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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
FUNERAL OF GEN. LAYTON
Impressive Ceremonies at Manila, Army and
Navy Participating.
The Remains Placed on the Transport
Thomas, Which Sailed for
Home Today.

MANILA. December 80, $50 p.m-The
funeral of Gen. Henry w. Lawton, who
was killed at San Mateo December IS. was
held today with impressive ceremonies. The
remains were conveyed from the Paco ceme-
terry down to the Luneta, to Pasig, and
thence to the transport Thomas, which
sails this afternoon.
As the body was removed from the vault
Chaplain Marin read the prayers. The
personal staff of the late general was aug
mented by Color Sergeant Simon, Trump
eter Haberkam and Privates Oakum and
Mohrusen. The latter, who were closely
connected with Gen. Lawton's recent cam
paigns, bore the casket from the vault TO
sIx-horsed caisson awaiting at the gate.
The funeral proCe SSion was composed OF
the band of the 10Th Regiment, Gen. Hall
and his staff, two troops of the 4th cav
airy who were with Gen. Lawton at the
time of his death, battery of artillery,
number of clergymen, the calsson, covered
with flowers; the personal staff of the gen.
eraI or foot; Gems. Wheeler, Bates, For
sythe Kobbe and Schwan and Rear Ad-
miral Watson in three carriages; naval
battalion, Maj. Gen. Otis and his staff, the
foreign consuls, in full dress, and the MEM
bers of the Philippine supreme court. Ma
tive delegations from the towns where Gen.
Lawton established civil governments pre-
sented wreaths. Women from the same
towns waited on Mrs. Lawton yesterday
and presented her with their condolences
and flowers.
Crowds of natives and Americans wit
messed the procession, the band played
dirges and the crowds uncovered.
At Pasig the casket was transferred TO a
tug taps was sounded and prayers were
offered by Chaplain Pierce.
Four enlisted pallbearers will accompany
the remains to the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

IROyEs To BE THE PELOTAs.
Hamburg-South American Steamer
Ashore on DunEenens.

LONDON, December 3O.-The Hamburg
and South American Liner Pelotas. from
Santos for Rotterdam. struck on the sands
on the east side OF Dungeness. the southern
extremity of Kent. soon after midnight in
the midst of terrific gale. which ragged
all around the coast The storm was the
worst Of the winter. and seas Immediately
began breaking over the steamer. For a
time it appeared as though no one on board
Of her could be saved. The Dungeness
coast guards seeing the Pelotas' signals
OF distress, made desperate and for a long
time unsuccessful efforts to launch the life
boat in the heavy surf beating on the shore.
Finally the coast guardsmen succeeded in
reaching the Pelotas. They remained
alongside the steamer all night and event
ually put the rocket apparatus in opera
ton During the whole time the wind blew
with hurricane force. accompanied by
heavy rain and hall
There were no passengers aboard. The
cargo consisted Of grain. When day broke
the gale slightly moderated. enabling the
Efeboats 10 transfer the crew. who were
safely landed at New ROmney
The Hamburg and South American Line,
owners of the Pelotas have no connection
Whatever with the Hamburg
Line sailing to New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
HOUSE NAVAL COMMITTEE,
Recasting of Work Made Necessar,
by Mr.. BOuteIIe's Illness

The serious illness of Representative Bou-
telle of Maine, as announced in the press
dispatches, and which threatens, 1t is said
to keep him from his Congressional duties
for some time to come, will cause a re-
casting of the work of the naval affairs
committee, of which Mr.. Boutelle is chair
man.
The naval appropriation bill is now before
that committee in the form of the annual
estimates submitted, and the committee
will go to work early in January to frame
the bill. This is a task of some magni-
tude, requiring frequent hearings of bu-
reau officers. and also the adoption of
definite policy concerning the increase of
the navy in extent and character
Unless Mr.. Boutelle should resign from
Congress, which is deemed hardly prob
able in the circums tances, 1t is not likely
that formal change will be made in the
craftsmanship. even though Mr.. Boutelle
should be absent all the session. The COM
mittee will divide the work on the bill
of Illinois or Mr.. Dayton of West Virginia
will be informally given charge of the bill
on the floor. Mr.. Foss is the ranking menu
ber of the committee, but Mr.. DAYTON has
been very active in the past in the hand
Eng of the appropriation bills, and both
are thoroughly familiar with the work
Thus. Mr.. Boutelle's chairmanship will be
kept for him il happily he RECEIVERS, and
at the same time the functions of this
important committee will be performed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
DELAY ON WAR VESSELS.
More Time Given Columbian Iron
WOrkS-The New Rattle Ships

