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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23
ALGER SQUELCHED.
The President "Sat Upon the Secre
tary Very Hard.
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REGARDING ARMS OF CUBANS.
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Would. Not Listen to Objections to
Brooke's Plans.
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BREFCH HAS BEEN SENslBly wIDtNED
By This Latest Clash Between the presl-
dent and Aleer.
BREECH HAS BEEN SENSIBLY WIDtNED
CLERICAL FORCE OF HOUSTON POsTOFfICE
lis to BE Increased md Discriminc-
ton Against the Carriers Is to
lie Investigated.

Washington, May 22.---Reprosentative
Tom BAH called today at the pcstofhoe de-
partmout and urged carly action on the
memorial of the Cotton Exchange of Hous-
ton and the application Of Postmaster
Strong for additional clerks and carries
for tho Houston postofnoe. and an increase
of allowance for carriers and horse hire.
The postmaster general, while conceding
the Importance of the office and necessity
for relief, said that It was impossible to
take action thereon until the appropriation
became available on July /.
MIR. Ball was assured that the additional
force would be granted and comparison
made OF pay OF letter carriers In Other
Texas cities and Il determinations. charg
cd as existing against the Houston forca,
were true. immediate correction would he
made
A New York Journal correspondent wires
his paper as follows
Secretary Ayers ENABLED hand" dipiu-
macy in dealing with the proposition that
the Cuban soldiers arms be surrendered
to tho mayors OF TOW rs has been poltedly
disapproved by President Mckinley. Tie
breach between the president and---..s So
rotary of war has been sensibly widened
A somewhat sensational and not altogether
unexpected feature OF the new cause Of
quarrel Is that Adjutsnt General Corbln
has Joined the ranks OF the knowing and
important military ;neu who have deserted
the sinking ship,
ho
that when Secretary Alger called on the
president last evening 10 express his dis.
approval Of General Brookes concession ~
General GoneY for purely sentimental rea-
sons the president ended the interview
brusqnely II not abruptly. and told him
that General Brookc's views had been sus-
tanned
Texas postmasters appointed today: Har-
rison McLennan county g. S Miller; Ha-
yana, Hidalgo county, Fortunate Reeio,
Mathis. San Pstricio county Miss Anna
Meyers Newburg, Comanche county, Miss
Carrie Molmsly Valley Springs. Llano
county John A. Chestnut
These Texas postofhces have been estan-
lished Day, Grayson county, John Adams.
postmaster. Vessey Red River county,
Walter II, Colyert, postmaster.
Pensions have been issued 10 the follow
ing persons in Texas Increase, william
b. Thomas. Emblem, Sc to IS; original
widows, etc. Emma c. Noyes Dallas, IS;
widows. Indian wars, Mary Parker, Smith
wick SIS, original John n. Fowler New
Birmingham. SIS Edward A. CatH, Dallas,
So original widows, ETC. Susanah G. Dowl-
ing, Garrison IS, increase. John r. WOOD.
Hayes. So to $s original widows, etc.
Especial acD sasah a, Halter. San An
tonic S12: originG4 widows, etc, Annie
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mission. replied that nothing could he
worse than Spanish rule, and admitted that
the form OF government proposed was n5-
eral
The civilian members Of the rilipinr
commission have ietlincd to 60 operate
With the other mefnbers OF that connis-
sien, as the former consider ASuinaIdo-s
latest demand preposterous, after Major
General Otis refutal OF an armistIce, re-
terring 10 his wish for time in order to
co1sult the Filipino congress
After the conference tomorrow with the
United States commissioners the Filipino
commissioners will lunch with PresiieT-
Schuruian and viii afterward visit tie
vessels composing the American feet.
Washington. May 22.--The propositions
submitted to the Filiplnos today at Manila
by the American commission was framed
in Washington b. Secretary Hay. The
ouly error IN the nted report OF It's con-
tents is the omis m OF the qualification
principal IN the atement OF the Judges
to be appointed by he president. II is the
intention TO give the Filipinos, just as the
president has promised, rs large meas
ure OF self. government as they seem ablo
to exercise with safety to themselves and
due regard TO the elfarc OF other nations
Therefore Il is proposed to allow them
to choose their own Inferior judicial Of
hclals to begin With and perhaps the prin-
clple may be extended II 1t works well III
the lower grades,
President Shurman did not report to
Secretary Hay today, hence it is assumed
that the commission OF the Filipinos have
mode no definite answer.
Washington, May 60 The report from
Manila that a form of government has
been proposed to the Filipinos OF COVER
nor general cabinet and advisory council
is confirmed at the state department where
IL Is said that there Is Il general line OF
action which the authorities are proceed
Ing on The proposition to have COVER
nor general and cabinet appointed by the
president Is substantially the same as the
system now in operation In Cuba. Like
the Cuban system the administration would
be military IN character. for the time be-
ing at least. while conditions we're unset
tied The authorities here are acting ON
the theory that, as In case of Porto Rico,
Il win be left for congress TO establish
tho permanent form OF government for the
island II was Understood at ne time Ma
lor General Lawtcu went to Manila that
General Otis woul be governor general,
while General Le7 on assumed active dt-
r.cton of militar aifnrs. 1t is not Inn
probable that ths plan might be car
red out II the III oinos accept the plan
now proposed, thus making General otis
the first governor general. with General
Lawton and Geuersl Macarthur occupying
positions similar to hDse Of Generals Lud-
low and Woods IN cuba. The proposed
advisory council Is ilso similar to that In
Cuba where Governor General Brooke has
the advice OF a natFa council as wen as
mat OF military officers under him The
main idea OF the svstem proposed IN the
Philippines is TO CARY out the assurances
given in the proclamation issued some time
ago, TO maintain tee sovereignty Of the
United States over the island and at the
same time give the natives the largest
measure OF home rule.
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ida al Ell cobre, had been robbed OF jewels
valued at $4,000 and that the head OF the
statue had been broken Oft and removed
The report caused great excitement in the
town. where the shrine had long been the
principal attraction. II was supposed to
have miraculous healing powers and was
visited annually by pilgrims from all parts
81 Cuba. Mexico and even Europe, who
have loaded the image with precious gifts,
The secret police are making great efforts
70 discover the perpetrator Of the outrage,
II is asserted that an American will be ar
rested tomorrow on the charge az being
the criminal and the Police hope to recover
the Jewels
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General nIeetric Divldend.

