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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02

while the band OF the Second Illinois
volunteers played the Spanish royal
march.
WITHIN THE PALACE.
On entering the palace, the Ameri-
can generals went to the saloon facing
/ the plaza, which is on the second floor.
/ It is a lofty chamber, decorated with
mirrors of deep silt frame, while satin
/ draperieS and the scarlet arms of
/ Spain are over each door and window.
Here were gathered the members of
/ the captain generals staff, Colonel Gel
( pi, Lieutenant Colonies Relied, Girauta
and Bonitas. Major Priego, Captains
Ritene, Adoifo and Ramon CastellaEoS,
sons of the captain general.
Captain General Castellanos was at
this time in a private room off the
throne room. He had given a farewell
breakfast at 10 o'clock to the members
of his staff, and had spent the rest OF
the morning virtually alone, looking
at the Americans from the balcony.
The Americans now grouped them
selves near a large mirror between the
two central windows, the Spanish staff
being on the right. while CT the left
the American stats, the Cuban gen
erals and the correspondents.
Suddenly Captain General CaStella-
nos entered the saloon without cere-
mony from the left, ard greeted Gen
eral Brooke and others. After shaking
hands, General Brooke sat upon sofa,
while General Casteilanos moved
toward the group OF Cuban generals
British Vice Consul Jerome introduced
him to General Mayia Rodriguez
Shaking both the hands of the Cuban
officer, in the usual Spanish fashion,
General Castellanos said: we have
been enemies, but L respect you for
your correct attitudes and opinions.
have pleasure in shaking your hand"
General Rodriguez replied: L thank
you, general. l feel sorry for the Span
ish army, which has defended the ban
ner it was sworn to defend. I also
have pleasure in shaking your hand"
Captain General Castellanos took his
position near Major General Brooke.
The buzz of conversation on the
American side of the chamber con-
trasted with the silence on the Span
ish side. There was a marked differ
ence between the Americans and Span
iards, the former tall, heavy, and wear
ing much gold cords; the latter small
and slight, in blue-striped cambria
uniforms. The Spaniards were de-
pressed; the Americans We're CORE
spondingly buoyant.
TRANSFER OF SOVEREIGNTY
At the last stroke of y, the boom
of a gun brought all eyes to the point +!
in the room where stood the captain /
general, who was talking with an
American officer. Immediately all was
silence. The captain general stepped |
to the left, taking his position directly |
in front Of his staff. On his right stood |
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
ILLINOIS LEGISLATION.
Lawmakers Will Give Attention to
the Labor Troubles.

