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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
SCHURMAN'S REPORT. mot MADE
PUBLIC

Washington, May "a. Il ollowing a rule
established when the Philippine commits
sion first landed at Manila, Secretary Hay
declines TO make public the report which
came by cable last night from President
Schurman on the progress OF the negoti-
ations with the Filipinos. 1t Is positive
ly asserted. however, by other persons
who have seen the report and particularly
by certain army officers that President
Schurman makes no reference to any
friction between the civilian mem beTs
of the American commission and Gen.
Otis, who Is now the sole representative
on the commission of the military and
naval elements. The general tone OF
President Schurman's despatch Is opti-
mistic. indicating q belief that the Fill.
pino commissioners twill succeed in pre-
vailjng upon their people to accept the
terms held out in the Presidents instruc-
tions, touching the form of government
for the islands. Later reports from Ma
nila show that the American military
authorities have not ceased their opera
tions against the insurgents because OF
any negotiations that the civilian men,
bers of the commission may be conduct
ing with the insurgent represeD tatives.
The impression Is gathered from the
statements of high officials. here that this
attitude of the military officials Ia tho
roughly approved by the war department
where it is fully expected that campaign
will be pushed by Gen. Otis regardless
of season or condition all through the
summer If need be, unless by submission
to the terms described the Insurgents
terminate hostilities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
NAVY LAYING IN STOCK.

Washington, May 24.-The navy de-
partment Is laying In extensive new
stocks of naval ordnance and the bids
which are being opened from day to day
show that one Of the effects of the recent
war has been to build up large number
of small factories capable of producing
war supplies. Factories which have here.
tofore been engaged in making bicycles,
rivets, castings and tubings learned that
the making Of war material was profita-
BILE employment. By slightly adding to
their plants they are able to make shells,
projectiles. etc. A cycle company, rivet
and screw company and several tubing
factories, were among the bidders for ssv.
eral thousand shrapnel and she'll from
four-inch to twelve-inoh, opened by the
navy department yesterday. The result
Of this general competition Is to consid
erably reduce the rates which are being
paid for war supplies and at the same
of very extensive facilities In time OF
emergency.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
Doesn't Act Sickly on
Quarter Deck.
His Nerve as Good as Morning of
Famous Battle.

Washington, May 24.-Surgeon j. K.
Page of Admiral Dewey's flagship the
Olympus, has arrived here on leave. He
came ahead of the Olympia to avoid the
long delays Of the sail via the Suez canal.
Up to the date Of his departure from
Manila, Surgeon Page had been on the
| flagship ever since Dewey took command,
seeing him daily and having general
charge of medical affairs, SO that he is In
q position to give an intelligent view OF
the Admiral's health and general condi-
tion. He said today:
admiral Dewey is in no sense q sick
man but is as we'll as any man could be
after spending year In the tropics.
was on the Olympia at the time he came
aboard, and from that time to the present
do not believe there has been any ap-
preciable change in his appearance,
weight, or general condition. Anyone
who thinks he is ply sicaI wreck should
hear the Admiral on the quarter deck
when he gets aroused. He Is the gentlest
man living and yet he expects every man
to do his duty and when there IL any
short coming the Admiral will be heard
from in no feeble or sickly manner. OF
course every one in the feet has suffered
in b ealth more or less during the last
year, due to the terrific and long sus-
tanned heat and the enervating climate.
1t takes all the lifs out of strong man
and weakens his snergy and ambition.
In that Dewey suffered with all the rest
of us. 1t was particularly arduous during
blockade duty, when for long stretches
no man could get ashore. Surgeon Page
was asked If Admiral Dewey's RESPONSE
bilities had not weighed heavily on him.
II think not," he answered, land
believe twill be found that he has just
as much nerve as on the morning he
fought the battle of Manila bay. lie Is
q man who carries responsibility lightly
and does not let 1T break him down. On
the morning of the battle he was perfect
ly cool and only once throughout the ao-
tion did he show signs OF anxiety. That
was when the head gunner reported that
our ammunition was running short.
This was about the time we pulled of
for breakfast, and 1t had rather depress-
ing effect But 1t was quickly offset
when the officer of the deck reported that
the Reina Christina and Castillo were
afiie. That was the turning point, and
the Admiral had no anxiety after that
Asked If he had prescribed for Admiral
Dewey OF late, Surgeon Page said:
"No, he has no need for prescriptions.
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ARRESTED FOR CONSPIRACY.

