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Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
SAMOAN SLAUGHTER
Admiral KaufZ'S Report of
 the Massacre of April l.
He Does Not Refer 10 inc Report That a German Plantation nana- ger Participated in inc killing of Freeman and LaRSdale.

Washington, May 15.- Secretary Long today made public so much of the recent letter from Admiral Kautz on the Samoan affair as touched the killing Of a number of American sail ors by the Mataafa adherents n@ar AEia on the. first of April.
 The report is an elaboration of the description of the affair which was cabled at the time by the Associated Press from Auckland. No mention is made at any point of the reported participation in the affray of the German, Hufnagel, the manager of the plantation where the fight occurred It is shown that the failure of the Colt gun to work property was in a large measure the cause of the American and British defsat.
 Admiral Kautz says the expedition was projected by Captain Sturdee of the Porpoise For several nights pre- ceding, the sentries had been frsd uBon by the natives, and it became necessary to drive them away Kautz says that it was the opinion of all the O-hCOIo "Ho' Hou CAe Adtt04 III CHdA :9@ that the force was ample to do the work without risk, especially as it was to move out along the beach and return the same day under the pro teoticn of the guns of H. M. s. Royal ist. It is safe to say, says the al- miral, that after Lieutenants Freeman and Lansdaie had conferred together they did what they deemes best under the circumstances, and the disaster that followed could not be foreseen.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
COOKED FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN

New York. May 15.-Homeless and without funds, an old man hcobied into a police station tonight and begged Sergeant Coffee to give him a drink, flor the love of God" Tha old man said his name was John Jerenias, that he is 7S years old and came to this country from Germany in 1853.
 He has no trade, he said, but learned to cook, graduating at the end of two years a full-fedged chef. He finally got a place as chef in Willard's hotel, Washington, where President Lincoln took many of his meals. The old man said Lincoln so liked kLs dishes that he would allow no other cook to prepare his steaks and that when some months later he was em- ployed at Marcamb's restaurant next door, President Lincoln followed him. He says the president often came back to the kitchen and person.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
Filled With Encouragement to
 the Faithful in LODdal.
THE AMERICAN WEAKNESS
"A Denial That inc Insurgents Have Made PeaCe OVeriureS, But an Assurance That Their Enemies Are Going to Pieces, and Thai inc Prospect for IndepedenCe Is Bright.

London, May 15.-The Filipino junta received the following message from Agu;na!do, cabled from Hong Kong under date of May 12:
 The Filipino government, in ac- cordance with the general feeling of the country, has decided to continue the war at all costs until independence is secured. The Filipinos energeti- cally refuse the Americans peace overtures based on a restricted au- toncmy, coupled with promises of sub sequent self government. All the Fil- ipino generals support Aguinaldo. General Luna's reported overtUres for peace are untrue. Our army is near Manila, simultaneously attacking the whole American line. Heat ard rains are causing many casualties in the American army. All tffe hospitals are crowded with their sick and wounded. Four hundred of the Cincinnati regi- ment have been imprisoned by Gen eral Otis for insubordinatiOn in re- fus.ng to fight The regular troops are quartered in Manila and other towns are quiet. The volunteers are abused and always at the front with scaLty rations. Discontent between the Americans and Europeans is gen eral"
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
MITCHELL'S PROTEST
Against fhe Removal of inc Strikers
 from Indian Territory.

St. Louis, May 15.-J ohn F. Mitchell, national president of the Union Mine Workers of America, and James BOs- tc1 and Attorney R. G. Harley, repre- senting the same organization, held a conference here today regarding the miners strike now on in Arkansas and the Indian Territory. There are 2,5OO union miners with their families liv- ing in the territory They have been on strike since last March and eff forts are being made to have them eIpsllad from the territory.
 President Mitchell and his conferees decided to appeal to Washington against this proposed action, and this afternoon sent the following telegram to the secretary of the interior:
 T understand that an application has been made by representatives of the interi~r department to have the miners who are members of The United Mine Workers of America, ejected from the Indian Territory We desire hearing before an order is issued ex- polling these people
 JOHN MITCHELL"
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
MADE GOMEZ TIRED
He Will Represent inc Cuban
 Army no Longer.
General Brooke Will Give that Raq- Tag, Useless and Needless Or- ganizaiion Two Weeks. 10 Quif Pooling and Disband.

