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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
THEY LIKE MANILA.
FOUR THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS
ANXIOUS TO RETURN THERE.
IN Telesraph to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

O'y Telegraph to Virgn;an-Pilot.)
Washington. May Silt is given out
here that satisfactory results have at
tended the movement among the volun-
teer regiments I'm Manila for the estab-
llshmont OF an American colony in the
ihiiinpinee. Four thousand of the vol
unteerS now in the islands are reports
ed to have signed petition to the
president and Secretary of War, pray
ing that they receive their discharges
IN Manila instead OF at the places OF
enlistment, ana that they be allowed
travel pay To the place of enlistment.
II was explained that they believed the
Phliippine Islands Offered rare oppor-
tunities for Industrious and enterprs-
ing Americans to make for themselves
homes and that they desired to re-
main for the purpose of taking part
III the development of the mining ar
ricultural ana Industrial resources o.
the islands"
The petition etnted- that in -tft-cve,tt
OF favorable action by the government
thcse signing it pledged their united
support in upholding the laws and pro-
tccting the interests Of the United
states there. and would. if so desired,
become members of Il National Guard
or such other organization as might be
necessary Tor the best protection OF
American interests In the Philippines.
When the petition was brought To the
attention Of the War Department in
structions were cabled 10 General Obs.
ana he Issued a circular Just received
by the Department, in which he said:
When volunteer organization are
ordered home for muster out. individual,
members vino wish to remain in the
fhillppine Islands, whose services have
been honest and faithful. will be dis
charged by the Department command
er. Soldiers, upon being so DISCHARGED.
VIII be entitled to travel allowances
from the stations of their organizations
TO places OF enlistment. for land travel
distance only, with the privilege of free
transportation on Government trans
port within one year after the date of
their discharge.
ALLOWANCES FOR RE-ENLIST
AIENT
Members of the regular or volunteer
service discharged under the provisirn
of this order, who Immediately re- enlist
IN the regular army. will be entitled to
travel allowances for the total distance.
iand ana sea, from place of discharge
to place Of enlistment"
Under the terms OF this order volun-
teers remaining iii Manila Will have
fairly large sum with which to com
mence private business. General OTIS
has not yet officially advised the De-
partment of the number of volunteers
who have re-cnlistod either in the reg
ulaf army or for six months but II Is
reported that only enough men have
been obtained to form two fun rcci-
ments.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
Friend. For prison Reforn,.

New York. May SI.-The Religious
society OF Friends. at their annual
meeting here to-day. directed the fol-
lowing statement to be sent to the AS
ISOLATED Press:
We desire to re-afrirm our testimony
ina. prison discipline should look to-
Warus reformation. and that all use of
without regard to their phvsicai a..
moral welfare. wherever it occurs. de-
serves our earnest condemnation. and
that we know OF nothing more denlora-
BILE or cruel in the treatment of con-
victs than is practiced in the chain
gangs Of some Southern States"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
Railway surrcon,. Convention.

Richmond. Va. May 3l.-The twelfth
annual convention OF the International
Railway Surgeons met here this morn
irg.
This evening at o'clock the visitors
Will be rendered an Informal reception
by the resident physicians.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4:45 o'clock
the party will go down the river on n
steamer as far as Dutch Gap.
saturday morning ut o'clock a spe-
cial train will carry the physicians and
tneir wives to the University of Vir-
GINA and the Hot Springs. y number
or the strangers will spend Sunday at
me springs and proceed on Monday to
columbus, Ohio. to attend the meeting
oi me American Medical Association.
which begins lis sessions on June G.
me sessions of the convention are de-
voteo 10 the discussion of subjects Of
sPeciai interest to railway surgeons.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01

Gratis who preferred to support an open
enemy than supporting Democrat
who stood for nothing"
While Governor Altgeld was in the
midst Of the discourse Mr. Bryan reach
ed the theatre. After the speeches had
been concluded The distinguished visi-
tors repaired to the Gait House, where
banquet of the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club OF Louisville was given to
Judge Tarvin, the president. To attend
this and to respond to the toast 1.-THE
Democratic Party" Mr.. Bryan had
made II special trip TO louisville two
days earlier than he expected.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
YELLOW FEVER SCARE.
DEATH IN NEW ORLEANS-Ma-
RINE HOSPITAL SURGEONS
ORDERED THERE.
tBy Telegraph to vlrglnian-pilot.,