Now York, May 22.--The directors OF the
General Electric company today declared
dividend OF lh per cent on the common
stock OF the company payable July IS TO
stockholders CT record June &c. This is
the first dividend declared since the re-
duciion of the company's capitalization.
The shares were reduced from S347l2, 900
TO 500, 1927 200, OF which s1S,276o0o is COM
mon stock
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FERTILIZER TRUST.
Capitalized for Forty Million Doiinrs
Plans md Purposes.

Baltimore, Nd, May % The consoli
dalton Of twenty-three leading fertilizer
companies Of the country has been com
plcted The new company IS known as the
Agricultural Chemical company, having a
charter under the laws OF Connecticut and
a capital stock of $4,000 900, divided into
$50 100000 per cent cumulative preferred
stock snd s20,000000 common stock, Of
which Sl7o00,000 o. each viii be Issued
al this time. The total amount OF the
combined concerns Is SlS16i.257.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23
The RrnniIinn Trouble.

New York, May IA special to the
Herald from Washington says; Com
nercial joalousies between the cities on
the river Amazon are responsible for the
Insults offered the gunboat Wilmington
and the stonlng Of the American consulate
at Manuos by a Brazilian mob,
Reports received by the state and navy
departments present the facts. which HAYS
been made the basis of proper representa-
ton to tho Brazilian government.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23
rnn srRmkE SETTLED.