Havana, May 15.-General MaXimo Gomez today informed General Brooke that he could no long9r act as repre- sentative of the Cuban army in the distribution of the $3,OOO 900 appropri- ated I5o pay the Cuban troops.
 General Gomez said he arrived at the decision with great reluctance and with the most friendly feeling toward Generaf Brooks personally and eff cially, but he felt that he cHuid no longer represent the Cuban army be- cause a calbal composed of subordinate commanders existed to oppose. nd if possible, d:feat the plans of narti- tionfng the money.
 It was mutually agreed tha- General Gomez will issue tomorrow mani . festo to the Cuban army. The dOcu- ment wiI be prepared this afternoon and submitted to General Brooke Af- ter being issued General Brooke will make declaration concerning the man. ner in which he will proceed He is determined not to be trifled with The forcible disarmament of the Cuban troops Will be the ultimate procedure provided the events of the next two CT three weeks show that such action is necessary.
 General Brooke will issue an order for the Cuban privates and non-com- missioned officers Ito meet at specific places on specified dates to receive payment. They are to be accompanied by their company officers for the pur- pose of identification. Both General Brooke and General Gomez feel that the privates ought nat to lcse their share in the American gratufty be- cause the schemes of certain high of ficSrs in the Cuban army have inter posed obstacles. The belief among the Americans is that the company of ficers will assist in this way.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
WILL GARRISON zAMBoANGA.

Washington, May 15.- It is expect d at the war department that Gen. eral Otis will take steps at once to rep,ace etke Spanish garrisen at Zam- boanga with United States troops. The place is one of gFeat.-strategi import ance, being the capital of the island of Mindanao, the second large-t in the group, and good seaport. It was to this place that the Spanish forces re- treated when that town was evacuated. The town is easily defensibla with sm2E artillery force. The fact that the insurgents are in possession of rapid-fire guns makes the situation at ZambOanga more serious, but it is not believed hare that they have a large supply of ammunition necessary to operate them.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
WILL WAIT TO HEAR.

Lcndon, May 15.-Tha government was questioned in the house of com mons today regarding the Russian de- mand for a railroad concession lto con- meet Peking with Russia's present rail- road system in ManchUriae The par liamentary secretary of the foreign of- fce replied Chat the government would be unable to make a procurement on the subject of Great BrD;ain's atti- tude until all the facts are known.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
WILL MAZET THE MAYOR
Van WyCk Summoned Before inc
 Committee To-Day.

New York, May 15,-Mayor Van Wyck has been served with a sub polna to appear before.the Mazet com mission, and is expected to be on hand tomorrow morning.
 The mayor will be questioned con cerning all his important doings as head of the city government and his reasons for the removal of certain important city officials, such as police commissioners, who stood in the way of Chief Devery's promotion His re- l2-ioL5 with Croker will be carefully looked into.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
INSURANCE COMPANIES SUIT.
Claims Damages From Mme Paulmie1
 for Shooting M Olivier

Paris, May 15.-An English life in surance company has brought an ac- tion against Mime. Paubnier, who some time ago shot M Olivier a sub editor of the Lanterne, by mistake for M. Millevoye, the chief editor of that paper, because of the publication of an article ibeling herself and her husband, a member of the chamber Of deputies. M. Olivier is still incapac- itated by the effects of his wounds from performing his usual duties. and the company sets up the novel claim that Mime. Paulmier has damaged the value of it's risk
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
CLEVER CAPTURE OF BANDITS.
Boston Mans Quick Wit Saves Him.
 self and Companions in Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, May 15.-A band of seven bandits who attempted to hold up an American and three Gu ban travellers last night were captured by a clever Spanish trick Maurice Baldwin, a native of Boston. and the three Cubans were journeying from Manzanillo to Santiago. They had reached point near Bayamo without adventure, when suddenly the ban dits appeared in the road and de- manded that the travellers surrender all their valuables and money
 Baldwin kept his wits about him and instead of giving up his property he turned around and. pretending that soldiers were approaching, called out: Come on, boys, here they are" With that the bandits attempted to escape, but Baldwin told them in Spanish to halt and drop their arms or they would be killed. The bandits did as they were ordered, whereupon the four travellers, after securing their arms, marched them into Bayamo. where they were turned over to the authorities and lodged in jail.
 One of the prisoners, disgusted by the thick that had been played on them, made a dash for liberty, but he was stopped by getting a bullet in the leg.
 It was subsequently learned that two of the bandits were men who had been recently discharged from the government service at Santiago
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
BOTH ARE DEAD.

