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The times., 1899-05-30
THE 1NsULAR BOARDS REPORT.
Mr.. Curtis submits His Minority
Views in Separate Paper.


Views in Separate Paper.
The report of the board on insular
affairs. consisting of Messrs. Watkins, OF
Michigan. Kennedy, Of Ohio, and Curtis.
OF Iowa, was submitted to the Secretary of
War yesterday. The report that differ
ences exist among the members OF the
commission was confirmed by the fact that
Mr. Curtis submitted a separate report
embodying his individual views on certain
points 1t was said at the War Depart
ment, however. that Mr.. Curtis agreed
with most OF the conclusions OF his col
leagues, and had merely prepared state
ment to put himself on record in regard to
some of the recommendations of the COM
mission.
The insular board was organized orig
inally on the idea that 1t would make an
| investigation Of affairs in Cuba, Porto
Rico, and the Philippines with view OF
recommending changes in the present ad-
ministration of those possessions. and to
devise scheme of government for each.
Later on President Mckinley decided to
send a separate commission to the Phil
| ippines, and it was also determined that
| with the peculiar character OF the rela-
tions between the United States and Cuba
| it was incumbent on the Administration to
have the insular board confine its functions
| to Porto Rico alone.
The main point of difference in the COM
mission is understood to be over the ques-
tion of giving the people of Porto Rico
home rule in judicial affairs. committee
representing the bar OF Porto Rico has
sent to President Mckinley petition urg-
| ing that the inhabitants of the island be
permitted TO select their own judges and
other judicial officers. When the commits
sion returned from its visit to Porto Rico
it was said that Mr.. Watkins was the
only member who was in favor of granting
home rule in that particular. The War
Department declines to make public the
| rennrf
The times., 1899-05-30
The Peace Congress.


The United States seems to be gaining
some points of value in the deliberations
of the Congress at The Hague. It is graft
flying to learn on good British authority
that the English delegates have practically
withdrawn their opposition to the Ameri-
can demand for neutral rights on the sea
similar to those enforced by the law of
nations on land. The further fact of i'm
portance is stated that Germany will
/ probably accede to the proposition. At
the Paris conference in 1855 this Republic
declined to yield the right of privateering
Ito which proposition the European powers,
with the exception Of Spain, agreed) on
the ground that it did not go far enough,
But the United States was willing TO ac-
eept the departure if the other nations
would agree to abandon the right of
seizure of private property at sea during
war.
Another cause for felicitation on this
side of the ocean is the victory won by
the American delegates in securing the
discussion of the proposed modification
of the Geneva convention provisions re-
lating to sick and wounded neutrals. 1t
| appears that when the matter was first
proposed the Russian delegates declined
to take part on the ground that the sub
ject had not been mentioned in the circu-
| lar of Count Muravieff. The American
contention in reply was that the invitation
of the Dutch Government included all sub
! jects bearing upon the circular. The Con-
| ference sustained the argument of the
| United States delegates TO the extent of
allowing discussion.
Another matter connected with the Peace
Congress, while not directly involving this
country cannot fail to be of interest. The
countries represented in the Conference
number twenty-slx and it is claimed have
| been selected by the Russian Government
with diplomatic shrewdness. The minor
states, including even Luxembourg, Monte
negro, and Portugal, have equal voting
power with the six great powers, and such
second rates as Sweden, Norway. Spain
and Turkey. Petty Luxembourg offsets the
British Empire. The South American and
Central American Republics are not rep
resented. The Transvaal and Orange Free
State are excluded, possibly on the ground
that they should not be recognized as
States having fully accredited Ministers
abroad. But the subtle Russian Chancellor
took care to have Persia and Siam in
cluded. The body is a great debating
society on international relations. Its
chief interest is not entirely due to its
imperial origin, and the motives under
lying the call for it, but is centred in the
conditions OF Europe at the present time.
Shall the oppression of militarism be in
any wise relaxed? Possibly an advisory
body can do little. but it may start the ball
in motion, and the future may be blessed
on account of debates which occurred in
the Peace Conference of The Hague in
1899 1t is a significant fact that no
civilized Government has refused TO be
represented. On the contrary. every cne
invited has responded in terms of deep
sympathy and with promises of cordial
support.
The times., 1899-05-30
Our New Postmaster.

