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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
MEXICAN CONGRESS OPENS.
President Diaz's Message-Deais with
Current Events.


CITY OF MEXICO. Sept. l6.-President
Diaz opened Congress tonight. His mes
sage was long one, dealing with the
varied phases Of the national admins
tration's activity during the past year.
Regarding the yellow fever the ENecu-
tive remarked. There has been an extra
ordinary increase in yellow fever during
the past few months at Vera Cruz. 10 Is
of an alarming character. and threatened
the health of points which are I'm constant
communication with that port, Neverthe-
less. measures prescribed by the regula-
ton of the Maritime Health Board nave
proved sufficient 20 ward off dangers, and
the endemic has only extended itself 10
Cordoba owing 10 its proximity 20 Vera
Cruz. its daily communication win that
port and its Chronological conditions. lhe
sanitation of the port of Vera cruz when
it is once completed VIII doubtless tend
directly to improve our health conditions
and prevent i'm future spontaneous de-
yel0pment there Of the terrible epidemic.
The assistance Of the Superior Board of
Health having been confidently invited
with view TO enabling the physicians
sent by the United States Marine Hos
pual Service for the purpose Of expert
monting with the serum intended 10 pre-
vent and cure yellow fever. the board.
with the approval of the Department of
the Interior. and with the cooperation
OF the War Department afforded every
facility for conducting the investigation
under the conditions prescribed by science
and 10 that end Installed a fully equipped
laboratory az Vera Cruz. Unfortunately.
the observations made have not responded
to the hopes which were entertained IN
regard 20 the beneficial effect Of that
treatment"
The federal revenues for the past fiscal
year We're estimated az 81 $4,000 but
rose 10 s-9010O00. The conversion Of the
foreign god debt has been effected on the
most favorable terms during the past half
year
Regarding the Yeaz outbreak. he says
the rebels have been defeated In various
skirmishes. and IL may DE now expected
that small forces of troops viii bring the
revolt 20 an end. while the Mava revolt
in Yucatan will be also speedily sup
pressed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
SUES FOR MANY
ACRES OF LAND
Henry G. King of Boston, Lays Claim
To an immense Tract Including
West Virginia Town Site.

MIDDLESBORoUGH, KY, Sept. 1G-
Henry c. King, Of Boston, Mass. has
brought suit in the United States District
Court at Abingdon, Va. for 10000 acres
Of land lying in Mcdowell Logan and
Mlngo counties, W Va, buchanan coun-
ty. Va, and Pike county, Ky.
pants of the land. The site OF the entire
town OF williamson, W. Va. is involved.
The land aimed hy King is rarf o. an
immense tract Of 100000 acres lying I'm
West virginia. including many OF the
Kentucky M intain counties, granted TO
General James Swami. Of Boston, at the
close of the Revoiut Onary war by Vir-
ginie in reimbursement for an immense
fortune which Swami had spent in the
cause OF the revolution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
YELLOW FEVER
IN THREE STATES.
The Situation is Still Encouraging
With the Exception of Key West
Where It Is Severe.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1G-The scanty
developments In the yellow fever situa-
uon this week have given Surgeon-General
Wyman. of the Marine Hospital Sery Ice
| much encouragement The fever has
made its appearance al only one new
place. Pass Christian. Miss, and eut one
case exists there
The fever IS confined 10 three States
Louisiana. Mississippi and Florida. In
Florida. not a case has reached the main
land. but the situation az Key West is
quite severe, 30 cases being reported to-
day.
Dr. Trotter reported from Tampa TO-
day that he hads made a hOuse-to-hOuse
inspection in Port Tampa and Port Tampa
CRY ana had visited 81. Petersburg but
had found nothing suspicious. No one
is allowed 10 leave Key West without GO
Ing 90 the detention camp at Dry Tortu-
gas, unless he is certified as an immune.
PRECAUTIONS.
Esress IS not prevented from New or
leans. but there is an inspection there Of
boats bound up the river and no passen-
gers are taken. SurgcGn-General Wyman
has sent DR.. McGruder from New Orleans
20 Jackson. Miss. to- confer with the au-
thorlues there relative TO train in-
spectlon service through Mississippi His
surgeons are compelling The Observance
by the State authorities OF the "easurv
regulations for the isolation and o. 4arding
OF cases at other points a dispatch re-
ce we'd from Dr. Drummer. az Savannah.
this evening SAYS that that city has quar-
antined against passengers. fruit and
manufactured clothing from New Orleans.
Pass Christian Jackson and Mississippi
City.
lor the week there have been 100 new
cases and 8 deaths at Key West making
gjl cases and p deaths since August 18Th.
There has been case at Miami. one case
and one death al Port Tampa City, seven
cases and two deaths, at New Orleans.
death az Mississippi City.
In the public health report issued This
week Colorado is reported free from small
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
GENERAL GORDON'S HOME.
lie Declines the Offer Of Confederate
Camps 90 Rebu Id il for Him.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. Sept 16-Gen-
eral John b. Gordon I'm a letter 10 Adfu.
tant-Gereral George Norman concerning
steps beng taken by the New Orleans
camps OF Moderate Veterans to raise
money with which 10 robui'd General Cor
dcn's home at Atlanta. recently destroyed
by fire. says:
''No words I could employ would ade.
quately express my gratitude to these
brave and devoted comrades for this
their manifestation OF regard for me and
Of sympathy I'm my great misfortune I
request you. however, 20 say 10 these
Camps and to any others making a sim
ilar move. that / cannot permit them 70
carry out this generous purpose With
the land on which my house stood free
from encumbrance. and with my health
somewhat improved. l hope 10 be able
Dy my own efforts 10 rebuild my home
before a great while"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
STRIKE IN BIRMINGHAM.
Carpenters Demand shorter Hours
aud Larger Pay.

