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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-20
EMLSsARIES FROM AGUINALDO AR
RIVE IN MANILA TO SEEK AN
ARMIsTICE
GEN. Otis WILL NOT LISTEN
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF
FILIPINO FORCES THE ONLY
COURSE OPEN
AN ARM1sr1cE PLEADED FOR

The New Delegation From the Reb-
Ell Chief Has Nothing to OYer Die
ferent From Propositions PreyI-
Ously Declined by the American
Authorities - Gen. Luna Opposed
to Peace.
MANILA, May 2O-Two military and
two civil Filipino commissioners, appoint
ed to cooperate with three citizens of
Manila in negotiating terms of peace, ar
rived here at 8:15 a. m. today. They
nave submitted no new proposition but
want an armistice pending the session Of
the Filipino congress. Maj Gen. Otis
has refused to entertain the proposal.
Gen. Luna is reported to be making
desperate efforts to restrain the educated
Filipinos within the limits of his self
appointed Jurisdiction from communi-
eating with the Americans, even to ar
resting Encamino and Herrera, two of the
most influential officials, while on their
way to Malolos. This and the removal
of the seat of government to Tarlac,
thirty miles from San Fernando, may
lead to complications and delay in the
pacification, but 1t is generally conceded
that further opposition to American SOW
ereignty is useless and ridiculous. Meth
or Gen. Luna nor Gen. Pho del Pillar have
sufficient force to resist or compel SUBJ
mission.
A board consisting of Col. French of
the Twenty y-second infantry and Maj. Ca
bell and Capt. Randolph of the Third
artillery has been appointed to proceed
to Batavia for the purpose of investiga-
ting the European methods of providing
for the health of the troops there and
to report on the subject for the benefits
of the Americans here.
The transport Warren has arrived here
from San Francisco.
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Continued ON Third Page.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-20
SITUATION AT BUFFALO MORE Sc
RIoUS THAN AT ANY TIME
SINCE WALkOUT
BISHOP OUIGLEY DENOUNCED
PRESIDENT OF THE SH0VELERS'
UNION is ALSO ABUSED FOR
HIS ACTION
WILL BE NO COMPROMISE

That Is the UItImatum of the Strik-
ers, Who Now Demand That Com
tract with Mr.. ConnOrs Must Be
AbrOgated Before They viii Con-
slider Proposition to Resume
work-Other Unions to Join.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-20

these days. 1t will have more and
better original features than any
other paper printed in this field.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
THE PHILIPPINE PURCHASE.
Judge Day Sets Forth the Reason Which
Animated the Peace Commissioners
In Allowing Spain eaO.OOO,OOO.

Columbus, o., Oct. l2.-The first pub
lie utterance Of Judge William X. Day,
who was president Of the American
peace commission, concerning the de-
liberations of the commissioners at
Paris, is contained in a letter written
to former Congressman Watson, Of
this city, and read by him at a republic
an meeting in this city last night.
Judge Day sets forth the reasons
which, in his mind, justified the pay.
me mt of $40, 100000 for the Philippines,
declaring that 1t was never contended
by the American commissioners that
the United States had right to the
Philippines as q matter Of conquest.
by the cession Of the islands for q
consideration we obtained an indis-
putable title which must be respected
by all nations" The Judge says also
that in his opinion by conceding the
payment of the $50 O00 900 for the Is
lands it was etfectual in bringing about
the treaty Of peace; otherwise the nego-
tiations would have failed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12

