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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-01
roDAy,s EVENTS.

COLUMBUS Ohio republicans hold their
state convention horo today, and tho Hanna
and Bushnell elements stand In battle array.
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WASHINGTON. The course In naval archi-
lecture at ANNAPOLIS started two years ago
ny Constructor Richmond Y ilohuon, will be
formally abandoned today. and the navy will
have rocourte to tho former system Of send
ing young graduate constructors abroad 20
complete their studies in designing,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-01

LoNpoN.-Thc Jubilee Of Sir George Ga
bricl Stokes, r, X, g., Lucasian professor
~ mathematics In the University Of Cam
bridge, viii be celebrated today and tomor-
row lie was president OF the ROYAL so;iety
from 1885 TO 1890 and has been awarded the
Rumford medal far the discovery OF the
change In the refrangibIlty Of light
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Boer Commander Depl0res War, but
Hopes for Pest.

LONDON, October 5-The following dis
patch from correspondent who has been
at Bloemfontein and Pretoria is telegraph
ed to the Chronicle:
'CharlestoWn. under Majuba Hill, Tues
day. have Just crossed the frontier in a
truck which was placed at my disposal
by Commandant General Joubert, who
reached the frontier today, and is staying
in the main Boer camp, on the Sand river.
l had a long talk with General Joubert in
the train. He said he deeply regretted the
impending war, which he had done his ut
most to avoid. He wonders that Queen
Victoria never answered the letter he ad-
dressed to her on the situation.
II notice everywhere a general devotion
to the queen and pathetic belief that she
will stop the war. General Joubert still be-
lieves in a South African confederacy, UNI
der English protectorate, and attributes
the present crisis to Cecil Rhodes and Mr..
Chamberlain. His last words to me were
I leave it now to God. 1t may be His will
that the Transvaal shall perish. can only
do my part.
1.-The general was enthusiastically well
coined at the Boer camp The Beers are
undisciplined and unorganized, and their
ambulance arrangements are very defec-
tive. but the commissariat is fairly good.
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END OF REMARKABLY CASE.
DIR. Smith Acquitted of an Old Murder
ChHrSe.

A dispatch from Owensville. KY, last
night says: The trial of DR.. ]. w. Smith
on charge of killing Henry Craig, near
Caring on, this county, twenty-five years
ago, resulted tonight in an acquittal. Smith
and Craig We're intimate friends, when, in
1877, they both fell in love with a noun
taineer's daughter. Soon after Craig was
found beside a lonely path, stabbed to
death
Smith fed, and after working as farm
laborer in Indiana. Illinois and Missouri,
married wealthy widow, who sent him to
college, after which he became a physician
After several years trouble appeared in the
Smith household and the doctor was shot
and dangerously wounded at Marshall, ILL.,,
where they lived, by Guy Seward, a son
of Mrs. Smith by her first husband.
Mrs. Smith and her son were indicted for
attempted murder. Mrs. Smith then re-
turned to kentucky, looked up an indict-
ment which had been found in 1877 against
her husband charging him with the murder
of Craig, and had DR. Smith brought here
for trial. The jury was out but a few
minutes, returning a verdict of not guilty.
The against Mrs. Smith and Seward
is still pending at Marshall, III.
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ATTACK ON PARANAQUE.
FilfpinOs Active Along the American
Front in LuZOn,

