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ON A SECRET MISSION.
Belgian Counsel en- Route From Manila
to Washington.


to Washington.
San Francisco. Cal, Feb. . Edward
A. Andre, for the past sixteen wears
Belgian Consul at Manila. is in this city
en- route to Washington on Il secret
mission. 1t is understood that he is TO
offer the United States his good services
as mediator between this country and
the Philippines.
Speaking of the present condition >of
affairs in the Philippines, Consul Andre
said that should the Aemricans and
Filipinos clash, the loss to the Americans
would be great, not so much from thm
lossthe force of bullets, but from the
sickness which would follow an active
campaign. The Filipinos, he said. mod
ern rifles and could infiict much damage
before being subdued, but he did not look
for any serious disagreement.
THE Filpinos," he said, do not un-
derstand their position. As soon as they
can be made to realize that the United
States will not make rash promises then
so soon will the Filipinos welcome the
protection of this contrary, but until
that time arrives there will be always
be some signs of discomfort AS soon
as the natives realize that they can
make money and live comfortably, then
they will cease fighting. The recent pro-
clamation of the President did
much to relieve anxiety Of the people
and the recent conference between the
American commissioners and EiIipino
representatives viii result in much
good"
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Porter, and was assented toby General
Gomez.
In brief the compact is as follows;
/. The Cuban officers in each
province shall assist the American Off
GERS in distributing the funds.
2. That these officers shall at once
meet ut some convenient point and de-
wise how, when and where the payments
are to be made and arrange any other
details
3. That the sum paid to each man
shall not be regarded as part payment of
salary or wages due for service rendered.
but to facilitate the dishandment of the
army, as relief of suffering and as
an aid in getting the people to work.
4. The Cubans shall surrender their
arms to the Cuban Assembly or to it's
representatives.
>. The Committee on Distribution
shall use its best endeavors to distribute
it among the population so that all may
secure work.
6. That the $300O,00O shall be placed
subject to the order of General Brooke,
and that action in the matter shall be
immediate.
General Gomez was rendered a public
reception this evening, and Mr.. Porter
was among those present.
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THE soLACE GOES TO MANILA.

New York, Feb. THE United States
supply ship Solace sailed today for Ma
Mia, having on board seven army Off
GERS, fifteen cadets from Annapolis and
a large cargo of supplies for Admiral
Dewey and the army. Among the sup
plies are a large amount OF ammunition
of all kinds two ten-inch rifles, twenty
five five-inch rapid-firing guns, two cases
OF torpedo heads. dynamite, powder, ma
chinery, refrigerating and condensing
machines, 500 live sheep, six mich COWS,
two hundred barrels of -four, uniforms
and material for clothing.
The Solace will touch at Norfolk, Va,
for ammunition for Dewey's tleet.
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KILLED BY SNOW AVALANCHE

Denver. Colo, Feb. Information
has been received here by Superintendent
Ridgeway, of the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad that IL snow slide ON
the line nine miles east of Glenwood
Springs, to-day came down ON top of a
work train, wrecking the engine and
cars, and killing three of the wrecking
crew and injuring two others. ii fireman
uprising
Snow is falling throughout the State.
and there is great suffering. At several
places there is danger of famine, ow-
ing to shortage of supplies and the inn
possibility of receiving aid at present.
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RECORDS REACH PRESIDENT.
Contention That Eagan's Conduct Was
Not Legally Unbecoming.

Washington, Feb. 2-The record of
the court martial in the case of General
Eagan is now in the hands of the Pres
ident for review. Today Mr..
Worthington, attorney for General
Eagan, filed with the Judge Advocate
General the additional or supplementary
plea which he was granted permission
to lodge. 1t was an elaboration of the
points made by counsel before the court
martial. A most formidable array OF
authorities have been produced, par
ticularly in support of the contention
that General Eagan's conduct, though
the facts be admitted was not legally
iii the line of the charge of conduct
unbecoming an officer and Il gentle
man. This paper was placed by the
Judge Advocate General in the hands
of the Adjutant General and will be
added to the papers bearing on the case
now in the hands of the President.
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THE BUFFALO AT MANILA.
She Carries Sailors to Relieve Those ON
Dewey's Fleet.

