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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
..oUBDUyy TO THE pHILTPPINES. President Schurman on the Question:
 Thr Work To be DONe.

The Work fO be Done.
 New York. Dec. 27.-The Independent
 for the current week contains an article
 by Jacob G. Schurman, president of
 Cornell university, who was chairman
 of the United States commission to the
 Philippines entitled Our Duty to the Philippines" The following is an ab-
 stract:
 I sometimes say T am not an imper-
 ialist," yet I am not altogether certain that know what that phrase means. But I am not an ant-imperialist, if you mean by that the hauling down of our flag where we have raised it in the performance of our duty. l believe in upholding the national honor. I do not believe that some who advocate aban- doning the Philippine islands realize just what such policy would mean.
 We have put our hands to the blow. and we must finish the work There we must stay and work out the prob lem before us How long a period that may be I do not pretend to say. It will certainly be number of years. But we must help the Filipinos until they are able to govern themselves and preserve order and civilization on their islands
 We have learned a good deal about the islands and geography of the Ori- ent as a result of the war with Spain, and the Filipinos. We have forty to fifty tribes to civilize, and seven or eight of these tribes have some 90O,o0O oI, nr hn icInpd of there is one tribe of a million and half people who speak language as totally distinct from the other as Span ish is from English. Another tribe on the same island numbering 50O,000 is as distinct from the others in language and characteristics as they are from the Spaniards themselves. Then on the island of Mindanao there are many tribes that are entirely different from each other. In the Sulu archipelago we come to another class of natives about whose custom of slavery so much has been said recently These are Mo hammedans, while in Luzon they are all Catholic Christians.
 We must credit the church with hav- ing done great deal of good work among the natives Missionaries are needed in the islands and l hope they will be sent there in large numbers. But 1t would be highly impolitic to send missionaries of different denom nations to confuse the minds of the natives. I believe the fighting In the Philippines is now nearly over. Per sonal ambition induced the leaders of the insurrection to forget the good of their country and they fought to ad- vance their own cause. l do not be- lieve that more than one-third of the money collected for the insurrection reached the Filipino treasury. I do not say that all the leaders are dishonest I think that Aguinaldo is honest. The Filipinos distrust Americans Spaniards and other Europeans. It will require years of labor to overcome this distrust I have urged the setting up of a civil government in the Philippines just sa soon as the military condition warrants it. l regret that the Americans allowed the saloon to get a foothold on the islands. That has hurt the Americans more than anything else.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
EdRLY CLOSING.
Lorge Dry Goods Firms of This city
 Considering Qurstiom.

A report is current that the principal dry goods stores in this city will close their establishments on Monday even- ings at o'clock on and after the first of January. Those advocating the movement say that New Haven is the only city of any note where the large stores keep open on any other evening but Saturday. Some years ago move ment was made with this object in view but no decided action was taken then and the matter has been allowed to slumher until recently when it was re- vived and has been the topic of con- versation among those interested for some time back It is said that if such cities as Providence, Worcester Spring. field, Hartford and similar places of a like size can do their business without opening on Monday evenings that there is no reason why New Haven cannot do the same. It is urged by the advocates of the change that the new movement would certainly he great benefit to the employees and it is claimed by them that the firms would do equally as large a business at the years end.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
THE SITUATION IN GENERAL.
Likelihood of Another Attack by Bull
 Ter Before Roberts Arrives.

