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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
JAPAN AND CHINA FRIENDLY
Evidences of the Good Understands
ing Between the Two
Governments.

| YOKOHAMA, Oct. g., Via Victoria, B. c.,
Nov. 15.--The last regiment Of returning
| volunteers, the, Tennesseeans, passed through
here last trweek and the most extraordinary
| record made by any army Is now complete
and unbroken. Twelve thousand troops have
occupied the city for an average of two days
and nights without the slightest disturbance
of any kind
| The general impression that a close UNDER
standing now exists between China and Japan
has its latest confirmation in the fact that
Kang Yu Wei leader of the Chinese reform
party, who, at the time of the coup d'etat
fled from the wrath Of the empress dowager
is now, on his return from America, re-
fused an asylum here. Arriving on October
% by the Empress he was not permitted
to land. When the steamer reached Kobe,
however, it appearing that If he was obliged
to stay on board he would have to proceed
to Shanghai, where complications were to be
feared he was allowed under police escort
to go by rail to port on the inland sea,
where he could take passage direct to Hong
Kong. Today his arrival at the latter place
is reported The opposition papers make
much of the incident, to the discredit of the
Japanese government.
Comment on the Masampo affair con-
Russia has secured there tract of 10
acres, although not the coveted location
which the Japanese were so fortunate as to
pre-empt. The latter was also credited with
an arrangement in conjunction with the
Corean government to build dry dock there.
On the nth and 18th ultimo, in a terrific
gale off the coast of Hokkado, out of fleet
of thirteen schooners, which had set out
together to crose the China sea, ten went
down with all on board, numbering ninety
souls.
On the continent Russia is now showing
its hand without reserve. Lao Tung penin-
sula. which Japan was forced to eede back
to China, is now Russian territory Its gov
ernment Is administered by the commandant
Of the Russian naval and military forces
under order of the minister OF the treasury
at st. Petersburg Port Arthur is the seat
Of the government Russian diplomatic
agent and financial commissioner are ap-
pointed and judicial procedure of the reign
of Alexander ii is enforced throughout the
whole territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
HUGHES MOVES FROM lLOILO
Occupies Tagbanan and Guimbal on the
Southern Coast and Oordova.
REBELS LAND ARMS ON ANTIGUA COAST
Report an Expedition Evaded Navy
Ports of sulu Islands, Outside of
American Ports, Are Ordered
~ Closed to Commerce.

MANILA, Nov. 15.-1 p. m.-General
Hughes, with parts Of the Nineteenth and
Twenty-sixth regiments, moved from Iloilo
Thursday, November Z, to Otton, six miles
west, for the purpose Of capturing Santa
Barbara, the rebel stronghold, ten miles west
OF Iloilo. Heavy rains preceded the move
ment and the roads were in places impas-
sable The same night Colonel Carpenter,
with the Eighteenth regiment and Battery
G OF the Sixth artillery, made westwardly
from Paro to connect with General Hughes.
Colonel Carpenter was forced to return to
Jaro, on account of the heavy roads and by
lack of proper transportation. Company G
OF the Twenty sixth regiment had the only
fighting. When only three miles out of Jaro
this company charged the rebel trenches and
three OF the enemy were killed. One man
was wounded
General Hughes November IL occupied
Tagbanan and Gumbal, on the southern
coast, and also Cordova in the interior. The
enemy did not oppose General Hughes ad-
vance.
Recent orders from Aguinado found in the
trenches said: do not oppose the Amer
leans advance. Burn the villages as they
are evacuated. Divide the forces in small
bands and harass the Americans on every
occasion"
Areneta, the rebel leader of the island Of
Panay, was captured at Tagbanan while at
tempting to pass the lines into Iloilo. Two
battalions Of the Twenty-sixth will garrison
Iloilo and Jaro. .
signal visible from Iloilo has been
burned by the rebels
1t is reported that an expedition, evading
the navy, recently landed arms and ammuni
tion on the Antigua coast, and that the
rebels threaten opposition with an armed
force of 5000 men. These stories are not be-
lieved.
All ports OF the Sulu islands outside Of the
American ports have been ordered closed to
commerce.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
CENSOR SCRATCHES NAMES
Correspondents Not Allowed to Send
Lists of Killed and
wounded.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The dispatches
from Manila yesterday referred to Major
Marsh as commanding the left battalion Of
the Thirty-third regiment, commanded by
Colonel Luther r. Hare, in the sharp en-
gagement with the insurgents near San
Fabian, Saturday. The officer is Major Pey-
ton G. March, formerly captain of the Astor
battery and later on General MacArthur's
staff. Owing to the character of the censor
ship at Manila, General Otis is not permit
ting the sending of the names of the killed
and wounded. full account of the engage
ment near San Fabian was cabled, but the
correspondents were not permitted to send
the name of Major John A. Logan, killed
in action, or those Of others killed or
wounded
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
M'KINLEY CABLES AGUlNALDO
Warming Message Sent to Secure Pro-
lection of Spanish Prisoners
with the Insurgents.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-The president Is
making efforts to secure the protection of
the Spanish prisoners with the insurgents in
the Philippines. A cable message has been
sent to General Otis, and by him forwarded
to General Macarthur. with instructions to
get it to Aguinaldo, If possible, relating to
this subject. The president requests the
kindly and humane treatment of the Spanish
prisoners, and the message also contains an
intimation that any Of the insurgents re-
sponsible for the ill-treatment of such pris-
oners will be held to strict account when
they are taken by the United States forces
operating In the islands.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
HORRIBLE ATROCITIES IN CHINA.
RObber Bands Commit Crimes and Go
f...-. VuDunisheI,