Grain shoye1ers and Contractors
Have Gotten Together.
Buffalo, May 23,-2:I5 a m.---The grain
shoyelers striks has been settled. The
agreement was signed late last night by
subcommittee representing the strikers.
President Kiet of the 'Longshoremen's as
ISOLATION being present, and Contractor
Connors. has been approved by the flll
committee Of the grain shovelnr5 union.
The strike Is to Be declared off and the
men will return 10 work Wednesday morn
ing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23

New Orleans, La, May % News from
Nicaragua says that the Zelaya officials
are quietly gathering the head men of the
Mosquito Indians for The purpose Of amend
Ing the agreement under which Americans
claim that the Nicaraguas can not collect
more than a certain rate Of duty. The
new treaty win give Nicaragua full and alb
solute control OF the former Mosquito ter
ritory. which includes Rluehelds.
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|Ms "A. 4 u O. n.
HOUSTON. TEXAS.
lMeS06 produce dnd Commission RGTChdDI.
amlsnnents solicited Ask for prices on Lemons.
WEATHER DEPARTMENT..
Proba biltties.

nasnlnston, May % Forecast:
,Ass' Texas and Louisiln1-Generally fair
, .s''uay and probably Wednesday, variable
'acs mostly southerly.
r,ss, agia milan Territory and Arkansas
~ ;.s. lalr Tuesday and probably Wednes.
s,y i''sn winds, mostly from east to north
ioes sss ieAas and New MeNico-G Generally fair
rrss an, sna probably Wednesday, variable
'ASs mostly southerly.
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TO BE rnrnp PROMPTLY.
Georgia Rape Fiend Before an Extra
Session of the Court.

Athens. Ca. May 22,-Charles co.duiIt.
a negro who attempted TO assault the r.
year-o old daughter OF J. P. Doeley at Hifh
Shoals Saturday night. was captured to-
day and placed in jail at watkinsville.
Judge Russell win hold an extra session
of court tomorrow morning to try the
negro. The citizens are quiet and no
trouble is feared,
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New Orleans plcayune. 2gd,

New Orleans Plcayune, I'D.
a sensational story was started out OF
New Orleans last night to the effect that
news had reached here that the toy gun
boat San Jacinto, belonging 10 the Mica
raguan government, had fred on the trim
little American cruiser Detroit The story
did not end there, but went on to say
that the Detroit Immediately cleared decks
for action, brought one OF her big guns
to bear on the ferryboat, and that the
sole Zelaya ship-of.war found a watery
grave in the bloody harbor OF Bluehelds,
There were no interviews with the people
in the grave.
The san Jacinto ran away from the
Ia Tumhla, the Honduranean naval OK
curson boat, when the former was doing
service for Reyes. The gunner never came
back, and no new one had been recruited
mp to last accounts, Neither had her am
munition been renewed. Neither did any
ship from Nicaragua come to New Or
leans or Mobile yesterday Neither did
any OF the merchants here, who are vitality
Interested in Bluehelds, hear \ word about
1t, Neither did 1t happen.
The San Jaclnto is SUN alive and taking
nourishment
Washington, May %. Tho latest advces
from Nicaragua we're to the effect that
negotiations for a settlement OF the recent
customs differences were progressing with
every indication OF amicablc settlement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23
FAILURE OF THE BIG TRUST.

Nny Follow Formation of the Car
negic Iron and steel Company.
New York. May 22.-Leading men in the
steel and iron trade said today that tho in
corporation OF the new Carnegie Iron and
steel company under the laws Of Pennsyl-
vana means the failure Of the con-
templated big iron and steel trust, which
was to include the Federal Steel company
with Joint capital OF nearly 81 600 00U, 600
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23

Washington May 22-Representative
Norton of South Carolina was in the city
today urging tho re-establishmcnt OF the
Lake City, S. c.. postoface.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23
DETROIT AND SAN JAcINTo.
The Report of Naval Action WAS
Only a Enl.e.

Colon, Colombia May ga passenger
who arrived here from Bocas del Toro
Is alone responsible for the rumor that
the Nicaraguan gun vessel San Jacinto has
been sunk by the American cruiser Detroit,
after the former had Cred upon the Amer
lean warshp. He says the report was
generally discredited-rt- Bocas del Toro
ana that it probably came from Blueaclds.
where the Detroit aud San Jaclnto are
supposed to be, The officials OF the Amer
lean consulate here are without news OF
any such event as the sinking OF the San
Jacinto by the Detroit
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23
SHRINE ROBBERY.