Manila, Feb. $50 p. M.-The Uni
ted States. transport Buffalo, having on
board sailors to relieve men in Rear
Admiral Dewey's feet arrived here TO-
day.
The United States transport Penn
sylvania has arrived here from IloilO
with the Fifty First Iowa. These troops
are being disembarked at Cayite.
The United States transport City of
Puebla has sailed for ,Iagasah, Japan.
Major General Ous has published an
order requiring the inhabitants of Ma
nila TO procure official certificates Of
identity, which will cost 20c each, after
February 23rd.
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ENGINEERS GOING TO CUBA.

Charleston, S. c.. Feb. 2.-The First
battalion United States volunteer engi-
neers. 430 strong, Colonel Gaillard COM
manding, arrived here from Macon to-
day. The battalion viii sail from here
tomorrow on the transport Saratoga for
Cienfuegos, Cuba.
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INDIANS ON THE WARPATH.
The Redskins Are Drunk, and Il Gen.
eral Rising is Feared.

Chicago. Ills. Feb, "A special to
the Tribune from Vancouver, B. c..
says:
Indians are on the warpath in
Alaska. One battle has taken place.
and more fighting is imminent.
-Four Indians were killed and several
wounded in the fight which has already
taken place. -Four American deputy
marshals were wounded The Indians
are drunk, and there may be a general
uprising
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DRIVING CUBANs TO REBELLION
Fernandez Says Lack of Money and
American Tyranny Are Doing This.

London, Feb. "A former captain in
the Cuban army, Juan Fernandez, the
London representative of General Go
mez, issued by orders of the latter to-
day, previous to the receipt here of the
Remedies dispatch of the Associated
Press, showing the settlement of the
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THINKS GROUNDS AMPLE
A COURT OF INQUIRY ALSO
TALKED ABOUT.
MCKINLEY MIGHT FIRE GENERAL MILES
He Might DO so Without Explanation; But The
President is rot Seeking Trouble.
fc'ion ofSome Kind Expect
ed Next Week.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. 2.-CSpecial)
is wondering wnat IS going
to he done with General Miles. There
is no doubt that the Secretary of War
is very anxious for a court martial, and
believes there is amp;e ground for
one in the way the General has criticised
the Secretary and the different bureaus
to the prejudice Of good order and dis
cipline, but as Miles denies having au-
thorized any of the many interviews
which have been printed, there seems to
be difficulty in finding a way to get at
him.
There is talk of court of inquiry and
also of relieving him from the com
mand of the army without explanation
or trial, as the President has the power
to do; but it is not at all likely that the
latter course viii be pursued. The
President is not seeking trouble, and
he knows that to fire Miles when the
sentiment OF the country is so strongly
in his favor, would give all kinds Of
trouble in the future.
The court of inquiry seems the most
likely course but the officials of the
w ar department are SJli WORKING on
plans for a court martial in the hope
that the Secretary may be able 10
bring the President to their view OF
the matter Something is expected to
drop just as soon as the war inyestigat-
ing commission gets in its report, which
will not, however, be until next Mon
day or later.
ANOTHER STATEMENT.
Washington, FEB. 2.-Great interest
was expressed to-day throughout the
War Department in the reiterated news
paper reports that severe action WAS
meditated by the Department and the
Administration in the case of General
Miles, who has been quoted in numerous
recent interviews as condemning the
quality of meat furnished the army by
contractors during the war, and MAIN
tanning that he had evidence in reserve
which would substantiate his charges
that chemicals were used in preserving
the contract beef.
1t may be definitely stated that no
official action has been taken looking
to Il court martial a court of inquiry or
to the sending of General Miles to the
command of a Department.
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NUMBER ONE, VOLUME AZ.

