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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
MANIFESTO OF GEN. GOMEZ.
Says He Protested Against o.. 100000, but
10 No Purpose.

Havana. May 19.-The expected mani
festo CT General Maxine Gomez was
issued last evening. 1t reviews his
part in the negotiations with Governor
General Brooke and speaks of his love
for Cuba and his sufferings on her be-
half in the past. and says in part: The
hour has now arrived for me to raise
my voice in justification of my position
and TO describe the arduous work l
have done since my first visit to Gen
eral Brooke l protested to him against
the sum offered by the United States
insufficient to accomplish the good
intended While waiting an answer TO
my protest / sought a solution of the
question. General Brooke. representing
the chief magistrate of the United
States. announced his inability TO add
TO the. sum already settled upon.
Il deemed the formation OF militia a
practical solution. and General Brooke
who approved the idea asked me for
summary of my views on the subject.
To this / replied that 10000 men were
all il would be possible to get from the
former Cuban army without distinction
as to race. My answer was sent TO
President Mckinley. together with a
personal letter giving explicit reasons
why such a course was necessary" He
and then proceeds to explain the dis
pute over the delivery of arms, telling
nothing new. but in the course OF the
explanation declaring, with reference
TO the payment Of the Cuban troops
that special certificates will be given
to all. redeemable by the Cuban repub-
lie so soon as IL is established"
He then proceeds: Let no pretext
interfere with the attainment of the in
dependent government for which three
generations of Cubans have struggled
with all sacrifice. and which is now
promised by a noble nation pledged TO
obtain for us our rights. Meanwhile
] shall remain where l am generously
invited. among the Cubans. / shall
work withoet cessation for our aspira-
tions. and in a narrow sphere assigned
me II necessary. And II il happens that
all logical and just methods shall be
exhausted without the desired result
! will go TO Washington and there tell
OF Cxba and her sacred ideals OF an in
dependent republic. and will arbitrate
the destiny OF our country. baptized
with blood and sanctited with our love
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
STRIKE IS WORSE THAN EVER
Grain Shovelers at Buffalo Repudiate the
Bishop-Ffremen Strike.

Buffalo, May 19.-The possibility OF
an carly settlement of the dock strike
was removed yesterday afternoon and
the end of the trouble is apparently
farther off than ever before. The grain
shovelers have once more declared their
intention Of refusing to return to work
until the contract between the Lake
Carriers association and Conners is
abrogated.
The situation is most peculiar.
Wednesday Bishop QuigIey advised the
men 10 accept the terms offered by
Contractor Conners and to hold them
selves in readiness to go to work when
he gave the word. Yesterday after
noon, notwithstanding the fact that at
least so per cent. of the strikers are Of
the Roman Catholic religion. a large
number-about 1,0O0-os the grain SHOW
elers publicly repudia'ed the bishop,
and refused to accept his advice.
Yesterday afternoon over 1000 grain
shoveIers formed in lie in front of ST
Bridget's hall and marhed to Fillmore
hall. where they wer, Joined by 2.Oe0
striking freight handlers and other
sympathizers, and President Mcmahon.
of the union, was summoned When
Mcmahon appeared the men voted
unanimously to refuse TO work while
Corners holds the contact, and a COM
mittee was appointed 20 reopen direct
negotiations with the Lake Carriers
associa ton. Resolutions were adopted
discharging the committee that has
been acting in conjunction with Bishop
QuigIey. expressing confidence in Pres
ident Mcmahon and refusing to pay
and attention whateve to INV call for
a meeting issued by tie bishop.
All the members of he firemen's un-
ion in port struck at noon 1t was
stated that as other fiemen arrived on
their boats they woul join the strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
The Presbyterian Assembly.

