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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
SPANISH GARRISONS LEAVE
FIGHTING AT ZAMBOANGA BEFORE ITS
EVACUATION.
REPORT OF GENERAL RIos-ocCUPATIoN OF
JoLo-DEATH OF GENERAL MoNTERo.

REPORT OF GENERAL RIOS-OCCUPATIoN OF
JoLO-DEATH OF GENERAL MoNTERo.
Madrid. May 26-The Minister of War Cen
eral POlavieja. has received dispatch announc-
ing the evacuation of Zamboanga, island OF
Mndanao. by the Spanish garrison. The dis
patch further said that as the Spaniards had
declined to assent to the Filipino demands that
the arms and munitions Of should be sur
rendered 10 the city fighting ensued, the Span
iards suffering some loss.
The dispatch adds that the natives continue
bitterly opposed to the idea OF American an
nexation. and that the conquest Of Mindanao
will prove to be a tough task.
The following is the full text Of the dispatch,
which was sent by General Rios, spaln's mill
tary representative in the Philippines. from
Manila:
Il arrived here on board the Leon XIII. The
occupation OF the island Of Jolo by the Ameri-
cans was effected without special incident. The
American warships saluted our flag with TWEEN
ty-one guns when 1t was lowered
"The Filipino batteries at Zamboanga island
OF Mndanao. continued 10 shell the town and
the port causing losses in our garrison, but
finally after lively attack by the Spaniards
the insurgents fed. They suffered numerous
losses. Our losses were two officers and three
soldiers killed and nineteen soldiers wounded
"One company Of our troops attacked bat
terry which the enemy then abandoned. and two
other batteries were dsmounted by our artillery
After this reverse the insurgents declared their
adhesion to Spain and suspended hostllities
THE evacuation of Zamboanga was accom-
plished in the most orderly way. In spite OF
violent storm, which caused the loss Of several
boats and the stranding of the steamer Porto
Rico on the enemys coast every one was safeiy
embarked. Two American warships were placed
at my disposal by the Admiral but we did not
need them. The Spanish flag was saluted with
thirteen guns by the American ships.
IF the Minister for War does not order to the
contrary shall sail for Spain on board the r.
de Satrustegui"
The Cabinet this evening approved the plans
Of General Rios
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
SEA 7HREA TENS THE PARIS.
ANOTHER UNSUCCESSFUL EFFORT
MADE TO FLOAT THE
STRANDED LINER.

Coverack. Cornwall. May ga supreme ef-
fort to float the American Line steamer Paris
began at 516 D. m to-day. Smoke was then
belching from ell her tunnels, and the tugs as
sisting her churred the water into foam The
noise of the straining engines was audible afar'
The attempt resulted in another failure The
Paris is in the same position. which is now re-
garded as very critical.
fresh east-southeast breeze was blowing ana
the sea was rising as the attempt was made TO
refoat the steamer.
When the tugs and the engines of the Paris
were going full speed the latter appeared to be
swaying trihe, but the leakage in the engine
room OF the liner was increasing.
The wind has veered to the eastward tonight
There is a heavy sea, and the Paris Is rolling
heavily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
HOPE TO SETTLE BOUNDARY DISPUTE

London. May 27.-The Washington corre-
snondent OF THE Morning Post says:
ct am Informed that the statements repre-
senting that State Department ornciais nave
reported the Alaska boundary dispute as nope
less are absolutely untrue The ADMINISTRATION
has been exceedingly annoyed py the attempts
made to obstruct an agreement ana nopes 'iih'
auoaarce viii he given to newspaper articles
circulating such rumors
"Roth President Mckinley and Secretary Hay
hone that Sir Julian Pauncefote will return to
washington with such instructions from LORD
salisbury as will insure the speedy settlement
of the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

Treasury Department will decide that there Is
no existing law which would justify this step.
The matter then will be referred to the Attor-
nty-General for opinion as to whether un-
der broad construction OF the law of military
occupation this country can authorize the use
of this combination of flags and enforce respect
OF II In the ports Of foreign countries.
This also may raise question as to how far
this course would commit the United States to
recognition Of the independent rights of Cuba.
a step this Government so far has studiously
avoided. The matter is OF vital Importance TO
the material interests of Cuba just now, and the
Department feels justified in taking an un-
precedented course TO furnish relief to the ISL
and in emergency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
AMERICANS OBEYING INSTRUCTIONS