MANILA, October 5.-An attack upon
Paranaque was made by the insurgents last
night. and rebel sympathizers in the town
set fire to a number of buildings.
Colonel Daggett repused the attack and
declined offers of assistance from Bacoor
The extent of the damage done by the in
cendiary fires has not yet been learned
Several hundred insurgents have reoccu-
pied Porac, which was captured by General
Macarthur on September IS and evacuated
by the Americans the following day.
The insurgent forces are also reported
moving toward Mexico. southeast of An
geles.
The object of the double movement is ap-
parently to get behind the American garri-
son on both sides of the acknowledgement
railway.
Reconnaissance from Mexico by the 4th
Cavalry toward Santa Ana, northeast Of
Mexico, and toward Arayat. due north of
Santa Ana, developed the fact that the in
surgents are in position at both points. An
American private was killed in the skrmsh
at Santa Ana.
The Arayat party learned that Scott and
Edwards of the 18th Infantry, who are
missing, are prisoners at Magalaye (Maga-
lang?).
the insurgents Tuesday made two at
tacks on Calamba, in which the command
ing officer reports sixty Filpinos Were
killed and many wounded. Two companies
of the 21st Regiment repealed each attack,
losing two men killed and seven wounded.
Bolo men surprised an American outpost
near Guagua, killing three privates.
While four sailors of the United States
cruiser were entering the Bacoor river in a
boat after the fight, they received volley
wounding three. 1t is understood that the
volley came from United States soldiers
who. having been ordered to prevent the
passing of boats. fired by mistake upon the
Baltimore'S men.
Rear Admiral Watson announces the re-
covery of the United States gunboat Urda-
meta, which was captured and beached by
the insurgents near Oranf, on the GRANT
river, where she had been blockading. The
expedition was entirely successful, the
Americans suffering no casualties
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majority of the Beers are unwilling to
fight, but are quietly confident. They will
overrun Natal, attacking it from both sides,
in the neighborhood of Ingogo or Lady
smith.
''The Beers are much afraid of Lyd-
dite shells and dun-dum bullets. All the
unframed men are mounted. They MAIN
tain a high reputation for shooting. They
have no uniform. All complain bitterly at
being compelled to leave their wives and
children and farms at the mercy of the
Kaffrs.
TT is difficult to say exactly, but 1 sup
pose there are 5000 men in the Rand river
laager, and others are continually arrlV-
ing The horses are in excellent condition.
l saw only five guns-of heavy French pat
tern.
There are no English troops here except
one outpost, which is stationed at Majuba
HILL But l am not allowed to telegraph
information as to the movements of Eng
liSh troops"
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ican party in 1895, and reaffirmed this
year.
Rule in AppOin tments.


In making the large number of appoint
ments to office, which is part of my pre-
rogative, If elected, 1 shall follow the same
rule that / have observed, namely that
public office is a public trust While the
opinion of the executive in the considera-
ton of applicants must necessarily be in
fiuenced by the character of the recon-
mendation, after an appointment has been
made / shall not hesitate promptly to re-
move an incumbent whose unfitness for his
position has been shown. | shall therefore
expect all those who may receive appont-
mentS from to do their full duty, with
out regard to political favors of any kind
In conclusion, gentlemen of the commit
tee, can only say that during my entire
administration of the great trust committed
to my care four years ago l have been
actuated by a desire to do what was best
for the people of the entire state, regard
less of party affiliations. My record is be-
fore the people. and should they choose
again to lntrust me at the head of the
state, my future course will be guided by
the same motives, and ! shall have the ex-
perience of my past official career to aid
me in performing my duties to the best in
terests of the state
Very truly yours,
LLOYD LOWNDES.
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POLICE AFTER DESERTERS.
FOrty-Five Sailors Desert the Cruiser
New Orleans.

Nc" orleans.
The New York World of today says: The
police of Greater New York, from Coney Is
land to the Bronx, are searching for forty
five seanen who have deserted from the
cruiser New Orleans. Acting Chief of Po-
lice Westervelt issued order last night,
at the request of Lieutenant Commander
NJ. E. Hall of the warship, Offering a re-
ward of SO apiece for the return of any or
all of the absentees before I o'clock this
morning.
The warship arrived at New York Sunday
and is now anchored off the foot of West
Soth street. For the last two months she
was stationed at Santo Domingo to look
after American interests there during the
revolution.
Upon the arrival of the New Orleans
many of the men We're given shore liberty
OF these forty-five have failed to return
but as they were all in uniform when they
left the boat it is expected that the cap
ture of the majority of them will be easy
While it is possible that the absence of
a few of these men is due to drunkenness
it is believed that the reason for this whole
sale desertion is more serious The New
Orleans is known in the navy as q wet
beat" That is to say, whenever the wealth
is fresh she ships considerable water
Much of this finds its way into the sailors
quarters and makes their life aboard I'M
comfortable.
The officers quarters do not suffer from
this defect, and they are well pleased with
their boat
The New Orleans. which was built in
England for the Brazilian government I'M
by the United States government at the
outbreak of the war with Spain. She had
a rough trip to Halifax, and was some
what battered up on her arrival.
There has been question. owing to her
sharp lines, to whether the vessel was
absolutely safe. and her officers fear she
may be put out of commission for this rea
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ADMIRAL SCHLEY INSTALLED.
He is Now Commander of the Loyal
Legion.

