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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Auckland, N. Z., April 12.
COMMENT OF LONDON PAPERS.
An Antt-German Tone NoticeRble-A
 Necessity for Cool Heads.


 London, April 13-The Daily News, commenting editorially upon the latest news from Samoa, says: Ambush and mutilation of the dead are the ordinary incidents of savage warfare and ought not to provoke any special acts of re- prisal. The case, however, would be seriously complicated, if it could be shown that the Germans activity incit- ed or counselled the enemy. Apart from that there is nothing left to do but to keep cool and to hurry the joint commission. The American govern ment is determined to regard the mat ter with equanimity. The American people have yet to be heard from.'
 The Daily Chronicle says: "The ques- tion is whether, when one power tries to overreach one of two others, she can complain if she suffers a rebuff. There can be no question that when local r- trigues lead to the sacrifice of white life the central power must be held re- sponsible."
 The Daily Chronicle, recalling num- erous occasions when Germany has hampered the civilizing work of other nations" urges coolness in the pending investigation and suggests that the best way out of the commission problem would be to appoint an arbitrator.
 The Daily Mail, hitherto a strong ad- vocate of concil,ating Germany, says: "We are bound to admit that the Ger man press and officials are pushing matters rather far; but we look to Elm peror Williams moderating influence to prevent trouble" After alluding to the fraternity of valor between the Eng fish and Americans on the battlefield the Daily Mail says that the greatest need of the situation is for cool heads.'
 The Standard says. "It IS true that British and American flags have been fired upon and for this an account must be rendered. But the larger ques- ton of a permanent settlement regard ing Samoa and possible revision of the treaty remains for future considera- tiOn ''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13

! The same night the friendlies found | the bodies of the dead officers headless | The bodies were buried with all honors at Mulinuu on Easter Sunday. Their l heads were subsequently brought in by some French priests, and the graves were reopened, and the heads buried with the bodies. Lieutenants Freeman and Lansdale were capable and popular officers. The former was single and the latter was married last June. The officers who returned are Lieuten- ant George F. Cave of the Porpoise, and
 Lieutenant c. M. Perkins of the Phil adelphia. All behaved splendidly. Lieu tenant Cave took command of the re- treat. Captain Sturdee of the Por- pose was away on an exhibition with his cruiser. and Gaunt's brigade was also absent on duty.
 The loss of the natives is not known.
 but probably fifty of them were killed and many were wounded. The bodies of three rebels were found near the spot where Lieutenant Lansdale and
 Ensign Monaghan of the Philadelphia were killed The priests buried thirty eight other rebels, and much blood was
 
 fans had been dragging away their dead and wounded. There were also pools of blood behind the cocoanut trees, the bullets from the American and British rifles going right through the thick trees and killing men hiding behind them. Some of the rebels fired from the tops of cocoanut palms. The rebels opened fire near the town last evening.
 It is now proposed to summon another warship, to distribute more arms among the friendlics, and to import additional friendlies from Tutulea. It is also sug- gested that troops might be obtained from New Zealand or Sydney, New South Wales.
 If a sufficient quantity of arms could be obtained about two thousand friend lies could be used against the Mataa- fans But they are not brave and have not shown fighting qualities excepting those with Gaunts brigade, and that force may not accomplish much.
 Admiral Kautz, Captain White of the Philadelphia and the American men and officers generally, as well as Captains Stuart and Sturdee of the British navy, are doing everything possible, and every one here believes that better men could not be handling the situation. The Sa- moans say that Mataafa, on three oc- casions, had resolved to surrender, but the German consul, Herr Rose, advised him not to do so, and he now says he will never give in. but will fight to the death.
 The manager of the German planta- tion has been arrested and detained on board the Tauranga on af1idavits de- claring that he was seen urging the reb- els to fight.
 Tn previous engagement twenty seven of Mataafa's warriors were killed and there were no casualties among the European forces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.
Statements on Fillpinos' Abil-
 ity to Govern The QuestiOMs Asked.

