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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
TAKE FILIPINO STRONGHOLD
Cavalry Captures Place Where spair
Bought Its Last Peace
SECURES LARGE AMOUNT OF AMMUNITION
People of Aparri valley Banquet
the CoIored soldiers of the
Twenty-Tourth In
fantry.

MANILA, Dec. 14-11;3O a. ma de-
tachment of Colonel Hayes cavalry
under Lieutenant Arnold has captured
Biacnabato, the mountain stronghold where
the last insurrecton was ended with peace
treaty. large quantity of munitions of
war was secured.
Major Bachelors battalion of the Twenty
fourth infantry is making slow progress in
the APART valley. The villagers are giving
the colored troops banquets ana balls every
where.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-General Otis ca
bles:
MANILA, Dec 14.-General Lawton
reports Balucan province free Of insur-
gents. Yesterday two troops of the Fourth
cavalry captured the strong mountain posi-
tion of Biacnabato with food supplies, cloth
ing, cartridge factory and barracks. Mac
Arthur's troops occupied 1band, town on
the southwestern coast of Luzon There
was slight opposition and but few light
casualties, December Bates reported from
Zamboanga that he had garrisoned Basilan
and is sending troops to Cottobato and
Davao. that the condition OF affairs is sat
sfactory.
Eighteen hundred Spanish prisoners have
been received in Manila, over 1000 more
are en- route and 300 were shipped to Spain.
These prisoners are in much better physical
condition that the Spanish troops which
when Manila capitulated."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
FOUR CITIES IN THE ARENA
New York, philadelphia, Chicago and
So. Louis Are All After Rcpub-
Iicnn Convention.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Four cities are
striving tonight for the favor Of the mem
bers OF the republican national committee
and at a late hour veteran members of the
committee said they had no idea where the
next national convention would be held. 1t
was apparent that but few members had
committed themselves. The four principal
aspirants are New York, Philadelphia, Chi
cago and st. Louis. The Philadelphia dele
cation is the largest on the ground and is
making the strongest claims OF its strength
on the committee. Chicago claims twenty
eight votes on the committee, which is more
than a majority. New York and st. Louis
claim good fighting chance.
Some effort has been made to learn the
wishes of the administration with respect
to the city in which to hold the convention,
but without success, the inquiring national
committeeman being advised to hear the
arguments presented by each city and then
to settle the matter as thought the most
advisable
Senator Hanna, chairman of the commit
tee said very emphatieally that he knew
there was no preference by the admnistra-
tion as to which city should be selected.
There was some talk ttonight about the
date but nothing like a. definite time was
suggested, although an early convention
seemed to be preferred.
The resolution to be offered by MIR. Payne
cf Wisconsin to have tho delegates appor-
ton on the basis of the number of repub
lican votes cast in the last presidential eiec-
tion has caused considerable discussion.
Richard C. Kerens, from Missouri intends
to offer an amendment to the resolution
asking congress to base the next congress
sional apportionment on the votes cast in
stead of population. The impression pre-
walls that the Payne resolution is not likely
to carry, the pressure against it from the
southern and border states being quite
strong.
The New York delegation was reinforced
today by the arrival of contingent repre-
senting the organized industrial element of
the city. They included Warren c. Browne
of the American Workman James P. Farrell
and Charles j. Dunbar, both former presi-
dents Of Typographical Union No. 6, and
E. H. Edwards. They went actively to work
on committeeman. They say next May the
printers will hold an exposition in New York
City of the typographical art, which will be
the finest ever given, and that if the con-
vention is held in New York in early June
the exposition will be continued until after
it adjourns.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
General Otis, dispatch follows !:
GENERAL BROOKE is INDlGNANr r
Denies Having Protested Against the
Order Relieving Him of Military
Governorship of Cuba.

