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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14

1 be allowed to communicate direct with 1 the governor general of the Philippine islands in making complaints against the commanding officer of Jolo or l against any naval commander. 1 Article VII-The introduction of fire arms and war materials is forbidden, except under specific authority of the | governor general of the Philippine isl ands.
 1 Article VIII-Piracy must be sup pressed and the sultan and his Datos agree to heartily cooperate with the United States authorities to that end and to make every possible effort to ar- rest and bring to justice all persons en- gagged in piracy.
 | Article IX-Where crimes and of lenses are committed by Moros against Moros, the government of the sultan will bring to trial and punishment the criminals and offenders, who will be de- liVered to the government of the sultan by the United States authorities, if in their possession. In all other cases per- sons charged with crimes or offenses will be delivered to the United States authorities for trial and punishment Article X-Any slave in the archipel- ago of Jolo shall have the right to pur- chase freedom by paying to the master the usual market value. Article Kiln case of any trouble with subjects of tne sultan the Ameri- can authorities in the island will be in- structed to make careful investigation before resorting to harsh measures, as in most cases serious trouble can thus be avoided.
 Article XII--At present Americans or foreigners wishing to go into the coun- try should state their wishes to the Moro authorities and ask for an escort, but it is hoped that this will become unnecessary as We know each other bet ter.
 Article XIII-The United States will give full protection to the sultan and his subjects in case any foreign nation should attempt to impose upon them.
 Article XIV-The United States will not sell the island of Jolo or any other island of the Jolo archipelago to any foreign nation without the consent of the sultan of Jolo
 Article XV-The United States gov ernment will pay the following monthly salaries in Mexican dollars: To the sul- tan $250, to Dato Rajah Muda $75, Dato Attik $60 Dato Calbi $75, Dato Joaka- nain $75 Dato Puyo $80, Dato Amir Hussin $60, Hadji Butu $50, Habib Mura $40, Serf Saguin $15.
 Signed in triplicate, in English and Sulu at Jolo, this 20th day of August, A. D. 1899 G3 Arabuil Anil 1317
 (Signed)
 J. c. Bates, Brigadier General U. S. A.:
 Sultan of Jolo. Dato Rajah Muda,
 Dato Attik, Dato Calbi and Dato Jo-
 akanain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
HOUSE FINA NCIAL DEBATE.
Continued Up 10 1O:3O Last Night
 Democrats to Vote for Bill.

Democrats to Vote for Bill.
 Washington, Dec. 13.-The currency debate in the house lasted from Il o'clock this morning until 10:3O to- night, with recess of three hours for dinner. The pressure for time to speak continues as most of the members de- sire to make contributions to the litera- ture of the occasion. Much of it, how ever, seems to be for home consump- ton. There has been very little cross firing thus far and no exciting or dra- matic incidents. So far as known twelve democrats, eight from New York, two from Pennsylvania and one each from Maryland and Massachu- setts will vote for the bill. The house adopted a resolution for a holiday re- cess from Wednesday, December 20, to Wednesday, January 5. MT. Richard son, the minority leader, asked that the house adjourn over tomorrow to give the members a chance to participate in the Washington memorial exercises, but MT. Payne, the majority leader, object ed He said if George Washington were alive he thought he would be in favor of the house proceeding with the trans- action of it's business.
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the body taken back to the cemetery and buried. Coroner Mix said last night that he told Dr. Osborne that it looked like an attempt to steal the body and that he directed MT. Burwell to keep the body during the night and to allow no one to disturb it. The cor oner said that he reported the facts to the city attorney. who could act as he saw fit.
 After hearing the statement made by Dr. Osborne Superintendent Wrinn last evening sent for Mrs. Van Lue mother of the deceased girl, and she was ques- toned al police headquarters by the su- perintendent and by the coroner. She said that pr. Osborne had repeatedly advised her to have MT. Burwell take charge of the funeral, telling her that he would do it cheaply for her. She said that she told the doctor that she believed that they were going to steal the body and that she did not give permission to have an autopsy per formed and that she would not give such permission. She said that when she got home from the funeral she told her husband, her son, and some of her
 
