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The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Admiral Schley Ready to Take Com
mand of His SQUADRON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Rear Admiral
Schley, who is about to assume command of
the South Atlantic squadron, called at the
Navy Department and had a long confer
ence with acting Secretary Allen concerning
the general character of the service on
which he is about to embark. 1t was the
admirals final call before leaving, as he
goes on Thursday to New York, where on
next Saturday he will raise his flag on the
cruiser Chicago. The sailing orders OF the
ship, giving her route and destination, have
not yet been issued and il is said a definite
determination has not been reached on this
point.
The admirars visit led to renewed con-
lecture as TO the probability of his going
to some of the South African ports. AS to
this, however, the admiral declined to say
a word and there was the same reticence
throughout the naval circles. 1t is under
stood however, that this was among the
matters gone over to-day and the view pre-
walls in well-informed quarters that the gov
ernments general line of policy as to the
South African war will be made known TO
Admiral Schley before he sails, as there
after he will be the executive officer in
closest touch with that field of action.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
Governors of Delaware and California
Also Waiting to Learn the Fate of
the Pennsylvania Senator.
ANNUAL REPORTS SUBMITTED
TRIBUTE FROM GENERAL MILES TO
THOSE HE COMMANDS.
Officers and Men of the Army Faithful
Under All Conditions-Deaths from
Wounds and Disease.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. H.-There is con-
siderable speculation here, now that Con-
gress is about to convene, as to the action
the United States Senate may take in the
case Of Senator Quay. AS is well known
Quay was a candidate for reelection be-
fore the Legislature of Pennsylvania, but
the forces against him were strong enough
to not only prevent his reelection, but, on
the other hand, his adherents were as
sembled in numbers sufficient to prevent
any one else from securing the coveted
honor. The Legislature remained in dead
lock for many weeks and finally the legis-
lative session expired without electing. I'M
mediately after the adjournment, sine die,
of the Pennsylvania Legislature. Governor
Stone, of that State, appointed Matthew
Stanley Quay to succeed himself. In two
other States practically the same conditions
prevailed and their legislatures were unable
to agree upon United States senator.
These were California and Delaware. The
Governors of these States, however, did not
nor have they yet. appointed a senator to
fill the existing vacancy. They are appar-
emily holding off to see what the United
States Senate will do regarding ex-senator
Quay. OF course, if favorable action to
him is taken by the Senate, then, as
matter of course, the Governors of Cali
fornia and Delaware will appoint some
favored son of those States to fill a chair
in the United States Senate, and whomso-
ever they may elect to nominate will of
necessity be seated
A rumor reached Washington from Cali
fornia that Governor Gage intends, if Quay
is seated, to appoint Colonel d. NJ. Burns
to succeed Stephen A White. The Governor
of Delaware has not yet, far as known,
intimated whom he will name.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
AN IMPOSSIBLE SCHEME.


1t seems that few facts are all that are
needed to satisfy fair-minded veterans that
the proposition to pay all invalid pensioners
or the rolls $50 a month and all other PEN
sioners s12 a month is an utter impossibility
because the United States cannot raise the
money. Here a few figures based upon
the pension rolls at the close Of the fiscal
year which ended June 80 1898: On the
rolls were the names of 1856 invalid pen
sioners. At the rate of $50 a month each Of
these invalid pensioners, under the proposed
scheme, would receive $3.50 year, which,
for 757. $50, would take s272. .467, ,16O. At the
same date there were 235,S5S widows and
other pensioners than invalids who are to
have s12 per month, or $l44 a year each, re-
quiring s33. 963. .552. Adding the two amounts
we have 1906. .45O,1l2 as the amount the gov
ernment must get together each year to
pay pensions-a sum only $7OOOO,0O0 less than
the average Of all the expenditures of the
government for five years prior to the
Spanish war Nor is that all. There are
go, 600 veterans who do not receive pen
sions, who could claim the $50 a month as
900 year more TO pay these. During the
fiscal year of 1898 s144651 S79 was paid as
pensions. Under the proposed scheme, as
stated above. $30C 49o, 712 will be required-
s16l. .37S, s3S more than was paid during 1885,
Have the advocates of this scheme any
plan by which the government can raise
this additional $l60 100000 year? One of
them has suggested the abolition of the
pension agencies, which cost S536, 629; of
special examiners, whose per diem and ex-
penses were Si29,031, and of examining sur
geons whose cost was 1894 249 during 1893
Here is a total of 81 ,S59, 500 to pay an in
crease of $l6l, ,71S, ,S9S! Another would abol-
ish the United States soldiers homes and
give the inmates $50 month. AS no per-
son drawing more than s12 a month is kept
in g home, and it costs about $40 each a
year to maintain the veterans in these in
stitutions, how much will the government
save if each of them is paid s1i4 as pension
and it costs $40 to maintain him-total $3.50
by turning him out and paying him 1860
year?
A reasonable proposition to discuss is that
the survivors of the war for the Union be
treated as we'll as are the Mexican pension
ers under the present law. If anything
should be added as a service pension it
should be based on the term of service
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
MORE LIGHT REGARDING THE PHIL
IPPINES.