London, Dec 2S, 4:3O a. m.-Winston Churchills new arrival at Chieveley camp is perhaps responsible for some over-coloring of the gravity of the Sit uation, but all to-day's news conveys the impression that General Butler may be intending another attack upon the Boer position.
 At both Modder River and the Tugela the Boers are said to be strengthening their forces and extending defence works, which in both cases are seem ingly almost impregnable. Despatches from Chieveley indicate that General Buffers force will remobilize at Frere before attempting another advance. Doubtless he would be glad to retrieve the Colenso reverse before the arrival of Lord Rob rts. yet he is hardly likely to attempt another frontal attack. It is more likely that he is preparing to strike should the Boers make any of- fensive movement.
 MT. Churchills reference to Lady, smith may imply that the situation of the garrison is more desperate than had been supposed. The Boers continue fortifying the hills commanding the town General White, however, helio- graphs that all was well in Ladysmith on December 26.
 Competent military critics in London regard the condition as a complete deadlock for the present, owing to the dispersal of the British forces and the lack of adequate transport They be- lleve it will be many weeks before Lord Roberts is able to reorganize and to make an offensive move.
 Dispatches from Modder River repre- sent Dutch disaffection in Griqualand west as growing very serious. In some towns the entire Dutch population has joined the Boers.
 A despatch to the Times from Mafe- king dated December il. by way of Mochudi. December 19, says that Lady Sarah Wilson, aunt of the Duke Of Marlborough, who was captured by the Boers while acting as correspondent for a London paper, has arrived there, having been exchanged for Viljoen, notorious horse thief and convict.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
BOSTON AND ALBANY LEASE
RA TIFIED BY OVER H'HELlIING MA
 JORITY OFSTOCKHOLDER
Goes to Massachusetts Legislature for FinRl Approval -PrOvistons of the Amended dLease-Pnyment to be Made fn New York Central Bonds.

Boston, Dec. 27.-By an overwhelm- ing majority the stockholders of the Boston and Albany railroad to-day rat flied the lease of the property to the New York Central railroad, the vote standing 1S6,652 in favor of the lease and 15,91 in opposition,
 The matter now goes to the legisla- ture for final approval, and it is said that strong attempt will be made by persons interested in the Fitchburg rail- road and others to obtain adverse &C., tion on the part of the legislature. To- days meeting was held at the South Terminal statin, and at one time gave promise of being decidedly exciting, es- pecially when it was discovered that the directors had prepared ballots fla vorable to the lease only. The commit tee did not finish counting the ballots until o'clock, at which time the an- nouncement was made that the lease had been ratified by the before-men- tioned vote. The amended lease pro- vides for the payment of $5,500,00O to the Boston and Albany stockholders i'll to the 8 per cent. annual divi- dend guaranteed. The amount former ly decided upon was $4,000,000. Pay ment of this amount will be in 31a per cent. New York Central bonds. The tenure of the lease itself is reduced from 999 years, the original proposition, to ninety-nine years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
NEW PANAMA CANAL COMPANT'
Incorporated In New Jersey With
 Amtho, zed . al nf 33N, 900. 900.


 Trenton, N. J., Dec. 27.-The Panama Canal company of America with an authorized capital Of s3000000o, was incorporated here to-day. The object Of the company Is to acquire by pur- chase the ship canal of the Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de Panama and the railway across the isthmus of Panama; also to construct, equip and operate said canal and railway and the various en- terprises connected herewith. The company is further empowered to op- crate ships and steamship lines carry mails, passengers and merchandise, op- crate telegraph and telephone lines, maintain wharves warehouses and generally to engage in any business ad- vantageous to the companys business. The articles also empower the company to enter into arrangements with any government that may seep1 conducive to the company's object, including the obtaining of rights and grants. The capital Is divided into $5 100000 preferred stock with non-cumulative dividends; $15, 100000 second preferred stock, with dividends and BIO, ,000,OO0 common stock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
CHURCHILL AT CHIEVELEY.
British Troops Determined to Vindi-
 cate General Butler.


 London, Dec. 2S.-The Morning Post received the following from Winston Spencer Churchill, under date of De- cember 26, telegraphed from Chieveley Camp where he has arrived: "All ranks have complete confidence in Sir Red vens Butler, and there is stern deter n,ination to succeed next time at all cost. A painful impression was caused hv the announcement of the change of comnnander-in- chief, and the soldiers here are resolved to vindicate their trusted leader.
 "The situation, nevertheless, is dlffl- cult the Boer position being one of eX- traordinary strength, with high hills lined tier on tier with trenches and gal leries, rising from an almost unforda- ble river and with smooth plain In front. The enemy have all the ranges marked and many powerful guns dom mate the various points of the river, while the drifts are commanded by converging musketry fire from probably 9OOO Boers There are sixteen miles of wild. broken country before reaching Ladysmith, which demands early re- lief"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
Intrrco,Icsinte Chess Tournament.

