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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-01-11
GENERAL WOOD ARRIVES.
Military Governor Of Santiago At New
York-uas Things In Good shape.

Military Governor Of Santiago 1T New
York-Has Things In Good shape.
New YORK, Jan 1.-THE United
States transport Mississippi. which
sailed from Santiago on the even
ing of Jan. has arrived. On board the
transport were General Leonard Wood,
military governor Of Santiago, and Lieu
tenant Hanna. aide-de-camp: DIR. Cas-
tillo. brother of the Cuban General
Castillo. and Colonel Gibson. who super
intended the distribution Of provisions
to the starving Cubans.
General Wood. who was interviewed
Mt quarantine regarding the protest of
the people Of Santiago over the dis
posal of the funds of that province.
said he did not care to talk on that
matter before he visited Washington.
There was some dissatisfaction. but
nothing to amount to anything. When
he left Santiago everything was in
splendid shape. schools were being or
ganized and ready to receive scholars.
and nearly 900 miles Of roads had been
constructed in the province. The GUS
toms receipts were the largest ever col
lected and exceeded the amount col.
lected and turned into the Spanish
treasury. Funds were available for
meeting the expenses Of the administra-
ton Of the province, and the only ex-
pense to the United States would be the
cost Of maintaining her army. The best
Of feeling prvailed and the general con-
dition Of things was all that could be
desired. General Wood appeared to be
In excellent health.
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BRIEF BITS OF NEWS,

The Great Northern passenger station
and division headquarters at kalispcll
have been destroyed 10y fire
The fight between Oscar Gardner. the
Omaha Kid. and Dave Sullivan of Ire.
land was Won by the former in the eth
round.
Charges Of bribery are made in CON
nection with the Montana senatorial
election. a legislative committee has
been appointed to investigate
As the result Of the completion of the
so-called wire combine an advance Of I.
per ton for wire and wire nails is an
nounced.
Colonel A. w. Dickinson of Hacken
sack, Pa. collector Of the port Of .Ier
sey city during the Harrison admins
tration, is dead.
The president Of Costa Rica. Senol
Rafael Iglesias. has arrived in London
lie will be the guest Of the government,
during his stay there.
Lieutenant Colonel Miley, who wa.
chief aide ON the staff Of General Shat
ter during the Santiago campaign. ha.
been detailed for service with Genera
Otis in Manila.
The Electric Company Of America ha.
filed with the secretary Of state Of New
Jersey articles Of Incorporation. Th'
company has an authorized capital o.
&o5, ,OOO. 900. II is said to be backed by
the Widner- -Elkin syndicate.
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NASSO WELL PLEASED.
Hosmor CuboA prasaAeat Hsalses A0o
lean Rule at Santiago.

vosmsr Cuoaa presaAeat Rsaasss A0eP.
lean Rule at Santiago.
SANTIAGO, Jan. ll.-A luncheon was
given during the day to Bartolomo
Masso, the former president Of the Gu.
ban revolutionary government, prior to
his departure for his home ct Man
sanillo. Replying to the toast Of his
health Masso said he trusted to ESQ the
American flag waving soon from, every
house In Cuba. He then paid . glowing
tribute to the magnificent work done by
General Leonard Wood in this province.
His remarks were loudly cheered. Senior
Masso also said he was not In sympathy
with the men who were continually OBJ.
jecting to everything done by the Amor.
icans.
1T h only necessary to 80 Santiago, '
said he, Ito witness the. magnificent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-01-11
CLIMAX At HAND.

