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MEMORIAL BRIDGE.

Congress at its last session appropriated
$1,000 ito enable the chief OF engineers of
the army TO continue the examinations of
the subject and TO make or secure de-
signs, calculations and estimates for a
memorial bridge from the most conven-
lent point of the naval observatory
ground. or adjacent thereto. across the
Potomac River to the most convenient
point of Arlington estate property" In
accordance with the provisions of this act
the chief Of engineers has selected four
eminent bridge contractors to submit
plans for bridge combining the ele-
ments of strength and durability and
such architectural embellishments and
ornamentation as will fitly apply
TO the dedication, "A memorial 10
American patriotism" The designs are
now being prepared and as soon as COM
pleted will be submitted TO Congress
by the Secretary of War. The proposed
bridge would be a convenience TO all the
people from every part OF the country
who visit the National Cemetery. an or
nament TO the capital OF the nation, and
forever stand as a monument TO Ameri-
can patriotism. l do not doubt that Con-
gress will give TO the enterprise still
further proof OF its favor and approval.
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PRESS COMMENTS ON THE MESSAGE

vides that any slave in the archipelago
OF Jolo shall have the right TO purchase
freedom by payinT 10 the master the
usual market value. The agreement by
General Bates was made subject TO con-
firmation by the President and to future
notifications by the consent Of the par
ties IN interest. / have confirmed such
agreement, subject 10 the action OF Con-
gress and with the reservation, which
] have directed shall be communicated
10 the Sultan OF Jolo. that this agreement
IS not 10 be deemed in any way TO au-
thorize or give the consent Of the United
States 10 the existence Of slavery in the
Gs,1.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-06
Pickpocket Arrested-

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 5.-Wesson wandy.
the person who has given the authorities
so much trouble. was again landed In Jail
to-day on charge OF larceny. Wandy
persons on the SausalitO ferry-boat. Tho
man seems TO be an incOrrigible thief and
mischief-maker, and viii probably be sent
trouble.
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points as may be designated by the com
manding general OF that department Ono
company Of the Seventh Infantry, now
az Plattsburg Barracks, Is ordered 10
headquarters OF that regiment and II ia
the intention 10 gradually concentrate
there the various detachments OF tho
States
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-06
CIVIL SERVICE ORDER.

The executive order Of May 8, 1896, ex-
tending the limits OF the classified SER
vice. brought within the operation OF the
civil service law and rules nearly all Of
the executive civil service not previously
classified. Some OF the inclusions were
found wholly Illogical and unsuited to the
work OF the several departments. The ap-
plication OF the rules TO many OF the
places so included was found TO result in
friction and embarrassment. After long
and very thorough consideration II be-
came evident to the heads OF the depart
ments responsible for their efficiency that
In order to remove these difficulties and
promote an efficient and harmonious ad-
ministration certain amendments were
necessary. These amendments were pro-
mulgated by me In executive order dated
May 29. 1899. The principal purpose OF the
order was to except from competitive ex-
animation certain places involving hdu-
ciary responsibilities or duties OF strict
ly confidential scientific or executive
character, which IT was thought might
better be filled either by non-competitive
examination or in the discretion OF the
appointing officer than by open competi-
ton. These places were comparatively
few In number. The order provides for the
filling OF much larger number OF places
mainly in the outside service Of the War
Department, by what is known as the
be approved by the President. similar to
those which have produced such admir-
able results in the navy yard service.
All OF the amendments had for their
main object a more efficient and salts
factory administration OF the system of
appointments established by the civil SER
vice law. The results attained show that
under their operation the public service
has improved and that the civil service
system is relieved OF many Objectionable
features which heretofore subjected it to
just criticism and the administrative Of
fcers TO the charge Of unbuslness-like
methods in the conduct OF public affairs
II is believed that the merit system has
been greatly strengthened and its perma-
nence assured. 1t will be my constant aim
in the administration Of government in
our new possessions to make fitness,
character and merit essential to appoint
ment 10 office. and to give to the capable
and deserving inhabitants preference in
appointments.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-06
DISTRICT CELEBRATION.

