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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

julius Knuttsohnitt. manager Of the
Southern Pacific. has given orders to
drop tho apoHtrophoa ana plural s's on
an station names on the line. for the
sake OF brcvity. Sir, KnuttHchnltt has
"a great opportunity for applying to his
own name the rule Of dropping unncc-
canary iottora
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

cecll Rhodes has received from Elm
poror william photograph NJ his
majesty. lie IL also tho recipient ~
what IL N much greater value IN the
financial mind ~ Mr.. Rhodes, namely.
the assurance OF franchise for tho
West Coast railway through German
territory In Africa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

The North German Lloyd steamship
company Is preparing to put a line of
steamers across the Pacific. Truly the
clyilizlnE eject Of extending American
sovereignty TO the Hawaiian and Phil.
ippinc Islands Is remarkable In ita adj
yanclng strides.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

The rnlnmalSers In California td.
umphanuy refer 10 the roulon cxplo-
sion us proof Or their theory that the
sky, n bomharded with sufficient ylgor
win give up ltH treasures NJ rain, Ac-
curding To tho accounts although the
nght was clear the explosion WAS 50
terrific as TO produce "a slight rainfall"
That explosion also destroyed a num-
Der ~ ..-'"eH devastated nelds and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

There 81 plenty Of gold now In the
United states treasury and In the ma
tional bank vaults. as u result Of the
improved financial conditions. what
most people want now IL n little gold
outside OF the vaults.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

American subjects In the Philippines
have some prisoners that do not belong
10 them. and the spanish government
can now demand their release. with n
consistent expectation OF having tho
request granted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

The Philippines are surs-therc can
be- no question ~ that NO far as legal
title Is concerned. as the queen recent
ot Spain has signed the treaty Of
peace. n Agulnaldo does any further
lighting he may nnd the governments
rcconHtruolion methods u little jcrl,y.
In the neighborhood of tho collar. Tor
Instance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

The Filipino insurgents In the neigh.
borhood Of Manila now run away at
the sight Of an American Eunboat.
That u only one turn from seeking
their protcction-an event that cyldcnt-
ly ~ near NJ hand.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

Who win buy the womans homo
building The government offers Il
Tor sale, II was foolish thing to
erect Il and II would been wise
thing to give II for some really oharlta.
Nh. nnrnman.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

Politics In Arkansas Ia always q
great auarrcl-produccr hut the number
Of killed l. not usually 20 hlgh ~ that
reported In last nights dispatch. The
ears disarmament scheme would have
a flnc Held with Arkansas politicians.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

killed forty people. Irrigation at that
rate would be far too expensive
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-03-17

Secretary AlEcr went to Canada, and
now IL EolnE to cuba. Hut he cannot
escape the smell NJ army beef.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
MR. ROOTS CAREER.

El,hu Root who is well known lawyer at
No 10 IJberty-st.. was born in Clinton, Oneida
County. N. Y. on February 10. ls4o. the son OF
oren Root, who was professor OF mathematics
IN Hamilton College for many years. Mr.. Root
paid for his own education teaching school to
earn the money. After his graduation from
Hamilton College he studied law. completing his
course at the University Law School. In this city
When he gained admission to the bar he began
the practice OF law in this city, FIRST serving an
apprenticeship in the office OF Man Parsons
His nrst law partner was John H. strahan, and
his next partnership was with willard Bartlett
who became a Justice OF the supreme Court.
As young lawyer Mr. Root became active
in politics In this CITY, He was q Hepuoncan'
90 IN 1870 was the Republican candidate for
Judge Of the Court Of Common Pleas. but was
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22

defeated. He became a leader in the Repub-
can organization Of his Assembly district. and
In 1886 and 1897 was the chairman Of the Re
publican County Committee. President Arthur
appointed Mr.. Root United States District At
torney for the Southern District Of New-York,
and he held that Office two years.
Mr.. Root was counsel for William NJ. Tweed
on the exposure OF the Tweed ring methods.
He was counsel for ex-Judge Hilton in the
Stewart will cases, and for the executors in the
Hoyt and Havemeyer will cases and for the
contestants in the Hamersley will case In re-
cent years Mr. Root has been counsel attorney
and legal adviser for several large corporations.
He Is a member Of the Bar Association and Of
several clubs He was president OF the Repub
lican Club Of New-York a few years ago, and
he succeeded General Horace Porter as presi-
dent Of the Union League Club in 1898, being
reelected at the beginning Of this year. Mr..
Root appeared as counsel for Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt at the Republican State Convention
in Saratoga last fall and made an important
speech. explaining Colonel Roosevet's reasons
for objectng 10 being assessed for personal
taxes in NewYork City. He has been one Of
Governor Roosevelts advisers on political ques-
tiOns recently.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22