BIRMINGHAM. Sept. ia general
strike among the union carpenters az
Birmingham took place this morning. be-
tween three and four hundred carpenters
quitting work The carpenters mace a de-
mand September lst for a minimum wage
of 81 a day. and nine hours instead OF
ten 20 constitute a days work. effective
to-day. The contractors at first declined
and tho Builders Exchange took stand
aga nst the movement. Work on a large
number OF buildings was suspended TO-
day Tonight twelve 10 twenty con
tractors mad signed the agreement. and
it is believed that on Monday mornlng a
majority OF the carpenters Will return 10
work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
GENERAL HETH SINKING.

His Death is Expected Now at Any
Time.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Sept 1G-special.
Gen. Harry Heath, who has been crit
icaly ll at his home in this city for the
last four months. is regarded as sink
ing. The end is looked for at any mo-
ment.
The sufferer has been unconscious for
the past twenty-four hours. The remark
able vitality or the aged veteran NAV.
however delay the end for some hours
His family arc at the bedside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
An old Lady Killed.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Sent fG.-Mrs
Martha Fields am Old and wealthy lady
living at Brooks de-. I'm this county at-
tempted 90 crawl under some cars which
blOcFed a crossing. when an engine backed
mp against them She was Ing visit
ing and had 10 cross the railroad ane so
craWled under The cars. which were across
her .ath Sho was crushed fatally. Her
funeral occurs tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17

that the new agreement. II Il comes into
force. must be modified. AZ the Foreign
ONCE the officials are very reucent re-
garding the matter. An official empower
e1 10 speak 90 the Associated Press said
that Baron Peik Won Stcrnberg. the Ger
man commander who has been III az
Samoa. has been granted sick leave indc-
initeiy. The propositions submitted by
the commissioners are now being consid-
cred by the three governments ana 10 IS
seriously hoped and expected that all the
points az issue will be finally and amicaOly
adjusted
Tho terrific rain storms in the whole
eastern part Of Southern Germany did
great damage.
COLD WEATHER.
The temperature dropped almost TO the
freezing point In many localities. Much
snow fcl in the Bayarian Alps and even
IN the val eys The lser rose suddenly.
Munich was overfowei and at the sports
exposition held on AN island, most Of the
bui.dnas were destroyed. The damage
done in Bavaria and Silesia was very
large
Tho tone Of the Agrarian and Conserva-
tive press remains aggressive and abusive
Of the Cabinet. particularly OF Prince
H0hell0he
The Krcuz Zeitung. one OF the most
moderate OF these. promises the govern
m7-t iot of trouble at the next legisla-
tive re-si0n
The reorganization OF the artillery begins
90 go in'o effect October 1st. By the reor-
glnIz1ti0n the number Of field artillery
regiments is increased from forty-c.ght 70
ninety-four. the electives OF the regiment
being reduced while the batteries are In
creased from l9i 10 574 The expense IS
over SD 10000 marks with - 000 600 marks
annually n addition. The reorganization
VIII De fully completed by 1901.
Baron Stephen Won Washington, n de-
scerdant of the English branch Of the
Washnet0ns. whose mothe~ was duchess
of Oidcnburg died at Paledemo this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17
WEATHER. FORECAST.

