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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
mavera estara completamente paci-
ficado aquel Archipelago.
lpPORTANfES NGTICIAS

Despachos de Londres dicen que
circular en- aquella capital dos SEN
sacionales noticias que no han sido
confrmadas adn por ell War Office.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16

Los cablegramas que preceden
son propiedad del BOLETIN MERCAN-
TIL. y pueden reproducirse en- cual-
quier forma abonando q la empresa 20
pesos por cada uno que Sc utilize.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
POCAS BAJAS

Las bajas de los beers fueron mf-
nimas, calculandose que no exec
dan de veinte.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
81 GENERAL FRENCH
EN FUGA

Ell general French, que dirigi6 Ell
combate, puso en- fuga q los beers
que intentaron resistirse.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
Ell GENERAL BILLGR
SOCORRO A TEMPO

Una dc dichas versiones da cuen-
ia de haber llegado a la plaza de
Ladysmith un poderosfsimo ejerci-
to de socorro mandado por ell gene
raj Sir Redvers Butler.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
SIGMUND S. KLEIN
cvnEnIKh Dgtnh General De Mged@
TETUAN S. SAN JUAN

RECBE DEL PALS para su ex
portaci6n
PAeA MR PRECO EN- La PoR ToDA CAsE BE M1MEs WEus
Sc EMCAA de agenca la ALQu1LEk solares
haciendas incas r1sicas
TEME kGENTE exclusive IN los Estados Unlos
aranr centea e meor exo cue
e confare.
RtFERENClAS las prncpales esta cap
tai.
ESE NCO AGENTE a de afamadas SEmL1As DE LAM
PHILADELPHIA de las caias segudai
de Hall Safe Co. de New-York.
CY~ Sc S0llCiTA CORRESPONDENCE
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
BUENA lNPRESlON
IA QUESTION FlLIPINA

Han producido excelente impre-
sion en- Washington los dltimos des-
pachos trasmitiaIos por el general
Otis respecto a la disoluci6n del
ejercito filipino.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
la PAz

So cree que para la pr6xima pri-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
En- sVilLKOP

Dicha acci6n fue librala EN- Vaal-
kop en- cuyo punto ocuparon los
trasvaalenses, con anterioridad, mag
nffcas posisiones.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
.IDIOInaCiDlDOl cable
S. Thomas I6 h DGenbre j.
BiJAS COISIDERABLES
Prisioneros hechos q los beers d.
cen que las bajas de estos en- ell
combate de Magersfontein fueron
muy considerables.
Q[INlENT.S 1iJAS
Segdn dichas versiones Sc hace
ascender quinientas las bajas SUI
fridas por ell ejercito del Transvaal.
His EROPlS
Aver embarc6 Ell Southampton
un Regimiento de artillerfa.
Aver embarc6 en- Southampton
un Regimiento de artillerfa.
CONlTE DE RECL[TiNlENyO

Un despacho de Amsterdam dice
que en- ell Comite tornado en- Paris
para ell reclutamiento de voluntarios
para servir en- las filas del ejercto
boer Sc han inscrito unas tres mil
persOnaS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
CON RESERVA

Ell pueblo de Londres, sin en-
barge, ha acogido con reserva estas
noticias.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
4 RIG AODDER
Noricias de Natal dicen que ha
retornado a rio Modder la columna
que sali6 anteayer de 1aquel punto.
A7Rt taSULAICIa

Las damas de Amsterdam han or
ganizado una suscripci6n con objeto
de organizar una nueva ambulancia
con destino la guerra
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
10000 PRISIOIE2OS

Los beers aprenhendidos, segdn
ell rumor circulado ascienden a diez
mil.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16

varias cajas conteniendo muchos Y variados
obsequios que hacen algunas personals del
NOrte, a la Sociedad Ben6fca de Senoras.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
CANPANENTO CAPTuRADO
III DIVISION CLERY

Ell otro rumor circulado Sc refie-
re a la importantfsima captura de
un campamento boer hecha por la
division Clery.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16
I'm C)MBlTE

Sc ha librado un nuevo combate
entire ingleses y beers, segun tele-
grama recibido por ell Daily Mail.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16

Ha estado en- Yauco, en- viaje para Sal
German, 81 captain Swift, del 50 Regimen
to de Caballerfa.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-12-16

La mayor parte de los inscritos
sou licenciados del ejefcito frances.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
A FRISCO ITEM BLOR
That Wicked City Shaken Up Yes.
 ferdaY Afternoon.

