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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
APPROACHING A CRISIS.
General Otis Believes the Insurgents
Are About to Force the Issue.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.--Senor Lopez.
secretary 10 Agonicilo, called at the
State Department at l o'clock this after
noon and lodged with the chief clerk
communication. which according TO the
common expectation, marked the critical
stage iE the Philippine question.
This Is the third attempt made by the
Filipino representatives TO secure official
recognition from the United States gov
ernment.
Secretary Hay was. at the time the
communication was presented, attending
a meeting OF the Cabinet at the White
House. 80 that all that Chief Clerk
Michael could do under the circumstances
was to receive the papers as he would
do any others handed him.
A SERIOUS ASPECT.
The advices from Manila which have
reached the War Department ara far
from assuring. II Is understood that
General Otis reports an expectation on
his part that the insurgents are about
10 force an issue and IL this should be so
the reults cannot be foreseen. Manila
itself and not Iloilo. as at first might be
supposed. Is regarded as the danger point
lust now.
while the instructions TO General Otis
have been 10 avoid any hostile clash with
the natives so far as that plan Is con-
sistsnt with the maintenance of his po-
sition. II Is realized here that 1t Is with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
HAYS SPEECH
ON ARMY BILL.
He Delivered Powerful Argument
Yesterday Against the Proposed
Plan OF Reorganization.

WASHINGTON, January 24-Special.-
The Democratic position on the reorgani-
cation OF the army was ably maintained
on the floor Of the House today. or
those taking part in the discussion none
showed more thought study and research
than Mr.. Hay, the author of the substi-
tute, known as the Hay bill. His remarks
were cogent and convincing and delivered
with deliberation and power showing
that ne had thoroughly digested and
mastered the subject His bill reflects
the general sentiment Of the Democratic
party and In his speech he dissipated the
ioea OF the necessity OF a large stand
ing army either now or in the future
Alr. Hay, during his speech. was piled
with questions from members on both
sides bt the chamber, and his responses
showed that readiness which is the result
OF hard work and diligent committee
service.
Is NOT REQUIRED.
Mr.. Hay claimed the situation in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines did not
require so large an army as the war
Department officials claimed and that
it was TO their interest TO have a large
standing army, and that they therefore
painted the situation in its darkest
cOlOrs.
lie contended that the l00O 900 men called
for by the Hull bill was too large an
army for our country on peace footing
and Insignificant in time OF war. In sup
port of this he cited the enormous train
ca armies OF European countries.
ENORMOUS EXPENSE.
Speaking OF the cost Mr. Hay said the
Hull bill would cost over sl0o 100000 per
annum. which. added 10 the present PEN
sion and military expenditure. would bring
the total up TO about 1900 800 900, and
would without doubt bring the govern
ments running expenses up to fully
$500. 900 year.
Mr.. Hay thought y standing army OF
90, 900 men, with 5000 volunteers for tenn
porary duty until the present issues are
settled in our foreign territory. would be
ample.
State Senator George W. Morris. OF
Charlottesville, Is the guest OF Repre-
sentative Hay at the Colonial.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Senators EIectch.