HAVANA, Dec. 14.-Governor General
Brooke is indignant at the reports cabled
from Washington which represent him as
having protested against the order OF the
president relieving him Of the military gov
ernorship Of Cuba. He says
II am a soldier, and obey orders. l would
direct the arrest of any officer who protested
against my order and would always render
to a superior authority the respect which 1
would exact from a subordinate"
His friends, however, express The opinion
that he has not been treated with due con-
sideration. They think that some intima ion
should have been given of the contemplated
change, whereas. as a matter of fact, the
first knowledge he had that he was to he
relieved by General Wood was derived from
newspapers:
The Patria says:
"The administration OF General Wood at
Santiago has been thought well of by Cuhans
of all grades. 1t must also be admitted
that he governed the most sensitive and in
dependent section of the island without once
offending the dignity Of the inhabitants
He understood the exigencies of the situa-
tion and recognized the rights of the p<o-
Pile"
The Lucha says:
Judging from past experience OF Ten
eral Wood he will make an excellent gov
ernor general, Cuba has cause for self
congratulation. In Santiago his policy was
one OF harmony He was the first to pro-
mulgatc habeas corpus. In a country where
the embers of international hate are still
smouldering a man of his clear intelli-
gence may be expected to solve Orudently
many complicated political problems"
The Nuevo Pals says
"Those who know General Wood best as
sert that he Is brave soldier and a thorough
statesman as we'll"
The members of General Brooke's advisory
cabinet today rendered their resignation,
but were asked to remain in Office until the
arrival of General Wood.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec, 1.-THE news
of the appointment of Major General Wood
as governor of Cuba was received here with
enthusiasm. Even the most bitter Cuban
nationallsts agree in praising him as
soldier and an administrator
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Riyiera an Impostor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Spanish
minister here today authorized the statement
that Carlos Riviera, who has represented
himself at Memphis, Tenn, as the agent
of the Spanish government for the appoint
ment of consuls through the south and west,
has no authority to act either from the lega-
tion at Washington or from Madrid direct.
The Due d'Arcos says arrangements for the
appointment of consuls when made will be
through the legation here, but no consul
will be appointed for Memphis The duke
states that he does not know Riviera and
the latter's assertion that he is personally
acquainted with him the minister declares
untrue.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
EVANGELIST MOODY is WORSE
Complications Have Arisen and DIR.
Shnttuck of Harvard Medical school
is Called in Consultation.

WEST NORTHFIELD, Mass, Dec. a.
Dr. N. p. Wood, the family physician of
Dwight l.. Moody, the evangelist, issued the
following bulletin this afternoon:
Dwight l.. Moody has not been as we'll
during the last few days. Complications
have arisen which have caused much anX-
iety His lover extremites are swelling
and albuminary has appeared. which is con-
sidered to be due to the cardiac or heart
trouble. Dr. Frederick C. Shattuck of Bos-
ton, professor of clinical medicine at Har-
ward Medical school, was called in consuta-
ton on Wednesday. He endorsed the dag
nosis already made and is quite hopeful of
ultimate recovery. Mr.. Moody s confined to
his room and only his family and most in
innate friends are admitted"
DR.. Wood decliues to add anything to the
bulletin or explain it in any way.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
STOP VESSEL FROM SANTOS
Authorities mt Biloxi. Miss, Ask GnEe
TO Send Plague Vessels TO
Dry TOrtUgas.

BILOXI, Miss, Dec. 14.-The British
barkentne c. W. James, from Santos, lies
four miles outside the harbor at Ship island,
having been prevented from coming in be-
cause the pilots had orders from the health
authorities not to allow ships from ports
infected by bubonic plague to enter. The ves-
sci has ben siXty-three days on the voyage
here and all on board are in perfect health.
There was a called meeting of the mayor and
aldermen tonight, at which the following
resolution was adopted and the same wired
to the secretary of the treasury:
Resolved, by the mayor and Board OF AL
dermen Of the city of Biloxi That the Sec
rotary of the treasury order all vessels from
ports infected with bubonic plague and
bound for ports on the gulf coast to Dry
Tortugas for treatment,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
ANTICIPATES JANUARY INTEREST.
VIII he Paid on the Presentation of
Bonds at Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14,-secretary Gage
today announced that he would anticipate
the interest due On January /, 1900, on reg
stered and coupon A per cent consos of
1907, without rebate. Checks to the number
of 26, 563 will be mailed tomorrow to holders
Of the registered bonds and interest on the
coupons will be paid on the presentation
of the bonds. The amount of the former
is $43s6,5O5 and the latter $671 3Sl, making
n total of 81, O57 $50, less the interest on
bonds recently purchased aud less the in
terest already anticipated by the secretary's
offer of October 10, to pay interest due at
any time during the present fiscal year,
with a rebate of about "a per cent. Ap-
plcations for interest to become due under
the offer of October 10 must be made before
January |.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
STATUS OF MARRIED WOMEN
First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath Makes Clear His Ruling
Regarding Female Employees.

