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NO RESULTS REPORTED.
Commissioners VIII Be Instructed to Keep
on Comforting.
ONE FIlIpINWS VIEW OF THE MATTER
Regard. American Action ms Pc
cuIinr In view of the Constitution
of the United states.

| Washington. May 25.-President schur-
man has officially reported to Secretary
Hay the close OF the conference with the
| Filipino commission and the return of the
latter to Aguinaldo's headquarters without
any satisfactory conclusion having been
reached.
! Mr.. Schurman seems to think important
the fact that a member Of Aguinaldo's
cabinet and leading insurgent general
were members of the Filipino commission.
The Flliplnos sought to have explained
various details of the form Of government
offered by the United States, but whatever
was said and DONE 1t is apparent that no
| results could have been looked for by the
Americans in view Of the limited power
conferred upon his ENJOYS by Aguinaldo.
1t can be stated on the authority of a
gentleman who talked with the president
that Mr.. Schurman did not mention in his
report any friction between the civil and
military members of the commission The
authorities do not credit the story as TO
friction and hold that the fact that the
commission referred the Filipinos to Gem
eral Otis for decision on their request
for an armistice shows that they appre-
ciate the limited extent of their powers.
1t is the purpose of the president to
have the commission hold as many con-
ferences 'as may be necessary with delega-
tons sent by Aguinaldo to Manila, but
| there will be no cessation OF hostlities
during such negotiations. 1t is intended
by General Otis TO continue the campaign
during the rainy season, so as to keep the
insurgents demoralized and, If possible
end the instruction by force before con-
gress convenes.
Manila, May 25. $3.50 p. m.-The Filipino
commissioners left here by special train
today. They will be escorted to their lines
under flag of truce, 1t is expected they
Will return soon.
President Gonzaga OF the Philippine
commission, previous to his departure
said: I'VE greatly appreciate the courtesy
shown us We spent some time with your
commissioners incidentally considering the
American constitution. Its principles i'm
press us profoundly. The plan OF govern
ment offered the Philippines seems in the
DRY a good colonial system. But why
should a nation with your constitution
seek to make a colony OF a distant people
who have been so long fighting against
Spain to secure the rights your constitu-
ton gives? You fought the same battle
in America when you fought against Eng
land"
In the fighting at San Fernando yester-
day fifty FIlipinos were killed and many
wounded. The Americans had two men
killed and twelve wounded.
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MORE FIGHTING.
accommodating Party OF American
Attacked by FiIipinos,

NecohhoiterinE Party OF American
Attacked by FiIipinos.
Manila May 26, Isis a. ma recon
noltering party of American troops en-
countered body of insurgent troops at
Santa Rita, and the Americans being re-
inforced by Brigadier General Funston
with the South Dakota regiment, warm
fight onsued
A lieutenant and FIVE men of the Amer
lean force were wounded and ten OF the
insurgents we're killed and several cap
'nred' General Hughes. who has been ap-
pointed to relieve Colonel Smith as gov
eTnor of the Biscayas district. will be sue
c'oded as provost marshal by Brigadler
General Wllliston, who recently arrived
mere in command of the troops of the sixth
artillery
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OFFICIAL REPORT FROM OTIS.
Americans Drove Lnrge Force of
the Enemy ThronEh sxvnmps.

americans Drove N LnrRc Force OF
the Enemy Through syvnmps.
Washington, May 25.--General Otis has
forwarded the following dispatch to the
war department.:
Adjutant General, Washington.
Manila, May 25.--on the 23rd instant the
Third infantry, returning to Balinag from
San Miguel, were attacked morning, noon
and evening by large force of the enemy,
suffering In casualties, two men Killed and
thirteen wounded, enemy repulsed leav-
ing on field sixteen killed; large number
inJurd and prisoners. Yesterday the enemy
appeared in the vicinity of san Fernando
and attacked the Twentieth Kansas and
Montana regiments, which suffered slight
loss. the enemy was driven through rice
fields, leaving fifty dead, thirty eight
wounded and thirty eight prisoners, fifty
rifles and other property captured; their
retreat through swamp land saved them
from distinction. Lawton returning, leav-
ing with Macarthur on the front regular
troops to replace volunteers.
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FUNsTON's REPORT.
1t Deals with the Operations of the
TNNentieth Kansas.

