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To TAKE HOME SPANISH TROOPS.
Concluded TO Send 1000
From the Philippines


Secretary Alger has concluded arrange
ments with Mr.. r. A c. Smith. represent
ing a Spanish transportation company for
the transportation of about 1000 Spanish
soldiers from the Philippines to ports in
Spain. The .1atter was first brought TO
the attention of the War Department by
Maj. Gen. Otis He stated that two steam
SHIPS of the Compania Transatlantica, a
Spanish corporation, now at Manila had
peen offered him for the purpose of assist
ing in the repatriation of Spanish troops
under the terms of the Paris treaty of
peace. These vessels had carried out arms
ana ammunition to the Philippines and
We're now making preparations for a return
TRIP. Ihe proposition of the company was
10 perform this service at the lowest price
agreed upon between the War Department
at Washington and other companies; bids
Ior thls service are to be opened and con-
sidefed in this country, at New York and
san francisco, on the 1st proximo.
ar: smith came to Washington yesterday
as the representative OF the Compania
Iransatlantica, and had conference with
Secretary Algcr and Maj. Bird of the quar-
termaster department, who has special
charge of this branch of the TRANSPORTATION
service. 1t was represented that the two
steamers at Manila had accommodations
Tor $50 men, but Secretary Alger thought
that it would crowd them too much to
carry such large number, and, at his sug-
gesuon, the number of soldiers for each
snip was reduced to LOCO. With this un-
derstanding, an agreement was reached
that contract would be made with the
company for the transportation of 1000
men at the same rate at which the depart
ment should contract with other transport
tation companies for similar service as u
result of its call for proposals.
1t Is understood that there are about l6-
600 Spanish soldiers in the Philippines en-
Titled to repatriation under the agreement
between the United States and Spain.
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.es has sovereignty over the

United States has sovereignty over the
Philippines.
In either case he is clearly subject to the
extreme penalties provided by law in such
cases in the event that the government
cared to exercise it's legal powers in the
premises. AS an alien enemy he is a spy
and subject to the death penalty. If the
Philippines are under the jurisdiction of
the United States he is an insurrectionist
and as such subject to military trial and
execution. If he had any diplomatic stand
ing he would have been ordered out of the
country when he first began his newspaper
criticisms in the newspapers against the
policy of the administration. AS already
stated, however the administration has de-
cided to ignore him entirely and to take no
notice whatever of his communications to
the State Department or the newspapers.
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Aroused by the Libel Suit Of Col.
Henry's Widow.
An ECHO OF THE DREYFUS CASE
Case Finally Adjourned Until Re.
port Of Court of Cessation.
CHEERS FOR THE ARMY

PARIS. January 27.-The trial OF the ac-
tion brought by Mime. Henry. widow OF
Lieut.. Col Henry, who committed suicide in
prison here after confessng to having
forged one OF the documents in the Dreyfus
case, against NJ. Joseph Reinach, a mem
Der of the chamber OF deputies and editor
of the Republique Franchise, for libeling
the deceased in declaring him a traitor,
opened in the assize court today.
Most OF the witnesses, OF whom there
were great number, were present when
the proceedings commenced. The officers
appeared In civil dress.
Madame Henry, who was dressed In deep
mourning, was present.
Great Animation TN the Lobbfes.
There was great animation I'm the lobbies
of the Palace of Justice.
NJ. Labor, counsel for NJ. Reinach i'm
mediately asked the court to postpone tho
trial until the Dreyfus inquiry termin-
ated. He declared the suit was merely the
work of a political party reduced to the
last eXtremities and that il was merely a
desperate attempt to influence the verdict
of the court OF cessation in its revision OF
the Dreyfus trial.
Continuing. NJ. Labori said the suit was
ostensibly instituted to obtain satisfaction
and maintain the honor of a woman and
child.
Here Madame Henry began TO weep, and
VI. Labori expressed regret at the fact that
his duty compelled him to allude to painful
matters. Counsel then protested against
the popular subscription started by a news-
paper, the Libre Parole. which. he said,
was opened for the purpose of orifying
the act of Lieut.. Col. Henry, who, NJ.
Labori said, became forger in order To keep
an innocent man in prison.
The court Of cassation.' counsel then
said, in spite Of insults and the daily at
tacks made upon it. continues sereneiy 10
perform the work of justice, and I bow in
advance before the decision which VIII be
given by the cOurt OF cessation, FOR IL is
the duty of al to bow to the truth"
NJ Labor concluded with a demand for
an adjournment Of the case in the superior
interest of justice, and protested that the
accusation that the revisionists insulted
the army was an infamous calumny.
Court AdiOurns Proceedings.
The court. after deliberation, rejected NJ.
Labori's demand. whereupon he lodged an
appeal to The court Of cessation. Suisse
quently the court decided TO adjourn pro-
ceedings until the court of cessation passed
upon NJ. Labori's appeal. The nelghbor-
hood of the palace Of justice was quiet un-
til o clock, when a mob, headed by Grip
pie known as "Libertad, who
crutches and had naked feet in spite Of the
cold and a band of anti-Semites, led by NJ.
Guerini, president of the Anti-Semite
League, entered the Place de Dauphlne at
the back of the Palace Of Justice, and be-
gan shouting. The police cleared the
square and placed Gordon around Il. The
crowd cheered for the army and shouted
Death to the Jews!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
TRIAL OF MRS. ANNA GEORGE.
Court Hears Argument on Motion to
Quash Indictment.

