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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
What the FilipinOs Said.

The commissioners sent by Aguinaldc
to Manila to treat for an armistice.
having failed of that purpose, have
returned to the headquarters OF the
insurgent forces. Before leaving Man
lila President Gonzags Of the commits
sion said
1--WE greatly appreciate the courtesy
shown u.s. We have spent some time
with your commissioners, incidentally
considering the American Constitution.
Its principles impress US profoundly.
The plan Of government offered the
Philippines seems in theory a good
colonial system. But why should a
nation with your Constitution seek to
make q colony Of distant people who
have been 30 long fighting against
Spain to secure the same rights your
Constitution gives? You fought the
same battle in America when You
fought against England"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
Northern Meek Baptist sunday
School Convention

The Northern Neck News says:
THE thirty second session Of this body
met with Jerusalem Baptist church,
in Richmond county, May 10Th and
2lst, Ro Williamson as president, and
r. +. Hnnton, secretary. The congre-
cations were large and exhibited much
interest in the proceedings The mu.
sic rendered by the choir was excellent
and the hospitality Of the church and
community superb, Methodist and
Episcopal friends contributing greatly
to it, Rev Mr. Burch, Of the NJ +
Church South. was recognized and in
vited to a seat in the body. The in
troductory sermon. by Rev. 5. s
Monds. based on 1 Cor 23. was well
received and also one on the following
day by Rev. q Y. Bradley. The usual
subjects pertaining to the success and
efficiency Of the Sunday school eau e
were presented before the convention
and discussed. Some of the essays
were those of J. l.. Beale. Il j. Hall,
O. @. Booker and q. f. Eubank.
Addresses were made by +. W. Clay
brook, Il T. Edwards, q. W. Beale
w. A. Street, A. S. Rice Isaac Marsh.
William Marsh, O f. Belts. 4. ID.
Reynolds, W. f. Wright and q. Y.
Bradley Some Of the addresses were
excellent, having been well prepared
and impressively delivered
The majority of Baptist Sunday
schools in the Northern Neck were
represented by letter or delegates, Of
the latter there was respectable at
tendance.
Number Of schools represented, 30 ;
not represented. II ; number Of officers
and teachers, 3i4 pupils, 1856 to-
tai. 800 OF the Sunday schools rep
resented Il were evergreen.
The next session will be held with
the Menokin Baptist church, in Rich
mond county, on Saturday before the
third Sunday in May, 1900 and also
including said Sunday. Rev +. W.
Olaybrook was appointed to preach the
Introductory sermon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
From the Philippines.

Manila, May 27.-Maj. Gen. Otis
has issued orders inviting volunteers to
re.enlist for six months, according to
the act of Congress bearing on the mat
ter.
Gen. Macarthur is in favor Of the
experiment of enlistlng the Macabebes
against their old enemies. the Tagals
A delegation Of the leading Macabebes
has visited the General, and its spokes-
man read an address assuring the Amer
lean commander OF the friendship OF
the Macabebes and Of their willingness
TO transfer their allegiance from Spain
to the United States. They complained
that the Tsgals murdered them and
burned their villages, and they ask to
be protected and given aims to protect
themselves. The Macabebes have great
ly assisted in posting the Americans on
the country and the positions OF the
enemy.
Gen. Macarthur would arm hundred
of these men and use them as scouts,
and if the experiment proved success
full, he would enlist more of them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
Situation in the PHILIPPINES.

