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The record-union., 1899-02-13
STRIKE AT PANAMA.
General Situation Unaltered and
the Railroad blocked.

COLON (Colombia), Feb. 13.-At a
conference held yesterday at Panama
a representative of the strikers de-
clared that the men were willing to
accept 81. 20 a, day in currency, but the
railway officials declined to entertain
the proposal. Fifty more laborers from
Fortune Island arrived to-day on the
steamer Finance.
The general situation, SO far as the
strike is concerned, is unaltered. The
end of the Panama Railroad is com-
pletely blocked
The record-union., 1899-02-13
THE GRANT AT sUEz.
Fifty Members Of the Expedition
Got Drunk and Deserted.

SUEZ, Feb. 12.@The United States
transport Grant, bound for Manila,
having on board General Lawton and
staff, has arrived here. General Law
ton has telegraph the United States
Consular agent that fifty members OF
the expedition had deserted at Port Said
and would be brought to Suez by train.
A guard of Egyptian soldiers was
marshaled in the depot to prevent their
escape. But only two men appeared.
These said that neither they nor any
of the others wished to desert. They
had gone ashore and got drunk but
were willing to return. The transport
will wait for them here.
The record-union., 1899-02-13
THEIR USUAL TACTICS.
Insurgents Fired Last Night at
Long Range.

MANILA, Feb. 13.-QO:35 a. ND
Pursuing their customary tactics, the
insurgents on the extreme left Of the
line opened fire at long range on the
American troope last night, maintain
ing their fire for a few minutes before
settling down. None of their shots
took effect, however, and the Americans
did not reply.
All was quiet along the rest of the
line.
The Concord is now lying off Para
naque.
The, weather at night now is cool and
showers are frequent
Private Meisick of the Montana regi-
ment died in the hospital yesterday.
The record-union., 1899-02-13
Companies Consolidated.

CHICAGO, Feb. PA consolidation
of all the outlying street car companies
connected with the Yerkes system in
Chicago has been quietly formed and
articles of Incorporation of the Chicago
Consolidated Traction Company, with
a capital stock of $15,000,000, filed at
Springfield
The record-union., 1899-02-13
Fire in New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-The factoyg
building Of the Manhattan Brass Coin-
many and contents were destroyed by
fire to-day. Loss $250,O00.
The record-union., 1899-02-13
GENERAL MILES
IS CENSURED.
War Investigating Committees
Report.
Chief Surgeon DAILY Also Comes In for
Blame.

Commission Finds Refrigerated
Beef Sent Down in January All
Right and Concludes That No
Chemicals Were Used in the
Heat of Summer-Thinks 1t Inn
possible for Packing Houses to
Put Impure Meat on the
Market.
The record-union., 1899-02-13

Continued on Seventh Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-23
Naval Orders.

Commander F. Singer has been detached
from the navy yard, Washington, d. c.,
and ordered to charge of the seventh light
house district at Key West, Fla.
Commander w. L. Field, from inspector
of the thirteenth lighthouse district and to
command the Ranger.
Ensign D. F. Boyd, from the Farragut to
the Iowa.
Ensign E. T. Fitzgerald, from the Texas
to the Yankton.
Lieut.. Commander c. A. Adams, from the
Independence to the Solace for passage to
the Asiatic station.
Lieut.. Commander ]. A. H. Nickels, to
the navy yard, New York.
Lieut.. Commander c. S. Richman, to the
Ranger and then to the Newark.
Paymaster w. B. Wilcox, to the navy
yard, League Island
Passed Assistant Paymaster B. P. Du-
Bois, to the navy yard, New York.
Passed Assistant Surgeon c. E. Riggs, to
the marine recruiting rendezvous, New
York.
Lieut.. r. E. Coontz, to the Enterprise.
Assistant Paymaster c. j. Cleborne, from
the Richmond to the Nashville.
Lieut.. Commander ]. NJ. Roper, to remain
at photographic office.
Acting Warrant Machinist J. F. Penny
cook, from the Dolphin to the Constella-
ton.
Boatswain ]. w. Angus, from the Her.
cules to the Solace.
Col. R. w. Huntington of the Marine
Corps will be retired January 10.
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COMMANDER TAUSSIG'S CASE,
When Practicable Will Re Given An
other Ship Not on the Asiatic station