In accordance with the act OF Congress
providing for an appropriate national cell
ebration in the year 1890 OF the establish
ment Of the scat of government in the
District OF Columbia. L have appointed
committee, consisting of the Governors
OF all the States and Territories OF the
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-06

United States, who have been invited 10
assemble In the city of Washington on
the first Of December. 1s99 which. with
the committees from Congress and the
District OF Columbia, is charged with the
proper conduct Of the naIehra tinn
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To Cure La Grippe in Two Days

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
L. w. Groves signature is each box. 25c
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soon exist and will be facilitated by the
measures which 1 have recommended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
FORTUNATE For Is.

A Washington special says that the
highest official authority there does not
accept the view OF the British newspa-
their chance in china; that the door is to
be shut against America and that this
country has deserved the exclusion by
falling to assist England in securing the
opon-door policy as to all China. So far
as the English sphere in China is con-
cerned. adds the Special the United
States will have free entry commercially.
while assurances have been secured from
Russia that United States commerce will
be treated on terms of equality withRus-
sian commerce in any portion of China
that may come under her influence.
No doubt the commerce OF this country
will not suffer in the least by the agree
ment British discrimination against us
would be contrary to the fixed policy of
Great Britain, and contrary to what she
regards as her own interest.
But be that as it may. We count it none
the less fortunate for the United States
that IN adjustment has been reached.
There is more than a suspicion in this
country that the Imperialsts have been
looking over the Philippines to China. In
fact, there have been broad hints in some
Of the imporalistic papers that the is
lands could be made a basis from which
to reach out after Chinese concessions.
A continuance of the disagreement in
the far East between Russia and Great
Britain would almost inevitably result in
a clash at arms and the ENHANCEMENT OF
the United States in the trouble on the
side OF the former 1t would afford the
ultra Imperialists an opportunity to in
volve this country in the general far
East question 10 such an extent as to
render extraction almost impossible. As
1t is, however the danger of permanent
ENHANCEMENT has been greatly reduced,
and the way Is made easier for triumph
of the reaction against Imperialism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
vrxDER LAID TO TELEGRAPH co.
Me..mce Warming Victim OF D""se'
Was Not Delivered.

PORTLAND. ME-, May 3.-Prelminary
steps were taken yesterday in SUIT
against the Western Union Telegraph
Company for $25, eco damages for the al
legged non-delivery of message to Miss
Mamie Small, of Gardiner. The plaintlifs
allege that by the non-delivery OF a mes
sage Miss Small lost her life at the hands
of Bradford knights, now In Augusta Jan
awaiting trial on the charge OF murder.
Miss Small was killed on the evening Oh
February 18th Of the present year AT
about Z o'clock. On the afternoon OF that
day. so the papers filed in the case aver
Miss Smars sister Lizzie sent tele-
gram to her apprising her of the eX-
pected arrival in Gardiner OF knights
and to be watchfuI of him. The papers
also assert that up to the present time
the telegram, although Received in Gardi-
ner. has not been delivered 10 the address
plainly written on the sending and re-
ceiving sheets.
The telegram is said TO have been sent
and received I'm Gardiner at 1 O'Clock In
the afternoon Of the day in question, and
Miss Small was shot by knights at Z in
the evening. 1t is, therefore, held by the
plaintiffs that there was plenty and rea-
sonable time for the delivery of the mes
sage. and by the negligence of the COM
pany and its agents Miss Small lost her
life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
DEPEW WILL STAND BY QUAY.

Detroit, May 2-Senator Depew said,
in the course of an interview to-day
that he did not believe that Governor
Roosevelt will be looking for presden-
tial nomination next year.
Asked as to what the Senate IS likely TO
do with Senator Quay. he replied that 1t
was hard to say. IF | feel when | take
my seat as | do now" said he, II shall
vote first for a rule governing the case,
applicable to Republicans and Democrats
alike. and then vote to seat Quay
1t looks as though the bosses mean TO
stand together though to do so will re-
quire them to reverse the well-established
rule of the Senate. Hanna is out and
out in favor of seating Quay. And we
judge by the position of Mr.. Depew that
Plat agrees with Hanna.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
THE FORD FRANCHISE BILL.
Roosevelt Will Listen to Criticisms
of Bill by COMPUTATIONS Next Week.
CNew York Herald)

