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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
prTTING ARMY ON PEACE BASIS
AN ORDER FOR ITS REORGANIZATION MAY
RE ISSUED TO-DAY.

AN ORDER FOR ITS REORGANIZATION MAY
BE ISSUED TO-DAY.
washington. April l1.-An order has been pre-
nared at the War Department for a reorganiza-
ton OF the Army peace basis. and 1t Will
rrobably be issued tomorrow. Most OF the gen
ORR, officers OF the volunteer establishment will
be mustered out. and radical changes made In
the stan departments, including the discharge
OF about sixty paymasters. With the exception
Of Generals Otis Shafter Lawton and Mac
Arthur all the volunteer major generals VIII pe
discharged. including Generals Wade WILSON,
Lee. Wheeler Bates. Young. Chaffee. Anderson
Sumner Ludlow. Henry and Wood OF the
above list all except Generals Wilson Lee ana
Wheeler hold commissions of lower grace III
the Regular Army. and consequently VIII not
necessarily have to relinquish their present CON-
mand.
Under its reorganization. the Army is enu'ieo
10 two additional major generals. and Generals
Otis and Shafter have been chosen for THESE APP
pointments.
MIJsTER-OtT OF VOLUNTEERS
Law officers OF the Government are discussing
In the light of the Presidents proclamation an
nouncing the conclusion OF peace. the question
Of mastering out the volunteer army. III Is
agreed that the law will he construed to mean
that the muster-Out or the troops Sndii NC
orders OF the Executive and that necessarily
there must be q delay of month or so IN the
discharge Of the volunteers. In the mean ume
they will receive their pay and allowances
In accordance with precedent established al
the close Of the Civil War, few or the Voiun-
teer organizations may be retained In the ser
vice for some time although those who desire 10
return home will be permitted to do So
The law authorities hold that In order that
the volunteers in the Philippines may remain In
the service in accordance with the provisions OF
the Army law passed by the last Congress. they
must re-enst not as organizations but as indi-
viduals The organizations and the individuals
who choose 10 go with them must be mustered
out in this country. The individual volunteers
who re-enlist in the Philippines will receive not
only the two months extra pay provided for on
their discharge from the Army. but also travel
pay from this country to the Philippines and re-
turn. amounting to about $500. The War Off
ciais have decided that IT will be more desira-
bic to take a trained soldier in the Philippines
than 10 send that soldier home and return raw
recruit.
II the applica tons for discharges any cri-
terion IL is evident that the volunteers in the
Philippines are not anxious to remain. and will
take advantage OF the law to demand muster
out. The effect of the proclamation declaring
peace will be felt by the enlisted men in the
Regular Army TO the extent of reduction of 20
per cent in pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
TWO BATTERIES FOR MANILA.

Two batteries OF the 9Th Artillery started yes
terday morning for San Francisco on their way 70
Manila BATTERY NJ Captain c. w. Foster. left
Fort Hancock. Sandy Hook. early yesterday morn
ing on the Government steamer General Me!gs FOR
weehawken. where they boarded a train, when
is to take them across the Continent Battery l.,
in command OF Captain Ludlow. left Fort Wads-
worth at 6 a. m on the steamer Mary Gordon.
which took them to Wcehawken. where they started
In company with Battery NJ on their long journey
halfway around the world. They are expected 10
reach San Francisco. where they will be joined
by other batteries OF the regiment In time 10 san
on the transport Warren April Is.
The batteries are In first-class condition. there
ha wing been constant field drills and target practice
since the order for the movement came. The men
cheered they left their posts by those re-
naming behind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12

resentafives ne took an active part In the de-
bates pertaining to foreign relations. and was
also an ardent supporter of Civil Service he-
form. He is man of large private means lie
was appointed Minister to Belgium In the early
days OF President McKinleys Administration
Mrs storer is a Catholic.
1t is assumed here that the Due DArcos, Tor
neriy Spanish Minister TO Mexico. will be named
as Minister TO the Emitted States, and the OIL
cia,s sincerely hope that this will be done a
highly favorable opinion Of him being held here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
RJILS SIGNED BY WOODRUFF.