TRENTON, y. j.. Jan. 2f.-The two
houses OF the New Jersey Legislature
balloted separately at noon to-day for a
United states senator. John Kean RE
nublican). was elected by 81 votes to 20
for James smith. Jr. (DemocraD.
CHEYENNE. Wfo.. Jan. 2f.-Clarence
n clark (Republican) was elected TO
succeed himself in the United States SEN
ate to-day. receiving AZ votes TO s for
coneressman J. r. Osborn CDemocrat).
sT. LOUIS. MO. Jan. PA special 20
tba Post-Dispatch from Austin to-day
saws that Ex-Governor Culberson was
elected by accIamation to-day as United
Statrs senator to succeed Roger Q. Mills.
CARSON. NEW, Jan. 24.-William NJ.
Stewart was elected United States sena-
Tor on Joint ballot. receiving 0 votes In
The senate and Is in the Assembly. New
lands was not presented for nomination.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
THE BEEF MADE
GOOD IMPRESSION
Members Of the Commission Opened
a Can and Tasted 1.-THE
Chemists Report.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Major Rufus
u. Townsend, Commissary OF Subsistence,
United States Volunteers, testified before
the War Investigating Commission to-
dav that he had constantly inspected the
kitchens and supplies. and said both the
refrigerated and canned beer were good.
He had never heard OF chemical treat
ment OF the beef until he read or II IN the
newspapers.
General Beaver announced that the
commission had received from Major
General Miles yesterday seVeral cans OF
roast beef forwarded TO him by captain
Bean. of Battery c, from PhoeniNYille,
Pa. who is quoted as having said tnat
In Ponce cats TO whom he hdd ied inis
same beef had died from eating IL. Ine
cans had been received from the express
company In the general office, In the
presence OF Major Miles, the recorder OF
the commission. who certified as 10 JUS
Identity One can was opened, ana It's
appearances and taste produced favora-
bic impression on members Oh tne eoin- @
mission who inspected II. The cans were
then sent TO a Government chemist for
analysis ..,.,e, ,,,.noor
Captain Alfred Hunt, president OF the
Pittsburg Reduction Company, wrote
"When my command returned from
Porto Rico we had nine cases OF canned
roast beef. each case containing two
dozen cans, which had not been used.
THESE cans are still in my possession.
have taken those cans OF Armor's roast
beef TO the Pittsburg Testing Laboratory.
and have had IL there subjected TO chem
icaI analysis, and they have made the
following report. signed by Mr.. James
o. Handy. their chief chemists;
THE beef was marked Prime roast
beef manufactured by the Armor Cam
ming Company. Chicago. ILL.," and con-
taired no nitrate OF potash. no saiicyciic
acid. no boric acid, no borax salt. IA per
cent: appearance. pink: ffbrous. with
yellowish white granular suet; odor,
fresh. taste. fresh, pleasant and pa.ata-
bie'
ISIsned} ALFRED +. HUNT
Late Captain OF Artillery. commanding
Light Battery 3. Pennsylvania Vol
unteers."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

DC I'm accordance with the spirit OF the
constitution. To those who contend that
should have resigned my seat | Will gay
that | was urged not 20 DO so by persons
" hose requests and recommendations i
could not disregard. and 1t has also been
urged that for me 10 have done so would
have been quasi an expression of my
judgment on the matter and thus i'm
measure have prejudiced the case OF
some thirty other members OF the House
who are in the same position az myself"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
THEY LISTEN TO BROOKE,
War Department viii Act on His sug
gestiOn rs to Cuban Taxes.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2i-The protest
against the continuation Of the Spanish
Elnk at Havana for tax collection me
dunn was thoroughly discussed at the
Cabinet meeting to-day and General
Brooke's statement OF objection carried
conviction into the minds of the Cabinet
ofiicers, although no final action was
taken.
The officials of the War Department
Il should be stated. in contemplating the
old system find ii in mind only as a tenn
porary expedient. believing that 10 afford
cd the cheapest ard quickest method OF
meeting the difficulty tie United States
found itself I'm in the effort 10 take upon
its elf I'm the tax collections. They are.
however. perfcstly willing to accept as
sound General Brookc's suggestions.
therefore fl may be expected that the
original plan will be abandoned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
DON'T WANT WAR.
FiIipino Junta in London Doing All
They Can 20 Avert IL.


LONDON. January A.-The Filipino
Junta here to-day received a cable from
AgoncIllo, Aguinaldo's representative al
Washington. declaring the prospects
were improving. though the work was
difficult.
The absence of direct news from Ma
Mia and the receipt OF secret intelligence
from Washington is causing the gTavest
anxiety among the Fflipinos here The
arrest OF Fthpinos by Maior-General Otis
and the news that numbers OF f1ipinos
have fed is regarded as most serious
occurrence. II is pointed out by the FIJI
pinos that this is exactly what happened
in 1896 under General Blanco. when the
FiHpinos on the following day attacked
the Spaniards and the revolution broke
out.
The members OF the Filipino Junia IN
this city say they are anxious TO avert
war. that they are cabling Manila to-day
urging the Filipinos mot 10 start hos
tiHties II there is the remotest possibility
OF avertfng trouble
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