From the Baltimore SUM
There must be a number OF men in Washington
capable of discharging the duties OF the position
to the entire satisfaction Of the patrons Of the
postoffce The Office is not a political insti-
tuition and should not be used to reward politi-
cal favorites, however estimabie they may be
personally. Washington has a large resident
population which does not consist of office hold
crs, which has no interest in politics, but which.
nevertheless. should be consulted in the appoint
ment OF officials to conduct local institutions.
President Cleveland appointed local man as
postmaster, and as the precedent has been e5tab-
lished Mr. Mckinley, in order TO carry out the
principle of home rule" 10 which most poll
ticians profess, allegiance. might have followed
his example. The President, however, does not
appear to give much consideration to the wishes
Of a community which has no votes and has ap-
pointed TO most OF the District Offices within his
gift perspns who did not live in Washington and
have no interest in the city except such at
tlches to office holding.
The times., 1899-05-30
officers Returning From Manila.

In response to an enquiry from the
Navy Department Rear Admiral Kempff.
commanding the navy yard at Mare ISL
and Cal. telegraphed yesterday that the
following officers left Manila on the Solace;
Commander Dunlap. Lieutenants Coffin ard
Kimmel. Junior Lieut. ]. G. Miller. En-
signs Campbell and CIuveris. Surgeon
Rush Assistant Surgeon Lippitt. Assistant
Paymaster Brown. Passed Assistant En-
sineer PickreIl, Second Lieutenant of Ma
rines Walker. Pay Clerk Hudson. and
Carpenter Barth. all of whom were as
signed to duty on the vessel. and Llsuten-
ants Minett and Gorgas. Assistant En-
gincer Winship. and Assistant Paynaster
PosseI. who came over as passengers.
The times., 1899-05-30
THE coUNTERFE1T1NG PLOT.
Secret Service officials Have Yet
Much to Learn About 1t.

Secret Service Officials Have Yet
Much to Learn About 1t.
Philadelphia, Pa. May 29.-The work
of the Secret Service Division in bringing
to light all of the dark deeds of the Tay-
lor- Bredell-Jacobs- -Kendig gang has not
been finished by any means. 1t has de-
veloped that Taylor and Bredell were in
the counterfeiting business long before
Jacobs and Kendig thought of it, and that
the latter entered the conspiracy after the
chance had been offered to cigar manu-
facturers at two small towns in Lancaster
county. viz, Ephrata and Mannheim. but
stamp 100 cigar Clay head revenue stamp.
The plate used by Jacobs and Kendig was
a template fifty cigar Clay head revenue
stamp, and. therefore. the Secret Service
Bureau is doing everything within its
scope to locate that 100 cigar plate. Not
only is this true but Taylor and Bredell
know much about the counterfeiting Of
United States bonds, and an effort is being
made to persuade Taylor and Bredell TO
tell all they know. There is, it is alleged.
one man in the penitentiary at Trenton.
N j., named Brockaway, who could tell
much regarding this. and every fort is
being made to reach him both by the
secret service agent and the attorneys OF
TAYLOR and BredelI, both OF whom are
now. strange TO say, anxious TO tell all
they know to ward OFF a lifetime sentence
such as Brockavay is serving. The story
of the counterfeiting plot was given out
by a prominent attorney who had been
asked to defend Taylor.
The times., 1899-05-30
A FAMOUS VIoLINIsT DEAD.
Franz Herin Jepfn Prume Expire!
ut His Home In Montreal

