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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
Call Office. Ri~es House

Call Office, Ri~os House,
Washington, D. c., Feb. 5.
Adjutant General Corbin has been at
his Office all day awaitir- some infor-
nation from General OTIS AS Gere-lI
OTIS is very conservati-- --- it was
thought at the War Department that
he probably had delayed cabling about
the situation until he had an oppor-
UNITY to go in person ~ tho front and
ascertain the true situation. The as
surance prevails that he will be heard
from before tomorrow morning.
The first news of he enc mt.
printed here this morning, created
widespread interest in Washington.
The critical STAGE for tho ratification
of the peace treaty, wr,'oh oo--,oc to a
vote before the Senate tomorrow, en-
HANGED the anxiety with which furt,.er
information by cable was awaited. The
President and War Darar.ment have
known that the attitude of the Fill
pinos was very hostile, and the out
break was not entirely a surprise.
President Mckinley, realizing the full
gravity of the attack on the army
called a meeting of members of the
Cabinet early this forenoon. Secretaries
Gage, Long and Alger and Attorney
General Griggs soon afterward ap-
peared at the White House. The cable
gram from Admiral Dewey was dis
cussed fully, and Secretaries Long and
Alger told in detail what they knew
about the condition of the American
forces in Manila and the immediate
vicinity.
One of the most alarming features is
that Aguinaldo is believed to have con-
troll of the conduits that convey the
water supply to Manila.
The aggressions of the Filipinos and
the fact that technically the Philip
pines are not American territory VIII.
in nowise deter the administration from
fully protecting the property of Ameri-
cans and all other people on the islands.
More troops will be dispatched to the
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AGENT AGONClLLO
DECLARED EITHER
SPY OR TRAITOR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-One Of the
first steps of the administration upon
hearing of the outbreak at Manila was
to give attention to the presence In
Washington of Agoncillo, the accred-
tied representative here OF the Phlip-
pine INSURGENTS They would not say
whether or not any steps had been
taken looking to his expulsion from
the United States or to his arrest, but
his status, it can be stated. has already
been the subject of careful study.
The officials have been 10th to disturb
him; first because they did not care
to martyrize him unnecessarily, and,
secondly, because they did not care to
expose themselves to the criticism that
they were interfering improperly with
the supply of information and argu-
ments respecting the Philippine ques-
ton while the treaty was pending be-
fore the Senate. 1t is possible, how
ever, that their patience is now eX-
hausted, believing as they do that he
has in some fashion been connected
with this outbreak, and they may be
aroused to the point of action.
1t was said at the State Department,
plainly, that Agoncillo was either a
traitor or a spy. If the Philippines are
regarded as American territory, then he
is the representative and active agent
OF an instruction against the United
States, and as such is a traitor. If the
Philippines are still in nominal Spanish
possession, then, as state of war still
technically exists, he can be regarded
only as a spy. At the very least, his
presence is highly obnoxious, and there
is said to be an ample authority for
his expulsion by Presidential order.
1t was not possible to-day to secure
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any relations with the Philippine Junta,
which has it's headquarters at the Ar
lington. The members absolutely de-
clined to receive cards and kept stead
lastly to their apartments. Agoncillo,
it was said, had left the city for the
East last night. Thus far the hotel had
had no information that the members
of the Junta intend to vacate their
rooms
Diplomats took a lively interest in
the news, realizing that the Govern
ment of the United States will call
upon them very early to see to 1t that
no aid of any sort is rendered to the
Fflipinos and that no filibustering ex-
petitions leave their soil with munitions
of war or supplies for the insurgents.
Special precautions viii be asked to be
taken at Singapore and Hongkong, the
principal points of the Eastern trade,
to prevent the dispatch of vessels car
rying secret cargoes in aid of the in
surgents. 1t is believed that the inter-
ests of other nations in peaceful state
Of things in the East will cause them
to exercise special vigilance in this re-
SpeCt, d iidlleI u IHuCL ilIlpOTtduCe, IN
view of the great number and extent
of the Philippine islands. Without the
receipt of arms or ammunition from
the outside, the insurgents will be bad
ly handicapped. The United States, by
refusing to recognize Agoncillo in any
way is in a strong position diplomat
ically, and no doubt is expressed as to
all European nations maintaining a
most correct attitude and refusing In
any manner to acknowledge that
Aguinaldo and his followers have any
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in Hastings. His parents reside at
lincoln, where his father is well
known lawyer.
Davis Lager, Company l, lawyer;
Was lieutenant in the Nationai duaro
of this State.
Orrin T. Curtis, sergeant, lived near
Ashland, was a farmer and once was
a member of the Legislature.
Charles Keck of Chadron, was a
wealthy stock man. He enlisted as a
private.
A. Bellinger, son of prominent doc
tor in Beatrice. He was prominent IN
society there.
Lewis Begler of Lincoln, clerk.
Edward Eggers Of Fremont, lawyer,
with good practice.
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S0NoMA WINERY
RAZED BY FLAMES
Confagration on the Property of the
Moulton Hill Vineyard
COMPANY.