VICTORIA; B. Ca, Nov. 15.-An event
which speaks for itself of the lawless state
of the country bordering on and beyond the
new territory, Kowloon, China, took place
quite recently. A gang of scoundrels kid
naped lad of Z years, with view to hold
ing him for ransom A message was sent
to the father demanding of him a ransom
somewhat beyond his means, and conse-
quently the father could not pay it. The
fiends, believing that he was able to raise
the money If he wished, again sent to him,
threatening that If the money was not sent
out within a specified time the boy would
be returned to him in pickle and, the money
not being sent, actually put their threat
into effect, the dead body OF the lad being
returned to the father in a jar of brine.
The perpetrators of this horrible outrage
are still at large and apparently the Chinese
authorities are making no effort to arrest
them.
Captain Raymond of the steamer White
Cloud, which foundered on the way to
Manila, has just been arrested in Hong
Kong for taking the vessel to sea in an
unseaworthy condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
is READY TO SAIL.
Transport Meade Did Not Get Away
on Schedule Time Recnuae Of Eac.

oh Schcuufe 1lme beCause OF FOG.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The transport
Meade, ready to start for Manila with The
Forty third infantry, Colonel Arthur MUIR
ray in command, and a cargo made up in
part Of Christmas boxes, did not get away
as scheduled because of the fog. 1t will
sail at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning
Besides Colonel Murrays command, there
are aboard the Meade four women nurses,
several assistant surgeons, Major S. G.
Mills an inspector general; Captain Crozier
of the ordnance department, who is also
an inspector general, and John Phillips Of
the Young Mems Christian association, who
is going to Manila in connection with his
associations work among the soldiers The
Fortythird is provided with chaplain,
Rev. ]. II. Hillman.
The Meade was formerly the Berlin of the
American line, 1t has 1,200 men on board.
exclusive OF the crew.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16

A. Matlock, artifcer, A, left forearm, slight;
Lazaro C. Castillo, L, left thorax. severe; /;
Edward A. Hurth. l., left thigh, slight
Duke II. Howell, M, left side, slight; John
f. Reffet, NJ, left side, slight; John w.
Stokes, NJ, left shoulder, slight; Francis c.
Tanner, e, right wrist slight; Charles
Ulary, E, right leg, slight; Charles #.
Throckmorton, L, right thigh, slight;
Charles e. Rowe corporal, M, sprain Of
back severe; James NJ. Boynton, E, sub
maxiliary, slight.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
GREAT OVATION FOR THE QUEEN.
Town of Bristol LnvishIy Decorated
for the Occasion.