Hon. John Barrett, ex-minster of the
United States to Siam, delivered an address
u few nights ago before the Commercial
Club of Cincinnati, in which he presented
some interesting facts regarding the trade
of the far East and the duty of the United
States to protect its Asiatic markets. A
residence of several years in Siam and care
full study of the subject lead Mr.. Barrett TO
say that, in his opinion, the people OF the
United States do not yet fully realize the
immensity of the commercial opportunity
before them in the Pacific and far East, and
the necessity of immediate action to hold
and enlarge the advantages we already
possess. He says if Amexra does not hold
its ground in the East other nations will
certainly capture and utilize it. and he re-
CARDS the Philippines as a most important
point of vantage AS to the value of the
islands. apart from their relation TO the
trade of China and Japan. Mr.. Barrett said:
Coming now to the Philippines 1 make
the sweeping but truthful statement that,
in proportion TO area and population, they
are the richest and most resourceful eX-
tent OF country yet developed in all the
wide world. Such wonderful extent of wide,
fertile valleys. such broad. rich areas of up
land and plateau, such reaches of mountains
covered with valuable forests. such variety
of great staple products and such indica-
tions of undevelOped mineral wealth can be
found together in an equal area nowhere on
this earth, and my testimony, given after
visiting the distant interior. as well as coast
points is supported without exception by
every expert who has Travelled carefully
through the islands.
Adverse statements of soldiers and men
who have only seen Manila and the coun-
try covered in warfare must not be accept
ed as reliable. Those who say the Philip
pines are not valuable have not seen them
in ordinary conditions of peace. Twenty
million dollars do not represent even the
government real estate that Will come into
Uncle Sans hands by transfer OF sovereign
ty from Spain. Twenty million dollars do
not equal more than one-third the valuation
OF the business real estate of Manila, which
Is. in usual conditions, prosperous city or
$4,000 inhabitants.
The foreign trade of the Philippines under
depressing Spanish control amounted 10 $780,
10000 a year. and Mr.. Barrett says that un-
der enterprising American direction it
should reach. within ten or fifteen years.
fully slO0OO0.000 or even $l50.OG0OO0. For a
country that is reaching after new markets
and that must engage in the struggle for the
worlds trade whether 1t wants TO or not.
that would be great acquisition. Mr.. Bar
rett says the masses of the people in the
islands have been misled and deceived by
designing leaders regarding America and
Americans, and he predicts that when they
learn the truth about Us and our intentions.
as they are rapidly doing. they will become
willing. faithful and industrious subjects Of
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
HUMAN PINCUSHION.
Doctors Puzzled Over a Girl Whose
Body Is Full Of Needles.

