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The National tribune., 1899-01-05

One curious and somewhat funny
result would follow any serious effort to
put the ex-rebels on the pension-roll.
Rebel writers have insisted very stub
bornly on the fiction that were never
but 100000 men in their armies, of
whom large proportion were killed off
before they we're overwhelmed. But
let there once come chance to get on
the pension-rolls, and there would be
found at least 100000 men in the
South who would claim to have done
long and arduous service for the
Southern Confederacy. There would be
no way to successfully dispute their
claims. The rebel Government made
little effort to keep accurate rolls, such
as our Government did, and there is
very little documentary proof of enroll
ment, service, and discharge. Men were
conscripted wherever found, and made
to serve as long as they could or the
war lasted, and little or no record made
of them. There are probably fully
100000 men alive to-day who served in
the rebel armies.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

The Nicaragua Canal Commission ha:
submitted its preliminary report. I,
states that the Commission has spent 10
months on the ground, carefully exam
lining all the routes which have been
proposed in the last so years, and study
ing their surveys and estimates and
making surveys gifts own. These last
have been very thorough, and engaged
a force of 20 surveyors, some of whom
still remain in Nicaragua for the pur-
pose of completing full year of mete-
geological observations. While the con-
struction Of the canal involves some
stupenduous and unusual engineering
achievements, yet the Commission regard
it as entirely feasible, and estimate the
cost for a waterway that will accommo-
date the largest vessels afoat of 1924
100000. Two routes especially commend
themselves-that of the Maritime Com
pany and that surveyed by Commander
Lull, U. S. N. OF the two, the Com
mission prefers the latter, as better and
cheaper.
This report will settle several things
upon which the public required au-
thoritative information before arriving
at firm decision. The first is that the
route by the way of Lake Nicaragua is
practicable the next is that it
Is the best of all the proposed routes
the third is that its construction can be
achieved at what is relatively a very
moderate cost. The certain advantages
will be very cheaply obtained at cost
of $124,000,000 Very often in our
history much money has
been spent in the construction of rail
roads, ETC., and proftably spent, where
Jhe advantages were not at all common
surate with those which will inevitably |
result from the. construction of the
Nicaragua Canal.
There is much clamor raised by the
Interested lobby which is opposing the
ANAL about the, negotiable corruption.
There need be no more corruption
bout it than there is about the pur-
.hase Of barrel of -four or any other
lrticle by the Government. There is
10 need of a lobby 2to get it through
congress: everybody is in favor Of it.
The engineering work is readily esti-
nable, and can be Jet out by competi-
i've bidding. The Chicago Drainage
ANAL cost about one-fifth of the esti-
mated cost of the Nicaragua Canal. It
vas satisfactorily executed, and without
corruption, and there is no reason why
his one should not also be.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05

THE American Flag floats over the
whole of Cuba, and not riot, not life
lost, not single unpleasant incident
marked the transfer of sovereignty.
Europe will learn that we can handle
colonial dependencies quite as success
fully as we can fight battles and con-
duct diplomacy.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05


THERE is a show of trouble in the
Philippines, but it is not portentous.
The rebels have not yet been impressed
with the fact that we are masters of the
islands, and there has been a hesitancy
to take any steps in that direction until
the treaty of peace was ratified. But it
seems that Gen. Miller has been acting
with frmness, and when the rebels sug-
gested fight with him, he promptly
accepted the suggestion, and insisted on
the fight taking place, even though the
citizens begged him to refrain. The
fight did not come off, but it was be-
cause the rebels hesitated to carry out
their part of the. program. There may
be a collision yet, and probably one will
be necessary to convince Aguinaldo and
his followers that we mean business, and
have the power to carry out our mean
ing. Enough troops are being sent to
Gen. Otis to make his supremacy en-
Hrely secure, and the War Department
is sending forward material to connect
all the principal islands by submarine
cables, SO that the troops can be readily
concentrated at any point.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05
POWER OVER TIE TERRI
TORIES.