(New York Herald)
ALBANY. y. Y, Tuesday.-Corpora-
tions in nearly every city in the State
have written TO Governor Roosevelt pro-
testing against the franchise tax bill and
demanding a hearing before it is signed
Many of the corporations seem to take 1t
for granted that their objections will keep
the Governor from signing the bill.
Governor Roosevelt seems TO regard this
sudden outburst of protest with a grim
humor, in view of the repeated assertions
of these very corporations during the ses-
sion that the bill was not worth the paper
ii was written on. He will meet the rep
resentatives of the corporations on Thurs
day Of next week and he expects to sign
the bill Immediately after their argu-
menis.
Speaker Nixon has so far recovered as
TO be able to affix his signature TO the
franchise tax bill this afternoon, and
it is now in the Governors hands, await
ing final action. 1t is believed the Gov
ernor's idea in granting hearing on the
bill is To get the views Of the corporations
on record, for the purpose of learning
what they are likely To demand next
winter by way Of amendments. as well
as to provide Information for the legisla-
tive committee that is to revise the tax
laws.
Governor Roosevelt's greatest regret is
that the franchise tax cannot be levied
in New York city this year and may not
be operative i'm the other cities of the
State. He believes, however. that the bill
will be perfected next winter, and he in
tends to take band in perfecting it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
men are willing 10 go is to say that this
is not the time to make the change. They
are eur "manana" friends
"GirsH, ANn "CAxT..

Upon the receipt OF the news that the
| Finpinos had made overtures for a ces-
sation OF hostilitlcs. Adjutant- General
| Corbn. II ~ reported. delivered himself
10 the effect that the Flliplnos. having
| had no experience with white people. ex-
| cept the Spanish. and knowing from gen.
erations OF usage that the latter were
have naturally judged OF white men on
this basis. But. added General corbln.
their experience during the last two or
three months with our American soldiers.
in the generous. considerate. and humane
way in which they have been treated. has
convinced them of the wide difference
that exists between the Spanish and the
Americans. and has shown them that their
approximations were unfounded. and
hence. has induced their present offer TO
surrender
Whether General Corbn has been mis-
quoted or not. IT IA certain that a good
deal Of this sort of talk has been indul-
ged in during the last few days in adj
mlnistration circles. Moreover, IL is GER
tain that for some time back the admin
istratIon and many Of its organs have
been trying TO counterfeit the sentiment
against the war in the Philippines by as
surfing the people that as soon az the
rebels realized the difference between
their brutal Spanish oppressors and their
American purchasers they would come to
terms
The Boston Herald Is imperlaistic or
nothing, but It characterizes all such
talk as "gush" and cant" and that is
exactly what it Is.
If the Filipinos surrender ii will be
because of a conviction that further re-
sistance would be useless, and not be-
cause of an appreciation of the difference
between Spanish and American masters
in the matter Of dealing with "rebels"; for
they have discovered TO their sorrow that
there is no real difference. The reports OF
our methods Of warfare in the Philippines.
received through private letters, differ in
no wise from the reports of the Spanish
methods of conducting war In those is
ldubS anu III tuit, anu WuiNH were uSfh
with such good effect in popularizlng our
humanity" crusade.
1t Is not our purpose TO discuss here the
necessi,S, which is claimed TO exist by
some. Tor having assimilated the Spanish
style of suppressing "rebellions." What
we have to do with is the cold fact
that we have made our humanity plea
the laughing stock of the civilized world,
and that i'm their enforced change of mas
tiers the Filipinos snapped the devil for
a witch.
our Boston contemporary hopes that
with peace in the Philippines the natives
will find a great difference between Span
ish and American domination. We echo
the hope. But in the mean time let us be
honest. Let us not further discredit our
selves by seeking. in the face of absolute
proof to the contrary, to convince the
world that we are handing around war
i'm the Philippines on n silver waiter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
WILLIAMSBURG
Coming Circuit COurt-Nisitors-Pcr-
sOnal.