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. IA - Eighty
seven ordinary sewing needles have been
removed from the body of Hannah Rear
don by DR.. Swithin Chandler. The girl
is employed as a housemaid by Mrs. J.
N. Mather, OF Madison street, and her
case is attracting the attention Of the To-
cal physicians, all Of whom are taking
deep interest in the case. The girl is about
nineteen years OF age and weighs only
eighty pounds. She is four feet three
inches tall, and 1t Is believed that thu
needles which she swallowed when a child.
retarded her growth. She came here from
Ireland about two months ago. DR.. Chand-
Ter says that before coming 10 this county.
owing TO her delicate health, the young
woman had not done much work, and he
thinks that bending and STOPPING while at
work caused the needles TO work TO the sur
face of the body Since the discovery OF the
strange condition Hannah has not been abie
to retain solid food on her stomach. The
needles are, however, supposed 10 have been
I'm her body for years.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

geons with every appliance that modern
science would suggest in the treatment of
disease and injury. The total number OF
deaths in our armies, including regulars
and volunteers. from May l, 1898. to June
80. 1898, was 6,619. of whom 496 were killed
in battle, 2l6 killed by accident, POP died OF
gunshot wounds and wounds received in ac-
tion, 2,Ia4 from typhoid fever, 416 from ma
larial fever, 359 from pneumonia, 342 from
diarrhoea and dysentery and 1S5 from yell
low fever.
As to food supplies. General Sternberg
says he considers ii wise To go slow in
Changing the army ration until experience
has shown just what changes are desirable.
He refers 10 the agitation OF canned roast
beef and refrigerated beef. and says at that
time there were OF file. only two complaints
as to the beef supply. The only criticism
made by medical officers, he says, is that
the ration for the troops should have less
fat and more starch and sugar
The report recommends an increase OF
the medical corps. and the establishment
OF camping grounds through the country,
ready for troops when they are modified.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
WOMEN NOW LESS CRUEL.
Wearing Fewer Murdered Birds ON
Hats than a Few Years Ago.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 14-The seven
teenth annual meeting of the American
ornithologists' Union was held here to-day
in the Academy of Natural Sciences. The
lecture room was well filed with repre-
sentative students OF the North American
birds a number OF ladies being among the
audience. Among the reports presented dur
ing the business session was that OF the
committee on bird protection. The report
states that. although the past year
great use Of birds wings In millinery. yet at
the same time the protest against the use
of such was never greater. Investigation
showed that many Of the birds used for this
purpose were imported from foreign coun-
tries, where there are no laws against the
killing OF all birds. number of papers OF
interest 10 ornithologists were read.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Uncle Sam will have to be a particularly
level-headed old gentleman if the present
circumstances and tendencies do not cause
his hatband to tighten. England has been
steadily courting our favor for some time
and is proud in her belief that she pos
sesses the good will of Americans And
now comes Germany, perhaps the next
greatest power, and proceeds to love both
England and America because they are
friendly to each other. Emperor Wilhelm
should be careful lest he be regarded as
posing as part Of the white mans burden"
slight sense OF the ridiculous would do
that gentleman great service occasionally.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey at Home

WASHINGTON, Nov. H-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey returned to Washington from
New York. A Navy Department official met
the admiral and Mrs Dewey and escorted
them TO the admiral's carriage, in which
they were driven to the home on Rhode
Island avenue presented TO the admiral by
the American people. The arrival of the
distinguished couple at the station was un-
marked by any popular demonstra ton
Their presence aboard the train became
known during the trip from New York and
when they stepped from the train and
walked to the carriage a number of the pas
sengers followed and saw them safely off
for home.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Of the rumors concerning corruption in the
recent street-car deal, but rhe investigation
should not be begun prsmaturely. The
prosecuting attorney is the official repre-
sentative of public morals and public inter-
ests in this matter. and if he is not ready
TO begin the investigation the grand jury
should wait till he is ready 1t cannot pro-
ceed intelligently in the matter without
legal advice and assistance, and If the
prosecuting attorney is not prepared to give
that now the investigation should be de-
ferred until he is prepared An investiga-
tion begun and ended prematurely may
prove 10 be inadequate and block the way
10 a really thorough one
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Hon. Carroll d. Wright, United States
Monday night at Urbana, ILL.,, in which he
said that from 1881 TO 1894 nearly four mil
lion people were thrown out of work by
strikes for an average period of twenty-five
days. So great a disturbance of labor means
much personal suffering as we'll as great
loss in general production. Mr.. Wright con-
cludes, after long and careful study of the
question, that the laws of economies are
opposed to the attempt to forcibly raise
wages, and that when workingmen come to
fully understand this strikes will cease.
He says that already they are distinctly
on the Wane.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath has during the
past week, been denying himself to all call
ers and devoting all his time TO the COM
pilation of his annual report. The report of
the first assistant postmaster general, this
year, will be of more than usual interest, in
view of the fact that under him have come
all the perplexing postal questions arising
out of the acquisition by the United States
of Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Phil
ippines Mr.. Heath has recently made per-
sonal tour of inspection through Cuba and
Porto Rico, and his observations of the
needs Of these islands in the matter of pos
expects to have his report ready for the
printers this week
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
sTERNBERG's REPORT.
Total Number Of Deaths in the Army
i'm Year shown to he 6.61S.