Tor the OCCASION.
BRISTOL, Nov. 15.-The visit OF Queen
Victoria here today to open the Convaescent
Home of Clifton was made the occasion for
a great display of patriotism. The town was
lavishly decorated and her majesty passed
through six miles of Venetian masts, i'm
perial standards, heraldic designs and gar
lands of flowers. Thirty trains brought i'm
mense crowds of visitors to Bristol. The
queen, who was accompanied by Princess
Christian of Sch1eswig- Hostein, Princess
Henry of Battenberg and the duchess OF Con-
naught, was received with a royal salute and
escorted by detachment of the Household
cavalry The procession started for Clifton
in the midst of tumultuous popular accla-
nation.
Making a stop at the council house, the
queen knighted the mayor of Bristol She
EXPRESSED her qualification at the citys
growth since she had visited it as princess
and at the fact that Gloucestershire had con-
tributed so many members of the army and
navy who had recently been so conspicuous
for their valor and devotion The route to
Clifton was lined with force Of 1000 volun-
teers and regulars. The school children
gathered in the park and sang the national
anthem. An address by the mayor and cor
poration was presented to her majesty in
gold casket Her majesty returned to Wind
sor this evening.
During the ceremony of the Inauguration
of the home $4,000 children sang the Jubilee
hymn and an address was presented to the
queen, who expressed the deep, personal in
terest which she took in the charity and
earnestly expressed the hope that the home
would contribute in no small degree to the
aleviation Of human suffering. The home
is intended an adjunct to the Bristol
Royal hospital, cost 100000 and was pri-
yatey donated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
French Oflcers KiIIed by Chinesc.

PARIS, Nov. 15.-Admiral Courrejoles
cables from Kwang- -ChowWang that two of
his officers, who, at Montao, imprudently
crossed the river, were murdered by Chinese.
The French admiral then seized the prefect
of the province of Hainan and his gunboat.
The French minister at Pekin has been in
etructed to demand from the tsung-li-
yomen the punishment of the murderers
by the responsible authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Transports Reach capetown.

LONDON, Nov. l5.-It was afticially an
nounced this afternoon that the British
transports Goorkha, with the First brigade
staff, the Third battalion OF Grenadiers and
detachment of the Royal Engineers; the
transport Manila. with the Second Devon
shires, and the transport Nomadic. with their
mounts, have arrived at Capetown. The
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Christmas boxes for soldiers.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Christmas boxes
for soldiers in Cuba and Porto Rico must
not weigh over twenty pounds each and must
be delivered to Major F. B. Jones, pier g.
Columbia Stores. Brooklyn, prior to De-
cember 10. These boxes will go south on
the government army transports and will
be delivered TO the soldiers through the
facilities OF the commissariat.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Private Borden Dies.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-Private An
drew Borden OF Company B. Forty-sixth in
fantry, died today at the Preside, from a
fracture OF the skull, the result OF being
thrown from horse yesterday, Borden was
left here by his regiment to take care OF
horses that were to be shipped to Manila
later
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
EarthUunlSe In Peru.

LIMA, Peru, Nov. 15.-(Via Galveston,
Tex .)-There were no celestial phenomena
last night, but at 1890 o'clock this morning
there was a strong earthquake shock, ac-
companied by great rumbling. The people
OF Lima and Callao were alarmed and rushed
to the streets, public squares and sea beach.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
More Cases of Plague.

OPORTo, Nov. 15.-Fiye additional plague
cases were reported yesterday, with one
death from the same cause
DR.. Camara Pestana. director of the Bac-
THEOLOGICAL institute, died here today of the
plague. He contracted the disease while at
tending patients.
yesterday
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16

Funston EnrOute to San Francisco.
TOPEKA Kan, Nov 15.-General Fred
erick Funston, recently ordered to return to
the Philippines for service, today started for
San Francisco accompanied by his wife.
Mrs. Funston will remain at her parents
home in Oakland Cal. A couple of hundred
people were at the depot to give General
Funston a hearty farewell. Among them
were two former Twentieth Kansans, Lieu
tenants Whisner and Northrup Of Com
pany B.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
New President of ItaIian Chamber.

ROME. Nov. 15.-The Chamber of Dep
uties today, by vote of 1913 to 179, elected
Senior Colombo, formerly minister of the
treasury and the government candidate
to the presidency OF the house, against the
opposition candidate, Senor Biancheri, for
merly president of the chamber
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Defent Colombian Insurgents.

