The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-11
CARNEGIE SAYS We"
When He S peaks of the 0p-
position to Expansion.
BRYANS TIME TO STRIKE
While a Sneak Fight on the
Treaty Is Possible.
BRYAN'S TIME TO STRIKE

Washington, Jan &.-Mr. Andrew Car
negie was an Interested listener today to
Senator Mason's speech. He expressed the
opinion that the ratification Of the peace
treaty might be defeated and said that
it certainly could be if Mr.. Bryan would
come out in opposition to il. IF he will
only advise his followers TO fight in the
pass and not in the open" said he, the
treaty is certain Of defeat. All that l
near indicates the increase of the opposi-
ton ranks and I am quite encouraged 70
believe the ratification Of the treaty can
be defeated. According TO my opinion, this
is the opportune time for 1hase who oppose
expansion 10 do their work. Only one
third vote is required to defeat the treaty,
whereas, with the treaty ratified, we will
have to secure a majority to make our
views effective Hence l say that this
is the time for Mr.. Bryan and other anti
expansionists TO make their fight. Here
after we will not enjoy the advantage over
our opponents that we now do, having then
to meet them in the open field"
Hong Kong Jan. 10.-The Filipino COM
mlttee here has broken off all relations
with United States Consul Wildman The
committee today issued a writ in the su-
preme court to recover the sum of $4,000
which the Filipinos claim to have deposited
with Mr.. Widman as treasurer Of the
Filipino independence fund in June last.
The members Of the committee further al
Iege that sensational disclosures are prob
able. showing. they add. that the American
IL 49,, hal
ligerents by affording them assistance in
arms and moral influence TO cooperate
against Spain, thus endorsing the agree
ment made with Aguinaldo at Singapore in
April"
Madrid, Jan. 10.-Senor Rios, the Dresi-
dent of the senate, who was president
Of the Spanish peace commission, has been
in conference with the minister of foreign
affairs, Duke AlmOdevar de Rio, relative
to the early publication of a red book.
Replying to a dispatch from General Rios,
the commander of the Spanish forces in
the Philippine islands, the minister Of war,
General Correa, insists upon his securing
the release of the Spanish prisoners in
the hands of the Philippine rebels.
Chicago, Jan. 1O.-Chicago members OF
the National Association of Manufacturers
have received news that President Nc
Kinley will visit the annual convention
Of that body 70 be held in Cincinnati JAM
uary q, % and &c. and willy deliver an ad-
dress to the members. His subject will
be American Trade" and it is expected
that much of the discourse will be imme-
diately pertinent to territorial expansion
and its important influence on commerce.
San Francisco, Jan. 10.-The gunboat
Yorktown sails today for Manila via Hon
olulu. She will go all the way under a
full head Of steam and should make the
run in three weeks If she is not delayed
at Honolulu. She is the bearer of full in
structions to Admiral Dewey and General
Otis in regard to the situation in the Phil
ippines.
Salem, Ore, Jan. 1o.-The senate has
passed a joint resolution recommending
that the treaty of peace between the
United States and Spain be ratified by the
United States senate without amendment.