mt His Home In Montreal.
Montreal, Que. May 2s.-Franz Herin
Jepin Prufne. the noted violinist, died in
this city today at the age of sixty. The
deceased artist, who was as well known in
Europe as in America, was born April
IS, 1899, at Spa, Belgium. His father
Jues Jepin, was a distinguished painter
and his mother was the sister of the
famous violinist, Francois Prume and of
Joseph Prune, another great Belgian
artist
At sixteen he made his debut as a vir-
tuoso, and went on a tour of Germany.
Austria, and Poland, in company with the
great composer. Meyerbeer. He played
before the royal family at Berlin
He next went to Russia and performed
before the imperial family and organized
a series, of concerts at St Petersburg and
Moscow. in which Rubinstein. Jenny Lind.
and others figured After a three years
stay there he visited Norway, Sweden, and
Denmark, and then accepted an invitation
to perform before the Court OF Holland
in 1861. On returning to his native coun-
try he had a triumphal tour and in COM
petition for the position of professor at the
Royal Conservatory of Brussels came out
ahead but as he was then but twenty-three
years of age the King found him too
young and instead he was appointed violin
ist to Her Majesty.
He followed Maximillian to Mexico.
where he had special engagement at
court While there he took part in the
Mexican war and was successfully created
Knight and Officer of the Imperial Order
of Mexico in 1864. He next visited Cuba
and the United States, under Strakosch
and came to Canada in 1865. settling in
Montreal. He has since been prominent
figlre in Canadian musical circles.
The times., 1899-05-30
JOHN ]. INGALLS, REBuKED.
Scored by n Negro Preacher for HI.
Advice to Southern BIncks


Topeka, Kan. May 29.-The Rev. G. d.
olden. leade. among the negroes of the
West. today issued an address to the ne
groes of the country, in which he scathIng-
ly rebukes former United States Senator
John ]. ingalls, on his recent blood and
thunder advice TO the negroes of the South
Mr.. Olden says:
Mr.. Ingalls, says that il Is ideas that
make nation, but If Mr.. ingalls, ideas
touching sword and torch as a means of
delIverance from their oppressed condition
are endorsed by the negroes his advice will
only result in the unmsking and destroy
ing OF every effort that for thirty five
years the negro has been struggling TO &C
complsh- MIR. ingalls, has ov ROCKED, or
been blind to the fact. that the negro race
in all of its oppression has been always
found inoffensive. and never known TO re-
sort to any measure WnIrc right result in
the destruction of life and property as a
means of redressing the wrongs inflicted
upon him by the dominant race.
Mr.. ingalls, appears TO be ignorant of
the fact that in all the strikes OF this
country. which have resulted in the loss
of life and the destruction of millions OF
dollars worth OF property, the negro has
never been the Inauguration of a single one.
why MT. lngallS ADVISED tne negroes 10
! resort to the sword and torch In my
! opinion, is because he desired the extermi-
nation of the race. which would surely
follow ii the advice was carried out. or
that every opportunity which tended TO
advance the interest of the negro socially
and politically was forever buried SO deep
that the blast of the political trumpeter
could never resurreet him. Mr.. Ingalls,
says that the negro wears heavier chains
in liberty than those he wore in servitude.
No man living today who knows anything
about the negro's condition in slavery
would for a moment, unless blinded by
prejudice. or ignorant of facts set forth
in history, consider such statement,
which DC davnid NJ all common sense 4"
The times., 1899-05-30

1t happens not infrequently. as it hap
pened in Iowa Sunday on the through
train between Chicago and Minneapolis,
over the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern Railway, that a cloudburst
washes out the sand and gravel of the road
bed, leaving the track unsupported for
some distance. The rails and ties hold to-
gether. and there is no outward sign of
what has been wrought there. But death
turks in the path. The engine and some
times some of the cars along with it pass
into the unobserved wreck of matter, and
in a moment there is another and more
terrible wreck. attended by loss of life, as
well as of property. In some States and
upon some railroads the inspection of
tracks is so practically ceaseless that such
accidents never occur. 1t would seem that
they could always be avoided on the great
trunk lines. because the companies are able
to employ large force OF day and night
watchmen to patrol the line of road bed
and signal promptly all approaching trains
when there is danger Ali accidents are
not avoidable, but the accidents on rail-
ways caused by cloudbursts could and
should be avoided.
The times., 1899-05-30

The distinguished attention which is be-
ing paid to Archbishop ireland in Europe.
and the enthusiasm with which his SER
mons and addresses are being received,
form very pleasant news for his many
friends in this country. 1t is not improb-
able that his popularity, added to the ex-
ceIlent impression he appears to have made
at the Vatican, may result in winning for
him the red hat to which he honorably
aspires. AS preacher, administrator. and
churchman generally there is much to ad-
mire in this American prelate. 1t is only
when he assumes the inconsistent role OF
Republican politician, or inserts his ac-
tivities into international questions, as he
did at the outbreak of the Spanish war,
that he is open to general criticism. Mgr.
ireland has struck his proper gait. 1t is to
be hoped he will be wise and stick to it.
He is a much more commanding figure in
the pulpit or ON the archiepiscopal throne,
than he appears when in conference with
Republican National Committees.
The times., 1899-05-30
TIE DAHLGREN LAUNCHED.
4 Distinguished Party Present at the
TnrneIn Rout's ChristcnlnE.