Washington. May 26-The American dele
gates TO the Disarmament Congress at The
Hague are acting in conformity with the In
structions they originally received from the
State Department They have communicated
only once with the Department their purpose
then being simply to have certain details OF the
instructions made more clear They nave maze
no report to Secretary Hay OF the progress at
the Conference. not even mentioning the ui'h-
cu,,,es they are reported TO have experienced
IN acquiring proper consideration for the one
point deemed so essential by the United States
the protection from seizure OF private property
at sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
TALKING OF RETALIATION.
RESULT OF CANADIAN NEGOTIATIONS IN
LONDON DISCOURAGING.


Washington. MAY 26-There is little doubt
that this Government is inclined 10 retahatory
action against Canada by the discouraging re-
sults OF the negotiation in London, looking to
the clearing of the field for the reassembling Of
the Joint High Commission. 1t is gathered that
the British Foreign Office. which had seemed
des,rous 10 meet Mr. Choates advances in a
spirit OF compromise which promised well. has
again been influenced by Canada's refusal to
agree to anything less than a concession OF all
the demands. and progress has been stopped.
The state Department has referred to the
Treasury Department the arrangement OF a
p,an to protect the interests of the United
states and a decision from Secretary Gage is
pected soon.
The Treasury Department has two courses
omen both being retaliatory. The first Is the
nrenaration Of an amendment to the tariff act
largely increasing the duties on lumber and
erect nroducts imported into the United States
from Canada.
There is possibly another course A section
NJ the Dingley act authorizes the United States
co,arnrent in cases where countries impose
an export duty. to add the equivalent of such
axnort duty to the duty on such goods coming
n the United States. The Canadian Govern
,,apt ,s not in so many words imposing
mort duty on logs. but IT has prohibited their ex
aor,otion The question before Secretary Gage
20 whether this prohibition may not be regarded
nc In nrincipie the same thing excessive.
ord therefore prohibitive. export tax. IL this
leu 10 sound the Treasury has already at hand
the measure Of retaliation II seeks IN the shape
~ an order prohibiting the importation OF cana
d,an ,oes into the United States. This action
would bear heavily on other Canadian prov
than ontario
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
rur covrRyORs SUMNER PLANS.

Albany. May @-From now on until the fall Gov
ernor Roosevelt will be at the Executive Chamber
little According to his statement, made this morn
ing he has public engagements that Will keep him
away from Albany during June July ana most OF
August he will spend in recreation with his family
NJ his home I'm Oyster Bay and at other summer re-
sorts On August % the Governor Will visit the
Chautauqua Assembly and after that visit several
Of the county fairs. Memorial Day the Governor
will spend I'm New-York, reviewing the Grand Army
veteraps and visiting Grants Tomb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
A LARGE ARMY NEEDED.
TERRITORY WON BY THE AMERICANS CAN
NOT BE HELD FOR LACK OF TROOPS.