The incident that occurred in the Philip
pines between Rear Admiral John c. Wat
son, commander-in-chiefo of the Asiatic sta
uon, and Commander E. d. Taussig in
command of the Bennington, owing to a
misunderstanding as to the way in which
certain orders of the admirals were to be
carried out as result of which Com
mander Taussig was relieved of his COM
mand, and ordered to return to the United
States, has been closed by the Navy De-
partment's action in the following manner:
The rear admiraFs action is held to be
within the discretionary authority vested in
him by article 304, paragraph 5, of the
Navy Regulations, it being impracticabe
to have court of inquiry, and, owing to
the present Importance of the Asiatic sta
ton, 1t is Indispensable that harmony
should be maintained in his command
Commander Taussfg is regarded from the
time of his arrival in the United States, as
having been detached from duty on a for
eign station. He was ordered home and
placed on waiting orders as in ordinary
case He has now been given appropriate
shore duty, and, when practicable. will
have command of another vessel commen-
surate with his rank to serve elsewhere
than on the ASiatic station.
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MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.
Consul General Gudger Reports an
Insurrection at Panama.

The State Department has received a
cablegram from United States Consul Cen
eral Gudge-, at Panama, stating that an
insurrection has broken out there and that
martial law has been proclaimed. In view
of the Importance of maintaining untnter-
rupted traffic across the isthmus at this
season, 1t is probable that the Navy De-
partment Will be requested 10 at once dis
patch a vessel from San Francisco to look
after American interests at Panama.
Mr.. Gudgers cablegram was to the effect
that the departments of Cundimamarca,
Tolima and Santander are in insurrection,
though the city of Panama proper is as yet
unaffected. The State Department has al
ready called upon the Navy Department
Tor a gunboat to proceed to Panama or
some nearby port The Marblehead is now
on the west coast, engaged in survey work
and If she can be reached easily it is prob
and that she will be ordered to go at once
to Panama. There Is no ship at Mare Island
available for immediate service, save the
Ranger, which, being under orders to
hasten TO Manila, is not likely to be diverted
from that service. On the gulf side the De-
treit is nearest being at La Guayra, and if
the conditions in Venezuela are regarded
as Warranting her withdrawal she will be
sent across to Colon
A later dispatch received at the State De
partment, this time from United States
Minister Hart, at Bogota, the capital of Co.
lombia, informs the State Department that
the government is informed that a force is
coming over to assist the revOlutionists.
No Magdaiena steamers are running.
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TO BE SENT BACK.
a Salvation Army Girl Who Has Been
Neglected.

Commissioner Powderly of the bureau of
immigration has authorized Commissioner
Rodgers, at Philadelphia, to send Maud
Annie Marks back to her home in England
at the expense of this country. In a COM
munication to the bureau of immigration
Commissioner Rodgers tells a pitiful story
of the girls case. He says that she is
twenty-four years old, has no relatives in
this country, and is destitute. She is af-
flicted with consumption, and has become
public charge. The story the girl tells is
that she was a Salvation Army worker in
England, and that when she wanted TO
come to this country the Salvation Army of
England paid her transportation that she
might go to Philadelphia and become a
worker in the army. She arrived in this
country December II, and went at once to
Philadelphia. She was sent out, she says,
to beg for a Christmas dinner. The expo
sure gave her bad cold, and lack of at
tention developed consumption. She de-
clares that since she became sick she has
been neglected by the army.
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Personal Mention.

Postmaster General Smith has accepted
an invitation to deliver an address at Bal
timore November 3 under the auspices of
the republican state committee.
Assistant Secretary Allen has gone to
lis home in Massachusetts for short va
cation.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Davis
has gone to Ohio to speak in the campaign
beginning at Cleveland today and including
Columbus, Cincinnati Toledo Youngstown
and other cities.
General Miles and party left here Satur-
day night for extended tour of inspec-
ton of the army posts of the west.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn left here
last night to inspect a number of military
posts in Nebraska and Wyoming, and will
not return to Washington until about the
middle of November.
DR.. Linn E. La Fetra, formerly of this
city, has been appointed lecturer in physi-
illogical pedagog1cS in the School of Peda-
gogy in the New York University.
Mr.. George c. Sholes, after an absence of
fourteen months in Porto Rico, represent
ing the Post Office Department, has re-
turned to his home in this city.
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HOSPITAL CORPS AT MANILA.
of All Desirable Men Of
ferfng Themselves.

