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FOREIGN RELATIONS.
No Dispute of serious Character with
Any Government.


review of our relations with foreign
states is presented, with such recon-
mendatlons as are deemed appropriate.
In my last annual message l adYerted
10 the claim of the Austro-Hungarlan
government for indemnity for the killing
OF certain Austrian and Hungarian sub
iects by the authorities OF the state OF
Pennsylvania. at Lattlmer. while sup
pressing an unlawful tumult OF miners,
September 10, 1897. In View Of the verdict
OF acquittal rendered by the court before
which the sheriff and his deputies were
tried for murder, and following the estaD-
lished doctrine that the government may
not be held accountable for Injuries SUI
fered by individuals at the hands OF the
public authorities while acting In the line
Of duty in suppressing disturbances OF the
public peace. this government. after Que
consideration Of the claim advanced by
the Austro- Hungarian government was
constrained to decline liability to indem-
Nifty the sufferers.
1t Is gratifying to be able to announce
that the Belgian government has mitgated
the restrictions on the Importation OF
cattle from the United States, to which
referred in my last annual message.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08

tlon. whereby prices are unduly enhanced
10 the general consumer. are obnoxious
not only 10 the common law, but also TO
the public welfare There must be rem
edy for the evils involved in such organ
izatlons. II the present law can be ex-
tended more certainly TO control or check
these monopolies or trusts, Il should be
done without delay Whatever power the
congress possesses over this most Import
ant subject should be promptly aseer-
talned and asserted.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
CECIL RHODES. IDEA OF WORK.
His Reason for Declining a Drink in

His Reason for Declining a Drink in
His Early Days at Kimberley.
In connection with the foundation of
Cecil Rhodes colossal wealth, there is
a story told by an old fellow miner.
himself Lately a Colonial Minister of
France, which illustrates at least one
trait in the character of the great South
African f1nancier and politician.
During the early days Of the Kimber-
ley diggings it was the custom when a
miner found particularly fine gem to
invite those about him to the ceremony
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
THE WEST INDIES.
PaciRcatiOn and Government of Cuba
Progress Made.

My annual message of last year was
necessarily devoted in great part to
consideration of the Spanish war, the re-
suits 1t wrought, and the conditions 1t inn
posed for the future. l am gratified to
announce that the treaty of peace has re-
stored friendly relations between the two
powers Effect has been given to its most
important provisions. The evacuation of
Puerto Rico having already been accom-
plished on the 18th Of October. 1898, noth-
ing remained necessary there but to con-
tinue the provisional military control of the
island until the congress should enact
suitable government for the ceded terri
tory. OF the character and scope of the
measures to that end | shall treat IN an
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
LAWS FOR ALASKA.
Necessity for Immediate Legislative
Action.

A necessity for immediate legislative ao
tion exists In the territory OF Alaska
Substantially the only law providing
civil government for this territory is the
act of May II, 1884. This is meager In Its
provisions and is fitted only for the ad
ministration Of affairs In a country sparse
ly inhabited by civilized people and unim'
portant in trade and production, as was
Alaska at the time this act was passed.
The increase In population by immigra-
tlon during the past few years. consequent
upon the discovery Of gold, has produced
such a condition as calls for more ample
facilities for local self-government and
more numerous conveniences Of civil and
judicial administration.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
FINANCES or THE NATION.
Receipts and Disbursements for the
Last Fiscal Year.

Government receipts from all sources for
the fiscal year ended June 30. 1899, includ-
ing $11, ,79S, ,314 IA. part payment Of the Cen
tral Pacific Indebtedness, aggregated $780,
9S2, ,OO4 35. OF this sum, customs receipts
were s2O6, 1928, 4S1 rs, and those from inter-
nal revenue $27S, ,4S7, ,l61 81. For the fiscal
year the expenditures were S70O,O9S, 5C4 O2,
leaving a deficit of $50, III, ,559 81.
The secretary OF the treasury estimates
that the receipts for the current fiscal
year will aggregate S64O,95S,ll2, and upon
the basis Of present appropriations the eX-
pendltures will aggregate $500 95S,l12, leav-
ing sO,O00OO0. For the fiscal year ended
June 30. 1899, the internal revenue receipts
were Increased about 500 0O0 0O0
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
Am rican Cowa

American farmers own cows to the
value of $369, ,239, ,993. a sum equal to
more than one half OF the capital of all
the national banks in the United States.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
An Irresistible Power,

No receptacle has ever been made
with sufficient strength to resist the
bursting power Of frozen water,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
German PIC iron.