WASHINGTON Dec. 14-Misinterpreta-
tions by postal employees throughout the
country of the recent rllling as to the
status of married women ss pestoffiee clerks
led to statement today 0y First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath. He reiterates
that the presence of husband and wife as
clerks in the same office is inhnical to the
service and that her position should go to
says:
Il intend to apply this ruling to female
clerks who in the future marry Female
postoffice clerks already married and whose
employment under their married names has
been approved by the department will not
be disturbed under this ruling"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

President Submits Text of Convention
SiGned at BrmsSeIs to senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE president
has forwarded to the senate the text of a
convention signed at Brussels June last
by the representatives OF Germany. Bel
GUM, Spain, France, Great Britain, the
Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Sweden and
Norway and Turkey for the regulation Of
the importation of spirituous liquors into
Central Africa.
The first article OF the treaty provides
that the import duty on spirituous liquors,
as that duty is regulated by the general act
of Brussels, shall be raised throughout the
zone where there does not exist the system
of prohibition provided by article 81 of the
said general act to the rate of 70 francs the
hectolitre (about 80 cents per United States
gallon) at so degrees centigrade for period
OF six years.
The president transmits the treaty for the
consent OF the senate to the adhesion Of the
United States TO the agreement.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The November
statement of the imports and exports of
the United States issued by the bureau of
statistics shows as follows
Merchandise imports, $74. 2S3, of which
$32, 226 400 was free of duty increase over
November, 1898, about $22.375 900. Domestic
exports, 1921 SOP ,627; decrease, nearly &c.
500. 600
Gold imports, $2,9O4, ,O4S exports, 1854 $40;
decrease in imports over $2,225, 900; decrease
in exports, $649OOO Silver imports, $2,772,-
$780, exports, $4,439, ,166; increase in imports
$500, 900; increase in exports, $416,OOO.
During the last eleven months there was
an increase of $152, ,556,412 in the imports
of merchandise and an increase of $34, ,494, 1893
in the exports of merchandise.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
CUBANS GIVE UP HIDDEN ARMS
Mayor of Tunis Surrenders Three
Field Guns and Ten Thousand
Rides and Ammunition.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec. l4.-For some
months 1t has been suspected that large
quantities of military stores were in the
possession of Cubans at some point in the
interior. Yesterday the mayor of Tunis,
small town in the district Of Holguin, yolun-
tarily disclosed the location and surren-
dered three effective field guns, 10000 rifles
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
SUMMONS WITNESSES FROM UTAH.
Committee Sends for Those that Know
of Roberts POIygnmous Acts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Six witnesses
are expected to arrive here from Utah on
Monday next to testify against Mr.. Roberts
They are Mrs. DR.. Luella Miles, Mrs Me
Dougall, Thomas G. Brandon Ray Brandon
Dr. WishaTd and j. r. Letcher They were
advised by Chairman Tayler of the house
investigating committee that necessary trav-
cling expenses would be guaranteed and on
this understanding they will come without
the formality of subpoenas. They are ex-
pected TO give evidence relative to the
polygamous relations Of MIR. Roberts, from
more personal knowledge than possessed by
these heretofore heard
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
COMMENTS ON EMPERoRw TALK
Herr Richter Saws ResponsibIe Min.
istry is Needed.

BERLIN, Dec. 14.-In the Reichstag to-
day during the continuation of the debate on
the budget estimates, Herr Eugene Richter,
the radical ieader commenting on the en-
peror's Hamburg speech. defended the house
from the reproach of persistently refusing
to increase the navy
'If, however" proceeded Herr Richter,
"the Bundesrath is reduced to the position
of a body of men whose sole purpose is to
register the supreme will, then the Reich
stag must revert to the demand for the inrti-
tuition of a responsible ministry. Since DR..
Won Buchka has been the head of the colo
NAL department the expenditures have
doubled, without reckoning the cost of glo-
rious Kiau-Chou and in proportion as the
naval plans have increased it has become
more difficult to secure favorable commercial
treaties"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE War office has re-
ceived the following from General Fores-
tier-Walker at Capetown:
General French wires under date of De-
cember 49, reporting a skirmish at a m.
with 500 Beers who were advancing south
ward toward Naauwpoort The skirmish
continued all the morning the Beers fight
ing on a front of fourteen miles. The en-
emy retired with a loss of fourteen killed
and four wounded. Our casualties were
one killed and seven wounded, including one
officer and two missing.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
JOHN HAY,
HOLLEBEN.
pAITNCEFnTE
Settlement of Claims.

