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Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
MAJ. STUDER TALKS ABOUT THEM
The Natives are Capable of Education, and the Country is Pictured as One Marvellous Resources and
 Great Beauty.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Majcr Adolph IG. Studer, who was appointed consul general to Singapore by President Grant, and remained there for eight cen years, speaks glowipgly of the ad- vartages to be derived from the acqui- sition of the Philippines by the United States. His judgment is the result Of long and close acquaintance with con ditiCns in the islands, and he favors the retention of the entire archipelago. He says it is not true that the islands are over populated, and asserts that there is ample opportunity for colo nizatiOn. The agricultural products are many, and capable of great develop ment
 ''The finest coffee in the world he .says, 'tcould be grown in Luzon. Some may say, Why has it not been grown in the past? Because coffee must be grown at least l, 800 feet above the level of the sea and it has been impossible ito gee planter to go that high, on &C., count of the outlaws, who live in the highlands of Luzon. For many years Spanish outlaws have taken refuge in the highlands, and Spanish soldiers have been very careful not to pulsue them. As soon as those outlaws are brought under control, which can cas- fly be done under a vigorous policy, the finest coffee lands in the world will be open to cultivation.
 "Ihe Malay is not a savage; in fact, he is very sharp, and capable of educa- tion and refinement, but it will be a waste Of time to try and force Chris tianity on him. He is Mahometan to the core, and Spain's priests have never changed him in the least. He will accept nothing but education, and that he is ready to grasp. It will be useless to try and run out the sultan of the SGlu islands or the sultans of any of the small islands. They make good governors for their people, and if we appointed Malay police under the direction of an American army officer, there would be no trouble in t.he gov
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
THEY WILL OPPOSEIT Peace Treaty May NOf Be
 Ratified.
Senator's Favor an Amendment 10 inc Treaty. Before They Will Give if Their Support.

Washington. Jan. 15.-The opponents of the peace treaty assert that they have tEe names Of thirty-one senators who will vote against ratification un- less an amendment shall be adopted If their assertion is true they can pre- vent ratification at the present session, but information received confiden- tialIy with regard to some Of the sen atOrs, counted in the thirty-one, shows that there is no good ground for the statement that they will not vote for @he ratification of the treaty. They would favor an amendment ard will vote for one, but they do not feel that a failure to obtain what they want would justify them in defeating the treaty altogether.
 The friends of the administration have made wha5 they believe to be a thorough and accurate canvass of the senate and discover, that there is no possibility of the acceptance of any amendment. The highest estimates of the vote which may be cast for any sin gle amendment is forty, and it is likely to be less than that number.
 Neither is it expected that much de- lay is to be caused by debate. Many of the speeches which would be made in executive sessiOn are being deliv- cred during he morning glhour in open session on the Vest resolution.
 Senators H0ar, PIatt, Mason and Foraker are among those who place their views before the public, in that way avoiding the executive pledge of secrecy, and others will follow. in fact, it would not be surprising if the proceedings in executive session are very brief
 The Adminis ration is bringing pres sure to bear for early action. It is urged on senators that all other busi- ness be put aside before the paramount duty of establishing a formal peace and affirming the supreme control of the United States in the Philippines.
 Until the treaty has b5en latified the administration will be embarrassed seriously in it's dealings with Agui- naldo and his insurge1t followers. It can neither go forward nor draw back and every week of delay increases the possibility of a clash between the United States and insurgent forces, which the opponents of the trea.y ap- pa1 ently would welcome as a partial confirmation Cf their arguments.
 The president regards the course of the anei-aXp Xpansionists in the senate as a disec1 encoura ge-neIr5 -tJ lie insut- gerts to maintain q hostile attitude to- ward American occuDa ton.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
wARKs SENTENCE REDUCED.
Three Years Penal Servftude Instead
 of Death Penalty.