German production of pig iron In the
first half of the current year was 4,OOO,.
600 tons, against 100000 In the same
time In 1898.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-12-08
SHOPPING IN JAPAN.
ODD CUSTOMS IN THE MlkA-
DOS EMPIRE.

A Store Is a Yeritabie Maze - You
Must Ask for the Goods You Wish to
Inspect = II Costs More to Buy in
Large Quantities.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
SYMPATHY FOR Beers
MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA.
ACTION IN NEW YORK.

(By Telegraph to Virglnlan- Pllot.)
Philadelphia. Dec Glover 400 dele
gates, representing ninety divisions of
the Ancient Order OF Hibernians OF
Philadelphia, with total membership
OF 10000, held q secret meeting in In
dustrial Hall tonight for the purpose
OF taking some action With a view OF
helping the Beers In their war with
Great Britain. Alexander McKcrnan,
president OF the Philadelphia Union,
presided. After the meeting had ad-
iourncd. 1t was announced that the
delegates of all divisions had pledged
every member of their respective di-
visions to contribute $3.50 toward q
fund OF 100000 to be raised for the
purpose of sending Il hospital ship to
the Beers. 1t was also announced
that strong resolutions OF sympathy
for the Beers had been adopted, and
that the members of the order heartily
ndorse and will participate in the
prof. oer mass meeting to be held in
this city January 18th under the aus
pices of the Irish-American clubs.
Patrick Oneill State president of the
Hibern!ans, stated after the meeting
that he had received many letters from,
physicians from different parts OF the
United States Offering their services on
the ship. Many offers of medicines and
other supplies, he said, had also come to
him.
When some of the delegates were
asked how they expected to get ship
to the Beers In view of the fact that
the latter have no seaport the delegates
gave an evasive answer, and refused to
talk about that part OF the project.
NEW YORK COUNCIL.
New York Dec. 29.-At the meeting
of the New York City Council to-day
resolutions OF sympathy for the Beers
which were offered on last Tuesday
were adopted with but one dissenting
NAtn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
AMERICAN PRISONERS
Dlmcnlties of General xouns's
Troops 20 ETcct Rcacno Increased
-whoeier Asks an Appointment
Many Fiiipinos nnd a Large GUAM.
thy of Arms ana Ammunition
Captured by coloAol Lockct.,s
Command or Americans.
(By Telegraph to virginlan-Pilot.) \

(By Telegraph to Virginlan-Pilot.)
Manila, Dec. 29.-10:1O p. m.-The in-
lsurgents who evacuated the coast
towns between Dagupan and vigan.S
fleeing to the mountains before the ad-
vancing Americans, are returning Il.
small bands to the towns the Amerl-
cans do not occupy. terrorizlng the ma
tlves and Cinnamon who showed friend
shin for the Americans. The natives
and Chinese are seeking the protection
| of the American garrisons.
| Colonel Vessels cavalry, while scout
ing in the vicinity of Trinidad, found
evidence OF Filipino soldiers being In
that vicinity. but it was impossible to
bring about an engagement.
The recent Increase in the garrison
| of Namacpazan, against threatened
rebel attack on Christmas day averted
! trouble &
AMERICAN PRISONERS. &
Colonel Luther r. Hare. of the Twen-5
ty-third Infantry, who has been follow
| ing party Of American prisoners, lost
track for three days. about December
20. Of such signs and evidences Of their
passage that they customarlly left be-
hind them. It is thought the prisoners
were separated and conveyed to re-
mote parts of the mountains, thus tn-N
creasing the difficulties of General
Young's troops to effect rescue.
FIGHTING JOE" WHEELER.
| General Wheeler, who was recently
In Manila requesting an appointment
south In the line of the expected CAM
paign, Is now at Paniquc.
MOUNTAIN STRONGHOLD TAKEN.
| Washington, Dec. 29-The Adjutant.S
| General received a cable message from
| General Otis this morning telling OF the
capture of a mountain stronghold be-
You'd Monteblan, northeast OF San
Mateo, formerly supposed to be impreg-
oners and a large quantity Of arms and
ammunition. The dispatch Is as fol-
! lows:
Manila. December 20.
"Adjutant- General, War Department.,
"Washlngton:
Colonel Lockett with regiment; two
battalions, 46th Colonel Schuyler), one.
| 10th Colonel Dorst), and company, 27ths
attacked enemy GOO strong on mountain
sire nEhold beyond Mcnteblan northeast
| San Mateo. Large number killed and
| wounded, "a taken prisoners. Lockettl
| captured one cannon forty rifles, 1000
rounds ammunition, 500 pounds powder,
arsenal Notifications, all food supplies
and considerable other property. This
| captured point located on mountain
trail and formerly supposed to be irn-5
| pregnable. Our casualties: Lieutenant.
Enslow, 18th Cavalry, and five enlisted
men. wounded mostly slight. Private
| Matson. 18TH Infantry, drowned. 5
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30