sOuNI.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, May S.-(Spe-
cial.)-Clerk of our Courts Geddy, who
has been sick, and was out to-day FOR
the first time in several days. states that
there is quite a heavy common law docket
for the next term Of Circuit Court.
Rev. W. J. King. the popular pastor Of
the Presbyterian church, has accepted an
invitation from the faculty of Claremont
College, at Hicksvile, y. -, To deliver
the baccalaureate sermon on the morn
ing of May Hst.
Captain Monte Brooks is here to-day.
visiting his mother and other members
of the family.
Mr. William Tophan, son Of Captain j.
IL. Tophan, superintendent of motive
power and machinery at the Eastern
Hospital. has accepted q position with
the Newport News Dry Dock Company.
Mr.. Edmond WarburtOn is quite sick to-
day at his residence on Nicholson street
Among the visitors here to-day from
Richmond were Mr.. and Mrs. Edward I.
Valentine. who were accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. William r. Perrin. from Chi
cago. The party visited the college Ii
brary. Powder Horn, and other places of
interest.
Miss Maigrie Knowles. Of Richmond Is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. John b. Spencer
The members of the Kappa Alpha Fra
ternity have arranged for a grand ger
man.
Miss Annie Slingluff, of Baltimore. with
Miss Mary Lyons Mayo, Of Richmond,
will be here tomorrow on a visit
Mr.. Walter b. Saunders, of Philadcl-
mia. whose ancestors were from this
section, will be here during the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
Man mood.

John Troland. in Springfield Republican
He stands the test where souls are tried
And truest honor finds,
Who conquers manfully, the pride
That rules i'm feebler minds;
Who seeks not rest in LIES career,
Nor yet beyond the grave;
Whose Heaven is duty's noblest sphere
Not that which idlers crave.
He covets not the lordlings place,
Nor vainly strives to scan
The Masters mind. but asks for grace
To do the best he can.
Ills peace not torpOr of the soul,
But harmony within
Renouncing self to reach the goal
And triumph over sin.
once on the plow his hand he lays.
His eye ne'er backward turns;
Fortune he seeks i'm virtues ways,
Ill-bought success he spurns,
Looking his fellow in the face
He sees Gods image there,
Whateer may help TO lift the race,
His hand Is quick TO shareI
Meekly he takes LIES daily tasks
As part Of Heavens great plan;
This boon-aught else denled-he asks
To be a manly man.
Angels attend on such an one,
And stars their courses move
To light his pathway 10 the throne
And garnish IL with love.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04

NSENERAI POIITlCIANS."

The following we take from the edi
torial columns Of the Staunton Specta-
tor:
Notwithstanding the opposition of sew
oral politicians throughout the State, the
plan to elect senators by popular vote is
growing In popular favor. For the good
of Virgin ia there should Ne an over
flowing attendance at the May confer
ence i'm Richmond and plan put on
foot whereby the Democrats of Virginia
may nominate their next United States
senator. It gives us pleasure to state
that Augusta is in line and will be re-
presented at the conference to be held on
the 10th of next month.
Several politicians" is good. The Dis
patch. however, would add that some of
the longest headed" politicians in Vir-
ginia are in favor of the May meeting,
and are not afraid to let that fact be
known. They are perfectly willing TO go
upon record as favoring such changes In
our methods as will place in the hands
of the people the right to choose sena-
tors. Some others are believers in the
existing system. but do not care to say
much about the matter just now. That
is their privilege and We are not inclined
to disturb them in il. If they are happy
in that position, well and good. We are
content TO await developments. and not
hit at any one who doesn't first hit at
us. However We predict That the day
will come when all the politicians and
all the people will favor the direct-vote
system. Meanwhile. in Virginia the glory
OF leadership will belong to those who
attend. and become active in, the May
meeting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04