San Francisco, April 30.-Two shocks of earthquake were distinctly felt in all parts of the city today The first shock was rather mild, but the second, which followed immediately afterward, was of much greater se- verity. It was a matter of general comment that the shocks which were felt about 2:45 D. m. should have oc- cured during a pelting rain and with an unusually low temperature for this season.
 The vibrations were from the north west to southeast. While the second shock was responsible for a general fright, particularly to those who were higher up than the ground floor of houses or other buildings, so far as known, no damage has resulted from the earthquake beyond trivial house. hold disasters to glassware and china.
 The shock was felt in the various towns within radius of 150 miles O. San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
A SOUTHERN REVOLT
An smminmenf Breaking Up
 of Democratic SOliditY.
A Concession by Leaders That an UntrammeIed Election Would
 Give inc Vote of More Than One

Washington, April 30.-Political
 leaders say there are signs in every
 part of the south of a revolt against
 the democratic party and its methods of government and legislation. There are many democratic leaders, who are
 willing to concede that if fair elec- tions were permitted several of the
 southern states would at the next
 presidential election cast their elec- toral votes for the republican nomi- nee.
 Two causes are referred to as hay ing produced this state of affairs. These are the visits of Mckinley to the south at the invitation of southern people, and the extremely bitter course of the leaders of the demo- cratic party in North Carolina, and some of the other southern states in their attempts to so regulate the elec- i've franchise so as to exclude colored of government
 Regarding the former of these propositions MT. H. P. Cheatham, re- corder of deeds Of the District of Co., lumbia, after a recent trip to the south and careful study of the entire field, said: President McKinley's tour through the south during the
 month of January was one of the most timely visits ever made by any chief
 executive of the United States to any section of our country. It came at a time when the citizens Of the north, east, west and south had laid aside all sectional differences and had united
 to battle shoulder to shoulder against the foreign foe, and to uphold the honor and integrity of our great na-
 tion, this happy condition Of affairs
 having been brought about almost
 entirely iby the broad-guaged and gen. erous policy Of the president, in the
 much-dreaded conict with Spain, as
 well as lis sound and wholesome treatment of questions. The south
 was ripe for such a visit as that the president made, and was anxious to
 resume the crdial and fraternal rela- tions which had become almost en-
 tirely obliterated on account of the
 problems growing out of the cruel
 war.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
FURIOUS PRAIRIE FIRES.

Mitchell. s. D., Ap.il 30.-Reports of disastrous priarie fire which started yesterday at noon were received to- day. The fire started about twelve miles southwest of town by Q farmer engaged in Cunning Russian tttstles. The wind was strong in the southeast and the fire swept everything before it. Two men, Frank Howard, aged 10, and A. Smith, aged 21, were burned to a crisp. They were trying to save their horses, which were ted in a tree claim. but the fire caught them before they could escape. The horses were also burned. Large quantities of hay were burned and several farmers narrowly escaped having their houses and barns destroyed, but prevented it by hack firing. Up to a late hour the fire had not been extinguished.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
NEW COREAN MINISTER.
Chin Pom Ye to Be Succeeded by Min
 Ton Whan

Washington, April 3O.-The new Corean minister who has been appoint ed to succeed MT. Chin Pom Ye as minister to Washington, who has been transferred to Russia, France and Austria, is Prince Min Yong Whan. He is first cousin to his maje sty, sec- ond cousin to the late queen and uncle to the crown princess. He speaks Eng fish. He stands very high in the es- timation of foreigners as well as Co., reans. He was special ambassador at tEra coronation of the czar and acted in similar capacity at the queens jubilee in London. On lis return home from the queens jubilee he spent a year in Washington. His brother, Min Yong Chan. will serve as first secretary under him. This brother also speaks English quite we'll He left Corea April 21.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
USE COLORED TROOPS
The Policy Suggested Regarding OE ;.
 eraIionS in inc Philippines.