Washington, May 25.--Adjutant General
Corbin today gave out for publication the
report of Colonel Frederick Funston of the
an appendix to the report of Major Genera
Macarthur. The report deals with the
operations of the Kansas regiment from
the beginning Of the outbreak, February A.
until February Is. Colonel Funston con-
fines himself generally to a rather dry
statement of the daily events of that period.
During the 9Th, the bodies of the thirty
one insurgents were found and buried
Colonel Funston BRIEFLY describes other
actions in which his regiment participated
up to the 18TH
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SITUATION IN ALABAMA.
Candidates for Governor Arc Bccom-
ing Very Numerous.


Birmingham, Ala, May 25-Charles II.
Waller speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives, is "A candidate for governor.
His home paper, the Greensboro Watch
man. makes the announcement. This
makes the following now in the neld: Mr..
Waller Congressman Jesse stallings
State Auditor w. S. White of Colberr ma
captain W. 9. Ward OF Birmingham. Gem
eral Charles NJ. Shelley Is stul in mo
race nominaly, but has not dIeenun-
tenanced the idea that he Is really out OF
lt in the present divided state of the
party Judge John Z. Hubbard OF Pike Is
said TO be willing to enter the race. and
Hon. n, n. Clements OF Tuska.oosa is
also mentioned. Stallings and White are
both said to be agreeable to Governor
Johnston and each to consider himself as
entitled TO the governors influence Wall
Ter, on the contrary, while expressly stat
ing that he Is the candidate OF no faction
in the party, can but receive the supporl
OF the anti-Johnston democrats or al
least divide II with Senator Cunningham
of Jefferson, in case the latter enters the
race. as he and Cunningham led the anti
Johnston fights In the house and State
senate. respectively. stalllngs appears to
be the leading light thus far. with Wal
Ter as very formidable opponent A
number Of ambitious statesmen are
grooming for the race. and Il Is believed
the list OF candidates Is by no means COM
plete yet
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am sure, by righteous motives. However,
entertain the nope that change may be
brought about in the near future. Ef-
forts are being made by those of us VINO
realize the awful responsibility attach
ing to q continuance OF armed strife TO
find a way whereby the just claims Of
both nations may be adjusted In peace and
for the benefit Of both. 1t Is possible that
another representative, perhaps myself
will shortly be appointed to Washington
with a messe7s of peace and good will to
our former allies.
There Is no reason why our differences
may not be settled honorably and fairly.
and to the satisfaction Of both parties"
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~-----s -=s-=- 49, -
DOMESTIC.
fight

Iron market is said to be becoming more
and more excited over the shortage Of
material.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says
that tho South can produce all the tea
consumed In the United states.
A woman and her three children were
murdered near Joplin, Mo.
Reputable white citizens Of Griffin. Ca.
have taken the matter In hand and pro-
pose to sduelch the whltecaps.
Rear Admiral Schloy says those who
make history should not write 1t.
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SUMMARY OF ToDAYs IMPORTANT NEWS.
POLITICAL.

At the ST. Louis conference Bryan de-
clnred the democratic party to BIZ against
all trusts. biz and little ana The money
trust was the biggest Of them ell.
Champ Clark declared for the re-enact-
nent OF the platform OF 1896: said the
goldbuss were welcome as schclars-not
as teachers,
Democratic committeeman met at st.
Louis and discussed ways and means for
the work OF next year. Bryan declares
silver will not be RELOCATED to the back
ground.
Alabama gubernatorial situation is be-
coming considerably mixed
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GERMAN RAILROAD IN CHINA.

Imperial Edict Assures Its Compile
tion-successful Minister Rctires.
PeSin, May 25.--An imperial edict has
been issued giving assent to the building
Of the Tien Tsin Chin Kiang railroad
This completes the work of Baron Won
Heking the retiring German minister Of
China, who is still here, though preparing
to leave in a few days. During the
baron's residence at Pekin, he has been
uniformly successful in his negotiations
with the Chinese government and has
done much to raise German prestige in
China.
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THE PHILIPPINE SITUATION.

