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Evening star., 1899-03-14
CASU UALTIES THIRTY-FIVE
Gen. Otis Reports Regarding the
Operations on the Pasig River.
MANILA. Marcn IL 1870

Gen. Otis has made the following report
TO the War Department of yesterdays field
operations:
MANILA, March II, 1899.
Adjutant General. Washington:
Until rday field operations here since
capturing CalOocan of minor nature, con-
sisting Of driving back small bands of in
surGents, with considerable loss to latter.
Yesterday Gen. Wheaton. with 2Oth, I'D
Infantry. the Oregon and Washington
troops. section 9th Artillery and squadron
9Th Cavalry, attacked large force of en-
emy. drove them back and took line of
Pssig river, which ne now holds. Two i'm
provised gunboats in lake have captured
considerable property. Insurgent loss
heavy Our own killed and wounded slight.
aggTegdting thirty-fiVe, mostly slightly
wounded. Insurgents made no determined
stand OTIS.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
INTERNAL REVENUE.
The New Assistant COmmissiOner Az
sumes His Duties.

Capt Robert Williams. jr., the new as
sistant commissioner of internal revenue,
was sworn in today. and at once began
work at his desk Capt. Williams enters
upon his work with knowledge and ex-
perience of more than twenty years In the
revenue service. At the time of his promo
ton he was revenue agent in New York
Capt. Williams was made collector of the
Dayton, Ohio. district in 1860, and held that
position fourteen years. At intervals since
leaving there he has been in the revenue
service. When Commissioner Wilson took
cEarse ne at once recommended the ap-
pointment of Capt. Williams. knowing his
worth as an official The appointment is
fully in line with the civil service, and for
that reason gave great pleasure to the en-
pioyes and clerks of the office. They COW
cred Capt. Williams desk with flowers this
morning and made his entry into Office
pleasant.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
ADMIRAL VILAMIL'S REMAINS.
Spain Expected to Ask the French
Embassy to Obtain Them.

The French embassy has reported to the
Spanish government, and to the members
of the Spanish families, alls available par
ticulars concerning the officers and men
lost and taken prisoners when Admiral
CerVera' S fleet was destroyed. The embas-
sy officials do not recall that Admiral VIII
atn1l's name was among those rescued, al
though claims have been made that he was
received on board one of the American aux
hlary craft and made prisoner. At the
embassy it has been understood that the
admiral was among the lost, and in view
OF reports that his remains have been found
and Identified. 1t is expected that a request
will be made by Spain to have the embass;
obtain the remains and forward them 10
Spain.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
The Cuban Assembly Not Strong
Enough to Cause Trouble.
Sen OR De QUESADA DEPOSED
The Diplomat States His Position
As to This Action.
SANTIAGO PEOPLE ACT

Senor Gonzalo de Quesada was notified to-
day that the Cuban assembly which de-
posed Gen. Gomez from his post as COM
mander-in-chief of the Cuban army, had
also deposed him as it's diplomatic repre-
sentative in Washington.
The action of the assembly in deposing
me- said Senor Quesada TO Star reporter
this afternoon, lis in line with its conduct
toward that faithful and unsulled patriot.
General Maximo Gomez.
Il do not care to discuss 1t, as the assem-
bly, does not represent the judicous senti-
ment of the Cuban people or army.
'Unmoved by any selfish interest 1 have
devoted all my life to the cause of the in
dependence of Cuba, and for four years
have tried my best to establish the bases
for the most cordial relations between the
United States and Cuba.
Will Continue His Work.
Sure of the decision of the Cubans,, said
Senior Quesada, in conclusion "and know
ing well that the Americans will not mis-
judge them from theseehasty and ill-ad-
vised acts of a dissruntled and ambitious
group. L shall continue to work for the
self-government, reconstruction and order
of my native country
Senor QueSada today received a cable
message from Santiago which says: The
people of Santiago disauthorize the assem-
bly,, sustaining Gomez, and are preparing
a public manifestation"
Confidence in Official Circles.
The action of the assembly" does not
cause any concern in official circles here
as no credit is given to the idea that it is
strong enough to even make trouble much
less to impede progress in the establish
ment of government in the island.
1t Is fully realized that it will take some
time to bring the island to d condition
where the establishment of d stable inde-
pendent government will be possible but
the Cuban leaders of the greatest inteiH-
gence and patriotism have perfect conf
dence in the sincerity of purpose of this
government. The President has so well in
formed himself that he knows on whom
to rely among the many leaders in Cuba
for an honest effort to secure good govern
ment. Accordingly, very little anxiety is
felt about the adjustment of the affairs ia
Cuba,
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Disinterring the Fallen Soldiers.