Manila, May 26. The events of the
last week have emphasized the peed OF
much larger army here, without
which, according to the best authori
ties in Manila, it would be attempting
the impossible to expect to establish
American supremacy In the Philip
pines.
The inadequacy Of the American force
is said to be responsible for the large
total loss in the number Of small en-
counters without material results as a
compensation. Most of the recent fight
ing has been in territory which the
Americans had swept, but were COM
PEELED to abandon because they could
not spare troops to hold it.
The forces commanded by Mac Arthur
and Lawton hold two important lines
OF communication and commerce, the
railroad TO San Fernando and the Rio
Grande river. But much Of the coun-
try they have swept, Including scores of
sm iller towns and some Of the larger
ones, have been left uncovered for want
OF men to hold them. The Filipinos
returned and are occupying the towns
the Americans abandoned.
Madrid, May 20. The minister of
war, Gen. Polavieja. has received dis
patch from Gen. Rios at Manila an
nouncing the evacuation of Zamboanga,
Island of Mindanao. by the Spanish
garrison.
The dispatch states that as the Span
iards declined to assent to the Filipinos
demands that the arms and munitions
Of war should be surrendered to them
fighting ensued, the Spaniards suffer-
ing some loss.
The natives continue bitterly opposed
to the idea of American annexation,
and the dispatch says that the conquest
Of Mindanao will prove TO be tough
task. " Following is full text of the
dispatch:
Gen. Otis has not enough men to &C.
cupy Zamboanga and undertake the con &.
quest of Mindanao, which, In point of
size and Importance, is second only TO
Luzon in the Philippine group.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
appointment Of the May Conference
Committee.

Hon. w. A. Anderson, Of Lexington.
chairman of the conference. has APP
pointed the committee Of twenty au-
thorlzed by the 10th Of May Richmond
Conference
The resolution providing for them is
as follows:
"Sixth-We now and here organize a
Democratic League for reform in the
election Of United States Senators, to
consist Of members Of this conference
and all other Virginia Democrats who
approve this declaration Of principles.
To conduct the affairs Of the league and
give effect to its patriotic purposes
committee of twenty shall be appointed
by the chairman Of this conference as
soon after its adjournment rs possible,
to be known as the executive committee
Of the Democratic League for Reform in
the Election Of United States Senators.
This committee shall have power to
elect a chairman either from within or
without its own membership, to fill va
cancies and to adopt such measures
within the limits of loyal support OF
the regular Democratic party of the
State as may be deemed proper to ad-
vance the general objects in view, Sc
cure the cooperation Of Democrats in
other States and the election by our
next General Assembly of Senator
who is heartily in favor Of the great
reform contemplated.
1.-THE members Of the committee are
earnestly requested to meet at Murphy's
Hotel, in the city Of Richmond, on
Thursday, the 9Th day of Jnne. 1899. "
W. B. Westcott, Accomac; Clagett B.
Jones, King and Queen John S. Har-
wood. Richmond city; John b. Miller,
Rappahannock Gordon Booth. Alex
andria, and r. E. Lee, Fairfax, are
among the twenty named. There are
five from the Richmond congressional
district.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30

Orange and Stafford seem to have re.
sponded to the plea published in The
Free Lance before the election) for the
old clerks for Stafford retains Bryan
as clerk and Orange has refused to turn
ont Fry. The Free Lance circulates
largely in both counties. Mr.. G. b
Wallace, who is elected Commonwealth s
attorney in Stafford, is yet student at
the University, but will graduate this
year. Young Wallace has thrift and
grit, and will make his mark. He evil
IDENTIFY chooses to start in Stafford. The
success of his kinsman. the late r. O..
l.. Mopcure, was probably an inspiration
TO him. ''Gus" wv. A. } Rose also gets
there as Commonwealth attorney in
King George. "Gus" is q good fellow
and good lawyer, and apparently be-
iieyes that "to patient faith the prize
Is sure. " Ennis comes up q smiling.
an easy winner in Caroline. The worth
Of o good officer and the appreciation o.
the peoplp of one is shown in the re-
election oi Henry g. Chesley as treas
urer without opposition in Stafford.
Mr.. Chesley is president Of The Free
Lance company.
The Free Lance expresses especial
pleasure at Med" Hunters success in
King George, and as his success in
this matter is said to be the 'fore-
runner" Of greater success in another
direction, The Free Lance is doubly
pleased. spotsylvania showed her es'
innate Of Bro. Joe" Crismond. "Ad"
Harris and Treasurer billiard by unani-
mously re-eleoting them, saying well
done good and faithful servants. Whilst
oorhsll and Valentine In Caroline and
southworth In Essex, deserved AZ they
rsessved re-elections without oppod-
tion-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
Reciprocity With Jamaica.