President schurman has officially noti-
ned Washington OF the fact that the peace
negotiations came 70 naught Commission
TO keep on granting conferences.
One OF the FTl,pino commissioners thinks
the terms offered very peculiar in view of
the constitution and history OF the United
States.
Washington authorities are much eased
that Americans in the Philippines have
plenty Of wholesome food.
Otis has made an official report on
fight.
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TATp.

father and his two sons were iynehed
BY mob In Kaufman county.
Waller county farmers are enthusiastic
over results OF diversified farming.
Case OF smallpox has been discovered at
Wheelock.
Alta Iona.
Austin conference Of the Methodist
church is In session at Fort Worth.
Neighboring towns have declared quar-
antine against Sherman because of the
smallpox.
Government engineers have completed
their preliminary work at Arkansas Pass.
List of lands TO be forfeited by the State
will soon be ready.
Hilsboro has subscribed necessary
amount for -four mill.
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THE PEACE Conn
The Different COMMITTEES IL.
Assigned subI,,I,'
THE COMPETENCY 10 DfAlsn,
WA. Arsuea at Length !, !.
gates ana Adiournm.a, !, y. n
without Deci,,, w

The Hague, May 25.--Bo,,
committee on laws Of war,.' ~
conference met separately ~.
gan tho examination Of i. ' ~
mit'ed to them, the Red Co. ''''|
cussing paragraphs five ~ M
cuiar of Count Muravlefr, 4. : ~
ister of foreign affairs, an l 4. \
conference section dlscu,,,s. =
seven. n
Both sections met suo.equ,,s,
cussed the question Of con s.sS
sards the scheme for the r.y.'''
Geneva convention known !. , ,,'
scheme. we
me Morgenier scheme comma.
cations of the Geneva cou,ss"'
nection with wounded and i.
conxovs u tne military ho;uts
conveys for the wounded ,n'sse
pitals, property belong,rs 'a0slt
persons, religious and mss, !. e
kindred subjects. Ths -
equally to land and sea ws s.ssa'
1t was proposed to s,,s "a,a !.
70 another committee for rsyI, y
question was then raised wbs,s.
ference was competent Il -s'ss Y
matter. Those who took W., rsA.' =
argued that the conferences h sifl "
principle and all the goye,r nv V
scented had agreed that nn,aia as1i
submitted to the conference I. y
eight points in the clrcnls MA, O.Ns|
Muravieff. They contendss
conference once infringed tbI, y.
cedent would be created, iss la ~
merous difficulties, includlns a.
sprlnging Of the Armenisr lsaql
ana similar questions on the co, y
1t was pointed out by tba IVY.
the proposal to infer that Xxx.
the Morgenier scheme dealt ns.s.
the wounded and with hospiisls
De impossible to discuss tbs nr.,,.,]
ihcations effectively without n,
tion of doctors, who alone Womb i n
of deciding many of the noiD,,
AS a matter of fact, there /, -
medical training among ths Az.
Inc committee finally adiourr.s D
reaching a decision.
There is no truth In the ..,,.n.l
an appeal has been submlttsi 4 n
ference to abrogate tie proyt,i,,, 4
declaration of Paris, 1886, rsr,.s,|
protection of private properly h Y,
war.
Nine. zelinke, the famous p.,s NJ
and promoter OF the woman's p,,s
sade, today presented to N b. n
president Of the congress. an Am,
tanning the text OF resolution, !, }
OF peace adopted by meetings rsus.
several million women.
Carmen Sylvia" Queen EliussI
Roumania cabled a poem 10 d. h
and Queen Wilhelmina sent cu n
secretaries to congratulate Mn, a
on the work OF the associations
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JAMAICA's TARIFF TRorBIE
Washington Government Is w
to Grunt Recipr0city'

" ashInEtOu bONeTumtht - =
to Grant Reciprociiy'
Washington, May 25.-Ths asi''
Jamaica over the British gopr9
new tariff bill and the decision y Y
a committee to confer on the H's
the islands tariff and RECIPROCITY ~
government Is not surprising % 2
here.
1--WE are willing to negotiate : "
ity treaty with Jamaica on lin
said a we'll informed official OF ~
department. "a year ago TINS sn.,
had a general scheme In view y \
ciprocity treaty covering the waes +
West Indies, but It failed TO mes !.
prevail of the colonial goVeinnIs..s,,,
have received no formal no'lf III
Of the action referred TO u n
patches. "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26
NEW TRIAL FOR DREyFUs URGED
SiEaro Snys Everything Points to
Esterhnzy's Guilt.

