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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16
r Bells ROUTED AG IN.
Gen. Otis's Troops Win Big Victory
Over Insurgents.

Manila, March l5.-Lloyd Wheaton
commanding the United States flying
column. attacked and defeated force of
3OO0 Filipinos at Pasig this afternoon, in
Il letting heavy loss upon them.
The American loss was slight. The
Americans captured $50 Filipinos.
Many bodies of rebels killed are floating
down the river.
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Som sthing was aid about betting Is
to 80 that . certain statement was trus'
and then the dialogue driftsd into
wordy war In which each faction At
tempted 10 load on to the other the re-
sponsibility for all the recent political
troubles in Biddeford.
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COLLEGE BASE BALL
The University Of Maine has arranged
this eohedule of games:
THE JEFFRIEs-F ITZSIMMONs FIGHT

The JET hIEo-rI I LoIM WONo r1Uu I
New York, March 10. - William A.
Brady, representing Jim Jeffries of Cali
fornia and Martin Julian, the manager
of Robert Fitzsimmons, the heavyweight
champion pugilist. met here today to
consider the bids made for the proposed
fight between these pugilists. Quite a
large gathering of sporting men filled
the room in which the bids were opened.
H. =. Taylor, representing . San Francis
co syndicate which offer $4,000 as a
purse. Nv. B. Gray representing the
Westchester Athletic Club, offered $o1,-
600, and John P. Dunn, on behalf of the
Coney Island Athletic Club, offered
$4,000. The question of the picture
privilege came up and the representa-
tives were given "a hours to confer with
their associations.
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their failure by pocket Veto in the
event of An early adjournment.

their failure by pocket Veto in the
event Of An early adjournment.
THE CORPORATION BILLS:
The Judiciary committee reported ad.
versely ON the bills to amend the corpo-
ration laws by removing the limit on
capital stock and providing for the issue
Of preferred, preferential and other kinds
of stock. These measures were introduced
at the time that the bill ohartering the
American Ice company made its appear
ance.
THE USE OF BICYCLES.
Mr.. Wilson of Brunswick presented In
the House today bill giving town and
city authorities the right to regulate
the manner in which bicycles shall be
used In the night time. The bill was
passed to be engrossed. ..4.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Senats has ooncurred with the
House In the passage of the act provid-
ing for a typographical survey of the
state.
The bill to incorporate the Wilton viii
lage corporation has been passed to be en-
crossed.
The Senate indefinitely postponed the
bill to authorize records and contracts
for the sale OF lands.
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DIR. Bulls Cough syrup conquers Group
Every mother should know this and always
keep this wonderful remedy handy.
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STORM SEVERE ON THE


Provincstown, March ia terrific
southeast gale began tonight and reports
from all parts of Cape Cod at IL p. m. +,
show high velocity of the wind and
very heavy down pour. No craft has been
sighted in distress by the patrol.
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Washington March l5.-The following
despatch from General Otis was received
this morning:
Manila. March IS
Adjutant General, Washington:
Three insurgents moved last night to
the towns of Pasig and Patreos on the
shore of Laguanda bay, fronting
Wheaton's troops on the Pasig river lines.
by heavy fighting Wheaton has dislodged
and driven them back, taking 400 prison.
ers and inflicting helvy loss in killed and
wounded he reports his loss as very
moderate He now occupies those towns
with sufficient force to hold them. Otis
Manila March 15.-Private Forhoff of
Co. l., goth regiment, was killed. The
following privates were woundeu: New
man, Co. +, 10Th regiment; Carroll, Z.
A, 22nd regiment; Marshall, Co. b. 23nd !;
Coombs, Co. G, 22nd; Rogers Co. l.
22nd
A bout $50 Filipinos surrendered at the
town OF 1aguig to the Washington regl-
ment and us Fllipinos were captured at
| Iasig by the 10th regiment Our troops
found iO6 dead FIlipinos and 100 new
graves near Pasig. The prisoners We're
unarmed. and therefore, it is presumed
they executed their threat OF throwing
their arms into the river.
London, March i6-1he Evening News
this afternoon published the following
despatch from Manila:
General Wheaton has completely
routed the Fihpinos and has occupied
Pasig, Taguig and Pateros. Several
hundreds of the enemy were killed and
as many were captured"
General Otis says this Is the GREATEST
victory since February 3. The Americans
will press towards Aguinaldo's head
quai tiers.
FOUGHT ALL DAY.
Los Angeles, Cal, March IA tele-
gram to the Times from Maj. Gen. Il. G..
Otis, dated Manila, March 10, says:
1.-The twentieth infantry had an all
day fight at Pasig Three thousand
rebels were encountered aud defeated.
They were routed with heavy loss. Our
loss was small. Three hundred and
| fifty rebels were made prisoners.
Wheaton's brigade now holds the towns
of Pasig and Pateros. This news is
based upon official Information. Our
river gunboats fought their way into
the lake,
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no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails 10 cure 25c
The genuine has L. b. Q. on each tablet.
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QUESTION OF PASSES.
MEMBERS ALLOWED MILEAGE
MAY USE PASSES.