(By Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot.>
New Orleans. May 3l.-Mlss GrIllo.
aged IL years, living on Royal street.
was reported on Saturday by her phy-
stefan as being III with symptoms Of
yellow fever Miss Grillo died Sunday
afternoon. An autopsy was held, the
result of which was laid before ex-
perts who reached the conclusion that
the case presented evidences of yellow
fever.
Under an agreement with several
Boards of Health. the finding OF the
experts was teiegraphed TO them. Also
the fact that there was no other case
IN New Orleans in any way suspic-
ious.
SURGEONS ORDERED THERE
Washington. d. c.. May S1.-The sur
geon General OF the Marine Hospital
development OF a case OF yellow fevar
IN New Orleans. but no additional N.
formation has come to him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01

Wy W
Washington. May Sl.-The State De-
partment to-day made public an off,
cial abstract OF the report OF the Nica-
raguan Canal Commission as presented
by Admiral Walker, the head of the
commission.
The synopsis says:
THE commission made n careful
study of all data bearing upon the
Nicarasuan canal question. and organ
lied Il tIVge force.
DELAY AND ANNOYANCE.
Much delay to the work and great
annoyance to working parties was
caused by attempts at revolution and
by the strained relations between the
Governments of Nicaragua and Costa
Rica. The outbreak of the war be-
tween the United States and Spain was
also serious matter.
THE ROUTES FAVORED.
The report goes into minute details
III respect to all questions connected
With the construction of the canal, and
says after mature elaboration the COM
mission has adopted and estimated for
the route from Brito 10 Lake Nicara-
qua, called Chiids route. and from the
lake 10 Greytown. called Lull route.
THIS line leaving Brito follows the left
bank of the Rio Grande to near Bueno
Retro, crosses the western divide to
the valley of the Lajas which 1T follows
to Lake Nicaragua. Crossing the lake
to the head of the San Juan river, IL
follows the upper river to near Boca
san Carlos; thence. in excavation by
the left bank of the river to the San
Juanillo and across the low country to
Greytown, passing to the northward OF
Lake Slice. 1t requires but u single
dam with regulating works at both
ends of the summit level
The surveys have in general revealed
better physical conditions than We're
hitherto supposed to exist, especially as
to the amount of rock In the upper
river. whereby it is possible to greatly
reduce the estimated cost of CONSTRUCT
ton.
TO determine the proper unit prices
for excavation the average of prices ac-
tuaily paid to contractors on the Chi
caSo drainage canal. which represent
cost of plant. prices paid for work done
and contractors profits, were taken.
TO these prices certain percentages
were added for the difference in loca-
ton. climate. etc.
In obtaining the estimates for the
cost of locks. the prices actually paid
Tor building the government locks at
Sault Ste Marie were taken, and 33 per
cent. was added for the difference OF
location
WHAT 1T WILL COST.
After. sFsiirtii
elements for this important question.
ana with an earnest desire to reach
logical conclusions, based upon substan-
tiai facts, the commission believes that
II canal can he built across the Isthmus
On thus route for not exceeding S11S,-
800
y HIGHER ESTIAT ATr-
Colonel Haines concurs ranera1,v
with the views of the other members
OF the commission. but his estimate of
the cost is 1884, ,30S"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
A NOVEL CASE.
THE MAYOR OF LOUISA UNSEATs
IIMSELF'.
Especial to virginian-pllot.)

Richmond, Va, May 31.-A most re-
marx ! lale- md unicne CASE has deyel-
oped in Louisa, involving the anti-due!-
ling law. r. L. Barrett was brought to
trial in Mayor Bibb's court, charged
with shooting ]. G.. May. Saturday,
with intent To Kill. The question raised
by the attorney for the defence as to
the right of Bibb to try the case. he
not having subscribed TO antl-duelling
oath when he took the regular oath of
office. The Mayor. himself, decided that
the law of the State and the Supreme
Court made the office vacant. and re-
fused to try the case. Another mat;is-
trate was secured. and the same point
was made before this magistrate, but
the latter decided that though he had
not he could sit Proper objection was
filed. Mayor Bib was in the city to-
day consulting with Attorney General
Montague regarding the grave ques-
lions involved.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
TWO OFFICERS
CAPTURED
FiIipinOs Game Out in RoWboais
After Them.
TOOK THEM TO WOODS
Tho Americas Bont WINS Rrcnimcd
Tho Monitor Monnunocl TO The
Rescue-R Reign of Terror Said 10
Exist TN Territory Lately Occu-
pied by Our Troops.
(By Telegraph to virgianian-Pnot)

Manila. May 3l.-G1O y. m.-Details
regarding the capture by Filipinos OF
two officers of the United States hos
pital ship Relief yesterday, have just
been obtained. The Relief lies in the
harbor in front of this city.
Third officer Fred. Heppy and AS
slstant Engineer Charles Blandrord
rugged sail on one of the ships boats
and went sailing along the shore, on
the south. opposite the insurgcnt lines.
The boat became becalmed near the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
REIGN OF TERROR.