the Labor Troubles.
Springfield, Ills, Jan. 1.-The forty
first general assembly will convene at
noon next Wednesday. The organiza-
ton of the two houses will be eff
fected on that day. The message of
the governor will probably be trans
mitted to both houses some time dur
ing the afternoon. There will be no
United States senator to elect this year,
so that the first few weeks will lack
the political interest which has distin
guished the last two regular. sessions.
However, there will be an abundance
of other things TO make the session
interesting, at times exciting, and per-
hapS, as prolonged as the average Ses-
sion. 1t will not be altogether without
political interest, for at this time it
seems probable that an attempt will be
made at congressional reapportionment.
The Republicans will control both
houses by a majority which will prob
ably be sufficient to pass any appor-
tionment measure that may be agreed
upon. Nothing very radical will be at
tempted in the way of apportionment,
the changes, in all probability, being
confined to a few districts.
Final adjournment is not expected
before the latter part of May or early
in June.
Labor legislation will occupy a large
share of attention. The events of the
past year, more particularly the min
ing troubles at Virden and Pana, have
created a pronounced sentiment in ia
vor of law which will effectively pre-
vent the Importation of negroes in
large numbers from other states. There
is general feeling among members in
favor of a law which will keep out of
the state armed bodies of cheap labor
ers from other states, such as precipi-
tated the Virden riot.
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Havana, Jan. 1.-The sovereignty
Of Cuba passed from Spain to the
United States at noon today. The
form of transfer was very simple,
consisting of only an exchange
of speeches in the saloon of the palace.
the hauling down of the Spanish flag
and the raising in its stead of the flag
of the United States on the flagstaff
on the palace roof. SaIutes were fired
from the heavy guns of the forts and
the warshiDs before and after the
change of flags.
The raising of the stars and strioes
was greeted with cheers by the people
who covered the roofs Of the buildings
around the palace and plaza. No crowd
was permitted to gather in the streeta
in the vicinity of the palace to witness
the epoch-making function.
At O'Clock a guard. composed of the
Second battalion of the Tenth infantry.
marched into the Plaza de Armas. IN
der command of Captain Van VIeet.
and formed around the square. Captain
General Castelianos watched them with
interest from the balcony of his apart
ments as they entered the square and
were stationed at all the streets APP
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NATIONAL EISTEDDF0D.
Professor Stephens of Salt Lake One
of the Adjudicators.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 1.-The National
Eisteddfod was formally opened at the
Grand Avenue Congregational church to-
night. The sessions of the Eisteddfod
proper will open at the Pabst theatre to-
morrow. About LEGO of the Welsh singers
arrived in the city today, including large
delegations from Chicago, Racine Osh-
kosh and Sparta, Wis, and Mankato,
MINI. Other large delegations are eX-
pected to arrive tomorrow. Some of the
most prominent WeIshmen in the country
are present, including Judge H. NJ Ed
wards of Scranton, Pa. one of the best
known musical conductors; Evan Ste
phens of Salt Lake City, Jenkin Powell
Jones of gainesville, o., William Amadoc
and Samuel Job of Chicago.
Mr.. Job presided at tonights meeting
which was opened with the rendering of
Hansers Largo on the pipe organ by
Miss Overheiser.
Mr.. Job addressed the congregation in
Welsh, urging that greater interest be
taken in singing for church congrega-
tions. Hon. II. NJ. Edwards of Scranton,
Pa, delivered an address on THE Els
teddfod, the rest Of the evening being
devoted to the singing of hymns.
The chief choral competition tomorrow
night will be one of the most interesting
features. Two prizes of $500 and 800 will
be given. and singers from Appleton, Osh-
kosh, Racine and Milwaukee will COM
pete. Evan Stephens and Jenkin Powell
Jones have been selected as adjudicators.
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Manila, Jan. 1.-The following dispatch,
dated Friday afternoon. Dec. 80. at Iloilo,
island of Panay. has just been received
here by boat, Geographic communication
with Iloilo not having been resumed:
The situation at Hoilo is grave. Fifteen
hundred natives, fully armed, are at
Melo. a suburb of noilo. Seventeen thou
sand more, it is reported. are awaiting
orders to embark at several points on the
island of Negroes, fifteen hours sail from
Iloilo.
All the women have Withdrawn and
many families have taken refuge with
the Americans. The rebels, after a con-
sultation, insist upon inaction until Cen
eral Aguinaldo shall have been heard
from General Miller when this demand
was first made, declined TO concede them
time and insisted upon an answer being
given him by noon today. AT the same
time he gave assurances that lives and
property would be protected
The foreign residents then petitiOned
General Miller to grant the extension de-
sired by the rebels. as a. fight would
cause inevitable loss. This also General
At the designated time a native COM
mission again boarded the United States
transport Newport. and asked for delay,
saying that they were unable to control
the army. which commanded the city and
surrounding country. General Miller re-
fused and prepared 10 IaTd forces, send
ing an emissary back TO Manila for in
structiOns.
The rebels are Strengthening their posi-
ton and are preparing to resist The
streets of IlOilO are full of armed sol
diers. who are constantly entering from
every direction. There is great excite
rneRt, which is increased by the appear
ance of the gunboat FL CanO, flying the
Spanish flag. The public buildings.
churches and boats along the river are
filed with rebels.
Tbes bOatc bp diSro fofN
boat which carries this message is about
leaving are being lowered with four
machine guns mounted in their bows. The
lighters alongside the United States
transport Arizona The United States
transport PENNSYLVANIA lies three miles
TO the south, with steam up.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
Business Men Are Trying to Defeat
the Boss.
DEPENDS ON THE CAUCUS
REPUBLICAN MEMBERS WILL
MEET TOMORROW NIGHT.
If Quay Can Get 12S Republicans to
Attend He Will Secure the Nom
neutrality-suspicious. Dalzell and
Charles G. Tubbs Are His Oppon-
ents-Quay Managers Aggressive.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 1.-The general
assembly will open it's biennial session
at u o'clock Tuesday noon, in the new
capitol building. After the senate and
house have organized, Governor Hast
ings will send in his biennial message.
Lists of standing committees will hard
" be ready to announce before the IN
auguration of Governor-elect stone on
Jan. II, so that the legislature Will not
get down to work in earnest before
February. There is a strong sentiment
among the legislators in favor OF
short session.
Both Democrats and Republicans
will caucus tomorrow evening for the
organization of the houses. The Re
publicans have Il majority OF "A on
Joint ballot, and naturally expect to
control both houses.
Senator Quay's friends have fixed
Tuesday evening for the senatorial eau
Gus, and the only question now Is
whether 12S Republicans will go into
the meeting. If they do, everybody ad-
mits that Quay will control major
ity, and that he will be nominated.
His opponents are making an effort to
keep enough members out of the con-
ference to prevent q nomination, and
if they can 60 this they expect to de-
feat the senator's reelection. Con-
gresham Dalzell of Pittsburg and
Charles C. Tubbs of Tioga are the other
avowed aspirants for the senatorial
nomination.
The fight against Quay is being di-
rected by E. A. Van Valkenburg. the
leading spirit of the Business Men's
League. Republican workers are being
brought here from all over the state
to take a hand in the fight for United
States senator
The hotels are crowded tonight, and
by tomorrow will be filled to overflow
ing. The Quay managers are on the
aggressive, and are leaving nothing I'M
done to make votes for their leader
The anti-Quayites are just as active,
but there are not near so many of
them, and their policy will be fully out
lined before tomorrow.
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Captain J. S. Hart, interpreter to- the
United States military commission
Next to Captain Hart, in the order
named. Generals Chaffee, Brooke. i-uG-
low, Lee, Wade, Butler and Clous. I'M
mediately behind General Cn&flee was
Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia
At this moment the band of the
plaza was playing the Spanish anthem
AS the guns at Cabanas fortress ceased
firing there was a breathless pause in
the saloon. Everybody knew that the
American flag was Seing raised on the
palace by Major Butler. son of General
Butler, and that the stars and stripes
were going uD on adj the other official
STATS in Havana. After this second of
silence. the band on the plaza played
The star -spangled Banner" while the
guns OF the fleet and fortress began to
roar out the national salute of twenty
one guns.
Immediately Captain General Cas-
tellanos handed the manuscript of l-:-
speech to Captain Hart and began to
speak. Amid the strains of the hand
and the noise of the guns it was inn
possible to hear him Close the Win
doWS," said some one. and the case
ments were closed, but the sound Of
the cheering still visibly disturbed the
captain general.
CASTELLANOS' SPEECH.
Addressing himself to Major General
Wade, president Of the United States
military commission, though he seemed
to,look at the floor General Castellanos
said:
"Gentlemen-In compliance with the
treaty Of Paris, the agreement of the
military commissioners OF the island
and orders of my king. at this moment
of noon, Jan. l, 1899. there ceases In
Cuba Spanish sovereignty and begins
that of the United States. In conse-
quence, l declare ycu On command Of
the island, with the object that you
may exercise it, declaring to you that
[ will be first in respecting it. Peace
having been established between our
respective governments. 1 promise you
to give all due respect to the United
States government and hope that the
good relations already existing between
cur countries will continue until the
termination of the evacuation of those
under my orders in this territory
After Captain Hart had translated
the address. General Wade said to Gen
eral Brooke:
II transfer this command to YOU
Major General Brooke said: Il ac-
cept this great trust in behalf of the
and president of the
United States, and addressing Captain
General Casteilanos) l wish you and
the gallant gentlemen with ,ou a
pleasant return to your native land.
May prosperity attend you and all who
are with you
Generals Brooke and Castellanos then
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
NORTH DAKOTA sENAToRsH1P.
Congressman Johnson viii Start Off
With Twenty-seven Votes.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 1.-Organiza-
ton of the house of representatives has
been the one topic Of discussion among
the members of the legislature here
today and the question of the speaker
ship was practically settled this after
noon, when Sargent, candidate of the
Johnson forces, signed the caucus call
circulated by the anti-Johnson forces,
in effect withdrawing from the race for
the place. The speakership has been
a source of great interest, and has been
looked on as in a measure revealing
the relative strength of the opposing
forces for the senatorship in the house.
Colonel w. H. Robinson, manager of
Congressman Johnsons campaign for
the United States senate, stated today
that Johnson would have twenty-seven
votes for senator at the beginning of
the. fight. Other avoWed candidates
include C. Cooper of Grand Forks,
Senators Hanna of Cass, Little of Bur-
leigh, McCumber and La Moure.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
Passenger Train Thrown From a
TrestIe and No One Killed.