For Vlrglnla-Fair: warmer Sunday,
Monday generally fair: fresh sonthcriy
winds
North Carollna--Showers Sunday. Mons
day fair. fresh casterly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-17

Washington County for TYLER.
ABINGDON. VA, Sept 16.-SpeciaI.--
The Democratic county mass meeting to-
day elected delegates to the district con
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
.AGONCHLO PROTESTS AGAIN
TRYING TO DEFEAT RATIFICATION OF
Tie PEACE TREATY.

Washington. Jan. 30.-Sixto Lopez. secretary
70 Aqoncillo Aruinaldo's representative here.
called at the State Department about < O'Clock
this afternoon and left with the chief clerk an
other communication addressed 10 the secretary
Of State protesting against the attitude OF the
United States toward the Filipino Republic.
The terms Of the protest do not 20 as far as an
ultiratun The same fate awaits this com
uunication as that which befell its predecessors
it will be diplonatical ignored.
ACCOMMODATING the communication is long
memorial addressed TO the Senate containing an
argument in opposition 70 the ratification OF
The Peace Treaty. and which the envoy asks the
President 70 send % that body. The letter OF
transnni-tal contains more than the mere re-
ouAst but Aconcillo feels that he is bound by
courtesy, not TO make II public until the state
rensrt,nent oficiaAs have had an opportunity
TO rep.
The memorial 70 the Senate Is a long docu-
ment both historical and argumentative IN
character and is a statement that this Govern
mont has no jurisdiction. natural acquired.
through snv OF its agencies TO adtudicate in any
manner on the rights Of the Philippine country
and It's people He refers 10 the historical fact
that 8 large nu -aber Of my countrymen have
never been subdLed by Spanish power and as
against their liberties, the oppressive arm OF
Spain has never been able 10 sustain user thal
the remainder. because OF their adhesion 10 the
cause Of liberty. have been in almost constant
insured ion against the Government or spain
these CO nlicts existing continuously with great
er or less fury FOR the last hundred years"
The impression. he continues. has been ere
oted IN America that at the time 81 the dec
iarat.on OF war between America and Spain the
PM -pine revolution no longer existed lie
ouotes from communications from COnsul-Gen-
eral Williams at Manila and Consul Pratt at
Siugarore IS result OF which Agoncillo says
mar without additional authority II must be
eylden, 70 your honorable body that an ex-
tons,ya revolution existed in the Philippine Isl
ands AZ the time OF declaration Of war by
Amer.-a against Spain
TIL purpose Of the Filipino patriots IN con
ductinc his revolution was, II is asserted, 10 So
cure he complete Independence Of their coun-
Try and in this effort they received the encour-
aeernent Of the United States and were never
info,n1. ID that the obtaining and preservation OF
such independence would be regarded as hos
.Ic act by America. and they never believed
that heir struggle in such a cause would leao
- sno-uous aggregauions OF American armies
and ravies at their doors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
A TARIFF CASE DECIDED.

Washington Jan. 30-Justce Shiras to-day
handed down the opinion Of the Supreme. Court
OF the United States In the case o. Frederick
Hoeminghaus against the United States, from. the
Court OF Appeals for the III Circuit. This IL
a tariff case involving the validity OF that portion
OF the act ~ 1897 providing for a penalty in cases
in which r. is found necessary make the ap-
praised value exceed the value declared In The
entry The goods in question were certain woven
fabrics in the piece composed OF silk and cotton
The case came the Supreme Court on certihcste
OF the following questions.
First-Under the provisions OF Paragraph 3s7 Of
the act Of 1897 and Section Of the act OF 1920. as
amended by Section % OF the act o. 1891. was the
merchandise In suit subject 70 an ad valorem duty
or 10 a duty based upon regulated in any man.
ner by the value thereon
Second--Did the additional duty OF per cent OF
the total appraised value OF said merchandise for
each per cent that such appraised value exceeded
the value declared In the entry as applied 10 the
particular article in said invoice undervalued az
Aforesaid. accrue according 10 the provisions or
Section ! OF the act Of 1880. as amended By Sec
ton 81 OF the act OF 1877
Roth questions answered in the Affirmative
bv tn. Court thus sustaining the position OF So
uc,tor-Ceneral Richards. The decision OF the
Court is in effect that in any tariff case where
there is a proviso that the duty although specific
the value OF the goods. the importer must make q
true entry OF the value. and that II he does not DO
so and the appraiser increases the Variation. the
collector must assess additional duty by way OF
peralty for the undervaluatlon even though the
collector assesses only SPECIFIC duty on the goodA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
THE PHILADELPHIA WILL GO TO SAMOA
FTNAI. VOTE TODAY.

