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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS.
They VIII Meet at Chicago and Out
line the Party Policy.

CHICAGO, Nov. 18-Democratic pre-con-
vention policies will be considered Monday
In a conference OF twenty or more leaders
OF the party and their silver Republican
allies. Many OF them, headed by Chairman
Jones. OF the national committee, will be
here tomorrow. w. ]. Bryan, IT is an
nCunced. II not coming. owing TO previous
engagement; neither is William J. Stone, of
Missouri expected. The following MEM
ters of the national executive committee
have promised to attend: Senator James
X. Jones. of Arkansas, chairman of the ma
tional committee; ]. X. Johnson. chairman
executive committee; c. A. Walsh. of Iowa;
II. ID. Clayton, Of Alabama Thomas Gahan,
of Illinois; ID. J. Campau. of Michigan; w.
u Thompson, OF Nebraska; j. NJ. Guffy, OF
Pennsylvania; George Fred Williams, Of
Massachusetts; Il. ID. O'Brien of Mime
the conference are: Senator Pettigrew, of
South Dakota: Senator Rawlings, of Wyo-
ming; Congressman Bailey. of Texas; for
mer Congressman =. a. Towne, of Mime
sofa: Senator COckrell. of Missouri; Con-
gresham Champ Clark. of Missouri.
Besides a general discussion of the work
10 be done prior TO the convention, the re-
suits OF the recent election will be consid-
cred. IL is also expected that the confer
-encc will thoroughly consider the relative
Importance of free silver, Imperialism and
trusts as national issues, and the promi-
nence to be given TO each The policy to
he pursued by the minority in the coming
session of Congress will also be given at
fention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
A DISSATISFIED BRITON.
The Samoan Agreement Denounced in
The Speaker.

copyrighted, 1899. by the Associated Press.]
LONDON, Nov. 1S.-The Speaker prints
scathing denunciaton of the Samoan agree
ment, declaring that Lord Salisbury has
given Germany possession Of the Pearl Of
the Pacific and the only possible naval basis
in the South seas, in exchange for an &C
acknowledgement of the already established
British rights in Tonga and peck OF new
trouble in the Solomon islands, adding:
THE nation that holds Samoa holds the
Pacific, and Lord Salisbury deliberately con-
scented that this nation shall be Germany.
1t is true he dashed their joy and laid up a
store OF strife for them by giving Tutuila
TO the Americans but that does not help
us and will not console the loyal and gen.
erous colonies whose interests were sacrl-
feed for the sake of toadying TO the En-
peror, who only despises us for our servll-
ity." The writer then declares that Ad-
miralty records fatty disprove Lord sails
bury's Mansion House assertions regarding
the harbors. saying: 'Tongatoub, which
Lord Salisbury said was a good harbor, is
inaccessible in rough weather or at night,
while Pago-Pago is the finest harbor in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
BULLER's REPLY TO sCHIEL.
Reasons for Not Granting the Reques-,
for n Parole.

LONDON, Nov. S-Belated dispatches
from Cape Town give General Buffers re-
ply to the application OF Colonel SchieI. the
German officer captured at Elandslaagte.
for a parole. in accordance with the alleged
promise OF General White. General Butler
expresses regret that captivity is inconven-
lent to Colonel Schiel, but declines to admit
there is any breach Of etiquette. He con-
tinues: mo commander give a parole
or exercise control over the safe keeping OF
a prisoner outside the limits OF his own
command BY the action OF the forces of the
republic. General Whites command at pres
ent is limited TO Ladysmith and the general
commanding at Natal is justifieo in making
arrangements for safety Of prisoners Of war.
that the circumstances of his command re-
quire. Great Britain Is 600o miles from the
Cape. The Transvaal declared war and In
vaded the British territory before a British
force could be put in the field. They there
fore obtained an immense military advant-
age at the outset They no doubt took into
consideration the fact that the small Brit.
ish force opposed TO them would have few
men TO spare 10 guard the prisoners who
might therefore be subjected TO close re-
straint. Upon the arrival or the British
force will do my best 10 remedy any In
convenience"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
LATEST FROM KIMBERLEY.
ALI Well with Cecil Rhodes on Nov. II
"A BOer Generals Threat.

