The National tribune., 1899-03-23
NEWS Of THE WEEK.


that the Administration has decided to
tal,e a census of the Island of Cuba, as
conplete as that taken in the Uniteu
States. Such action is found necessary
TO determine who are citizens and quaiiheG
electors before an election can DE M Mne-u
which will establish representative Gov
ernment. This census will be taken
under direction of the military authorities
Of the United States Government. Inc
Government OF the I'M ed States does not
and has not recognized any assembly
organization, person or faction in Cuba as
authorized to speak for the Cuban people.
-Advices from Apia, Samoa. state that
the British and American ConSulS nave
issued proclamations denying the rumors
I'm circulation to the effect that Mataafa
d had been recognized as King and thIeat n
ening strong action if the provisional Gov
eminent. interfered with the ioyal!sts.
The German Consul issued a prOclama-
ton upholding the provisional Govern
ment and denying that there had been
any interference by the Malletoa party.
He EXPRESSED the hope that the provis-
ional Government "wculd be able to en-
counter the danger caused anew to the
peace of the country and the safety OF the
inhabitants by the English and American
proclamations." This has put more heart
into the rebels, and large numbers oil
armed warriors are gathering.
March f3.-Gen. Wheaton attacked and
captuIedythe city OF Pasig, east OF Manila,
this aitezoon. The enemy made stand
for an hour, but at the end OF that tune
were forced TO retreat. The loss oil the
Filipirfos was 80 killed and 16 prisoners.
Three americans were killed---lt is the
purpose iof the Navy Department to SEND
/ coo marines 10 Cavite to take care OF the
Navy's interests there CavIte station Is
the largest i'll the possession ot The United
States, including about 20 square miles oi
land, with 13 miles of water front. On me
Government lands are many squatters
and=seme small towns, and large num-
Der of men will be required to thoroughly
police this territory
March II. Brig. Gen. Wheaton s
column advanced beyond Pasig to the
shore Of Laguina de Bay, sweeping every
thing sbefore them. The enemy made a
runD5c=l fight and suffered severe loss.
The,c5e1eiS' avenue Of communication
north and south is now closed. The
American Gordon is stretched over mile
from the river to the lake.-Senor Con
zale de Quesada was notified that the
Cuban assembly, which deposed Gen
Gomez from his post as COmmander-ln-
Chief OF the Cuban army, had also de
posed him as its Diplomatic representa-
tive in Washington.
March lJ.-Prcsident and Mrs McKin-
ley, Nice President and Mrs. Hobart and
a number OF others left Washington Tor d
vacation Of two weeks at IhomaSyIlle,
Ga.-The 1St battalion OF the 10Th Inf.
advanced from PaSig, clearing the country
to Cainti a well defended village OF 100
inhabitants, five miles northwest Of the
foothills. The Americans charged across
the rice fields, making four advances on
the enemy, who numbered ! 900 men, 500
OF whom were intFenched, and in the face
Of a cross fire Our troops carried the
town after four hours fighting and burned
the outskirts. Two Americans were
killed and II wounded.
March l6.-AdviceS have been received
from, Manila which indicate that the eli
max may occur at any hour. The Off
cials here are very we'll pleased with The
condition of affairs, but will not al present
discuss details of the dispatches. The
indications are that bosti!ities may end
within a very short time. Gen Oiis has
cabied that insurgents control is con-
fined to LuZon, and the occupation OF the
Pasig River line, with control Of Laugande
Bay, has cut the country occupied by the
Tagalos in nearly two equal parts
March I7.-1he Queen Regent has
signed the treaty Of peace between Spain
and the United States. The signed treaty
Of peace will be forW Warded 10 the French
Ambassador at Washington, NJ. Jules
Cambon, for exchange with the one signed
by President Mckinley. No decree on the
subject will be published in the official
gazette. The draft of the treaty OF peace
between Spain and the United STATES was
signed in Paris on Dec. 10, 1898. II was
approved by the United States Senate by
vote OF 81 TO 27 on Feb. and WAS signed
by the President on Feb. l0.-The Wind
sor Hotel in New York City-seven stories
high-was destroyed by fire. Sixteen
people are dead, about SO missing and u
large number injured. A guest lighted a
cigaret OF cigar and threw the match out
of the window. the fame caught lace
curtain and the fire spread too rapidly 10
be controlled until the building was a
wreck. Fatalities were caused by burn
ing, suTocation, being caught under fall
ing walls and jumping from windows.
Value, estimated. OF the Wind
Insurance on hotel, furniture
and rentS.-...- 79O, 600
Losses OF patrons, iewelry, Sc
curities and other personal
proper y.-......----. l0U,UO
March lS.-1he entire American force
has been reorganized, two divisions of
three brigades each being formed. Gen.
Lawton 10 day assumed command OF the
First and Gen. Macarthur OF the Second.
The Oregon arrived at Manila. Dewey
reported ''in fit condition for any duty"
TO CURE A COLD IN oSEDAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
ratu ha 10 FaNta