Minneapolis. May 19.--After the
religious exercises this morning in
the Presbyterian assembly, the chair
man of the standing committees and
part of the committeeman were an
nounccd by Vice Moderator Rev.
Royalt Graham. The committee on
reduced representation reported alter
native resolutions. one making the
number of commissioners 422, the
other 800. The West Point chapel
committee reported that notwil h
standing the opposition, the Catholics
had been permitted to erect a chapel
at West Point. The Sabbath observ-
ance committee presented a memorial
and resolutions calling for increased
respect for the day and the enactment
of Sunday laws. Reports of boards
and committees were presented. The
committee on bills and overtures will
hear McGifTort's letter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
KRUGER TO MEET SIR ALFRED.
Latest Phase of the Transvaal Situation
London View of the Trouble

London, May 19.-The secretary of
state for the colonies. Joseph Chamber
lain, announced in the house of com-
mons yesterday that a meeting between
Sir Alfred Miner, the governor of
Cape Colony and high commissioner of
South Africa. and President Kruger.
had been arranged to take place on May
80. at Bloemfontein. capital of the
Orange Free State. The conference he
said was to try to arrive at settle
ment of the just demands of the out
landerx President Kruger. Chamber
lain said, also accepted, but added that
the terms of Sir Alfred Miners ac-
Ceptance go further than his intention,
but that he will gladly discuss every
proposal conducting to a good under
standing between the Transvaal and
Great Britain, provided the indepen-
dence of the Transvaal is not impugned.
Opposition chee-s.l
A considera bIe-Apart of the current
agitation in both London and the
Transvaal is concerted effort to force
the imperial government to more ex-
treme measures than it thinks wise
The government hopes that the recent
dispatch of Chamberlain. which was
strong remonstrance-not an ultimatum
and the approaching conferences Of
President Kruger and Sir Alfred Milner
will bring about reforms in the exten-
sion of the franchise to outlanders and
of the independence of the courts from
Boer influence. These are virtually the
demands Of a fair-minded majority of
the outIanders. France and Germany
tacitly approve them
The extreme party in johannesburg
and London is urging the government
TO threaten force-perhaps by the dis
patch of reinforcements TO Africa-to
secure these and other reforms Other
wise the extremists believe that the
uegnt'atsons will b. without result The
extremists have influential representa-
tives here and in Africa vigorously and
privately pressing the government and
public opinion through the newspapers
Cecil Rhodes has some share in these
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
SAMPLE ELECTED MODERATOR,
Opening of the Presbyterian Assembly
The Mooted McGiTert Heresy.

Minneapolis. May 19.-Rev. DR.. r. F..
Sample. of Westminster church, New
York, proved an easy winner in the
contest for the place of moderator of
the 111th annual assembly of the Pres
byterian church in the United States,
which convened in Westminster church
yesterday forenoon. Immediately after
roll call in the afternoon. the election
of a moderator was taken up. DR..
Sample was elected on the first ballot.
receiving 33s votes, go being necessary
for a choice. to 127 for Rev. Matthias
Haines, of First church, indianapolis.
and 133 for Rev. DR.. r. F. Coyle. of
Oakland, Cal The morning session was
devoted TO religious services. at which
the sermon was preached by the retir-
ing moderator, Rev DR.. Wallace Rad
cliffe. Washington.
John BalcOm Shaw. a director of I'm
ion The olcg cal seminary, in which DR..
Arthur C. McGiffert is a professor. con-
firms the statement that DR.. McGiffert
has sent a letter anent the so-called
heresy case. 1t is believed that this
letter contains a satisfactory explana-
tion of DR.. McGiffert's statements alb out
the Lords supper in his book. THE
Christian Church in the Apostolic Age"
and that therefore no heresy proceed
ings viii be taken against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
TEACHER OvERHlARs A PLOT.
PIotters Thereupon Kiock Her Down
Gag Her and -eave.

Lincoln. Neb.. May 19.-Miss Lethe
f. Watson, teacher of tocution in Cot
ner university, was ond by students
late last "Wednesday night, bound,
gagged and unconscious in a room of
the university building Cotner is the
seat of the Christian cArch denomina-
tional college, six mile:from Lincoln.
According to the stoy Of Miss Wat
son she was alone in class room on
the fourth floor of II building and
overheard two men plohng to burn the
university. She surprid them, when
they knocked her dom, toUnd and
gagged and locked her q room. She
was not badly injured. 70 arrests have
been made n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19

efforts. II the government fails to meet
the extremists desires some prefer to
see the conference miscarry. The gov
ernment is informed that in reality the
reported plot is confined. however. to
turbulent and irresponsible men. There
is no present evidence that duplicates
the Extremist leaders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Adiutant General Visits President.