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from Gen.
Butler. dated Cape Town. Nov. IT, Report
from Kimberley, dated Nov. IL, says all
we'll there Reports from Ladysmith, Sun
day, Nov. r. and Monday, Nov. 3D. say all
is we'll there"
A dispatch from Kimberley, dated Nov
9, brought by rider to Cape Town, Nov. II
says: "All is we'll here. There has been
no further bombardment. A cab driver who
has been released by the Beers had long
interview with the Boer commandant, Gen
Vessels, who closely questioned him re-
garding the dynamite mines around Kim
berley. AS the man would give no answers
he was placed in irons, together with six
troopers of the volunteer horse. who had
been captured while on patrol duty. The
next morning the commandant gave warn
ing that all future prisoners would be shot
and. released the cab driver. He ordered the
others to be sent to Bloemfontein. General
Vessels said: Tell Cecil Rhodes / shall
take Wesselton mine next Tuesday, and
then he must stand the whiskies."
Advices from Lourenzo Marquee, Delagoa
bay, dated Friday, Nov. IL, say: The Of
fetal Volkstem reports that the great bridge
destroyed Wednesday, Nov. 10. The Beers
are looking forward with great interest TO
the impending encounter between Colenso
and Estcourt with the advancing British.
About 600 burghers with cannon are guard
ing The Helpmakaar pass, eighteen miles
from Dundee, TO battle any strategical at
tempt to reoccupy Dundee by the Pieter-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. route"
A Fort Tui. Rhodesia dispatch. dated
Nov 9. via Lourenzo Marquee, Nov. is.
says: Chief Khama reports from Selikwe
village that the Boer forces there have
Joined the Boer force on the Crocodile river
opposite Selikwe hill On Tuesday, Nov. Z,
natives and four guns, crossed the Croco-
die river and proceeded to Selikwe hill,
fired four shots, retired and recrossed the
Crocodile river. There were no casualties.
khama is confident he hold the hill.
Bryce's store is strongly intrenched. Beers,
with two guns, have been seen by Pilson,
with d SQUADRON is accommodating east OF
the Beers position to-day. All is quiet"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19

ORANGE RIVER, Cape Colony, Nov. Is
General Methuen has decided that the Kim
berley relief column is 10 march in as light
order possible. Small bands OF Beers
are roaming in Griqualand west, annexing
towns without opposition. They have al
ready taken possession OF Barkley West
and Douglass. A few police were captured
at both places. The Beers appointed land
rosts in each town.
LONDON, Nov. IA special dispatch
from Orange river camp, dated "Wednesday.
Nov 10. afternoon. says: "A brigade OF
the Guards arrived to-day by rail from
Cape Town and marched TO their quarters,
looking perfectly fit. They were loudly
cheered. Other troops under General Meth
uen are rapidly pushing forward the prep
arations for the advance. Last night the
Northumberland Fusiliers made a long
night march in the brilliant moonlight IL
was a smart exhibition. All troops are be-
ing exercised daily. General Methuen has
decided that only four newspaper corre-
spondents shall accompany the forward
movement, which may now take place at
any moment. No baggage, tents or serv-
ants will be allowed"
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admiral's salute was accompanied by music
by the band. Shortly after the ceremony
Rear Admiral John W. Philip. in navy
yard tug, paid visit in full dress.
Admiral Schley said he could not tell when
the Chicago would sail or his movements
afterward. as he had not received his or
ders. 1t is expected. however. that the CHI
cago Will sail early next week. Admiral
Schley has with him the staff he had on me
Brooklyn. whom he had asked for, and
among them were Flag Lieutenant Sears
and Flag Secretary Wells The Chicago has
a complement of 400 men.
The South Atlantic squadron consists of
three vessels-the flagship Chicago, Captain
Rockwell; the cruiser Montgomery, Captain
Colby. now at Rio Janeiro, and the gunboat
Wilmington, Captain Allison, now at River
Platt-and ii is expected the Chicago Will
meet the other two vessels at the port men
toned. Admiral Schley could not say how
long he would be away, but added that 1t
would certainly not be longer than two
years, indicating that his retirement would
then take place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Decree Entered Against the Peoria,
Decatur a. Evansville.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Nov. 1s.-Judge AL
len to-day. in the case of the Central Trust
Company. of New York. and II. l.. Norvell
against the Peoria. Decatur & Evansville
Railroad and William "A. Holman, of Ev-
ansville, Ind. and Erastus B. Huston, de-
ceased. entered q decree for foreclosure and
sale Of the p, d. & Z. road. Bonds for
81, 10000 We're issued Sept. 1, 1850, on the
southern line, from Nation 10 Evansville,
on which there IS due in interest S2S1. SS4,
While on the northern line, from Nation
10 Pekin. there is now due Sl64.S5i on $l,5S7.-
600 of bonds, issued Jan. /, 1895. The min
imum price fixed for the southern portion
or 100000, and for the northern 100000. C.
{. Brown, of Springfield, is appointed spe-
cial master TO sell the road. The sale will
take place at NATION at a date TO be fixed
later.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Apples Cooked by Warm Weather