LIMA, Peru, New. 15.-(Via Galveston,
Tex.)-The latest news received here in re-
gard to the revolution Is that Colonel Ore
OF the insurgent forces made an attack on
Pisco, in the department of Lima, but was
utterly defeated, losing many rifles, mules
and ammunition.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 15.-The First and Second
battalions of the Forty-ninth volunteer in
fantry, colored, with the band and hospital
corps. left jefferson barracks today in sew
eral trains over the Missouri Pacific rail-
read, The regiment is bound for the Philip
pines via San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16

FOR SALE-Lumper and material OF all
kinds. We purchased The Greater Amerl-
car Exposition. Our branch office is locat-
ed in the Administration Building in the
Exposition Grounds and we would be pleas.
ed to furnish all information. Write for
our catalogue with long distance telephone
In office. -rg
CHICAGO HOUSE wRECKING co.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
CycIone Does Great Damoec

LONDON, Nov. l5.-special dispatches
from Bombay state that a cyclone has
wrought havoc in the state of Neyagatpam
Hundreds OF native dwellings have been
razed. There were no fatalities, but the
property loss was immense.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16

$4,000 10 the Transvaal war fund. The
president cabled the result to business
friends in Chicago. who have now replied
that $1,000 has been subscribed there and
that more is to follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16

PARIS, Nov. 15.-The senate, sitting as
high court, passed the day celebrating
on and rejecting various impossible appli-
cations in behalf of NJ. Guerln and other
prisoners, whose object, apparently, was
TO drag the proceedings
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
GIFT To the Red Cross

PARIS, Nov. 15.-The Central Red Cross
society has received from the French Red
Cross society, through its president, the
duke of Auerstadt, the gift of complete
equipment of medical appliances, instru-
ments, etc, sufficient for two field hospitals
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Trains COLLIDE In a Fog.

AMSTERDAM Nov. ia London ex-
press from Flushing collided with another
train near Capello during fog today. Five
persons were killed outright and twenty
nine were injured, fifteen fatally.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Thomas Arrives Mt Gibraltar.

WASHINGTON. Nov. l5.-The War de-
partment has received the following cable
gram: . 81. .-.... a.. T. ..--
GIBRALTAR, Nov. 14.-Transport
Thomas arrived today; condition OF troops
excellent; all are well.
,'HOWE Commanding"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Price of Tin Going Down.

LONDON. Nov. l5.-After a considerable
rise yesterday tin today again collapsed and
is now 11s%L There were large transac-
tions.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16

transport Britannia. with the Royal Irish
Rifles has sailed from Capetown for East
London
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
British Reinforcements Arriving.

LONDON. Nov. l5.-The troopship Ha-
warden Castle, with the Second battalion of
the Royal Irish Fusleers. has arrived at
Durham, bringing the number of reinforce
ments that have landed there up to 5,227
Five other troopships are now enroute from
Capetown to Durham:
The total reinforcements that have arrived
in South Africa since Friday are 10000 men,
chiefly infantry; nearly 10000 horses and
mules. three batteries Of field artillery and
a number of quick-firin Maxim guns The
fact that the Britannia proceeded for East
London is taken to mean that General Butler
is satisfied that the troops which have al
ready landed or are now on the way to Dur
ban will be sufficient to carry out his plans
for the relief of Ladysmith
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
Provision Dealers subscrib

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 15.-The provision
trade at meeting here recently subscribed
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-16
ATTACK The BOERS AT NIGHT
Cronje is Advancing on M,feking by a Sue
cession Of Trenches. .....
MOVE ANTICIPATED BY THE ENGLISH
For That Reason Colonel Baden
Powell Sends out Parties TO Worry.
the Occupants of Trenches
by Night Attacks.

Copyright, 1899, by Press Publishing Coz
MAFEKING, Bechuanaland, Oct 31.-tBy
Way of Magale-Now York World Cable
gram-Special Telegram.) )-Message carried
by native runner through the Boer lines and
220 miles north to Magalapye. Rhodesia.
Dispatch held back by the British censor and
edited
RHODESIA, Nov S.-11:10 a. m.-There
has been a continuous but desultory bonn
bardment of Mafeking. General CroDje's de-
mand for the surrender of the town was de-
cined by Colonel Baden Powell with thanks.
The successful defense of Mafeking is certain
as the ultimate issue of the campaign here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
DOINGS IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Deere, Wells AZ Co. Pay the Judgment
In thN ScnIe Cnse.