THE KANSANS' RECEPTION.
Regulars from Fort Riley and Fort Leav.
enwOrth VIII BE at Topeka to Cele-
brate the Twentieth's. Return.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. H. The govern
or's office has been notified by the war
department at Washington that regu-
lar soldiers from Fort Riley and Fort
Leavenworth may attend the reception
to the Twentieth Kansas, providing
their doing so will be no additional ex-
pense to the government. A message
has also been received from the COM
mander of the department of Missouri
that two batteries of light artillery at
Fort Riley, battalion Of the Tenth
infantry and troop Of cavalry from
Fort Leavenworth have been ordered
here to participate in the celebration.
The soldiers will come overland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
THE CEREAL CROP.
Report Of the Statlstlcian OF the Agrlcul
tural Department Showing the Aver
age Condition on October 1.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE October
report OF the statistician Of the de-
partment OF agriculture SHOWS the
average condition of corn on October
to have been SAT, as compared with
$50 one month ago, $40 on October /,
1898, H. at the corresponding date in
1897, and Sl.9 the mean Of the October
average for the last ten years. No
marked change In condition occurred
during September in any Of the princi.
pal corn states, except in Iowa, where
an improvement Of two points is re.
ported there was slight impairment.
Pending the receipts Of the customary
reports from individual farmers and
the result Of a careful investigation OF
conditions in the principal wheat
states, both spring and winter, by a
special agent, no estimate OF the yield
of wheat per acre will be made. The
final figures, however, both as to acre.
age and production, will be ready for
publication at much earlier date than
has been the case for some years past.
The preliminary estimate of the
yield per acre Of oats is 3O.7 bushels, as
compared with 27.S bushels last year,
ISL bushels in 1897, and 25.S bushels,
the average for the last ten years.
The average for quality is sos, against
s4.5 last year and $40 in 1897.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
BRYAN INTERVIEWED.
The Presidential Candidate Talks About
the Political Issues for the Cam
paign and the Philippines

Des Moines, H., Oct. l2.-William j.
Bryan was interviewed yesterday on
the political issues, especially the
Philippines question. He said:
We are planning to make things Just as
lively In the campaign next year as possible
and think we will succeed better than In 1896.
Former issues have changed somewhat and
new ones have come in which strengthen our
position and will add many votes to our column.
do not deem advisable or possible to state 10
far ahead what issue will be chief in impor-
lance, Conditions and circumstances may
change between now and then, so as TO make
certain issues Of greater relative Importance
than now, Our issues OF 1895 IRE just as i'm
portant now as then; Others have arisen since
then and still more may command attention.
As to the withdrawal of troops from
the Philippines, Mr.. Bryan dictated
this statement.
No, do not favor the withdrawal OF our
troops. What do believe and have repeatedly
announced Is that we should at once declare
our purpose In unequivocal terms, so positive
that the Filipinos cannot doubt II, to grant
them full and complete independence the mo-
ment they have established stable govern
ment believe II we should make such an an
nouncement right now the war would cease In
very short time and our troops could withdraw
without laying down their arms In the face Of
an enemy, Furthermore, believe II we had
come out with such an announcement in the be-
ginning the war would never have occurred, |
am not unaware that u few half hearted efforts
have been made In that direction from time to
time, but they were made In such q way rs to
raise strong question OF their sincerity
Mr.. Bryan said after few more days
in Iowa he will go to Kentucky and
thence to Ohio to close his campaign.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
THE ROBERTS CASE,


