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New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE RED CROSS COMMITTEE.
RECOMMENDATION TO DE SENT TO CON
FERENCE AT THE HAGUE.

RECOMMENDATION TO BE SENT TO CON
FERENCE AT THE HAGUE.
The Hague. June 15-The Red Cross sub-Com-
mittec Of the Peace Conference met today Pro-
fessor Asser, OF the Dutch delegation PRESIDING
Professor Louis Renault, OF the French neiesa-
tlon. explained that certain modihcauohS nh'
been made in the report, meeting the "ishes eN
pressed by his colleagues at the last sessioh'
Captain Alfred r Mahan. U. s. ~. declared
his readiness to support proposals submitted III
a spri. OF concatlon, though he considereu
that they presented defect In regard to the po-
s,tion Of shpwrecked men picked up by vessels
finding themselves accidentally on the scene OF
naval engagement.
The subcommittee however, considered that
Article * covered all eventualities.
DIR. Monoto Itchro Of the japanese deiega-
tIon. announced that he proposed to submit a
motion modifying Article VI Of the Geneva Con-
vention regarding the disposition OF SICK ana
wounded prisoners, on the lines Of the sub
committees report which leaves such disposi-
ton for the victors to decide.
The report being adopted, the president
nointed out the advantage which would DE
gained r. In the Conference. convention coulo
be signed embodying the important humani-
tartan articles comprised In the suD-com"l'-
tees scheme.
on the motion Of Baron de Blldt, the deiegate
OF Norway and Sweden. II was deciueo the
president should present to the Conference sucn
a convention with final article providing TOT
the signature OF protocols OF adhesion thereto
The committee will also recommend TO the
Conference the revision OF the Geneva Con-
vention OF 1854.
On the motion OF Admiral Sir John Fisher
renresentative Of Great Britain, cordial vote
OF thanks was accorded to the chairman, whose
efficient work made possible the application OF
the Geneva Articles to naval war, the hrst prac-
teal result OF the Conference
The chief Of the British delegation SIT 1u''a''
pauncefote: the head of the American deiega-
tion Andrew D. White, and others ATTENDED
brilliant reception given by Baron E'stourhe"eS
10 Constant of the French delegation to-day
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
LAUNCHING or THE CHESAPEAKE.

MISS ELISE BRADFORD INVITED TO AMb TIM
Vessel
Washington. June is (SpeciaD.-Mss Elise Brad
ford has been invited by Secretary Long TO name
the Chesapeake at Bath Me- next Tuesday Miss
Bradford Is the daughter OF Rear-Admiral Brad
ford Chief OF the Bureau OF Equipment. who was
navnl adviser TO the American Peace Commission
ers In Paris. He is native OF Maine, but his
daughter was born twenty years ago In Rhode
Island The Bath shipbuilding Company first asked
Miss Long. the Secretsrys daughter to stand
sponsor for the Chesapeake but Secretary Long
preferred that the honor should go to Miss Brad
ford
The Chesapeake Is the nrst sheathed vessel built
ior the American Navy and the frst TO be designed
for twenty years without steam power, depending
for her ten knots speed wholly on sail power She
has lines as nne as yacht and ia intended q
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE RHINE AND ELBE CANAL.

Berlin. June l5-The Lower House OF the Prussian
Diet to-day. by vote Of $40 10 l60 referred back
TO the committee the Rhine and Elbe Canal bill
after the Imperial Chancellor, Prince Hohenohe
had strongly urged it's passage saying the Prussian
Government regarded the construction OF the canal
as urgently necessary. both TO promote industry and
70 increase the defensive power OF the whole
Fatherland. Herr Won Heereman then moved that
the bill be re-referred TO the committee which had
previously rejected II, the Government. he added
having promised compensating advantages 10 the
affected by the changes In the existing conditions
the canal -
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
EXCITED OVER DREYFUs's RETURN.

Brest France, June 15.-There is considerable
excitement here at the prospect Of the debarka-
ton at this port of Captain Alfred Dreyfus'
who left French Guiana on June 10 on board
the French cruiser Sfax. Little else is talked
about. Posters announcing the decision of the
Court Of Cessation in the case have In many
Instances been torn down and defaced with
inscriptions hostile to the Jews ana Dreytus.
There have also been some conflicts between
the rival factions.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
FATALLY AFFECTED BY THE HEAT.

Henry Church. of the oldest residents OF sing
Sing Westchester County, was overcome by the
heat Yesterday afternoon, and died soon after he
was stricken Mr. Church working In the gar
den In the rear Of his home. In Dale-ave.. about
l o'clock. when he became exhausted and fell to the
ground He was carried into the house. and Dr.
James O. Schafmeister summoned, but Mr.. Church
died before he arrived Mr.. Church was seventy
six years old and for many years had been a town
constable and had served as court officer at White
plains He leaves "A widow and one son. George
Church of Newark N. j., and one daughter. Mrs.
lose on p1att OF Sing Sing.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
TO MAKE BETTER MlRKSMEN.