separate treaty negotiated to cover
the provisions of the settlement of claims
in Samoa. 1t sets forth that the three gov
ernments are "desrous of etfectng prompt
and satisfactory settlement of the claims of
the citizens and subjects of their respective
countries resident in the Samoan islands
on account of the recent military operations
conducted there and have concluded con-
vention for the accomplishment of this end
by arbitration"
The king If Sweden and Norway is made
arbiter and he is not only to determine
the amount of the claims, but is to decide
to what extent each of the three powers
is bound, alone or Jointly with the others,
to MAKE good these losses"
The nature Of the claims to be adjusted
is set forth in article / Of this treaty, as
followe:
"All claims put forward by American cit
liens or German or British subjects re-
spectively, whether individuals or companies
tor compensation oRaaccouat CT losses which
they allege they have suffered in conse-
quence of unwarranted military action, if
this be shown to have occurred, on the
part of the American, German or British
officers, between the 1st of January last and
the arrival of the commission in Samoa,
shall be decided by arbitration, in conform
ity with the principles of international law
or considerations of equity"
There is also a provision to the effect that
either of the three governments named, with
the consent of the others previously obtained
in every case, submit to the king for arb-
tration similar claims for persons not being
natives, who are under the protection of
that government and who are not included
in the above mentioned categores.
The agreement provides for the exchange
of ratifcations four months from the date
of its signature, which is the 7th of Novem
ber last, or earlier, If possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
LEAVES CREDITORS IN IOWA
Chicago Broker Files Petition in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Consist of
Council Bluffs Property.

CHICAGO, Dec, H.-Daniel w. Archer,
broker, filed a petition In bankruptcy In the
United States district court today. His
liabilities are placed at sl37, 297 and assets
at $4,000 consisting of property in Council
Bluffs. la. Archer was formerly in business
in Iowa and Nebraska and most OF his debts
were contracted in 1888 Among the prin-
cipal creditors are j, A. McWaid, Atlantic,
Ia, S23 1886, and Waverly Canning company.
Wayerly, Ia $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
SEIZURE OF OLEOMARGARINE
Collector Wright seizes six Hundred
Casks of oieO, valued at $4,000,
at Detroit.

DETROIT, Dec 14.-Collector of Internal
Revenue Charles Wright has seized 600
casks OF oleomargarine, valued al about
SO, ,OOO, which were enroute from Chicago TO
Liverpool. The reason for the seizure is said
to be that the manufacturer had avoided the
special oleomargarne tax and in so doing
violated the revenue laws. The name of
the manufacturer. who is claimed to be a
prominent Chicago producer. is withheld by
the officers Collector Wright has received
letter from the officials in Washington,
complimenting him on the seizure.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
orecast for Nebraska
Fair, Warmer; Variable Winds.

and large amount OF ammunition to the
Americans. The guns had been stored in
an obscure place, in a rough country, under
palm leaf blinds.
1t would have been almost impossible to
find them unless their whereabouts had
been voluntarily revealed. The Holguin dis
trict is one of the widest in the island and
has been regarded as a probable starting
point for possible uprising.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.--(Special Tele-
gram, )-E. Rosewater arrived this evening
to attend the meeting of the national repub-
lican committee
congressman Gamble and Burke have rec
commended John Earl for postmaster at Palm
Roberts county, South Dakota,
A. f. SChmetzer was today appointed
postmaster at Grove Hill, Bremen county
Iowa, and C. G. Moravety at Renner, Boone
county. Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
JUROR Is HELD FOR BRIBERY
james McGrath Must Await Action of
Cook County Grand Jury for
Soliciting Bribc.