London, Jan. 15.-Tne sentence of Lieutenant Wark of the Royal artillery, who was condemned to death at Liver pool in December on the charge of mur- idering Miss Jane Yates by conspiring with her to procure an illegal opera Ition on herself, which resulted fa5ally, land who was subsequently, reprievsd by the home secretary, has been reduced to three years penal serVitude.
 The case has excited the grsbtest in terest throughout England, and it is generally believed that Lieute1an. Wark is entirely innocent of the charge on which he was convicted. Justice Phillimore, before whom the case was tried, practically held that the accused, knowing of Miss Yates's intention to perform the operation on herself, did not prevent her, and was therefore guilty of murder. Sixty thousand per sons had signed a petition praying for Lieutenant Wark's pardon, and the ef- forts to secure his release will be con tinued
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
PROTECT IGNORANT CRIMINALS.
 AsSemblyman Ware of New York Has Bill to Provide Counsel

Albany, N. Y, Jan 15.-A bill to amend certain sections of the penal lcCde and calculated to protect ignorant persons accused of crime will be intro duced in the assembly tomorrow night Iby Assemblyman Frederick A. Ware, |of the Twenty-fifth district, New York. The bill provides for the assignment of counsel by the court to prisoners before they are asked to plead guilty CT not guilty.
 The code allows the assignment of counsel at present, but it has been the custom to record the prisoners plea before the question regarding counsel is put. There have been many cases, Mir. Ware says, where ignorant pris- Oners or those mentally deficient have pleaded guilty to more serious crime than they really committed and been sentenced to long terms of imprison- ment when by the aid of counsel at the proper time their interests would have been looked after
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
INCREASE IN TRAIN RoBBERIEs.
Cincinnati Papers Collects Da' a O. tke
 Past Eight Years.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 15.-The Ex- press-Gazette has collected data anent the operations Of train robbers dUrir g the pas1 year.
 The effect of the federal jurisd ction upon train robbers is evidenced ill Mexico. During the pasc yclr there was not even an attempt at train rob bery in the sister republie. The c-im is punishable there wln instant death.
 Following is the re ord of train rob- heries in the United States: 1890, F; 1891, IS; 1892, 16; 1893. 8; 1894. 24; 1895, 49; 1896. 28; 1897, 90; 1898 2S. nine years, 246.
 Fetal number Of people killed, S8.
 Total number Of people intur1d (shcD, v.
 The record for 1898: Number of train hold-ups, 28; number Of stage rCEteries, '; number Of passsngsrs and trainmen killed, ,: number Of 1ob- beres killed 5; number Of robbers shCt, G.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
BILL REGULATING PROMOTIONS.
Intended to Restore Army and Navy
 Officers to Original Rank.

Washington, Jan 15. - Senator Chandler has reported from the senate committee on naval affairs bill to rs- store to their original status, as to pro motion, officers of the navy and ma rine corps who lost numbers by reason of the advancement of ether officers for exceptional and meritOTiCus service during the war with Spain. The bill provides that these promotions shall not interfere with the regular promo tiOn but that officers so advanced by reason of war service shall fbe regarded as additional members Of their grades and shall be so designated upon the official navy lists" and that each off, cer shall hereafter be promoted in due course 70 take rank next after the off, cer immediately above him.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
ACCUSED OF RoBB1NG DOCTORS
Assistant cf Former Mayor Harrison
 Sought by Eastern Officers.

Nashua, N. H., Jan. 15.-James F. McKeene, who was ass .stant to Mayer Harrison cf Chicago during the worlds fair and was prominent in the social functions of that year is wanted by the police authorizes of a number Cf New England cities McKeene and pr. Edgar Strayer Of St Omar hospi- tai, Boston. are charged with system atic stealing frcm phys cans. They organized a concern called the Boston Chemical company fer the sale Of the Whiting test used by physicians. Me Keene travelled throgh New England, calling on physicians and repre- 3enting himself as tho agent of the Boston Chemical company. When he would gain admittance into a plys; clans cf- flee it is alleged that ne would collect everything of value he could carry away. These he wculd send to Dr. Strayer in Boston, who would dispose Of them. Dr. F. E. Kittridge Of this city has identified ever $400 worth of stuff found at Dr. Straver's hospital and q number of other physicians have also identified property found at the lOsDital
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
GALLINA's CARGO SHIFTED.
British Steamship Kanawha Rescues
 Captain and Fifteen of the Crew

Liverpool, Jan. 15-The British steamship Kanawha, from Baltimore, December 9, las arrived here, bring ing the captain and fifteen of the crew of the British steamship Galina, from Philadelphia for Norwegian ports.
 The cargo of the Gallina shifted, and for eigle C3ys she drifted on her beam ends in a sinking condition. The res cue of her crew was effected with great difficulty. The remainder of the crew of the Gallina were taken off by the British steamship Charing Cross, from New York for Queenstown.
 The Gallina was a single screw iron tramp and was buile at West Hartle- pool in 1878. She measured 1902 tons, was owned by J. Lilly & Co. Of Sunder- land, and was commanded by Captain Frankland. She sailed from Philadel- phia on December 16.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
BERESFORD LEAVES CHINA
Says His Policy Has Support of Ma
 tiOaS intera sled in China Trade.

