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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
SPECULATION on THE DISASTER
London Newspapers Not Disposed to
Criticise Gen. White,

LONDON, November lin the absence of
news the morning papers are reduced to
speculation as to how the disaster occurred
The general opinion is that misuse of the
cavalry was the real reason for the fall
Into the Boer trap. Apparently there was
TO cavalry to watch over the safety of the
missing column. The Morning Post, point
ting out how near the British were to "a
still greater disaster" says:
In capturing the column the Beers also
had the Deyonshire regiment practically at
their mercy, and little more daring would
have made a bad business much worse and
seeing that a force strong enough to scoop
up couple of infantry battaions could
have put itself practically between Sir
| George White and his camp we may be
very thankful that things today are not
more serious than they are. The lesson
has been a severe one. 1t is humiliating to
find nation of farmers beating soldiers at
their own game, but the sooner a proper re-
spect is had for BOer strategy and tactics
the better for our fortunes in Natal"
This SOLDERING note is struck by all the
morning papers today, together with the
expression OF determination to carry the
matter through at whatever cost.
The Daily Chronicle, referring editorially
TO the situation, says: In view of the
patent failure Of the campaign and the ter
riole humiliation of the British army We
can only vaguely hope that Sir George
White in the hard days that lie before him
may be able to hold Ladysmith Retreat
would be an undertaking which the imag-
ination fails to grasp. If this war is to be
a war of vengeance we shall have to wipe
out a disaster before which the memory of
Majuba fades away. The empire is face
TO face with a repulse comparable only to
the surrender of Burgoyne to the embat-
tied farmers of our American colonies. IL
the catastrophe calls forth something bet
ter than music hall patriotism we may
come 10 reckon 1t as timely lesson well
earned for the good of our souls"
The Daily News says; IF II be found
possible TO move the stores Sir George
White will probably be ordered to withdra "
upon Coienso. If the order Is not given il
Will be because a removal of the stores
| would be toe risky
The Morning Post calls attention to Sir
| George Whites use of the word 'capitua-
tion.' remarkng that 1t suspects the word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
"DR." DOWIE UNDER SIEGE
Chicago Evangelist Held Prisoner in His
Own Church.
Finally Rescued by the Police After
Receiving PcIting From
Mob.

CHICAGO, November DIR" John
Alexander Dowie was rescued from his Oak
Park Church. Marion and Lake streets at
twenty policemen from the West Lake
street station. He mad been prisoner in
the building since 7::io O'Clock last night
Chief Ripley ordered his men out when
word came at l a. m. that the doctor was
kept a prisoner by a mob that defied the
efforts Of the Cicero police. Fearing they
would attack the place the city police were
rushed to the suburb in a patrol wagon.
When the city police arrived DR." Dowie
and nearly 400 of his followers emerged
from the hall. led by the Zion Guards.
DR. Dowie's meeting was one of the
most tumultuous he has held. His Zion
Guard" was peIted with eggs and stones:
windows in the building broken and one of
his followers was severely beaten by :he
crowd. For hours Chief Vallens and twelve
men Of the Cicero police force struggled in
vain to keep order. They drove the crowd
away from the building a short distance,
but could not scatter 1t. Two hundred men
remained close by declaring they would not
go till Dowie appeared. Five arrests were
made during the riot.
The trouble stared at 40 O'Clock when
DR." DOwie entered the church. Ii con-
tinued without intermissiCn all night, al
though after midnight the crowd contented
itself with keeping up passive siege.
AT midnight the police scattered the
crowd, but 300 men gathered close to the
church, which was closely watched by
scouts. This was kept up for hours. once
the crowd set fire to d load of hay. The
blaze was extirguished by the fire depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01