NO AGREEMFVr VET RETWEEN THE lh''fI
POWERS NOT TO SEND wARsHIPs THERE
washington. Jan 3o-The Government mas
not cancelled the orders 70 TIE cruiser Phhaoe'-
phia 10 proceed from san Diego, Cal, 10 samoa
10 represent American interests there so that
it is in contemplation 20 reach Joint agreement
between the three Powers Interested IN Sahloh
not 10 send warships there II VIII apply 10 lne
future A. Germany has now one vessel al
Apia and the British Government two. no com
plant is expected of the presence in that harpor
Of at least one United states vessel
The Philadelphia was 10 have left San Diego
YESTERDAY hut WAS detained by the non appear .
ance of CHIEF Engineer Bates who was ordered
from the Texas ar Havana overland from New
Orleans 10 the Philadelphia. ana VINO IL was
supposed. had already reached the ship.
san Diego. Cal. Jan. 30.-Admiral Kautz said
to-day that unless orders came changing pres
ent plans the Philadelphia would not SAL tor
Samoa before Friday or SATURDAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
o. URGED TO RATIFY THE TREATY.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY
AT ALBANY

Albs,v. Jan 3o-E c. Brennan. Of Kings.
stared ne debate in the Assembly tonight on
tho resolution advising the New-York Senators to
vote 70 the Peace Treaty. He introduced as a
substitute FOR the resolutions presented by himself
and I, Phillips last week the following
Resolved ~ the Senate concur That the Legs
latur. ~ the State Of New-York hereby respect
fully and earnestly urges upon the honorable the
senate u the linked States IN congress a SPEEDY
ratif a ion Of the treaty now pending BEFORE sald
sena e terminating var with Spain, as patriotic
duty demanded by the highest ana pest interests
Of the Nation
Mr. Trainor. IN opposition, said there were TOO
man. resolutions Of the Brennan Tx being miro
duced in the house. and the minority did not desire
10 70 on record as indorsns the Administration of
President Mckinley during the late war
Mr. Pamer leader OF the minority, who spoke
next said he believed n what Senator Hoar mad
said that ~ ne closing dsvs OF the nineteenth
century the United States willing TO take the
place ~ utilization where Spain IN ruins leaves
Of
Mr. Aids briefly debated the resolution ana hen
gave way 20 Ny philips. the introducer % The
Original resolution. VINO said that Inc question OF
EXPANSION could be settled after the ratification OF
tne treau The Brennan resolution vas then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
EXPANSION AGAIN DISCUSSED.
STRONG SPEECH BY SENATOR CARTER

. STRONG SPEECH BY SENATOR CARTER
AGAINST THE BACON RESOLUTIONS.
washington Jan. So-An effort OF the part o.
NJ Allison 10 obtain consideration for the Indian
Appropriation bill III the Senate to-day precipitsted
running debate which occupied all the time
until the Senate al 2 o'clock went into executive
session on me Peace Treaty.. Nj Jones. Of Ar
kansas leading the opponents OF the treaty opened
the debate By insisting that time should he taken
70, The discussion OF pending resolutions having
bearing on me treaty before the treaty ITSELF was
disposed O, and Nj Bacon's resolutions finally
LAID before me senate After some PaTla-
nentary sparring the resolutions were made ne
tex 0. = strong speech by Mr. Carter. Of Montana.
ORDINARY calm and dc oerate In MS utterances
NJ Carter today spoke with imprisoned earnest
ness
Mr Garter declared that no public interest and
20 sound public policy required vote on the reso-
lu,ons a. this session OF Congress favorable
vote any Of the pending resolutions before the
conclusion o. The Work on the Treaty OF Peace
would BE- vote q lack Of confidence IN the Ameri-
people That. he thought. Was prepostefous
proposition The treaty now under cons deIauon
eio moi render - either oesirebI or proper Lal
ths Congress should pass on the iullie OF me
Philippine Is snQs tie declared that there was no
Intention any hand 10 dispose OF the Philippines
II any other way than the enlightened judgment
and acute int Get OF the Anglican people shouId
dictate 20 FAR a. ne was personally concerned
NJ Garter SAID ne was not disposed 70 mortgage
me future or 10 attempt 10 emoAirass IN any MAJ"
esl the action Of the next any other futuie 'oh
ITest TIE treaty did not bind Congress 10 90 any
'nEg thai was not IN cOnsonance with the en-
1ghienec sense % the American people tof what
purpose. therefore ne asked. do the gentlemen WHO
are urging adoption OF these resolutions seek 10
o'ne the acton OF the next Congress ne pointed
'at thst information concerning ne Philippines anu
rs Anao!tauts was very meagre, ana ne urs!reN
'npe time 10 consider what was wise ana pruueNl
''~ BEST 20 a. with the newly acquired TERRITORY
zoe definite action taken.
al Mason inquired whether by the terms Of the
sssV the United States did mol give 10 Spain Ger
-I usae rlgnls IN the Philippines Mr carter
tv-so hat did, and that II the sovereignty Of
- ''saot were transferred by this country 10 any
..- '' ha,on It Vould be subject % those treaty
ooLssuons
-neh ne 20 take ne sovereignty OF the Islands
inquired Mr. Mason
WOULD TIE THE coUNTRY's HANDS
~ Carter replied that in the very nature u
es me sovereignty Of the Islands. so far &C II
-, IL me possession OF Spain. passed by the treaty
e United States Continuing his discussion o.
- pehoins resolutions Mr. Carter said the adop-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
training ship and station February and ORDERED