Shanghai, Jan. 15.-Rear Admiral Lord Charlss Beresford, who came to Chira m the interests of the British ssociate-Ckambers of Commerce, has sailed for Japan on the tssamShip Cop tic. Prior to his depa1tu dinner in his honor was given by the Shang- hai club, the chamber of commerce and the China and America associations. Lcrd Charles made a speech, in which he declared that his policy had receiv- ed the unanimous support of the ma tions which had the largest trading in terests in China.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
WIRE TRUST CUTTING WAGES
Employees OfNew Castle Hill Notified
 of a Big Reduction.

New Castle, Pa, Jan. 15.-One of the first actions of the new wire trust after securing possession Of the lccal rcd mill was to notify the men of a reduction in wages averaging about 10 per cent. The men were also notified that unless the reduction is accepted the rod mill as well as the wire and nail mills will be closed down indefi- nitely, and the mills at Beaver Falls, where the men have been receiving 2 less wages than paid in New Castle will be operated.
 In Pittsburg the trust has closed the big Oliver mills. The 2,000 emrloyes may be asked to accept a reduction be- fore the plant resumes.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16

ernmenL of the small islands, where the better class of Malays live.
 There is a great difference between inhabitants of the northern and south ern islands. In fact, native of the north cannot understand one from the south, although they both may speak the Malay tongue.
 Some writers have spoken of the volcanic conditions as a drawback to progress in the Philippines. That state ment is fanciful. Even the active vol canoes can be cultivated right up to the craters, and the ashes make the surrounding land most fertile. Some portions of the islands might be termed an earthly paradise Long before the Spaniards went there, gold was discov- cred, and is known to exist in great quantities, the gold dust actually washing down the mountain sides. The natives mine in a primitive way, but gold mining on a paying sc3le can be carried on with little capital and en- terprise.
 immense pine forests exist. espe- cially in Luzon, covering mountains from the waters edge to the top There is so much clear land that it has never been necessary for the natives to clear away the forests to find farming lands In the north there is a rich and expan- siVe tobacco country, where tobacco equal to that of Cuba can be produced.
 "The many @rlFeTs,siIln IslIztn con%- stantly overflow the lCwlands, and rice plantations, natural ones, abound In the mountains, which have been ex- plored but partially, gold, silver and copper are known to exist in great quantities. Tn the south sugar and indigo can be grown in abundance All that is needed is a means Of transpor- tation for a short distance to the sea. Iron ore has been produced, yielding very high percentage.
 What applies to one island applies to almost every one in the archipelago, and the whole climate is moist and fos- ters the finest vegetation
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
PINGREE's MEN IGNORED.
Speaker of the Michigan Hcuse De-
 nounced by the Governor.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 15.-The breach between the Pingree and anti-Pingree factions Of the republican party was greatly widened when the standing g committees Of the legislature were an nCunced.
 Lieutenant Governor Robinson who is an ardent Pingreeite, and who was supposed to have been ccmpeled to submit his comm 'ttees to the goTetn- CT for approval did handsomely by the anti-Pingreeites, while Speaker Adams scarcely gave the governors friends any consideration whatever. Jchn J. Carton, the unsuccessful candidate for speaker, was given very Insignificant assignments, and the less prominent Pingrseites fared even worse than he did.
 Governor Pinglea denounce1 the house committees roundIy. declarir g they were dictated to by the railroad and other corpora ion interests.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
MAY CHALLENGE THE GOVERNOR
Kansas Legislator It Is Said, Will Seek Satisfaction According to Code.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 15.-It is report ed here that Charles L. Brown, a mem Der of the legislature from COwley county, contemplates issuing a chal- lenge to ex-Governor Leedy. Brown has written Leedy denouncing him as a coward for having attacked him in a message to the legislature during his absence. In the letter, according to in formation, he intimates that he will soon adopt other means of settling the matter.
 Brown during the special session stated that he had Q letter in his pos session duplicating Leedy in a deal by which the governor of Texas was re- fused a requisition, the consideration being $50. Leedy sent a special mes sage to the house demanding that body compel Brown to produce the letter. There was much talk Of fCrcibly eject ing Brown from the legislative body. Brown, it is said, apologized, but not to the satisfaction of the governor, who sent another message, cllEng Brown a liar, coward and sneak.
 Brown was not present when the
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
---~ USED HER FATHERS GUN.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 15.-Miss Anna Mary Hoeke-Schley, the 25-yeaBold daughter of the late William Louis Schley, poet, lawyer and veteran of two wars, and second cousin Of Rear Admiral Schley, committed suicide to- day in her home, TIT West Saratoga street Since the death of her father, 10 whom she was much attached just month today, Miss Schley had been incOnsolable. She shot herself through the heart with her fathers revolver.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
wEDs SENATOR HANNA,5 SISTER
Jay c. Morse Of Wheaton Mar1ics 2
 Wealthy Cleveland Widow.