Greene is not the Presidents choice. good
understanding, however, exists between the
President and Mr.. Patt regarding the Secre-
taryshp. Notwithstanding that General Greene
was the Senator's first choice. as Senator Platt
said in speaking OF the prospective appoint
'nant that I'VE did not disagree as to the man
for the position"
Gf. ROOT FAVORED BY THE CABINET.
There was nothing to indicate at the Cabinet
meeting to-day that any change was impending
I'm the Presidents official family. Secretary Al
ger was present. and brought with him con-
siderable amount Of business from the War De-
partment which was thoroughly discussed 1t
related to matters of administration in Cuba
and TO some arrangements for the organization
Of troops intended for the Philippines.
The question Of General Algers successor was
not mentioned until after he had left the Caoi-
net room. Then for half an hour those who re-
mained behind with the President informally
discussed the names of those who had Deeh
under consideration for the place Ihese IN
Guided Elihu Root, Ambassador Porter IoV-
ernor Roosevelt General James H. wilson Gen
eral Leonard Wood General Harrison Gray Otis
and General Francis " Greene.
After canvassing the names all the members
OF the Cabinet agreed with the President that
the man pre-eminenty Htteu AOI lhS POo' ""S
Mr. Root and there is no doubt that the Presi-
dent has made UP his mind TO tender the war
PORTFOLIO to him, but no formal offer had been
made when the Cabinet adjourned. The mem
hers of the Cabinet unusually reticent
after the meeting touching all points relating
10 the question of General Alger's successor. 1t
ia understood that Senator Platt and Governor
Roosevelt indorsed General Greene. but II Is
said on high authority that there is little chance
OF the Secretaryship being offered to him, even
II Mr. Root should not accept. IT is believed 10
be certain that neither Ambassador Porter nor
Governor Roosevelt would care to assume the
RESPONSIBILITIES OF the office.
ALGER TO REMAIN UNTIL AUGUST /.
Secretary Alger has abandoned the Intention
he entertained OF retiring as soon as Mr.. Meikie-
John arrives, and has decided to discharge the
duties of Secretary of War until the date set ior
his resignation. August l.
Most OF the Cabinet officers In the city called
TODAY at the home of General Alger, as a mark
OF personal regard for him. The conversation
was OF a social and friendly nature. 1t was re-
marked by members OF the Cabinet that both at
these meetings and also at the Cabinet session
Secretary Alger displayed the same easy man
ner that has characterized him, with some added
evidence OF satisfaction over being relieved from
the burdens he has borne.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
DEWEY SUES FOR PRIZE MONEY

Washington. July n.-Admiral Dewey has filed
suit a bellant in the District Court OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia to the prize money due to
him and the officers and crews Of his feet for the
vessels sunk I'm the battle OF Manila Bay and the
property recovered by the naval force under his
command. On the ships and equipments which
have already been appraised and inventored by the
Board OF Appraisers appointed by the Secretary OF
the Navy. Admiral Dewey demands s325.l1. and In
addition the amount due the three cruisers sunk
in the engagement and afterward raised. on which
he places a value OF $4,000. These vessels have
never yet been appraised. Hilary A. Herbert. for.
merly Secretary OF the Navy. appears as chief
counsel for the Admiral The number OF men on
the American vessels In the battle Is given 1885,
and while Admiral Dewey declares that he Is un-
able 10 give the exact number OF men on the Span
ish side he asserts that II far In OF
those under his command All the property recov-
cred as result OF the battle is now in possession
~ the United States. with the exception of that
which has been consumed Several days ago Ad-
n,Irai Dewey filed individual application for
honnty growing out of the battle of Manila Bay.
and this with many others filed before the Navy
Department. is now before the Court OF Claims for
judicial determination
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22