The Washington, ID. O., Star says:
1.-THE State Department has been in
formed that the two delegates from the
island of Jamaica who are coming to
Washington to attempt the negotiation
Of some kind Of reciprocity arrangement
under the terms Of the Dingley tariff
act will be met here by representative
of the British government to aid in the
work The home government Is thus
consistent in asserting its right to at
least nominally direct the foreign rela-
tions of the British colonies
1t is believed here that this particular
attempt to secure a reciprocity arrange
ment marks the fnal and complete fail
ure of Mr.. Chamberlain cherished
plan to divert the trade Of Jamaica from
the United States entirely to England,
thereby strengthening the bonds be-
tween the home country and the colony
and putting stopper upon the new born
annexation tendency"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
Traffic Resumed After Four Months
Blockade.

Leadville, Colo. May 27.-After a
blockade lasting for four months, the
South Park line has been opened. and
q train reached here from Denver yes
terday. The south Park officials an
nounce that from now on trains will
run regularly.
The blockade has been in force since
January 81, by far the longest in the
history of railroading in Colorado
The towns along the line have suffered
severely. At several times starvation
was seriously threatened, and was only
averted through the energy of the peo-
pie In breaking roads through the snow
to the nearest points open to railroad
communicat ion.
For 1876 days the mines along The road
have been unable to ship ore, and with
the exception of developments, all work
has been suspended.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
The Mckinley Administration Con
demned by Presby terians.

The report of the committee on re-
form, presented at the session OF the
United Presbyterian Conference in
Philadelphia, last week. condemned
President Mckinley and Secretary
Alger for the conduct of the war with
Spain. Referring to political affairs,
the report said:
I'm the realm Of politics evidence OF
corruption that prevails has been given
during the year by criminal prosecu'
tions of men in high places in the
Government bribery charges In DON =
nection with the election OF Senators
in several State legislatures, and the
effort to enact legislation in the inter-
est of criminals, corruptionists and
the money power "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
A Victory for Roosevelt.
Felix

Albany. n Y, May y. Roosevelt 5
individuality has been responsible for
one Of the most successful extraordinary
sessions Of the State Legislature in the
history of New York State politics.
With every prospect of the defeat Of his
suggested amendments 10 the original
Ford Franchise Tax bill he has tri-
umphed over all opposition. The Leg
islature has adjourned sine die after
having passed the following measures ::
The amended Ford Franchise Tax
bill, an appropriation of $40. 600 from
the State treasury 20 pay the expenses
of the part the State will take in add.
ing to the reception to be rendered Ad-
miral Dewey. an appropriation Of &c.
900 with which 70 enable the State tax
commission 70 carry out the provisions
Of the Ford Franchise Tax bill, an APP
preparation of $l2, 600 to meet the ex-
penses of the extraordinary session of
the Legislature.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
THEFREE LANCE published tri- weekly


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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
Deserts the Gold Standard.

Topeka. Kan, May 27.-Forme
Governor Eskridge, editor Of the EN-
poria Republican. heretofore a strong
partisan paper, in today's Issue takes
a radical stand against the gold stand
ard and has caused no end Of discussion
by the leading Republicans OF the State.
Governor Eskridge says: TRUSTS are
the legitimate offspring of the gold
standard II you would get rid OF the
effect you must remove the cause.
Trusts have been formed. are being
formed, and will be formed Nothing
will stop them but a change in the
financial policy Of the country"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
The Reina Mercedes

Norfolk. Va, May 27.-Amid boom
ing Of cannon and screaming OF steam
whistles from tugs, bay steamers and
ocean liners, the captured Spanish
cruiser Reina Mercedes arrived in port
this afternoon, and accompanying her
was a fiotilla Of thirty-six tugs, all pro-
fusely decorated in flags. Cannon saluted
as she was towed through the harbor and
the tugboats kept their whistles in an
almost continuous scream from the
time she rounded Lambert's Point un-
til the Navy Yard was reached. 1t was
a perfect din-as noisy welcome as
could possibly be desired.
Thousands of people witnessed the
procession through the harbor, they ber
ing all along the water front on both
sides of the river and upon housetops
She was given tumultuous welcome
as she came up the harbor. A wealth
OF flags and bunting were flying from
the escort. Every craft tied down the
whistle lever, and there was babel Of
notes. The Mercedes was saluted by
every passing steamer and acknowledged
each greeting with blast of her whis-
tic
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
CULPEPER
Poor Crop Prospects Popular Bride Pros
pectiye Double Wedding.