Ensign ". J. rERHUNE II detached from the Terror
and ordered the Alliance
Lieutenant g. +. COOPER Is detached the Naval
Academy February g and ordered to temporary duty
:" ihc Bureau Of Equipment. when completed,
dered 70 duty Inspector 81 equipment Schenectady.
y T.
Lieutenant Commander r. ". STEDMAN retired = de-
tached from the Omaha and Tennessee expOsitiOns
February T. and ordered home.
Lieutenant G. J. BADGER detached from the Crncin-
natl when OF commission and ordered 10 tenn
porary duty A. the Bureau Of Equipment. When cCm-
peted ordered 10 duty Inspector Of equipment Of
the Alabama and Kearsarge
Lieutenant II. T. MiNTOSH retired is detached from the
Bureau ~ Navigation February
Commander L. l. TANNER retired liz detached from the
Bureau OF Equipment February and ordered horne.
Lieutenant A H. COBB. retired detached from con-
nection With the War Board February l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
SMALLPOX INCREASING AT PONCE.

San Juan Dc Porto Rico. Jan 5o-smallpox IS
Increasing AZ Ponce whore one hundred and fifty
cae4s are under treatment The military govern
n,ent viii Immediately inaueuraie compulsory
vaccination chief Surgeon Hun says there Is no
occasion for special alarm. as the conditions are
not urLsrsl Reports from other points In tho
island tell ~ only scattered cases
4 rumt,er 81 native prisoners In the San Juan
pe,i.rtiarv attacked an American soldier VINO
was done sentry duty today. The sentry was
cotnoell.d 10 bayonet one OF his assalisnts
Tan,aiu S Snow VINO has been commandment
r. ne San Juan naval station, has been Appointed
:. General Henry 10 lake charge OF ths port OF
gsn Juan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
,-o,,,v,r,oy rNF4TOR4BLY REPORTED

Washington. Jan. SO.-The Senate Committee on
the judiciary to-day made an adverse report on the
nomination OF Hamilton c. Ewart 20 be United
states District Judge for the Western District o,
North Carolina Judge Ewart was appointed In
the recess and now holds the office. An effort will
be made in the Senate 10 have him confirmed not
outstanding the adverse report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
rPoopS TO RfTrRN FRon PORTO RIco

Washington jan @-The Quartermastcr-Gen-
,rale office Is making ARRANGEMENTS for the recep-
tior g. the United States OF the regiments now
ordered 1me rom Porto Rico II has been de
ctded n nd the 47th NewYork direct New
Work CT. The sth lmmunes white regiment
viII 60 10 Savannah, and the stn Illinois AMI the
9sd Tensas colc-eC regiments. Will be disemDarked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-31
WEST VIRGINIA'S CONSTITUTION.
BILL INTRODUCED TO SETTLE THE QUESTION %
HOLDING A CONVENTION

Charleston. W. Va. Jan % (sneciaD.-The most
important bill al the present session OF the Legis-
lature was introduced to-day b. Mr.. Davis. OF
Harrison II provides than election be held
the fourth Monday Nay next take the
OF the people 10 holding constitutional con-
vention. II favorable. another election IS 70 be held
on the Tuesday after the first MONDAY IN November
10 elect fifty delegates the convention.
twelve from the State large and three from each
Senate district. The convention Is 70 be held In the
State Capitol beginning on the third Wednesday
I'm December next. and the new Constitution is 70
be submitted later to the voters OF the State for
their approba ton rejection.