Senator T. c. Platt went to Washington yesterday
70 consult with the President about the selection of
a New-York man for the Office. and several Re-
publlcans who are close to Senator Platt said they
thought he would recommend the appointment OF
Mr. Root II the President did not desire 10 appoint
a military man. such General Francis V. Greene
Mr.. Root went Thursday to his summer nome
in Southampton Long Island. and at his law ONCE
yesterday IL was said that he was not expected
tC return to the city until next week report
from Southampton last night said that Mr. Root
had started for New-York, but he could not be
found in this city. Senator Platt is expected 10
return to this city to-day and receive Governor
Roosevelt at the Oriental Hotel. the Governor nav
ing accepted an invitation to stay over Sunday with
the Senator. Some Republicans in the city last
night said they felt that Mr. Root would meet
Senator Platt I'm this city to-day ana that MI
Roots appointment TO the office or secretary oL
War would be announced soon.
In explanation of the expected selecuon OF d
lawyer for the office of Secretary or war re
publican Of prominence In the city said yesterday
that he understood President Mckinley thought the
next Secretary Of War would have less 10 40 WIN
actual operations than with the estaonsnmeht
OF governments in the new possessions OF the
United States. The President X was salu, was
convinced that the war In the philippines was
nearly at an end and that the services Oh a
trained lawyer In the position OF Secretary OF war
would be needed In the steps to create orderly gov
eminent I'm the Islands
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
DINNER GIVEN TO DEWEY
ADMIRAL SPEAKS BRIEFLY REGARDING
BATTLE OF MANILA.
AUsTRIAs NEUTRALITY PRAIsED-wORK OF
THE OLYMPINs CHIEF ENGINEER
DINNER on THE WAR


Trieste. July 21-Admiral Dewey. accom-
panied by Captain Benjamin p. Lamberton and
Flag Lieutenant T. NJ Brumby. Of the United
States cruiser Olympia, landed here to-day to
return yesterdays visits to the Admiral and to
call officially upon the Governor Of KHstenand'
Count G6ss. who yesterday returned from
tour Of Inspection Of the province. The Ameri-
can officers also called upon the Mayor OF
Trieste.
The United states Minister to Austria Hun
gary, Addison c. Harris gave dinner tonight
at the Hotel dc Ia Vnle in honor Of Admiral
Dewey The guests were limited to thirty-hve'
and included officers Of the cruiser Olympia
members Of the United states Legation and
American consuls to Austria Hungary
At the dinner. after a toast to President Nc
Kinley had been drunk. Mr. Harris proposed
the health Of Admiral Dewey. who, in reply
said simply:
'T thank you sincerely. and drink to your
good health"
Congressman Foss, Of Illinois. responded 70
the toast THE American Navy" Mr.. Harris
then proposed THE Captain and Crew OF the
Olympia" and requested Admiral Dewey to
relate something of the battle of Manila. The
Admiral replied:
Il only know that having asked the steward
for something to drink he gave me lukewarm.
weak coffee which made me feel quite sick;
but my flag lieutenant kept the record, and l
invite him to speak"
Flag Lieutenant Brumby said: II was mid
shpman under Admiral Dewey. and he taught
me not to talk; so 7 viii only say Dewey did IT,"
Admiral Dewey rose again and said: You
ask about the guns and the superiority Of
firing We fired ten shots a minute with
our 5-inch guns against three shots minute
1 found at Manila no more neutral flag than
the Austrian
At this point Mr. Harris interposed, SAYING
Austria is sincerely friendly to the United
States"
Admiral Dewey, addressing himself 10 the
Olympia's chief engineer. said that he had con-
trbuted 10 the success Of the ship in entering
the Bay Of Manila by admirable steaming.
bringing the speed up to eighteen knots immedi-
atey when ordered to put on full steam.
In concluding the dinner, Mr.. Harris proposed
a toast to Emperor Francis Joseph.
large crowd gathered outside the hotel to
watch the arrival Of the guests
Admiral Dewey win give a return dinner to-
morrow on board his flagship. the Olympia.
Minister Harris viii return to Vienna to-mor-
row.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
SECRETARY OF WAR CHOSEN
ELIHU ROOT UNDERSTOOD TO BB THE
PRESIDENTS SELECTION
ALGER,s SUCCESSOR MAY BE ANNouNcED

ALGERS SUCCESSOR MAY BE ANNOUNCED
TO-DAY-CONFERENcE BETWEEN MR..
MKINLEY AND SENATOR PLATT.
Washington July 21.-The name of the
cessor to General Alger as Secretary Of War
may be announced Tomorrow The President
has made his selection. and It is understood
that Elihu Root. Of New-York is his choice.
The question of the appointment Of a successor
TO Secretary Alger was the subject OF a confer
ence tonight at the White House. between the
President and Senator Thomas c. Platt, Of New
York. who arrived here on late train. The
conference lasted about an hour and afterward
Mr.. Platt said that the President had about
decided upon the person to whom he will tender
the office, and that an announcement of his
name will be made soon probably tomorrow.
Mr.. Platt was not communicative to who
the appointee probably will be. saying that he
did not feel liberty to talk Of what passed at
the conference. He spoke to the President Of
the fitness of General Francis " Greene for the
War portfolio, saying that he was his choice
for the place, but It is understood that General
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
MEIKLEJOHN NOT READY TO TALK.
HIS FRIENDS DO NOT WANT HIM OVER