CLovERDALE, Feb. 5.-The Moulton
Hill Vineyard Company's large winery
was destroyed by fire tonight. entailing
loss of 100000, well insured The winery
contained 100000 gallons OF wine. The fire
started at about 8 o'clock, from what
cause IS not known. The residence and
cooperage and fencing were lost.
The Moulton Hill winery was the sec
ond largest in Sonoma County 1t in
Guided eight buildings, all of which were
totally destroyed, together with their
contents. The winery had its own cleo
tric-light plant, and it is the general be-
lief that the fire started in the dynamo
room. This being shipping time. quite a
quantity of the product had been dis
posed of. but all the higher priced wines,
amounting, to about quarter of mil
! lion of gallons, was still in stock.
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WILL, INSURE INCREASE
OF THE REGULAR ARMY

\ EW YORK Feb Of the
IN
will have effect the bill
believed O
establish its authority the Philippines has ratified send
make sroopsw be
the einsug
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status warranting their recognition in
any manner.
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-0-O-0-e-o-0-0-0-O-0-0- .
LAME EXCUSE FOR THE
ATTACK ON AMERICANS

LONDON, of the Associated
Agunaldo this He did
the the Philippine Islands,
Fpinos
of the United States opinion
fight before the Americans reinforced
added
Cabinet colleagues
beaten public opinion United States would
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SAN JoG rs POSTMASTER.
W. G. Hawley VIII Be famed Upon
Mr.. LIQUIDS Recommendation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-W. G. Hawley
will be appointed Postmaster at San Jose
upon recommendation of Congressman
Loud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Albany. April Ex-Governor Roosevelt has signed
the following bills:
Mr.. Allds's. appropriating 10000 for the payment
OF judgments OF the Court OF Claims on canal
Mr.. Posts, extending until June the time for the
collection OF taxes in the town OF Babylon. SUFFOLK
Mr.. snyders. to make water rents a lien on real
Mr. sears's, reapproprstng s2s for completing
the State armory at Malone
Mr. Ellls's apprcpriasing $4,000 for an adaiton s
cottage at the New-York State School for tho
Blind. at Batavia.
Mr. Bashfords. reappropratng $40 for the
Mr.. Hitchcock's. authorizing william s. futile.
Of Glens Falls to raise certain vessels sunk at the
upper end OF Lake George
Mr.. Htchcocks, prohibiting until 1908 the catch
Mr.. Graham's. relative to the taking OF shad.
herring and other fish in the Hudson and Delaware
Asylum 2a o
Feeble Minded Women. at Newark
George T. Kelly's. amending in several particu-
lars the Albany County sdspat.h 4, lay ,,v.
ments OF the Court Of Claims.
Mr.. Keseys' appropra.ns $50" for the College
MI Thorne's, requiring Ulster County to pay
part Of the expense for free bridge in Marble
Doughty, prOydsns tina, the Moneys nS,,y .. re-
ceyed FOR burial ots IN the naPn,en puo'
Mr.. Doughty's abolishng the office Of Treasurer
OF on proyns for Deputy State
Excise Commissioner for the Borough Il Queens at
salary Of $500
Senator Ambers providing that violations Of the
agricultural law shall be misdemeanors.
Senator Malby's, authorizing the State Controller
and the president Of the State Board OF Charities
with the Governors approval to FIX the rate az
which certain employees shall be boarded by the
State. -.
Senator D. F. Davis's. extending the sphere OF tho
American Home Missionary Society TO include the
West Indies -,
Senator G. A. Daviss. appropriating $50 100 for i'm.
provements 70 the Thomas Asylum for orphan ana
Destitute Indian Children 49,.
Senator Graneys. authorizing the Westchester
BOARD OF Supervisors To allow grand and trial
Jurors 50 a day for each days service
Senator Hlggins's. extending the period from two
weeks to one month for the service OF notices OF
tax collectors. rs1 sf
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TUNNEL BILL PASSED.
ONLY ONE DISSENTING VOTE IN THE
WHOLE LEGISLATURE.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.1

rBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSEl
Albany. April 26.-The New-York Kappa
Transit bill was passed by both houses OF the
Legislature to-day with a remarkable lack OF
interest, apparently. No speeches were maze
on 1t.
In the Senate the measure was passed by
vote of AZ to the solitary vote against II being
cast by Senator Armstrong Of Rochester, VINO
said he did so because the bill exempted the cor
poration which should construct the rapid transit
road from taxation.
In the Assembly objection was made py
George T. Kelly, of Albany. to the bill going 10
third reading. Speaker Nixon then summoned
meeting OF the Committee on Rules, and had the
measure put on the calendar for special con-
sderation on second and third reading. Three
hours later the Speaker again announced the
bill, and Mr. Kelsey moved that 1t then have It's
second and third reading. Mr.. Kelly once more
objected. but Speaker Nixon said the Governor
had issued an emergency message concerning
the bill, and so II could be considered immedi-
ately He then ordered the clerk to begin the
rollcall. Mr.. Kelly protested but the voting be-
gan and he did not take the trouble to vote III
the negative The clerk soon announced that
147 votes had been cast for the bill and none
against it.
The measure now goes to Mayor Van WycK,
who has the power to veto II absolutely II ne
chooses as there will be no Legislature here
after next Frida" to pass 1t over his veto.
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GoTERyoR FIGHTS FOR FORD BILL.

BUT THE LEADERS IN THE LEGISLATURE SEEM
BENT on KILLING 1T.
Albany April Is (SpecaD.-The Ford Franchise
Tx bill IL still held by the Assembly Committee
on Rules, and apparently will die there. Mean
while Governor Roosevelt has again expressed his
hope that the measure will pass. The Governor
said this morning that he thought 1t was the best
franchise tax bill before the Legislature. and ne
had so informed Senator Ellsworth and Speaker
Nixon In a letter he had sent TO hem. lie had
also said. however. In his letter that II the Ford
bill could not be passed any other measure taxing
the franchises OF corporations would be acceptable
TO him. ., =, -. c,,
Notwithstanding. this declaration ly the Coy,
ernor the Republican leaders took no steps TO
bring the Legislature sharply to the consideration
OF the subject to-day Mr. Rodenoecks olii was
on the special order in the Assembly but II was
not taken up. 1t was stated that 1t would De
passed tomorrow but there is no certainty ABOUT
The matter The Democrats and 90 ne OF the he,
pubcans may vote against II. preferring the ford
An attempt may be made to discharge the Com
mittee on Rules from the consideration OF the
Ford bill Tomorrow
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any article the expense. price consideration OF
which II payable from the city treasury
A long statement. said TO have been prepared
In the law Office of DR.. O'sulivan was given to the
press yesterday showing the appointments OF ref.
erees by Justices OF the Supreme Court In ioss
and part of 1893. The lists of referees appointed
by Democratic Justices contain the names OF sew
era Republican lawyers and the list OF referees s
who have received the greatest number or appoint
ments since January !. 1898. is given as follows:
Augustus II. Vanderpoel. 81 Richard NJ Henry,
F. Donnelly. a; s. l.. II. Ward, Il; Daniel p In
graham. 81 clifford W Har,ridge. 81 EDWARD ,,,a En-
odeI, 3d. Edward l. Patterson r,s 30: G. N 10 MGrsaB
Hasbrouck. 10; Francis b. Delahanty, ~: John
Delahunty Is; Thomas Allison. III william William -
Arnold. IA: +. c. Cantine l3 and william ~
Cohen. u. -.
District-Attorney Gardiner said yesterday ar
ternoon. when informed that the powers OF t ne
Mazet Committee may be extended so that ~ WI" III
DO empowered to investigate his office: III VIII Ve
a pleasure TO to have committee investsatS
this office. There is nothing here TO conceal an,
Will do all l can to help anybody IN the ihVes"-
CATION"
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Talk or ANOTHER POLICE BILL.