In the power Of any excited or intoxicated
person 10 prccipitate a battle between
the opposing forces for y must oe un,
derstood that there Is nothing ~ benesa, I,s,
Otis Instructions TO prevent nm iIo"s
most vigorously defending himself ana
the interests confined TO his charge. Gen
otis is sure OF his ground. and the or.
ficlals here feel no doubt az to the result
OF a possible conflict between tne Insie.
gents and the American forces. in which
General Otis Would have the enormous
advantage of the cooperation OF tne
American feet under Dewey but " u
particularly desirable that even pairs
endinr favorably to the Americans should
10 ovofdQd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
AGUINALD0 WANING.
Dewey Says He Is Being Bolstcred Up
in His Position by False Hopes.

ALBANY. n. Y. Jan. a.--At a Dewey
dinner given here tonight William T..
Dewey of Montpelier nephew of Admi-
raj Dewey quoted from a letter received
only a day or two ago from the Admiral,
stating that Aguinaldo was fast losing
his strength with the natives and could
be disposed Of as a disturbing factor in
a hurry were it not that he is bolstered
up with false hopes that Congress will
refuse 10 ratify the treaty. and that in
some way he VIII personally benefit by
the stand he has taken for independence.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
GENERAL WEISIGER SINKING.
His Condition Was Regarded Last
Night as Critical

The condition of General David 4.
Weisiger at "A late hour last night was
regarded by his physician, Dr. Stone. as
critical. 1t was feared that he might
not live through the night He became
much worse yesterday and seemed TO be
sinking slowly later in the day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
Female Nurses.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-Surgeon-G Gen.
eraI sternberg has taken the initial steps
toward the formation OF corps Of expert
female nurses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
MISS MOVES MARRIED.
Daughter OF the Editor Of the wash
ingtop Star Becomes Mrs. B0yd.

WASHINGTON. Jan. A.--Afiss MiranAo
Noyes. daughter OF Mr.. and MIRA CroshV
q. Noyes, was married IN this city ~
day 20 George Washington Boyd. Of Phfl><
adelphia bishop Satterlee perform16
the service. Washington cf1cial and No.
ciety was largely represented Il ~
wedding. The father of the brI6G ~
editor Of the Evening star q thio (llzk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25
DEADL0CKS STILL ON.
No Election for Senator i'm Any of the
tiosely Contested States.

MADISON. WIS. Jan. 2t-The first for
NAL vote for United States senator TO
succeed John T.. Mitchell was taken In
each House to-day. The combined vote
was Ouarles 10. stephenson ~. Babcock
II. Cook IS. Webb 10. Ryan (Dem) p.
The only change on the Republican side
from last nights caucus was by Anner-
son from Quarles 10 Cook. Immediately
after the session the Republicans resumed
their caucus and took eleven ballots
without change.
LINCOLN. NEB., Jan. 2i.-The Leg
isIature took one ballot to-day: Allen -.
HAYWARD 10. two more than he mas yet
received. Others scattering.
SALT LAKE. UTAH. Jan 1.-THE
LEGISLATURE took two ballots for Senator
to-day. No election. -
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. A-The
ballot for senator to-day shows no
change in the standing Of the candidates.
OLYMPIA. WASH. Jan. A-Two bal
lots were taken to-day for senator No
DOVER. DEL. Jan. 2.-rwo ballots
were taken for senator to-day. There was
NJ HELENA. MONT. Jan. 2i-To-day's
senatorial ballot failed to break the
deadlock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Pope Has Recovered.
ROME Jan 24.-The Pope mas com
pletely recovered from his recent attack
of influenza and gave audiences to-day
as usual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Forecast for Wednesday:
virginia--Falr: colder: northwestcrly
gales diminishing.
North carolina--F'air; colder; north
westerly gales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-25

Continued on Second Page) i,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
UMBRELLAS BURNED.
Fire Ina the store OF Robe =. somers T.
Co. Did Slight Damage.