1t is stated at the quartermasters depart
ment that the Roumania, with the soldier
dead from Cuba and Porto Rico is not ex-
pected to reach this country for month.
The vessel is now at Santiago. When the
disinterments are completed in that vicinity
the Roumania will return to San Juan and
receive the bodies of soldiers buried there
and then proceed direct to New York. The
bodies of all the unclaimed dead Will be
brought to this city for interment in Arl-
ingtOn cemetery.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Judgment by the Court of Claims

The Court Of Claims has rendered judg-
ment in favor of Mrs. Marie P. Evans for
s1,700. Mrs. Evans entered suit against the
government for s350,OO for the destruction
of sugar, molasses, ETC., by soldiers of the
United States during the civil war. During
one of the hearings of the case Mrs Evans
son had trouble in court with Assistant At
torney General Pratt, denouncing that Off
cial for an insinuation that there was Job
berry in the case.
Mrs. Evans formerly lived near Baton
Rouge, La. and it was there that she
claimed her property was destroyed.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Site for n Naval Mayaxfue.

The Navy Department has not yet de-
cided on the course to be pursued m ac-
quiring the site for the new naval maga-
zine in New York harbor. The Secretary
has practically decided on the location, al
though not on the exact limits of the area
required. Whether the property will be ac-
quired by condemnation proceedings or
whether board of arbitration will be ap-
pointed is still under consideration
Evening star., 1899-03-14
GEN. KEIFER WAS TOO LATE.
Heard of His Wife's Death on Train
Coming Home.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, March 14.-Major
General ]. Warren Keifer, who hastened
from Cuba with his son, Capt. II. Keifer,
hoping To reach the bedside of his dying
wife. did not arrive till Monday midnight.
He received the news of the death of Mrs.
keifer while on the train Monday. The
Common pleas court has adjourned out of
respect TO Gen. keifer.
The funeral services will be held tomor-
row at IT. o'clock, conducted by Rev.
Thompson and DR.. Fullerton.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Cabinet Officers Going Awnx

Secretary Alger will leave here this even
ing for Boston with his son, Frederick
Alger, who, while still suffering from an
injured leg, will resume his studies at
Harvard University.
Secretary Long will take advantage of
the Presidents absence from WASHINGTON
to make a quick trip to Florida, for the
purpose of inspecting the navy yard at
Pensacola.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
GARFIELD's BOOM FOR GOVERNOR.
| Ohio State Senator AstOnisbed to
| Find His Name Considered.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 14.-State
Senator James r. Garfield is just back
from Washington and was much surprised
this morning when informed that his guber-
material boom had been launched for him.
The senator says he never had any inten-
ton Of announcing himself as a candidate
for governor, had no thought of himself in
connection with the nomination and had
never in any way even conveyed such an
impression to any one
Senator Garfield said he went to Wash
ington TO attend to private business and
to see his wife, who is visiting in that
city. He disclaims having conversed with
Senator Hanna, Col. Dick or any other per-
son at Washington on the subject of the
governorship.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
May Retire as Rear Admiral

The Navy Department has decided that
an officer of the rank of commodore who
has had forty years service. may, under
the provisions of section 1443 of the Re
vised Statutes, which permits retirement
with the consent of the President, and the
provision for war service in section IL of
the personnel bill, retire with the rank of
rear admiral.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
GEN. KINGS PROTEST.
Says That the Brunswick. Ga. Appro-
printiOn Was Ear Too Much

Solicitor O'Connell of the treasury re-
ceived call today from Gen. j. FLOYD
King of Louisiana who wanted to protest
against the appropriations made by Con-
gress for the dredging and Improvement
of the harbor of Brunswick, Ga. Gen. King
made The charge that fraud was being per-
potrated upon the government; that ap-
preparations ten times larger than neces-
sary to do the work were obtained. Gen
King said that he had once been interest ed
in the work and knew what he was talking
about. AS the case did not come under
Mr.. O'Connell Gen. King was referred to
the War Department.
Gen, King has been in Washington for
more than a year endeavoring to obtain a
position under the administration, but his
efforts have been unsuccessful.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Army Orders.

