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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06
Friction Ia the Service.

The application OF. the rules to many
of the places so included was found to
result in friction and embarrassment.
After long and very thorough ccnsid-
Grafton it became evident to the heads
of the departments responsible for
their efficiency. that in order to re-
move these difficulties and promote an
efficient and harmonious administra-
ton certain amendments were neces-
sary. These amendments were promul-
gated by me in executive order dated
May 30. 1899.
The principal purpose of the order
was to except from competitive exam
ination certain places involving judi
ciary responsibilities or duties of a
strictly confidential, scientific. or exec
utive character, which it was thought
might better be filed either by non
competitive examination or in the dis
erection of the appointing officer than
by open competition. These places were
comparatively few in number. The or
der provides for the filling of a much
larger number CT places mainly in the
outside service of the war department,
by what is known as the registration
system, under regulations to be APP
proved by the president. similar TO
those which have produced /lch admir-
able results in the navy yard service.
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Civil Service Law.

All of the amendments had for their
main object a more efficient and salts
factory administration of the system
of appointments established by the civil
service law The results attained show
that under their operation the public
service has improved and that the
civil service system is relieved of many
Objectionable features which heretofore
subjected il to just criticism and the
administrative officers to the charge
of unbusinesslike methods in the con-
duct of public affairs.
1t is believed that the merit system
has been. greatly strengthened and its
permanence assured. 1t will be my
constant aim in the administration of
government in our new possessions to
make fitness, character and merit es-
sential to appointment to Office, and to
give to the capable and deserving in
habitalts preference in appointments.
Anniversary Of Washington's Death.
The 18th of December will be the one
hundredth anniversary of the death OF
Washington. For a hundred years the
republic has had the priceless advan-
tage OF the lofty STANDARD of character
and conduct which he bequeathed to
the American people. 1t is an inherit
ance which time, instead of wasting,
continually increases and enriches
We may justly hope that in the years
to come the benignant influence of the
father of his country may be even
more potent for good than in the GEN.
fury which is drawing to a Close.
have been glad to learn that in many
parts of the country the people will
f1ttingly observe this historic anniver-
sary.
Opportunities of Congress.
All IN This cov0roz~- ,-a r~vao
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Opportunities Of Congress.

Presented to this congress are great
opportunities. With them come great
responsibilities. The power confided
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-06
In Island of Negroes.

In lSlard OF NegroS.
A notable beginning has been made
in the establishment of a government
| in the island of Negros which is deserv-
/ ing of special consideration. This was
| the first island to accept American SOW
ereigmty. It's people unreserveoly pro-
claimed allegiance to the United States
and adopted d constitution looking to
the establishment of a popular govern
men..
| 1t was impossible to guarantee TO the
people of Negroes that the constitution
so adopted should be the ultimate form
of government. Such question under
the treaty with Spain and in accordance
with our own constitution and laws.
came exclusively under the jurisdiction
of congress. The government actually
! set up by the inhabitants of Negroes
eventually proved unsatisfactory TO the
uatives themselves. A new system was
put into force by order OF the major
general commanding the department., of
which the following are the most inn
! portant elements:
Self-government For People.
| II was ordered that the government
/ Of the island of Negros should consist
Of a military governor appointed by the
United States military governor of the
Philippines and civil governor and
an advisory council elected by the peo-
pie. The military governor was author
lied to appoint secretaries of the treas
ury. interior. agriculture public in
struction. an attorney general and an
auditor. The seat of government was
fixed at Bacolor.
The military governor exercises the
supreme executive power. lie is to see
that the laws are executed appoint to
offices. and fill all vacancies in office not
otherwise provided fer, and may. with
the approval OF the military governor
of the Philippines, remove any officer
! from office.
The civil governor advises the mill
tary governor on all public and civil
questions and presides over the adj
l'visory council. He, in general, performs
the duties which are performed by sec
retaries of state in our own system Of
government.
The advisory council consist OF eight
members, elected by the people within
the territorial limits which are defined
in the order OF the commanding gem
erai.
The times and places of holding cleo
tons are to be fixed By the military
governor of the island of Negroes The
qualifications of voters are as follows:
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The suggestion has been made that
we could renounce our authority over
the islands and. giving them independ-
ence, could retain a protectorate over
them. This proposition Will not be
found, I am sure worthy of your SER
ious attention. Such an arrangement
would involve at the outset a cruel
breach of faith. IT would place the
peaceable and loyal majority. who ask
nothing better than to accept our au-
thority, at the mercy Of armed irsur-
gents. II would make US responsible
for the acts of the insurgent lea6ers
and give us 10 power to control them.
1t would charge us with the task OF
protecting them against each other
and defending them against any foreign
power with which they chose 10 quar-
rel In short, 1t would take from the
congress of the United States the pow
err of declaring war and vest that ire
mendous prerogative in the Tagalo
leader of the hour.
1t does not seem desirable that l
should recommend at this time a spe-
cific and final form of government for
these islands. When peace snail be re-
stored it will be the duty OF congress
to construct plan of government
which shall establish and maintain
freedom and order, and peace in the
Philippines.
InsurrectioE Still On.
The insurrection is still existing and
when it terminates further Informal
ton viii be required as to the actual
condition of affairs before inaugurating
a permanent scheme of civil govern
ment.
The full report Of the commission
now in preparation, will contain infor-
nation and suggestions which will be
of value to congress. and which will
transmit as soon as it is completed
AS long as the insurrccticn continues
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Local Self-government.