New York, Dec 27.-The games in the third round of the intercollegiate chess tournament to-day resulted as follows. Fake of Columbia beat Henly of Princeton after forty-five moves; Fake played a steady game throughout. Cook of Yale and Perry of Harvard played draw after forty-f1ve moves. Sewall of Columbia beat Morgan of Yale in sixty three moves. Both men played fine chess. The game between Hunt of Princeton and Rice of Harvard was not concluded and a decision will be render- ed at the conclusion of the tournament The positions of the contestants were very complicated,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
NATIONAL GU4RD CHANGES.

Sergeant Plass Made Second Lieutenant
 ofthe GutIford Battery.
 Hartford, Dec. 27.--According to official announcement by Adjutant Gen eral Van Keuren, Sergeant Peter w.. Plass of Guilford, Battery A, First pla- ond lieutenant, vice Daley discharged. In the Third regiment First Lieutenant Percy H. Morgan. quartermast ster, of Groton, has been appointed regimental adjutant with rank of captain, vice Chappell promoted. Tn Company A, Third regiment First Sergeant Edward A. Lawless of New London is appointed second lieutenant, vice Morton resigned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
Fenian Invasion Talk.

Ottawa Ont, Dec 27.-A prominent member of the Hbernians of Ottawa telegraphed President James Noonan of Division No. 36, A. o. H., Worcester, Mass, asking if 1t were correct that he and the members of the order had voted for an invasion of Canada. reply has been received denying that anything of the kind took place. Mir Noonan added that the society was purely for fraternal purposes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
TO REOPEN JANUART 10,
The Produce Exchange Trust Company
 of N,w York,

New York, Dec. 27.-The Produce Ex- change Trust company, which suspend ed on December 19, will reopen for busi- ness, under what will practically be new management and new capital, on Jan uary 10 next. This decision was arriv- ed at to-day after a meeting of the trustees, the reorganization committee, headed by Edwin Gould and other prominent men, including General Sam uel Thomas, partner in many large financial projects of Calvin S. Brice. Edwin Gould and General Samuel Thomas agreed to advance sufficient funds to enable the company to resume business. To facilitate the reorganiza- tion all the executive officers of the company, together with the executive committee, resigned and the resgna- tions were accepted. Edwin Gould was elected president and General Samuel Thomas was elected first vice presi- dent
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
PROBING FALSE STOCK STORY
HEARING IN BROOKLYN RAPID
 TRANSIT ISLANDER CASE.
Several Witnesses Before the Grand $. Bachc cfuscs tO Answer Certain Questions Concerning Certain Bear Opsrators-A Telegraph Operator sub- DOeMaeG.
pOcSiaed.

New York, Dec. 27.-The grand jury
 to-day heard number of witnesses in
 the matter of a charge of islander made
 against persons unknown for the circu-
 ceiver was about to be applied for for
 the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company.
 It is claimed that this rumor had the
 effect of so discrediting the stock that
 it dropped a number of points. The
 grand jury is trying to ascertain who
 started the rumor. The case is an un- usual one and comes under section of
 the penal code which provides fine and imprisonment for any person who knowingly circulates a false statement for the purpose of influencing the mar ket price of stocks or bonds.
 President Rosster of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company was the first witness in the case He was before the jury for some time. The next witness called was J. S. Bache of the stock broker firm of J. S. Bache & Go. of this city. MT. Bache was served with an order to produce books and papers, as it was said that in his orders he had many dealings with prominent opera tors interested in the depression of stocks It is said that MT. Bache de- clined at first to answer questions con- cerning certain bear operators. He was allowed to consult his attorney and then he re-entered the grand jury room and answered the questions. One of the results of the testimony of MT. Bache was the issuance of a subpoena for Joseph Leary, telegraph operator employed by James Bache & Go. This was regarded as significant, as the firm has a direct wire to Boston and the telegram announcing the report in question is said to have been sent from that city.
 E. s. Holey, manager for Ralston & Bass of this city, was called into the grand jury room. This firm also has a private wire to Boston from which the false rumor is said to have been sent. Edward J. Deans of the Talbot J. Tay- Tor company of this city, was the next WiIfltSS. II. J. tIayfOF IS SOn-ln-laW of James R. Keene and is also known as MT. Keene's broker.
 detective then arrived at the grand jury room with Joseph Leary the oper- ator in Bache's operator. Herbert Fake, the manager of the office, pro- tested and wanted to enter the grand jury room with Leary, as he said, to protect the interests of the firm. When MT. Leary had completed his testimony MT. Fake was escorted into the grand jury room. He remained with the grand jury for a considerable time. Sid- ney T. Schuyler was the last witness subpoenaed The grand jury adjourned after Schuyler's testimony. A dozen witnesses were waiting to be examined. The grand jury will take up the case again tomorrow. T. J. Taylor MT. Keene's broker, has been served with a subpoena requiring him to produce his books, it is said. After the ad- journment of the grand jury long con- sultation was held in the office of As- sistant District Attorney Unger.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
H1MDEN TOWN MEETING.
No Change in the Matter of Payment of
 Tuition.