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley was
installed as commander of the Loyal Lee
gion at the meeting of the order, held at
Delmonico's, in New York, last night. AS
he entered the dining room, where the
members had already gathered at the ta-
bles, he was greeted with applause and a
round of cheers. The flag was duly pre-
scented and the oath of office was then ad-
ministered to the new commander by the
senior vice commander, Gen. Henry l.. Bur-
nett.
The other officers Of the order installed
We're: Senior vice commander, John w.
Clous; recorder, Maj. A N. Blake; register,
Maj. Alfred Wagstaff; treasurer, Paymas-
ter John Furey; chancellor, Capt. Charles
Curie; chaplain, Lieut.. n. II. Van Arsdale;
members of the council, Capt. Theodore f.
Kane, Col. EdgarsW. Bass, Maj Theodore
Gibbs, Maj j. NJ Asch and Capt. Edward
+. Meeker.
The room was decked with American
flags. and the shades on the candles on the
tables We're formed of the national colors.
About 800 members and guests were pres
ent. II
After the banquet Admiral Schley was
introduced by Gen. Henry l.. Burnett, the
presiding officer, as the Hero of Santiago,
and there was not a single man in the
apartment who did not shout his approval
In his speech Admiral Schley said, in part
II do not believe it could happen more
than once in a mans life that he should
get such a reception as was extended to me
last Saturday, while l, in my humble way,
was trying to do honor to the matchless
and fearless Dewey. l was much surprised
to receive such consideration from the
people and all the people in the world
seemed to be in New York that time
Referring to the Santiago battle, he mod
eStly said:
."The part I took in the Santiago fight
was the same that any captain in the fleet
would and could have taken. 1t was mere
ly my luck and my opportunity, and L took
advantage of it.
1T was the man behind the gun who did
the real work.
In closing he said: This is a nation OF
peace. 1 hope there will never be another
war; but if one should come in the far flu
ture. those who are then living can be de-
pended upon to answer the call"
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From the Chicago News.
Hist" whispered the villain, creeping
stealthily across the stage.
Eyes. expected you would be-" rejoined
the heroine.
And a murmur Of applause trickled down
from the gallery.
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In 1892 the power of appointment of the
school boards was taken from the judges
of the various judicial circuits and placed
in the hands Of the governor for the pur-
pose of converting the boards into party
agencies, SO that when l assumed Office in
but two counties did they bear any SEM
blance of republican representation.
While there has been no law enacted to
exclude politics from the management of
the schools, the matter has been largely
met by me by giving minority representa-
ton on all boards, and to this policy |
propose to adhere At the same time, l
shall recommend to the next Legislature the
passage of such a measure covering this
point, and also substantial increase in the
compensation of school teachers.
In these several notable instances the re-
publican party has shown its willingness
TO meet the rights of the people. but it
has not stopped there. Its progressive spir-
it is further illustrated by the passage of
a free school-book law; increased appropri-
ations for educational and charitable pur-
poses: the creation of teachers and farm
ers' Institutes; the establishment of a geo.
logical survey; Il department for the de-
struction of agricultural pests: immi-
grafton bureau: the betterment of refor-
atory Institutions; the care of the in
sane. and n general toning up of all the
depa rtments of the state.
stand upon the strong ard broad plat
| form adopted by our convention and would
not take away single ptahk OF the same
II is well-knoWn that at the last session
| of the legislature l favored the passage
| of the Putzel bill for the reorganization
| of the police department of Baltimore city
| 7 asked the aid of certain democratic Sena-
| tors among them two of the distinguished
| gentlemen who are on the opposing ticket
| to favor the passage of that measure but
| they would agree to no bill which did moi
| include n bipartisan board: and even this
| scheme was repudiated by democratic mem
| bers generally
| Today l am in favor of what is known
| as the Reform League measures for the re.
| organization of the department. If oul
| party is successful, then those measures
| will be enacted.
| The oyster and crab industry is among
! the most important in the state. Much has
| been accomplished already for the protec
| ton of that large and worthy class of citi-
| zens who are engaged in this occupation
| Their rights and privileges should be care.
| fully guarded and no legislation enacted
inconsistent with the pledges of the repub
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REVIEWS HIS WORK
Gov. Lowndes' Letter Accepting Re-
nomination for Governor.
PARTIES RECORDS CONTRASTED
Fair Elections and Good Financier-
ing to His Credit.
SCHOOLS OUT OF POLITICS

