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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
HIS TESTIMONY is CENSORED
THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
DICTATES TO A WITNESS.
Tells Him What He May Say On the
Stand Against the Standard Oil
Company.

Washington, Nov 10.-The industrial
commission spent the forenoon in exc
cutive session considering a statement
which George NJ. Rice of Ohio had sub
mitted to the commission. forecasting
what he had expected to say on the
stand. This statement, it is said, was
severe in its reflection upon the rail-
roads, the Standard Oil company, the
interstate commerce commission and
also upon other government officials.
The commission finally directed Mr.
Rice to eliminate certain portions of his
testimony, and he probably will go on
the stand tomorrow
Vice Chairman Philips, who, in the
absence of Senator Kyle, is presiding
over the sessions of the commission,
said tonight regarding the statements
proposed to be submitted to Mr.. Rice,
that the commission had a right to de-
mand that certain portions of it be
eliminated.
What we want" he continued, ARE
facts in the case, and we can draw our
own conclusions. OF course, we are
willing that a man should state his be-
liefs on any subject within proper linn
its. Still, we do not care to make per-
Sonalities matters of record. They do
not belong there. We have argued the
subject with Mr. Rice, and we believe
he is now inclined to our opinion. We
have a right to insist that the giving
of evidence be governed by rules, and
we are perfectly willing that man
shall make his testimony as strong as
he pleaseS, so long as he keeps within
the bounds of reason 4"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
FOOTPADs FIND A VICTIM
w. D. FOSTER ROBBED ON BRIG
HAM STREET.
Was Thrown Down and Gagged, and
Gun Was Held In His Face
While Pockets Were Rifled.

Two footpads were at work last
night and they made things lively for
w. D. Foster, a stenographer for
Morris, West & Co. AS Mr. Foster
was vending his way along Brigham
street between A and B streets at
about 1880 o'clock, he was met by two
men, whose purpose was very evident
One of them locked his arm around
Fosters neck, throwing him to the
ground. The other quickly produced a
handkerchief, which he stuffed into his
victims mouth. A revolver was then
thrust into his face by one of them
and the other one went through his
pockets. Nothing was found that
seemed to catch the fancy of the
holdups, so they let him go with the
admonition not 10 call for help or they
would plug him full of lead"
They then ran as fast as they could
up Brigham street.
Foster came directly to the police
station and told his story to the desk
sergeant. His wrist was quite badly
bruised from the fall he sustained and
his overcoat was covered with mud on
one side In feeling in his pockets, he
found 80 cents, which. by some means,
the holdups overlooked. He described
the two men as both about five feet
eight or nine inches tall, and young
men of only about % years of age. The
police Immediately went out to look
for the pair but did not find them.
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QUAY men IN TROUBLE
tcontlnued from page /,

and Mckinley. What the result will
be / dare not predict OF course. my
hopes go out to my party. We have
had 50 many lickings in the past that
we are getting used TO playing the un-
der doc
ITO my mind the money question will
be the predominating issue in the next
campaign. 1t could not be otherwise
after the result of the recent elections.
Even If the Republicans desired 1t
otherwise and tried TO force some other
issue to the front with Bryan at the
head of the Democratic ticket the finan-
cial question will be forced upon them.
There is no escape from it. We must
fight out the next national contest on
sustaining the Chicago platform and
free silver at is to l
II hardly look for either expansion.
imperialism or trusts to cut any ma
terjal figure in the next campaign. 1t
is my opinion, based on information
derived from my connection With the
subject of foreign relations, that we
will hear very little about expansion
and Imperialism year hence. There
is good reason to believe the Philippines
will be disposed of. or practically so.
before the next national election &C.
ours President Mckinley evidently
has that idea in view, and his Repub-
lican friends in congress will unite in
bringing about such a result as will
make it difficult for the Democratic
party to make any political capital out
of a dead ISSUE
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
TO SUCCEED BAILEY.
Contest For Minority Leadership In
the Lower House.