Correspondence of The Free Lance }
Oulpeper, Va, May 20.
We are suffering much for rain and
the farmers are troubled with the cut
worm in their corn fields, caused by the
cold weather. Some are laying off and
planting their corn over again. l had
no idea Of the condition Of the wheat
crop until few days ago when took
a ride in the country and passed many
of the crops Some are 50 indifferent
they will hardly pay for the cutting.
The oat crop must necessarily be very
short. as well as the grass. Some
Of our farmers are turning their cattle
upon crops they intended 10 NOW
Rev Milton Grimslcy, Of Jefferson
ton, and his daughter are lying quite
sick with typhoid fever. There IL not
much hope for Mr. Grimsley recovery.
His daughter is somewhat better
was told that four horse team
could not have pulled from Brandy
Station TO her home the bridal presents
that were sent to Miss Wickie COons
last week when she was married to Mr.
Williams, Of Richmond. Two Of them
were valued at 81 COO each They were
more valuable and more Of them than
any lady Of CuIpeper has ever received.
Miss Wiokie was a universal favorlte.
Cards are out for double wedding at
Alum Spring Church on the Eth Of
June, when Mr. Samuel f. Rixey will
be welded to Miss Fannie Bell ana
Mr.. Powell HUMPHREYS, Of Brandy. to
Miss Rena, both daughters Of Hon 5
NJ. Newhouse, Of Rixeyville. After the
marriage they will go North on a bridal
trip, and on their return will settle the
first named couple AT Catalpa and the
latter at Brandy Station, where the
gentlemen are respectively engaged in
merchandising.
Felix.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
Where the C ban Funds Went.

The Washington, ID c., Times says:
The Cuban American League OF
New York has formally called upon T.
Estrada Palma to give an account OF
his stewardship as custodian and dis
burser of the funds received by him
during the past four years as head Of
the Cuban Junta in this country in aid
Of the cause of liberty in Cuba. In a
recent interview it may be remembered
that Mr.. Palma stated the total amount
Of contributions to tho object at about
one million dollars, and said that there
was small uncxpended balance on
hand. The Cuban American League.
however, calculates the receipts during
the period Of his control at something
like six million seven hundred and
eighty thousand dollars, and argue that.
according to his own statement, there
should be balance Of five millions dol
lars to the credit Of contributors and
the league is politely insistent that
there shall be All accounting
" If they secure 1t they will fill "A
cynical world with adjustment or
course the gentleman who is asked TO
make returns may do 50 If he please, but
we are not aware OF any power that
could force him 10 do so
About week ago reporter asked
Mr.. Palma TO make "A full statement
concerning the Cuban bonds, in reply
TO the public accusation that he had is
sued them by the million. and that
they had been lavish,y used to bride
newspapers to advocate. and members
Of Congress to vote for resolution
recognizing Cuban republic Mr.
Palma, in reply. announced that In
consequence Of the fact that an inter
view which he had previously given
had brought down on him undeserved
newspaper criticism and ridicule, he
had firmly determined not to give an
other interview 10 any newspaper, but
to break up his headquarters and retire
to obscurity at his country home
Henceforth ." he said. consider me
as one whom the earth has covered "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30

The approach Of the wet season in
the Philippines finds the instruction
seemingly taking new lease Of life.
All along the American lines the rebels
are showing more aggressive activity,
in their guerrilla style, than at any
time before since the fall Of Malolos.
They keep the United States troops in
the trenches. sleeping in their clothes,
and constantly on the alert against
dashes upon our Outposts. and they
make life warm for the American
garrisoDs in the town.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
Fight in Louisa.