Cairo, Egypt, in place of Thomas s. Har-
rison, whose term has expired.
The appointment was unsolicited and was
offered by the President to Mr. Long, who
did not accept until a few days ago.
John G. Long was born in Wilmington
N. c., August 10, 1916. His father, a Bap-
tist preacher, moved to Florida in 1S47
and Mr.. Long has remained there ever
since He is native southern republican
whose first vote was cast for L. S Grant
and last for VIM. Mckinley. He helped to
organize the republican party in Florida in
1861, and has been an active and potent
factor ever since In 1884 he became promi-
nent in national politics, at that time lead
ing the Elaine forces from the south in the
national convention at Chicago. Mr. Blaine
had high regard for Mr.. Long. This same
feeling is entertained by President Nc
kinley. Mr.. Longs chief characteristics
are tenacity of purpose, devotion to party
and firm and answering loyalty to friends
Mr.. Long lives in St Augustine. He has
ample means to maintain the honor and
dignity of his new position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
Naval Orders.

Capt. E. T. Strong has been detached
from the navy yard, Portsmouth, n. IL,
and ordered home on waiting orders.
Commander w. T. Swinburne has been
assigned to additional duty as equipment
officer at the navy yard, Portsmouth II. II.
Promotions We're announced as follows
today at the Navy Department:
To be lieutenants, D. E. Dismukes L. II.
Eyerhart, +. Lyon, G. L. Glen; TO be lieu
tenant commander, F. W. Coffin.
Naval Constructor @. H Rock has been
ordered to continue his duties in connec-
ton with the Kearsarge and Kentucky.
Lieut.. J. NJ. Reeves, from the Sylph 10 the
Dolphin for line duties.
Assistant Naval Constructor w. CT. GroeS-
beck, To additional duty experimenting
constructor of the torpedo boats ShubriCk,
Stockton and Thornton; torpedo boat de
str0yers, Dale and Decatur, at Richmond
Lieut.. S L. w. kittCle from the Dolphin
to the office of naval intelligence, Navy De-
partment, Washington.
Ensign w. r Gherardi, home and sick
leave two months when discharged from
hospital, New York.
Paymaster A Peterson to navy yard,
League Island, Pa.
Lieut.. B. c Sampson. from the bureau Of
equipment to the Solace.
Lieut.. J. NJ. EllicOtt, to War College,
Newport, r. |.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01

First Lieutenant E. n. Meekins. 47th In
fantry, having rendered his resignation has
been honorably discharged.
Major Webster Vinson, paymaster, now
in this city, has been ordered to New York
city to assist in the payment on board
transport of the 47th Volunteer Infantry,
under orders for the Philippines.
Major a. L. Smith, commissary of sub
sstence, now engaged in breaking up the
subsistence depot at Savannah, Ga, will, on
completion of that duty repair TO this city
for duty in the office of the acting commits
sary general of subsistence.
The order for the discharge of Capt. O. F.
Guthrie, 44th Volunteer Infantry, has been
revoked.
Lieut.. William Blaney, 10th Volunteer In
fantry, recently appointed, has been or
dered to join his regiment at jefferson bar
racks, Mo.
Lieut.. J. p. Harbeson, 18th Infantry, at
Bradford Pa. has been ordered to San
Francisco for assignment to duty.
Capt. J. c. Dent, 2eth infantry, and the
following named officers of the corps of en-
gineers have been ordered to examination
for promotion: Capts. c. Med. Townsend
and Geo. w. Goethals; First Lieutenants
Edgar Jadwin and Charles kellar, and Sec
ond Lieutenant F. c. BosgS, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
TURNED INTO THE TREASURY.
Over SSoo,O0o Recovered From the
Union Pacitic RniIMny.

Attorney General Griggs today turned
into lie treasury the sum of SS21, ,0oo. part
Of the proceeds of dividend recently de
clared by the receiver of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company. The government right
to participate in this dividend was estab-
lished by a decree of the federal court at
st. Paul Mimi This sum is in addition to
that which the government realized in its
settlement of the Pacific railroad debt. At
the time of the settlement the government
had no knowledge Of the company's re
sources from which this dividend was paid.
The property from which it was derived
consisted of personal assets not pertaining
to the road proper. Upon learning of these
assets the government entered claim for its
legal share and obtained judgment.
Attorney General Griggs has a similar
suit pending from which ne hopes TO derive
half million for the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
ANOTHER FINE TRANSPORT,
The Hancock Has Been Entirely Re-
modelled at Frisco