Surgeon Gen. Sternberg today received
word from Col Woodhal, chief surgeon at
Manila, that he has at present IS hospital
stewards, 9S acting hospital stewards, l.0i1
privates of the Hospital Corps, and that he
requires twelve more stewards, 81 acting
hospital stewards and 200 privates, in view
of the increase of the army. There are now
on the way tC the Philippines hospital
stewards, 10 assistants and 26S privates;
there are with the volunteer regiments now
under orders to the Philippines AZ stewards,
IA assistants and 16S privates; there are at
Washington barracks and Fort Columbus
120 privates awaiting transportation. This
almost fills the quota called for by Manila
to meet the increase of the service. Enlist
ments are being made of all desirable men
Offering themselves. They are sent to the
schools of instruction at Washington bar
racks, Angel Island, Cal, 10 be forwarded
to Manila for duty when their services are
required
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EFFECT OF BRITISH VICTORIES
Belief That the Beers VIII Soon Sue
for


LONDON, October 23.-The British VIC
tories in Natal, following each other in
quick succession, though accompanied by
heavy losses on the side of the victors
bear striking testimony to the valor of the
vanquished Beers. They appear to have
fallen victims to the very plan which they
counted on TO drive the British into the
sea. They have been beaten in detail by
counter strokes carefully considered and
brilliantly carried out in the face of cour-
ageous opposition, which has done much TO
increase British respect for the burgners
whose splendid valor and determination. it
Is universally admitted reached the high
est level
Fuller accounts of Saturdays battle AT
Elandslaagte emphasize the splendid ca;
lantry exhibited on both sides. and the ST.
periority of the British in pitched battle
although the Beers fought with the .ra,r-
est tenacity to the last. only yielding when
further fighting was hopeless. An armorcd
train with the men of the Manchester r.si
ment appeared on the left at Ladysrnith "A,
daybreak Saturday in support of the To-
hanneSburg imperial light horse and the
Natal field artillery. with the object of re-
opening communication at Elandslaaste
The artillery took up a position above the
town and shelled the railway station, from
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Mullens, Lieut.. Curry. Lieut. Shore, Lieut..
Barnes. Lieut.. Forbes, Lieut.. Campbell,
Lieut.. Norman.
Second battery of field artillery-Wound-
ed: Capt. Campbell. Lieut.. Manley, Staff
Capt. Brooke, 9TH Hussars.
First Devonshire Regiment-Wo ounded !:
Capt. Lafone, Lieut. Cunning, Lieut.. Hay
ley, Lieut.. Green.
Col. Curran, Capt. Melville, Capt. Newbig-
ging, Capt. Patton. Lieut.. Danks.
The following casualties occurred among
the rank and file:
Imperial Light Horse-Two sergeants and
four troopers killed and thirty-tive nom
commissioned officers and men wounded;
one man missing.
Twenty-first Field Battery-Three gun
ners wounded.
Forsy y-second Field Battery-Two gunners
and a driver wounded
First Devonshire Regiment-Twenty-n mine
non-commiSSioned officers and men wound
First Manchester Regiment-Eleven nom
commissioned officers and men killed and
twenty-siX wounded.
Gordon ghlanders-Killed-Maj. Denne,
Lieut. Monroe Lieut.. Murray, Lieut.. Brad
bury.
Wour ded-Lieut. Col. Dick Conyngham,
Maj. Wright, Capt. Haldane. Capt Bu-
chanan, Capt. Miklejohn. Lieut.. Findlay,
Lieut.. Gillat, Lieut.. Campbell Lieut.. Hen
messy.
The total number of casualties now stands
~ killed and 155 wounded; grand total, 19I.
Russian Red Cross Offers Aid.
ST. PETERSBURG, October 23.-The
Russian Red Cross Society has determined
to offer to help both belligerents in South
Africa. The Herald, in making the an
nounCement. adds:
I'VE preserve appearances with this dual
proposal, but we do not conceal our views
All the papers have opened subscriptions
for a volunteer corps, which is being well
supported in private circles.
kruger Favors Surrender.
LONDON, October 23-A special dispatch
from Cape Town Sunday says that advices
received there from Pretoria report Pres
ident Kruger as now being in favor of an
unconditional surrender. 1t is added that
it is expected the executive council will
meet on Monday or Tuesday to discuss the
advsability of such a step.
The report, it is stated mere, must De ac-
cepted with reserve
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CONVENTION STILL IN SESSION.
Alaskan Delegates Attack the Present
Criminal Code.