'"' Definite Action In tho Philippine
Crisis Expected Immediately.
HANlLA, Jan. 1.-The situation is
apdiy approaching climax and it il
"S' possible that another day will see a
peaceful solution. Meanwhile all sorts
"'ar'nist rumors are in circulation.
ne nlted States authorities are taking
very precantion. The troops in quar-
'fs are under arms and the Califor-
Ports.
ne natives. it is reported, have been
.''fed not to work for the Americans
n pu IN" employees in the commissary de-
"..''eht have gone on strike. Many
a'l'es are leaving the city. Major
,, neral Otis. however, has the whole
'"''oh thoroughly in hand.
Againaido Again Proolaims.
second proclamation by Aguinaldo,
,s e"r'ng the same date ~ the one that
:"an'eaiately followed the one issued BY
,rn eneral Otis, has appeared on thu
scon s' but 1t Is alleged to have been
.,"' o' Its terms are much more We
,raa, n' than those used in the first
-, ,;.Amation. Aguinaldo threatens K
[om. inc Americans from the Islands
hlo", @ 'ne Deity to witness that theil
h.a | Will be on their own heads II Il Il
bro,a: ana details st greater length Il.
'ses he claims were made by th,
n,,. .ncans a. TO the part ol the IN
is,", sent: In the campaign. II Il b
hs 'u mat this second peoclama&ion 4
do, original draft which waC no
hfalrp,a rea oy the Filipino congress y
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HAVANA. Jan. il.-General Brooke
has telegraphed 10 Washington an cx.
precision of his astonishinent that Gen.
cral Wood. military governor Of the de.
parim.ni oi Santiago. should have per
United the recent demonstrations nj
Santiago against the proposed order for
concentrating customs Al Havana I,
take the form OF abuse Of the govern.
Ment of the island.
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And Has Begun Suit to Recover
Honey They Claim to Have
Deposited.
Further Claim That Some Sensa-
tional Disclosures Are
Probable,
Showing the American Govern.
ment Recognized Insurgents
as Belligerents.

Hone koSG, Jan. 1.-THE Filipino
committee here has broken off all rcla-
l,ou, with United States Consul Wild
,aau The committee issued writ in
llr supreme court to recover the sum Of
h, oou which the Filipinos claim to
AYE deposited with Mr.. Wildlnan. as
treasurer Of the Filipino independence
Fuui. in june last. The members of
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here, is causing much speculation.
One paper says: IT is certainly un-
usual that onr eminently naughty for.
eiga Office should extend a welcome to
such minor potenfate. The explanation
is that Costa Rica has something to say
in the Nicaraguan canal. and the presi
dent, official welcome goes TO show tha,
the Marquis of Salisbury does not mean
to give the United States all its own
.s.ay
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r.cnaAe 70 H Alcaldo.

New York, Jan. ll.-A special IRON
Havana says: It is announced tns.
Perfecto Lacoste, who was president o'
the Havana iunta, will be named a. a., ~,
cslde. or mayor. General Menocai w,l'
accept position under General Ludlow
BY placing Cubans In prominent Po.l
tions, some Of the responsibility Io'
minor positions will BE- shifted 70 the"
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coSsrL GENERAL EouxsEvILLK wflpMAx.
!" committee further allege that sensa-
}lonal disclosures arr probable. show.
NJ, they add. that the American gov
fFhm'nt recognized the Filipinos as
Prllgeren's, aiforling them assistance
u arms and moral influence to cooper
= against Spain. thus endorsing the
-Fe"'nent made with Aguinaldo at
f1hSapor" i'll April"
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boat " sANc1sco, Jan. 1.-THE gun.
M IN, =, Yorktown has sailed Tor Manila
|nndau honolulu. she viii 60 Ill the way
|naIa q tuu head Of steam and should
hot a.. sne run in thrce weeks Il ahs IL
bf fuH S'sy yed at Honolulu. she Il hearer
knd GIs 1asssoceaoos 70 Admiral Dewey
k;"a a usaeeal Otein seeerd - - 49,.
Won In The phiNnninas Hsos
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success Of American rnle," and he
trusted provincial and municipal au-
thority would be granted to the Cubans
under nominal military head at Ha-
vana.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-29
HOW NATIONS EAT.

The English and americans are ad-
mitted by all unprecedented foreigners to
be the most refined eaters in the world.
To see them go through the various
stages Of their dinners is to have a lesson
in the art of graceful eating.
Very different is the behavior of the
Russian, who does not disdain to use ma
lures weapons when he considers the
latter more convenient than the knife and
fork
The Frenchman will use a piece of
bread In nearly all cases where he should
use a knife. The German, on the other
hand, plunges his knife into his mouth
in a way that is terrifying.
The Swede cuts up all his food into tiny
pieces first of all, and then, having laid
aside his knife proceeds to take up piece
by piece with his fork.
The italian uses a spoon quite as often
as d fork. He will employ the former for
vegetables and sometimes even for fish
The latter use of the spoon is somewhat
curious.
The Japanese diner uses chopsticks. a
form of implement somewhat difficult to
manipulate without considerable practice
while the Chinaman tears his food with
his long nails in a manner thoroughly
repulsiYe.
The Greek swallows his meat in huge
mouthfuls. and would probably devour a
steak weighing half pound in half a
minute. Taking a very sharp knive, he
divides the meat into four or five sec
TONS each Of which he filings into his
mouth in rapid succession. It is not to be
wondered at that the Greeks suffer much
from indigestion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-29
SMART SHORT STORIES.