Trenton, N. j., May 24.-Hobart A.
Tuttle of Paterson, private seer etary to
Governor Voorhees, and brother .inlaw
of Vice President Hobart, with former
Assem- blym man Howard A. Harvey of Es'
sex, Lawrence Smott of New York and
George A. Denham of Boston, are accused
with conspiracy according to suit filed
in the United States circuit court here.
They are alleged to have been the promo
tiers of the American Palace Car compa-
ny, and 1t is charged that they have at
tempted to dispose of certain patent
rights owned by the American Palace
Car company of Maine. in which they
were interested. to the New Jersey COM
pany.
The complainants are Allie l.. Law.
renee, Byron A. Elder, Sarah A. Willis
all of Boston; Frank o. Hudson of West
field, Mass, and Charles I. Place of Syra'
cuse, stockholders of the Maine company.
This afternoon Judge Gray granted an
injunction restraining futile and the
others from disposing of any property oi
the Maine company pending the trial of
the suit. June 9TH is fixed for hearing.
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During the last year he has not once
asked for prescription or taken medical
advice except In casual way. IL ne
wants anything, he sends down to the
ships apothecary aud gets IL. HIS habits
ara so regular that be needs little or nc
medicine. His smoking and drinking
are In perfect moderation. He eats VOL
apd sleeps well. and it Is one OF tine
recognized ofenses on posrd NIP 70
tramp heavily over the AdmiraPs CABIN
after he has retired.
cit has needed pretty calm man Mt
the head OF affairs" SAID Surgeon Page
when asked as to the reports of friction
with the German naval ofiicerI
II know nothing Of any differsnces,
but we all felt that much reliance was TO
be placed on the Admirals tact and
conservatism Is means OF avoiding any
possible diffe renee. ThrouGhout the feet
he WAS universally admired, not only as
q naval commander, but also for his
statesmAnship and discrstion -
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Praise For Volunteer
Regiments.
The Soldiers Well Provided
With RatiOns.

Washington, May 24.-The secretary of
vnr today made public report from
Major -Gsneral Arthur Macarthur, being
one OF the reports enclosed by Gen. Otis
in his own report of the operations In the
Philippines. which was in part submitted
to the cabinet yesterday. Gen. Macarthur
covers a period of time from the evening
Of February 4. when the insurgent out
break began, to February 3s. He gives a
vivid picture of the conditions prevailing
ID Manila and Its suburbs during the ex-
citing times that followed the initiation
Of the insurgent attack. An important
feature OF his report is the demonstration
Of the responsibility of the insurgents for
the outbreak. He also speaks In terms
of the highest praise Of the splendid quail
titles of American officers and enlisted
men.
Gen. MacArthur's command was the
which included the s0th Kansas (Fun.
ston's command), and the Utah battery.
Gen. Macarthur mentions also little
naval contingent in the shape of Colt
automatic gun loaned by the Helena,
manned by Lieut.. Davis, who volunteered
with three marines. Making brief
statement OF the position of tine United
States troops in Manila and suburbs just
preceding the outbreak of February 4th,
Gen. Macarthur comes to the incidents
leading up TO the rupture. He saysi
1.-THE pertinacity of the insurgents In
passing armed parties over the line of
delimitation into American territory in
duced correspondence which. in the
light of the subsequent events is inter-
esting as indicating with considerable
precision premeditated purpose on the
part of somebody in the insurgent army
- fofoe collision.
Con. Macarthur addressed u note to
Col. San Miguel of the insurgent army.
The note and the answer are rs follows:
"Sir-The line between your command
and my command has been long estab-
lished and is we'll understood by yourself
and myself 1t is quite necessary under
present conditions that this line should
not be passed by armed men of either
command.
IAN armed party from your command
now occupies the village in front OF
Block House No. z, at a point consider
ably more than q hundred yards ON my
side of the line, and is very active in ex-
hibiting hostile intentions. This party
must be withdrawn to your side of the
line at once.
From this date, II the line is crossed
by your men with arms in their hands,
they must be regarded as subject to such
action as l may deem necessary.
Very respectfully,
''Arthur Macarthur,
"Major General U. S.V., Commanding.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
DEFENDERS MAST STEPPED.
81 Exchange Street.