been several sudden deaths, and in each
instance rumor assigned the plague as
the cause. Investigation proved other
wise.
"On the 10Th the quarantine over Chi
natown was lifted and business is now
going on as usual in that district. There
have been no deaths by plague since
the 18th instant. Up to that time five
victims We're reported. The Board of
Health now claims that but two
deaths were caused by the sccurge, the
remaining cases being doubtfal or sus-
picious.
chinatown is being thoroughly
cleaned. a commission of three has
been appointed to examine the district
and report some scheme to remodel the
territory.
"The Council of State will be asked
to appropriate the sum OF 100000 at
once. with which to carry out the pres
ent plan Of altering and improving Chi
natown in conformity with the sani-
tary program of the Board OF Health"
TWO CASES AT HONOLULU.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 29.-The fol-
lowing telegram has been received by
the supervising surgeon general of the
United States Marine Hospital Service,
from Surgeon D. y. Carmichael, at
Honolulu:
Honolulu, II. T., Dec. 20, 1899.
There are two cases reported plague
Honolulu; two deaths December IL. No
new cases to December 20. Quarantine
against infection raised December 49,"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
INTERESTING INCIDENT.
IN THE MURDER TRIAL OF
MOLINEAUX.

| (By Telegraph to yirginlan-Pllot)
| New York, Dec. 2s.-The most inter-
esting incident to-day In the trial Of
Roland b. Molincaux, charged with the
murder of Katherine J.r Adams, oc-
CURED during the cross-eXamination of
| Harry Cornish by Barlow S. Weeks.
defendants counsel.
| Mi. Weeks asked the witness to step
| from The stand, sit down at the end of
| the table occupied by the attorneys for
the State, go through the performance
OF opening the bottle of bromo settler,
show how he knocked the contents into
the glnss, how he poured the water
from one glass to another. being care
full to get approximately the same
amount of water that he used In the
preparation of the fatal dose on the
morning of the murder of Mrs. Adams.
| Cornish compiled with the request and
proceeded to demonstrate about how
much he drank of the mixture: also
about how much Mrs. Adams took of
the poison. =,
1t was not until Mr.. Weeks asked the
witn,ss To drink: the water in this pan
! feminine reproduction of the scene or
the fatal morning that the Recorder in
terfered. Mr.. Weeks assured Cornish
that the water would net hurt him, but
the court replied: This dumb show
has gone far enough"
| Assistant Attorney Osborne good-na-
| turedly told the witness to go ahead ant
| drink the water, and the witness picked
| up the glass with the ramnrk "NNell,
! VIII drink"
At this point Recorder Golf again in.
| tcrtcrcd with the statement that hi
would not permit anything of the sort
to take place in the courtroom.
The testimony OF Cornish consisted
largely OF detailed descriptions OF the
| scene OIL the morning oc the murder Al
| the Adams fiat Recorder Goff refused
to allow Mr.. Weeks to ask any ques-
| tons rs to the present wherea bouts OF
! Mrs. Cornish, the wife of the witness
and why Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers, the In t.
ter the daughter of Mrs. Adams, hat
| departed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
SOUTHERN RICE GROWERS. !.
OPPOSED TO LETTING DOWN THE
TARIFF BARS. 81
(By Telegraph to virginian -Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Piiot.)
Savannah. Ga. Dec. 29,-Meetings Of
the Savannah River Rice Growers As
ISOLATION and of the Truck Growera,.
Association have been called to takaS
steps against the admission or Porto;
Rico and the Philippine Islands within
tho tariff wall of the United States.
The associations Will cooperate with
the sugar-producing interests Of Louis-
lana. 1t is pointed out that both Porto
Rico and the Philippines are producers
of rice, With the tariff bars let down
they would grow immense quantities OF
rice. with coolie labor, and food our:
markets, to the ruination OF the home
rice interests. And the same applies
to sugar. -; ~
Porto Rico is as close to the North
ern markets for truck and vegetables
as Savannah and Jacksonville. II Porto
Rican fruits and vegetables were let
free they would catch tho cream and
profit OF the Northern markets. to the
detriment of the growers In Georgia
and Florida. s. sss
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
Additional Troops for Alaska.
(By Telegraph to Virglnian-P ilot.)