More Time Given Columbian Iron
WOrks-The New Battle Ships.
The Columbian Iron Works of Baltimore,
which is engaged in the construction for
the navy of the submarine boat Plunger
and the torpedo boat Tingay, has notified
the department formally that it has been
placed in the hands of a receiver, and has
submitted an application for an extension
of time allowed for the construction of the
torpedo boat. The application was made
in order that the receiver might be in po-
sitiOn to inform the court of the govern
ment's willingness to have its work con-
tinue to completion. The application came
before the naval construction board today
and it was decided to allow the extension
for an additional period of eleven months.
The board on construction is still holding
meetings for the purpose of completing the
designs for the three battle ships author
iZed by the last Congress, but which have
not vet been contracted for because of the
prohibitive limitation upon the price of ar
NOR. Considerable difficulty is being expert
enced in arranging the details of the ves-
sells. and 1t is possible that 1t may be re-
garded as necessary by the board to apply
to Congress to modify the requirements as to
the ships, in order to reduce the cost, owing
to the great advance in price of shipbuld-
ing material since the authorization was
given. A pending proposition is to sacrifice
the sheathing of the hulls Of the ships, but
Congress thought much of that feature
that it specifically set it out as a require
ment in the appropriation act, and the ships
must be sheathed unless an amendment of
the act is secured; The saving in cost and
in weight Of the hulls by the omission of
the sheathing would be considerable, but as
the board is on record as we'll as the Sec
retary of the Navy and Congress itself in
the decision that the efficiency of the ships
will be greatly increased by sheathing it
Is improbable that the item of increased
cost Will be allowed to stand in the way of
securing for these ships the best combina-
tion Of good qualities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
TO BE EXAMINED TUESDAY,
Candidates for Lieutenant Commits
siOns in the Marine Corps.


siOns in the Marine Corps.
Arrangements have been completed for
the examination Of candidates for appoint
ment as second lieutenant in the Marine
Corps. The examinations will be held at
the marine barracks, Washington, by a
board, Of which Maj. Charles H. LAUGH
heimer. U. S. NJ. c., is president Fourteen
candidates have been authorized to appear
for examination next Tuesday, as follows:
]. c. Beaumont. Maryland. son of the
late Admiral Beaumont; ]. P. " Gridley,
Pennsylvania, son of the late Capt Grid
ley of the Olympia; ]. w. wadleigh, New
Hampshire. son of Capt. Wadleigh of the
navy; Harold Colvocoresses, at large, son
of Lieut.. Commander Colvocoresses of the
navy; H. c. Reisinger, at large, son of
Commander Reisinger of the navy; H d.
F. Long, at large, son of the late Capt. A.
X. Long of the army; John H Muir Dis
trict of Columbia; Charles B. Taylor, Vir-
ginia; Thomas A. Mott. North Carolina: 8.
A W. Patterson, Pennsylvania; H r. Law.
at large; s. ]: L. Caffery, Louisiana: Alfred
Adamson, at large; Charles H. Rich, Mass
achusetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
Ii HUNG CHANG HONORED
Appointed Acting Viceroy of Two Chinese
Provinces.
Mr.. WI Tfng-Fang Says That 1t is a
Marked Distinction for the
Venerable Statesman.

The Chinese minister, Mr.. WI Ting-Fang,
has received dispatch from China stating
that Lii Hung Chang has been appointed
acting viceroy of two provinces in the south
of China, adjacent to Canton. The min
lister says this is a marked distinction to
the venerable Chinese statesman, as the
provinces are among the most populous and
commercially important in the empire;
moreover. it Is believed that the ability of
Earl Ii will be exercised in adjusting ques-
tions which have arisen with the French
authorities relative to affairs in the south
ern provinces
Mr.. Wu's dispatch clears up msappre-
hension created by a recent unofficial dis
patch, stating that Earl Ii would be made
viceroy of one province, that of Canton,
and that this would be followed by a degra-
dalton. On the contrary, the minister's ad-
vices show that the double viceroyalty is
an unusual honor, said to be analogous to
that of viceroy of India. At no time Mr..
for the reports that Earl Ii was to be de-
graded, as he is said to retain the conf
dence and respect of those in authority.
The appearance of Ii Hung Chang al the
head Of affairs in southern China promises
to have an important influence in that
quarter where the French sphere of in
fiuence' is supposed to be located. After
Germany had secured Kiao Chau and Rus
sia Port Arthur, both northern ports,
France asked for similar concessions on the
south, near the French territory of Tonkin
This resulted in the granting of French
rights for ninety-nine years at the import
ant port of Kwang Chau Wan, command
Ing the Gulf of Tonkin. and also rights to
connect Tonkin by rail with important
points in southern China. This arrange
ment has been followed by frequent re-
ports of trouble between the Chinese and
French of southern China, and although
the officials on both sides have said the
trouble was adjusted, there appears to be
much ground for difference in that locality.
For this reason the appearance of Ii Hung
Chang as viceroy in southern China is like
iy to have considerable influence on the
future of that part of the empire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
LIVING IN PUERTO RICO.
Ex-President Andrade of Venezuela
Finds an Asylum.