 of the straps being left around the cask- ct at the grave.
 pr. Osborne claimed to the coroner that it was blackmailing scheme. He said that the father was subject to epi- leptic fits and that he had treated him out of charity, receiving no pay. He also said that he had treated the girl out of charity. He said that the father was a man of weak mind and so he went to the mother to get pernis- sion for an autopsy and that she gave permission. The mother on the other hand stoutly denies this statement and says that she can prove that she not only did not give permission but abso- lutely refused it.
 A brother of the deceased girl said last night that when he was going to engage an undertaken Dr. Osborne urged him to engage MT. Burwel. The young man said that he did not tell the doctor that he would not follow his advice, but went to Beecher & Bennett.
 MT. Burwell stated last night that Dr. Osborne informed him a week ago that he had received permission to per form an autopsy and asked if he might perform it in MT. Burwell's operating room. MT. Burwell said that he told the doctor that he could do so. He said that he believed that permission for the autopsy had been given to the doctor by the mother, but that she did not wish the other members of her family to know that she had allowed it and that since they had found out she was to conceal her part in the matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
DETAILS OF THE FIG GETTING.
British Met Point Blank Fire and Were
 Moved Down.


 Modder River Tuesday, Dec. 12.-The British casualties in the battle of Ma gersfortein included the Marquess of Winchester major of the Second Bat talion of Coldstream Guards, who was killed, and Colonel Downham of the First battalion Gordon Highlanders, who was mortally wounded.
 When the Highlanders met the mur- derous point blank fire of the Boers, about two hundred were mown down. The Black Watch regiment on reform ing was only able to muster 180 men. The Boers also lost heavily in the trenches and also in the wire entangle- ment when they came into the open in an attempt to make a flank attack on the British. The terrific British artil- lery fire provoked no response except from the Boer rifles until nearly o'clock in the afternoon when the Cor don Highlanders formed up to renew the attack on the entrenched kopje They advanced with the utmost gallan- try to attack the Boers, close to the place where lay their dead and wound ed comrades of the Highland brigade.
 The enemy opened with a heavy shrapnel fire as the British advanced, and it was found physically impossi ble to take the Boer trenches. The British got within 200 yards, but could not get nearer. It was here that Colo mel Downham fell The Boers had had free recourse to barbed wire entangle- even after the damage inflicted by the British artillery fire.
 This morning (Tuesday) both sides occupied the positions they held before the battle. The greatest bravery was displayed by both officers and men, The wounded include Lieutenant Col onel A. E. Codrington and Captain both of the First battalion of the Coldstream Guards
 A detachment of Boers posted among some thick bushes to the east maintain ed most destructive fire on our right. With the remarkable talent for taking cover which the Boers always display they were, generally speaking, virtual " lnVlSlDle ana altnOuSn the enemy artillery was practically silenced him rifle fire was so persistent and concen- trated as we'll as usually well aimed, that it was absolutely impossible for the British infantry to take the position by assault. At the first advance of the the Boer shooting, proba- ply owing to the darkness, was some what high, Otherwise the British loss- es would have been still heavier.
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Statement That 1000 Irishmen Are to
 Sail from New Youk.

Cleveland, Dec. 13-The Dealer tomorrow will say: A party of twenty five young Irish Americans has left this city to join the Boers' in their fight against Great Britain At New York these young men, who are mostly vet erans of the Spanish American war, will join about five hundred other Irish- men, and the entire party will sail from New York on Saturday for Paris. In the latter city they will join an Irish regiment being formed to 70 to the as- sistanpe of the Boers. The recruits from this country come largely from Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadel- phia, Cleveland and other cities Five hundred more Irish- Americans will fol- low to Paris in a. couple of weeks. Plans have already been made for the entire regiment of one thousand to reach the scene of the fighting.
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SENATOR FROM NEBRASK1.
Ex-senator Allen Appointed to Succeed
 Late Senator Haywood.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 13.--Last night Governor Poynter wired ex-United State Senator Allen to come to Lincoln for conference. MT. Allen came here from his home at Madison this morn- ing and went to the capitol and the governor was closeted with him for some time. When the conference was over Governor Poynter announced that he had decided to appoint the ex-sena- tor to the place made vacant by the recent death of Senator Haywood Sem ator Allen announced his intention of proceeding to Washington at once.
 It is announced that the appointment of MT. Allen was made certain by the receipt of telegram from William J. Bryan by the governor, in which MT. Bryan urged that good faith and party eXpediency demanded Aliens appoint ment.
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PUBLIC HERRING ADJoURNED.
Committee on Supervisors Unable to
 Meet Eust Might.