Hearing Statements on FfllpfnOs' AbtI- ity to Govern The Questions Asked. Manila, April 12-6:50 p. m.-The United States Philippine commission is hearing the leading residents of various nationalities, priests and Spaniards on the subject of the future of the islands The questions put to all are: Do you believe the Filipinos are capa- ble of self government in the town ships?
 Do you believe the Filipinos are capa- ble of government in the prov inces?
 Do you believe the Filipinos are capa- ble of self-government in the archipel- ago?
 All of those who have been interro- gated, including Fiipnos who sympa- thize theoretically with independence, have replied to the third question, with remarkable unanimity, in the negative. Independence, they say, would result in chaos, endless tribal wars and Euro- pean intervention. A few of them think that provincial government is prac- ticable, but most of them favor self- government in the townships, with a form of American supervision protect ing the inhabitants against the pecula- tions and extortions which their eXperi- ence with the Spanish regime has led them to consider the natural perquisites of officiating. The common classes de- clare that natives find the Tagalog op- pression worse than Spanish oppres- sion, and that they will welcome the Americans The case of the inhabitants of Gubat, in the province of Sorosogon, is cited as q typical instance. The Spanish taxes amounted to $1S,000, but the rebel Tagalogs extorted $112,000 from the people of Gubat.
 Aguinaldo's brotherin-law, the pro- vincial governor is said to be despoil- ing the people unmercifully. General Luna, who retired from the command of the Filipino forces and who was edit ing a newspaper at San Francisco Del Monte, his retirement being due to the fact that the Filipinos rebelled at his rigid discipline, has been recalled to the command. This is taken as showing that the rebel army is only kept togeth- CT by harsh measures
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Retention at the Y. M. C. A,

The Young Mems Christian associa- tion last night gave reception to clerks at the associations rooms, 713 Chapel street. A large number of clerks were present and a pleasant evening was spent. A delightful programme of mu- sic and singing was given and at it's close refreshments were served, The social committee, of which Walter R. Downs is chairman, was complimented on the success attendant upon the even- ing's entertainment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
HARVARD OVERSEERS' MEETING.
The Question of History an Entrance
 Examinations.

Boston, April 12.-The overseers of Harvard college met to-day, President Solomon Lincoln presiding and Senator George F. Hear and William A. Ban- croft being present. The following was adopted:
 Resolved That the proposed plan of requirements for admission to the col lege be again submitted to the faculty of arts and sciences with the recom- mendation of the Board of Overseers that history be not dropped from the list of studies required for entrance to the college and with authority to adopt and apply the same without further ref erence to this board after such modifi- cation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
DETAILS OF THE A1[B USH.
The Natives Concealed on a German
 PIantation-The Owner Arrested.

PIantation-The Owner Arrested.
 Auckland N. E., April 12.-Dispatch- es received here from Apia, Samoa, un- der date of April 1, say. that on April i a force of PA British and Americans and 15O friendlies was surprised in am- bush at the German plantation of Vas lelo. The rebel force opened fire on the rear, left flank and front of the Anglo American force. The friendlies bolted, but the marines and bluejackets stood their ground splendidly, Americans and British firing shoulder to shoulder.
 The Colt automatic gun with the landing party became damned and the Americans and British were practically at the mercy of the rebels. Retreat, , however, was sounded three times be- fore the marines and bluejackets retir- ed.
 Lieutenant Angel H. Freeman, first lieutenant of the Tauranga, who was in command of the allied forces, was shot through the heart. Lieutenant Philip V. Landslide of the United States crui- ser Philadelphia. had his leg shattered while endeavoring to fix the damned gun.
 Seaman Hunt of the British cruiser Porpoise had an extraordinary escape. He remained with Lieutenant Lansdale until clubbed over the head and knock ed senseless. He revived as the natives were cutting off his right ear. At this iuncture shell from the British cruiser Royalist burst on the battlefield, scat tering the rebels, and Hunt succeeded in escaping to the beach, although se- yerely injured in one foot
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
His Excellency Emile Loubet. Presiden
DEBT EXITING UISHED.
st. John's Episcopal Church Members
 Have Reason to Rejoice.