Santa Maria, Cal, May 15-J. L. Hamilton, a painter, cut his wife's throat and then his own yesterday at q point twenty miles fl 1cm here He had been acting strangely for some time. Both are dsad.
 The coroner's jury has returned to Sant2 Maria and substantiates the re- port that Hamilton murdered his wife and then committed suicide. A bloody trail is evidence that desperate re- sistance was made by the wife, but she was evidently overpowered by hTMte fore
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
IAN INDUSTRIAL VICTORY
England Secures an American Con-
 tract for Steel Rails.

Dendon, May 15.-A cable dispatch announcing that Dick, Kerr & Co. of London have secured an order for 300 tons of stee, rails to be used on the new Boston elevated railroad, has been treated by the newspapers as an industrial victory and a reply to the granting to a Philadelphia firm of a contract to erect a bridge over the Atbara river in the Soudan MT. Kerr says the contract came without so- licitatiOn simply because the Ameri- can mills are overcrowded with work.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
LINE OF FREIGHT STEAMERS.
Hamburg American and the Furness
 Withy & Co.,, Joint Venture.

London, May l5.-In an interview today regarding the reported amalga- nation of the Furpess, Withy & Co., steamship line and the Hamburg American Steamship company, the manager of the former company said that the report was greatly exagger- ated. He added: "|The facts are that the two companies have decided to run joint line of cargo steamers be- tween Hamburg, Antwerp and Que bec.'
 Color was lent to the report by the recent purchase by the Hamburg American line of six of Furness, Withy & Co.'S freight steamers. which have been placed on new line. al ready in operation.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
REFUSE TO STRIKE.
The Orders of the U. M. w. A. Are
 Disregarded.

Pittsburg, Kan, May 15-A major ity of the coal miners in .his district ordered out last week by National President Mitchell of the '. VI. W. A., went to work today as usual X pc culiar phase of the agitation is no ticed in the fact that it ia principally union men whlJ are opposed to the strike and a majority of the ron- union men are in favor of i.
 Mass meetings were held in various camps yesterday and were well at- tended and an ani-sl.rike feeling was expressed at all of thsnI
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16

noon. There was a big demonstration in General HenryaS honor.
 He made a short speech, in which he said: What pleases me most is that this is a typical American dem ons,rat;on such as was never vouch- safed to a Spanish governor general" |" General Henry has made lifelong friends of the Porto Ricans by his the island.
 There were 400 discharged soldiers on the transport McF'herson, on which General Henry sailed.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16

ally superintended the preparation of the steak and walld question h.m as to where he learned to cook
 'sOften I told the president that I had just picked it up. and that it had been taught to me by hard knocks
 "Yes," he replied, T have had some education of that sort myself Oh, he was such a grand man. President Lincoln was, said the old chef, sadly.
 Five years ago his wife Cted and he took to drink He was locked up at his own request as a vagrant
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
WETERN MINERS.
The Next Meeting Place and the Off
 cial Organ.

Salt Lake, May 15.-At meeting Of the Federation Of Miners today by unanimous vote it was decided that Butte City shall be the headquarters of the association for the ensuing year, and the Pueblo Courier was ramed as the official organ for the coming year.
 The following officers were elected this afternoon: Edward Boyce, pres ident; J. F. Mcdonald, e-president; James Maher, secretary.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
A VITRICL THROWER

San Francisco, May 15.-Maggie Ma gee attempted to throw vitricl in the face of Frederick Hetop on a street car In the struggle hsr own face was covered with the acid She vii. probably lose her sight 1t is Gut known how seriously Hetop was in Jured- The woman claims that Hetor is the father of her illegitimate cniIi. He took out a license to marry au- other woman,
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
ELEVATORS TIED UP.