Paris, May 25--The Figaro publishes to-
day long article arguing that the whole
body OF evidence offered before the court
of cessation shows Esterhazy is guilty of
the crime for which Dreyfus is being pun
lshed Among the points made is the fact
that while Colonel Panezzardi and Colons
acknowledgment of the Italian and Ger
man legations in Parts at the time Dreyfus
was condemned never ceased to affirm his
innocence, they kept silence concerning
Esterhazy's trial.
The hurore says that NJ, MorinArds con-
illusions demand a new trial of Dreyfus
Ivy new court martial.
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LOCAL.

The widow OF Fireman Thompson. who
was recently killed by the Houston and
Texas Central Railway company. brings
suit for $4,000 damages.
The Houston Real Estate association
will meet Saturday to elect officers and
permanently organize.
The High school will have its annual
commencement next Thursday.
Walter G. Sneed appointed supply agent
for the Southwestern Telegraph and Tele-
pDono company.
Preparations for Memorial Day services.
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MIR. STEPHENS COMING HOME.
Has Been Detained in washingto
hY Siri,nnas

mas Been Detained in Washington
by Sickness.
washington, May 20, Representative
John Fl. stephens of the Thirteenth Texas
district leaves here tomorrow for home.
Mr. stephens has been detained here since
the adjournment of congress by sickness
IN his family. He has put in some good,
hard work for his constituents. however,
in the departments.
postoffce has been established at
broNson, Houston county, Texas, with
John NJ. Satterwhite as postmaster.
fourth-class Texas postmasters appoint
ed today Guys store, Leon county, New
ION b; Ihomason; Spivey, Shelby county,
John H. Spivey; Washburn. Armstrong
county, Louis DIR
tensions granted to Texans: Original,
Jonn w. Gilpin, Morgan. Sc; original,
John Callahan, Lockhart, IS.
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McKinIey,s contributis'

Washington, May 25,-Ac'lns y
Cortelyou today called upon .
Secretary of the Treasury y y.
chairman of the Dewey home Y.
placed in his hands cheek NJ, h,
president, constituting MI .;.,s
contribution to the fund. 10 a~e
Cortelyou conveyed to Mr. ,'I I.,ss
expression of the presidents =, u I
the undertaking and his Pleas NM
tributing with the people ~
monial to Admiral Dewey
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vICTORIA's REsPoSsE
To President McKinley's xess
EratuIation on Her RIM

To President McKinley's xes.u
Concentration on Her BIriil
Washington, May 25.-The prssii,.
evening received the following trsa;
Victoria in response to bis naaI
congratulation:
THE President of the United sita
windsor, May Psi am dsspJ 4
by the words OF your telegram 4
graduation. From my hear | ttrd
and the American people for b,
ments of affection and good will ~
therein. Vsal
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Prcsidcnt.r yncntinn

Washington. May 25-President McKin-
ley has decided to go West this summer as
lar as St. Paul, but whether he will go to
the Yellowstone Park and the coast de-
pends so much upon circumstances. that
II IS now impossible to make decision
The Grand Army of the Republic en-
campment at Philadelphia in September
VIII be attended by the president
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SPORT.

Houston 0. Galveston 2. San Antonio 6.
Austin 5.
Louisville shut New York out without a
hit.
Spike sullivan's defeat by Mcfarland
was a hard one.
Both Fitz and Jeffries are training hard
for tho biz fight.
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RELIGIOUS.

Southern Presbytorlans had fun at the
expense of Texas overtures; also con-
demned lynchng.
negro preacher told his conference
that lynching was no worse than rapel
Northern Presbyterian assembly referred
the McGffort case to the presbytery OF
New York.
Cumberland Presbyterians are dssatis-
fed with tho resolution which pledges
them to vote for prohibition
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COMMERCIAL.