Chicago, Nov. 10.-A lively skirmish
for the minority leadership in the house
of representatives of the next congress
is looked for when members of the eX-
ecutive committee of the Demo-
cratic national committee, to-
gether with leading Democrats of the
western and central states meet in
Chicago Nov. 20, to discuss the leader
ship and plans for the presidential
campaign.
Friends of Congressman d. A. De-
Almond of Missouri will be here in
large numbers to urge the selection of
their favorite. and the claims of James
D. Richardson of Tennessee and Con-
gresham Bankhead of Alabama will
also be urged.
Much depends upon the action of Con-
gresham Bailey of Texas, the present
minority leader. Doubt has been ex-
pressed as to whether Congressman
Bailey, in view of his contest for the
senatorship will care to again assume
the leadership. Manager Sam B. Cook
of the Democratic ways and means
committee has invited Congressman
Bailey to be present at the meeting
Nov. 20, and the larter's position is ex-
pected to be defined at that time.
The Chicago meeting will be follow
ed by a caucus at Washington, and
should Congressman Bailey decide to
resign the leadership in the house, the
Washington meeting will decide upon
whose shoulders the Texans mantle
shall fall. In the meantime friends of
the other candidates are preparing to
vigorously press their claims.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
GENERAL LUDLOw'S VIEWS.
Makes Statement Regarding Change
In Government of Cuba.

New York, Nov. 10-Brigadier Cen
eral Ludlow, military governor of Ha-
vana. after reading the special dis
patches from Washington, describing
an impending change in the government
of Cuba, said:
Assuming that the administration
really proposes a change substantially
as set forth, it does not surprise me-
The change as outlined would not. how
ever. in my judgment. be so radical as
might at first be thought. General
Brooke is now virtually a civil COVER
nor as we'll as a military governor.
General Wood, il he should be made the
head of the government in Cuba. would
be, as 1 understand the scheme. denom-
mated civil governor, but he would not
be Invested either of his military rank
or of military authority and power. A
military force would remain in the is
lana and would be neeessarily-or at
least almost ertainly-subject to the
supreme head, the civil governor It
has been our constant aim and practice
to subordinate the military TO the civil
as much as possible.
Hence. I should not regard the
change stated 10 be proposed as a long
step towards the establishment of a
purely native government followed by
the absolute withdrawal of the United
States from all active participation in
the direction of Cuban affairs. The
paramount obligation which rests upon
the government of the United States
to itself. to Cuba and to the world
is TO see that there exists peace and
order and protection to the lives and
property of all. With this obligation
fully assumed, as 1 believe it TO be.
the step suggested as about to be taken
cannot be interpreted as abridging in
any great degree the period to elapse
before the Cubans are fully intrusted
with their own Destiny
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
CHARGE IS REFUTED.
Claim Made That British Fired On
Red Cross Ambulance.

London. Nov. 10.-The war office this
evening issued the following: From
Butler. Cape Town, 1870 p m.-By mes
sage from Buluwayo, dated Nov g.:
"A small convoy and escort under
Speckley of Plumers force was attack
ed by Beers Nov. .. Six men missing
and lost convoy.
The war Office has also issued the
following: "A report having appeared
in the South African papers that our
artillery fired Geneva flag, General
Butler telegraphs the following account
of the incident. given to the Standard
and Diggers News by the Rev. Mr. Mar
tens. a Dutch Clergyman with the
Beers:
Directly after the first cannon shot
the English thought our men were at
the railway station, and fired there
They were not, but one of the shots
went through an ambulance. AS soon
as they found their mistake they ceas-
ed firing.
The ambulance was thought to
have been three miles from the scene
of action. SO it cannot be claimed the
English broke the rules of civilized
warfare, and I don't think the English
would have fired on them Intention
alI--' -
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MINERALS OF PHILIPPINES.
Gold Fields Cannot Be Compared t
Those of Western States.

Washington, Nov. 10.-In a report TO
the interior department of the geology
of the Philippine islands. Mr. Brecker
of the geological survey gives some IN
teresting information regarding the
mineral resources of the group. Br.
Brecler says that while gold exists in
both Luzon and Mindanao, it is COM
parable rather to that of the CaroiinaS
and Virginia than to the western gold
fields of the United States, and rush
to the Philippine fields, he predicts,
would result in disappointment. The
report says:
THE copper deposits of Lepante seem
rich and extensive, but very expensive
roads will be needed to render them
available. The high quality of some of
the iron ores of Luzon is beyond ques-
ton, but the ignite of the islands is
not adapted TO iron smelling. The So
called coal is good ignite Its heat
ing effect is from two-thirds to three
quarters of that of the best steaming
coal. There are great quantities of this
fuel, and much of it probably could be
delivered at a profit on vessels at $3.50
(MeXican) per ton"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
VISITORS TURNED AWAY.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey Remain
Quiet at Their Hotel.