Major John A. Logan, assistant adjutant
general, has been ordered to await orders
in this city.
Lieut.. E. H. Hartnett, assistant surgeon,
and Acting Assistant Surgeon John c. Reif-
snyder, have been ordered to accompany
the 9th United States Artillery to Manila,
Philippine Islands.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
SECRETARY PORTER IN CHARGE.
tn i. IL

to the FresiTent'> I0rrespOnIence.
Secretary Porter will look after thu wants
of visitors at the White House during the
absence of the President. There We're few
visitors today, but the White House clerks
are kept busy attending to the heavy cor
respondcnce, which does not cease in the
absence of the President.
AS far as possible the President will not
be Informed of White House affairs dur
ing his absence. Except in cases of the
greatest Importance letters and kilograms
which he would want to see will b. held I'M
II! his return. All of the officials of the
White House know how much in need of
rest the chief executive is, and a matter
VIII have to be of the utmost Importance
before his attention is called to it while
at TnomasVile.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
HERR LUDWIG BAMBERGER DEAD.
Noted German Liberal Leader and
Opponent of bismarck

BERLIN, March 14.-Herr Ludwig Bam-
berger. a former member of the reichstag
and the author of a number of works on
history and political economy. is dead. He
was born in 1928 and was at one time one
OF the leaders of the national liberal party
and an adversary OF the late Prince Bis
Inarck-
Evening star., 1899-03-14
VIII Have to Pass Examinations.

All the men appointed second heutenants
yesterday will have to pass examinations
before they are commissioned. They will
take rank according to the examinations
which they pass, the men from the regular
army, however taking precedence over
those appointed from civil life.
Evening star., 1899-03-14

every newspaper reader ts
buyer;" hut sCme readers
require much more than
Others, and therefore spend
much more. Pretty much
every buyer In Washington.
whether wanting much or
littie. is a regular reader of
The Star. Those who are
considering where to adNer-
tise should bear that fact In
mind.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
YeraOnal Menfian.

MI VIM. Sinkler Darby sails from New
York Tuesday morning on the Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse for Bremen. From there
he win go to Hanover.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Tonnage Taxes neimpssed.

The imposition of tonnage or light house
dues on vessels from the United States
having been resumed by the governments
OF the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago,
brltish west Indies, President Mckinley
has proclaimed the reimposition of such
taxes ON vessels from those islands
Evening star., 1899-03-14
The Michipan.s wbere.hon,~

1t is stated at the quartermaster's de-
partment that it is probable that the trans
port Michigan, with the battery of the Ist
Maine Artillery, has not yet sailed from
Havana.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
United states.t,orn.x Re.;.,..

John b. DAILY has resigned as assistant
United States attorney for the eastern dis
1rict of Texas, and Frank Lee of Paris
Tex, has been appointed to the vacancy,
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Soldiers Deatb in cuba.

General Brooke. at Havana has reported
to the War Department the death of Pri-
vate John A. Coombs, 1, Sth Illinois, of
dysentery.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
THE EVENING STAR.
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S.H KAUFFMANN, Pres's.

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Evening star., 1899-03-14
Government Receipts.

Government receipts from internal rev.
enue today. ss24.147: customs, $500 0s6;
miscellaneous, S43,46s; expenditures, $780,
600.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
sheIIed Insurgent Position.

At : o'clock this morning. hearing the in
surgents' bugles sounding, Scott's battery
dropped three shrapneI shells into the
woods on the left of the Pasig Church.
No reply was made and at T:4J o'clock the
I'D Regular infantry advanced until they
encountered number of volleys. This fire
was returned with interest.
The line then wheeled toward Pateros in
the following order: The Oregon Volun-
teers. the 2"th Regulars, the Washington
Volunteers. a cavalry detachment, the 22d
Regulars and reserve artillery The troops
followed the roads, while the gunboats
Ceste and Laguna de Bay assisted in sup
pressing the fire on the left flank. Three
rebel canoes We're captured on the river.
The rebel sharpshOoters at Caloocan con-
tinue active. but no casualties are reported.
Evening star., 1899-03-14
Filipino Insurgents Hard Pressed by
Gen. Wheaton's Column.
SUFFER SEVERE Loss In RETREAT
American Troops Now Have Cor
don Across the Island.
REBELS IN FORCE ATPATEROS