Bath, Me-, May 29.-The launching of
the torpedo boat Dahlgren from the ship
house at the Bath Iron Works occurred
this afternoon There were present at the
launching MI. and Mrs. John Vinton Dahl
gren, of New York, Lieutenant and Mrs.
Nauman, Capt Charles Cowley, OF Lowell,
Mass. who was judge advocate on the staff
of Admiral Dahlgren on the Southern
blockading squadron during the Civil War,
and the Kennebec Naval Veterans Asso-
citation. some of the members of which
were on vessels which composed Admiral
Dahlgren's fleet. When the boat, which
was the first of its class ever built in
Bath. left the ways Mrs. John Vinton Dahl
gren broke a bottle of champagne over the
bow and christened the craft with the
honored name she bears. Immediately af-
ter the launching lunch was served at Ho-
tel Phoenix. at which Mrs. Dahlgren pre-
sented the members of the Kennebec Ma
val Veterans Association with silver SOU
venir pencils. Before leaving for New
York tomorrow Mr.. and Mrs. Dahlgren
will be driven to Maple Grove Cemetery
where they will decorate the grave of Rear
Admiral Joseph F. Greene. who was cap
tain in Admiral Dahlgren's fleet.
The times., 1899-05-30

House would elect him Speaker. But there
are other matters entering into the con-
troversy. So far the candidates have dis
claimed that they were actuated by sec
tionalism at all and have boasted of their
strength in the other section. There ere no
precise data at hand to determine whether
Mr.. Sherman, the principal Eastern can
didate, has a considerable following in the
Henderson have succeeded in making much
impression in the East. Doubtless many
Representatives have not committed them
selves to any of the candidates.
The times., 1899-05-30
DANGER IN INDIANS GLEE.
1t Is Deemed Unsnfe to Remove
Troops From Fort WashEkfe.

On the recommendation of the Secretary
of the Interior the War Department re-
Gently issued an order for the abandonment
for military purposes OF the Fort Washakis
military reservation in Wyoming. The ac-
tion OF the department was followed al
most Immediately by war dances and other
preparations among the Indians in the vi
cinity OF the fort. which indicated that
they were preparing for hostilities. After
an investigation the Interior Department
concluded that it would not be wise TO re-
move the troops from Fort Washakie at
this time. and accordingly the Secretary OF
the Interior withdrew his recommendation
to the War Department which yesterday
rescinded it's order.
The times., 1899-05-30
The Vixen Sails From Key West.

The Gunboat Vixen sailed from Key West
Sunday for Bluefields. Nicaragua, where
she will assist the Detroit in caring for
American interests. The gunboat Will
mington, which has just finished an axplo-
ration of the upper waters OF the Amazon
river. has been ordered to go into dry
dock at Rio de Janeiro. where she arrived
Sunday The monitor Amphitrite now
used as a gunnery practice ship, has been
ordered to the League Island navy yard
for repairs. The gunboat Marietta has been
ordered north from Port of Spain. Trini-
dad. The collier Scindia has been placed
out of commission at Mare Island, Cal; she
will be used as a coal storage vessel at
that place The cruiser Montgomery sailed
from Pernambuco for Rio de Janeiro yes
terday The training ship Lancaster has
sailed from Fort Monroe for Newport;
the practice ship Annapolis has arrived
at Annapolis from Norfolk and the tor
pedo boat Mckenzie has sailed from
League Island for Newport.
The times., 1899-05-30
Thc Only Rcmedy.
lFrorn the Galveston News.)