Hot Springs, Va, May 19.-Adjt.
Gen. Corbin arrived today bearing
documents upon which Alger desires
the presidents action. They refer to
the plan for the payment and disarm-
ament of the Cuban troops. The
question has been submitted by
Brooke, whether or not the arms
should be turned over to the mayors
of towns or to the United States Oi1i-
GERS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Citizens norco1Ihe Car..

Wheeling. w. Va. fay 19.-One of
the most peculiar strih; probably ever
contested in the UniteGStates has been
in progress for five zveeks on the
Wheeling street railwa lines. The re-
markable feature of II contest is the
unanimity of the supTTt of the strik-
ers by the population Wheeling and
the surrounding townsAll the cars are
in operation and the company is not
having any trouble torun them. 1t is
estimated, however, tht not more than
five persons ride on te entire system
during the day. Bus ines run by the
strikers are largely pMonized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
GEN,L LUNA DESPERATE
Efforts to Restrain Educated Fill
ipinos From Communicating
With Americans.
ARRESTS INFLUENTIAL OFFICIALS.

Encamino and Herrera Detained While on
Their Way to MaIalos-PresIdent Kruger
Says Pretoria Incident VIII Not Disturb
Friendly Relations With Great Britain
schIey Reaches Omaha-Proceedings at
the Hague.
Manila, May 10, Z p. m.-Gen.
Luna is reported to be making desPer-
ate efforts to restrain the educated
Filipinos within the limits of his self
appointed jurisdiction, from commu-
nicating with the Americans, even to
arresting Encamino and Herrera, two
of the most influential officials, while
on their way to Malolos to join those
coming via San Isidro today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Marriage Law Refem in Peru.

Lima. Peru. May 19.-rhe government
has published a decree in reference to
Roman Catholic marriages.. Par
ties to such unions mus state their re-
Iigion and declare uncr oath, in the
presence of two witneses, that they
have never been baptized as Roman
Catholics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
strikers Char ged 18th Murder.

Buffalo, n. Y. May D.-The coroner's
jury yesterday decired that Boss
Scooper William H. Knnedy. who was
fatally injured in al affray on the
docks recently, came tosis death through
premeditated design / the hands of
John Skinner. George Skinner, George
Ayre, John O'Brien md others un-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19

Of independence ard liberty. which we
viii never cease demanding in tones of
subtlest diplomacy. for the sake of the
nation that is to be in the near future.
always asking that independence and
liberty which we covet in the name
Of right. civilization, justice and de-
rnocracy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Cost of Illinois legislature.

Springfield, Ills, Ms. .19.-Figures are
being prepared which will show that
the expenses of the asst general as
sembly were in roundnumbers $337. .O50,
a trihe less than thoseof the preceding
assembly, which lated fifty days
longer. The appropriations were in
round numbers S12.O0, ,o0o: of this
amount So. 0o0, 900 will b raised by taxa
tion the first year and;4, ,0Ol, 900 the sec
nnI Naar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Kruger Friendly to Britain.

London, March 19.-In the COM
mons today Colonial Secretary Cham
berlain said that all except two of the
men arrested at Pretoria, Transvaal,
were former British non-commis-
stoned officers. He added that Presi-
dent Kruger had informed the British
agent at Pretoria that the incident
would not be allowed TO disturb the
existing friendly relations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Cumberland Presbyterian..

Denver. May 1S.-The sixty-ninth gen.
eral assembly of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church met yesterday in the
Cumberland Presbyterian church here.
About 300 delegates. coming from al!
over the country, were present. DR..
James NJ. HalseII, of Houston. Tex.
one OF the most prominent editors and
educators of the south. was chosen
for he epsufprr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Schley I'm Omaha

Omaha. May 19.-When Admiral
Schley arrived this morning there was
large crowd at the Burlington depot.
and cheers went up as he appeared.
He hurried into n carriage and was
driven TO the residence of ex-senator
Henderson, whose guest he is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
German PnbIishers Organize.

Chicago, May 19.-The publishers Of
forty-six German daily papers in the
United States have organized here ur-
der the name of the ''Germaa-Ameri-
can Newspaper Publishers associa-
ton" Following are the officers:
President. John Schroers. St. Louis
westliche Post: secretary. Fritz Glo-
gauer. Chicago -Abendpost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19

Chicago, May 19--YeserdaT's League
scores were as follows At Louisville
Boston 6. Louisville at Cleveland
Wet grounds
Western League: A Kansas City
Milwaukee l. Kansas City 5: at st.
Paul-Minneap polls 4. S. Pau s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
MCMILLAN win Be Cand date.