TERRITORY WON BY THE AMERICANS CAN
NOT BE HELD FOR LACK OF TROOPS.
Manila, May 26.-The events Of the last week
have emphasized the need of a much larger
army here. without which, according to the best
authorities in Manila ii would be attempting the
impossbe to expect TO establish American su-
premacy in the Philippine Islands. The made
ouacy of the American forces is said to be re-
sponsbe for the large total loss In the number
OF small encounters without material results as
a compensation Most Of the fighting has been
in territory which the Americans had swept, nut
have been compelled 10 abandon because they
could not spare troops to hold it.
TACTICS OF THE REBELS.
The forces commanded by Generals MacAr-
thur and Lawton hold two important lines OF
communication and commerce-the railroad to
San Fernando and the Rio Grande River But
much of the country they have swept. includ-
ing scores Of the smaller towns and some of the
larger ones. has been left uncovered simply for
want of men to hold 1t, and the insurgents
have returned and are occupying the towns the
Americans abandoned. and are camping In the
tungles and woods outside others on the watch
for chances to harass the garrisons and attack
scouting parties or detached companies with
prefer to regular battles
1t appears that the Filipinos who attacked
the Sd Regiment between San Miguel and Bali
nag were part Of Pho del Pillars army. They
came from the SOUTH across the mountains. pre-
sumably to meet wagon train which General
Lawton expected along the road. They also
planned to capture several large detachments'
and were ambushed at different points They
fired from the Jungle. at a distance OF two num-
dred yards. and gave the Americans one oil the
hardest fights experienced in the campaign Ihe
Filipinos lost more heavily than the Americans
I'm all the recent encounters. The insurgent gen.
erals take the loss OF arms more to heart than
they do the loss of men.
Foreigners who have arrived here from the
insurgents country. under the recent order of
expulsion. say the cemeteries in all the towns
are filled with fresh graves. majority OF the
Filipino wounded die. because the lnsurgehl
hospitals are inadequate medicines are scarce
and they have few surgeons. except spanish
captives who have been impressed
SHARP FIGHT AT SANTA RITA.
A scouting party of American troops encoun-
tered a body Of insurgents at Santa Rita and'
the Americans being reinforced by Brigadier-
c.oaral Funston with the South Dakota regi-
ment. a warm fight ensued.
lieutenant and five men OF the American
force were wounded and ten of the insurgents
were killed and several captured.
General Hughes who has been appointed to
-elieve Colonel Smith as Governor Of the Visay-
AN district will be succeeded as provost marshal
nv Rrigadier- General Williston. who recently
arrived here In command OF the troops or the
9th Artillery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
AGED LAWYER CABLE-CAR VICTIM.
FREDERICK E. wEsTBRooK DIES AFTER AN
ACCIDENT IN BROADWAY

Frederick F. westbrook, retired ,a"ye' 9, ~
,os r., E,f,v-sixth-st died In the Hudson Street
Io.n,taI last night He was ninety-one years oiu
Mr. Westbrook was the victim or broao"ay
cable-car accident and died from fractured Skull
on Monday last about o'clock IN the afternoon
Mr. Westbrook was trying TO cross broad"ay a'
Warren-st. in front OF northnouho cAois-esi W "
eoe -, ,ho doshhoard struck him the left
eve and knocked him down. lie was pickkea up rp %
a policeman OF the Broad~as sdua' ~ '
can was sent in for ambulance. -. ,.u
It was not thought at ars th9t the obd sSyer syer
was fatally injured thqush c,,,rad ,u. "''' WV
ny NJ 'Wesfbrook was a member Of the Sons OF the
Revolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
TUBERCULOSIS NOT HEREDITARY.

so PROFESSOR vIRCHow DECLARES AT THE
CONGRESS IN BERLIN.
Berlin. May 26.-This afternoon Professor Ro-
dolphe Virchow delivered an important address
before the tuberculosis Congress, rejecting the
theory of hereditary tuberculosis. This doctrine
he declared was contradcted by all his patho-
logical researches. He said he had never found
tuberculosis in unborn or newborn infants
though it might be contracted during the first
days existence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
USE OF THE CUBAN FLAG.
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION RAISED BY THE
WAR DEPARTMENTS ORDER

Washington. May 23.-The War Department.
order giving clearance to Cuban vessels under
the Cuban flag has raised question as TO the
right OF the United States to take TINS STEP
Which ultimately will have 10 be determined Dy
the Attorney General The order issued by tne
War Department simply authorized its ofncers
IN Cuba to clear the vessels in question. but al
present they will have 10 sail at their own rlsh
80 far an fines or penalties 10 which they may
De subjected in foreign ports are concerned
The matter has been referred TO the Treasury
department TO decide 10 whether or not the
var Department has the right 10 authorize Gu
Dan vessels 10 fly the Cuban flag under the
american ensign. There is no question that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
FOUR SMALLPOX CASES IN ONE RoUs
TENEMENT HOUSE IN EAST FoRTY-EIoHrH-s ST
CLOSELY GUARANTEED