New York, Nov. 10-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey breakfasted in the dining
room of their private suite at the Wal
dorf-Astoria at $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing A number of people CALLED at the
hotel during the morning to see the ad-
miral but they were doomed to disap-
pointment, as no card was sent TO the
admiral. The admiral and his bride
will remain in the city day or so, and
then go 10 the summer home of Mrs.
Ludlow, sister of Mrs. Dewey. at Oak
dale. l.. J., where they viii stay for a
week or so.
After breakfast Admiral and Mrs
Dewey were driven TO Central park and
TO Grants tomb. They remained in
their rooms at the Waldorf astoria all
this evening
About 10 O'Clock the GSmiral left the
MOTEL by Proprietor Boldt's private en-
and derby hat. He walked east to Fifth
avenue, then 10 the Thirty-fourth
street entrance and TO the west en-
trance. He passed through the revolv-
ing doors and into the main corridor of
the hotel, and walked east TO the stair
way where the orchestra discoursed
music, and walked up the stairs In
doing this he passed through the
crowds that thronged the windows and
halls, but no one seemed TO recognize
him. He then went straight to his
apartments, bei-S conducted by bell
boy
The admiral said he was tired and
was going to retire. He said that he
expected to remain several days In the
city. and did not know just what day
he would leave. When asked how soon
he expected TO go to Oakdale, l.. l., he
said he could not tell.
No cards were sent up to the rooms
i.
callers, none went up to the apart
lneDts
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ARE AFRAID TO FIGHT.
Wholesale Dessrtions From the
Forty-third Infantry.

New York. Nov 10.-A special to the
Press from Burlington. VT. says: Of
ficers of the Fcrty-third infantry at
Fort Ethan Allen were perturbed this
morning when they found that a
large part of the regiment had taken
French leave" The men were paid
off yesterday and those contemplating
desertion were waiting for their
money. The officers admit that 120 pri-
Yates and non- commissioned officers
ran away last night. and the number
that deserted in the last four weeks
will swell the list to 200. Probably
twenty or thirty of the men will return
and report for duty before the regi
ment starts for New York to embark
on the transport Meade on Monday.
Last night many of the soldiers Wis
tied the clothing stores in this city and
bought civilian clothing. They went
down to the wharf and discarded their
uniforms. throwing them behind lum-
Der piles and into the lake. Twelve
uniforms were found this morning be-
hind the railroad station and fifteen
were found on the wharf.
No steps have been taken by Colonel
Murray to rerapture the deserters. The
regiment will start for the Philippines
next week as though nothing unusual
had happened.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
SILVER STILL CLIMBING.
Ran Up Half Cent Per Ounce II
New York Yesterday.

New York. Nov. 1o.-Silver bullion ran
up &c per ounce further on today's To-
cal market. making a total advance of
1&c in three days. Today's bid price for
commerf ial bars was 591a cents, Tues
days was 5S4. Today's advance, like
that of yesterday, began in London.
where bullion was quoted early at
% 5-16d per ounce. against 27isd yester-
day and 26%d Monday.
Local dealers were still somewhat at
a loss to explain the movement. In
addition to the Hongkong orders of
yesterday. the French mint has lately
ordered 100000 worth of silver for COIN
age purposes. but this order was sup
posed to have been already filed. Some
dealers in silver were inclined to ex-
plain the rise as natural recovery due
TO the fact that silver prices have been
weak this year without adequate cause.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
CHANGE FOR The BETTER.
Mr.. Hobart Was Able to Read News
- papers Yesterday.