Washington, Oct. 10. - Now that
Helen Gould has taken up the fight
against B. H. Roberts, the polygamist
congressman from Utah, it Is more
than ever certain that Roberts will be
one Of the earliest issues in the coming
congress. Congressman Roberts, who,
as is we'll known, is Mormon with
three wives, is preparing for the fight
which he sees ahead Of him. He has
already retained counsel and the prece.
dents, which will likely influence &C.
ton upon his case, are being carefully
gathered,
According to competent authorities
who have investigated the status of
Mr.. Roberts, 1t is said he cannot be
charged with having violated any
statutory law, the Edmunds anti
polygamy act, which would cover his
case, being in force only In the Dis
trict Of Columbia and the territories
1t is also said that the house has inva-
riably decided that offenses against
the moral law are not within the juris-
diction Of the house. One Of the earli-
est decisions on this point was in the
Eighteenth or Nineteeth congress,
when a member was charged with
adultery, his wife having secured a
divorce from him on this charge. The
judiciary committee then held that
this was not a ground for legislative
action and ignored the charge.
On the other hand, the right of the
house to be the Judge of the election
returns and qualifications of its mem
bers is constitutional one, and can
not, Of course, be abridged. No limit
is set In the constitution upon this
authority. II, therefore, despite all
precedents to the contrary, resolu'
ton reciting the facts and demanding
the expulsion of Mr.. Roberts should be
introduced in the house, or II petit
ton to the same effect should be pre-
sented, the case would then go
before the committee on privileges and
elections, or the committee on the
Judiciary, as the speaker might decide
II il is decided that Roberts ought not
to remain member Of the house it
couldreport resolution declaring the
seat vacant, and if the report was
adopted by two-thirds vote Roberts
would cease to be member.
Mr.. Roberts would, however, 1t is
now asserted, appeal the case to the
supreme court The court would prob
ably, in view Of the Importance of the
| question, decide upon the right of the
house to expel member whose offense
was one against morals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12

London, Oct ls.-Up to 1l:l5 last
night no dispatches had arrived from
the Cape timed since the expiration of
the ultimatum, SO it is not yet known
whether the first shot has been fired.
A telegram from Pretoria, timed 1880
Tuesday evening, says: The situation
is becoming hourly more critical. Nu-
merous Americans, Germans, French
men, Swedes, Belgians, Norwegians,
Danes, Italians, Dutchmen, Swiss and
Cape Afrikanders have gone to the
border to fight for the Transvaal, al
though they are not burghers, while
many British residents also have taken
the oath of allegiance. The hope is
expressed by many that war will yet
be averted. Nothing since this has
been received from Pretoria and doubt
less telegraphic communication with
the Transvaal is now cut.
Further particulars regarding the
correspondence between PresideD
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
OUTLOOK FOR TIE RACE.


New York. Oct. l2.-The outlook for
a race between the Shamrock and the
Columbia to-day is none Of the best.
Even the hitherto optimistic weather
bureau will not promise breeze. The
revised agreement calls for start
every week day from this time on, SO
that there is possibility Of the fate Of
the cup being decided this week. Look
ing as fine as two fiddles tuned up to
concert pitch, the Columbia and Sham
rock lay quietly at their mornings yes
terday with their tenders close at hand.
The utmost confidence in the Ameri.
can yacht prevails among her crew.
Many of them have wagered a months
wages on her, and all agree that she
cannot be beaten. Sir Thomas Upton
was as cheerful as usual, full Of hope
for breeze to-day and full Of conf
dence in the Shamrock's ability to lift
the cup,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12

campaign tnrougn wnicn they had
passed, called forth tremendous burst
Of applause whenever they were sight.
ed. Taking it all In all, the soldiers
looked to be in fair health, but, Of
course, there were some who showed
the effects OF the severe ordeal through
which they have passed. Bringing up
the rear Of the regiment were the hos
pital wagons, not very heavily loaded
with sick. The parade was reviewed
on Vanness avenue by Gen. Shafter,
Gov. Stanley, and Gov. Rogers, Of
Washington, and their stats.
Gen. Funston, in an interview yester.
day, said:
This is America. you know-and am on
American, That tells the story best OF our de-
light in reaching home again. There Is nothing
like the great Joy Of being back among you all
here again-among people whom we know are
our countrymen and kin have only this TO
say Of the campaign In the Philippines every
thing Is being done that could be to carry the
war to an early and successful conclusion. The
report that am an anti-expansionist is ridicu-
lous and not worthy Of serious consideration.
never intmated such thing and have been
wrongly quoted in the matter.
The people must stop to consider when they
are passing judgment that there are countless
conditions to be constantly mbatted and over
come there before Roadway can DO made. Ifear
that the exact difficulties Of the situation are
not fully understood Some mistakes have
been made, but the campaign has been conduct
ed In a most able and conscientious manner and
every man has done his best. No grave errors
have occurred, but 1t Is always easy to look
back and comment upon what has been done,
even though that might have been accomplished
under trying circumstances.
William A. SnoY. the son OF Chan
cellor snow, OF. tne ndnsas ouave an,-
versity, a reporter for the San Fran
cisco Chronicle, who slipped from the
deck of launch and was drowned cast
a gloom over the Kansans, as he had
been with them much since their ar
rival here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
PHILIPPINE NEWS.