The meeting of the special committee on school supervisors which was to have been held last night was necessarily postponed on account of unforeseen cir cumstances Four members of the com mittee are members of the special com mittee on the estimates. This last mentioned committee must have re- port ready to make at the meeting of the board of aldermen tonight, and not having been able to finish its business Tuesday night was obliged to hold an adjourned meeting last night. On ac- count of this the meeting of the com- mittee on supervisors was postponed, and Chairman Staub of that committee stated last night that he could not say when the next meeting would be held. He said, however, that it would not be held this week, but might possibly be held next Wednesday night.
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RUNNING DOWN AGUlNALDO
MIJOR MARCH ABOUT TO START ON
 l REMA RKABLE MARCH.
To Go Through an Absolutely Desolate Country and Over Mountain 10000
 Feet High-His Troops Recently Took Filipino Position Almost the Rival
of Therm opyIae.

Manila, Dec. 13-10:50 p. m.-The fol- cember 5, has just been received from a
 correspondent of the Associated Press
 with Major March's battalon
 Major March, with Captains Jenkin-
 son and Cunningham, Lieutenants Me
 Clelland, Tompkins, Fucker and Power, and 125 men, is about starting for Bon toe, the principal town in the province an absolutely desolate country and over a mountain 10000 feet high. He is pur- suing Aguinaldo, whose escort, now re- duced to fifty men, is known to be there. According to the natives, Agui- naldo intends to disguise himself and to take a circuitous trail toward Bayom- bong, province of Nueva Viscaya.
 Major March, with three hundred men, arrived at Cervantes, in the heart of the Tilad Mountains, on the eve of December 3, about twenty hours behind Aguinaldo, who had believed he had found an inaccessible refuge. On De- cember 2 the American commander had a wonderful fight in a cloudenveloped mountain pass two thousand feet above the sea, completely routing General Gre gorio Del Pilar's force of two hundred picked men in position almost strong enough to rival Thermopylae. General Pillar died at the front of h.s men, urg- ing them to make a stand until the ball of sharpshooter pierced his head. His followers tried to carry away the body, but were compelled to lay it down.
 Two of the Americans were killed and were buried by their comrades where they fell The others, carrying nine wounded, camped for the night on top of the mountain, an eminence of 4,000 feet, suffering greatly from the cold blasts. In the morning they moved down the trail to Dugaqui where they learned that Aguinaldo with few men and three women. all carried on filters borne by Igorrotes had passed along the same trail to Cervantes, where he was during the fight. A runner had brought him the news of the death of his chief of staff. He was greatly af- fected and prepared instantly for flight.
 General Conception, with six officers. who had deserted Aguinaldo, surren- dered when Major March reached Cayan, province of Lepante. On ar irving at Cervantes Major Marchs bat talion was without food, except rice, and had only small supply of anmu- milton. Major March secured days ratons, made arrangements for his sick and wounded and, having chosen twenty-five mounted and one hundred unmounted men, resumed the chase at daybreak to-day"
 Mabini, former secretary of state in the so-called Filipino government. and Aguinaldo's best adviser, although of ate withdrawn from official connection with the insurrection, has been cap- tured by General Macarthur near Rosales. He will be brought to Manila Mabini has been the leader of the ex- reme anti-American faction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
LAST NIGHTS POLO.
Waterbury Defeats New Haven-The
 Appearance of HipsOn.