ALMOST CERTAIN THAT No sU'h
COULD NOW BE PASSED.
Albany. April 26 (SpeciaD.-A report came from ~
Work. tonight that Senator Platt, l%muei t.
ouIpe and Frederick S Gibbs acting IN co-opeia
ton with Michael ]. Dady mere IN A,pa"y,
w" A.. o,,vs tho New-York Police bill project
90 such measure had been defeated, but senator
Ellsworth. it was said. could use the state fomce
hill as a basis for a new act. The new one I'M
the old. It was said. would provide for sing.
headed Police Department the Commissiohei ~
be named by the Mayer and also 70 De fe''o'"''0
by the Mayor. Ari oo,,,d he passed at
.hts iste hour in the session and one OF tn1 he
, ,s @uoted as favoring II said to-night ma CO..
would not vote for H. and he douot ,,sn 'r 70 pass
error ~nre ~ this kind The obstacles ne SAT- ~
would be immense. The Governor o wSu TO make
se,n POSSIBLE and he doubted II GoveIiii,or
." Iii would countenance SUCH procee"'"e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
NEW GRAVES TO DECK.

THOSE OF VETERANS OF THE RECENT WAR TO
BE REMEMBERED ON MEMORIAL DAY
Albany. April Estate Department Command
or Arson s. Wood has issued the annual Memorial
Day order in which he says:
Since our last Memorial Day new generation
bas heen added TO the list OF heroes OF Nation
and already the little green mounds are beginning
70 appear ipon the hillsdes OF our land marking
tho resting-places of our who have given
their lives for the country they have been taught
nv their noble sres love Let us carefully see
10 IL that in placing flowers upon the graves OF
tho Nations dead none Of these are overlooked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
MR.. MOSS HARD AT WORK.
MUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION SENT 10
HIS OFFICE - THE CASE OF
PETER f MEYER.

PETER F. MEYER.
Information which will prove valuable IN fur'ner-
ing the work OF the Mazet Investigation ooinn''eo
still continues to flow into Frank MOSES once III
large volume He was busy all day yesterday IN
systematizng the evidence so that MS e~an,na-
ton Of witnesses may be facilitated MT MOSS
has had many complaints against tne Va''ou'
city offices laid before him that 1t wouid 'Hke INC
committee more than year to investigate then
thoroughly. Consequently he is sitting them OUT
aud will only take ZIP the cases In when the eN'-
dence Is most definite and specihc
1t is said that when the committee resumes '"'
inquiry the question will be gone into as 10
whether Peter F. Meyer does not violate one OF ,"e
sections OF the charter in acting as auctoheer io'
the city and at the same time holding the p'"
of Dock Commissioner. The section IN ques"on
No. 1883. which says: mo member OF the Mu
ncipsl Assembly. head OF Department ch'ei =.
bureau, deputy thereof, clerk therein OF o'n.
of1cer OF the corporation. shall be or become W
recty or indirectly. interested m the perio'i1A
Of any contract. work or business, or tho sa'' VI
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SAVED BY TWO DEMOCRATS.
PASSAGE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDME

PASSAGE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
PROHIBITING TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Albany April 20 (SpeciaD.-The Senate to-day
passed the important amendment to the constitu'
ton presented by Assemblyman Merton +. Lewis
OF Rochester which prohibits the Legislature from
passing bills granting to any person. association
firm or corporation an exemption from taxation on
real or personal property" The Republican sena.
tors voted for the amendment. but the Democrats
present, except Douglas and McCarren. voted
against IT, II was passed by vote OF q TO H.
the votes OF McCarren and Douglas carrying II.
IL adopted by another Legislature the proposed
amendment will come before the people, and there
Is little doubt OF their approving IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
osBoRN's NOMINATION REPORTED.

Albany. April 26.-Just before the adjournment Of
the Senate this evening a report presented
from the Finance Committee recommending the
confirmation OF the nomination OF William Church
Osborn as State Commissioner in Lunacy. On
the suggestion OF Senator Grady. the consideration
of the report was postponed until tomorrow.
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FOR AN EAST RIVER TUNNEL.
SENATE PASSES THE MARSHALL BILI>-FRAN.
CHfSE FOR FIFTY YEARS

Albany, April Ex-senator Marshalls bill. pro-
viding that after the tracks OF the Long Island
Railway in Atlantic-ave. Brooklyn are depressed.
the company may construct a tunnel under the
East River to Manhattan. was passed by the Sem
ate to-day by vote OF % 10 II. The measure in
Its original form provided for franchise In per.
petuity. but IL was amended 10 carry only fifty
year franchise, the same the Rapid Transit bill.
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MR.. BLACK WILL NOT BE COUNSEL.