After a careful study of all the
historical and legal sources O. informa-
ton, John Bach McMsster, the eminent
historian, arrives at the firm conclusion
that Daniel Webster was right in the
opinion expressed in 1S49 that the
Territories are the property of, not part
of, the United States. The Constitution
is for the States alone. The only allu-
sion to Territories is in the second clause
Of Sec 2 of Article ", which reads:
The Congress shall have power to dispose
of and make all needful Rules and ReeuIa-
tons respecting the Territory or other Prop
er.y belonging to the United States. and
nothing in this Constitution shall he so con-
strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the
United States or OF any particular State.
DR.. McMaster concludes that in
legislating for the Territories Congress
has never seemed bound by the Consti-
tutional restrictions relating to States,
and cites the following instances:
Ithas authorized the appointment Of judges
WHO 50 not hold Office during good behavior;
II mas - hidden trial by july in eases where
the value in controversy exceeds 500: it has
relieved imported goods from duties III the
ports OF the Territories which have beeu col
lected in the ports of the States; it has
exempted foreign ships from Tonnage duties
and light money in territorial ports which
the same ships wrnld have been forced to pay
in the psris of the States.
Congress has express power TO regulate
commerce with foreign nations, between the
STATES AID with the Indians. The Territories
are not mentioned. The right to regulate
trade with them comes from the power to
make all nevdfal rules and regu atoms, y
and Is not hanpered by the re.trction that
AL duties must he uniform throughout the
United States, because the Territories are not
the United States, nor under the Constitution
OF the United States.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05

SOME Southerners are deluding them
selves with the idea that at last the
distinction between having fought for
the Union and fought against it-be-
tween Loyalty and treason-has been
obliterated. 1t would be an exceed
ingly unfortunate thing for the country
If SUCH were the case.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05

Isl Klegg and his chum Shorty, both
Of the 200th Ind, at Chickamauga engage in
fierce battle. ST and Shorty capture a rebel
flag, but both fall in the melee They are
taken off the field in bad condition Deacon
klegg hears about it and Journeys to the
hospital. He fails to be able to buy some
chickens for Sis broth Gu account of the
owners fear of taking U. S. money So he
raids his roost in the darkness, drops s.
bill at the feet of the owner, and dashes
away IN time to escape capture by the
Johnnies
The National tribune., 1899-01-05
Army and Navy.

Maj.-Gen. Francis V. Greene arrived in
Washington last week, and reported at
the War Department, where he resigned
his commission as an officer in the vol
unteer army preparatory to his return to
private life. Gen. Greene took part in the
campaign in the Philippines, and subse-
Quently did effective work in Havana,
after the death of Col. Warning, in iIp,
proving the sanitary conditions there.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05

DoN'T get in too big hurry to end
the 18th century. This is not the last
year. as many suppose. We shall write
a great deal of history before the Doth
century begins.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05

GEN. BROOKE has to begin his work
in Cuba with cleaning up the palace at
Habana, which is entirely too dirty to
suit Mrs. Brooks ideas of housekeep-
ing, and it will be several weeks before
1t can be made fit to live in.
The National tribune., 1899-01-05
The Deacon's Culinary Operations Bring
Him Lots of Trouble.

The Deacon reached the corn-crib again
before daylight, and found 81 and Shorty
fast asleep. This relieved him much, for he
had been disturbed with apprehensions of
what might happen them while he was gone
Though he was more tired, it seemed to him.
than he had ever been before in all his life,
yet he nerved himself up to clean and cook
one of the chickens, so as to give ST de-
lightful surprise when he awoke.
The Deacon had grown so wise in the
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The times., 1899-03-11
A CHANGE OF POLICY.
The Civil Authority TO Supcrscdc
the Military in Cuba.


The news that General Brooke has been
authorized to enlist even so small a num-
ber of Cubans as one battalion will be
OF the one time insurgents are finding
it difficult 10 secure work and bread for
their families. The army reorganization
act granted the President power to enlist
these if he saw fit and it will certainly
relieve the situation in Cuba to do so.
Meanwhile the President is considering
the advisability of modifying the military
government in some respects and it is
possible that he will soon direct that the
finance and revenue bureaus of the island
be placed under civilians just as the post
office now is. General military control of
the island cannot yet be dispensed with,
but it is said to be the Presidents desire
10 make It as much civilian as possible.
Army officers are said to be somewhat
more dictatorial in their manners than
civilians would be and TO cause more or
less friction that might be avoided by a
change of policy in this respect. In pur-
suance of the general plan of moving the
volunteer troops from Cuba as fast as
possible orders were yesterday issued TO
the l6Gth Indiana TO prepare TO leave as
soon as the necessary transport for them
can be obtained. Other regiments will
rapidly follow until the number Of soldiers
in the island is reduced to the q, 900 regu-
lars
The following statement has been issued
showing the total number of deaths re-
ported to the Adjutant Generals Office be-
tween May /. 1898. and February 2S. 1899:
Killed in action, 329: died OF wounds, 125;
died of disease, 5,277; total, 5,I3l.
The times., 1899-03-11
THE ORIENTAL TRADE.
The United States Must Guard Its
Chinese Interests.