SAN FRANCISCO, November 1.-The
transport Hancock will be taken off the
dry dock today, having been entirely re-
modelled so that she is now considered one
of the finest troopships in the world. An
additional deck was built the entire length
Of the vessel An isolated hospital with
fifty beds and accommodations for nurses
has been fitted up between decks
refrigerating plant has been added
with daily capacity of fifty tons of ice
producing 600 gallons of water and furnish
ing ample cold storage. The soldiers quar-
ters have been supplied with all the COM
forts that could be desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01

was used carelessly. 1t says: We prefer
to assume that the column fought until it
was cut to pieces and all the ammunition
was gone. Capitulaton is a word Of shame.
Troops in the field cannot capitulate with
out disgrace and disaster is not necessarily
dishonor."
The Times says: I'VE have met with a
considerable reverse. 1t is for the nation to
show that it can bear i'll fortune with cour-
age and dignity"
There is no general desire eVinced on the
part of the morning papers to criticise Sir
George White harshly pending the arrival
of further details. On the contrary, the dis
position is to admire his manly courage in
assuming full responsibility.
The Gazette announces the promotion Of
substantive Lieut.. Col. w. A. Yue to the
rank of major general on the staff to COM
mand the Sth Brigade of the South African
field force, with the substantive rank of
colonel in the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
MINISTER HUNTERS CONDUCT.
Investigation of Charges Alleging
Lack of Zeal.

The State Department has had under in
vestigation for some time past certain allie
cations on the part of American citizens
interested in Central America, touching the
official conduct of United States Minister
Hunter, 1t is stated that none of the allie
cations in the slightest degree affect the
integrity of the minister, and the most
serious relate only to what are asserted to
be fndiscretions and lack of zeal. The in
vesugation is still open, and therefore it Is
not possible to accurately predict the out
come, though there are indications that
many of the charges have been found to
be without proper basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
GLAD OF BRITISH DEFEAT.
French Sentiment Almost Wholly
with the Beers.

LONDON, November 1.-Abroad, especial
ly in France, no pains are taken to dis
guise the satisfaction felt in consequence
of the British rebuff. In Paris every means
of spreading the news was utilized. Some
of the more dignified papers adopted re-
spectful and sympathetic tone, but the ma
jority was overjoyed. The editor of the
Patrie hung the Transvaal and Orange Free
State flags out of the office window The
Presse predicts a general revolt of the
Dutch population III South Africa. The
Soir hints its regret that France did not
adopt Il different attitude during the Fasho-
da crisis. The Courriere du Soir thinks
that the continental powers will propose
arbitration.
Yvos Guyot. in the Steele is almost alone
in supporting Great Britain against the
Beers
The Berlin papers have had very little to
say so far regarding the British disaster
at Ladysmith, but they show a disposition
to magnify it and to criticse Sir George
Whites tactics severely particularly what
one paper styles his endeavOr to deceive
the British public" There is little doubt.
however, that in view of Emperor Will
iam's coming visit to England the opinions
held in high quarters will influence the
newspaper comments.
With the exception Of the organs of the
Vatican. the Italian newspapers sympa-
thize with England in her misfortune
The general public throughout Austria so
far as can be judged from the utterances>
OF the press, seems rather glad that the
British have met with a reverse
The Irish nationalist papers are quite
gleeful The Dublin Evening Telegraph.
John Dillon,s paper, says: "a big bully
triumphant is no lovely spectacle, but a big
bully beaten is the very acme of disgrace" "
The Dublin Evening Herald ridicuIes the
idea Of Great Britain menacing Russia after
Sir George Whites message
Request for American Mediation,
BERLIN, November 1.-The Tageblatt
says Count Bothmer, president of the Ger
man peace societies, has telegraphed TO
Queen Victoria, praying her to accept the
mediation of the United States in the war
with the Transvaal.
Engiand's Policy Upheld.
VICTORIA, B. c., November AT one
Of the largest meetings ever held here
resolutions indorsing the policy of the
British government In the South African
war and expressing the sympathy of the
city with the friends of those who fell in
Mondays disastrous reverse to British
arms were adopted without a dissenting
voice.
Beers Big Guns SiIenced
CAPE TOWN, October 81 (evening, de-
layed In transmission).-Guns of the Brit
tsh Naval Brigade have knocked the Boer
forty-pounder clean off it's platform and
have sileneed the Boer guns on Hepworth
Hill The Beers abandoned their positions
To Ascertain Boer Losses.
BRUSSELS. November DIR Leyds. the
diplomatic agent of the Transvaal has re-
ceived the consent of the British secretary
of state for war, the Marquis of Lans-
downe, to aiiow a telegram to be sent to
Pretoria to ask the number of killed and
wounded on the side of the Beers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
RUMORED Loss OF A TRANSPORT.
Report In Berlin That the Nubia Ha,
FOundered,