when Expenses Are Allowed Fares
Can't he Reckoned In II No Fares
Were Paid-statc Omcials Must he
More Explicit In Filing Expense
Bills.
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BASE BALL MEETING.

Portland Is Ready to Join the New
England League.
The baseball meeting at SWEETS hotel
last night was well attended. and was
even enthusiastic. The situation was
freely discussed and from what was sal
there can to no doubt but what sufficient
furd can be raised to put team in the
Held this season, provided q strong league
is organized and Portland is admitted.
MIR. Burnham who was present stated
that he had received letter from Presi-
dent Murnnne stating that t g league
meeting would be teld at the Quincy
house, Boston, Friday night. II Was
agreed that Mr.. Burnham should attend
to represent Portland's interests and the
city will probably be represented BY an
other gentleman.
Mr.. Murnane stated in his letter that
there was q chance that there would be
combination of the Southern New Eng
land league cities and the Connections
league. OF course If this deal should 60
through there would I've no opening for
Portland. If 1t doesn't other cities will
be secured to go with the southern ones,
SIX club league organized and Portland
will be one of them.
The Forest avenue grounds can be
easily made suitable for baseball again.
The bicycle track will have to bs levelled
down in some places. part Of the fence
repaired and a new roof put on the grad
stand. 1t ia said that Frank Leonard
who, was expected to place team in the
field to represent Lynn is going to Wor.
oester to manage the Eastern league In
that city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16
A THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, 0pals. Peal
Rubys and all other precious stones, Engage
stent and Wedding Rings speciality, Largest
mock in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweler
Monument Square. marchi9du
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FIELD OF SPORTS.


BASKET BALL AT Y. NJ. @. A.
Notwithstanding the severe storm last
evening. q large number were present ct
the Y. n. c. A. at three of the most sx-
citing games of basket hall Of the season.
The games were all strongly contested,
and great deal of enthusiasm was mani
tested throughout
Tho results were as follows:
First game between Crimson and MIG
Green; score Is to 8 in favor Of Crimson.
Second game between Green and Ma
room; score 20 to 10 In favor of Green.
Third game between Lavender and
Orange; score 10 to II In favor Of Orange.
The Greens have won every game that
they have played and the Layenders have
lost but two.
In the intermission Mr. J. Carroll.
one Of the members OF the association,
gave fine exhibition of club swinging.
Next Wednesday night the following
teams will play; Yellow W. Purple
Crimson vs. Maroon; Pink VI. Orange.
These games viii be CLOSELY contested
and well worth seeing.
PORTLAND PLAYERS JARED HARD
Walker, one Of the polo players i'm
ported from Portland to play with the
Sacos, was the victim of . painful aooi-
dent during the game Tuesday night. He
was struck in the eye during the second
period by Jimmy O'Neil, second rush of
the Biddeford team. and rendered insen-
sible. 1t was necessary to take three
stitches in the eyelid. The white of the
eye near the cut was scratched little
The physicians, however. say the sight
win not be permanently effected.
Scribner, the other Portland player,
was also knocked out. He received .
clip over the right lung which caused .
swelling as big rs mans fist He re-
sumed play after short rest
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Lswye. Hovsy argued in favor of the
bill. He said that in the Republicen
mayoralty caucus one of the HAmiltoAs
made all the motions, another seconded
them, while Hamilton nephew presid ed
and refused to recognize the rights Of
the Republicans who happened to favor
Mayor Stone. Mr.. Hovey claimed that
the citissus are not party. and TINT
every Republican, even though he was
In favor of non -partisan administra-
ion, was entitled to vote in that caucus
Lawyers BENZ. F. Hamilton and q. S.
Hamilton argued for the remonstrants.
They said 1t was only scheme to freeze
out the present Republican city commit
tee, and that Biddeford had already been
ovsrburdsned with special legislation.
Tho bill had been put In at this time In
the session. without even the usual
gormality of being tabled for printing.
Nobody in Biddeford has seen the bill, II
ass not been published in any York coun-
~ newspaper, and mp to noon NO mem
,er of the York delegation had read 1t.
The delegation will consider the bill in
the morning and report.
During the hearing heated dialogue
occurred between City Marshal Harmon
ard DR.. Purcell on one side. o. F. Stack
pole and ex-Mayor Hamilton on the other.
Il arose over question about the word
ing OF a caucus call Of several years ago.
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THE DAILY PR e SIS