Word has been received here that Gen.
Andrade, late president of Venezuela, who
fled on warship when the Castro revolu-
ton proved successful, is living quietly in
Puerto Rico, where the American rule af-
fords him every proper protection. 1t ap-
pears that the Castro government cherfshes
no animosity to the late president. There
has been no disposition to molest him, nor
Will there be any confiscation of his prop
erty in Venezuela or interference with his
personal rights in case he sees fit to return
to the country. Since arriving at Puerto
Rico Gen. Andrade has sent back the war
ship on which he left Venezuela together
with every other possession in any way be-
longing to the country, and he is now lfy-
ing as a private citizen
Senior Andrade, the late minister to
Washington under the presidency of his
brother. is still in Paris, where he went to
attend the British-Venezuela court of ar
bttration. His daughter, who was we'll
known In the diplomatic circles here. has
recently recovered from severe illness.
and the family will go to Italy to aid in her
recuperation. DR.. Andrade, late attache of
the legation here, Is studying in the Paris
hospitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
REQUIREMENTS MODIFIED.
Entrance Examinations for Candi-
dates for the Army.

The Secretary of War has modified the
requirements as to physical proportions Of
candidates for enlistment In the army. In
an order just issued on the subject he di-
rects that paragraph $50 of the Manual of
the Medical Department, governing the en-
trance examination, be amended so as to
read as follows:
1T is not necessary that the applicant
should conform exactly to the figures indi-
Gated in paragraph 179. A variation not
exceeding ten pounds in weight or two
inches IN chest measurement Cat expiration)
below the standard given in the table is
admissible when the applicant for enlist
ment Is active, has firm muscles and is
evidently vigorous and healthy The table
is given to show what is regarded aa a fair
standard of physical proportions. and not
as an absolute guide to be followed in de-
Gliding upon the acceptance of recruits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
GOLD AND SILVER.
Preliminary Estimates of the Years
Production.


Mr.. Roberts, the director Of the mint, to-
day concluded his preliminary estimate of
the gold and silver production of this coun-
try for the calendar year 1899. The esu-
mated value of the gold production is S70,-
694,170 against S64, ,463 600 for the calendar
year 1898. The estimated silver production
is $74.424, 7s4 against SO, 3s4s4S5 last year.
showing that the white metal is still mined
in immense quantities.
1t is estimated that the Klendike output
has been $16,114,1 $50 against $s000,00 last
year.
The estimated gold production by states
is as follows: Nevada, ~. Az, ,00O; Washing
ton. Ss06,2O2 Oregon, $k550,3S7; Alaska,
$4,609, $40; California, $14,952, 1892; Idaho,
50, ,4sO,620; Montana, $4,919, ,S97; Utah, 3d.,
1863 500; Appalachian states, 1881, ,344; Colo
RADIO, $26.0OO,0O0; South Dakota, So, 120, 900.
Arizona, New Mexico and other states are
put down for small sums.
The largest increase is estimated for
Alaska, which produced last year 81, 524, 800
II is believed that the Cape Nome discov-
cries have added several million to this
years output. Colorado has also in
creased her output something like S3,000,-
600 over last year, when the total was
S23, 19J, 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
FOR THE LAwTON FUND.
Total Subscriptions Received by Gen.
Corbin Over $32,OOO.