LONDON, November LIN connection
with the rumor of the loss of a British
troopship the name of the Peninsuar and
Oriental steamer Nubia has been men,
tened. but the company has no knowledge
OF any disaster. and they say they do not
know whence the rumor originated.
The Nubia sailed from Southampton Oc-
t0Der u for the Cape of Good Hope via St,
Vincent, Cape de Verde Islands, which
place she left on Monday
The rum0r seems to have originated In
Berlin on Monday, but nothing is known of
the matter here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
Mail Lost From the Morgan CITY.

F. w. Vaille, director Of posts for the
Philippines, has notified the Post Office
Department of the loss of a quantity of
mail in the wreck of the steamer Morgan
City, which went down off the coast of
Japan several weeks ago. Director Vaille
took the precautfon to give q list of all
mail received by him from Washington
and upon comparison it was found that
several valuable letters intended for the
postal service in the islands had been lost.
The department has ordered duplication
at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01

Herr Won Holleben, the German ambas
sador at Washington, sailed from Bremen
for New York yesterday.
A. w. Machen. chief of the free delivery
system of the Post Office Department, has
returned to his duties. Mr. Machen has
been quite i'll for six weeks, suffering from
typhoid fever. His return was the occasion
OF a general rejoicing among the clerks.
Mrs. h. X. Delihant, Miss Cecilia Deli
hant and Mr. j. c. Pennie of this city
sailed on the st. Louis, which left New
York for Southampton this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01

Special Agent SewalI at Honolulu reports
to the State Department that the total i'm
ports in Hawaii during the first nine
months of 1899 amounted to S13, ,G67 80,
being an increase of s., ,306, ,T92 over the cor
responding period of 1898, and an increase
of sole, 4S2 as compared with the imports
for the entire year OF 1898. The total i'm
ports for September, 1899, We're 81 500, ,S07
of which S1,35S,9O5- represented imports
from the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
PLEASED WITH THE TRIP.
The President in His Office Earl,
This Morning

President Mchinleys return from Rich
mond last night was without incident. The
President today expressed great pleasure
over his visit, and was much gratified at
the ovation he received. He was in his
office early this morning, and was ready to
receive visitors at the usual hour. Among
the visitors We're Representatives Davidson
of Florida and Butler of Pennsylvania
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
Indian Corn for Russians.

The State Department IS informed of the
arrival at Reval Russia, of the first steamer
with American Indian corn, and that eight
more ship loads are expected at the same
port. Considerable interest attaches to this
attempt to introduce an American STAPLE
product into the Russian market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01

The State Department has been informed
that the land wires connecting the cables
with the interior of Colombia, including the
capital, have been cut as an incident of the
revolution. Therefore 1t is not expected
that official news relative to the fighting
reported to be in progress in Colombia can
be had until mail adviceS reach the coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
CAPT. CHESTER's REPORT.
Successful Buiiders' Trial of the
Hattie Ship Kentucky.