Ex-Governor Frank s. Black. who was In MS
law Office. In Broadway, yesterday. took pains 10
contradict the report that he might accept the
place counsel for investigating committee OF
the Municipal Assembly II Tammany decided 10
probe the methods of Tracy. Boardman Platt;
Mr. Black declared that he never would De founu
giving aid counsel to Tammany. and that what
influence he might have in politics would De
exerted within the lines Of the Republican party.
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to set apart the Speedway for the exclusive uss q
those driving horses attached to light carriages
and bar out horseback riders. Mesers. Faliowx
Henry and Ware attacked the measure on tns
ground that II special legislation In the inter.
est of the wealthy. Messrs. Trainor. Maher ano
Dillon championed II. The bill was passed, tU2 to "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
cgIyESE CONCESSIONS GRANTED

.upp1cAN AND BRITISH srocKHobDT"'
SHARE EQUALLY IN sZE-cHUAN
,.,. ,oru 9s-The contract with the Cninese
,.arnn,ent nrovidlng for the concession OF minins
,'pbts in the province of sne-chuan TO william MOI
and his American associates. by which
.ho latter are assured equal rights with the er'os"
.harebolders, has received the Imperial consent
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A dispatch from Picking to me Assoc.h' 80. con.
80, IA been signed and that II was understooo
:, occurred for Mr. Morgan. in partnership WIN an
american syndicate and the Chinese authorities
.-n, ., all the mines and oil fields in the Prov
,ncs Of sze-chuan. The Americans. 1t was aadeu'
provdIe aro,Lyde IN per cent and Mr.. Morgan proo-
SIdes the balance Mr. Morgan II was asS and
intenos adrninistrate Sze-Chuan on the sans
Rropose those followed by Cecil Rhodes N Sou'"
Africa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27

SPEEDWAY BILL PASSED.
Albany April 26.-Some discussion occurred IN
the Assembly this evening over Senator Crazy
lii authorizing the Park Board Of New-York Guy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
MINORITY REPORT.

The report of the minority members of the
committee follows:
The undersigned, members Of the committee ap-
pointed under resolution of the Assembly adopt
ca March % 1899. TO investigate reports and
charges cited in the preamble to such resolution.
and all matters and things In any way pertaining
thereto. respectfully but firmly dissent from the
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and treated in The wards which have
heretofore been assigned for that pur-
pose" it was further provided that said
wards shall be known as the hospital
for the dangerous insane
This being true. DIR. Kirby said he
could not take Il patient committed as
criminal insane" The law. however.
says that when u person accused Of the
crime of murder, attempt at murder,
rape. assault with intent to commit rape
shall have escaped Indictment
81 or shall be found by the court
to be without sufficient mental capacity
to undertake his defence, or to receive
sentence after conviction, the court snail,
in its discretion, commit such person to
the hospital for dangerous insane. to be
kept in custody therein for treatment and
care
Failing to get the negro in, as the
court intended in its commitment. the
deputy brought him back TO the county
Jail There he must stay till the next
term. as the July term has ended and
Judge Moore cannot now change the
commitment.
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RED TAPE RUN TO SEED.
Straining ut Technically Defeats the
Ends of Justice.

Recausc of sticking over small
technicaIity an idiotic negro will have to
lie in confinement in Wake county jail
until next court-at considerable ex-
pense to the county.
At the July term Of court held here
last week, Tom Barnes. Il negro who has
been an inmate of the County Home for
the past fifteen years, was arralghed on
two charges Of assault with intent 10
commit rape.
The court found that he was an ire
sponsible idiot. but dangerous on account
Of his criminal procliyities, hence Solicl.
tor Pou drew and Judge Moore signed
the following Judgment:
1T is ordered and adjudged that Tom
Barnes be committed to the department
for the criminal insane ut Raleigh, y.
c.. there to be kept i'll custody III the
insane wards of the penitentiary for
treatment and care as prescribed in sec
ton 65, chapter /, Laws 1899, until dis
charged according to law"
Pursuant To this Judgment the prisoner
was yesterday afternoon taken to the
penitentiary, but the officials there could
not receive him, as the last Legislature
had transferred the care and treatment
Of the criminal insane from the peniten-
tary management to the insane asylum
management.
Accordingly the negro was taken to the
asylum. There he was told by Dr.
Kirby that there was no longer any
criminal insane department.; tlrat al
though the last Legislature provided that
''the dangerous insane shall be cared for