Every old congressman remembers the
debate on the Mckinley bill. It ran for
a fortnight, night and day. The hot
weather heated the paehciparts in the
discussion. Among these was the Hon
Joseph H. Walker, of Worcester, Mass
The heat sent streams of perspiration
down his face and his shirt collar began
to wilt.
Take off your coatH shouted one Of
his friends.
The suggestion was quickly adopted.
and he drew off his double breasted frock
coat, continuing his argument in his
shirtsleeves. The house was in commit
tee of the whole and the speaker was not
present.
On the following day Mr.. Reed remained
in the chair until the hour for lunch had
passed. A friend mounted the steps and
said: 81 thought you always went to
lunch at o'clock. You're a man of regu-
lar habits. If they become irregular your
health will suffer and the nation may lose
a statesman. What's the matter with
your
''Wa-al," the speaker replied, "Ill tell
you I'm afraid that if I leave the chair
some graceless scamp may get up and
take off his trousers. It's a laundering
sight hotter today than it was yester-.
day. Saturday Evening Post
The Prince of Wales. hearing that his
intimate friend Gen Gallfffet, had take,
to bicycling, often invited him for a spin
in the Bots, in Paris, but invariably re-
ceived the answer mot YETI NOT veti
When I am certain of myself" AS This
state Of uncertainty was so prolonged the
prince had abandoned all idea of the
promenade, and, in fact had almost for
gotten the generals ACCOMPLISHMENT
when one day, inviting Galliffet to dine
with him at the Cafe Chinois, he was sur
prised to hear the reply: agreed. And
1 will come on my wheel"
ION your wheel? Never!'
You shall see"
Surely enough, at the hour fixed the
prince saw his guest pedaling I'M the
street. Wishing to astonish his host stfT
more, De Galliffet when directly opposite
attempted profound mnftary salute b,1t
TINS was beyond him, for losing his euuil
ibrium, the next moment he had mes
ured his length at the princes feet. How
ever 1t was not like the general to he
beaten by little thing like that en-
quickly picking himself I'D. he hastana3
to explain how, ever possessed with
Keen sense of the fitness of things. he
was but greeting his superior with =
hlsh-caste chinese salute.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
Mr. Ingersolrs arguments were of the
reductio ad absurdum kind One dav in
a talk on the cars with Talmage, he said:
Then you would like to live in
place, Brother Talmage. where every ON
had to be- good by law?'
Certainly" said Talmage.
You would like to live where every
one had to go to church regularly every
Sunday?''
eyes, that would suit me"
Where no man could get a drink and
swearing was not permitted?"
Yes, that's the place for me-
And where every man would have to
keep regular hours?"
That would be heaven on earth" said
Talmage. smiling aud striking his knee
with his open palm.
Well, said Bob. looking over his
glasses, you'd better go up to Sing Sine
That's the way they do there"
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The country is once more treated to
an outbreak of presidential rhodomon-
tade. This time it is on the occasion of
the reception of the Tenth Pennsylvania.
volunteers
There is quite a large class of people
in this world who have not the courage
or the direction to say what they think
and take the consequences of it. If they
can conceal their sentiments beneath
innuendo or, in the expression of a flatu-
lent patriotism. can promote their politi-
cal ends, they make themselves happy in
the false belief that they have succeeded
IN eyading the antagonisms of which
they are afraid. William Mckinley is
one OF this numerous and not very highly
respected class.
FROM end to end of the presidential
speech in Pittsburg there are revealed
the truisms and comm onplaces of the
political stump orator seeking to exc ont
the skin of the political lion with the hide
OF COX. There is no manly statement
anywhere, no square challenge of hostile
opinion but a Pecksnifr anxiety to ap-
pear at the best possible advantage and
secure commentator which he is perfect
~ conscious he has no claim to.
This fern Of stump oratory is happily
rarity. When the adherent of a given
public policy or a given political candi.
cate takes the stump for his preference
he is prepared 10 give and receive blows
|1e does not sneak behind his rhetorical
1amparts and plead that he didn't saw if
Yet this latter is just the spectacle which
the president of the United States ora-
sents as he transforms the reception of
volunteer regiment into an occasion
Tor campaigning in his own cause fuIIv
year before the event.
Even the hysterical Congregations -
Roosevelt can evoke admiration where
The methods of a political confidence man
OF this description arouse only the feel
ing CT pity and contempt.
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distance of some three hundred miles
situated at the junction OF the Han and
Yang Use rivers, is some seven hundred
miles west OF Shanghai, it can readily be
understood what a strong likelihood there
is that the ultimate struggle for ascend
ancy In China between Russia and Brit
ain will be over the possession of this
splendid valley
In order to convey to the reader some
understanding Of the store which the
contending governments set on the undis-
puted possession of this valley it is only
necessary to point out that, having prac-
tfcaIly arrived at Picking. the Russians
are plainly seeking to reach the Yang
Use valley at Han Kau from the north.
In doing so they will pass through ter
ritory covering some thirteen or fourteen
hundred miles. the extent, fertility and
diversity of the soil of which, sustaining
a redundant population and Of a climate
situated between the extremes of heat
and cold, are remarkable. England adj
vances toward this same region from the
sea board and also from Burma, her East
Indian base.
AS this reg on is located in the very heart
of the middle kingdom, the integrity OF
which both of the nations in question are
pledged to maintain. the present quarrel
out of which it is hoped the United
States will keep, shows the sincerity Of
their professions of regard for Chinese
artnnnnnv-
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ROYAL ADJUSTMENTS.