JUNEAU, Alaska, October 81, via Seat
tie, October 23.-The Alaska territorial con-
vention. in session here for seven days, has
not yet completed its labors of drafting a
suitable memorial to be sent to Congress.
The convention will not go on record as
favoring territorial government, although
ex-Gov. Swineford and others favor 1t. Sit
ka sent no delegates to the convention and
will be ignored in the bill under prepara-
ton.
The criminal code, in effect since July
last is vigorously attacked, particularly
the high license imposed. Among other
things asked for are the granting of mu-
nicipal government a $4,000 appropriation
for Alaskan national guards, $4,000 for ed
ucation. and an increase from one to three
district courts at Juneau, st. Michaers and
Circle City. Probably three delegates will
be sent to Washington to present the
memorials.
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STRIPPING THE SHAMROCK.
Capt. HOEarth Expects to BE Ready |
for Sea This Week.

NEW YORK. October 23.-The crew of the
yacht Shamrock were at work early today
stripping the yacht of her racing rigging.
Her topmast was sent down on deck and
then transferred to her storage lighter, af-
ter which her running gear was unrove
and all her sails taken from the hold and
transferred to the lighter. Capt. Hogarth
says that he expects to take the mast off
tomorrow and TO have the yacht under jury
rig by the end of the week. Capt. Hogarth
also stated that he called on Designer Fife
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel recently and
found his condition to be very serious
The Shamrocks crew, together with the
Columbias, are to be entertained at a smo-
ker tomorrow night.
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Death of George III. Chadwick.

the adjutant general that George H. Chad
wick, civilian clerk, adjutant generals
office, died in the Havana hospital of apo
plexy on the 21st instant. Mr.. Chadwick
was employed in the adiutant generals
office, in this city, from February S, 1881, to
January "a, 1899, when he resigned to ac-
cept position in the adiutant generals
office, Division of Cuba, Havana. During
the war with Spain he assisted Mr.. Cour-
sey, private secretary to the adjutant gem
eral, and was assigned to the night detail
in which capacity he rendered excellent
service
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NEGRO SOLDIERS HELD IN BAIL.
Charged With Heating Tonic Indians
at San Carlos Agency.

GLOBE, Ariz., October 23.-The thirteen
negro soldiers of the 25th Infantry accused
of beating with clubs four Tonto Indians
on the night of October 13, at San Carlos
Indian agency, had preliminary hearing
before United States Commissioner C. T.
Martin, who held the defendants under $500
bail to appear before the United States
grand jury.
The prisoners will be taken to Florence,
where the court of the second district meets
November 20. The Indian policeman whose
skull was fractured by a blow dealt by
George Young is still in precarious con-
dition.
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RETURN OF VOLUNTEERS
Gen. Shafter Reports the Arrival of
the senator.

Gen. Shafter, at San Francisco, reports
to the War Department the arrival at San
Francisco, yesterday, of the transport Sem
ator, which left Manila September -. with
forty-nine officers and 765 men of the Dist
Iowa Volunteer Infantry. The news Of the
safe arrival of this vessel is exceedingly
gratifying to the officials of the War De-
partment, inasmuch as there was a fear
that she had met with some mishap in a
tyEhoon off the coast of Japan soon after
she had started on her voyage for the
United States.
Gen. Otis notified the War Department
today that the transport Columbia sailed
for San Francisco on the 18th instant; that
the Belgian King sailed for the same port
today; that the transport Siam sailed for
Honolulu on the 2nth instant.
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HOLDING THE IDAHO MINERS.
Secretary Root Suggests Calling EN-
ira Session of LegisIature

Gov.Steunenberg of Idaho had another con-
ference today with Secretary Root respect
ing the maintenance of federal custody of
the miners who are now held as prisoners
in Idaho by the troops. The War Depart
ment is extremely anxious to escape re-
sponsibility for the further care of these
prisoners. On the other hand, Gov, Steun-
enberg cannot see his way clear to ac-
cepting their custody in behalf of the state,
because he has no sufficient force to take
care of them. Secretary Root has sug-
gested as the only way out of the difficulty
that the governor issue a call for a special
session Of the Legislature to deal with the
question. Meanwhile the War Department
will continue for short time at least to
hold the prisoners and will maintain the
present garrison at Wardner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-23
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.
1t VIII Not Meet Before wednesday,
or Thursday.