MANILA. March IA. $50 p.m.-Brig. Gen.
Wheaton's column advanced today beyond
Pasig to the shore of Laguina de Bay,
sweeping everything before them. The enc
my made running fight and suffered Sc
we're loss. The rebels avenue of cummuni-
cation north and south is now closed. The
American Gordon is stretched over a mile
from the river to the lake.
The rebels are in force at Pateros and
Taguig.
Two of yesterdays wounded, Private
Stewart of Company B. Goth Regiment. and
Private MunsOn of Company X, 22d Regi-
mert are dead
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14
A Long Omba rd III ent.

At daylight the rebels at Cavite Vieio
dropped two shells from big smooth
bore gun, mounted in front of the church,
into the navy yard. The only damage
done was splintering the top of the huge
shears on the mole. The gunboats Cal
lao, Manila and Mosquito then proceeded
to dismount the gun.
After breakfast the rebels opened fire
along the beach to Bakoor.
After Silencng the big gun at Cavit"
Niejo the gunboats ran close along the
shore, bombarding the rebel position. The
rebels replied with rifle fire and with the
fire of some small pieces of artillery.
So vigorous was the enemy'S fire that
at 9.20 a. N. the gunboat Helena joined
the small gunboats mentioned, and the
Princeton, Monterey and Monadnock,
from their anchorages, dropped occa-
sional big shells among the rebels.
This apparently only served to incitc
the rebels, as they kept up an incessalt
fire of musketry and artillery near the
mouth of the Zapote river, two miles
north of Bakoor.
The fire of all seven warships was con-
centrated on this point shortly aftc-
noon, when the upper bay presented the
appearance of being the scene of a great
naval battle.
The rebels We're eventually forced t.
abandon their guns, after holding out
for about four hours, only to be confront
ed by General Lawton's force on land
and in their rear, where there was heavy
fighting.
Beyond the destruction of several built
ings along the water front the effect Of
the bombardment is not known.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14
WILL RETURN WARSHIPS,
Report That Japan Is to Surrender
Vessels CAPTURED From China

Report That japan Is to Surrender
Vessels Captured From China.
San Francisco, June l4.--A Seattle
special says:
"A well authentic story comes from
Japan to the effect that all of the men
of-war captured from the Chinese in the
late war between the two countries are
to be returned to the Chinese govern
ment. This is part of the policy decided
on by Japan to protect her saighbor from
the lnroads of the powers. 1t is said that
the only requirements to be made is that
China invest so many millions in new
war vessels, to be built under japanese
direction.
me Japanese government sends out
notification that the government naval
yards will no longer do repair work on
In cases of emergency. 1t is pointed out
that private docks have been constructed
sufficient to do the work.
The Hongkong papers see trouble
ahead If the dowager empress and Cen
eralissimo Junglu insist upon holding the
proposed review of 100000 Chinese
braves at Picking.
Various legations have advised against
the review as calculated to endanger for
eign interests.
Most discouraging reports are reaching
Japan from the plague stricken districts
of Formosa. The island is being depopu-
lated to great extent by the terrible
disease
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14

Washington, June 14.-The followipg
cablegram has been received from Gen
eral Otis:
"Iawton's troops had severe engage
ment with enemy in strong intrench-
ments at crossing Zapote river near Bi-
koor, Cavte province; has driven enemy
with heavy loss: our casualties some 30
Insurgents in this southern section not
molcsted until threatened attack in
strong force on Manila; now scattere
and in retreat; doubtful if they make
further stand"
A cable dispatch from General Otis
relative to the departure of the Second
Oregon states that the regiment will be
taken to San Francisco first for the
reason that one ship could not carry all
of them, and it was desirable to send
with the two ships sick and wounded sol
dicrs. Il detachment of the signal CORDS
and others who were homcward bound.
1t is said that as soon as the Oregon
regiment arrives at San Francisco the
soldiers who do not belong to it can be
unloaded and the ships then proceed I'D
the coast to the Columbia river and Port
land This will be determined by the
time of the arrival of the volunteers at
San Francisco.
General Otis is t. have an army in he
Philippines of 81, 5000 men instead of 81.
OOO as at first proposed. A general o.
der has been issued by the war depart
ment assigning more regular troops to
the Philippines. This contains the first
direct admission that the government h rs
decided to re-enforce General Otis com.
mand by regular troops instead of vol
unteers. The Twenty fourth and Tween
ty fifth infantry, tWo-thrds of which are
ordered to Manila. are negro regiments.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14