Startling Discovery Made Near SAN
uago de Cuba.
Santiago de Cuba. May 22,-The start
ling discovery was made Yesterday that
the famous shrine OF Nuestra Sonora Car
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-23

Washington. May 22 While It Ia nor
70 affirmed ar the state department, the
present movement is generally believed to
mark the end OF the active campaign be
fore the wet weather sets in. Macarthur
is at San Fernando, south OF Arayat,
where Kobbe and Iswton are now Joined.
This is the point that has previously been
spoken Of as a possible summer base for
the American northern outposts. From
Bacalor on the railroad there is a high
way running northeast through San Fer
nando. Mexico, Santa Anna and on IN
Arayat on the river. The dispatch says
that the American army will occupy the
cities south and west. There is no present
talk of another northern movement This
would leave 4 triangle between inc rail-
road and the river that could be easily
held and projected by the United States
troops during the wet season, even though
the insurgents were ii much greater force
than they are reported and though they
we're inclined to be aggressive, which the
reports indicate they are not. Lawtons
turning In bis march 10 the north and pro-
ceedlng down tine Rio Grande is the nat
ural result OF his failure 20 get IN behind
the insurgents at San lsidro and crush
them at a blow, according 10 programme
In the movement north Lswton Travelled
in a line east OF the Rio Grande and par
ailel to II. His march was through a rough
aud little Travelled country toward the
foot OF the eastern mountain ranges It
was a hard journey and the insurgents
SLIPPED away before they could be hemmed
IN between Lawton and Kobbe aad Mac
Arthur's armies. The reported dissolu-
ton OF the insurgent forces, which are
said 10 be in bad condition at Tarlac,
and the statement in General Otis dis
match that he had again denied Aguinaldo's
request for an armisuce, are taken to in
dicate that there Is some likelihood that
the commissions offer OF a form Of gov
eminent may be speedily accepted. That
is a matter. however. on which there is no
official inclination 10 speculate.
No particular importance is attached to
the statement that the Filipinos are threat
ening trouble Ia the south The American
line IN this direction Is under command
of General Lawton and stretches across
a narrow neck OF land few miles south OF
Manila between the seaeoast and Laguna
de paw. II Is a position which the Filipi
NOS could not force under any circum
stance. while the tinclad fleet on the
lagoon and the warships on the coast
would be able TO make the narrow stretch
OF country between them a very unhealthy
resort for any large force Of insurgents.
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Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at all stations at D M,
18th meridian time.
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Texas Cotton Region Bunetin.
Texas cotton region bulletin for the twenty.
four hours ending at a. M. 18th meridian
time:
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STATUS OF AFFAIRS.
Lunn's Force Is Reported to BE Much
Diminished.

Washington. Nav 22-The war depart
ment has received the following cable
gram from General Otis
"Adjutant General, washington.
manila, MAY 22,-Conditions as fol-
lows. Bulaean province troops maiu'ain
ed at oupss. Baliusg, San Miguel Law
ton proceeding down Rio Grsude from
san Isidro. has driven enemy westward
from san Antonio Carlo and Arayst,
where he was Joined Yesterday by Kohbo q
column Will reach Santa Ana and Can
daba by todiy Macarthur still at san
Fernando and viii occupy cities south
ana westward lnsurEent forces dlsln'
tegrating daily Luna's force at Talmac
il much diminished. have destroyed sew
eral miles railroad in his front num-
be- Of officers Of rank have deserted Luna
and few have entered Manila for pro-
lection In Pamp3nEa and Bulscan the
Inhabitants are returning to their homes
and only fear nsurgent troops; south Of
Manila the iusurCent diSinteEration Is
progressing. though large force Is sull
maintained conditions improving daily;
| send battalion troops and gUnboat 10
Negros tomorrow 70 allay excitement IN
southern portion Of island and on the
west coast of Cebu Have denied request
of Agunaldo's commissioners for an
armstice,"
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aenero, ob..rxst,on.

Not included in means,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-04
Ragulta q pineleY Taria.