Waterbury, Dec. 13.-Hipson's ap- pearance on the Waterbury team to- night infused new life into the home aggregation, with the result that New Haven was defeated 10-5. The game throughout was full of exciting plays, though the visitors frequently resorted to roughing it and lost a goal on fouls Roberts and Hipson played finely to- gether and their driving was magnifi- cent at all times Both goal tends played splendidly. There was an old time large attendance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
LONDON FEELS SERIOUS.
Comments of the Pnpers-AIl Eyes on
 Butler.


 London, Dec. 14-4:45 a. nl.--Each inn portant battle seems to bring a worse reverse for the British, and the popers this morning sorrowfully admit that Lord Methuens check at Magersfontein iS the most serious event the war has yet produced. The Morning Post says: We have had our day of humiliation appointed for us. Let us accept it hum ply and soberly, and be the stronger for the lesson it has taught us, This last reverse will make us g fresh butt of Europe. There never was a more apt occasion to prove to Europe what we are worth.''
 All the papers comment upon the ex- treme gravity of the situation and upon the momentous decision Lord Methuen now has to take--whether to remain at Modder River or to retire on Orange River.
 The Times says: ''At least thirty thousand additional men must be sent out. The entire available reserve must be called up and the militia and volun- teers turned to account. Efforts must be made to increase the local colonial forces, and further offers of troops from Canada and other colonies must be sought and accepted"
 The Standard, which comments upon the seemingly astonishing number of the Boers," conjectures that substan- tial portion of the Boer commanders has been recruited from Cape Dutch.
 All eyes are now turned hopefully to General Butler, who, taking into ac- count the troops with General White in Ladysmith, has altogether thirty thousand men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
AN HISTORIC GAYEL,
To be Used by the Masons ut Mount
 Vernon TO-day.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Assistant Sec- retarv Allen to-day acting as the rep resentative of the Grand lodge of Mas sachusetts presented to Grand Master Duke of the Grand lodge of Virginia a historic gavel which is to be used at Mount Vernon tomorrow on the occa- sion of the exercises in eommemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the death of George Washington. The head of the gavel is made from the historic elm under which Washington took com mand of the American army and the handle is made of a piece of the old South church, the whole being silver mounted and suitably inscribed.
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GENERAL METHUEN RETIRES
TAKES UP HIS OLD POSITION AT
 MODDER RIVER.
Took the Step in Perfect Order and IS in Security-He Learns That the BOer Losses Were Terrtble-Some of Their Corps Completely Wiped Out-LOn- don, However, Feels SeriOus-AnOther Division to be Sent to the Front.
to be Sent to the Front.

London, Dec 13.-General Forestier- Walker, telegraphing from Cape Town at 3:30 D. m to-day sends the following dispatch from Lord Methuen, dated Modder River, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7:90 P. m.:
 AS the Boers occupied their trenches strongly this morning I retired in per- feet order here, where I am in security. I have gathered from some of the prfs- oners and from our men with the ann balances, who talked with the Boers, that the enemys losses were terrible, some corps being completely wiped out. The Boers have been most kind to my wounded"
 The Associated Press understands that the war office yesterday (Wednes day) decided, in consequence of Lord Methuen's losses at Magersfortein, to mobilize an eighth division in reserve and to send the seventh division to the cape. Certain foreign stations will probably be garrisoned with militia, and, if necessary, volunteers will be called to take the places of the militia at home. It is also likely that the mi litia will be sent out to join their re- spective battalions.
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Hartford 9. NIeridcM 5.

Meriden, Dec. 13.-At the local rink tonight Hartford defeated the home team, score to 5. Meriden played poor game and the individual work was the worst seen here in some time Gavitt of Springfield and Leydon of New Haven were seen in green here for the first time, but both have played better polo.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-14
TREATY WITH SULZ.iN OF SULU.
The Articles Signed by General Bates
 and the Black Ruler.