Cleveland, O., Jan 15-Mrs. Seville Pickands and Jay c. Morzc, the fast named of Wheaton, H., were quistly married here Saturday in Mrs. Pickands' hcme. The bride. who is widow Of the late Coicnel James Pickands, is a sister Of Senator Mark Hanna MT. Morse's first wife and Colonal Pick ards' first wife were sisters. B5th wo- men died. MT. Morse did not r-n9rry, but Colonel Pickands welded Mss Seville Hanna. Now MT. MOIse Ear- ried the widow.
 Mir and Mrs. Morse will spend the winter in Th-masviile Ga, and Cn their return will live in Cleveland in Mrs. Mcrse's home. Bcth are wsa' thy.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
HEAD WINDS PREVAIL.

New York, Jan. 15.-Tha Ameliean line steamer St. Lcus. CaDtain R3n. dle, which left South Htmpton Cn January '. arrived this morning after a tempestuOus voyage. The big liner encountered a succession of strcng winds and gales during ths greater part of the passage. The storm was accompanied by heavy seas hard squalls and very cold weather. A spray which flew over the sh' D frcze rapid y, making it very difficult tc gc abolt the deck. Two seamen were seriously iE- jured.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
HIS REASONS FILED.

Washington, Jan 15.-Senor Fe'i 'ipe Agoncillo, representative Of Aguina' do in Washington, has filed with the state department tho memorandum setting forth at length the reaSMps fer his claim that the PhiliDI government should be recognized he United States Accompanying Sy memoran- dunn is a letter in which Senor Ason- cillO states that he had received no re ply to his cCmmunicat- on of January 6, in which he asks that A su tlble time | e arranged when fhe | could be presented to the president and be heard upon his claims.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
-------tl----- -tl -------------- TOOK A SHOT AT HIM.
Unsuccessful Attempt 10 Kill the ex-
 Mayor of Algiers.

Algiers, Jan. 15.-An attempt was made to kill M. Max Regis, eX-mayor of Algisrs, early this morning. His as sailant fired two ineffective shots be- fore he was cYerpowered and taken to jail.
 NJ Regis fought a duel with swords at PuteauX, France, on December 26, with M. Lepic, one of the editors of the DrCits de 4'Homme, with the result that after six rounds both combatants were exhausted, but neither was wounded. The encounter was renewed a5 Neuilly on the following day, when M. Lepic wtas wounded in the abdomen and M. Regis received q slight punc-ure.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
FINDS NO EVIDENCE or CRIME
Justice Discharges Man Suspectel in
 Folding Bed Tragedy.

Springfield, IL, Jan. 15.-The ex- animation Of Jcnn Fuchs. clarged with the murder Of Mrs. Lucrstfa Kent, b3- fore Justice Brinkerhcf, has been con cluded and the prisoner discharged.
 The body of Mrs. Kent was found in her home, with one hand pinicned in the, mechanism Of her folding bsd, where she had been held a prisoner until she died Cf starvatfcn Fuchs was charged with fastening her in the be1.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
FATAL WRECK IN MONTANA.

Butte, Mont. Jan. 15.-A train of empty cars on the OTegon Shcrt Lilac while leaving Butte this morning ran into an open switch near the city and crashed into a switch engine Both engines and g. number of cars vera wrecked. The crew Of the train and a numcer that of the switch engine all jumped. Conductor Joseph Grant, of the freight was thrown under tte wreck and killed Fireman FCwlin was injured. The rest escaped un- hurt
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
CUMMINGS DISCHARGED.
Wounded Firemen on the Liner St.
 Paul Decline to Prosecute.