Persons on board several other ships
saw the affair through glasses, but
were unable TO prevent the capture OF
Messrs. Heppy and Blandford.
Friendly natives arriving here from
the country around San 1sidro and San
Miguel report that reign of terror has
prevailed since the American troops
were Withdrawn from those parts of
the islands.
The insurgents who are returning
there deal vengeance upon those of
their countrymen who have shown any
friendship toward the Americans DUR
ing the latter's occupation of the ter
ritory.
The rriendlies declare that unoffend-
Ing people are being murdered daily.
and that their houses are being burned
and their property confiscated.
Plenty of sympathi2ers with the in
surrection remained during the Amer
leans stay, and they have been report
ing these instances Of friendlies toward
our troops.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01

shore, and some native canoes with
Filipinos on board put out and cap
tured the two men, who were unarmed,
and also took possession Of the boat.
The United States turret ship Monad-
mock quickly sent boat with Il landing
party ashore under cover of her guns,
and shelled the shore briskly. The ma
tives. however, rushed the prisoners in
to the woods before the Monadnock's
boar reached land
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
ARMOR PLATE BIDS.
THE PRICE FINED BY CONGRESS
WAS NOT REACHED.
tBy Telegraph 70 virgin.nn rllotn

Washington. May Sl-Bids were to
have been opened by the Navy Depart
ment at noon to-day for drmor for bat
tleships, monitors and armored cruisers
now authorized by law, but no bids
were received within the price fixed by
Congress.
The Carnegie Steel Company and the
bethlehem Iron Company submitted
statements that they Were unable to
furnish armor Of the character at the
price fixed by Congress.
Burnstine Bros. OF San Francisco.
made blanket offer to furnish all the
armor required for $3.50 per ton. which.
however. is above the limit fixed by
Congress. M
This limit was $500 for the seven ships
authorized last year and $500 per ton
for the ships authorized this year,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
Describes Military Operations In
the Philippines.
BARREN NEGOTIATIONS
AGuinaIdO Organized without Aus
thorfsy n Government For the
Philippine Pcople-Hov tho Hat
Ito of sknniInWns Brought ou-Er-
Ort- to Restore Pcncs E,nrrcn OF
Satisfactory Kcsuits.
(By Telegraph to vlrglnlan-Pilot)

(Sy IeieSraph 10 NlrGlnian-Pilot)
Washington May 3l.-The Secretary
of War to-day made public the report of
General Otis. transmitting the reports
of his subordinate officers on the oper-
atoms around Manila up TO April 6.
General Otis begins with this state
mcnt:
These military operations are fairly
well presented in the reports, and l
have little to add thereto, but desire
particularly to call attention TO the rise
and development of conditions and cir
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
AfAGNIFIED.

The refugees add that the inhabitants
were badly oppressed by the native SOL
dicrs before the American occupation.
but that their condition IS worse now.
Doubtless there is much truth in
these reports. though such stories from
Filipino sources are always magniiied.
Washington, d. c.. May Sl.-The fol-
lowing dispatch. received by the Navy
Department, the first direct news Of
Lieutenant Gilmore that has been re-
ceived for over week. Ii is taken by
the department as a hopeful indication
OF his situation:
Manila, May 81. 1899.
Secretary Navy, Washington:
Escaped Spanish prisoner reports
seeing Gilmore and some sailors well.
Gilmore allowed horse.
tsRARKERn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01

appoint committee or army officers to
meet an insurgent committee by which
peace might be maintained. General
otis refused 10 recognize any insurG mt
government. but was willing TO ncgo-
tia;e with Aguinaldo on commission
appointed b. him.
The report sets out in fun the cor
rcspondence on this subject which
passed between General Otis and
Asuinaldo. The latter named a COM
mission. consisting of three Of his
leaders. TO confer with General Otis
with view to an amicable understand
ing, but expressed surprise that Otis
would not receive the ccmmissi oncrs
rs official representatives of the insur-
gent government.
In his reply General O;ls explained
that he was acting merely as the agent
OF the United States government. AS
the Filipino government and could no,
receive officially representatives Of
that government. He expressed earn
est hope that the commissioners named
by him and by Aguinaldc would be able
through conference to dspel the mis-
understanding which existed. lie was
under strict orders from the President
he said, 10 avoid n conflict If posi- BILE
but he ndmonished Aguina1do that the
American troops Were aware of the
fiipinoS efforts 10 preclpitate hostili-
ties. He pointed ont that a definite pol
icy with reference 10 the Philippines
would have TO b declared by Congress
and for the action Of Congress lie hoped
ASulnalio would wait.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
THE STAR OF HOPE RISES FOR DREYrus