Albany April 1.-THE following bills became laws
OF the State OF New-York to-day by virtue OF me
SIGNATURE of I.eutenant-G Governor Woodruff. who
en- the absence of Governor Roosevelt from the
State is Chief Executive
Mr.. Elliss. prohibiting the killing OF quail in
Genesee and Montgomery counties until January
l. 1908. - ,,, ,r..a..,
Mr. Bryan's. authorizing Henderson. Jefferson
County TO vote the proposition TO construct a
town hall.
Senator Sherwoods. including agricultural soce-
ties which hold annual fairs among the member
ship corpora lions whose directors not personally
liable for the debts of the corpora alton.
Senator Humphreys. amending the charter OF the
Security Assurance Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
GOT SCRIP INSTEAD OF CASH.
ROBBERS FORCED CASHIER OF LUMBER CON-
PANY TO OPEN HIS SAFE.

ROBBERS FORCED CASHIER OF LCMehH coA'
PANY TO OPEN HIS SAFE.
I'll Paso Tex, April Il.-One OF the ooldes' noid'
ms ever committed in this section occurred yes
terday afternoon at the once Of the Alamo Gordo
Iumber COMPANY. at Alamo Gordo. n. NJ. seventy
miles north OF Ell Paso. Yesterday was payday At
the lumber camp which Is large one Many tnoo
sands OF dollars were OIL hand to pay the empioyes
and the money was given to them short time
before the arrival OF the outlaws. All the workmen
had dispersed except about nifty. who fingered IN
the Office.
Suddenly the door thrown open BY two COW
boys armed with winchesters. They walked up 10
Cashier Davidson and demanded all the money m
his possession. At the muzzles Of the Winchesters
he was compelled to open the safe. IL contained
bundle OF scrip, amounting to $4,000 which was
stacked in packages and resembIed greenbacks
The robbers took this and departed.
Their horses were awaiting them at the door
where they were held by third cowboy. and all
three rode away. posse was quickly ganized
and is in pursuit OF the robbers, but as the country
Is rough In that vicinity there Is small chance OF
their capture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
FAIR WEATHER Brings Spring STYLES.

The weather the last few days has been more in
keeping with the season OF year than at any time
since the beginning OF spring. Though the baimy
breezes and the early flowers are little late they
arc lust as welcome. Judging from the number OF
new hats and dresses TO be In the principal
thoroughfares now women in general have been
quick TO accept the opportunity to display their
new nneres without the risk OF catching severe
cold. OF course the women are hoping that the
fine weather will last So are the men and many
Younger people for the National League baseball
season will begin in this neighborhood next Satur-
day and the season OF many other outdoor sports
will soon Open.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
CLEVELAND BANKS DISSATISFIED
THEY DO NOT LIKE NETWORKS NEW SYSTEM OF
CHARGING FOR CHECK COLLECTION

CHARGING FOR CHECK COLLECTION.
Cleveland. Ohio. April II (SpeciaD.-The recent
ruling OF the New-York Clearing House Assoca-
ton in regard TO the tariff put upon clearance Of
commercial paper causes general dissa tisfsction
and dsspproval among Cleveland banking irsti-
tu'ions and large depositors. No steps have yet
been taken here 10 thwart the evident alleged
scheme Of the New-York institutions to draw
greater GENERALIZATION OF capital their way. Cleve-
land bankers. however. dislike TO lose the capital
that viii eventually be withdrawn TO open New
York accounts.
The bankers of Cleveland have no organization
and the cui throat system prevails. that forces
every individual bank In the city 10 provide New
York or any other draft free of charge TO Gus
toners number Of banks here have decided to
accept the offers made by Philadelphia and Chi
oago banks TO their correspondents over the coun-
try 10 accept exchange at par and settle every
week. They will use Philadelphia exchanges for
Eastern business In New-York. Pennsylvania and
near neighborhood Chicago exchange FOR business
In the Central and Middle Western States. and
possibly Boston bank for the New England
States BY following this course they hope soon to
bring the New-York institutions TO change their
minds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
VERDICT AGAINST JOHN BRrsBEy WALKER

The suit Of George NJ Porteous OF Chicago
against John Brisben Walker To recover $4,000 dam
for alleged libel tried In the United States
Circuit Court before Judge Lacombe, yesterday
The suit was based on the publication In an issue
OF The Cosmopolitan" OF November ls5. Of an
article entitled Identifying Criminals" with
twelve reproductions OF photographs OF the plain
tif. The jury after an hours elaboration, re-
turned verdict for the PLAINTIFF for $50 and costs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
FIRE on THE STEAMER pOPTIa.