Washington, April 30.-A policy is ture military operations Of this gov ernment in the Philippines, which is those to whose attention il has been brought, and it will Uaquestio1ably be considered by the administration in the near future. This policy is sd- vooated with the idea that ce.tGt Il racial affiliations may be utilized ill 2 way to defeat rebeIIious acts on the part of AgrinalGo and his party and to bring peace to tho newly acquired possessions of the United States in the east.
 It is proposed to utilize negro troops in the Philippines to a very large extent, and it is suggested that the four negro regiments now in this country be ordered for this duty, and that they be followed ia the near fu- ture by five additional regiments Of volunteers made up Of colored men. It is not generally understood that about one-third of the population of the Philippines are negroes of the same race as those of the United States They are the aboniginees Of the islands, who were su5dued by the Malay race now dominant there among the natives. These natives are net numerous about Manila, but on some of the islands they comprise nearly the entire population. That is the case especially on the island of Negros.
 It is argued that If colorcd troops were sent among these people they would more readily succUmb to their rule and prefer them to the race of which Aguinaldo is the leader In Q short tine it is thought there would be an assimilation between the ne- groes Of the Prai-ippines and their kindred -frcm the United States
 It is believed by those who advocate this plan that the colored men of the south would gladly embrace the op- portunity for manly effort that would be given them through the execution of such a campaign. There are con- siderable tracts Of land in the Philip pines that have never been settled
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
THIS IS A SEQUEL
Of inc Stubborn Legislative Sfrug-
 gle ia Montana.

Butte, Mont, April 30.-Fred White side, ex-senator from Flathead county, has brought suit fer s1O0,00O against the Butte Miner, the trustees of the concern, w. A. Clark, A. J. Johnston and A. H. Wethey, and the editor of the paper, H. c. Sulther, for defama- tion of character.
 The suit grows cut of the recent senatorial election. Whfteside while senator from Flathead, alleged that he received from an agent of w. A. Clark, the senator-elect, s3O,0OO to be used in procuring votes for him. The Miner asserted that Whiteside had produced noney for the purpose of de- feating the election of ". A. Clark This is the basis of the suit.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
A NOTABLE COMPLIMENT.
Paid to Sir Julian PaUEcefote By the
 Foreign Ambassadors.

Washington, April 30.-Tha British ambassador, Sir Julian Pauncefote has lsft for The Hague. whsre ne will be the sertor British delegate to the czar's disarmament congress. He will be accompanied to London !iy Lady Pauncdaote and their four daughters with large househo1d retinue They sailed on the New York of the Ameri- can line. Sir Julian called on the president and Secretary Hay to say goodbye and to conclude such mat ters of business as are pending be- tween the United States and Great Britain Unfortunately this does not include the modus vivendi on the Alaskan boundary, which must await the slow processes of the mail, it hay ing been found that there are tco many complications to permit an un- derstanding by cable.
 The departure of the ambassador was the occasion for 8 notable con- plim6nt from the ambassadors ot France, Germany and Russia. They as sembled at the French embassy and then proceeded together to the British embassy, where hearty congratula- tions were extended to Sir Julian cn the honor conferred On him, and the well wishes expressed for the success not only Of the czar's humane pur- poses in assembling his intarnational congress. Sir Julian thanked the three ambassadors for this excep- tional courtesy, and through them conveyed his regards to the dlplo- matic corps of which he is the dean.
 Most of the pending questions be- tween the United States and Great Britain were put in satisfactory shape prior to Sir Julian's departure, aI- though some of them are ir a condi- a0n of abeyance rather than actual settlement. The abrog3tion of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty is still open, with no final agreement arranged, but most agreeable sentiment pre- vailing on both sides. It IS hoped that the modus vivendi on the Alas kan boundary will be arranged by muL The reported agitation in Ja- maica over United States tariff rates is regarded here as of minor i1:.por- tauce. The Samoan question is com mitted to the Samoan commission, and the officials feel thas tt wi1lr ,'e- velcp entire harmony of relations be- tween the T1nfted SJa-eS and Great Britain
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01