Cotton markets were again almost with.
out life.
July wheat made gain of ~ on further
crop damage news.
Stock market was animated in anticlpa-
ton of q double holiday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-26

London, May 26.-The St Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Mali says Il
am assured that China, so far from re-
fusing to yield to The Russian demand for
railway concession to connect Pekin
with the Russian system in Msnchuria
has agreed and that the terms of the con-
cessions are already settled"
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F'OREIGS.

China has finally assented to the build
ing Of another road by Germany.
The peace conference discussed its au-
thority to deal with certain subjects and
finally adjourned without decision.
Senior CASTELAR,, the Spanish republican
leader Ia dead
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Peruvian Election.

Lima. Peru, May 25.--The presidential
election, which began today, is progress
ing peacefully. So far as can be ascer-
tanned the returns indicate the choice or
Eduardo Romano, senator from AreGuina,
as president to succeed Nicolas DePierola.
and Senior Alazsmor as vice president
succeed G. T. Nilliaghurst and Senior Bre-
SAM as second vice president to succeed
Senior Seminaro Yusconez.
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sighted arbitration NJ De Stael, in
opening the conference, absolutely re-
versed this order What is wanted is
something for daily wear and tear,
The Daily News says: The British and
American proposals, though simple, are
more practicable than the scheme of NJ.
De Martens of the Russian delegation, and
1t Is likely that France and Russia and
even Germany will ultimately agree with
him.
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ycnczueIan Tariff

Washington, May 25'--hlnl' ~
from Caracas. Venezuela ma ~ y
the department of state tha' Z. ],
law of Venezuela by whlcn y u.
is empowered to add 70 ps' ss,s
duties. probably Will laA'
days from the 18th instant
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HOPES ron PEACE.
secretary Lopez Writes Friend in
Favor of Reconciliation.

washington May 25.-Sixty Lopez. who
was secretary of the Filipino junta in this
Guy ana who assumed charge of its af-
ia'rs after the flight OF Agoncilo at the
outbreak OF hostllities. has written a let
in part;
Il promised to inform Won ~ arv ,,r,.
developments in reference N he I ph1 t'ief
p,nes; ! have to deplore with YOU the ,oss
:. valuable lives on both sides. and ! ain
se.ey regret the continuance OF a eonatst
S''"een tho peoples who are actuated. 4
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Russian To,n PLANE swan,

St. Petersburg, May 25.--one hundred
houses have been destroyed by fire during
heavy gale at Buliyrek. in the govern.
ment of Panza. There is great suffering
among the homeless victims of the disas.
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TO search for Andree.

Copenhagen, May 25.-The expedition
under Prof. A. G, Nathorst, which is to
search along the northeast coast OF Green.
iand for Prof. Andree, sailed today from,
Helsingborg. Switzen.
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Minne.otn roMn nurninr.

Staples, MINI. May 26.--Fire broke out
about II o'clock last night, burning ten
buildings. II was thought TO be under
control, but has broken out again on Main
etreei. There Is no hopes OF saving thr
business part of the city.
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RAILR DADS.

Santa Fe busily preparing to remove
its shops TO Cleburne
Grading contract has been closed by the
Texas Northern.
new mileage system is to be put in
effect.
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Gun

Vessels are to be permitted to clear from
Cuba ports under the provisional Gag,
General Wood reports matters progress
Ing well In the Eastern provinces.
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THE SAMOAN TROUBLE.

Commissioners of tho three powers have
the action of Admiral Kaut2.
Mataafa will dispense his followers but
Malletoa will not be recognized as king.
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FoNTAlNEBLEAU France-Rosa Bonheur
the famous animal painter, 10 seriousi, III
with congestion OF ths lungs.
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Mobile. Ala, May 25.-Hannis p. Taylor.
ex-minSter to Spain. says: THE whole
world will mourn with Spain in the death
OF CASTELAR,, one Of the most brilliant and
at he same time noblest and gentlesi of
mankind. For three years CASTELAR, was
my neighbcs and / can bear testimony 10
his love and admiration for the American
people. America should mourn with Spain
as II the loss were her own"