In the municipalities and other sub
divisions l recommend that the prin-
ciple of local self government be ap-
piled at once, so as to enable the intel
ligent citizens of the island to -partici-
pate in their own government and to
learn by practical experience the duties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
NEED OF FURTHER TROOPS.
WITHDRAWAL OF SPANIARDS MAKES
GARRISONS NECESSARY.
FEARS OF TROUBLE IN ZAMBoANGA-PRF.-
PAIRING TERMS FOR EXCHANGE OF PRIs-
ONERS-REBEL ATTACKS REPULSED.


oNERs-REBEL ATTACKS REPUIsED
Manila April 2O-Spain's evacuation OF the
Philippine Isands will be practically completed
by the withdrawal OF the Spanish garrison from
Zamboanga. Island OF Mindanao. and from the
Sulu Islands. and II the United States assumes
control Of the Mindanao and the Suu islands
on the Spaniards Withdrawing. the military au-
thorities here must. in order to garrison those
islands, diminish the forces OF American troops,
which are already too small
There was almost mutiny among the Spanish
troops In the islands. because they were or
dered to proceed to the Marianne Islands (Or
Ladrones) and the Caroline Islands. some Of
them refusing to do So saying that their enlist
ments had expired The latter were exempted
and received permission TO return to Spain on
board the transport Alava.
The native troops in the Spanish garrsons are
in a sad plight. They must accompany the
spaniards risk the vengeance OF their COM
patriots. The Spaniards propose to disband
them. but they refuse to give up their arms
The natives of Zamboanga, emboldened by the
suspicious capture of the ornaments Oh board
the Spanish gunboats which purchased
there by Francisco Reyes of this place. luxe
ly to prove troublesome when the Spanish gar
the Island Of Mndanao. It is believed that the
smouldering tribal wars will then he resumed;
anarchy will prevail. and the inhabitants of
nearly every village will fight with their neigh
bors
A trpartite exchange OF prisoners will be ar
ranged II 1t is possible to negotiate with the
Filipinos az II they were civilized nation. IF
the Filipinos consent to release the Spanish
prisoners, the Americans might release the
Tagalos they hold prisoners, in return for which
Spain would free her political prisoners. The
provisions of the Paris Treaty would thus be
carried out. The Spanish Commission. however.
hesitates to enter the Filipino lines. fearing
treachery. although Aguinaldo has guaranteed
the safety Of the Commissioners. The release
Of the Filipinos held by the Americans might be
distinctly advantageous. as they all say they
have been converted TO the American cause by
the good treatment they have received, and an
nounce themselves 10 be anxious TO influence
their friends in favor of the policy Of the United
States
A scouting party of the Minnesota regiment.
met a superior force OF Filiplnos this morning.
The Americans repulsed the enemys attack
lust as their ammunition was failing the
Minnesota troops were reinforced by two COM
panes and the rebels scattered One SOL
der Of the Minnesota regiment was wounded.
A body OF about one hundred rebels tried to
break through the lines OF Prices battalion Of
the 4th Regiment at Pasig last night. but they
we're repulsed without any loss on the American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
A POSSIBLE EXPLANATION.