Middletown, y. V. June 14.-Consta-
bic Hotalcn of Newton, n. j., followed
Jason and James Campbell and their I'M
Gle, George Campbell, from that place
toward Port Jervis to arrest Jason. who
was charged with beating his wife. He
overlook them near High Point inn. ia
son and James jumped on the constable,
breaking his nose and otherwise injuring
him. While on the ground he shot each
of them in the left lung. They crawlcl
toward him, when he again shot Jason
nearly in the same place and James ia
the forehead. George assaulted the con
stables driver, and the constable and the
driver, who was named Dixon, returned
to Newton for assistance. George put
the wounded men in Il wagon and took
them to Carpenters Point. Both were
removed to the hospital at Port Jervls,
where James died, and Jason is at the
point of death.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14
Mosaic Workers In Session.

pittsburg. June 14.--Thc Mosaic and
Encnnstir Tile Layers and Helpers
international union is holding its annual
convention in this city. Delegates are
present from all parts of the country.
The principal question under discussion
Is the amagamation Of all the tile layers
unions in the country into one compact
body. At present several of the large
eastern cities have separate unions. An
election for secretary-trcaS,lrer resulted
in the choice of James McIver of Wash
i'm tnn
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14

London, June 14-Thc racing at Ascot
opened under brilliant auspices. although
deprived of the semistate procession Of
royalty, due to the fact that the court
was in mourning for Prince Alfred Of
Sake Coburg and Gotha and the queen Of
Denmark. Among those present were
the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York.
the Duke of Cambridge. the Duke and
Duchess of Connanght, the Grand Duke
Michael of Russia. the Duke and Ouch
ess of Marlborough. the Duke and Ouch
ess of Portland and the Duke and Ouch
ess of Devonshire. In addition big
crowds of society people and n large as
semblage of the general public attended,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14
Cabinet TrOnsIctN No DuSiuess

Washington, June 14.-The cabinet
meeting was brief and unimportant "For
the first time since the life of the prcs-
ent cabinet began" said one of the mem
bers of the cabinet after the meeting adj
journed, "the president asked each mem
Der in turn if he had any matter to bring
to the attention of the cabinet, and each
in turn replied in the ncgntive.' The
time of the meeting was largely occupied
in reading the press dispatches from Ma
mia and the reports of General Otis
concerning the fighting to the south If
Manila. The reported death of GcneiaI
Luna, together with General Otis dis
patches, is considered very favorable,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14

New Richmond. Wis, June 14-One
hundred and seventy five killed and 4Oo
wounded IN the tornado is the estimate
OF casualties received by General Mana
ger Scott of the Omaha road.
Inc storm struck the Omaha NJ
Roardman and followed the track to
New Richmond. 1t Missed through New
Richmond from south to north and lev
eled the center of the city and the people
were penned in and scores buried alive.
On the street from the depot. starting
with Henry Beal Il Co.'S store. through
to the Hotel Nicolet. on both sides of
the street every building is gone. and
only the most incomplete information as
to the killed and wounded is obtainable.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-14
LUNA ASSASSINATEp.
Slain With His Aid-de-camp by
Aguinaldo's Guard.
LAWTON IN A BIG BATTLE.
Rebels Put Up IN All Day Fight, and
Our Loss Is Estimated mt Six
ty- Seven Ships In
BOmba rdment.

Manila, June 14.-Information, be-
leved to be reliable, has reached here
of the assassination of General Luna
and his aid-de-camp, Lieutenant Pasco
Ramon, June 8, by Aguinaldo's guard at
the headquarters of Aguinaldo.
Luna and Ramon, it appears, went to
the Filipino headquarters to confer with
Agunaldo, got into an alteration with
the captain Of the guard, and one of them
drew revolver. The guard then killed
Luna and Ramon with their bayonets
Fighting at Las Pinas continued holly
all day long. General Lawton called out
the whole force of 5000 men, and at )