LOOKED IN SEARCH FOR SECRETARY.
Chicago. July IA dispatch to The Tribune
from New-Tondon Junction. Wis. says that George
d. Melkleohn. Assistant Secretary OF War, Is reti-
cent in the matter OF the resignation OF Secretary
Alger 1t is understood that Mr.. Meklejohn aspires
to succeed the retiring Secretary
Message after message was sent from Washing
ton TO this city Tuesday entreating the Assist
ant Secretary to return at once. that ne might not
be overlooked In the search for successor to
Alger Mr. MeIklejohn asserts Ignorance OF the
fact that Senator Thurston had gone East to pre-
sent his name for consideration and as to the prob
able developments in case be should be selected he
would say nothing.
He affirmed that the manner In which the Philip
pine Is being conducted is perfectly salts
factory 10 the Administration. Mr.. Meiketohn
would say nothing about any changes that might
result in the conduct OF affairs In those islands He
was reticent on the relations OF Mr.. Alger TO the
President Mr.. MeikleJohn was TO start this morn
ing. expecting to reach Washington on Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
MAY MEET PLATT TO-DAY.

BELIEF THAT MR.. ROOT AND THE SENATOR
WILL HAVE A CONFERENCE
Well informed Republicans in this city yester-
day said they believed that President Mckinley
was seriously considering Elihu Root, the well
known lawyer and president Of the Union League
Club. a suitable for Secretary Of War.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
COMMISSIONS MEETING POSTPONED.

ottawa. Ont, July Alt has been arranged be-
tween Senator Fairbanks and Sir Wifrid Laurier
.ha, the Joint High Commission will not meet on
August q but that Il shail be adjourned 10 a date
not vet determined. but to be decided later ~
mutual agreement
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
ArRocIoUs CRIME IN GEORGIA.
TWO NEGROES ASSAULT WOMAN IN PRES
ENCB OF HER HUsBAND--WILL BE
LYNCHED If CAUGHT.


Painbridge Ca. July A--A sensation IS stirring
Decatur County and a double lynching may follow
as the result Of crimes at the little station OF
saffold on the Plant System. a few miles from
here
About 8 o'clock two negroes entered the store Of
J. r. Ogletree. which adjons the station ana made
a few trivial purchases. When the sales were
completed Ogetree asked for his money. One
Of the negroes thereupon presented a pistol at the
storekeeper's head and said:
81 owe you nothing We robbers and want
your money"
Ogletree empted his pockets. the other negro
standing guard at the front door. Then the two
negroes ordered Ogletree to march upstirs, where
Mrs Ogletree was and they ordered her 20 give
up what money she had. She gave them 81, and
while one Of the prutes held pistol to Ogletrees 5
head the other one assaulted her. Then the other
committed the same deed.
About this time train was heard coming to the
station and the negroes fed in the direction Of the
Chattahoochee River When Ogletree managed to
bring himself TO realization OF what nad nap s
this city. Sheriff Patterson was Informed OF the
crime al once or sI mmedaieiv sworn in and with
dogs In the lead started In various directions 70
Snd some clew TO the negroes. Everybody in the
Vicinity has quit work and is assisting the posse
In their search If the black men are caught their
QUICK QUICK os william Bnchanan County Treasurer
and comes of a well known family.
Atlanta. Ga. July A-Governor Gambler was ad-
,,ised shortly after noon OF the crime at samoa
sheriff Patterson sending him the following tele-
gram:
Last night two negroes assaulted Mrs Qgletree
,r the nresence Of her husband, at Sanod, ana
robhed 6gletree Please offer best reward you can
They are prominent white people ANSWER qulGGshs' qGss
AHeS "' s. F. PATTERSON, Sheriff.
Tho law nrovides that notification of a crime to
he oecial must come from either the ordinary inc
,,,dgo or the County Commissioners and GoHernor
SandIer teIegraphed Immediately TO Juoge boWei,
30 that circuit for official confirmation SO 'na'
the reward can be offered
WOMAN MURDERED BY NEGRO CoOFbr''
birmingham. Ala. July A.-John Turner ana MS
wife negroes yesterday killed Mrs Measles d
white widow who lived on an adjoining iarm near
idaho IN CLAY County The Turner woman mas
hoor caught and her husband is hotly pursued
and there is open talk Of lynching.
.NoTuER NEGRO IN DANGER OF LYNCHlNG
Tbomasvle. Ca July 2i.-John Williams.
regro. was arrested here to-day Tor an assaui' o'
uh,te woman In Decatur County one month ago
I1e denied that he Is guilty Of the crime speeneu'
h,t admits that he had 10 leave the county pe-
ouse NJ an assault Williams was taken apoaIn ,t1
piont system train this evening TOT I,
II,HI fesred that in the excitement aitehu,ns AS
Its.t,s,,s ~. crtmea al afold Williams viii De yhcheu
,,non his arrival at Banbrdge
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
VEyEZUELA'S ARGUMENT.
uA1rr-PREvosT OPENS THE CASE FOR
SOUTH AMERICA.