CANTON. Ohio. January PA motion to
duash the Indictment against Mrs Anna
George for murder in the first degree IN
killing Geo. d. SaXton was filed today. 1t
is purely technical and applies to all the
work of the grand jury as much as to the
George case. 1t is in seventeen counts,
each alleging irregularity in the organiza-
ton of the grand jury. The last count
sums up as follows: The grand jury was
rot proper and lawful, Jurors were not
legally selected. were not lawfully created,
not proper ana lawful, jurors were not
sworn, and was not composed OF fifteen
electors Of the county, as by law provided"
The motion is being argued, and IL over
ruled plea in abatement will be filed.
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HAVANA CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
retail Collections for Three Weeks,
Beginn1Ang January L. $4Gz .692.s9.

Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn
made public today the report of Col. Bliss.
collector Of customs, of dues received at
the port of Havana from all sources for
the three weeks commencing January l
and ending January p, which is as follows:
For the week commencing January l and
and ending January 4 the customs receipts
were: On importations, 72,626.93; on ex-
portations, s11,64S.S0; on tonnage duties,
$5,S4o.40; fines, S1.2S. Total, SSSlI74I.
For the week commencing January and
ending January IA the customs receipts
We're: On importations, s211, ,20S14; on ex-
portauons, S20,21o.73; on tonnage duties,
$2,11677. Total, 1924, 25564
For the week commencing January Il and
ending January y the customs receipts
were: On importations, S124, 1902; on ex-
portations, Sl4,42740; on tonnage duties.
ST, l1202. Total, s145,319A.
Gross total of customs receipts for three
weeks, commencing January l and ending
January p, $467 ,6st2 49,
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L.BoRERs' strike AT COLON.