Buffalc, N. Y, May 15.-The grain shoVelers, whose troubles are believed to have been satisfactorily settled. refused to go to work in the elevators with the men wlo have been working and whom the contractors refuse to discharge. The shcvelers marched to the headquarters with thair scoops on their shoulders. The monthly men at the various elevators determined to strike. IL will completely tie up the elevators.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
QUAY MAY BE SEATED.

Boise, Ida, May 15.-Senator Shoup returned from Le.hi county today. He was asked what his attitude was rs- sPecting the seating of Senator Quay on the governors appointment. He said he was not prepared to announce what he would dc, but it was his opin- ion that Quay would be seated. He basad his opinion on the fact that in the Mantle contest the republicans largely voted for sea. ing the applicant.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
BIG IRON MILLS COME IN.

Belairs, O., May 15.-The Wheeling Steel and Ircn company granted 3.G00 employees an advance of ten per cent wages. The mills are the last big iron mills to grant an increase by tina sixty-day adjustment.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
A CHINESE RAISING.
Activity in British Circles at Hong
 Kong.

Hong Kong, May 15,-Natfve oppo- sition to the occupation by British forces of the new territory of Row Loon, opposite Hong Kong, is sud- denly renewed. About 900 men of the Hong Kong regiment with machine guns are leaving here today and to- night, while the volunteers have been warned to be in readiness for any, thing.
 The British second-class gunboat Swift and three other gunboats are preceding to sea under sealed orders. These warships have 5OO men on board. The territory back of the Hinterland is also disturbed and Chinese troops have been sent there.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
A MEETING OF RULERS.

Chicago, May 15.-Invitations have been issued to President Diaz of Mex icO, and Lord Minbo, governor-gen eral of Canada, and their cabinets to meet President Mckinley and cabinet in this city on October during the annual festival Answers have been received assuring that the invitations will be accepted.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
THE QUEENS RETURN.

London, May 15.-Queen Victoria arrived in Lcndlon today from Windsor accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of York and suite, and drove to Ken sington palace, the party oGupying a number of open four horse .andeaus and escorted by a detachment of horse guards. Thousands of enthusi- astic people gathered along the route to the palace where her majesty vis- tied the old apartments which she had occupied when a young girl.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
OPPOSE DIsARMAM MENT

Santiago de Cuba, May 15-Consid- erable dissatisfaction is expressed here over the demand by the United States government that the Cuban soldiers relinquish their arms before receiving their shares in the distribution Of the S3,000, 900. La Independencia and other papers published circulars pro- testing against the acceptance of any such proposal
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
WELBURN'S CASE POSTPONED

San Francisco. May 15.-The trial of O. M Welburn, ex-coIlector of in ternal revenue was begun in District Judge DeHaven's cou1t today. United States District Attorney Coombs said he was not ready to proceed with the trial and asked for delay. He sug- gested a postponment of the case until next month. The court set the date of trial to June 15
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
A FAMILY AFFAIR.

Lostine, Ore, May 15.-On Sunday evening Hon. John A. Hunter, one cf the most prominent men in Walla Walla county, was shot and instantly killed by Mrs. c. B. Elliott, a near neighbor,- who then committed sui eide by taking poison. There had besn a feud of long standing over family affairs between the Hunters and Ellictts whose families are inter- married
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
PHILADELPHIA AFTER DEWEY.
Accepts a Naval Posts InvitatiOn-Big
 Dinner Ahead of Him.

Philadelphia, May 15.-Several days ago an invitation was sent by cable to Admiral Dewey by members of naval post 400, which will have it's annual meeting in the first week in Septem- Der, during the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in this city, requesting him to preside at their meeting, which will be held in Independence hall. Today the follow ing cable message was received from Manila:
 If the exigencies of the service per init, you may confidently count on my being with you in the fall to attend your convention.
 GEORGE DEWEY"
 The members of the trades league have sent to Admiral Dewey an invi- tation to be present at a dinnsr to be given in this city in his honor, and already they have waited on Secretary Long in reference to the event. So
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
NO EXTRA SESSION.