Detroit. May ia a conference
held between Senator Mcmillan and
several of his local trends. Republican
leaders from various rarts ofMichigan.
IL was decided that Senator Mcmillan
will be a candidate fsr thin term as
United States seuatsr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Wisconsin, Grand Army Encampment.

Milwaukee. May 19.-The annual en-
campment of the Wisconsin depart
rnent. G. A. r., closed yesterday, after
electing as department commander
General Henry Harnden, of Madison.
The Sons Of Veterans elected as COM
nnander Albert G. Braband. of Milwau-
kee. The Woman's Relief Corps elected
Mrs Belle Bliss, of Baraboo. president
The encampment viii be held at West
Superior next year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Paris po.trnen'. stike Ends.

Paris. May 19.-The pstmen's strike
has ended. the first brgade resuming
work at o'clock this morning.
The postmen of Paris To the number
of 5000 all struck YESTERDAY because the
senate defeated a bill passed by the
deputies increasing the ay o, the post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Hair C1rpper Jack Suicides.

Chicago. May 19.-John w. Jorgen-
sen, Jack the Hair Clipper" died yes
terday afternoon from a bullet wound
in his left breast. which was inflicted
by himself last Tuesday. Jorgensen
was captured several months ago while
he was in the act of clipping the tresses
from a young girl on a downtown
street. He confessed. and declared that
he had a mania for despoiling girls Of
frnfr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
onieers of the Associated Press.

Chicago, May 19.-At the meeting Of
the directors of the Associated Press
yesterday the following officers were
unanimously elected for the ensuing
year: President, Victor F. Lawson;
secretary and general manager, Mel
vile Z. Stone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
The Peace Preservers.

The Hague, May 19.-Chiefs of the
different delegations to the peace con-
ference met today for the purpose of
discussing business to be transacted
tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Six Girls Lose Their Lives.

Brunswick, Germany. May ia
large warehouse belonging to Karstadt
& Co. was totally destroyed by fire.
Five girls lost their lives in the flames
and several others were injured, one Of
whom has since died.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19

Do not put uff the duty that ought
to be done today. If your blood is
out of order take Hoods .Sarsaparilla
at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
KyIe yritndraws His Re.,rna1,oo.

Washington, May 1S-CompIying
with the earnest request of members
Senator Kyle has Withdrawn his reEig-
nation as chairman Of the fndustria,
commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Indians Must submit to vaccination.

Washington. D. C. May 19.-At the
request of the secretary of the interior.
Secretary AlEer has agreed to order
troops TO the Moqui Indian reservation
in Arizona to force the Indians TO sub
nit to vaccination The troops will be
sent from Fort Wingate. y. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Volunteers Coming Home oop.

Washington. May 1s--War depart
ment officials expect that within two
months the Pacific transport seet VIII
be on it5 way home from Malta with
the last of the younteer ireEments-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Mckinley TeIegraphs Nicholas.

St Petersburg, May 19.-The follow
ing cable has been received from the
president of the United States by the
czar: "On this day of good omen l send
my heartfelt congratulations on the
opening of the conference at The
Hague, which had its origin in the en-
lightened and generous initiative of
NrnIr ma iesfN,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
END OF WAR AT HAND.
Filipino Commissioner Arrive at Manila
to Talk Terms of Surrender.