Total Subscriptions Received by Gen.
COrbin Over $4,000.
The Lawton home fund continues to grow
with most gratifying steadiness, the daily
increase for the past four days ranging be-
tween $1,000 to $4,000. Gen. Corbin's state
ment today shows that since noon yester-
day the subscriptions received here have
reached the sum of s2249.25, making the
up to date So, ia %. The details of the
list received in the past twenty-four hours
are as follows:
Previously acknowledged, $50, $3.50. Gen.
Chauncy McKeever. L. s. A. (retired), So;
Chas. H. Manning, Manchester, N. H, So;
J. NJ. Sears, Boston, Mass, $500; VIM
ham, n. Y, 81; Col. G. Russell, U. s. A,
San Antonio, Texas, $50: subscriptions
through New York Herald, s613.25; Flor
ence Godfrey Chaplin, Brooklyn, N. Y. 81;
Thos Hunt, New York, $40; Miss Helen NJ.
Gould, $500; Chas. C. Beaman, New York,
$40; board of officers, 18th Regiment Ar
mory, n. G. n. Y, S25; Mrs. George A
Fuller, New York, So; John Fox, New York,
800; ". ]. Taylor, New Jersey, So; D. P.
Northrup and Frank L. Frans. Jola, Kan,
81: Jesse johnson, Brooklyn, n. Y, $50: A
H Thompson, kensington, Md, 81; Schuy-
Ter Crosby, Saratoga, N. Y, SO; o. w.
Meysenberg and E. F. Carey, through Sec
retary of the Treasury. $50; Walter n.
Snydam. Blue Point, N. Y, s.. Total,
S32,T14.35
The following additional subscription has
been received at The Star Office for the
widow of Gen. Lawton:
Heretofore acknowledged. .......... .s36 90
W. W. Anderson of BoZeman, Mont. 200
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
Effect of BOer War,
GOING TO CENTRAL AMERICA.
The lsthmian Canal Commission to
Inspect PrOpOsed Routes.

According to present plans the isthmian
canal commission will leave New York on
the 9th proximo for Greytown, for the pur-
post of entering actively upon the import
ant work with which 1t is charged. Gen.
eral Ernst and other officers of the COM
mission visited Paris last summer and OBJ
tained valuable data in regard to the pro-
posed French canal scheme
The surveys and other preliminary work
connected with the Nicaraguan canal will
be verified by the commissioners, who will
also inspect the other proposed routes. The
work already laid out will occupy the COM
mssioners and their entire force on the
isthmus about three months, at the con-
clusion of which time it is expected the
commission will return to this country and
formulate its report to the President in
Guiding estimates for the cost of whichever
Is considered the most desirable inter-
oceanic canal. Gen. Peter C. Hams, corps
of engineers, is closing up his affairs in
Baltimore in anticipation of the departure
of the commission on the date named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
FRENCH RECIPROCITY TREATY.
Does Not InjuriOusIy Affect Export of
American Wines.

In order to correct a very common mis-
al prehension as to the effect of the pending
French reciprocity treaty upon wines. the
State Department has authorized the state
ment that so far from injuriously affecting
American wines, that treaty actually Sc
cures a reduction of about % per cent of
duty on California wines imported into
France. This trade is rapidly becoming one
of great magnitude, and the concession OBJ
tanned from the French government on that
point is regarded of Importance. partic-
ularly in view of the fact that it has been
secured without any corresponding remis-
sion of our duty imposed upon French
wines imported into the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
British Cruiser Magicienne Captures
an Imperial Mail Steamer.
ALLEGED BOER RECRUITS ABOARD
Three German Officers and Twenty
Men Were Caught.
GERMANY WILL INTERPOSE

LORENZO MARQUEE. Delagoa bay. De-
| cember 30--The German steamer Bundes-
rath, belonging to the German East Afrf-
can line. has been captured as a prize and
taken to Durham. The Bundesrath arrived
here from Mozambique
The German steamer Bundesrath Of 1919
tons sailed from Hamburg November for
Tanga, East Africa.
DURHAM, Friday, December 29-The
British cruiser Magicenne seized the Ger
man steamer Bundesrath in North Delagoa
bay She will be brought before a prize
court.
BOer Recruits on Board.
LONDON, December 30-A representa-
tive of the Associated Press has learned
that there were three German officers and
twenty men, attired in khaki and intend
ing to serve the Beers on board the Bun
desrath, which explains her capture.
Regarding traffic generally on the east
coast of Africa, the British Admiralty off,
cials say the British government desires
that all ordinary and legitimate trade con-
Quoted by foreign vessels should suffer as
little restriction possible.
Germany Will Interfere.
HAMBURG, December 30.-The directors
of the German East African line have re-
ceived news of the arrest of the imperial
mail steamer Bundesrath. The commander
of the port of Durham refused an eNplana-
tion of the cause of the seizure. 1t is de-
clared here that there was no contraband
of war on beard, and when application
made to the German foreign office, the lat
ter Immediately promised interposition with
the British government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
CHARLES MAY LOSE HIS CROWN.
Portuguese Republicans Iucensed nj
His Action to DeIagOa Bay.