Like all other wealthy people royalty
has it's particular fads and amusements
Queen Victoria's favorite pastimes have
been equestrian exercise, sketching and
simple round games of cards. In her
youth the queen was a fearless and
graceful horsewoman.
The Princess of Wales has always been
devoted to dancing. At Sandringham was
built a magnificent ballroom, and former
ly three balls were given there each win
ter. Lately, however, the princess has
gone in for spinning and photography.
At all the Prince of Wales horse sales
she is present with her camera, and every
fine horse has it's picture taken
The daughters of the Prince and
Princess of Wales are fond of photogra-
ply and cycling. The Duchess of Fife
likes angling also and spends hours on
the banks of the Dee, sending her catch
to the poor of the district
Princess Louise of Lorne likes to fish.
and when the Marquis of Lorne was gov
ernor Of Canada she caught salmon of
such size that it was sent to Windsor to
grace the dinner table of the queen The
princess work in sculpture is well known.
The hobbies of the Prince of Wales are
horses and shooting. He also likes to
bowl and is now trying golf with varying
success.
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KITCHENER,s PRAISE.


The language imputed to Gen. Kitcn-
erer concerning the construction by an
American house of a bridge in Egypt
against the competition of English firms
which we published in these columns yes
terday, was such as must stir the. feeling
of American national pride, no matter
how we may choose to regard the sin
eerity Of the ordinary British compliment;
of American skill or ability.
The words of the British general had
genuine ring. These sentences have no
formality about them, and are evidently
from the heart. $50 far as the failure TO
place the construction order in England
is concerned" says Lord Kitchener, Il
am delighted that our American cousins
across the Atlantic stepped in. This
bridge is due to their ability, energy and
power to turn out works Of magnitude
in less time than anybody else. 1 con-
graduate the Americans on their success
in the erection Of a bridge in the heart
of Africa They have shown real grit far
from home in the hottest month Of the
year, and depending on the labor of for
eigners."
There can be no doubt that the achieve
ment of that Philadelphia firm which
built that bridge is entitled to all the adj
miration which Lord Kitchener bestows
upon it. To have beaten out home cOmpe-
tition for work to be done in the heart Of
Africa, and to have done the work salts
factorily in the hottest month of the year
while being compelled to place depend
ence on native labor, surely furnishes
proof Of American ability to turn out
works of magnitude in less time than
others.
And right here is the secret of our as
cendancy in many lines of manufacture
ing industry. 1t lies in the genius of the
people to reach accomplished results by
more direct and speedier methods than
can be done elsewhere. American ingenu-
ity and enterprise will explain all. To
bring up such ability on a bottle, as we
are doing through our half-savage pro-
tectioniSm, instead of christening Its
limbs and giving it all the gains of its
complete freedom. is not only insult,
but has become a serious injury to Ameri-
can trade and industry.
1t does not lie in the mouths Of AmerI-
cans to take exception to the treatment
extended to another bridge-building con-
Germ some time ago by Sir Cecil Rhodes,
bid put in by the Americans in favor Of
the home concern coming next in the bid
ding. We merited such treatment and We
will continue to merit it as long as the
people will maintain their general gov
eminent In the character Of a national
nursery for trusts.
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WHERE THEY WILL r1c,,r