CHICAGO, Nov. IS. - The Record says:
South Water-street commission men mourn
100000 lost in apples. Three weeks of ex-
ceptionally hot weather in October, when
the cream of the winter stock was shipped
by Michigan, New York and Indiana grow
ers, cooked the majority of the consign-
ments so badly that even cold storage could
not save them from decay. The national
loss on apples alone due TO the summer
weather which prevailed between Oct 10
and Nov. l, according to some of the South
million-dollar mark. Shipments to England
and continental ports, they say, turned out
SO badly that in many cases consignments
did not net the freight charges from orchard
to wharf"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
TARRED AND FEATHERED.
Two Negro Men and N White Woman
at West Liberty, o.

BELLEFONTAINE. O.. Nov. 1S-The
town of West Liberty, Logan county.
last night had a mob OF 80. including, it
is said, some of the most prominent peo-
pie, who battered down the Jail doors. took
out Nell Jackson, white, Ed Jackson, col
ored, and David Richman, colored, tarred
and feathered them, and after paradinS
them through the streets started them on
the road towards Bellefontaine. They had
been arrested on suspicion of having fired a
barn. The woman is the wife Of the negro
Jackson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
LOSSES by Fire.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Nov. 1S-At an
early hour this morning fire destroyed the
warehouse OF Baker * Holmes in the Sa-
vannah, Florida g. Western yards, the fer
tilizer plant of T. o. Painter a building
owned by Mrs. +. ]. Robinson and nu m
Der of loaded freight cars belonging to the
Savannah Florida & Western Railroad.
Loss. $92. 600: insurance, $4,000.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. Nov B-The plant
of the Northwestern glass works, owned by
William and William r. Franzen and To-
Gated at the south end of Lincoln avenue,
was totally destroyed by fire tonight. The
loss is placed at $1,000: insurance about
$500. The structure covered an acre and
half OF ground and employed 800 men. 1t
will probably be rebuilt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
". c. Il. U. Memorial.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1S-The National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
represented by Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis.
the superintendent of the department of
legislation, was accorded an interview with
the President to-day. Mrs. Ellis presented
a memorial from the National w. c. t. u,
which action was taken at their last con-
vention In Seattle, urging the prohibition Of
the sale of liquor and opium and the prac-
tice OF gaming in the Hawaiian islands.
She also called attention TO the petition
from the Hawaiians, signed by many men
representing moneyed interests. asking that
this action be taken. The President gave
careful attention, suggested that she see
Senators Morgan and Cullom, the commits
sion on Hawaii, and said this was a most
opportune time to put this matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
The s67, 900, 900 Bridge Combine

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. 1S.-The pro-
motors of the new S67 10000 bridge COM
bine," known as the American Bridge Com
pany, held an informal conference here to-
day with the Pittsburg manufacturers. The
work accomplished is not definitely known
as none of the members would talk. 1t is
believed, however, that the combine" will
be completed soon. the only obstacle being
one concern in this city, which demands
cash in full instead of payment partly in
bonds. Mr.. |. G.. Ladd. of New York. one
of the principal promoters, is still in the
city and 1T Is thought another meeting will
be held on Monday or Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Gen. Gomez. birthday.