PARIS, December 3O.-Advices received
in diplomatic circles here say the republi-
cans of Portugal have seized on the alleged
APPROXIMATIONS secret treaty as
a weapon to attack the monarchy, assert
ing that it is evidence of the monarchy's
weakness and willingness to sell the Por-
tuguese colonies to fill the depleted Golfers
OF the treasury.
The Figaro says:
king Charles probably will lose his
crown if he acquiesces to Englands pro-
poSal, even under menace
An interesting piece of diplomatic gossip
is that the Portuguese minister in London
is great friend of the Prince of Wales
and in order to please him practically as
sured Lord Salisbury that British troops
would be permitted to pass through Lo-
renzo Marquee. But, il is added when the
matter was brought to the attention or
the home government 1t repudiated the min
ister'S action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
Naval Orders.

Lieuts. C. F. Hughes and H. B. Wilson
have been ordered to duty as inspectors of
equipment at the cramp. Neaf1e & Levy
and Harlan & Hollingsworth shipyards.
Lieut.. H. M. Donbaugh, to duty at the
League Island navy yard. Pa. as captain
of the yard.
Lieut.. G. KaemmerlinG, TO additional du-
ty at the Newport training station.
Chief Boatswain P. Haley, from the navy
yard at New York to Key West, Fla, and
later to the command Of the sMassasoit.
Chief Boatswain Wm.seAnderson, from the
MarcelluS to the Vermont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
Persona1 Mentien.

Miss Grace Mckinley ana Miss Sarah
Duncan, nieces of President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley, arrived at the White House today
and will remain some time.
Col. NJ. M. Lewis, who spent Christmas
with his mother at Newton, Kan, has re-
turned to this city, andswill jein the G. A.
r. in its call upon the PRESIDENT Monday.
Lieut.. w. A. Lieber sd Infantry. son of
Judge Advocate General Ldeber, who is
home from the Philippines on sick leave, is
at 1322 18th street northwest
Col. George B. Davis of the judge advo-
cate generals department.. professor of law
at the Military Academy, is in the city for
few days.
Mr.. ]. B. Church of this city has booked
to sail for Europe on the steamship New
York, which will leave next Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30
MR.. HAY OFF TO AFRICA.
He is Charged With Many Commis-
siOns to British Prisoners.

LONDON, December 3o.--Adelbert s.
Hay. the new United States consul at Pre-
toria, left Waterloo railroad station here
this morning for Southampton, on his way
to Cape Town. Mr.. Hay is charged with
many commissions from relatives and
friends Of the British prisoners at Pretoria
The same train took Lord Edward STAN
ley. one of the Junior lords of the treasury
and eldest son Of the Earl OF Derby. Lord
Stanley has been appointed to position on
General Roberts staff.
Sir William Stokes, surgeon in ordinary
to Queen Victoria in ireland. and sur
geon to the Meath hospital, Dublin, and @
number of hospital nurses also left London
for Southampton with Mr.. Hay and Lord
Stanley.
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Capt. Rec. Transferred to Tampa.

Captain Thomas H. Rees corps of en-
gineers, who was recently called to ac-
count by the War Department for visiting
o. M. Carter. formerly of the army in his
cell at Governors Island, in contravention
Of the article of war forbidding army Off
GERS from associating with an officer con-
victed Of fraud, has been relieved from
duty at Fort Totten, N. Y, and ordered to
take station at Tampa, Fla, relieving Cap
tain Henry Jervey. corps of engineers, who
is assigned to Captain Rees former duties
at Fort Totten, n. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

1t has been reported that Manley Law
ton. the twelve-year-old son Of the late
Major General Lawton. was an aid on his
fathers staff and on that of Brigadier Gem
eral Grant. The story is based on the fact
that the little fellow accompanied his faith
er TO the front, wearing the uniform of a
captain OF volunteers. Young Lawton has
received no commission. Of course and the
story is not treated seriously by War De-
partment officials.