A town meeting was held in the Ham, den town hall yesterday and an attempt was made to rescind the action taken at a previous town meeting providing for the appropriation of $50 towards the payment of those pupils who attend the high school in New Haven. The at tempt failed, however, and the matter stands as it has been since the last pre- ceding town meeting The question of paying the counsel fees of the school visitors who have been sued by Miss Maud Hough, former teacher in the town, was not acted upon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
4 RAILROAD DEAL.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois sfock- hOIders Agree to vurchese Two R pads

Chicago, Dec. 27.-A special meeting of the stockholders of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad was held to- day and propositions were submitted and agreed upon for the purchase of the capital stock, railway property, cor porate rights and franchise of the Evansville, Terre Haute and Chicago Railway company and the Indiana Block Coal Railroad company. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois operated both roads for some time under nine ty-nine- years lease. Both roads were heavily mortgaged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
VAR POEM BY ALFRED USTIN.
Last Two Stanzns of the Poet Laureate's
 W@nnrinn Mothcra.O

New York, Dec. 27.-In this weeks edition of the Independent issuing to- morrow will appear a late poem of four stanzas, by Alfred Austin, the poet laureate of England, anent the war in the Transvaal, entitled Spartan Mothers The last two stanzas fol- low:
 The sisters sigh, the maiden's tear, The wifes, the widows stifed wall, These nerve the hand, these brace the
 spear,
 And speed them over veldt and vale
 What Is to him,
 Or life or limb, Who rends the chain and breaks the rod. Who falls for freedom, falls for God. And should 1t be his happy fate Hale to return to home and rest She will be standing at the gate, To fold him to her trembling breast.
 Or should he fall,
 By ridge or wall And lie meath some green southern sod. Who dies for country, sleeps with God.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
Ic VSSI1 AND JAPAN.
War Predicted In the spring-Thc Lat

'
 Victoria. B. C., Dec 27-The City of London arrived here to-day from the Orient with news of prospective war between Russia and Japan, Her off cers say that all Japan now believes that hostlities will break out between these two nations in the spring. Be- fore the steamer left Japan that king dom was buying up great quantities of rice and even making arrangements for transports to make a demonstra tion in Korea. Great activity prevails on all sides in Japanese naval circles. A Shanghai report says that Russia has despatched three warships to Masampo, the bone of contention now causing strained relations between the two na- tions
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
TO oAnRr ON MooDY's WORK.
Trustees Issue m Appeal to the World
 for Funds

TOT
 East Northfield, Mass, Dec. 27.-An appeal to the world to provide funds for the continuation of the work begun and for twenty years carried on by the late Dwight l.. Moody, was issued to- day by the trustees of the Northfield seminary. This plea will be the only action taken by the trustees until their meeting a month hence. The plea is entitled: Moody Memorial Endow- ment" and begins: T have been ambi- tious, not to lay up wealth, but to leave work for you to do," were almost the last words of D. l.. Moody to his chill dren. The plea says that MT. Moodys institutions are unique in character They consist of the Northfield semi nary and the training school for young women, the school for young men at Hermon, and the Bible Institute at Chi cago.
 The Northfield plant consists of 1,20O acres and about thirty buildings which, with present endowment, is valued at one and onequarter millions, and is practically free from debt At Chicago the building, land and endowment ex- ceed $250 900 in value. The Northfield schools have about 400 students, each of whom are charged $100 per annum for board and tuition. The actual cost is about $200 At Chicago the amount required approximately is s150 each for 300 students, in brief, the sum of about $150,O00 annually Is required to main tain the work inaugurated by MT Moody's principles This sum has here tofore been largely raised by his per sonal efforts. A fund of $3,O00,0 ,0O0 is asked for which at per cent. will per petuate the work of MT. Moody
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
Belle Caffery, Aged 20 Years, Takes Car-
 bOlAC A cid