(FrOm the galveston News,l
Sanitation has always been vital question
everywhere and particularly in the South.
though it has never received with us that serious
consideration its Importance warrants, That it is
coming to be more and more problem, those
who foryee closer trude and social relations
with yellow-fever breeding Cuba the one hand
and smallpox ridden Mexico the other, can
not fail 10 recognize. The question is,
How can these inevitable conditions be met and
their evils minimized?" And the only rational
answer is. ..Bv absolute cleanliness'
The times., 1899-05-30
Hope Reyiyuls.
(From The Philadclphia Record


1t i. pleasure to note the revival of some
thing of the old-time spirit in the Democratic
party in Pennsylvania This is indicated by
the attendance upon the primaries in the country
districts, and the standing and character OF can
didates 1t is not alone the factional disturbances
in the Republican party which give encourage
ment TO the opposition. These quarres may be
healed. But the record of maladminisiration
stands The history of the State does not furnish
any parallel Of obstinate delinquency.
The times., 1899-05-30

Senator Turley is not enamored OF the
life Senatorial. He announces that he will
not be candidate for reelection to the
Senate. Mr.. Turley, who was the late Sen
ator Isham G. Harris law partner, and
who succeeded the latter. never held
a public position until he became
a United States Senator. after hav
ing achieved reputation at the bar. The
honors and emoluments Of office have no
charms for the Tennesseean. perhaps be-
cause he waited until ne was in middle
age before he cared TO or was in condition
to accept them. 1t has been said that Gov
ernor McMillin will now declare himself a
candidate for the place.
The times., 1899-05-30
Irderlcnc.
lErnm ihe milwaukee, Wisconsin

(From the Milwaukee wisconsin,
The vast majority Of German Americans are
loyal to the land they live in hut and then
the editor Of German newspaper published in
the United States commits himself to an alien
opinion which indicates that there are in this
country some citizens of foreign extraction who
have not been extracted enough.
The times., 1899-05-30
There Are others.
From the Brooklyn Eagle }

tf TOIl NJ bIUVhl4I IT I-d-Il.J
Vienna was a bear garden 4 while ago Vow it
is the turn OF Rome. Whenever our aldermen
get bumptious and republics appear to he
failure. we can LOOK upon the spectacle offered
in the European parlilmen,s and be eomforted-
The times., 1899-05-30
Long Leny-s for nostnn.

Secretary Long left Washington yester-
day afternoon for Boston. where be will
spend a few days. Assistant Secretary
Allen will act as Secretary Of the Navy in
Mr. Longs absence.
The times., 1899-05-30
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-10

Pe.ru-na works harmoniously with
nature to eject the tuberclcs from the
lungs. and works so successfully that
II there is cure for consumption
Pc-ru-na is the remedy
Read this letter from Mrs. u. A.
Tyncr. of -Four Oaks, n. C., about her
daughter, Mrs. l.. Keene. She says:
Pe-yx-na Mta,fint Co., Colnmdns,O.
DEAR sIRs:- My daughter had every
symptom OF consunption--su suppression
Of menses, night sweats and great ema-
citation. She was 80 low that none Of
our neighbors thought she could live.
In May Mr.. c. X. Adams, OF this place,
who had taken Pe.ru-na, told me IL
anything would help her Pe-ru-na
would. got bottle Of IL and sone
rock candy and began giving II TO her.
During the FIRST few days she WAS no
weak she could only take a half tea
spoonful at time. but ] gave IL TO
her as often ~ she could bear II = In
le~s than week she could walk two
hundred yards and back without rest
ing; she kept getting stronger, and IN
twelve months she seemed TO be- rs we'll
asshe ever was in her!ife. j feel, and SO
does every one that knew about her
sickness. that Pc.ru.na saved her life.
My daughters name is Mrs. l. keene.'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-10
ACitiur BOues.

rheumatism runs riot IN falling
weather, All who have rheumatic
acid in The blood are sure to feel its
baneful effect 1t inilames the Joints.
chillS the blood. contracts the mus
eies ana saps the strength. a quick
ana certain curr for rheumatl4m or
neuralgia is LALLEMANp's SPECIFIC.
1T Is equally a preventative. If you
nave rheumatism in your bones l4al-
lemand : Specific will relieve aud
cure. IT you are "sublect 10 it. -
LalIemand : Specific will ward off at
tark and render the body impregna-
bic. 1t warns The blood. DESTROYS
the rheumatic acid in the joints and
affords ease aud lasting comfort.
Soldy by City Drug Store, Itta Bena,
Miss.