The United States Must Guard Its
Chinese Interests.
The State Department is watching China
nowadays with a good deal of solicitude.
The long -talEed-of partition for which
every nation in Europe has been longing
but from which they have been holding
back for fear OF provoking general Euro
pean war seems now definitely at nald,
and there is some danger that the United
States may be drawn in by the necessity
OF protecting its Oriental trade. The
Simultaneous calling at the State Depart
mcnt the other day OF the German, French,
Russian, and British Ambassadors shows
that the claims Of the United States TO be
an Eastern power are conceded and that
Secretary Hays refusal to pass judgment
on the Italian governments action in tbs
raid on China is not taken as seriously as
it was perhaps meant to be.
II will be remembered that thee Presi-
dent. in his message to Congress last fall,
stated that so long as American commerce
was not interfered with and American
treaty rights were respected, just so iong
the United States would not interfere in
the Orient. This has been interpreted as
warning as well as disclaimer. The
! United States saw Russia seize Port Ar
thur and Tafenwan without word; ii
saw Germany eXtort a lease OF kiao-
Jhou Bay, and England extend her already
extensive boundaries. and it has, to use
Secretary Hays own words, merely dep
recated Italy's participation in the game. &"
But now that Great Britain, as it appears,
is ready TO definitely abandon the open
door policy and to join in the general par
tition of the sea coast of China and that
the whole of that vast country is appar-
| entity TO be divided up among spheres OF
| exclusive influence, many people think
| that the time is near at hand when Presi-
| dent Mckinley will be forced to make
good his words of warning.
Mr.. Chamberlain, while not speaking
| officially, 10 doubt represents the British
| feeling on the subject of China and an
| agreement with the United States to main
tain equal rights of trade in that country
| 1t is said at the State Department that
however mixed Englands motives may be
! in seeking American aid, and however
much she may have to gain by it. the
| United States has also a good deal al
! stake It's trade with China aggregates
many millions already and is rapidly in
creasing. If the European powers acquir,
control all this will be wiped out.
The times., 1899-03-11
EXECUTED BY SPANIARDs.
Another Monument in Venezuela 10
the Memory of Americans.

Minister Loomis, at Caracas, reports to
the Department OF State that for a second
time within year monument has been
dedicated in Venezuela to the memory of
the ten citizens of the United States who
as members of one of General Miranda's 5
il-starred expeditions. were executed by
the Spaniards at Puerto Cabello In July.
1906 The first monument was erected at
Maracay, then the. capital of Miranda. The
second one. dedicated February 20. was
erected at the expense of the national gov
ernment of Venezuela, and cost about $50
600 1t is an imposing and handsome struc-
ture in bronze, resting upon granite pc
destal, and is sixty -fYe feet high. The
front panel of the pedestal contains the
coats of arms of the United States and OF
Venezuela interviewer.
On the rear panel there is bronze crown
of laurel and palm. and on the east panel
bronze plate containing the names oi the
men in whose honor the monument was
erected The names on the tablet are:
Capts. Thomas Donohuc and Thomas
Bilopp. Lieuts. Gust9yus A. Bergud. Charles
Johnson. Daniel kemper, Miles L. Hall,
Paul +. George James Gardiner. John Fer
ris, and Second Lieut.. Francis Farquarson.
The times., 1899-03-11
FOR BRIGADIER GENERALS.
General WiieeIer's Name VIII Not
he in the List.

The following officers have been selected
for the posts Of brigadIer general author
lied by the Army bill in addition TO those
already serving in the regular army: Gen.
James II. Wilson and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
commanding departments in Cuba Gen.
Henry w. Lawton, who has just Joined
General Otis in the Philippines; Gen. A.
r. Chaffee, commanding a department in
Cuba; Gen. Arthur Macarthur, command
ing 4 brigade in the Philippines Gen. VIII
liam Ludlow, commanding the department
OF the city OF Havana; Gen. Leonard Wood,
commanding the Department of Santiago.
Gen. George w. Davis. a member OF the
Beef Court of Enquiry, and Gen. r T.
Frank, commanding a department in Cuba.
All except Wilson and Lee are in the regu-
lar army.
There is still one place vacant. but it is
said that General Wheeler will not be ap-
pointed to it. the President thsnkiug him
too old and that he can do better army
service in Congress.
The times., 1899-03-11
SOUTH ATLANTIC STATION.
Rear Admiral Howison to lie pImcet
in COmnruu