Washington, May 15.-A member of the administration, who is in a po- sitiCn tc' know the views of the presi- dent, said today the probabilities were against an exicra session being called. He thought the president had given the subject some thought, but he was reasonably sure no call will be is- sued
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
ENGINEERS FOR MANILA.

New York, May 15-Eighty United States engineers from the barracks of Fort Hotten started fer the Philip pines today under the command of Lieutenant Charles Lofter of the Twenty-first United States infantry.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
HE REVILED WILHELM.

Berlin, May 15.-Herr Maximi1'ian Harden. editor and publisher of the Zuckunft, has begun to serve six months Imprisonment to which he was sentenced November 1 last, after having been convicted of lese majeste. in comparing the emperor to q poodle dog and on other charges.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

The Hague, May 15.-The peace con- ference will hold it's first sitting on Thursday afternoon next. It is un- derstood that the Americans and Brit ish are meeting with some success in their efforts to get the question Of in ternational arbitration. which is now the eighth article of the programme, advanced to the first place.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
BANK ROBBER HEARD FROM.

Kansas City, May 15.-William T. 1ockridge. one of the gang which rob bed Savannah, Mo, bank in 1896. and who was supposed to have been drowned in Oregon, after jumping his bonds, is according to the local police, in jail at Fergus Falls, Minn., under the name of w. c. Ross. awaiting trial for rCbbing a Northern Pacific train.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
WENT TO THE KLONDYKE.

Logan, Utah, May 15.-Orson Smith, postmaster h3re and president Of the Cache county stake of the Mor- mon church, left two weeks ago and it is learned left an indebtedness to farmers throughout the county aggre- gating S3O,OOO. It is thought he has gone to the KIondyke.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16

pleased was he at the idea that he added to the message a personal re- quest that the admiral so arrange his affairs that he may be able to attend the dinner. President McKinley and the secretary of the navy have ac- cepted invitations to be present. It is probable that the dinner will be given at tha Union league.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
PRIZE SHIP RETURNED.

Washington, May 15.-The United States supreme court decided that the steamer Olina Rodriguez, the first of the Spanish prize ships captured off San Juan on July r, 1898, be returned to the owners, as it was not proven she intended to enter the blockaded ports.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
A DOZEN A MINUTE.

New York, May 15.-R. L. Coleman, president Of the Western Wheel works of Chicago, today rendered his option for a sale of the bicycle plant of A. G. Spalding. The combination will possess facilities for making a complete bicycle every five seconds. working ten hours per day.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
THE FIGHT FIXED.

New York, May 15.-The police board today granted a license to the Coney Island Sporting club This will allow the -Fitzsimmons match to come off there.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
RoosEvELT's EXTRA SESSION.

Albany, N. Y, May 15.- Governor Roosevelt has decided to call an extra session of Ishe legislature to revise the law passed by the late session, tax ing corporation franchises. The spec ial session will convene on May P.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
A PRISON MURDER.

Sacramento, Cal, May 15.-Put- nam, a convict in Folsom prison, stabbed Barney Showers, a fellow con- vict, this morning. literally carving him to pieces. There was an old grudge between them.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
RAILROAD PRESIDENT SHOT.

St Louis, May 15.-H. N. Halliday, president of the Williamsville, Greene vile 6 St. Louis rai.roal, was shot and kilIsd by Monroe Johnson, promi- neI- lumberman at Williamsville to- day. There are no particu-nT3
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
INCREASING WAGES.

Philadelphia, May 15.-The Ber- wynd-White Coal Mining company, the largest producers of bftuminous coal in the world, has notified it's en- ployes of an increase in wages after June 1.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
FARRAGUTS OLD SHIP.

Washington, May 15.-Admiral Far ragurs famous old flagship, the Hart ford, which has for many years been on the Pacific. coast, is coming east. She has been selected for a training ship.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-16
VICTORY FOR RHoDEs-JAMEsoN.
Trooper Fails to Get Damages for h.
 juries Received in Famous Raid

London, May 15.-The suit of the trooper Adye against Cecil Rhodes and Dr. Jameson for damages for in juries received in the TransvaaI raid was tried today. Captain Coventry, who took part in the raid, testified that the troopers were informed Of the nature of the expedition after they had proceeded a mile. The jury found a verdict for the defendants