NJ Of the
himself Of
a newc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
N!ChRACUAN
CANAL REPORT
Practical Statement Of Work by
the Commission.
DELAY Ard ANNOYANCE

Oniciai Ab.traci From Report Made
the thiid's md LuIi Routes arc
Preferable Two Esiimntcs of
What Il VIII CoSt 10 Buiid Canal
Across tho Isthmus.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
OTHER TELEGRAPH PAGE s
CLASSlEICATiON, OF NEWS.
BY DEPARTMENTS

telegraph News-Pare 1 and 6.
Local News-pages ., 3, 5 and 6.
Edi;ornl--Page :.
Home Study Circle-Page 4.
Virginia News-plges S and 9.
North Carolina News Page 7.
The World of Sport>-Pase ii.
portsmouth News-Pages 20 and II.
Berkley News Page ii.
AsarketS-paSe IL.
Shippms--page t2
Real Estate-Page IL
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
BARREN OF RESULTS.

General Otis says the negotiations
were barren of practical results. The
insurgent members desired absolute in
dependence, but were unauthorized 10
present any statement they could main
tain.
in the latter part of January the in
surSents became AGGRESSIVE, interfering
with the American troops, and finally
led General Otis to address smother let
ter TO Aguinaldo calling attention to
the arrest by rilpinos OF some Ameri-
can soldiers and a newspaper CORE
spondent and requesting an eXplana-
ton. General Ojis' letter added:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
WHAT lie Is DOING.

Il am doing everything possible TO
preserve the peace ana avoid all fric-
non uniil the Philippine people can be
made fully acquainted with the sentl-
ments and intentions of the American
Government, when | am confident that
they Will appreciate the cndeavors OF
the United States. and will again look
upon that country 40 their friend and
protector. ] also fully believe that the
present unrest is the result OF machines
lions of evll-disposed persons"
lAGtjfNNIDO'S SARCASTIC REPLY.
TO this letter Aguinaldo sent enrl
castle reply: bat ordered the release of
the prisoners.
General Otis next tells how the Amer
lean soldiers were openly insultcd, and
now the insurgents had continually la
bored TO strengthen their lines. threat
eninE To drive the Americans out OF the
Island, and how finally, on the night
of February 4th. the demonstration was
made. which resulted in the killing of
Filipino by an American sentry and
the h,int' on the Americans by the in
surgent troops. General OTIS continues
as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-01
HosrILITIEs PREMEDIrArED.

The ineurgcnt army had thus sue,
cecded III drawing the fire Of small
outpost. which they had evidently la
bored with all their ingenuity 10 ac-
complish in order to justify i'll some
way their premoditatcd attack. 1t Is
not believed that the chief insurgent
leaders wished 10 open hostilitcs ut
this time. as they were not completely
prepared to assume the initiative They
desired two or three days more TO per-
feet their Arrangements, but the zeal
OF their army brought on the crisis
which anticipated their action. They
could not have delayed long however.
for it was their object to force an is
sue before American troops then en-
route could arrive at Manila.
SUCCESS AT EVERY POINT.
The movement of troops during the
protracted engagement which followed
and their success at every point are
described in the accompanying reports
of the commanding generals OF division.
l cannot speak TOO highly of the ell
cheney displayed by the troops under
the most trying ordcals. and where all
organiz2rion engaged conducted them
selves so courageously it would be diff
hcult to undertake special mention.
a RISING SUPPRESSED.
During the night OF February and
the following day the insurgents OF the
city were greatly asitated, fearing for
their personal safety. y portion, to
the number of eight thousand. had been
enrolled in n secret society for the pur-
pose of attacking our troops within the
city and performing incendlary work
while the insurgents pressed US from
without
rms purpose was we'll known and an
attack upon our forces both in front
ana rear was anticipated 50 admira-
p!y, however. had General Hughes, the
provost marshal general. disposed of
".coO troops OF his command that the
rising was suppressed wherever at
tempted"
In conclusion General Otis explains in
detail his Dovement on Caloocan. and
says that 1t was attended with the ac-
customed success Of American arms.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
THE THIRTY-THIRD.
Assembly Doing County Created
Bills Good and Indifferent.