ST. Johns. y. F.. April 1.-The steamer Portia
from New-York arrived here at to-day. Four
hours later a FIRE broke on, In the main hold Of
the vessel. and large part OF the cargo de-
stroyed before the flames were extingulshed For
some time 1; seemed impossible to save the ship be-
a large stock of Kerosene oil I'm barrels is
stored ia the hold where the fire broke out. Had
the flames reached this. az 1t was feared would be
the case the explosion would have blown the ship
10 pieces. Fortunately all engaged In fighting the
fire escaped without injury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
CUT OFF CHINAMEN's CUES.

HOW A YOUNG AMERICAN OFFICER IN THE
PHILIPPINES STOPPED LooTING
Washington April 1.-THE incoming mails
from Manila bring many queer stories OF Incl
dents OF the war. When General Macarthur led
the first onslaught TO the north on the insurgent
stronghold, the American military commanders
were amazed at the extent OF the looting by
-combatsnts. The Chinese took q leading
part In II. beginning It before the rstreatinr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
4 Plea FOR THE EDUCATIONAL CODE.

Albany April 1l-Charles r. Skinner. State Su-
perintendent Of Public Instruction has issued
statement favorng the Educational Code bill of
Senator White which is pending in the Senate He
supports the measure because. he says. 1t will
place under the control OF department all
schools for whose support the State holds itself re-
sponsiDle. define the boundaries of the legitimate
work OF the Regents and of the Department of
Education. preclude encroachment by each on the
other. promote harmonious action and do the work
a less cost to the State. This bill Is opposed by
the principals Of high schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
TWELVE LIVES LOST IN YELLOWSTONE

Glendve. Mont April 1.-THE overflow OF the
Yellowstone River caused by the gorging OF the
Ice is practically over. The number OF lives lost
twelve-Mrs. r. W. Snyder her brother.
Eugene F. O'Connor their niece. Miss Nellie Regan.
and Miss Wybrecht Of Indiana polls, Ind, and
James Sullivan. his wife and six children.
The bodies OF Miss Regain and Eugene OConnor
have been recovered and buried. The body OF Miss
Wybrecht has also been recovered and she was
buried this afternoon. The Sullivan family were
found in their bedrooms. Thousands OF acres OF
lard along both sides OF the river are covered With
ice varying from d foot to five feet In thickness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12

insurgent forces were fairly out of town. They
apparently had no conception Of the enormity or
their offence. and 1t had been reluctantly con-
cIuded to shoot some Of these Chinese looters
for the sake Of example when young omcer
cut off the cues of a half dozen Cnlnamen who
had been taken red-handed. The looting
stopped. and the Chinese disappeared as IL by
magic from the whole province.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
PLAGUE ON THE CHINESE COAST.

Washington. April ia cable dispatch received
at the State Department from United States Consul
Wildman at Hong Kong contains single word.
Plague" thereby announcing the annual appear
OF the disease the Chinese coast 1t Will
require the most energetic efforts on the part OF the
medical officers at Manila to prevent the plague
from being imported from Hong Kong
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
SNYDER NOT INDICTED.

Albany April LIT is reported In this city that
the Grand Jury of Herkimer County has failed to
find an indictment against Charles Snyder who
was removed section superintendent OF the Erie
Canal by superintendent John y. Partridge OF the
Department Of Public Works. for having padded
N raVr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
BIBLE AGENT FOR MANILA.

The Rev. Jay c. Goodrich, of Madison. y. J.,
has been appointed the first agent Of the American
Bible Society for the Philippine Islands. He is
graduate OF Mount Union College. In Ohio. and
has had charges in the East Ohio Conference and
In the upper Iowa Conference. He will leave in
about six months for Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
WALTHAM WATCHES

The best and most reliable timekeepers
made in this country or in any other
The "Pa1seted american Waeb, illustrated book of in
yng information about uatcbes ucW be sent upon request
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
DISPATCHES FROM GENERAL OTIS.
I.AwTON's VICTORY COMPLETE-ATTACk
REFUSED BY WHEATON,