Bristol X. I, May s4.-The steel mast
of the Defender was successfully stepped
at 11.80 o'clock today. The steamer
Archer, which was to assist in the work,
arrived here this morning. When the
was pushed out of the shop until the
Archer could get hold OF 1t with her
steam derri,k, and it was slowly swung
out until 1t could be controlled BY those
on board the steamer. Then the Archer
went slowly along to the Defenders berth
and with the assistance of the crew, the
work of stepping the mast was soon ac-
complished. The operation took not more
than half an hour.
G. Oliver Iselin was present while the
mast was being stepped. 1t is expected
that the sails of the Defender will he
bent at once and as the crew is already
here, that she will be prepared to sail for
'SSw York within few days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
TO AID DEwEY CELEBRATION.

Albany, N. Y, May 24.-Governor
Roosevelt sent to the Legislature today a
message calling attention to the desira-
biiity of making an appropriation to
provide for the proper celebration Of the
return of Admiral Dewey
The members of the Senate and assem-
bly, committees oD the Dewey celebration
this afternoon agreed upon bill appro-
priating $4,000 for the states part in 1t.
All members of the National Guard OF
the state who desire to participate In the
celebration will be enabled to do so and
the state will bear the expense of their
salaries will be paid as, in cases whera
the National Guatd Is ordsred out for
duty
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
PREFER "HoNoR TO WEALTH.

Havana, May 24.-The Sanguil!ys
Lacret. Vidal. Mayia, Rodriguez and all
the late members of the CUBAN military
assembly aided by the opposition newspa-
pers are advising the Cuban soldiers not
to give up their arms. mot to sell the
souvenirs of their heroic struggle for
liberty and not tc part with honor for
$75.'
1t is pointed out that even Gomez, in
his proclamation. counselled the soldiers
to go home with or without money.
General Brooke of course will proceed
with his programme without needing the
opposition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
The Occasion Observed Throughout the
Empire.

London, May 24.-Torrents of rain to-
day ushered in Queen Victoria's birth
day.
At Windsor, where general holiday Is
being observed, the town was decorated
with flags and the churchlbsiis were rung
at seven o'clock in the NOR ming.
Although official birthday celebrations
in London were3 postponed until June
all public buildings, many bushes
houses and great many private rssi-
dences are decorated. In fact, more flags
were flying than at any time since the
Queens jubilee. s
Birthday celebrations occurred through
out the provinces. The ships in the differ
ent ports were dressed for the occasion,
and the warships were covered with bunt-
ing.
At Portsmouth there were reviews of
the regular troops, volunteers and naval
brigades, and the same ceremonies oc-
CURED at the various arsenals' and garri-
son towns.
A telegram from Simla, British India,
records that impressive Queens birthday
services there were attended by the Woe
roy of India, Lord Curzon, and the
Indian military Off In full dress.
Royal salutes were fired.
During the afternoon the Queen planted
an oak sapling on the east lawn of Wind
sor castle.
MIR. Joseph H. Choate, the United
States AMBASSADOR, telegTaphed his con-
gratulations to the Queen and Her Maj
esty sent i graciously worded reply.
Washington, May "a. The President
has addressed the following to Queen
birthday:
Executive Mansion,
Washington, May "a
To Her Majesty the Queen, Windsor Cas-
tie, England:
Madame-It gives me great pleasure to
convey on this happy anniversary the
expression of the sentiments of regard
and affection which the American people
cherish towards your Majesty and to add
the assurance of my own cordial respect
| and esteem.
May God grant to your Majesty and to
the countries under your government
many years of happiness and prosperity.
William Mckinley.
SERVICES AT PARIS.
Paris, May 24.-Commemorative SER
vices in honor of Queen Victoria's BIRTH
day were held in tha English church
today. The British Ambassador, Sir Ed
mond ]. Monsop, the members of the
! British embassy, representatives OF the
other embassies. Gen. Bailend, repre-
senting President Loubet, and the minis
ter of foreign affairs, NJ. Del Case, were
among those present. Sir Edmond and
Lady Monson this evening gave grand
reception at the British embassy. There
| were 1900 guests present, including the
Iufanta Eulalie, aunt of the King of
Spain; Grand Duke Michael, brother of
the Gar of Russia the cabinet ministers,
the diplomatio corps and most of the
members of the Bourbon and Bonaparte
families. 1t was u brilliant gathering
and was representative OF the highest So
ciety of the French capital. The music
for the occasion was furnished by the
band of the Republican Guards, sent by
Gen. Zurlinden, military governor of
Paris, with his compliments to Queen
Victoria on the auniveI sary of her birth
day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
NEW TRIAL REFUSED.