COLON, Colombia. January "a (via Gall
weston, TeX.).-As a result of the strike of
laborers here the railroad freight house
has been transformed into veritable bar
racks, where the loafers and rin-raff Of the
city sleep in cars and are fed from the
ships. The building is guarded by troops
and exit from It is impossible. Dangerous
cases Of lo0ting of non-strikers have al
ready occurred. The men are showing
dogged determination. Some of tnCn have
sailed for Costa Rica sooner than accept
the old rates of wages.
Public sympathy, generally. is with the
strikers. They are now more obstinate,
having learned that 80 cents per hour is
paid for similar work. The railroad is very
reluctant to pay on gold basis. as its OFF,
Gals anticipate similar strikes, cOincident
with each rise in the rate of exchange.
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tack made upon the latter by Cen Eagan
he had seen the COmmissary general but
twice--both times on an electric car, when
the conversation was necessarily brief.
Did you notice anything unusual about
Cen Edgan on these occasions asked
Mr.. WorthinEton.
4 Observed replied Mr.. Mckee "that
h seemed absorbed. preoccupied and care
worn / remarked upon il and urged him
TO take rest. and remember his saying
he couldn't as yet as ne was too much oc-
cupitd. He did not talk on the matter of
the controversy between himself and Gen
Miles %
When did you first learn of the Ian
guagc used by Gen. Eagan before the war
Investigating commission and which =
made the subject Of the charges against
the accused
4 read his statement in The Evening Star
the day ne appeared before the commits
SIGN"
What, impression did the language he
used make urou you?''
Il was shocked, grieved. astonished and
alarned Alarmed because it seemed to me,
from my long acquaintance with him. nv
knowledge Of his character, my knowI-
edge that ne was always courteous and
scrupulously correct in his language. he
had lost his mind. My impression was one
OF absolute fear and belief that under
some extraordinary strain, he had become
insane. MS remarks were 50 utterly at
variance with his usual language In the
fOrty-hve wears I have known him I have
never heard him use coarse word or vuI-
Did you see General Eagan after he
had made this stltement9''
yes. sir"
what took place then7'
The prosecution offered no objection and
the witness proceeded.
'1 expressed to General Eagan my pro-
found regret that he had given utterance
10 such language. / spoke to him in a re-
prOaChful manner for not speaking TO me
about the matter before he testified and
giving me the opportunity for blue pencilina
his statement General Eagan replied in
substance that he wished he had felt al
liberty to consult me. He felt that he was
->-i--'-NAd from doing so. however. on ac-
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THE EAGAN TRIAL
Conclusion of the Proceedings Before
the Court-Martial.
WITNESSES EXAMINED TODAY
Arguments of Accused's Counsel
and the Judge Advocate.
THE LATTER'S STATEMENT

The Eagan court-martiai. which will go
down in history as one of the most re-
markable on record in the annals of the
army of the United States was brought to
a close this afternoon.
The taking of testimony was concluded
shortly after II o'clock this morning, and
the arguments by Mr.. Worthington, for
the accused. Brig. Gen. Charles P. Eagan,
cOmmissary general of the army. and of
Col Davis the judge advocate. for the
prosecution. were finished before 1:30
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watched closely. l told her also we must
be prepared for anything. His mind was
unreceptive. and, gentlemen, / was honest
ly of the opinion that but for the work
Gen. Eagan had to do at his office-some-
thing to keep his mind off the charges made
against him-something serious would hap
pen. He was in sore need of something to
relieve the severe strain under which he
was laboring.
''It was sad and pathetic and distressing
to be alone with him any length of time
What did you fear, doc:or?" asked Mr..
WorthingtOn.
THAT l would hardly like to saw. 1
feared, however, he mightSdo something
that was not proper
What was Gen. Eagan's feeling about
going out in society while Gen. Miles
charges were hanging over him?'
He did not want TO go out of doors. and
said he was ashamed to meet people on
the cars, as he felt his honor was de-
stroyed.
I'm the household we did everything pos
Continued on Eleventh Page)
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ON A SPECIAL MISSION.
Senior Quesnda Will Leave Tonight
for Havana.

Senor Quesada, who, throughout the
Spanish war and before. was one of the
diplomatic representatives of the Cuban
junta in Washington, will leave here to-
night on a special mission to Cuba He
will go first to Havana and then proceed
with all dispatch to join Gen. Gomez as
soon as he can exactly locate that officer.
Senor Quesada is acting directly in this
mission under the Instructions of President
Palma of the junta, and while it is not
deemed eXpedient at this moment to say
more of the nature of the mission with
which he is charged, 1t is, known that the
officials here feel the utmost confidence
that results the most beneficial to Cuba
and satisfactory to the United States gov
ernment are likely to follow.
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WILL RETURN TO CUBA.
Robert =. Porter to Continue the
Work OF Collecting Information.

