dept 3, Chicago
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Entered at the Emmett Post once as second
lass mail matter.
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TIME CARD o. s. L. Ry.
BLACK CANON DIFFICULTY.


We stated last week that an IN
judction served on the b. n. d o.
promoter and contractor for the
construction of the road bed had
caused suspension of the work
in the canon but the outfit was TO
remain in the canon. Since then
a stay of ten days was granted
that a thorough investigation
might be made and the forces have
been taken away from the scene of
action
One reading The Payette indie
pendent, The Idaho Leader, or The
Statesman would think that seri-
Gus trouble is at hand and that the
success of one of the propositions
lnent the total failure of the other
We are not experts on dam build
ing or railroad construction, but
the condition as it appears TO us is
simply a question of cost in con
slruction on the one hand and a
failure ON the part of the other.
lf the electric promoters mean
business there is room for both the
dam and the railroad only that it
viii cost the railroad company n
few thousand dollars more to place
their bed higher on the hill side,
and too they will likely have to
leave Emmett in the cold, while if
they hold the old line as surveyed
the construction of the road will
prevent the construction of the
dpm thereafter and give us a
chance TO water the fine bench
north of the Payette river only by
taking a ditch out some miles
above.
Either or both propositions mean
q Great deal to this vicinity and all
Ve can hope aud ask for is that
pHe company will not stand in the
way of the other if each is here for
business, and that the court will
guard the development interests
ia this section.
g. r. Shaw returned yesterday
from an extended trip to Long
Valley where he went with party
OF FIVE Michigan lumbermen, who
are looking up the timber resources
tributary to the Payette river, with
'he view of engaging largely in the
manufacture of lumber. Mr.. Shsw
says that the party was more than
pleased with the outlook, and will
return as soon as it will be practi-
cable to get in TO make the necessa-
~ surveys. 1t is probable that the
plant TO be erected will be located
at some convenient point on the b,
II q o. Record.
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IN THE PROBATE COZ RT OF CANYON
COUNTY. STATE OF IDAHO.

In the Matter OF The Estate Of
Ira n. Iinouse, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the Undersigned,
Clayton Moulton, administrator OF the estate Of
Ira N. Knousc, Deceased, To the creditors OF and
all persons having claims against said deceased
TO exhibit them with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the frst publication o
this notice to said administrator ct his resi-
dence one and one-fourth miles south of EN-
nett, Idaho. the same being the place for the
transaction Of the business OF said estate ia the
County OF Canyon, State OF Idaho,
Clayton Moulton Administrator
mated December rs, 1899.
Jhon G. Rice. Attorney for Administrators
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1899-12-29

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCu-Ser-
wi vice nrst sunday OF each month, Emmett,
morning and evening: Second Sunday, Horse
shoe He'id at n q. m, Marsh at y. m, and
Sweet nj 7:30 p. m; Third Sunday. sweet Al
M; Fourth Sunday. ola, both morning and
REV. y. A. BRADLEY Pastor.
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Dwight LMoOdy Dead.

Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist,
whose fame was worldly wide died at
his home in East Mortified Mass
December 22nd. His
death was brought on by over
work, the final giving way coming
on during series of meetings III
Kansas City.
Just as death came Mr.. Moody
awoke as if from slumber. and said
with much joyousness, Il see earth
receding; heaven is opening; God
is calling me-" and moment later
he expired.
The funeral took place at $50
Tuesday in the church and the
body was laid forest on Round Top.
Lord Roberts who is to assume
command of the British forces in
South Africa left London Saturday
The American Federation of la
Dor in session at Detroit last week
elected all of its old officers, and
selected Louisville, Ky. as the place
for their next convention.
Captain f. j. Mills appeared in
cOurt nt Salt Lake Saturday before
Judge Norrell aud pleaded not
guilty to the charge of killing John
o. Melveny. He will be placed on
trial Monday January s, next.
Consul General j. G. Stone
writes to Secretary of State Hay,
from Cape Town, that the increase
in goods shipped from the United
States to British and Portuguese
South Africa for the year ended
June 30, 1899, was 81, 748,9l6.80.
The news paper DemocracyO
published at Manila, the organ of
a coterie of Filspinos, including
the supreme court judges, favoring
Americas controle in the PHILIPPINES
announced the suspension of its
publication ON the 22nd of Deem
her.
During the present fiscal year,
deficiencies in appropria tions
reached the sum of $50,3U6,3ll,
which is the greatest of any year
since reconstruction days. In the
War Department alone it was
$40, 1891. In the Navy, SO, l43-
740, and for the Treasury, 81, 749,-
900.
One of the most disastrous
foods in the history of the stat Q
of Washington was raging this
week along the river of Whatcom
county. Five of seven bridges,
four OF them iron, have been swept
away, aud S3O,OOO worth of damage
has b5en done to the farms and
buildings in the district.
In rehearsal at st. Francis pa
rochial school Quincy, Illinois, De-
cember 22nd, eleven children were
burned to death. Three or four
were in dressing room where the
dress Of one caught fire from an
open gas jet. She ran out to the
wings of the stage where a dozen
or more students were aud spread
the fire. IL children between the
ages of 8 and IL years were in the
entertain ment.
Newport News, Va, Dec, 90
The battleship IexOs in command
of Captain S.gsbee arrived here
shortly befoce noon today with the
remains Of the men who lost their
lives by the destruction of the bat
tleship Maine in Havana harbor.
The bodies of the Maine heroes
who were brought up on the Texas
will De transferred to Chesapeake
g. Ohio train tomorrow at II o'clock
and will be taken to Washington
for interment in Arlington Gene
J terry next Thursday.