The FIRST important measure to 4
become a law at the hands Of the
thirtY-third assembly was the bill
creating Otero county, 1t passed
both houses last week, and Monday
afternoon the governor affixed his
signature. Otero, county is the
nineteenth in the territory. Alamo
gordo, on the new FL Paso & North
eastern railway, is the couuty-seat.
The following paragraphs con-
corning men and measures at Santa
Fe are from the New Mexican's
spicy columns of legislative gossip:
A bill introduced by Hon. James s..
Duncan at the request cI the cattle san.
itary board provides that the sanitary
board shall have power to record all
brands in actual use, Owners must re.
cord brands, both old and new, with the
board and all brands not recorded within
80 days after the passage Of the act snail
be stricken from the records. Brands will
be recorded free Of cost to the owners
except for the internal revenue stamps
required and the sanitary board shall
have power 10 reject brands. Ii is shown
that there are now 10000 brands in the
territory, many Of which are obsolete and
should be expunged
Mr.. Bursum introduced @. B. No so,
An act defining a legal newspaper in
the publication of legal and other OH
cial notices in the territory Of New
Mexico.
Hon. 7. A. Finical, of Bernalillo coun-
ty, has introduced G. B. No 38 to amend
section II, chapter CO. Of the session laws
Of 1897. Ii provides that the shsriffs shall
be paid 121S cents mileage for serving
papers and az additional sum Of $40 for
serving venireS. Prisoners board shall be
paid for at the rate Of 60 cents per day
The bill was referred to the committee
ou territorial affairs.
Hon G. A, Richardson, leader OF the
Democratic forlorn minority, is doing
everything in his power which tends tC
clean and good legislation. His con
stituency is we'll satisfied with MIN re
gardless of political ties, says the Silver
City Enterprise
Captain Fritz Muller has presented
TO the Historical Society very interest
ing relic from the Cuban campaign
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
RLoRA vIsTA.

Miss Rudie Cornelius is stopping with
the family Of John Osssr on the La
Plata ard going to school.
benjamin Caudoll Of La Plata, who
has been visiting with his son Albert
some days, 10 quite sick with Ia grippe.
Sherman Waggoner, son OF A. A. Wag.
goner. is down from the mountains and
will visit several weeks with the old
folks.
All the old caaes Of grippe are improv-
ing, Some new ctses are reported,
among them A, A. Wagsoner and W. Il.
Mcdonald
John N. Cornelius atarted to Durango
Tuesday. He and his company are on
some kind Of mining deal.
The Misses Shelhamer-AnIis is and
Alice--departed Tor Durango Monday,
whore they have positions and will
remain several months. Their brother
Lee accompanied tk2-m as far as Du-
range, and from there he will go to
Cripple Creek to look after mining inter
ests in that great ceIap.
During the recentillnesu OF Ut. Nc
Quillsn, A. II. Shelhamer has been the
very obliging assistant at the Flora
Vista Office. But nov, since the arrival
OF the regular assistant at the f. "
p. o., Mr.. 5helmhamer will be removed
Immediately by the authority OF Mr.
J ohn McQoillan, Jr.-
Born, to Mr. andAlra. ]. T. McQuil'an
on January n, 1899 a SOD. Mother and
son doing nicely and John was able tc
be out on the following day and see his
shadow,
Mrs. Emma McQnerry, who has been
visiting fo1 the past several months with
her mother, Mrs Shalhamer, will depar
for her home in San Francisco one dal
this week Mrs. McQuerry's httll
brother, Master Howard Shslhamer
will accompany her to her California
home.
Robt. Smith of Farmlngton lodged
with US some nightsagC, on his way /,
Durango. MIR. Smith always makes hi
journeys on foot 81 d Notwithstanding
the fact that he is n years Of age, h
makes the trip from Pennington to Du
range, a distance 81 miles, in les
than two days and half. Mr. Smitl
informs us that be- knew Mr.. A. n
Dunning over twenty years ago, wher
that gentleman fatnFed the celebrated
trough and ready f5ur made at Little
ton, Colorado.
Now, in the wiuteJ Of our discomfort
Flora Vista weather prophet bobs Vi
and says he killed logs the other day
and the big eeud os the meat pinted th
other way, which z a ahure sine tina
we are to have somt nifty cold weather
yet.
Rev. W. H. Howald Of Mancos Is con
Quoting a series Of neetings each even
ing this week at the chapel
Balm wsgons-heird OF them, haven
your W. q. Chapmm 10 Durango.