Washington, Oct ia cablegram
from Gen. Otis to the war department
received late yesterday afternoon con-
firms the dispatches regarding Col.
Schwan's movement on San Fran
cisco de Malabon. Gen. Otis dis
approves Of officers families joining
them at Manila. Another message an
nounced the arrival at Manila of the
transport Victoria with 40S horses; ten
died en- route and several found to be
afflicted with CHAMBERS were shot. The
Garonne sailed from Manila on the
18th instant and the Athenian on the
9th, both for Seattle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12

San Francisco, Oct. l2.--The Twen-
tieth Kansas regiment and the 400 dis
charged soldiers who arrived here
Tuesday night on the transport Tartar
were landed yesterday, after being
anchored in the stream all morning
during the progress of the health Of
flcers' examination. Their stay at
anchor was made less monotonous by
the attentions Of hundreds OF people
who journeyed as near to the transport
as the quarantine regulations would
permit and showered messages and
questions upon the boys. Fruits and
good things to eat were In abundance
passed on board much to the gratifca-
ton Of the soldiers. When the inspec.
ton was finished early in the afternoon
and the word was passed among the
soldiers that the vessel would be
locked Immediately. A great hurrah
greeted the announcement and the
soldiers commenced their preparations
for debarkation. Under the guidance
Of powerful tug boat the transport
was towed to the government dock
The water front was black with people,
all anxious to greet the Twentieth
Kansas. As the Tartar passed slowly
along the water front the soldiers were
cheered time and again. Flags were
dipped and whistles and calliopes added
to the din.
The march to the Preside reserva.
ton was an exciting one for the sol
diers. The welcome they received was
second only to that accorded the home
troops on their return. Both sides OF
Market street and the other streets
I through which the soldiers passed
were thronged with excited people, all
anxious to do them homage. Cheers
upon cheers passed up and down the
lines Of people. Cannons were fired at
intervals, bells changed and whistles
and steam calliopes added their respec-
tive noises to the occasion.
Escorted by the following bodies the
Kansans marched to the Preside:
Artillery officers and band from the
Preside and four companies of artil-
lery. Gen. Funston and Gov Stanley,
Of Kansas, and escort followed. The
throngs surged around Gen. Funston
and he had great difficulty making
progress through the crowds. Cheer
upon cheer greeted him, but his only
acknowledgement was a military
salute and an occasional dofling Of his
cap. A great break in the parade oc-
Cured here and an admiring mass OF
people filed the interval. The soldiers,
headed by Col. Metcalf, followed. Each
man carried a gun which had been de-
corated with flowers. The crowds
simply would not let the soldiers pass
In peace. Breaks occurred every few
minutes. Relatives and friends broke
into the ranks and marched with the
soldiers, some smiling and laughing
and others crying, but all happy and
glad.
The regimental colors, little the
worse for wear, in spite Of the arduou'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
THE KANSANS HOME.
The Tartar with the Twentieth
Kansas Reaches San Francisco.
SHORT INTERVIEW WITH FUNSTON.
Delivery OF Mail Prevented by Rough Sea
Sixteen OF the Kansas Soldiers Suffering
from Dysentery-Two Kansas Vol
upteers Died on the Voyage.