HAVANA. Nov. 1s.-At a meeting of med
tcal students to-day IL was resolved TO hold
a service in the Colon cemetery to COM
memorate the execution of eight students
I'm November 1871. a slab. placed on the
spot where the students were executed,
will be unveiled.
General Maxine Gomez to-day celebrated
the sixty-third anniversary of his birth.
Many persons called upon him to congratu-
late him upon the occasion and 10 present
their good wishes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
No Hardwood Exhibit at Paris.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov lS-The semi
annual convention Of the National Hard
wood Lumber Association adjourned to-day.
leaving the time and place for the next
meeting in the hands of the committee.
The committee report on the Paris exposi-
ton was tabled 1t estimated the cost OF a
creditable exhibit at $50, 0O0 took the position
that assessment could not be made for
such a purpose and recommended voluntary
subscriptions. II the hardwood men are
represented at the Paris exposition it will
be by individual exhibits.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
CAMERA TRUST.
One Is Said to BE Under Way, Also One
in Plates.

CHICAGO, Nov. I.-A movement having
for it's object the consolidation of all the
camera manufacturers into trust is being
quietly made, and already it is said options
have been secured from nearly all the man.
ufacturers in Chicago Projectors of the
proposed combination say that enough sig
natures have already been assured to in
sure success. \ movement is also said to
ne Oh IooL LOT tue commune ot oil the plate
manufa cturerS into trust. In this move
ment, as in that of the proposed camera
trust, one Eastern concern has refused TO
accede TO the terms of the trust organizers,
and the movement, as a result, may fall
through
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
smoke Consumers Needed.

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-The rapid increase of
light railroads has been attended by an in
crease in the destruction Of English crops
by fire from engine sparks and the farmers
are unable to obtain compensation from the
railroads That aggressively British sheet,
the Globe, commenting on this. says .plaint-
lively: The only hope is that mechanica!
science will come to the rescue and that all
engines will, as the Americans constructed
do consume their own smoke"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Asks Naturalization for Spanfards.

MADRID, Nov. 1S.-The Chamber Of Com
merce, OF Palma, Island Of Majorca, has
requested Senior Silvela to ask the United
States government to grant naturalization
to natives of the Balearic isles residing In
former Spanish colonies, which is now re-
fused them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Pause I'm the Election Case.

HELENA. Ark. Nov. 1s.-In the Well
come case this morning w. W. Walsworth.
of Butte City. manager of the Anaconda
Standard. and ex-State Senator Whiteside
were the only witnesses examined. This
concluded the evidence in the case. Attor-
neys on both sides waived argument. and
Attorney General Nolan for the prQsecu-
tion, was given a week In which TO file his
brief, and the defense was given another
week 10 file a reply
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Held for illuminating n Negro.

LEXINGTON, KY. Nov. 1s.-Daniel Will
liams. police officer. was held over to the
federal grand jury in 500 bond by United
States Commissioner Hill tonight the
charge OF intimidating a negro voter on
election day. This Is the first federal court
case, growing out Of the recent election, to
be decided here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Interested in the Holland Boat.

LONDON, Nov. 1S-The reports of the
trial of the Holland submarine boat have
created great interest here. The Globe ex-
presses surprise at the results, and main
tains that these could only be accomplished
in the most favorable weather and water
conditions. holding that Judgment be
withheld until trials are undertaken at night
and i'm rough weather The Matin of Paris
announces that France will have two more
submarine boats ready before next october.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
WEATHER FORECAST.
Partly Cloudy To-Day, with Rain In
Southern Indiana.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1s.-Forecast for
Sunday and Monday:
For Ohio-Rain in southern, fair in north :
ern portions on Sunday, with lower temper
allure: probably rain on Monday; variable
winds.
For Indiana and Illinois-Partly cloudy on
Sunday with rain In southern portions;
probably rain on Monday; variable winds.
shifting TO northeasterly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
SCHLEY ABOARD HIS SHIP.
Raises His Rear AdmirnIs Flag on
the Cruiser Chicago.

NEW YORK. Nov. 1s.-The ceremony of
raising Rea~ Admiral Schley's flag the
cruiser Chicago took place this afternoon
off Tompkinsville. The officers and crew.
with the ships band, lined up In ranks in
dress parade. facing each other. on oppo-
site sides OF the after deck. The rear ad-
miral was presented TO them by Captain
Rockwell, and the coach whip dropped
and the rear admirafs two-star flag was
shaken out at the truck the firing OF a rear
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Nov. 1s.-Judge
Allen, i'm the United States Court to-day,
at Cairo. sentenced the Rev. J. Forrest
Marston. to year and a half in the peni-
tertiary for using the mails to defraud.
Marston. who was a Baptist preacher al
Mt, Holly. S. g. in 1892. represented himself
20 De an agent for the Red Cross Society.
He travelled over the country lecturing on
Cuba and raising funds TO provide home
Tor. the poor children of Cuba Miss Barton
never received any OF the money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Part of Athen. Inundated.

