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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
HONE RULE FOR FLP|N)S.
This Will Be Offered on Con-
dition That the Insurgents
Lay Down Their Arms.
WILL ISSUE MANIFESTO.
Philippine Commission Has Full Pow
er to Treat With Population of the
Islands for the President.

"A system OF Government Proposed Which
Shall Enable Them to Administer Their
Affairs Under Our Protecsion-Ths Ad-
dress te Be Printed in All Dialects and
Posted ON All the Islands.
Manila. March 24.--The proclama-
ton to the Filipinos which is about to
be issued by the Philippine Commits.
sion will assure the population of the
islands of the intention of the United
States to endeayor to develop among
the natives the power of self govern
ment. The manifesto will also clearly
explain that the American Govern
ment has assumed international obi
cations which make it responsible to
the whole world to establish a stable
government in the Archipelago and
that it cannot divest inself of these
responsibilities.
The philippine Commission will in
terpret to the people the purposes of
the President, and will also suggest
the form of government which will
suit the present necessities and ca
pacity of the Filipinos, consistent with
the interests of the United States.
The Commission viii assure the peo-
pie that the President only desires to
establish system under which the
Filipinos win become capable to adj
minister their own affaifs under Amer
lean control and protection.
1t will be made clear TO the I'ilipinos
that no spirit of tyranny or vengeance
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

Washington, March 23.--Sir Julian
paunceforte and Secretary Hay have
been in conference over the Alaskan
boundary troubles. The report Of d
fight between American and Canadian
prospectors has caused uneasiness and
mutual desire on the part Of both
Governments to establish modus Wv
endi in the disputed territory. 1t is
probable that temporary line will be
run by the two Governments that will
serve as 2 legal barrier between the
lawless fortune seekers in that locality.
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Must sign AlIArticles.

Sacramento, Cal, March "3.--Gover-
nor Gage has attached his signature
to the Morehouse bin requiring all ar
ticles published in the newspapers and
periodicals. of California referring to
individuals to have the true name of
the writer affixed. Telegraphic de-
spatches are by special provision ex-
empt from this law 1t is not known
what action newspaper proprietors
will take in the matter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

Manila, March 24.-Owing 10 a quar-
rel with the Filipino Secretary of War,
md his issuance Of a manifesto requir-
ing foreigners to aid the native cause
1nder penalty of death, Antonio Luna,
the commanding General of the Flip
mo army, has been dismissed, and Gen.
Pantaleon Garcia appointed in his
place. Gen Luna has retired to Pam
panga, where he is editing the news
paper La Independence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
NICARAGUA CANAL REPORT
VIII Place Cost at St25,OOO.-
600 and Recommend Mar
thine Route
WILL REQUIRE 7 YEARS.
Purchase OF the Property Of the Mar
thine Company Favored and AL
lowance for Its Expenditures.

Agreed That the BuiIdipg OF Canal should
negin at nrito The Pacific Coast--Iha
Panama Route Is Not Possible Commits
sion VIII Net Declare Tor the Cheapest
Possible Canal
Washington, March 23.--1'le Walk.
err Nicaragua Canal Commission VIII
report early next month. Under the
resolution of Congress empowering THO
President 10 make final investigation
OF the interocean canal routes he will
reappoint the Walker Commission con
sisting OF Admiral John q. Walker
Prof Lewis NJ. IIaupt, Civil Engineer
and Gen. Peter G. Hams. U, y. En-.
gincer Corps. and Will add two en-
glneer officers. One OF These Is likely
to be Major-Geu. Francis Y. Greene.
The report of the Walker Commits.
sion will place the cost OF the canal at
$125, 600 600. II will recommend that
the route follow that surveyed by
Menocal and practically laid out by
the Maritime Canal Company, With
the exception that a slight detour to
the southwark will be faybrei TO avoid
the heavy cutting Of more than four
hundred feet through solid rock. II
WlAi lfA tHt ileksVu hfNtnrtRA wv stN
completion Of the canal iit seven
years, and viii recommend that the
property Of the Maritime Canal Com.
pany. so Ear rs IL Is useful, be put,
chased, aud that a reasonable allow
ance be made for the expenditures Of
The company la surveys and topo-
graphical maps.
The Commission is reported to
have agreed that the building of the
canal should begin at Brito, on the Pa
cific There is Il little indenintion on
the coast, but no village. A small
river called the Rio Grands tumblcs
down from the hills.
The Commission win probably rec
Commend the location OF the great dam
on the San Juan at La Flor. Although
Admiral Walker has committed him
self against the construction of that
dam. preferring to follow the river
course to a point further eastward,
the report is decisive in agreeing that
this dam is the great proposition
which must decide the fate Of the en-
tire undertaking. Admiral Walker Is
believed to favor series OF smaller
dams. The report will declare that all
dams are an element OF danger
The report will deal especially with
tile healthful character Of the country
Although the commission employed
$50 persons, little loss or life was suf
fered from fever of any kind. Admiral
Walker declares that they have had
fewer cases of malaria than would
have occurred in such survey In Vir-
GINA. The report will not declare for
the cheapest possible canal, but it will
hold that to save distance 1t is better
10 spend more money.
The Walker Commission declares
unequivocally for the Nicaragua route
although 1t spent several mouths in an
investigation Of the Panama ditch. 1t
certifies the statement made by Sena.
tor Morgan, that an unfailIng water
supply cannot be obtained for the up
per level of the Panama Canal, despite
the plan to siphon the wafer under
valley ten miles wide.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
To Guard Against yellow Fever.