The News and Observer enters upon
new volume today with grateful appre-
citation to the people of North Carolina
for the large and growing patronage that
they have given to it in its long career
of service i'm behalf of good government
AN North Carolina We take this occa-
SIGN TO return thanks for the many KIND
expressions of approval that have come
from all sections of the state for the
part the News and Observer took IN the
glorious campaign of 1898. These ~
pressions are most grateful and seem to
stimulate TO more Jealous work 10 the
end that the results of the hard won
victory may be gaInered and made per-
manent through the adoption OF the con-
stitutional amendment.
Iais paper stands for the progress and
advancement of North Carolina. 1t Is
the friend of every man who is laboring
to develop the resources of the State, add
TO its prosperity, secure to it good gov
elnment increase the educational and re-
lig.ous advantages of the people, and
give it first rank among progressive COM
monwealihs. Ut has no axe to grind, no
personal ends to serve or ambition to
crafty, mo enemies to pqarlsh,-no mis-
sion except to labor for the betterment
and upbuildtng of the people of North
Carolina In politics, it is Jealous for
Democratic success because Democratic
success is essential i'm the South to- that
peace and safety that must precede the
investment of capital and the employ
,ment of labor. There is mo industrial ac-
tiyity with which it is not in touch. Its
several industrial editions have been
among the chief influences that have AZ
tracted the attention of brains, mIlscle
and money to North Carolina as the flu
ture home of the manufacture of cotton
goods. and have induced immigration and
capital to the State Above all, it has put
itself to foster the education of the peo-
pie, realizing that the hope of the future
lies in the education of the children.
We have no new promises to make.
The paper has been conducted honestly
and fearlessly. Wherein it has done well
in the past, it hopes to do better in the
future. Wherein it has made mistakes
i'm the past, it hopes to be wiser in the
future. In all its efforts to serve the
principles of which it is THE exponent,
it hopes to have the cooperation of the
best people in the State.
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A MODEL NEWSPAPER.

The Springfield Republiucan ON TIC
celebration of its 10Th annv ersary pun
fishes handsome edition and as a sup
element gives its readers fac sfmile of
the Springfield Republican which was
issued by Samuel Bowles, September
Sth, 1924 From the day of its birth.
the Springfield Republican has been New
Emgland's foremost newspaper, leadin.
in all that goes to make an honest, fair.
conservative and vigorous moulder of Il
healthy public sentiment. Sam Bowles
was easily the greatest editor America
has produced, and his paper under his
successors has kept TO the progressively
conservative methods which he intro
duced 1t is never sensational nor abus-
i've, though it prints all the news and
uses old fashioned AngloSa in de-
nouncing wrong. Printed in compare
lively a small city, it goes all over the
country and has a large circulation in
the West.
The Republicans editorial page in in
formation, fairness, fullness, and all
round ability has no equal among the
American newspapers of today. That is
high praise, but it is no more than de.
served Years ago, after reading Mer-
RAMS life and Times of Samuel
B0wles," we became a constant reader
of the Republican, and have read il
since with ever increasing profit AMI
admiration. If we had to give up the
Republican or all the New York and
New England newspapers, we would
take the Republican and let the rest go
We would get less high priced and spe-
cial news, but i'm it's place we would gel
n paper that is stimulating and eleyatine
i'm tone. In the craze for expansion
which has carried SO many men and
papers away from the safe moorings OF
the teachings of the fathers, the Repnb
lican has stood as the rock of Gibraltar
unmoved and unmovabe. Its editorial
page has been the ablest, most consist
emit and most vigorous of any American
newspaper. No unprecedented man cout
read its temperate and Learned articles
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-12
PROSPERITY THROUGH WATER POWER
DEVELOPMENT.

At the recent meeting of the National
there was a call of the States and a
delegate from each State responded,
speaking of the development and pro
gress of his respective State. When
North Carolina was called, Col f. ii.
Fries, president of the Wachovia Loan
and Trust Company of Winston, said:
Il bring you the cordial greetings of
the North Carolina Bankers Associa-
ton, which has recently been in its
annual convention. While the history
of our State is grand, she has not at
tanned that material prosperity which
many of the other States enjoy. We
look forward, however, to great pros
perity in the future, through the de-
yelopment of the splendid water-powers
which abound in the mountains Of the
State"
The prosperity which the manufac
turing establishments of the State are
now enjoying warrants Col. Fries in
predicting great prosperity in the fu-
ture." With abundant water power,
nearness to the cotton and tobacco
fields, Labor that can work all the year
round at moderate pay, absence of Ia
Dor troubles, and other advantages,
there is every reason for the faith that
North Carolina is destined to be a pros
porous manufacturing State.
Col. Fries was probably misquoted in
the words (which abound in the noun
tains of the State" for ''the splendid
water powers which will be utilized
to enrich the State, are not confined
to the mountains. Some of the best
water powers in the State are to be
found in Eastern North Carolina, no.
tably near Weldon, in Harnett, Chat
ham, Richmond, Wake and other coun-
ties. The day is not far distant when
not horsepower will be permitted to
flow toward the sea without turning
wheels to manufacture the staples
which grow on our farms.
North Carolina has been too long con-
tent to sell its cotton for six cents. In
the future it viii sell it for sixty cents
in the finished product.
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INEBRIETY,.A DISEASE