McKenny, Tex, Jan. 1.-The wreck of
the northbound Houston & Texas Central
Fork bridge three miles north of here
was complete, save the engine, which kept
the track until it came TO a standstill just
north of the bridge The mail, express
and four passenger cars were thrown
from the track and completely demol-
ished.
The miraculous escape from death of
the sixty-five passengers aboard IS all
the talk. The train became detached and
tumbled from the treStle, which is twelve
or fifteen. feet high. About forty Dassen-
Physicians and other citizens of this place
responded to the call for aid and quickly
the wounded were rescued from the
wrecked cars and transferred to the Foote
hotel in this city. About 240 feet of track
and trestle were torn up. One coach was
crushed until the sides almost touched.
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THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE
End of Spanish Sovereignty In the
New World.
Crisis In Philippines.
Fight Against Quay.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
In Railway Circles.
DIR. Tiff On Revivals.
PAGE SIX
Great Is the Alice.
PAGE SEVEN.
State News.
PAGE EIGHT.
A Quiet New Years Day.
Colonel Liscum at San Juan.
Governor Wells On Roberts.
The Salt Palace Project.
Death of Mrs. E. c. Rognon.
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Democratic in both branches. Monday
the Democratic caucus will be held.
While it is not certain that the selec-
ton for United States senator will be
made at Mondays caucus, it is posi-
BILE, as there is no opposition to the re-
election of Senator w. B. Bate, and
there will be no opposition. The states
finances will occupy much of the time
of the session, as the floating debt
amounts to $S50,000. and there is
growing demand for its speedy retire
ment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
NORTHERN TRAINS DELAYED.
Heavy Shows and Swollen Streams
Along Northern Pacific.