Washington, March %. TO mini.
mize the possibility Of introducing sci.
low fever, and also TO prevent delay In
landing cargoes of fruit In this coun-
try, Surgeon General Wyman. Of the
Marine Hospital Service has appoint
ed sanitary inspectors for duty at the
principal ports in Central America
where regular lines Of fruit steamers
now touch. BY means OF rigid inspec-
ton 1t is thought the disease can be
kept out Of these vessels aud their de,
tention In quarantine prevented.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25


possesses the United States. Having
destroyed the Spanish power peace is
bound to be restored, provided the
sovereignty of the American Govern
ment is accepted. The insurgents will
be invited to lay down their arms and
to trust in the Government that eman-
cipated them from oppression.
1t is now evident that the majority
Of the members of the Philippine Com
mission are inclined to grant the Fill
pinos a sort of tribal or provincial To-
cal autonomy under Central Ameri-
can regime, which will be of military
character until purely civil system
can be introduced
The address of the Commission will
be printed in all the dialects of the
Archipelago and viii be posted on all
the islands. 1t is hoped that the great
majority of the intelligent natives will
at once desert the cause of the insur-
surgents. n result which the Commits
sion confidently believes viii surely
ensue should the insurgents suffer an
other defeat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
only Metallic cottins Now.

Washington. March 23.-Orders have
been issued by the War Department,
to be issued in Cuba. prohibiting the
shipment to this country of the bodies
Of officers and enlisted men until they
are incased in metallic cases. accom-
panied by proper medical certificates
showing the cause of death and the
fact that the bodies were embalmed.
The bodies of persons who died of
contagious diseases cannot De shipped.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

Philadelphia, March William J.
Bell, an old iron man, has discovered
new process for hardening steel. He
claims he can manufacture armor plate
that can be sold at $3.50 ton, Of ten
sile strength equal to $4,000 pounds a
square inch. 1t viii exceed ~ strength
the best Krupp armor plate The steel
is hardened in the cupola by The use of
flux. mineral obtained at Wheelers-
burg, Seioto County, Ohio
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
Philippians Commission Meets.

Washington, March pa despatch
was received at the State Department
from Chairman Schurman, OF the Phil
ippine Commission, announcing a
meeting Of that body at Manila. The
meeting was preliminary one for the
purpose oil organization. Mr.. Nc
Arthur, who was connected with the
United States Legation at Madrid
while General Woodford was Minister,
Is to be Secretary Of the commission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
Two Men K,llea in sms,,no, Riot.

Laredo, Texas, March %. As the re-
suit of an attempt by officials to iso-
late smallpox patients, two men were
Killed and fully forty wounded in a
hght between Mexican and State rang
Frs. A company of the Tenth Cavalry
has been ordered out with eating
gun. IN accordance with orders from
Washington. e assist the local author
tiles In enforcing the sanitary regula.
lions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
killed Five Children.