Charles Duval eighteen years Old OF No Ai
East Forty-eighth-st. was taken from the 'ehe-
ment-house at that number to the Willard Parker
rosn,tal in East sixteenth-st. last night Ill with
smallpox. Joseph Martin. eight years old. living
on the same floor. taken to the hospital earlier
in the day He also has the same disease Minnie
Gray. twenty-four years old. and Mary Gray.
eight years old. were taken from the house on
Tuesday both seriously Ill with smallpox
All ~ the four patients are In a serious condi-
t,on The house has been quarantined by the
Roard OF Health. and all the tenants have been
vaccnated The origin OF the disease is unknown.
The Grays and Martin have been taken 10 the
Riversde Hospital on North Brother Island.
Duyal will be taken there to-day. The authorities
are watching the house with great care as they
fear the spread Of the disease with the warm
weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
CHINA PREPARES FOR WAX.

rrrEcT OF THE ARRIVAL OF SIX ITALIAN
WARsHIPs IN sANMooN BAY.
London, May 27.-The Shanghai correspondent
of THE Daily Mali says;
"Orders have been issued from Peking direct
ing the viceroys and Governors OF the neigh
boring provinces to put all their forces on war
footing owing to the arrival of six Italian war
ships in San Moon Harbor. 1t is thought also
that the Chinese propose to drive the Germans
from Shang- Tung Peninsula
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
TWO THOUSAND RECRUITS ORDERED TO
MANILA.

Washington. May 2.-The Secretary Of War has
ordered 1000 recruits. now at San FRANCISCO ioi
Regular regiments In the Philippines 10 san % o'i
,ho transnort Sheridan June for Mania Inc
snin utll NE utilized to bring home volunteers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
THIRD GERMAN UNDER ARREST.

HELD A PRISONER ON THE CRUISER Fake AT
SAMOA.
par,,n Nav 26-The "Lokal-Anzeiger' says
that a third German Captain Knise. Is now
under arrest on the German cruiser Fake. at
Anta charged. like Herren Hufnagel and Mar
ouart with completely in the recent insur-
rection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
STRIKE CRIPPLEs HAvANA's TRADE.

Havana. May 26-The strike Of the lighter
men in the opinion Of Commodore Cromwell.
Captain of the Port and the principal shippers.
is fast assuming serious proportions. G. Law
ton Chlds. agent of the Plant Line. was in
formed to-day that the stevedores in his COM
pany's employ had Joined the strike, giving
their only reason their sympathy with the
others and the orders Of the trade-union. He
was also informed of the probability Of strike
by the carriers. II the latter go on strike. the
cabmen will follow suit. which will mean tre-
mendous blow to the commerce OF this city
The general opinion is that the strike Is alb
solutely without justification The men have
been earning good wages, from $50 to $50 a
month The difficulty involves also the importa-
tion OF men from Florida. as happened hve
years ago. Trouble has been brewing for some
time. but no one could explain the cause. as the
lghtermen have all along been the best paid
body Of men engaged in manual labor In Ha-
vana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
DEATH OF A SPANISH GENERAL.

Manila. May 26.-The Spanish general. Mon
tero while in the way hither with the spanish
garrison from Zamboanga on the steamer Leon
XIII died Of wounds received in a recent en-
gagement with the Filipinos in Mindanao
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
unYEmENTS OF WARSHIPS.

Washington. May 26-The Essex arrived at Ports
,,o,,h Yesterday The Alliance sailed to-day from
Fort Monroe for Annapolis The Peoria has ar
,.t At Boston The Nashville has arrived at
rriar's Point on the Mississippi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
II. KRANTZ'S PRECAUTIONS.
FRENCH SOLDIERS ORDERED TO KEEP
AWAY FROM THE PALACE OF JUSTICE.