Tacoma. Wash, Jan. 1.-The Northern
Pacific westbound overland was delayed
eight hours today by heavy SHOWS and
swollen rivers in the Rocky mountain
and Idaho divisions. East of EIensburg
the most serious difficulty was encoun-
tered. Swollen rivers almost Blocked the
train Reports from eastern Washington
tonight state that the rivers are freezing
and all danger from that source has
passed. In the Rocky mountain division
of the road the SHOWS are deep, and rail-
road officials here believe the most seri-
Gus difficulty is to be encountered there.
New Years day in Tacoma was ushered
in with a snowstorm that lasted nearly
all day. Rain occasionally alternated
with the snow. About three inches of
snow fell, but most of it melted with the
rain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
NEBRASKA sPEAKERSHIP.
Republican Row May Lead to Elec-
ton of a Fusionist.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. with but few
exceptions. members ELECT of the Ne
braska legislative session, which begins
on Tuesday, are in the city. The SEN
atorial contest, which, since election,
has secured most of the attention, has,
with the arrival of so many members,
for the time being given place to the
speakership canvass. The Republicans
control both branches of the legisla-
ture, but in the lower house by bare
majority of four and with four ac-
tive Republican aspirants for the
speakership, and some bitterness awak
ened, there is a bare possibility that
the fusiorists may secure the presiding
officer This is made possible by the
refusal of a few Republicans to go into
caucus and abide the result. All kinds
of pressure was brought to bear upon
these members, but up to midnight
without success. The Senatorship, it
is generally understood, is behind the
contest for speaker.
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snaniards still Seek Release.