Hutchinson, Kan, March 14.-John
A. Moore is under arrest on charge of
numbering his five children. He had
fred his house to cover his crime, but
the bodies were recovered before the
flames had destroyed the traces of the
wounds. A strong guard mas been
placed about the jail to prevent q
iyuchlns
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
JOHN SHERMAN NOT DEAD.
Reaches Santiago ON the Paris and ffis Com
dition Ia Improved,


Santiago de Cuba, March GA re
port was received here from a CORE
spondent at the Government sigma
station at Guantanamo stating tina
that the steamer Paris had arrived
there from Kingston, Jamaica, ane
that ex-Secretary of State John Sher
man had died of pneumonia. Happily
this report proves to have been incor
rect
The Paris has just arrived here from
Guantanamo. Instead of being dead
Mr.. Sherman's condition showed much
Improvement He has rested well ano
there is great hope of his recovery. Il
is expected that the cruiser Chicago
will arrive here in "A few days, ano
Mr.. sherman will then be transferred
to her and taken to the United States
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

Berlin, March 24.-The Vcrwaerts
says that the Admiralty has issued
an order saying that the Emperor is
opposed to naval officers or men wear
ing mustaches only, and In conse-
quence they must either he clean
shaven or grow full boards. This, the
paper says, is fattering imitation of
the custom carried out In the British
navy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
Life 81 pope 80 Fbbinr Away.

Rome. March 24.--That the Pope's
nfe is slowly ebbing away is generally
believed to be fact ass evidenced by
the suppressed excitement in and
about the Vatican. and the pas
sage between the different Cabinets Of
communications relative to the eventu-
ally OF conclave. II. is believed now
that the successor 70 Leo Kill will be
Preiate whom nobody thlnks Of at
present
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
MRS. PLACE PUT TO DEATH.
She Pays the Penalty for Numbering Her
Stepdaughter.

Sing Sing, N. Y, March 24.-Mrs.
Martha Place, who threw acid in her
daughters face and then strangled heI
and lay in wait for her husband and
chopped his head open with an axe,
was put to death by electricity in the
state Prison at Sing Sing. In the
twinkling of an eye her life was cut
on without pain and without revolving
features. She was the first woman to
die in the electric chair in the State of
New York, and she went to her death
quietly. Death was instantaneous
only two shocks were givea.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
Loses Topknot, Dom. cola Lace.

Tacoma, Wash, March "a Accord.
ing to advices from the Orient, the
Emperor of Corea has caused scnsa.
ton by appearing In full uniform
cut in American fashion. His attend
ants have also been attired a Ameri.
can style. The Emperor, 1t Is stated,
has cut off his topknot or short queue,
which from time immemorial has
adorned the top Of the Corean Emper-
Dr's head
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
schlay Refore a Ronrsl.

Washington. March %. Winfield s.
Schley has successfully passed the
examination for promotion to
the rank Of real~admlral ia the navy
before medical board con. ened Mt
the Washington Navy Ysrc. 10
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25
Bailey want. to BE senator.

Houstan, Tex, March %. - The Post
prints an authoritative anne uncement
that Representative Joseph w. Bailey
will be candidate for United States
Senator. to succeed Mr.. Chiffon, whose
term expires on March A, 1901. Mr..
Chiffon will stand for reelection.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

Springfield, ILL.,, March 2o.-Sheriff
Downey, of Pana, presented to Gov.
Tanner resolutions adopted by mass
meeting of Pana citizens. The Sheriff
said that he and his deputies were
low able to cope with the situation,
and that the troops might safely be
withdrawn. Gov. Tanner directed the
Acknowledgement to withdraw the
:roops on Thursday, On the Sheriff's
.equisition 200 stand of AIMS were
shipped to Pana for the u.s. of the
sheriff's deputies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

London, March 24.-The Vienna cor
respondent OF the Times says. "The
ticle showing how the United States
are slowly. but surely. obtaining a
commercial footing In Turkey and the
East generally. The writer warns
Austria and other European States Of
he danger with which they are threat
sned. America Is described as 'seri-
GUS trade riyaI'n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

LIVE Srock.
Brnvrs. Steers, 7l9 a cts per b.
dressed weight; refrigerator beef. o. 0l0
per ID.
Calves. Common to PRIME vcals, IS 90
d ~ 80 v 100 ID; dressed vealss 9c.0llc
per lb.
SHEEP AND LANrs-~Fair to Prime Sheep
"a 90 "a "a. 90 per 100 lbs; Medium to
prime lambs rs. 6b "a Sc. 80 per 100 lbs;
Dressed mutton, 6g7lsc. per h.; dressed
lambs, . a perlb.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-25