SOUTH AMFNIOH'
p.-,. July Els. Malet-Prevost opened the
aa,on He cited authorities on interna-
n"s' ,.w ~ show that the right OF DIS
,a~o, I,on Maitre Provost cited authorities on IN
ii's''. .,,aI ,aw 10 show that the right OF dis
'e'na etves prior rights under conditions
oove,s ss said. Spain fulhlled. Spain had oc-
wp'en as ana settled points on all the important
eupas' e,,srs between the orinoco and the Amazon
in 1850. =
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
.norprR NEGRO IN DANGER OF LYNCHINC
NO WAR, SAYS CECIL RHODES.
DANGER IN THE TRANsvAAL NEGorlA-
TIONs PAST.

Cane Town. July 21-In the course or hls
-. 60 an address of welcome at Claremont
yesterday evening, Cecil Rhodes. formerly Pre-
s.,a~ ~ cane Colony, declared that there was
NOT the slightest chance of war between 'reA'
,,-,,o,n and the Transvaal Republic
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
SENATOR PROCTOR DEFENDS ALGER.
SAYS THE SECRETARY OF WAR HAS BEEN
SERIOUSLY NIsREPREsENTED


Boston, July Ex-senator Redleld Proctor. Of yer-
mont, former Secretary of War, who was In this
city to-day, made the following statement refer
ring 10 the resignation Of Secretary Alger:
think that In due time you viii see a reaction
against some OF the abuse which has been visited
upon Secretary Alger. He has been very seriously
rDisrepresented. He is a good business man. and
ne has worked hard and ably In his position. and
ne is not deserving OF the severe criticism which
has been passed upon him. When General Alger
took charge OF the War Department he found him
he had no control at all, and which were an out
growth of the American system With European
governments IL Is customary 10 make changes In
the STAN and to make such reassignments as the
circumstances demand. but our system Ii posi-
lively intiexible: man Upon the stan Is
tary OF War is not free 70 reorgani2e the
business OF hts ONCE to the best advantage Gen.
erai Aiger had no responsibility at all for some Of
doubt II any other man In his position could have
done differently
PINGREE HAsTENs TO DEFEND ALGER.
HE RrNEws HIS ATTACKS ON THE PRESIDENT
ALLEGES CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE
SECRETARY OF WAR
Detroit, Mich, July n.-Governor PinSree 70.
day handed to The Associated Press ssned
statement giving what the Governor assers 20
..be facts wrich are absolutely reliable peArins
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
PINGREE HAsTENs TO DEFEND ALGER
HE REVIEWS HIS ATTACKS ON THE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY OF WAR

ce.slasss es sa.tA ss~f.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22
AID FOR THE MEN.

p = Daily. of District Assembly No ais. said
.h.s the old ship Liberty Dawn. that fought
seventeen fights. offered 800 to the striking
,rotormen. There is po use In calling on tho
Governor Mayor District Attorney or any one
elsew he shouted Damn IT, strikes ain't won
that way. They don't cut any Ice at aliF'
After Mr. Daily had finished Robert Winston
offered resolution that the delegates present
be instructed TO recommend to their unions the
appropriation OF money next Sunday to aid the
striksrs This ives unanimously carried. Then
New-York tribune., 1899-07-22

General Lawton began stirring up the insa'
tents south Of Manila about June j. anu Aa'
Being pushed steadily south with the coh,,"
oas assistance of the Monadnock ana 'ne ps".
Gsaght gunboats until they were o'Veh De"
Manila Bay out OF naval range, the repe's
ned. having nothing but the Army 10 cohs'ue,' 60
snd made quick move on cavite on june To-
ming several pieces Of artillery. Genera o"'
hsc previously refused to have sailors ano ma
Hnes sent ashore to assist his troops pe'ore 1Nu-
nrsl Dewey left Manila. giving as MS reason
na' the naval men were too reckless ana ois-
ssarded discipline by getting aheao OF 'he
VAN column when excited. Deweys orueis'
"ssquently. were that men should NOT oe
~naed Captain Barker. his successor was
spelled On June 13 TO put ashore rev men