WASHINGTON. Nov. H.-Surgeon Gen.
eral Sternbergs annual report gives COM
prehensive view of the health OF the troops
on the field and at home. the casualties and
losses in battle and IL. hospitals, the care
extended to the sick and wounded and other
interesting information relating TO the phys
ical welfare of the army. General Stern
berg says II has been his endeavor that the
sick and wounded should be supplied with
every comfort and restorative, and the sur
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

The loss of the cruiser Charleston in
Philippine waters is greatly to be regretted,
but the dispatches indicate that it was not
due to mismanage ment or incompetency on
the part of the officer in command, an In
diana man, by the way-Capt. George w.
Pigman. The fact that the chart which he
was using, and which presumably was fur
nished by the Navy Department, did not
show a reef where the vessel struck is CAL
culated to make other officers using the
same chart nervous.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Current dispatches indicate a degree of
bumptiousness on the part of Japan that
Is scarcely justified by circumstances. 1t
has been but little while. comparatively,
since she was admitted to the family ot
civilization as ii is understood in the modern
sense. There Is nothing in her present
standing a nation to justify her posing
as a great power The Japanese are well
enough In their way, such as it is. but their
imitstiveness should not lead them to verify
the fable OF the frog and the OK
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
AIDED THE WOUNDED.
Important Service Rendered by Amer
leans at PUERTO CabeIIO.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Navy De-
partment to-day received the following
cablegram from Commander Hemphill
dated Laguayra, the 18th inst
THE Detroit arrived to-day. Land fight
ing was very severe. Venezuelan gun ves-
sells bombarded forts with Hotchkiss six
pounder rapid-fire guns, unloaded shells,
without result. The foreign men of-war lay
off the harbor during the engagement On
return, rendered assistance to the wounded.
The Detroit's hospital corps rendered i'm
portant service. Being no prospect of fur
ther trouble at Puerto Cabello, came here
TO await arrival OF the Dolphin.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
Captain Leary, first American governor

Captain Leary, first American governor
general of Guam, has an eye to business.
Very few postage stamps are needed there,
but when he found there was going to be
a great demand among stamp collectors for
those with Guam printed across the face
he ordered 152OO0 of them. These stamps
cost the government about $40, and Captain
Leary estimates that the fancy prices they
will command from collectors will yield the
government about $1,000 profit.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

The new Democratic mayor OF Baltimore.
who will be inaugurated to-day. has an
nounced his intention OF putting the police,
fire and school departments OF the city gov
ernment on the merit system, and says,
"1f the politicians do not like II the poll
ticians and Will part company" He says,
moreover. that ne will make all the city
boards nonpartisan by appointing Repub-
lican members. and will appoint at least
one woman on every board In which women
are interested. The Democratic managers
are dumfounded at his independence.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

nexed or held as a dependency There is
reason to believe that these are substan-
TALLY the views of the members OF the Phil
ippine commission. none Of whom, by the
way. has made as long or close a study of
the subject as Mr.. Barrett has
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
The Deadly Parallel.

Knasas City Star.
What laid the Democratic party on the
shelf forty years ago was its blind sub
serviency to the South in behalf of the
institution of slavery. Mr. Bryan's de-
votion TO Goebel. who wants to steal the
election in Kentucky, seems to be about
the only streak of old-fashioned Democ-
racy in his political makeup
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
a Mean Remark.
Chicago Daily News.