!, The supper given by the Ladies' guild and the Daughters of the King of St. Johns Episcopal church last night was in the nature of a celebration over the fact that the desired sum-$12, 900 needed to liquidate the debt on the church building had been raised. It was reported that $500 in excess of the amount had been raised and that the church was now entirely free from debt of every nature. This is indeed a mat ter of much congratulation to the mem bers and especially to those who have been untiring in their efforts to raise the amount needed. The attendance was unusually large and everyone present participated in the celebration to the fullest extent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
SUNDAY TRdINS,
New York and Boston Shore Line Ex-
 presses Authorized.

Hartford, April 12.-The railroad com- missioners to-day issued an important order authorizing the running of through New York and Boston express trains by the Consolidated road, in ac- cordance with the terms of the bill re- gently passed by the general assembly. Similar action will need to be taken by the railroad commissioners of Massa- chusetts. It is expected that they will begin running next Sunday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Going to Harvard.

Baltimore, April 12-Dr. Minton War kins university, has accepted the Latin professorship at the Harvard univer- sity pr. Warner has been connected with Hopkins for twenty years. He is a bachelor of arts at Tufts college and a rector of philosophy of the University of StrauSburs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
J. w. Chapin of New Haven Elected Grnnd Warden Tt Annual SessiOn.

Hartford Conn, April 12.-The an- nual session of the Connecticut grand lodge of the New England Order of Protection, is being held in Odd Eel lows hall to-day About 175 delegates were on hand this afternoon. Officers were elected as follows: Grand warden, J. w. Chapin of New Haven; grand vice warden, w. A. Potion of Meriden; grand chaplain, Mrs. Walden of New London; grand guide, Thomas Meeney of New Haven; grand guardian, Miss Alice Green of Winsted; grand sentinel, M. Perry of Winsted.
 Supreme Warden l.. F. Deming of New Haven, Supreme Vice Warden L.. w. Shaw of Boston and Supreme Treas urer John D. Sanborn of Newport, R. l., were visitors
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
NotabIc Weddings tn Washtngt ton,

Washington, April 12-Notable we'd dings occurred in this city to-day. At Mount Vernon Place Methodist church, Miss Mary Jones, daughter of Senator Jones of Arkansas, was married to Frank w. Plant of St. Paul. At the Church of the Ascension Miss Constance Ingalls, daughter of Former Senator In- gals, became the wife of Robert Shick of Reading, Pa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
The Dreyfus Case,

Paris, April 12.-Figaro, continuing its publication of the evidence offered before the court of cassation in the Dreyfus revision inquiry, publishes this morning the conclusion of the evidence of General Gonse and the dispositions of General Zebert and other officers. All is of comparativ minor interest
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
INTERCOLLEGIATE STRENGTH TEST Record Broken by H. F. Cochens of the Harvard Law School.

Cambridge Mass, April 12.-The in- tercollegiate strength test record was broken at the Harvard gymnasium to- day by H. F. Cochens, formerly of the University of Wisconsin,, and now a student in the Harvard Law school. Cochens' total to-day, on the intercol- legiate basis, was 1,761 12, while the best previous record was that by God frey of Bowdoin of 1,716. The record was made up as follows: Leg, 660; back, 40; dipping and chnning, 499 1-2; lung, 29; right forearm, 91; left forearm, 72. Cochens was we'll known football man on the University of Wisconsin team and Is twenty four years old, weighs 1S3 pounds, and is five feet il 1-2 inches in height,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Address by Superin tendent Kendall

c. N. Kendall, superintendent of the city schools, delivered an address upon the subject, "A Summer in Europe" at the parlors of the Young Women's Christian association last evening. A large number of members of the asso- ciation, with their friends, were present and the talk by MT. Kendall was lis- tened to with much interest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
The Cornell Crews,

Ithaca, N. Y, April 12.-To-day was a busy one for Cornell crews In all there were six combinations out in shells. About twelve of the candidates for po- sitions on the '99 varsity football team reported at the field to-day for spring practice.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Killed Near MtddIctOwn. ,

Middletown, April 12.-James o Brien, aged thirty-fve, employed at Tuttles brick yards at Newfeld, was struck at Keating's crossing by the train on the branch road due here at 10:51 p. m., and received fatal injuries. It is said that he attempted to cross the tracks in front of the train.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Against the National Life,

New York, April 12.-Another attach ment against the National Life associa- ton of Hartford has been received by Deputy Sheriff Rim. It is for $3,024 in favor of Augustus K. Thomas on as- signed claims on two judgments ob- tained against the company by Robert s. Berkeley and Francis D. Berkeley on April 7th last.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
M,KINLEY THANKS FRANCE.
Good offices of M. CamboM, the French
 Ambassador, Highly Appreciated.