shortly after nine o'clock last evening
while the rain was pouring down In tor
rents u passer by discovered a fire In the
hat store Of Robert +. Somers on Middle
street. An alarm was rung In from box
413 and the response CT the department,
particularly the chemical engine, was
very prompt. The IRE started In an UNI
brella case and costly fur garment
which was hanging over 1t was destroyed.
Some three dozen umbrellas were burned
but the flremen took the case out Of doors
and the goods OF the store were but slight
ly damaged. Mr.. Somers said that his
stock was prots oted by insurance ard his
loss would not be very large as only those
goods in the immsdiats vicinity Of the
nm brella case were damaged.
Officers williams and Condor by their
promptness in reaching the scene pre-
vented Mr.. Somers from suffering
greater loss than would have resulted
from the fire. The STORE was filled with
men and boys within two minutes after
the Dire WAS discovered and they were
throwing out of the door In which they
had broken tire plate glass boxes of hats
and other goods. The officers put stop
to this and drove the crowd of men and
boys from the store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
CHARGES AGAINST COL.
GARDINER.

New York, October 3l.-District At
torney Gardiner declined to make any
statement today regarding the charges
preferred against him by the City club.
He said that he would first wait until u
copy of the charges had been served upo
him ana then he would answer nt the
proper time He said that his depart.
ment was always opsn to inv estigatton
by any committee and be courted the
most strict invsstig cation and scrutiny.
When Richard Croker was asked about
the charges preferred against Col Gardt-
er. he said that was just along the lines
that Republicans were following In this
campaign.
"There's nothing that they won't do.
The Republicans employ the legislature
and everything for partisan purposes"
Mr.. Croker was asked to state Tam
u any Halls attitude toward the liquor
tax law In view Of the charges that Col
Gardiner had attempted To nullify the
law. AIR. Croker said ne could not an
swer that till he had looked over the
charges.
Frank Moss OF counsel for the Mazet
committe e, said today that 1t WAS the In
tention of the com mittes to put District
A ttorney Gardiner on the stand before
the COMMITTEES and investiga the CON-
duct of his office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01

them, and II 10 should BE- given him there
would bs nav trouble al ever the Is
iandA They know nothing about free
government. for Spain has bssn their
hcolmaster. Give them . government
of their own, and anarchy will follow.
We should first fight till We have
peace; and uos haul down the American
dag under any cireumstancs& Perhaps
some day, In the dlstans future. 10 win
be well Co set them up In governments
Of their own. But his personal opinion IL
that the Philippines should never be
surrendered TO any people. In or out Of
the islands.
In conclusion he sail hs was IN expsn-
sIoniss because any man or nation that
quietly submits to isolation Is on the
way to deoadencs. az am In favor OF
taking everything we can, honestly and
honorably, and cnss taking, to ever
mold ID. /"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
Yesterday lie Passed a Very Com.
Portable Day.
Statement Concerning
His Illness.
Life May BE Indefinitely Pro-
longed.


Patterson, N. j.. October 8i.-At o
o'clock this evening 1t was announced
that Vice Pret ident Hobart had passed
a very comfortable day. lie has taken
an interest In affairs. has bean very
cheerful and enjoyed q natural sleep. be
himself says that IL has been one OF
the hest days he has passed In week.
Paterson, N. j., October 31.-At mid
night tonight Vice. President Hobart was
sleeping restfully with every prospect Of
u good night. He Is weak, but holding
his own. No relapse Is anticipated to-
night.
Paterson, ". j., Nov. 1.-Mr. Hobart's
condition was favorable at 2 O'Clock this
morning.
"There Is no Immediate danger" Is
the last bulletin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
WELCOMED BY NATIVES.

Manila, October 81. $50 =. m.--Major
Balances battalion of this IA infantry
en- tered Cahanatuan yesterday, meeting
with no resistance.
The natives welcomed the Americans,
ahouiiug "Viva los Amerissns.
The ipsurgelt troops had fed to the
mo mains.
General Bates win be appointed a mill
tary governor of the Mohammedan is
lands with heaequarters at Jolo, until
lam toanRa Is occupied.
General Fred Grant will command
General Rstes's brigade.
= GEN. YOUNG ADVANCING.
Washington, October sl.-Cable advices
TO the war department. today Indicate
that General Young's column IL steadily
continuing it's advance in spite Of unfav-
cradle conditions. A cabIegram from
General Otis says: "Youns's advance
nor h and east Cabaluan; will occupy
Tslavey and probably Align today. OBJ
ieotive San Jose and Carranglan; wet sea-
son has rendered roads in that section
Impractical for wagon transportation and
pas age difficult. I"
A message from General Miller at Ma
Mia states that William p. Chamberlain,
the messenger who was wounded In the
light In which Captain Guy Howard was
killed, is doing well.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
WEDDINGS.
RALEY-JORDAN.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS.1