San Francisco. April 2o.-The mall ao''ce'
received here on April II from Apla' Samoa
dated March "a. told OF a little incident "n'."
occurred just before the bombardment oy 'n'
American and British warships began i.'
German man-of-war was about to leave .',0
harbor on some mysterious mission wheh N'
miraI Kautz slgnalled her to return ana '"A'
care OF the German residents, as the ponnoaiu
ment Of the city by the Americans ana ,.,od
r,es bout IN begin The German ship returned
TO her position. and in the bombardmeht ,oo ,oi
on board many German residents lhis 1T I'M
dent, combined with the arrest or piVlns, ~ -
Gnr,,an ,Ianter for aiding the rebels, Is. per
hans the one referred TO in the VictorIh az
vices OF to-day. and in some manner II, n,''vJ enc
strued by the passengers on the Ao'ane' .as com
were evidently led to believe that the nr coH
mander Of the Fake had been made pr'so, so,ne
and that his vessel was in danger OF oe,nS nS
blown out OF the water py the p' a,,sn,.,o,,s
American war vessels If he made any SUSPICIOUS
movements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
CHANGES IN CUBAN LA WS.
BROOKE'S REFORMS IN THE ISLANDS
LEGAL SYSTEM.
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL wILsON-sMAIL
DEATH LIST IN HAVANA-SILVER
SPECULATION INACTIVE

GBY CABLE TO THE TRIBuNEl
Havana April 20.-Governor- General Brooke
is about TO institute number of important re-
forms in the Anticipated Spanish system Of
justice Tonight he issued a decree establish
ing Court of Final Appeals for the island.
Under Spanish rule all appeals were carried to
Madrid. a requirement which put justice beyond
the reach of all except the rich and the infuen-
tial Since January l there has been no final
court of any sort in the island except In Santi-
ago Province. where established by
General Wood last December. Under con-
structon put upon one Of the articles Of the
Treaty of Paris General Brooke has hesitated to
order q similar tribunal here until the exchange
of treaty ratihcations should have been effected.
The personnel OF the court has been chosen
with great care and the body promises to be
one of eminent usefulness
General Brooke will also issue in a day or two
decree abolishng the practice of incommuni-
cation about which much complaint has been
recently made. Accommodation was not law,
but merely custom. and its abolition takes from
the criminal Judges a power often used as an
instrument of oppression and personal ven
geance This practice was abolished in Santiago
before the formal American occupation of Cuba.
La Lucha" this afternoon pays a glowing
is to retain command Of the united departments
Of Matanzas and Santa Clara. His government,
ii says has been that Of just. kindly and SYM
pathetic protector. whose sole object has been
the welfare Of the province. in whose speedy
rehabilitation he has been most important
factor. General Wilson's retention In office is
indeed a source Of satisfaction to all elements
IN the island. General Wilson paid visit to
General Brooke at Vedado this afternoon, and
discussed some plans for the administration OF
the department.
The civil register for Wednesday shows only
eeven deaths the smallest number recorded for
many years, according to data furnished by the
Board of Sanitation. The deaths for 1896 were
II 627; for 1897 1870, and for 1898. 2O,19S. Up
to April IL Of this year the death total has
reached only 1.401.
The expectation Of Spanish silver continues.
the Alfonso XIII sailing to-day for Coruna with
~ 900 pesos Speculation in silver Is no longer
active. The Spanish dollar II quoted at about
50 cents in American money at the exchanges,
though its official value is only 60 cents In San
tago Spanish silver no longer passes current,
and 1t is rapidly being driven out Of use In Glen
fuegos and other principal cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
aOoPs TO BE ORDERED NEXT.