Governor Lloyd Lowndes sent out from
Annapolis last night his formal acceptance
of the nomination for governor of Mary
land rendered him by the republican party
of the state in convention. The letter is
addressed to Representative George A.
Pearre, chairman, and gentlemen of the
notification committee and is as follows:
l desire to express to you my apprecia-
ton of the honor which has been conferred
upon me by the republican party in my re-
nomination for the Office Of governor OF
the state of Maryland.
l regard this as a formal approval of my
administration, and an indication of the
confidence of the people in my future con-
duct.
When the convention at Cambridge was
held our party in it's platform committed
itself to the enactment of certain reform
measures, and upon that platform with
the aid of the friends of good government,
irrespective of party, the nominees or that
convention We're elected.
The first pledge was reaSseSsment, which
the people for years had been demanding
How the democratic party refused compil-
ance with this demand may be briefly
stated. In 1857 such measure was prom
sed in its platform. A bill was introduced
in the legislature of 1855, but was never
reported by the committee. In 1889 the
democrats again pledged themselves to re-
assessment. The legislature of 1870 passed
such a measure, which was vetoed. In
1891 they once more promised It, me Dill
was passed, but the governor refused 70
sign it. In 1888 their platform again made
a reassessment pledge A bill was intro
duced in the democratic legislature of 1871
but was defeated
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After the many failures of the democratic
party to redeem its pledges and place upon
the statute books this remedial leg station,
that duty was intrusted to the republican
party 1t was promptly met and fu filled IN
the enactment of the reassessment law OF
1856 This law accomplished an eluai-Za-
ton of the burden OF taxation IN BAIL
more city alone S60.o0o,oo0 of stocks and
bonds we're assessed under the uniform tax
of 70 cents on the 500, while the entire
basis in the state has been increased $co,-
600 900.
No less marked is the contrast between
the republican and democratic conduct OF
elections For many years up To ana IN
Guiding 1888 elections in Mary land were
shame and a reproach to the state, fraud
was lagrantly practiced citizens OF hlgh
standing were, as at the last state e!ectloh,
knocked down beaten, shot at and driven
from the polls, and there was no assurance
that the result was a true reflection OF lhe
will of the people. The first election under
republican auspices held in 1896, was the
most orderly within memory, ana not
single breach of the peace occurred. 1t was
a fair vote and an honest count Ihat TINS
is true can be quickly shown by comparl-
son of the newspaper headlines over the
account of the election of 1895 with those
of 1896.
In 1898 the headings were: Rowdyism
rampant. roughing the seventeenth ward as
in plug ugly days; many voters knocked
down; some We're kicked and not few
We're shot.
In 1896 the headings were: New law a
success. Privacy, secrecy, good order and
general satisfaction to all honest voters.
Heclers occupation gone. Kept at a safe
distance from the polls. His influence has
departed
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general satisfaction to all honest voters.
Heclers' occupation gone. Kept at a safe
distance from the polls. His influence has
departed.
History of the Law.
The history of this fair election law is in
structiye AS early as 1854 bill was pre-
scented to the general assembly by the Re
form League Of Baltimore city, but the
measure was not even considered. In 1856
the same association presented a bill sim ar
to the law now in force, but il failed of
passage, only two members voting IN its
favor Again III 1855 bill was introduced,
but was rejected without any consideration
WhateN er.
In the legislature of 1890 Il so-caled
measure PASSED, which, while it re-
duced materially the expense OF the demo-
cratlc campaign managers. did not elimi-
nate any of the fraudulent practices
In 1896 the republican platform pledged
the party to the enactment Of a law under
the provisions Of which a free ana fair ex-
preston of popular opinion might be had
The redemption Of this pledge is found in
the election law OF 1896. Along this line of
reform | pledge myself to advocate such
changes as will reduce corruption to mini
mum and further secure free and un-
trammeled exercise of the franchise. To
that end | think it would be advisable to
enact a bill similar to what is known as
the corrupt practices act, which has worked
well III other states
One of the most signal reforms was that
wrought in the tobacco warehouses. Upon
my recommendation the legislature of 1888
passed law whereby these warehouses; in
stead of remaining a burden the state
became contributors to the state treasury
and have yielded surplus greater than
ever before
The management of the states finances
has been such cannot fail to commend
itself to the people of the state. At the
beginning of the republican administration
in 1896 the net debt of the state was So
UD1, 253. II. During the four years this debt
has been reduced To $2,J9I, O12.95, showing
o decrease of $4oS. 210.1S.
1t is especially important that the influ-
ence of politics should not be felt in the
judiciary and the public schools. This prin-
ciple l have earnestly sought to put into
practice in the face of many years of con-
trary precedent
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