One OF the best evidences that the SEN
timent against imperialism is rapidly
| gaining ground In found in the il-temper
shown sby the uitra-imperialistic organs.
sailing names IL generally the last re-
course OF the champions OF a waning
cause, and the New York Tribune affords
an illustration OF the fact by raising the.
cry OF treason against the anti-lmpe-
rialists Our esteemed SUPERFICIAL con-
temporary charges those who do not
worship AT the shine of Imperialism with
lampooning the President and other
members OF the government, with inciuhg
people who are under the lawful au'hor-
| ity OF the government to repei against
IL. with dissuadng. by false pretences
and menaces. well-disposed people from
giving the government their allegiance
and with doing sundry and divers other
Unreasonable" things. Then the TriDuhe
informs us that "our government Is very
patient one. and has endured Tor months
past what no other government OF com
parable dignity would have endured LOT
three days"
Now. when we pull the Tribune OF It's
high horse and analyZe It's spread edgle
Indictment In the light of anti-imperial-
ism. what does that indictment really
mean? IT means that the adminlstra-
ton. for which the Tribune speaks, chai-'
lenges the right of the people TO protest
against Mr.. McKinley's camping outside
the Constitution and pursuing course
he publicly proclaimed would be "crlmi-
nal aggression IL means that the ad-
ministration denies the right OF the peo-
pie to aDtagonize a policy that threatens
10 fasten militarism upon the country,
and thus endanger the heritage of liberty
bequeathed TO them by the fathers oil the
republic. 1t means that the administfa-
ton holds that the people should submit
without murmur to the imposition
upon them and upon their posterity OF
grinding taxation. 1T means that in the
interest of it's imperialistic sponsors the
Tribune would gag the opposition press
and suppress freedom of speech on the
part Of the anti-Imperialists. Ana wheh
the Tribune advocates the punishment or
the TRAITORS" 1t advocates one or the
grossest violations of the letter OF the
charter Of our liberties and the spirit oil
our institutions ever conceived.
And yet, we are not sorry to see such
articles as the Tribune's in the columns
Of the mpcrialistic papers-especialiy the
imperialistic papers that are recognized
organs of the administration. They are
danger signals that warn the people as
TO what may be If they do not rise up IN
their might, and that speedily. and crush
out all the influences tending to the con-
of imperialism. When papers
close to the President hold that he ana
his acts are above criticism. would bar
opposition papers and the masses from
exercising their inalienable right TO pro-
test and appeal under the Constitution,
and virtually threaten with imprison-
ment such as question the administra-
tion's policy, truly it is about time for
the people to force the issue between the
Constitution and republican institutions
and the drift towards one-man power.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04

A decision which holds that the policy
holders of the New York Equitable Life
Assurance Society are entitled to share
in all the net surplus of the company.
instead of such portion of 1t as the di-
rectors choose each year to set apart for
division among them, was rendered by
the appellate division of the Supreme
Court in Brooklyn Tuesday Justice
Woodward wrote the opinion of the court.
with Justices Cullen and Hatch concdr-
ring. and Justice Goodrich handed down
a dissenting opinion. The net surplus
which, If the decision be upheld, may
melt away had accumulated TO $i3,OOooOD
by the close of 1896. and 1t is said to be
now about $4,000, 600. This does not in
clude the third set apart for distribution.
The decision will be appealed TO the
highest courts before the company will
rest content.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-04
HOW SPAIN WILL GET THE MONEY.
Cost OF Exchange ON the S-o'ooo'ooo
VIII he About S5O.OOO.

WASHINGTON. May 3.-Acting on ca
bic instructions from the governor OF the
Bank of Spain at Madrid, the French
Ambassador. NJ. Cambon. has completed
arrangements for transferring to Spain
he s2oOOOOOo received from the United
states. The first treasury warrant OF
= O09 90 will be delivered To the National
civ Bank OF New York on the i'h in
slant and the next two warrants, Tor
$40 coo. 900 on the 10th instant. NJ. Taigny,
citing first secretary Of the French en-
bassy. will leave Washington al 10 O'Clock
this morning with the first s0.VO.0O war
rant. NJ. Boeufve. Of the embassy stan.
will take the next two warrants, for sl0
30 600. leaving here next week. In time 10
deliver them on the 10th. The Spanish
authorities have made no arrangements
for receiving the last warrant for 5000
eco
The action OF the Bank of Spain I'm de-
signaling the National city Bank OF New
York TO receive the funds for Spain Is
due To the existince Of large gold bal
ance In Europe To the credit of this par
ticular institution. On receiving the war
rants II is expected that the bank Will
utilize this gold balance now on the other