Paterson, n. j., Nov. 10.-There was
another change for the better in Vice
President Hobart's condition. He was
able to sit up in a chair in his room.
and picked up a newspaper and exam
ined it, eventually turning to Mrs. Ho-
bart and asking her to read for him.
The patient was evidently stronger
today, and took more nourishment than
at any time since his bad attack of
nearly two weeks ago.
Despite the statements of attending
physicians, the family still has hopes
of his ultimate recovery. They were
much encouraged today by the fact
that he was able to sit up such long
period OF time and by the way in which
he apparently relished his food
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
THE TRANS-PAC|FC CABLES
PROJECT WILL BE SUBMITTED
TO NEXT CONGRESS.
Route Surveyed, and Difficulties In
Shape of Abysses and Submarine
Mountains Overcome.

New York, Nov. ia special to the
Tribune from Washington says: Rear
Admiral Bradford has completed the
official naval project for trans-Pacific
submarine telegraph cable between San
Francisco and Manila in time to supply
congress with all the essential informa-
ton at the opening of the next session
that will permit intelligent considera-
ton of the subject and prompt action
for the inauguration of the great work.
All doubt has been removed regarding
the practicability of the enterprise by
the adoption of Honolulu, Midway and
Guam as relay stations on the long line
and by the discoveries made from the
naval survey ship Nero, as to the
character of the ocean bed between
those points. The sounding instru-
ments of this ship disclosed an abyss
in the western Pacific over five miles
deep, but a slight divergence from
straight line fortunately developed
route avoiding this insuperable obsta
Gle to laying a working cable At an
other point, on the same stretch be-
tween Midway and Guam, d submerged
mountain over 1900 feet in height was
discovered and reasonably level road
around this was found.
The physical practicability of the line
now being assured beyond doubt, 1t
only remains for congress to weigh the
military necessities of the commercial
advantages to accrue from the con-
struction and operation of the system.
1t was represented TO congress at its
last session that the revenue to be ex-
pected from a Pacific cable would not
attract private capital unless it had a
connection with Australia. Japan and
China as we'll as with San Francisco,
Honolulu and Manila. For that reason
il was deemed Indispensable that the
United States should own Kusaie or
Strongs island. in the Caroline group,
or a cable landing right there 10 iH-
sure the working Of a loop to Australia.
The absence of this may deter any cor
poration from undertaking the opera
ton of cable across the Pacific with
out heavy subsidy.
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in number of those heard from today
the county boards will meet again to-
morrow to pass on contested ballots,
which may materially affect the result
The Democratic committee claim that
Goebels vote was slightly increased by
the official count in the counties today.
and still claim his election by at least
1000. The committee declines to give
out the Vote by counties as received by
IL. and on which the claim of Goebers
election is based
1t is conceded on all hands here that
the result will not L = definitely ascer-
tanned for at least two days. and that
no matter which candidate may be
elected the legislature will finally have
to settle contest which is certain to
Office
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
MORE E0NoRS FOR SCHLEY.
Made a knight Templar and a
knight of Malta sri

Washington, Nov. 10.-Rear Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley today received
the orders which made him a Knight
Templar and a Knight of Malta. The
degrees were conferred upon Admiral
Schley by the officers of Columbia COM
mandery No. >, District of Columbia.
in the presence of a large and distin-
guished assembly of Knights Templar
of this jurisdiction and of the jurisdic-
tions of many states.
On account of the fact that Admiral
Schley will depart in a few days 10 as
sumo command of the South Atlantic
squadron, the illustrious order of the
Red Cross and the orders of the Tenn
pie and Malta were all conferred upon
him at the conclave tonight. the work
being done under special dispeusation
from the grand commandery of this
jurisdiction.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies
Schley was accorded an infor-
nal reception. at which hundreds OF
knights embraced the opportunity to
greet him as a member of the order.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
TREAcHERY OF BoERs.
Again They Disrespect White Flag
and Fire On English.