Can always be found at the periodical
stores Of:
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eficient than was expected or than they had been
represented to be. Why was not this astonish-
ing and dangerous state Of facts discovered by
the higher and more responsible officials, VINO
are supposed to be more deeply interested tnan
any mere subordinate, who has no responsipiii-
ty except to obey his orders'
Almost invariably these journeys or inspec-
ton, especially on the part OF the hisher
officials, are preceded by the unnecessary an
nouncement that 1t is the first time the urea
'so-and- so has left his desk for several months
indicating that the energetic and watchfui man
of affairs goes on this particular mission only as
a matter OF duty. Yet It Is quite clear ne does
not see that which quick-eyed and really ear
nest inspector would and should see IL we are
to believe the report Of Captain Crozier who Is
not only very intelligent officer. but one with
the nerve to tell unpalatable truths.
Too much inspection is going on, at too great
an expense to the Treasury, and Of that sort OF
inspection which does not inspect. Assistant
Controller Mitchell understandsshow to curtail
1t without any new laws II is doubtful, how
ever. whether his ruling will be permitted to
stand.
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LAUNCH OF THE DAHLGREN.

ToRPEDo-BoAT TO LEAVE THE WAYS ON MAY IL.
Washington May s.-The torpedo-boat DahIgren
will be launched on May 10 at the Bath Iron
Works. The construction OF the Dahgren was
authorized by Congress in 1896 and the contract for
Works, OF Bath, Ne, on October OF that year
The contract price for tho hull and chinery ex-
elusive OF ordnance and outfit. is $4,000. The boat
is l47 feet long 16 feet ~ inches extreme breadth
and has mean drsugnt Of feet ~ inches and a
displacement OF 146 tons She is OF the Normand
type and is similar in general design TO successful
class OF boats now In service In the French Navy.
Her contractors guarantee mean speed Oh her
trial OF 3Olz knots hour. Her bunker capacity Is
thlrty-two tons OF coal She is fitted with two deck
discharglng tubes for is-inch Whitehead automobile
torpedoes and carries a battery OF four l-pounder
rapid-hre guns. One Of the torpedo tubes Is To-
Gated on the port side amidships, and the other is
at the after end Of the boat. The forward deck Is
slightly raised to form turtleback, and break
water liz fitted across H.
The speed trial will be made at early date,
after which the boat will be sent 10 the Navy Yard
al Portsmouth. n. H.. TO be placed In commission
for service
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CUBAS SHIPPING INTERESTS.
REGULATION