CHICAGO, Dec. Thames McGTath was
held TO the criminal court today to await
action of the grand jury in default of $4,000
bond on the charge of soliciting a brbe
while a juror McGrath was a juror in the
case of Cecilia Sorenson, administrators,
against the Chicago City Railway company,
before Judge Carver and Wednesday morn
ing the case was interrupted by Attorney
S. S. Gage for the defendant, who accused
Juror McGrath, in open court Of having
solicited a bribe for influencing the pos
sible verdict of The case.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
NO GaIapagos IsInnds Information.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Responding to
a resolution of inquiry, the president today
sent to the senate a statement by the sec
retary of state concerning the possible sale
of the Galapagos islands The secretary
says in his statement that the Department
of State has no recent information as to a
proposed sale of the Galapagos islands by
the republic of Ecuador to Great Britain or
any European power"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Treaty with Peru Ratified.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-United States
Minister Dudley at Lima has cabled the
State department confirming the report of
the ratification by the Peruvian congress
of the extradition treaty negotiated with
the Peruvian government by Mr.. Dudley
The treaty now requires the approval of
the United States senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

tillo, the governor OF Santiago, who is now
in this city, will precede him to Havana
General Wood will taloe command as mil
itary governor Immediately upon his ar
rival in Cuba. The sue essor Of General
Wood as military governor of Santiago prov
ince has not been selected.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
To Bring Eoreigm CanitnI to nrazlI.

RIO JANEIRO Dec. 1.-THE minister of
finance has convoked meeting of the presi
dents of foreign banks here. nf""ming them
that the government has resoly to compel
the foreign banking companies to complete
their capital according to the law. This
will place five foreign banks under the
necessity OF employing several millions of
foreign capital in Brazil instead of using
native Canital.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
RndicnI Elected President.

BERNIE, Dec, 1.-THE federal assembly
has elected Wather Hauser, radical Of
Wadensweil, Zurich, to be president of
Switzerland for 1900. He was vice president
during 1899
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
Henderson and mIs Committees.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-Speaker Hender-
son has made such progress with the house
committees that be was able to state
definitely for the first time today that the
list would be announced before the holiday
recess, probably on the day before the re-
cess begins.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. Alt is expected
at the War department that Major General
Leonard Wood will leave New York for Cuba
Saturday. He will probably be accompa-
MED by senor Gonzales Quesada, the Gu
ban agent in Washington, while Senior Cas-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
ZeIaya Allows Bishop 10 Return.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dec. l4,-(Via Gal
weston, Tex)-Presdent Zelaya has decided
TO permit the Roman Catholic bishop of
Nicaragua. Pereira, to return to his do
rese
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15
prumby's Condition Critical.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-The condition of
Lieutenant Brumby continues very critical.
Tonight it was stated that he was somewhat
weaker. VI
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

Lieutenant Eatson Mny Lose n Foot.
WASHINGTON Dec. 14.-General Otis has
cabled the War department that Lieutenant
Batson, who organized and commanded the
Maccabebe scouts. has been seriously
wounded in the foot. Amputation is prob
able.
General Otis dispatch follows:
"MANILA, Dec. 1-Lieutenant Batson,
Fourth cavalry, organized four large COM
panies Maccabebe scouts; had advance of
Lawton's troops and attended Young's cav
airy northwestern Luzon, Batson leading
with conspicuous gallantry in several hard
fought engagements On November 19
seriously wounded in foot; amputation prob
ably necessary. Can he not receive major
ity in some staff corps as reward for eff
cient service?'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-15

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The evening times., 1899-11-02

Among the passengers who sailed for
Europe yesterday on the steamship st.
Louis were the following from this city:
Mrs. E. X. Delihant and Miss Delihant and
Mr.. j. C. Pennie
The evening times., 1899-11-02
ACadet Dies of Eexe..

LEXINGTON, Va, Nov. Cadet C. S
Mott, OF New Orleans, died yesterday morn
ing in the Virginia Military Institute Hos
pital of typhoid fever. with attending COM
plications, after an illness of three weeks
He was member of the second class. cour
teous and of striking appearance, being
over six feet in height. He was of French
extraction and aged nineteen years. His
mother had been with him during the past
ten days and left yesterday with his re-
mains for New Orleans. DIR. Hunter Pen
dleton, OF the Institute faculty, accompa-
MED them. The six other fever patients
are getting along nicely.