Chicago Daily News.
Masked highwaymen in Greater New York
climbed aboard a trolley car yesterday
morning. robbed the conductor and left the
motorman tied to a tree in a lonely patch
Of woods. Possibly the Englishmen who
came over expecting to chase buffalo along
the New York boulevards and shoot In
dians in Brooklyn were not SO far astray
in their reckonings after all.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-THE Cabinet
meeting to-day was uDeventful. Secretary
Long was the only absentee. The wre~'S OF
the Charleston was discussed and : gen
eral situation in the Philippines some over.
but 10 no particular purpose. Secretary
Gage continued the discussion OF the money
situation in New York and went over the
ground which he will cover In his annual
report. The report is confirmed that the
secretary has no idea of buying government
bonds at this time, except in some unlocked
for contingency. The question of a civil
governor for Cuba was not brought up.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

1t Is announced that on next Jan. / the
wages Of the steel rail workers in the Illi-
nois steel works at Chicago will be ad-
vanced from so to 75 per cent Under the
advance some of the workmen will receive
upward of 500 a month and none less than
$50 a month. This extraordinary advance
IN wages is due to contract which the
workmen have by which they benefit by the
great advance In the contract price of rails
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
4 Point Well Taken.

Minneapolis Tribune.
The very bitterness Of opposition attacks
upon Senator Hanna ought to cause Re
pubicans TO weigh carefully the charges
alleged against him before joining in the
clamor for his retirement from the national
committee. General Grants notable advice
to first find out what the enemy doesn't
want you 20 do and then do it Is clearly
applicable TO the present situation.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Next to inaugurating Governor-elect Nash
about the most appropriate thing for Ohio
Republicans to do will be 20 depose Charles
L. Kurtz from the position of Ohio member
of the national committee and put Colonel
Dick. chairman of the state committee. in
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Louisville Post Dem)

IUUISNIIIt Il USl IDtnIJ.
Mr.. Goebel is not content with a revolu-
ton in all our election methods; he threat
ems to have the governorship or civil war.
This is a grave crisis in the affairs of this
State. The great enemy of self-government
has been beaten, Notwithstanding his in
famous force bill. GOebel has found many
ready instruments in he execution of his
nefarious schemes that he dreams now of
the abs Olute dominion of force and fraud
over the people of Kentucky
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Assistant Postmaster General Bristow,
who has just returned to Washington from
Kansas, says: THE confidence OF the peo-
istration is something wonderful. 1 have
never seen anything like it in politics" /"
That is because the administration has full
filled the promises and pledges made by the
Republican party before the election. The
advance agent Of prosperity has not de-
ceived them
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

The capture OF Tarlac and of Aguinaldo's
secretary and other members of his political
family destroys what little was left of his
pretended government and reduces the in
surrection to a condition of mere brigand-
age. The activity of our forces will not
give Aguinaldo a chance TO think of any
thing else beyond his personal safety
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

Every death carries sadness to some cir
Gle. but that OF Major John a. Logan is
one of peculiar sadness on account of his
bright prospects in life and wide family
connections. He possessed the gallantry of
his father, hero of the civil war, and the
engaging qualities of his mother, one of
the best-known women In the country
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15

The fact that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company is now suing the city of Chicago
for damages on account of property de-
stroyed during the railroad strike of 1894
with a pretty cert,.in prospect of getting a
judgment, is not calculated to popularize
Mr.. Debs's movement to resuscitate the
railway union in that city
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
Inniunes.
Baltimore Herald.

Baltimore Herald.
A Glasgow physician contends that ap-
pendicitis comes from sitting cross legged.
This ought TO be comforting TO the one
legged men and the men with prohibitive
bay windows. If the Glasgow doctor is
right they are immunes.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
Ups and Downs of Life.

Boston Transcript.
President Mckinley had TO shake hands
for seven blocks TO reach the polling booth,
while ex-President Cleveland was ordered
out OF the election booth by policeman.