1t would be far from surprising, If III.
incident related in our disna+c1, %
terday from Shanghai should prove TO ha
the hfSt step toward the inevitable conflict
In China. Mr.. Colquohoul.. who is now
universally recognized as ne highest an
tholity upon English Oriental no1icv bo-
declared in his book entitled .scbina in
transformation" that the Vans. Tsa val
ley should be the center of British intiu
ence and Of territorial ownership ,rbo
student of the Oriental question who
seeks to understand it from the English
standpoint must know this book. Evan
Russian authority recognizes its import
ance and evidently has been guided in
its own course by Mr.. Colquohoun's rem
reservations 1t is in the Yang Use val
ley the dispute has arisen between Russia
and China on the score of territorial as
cendancy.
The point where the difficulty has aris-
en- is perhaps the most important center
Of present as well as prospective Chinese
is central region, where, according to
Mr. Colquohoun, all the advantages are
united for the prosperity and increase of
the population. There are to beefound a
healthy a temperate climate, fertile
SOIL an abundant water supply of excel
lent quality, varied flora, marble and
building stone, as well as coal.
The Importance of Han Kau as a cen
tral junction point for trade communi-
cation and of any railway system to be
established in Western China cannot he
overestimated, and is fully understood bv
British and Russian authorities alike. The
Yang Use river from Shanghai to this
point is navigable, and with some slight
Improvement the Han river can be made
available for light draft steamers for a
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A HOME THRUST.
Republicans Have Time to Do Some
thing on Trusts This Winter.

To the Editor of the Globe:
1 notice that Congressman f. c. Stevens
has sent in reply to questions of the Chi
cago Times-Herald the following:
There will undoubtedly be a currency
bill passed at the coming session of con-
gresS. 1t will provide for at least three
things-a declaration for the gold stand
ard, the elimination OF the greenback end
less chain and an extension of the ma
tfonal bank privileges. 1 regard the trusts
as national menace, but [ do not see
how the question can be made a national
issue, as both parties are against COM
bines of capital and will 50 declare.
The Republican party is in complete
control Of every department of the ma
uona1 government. 1t has ample time
and opportunity to do something before
the next campaign to show that it IS
against combines of capital" That is
the only way it can effectually 80 de-
clare" A declaration in the national
platform against trusts, with a do-noth-
ing record, will not satisfy the rank and
file of the party. I'VE live in deeds, not
words" The party must also live in
deeds So 1 fear that, if the party does
not wake up and do something, Mr.. Ste
vens will probably get his eyes opened
so he can see how the question can be
made an issue before he is elected again
to congress. "A Republican.
St Paul, Aug. 28.
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PLANS FOR A BANQUET.
Members and Ex-NIembers of Com
pany C Appear as Entertainers.

Members and ex-members Of Company
c, of the old First regiment, Minneso-
ia national guard, discussed plans
for banquet to be rendered Company
c, of the Thirteenth regiment, at meet.
ing held at the armory last evening. Dr..
E. H Whitcomb presided. and there were
a score or more of the guardsmen pres
ent.
It was decided to have the banquet at
one of the hotels, but no selection was
made The tickets will be $3.50 each and
300 will participate. Among the invited
guests will be Senator Davis, Gov. Lind,
Congressman Stevens, Col. c. Nice.
Reeve and J. J. Hill. An appropriate
souvenir will be presented each of the
banqueters. but just what it will be has
not been decided upon. Invitations will
be mailed each member of the company,
as we'll as the ex1members, requesting
them to contribute to the fund at once
Another meeting Of the committee will
be held Friday might to perfect arrange,
ments. ST &c