ATHENS, Nov. 1S.-A violent storm yes
terdRy inundated the low lying quarters of
this city, A number of houses collapsed,
the railroad was partly washed away. num-
bers of persons were drowned and an enor-
nous amount of damage was done.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Fought to a Draw.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1S.-"Australian" Jimmy
Ryan and Jack Finnegan. of Pittsburg,
fought twenty rounds TO a draw tonight
before the st. Louis Athletic Club. The
battle was replete with hard hitting and
scientific work. The Pittsburger had much
the advantage of the Australian in weight,
height and reach.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Con.ul Osborne Returning.

SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. 1S.-The American
line steamer ST. Paul, which sailed from
here for New York to-day. has among her
ma ssensers William NJ. Osborne, United
States consul general at London, and X. A.
Alger jr.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Omit with n Broken Arm.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-At the Pelican
Athletic Club. Brooklyn, tonight. George
McFadden the young lightweight, who re-
Gently knocked out Kid Lavigne met
Whitley Lester. of Philadelphia, to go TWEEN
ty rounds, at 1873 pounds. The fight ended
in the seventh round, Lester quitting, claim
ing that he had broken his arm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Kentuckian. speak Ont.

GRAYSON. KY, Nov. 1s.-The citizens in
q meeting here this afternoon expressed
their sentiments in resolutions and speeches
regarding the late election, and declared
they would resent all or any court
debauching the ballots OF Kentucky"
T. ID. Theobald, a lifelong Democratic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19

CARELESS OF political passion" Democrats
believe Bradley is preparing TO contest Goe-
tels claim 10 the office In the event that
he is given the certificate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Cruiser to BE a Prison Ship.

MADRID, Nov. 1S.-The Spanish cruiser
Emprador Carlos V has been ordered to
Barcelona, where she will be used as
prison for the instigators of the opposition
tO the having of taxes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
Kentucky EIeetion Cause. Murder.

FRANKFORT, KY. Nov. 1S.-In an argu-
nent over the recent. State election, Pat
Haley. of this city, and Thomas Perkins, Of
JesSamine county. tonight engaged in an
alteration in which Haley cut Perknss
throat from ear to ear. Perkins was fatal
" cut
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emy's shells are falling harmlessly. though
the artillerymen have found the range.
The weather is fine and warm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19

beautiful Compile xtOns by Using
Ghamplin,s Liquid Pearl. SOC, pink or white
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Dubious Generosity.
| Life.

Mrs. Henpeck--lt cost a great deal IN
keep me In the country all summer
Henpeck-yes. my dear, but you know Z
never begrudged the money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-19
RAILWAY TO. BE SOLD.

nave declared a bankrupt While the action
was pending Mrs. O'Neill disappeared.
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NEW YORK. Nov. 1s-The Commercial
Cable Company to-day issued the following
notice: I'VE are advised that the Mozarn-
bique-Lorenzo Marques cable has been
paired, restoring communication with Soul
Africa by the east coast route. IL has been
found necessary TO suspend at Alden as well
as at the Cape OF Good Hope the trans
mission OF all kilograms In code ar cipher.
whether OF foreign governments or private
persons, TO and from Zanzibar, the Sey-
cheiles islands. Mauritius. Madagascar.
British East Africa, German East Africa,
Mozambique, Delagoa bay. Rhodesia. Brit.
ish Central Africa, the Orange Free State,
the Transvaal. Cape Colony and Natal. TEL
egrams I'm plain language viii be subject 10
censorship and Will be at the sen1er's risk"
French Omcer Fishtins the British.
PARIS. Nov. B.-The Gaulols says ttat
Col. Deville Boismareuil. formerly OF the
general staff, left France on Oct. 2S for
South Africa on the invitation OF the Trans
vaal government. which offered him a high
rank in its army.