washington. Dec. 2o.-Much of the
time of to-day's Cabinet meeting was
occupied by Secretary Wilson in dis
cussing the agricultural possibilities of
Alaska.
1t may be decided to increase the
number of troops in Alaska on the
ground that the constantly increasing
population demand additional protec-
tion. Reports reaching the Department
indicate that the rush next year to
Alaska. especially to Cape Nome, will
be large. and more troops will probably
he required. 1t is possible that one or
more additional forts will be establish
ed, one doubtless. at Cape Nome, but
none of the details have yet been work
ed ouf.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
IMPORTANT STEP
"A joint Request OF United states AN
Great Britain Upon Franco In
Matter OF boundary May 30 Made
-Esfabiishmcnto of Coating Station
on Cons, of wost Africa Urged up
ON Navy Department..
(By Telegraph to vlrglnian-Pnot.)

(8y Telegraph to vlrginian- Plot.)
London. Dec 29-It has been learned
by representative of the Associated
Press that the u. S. cruiser Mont
gomery's visit to Liberia is apparently
the result of overtures made to Wash
ington by that republic. Though the
British Government is in complete ig-
norance OF the purpose OF the Mont
somery's mission. the establishment of
a coaling station in Liberia by the
United States is regarded rs scarcely
probable, as, it is asserted, no Liberian
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
Another Big Savannah Fro.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 90 Shortly be-
fore midnight the furniture store of
Lindsey & Morgan and the dry goods
store OF Daniel Hogan, on Broughton
and Barnard streets, in the heart of the
retail district, were destroyed by fire.
Each business was a leader OF its line
in the city. The fire started from un-
known causes, in the first named place
which was separated from the splendid
Odd Fellows Temple by only a marrow
alley At one time 1t seemed as If two
or more principal business blocks would
go. The losses will foot up approx
msteiy s15O,tOo, with insurance Of about
sixty Der cent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
port has any facilities for coaling, all
Of them being open and surf bound.
A DEMAND UPON FRANCE,

A DEMAND UPON FRANCE.
The Associated Press representatives
learns, however, that far more i'm
portant step is under consideration. 1t
consists In Joint request OF the United
States and Great Britain upon France
to define the boundary between the ter
ritory she claims. and that claimed by
Liberia. This step is not yet decided
upon. but Great Britain only awaits the
United States assent to become n party
to such request. 1t is alleged that
france. for many years. has been en-
croachinS on Liberia, and 1t was only
by the strenuous protest of the United
States that she was prevented from ap-
propriatins large slice Of Liberia i'm
1892.
NAVAL OFFICIALS RETICENT.
Washington, D. c.. Dec. 29.-Although
the naval officials Will make no Official
statement respecting the cruise of the
mitted that the ship was there in the
early fall. returning to her station, at
Buenos Ayres. about the LIST of last
November. These dates In themselves
may be regarded as sufficient to dispel
any impression that the cruise was in
any manner connected with the war be-
tween the British and the Beers.
THE MoNTGoMERY's MISSION.
AS to the real objects Of the cruise,
1t Is believed that the Navy Depart
ment has its eye upon a possible coal
Ing station on the west coast, as Is In
Dictated in the foregoing dispatch, Be-
fore and during the civil war the United
States had no less than three coaling
stations on that coast. They were
practically abandoned when the West
African station was dropped from the
list. but the chief OF the equipment
bureau, Admiral Bradford, has strongly
urged that they be re-establshed so
rs to ensure our naval vessels n source
of supply of coal when passing from
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
LATEST NEWS OF THE WORID

the Eastern Atlantic StQtes around to
the Philippines and China, in the event
that the Suez Canal should be closed
against them. The Liberian Govern
mcnt has always been willing and even
anxious that the station on it's coast
should be kept up, if only as a mani
festatton Of the interest of the United
States in the colony 1t created, and to
protect it by our moral influence against
European aggression.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
tBy Telegraph to vIrglnian-pilot3