Inebriety, morphine and other drug
addictions are dependent upon a diseased
condition of the nervous system. The
victim of the disease again and again
puts forth the most heroic efforts to re-
form, but his disease is too absolutely
oyerpowering to be conquered by reso-
lutions. The will-power he would ex-
ercise if he could is no longer supreme.
Alcoholic stimulants have so congested
the delicate nerves that they cannot re-
spond to the performance of their func-
tional duties, and the helplessness of the
victims condition is as inexplicable to
himself as it seems inexcusable to his
friends. The Kelley treatment cures
this disease by restoring the nerves to
a perfectly healthy state. 1t cures by
removing the cause. The result is that
y condition, and he has neither craving,
er 100000 men and women today have
inebriety through DIR. Keeley's treat
DINA only at the Kelley Institute at
tuition is pleasant; no restraint is inn
ion; the patient only knows he is cured.
d proofs of its success sent free upon
TIE. Greensboro. n. G.
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WHY NOT A COTTON CONVENTION :?

With cotton mills all making money,
with raw iron doubling in value, and
the price of everything else going up,
thp fact that cotton and tobacco still
STAY at the low price that gives no pro-
fl to the farmer is provoking much
discussion throughout the South. This
is particularly true as to cotton be-
cause it is universal crop in the South.
The depression in tobacco bears heaviest
upon North Carolina. If the present
crop of cotton and tobacco are to be
disposed of at prevailing prices, the
higher prices in everything else will
result in positive injury to the North
Carolina farmer. All he wants is a
fair chance and a fair divide. If his
cotton lis worth eight cents to mills and
if his tobacco is worth fourth more
than the trust pays him for 1T, there
ought to be some way for him TO re-
ceive it. He cannot understand why II
iron ore has doubled in value, his cot
ton remains stationary and his tobacco
goes down, when the cotton manufac-
turers make big money, and the to-
bacco trust makes more than it can
spend.
The Georgia bankers, merchants and
farmers have called a convention in At
lanta on the 25th of October, to see if
means cannot be devised TO prevent the
usual fall glut ON the market. The bank
ers and merchants and farmers of North
Carolina have a common interest. Why
should they not call convention in
Raleigh during Fair week to take steps
to prevent the sacrifice of this years
crop of cotton? What say Col. Cum
mingham, president, and Mr.. Patterson,
commissioner of the board of agricul-
ture? What say the bankers and mer-
chants of the cotton belt? If Geor-
gia feels the need of conference, and
concert of action, shall North Caro-
lima stand still and do nothing to stay
the sacrifice of the chief money crop of
the State?
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PRESIDENT JOHN SHELTON
WILLIAMS.
Augusta Chronicle.