Secretary Long has received the following
telegram from Capt. Chester, representing
the Navy Department on the builders trial
of the battle ship Kentucky yesterday:
FORT MONROE, October 81.
The Kentucky had a successful builder s
trial today. Practically the same results
as for the kearsarge. Trial in quite heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
Assigned to st. Johns College,

Major William A Thompson has been re-
lieved from duty at Grove City College.
Grove City, Pa, and, upon his own applica-
~tion has been detailed as professor of mill
tJary science and tactics at St. Johns Col
tege, Annapolis, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
Quays for st. Malo.

United States Consul Thackara of Havre
reports to the State Department that st.
Malo is about to expend s193, 900 in building
quays along one of it's basins. AS the quays
are to be built of stone, he says, 1t is not
likely that Americans can compete with the
French, who know just what stone is re-
quired. where to procure it, the best ways
of transporting 1t, the prices to be paid,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
For Porto Rican .Re,,ef-

The Secretary of War has received q
check for $331.55 from Mr.. James L. Hays,
treasurer of the Porto Rican relief fund of
Newark, n. J., making the total contribu-
tions of that city for the relief of the Porto
Ricans, 81, ,S31.55.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
Steamkhip Arrivals.

At Queenstown-Majestic from New York
for Liverpool.
At Southampton-Saale. from New York
for Bremen.
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Gen. Rreckinridge at Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, November l-General
], c. Breckenridge, inspector general of the
United States army, has arrived in this
city and will remain on the coast for some
time in the discharge of his official duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
EX-Gov. SAUNDERS DEAD.
Prominent Nebraskan Passes Away
at Omaha of Old Age

OMAHA, Neb., November 1.-Ex-Gov. AL
win Saunders died today. He was one OF
the earliest settlers in the state and DUR
ing his entire career was a prominent fig
ure in it's political and business life. Old age
was the cause of the eX-GoveTnor's death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
Cabinet Meeting Was Brief.

LONDON, November l. - The cabinet
meeting today was exceptionally brief, but
afterward the defense committee of the
cabinet, consisting of the Duke of Devon
shire, A. j. Balfour, the Marquis of Lans-
doWne and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, met
al the Foreign office and held long con-
ference with the cOmmander-in-chief Of the
forces. we'd Marshal Lord MolseleX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
CAPT. sLOCUM TO SEE THE WAR.
England Refuses Formulation for Nor.
Than One Expert to Go.

LONDON, November lit was learned
today by representative of the Associated
Press that the British government has been
obliged to refuse permission for the United
States to send four officers to watch the
IIansvaal war on account of precedent
which only permits one representative from
each recognized power
capt Stephen LHommedieu Slocum. the
United States military attache at Lisbon
has been selected. He was in London to-
uay' buyInS an OUTFIT, and sails Saturday
Col Samuel 5 Sumner, the United States
mllltary attache here, remains in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
TOday's Conference.

Secretary Hay and Secretary Root We're
present at the conference today by the
Presidents wish The commissioners made
a full verbal report to the President, fore
casting in brief the more formal report that
is to be prepared. Each Of the members,
Admiral Dewey. President Schurman, Mr..
DENLY ana Prof. Worcester, talked in turn,
not only upon the general features of the
forthcoming report, but each treating moro
in detail of a certain line Of subjects upon
which they We're more fully informed than
were their colleagues. For it appears that
the commission while In the Philippines,
realizing the magnitude of the task before
it, took the course of dividing into sub
committees Of one, each assuming a special
branch of inquiry. with the purpose Of en-
bOdyng the results in the general report.
1t is not deemed proper to make any
statement relative to the nature of the
commissions disclosures to the President
this morning beyond the general one, that
they tend to confirm the administration at
every point in the course Of treatment it
has outlined for the islands, and to remove
the least doubt as to the attitude that the
government should assume upon the ques
tion of the retention of the archipelago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
GOES TO EGYPT.
| John q. Long Appointed Consul Cen
erai Cairo.

President Mckinley has appointed John
q. Long of Florida as diplomatic agent and
consul general of the United States to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-01
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