Philadelphia, May "a. Judge Dallas
today In the United States Circuit court.
refused the application made by the land
owners for a new trial in the Getty sburg
battlefield cases. The land was taken by
the United States to perpetuate the bat
tleneld in Gettysburg National park,
which is to comprise about 25 square
miles. A jury of view awarded $1,000. 80
for the necessary land, which the court
subsequently increased to $40, 92s. 90. The
owners were still dissatisfied and brought
suit again with the above mentioned re-
GuIt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION

San Francisco, May 24,--,rwo special
trains from Boston and Chicago laden
with delegates to the national Baptist
convention which opens in this city to-
day, arrived at the Oakland Mole at mid
night. The delegates.crossed the bay early
this morning. Many have already
reached hsre and the convention will be
well attended. This is the first conven-
tion of the Baptist national societies held
west of the Rocky Mountains. The First
baptist church, where the convention
will be held, has been decorated and pre-
pared for the occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
CAPT. COGHLAN ASSIGNED.

Washington, May 24.-The naval orders
posted today assigned Capt. j. B. Cogh-
Ian to dnty as commakdant of the Puget
Sound navy station, June 80, by which
time the Raleigh will be out of commits
sion. The remaining officers Of the
Raleigh are also detached and placed in
waiting orders or leave. Capt. Coghlan
relieves as commandant Capt. j. g. Green.
Capt. G. S.Cotton is relieved of duty as
captain of the Mare Island navy yard by
Capt. W. w. Mead, and assumes oom-
mand of the receiving ship Independence
at the same yard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIes, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste ana = cceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect Strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FTG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N. 2.
For sale by all Druggists. Soc. per bottle
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
NEWPORT AT MANILA.

Washington. May 24.-The war depart.
ment has been advised by Gen. Otis OF the
arrival at Manila of the Newport, which
sailed from San Francisco April 20 with
battery II, 4th and + 9th artillery, under
command Of Major Tiernon. eight officers
and 223 enlisted men. No casualties oc-
ourred during the trip.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
FISHERMEN RETURN.

Sandusky. Ohio, May 4.-Ex President
Clevelend and Capt. Robley Evans who,
with party Of friends. have been fishing
the vicinity of Middle Bass island for
the past two weeks, arrived here today
on the steamer Leroy Brook. Later they
departed for the east over the Baltimore
and Ohio road. Both expressed them
selves as having greatly enjoyed their
outing. Mr.. Cleveland said the fishing
around the islands is unusually good.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
LAWRENCE:MAN DROWNED.

Lawrence, Mass, May 24-Mayor
Eaton of this city, received word today
from the British consul, J.B. Heating,
at Portland, Me-, that Alexander Nc
Farlane of this city was drowned May 8,
while en- route to Liverpool on the cattle
steamer Norwegian.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
LAST DAY OF INQUEST.