Ssco, Ccs s1.-At half past enc o clock
this afternoon the marriage of Mr.. Robert
l.. Ralsy of Portland and Miss Mary X.
Jordan of this city tack pls ca at the resi-
derce of the brides parents, MIR. and
Mrs. W. X. Jordan, corner Of Spring
and Dyer streets, this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Ii. +. Moulton
of this city. Mr.. Frank NJ. Gray of
Portland was the best man and Miss
Cushie snow of Portland was the maid
of honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raiey left on the after
non train for Boston on their way to
Warrenton, Ca, the former home OF Mr..
Haley. They will spend about n mouth
at warrenton and will then return TO
Portland and bs at home at the Preble
house, in which MIR. RaIey is one CT the
clerk. Mr.. and Mrs. Raley resolved
many teautiful presents from their
friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
A DOUBLE MURDER.

Pitts3ield. Mass, October 3i.-A stage
driver, who arrived hers today from Han
cock, q small place near the western
border of the state, brought news Of q
double murder which occurred half q
mile fran that village vest. rday. Mrs
Rhoda Horton and her daughter. Eliza
Jane Horton, were the victims and the
alleged murderer Is George Hermon, a
farm hand. This tragedy occurred at the
Horton farm house. Both women were
shot.
years Of age and lived with hei daughter
who was about 20 years OF age, On farm
outside of the village Of Hancock. Her.
man was a man of about 40 years OF age
who had been engaged tu assist Mrs Hor-
ton on the farm. and although rs was u
married man having wife and several
children In Black River, he was infatu-
atsd with Miss Horton. Miss Horton had
several times Of lats repulssd herman
advances and her demsanor made the
man extremely Jealous
Yesterday afternoon he called Mrs.
Horton out Of the farmhouse and after
a few minutes conversation with her,
shot her through the head with bullet
from large calibre revolver. killing her
Instantly. Herman then went into the
house and without warning, shot Miss
Horton through tbs head and body, also
killing her instantly. Herman then at
tempted suicide by shooting. One OF the
bullets made deep scalp wound and
another Is thought to DO In the skull.
The double murder was discover ed this
morning when Herman WE found to be-
alive, but 1t is expected that he will die.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
SATISFACTION FELT ABROAD.

London, Novembsr L. -Abroad. espeoi-
ally in France, no pains is taken to dis
guise the satisfaction felt In consequence
of the British rebuff. In Paris every
means of speeding the news was utilized.
Some Of the more dignifed papers adopt
ed a respectful and sympathetic tone, but
the majority were overioyed.
The editor Of ths Patrie hung the
Transvsa1 and Orange Free State flags
out Of the office window.
The Presse predicts a general revolt Of
the Dutch population In South Africa.
The Soir hints its regret that France
did not adept different attitude during
the Fashoda crisis.
The Courriere du Soir thinks that the
continental powars viii propose arbitra-
ton.
NJ. Yves Guyot in the Siscis Ia almost
along In supporting Crest Britain against
the Beers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-01
REPORT MOI DENIED.

Berlin, October 3i.-Regarding the
Vossisehe Zeitung's statement that Great
Britain has offered Germany the Gilbert
islands and the British portion of the
Solomon islands In return for "a renunoia-
ton Of Germany's claims In Samoa, the
foreign office here. does not deny that
there Is some foundation for the report.
Although the statement is not altogether
accurate the foreign office confirms the
reports that negotiations are proceeding
in regard to Samoa AMI adds: alt is
practically admitted That 1t Is desirable
that Samoa should be controlled by one
power. In preference to the tri-partise ar
rang emeut which has given rise TO such
But 10 remains 20 be seen
what arrangements can be made. The
negotiations are not yet definitely CON-