Ansonia Dec, 27.-Miss Belle Caffery aged twenty years died very suddenly at her home on North State street about Il o'clock this morning as the result of a dose of carbolic acid Med ical Examiner Beardsley of Derby, act ing for Medical Examiner Conklin of this city, who is away, took charge of the case and pronounced death to have resulted from taking carbolic acid. No reason can be given by the girls friends for such course.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
Fire tn K Ksnsti,gtOn.

Berlin, Dec. 27.-An incendiary fire tonight resulted in the total destruc- ton of the barn of Mrs. William w.. Norton, situated in Kensington, with a loss of upwards of $2000, insured Twelve tons of hay, a quantity of straw and a number of farming implements were destroyed, but fortunately there was no live stock in the barn at the time of the fire.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
Fire on Division Street.

A small fire occurred last evening at Mo- 149 Division street in house owned by Charles Newhall and occupied by George Morris. An oil stove became overloaded and set fire to the bed cloth ing of bed near which it was standing. A still alarm was sent to No. 6's engine house. The blaze was eXtinguished, however, before the firemen arrived. The damake amounted to about ten dol lars,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
tEary Anglo Boer War News on Page 9l
FRENCH CONsPIRACY CASES.
An Especially severe Sentence Asked in
 That Of M. Guertn.

Paris, Dec. 27.-The public prosecutor concluded his closing speech this even- ing, before the senate sitting as a high court, in the conspiracy cases. He asked that an especially severe sen tence be imposed on M. Jules Guerin, the president of the antiSemite league. The president of tn court, M. Fallieres, then read the decision of the high court liberating those prisoners whose prose- cution was abandoned yesterday owing to want of evidence. The prisoners in question then left the court, one of th2ir number, M. Cailly, shouting: "Vive PRepublique' and "A bas Juifs!" The court adjourned until tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
SORyIE FROM KIMBERLEY.
Artillery Duel at Long ROnge-Boer
 Guns Well Placed.

Kimberley, Wednesday, Dec. 20-At half-past two this morning mounted de- +achments under Colonel Peakman with three Maxims and three seven pounders under Major May reconnoitred. Leav- ing the entrenchments the British ad vancea on Toll Pan, The Roer piclets fred and our Maxims replied, the Boers disappearing over the ridge. Our guns then began to shell Toll Pan at range of 2500 yards A Boer gun dropped four shells near our men, but did no damage. As the Boers were strongly entrenched we withdrew. Their guns are we'll placed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
i'nprr by Prof ssOr Williams of Vale.

Boston, Dec 27-The American His- torica association opened it's annual meeting in the South Congregational church to-day President James Ford Rhodes occupied the chair, and there was large attendance. Prof. T. W. Williams of Yale university presented a paper entitled Chinese Emigrants in the Far East'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
The Armies on chr,stmn. Day.

Chieveley Camp, Natal, Monday, Dec. 25.--Although the two armies were in sight of each other, with the teinpera- ture 102 degrees in the shade, the British to-day enjoyed characteristic Christmas cheer. Colonel Donall of the Royal Flu sileers has had his collarbone broken by being thrown from his horse while on outpost duty
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-28
Rig Failure in Scranton. pa

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 27-Lebeck & Corin, proprietors of the Leader de- pertinent store, one of the largest es- tablishments of its kind in the city. assigned to-day. The main store and q branch in Carbondale have been closed. Liabilities s150,000. It Is asserted that the value of stock on hand will cover all claims.