Southampton, Jan. 15.-Thomas Cum mings, the seaman Of the. American line steamship St. Paul, who was arrested on December 31 for shooting six fire men on that vessel, has again been ar raigned in the police court and dis charged. The wounded men declined to prosecute Cummings and it was shown by his solicitor that the pris- oner had used his revolver in self do fence.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
METROPOLIS, ILL. PAPER SOLD.

Metropolis, H., Jan. 15.-The Me tropolis Democrat, which has been un-
 der the continuous management Of T. A. TrCusdale, ex-democTatic member
 of the legislature from this county fer more than twenty years, has passed into the hands of A. N. Starkes, for merly Of the JCuTnal-Republican MT.
 Starkes will conduct the paper under the rame of the Daily and Weekly
 Herald-Independen5.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
EVIDENCE FORWARDED.

Paris. Jan. 15.-Arrangements have been made to give Major Ccmte Fer dinand Fsterhazy safe conduct to tes- tify before the court of cessation i1 the Dreyfus revision inquiry, Ccmte having forwaded to M. Mazeau che first president Of the court a syn -psis Of the evidence he is prepared t3 give.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
A TRAIN DERAILED.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. Passenger rain No. on the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern leaving St. Louis at 2: this mcrning. was defaiied just east Cf Clay City, H., by 8 defective rail. Four passengers were sigh ly in juTed.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16

message was read and has applied all manner of approbrious epithets to Leedy, which, it is claimed, will be fol- lowed by u regular challenge.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
LARGE HOTEL BURNED.

Wacona, Jen. 15-The Arlington hotel and sanitarium at Marlin Falls burned today. Loss $0,090, insurance s2O.O0O. There were a number of iu- valids in the hctel, all of whcm es- capped.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
LAKE LINER CAUGHT BY ICE.
Steamer Atlanta Caught in Attempting
 to Reach Sheb0ygan.

Sheboygan, Wis, Jan. 15.-Tne Goodrich line steamer Atlanta is stuck fast in the ice 200 feet inside of the harbor entrance. She arrived from Manitcwoc at Il o'clock Friday night and in attempting to enter the halb0r the ice was forced in behind here from the lake in such masses that the boat could not move in any direction.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
HE WEEK IN TIE HOUSE

will be fore
  bill for the in crease regular army  week will
Arizona republican., 1899-01-16
MOURN THE LOSS OF IIR. DINGLEY
Day Set Aside for Expressions of Regard for the Departed Congressman. Work Before the Senate and
 House This Week.

Washington 15 the purpoes of Senator Davis in charge o reached without under the existing bill and the the canal bill in speeches not to exceed the 0l reached will lead to  pending bill intention of trying prevent will nobe postponed Wednesday,
 
  fifteen minute speeches. and predicts committee of the Perry amendments has had the removing opposition be 0 taken
 
 notice speech the general question Of expansion of the Philippines himself considerable partu probable that there will resolution of Hoar for the inde theF Fi1Dnos snrod on aturday last
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-07-03
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
n Co inference With w. J. Bryan" Nothing
important Is Given Out.

Chicago, July "A conference was
held here, today. between VIM. j.
Bryan and a number Of Illinois Demo
cratic leaders, including NJ. +. Dunlap,
candidate for state treasurer, during
the last campaign. eX-ConSressman
HinrichSen ana Judge Thomson of
Jacksonville. all of whom were instru-
mental in swinging the Illinois deleSa-
ton to Bryan in the last Democratic
national convention. Allan W. Thur
man Of Columbus. ohio. was also pres
ent The conference lasted the greater
part of the afternoon. Mr.. Bryan de-
MED that there was any political sig
nificance in the meeting.
II am on my way to Barnesville, ne
said. Some Of my friends knew |
would be passing through Chicago, to
day. and were here to meet me.
Samuel Il. Cook of the ways and
means commission, states that the ma
tional political situation was discussed
in a general way. The presence of Mr..
Thurman. who was prominently men
toned as a vice Presidential posSibil-
ity. prior to the last campaign, caused
comment among the local party lead
ers. particularly as the next meeting
of the Democratic national committee
Will be held in this city, July ~.