Agreed That the Banding OF Canal should
negln at Hrito ON The Pacific Coast--Iha
Panama Route Il Not Fcasible--C Commits
sion WIN Net Declare Tor the Cheapest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-16

vessel was laid. There was no formality in
the proceedings but the ship yard was
thrown open TO the public and a great cheer
was given BY the crowd as the group OF
workmen set in place the first steel piece
OF the keel other pieces of the steel keel
were Immediately hoisted and placed by the
side of the first and thus was started what
will be one OF the most powerful fighters
of the new navy.
The Maine will be sister ship to the
Ohio and Missouri. the contract price for
each Of which is s., S85 900. She is to have a
speed of eighteen knots, with a length on
load water line Of 3SS feet with beam Of
% feet "a inches she VIII have a normal
displacement Of 12.500 tons and a draught
of 23 feet inches. Her bunkers VIII be large
enough to carry 2CC0 tons OF coal and her
complement of officers, seaInen and marines
will be about 600 men. The Names arma-
ment will consist Of four twelve-inch
eech-lOadng rifles, sixteen siX-inch rapid
fire rifles twenty six-pounderS and four
three-pounder guns and a few smaller
pieces The twelve-inch guns will be Of
forty-caliber and of the new high powered
type, designed to use smokeless powder.
With a muzzle velocity of 1900 feet per sec
ond and firing an eight-inch steel shell,
each gun will have an energy of 5000 foot
tons equal TO the penetration of four feet
of solid iron at the muzzle. The builders
will endeavor to have the new battle ship
ready for launching on Feb 10 of next year
and to have her ready for service on the
third anniversary of the sinking Of the
Maine in Havana harbor.
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Latter Driven Back Several Times,
Although They Fought Appar-
emily with Desperation.
HARD FIGHTING NEAR ILOILO
FOUR AMERICANS WOUNDED AND
MANY FILIPINOs KILLED.
Views of Admiral Dewey and BTiga-
dier Generals Hale and King on the
Situation in the Philippines.