(By Telegraph to Virglnian-Pilot
San Francisco, Dec. 29.-The steamer
Gaelic arrived here to-day from the
Orient via Honolulu. The Gaelic was
sent to quarantine owing to the MIA
scare but her cabin passengers were
allowed to land. tow boats plying be-
tween the steamer and the city for the
purpose. The Associated Press cores
pondent at Honolulu sends the follow
ing under date OF December %:
There have been no new cases of
plague since last adTces There have
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
Lieut.. Taylor Killed.

tBy Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot.)
washington. D. c., Dec. 29.-General
Otis. at Manila. cabled the War De-
partment to-day that First Lieutenant
Edward r. Taylor. Twelfth Infantry.
was run over by train crossing the
Agno river, near Bautista, on the 2sth
instant, and died In few hours. N
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
Farther Malone Dead.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pnot)
New York. Dec. 2e.-Rev. Sylvester
Malone, pastor OF the Roman Catholic
Church OF Saints Peter and Paul, Brook
Ign. and n member of tho Board Of
Regents of the University OF New York
died to-day, aged 70 years He had been
in failing helth for some time past, and
took to his bed about three weeks ago,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
Famine RelIet for MIIIions.
(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)

Calcutta. Dec. 2e-Almost 100000 per-
sons are receiving famine relief. The
Government IS spending nearly two lakhs
of rupees daily. 1t Is estimated that tho
SafI be- three erores Of r rSpee Owing 10
the rapid increase In the Humber of peo-
pie seeking relief, the Vceroy. Lord
CurzGn. Of Kedlssston. invites a; closer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
Hernandez Revolution Ended.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
Caracas. Venezuela, Dec. 2s.-via
Haytian Cable:-Tite Hernandez reyoll-
ton can be said to DO ended. Hernandez
Is, fleeing with 2Rl men to the Colombian
boundary. The Government troops and
tho. minister, OF War, General PIliao, are
back ut Caracas 49,. 5 ~, VI d ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
BUB0NIC PLAGUE
AT HONOLULU
Quarantine Lifted and Business is
Going On as Usual.
ONLY TWO CASES FOUND

Chinatown, tho District iu which
Suspicious Gases wcre Found,
wi,i no RcmodeIcd I'm Conformity
with sanitnry Program OF tho
Hoard of Health 0unrant,ne
Raised on Ioth Instant-No New
Cases sinco Thcn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
Beers WATCH.
THE BRITISH
General Gatacrs Raopsns Commun-
ication With IndWe CoIliery Line.
SIEGE OF LADysmlrA

The Hocrs Iouns Another Howitzor
Watch Nightly with scnrchlIght.
md lombard Town Dniiy-They
show Dislnciinntion 40 vncnte Po-
sltion. Although wenkor Than Ops
posing Forco-conmection Cou-
sfructed Around Ladysmitl,.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-30
4 ROYAL COLONEL.

London, Dec. ga War Office dis
patch from Colonel Baden-Powell,
dated December 12 after announcing
that Lady Sarah Wilson had arrived
safe and we'll at Mafeking. adds that
the bombardment and musketry fire
continues daily on all sides. and that
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-09-29
Must Deceive the PeypIe.

Senator Thurston, Republican, OF
Nebraska, does not agree with Secreta'
ry of the Treasury Gage that the Re-
publican rarty should now come out
fatsfooted for the gold standard.
Thurston says it will not do to declare
for the single gold standard, because
of the large numbers of Republicans
throughout the West who hold views
favorable to silver and such a declara-
ton will estrange tleH from the Re
publican party. Senator Phurston
says. in effect, that the country is yir-
tually on the single standard now, but
the people DO not kn9w it. The thing
for the Republicans to dc 10 to keeE
the people fooled. They declared in
favor of bimetallism in the last con-
vention and then adopted the single
god standard an9 the wise course to
take next year is to make a siAilaE
declaration. According to Senator
Thurston's understanding of the stu
atiGp the Republican patty is in power
today as the result Ct decelving the
people, and to keep In power tins wis
est thing to do is to continue to deceive
th' rl,.