The Treasury Department has directed
Robert 2. Porter to return to Cuba imme-
diately to continue the work he was en-
gagged upon up TO the close Of last year.
Mr. Porter made a hasty visit to all the
principal ports of Cuba and collected a
store of information respecting fiscal affairs
that have proved to be of great value to
the government here in the arrangement Of
tariffs, the establishment of the bonded
warehouse system and customs matters i'll
general. 1t is now desired that ne continue
this work, taking it up at the point where
he left off, and advising the authorities
here from time to time of any changes in
the existing conditions In Cuba that can be
made with benefit
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O'clock At this hour the court room, the
red parIOr Of the Ebbitt House, was clear
ed Of all but the thirteen members OF the
military tribunal, who began the consider
alton Of a verdict and recommendations.
What conclusion in this respect is arrived
at viii not be known for some time. The
record of proceedings in the case must be
examined by reviewing officer in the Of
fc- Of the judge advocate general of the
army, following which it will be sent to
Secretary AIger for approval In case the
verdict is one of dismissal, it will go to the
President foI action. He may approve or
set aside the proceedings and findings.
The interesting developments of yester-
day had the effect of attracting a large
crowd 10 tn court room this morning
many who could not gain admission re-
manning outside in the hotel corridors. The
feature OF tOdayS crowd was Il large num-
ber of women present. Most of them be-
lonsed to the army ctrcle Of society, and
v=re personally acquainted with the MEM
bers Of the court.
The crowd encrOached badly IpOn the
territory allotted to the press. and. in fact
we're rapidly closing in upon the members
or the court. when an adjournment was
taken During a ffteen-minute recess one
OF the ladies passed around a linen pattern
for the signatures of the soldiers constitut-
ing the court. These she will do in en-
broldery and preserve as d valuable SOU
Yenir Of the court-martial.
From the evidence adduCed today it was
apparent the defense was LAYING founda-
ton on which the President NAV stand in
case he should be called upon to set aside
a verdict Of dismissal the ground that
he promised immunity to all officers who
might become witnesses before the war in
EeStlgaung commission.
1t required just fOrty-fve minutes for the
court TO make up its verdict and at 2:45
clock adjournment sine die was ordered
Mr.. McKee's Testimony.
The first witness of the morning was NJ.
David r. Mckee Of 1Tj1 Rhode Island ave-
nue., who stated on direct examination he
had known the accused, Gen. Eagan, for
forty-ftve years. They had been lifelong
friends-were boys together on the Pacific
coast. During the time intervening be-
tween the publication Of the charges made
about bad beef by Gen. Miles and the at
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NOVEL SUICIDE OF A WOMAN.
Miss Ayres Gets Into a Trunk and
Takes ChlorOform.

CORNING, n. Y. January 27.-Miss
Helen NJ. T. Ayres maiden lady, who
lived alone at Penn Yam. committed suicide
in a peculiar manner yesterday. She went
to the attic of her house attired in her
night robe, got into d large packing trunk,
with a large bottle of chloroform. and
there ended her life. She was found In a
kneeling position. with her head bowed.
Miss Ayres was engaged in the insurance
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Recognized by Nicaragua.

United States Minister Merry, who has
been at his post in Costa Rica for many
months. awaiting the time when he might
secure recognition in his other capacity as
United States minister to Nicaragua, has
cabled the State Department that he has
at last succeeded. According to his advice.
the government of Nicaragua, again an in
dependent state, has sent him a cordial in
Vitation TO appear at the capital and pre-
sent his credentials as United States min
lister, which Invitation he has accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Warship Wanted at ChurIesfo,

Representative Elliott of South Carolina
today called upon Secretary Long to urge
the attendance at Charleston of some fine
warship during the Confederate Veterans
reunion, to be held there from May 10 to
May IA next. The Secretary promised to
accede to the request If ships could be
spared for the purpose. 1t is possible that
the North Atlantic squadron will be IN the
neighborhood about the time indicated on
its return from its cruise of evolution in
the gulf and Caribbean sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
The Raleigh at Alden.