MANILA, Feb. 16, 11:45 a m.-Four COM
panies of volunteers which had been clear
ing the country in the vicinity of Pateros,
ten miles southeast of Manila, and which
had been recalled, were followed by the
enemy to-day as they retired. on reaching
San Pedro Macati the Americans made a
stand near the churchyard and the rebels
were driven back The Californians again
advanced and are now occupying the same
ridge, commanding the valley of the river,
which they held yesterday. A gunboat near
Pasig is clearing the jungle
MANILA, Feb. 15.-Several rebels yester-
day afternoon, having fired from houses
bearing white flags on the American out
posts. Colonel Smith, with companies L. d
and M of the California volunteers, pro-
ceeded to clean out the enemy along his
front The rebels opposed him from the
brush and several skirmishes occurred
during which nine of the Californians were
slightly wounded before the rebels were
driven out. The work proceeded to-day in
a systematic manner, a gunboat shelling the
villages and working her rapid-firing guns
very effectively on the jungle. The entire
California regiment with the exception of
two companies, four companies of the
Washington regiments, two companies of
the Idaho regiment and a battery of the
Sixth Artillery, were engaged. The rebels
were driven towards Lake Laguna de Bayo
The rebels held their fire, apparently being
short OF ammunition, but they fought des
perateiy. The American outposts in this di-
rection are now fully twelve miles. All is
quiet along the rest of the line, with the ex-
ception that an occasional exchange of
shots between the sharpshooters breaks the
monotony.
Two natives attempted to slip past the
United States cruiser Olympia during the
night in a boat. They failed to respond
when hailed, but kept padding along. After
a warning shot a sentry fired at the boat
and killed one Of the occupants and wound
ed the other.
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SLAIN IN HOUSE
NICARAGUA CANAL BILL DEAD FOR
THIS SESSION AT LEAST.
It's Friends Defeated in Their At
tempt to Make the Measure Ride
Through on the sundry Civil Bill.
CHAIRMAN RULED AGAINST 1T
THEN MIR. HEPBURN APPEALED FROM
MR. HOPKINs's DECISION,
The House Sustained the Chair by a
Vote of I27 to 100 and the Fate of
the Amendment Was Sealed.
GEN. GROSVENOR'S SPEECH
STRONG, BUT FRUTTLEsS, APPEAL IN
BEHALF OF THE "RIDER."
"LittIe Joker Concealed in the Bill,
According TO Mr.. DOckcry-Senatc
Votes "A Medal TO Helen Gould.
GEN. GROSvEN0R'S SPEECH
STRONG, BUT FRUITLEsS, APPEAL IN
BEHALF OF THE "RIDER."
A "LittIe Joker Concealed i'm the Bill,
Votes "A Medal TO Helen Gould.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special To the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The defeat of
the attempt to load the Hepburn Nicaragua
canal bill on the sundry civil appropriation
bill as a rider" probably dsposes of that
proposition for the session. There is a bare
chance however that it may be put on one
of the many bills in the Senate and come
back TO the House in "A conference report,
or that it be pressed for House action under
a suspension OF the rules. but the prospect
OF successful resort to either expedient can
not be regarded as bright A prejudice has
grown up against any scheme to dragoon
Congress into the Endorsement of a half
matured plan for the construction of an
isthmian canal An overwhelming majority
of both branches is for canal. but is op
posed to undue haste. The Hepburn bill for
the acquisition of right OF way by the
government is said to have administration
approval but ii embodies what, to many, is
a new theory and many men here are
afraid Of it. If the plan had been previously
well aired It might have been differently
treated in the House to-day General
Grosvenor, IN the canal debate to-day. ac-
knowledged that the secretary of state had
received assurances which led him to the
belief that a treaty could be arranged be-
tween this counary and Nicaragua for a
right Of way and also that 1t was the ad-
ministEation's opinion that the Clayton-Bul-
wer treaty would not stand in the way.
Great Britain being kindly disposed toward
a suggestion for its abrogation or modifica-
ton. This is in direct line with Washington
dispatches to the Journal.
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CANNOT RETRACE OUR STEPS
MUST MARCH ONWARD, FOR THE RE-
PUBLIC NEVER RETREATS.
wherever Its Flag Leads Civilization
and the Blessings IL Enlightened
Government viii Follow.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis journal
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15.-Senator-elect
Albert J. Beveridge the brilliant young IN
diana orator, whose recent election to the
higher branch of tho national legislature has
attracted widespread attention. delivered his
first address in the East since his election
at the Union League to-day. lie was re-
ceived with impressive hospitality, and his
address on the policy of expansion provoked
uncommon enthusiasm.
J. Levering Jones, the secretary OF the
league. gave q midday luncheon in honor
of Mr.. Beveridge, at which a hundred promi-
nent Philadelphians were present TO meet
the distinguished guest. 1t was at the
luncheon that Mr.. Beveridge delivered his
address. He had been announced TO speak
at the annual banquet of the league in cele-
bration of Lincolns birthday, held on Mon
day night but was caught in the snow
blockade and did not reach the city till last
evening. At the earnest request of the di-
reetoTs of the league, however the senators
elect consented to deliver the address at
to-days luncheon. At the entrance to the
long banquet room of the league Secretary
Jones and President Darlington stood with
Senator-elect Beveridge while the guests
passed by and were presented to the guest
OF honor. Among those present were Charles
liz EuBnt lneOQOE6 CCdFCHs AldylOu Nc
Michael, Clay c. Patterson, Charles c. Har-
rison, Mayor Charles f. Warwick Charles
II. CraTnp and Calvin Wells.
In introducing Mr.. Beveridge PRESIDENT
Darlington said: Il deem it an honor to
have the pleasure of introducing the senators
elect from Indiana, the Hon. Albert J. Bev-
eridge. We have been looking anxiously for
the arrival of Senator Beverdge for the
past forty-eight hours. l congratulate the
Union League and the gentlemen present
that we have an opportunity Of listening to
an address from our distinguished guest"
The specific subject of Mr.. Beverdges ad-
dress was For the Greater Republic; Not
for Imperialism" He spoke eloquently, but
with deliberation rather than impetuosity-
His hearers were impressed with the culture
Of his diction and the fitness OF his word
to the thought. His rhetorical periods wero
frequently applauded. He contended for the
policy Of expansion on the ground Of the
high destiny OF the American Republic. Th0
correspondent of the London Times was so
pleased with the address that he cabled part
of it to his newspaper.