FRENCH SOLDIERS ORDERED TO KEEP
AWAY FROM THE PALACE OF JUSTICE.
Paris, May 26-The Minister for War, NJ Ca
mile Krantz. has issued stringent orders that no
officer, either in civilian costume or in uniform
shall frequent the Palace of Justice or its pre-
cncts next week. during the public hearing OF
the demand for a revision of the Dreyfus trial
and during the trial before the Court of Assizes
of NM Paul Deroulede and Marcel-Habert on
the charge OF provoking offences against the
security of the State and melting the army to
mutiny.
On the day Of the funeral Of the late President
Felix Faure Of France. February % last as the
troops. led by General Roget. were returning from
the Cemetery of Pere La Chase to barracks at
Neullly sur Seine M Paul Deroulede. chief OF the
Ieaeue Of Patriots and violent opponent OF Drey-
fus revision. called upon General Roget to march
his troops on the Elysee Palace. The request was
ignored.
NJ. peroulede who was then Joined by NJ MARCEL
Habert member Of the Chamber OF Deputies lor
Rambouillet another violent ant-revisionist' heau-
ed a band Of men and entered the courtyard OF 'ne
barracks with the brigade Deroulede and Marcel
Habert boldly proclaimed that they wished to lead
the army into revolutionary movement ana 10
replace the parliamentary republic by plebisctary
republic They refused to quit the barracks ana
were placed under arrest. On the following day
the facts were reported TO the Champer OF Depu-
ties which promptly authorized the Public Prose-
cutor to take proceedings against them on tne
charge Of attempting to turn the troops from their
duty.
The public hearing Of the demand for Dreyfus re-
vision Is expected to open on Monday next The
speeches will probably occupy four days ana the
decision be given on June or ).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

Most beautiful book ever published m regard to
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
PROVISIONS FOR WITNESSES.

No person shall be excused from answering any
questions that may be put TO him. or from produce
ing any books. papers or documents. on the ground
that the testimony or evidence. documentary or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31

as well as of marked executive ability and
Of orderly method. j he Ia to rotirc in the
near future the chances arc that he took
the position Of secretary of war with an
understanding to that effect
In the meantime, it is to be noted that
Secretary Root has restored order out OF
what was to all appearances rapidly APP
preaching chaos i'm the war department The
commanding general of the army as well
as the heads of the various bureaus in the
department have resumed their normal
positions and duties preparations for the
prosecution of the war in the Philippines
have been taken in hand with energy az
well as efficiency, and the war depart
ment machinery is moving with the or
ganized force Of gigantic business rather
than as the ntful agency of prejudice and
craftsmanship secretary Root may resign
soon. but the work which he has instituted
is so gratefully received by the public
that its effects are likely to be more en-
during even than its inherent merit would
demand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
is ScCretarY Root to Retire .

The mantle of Gen. Ayers resignation
rumor seems to have fallen upon the
shoulders of Secretary of War Root; and
ia view of the persistency with which the
runner repeated itself in the case of Sec
rotary Alger, this can hardly be regarded
as surprising. But be this as it may word
now comes from Washington that Mr..
Root will retire from the cabinet within
n few months. and the announcement is
made with all the circumstance and ha-
biment of fact
The statement that the secretary of war
will resign as soon as an efficient army
has been mustered in for service in the
Philippines Is said to come from a source
not far removed from the war office, and
to be gaining crederce in Washington. No
surprise is manifested that an active law
yer like Mr. Root who has long enjoyed
an enormous income from hs practice
should desire to place a limit to the dura-
ton Of his service in the cabinet to which
he was called ia special emergency, and
II may develop that he accepted the war
portfolio with the express understanding
that he should be allowed to retire as soon
as he had accomplished the desired work.
The report concerning Mr. Roots pos
sble retirement is accompanied by all
sorts of rumors regarding his dissatis-
faction over the magnitude of his task
the organization of his department and
the relation of the various bureaus with
each other and with the head; but IT Is
not likely that he has thus soon given ex-
preston TO any feeling of discomfort, even
if he Is not completely satisfied with exist
ing conditions in the war department.
Mr., Root knew, as every other man con-
versant with public affairs has know 4, err
since the close of the Spanish American
war. that matter in the war department
were at skies and sevens, and that the
various bureaus and grades OF service
were hedged about by traditions and pre-
cedents and red tape which had handicap
ped every secretary Of war to a greater
CT less extent. He could not reasonably
have expected to completely harmonic all
these differences during few weeks. n
such thing were at ali within the range
of possibility: and the supposition that he
entertained any such expectations Is not
compatible with the recocd which he has
thus far made as man Of common sense