The South Atlantic station. abandoned
at the beginning of the war. is to be re-
established. The cruiser Chicago, greatly
improved by the repairs and readjustments
that have been made in her, was yester-
day detached from the North Atlantic
Squadron and ordered south as the flag
ship of Rear Admiral Howison, who is to
command In the south.
The bureau of equipment is now decid-
ing upon the locations which it will rec
ommend to Secretary Long for the new
coaling stations authorized by the Navy
appropriation bill. This bill appropriated
s40O, 600 for the purpose, and it is probable
that it VIII be widely scattered.
Rear Admiral Bradford. Of the Bureau
of Equipment. has not yet made any rec
concentrations. but it is known that he
believes there should be some good coal
ing depots at Manila and San Juan. Porto
Rico, also at Guam. Besides these he he
lieves there should be very large cOaling
depot in the vicinity of Shanghai. China,
to supply the United States vessels "ruis-
ing in the North China Sea and in Japa-
nese waters 1t is also probable that a
coaling station and depot will be located
somewhere on the Maine coast. although
Portsmouth, y. H., is candidate for the
honor.
The times., 1899-03-11
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
Many Matters OF General Interest
EuIIy Discussctt


The Cabinet meeting yesterday lasted
nearly two hours. Nothing of great i'm
portance was discussed. The first half
hour was devoted 10 an informal talk on
the Presidents contemplated visit to the
winter home of Senator Hanna. at Thomas
vile, Ga. The members of the Cabinet
expressed their pleasure at the prospects
OF Mr. Mckinley enjoying vacation from
the cares of Office, and he was advised to
proiong his visit as much as possible.
Secretary Alger again brought up the
subject Of the payment of the Cuban army,
and this formed the principal topic of dis
Cussion for the remainder of the session.
No apprehension is felt by the Presidents
advisors over possible trouble between
Major General Brooke and the Cuban AS
sembly. as to the latter accepting the offer
of the United States TO pay the troops. 1t
has been decided to allow General Brooke
entire freedom in dealing with the mat
ter and he is to use his own discretion
in the distribution of the $4,000, 900 among
the Cuban soldiers.
The Administration appreciates the fact
that he, being on the ground can better
determine TO whom the money shall be
paid General Brooke has been endowed
with the power 10 refuse payment TO any
alleged soldier VINO may put in claim for
wages. and his decision as 10 the legiti-
macy Cl CAIN Sn3ll be uial. since tue
United States took upon itself the payment
of the Cuban army vast number of ma
tives who were never under arms during
the rebellion have made their appearance
at Havana claiming to be members of the
insuTgent army. General Brooke, in order
to avoid being deceived by impostors. will
require the strctest proof of their identity
before allowing his disbursing Office 10
make the payment.
The situation in the Philippine Islands
was but lightly touched upon. In accord
with the policy of the Administration the
prosecution of the campaign around Ma
Mia will be left entirely in the hands of
Admiral Dewey, General Otis, and General
Lawton. The dispatch received at the
War Department yesterday from General
Otis announcing the arrival at Manila of
the transport Grant and the force under
General Lawton, was read by Secretary
Alger. 1t is expected by the Cabinet OFF,
GERS that vigorous aggressive campaign
will be Immediately entered upon. in order
to thoroughly demoralize Aguinaldo and his
followers.
The reorganization of the army was
generally discussed. The entire efforts OF
the Administration will be toward per-
fecting the present army, before seriously
contemplating the use of the provisional
contingency Of 81, coo volunteers. In the
opinion of the Cabinet officers there viii
be no necessity 10 add TO the present Or
ganization and unless unforeseen eXiBen-
| cies arise which will necessitate its use
the call will not be issued.
The times., 1899-03-11
Mrs. CarrolPs Funeral.

Funeral services were held yesterday
morning in St. Matthews Church over the
remains of the late Mrs. John Lee Carroll
whose death occurred at her home in this
city on Tuesday last. Low requiem mass
was celebrated by Rev. Father Bart. as
sisted by Rev. Father Chapius. OF the
Catholic University. After the services at
the church the remains were taken to Bal
timore and inferred in Bonnie Brae Gem
etery.
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