Reading, Pa. May 24.-This was the
last day.of the coroner's inquest into the
railroad wreck at Exeter Station. Sew
eral additional witnesses were examined
when the taking of testimony closed. The
Jury then visited the scene of the wreck
and measured the distance from that
point to the curve around which the Sec
ond section came.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25

"San Juan Del Monte. Feb. 2, 1899.
"Major General Macarthur:
My Very dear sir-In reply to yours
dated this day. in which you inform me
that my soldiers have been passing tho
line of demarcation fixed by agreement,
desire to say that this is foreign to my
wishes and l shall give immediate orders
in the premises that they retire.
Truly yours,
(Signed)
"L. r. San Miguel,
Colonel and First Chief. !"
Next came the disregard of the promise
which precipitated the outbreak and this
Is described by Gen. Macarthur in the
following language:
At about half past eight p. M, Febru
ary 4th, an insurgent patrol consisting
of four armed soldiers, entered our terri
tory at Block House No. 7.and advanced
to the little village of Santol, which
was occupied from the Pipe line outpost
of the Nebraska regiment. The Ameri
can sentinel challenged twice, and then,
as the lnsuIgent patrol continued to nd
vance, he fired, whereupon the patrol
retired to Block House, No Z, when fire
was Immediately opened by the entire in
surgent outpost at that point. At 0
2. m, Col. SIotsenberg, First Nebraska
infantry, q. s. ", reported considerable
firing at his outposts, which extended
gradually along the entire front of the
division.
At 1910 p. M, 1t was evident that hos
tilities had been commenced in earnest
by the insurgents, and accordingly an Or
der issued from these headquarters to put
everything on the firing line according
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25
THE WEATHER.

Boston, May 24.-Looal forecast Thurs
day: Fair and rising temperature; south
erly to westerly winds.
Washington, May 24.-Forecast fol-
Thursday for New England: Fair and
warmer Thursday and Friday; fresh
southerly winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, May "a 4-The local weather
bureau records as to the weather are as
follows:
sa. m.-Barometer 80. 24S; thermome-
tar. IS. dew point. 46. humidity, 70;
wind. NV; velocity, 8; state of weather,
clear.
direction. S; velocity, G; state OF
weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, "a: minimum
tenn perature. 43; mean temperature,
"a: maximum wind velocity, IL IS;
precipitation 0.
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday. May "a, taken
at p. m. meridian time. the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction Of wind, state of
weather:
Boston. 60 degrees. SW, clear; New
York, 5S degrees, SW, clear; Philadel-
phia, 90 degrees, S, clear; Washington, Is
degrees, S, clear; Albany, 20 degrees, s.
clear; Buffalo. 6S degrees, W, partly
cloudy; Detroit, "a degrees, SE. partly
cloudy; Chicago, 5S degrees, Sc, partly
cloudy; St. Paul, 20 degrees, s, partly
cloudy; Huron, Dak.. ~ degrees, =,
partly cloudy; Bismarck. ~ degrees, .,
clear; Jacksonville, 6S degrees, NE, rain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-25

"Major General U. 5. ", Commanding.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-04
WEsTRoRo.

Westboro Sept. 3.-The ST. Agnes
Guild will meet Wednesday afternoon
at go O'clock with Mrs. Abbie F. Judd
on West Main street.
The Farther Lights society will
meet in the ladies' parlor of the Bap-
list church Thursday evening at 7.45
O'Clock. Members of the Woman's
Baptist Foreign Missionary Society are
invited to be present.
The Sunday school society of the Me
thodist church will hold picnic at
Lake Ch2Dney tomorrow.
Several young townspeople are con-
temp,ating q cod-fishing trip down Bos-
ton harhof Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. W. Gibson of Nor
wood passed the day with Arthur II.
Newton and family.
Miss Annie F. Rounds of Burlington.
Vt, and Mrs. w. Homer Fairbanks of
Marlboro are the guests of their pa
rents MI and Mrs. e. c. Rounds, on
West Main street
Mrs Bowers c. Hathaway, who has
oeen spending a short time at Winth-
rop Beach, has returned home on ac-
count of II health.
Miss Ella r. Averil of Boston is the
guest of Mrs. Lydia j. Perry on Rag
giles street for a few weeks.
Mrs. Joanna Willard leaves on We'd
nesday fer Norwell, Mass, to spend a
vacation with her sister.
Raymond Fay of Southbridge will
pass The holiday at his home on Milk
street