Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
The Appointment Of Apostolic Dele.
gate for Philippines Pleasing.
The DEWEY SWORD PRESENTATION.
The Arrangements to b Discussed with
the Admiral Departments 10 THE
PhillppInes-Enlis tments- Counter
felt Blll-Capt. Carriers Case.

been vacant up to this time and, owing
TO the large property interests Of the
church In the Philippines, the official
status it occupied under Spain, and the
influence Of the clergy over the natives,
1t has been regarded as an apt factor
In reconstruction. About a year ago
the pope named Archbishop Chappelle
as apostolic delegate for Cuba and
Porto Rico, but no appointment was
made for the Philippines, and the arch
bishop Of Manila has continued to ex.
ercise chief jurisdiction, dealing direct.
ly with Rome. In view Of the latter's
former strong pro-Spsnish views his
cooperation with the United States
military authorities at Manila has been
the source OF much satisfaction to the
church authorities here. But IL is felt
that the presence Of a delegate in this
country, authorized to act for the vati-
can, will permit more direct co-opera-
ton on the questions which are con-
stantly arising. Under Spanish rule
the archbishop Of Manila was q gov
eminent official, receiving $4,000 an
nually, while four bishops, at the head
Of the four dioceses constituting the is
land, received $1,000 each. This status
no longer exists and the church officials
are maintained out Of the church re.
sources. 1t is expected that Archbishop
Chappelle's appointment will permit a
reorganization Of the church system Of
the islands, based on changed condi.
tions.
PRESENTATION OF A SWORD TO DEWEY
Washington, Sept. 27.-After confer
ring with the president and Secretary
Long, Mr.. Allen, the assistant secre-
tary of the navy left here late yester-
day afternoon for the purpose Of see
ing Admiral Dewey and discussing the
arrangements for the next few days.
During the cabinet meeting yesterday
plans were matured for the official GER
emony at the capitol, when the presi-
dent will present to Admiral Dewe y
the sword awarded by congress. Mr..
Allen will learn the admirafs wishes in
this regard, and will go over the sew
eral other features of the national cere-
mony to be carried out when he arrives
here including the details Of the din
ner the president will give to the ad-
miral next Tuesday night. Aside from
the welcome to be extended, no plans
have been made as to the admiral's fu-
ture movements or duties. Secretary
Long says no thought has yet been
given to this matter as Admiral Dew
ey's wishes in this regard were not
known.
FOUR DEPA RTMENTs IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Washington, Sept. 97.-It has been
definitely determined to create four
departments in the Philippines, as out
lined in these dispatches few days
ago. There are yet some details to be
worked out and possibility Of changes
in the lines Of the departments. The
latest plan contemplates two depart
ments in the island of Luzon, one taxi
ing in Manila and its environs, and ex-
tending north, covering all the terri
tory occupied by Gen. Macarthur. The
other department probably will be in
the north Of the island with headquar-
ters on Lingayen bay. Each of these
departments in Luzon will be under o
major general. A department proba-
bly, will be established covering the
vizayan group Of islands and another
the Sulu group. Each Of these will be
under the command of brigadier gen.
eral, The plan Is not fully arranged,
but the latest proposition embracing
these features meets with approval at
the war department.
THE ENLlsTMENTs.
Washington, Sept. T.-The total en-
listments for the 10 volunteer regi-
ments last called out aggregate 1854,
Of which number ia men were secured
Monday. One regiment, the Thirty.
eighth at jefferson barracks, Missouri,
has 1876 men, which is IS in excess OF
the legal limit. The Thirty-ninth at
Fort Crook, Neb., is nearly up to the
limit with 1881 men, and the Forty.
fourth at Fort Leavenworth, Kan, the
Forty-ffth at Fort Smelling, Mimi, and
the Forty-sixth at South birmingham,
Mass, each has recruited more than
1000 men. The Forty-eighth infantry
(colored) at Fort Thomas has $50 re-
cruits and the Forty-ninth (colored) al
Jefferson barracks, 1888 recruits.
A Two.DOhLAR COUNTERFEIT NOTE.
Washington, Sept. s7.-Chief Wilkie,
Of the treasury secret service, late yes
terday afternoon came into possession
Of a new issue Of an old coun terfeit
two-dollar treasury note, portrait o.
! Mcpherson. When the note was Is
sue originally by the counterfeiters II
bore the check letter D. The counter
felt was discovered and exposed sew
eral weeks ago. Now the same not,
has been issued with the check letter
changed to b. In all other respects
the new note Is ideni ical with that first
issued by the counter eiters.
TO ARGUE CAPT. cARrER's CASE.
Washington, Sept 27.--Ex-Attorney
General Wwne MacVs,gh arrived her'
yesterday ana uo'oay WA .Aaas ..~
gument for Capt. Carter before Attor
ney General Griggs. Mr. MacVeagl
said his argument would only occupy
a day.