LAwToN's VICTORY CONGRATULATIONS
REFUSED BY WHEATON.
Washington April 1.-THE War Department
to-day received dispatches from General OTIS
announcing the success of General Lawtons
campaign in the capture CT Santa Cruz. He says
that General Lawton is pushing the rebels into
the mountains beyond the city. General Otis
also informs the War Department that the in
surgents made attack on General Wheatons
brigade. and were repulsed with heavy loss.
The dispatches follow:
Manila April II.
Adjutant-General. Washington.
Lawtons success at Santa Cruz more COM
plete than reported yesterday. Enemy left nine
ty-three uniformed dead field. and number
out destruction of property. His loss ten
wounded slight, except two: since died.
Lieutenant Filing only officer wounded slight,
in hand Enemy retired eastward Lawton In
pursuit this morning. OTIS.
Manila, April IL.
Adjutant-General.W Washington
Insurgents attacked MacArthur's line of rail-
way communication last night in considera BILE
force: repused by Wheaton with heavy loss
Wheaton's casualties three killed twenty
wounded te OTIS
The attack by the insurgents on the railway
north Of Manila indicates to War Department
pushing north bodies Of insurgents took II the
mountains and jungles to the right of the rail-
way, and have been watching an opportunity
TO capture the road at some point and thus cut
OFF the main body OF the army to the northward
The repulse of the natives shows that they had
not sufflcient force to accomplish their purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-12
OPPOSED BY BUFFALO ALDERMEN.

Buffalo April 1.-THE Board OF Aldermen mas
adopted resolution calling on the REPRESENTATIVES
from Buffalo to do everything In their power 70
defeat the State Constabulary bill pending IN tne
LEGISLATURE. There only four dissenting votes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
SENATE Committee CHANGES.
The More Important Adopted by the
Republican,

The republicans of the Senate TODAY
adopted the changes made by the commit
tee on committees. The more important
changes in the republican membership of
f. the committees follow:
Ffnance-Hansbrough Spooner.
Appropriattons-Warr Wetmore, Car
ter.
Foreign relations-WoIcott
Observation-Disclosures Simon
commerce-Hanna Mason. Depew.
Agriculture-FoSter
Coast and insular survey new)-Foster
chairman; Hawley, Mcmillan, Perkins,
Wellington
Contingent expenses-Kean. Scott.
Census-Quarles, McCumber
Civil service-Baker, chairman.
Claims - Warren, chairman; McComas
Depew. McCumber. Kean.
District of Columbia-Stewart, Yelling
ton.
Education and labor-McComas.
Civil service-Ross, chairman; Deboe.
Fisheries-Foster.
Forest servations-Beveridge, chairman
Carter. Mcbride, Depew.
Geological survey-Kean.
Observation-Disclosures, chairman; Sewell
in place of Nelson.
Indian affairs-Thurston, chairman: Mel
sen, Baker, Quarles, McCumber, Kyle.
Indian depreda tions-Deboe chairman.
Mcbride, Ross, Beveridge.
1nteroceanic canals-McBrde, Hanna.
Interstate commerce-kean.
lrriSatfon-Simon, chairman; Stewart
Quarles.
Manufactures-Scott Foster.
Military afTairs-Burrows.
Mines-Clark (Wyo.), Scott.
Naval affairS-Penrose.
Executive Observation-Disclosures chair
man; Beyeridge.
Pacific islands and Porto Rico mew)-
Foraker, chairman; Gallinger, Perkins,
Fairbanks, Nelson, McComas. Depew.
Patents-Pritchard, chairman; McComas.
PenSions-Deboe, QuarleS, McCumber.
Philippines (new)-Lodge, chairman; ALI
son, Hale, Davis, Proctor, Mcbride, Bev-
eridge.
Post offices-Elkins.
Printing-Platt (N.Y.), chairman; Elkins.
Private land claims-Beveridge.
Privileges and observation-disclosures.
Public buildings and grounds-Fairbanks,
chairman; Scott, Quarles.
Public health-Spooner, Deboe, Depeg
Public lands-Clark (Wyo.), kean.
Railroads-Hawley. Wetmore Scott
Relations with Canada-Fairbanks, Gull
lom.
chairman; Aldrich, Cullom, Davis, McMil-
Ian, Chandler, Spooner.
Revolutionary claims-Foster.
RuleS-Elkins.
Territories-Beveridge.
Transportation routes-Quarles, chair
man; Shoup.
Potomac river front-1oar Wetmore,
Foster.
Five civilized tribes-Baker.
Transportation of meat products-Mc-
Cumber McComas.
Industrial eXpositions-Depew, chairman:
Proctor, Hansbrough, Lodge.
National banks-Kean. chairman.
Trespassers upon Indian lands-McCum-
ber chairman.
Woman suffra ge-Foster-
1t is observed that Kyle dndl and Sew
art (silVer) are considered in the majority
list of committees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
DEMOCRATS AND PHILIPPINES.
Two Joint Resolutions Introduced In
dicnting Their Position.