and that would offer attractive homes. Much of this land is in the public do- main and under favorable conditions that could be arranged would ba available for settlement.
 The colcred men CT the United States would have opportunities to get homes and would have before them the possibilities of careers they could not hope for in the United States The highest political offices of the islands would be within the grasp of any one who could become dominant men of their own race. Bus mess and other opportunities would be open to them and theral would be none of that racial prejudice to en- counter that is so detrimental to their advancement in tLis country.
 It is not believed that there would be any retrcgraGa movement among the colored race of this country trans planted to the Philippines. They would have outlined for them that same form of republican government to which they have been accustomed at home, and they would have a better chance to enjoy the results of their ambition than they have ever known in the United States. Those who ad- vocate the forwarding of negro troops 10 the Philippines believe that their families should be sent along with them whenever desired, so that thetr long separation IrCtn home might not make them feel as exilas. As soon as hostilities in the Philippines have ceased there will be a great deal Of public work to be done, and that would give desirable employment to large nrmters of people. The colored men from the United States would have opportunities to fill responsible places on such works. It is believed that once a tide of emigration were started from this country to the Phil iFpines it would result So satisfactor- fly to the colored people that large numbers Of them would seek a new home in the islands Of the east.
 Tlhs. emigration of colored men is regarded as the natural outcome of military operations, which would in v0ive their use in expressing insur- rcction in the Philippines. With a third of the population of those isl ands strongly ant3gonistic to Aguin- aldo and welcoming the coming of colored men of their own race and of intelligence superior to their own, it IS believed that an enormous infiu- ence for future pealce would be se- cured.
 Those who advocate this plan strongly condsmn the sending of colored troops to Cuba, where, it is said, that race tends to incite opposi- tion instead Of being a power for good.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01

to be prevented, under American law, from overrunning the, eastern half of the island This class is composed of shiftless negroes from Jamaica, Hayti and San Domingo, who may wish to better their fortunes at Santiago and foresaw this embarrassment some time ago, and quietly put in force in his province an order returning the wou1d-be immigrants who could not show $40 each in ready money. Gen eral BroOke's 9cree will establish re strictions of this sort at all Cuban ports on arrival of those who threaten to become charges on the islanh While the present conditions of agri- cultural prostratiCn last tLere will be little or no room here for additional labor of the unskil1ed class.
 The council of secretaries or insular cabinet, submitted to General Brooke today the draft of a decree providing for the registration of aliens under the terms of article of the treaty of Paris. After the registration bureau is opened Spaniards who desire to re- main in Cuba will have year in which to decide whether or not they will surrender their nationality. This postponement of a final choice on the part of so many of the actual residents of Cuba may complicate to some ex- tent the problem of institdting a rep resentative government for the island before native constituent assembly can be elected. Some satisfactory definition of Cuban citizenship must be evolved Not a few of the leaders here who are now struggling for political power are technically aliens. General Gomez is a ,Santo Dominican, General Julio Sanguilly is, or was, a natural ized citizen of the United States, and dczens of the revolutionary leaders and and agitators took out similar papers before engaging in the revolt against Spain.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
GLAD TO GET BACK
General Harrison Gray Otis Again
 on American SCN.

San Francisco, April 30.- Released from quarantine today, Brigadier- General Harrison G. Otis, U. s. w.. who arrived from Manila last night on the transport Sherman, is a very happy man at being again at home This veteran of three wars is a civilian in time of peace and as soon as he foresaw the termination of hos tilities, with the fall of Malolos, he asked to be allowed to resign. He ex- poets to leave for Los Angeles tomor- row and will immediately resume his position of editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times.
 After having been twenty-four in quarantine the cabin passengers on the transports Sherman and Grant were today allowed to land, the health officers being convinced that there is no further danger of smallpox, from which disease one of the f1remen on the Grant died on April 23. A firer man on the Sherman while in voyage was taken sick with varioloid, but re- covered. The transports will be in quarantine at least a day or two longer and meanwhile the army pri- yates and able-bodied seamen must re- main on board ship.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
GENERAL HENRY SUSTAINED
Secretary Alger's Decision Regarding
 Col. Hoods Complaint.