In TIL" Scale Case.
Deere, Wells & Company paid into the
district court yesterday $6,910, being the
amount of the judgment and interest OBJ
tained against the implement firm by Kim
ball Brothers the elevator and scale manu-
facturers Of this city. The payment OF this
judgment was the closing act in a litigation
that has extended for a period OF almost six
years and which was brought to an end by the
supreme court denying the motion of Deere
Wells & Company FOR a rehearing, kimball
Brothers had a contract to furnish Deere
Wells & Company $50 scales in five years,
$50 the first year and 100 for each succeed
ing year. After a certain number had been
delivered Deere, Wells & Company declined
to receive any more, claiming that the
scales furnished were not up to the standard
called for by the contract. Kimball Brothers
brought suit in the district court for the
| amount Of the profits that they would have
made if permitted to fulfill the contract.
Before the case came on for trial, the plain
tiff firm offered to compromise for $l500,
but Deere, Wells & Company preferred to
| take their chances before a jury. Kimball
Brothers secured a verdict for $4,000, but
the court set it aside on a technicality and
| a rehearing was ordered. Again before the
case came up for trial Kmball Brothers
made another offer to compromise, for So, 500
| lnlS time, DuI the ueIenuanC HT1l QeCllneI,
| At this trial the jury returned a verdict for
| Kimball Brothers in the sum Of s5,9S7.
| Deere, Wells & Company appealed to the
supreme court and in october of last year
that body affirmed the action of the district
| court. Then Deere, Wells C Company flied
motion for a rehearing and Friday the
supreme court handed down it's decision
overruling the motion, thus closing the
! lengthy litigation. The interest on the
| judgment amounted to within 70 cents of
| 81. 900.
During the trial yesterday in the district
! court of the suit Of the Citizens State bank
against Wood Brothers, the defense filed an
amended answer which necesstated the
| subpoenaing of additional witnesses BY
agreement of both sides the case was taken
from the jury and the further hearing in
definitely postponed, the case being taken
out of the assignment.
| Mrs. Minnie Kennedy granted a di-
worse from George w. Kennedy on the
grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment
and Mrs Cenorah Butler was granted one
from j. w. Butler on the grounds of de-
sertion.
! In the personal injury damage suit Of Mrs.
Annie c. Hannibasen against George NJ.
Sessions in which a verdict was returned
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
SCHOOL DIRECTORS CONFER
Discuss Topics Of Interest to Members Of
Boards Of Education.
SUPERINTENDENT SAWYER IS PRESENT
Proposition to Ask the Postofricc De-
pnrtment to Establish Rural De-
livery is Fnvorcd-Grnding of
the Country schools.

The session of the western section of the
Pottawattamie School Directors associa-
tion held yesterday afternoon at the county
court house. was well attended and much
interest was taken in the discussion of the
subjects on the program. The following sub
jects were presented for discussion: Uni
form Wages in Townships" school Sup
plies-What?" The Library Movement" and
What Changes Are Most Needed in the
School Laws?"
Director w. T. Harris of Hazel Dell pre-
sided and Director o. l.. Barritt from the
same township acted as secretary. County
Superintendent Sawyer was present and took
an active part in the discussions, With re-
gard to the library movement 1t was the
unanimous opinion of the meeting that the
townships should purchase the books, the
selection to be made by the county superin-
tendent and that they should be kept at
one OF the school houses and be accessible
to the people of that locality under GER
tain restrictions.
The discussion on what supplies should
be furnished country schools brought out the
opinion Of the meeting that at least every
school should be supplied with a globe
reading charts and maps of the county
state and United States. This was thought
to be the very least that each school should
be supplied with.
A suggestion was made by one OF the
directors present that the Postoffice depart
ment be petitioned to establish a rural de
livery system in the townships, making the
school house in each section the place o.
delivery. This would enable the farmers
and others living long distances from towr
to get their mail and newspapers every day
as the children could carry the mail home
with them.
1t was suggested that the country school:
should be so arranged that the children coult
secure teaching in the higher grades ant
be able to finish their education wlthou
being compelled to go away from home t.
do so. 1t was urged that children in th'
country districts after reaching the age o
IA or Whereabouts had to quit school or els
go away from home to finish.
The meeting OF the eastern section will
be held next Saturday at Oakland
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-15
Federal Court Closes.

The trial of the $4,000 damage suit OF
Mittie Clark against Albert A. Clark in the
federal court was concluded yesterday after
noon and the case given to the jury at 3
o'clock Up to late hour last night no YER
dict had been reached. Judge Woolson left
for Des Moines last evening, directing Colo
mel Steadman, clerk of the court, to receive
the verdict when returned, He told Colonel
Steadman to use his discretion as to dis
charging the jury in the event of 1t being
unable to reach an agreement within rea-
sonable length of time. The closing argu-
ment for the plaintiff was made by Attor-
ney c. ]. Greene of Omaha and his address
was conceded to be one of the most eloquent
ever delivered to federal court jury in the
southern district of Iowa, This case closes
the present term of federal court.