manila, May 10. 10 a. m.-Filipino
commissioners to confer with the Amer
lean commission regarding surrender
arrived last night at San Isidro and
are coming to Manila today. The peo-
pie OF Manila are confident that the
insurrection is ending.
Washington, May 19. - War depart
ment officials are firmly convinced that
the end of the insurrecticn in the
Philippines is at hand. and that the
representatives Of the insurgent cab
met and of Aguinaldo who are to meet
General Otis today VIII sucoumb TO the
inevitable and surrender. Their forces,
II is said at the department, are evil
IDENTIFY so utterly demoralized by the
persistent advance OF the Americans
that they are ready to accept peace
on the best terms they can obtain.
Rebel Forces Are DIsheartened.
Driven northward to the foothills of
the mountains as they have been, their
fleeing and scattered forces. dis
integrated and disheartened. no longer
can be made to face our victorious ad-
vance. Less than a week ago General
Luna was reported just north of San
Fernando, Ns1ere General MacArthur's s
troops are concentrated, and in the
neighborhood OF BacoIor with about
5000 rebels. Yesterday General Otis
reported that the remnant OF this force
about $500 mer. had withdrawn to
Tarlae. over twenty miles north of
San Fernando. 1t is proba BILE that the
remainder OF this force moved east and
Joined the main body of the insurgents
which force abandoned San Isidro
Wednesday and sed northward to the
point from which Aguinaldo Is sow
sending his commissioners to sue for
peace.
Ruse to Gain Time VIII Fail.
If this is ruse to gain time. which
more of the officials at the war depart
ment believe. it will avail them moth
ing. as the Americans will utilize the
period during the negotiations in re-
counoitering the country ahead of them
preparatory to the resumption Of op-
erations the minute the negotiations
fail. There is no absolute information
at the war department concerning the
present strength OF the American forces
under Macarthur. Lawton and obbe.
which have been operating against the
insurgents north of Manila The num-
ber Of men IL each organization were
UP to its ma ximum strength would be
1G SEQ. but il Is doubtful If their strength
totals II 900 men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Michigan Legislature.

Lansing, Mich, May 19.-The house
committee on private corporations
favorably reported several unusually
important bills Wednesday. The list
included the antitrust bill which re-
Gently passed the senate; the bill pro-
viding that beet sugar companies that
in any way affiliate with the sugar
trust shall forfeit all claim TO state
bounty. and the Gustin bill prohibiting
foreign building and loan associations
from doing business in Michigan. The
house passed a bill designed TO prevent
mob violence: providing dana ges
against the county. The house refused
to concur in the senate resolution pro-
viding for final adjournment on June
z, but deferred action until the 25th inst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19

All meat exported from New Zealand
will be inspected and STAMPED by vet
Urinary surgeons in the empty of the
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
Message Sent to the Girl Queen.

After making his address NJ. de StaaL
in behalf of the conference, telegraphed
to the queen of the Netherlands IS fol-
lows: The members of this conference
assembled for the first time in this
beautiful huis ten bosch hasten to lay
at the feet of your majesty their best
wishes. praying you to accept their
homage and gratitude for the hospital
ity you have graciOusly deigned to Of
fer them" The reading of the message
was warmly applauded
NJ. de Beaufort was appointed hon
orary president and the leading Dutch
delegate, a. Z. c. Van Karnobeck, for
mer minister of foreign affairs. was ap-
pointed vice president. After the ap-
pointment of nine secretaries NJ. de
Staals proposal that the sessions be Sc
cret was adopted. The next session will
take place tomorrow, when the dele
gates will arrange a programme and
appoint committees. The conference
then adjourned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-19
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

The Fitzsimmons-Jef effries fight is set
for June at COney Island.
The Connecticut senate has rejected q
bill to extend the suffrage to women
Ex-senator PETER has left the Popu-
lists and gone back to the Republicans.
James a. Clemmer was hanged at
Norristown, Pa, for the murder of Mrs.
Emma p. Kaiser.
Three companies of infantry are to
be sent to Alaska to prevent a clash
over the boundary dispute.
H. NJ. S. Icgelia will early next week
commence to survey a route for the
Pacific cable from Vancouver, B. c., to
Australia.
The city council of Pueblo Colo. has
voted to extend to President Mckinley
an invitation to visit that city during
his forthcoming western trip.
President Mckinley and Arthur Dix
on, of Chicago, have been elected MEM
bers of the board of trustees of the
American university (MethodisD.
The latest sensation in the Dreyfus
case is an alleged declaration by Cen
eral Boisdeffre that he saw a letter
written by Emperor William to Drey-
fus.
Reports from the Sacramento and
San Joaquin valleys in California do
not bear out recent statements that
there will be a short grain crop this
year.
Rachael Washington, colored, has
been arrested at Chattanooga, charged
with having instigated her son, a boy
IL years old, to murder his father and
brother at Cincinnati.
Lawyer w. ID. Zimmerman. of Chi
cago, has brought suit at Buffalo
against his brother and a Buffalo doc
tor for conspiring to induce his wife to
leave him. He asks S65,OOO damages.