The Raleigh, homeward bound from Ma
Mia, has arrived at Alden, at the entrance
to the Red sea. The Castine, which is
bound outward for Manila, to take the
place of the Raleigh. has arrived at the
Azores. The Machias arrived at Havana
She also will head for Manila soon as
she can be made ready for the voyage. The
Eagle has arrived at Caimanera, the Sterl-
ing mas sailed from San Juan for Norfolk
and the Lebanon from Santiago for Key
West. The Yankton has arrived at San
tiago.
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LEFT BY THE sCANDIA.
Several Officers Failed to Get Aboard
the Transport.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, January H.
Captain ]. T. Morrison of Company /, and
Lieut.. NJ. F. Smith of the Goth Regiment,
L. S. Infantry. from Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, with several non-commssioned Off
GERS and a few privates, were left behind
when the transport Scandia sailed for Ma
mia. The officers had secured shore leave
and will report to Gen. Shafter at the
Preside. The privates were not given any
permission to go ashore and are in dread OF
summary punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Recorder Mills Evidence

Maj. Mills, recorder of the war investi-
eating commission, was called to the stand
He testified that so far as he could ascer-
tain the Presidents promise of Immunity
to officers appearing before the commits
sion had never been reduced to writing.
The witness identified Secretary Alger' S
application for the appointment of the COM
mission to investigate the War Department
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Gen. Reynolds Better.

Gen. Joseph j. Reynolds, retired. of the
army who was stricken with paralysis re-
Gently, was very low last night, but today
he rallied and this afternoon he was re-
ported as better when inquiry was made at
ms residence, No. 1901 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Siege Batteries ut the Arseu,,.

Two full modern batteries OF siege artil-
lery have arrived in Washington and are
now at the Washington barracks, where
they will be used for drill purposes Gen.
Miles, in company with Col. Maus of mis-
staff. paid a visit to the barracks for the
purpose Of examining the new pieces,
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MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WRECK.
y. G.. Bradley on Trial for Shooting
Gov. smith.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, January 27.-The
trial of a. C. Bradley. the inmate of the
soldiers home at Santa Monica who shct
Governor Smith of the home some months
ago, has begun. Governor Smiths testi-
niony was taken some time ago and be has
resigned and gone east. Bradley is now a.
mental and physical wreck. His jail life
has told upon him and he will not live long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

count of the friendly relations existing be-
tween myself and General Miles and the
latters family. General Eagan said he felt
ii might impair our relations"
The witness was excused.
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No other paper I'm the world
reaches 50 large n percent
age of families I'm the city
where printed as does The
Evening star I'm Washington.
As an advertising medium
for the District of Columbia
The Star Is therefore without
an equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

and the address made by the President
when the commission assembled. In
neither is there any reference to immunity
of witnesses. These papers were offered in
evidence.
Maj. Mills dclared he was present when
the President addressed the commission.
Gen. Dodge, he said, raised the subject of
immunity of officers testifying. The Presi-
dent replied that all officers might testify
without fear of punishment or "persecu-
tom for what he might say.
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During this time, the witness declared,
8 o'clock in the morning, would return to
lunch between 1 and o'clock. and finally
return from the War Department about 6
o'clock in the evening.
Shortly before General Miles appeared
before the war commission | Boticed," said
the witness, General Eagan was pale and
careworn from work. but from his cheerful
speech | took it he was regaining serenity
Of mind after the arduous labors of the
last six months About this time l went
Miles made the charges so often referred
to.
Upon my return l found General -Eagan
a changed man. He was intensely restless
and unable TO remain quiet. At the table
he would eat two or three mouthfuls of
food, then unconsciously stop and stare
straight ahead. He would not come back
would ask him to stop thinking and to pay
some attention to his dinner.
General Eagan was utterly unable to
think of anything but the charges General
Miles had made against him. He feared
public opinion might accept without ques-
ton the accusations made. I was i'll at
the time, and told my wife General Ea-
gan's daughteD l would be glad when 1
could go away, as ii was too distressing to
see General Eagan in such a condition
Il attended General Eagan in profess
sional way during my stay at his home.
He was suffering from severe nervous
strain.
In fact, there was the presence of con-
gestion of certain parts of the brain. l had
several serious talks with my wife on the
subject, and told her Gen. Eagan must be
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ducing states of this country They are
iowa, Illinois. Indiana, Missouri, Kansas
and Nebraska.
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The Evening Star Is served TO Subscribers IN :he
city by carriers on their account. at 10 CENTS
per week or Al cents Per month. Copies at the
counter. 2 cents each. By mail-any where In the
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per month.
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