WHERE THE TROOPS ARE STATIONED
The selection of the 7th Artillery was an
nounced in The Tribune this morning Like that
reiement the 1st will be equipped as infantry,
though possibly one of the batteries Will be fur-
n,shed with field pieces Like It's light batteries.
which have already been ordered to Manila. the
heavy batteries of this regiment are distributed
along the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts. They
will be relieved by a rearrangement OF the other
five artillery regiments, and. as in the case OF
the posts left by the 7th Artillery. modified de-
tachments will take care of the valuable guns
and other property.
The 25th Artillery (colored) which rendered
such excellent service in the Santiago cam
paign. is now garrisoned in the Indian country
in Colorado Arizona and NewMexico. and VIII
be replaced by troops from more popuous por-
tions Of the country. The l1th Infantry mas
Just been ordered here from San Juan, Porto
Rico where II was no longer necessary ana the
7th Infantry is distributed all over the Depart
ments Of the East Gulf and Lakes. caring for
regimental posts. These posts Will be placed IN
charge Of a sergeant and detail or twenty men,
and dependence in these localities Will be placed
on the State militia to quel any disorder tnat
may arise which might ordinarily require United
States troops.
These posts are Fort Wayne. Michigan; Fort
Walker. Minnesota: Fort Mcpherson, Georgia;
Pittsburg Barracks, NewYork; Fort Crook,
Nebraska: Fort Sheridan Illinois; Fort Thomas,
Kentucky; Columbus Barracks. Ohio; Madison
Barracks New-York Fort Porter. New-York;
jefferson Barracks, New-York. and Fort Brady.
Michigan. Troops C, f. G, l, and OF the
4th Cavalry are already in Manila and the re-
naming half OF the regiment is located as FOL
lows: Headquarters Troops B and NJ, at the
Presidio. San Francisco; Troop A. at Fort Walla
Walla Washington; Troops d and II, In Yellow
stone National Park and Troop F. at Boise Bar
racks, Idaho.
The two companies OF the 18th Infantry, B
at Dyea Alaska, and II at Fort Wrangel
Alaska are to be relieved next month by two
companies OF the Path Infantry (colored), II hav-
ing been found that these men stand the cold
better than most soldiers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
AMERICAN SHELL EXPLODES.
THREE KILLED BY RELIC OF THE MANIA
MILO BOMBARDMENT.

THREE KILLED BY RELIC OF THE MANIA
MILO BOMBARDMENT
Havana. April 20.-Mail advices to La
Lucha" from Manzanillo say that an American
shell fired last summer in the bombardment OF
the town by the United States warships. ex-
ploded last Sunday, killing three persons and
woundng many others. The shell had been
fired into cafe. and workmen were digging 1t
from under the floor. where 1t had penetrated
deeply. The shell exploded wrecking the room.
The accident occurred on the same day with
demonstration in honor of General Gomez, and
It was at first reported that enemies Of Gomez
had thrown a dynamite bomb. AS a matter Of
fact there was no connection whatever between
the explosion and the procession.
Governor General Brooke has issued orders
to the Meat Survey Board to examine on next
Monday a quantity of meat which has been
reported as spoiled. 1t is thought that about
two hundred and fifty cans call for examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
INDEPENDENCE NINE SOLD.
WHAT sTRATTON LOCATED AS GRUB
STAKE BRINGS 100000.

Colorado Springs. Col, April % (SpeciaD.-An Of
ac,aI cable dispatch announces the sale to-day OF
W r. stratton's famous independence gold mine.
with fifteen other claims. in all l2 patented acres,
for s1Oc0co cash. Mr.. Stratton and V. Y. Reed,
the Ventures Colorado agent. arc in London An
expert examination OF the mine recently revealed
s. 10000 gold In sight. in numerous veins ana seams
opened up which can be mined at 10 per cent profit
The Independence shaft is down 800 feet II con-
tains six miles OF levels In which only little soping
has been done. the object being to make a mine
rather than force production. The mine produced
ss0 900 In ls93 having been staked on July 4. 1891
II has produced s45ooooo with net proht Of $1,000
ooo exclusive OF through development and the best
eouipment Of any mine In the world
Mr. stratton the largest Individual mine
owner in this country the Independence was
the largest private mine He located the Indepen-
dence under grub stake. owing to his poverty nv
IA a native OF Indiana and II nifty years aid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
MEMBERS OF JUNTA AT ODDS.
FOUR DELEGATES START FOR MANILA

CONFIDENCE IN ADMIRAL DEWEY.
London. April Cot has been learned that a
serious split has occurred among the members
Of the Filipino Junta. a majority Of whom are
in favor Of direct conferences with the Secretary
Of state at Washington. Colonel Hay. with the
view OF bringing about A peaceful solution Of
the Philippine question. Four delegates. Lasala.
Marti. Lopez and Rivera. having found that
Agoncillo. Agunado's representative. disagrees
with this view. started for Manila, leaving
Agonco, Rlogo and Lunar. who insist upon
absolute and unconditional independence in Eu-
rope. The others do not object to some form Of
American intervention In the government of the
islands and they say they believe personal
meeting between Aguinaldo and Admiral Dewey.
in whom alone. the Filipinos declare. they have
confidence. will lead 10 a settlement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21