Ambassador, Highly Appreciated. Washington, April 12.-In acknowledg ment of the good offices of the French government in bringing about peace the president has written the following let ter:
 Department of State. Washington,
 April II, 1899 His EXcellency, Emile Loubet. President
 of the French Republic, Paris.
 On this suspicious occasion of the con- summation of peace between the United States and Spain, I beg in the name of this government and people and in my own to express my high appreciation of the part filled by the representative of France in promotion of this happy re- suit. In this kindly office SO performed, my countrymen will see another link in the amity that joins the two nations. (Signed) William Mckinley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
A Strike mt Princeton,

Princeton N. J., April 12.-The work ingmen on Little Dormitory are on strike because they have not been paid their wages due last Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
CASE OF YOUNG MOLINEUX
JUSTICE WILLIAMS DISMISSED THE
 ENRICHMENT LAST NIGHT.
The Decision Made on the Ground That Other Than Legal Evidence Was Re- cetved and Considered by the Grand Jury-Thc Case Ordered to be Rc-sub- mitted,
i,litted.

Watertown, N. Y, April 12.-Justice Pardon c. Williams tonight handed down his decision in the motion made to discharge the indictment against Ro- land B. Molineux, charged with sending poison to Harry Cornish, which caused the death of Mrs. Adams. Justice Will lams dismisses the indictment on the ground that other than legal evidence was received and considered by the grand jury and directing that the case be re-submitted to the grand jury now sitting or to the next grand jury that shall sit in New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Despatch from Admiral Kautz.

Washington, April 12.-The following despatch from Rear Admiral Kautz has been received:
 Auckland, N. E., April 12. Secretary of Navy, Washington:
 On April 1, while the combined forces of the British and United States, under Lieutenant Freeman, British navy, were reconnoitring near Apa, they were am- pushed. Deeply regret to announce the death of Lieutenant Philip V. Lansdale, Ensign John R. Monaghan, Coxswain James Butler, Ordinary Seaman Nor man Edsai, and five men wounded, be- longing to the Philadelphia. The Brit ish loss in killed, two men and Leuten- ant Freeman. kautz.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Vermont Hotel Destroyed.

Below Falls, Vt, April 12.-Town's
 hotel was destroyed by fire tonight, causing loss of from $250, ,0OO to $275,-
 00O
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13
Eyerhardt Wins from Burns.

Memphis, Tenn, April 12.-Everhardt won from Burns tonight on a foul in the twentieth round.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-04-13

New York, April 12-The attempt to remove Nicholas A. Hickman, a wit ness in the Molineux case, from the jur- isdiction of the state was frustrated by the authorities to-day. Incidentally a daring conspiracy was discovered and A. S. Colyar jr., lawyer of Nashville, Tenn, is a prisoner He is charged with conspiring to have Hickman ex- tradited to defeat the ends of justice in the prosecution of Moineux. Hickman is the men who testified that MolineuX had rented letter box from him under the name of Barnet some weeks before the poisoning of Mrs. Kate J. Adams.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-10
PERSONAL