Two joint resolutions were introduced in
the House of Representatives today by
Representative Williams of Mississippi.
which are the result of consultation among
a number of democratic leaders in the
House, and are understood to be expressive
of their general position on the Philip
pines.
The first resolution after reciting the
prospect that the Filipinos would lay down
their arms if assured independence, and
the position of the American people against
wars of conquest or criminal aggression
declares the intention and purpose to recog-
nize the independence of the Filipinos and
withdraw our land and sea forces, provided
the Independent government agrees to re-
fund the S20.000,O0O paid by the United
States TO Spain, to give us suitable naval
and coaling stations, and grant in perpe-
tuity free access to their ports.
Another section pledges our friendly as
slstance and also pledges against foreig.
Interference or aggression for ten years,
during which time the foreign affairs OF
the island are to be under American con-
troll.
The other resolution recites the consti-
tutional provisions against slavery and in
voluntary servitude. asks for information
relative to the conclusion of a treaty with
the sultan of Jolo and provides for an ir-
quiry by the judiciary committee as TO
whether the constitutional provisions
against slavery and the statutory provisions
against polygamy apply to the Sulu people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
LOSSES OF THE BoERs.
Lyddite shells Did Terrible Execution
at Modder River

MODDER RIVER, Cape Colony, Tues
day. December "Details gathered here
by a representative OF the Associated Press
among the wounded British and Beers give
some idea of the desperate nature of the
fight at Magersfontein The Hishlanders
did all that the most gallant troops in the
world could do, but It was impossible to
face the terrible fire Of the Beers The
British artillery again saved the situation
and divides the honors of the day with the
Scots. The batteries worked for hours un-
der a CALLING rifle nre.
According to the Boer stories II WAS
impossible for the burghers to have es-
capped fearful loss. One Boer prisoner said
a single lyddite shell killed or wounded
over seventy and that two other shells
burst over two bodies of Beers ensconced
behind the range. doing fearful damage
All agree that the Beers fought through
out with the utmost gallantry Their
sharpShoOters seldom missed the mark
\ Seaforth Highlander says that while
he lying wounded on the field he saw
a Boer of typical German appearance
fauItIessly dressed. with polished top boots
a shirt with silk ruffies. and a cigar in his
mouth, walking among the ant hills, pick
ing off the British He was quite alone
and It was apparent from the frequent use
he made of fed glasses that he was
singing out officers.
Another wounded Boer says that lyd-
dite shell. fired on Sunday, fell in the mid
die Of an open air prayer meeting held to
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THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
They Will BE Announced Before the
Recess.

Speaker Henderson has made such prog
ress with the House committees that he
was able to state definitely for the first
time today that the list Would be an
nounced before the holiday recess, prob
ably on or about the day before the recess
begins. Until then, the Speaker stated,
there will be nothing authoritative relative
to the chairmanships or the personnel of
committees.
The Speakers determination to have the
committees named before the holidays is
source of much satisfaction to members
of the House, as 1t will permit the organ
ization of committees and the beginning of
work on the more important matters of leg
islatton. The preliminary work on the ap
preparation bills already has been done, and
with the appointment Of the committee and
subcommittees some of these bills will be
completed during the recess. An urgent
deficiency appropriation bill will come first
and will be ready for the House to act IN
Immediately on reassembling. The pension
and the District of Columbia appropriation
bills will follow speedily. and after that
probably the fortification bill. This latter
measure has usually been put off until late
In the session, but since the policy Of the
government is wei established in dealing
with Notifications it is expected to dis
pose of the subject at the outset.