and the Black Ruler.
 Washington, Dec. 13.-The following is the text of the agreement between General Bates and the sultan of Sulu which has been sent to the senate by the president:
 Agreement.
 Between Brigadier General John c. Bates, representing the United States of the one part; and his highness, the sul- tan of Jolo, the Dato Rajar Muda, the Dato Attik, the Dato Calbi and the Dato Joakanain, of the other part; it being understood that this agreement proved by the governor general of the Philippine Islands and confirmed by the president of the United States and will be subject to future notifications by the mutual consent of the parties in in- terest.
 Article 1.-The sovereignty of the United States over the whole archipel- ago of Jolo and its dependencies, is de- clared and acknowledged.
 Article 1.-The United States flag will be used in the archipelago of Jolo, and it's dependencies, on land and sea.
 Article III-The rights and dignities of his highness the sultan, and his Datos, shall be fully respected the Moros shall not be interfered with on account of their religion; all their re- ligious customs shall be respected and no one shall be persecuted on account of his religion.
 Article IV-While the United States may occupy and control such points in the archipelago of Jolo as public inter- est seem to demand, encroachment will not be made upon the lands immedi- ately about the residence of his high ness, the sultan, unless military neces- sity requires such occupation in case of war with a foreign power and, where the property of individuals is taken, due compensation will be made in each case. Any person can purchase land in the archipelago of Jolo and hold the sac by obtaining the consent of the sultan and coming to a satisfactory and such purchase shall immediately be registered in the proper office of the United States government.
 Article V-All trade in domestic pro- ducts of the archipelago of Jolo, when carried on by the sultan and his peo- pie with any part of the Philippine islands, and when conducted under the American flag, shall be free, unlimited and undutiable.
 Article VI-The sultan of Jolo shall
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It is estimated here that Lord Meth uen's forces amounted to 11000 men, and perhaps to more. No reliable esti- mate of his losses has yet been received. They are believed to have been at least 450
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EPISCOPAL BISHOP OF MAINE.
Rev. Robert Gou man dr., Of Boston
 Chosen at POrtland.

CNOB6n fOFVI6MUs -7-77-1
 Portland Me, Dec. 13.-Rev. Robert Goldman, jr., of St. Johns church, Bos- ton, was chosen as bishop of the Epis- copal diocese of Maine to-day at the convention which assembled at St. Luke's cathedral to select successor to the late Bishop Henry A. Nealy. The election was made in very short order after the convention got to work. The clergy voting separately, chose Rev. Robert Goldman, jr., on the first ballot. The laity, voting separately, gave MT. Goldman all but four votes
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IIendrick Loses Again

New York, Dec. 13.-The Class B am- ateur championship billiard tournament was continued to-day at the Knicker- booker Athletic club under the auspices of the A. A. U. W. w. Kellogg won the night match from John A. Hendrick of New Haven The score: Kellogg 90O, average 25-55, highest run 26; Hen drick 271, average 51-55, highest run 1S
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BOers uffered Heavily.

London, Dec 13.-A despatch from Boer sources says that Kimberly re- mained quiet during the battle of Magersfontein.
 The special correspondent of the Daily Mail at Modder River describing the fighting says "The Boer trenches extended far beyond the kopje into the open plain. Those on the plain were hidden by screens of leaves. Those near the kopje were guarded by dou- ble line of barbed wire Evidently they feared our storming and bayonet at tack. We raked kopje and trenches with an intense, well directed fire of htirty guns, including naval gun and a howitzer battery, both using lyddite. I believe they effected severe damage. The Boer prisoners report that one lyd- dite shell fell among forty men, only five of whom escaped unhurt. Other shells burst in the enemys laager, caus- ing it's complete destruction. The Boers are in still larger force than we found them at Modder River outnumbering 1,s hv almost three to one. The Trans vaalers are apparently dominating in their military councils, although in ,ninoritV" {"
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A diamond or gem makes a perma- nent gift. The George H. Ford Co.
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still Smelling Ladysmith.

Frere Camp, Natal, Dec. 12.-The Boers are still shelling Ladysmith. The heat is terrific.
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Bust of Napoleon suitable for library. The George H. Ford Co.
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Presents. Pansy Brooch studded with diamonds, The George H. Ford Co.
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The Attacked Position.

The position Lord Methuen assaulted is thus described by correspondent: Magerfontein range terminates on the east with an abrupt saddle rock, some 150 feet high. Boer entrenchments run around the whole front. The position is some two miles long, due east and west. The western ends of the trenches follow the contour of the kopjes and af- ford a retreat"