Under adverse circumstances the
Dingley tariR law has made remark
able showing as confirming the Repub-
Iican views Of that measure. In COM
parison with the Wilson law 1t Is far
and away ahead Of 1t, this in spite of
the fact that an immense amount of
goods was shipped into the country be-
fore the pIngley law went into eject,
thus escaping the duties. The customs
receipts during the first two years of
the existence of the DIngley law were
SlO,OO0,OoO more than during the same
time under the operations Of the Wilson
tariff.
The Philadelphia Press in comparing
the effects Of the two measures says:
'eThe actual value of foreign imports
under the Dingley law have been more
than &iO8, OOO. 900 per year less than dur
Ing the period Of the existence of the
Wilson law. The heaviest imports in
any month under that law between Au-
gust, 1906, and August, 1897, were $1Oi,-
100000. and the largest total since the
Dingley law went into effect in a single
month was $72.soO.00O, difference of
nearly 100000 per day. The Dingley
bill not only caused large dlmInutIon
in the use of foreign material and man
uGaetures In this country. but under II
the exports Of merchandise rose to the
highest point known. Instead Of de-
stroying the foreign trade, as was so
freely predicted by the free traders. the
exceas Of merchandise exports has risen
to the Unprecedented and magnificent
total of Se15 100000 in single year. and
in the last three fiscal years the total
merchandise exports were more than
&5,50O.OOO.OOO. and the total excess Of
merchandise exports aggregated 81 AGO.
10000. thus enormously Increasing the
wealth OF :he farmer. the manufacturer
and the laboriDg man md producing nm
era of general prosperity such as was
never before seen in this or any other
country.
This result was attained notwlth-
standing the fact that the country was
engaged during portion of the period
IN a foreign war, to provide for which
additional internal taxes were ncccs-
saEy. It SIS 10 be noted that the in
crease In the exports Of manufactures
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Must cense Fighting First.

Nashville American: When the Tag
alos and others cease fighting, when
they recognize the authority Of the
United States, then the question what
we will do with the Islands legitimately
arises. But until then this question
cannot arise and cannot be answered
by any except Congress. Mr.. Bryan is
right In saying our troops must be
supported; that they cannot retire be-
fore an armed enemy, and that cessa-
ton and surrender by FllIpinos must be
insisted upon. But when he talks OF
promises which should have been
made. policies which should have been
announced. he abandons the situation,
departs from facts and existing condi-
tlons and drops into theory. The time
for theori2inE is past. The time for
suppressinE the instruction and ceas-
ing to coddle the FllipInos as a lot Of
naughty children has come. When they
lay down their arms Congress can
properly and wisely decide as 10 their
future relations with the United States.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Charity is religion withits coat on.
The sleeping infant should always be
placed on the retired list
A mans mind sometimes runs 10 the
eontrary-a wcman's always does.N
Good fortune seldom travels around in
an automobile looking for you.
The mana2er Of an opera company
should not be blamed for putting on
airs.
A little girl never has too many dolls
and woman never has too many dol
Some people so through life looking
as II they were sorry they had ever
started.
Barring foot bail players the inhabit-
ants Ofthls country are fairly well civ
illzed.
Just about the time you begin to
think your cup OF happiness is going to
run over II springs leak.
The feathers do not make the song
bird, but many man has made goose
OF himself with a single Quill.
When Il girl is in love her thoughts
are about equally divided between the
last time she saw him and the next time
he is coming.
A girl never believes a man when he
tells her he isn't worthy Of her love, but
before she has been his wife for a year
she discovers that he has told her the
truth Chicago Daily News.
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oatchinr at strawg.

The Democratic party, or rather those
who oppose the operations of the
United States in the Philippines. catch
at some very fragile straws in founder
ing around for arguments to bolster up
their position. These self appointed
guardians Of the integrity Of the De-
claration of Independence and defend
ers of AguInaIdo are now harpnlg on
what they are pleased to term the ini-
guilty of recognizing polygamy in the
sulu islands. As usual they are dis
honest In their assumptive indignation.
They only treat with part OF the
question. IT is the braying Of the same
old Democratic ass, whose ears keep
growing longer with the passing years.
What would the Democrats do with the
sulus under the treaty?
The Washington Post comes to the
point in stating fact of history. It
says: HAS it occurred to Mr.. Bryan. or
to any Of the politicians whose religious
sentiments are outraged by the sulu
treaty, and especially the forty-dollar
stipend Of the harem-keeper, that we
have precedent for all that, not in our
Insular possessions, not among our In
dian wards, but among Caucasian
Americans in one OF our territories that
is now state? Only few years ago.
at a time within the memory Of clh
,,,,, ,,,t,o ava mt aid n rn1vpouTut "a