Richmond, Va, May 27.-At Louisa
this morning John g. May and X. Il.
O. Barrett. son Of DR. n. o. Barrett, an
old physician of the place. had a fight
About shutdown this afternoon the doc
tor and May met. Words passed, and
the two attacked each other with chairs
Finally they clinched, when young
Barrett appeared on the scene and shot
May in the abdomen Mays physicians
do not think the wound a mortal one
All the parties to the trouble are high
" respectable.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
DENYING Credit 70 Martin.

The Northern Neck News in lead
ing editorial says:
1--WE observe that at a recent meeting
of the Central Trades and Labor Ooun-
Gil of Richmond, resolution was
adopted declaring that Senator Thomas
S. Martin had secured great victory
for American labOrers, artisans and me-
chanics employed in the various navy
wards by his faithful and persistent
work in securing the money due them
| from the government for work done af-
ter regular hours during the Spanish
American war. We are more than
willing that the junior Senator from
Virginia should he given the fullest
credit for any and all legislation which
he NAV have secured for the benefit OF
the mechanics and laborers OF the coun'
try during his term Of service but JUS
| tice TO him, as we'll as others, demands
that the facts in this particular case. In
which the sole credit Is sought to be
given to him. should be made public.
The history Of the resolution passed by
Congress. briefly stated, is this The
Hon. John +. Rixey introduced 1t in
the House of Representatives at an
early day in the last session OF the Doth
Congress. Ii was referred TO the Naval
| Committee, Of which he was a member,
and was by him. by direction of the
committee. favorably reported to the
House About the middle Of last Feb
ruary Mr.. Rixey secured recognition
from the Speaker and called up his
resolution. which after being explained
by him, was passed without dissent
ing vote. From the House il went to
the Senate, where il was almost imme-
diately taken up at the instance OF Sen
ator Burrows, Of Michigan, and where.
after brief debate, II was also passed by
a unanimous vote Ii Is doubtless true
that Senator Martin felt an interest in
this eminently just and proper measure,
but the records show that Mr.. Rixey
was the patron Of the resolution which
subsequently became law, that his
hand drew the report which recon-
mended its passage. and that he act
ually moved and secured its passage in
the House They also show that Sena-
tor Burrows moved its passage in the
Senate, and they fail TO show, If such
was the Case. that Senator Martin ut
tered one word in regard to the sub
| ject when il was under discussion In
the body of which he is member.
| Under these circumstances it must be
apparent to every man OF ordinary sense
that neither Senator Martin, nor any
other Senator or Representative, is en-
titled 10 the sole credit Of securing the
passage Of this act Of justice. But If
any one man is entitled to more credit
than any other for its passage, surely
that man must be the able, watchful
and energetic Representative from the
Eighth Virginia District. the Hon
John +. Rixey. We feel sure that some
one has imposed upon the worthy me
chanics Of Richmond, who. we are un-
willing to believe, would conscientious
ly detract from the just claims Of any
man in order to advance the personal
or political fortunes of any other indi-
vidual. a"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
To the Voters Of King George

Edge Hill, King George Co., Va,
May %, 1899
| desire TO take thi, method TO ex.
press my heartfelt thanks to the men,
who so faithfully supported and worked
for me during the late contest for the
treasurer Office | most highly appre.
ciate the honor you have again bestow
ed upon me, and shall endeayor in the
future. as | have in the past, 20 dis
charge the duties of the Office, in an
honest, faithful and courteous manner
To those, who saw fit 10 cast their votes
against me and were honest in their
convictions. | desire 10 say have no
unkind feelings but will ever be- ready
TO meet them in a most friendly and
cordial way Again thanking tho men
who supported me. remain
Yours very truly,
+. +. Ninde.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-30
schleys Western Trip.

Denver, Col May n. Rear Admiral
Schley received wild Western well
come in this city yesterday. In fact
his journey from Omaha was a contin-
uous ovation Thousands of people
greeted him at the various towns along
the line and a multitude turned out in
this city to give him welcome. There
was reception for Mrs Schley at the
Governors mansion during the after
noon Admiral Schley shook hands
with many thousands at the State house
from to 6 o'clock During the morn
ing hours the party were driven over
the city