SOME HARDSHIP CAUSED BY THE PRESENT
REGULATIONS.
Washington, May (5peciaD.-The proposed visit
OF Havana ship-owners TO Washington will bring
10 head some puzzling questions. II is recognized
that in existing circumstances hardship is worked
to the shipping interests Of the island. Under the
military control the coasting laws OF the United
States were extended TO Cuba. Thet enables Amer
lean vessels TO carry trade throughout the West
Indies without interference, but most Of the coast
Ing trade OF Cuba Is done by Island vessels. which
find It advantageous TO make voyages TO other
ports. 1t Is possible that In time the shipping in
erests will be in the hands Of Americans but that
Is not likely be the for years to come.
In the mean time, the regulation which enabled
foreign vessels to trade in Cuban waters by de-
Matchmaking themselves Is also proving unsatis-
factory, and the effort is making to modify it. A
special blue andwhite flag was designed for vessels
OF this class. Few foreign shipowners cared TO de-
nationaliZe themselves when they found that this
did not enable them to acquire American national
ity Some time ago vessel engaged In South
ceedings and hoisted the blue nd-white flag. The
captain put into Key West. anu the discovery was
then made that under the existing regulations the
ship would have to pay tonnage dues tar IN excess
of what would have been required II II had contln-
ued under the Spanish flag. The customs collector
for instructions, but the Treasury was unable 70
find a way out. All 1t could do was to direct that
the tonnage dues be collected but that the captain
OF the ship pay them under protest. pending official
action which would meet the new conditions. This
is one Of several Instances which have arisen
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me or near me are wholly and unoualinediy
false. / was and am now actuated solely ny
the consideration Of the health. lives ana ih'es-
rity of the Army. My duty is done
An ARMY officer who is a close friend of Gen
eral Miles, when asked II there was anything
for the General to say do in regard TO the
report, replied There is nothing for MN 10
say or do The report has been approved uy
the President. and the President Is the com
mander-ln- Chief Of the Army. Criticism Oh ,he
report or any other action would be a VIOLATION
OF military duty 49,.
Inquiry was made as to the status OF the
officers criticised and what course they might
pursue and 1t was said that as military iegai
proposition ii was impossible for any action 70
be taken by any OF the officers aggrieved lhey
might demand court Of inquiry. but II was q
court of inquiry which recommended that no
further action be taken; this being approved py
the President precuded any further inquiry.
General Eagan, who is criticised in the report
is not likely to ask for further investigation.
Lieutenant Colonel Maus, Of General Miles
staff the other officer criticised. feels 1t keenly.
his friends say he was among the witnesses
that General Miles asked 10 have called. but
were not called, by the Court
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GERMAN GOOD FEELING SHOWN.
CORDIAL LETTER FROM THE MINISTER OF
MARINE TO SECRETARY LONG

Washington. May s.-Secretary Long has received
the following letter from the Minister OF Marine
In the German Cabinet. expressing the good feel
ing prevailing in the highest naval circles of Ger
many toward the United States naval authorities:
Berlin April II. 1899.
Captain Lieutenant Rebur- Paschwitz. as
signed 10 the Imperial German Embassy at Wash
ngton, has repeatedly spoken in his report OF the
very great courtesy he has met with In United
States naval circles On the occasion OF his pres
In this city said officer confirmed his reports
probation. and expressed the conviction that It
was solely due to the valuable assistance OF all
authorities concerned and the ever-ready courtesy
OF the officers Of the United States Navy that he
enabled TO discharge his duties during ana
after the Spanish American War .
Captain Lieutenant Won Rebur-Paschwitz further
stated gratefully that, wherever opportunity Of
fered, he had enjoyed the most liberal hospitality
OF HIS American comrades. There can be no doubt
that the great readiness OF the authorities In
giving information and the extreme courtesy OF
the different officers and officials OF the Navy
ashore well the sea, are TO be ascribed
primarily 10 Your Excellencys initiative. l there
fore desire 10 express 10 Your Excellency my most
sincere thanks for the assistance given Captain
Lieutenant Rebur-Paschwtz. and have the
honor TO request that you will transmit my thanks
also TO the gentlemen Of the Office OF the Secretary
OF the Navy. the commander-in-chief Of the At
lantic Squadron and other gentlemen concerned
| ask that Your EKcelency will accept the as
surance OF the high esteem with which have the
honor 10 be- very respectfully, T1RPTTZ,
Rear-Admiral. Minister OF State and Secretary OF
State OF the Imperial Marine Office.
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The details by bills are as follows:

In addition to the specific appropriations made,
authorized to be entered into for In
crease OF the naval establishment and for various
public works throughout the country requiring
future appropriations by Congress in the aggregate
sum Of $77,0l7 27i These contracts cover three
battle-ships, three armored cruisers and six pro-
tected cruisers to cost. including armor and arma-
ment, $44l0i50O: river and harbor Improvements,
s23 sec s24 public buildings in various States, in
GLIDING new Government Printing Office in Wash
ington, ss.l6 $50
The new Offices and employments specifically au-
thorized 1850 IN number, at an annual cost or
s12, $50 S67 and those abolished omitted 352 in
number. at an annual compensation Of Si3Sn, q
net increase Of 4S,Sl7 at cost of S1l 30I,496 OF
this increase $685. in number for the military
establishment, under the act increasing the eff
cheney OF the Army, and exclusive of the vol
unteers authorized. and $50 are for the naval
esta bshment. at aggregate annual cost Tor
both establishments OF $40 226, leaving for the
executive departments and all other branches OF
the public service $50 Offices. at an annual cost
OF s9O9.27O
A comparison OF the total appropriations Of the
third session Of the LVth Congress for 1900 OF s63-
9Sl02 with those Of the second session for 1899 OF
1898 2Sl ,6l5 shows reduction in favor of the third
session Of SlS 250,59S
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A STRONG PROTEST FROM CHINA.

AGAINST EXTENSION or THE CHINESE ExcLu
SION ACT TO CUBA.
Washington. May s-Tbe Chinese Legation here
has made a strong protest TO the State Department
against the extension Of the Chinese exclusion act
to Cuba this having been enc result OF recent
executive order extending the immigration laws OF
the United States to Cuba and Porto Rico. Yung
Kwai. en- attache OF the Legation said to-day that
such protest had been made. and in view of>the
fact that the Chinese would make the best kind Of
citizens for the settlement Of Cuba. he believed that
the order would be modified not 10 exclude
his countrymen. THE Dowager Empress" he
added. has recently granted the most liberal pro-
lection TO Americans and wishes TO become more
closely allied with America. and this country will
be going against its own interests II II refuses 20
meet China half way"
Secretary Hay said that The matter was under
considerable by the State Department
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CONDITIONS IN PORTO RICO.
GENERAL KENNEDY SANGUINE REGARDING
PROSPECTS IN THE ISLAND.

Washington. May Sowing to the large number
Of inquiries that have been received by the MEM
bers Of the Insuar Commission since their recent
return from Porto Rico, General Robert p. Ken
nedy has prepared statement as TO the resources
and conditions in Porto Rico. which, he thinks.
will the points upon which the greatest In
terest has been manifested. Concerning the peo-
pie themselves. General Kennedy says
There cen scarcely be found upon the globe a
q ROro HHd Tey e IL full
with American institutions: There is great deal
e e GHd s s fRs IS Is peope Ss
himsllr built huts. have few clothes and still less
around them they can If i've with little work and
few worldly goods. and still not suffer from either
island baselesJ fabrications.
While the richer classes live we'll In beautifully
educated abroad. so that they speak English. the
percentage Of teTacy among the poorer classes
due to the fact that there are no schools worth the
might say. in the whole island.
As to agricultural opportunities ! should say that
under cultivation. and thousands Of acres yet re-
main to be given over 70 husbandry. Lands are
influx OF people from the United States stil there
is opportunity for many thousands Of persons who
really wish TO engage In agriculture on the island.
That there are great opportunities in Porto Rico
is unquestionabe. TO young men desiring 10 seek
sn aed Porto h Ro great
ducements But would discourage the simple
adventurer who expects 20 reap quick and un-
earned reward
Sugar and coffee both require large outlay in
lands material and improvements The promise Of
both Of these however is unequalled anywhere else
in the world. An old coffee planter from Java. who
has Just bought plantation. assured me that the
climate and conditions were as favorable as ne had
ever seen Tropical fruits OF all sorts grow readily
and are Of the finest quality. know Of no place
which offers greater inducements than does Porto
Rico 10 Florida orange-growers who are seeking a
location outside the frost belt.
The opportunities for stock-rasing 1t appears TO
me are superior to those in almost any part Of
the United States and this without disparagement
of our own cattle country
The climate of the island. in my experience and
from what I can gather Of 1t from records OFFICIAL
warm in summer and cool in winter, and even the
densely populated city Of San Juan is remarka-
hiv healthy place / look forward TO the time. not
far distant. when Porto Rico will be not only the
tropic garden spot Of the United States but one OF
the most popular winter resorts.