London, Nov. 1o.-The British war Of
flee has received from General Butler
the following dispatch:
Cape Town. Thursday evening. Nov
9.-Have received by pigeon post from
General White today the following:
The bombardment at long range by
heavy guns continues daily A few
casualties are occurring but no serious
harm is being DONE
The Beers sent in today number
of refugees from the Transvaal under
o. flag of truce. A flag of truce from
Ladysmith met them outside the pick
cts. When the party separated the Boer
guns fired on it before it reached our
pickets-
Major Gate of the Royal Engineers
was Wounded today while sending a
message The entertainments are daily
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
SEQUEL To A SCANDAL.
Lieut. Bamford and Mrs. o'Brien
Married In Washington.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov 10.-Word was re-
ceived in Atlanta tonight of the mar
riage in Washington on Saturday last
of Lieutenant F. L. Banford. Fifth in
fantry. u S. A. and Mrs. Mae Kendall
O'Brien.
This is a highly interesting sequel to
the Romeyn courtmartial at Fort M
Pherson in 1897. Lieutenant Bamford,
at that time. was engaged TO Mary,
Captain Romeyn's daughter. at the
same tine paying marked attention to
Mrs O'Brien. Captain Romeyn ex-
pressed himself freely in the matter
and Lieutenant O'Brien. hearing of it.
accosted the captain on the parade. His
superior responded by knocking him
down. the courtnartial being held soon
after.
Lieutenant O'Brien died some time
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HUNDREDS OE BRITISH
ARE REPORTED KILLED
Continued from page II


camp. The English lost in that fight
two officers-Captain Knapp and Lieu
tenant Brabant, and eight soldiers kill
ed and twenty officers and men
wounded.
Active operations continued Saturday
General White requested General Jou-
bert TO permit the women, children and
non-combatant males to withdraw from
Ladysgnith in order to escape from the
bombardment. General Joubert replied
by inviting them all to come under the
protection of his guns on lsumbulwana
hill. but he said that he should con-
slider the men who accepted this cffer
of security. having borne arms, as pris-
o3e-s of war.
The mayor of Ladysmith called
mass meeting of all the inhabitants on
Saturday to consider the proposition
The townsfolk resolved to accept no
terms from the enemy emphasizing
that decision by singing the national
anthem with the spirit characteristic of
the colony.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
EARLY MORNING FEARS.
Harry Joseph Thought He Heard
Burglars In His House.

Harry Joseph, at 3:15 this morning.
telephoned to the police station from
his residence that he had heard strange
footsteps moving about the house and
was convinced burglars had invaded
the place. Sergeant Brown and Officer
Perry made a speedy run to the place
in the patrol and found the servant girl
in a very excited condition, but there
was no trace of marauders. 1t took
the united efforts of the guardians of
the peace to prevent her going into
hysteria and the gray streaks of dawn
were gliding over Popperton ere they
succeeded.
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TO PREVENT BOMBARDMENT.
Efforts Being Made to Save the City
of Puerto Cabello.

La Guayaria. Venezuela, Nov. TO-
Francis B. Loomis. United States min
lister TO Venezuela, has asked the COM
manders of the foreign cruisers off
Puerto Cabello to act together in or
Ger to prevent General Antonio Para
des. formerly commander in ex-Presi-
dent Andrade'S army. who refuses to
recognize the authority of General Clip
riano Castro. from bombarding Puerto
Cabello. by bringing moral pressure to
bear upon him.
The British. German. French. Dutch
and American commanders will confer
at Puerto Cabello and will take all
proper measures to prevent Parades
from sacrificing the lives of innocent
persons
The United States legation will pro-
tect the French sisters of charity by
special request.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-11
YELLOW FEVER AT PORT TAMPA.
Two New Cases and One Death An
nounced Yesterday.

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 10.-The state
board of health announces two cases
and one death from yellow fever at
Port Tampa City. A rigorous quaran-
tine of the place and of the docks was
at once instituted. and dispatches this
evening declare that no excitement ex-
lists, nor is there any indication of an
exodus.
DIR. Porter, state heakh officer, de-
ciares that, owing to the lateness of
the season. there is no fear of any
spread of the disease. The fever at
Key West is dying out. and it is very
mild at Miami. where there were no
new cases today. but two deaths.
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Hanna to Issue Call.

Cleveland, O., Nov. Ex-senator Han
ma stated that a call would be issued
within few days for the meeting of
the national Republican committee at
Washington. The meeting will prob
ably be held Dec. Is or IA, although the
exact date will not he decided upon un-
til next week At this meeting the
committee will select the date and
place for holding the next national con-
vention. There are two vacancies on
the committee, and these will be filled
at the forthcoming session of that body.