Washington, April 30.-Secretary Alger has sustained General Henry, the military governor of Porto Rico, in the matter of the controversy be- tween him and Lieutenant Colonel c. C. Hood cf the Nineteenth infantry. It appears that Colonel Hood was re- gently repriInanded by General Henry for his action in forcibly removing the local judicial officer from the court room Colonel Hood thought he had not been treated fairly in the matter and appealed to the war de- partment, asking that the matter be investigated by a court of inquiry, or that If such course could not be fol- lowed General Henry be instructed to reconsider his action and recall the reprimand.
 It is said that Secretary A1ger's in vestigation of the matter satisfied him that General Henry pursued the proper course, and that Colonel Hood had exceeded his authority in arrest ing the Porto Rican judge. Colonel Hood has been informed of the views of the department. and the incident is regarded as closed. The Ninteenth in- fantry, to which Colonel Hood is at tached, is to be recalled home and sent to the Philippines as soon as transportation can be provided.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
NEW DEALS IN CUBA.
U. s. Immigration Laws Applicable
 There Now.

Havana, April 30.-The instructions received by General Brooke from Washington to declare applicable to Cuba the immigration laws of the United States are certain to give gen eral satisfaction here. For one thing the new regulations will prevent the ingress of any more Chinese 1aborers, who, though useful in certain employ
 ments. notably truck gardening, are from their habits a constant menace sirahle class of immigrants is likely
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
PEACE IS PROBABLE
Bufit Isn'f Allowed 10 Enfer-
 fere Wiih War.
AquinaId0'S Calculations nsSCaFried in His Failure 10 Make CaIumpit Cemetery for inc American Army.

Manila, April 90, D. m.-While it is the general expectation among Americans that the Filipino ennis saries will return with revised pro pos2ls from General Antonio Luna, MajoT-General Otis is not letting this tions for pushing the war Yesterday he ordered Major-General Lalwton to return to Angat, few miles north west of Norzagarac, and not to ad- vance aggressively while negotiations are pending. General Macarthur IS apparently acting on the same policy, but he is repairing bridges and strengthening the lines Of his forces, which is stretched out with a four mile front and within a quarter of mile of the enemy
 The possibilities of peace are grati- flying to great majority of the army who have regarded the war as an un- pleasant duty that must be performed according to American traditions Manila is cheerful ever the prospects of a return to normal life, though there are skepties who remark that the truce would enable the insurgents to rest until the rainy season upon which they have been depending IS an inn portant aid.
 Prisoners report that 75,00O refugees are north of San Fernando This is not
 
 populated region which the Americans have cleared. It seems a1so that smallpox is spreading among them. The so-caIled Filipino congress will meet at San Fernardo tomorrow
 When Dean c. Worcester Of the United States Philippine commission, who accompanied the Filipino e-nis- sarie5 from Calumpit, said to Col. Manuel Arguslles that he Americans were under no obligations to refrain from fighting, the Filipina officer said: Would you light while we are discussing terms of peace?" MT. Worcester responded with the sugges- ton that an armistice would give the Filipino leaders time to escape. My God, where would we escape to- the Filipino exclaimed, referring in this to the menacing hostile tribes bchipd the Filipino lines.
 General Arguelles told correspond ent of the Associated Press that he was much disappointed in the result of his mission. He, said also that Aguinaldo had expected Caiumpit to be the cemetery of the American army.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-01
AESTHETICS IN ILLINOIS.
An Art Commissioner for Cities of
 Over 100000 Population.

Chicago, April 30-Among the bills signed by Governor Tanner is one pro- viding for an art commissioner for towns having a population Of moro than 100000. It is intended to pre- vent any display of vulgarity o1 crudity in buildings erected and streets laid out in the future. and at the same time to tone down existing. monstrosities. Only a few days ago a socisty was formed in Chicago hav- ing for it's object the propagation O. artistic fancies and facts for the city's guidance in it's externals. It was proposed to change the present hide0us structures ever the Chicago river into bridges more on the pattern of those across the Seine or in Venice. This is 9 beginning of Chicago's de- velopment as a city in artistic di- rections.