Dr. A. c. Walsh. OF Fairhaven. is a,
the Hotel Stevens
T.. E Brehm. a merchant OF wiikcson IS
az the Hotel Seattle
Judge b. 5. Grosscup. OF Tacoma. ia at
the Rainier Grand hotel.
Lieut. F. b. Goudey, OF the Grant. Is
at the Hotel Rainier Grand.
/. Fraukenberger. a Zimmerman OF Ia
coma, IL at the Hotel Seattle.
Phil Blurauer. a wholesale druggist of
Portland Is at the Hotel Butter.
Capt. TT. r Mccain is r, the Rainier
Grand from Vancouver barracks
James s Reed. an insurance man OF
Portland. is at the Hotel Seattle
Assistant United States Engineer Phiiip
G. Eastwick Is a. the Hotel Stevens.
Senator E. Hammer Of Skagis county.
IS at the Hotel Seattle from Mount Yer
non.
N Earles. the well known shingse man
afaeturer. OK Fairhayen. is at the Hotel
Seattle.
c. j. Eddy. OF Portland, travelling au.
dlteF q the O. r. * n. Co. IL at the
Hotel Butler
T. J. Rucker. a banker OF Everett, and
Mrs. j. VI. Rucker. his mother, are al the
RssnIer-tiraDd hote..
Charles Stewar.. agent at Tacoma Of the
Washington Alaska Steamship Company.
is a, the Hotel Seattle.
William Scott. 90 Balfoar, Guthrie g.
Co. and Mss IL VI Sect. q. Portland
are At the Rainier Grand hosel
Mrs J. Z. Smart, wife OF J. f. Smart
chief clerk at the Hotel Seattle, is sick a {
the Seattle Maternity ha<pitaI She was
removed there on Saturday from her resl-
dence and is gradually improving under
the care Of DR.. Monod.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-10
AMusEMENTs.


A play utterly without excuse fun ~
Impossible situations. Irrational lines and
inexcusahle absurtities was presented at
the Third Avenue theatcr las, evening.
Hugo was written BY Richard Fapte
who appeared in the title role and wheth-
or the greater otfense Is In the writing or
the acting Of the piece Is entirely. a mat
ter OF conjecture. Mr.. roote announces
himself IA "A trageAan. hut IL was notice
able that the applause which greeted his
spa SINS WAS often IN the nature Of what
would he expected 10 attend a well pre-
sente3 comedy His work tn the second
act was far above that az the balance OF
the play. At the close OF the act he re-
eeivsd a merited curtain call. Mr. Foote
Was fortunate iu his support. which was
In the main excellent
The play was poorly staged. the first
act being a happy combination OF n bust
ness street a forest and a church that
was. TO say the least, above the average
combination Of nature and art
Mr. Foote viii present Hugo" until
Thursday. when the hiii will he changed
20 ''nnn Caesar lie Eazan.'' for the balance
OF the week
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-10
FIRST REGIMENT BAND CONCERT.
Testimonial Performance Poorly
Attended-A - MssfcnI Treat.

If WagDes's band depends or ta!x crowd
20 buy their new uniforms I am afraid
tte best they ear % il buy liner dasters."
wac The remark OF ore gentleman he
entered the Seattle theaser yesterday at
fernoon and locked over the small audi
ence assembled at the testimonial. band
funds 10 buy new uniforms for the MEM
bers Of the hand. IL certainly was rot a
success from this standpoint, for there we've
many unfscclpssa seats.
Musically. however, the concert was sue
cfssfas. for each well chosen number or
i5e programme WAS artistaes;ly rendered.
saasas nss a nsnsae 'n raar,i lsoin
caught the audience and procured rounds
on Applause, It has the regular SoGsa
spirit and swing TO H. and promises 20 be
enc Of the most popular marches 81 the
bands repertoire.
The overture Fest" by Len.ner show
clear conception Of the music FOR an
encore The Hri9e-Elect" another march
and two~step from the Pen OF the grea,
American march king. wa given.
Among the more classical numbers were
Morning" In the Hall o. the Mountain
Ktng." from Grieg's celebrated master
No !. By scharwenka. the famous pianist
and composer and ''Rs9srie'' OBJ p No q
These we're al well rendered, and lovers
az classical music who attended the con-
cert enjoyed a rare treat Among the
ligater numbers we're the eser-pepuiar rag
time selections. causing everyone to beat
time % The floor with their feet Among
these were a new coon TIVE step My Rag
Tine BABY "Urhisfins Rufus - and The
Tennessee jubilee" also 2 late caruuost
ton These selections struck the popular
chord ard produced rounds az applause
The feature 81 the concert was the sing
Ing - the Esttortn Trio, composed Of Mss
Mckinney. Mrs Esmrnds and Miss TIRE
The young lad'as sang for their first -
lection two IrisA beliass ''Hoshearr ard
The Kerry Dance" They were recalled
and then Miss True, assisted by he re-.
naming members u TIE trio sang .hs
Prisstess' snng from The IDOLS Eve" q,
a charming manner
The receipts amounted 10 about 500.