The Philippine commission will probably
not meet before Wednesday or Thursday,
as it is not likely that all the members will
reach Washington before that time.
Col. DENLY of the commission is expect
ed here late this afternoon. He left Chica-
go at O'Clock yesterday afternoon for
Washington, accompanied by his wife and
son.
Prof. Worcester will not arrive before to-
morrow night or Wednesday morning, and
as soon he comes the commission will
meet as Prof. Schurman is expected to-
day or tomorrow. Admiral Dewey is ready
to attend the first meeting of the commis-
sion.
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LOSSES AT ELANDSLAAGTE.
S' VI the Casualties on Both
Sides.

AoNDoN' october 23--An official dispatch
from Ladysmith the British headonarters
in Natal. dated 10 pm. yesterday. gives the
following list of casualties among the nrom-
inert Beers at the battle of Elandslaapte.
Gen. Viljoen, killed.
Gen. kock, wounded and captured (since
dead).
Gen. Rocks son, killed. -
Col Schiel German officer commanding
the artillery, wounded and prisoner.
Commander Pretorius, wounded, prisoner
Several Beer standards captured
The following is an official list of the
laagte:
Imperial Light Horse-killed-Col Scott
Chisholm.
Wounded-Maj. Sampson, Capt. Orr, Capt.
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AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN NEEDED.
Col. j. c. Loper's Views on the Philip
pine Situation.

CHICAGO, October "a special to the
Record from San Francisco says:
Col ]. C. Loper in command of the 51st
Regiment of Iowa Volunteers, in an inter-
view on the Philippines situation says:
"Al that is needed now is an aggressive
campaign, with plenty Of men, and this
war will be settled in short order The Fill
ipinos must be thoroughly whipped. That
is the only thing they will appreciate just
now
Every town taken must be held and war
conducted in stern fashion. No more of
this Amigo business. The Philippines are
a rich country and capable of great COM
mercial development. Our prestige in the
orient has greatly increased as a result of
our war. We stand in position to COM
mand the wonderful trade if we will only
grasp the situation
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LAWLESSNEsS At CAPE NOME.
Report of Lieut.. Jarvis, Com n d N g,
the Revenue Cutter Bear.

Captain Shoemaker of the revenue cutter
service has received a report from Lieuten-
ant Jarvis commanding the revenue cutter
as far as Point Barrow, and on its way
back stopped at Cape Nome, the new gold
fields, to which there has been such an i'm
mense rush. Lieutenant Jarvis says that
typhoid fever is prevalent at Cape Nome,
but it is hoped that cold weather will put
an end to the disease. The sick list is
heavy.
There hundreds of miners at Cape
Nome, and the lawless element is larger
than expected. Lieutenant Jarvis will CO.
operate with the military and other au-
thorities, and bring away as many people
as possible. 1t is thought that there will
be sufficient food and fuel for the winter.
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HAS A PLEASANT CHAT,
Rear Admiral Schley Called on the
Secretary of the Naxy

Rear Admiral Schley called at the Navy
Department this morning and paid his re-
spects to Secretary Long, whom he had
not seen since his return from his summer
vacation. They had a pleasant chat for
about fifteen minutes during which Ad
miral Schley said he would start away for
the South Atlantic station soon as his
flagship, Chicago, can be prepared for the
cruise. The latest reports from the New
York navy yard indicate that the repairs 10
the Chicago will be completed about the
middle of November.
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LOYAL TO MCKINLEY.
Result of Senator Burrows Tour in
the West.

Senator Burrows arrived in Washington
last evening from the west. He has been
making some speeches on the stump in
Iowa and Ohio He says that it is manifest
everywhere that the people are supporting
the policy of the administrator and that
Mckinley has a great hold upon them.
Everywhere the President has been, the
senator says, there has been the greatest
manifestation of enthusiasm, and the peo-
pie everywhere seem to be strongly loyal to
the administration. AS to the situation in
Iowa, Senator Burrows says the fight being
made by the democrats does not seem 10
make much impression, and he says he eX-
poets to see the republicans carry the state
this fall by large majority. In Ohio, he
says, a hard fight is being made, but in
his judgment the republicans are not in
danger of defeat. Nash, the republican
candidate for governor, he says, will be
elected by a plurality of from 10000 to
10000.
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Steamship Arrivals.

At New York-American, from Rotter-
dam; Furnessia. from Glasgow
At Liverpool, Cevic, from New York:
Umbria, from New York; California, from
Montreal.
London.
At Glasgow, Carthaginian, from PhiladeI-
phfa-