Madrid, Jan. 1.-The minister for for
eign affairs, Duke Almodovar del Rio. is
about sending a note to Washington to
remind the American government of its
undertaking. by the terms of the treaty
of Paris. TO obtain the liberty of the
Spanish prisoners in the Philippines
The cabinet has decided to open a
credit of 100000 pesetos for the repartria-
ton of Spanish soldiers in Cuba and the
Philippines.
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General Andrews Going.

ST Louis, No. jan 1.-Brigadier Cen
eral John n. Andrews, who has had
command of brigade of volunteer troops.
has arrived here to take command at
jefferson barracks, near this city He
will go in command Of the troops to be
seat from here to the Philippines. among
which is the Twelfth infantry his old
regiment
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Burke Cattle Company Wins.
Especial to The Herald.)

Pocatello, Ida, Jan. Judge Standrod.
sitting in chambers last night, signed a
decree giving Wells, Fargo & Co., of Salt
Lake City, Judgment for S13,45619 against
the Burke Land & Cattle company Of
American Falls, Ida The suit was
brought by the latter company to obtain
an accounting Wells, Fargo & Co.
claimed some 5000 due them. This, the
Burke company disputed, and the court
found largely in favor Of them on the
poinrS at Issue
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
MYSTERIOUS DEATHS AT BOISE.
Body of Gambler Found In the
Foothills.
Especial to The Herald9

Boise, Ida, Jan. 1.-SoIdiers from Boise
barracks found the dead body of Arthur
H. Cook, a gambler, in the foothills east
of the post this morning. There is a
mystery surrounding the death of Cook.
A coroner's jury tonight returned a YER
dict that death was caused by means I'M
known TO the jury. The generally accept
ed theory is suicide. Cook was the son
of Colonel Henry Cook of Vinita, Indian
Territory. a banker, and one of the best
knewn families in the territory.
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Burglary at PocatelIo.

Especial to The Herald.)
Pocatello. Ida, jan 1.-BurSlars last
night broke into Simon Lewis general
merchandise store. but only secured some
loose change in the cash register. They
effected an entrance through d rear VIM
dow. The police have no clue
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
GRAVE CRISIS
IN PHILIPPINES
Americans Preparing to At
tack Insurgents at nOiiO.
FILIPINOS REFUSE
TO SURRENDER CITY
Request Delay Until Aguinaldo Is
Heard From.

General Miller Demanded Immediate
Action and Proceeded With Pre-
parations For Landing Troops
Insurgents Strengthening Their
Position = Armed Forces Pouring
Into the City-Seventeen Thous-
and Can Be Concentrated at uoilo.
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Bate Will Be Reelected.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. NEARLY all
of the members of the Legislature,
which meets at noon tomorrow, are in
the city. The body is overwhelmingly
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Pocatello's Police Chief Resigns.


PocateIio. Ida Jan. 1.-Chief of Police
Ellis resigned today. his resignation TAX
ing effect at once. He viii be sworn in
as sheriff of the county on the 9th Instant
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-02
THE END Of SPANISH SOVEREIGNTY IN THE NEW WORLD
Cuba Is Now a Land of the
Free.
OLD GLORY FLOATS
ABOVE MORRO CASTLE
Spanish Captain General Surrenders
the Island to General Brooke.

Transfer of Authority Accomplished
With Little Ceremony-A Pathetic
Reminder of the "'Last Sigh of the
Moor" - Imposing Demonstration
By American Troops - Spaniards
Wept As They Took Their Depart
ure-Transfer of Cabanas.
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Is one of Utah's greatest resourc-
es. The Herald publishes more
mining news than any other
Utah newspaper.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-04-17
Youngsters In a Lively Battle,

West Point, N. Y, April 10.-A fierce
battle occurred at Highland Falls at
late hour Saturday night between candi-
dates for admission to West Point as
cadets on the one side and boys of the
village on the other. The candidates are
attending the preparatory schools at
Highland Falls prior to being examined
at West Point next June for admission
to the academy. There were about 30
of them in the fight, but they were out
numbered three to one by the boys of the
town. The trouble began with a hand
to hand encounter, and the crowd soon
increased to such an extent that stone
throwing took the place of fists Several
of the participants were more or less in
jured. The services Of all the doctors
in town were required to dress the
wounds of the injured. Hostilities con-
tinued for nearly an hour