Gan Francisco Oct. 1.-THE United
s,ates transnort Tartar arrived last
n;rh, from Manila vim Yokohama with
.he Twort;etb Kansas regiment under
.ho command of Col Metcalf and 300
discharged soldiers from various regi-
monts Tho Tartar did not dock. but
oncbored off ANGEL island. where she
will remain until examined by the
quarantine and customs officials. The
Tartar was met at Angel island by
Gov stanley of Kansas and party
who want o,,t in n tuo to meet her.
Tho cnstoms officials gave orders that
M ono should hoard the Tartar.
Rrio Cen Funston was the passen-
car most eagerly sought for. Owing
20 tbe rouob condition of the sea 1t was
;mnossible 10 get A very extensive in
terview with him. When asked to his
future ulan he replied: "They depend
an,;ro1r IN yba, the authorities at
WASHINGTON wish me to do" He re-
norted very pleasant trip. Gen.
Funston further said that he was in
excellent health He had little to say
about conditions in the Philippines,
beyond expressing the opinion that
tbe war sbould soon be ended. He
smoke in high terms of the good work
done bv the men of his command. He
was oiad to Get back to the United
States thonph he did no, regret the
time and energy expended in the az
tamnt IN subdue the Flipinos. which
he was confident would ultimately
nrove succassful, Gen. Funston was
ACCOMPANIED BY his wife.
A large amount Of mail was taken
out to the Kansans by the Associated
press launch but it was impossible to
deliver it to them on account of the
heavy sea.
The Tartar had 30 sick soldiers
aboard, IS of whom belonged to the
Kansas regiment. They were suffer-
ing from dvsentery.
Three deaths were reported to have
occurred on the VOYAGE, two Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Found Dead in the Hog Pen.

Cheney, Neb., Oct. 1.-THE dead
body Of John A. Barton was found in
hog pen by his sister, Mrs. L. A.
Brunson. The body had been partly
consumed by the hogs. Barton was
subject to faintinq fits and it is sup
posed that he had fallen while feeding
the animals. bid
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12

Boonville, Mo-, Oct. 1s.-The synod
of the Presby terrain church of the
United States embracing the entire
state, convened here. There are about
100 ministers and elders present, repre-
senting 1877 churches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Convict stratton Escapes.

Denver, COL, Oct. 1s.-James K.
Stratton, the noted mail box robber
and forger, has escaped from the peni-
Tertiary at Canon City, where he was
serving sentence OF 81 years impris-
onment, in most mysterious manner.
Warden Hoyt says that no tools were
used and believes the prisoner must
have received help from some one in
the inside. Stratton escaped from the
same prison in September, 1898, and
was recaptured year later in Chicago.
Passenger Trains,Uollide.
Wheeling, W. Va, Oct. IL. -Yester-
day at Short Creek, nine miles a bove
the city, northbound passenger train
collided with special from Pittsburgh,
the latter bringing delegates from
western Pennsylvania to the tri-state
encampment Of the uniform rank
Knights of Pythias. Eightpersons were
seriously injured, two fatally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
PssseEcxer TrainsvUollIde.
Stacks Of Wheat Burned.

Marshall, Mo-, Oct. 19-News reached
here yesterday of the burning of five
large stacks of wheat by an incendiary
near Saline City, this county, belong
ing to Steve Craig. A negro boy named
Wood has been arrested and circum-
stantial evidence is strong against him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12

win Harris was killed in the Church
coal mines near South McAlester, l. T..
BY q fall of slate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-12
Chicago and St. Louis Cash Grain.

Chicago, Oct l.-wheat-Cash, No. 2 red
7iha7sc; No.S red ssG72c; No . hard winter,
6SHa6ee; No. hard winter, 66d6sc; No. |
northern spring, 72a73c; No. 2 northen spring,
7i97s4c; No. northern spring, 6sfb7S Corn
Cash, No. ., slsGs2c; No 3, SAC. Oats
Cash, No. ?, s2k9sse; No. g. s,,,G3s2hc
st Louis Oct ii.-Whest-C No. red
elevator, use; track, 72Q7sc; No. hard,
6sXG6shc Corn-Cash, No. 2 sic track SEC,
oats-cash, No. 2, ssgic; track, 2ic; No . white
Shc.