GAuS hh7bA ClllOllCIt.
1t was plain when Congressman Flem-
ing was speaking of the NapOleonic
characteristics embodied i'm the modern
railroad organizer and president, that he
had in his minds eye the brilliant young
head of the Seaboard Air Line system
who sat across the table from him.
President John Shelton Williams rs
striking personality. He is strong,
closely knit, and active with the fig
ure Of a gladiator, and the head of a
statesman. He is about forty years Old,
brown hair and lighter mustache, bright,
healthy complexion, and gray eyes THAT
can see as far through thick wall
as anybody's. He has a pleasant and
cordial manner, but is absolutely self
contained. He could lead a charge, hgnt
IA duel, win a million or lose his all, and
never change color.
Familiar with money and its power,
he believes in organization and combi-
nation, and has a head for big things.
With a fine mastery of detail, he has
the ability to grasp the strong points
in commercial situation ana to pro
ject and execute the development of a
great railroad system. He wins the
confidence of men without effort, and
has unlimited financial backing. De
spite his genial manner and winning
personality, he is COOL calculating and
business-like. He acts on his own judtg-
ment, and he doesn't go off half cooked.
Keep your eye ON John Shelton Viii
liams He is winner.
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similar population of equal extent which
can be SO relied upon for every obliga-
ton ON It. Therefore we have only to
apply the already recognized methods
of cooperation to this question, leay-
ing out fr1lis, leaving out eccentricities,
and coming down to plain business
proposition, and the cotton crop of the
South can be held for better prices.
Never were truer words spoken than
that uttered by Hon. James Barrett,
when he said: "The moment that we
make the Offering upon the cotton mar
ket gradual, selling only so much of our
crop from month to month as is needed,
the question of price will take care OF
itself and the problems will be solved. .
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PRIMARIES FOR UNITED STATES
SENATOR.
Observer.

dS NIlGNIllt ODSCI NGIs
There cam be no question that the
Democratic part of the Democratic
party, as opposed to the goEdbug part,
is everywhere in favor of the primary
system for the choosing of candidates
fer United States Senators. Our last
State platform declares for their election
by the people instead of by the Legisla-
ture That cannot be effected until the
constitution shall be amended, "A rather
remote contingency. 1t is undoubtedly
0ur duty in the meantime to observe
the spirit of the State conventions man
date. A party primary enables us to
do so. The peculiar conditions under
which next years election is to be held
has caused many who favor the primary
system to withhold their approval of it
for the present. We find IN this week S
issue of the Patron and Cleaner solu-
ton of the difficulty, which accords with
all tire equities involved, and which we
heartily commend.
1.-THE article from the Patron and
and Cleaner appeared in Sundays News
and Observer Editor
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The Town of KinSton,
North Carolina.
BONDS FOR SALE

Sealed bids will be received until &
o'clock p. m., October 10th, 1899, at the
office of the mayor for twenty-five THOU
sand dollars of the town of K9nston,
North Carolina, per cent bonds, run
ming thirty years from July 1st, 1899,
and bearing interest from October 10Th,
1899.
Interest payable january LIST and July
1st. These bonds are to be issued Tor
the purpose of charging and equipping
the electric light plant, for drainage
and street improvements and towards
refluIding the existing indebtedness Of
said town, and are authorized by a ma
jority of the qualified voters at an cleo
ton heir on the LIST day of August, 1899
The right to reject amy and all bids
is reserved.
BY order of the Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen.
n. d. MOORE,
Town Clerk.
Dated Kinston, n c., September 9th,
1899. 9-12-1w
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STATE NEWS.

The Carthage Blade has enlarged and
is now an eight page paper. 1t is an
honest journal. devoted to the progress
of one of the counties that is going for
ward rapidly in material progress.
Mr. James T. Davenport has been APP
pointed postmaster at Pactolus, and
Wm. ID. Trotman at Trotville.
Rev. w B. Oliver, Jr., has received a
call to the Florence Is. o., Baptist
church.
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

On account of delay in repairing the
school buildings and installing the heat
ing apparatus, the School Committee has
found it necessary to postpone the open
ing of fine schools until Monday, Septem
Der 10Th. Tickets of admission will be
issued to new pupils in accordance with
the announcement already made.
EDWARD T.. NOSES, Supt.
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Spirit Of the Press. h.
A WORD ABOUT COTTON.

Atlanta Constitution.
The situation of the cotton market
has grown so serious that the Con
stitution feels that it cannot engage in
a better service today than by holding
counsel with it's cotton friends.
We have argued upon the intrinsic
value of the cotton now being offered
for sale, and protested against the
grossly inadequate prices which are
being paid for the same. The diff
Guilty in which we are placed is too
obvious not to be seen, and TOO seri-
Gus to he treated with neglect AS
STATED heretofore, there is a boom in
the demand for cotton goods equal to
that for pig iron, pig iron has exper-
fenced the benefit in enlarged prices,
and cotton is selling within a frac-
ton of what it was marketed for one
year ago.