Following the departure Of these three regi
ments. about three thousand recruits now
gathering at San Francisco must next be trans
ported to Manila to fill the regiments already In
the Philippines to their full complement OF l3iS
In the case Of infantry or cavalry, and Of 1860
in the case of artillery. After this is accom-
pished which is not expected to be much
earlier than the middle of June the nine thou
sand additional troops. consisting Of three regi-
ments Of infantry. two Of artillery one of cav
airy and two extra companies Of the l4th In
fantry. soon to be relieved in Alaska, Will be
under orders to follow. These regiments, ac-
cording to the present intention, are:
TROOPS TO BE ORDERED NEXT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
MUST RETURN TO SAN FRANCISCO.

Topeka. Kan. April Ex-Governor Stanley has re-
ceiyed a letter from the Secretary OF War relative
n the reouest that the 2oth Kansas be brought
home by way of the Suez Canal. in which he says
Requests Of this character have come from al
most every organization now serving In the Philip
pines from States West OF the Mississippi. and the
uniform reply has been given to all these that as
no transports I'm the Pacific will be sent back to
the United States by way OF the Suez Canal II will
not no noss,be to return any troops any
place other than at San Francisco. The feet Of
TRANSPORTS now on the Pacific Ocean Is 80 limited
that II would not be practicable II other condi-
tions permitted to take any or them from 'her
present station"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
REGULAR TROOPS SUFFICIENT
VOLUNTEERS TO BE CALLED OUT ONLY Al
LAST RESORT.

Washington April 20.--It announced
positively at the War Department to-day that
the provisional army OF $1,000 volunteers au-
thorized by the law will be called out only as
a last resort. No such action is now in con-
temptation and 1t will be avoided as long as
possible. The hope is expressed that there VIII
be no necessity for an increase OF the Army
beyond the present limit of $1,000. and officials
are confident of their ability TO subJugate the
FilIpinos with the troops now In the neld ana
the reinforcements to be sent there from the
Regular Army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
FIGHTING STILL CONTINUES.
THEY RTDICULE IT IN WASHINGTON

Washington. April 2OThe statement that the
commander of the German cruiser Fake had
been arrested at Apa by the British naval
commander was secuted by the officials TO whom
II was referred here Secretary Hay and Secre-
tary Long expressed their disbelief In the ac-
curacy of the report. Attention was directed 10
the fact that the Navy Department had heard
from Admiral Kautz by cable from Auckland az
a later date than that which the steamer
i,st arrived at Victoria must have sailed from
Apia. - .u 4
Admiral Kautz's dispatch was dated Aprll
and was forwarded from Auckland. the nearest
cable station. on April ~. 1t is regarded as eA
tremely unlikely that steamer couiu na1 nav,
made the trip from Apia to Victoria since ApL'
4 II Is suggested as an explanation OF tne
story that the steamers crew had heard or tue
arrest of the German manager OF the piaIita
tion where the American and BRUSH saloI
were ambushed and OF his being taken aooa.u y
the British warship. and had jumped 10 % W
conclusion that the person arrested WIS '"'
German commander - ..o. tho
II Is said in official German quarters that w w
story of the arrest Of the commander oI on io
,rarsbin by the commander of another snip II
a. ahsnrditv and moreover cable advices nave
reached the Embassy much later than mos
which a steamer could have brought 10 nr,'isn 81
",wr,hia No such action was disclosed III
than, The British Embassy also Is "ishou'
anv information Of such An occurrence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-21
TELEGRAM FROM MINNESOTA MEN.

ST. Paul Mimi. April Ex-Governor Lind received
tho following cable dispatch from Manila to-day:
Lind, st. Paul The regiment must be ordered
houa nd mustered out OF the service at once.
OFFICERS OF THE REGIMENT.
Governor Lind said he was not advised In regard
10 the exigences at Manila and was wnohy III 'he
dark AS TO the real significance of the message
7, came In cIpher unsolicited, and Its terms were
az unIntelligible TO him as they would be 10 the
public.