Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-23
VERY LIKE FAKES.
apsons THAT AcrnAIno is
Anot n TO SUE roR PEACE.
LACK Oh OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION.
s,u, The y Assert Themselves with
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF Argument ON
which ibey Rcst-MIIcs stiiI Bcing
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wAsiuN PTON. d. c.. August 2z-'spe'
c,alO-Rumlrs have been anoat to-day
ana last hight. which indicates that
Aeunaldo i preparing TO sue for peace.
There are rhports even 10 the effect that
ovcrtures IN this direction have already
been authorized to be made by the in
surgent chtenain through the Hong
Kong. or sofbe other Filipino junta. While
these rumors have been asserting them
selves with much persstoncy. they en-
firely lack official confirmation, though
this failure Of corroboration may possibly
be due 10 the absence from the city of the
Secretary Of state and the Secretary Of
War. Mr.. Hay having left the city carry
in the month and Mr.. Root having de-
parted Tor Lake ChamplaiE 10 see the
President yesterday afternoon
BASIS or REPORTS.
The rumor that Aguinaldo is ready TO
surrender to the United States came first
to the Dispatch correspondent early this
afternoon, and what may seen a plausi-
bic basis for II was given. 1t was stated
that before ne left Washington, Secretary
Hay said he was very hopeful that the
instruction would be ended before the
close Of the rainy season in November.
This has been taken TO signify that he
anticipated the war would be wound up
through the medium of diplomacy before
the large army which VIII be ready for
operations in a few months began its
great campaign against the Filipinos.
In support Of this theory. it was argued
that Aguinaldo. shrewd and keen as he
Is, forcseeing the Inevitable fate that is
in store for him, soon after the American
campaign is inaugurated. has concluded
it much better Tor him 10 make peace
at this time rather than later on, when he
might not be able 10 obtain as favorable
Terms.
ADDITIONAL THEORIES.
That was the rumor that was heard
this afternoon Tonight it has gained
strength through additional theories,
which are given the appearance of facts
by those who desire 10 make up a good
story. II is said that when President
Schurman, Of the Philippine Commission,
who Is now on his way 10 see the Presi-
dent. met members of the Hongkong
Junta, presumably I'm some dark alley
and received a proposition looking to-
ward the conclusion Of peace. which he
IS carrying in an air-tlght valse 10 Lake
Champlain ScLurman. however, did
not touch at Hongkong on his way home
via San Francisco, because it was
thousand miles. more or less. out OF his
way. Perhaps there is sound foundation
rasr.fsl q
ously like fakes Specials on the sub
ject, however are being extensively sent
cut to-day.
PENSIONS FOR CONFEDERATES.
Commissioner Evans said to-day that
former Confederate soldiers who received
disability wounds. or were sick in the
war with spair. are just as much en-
Titled 10 pensions az any and all others
who served during that conflict.
MILES STILL IGNORED
General Miles is as much ignored by
tho new Secretary OF War as he was by
Alger He has not been consulted as TO
the appointment OF a single officer in the
ten new regiments now being organized.
II was confidently asserted that Root
would restore Niles 10 his proper position
as the real head OF the army. and that
President and Secretary of War upon all
matters concerning the army. This has
not been the case, however, and Miles IS
now as much as ever a mere igurehead.
BEDFORD BANK DIVIDEND.
\ final dividend has been declared by
the Comptroller of the Currency Of one
baf of / per cent. in favor of the credit
ors Of the First National Bank Of Bed
ford City. Va, making in all % IL per
cent. on claims, amounting 10 Sl42O4o6.
Personal AND POSTAL
Mr. ~ Preston Trigg, of Norfolk Mr..
J. X. Jopling and WIFE, of Danvine, Va,
and Mr. V. l.. Denny and wife, of Staun-
ION. are at the Metropolitan.
Horace NJ. Engle. OF Roanoke is at the
National.
S. Grady, 3. b. Bowles, Richmond; DR..
J. G. Trevilian and wife, Richmond; Mrs.
Cannon, Bristol, Tenn; J. II. Whitner,
Richmond; John s. Ham and f. NJ. Net
Teton, Covington. Va, are at the St.
James.
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ham. Va: b. W. Letterman. Charlottes-
vile, Va william a. West, Portsmouth,
Ya.-Howard House.
A new post office has been established
at Baylor Grayson county, Va, with
Samuel c. Bishop as postmaster.
4 marriage license has been issued 90
Isaac l.. Warner. of Luray. Va. anl Ma
bel G. Huffman, Of Rileysvile Va.
MIR. and Mrs Seth Shepard and Miss
Jarvis. Of this city, are az the Greeubrier
White Sulphur Springs