LARGER ALLOWANCE OF AMMUNITION roA
COAST FORTIFICATIONs.
Washington, June l5.-From the first OF next
month the artillery manning the coast Qualifications
will have a larger allowance OF ammunition for
practice. ranging from five rounds additional for
the I0inch to eight rounds for the sinch guns The
new order is issued from the War Department. with
the purpose Of improving the craftsmanship OF the
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE ADVANCE ON mus.
REBELs RETREAT BEFORE APPROACH
OF I,AwToNs TROOPS.
HEAVY LOSSES OF INsURGENTs-CRo"pS
ENTERING BACooR-REPoRT OF AS
sAssrNATIoNs NOT BELIEVED

HEAVY LOSSES of
ENTERING BACooR-REPoRT OF AS
EXCAVATIONS NOT BELIEVED,
u.,ue Time 15.-Captain Gable, Of General
xyhsoton.s staff. with three companies of the
or. I,,artrv reconnoitred in the direction OK
I,,us The rebels who were apparently ex-
,,a,,,rv an attack retired. leaving behind them
twenty Spanish prisoners who joined the Amer
leans.
The Attn Infantry and the Wyoming regiment
.aye heen added 10 General Lawton's command
and to-day they were towed across the pay i'll
cascoes TO Las Pinas preparatory to moving OH
linus Ave miles inland. where the reoeis are
renorted 10 have an arsenal and large guam
tity of supplies
,rhe rebels have probably gone to he noun
,sins along the lake. According 10 nauNe
tories the rebels carried one hundred dead ana
three hundred wounded through Bacoor atter
the recent battle.
The natives are now pouring into Bacoor ana
a 10 nrobable there are many soldiers In pam
clothes among them.
The whole section is practically without fooo
e,d Ma,or-General Otis has ordered the distrlDu'
lion OF rice and beef to the inhabitants
MANY neople still refuse TO believe the stories
% tbe assassination Of General Luna by the
Guard at Aguinaldo's headquarters. though the
yenorts TO that effect are most circumstanual
ord from good sources Rumors Of assassna-
,ions and disasters from the rebel camp are so
f,eouentlv printed in the local papers that the'
have come to be regarded with indi1erence
The latest is that the Governor Of Cebu has
been killed by the natives because of his friend-
ship to Americans
A rroroinent commercial man. with excep-
@ional means Of learning the Filipihos move
nents. saws he knows General Luna Is stii
alive adding that II he were dead ana II MS
death occurred a month ago. people would have
expected a collapse Of the revolution to foiow'
The failure of the Filipinos to follow up the
peace negotiations strengthens the impression
,ho. ,bair overtures were merely TO gain time
and in order to lure the Americans to sho"
their hands.
Tho "Independencia" a revolutionary organ
NJ Nav 90 a copy of which has just been OBJ
,ained nrints an interview with General Luna,
showing the arguments he used to keep up the
spirits of his followers. He represents the Fill
pino cause as prospering because the Amerl-
cans have gained only hundredth part OF
Luzon by hard fighting" and says the women
and children tilling the fields within the Ameri-
can lines give the proceeds Of their WORK 10 sup
mort the Filipino army He is said to have
further remarked:
More Americans will be killed by ambus-
cades. surprises and disease than in battles
at detest war; but we cann"t accept peace at
any price except independence. The Americans
suffered for their own independence. and In
their hearts they appreciate why we resist
them
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE EMPEROR DISAPPOINTED.

london. June 16-The odessa correspondent OF
"The Daily News" says:
"trmperor Nicholas, 1T ls reported here, Is much
d,sappo,nted at the prospect of the outcome OF
,ho peace Conference In the opinion Of his ad-
..,..o ,o furthor hope need be INDUCED that
s,'G,niert success will be attained to warrant the
raassembling OF the Conference. 1t is understoot
tbat neither Germany nor Austria would accept
a second invitation
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
LAKE NICARAGUA BOUNDARY.

Managua, Nicaragua, June 15.-The engineers Of
Nicaragua and Costa Rica have disagreed for six
months regarding the line defining the margin
about Lake Nicaragua. and now the Nicaragu
engineer has appealed. In an open letter. to GEN
eral Alexander. the arblter OF the boundary TO
examine and decide the lake question without the
concurrent request OF Costa Rica II ls expected
thet President Zelaya will return on June ~ from
JinOtOpo Managua
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16

that the treaty is q contract between Venezueia
and Great Britain. and not between the span
Iards and Dutch. The Tribunal. he contended
had to decide the boundary between VenezueIa
and British Guiana at the present time ana I,t no'
between the Spaniards and the Dutch III loif
CHANGES IN BOUNDARY LINES
Counsel then said that in order TO clear up
any Misunderstanding. he announced tnht trea'
Britain recognized Venezuela as the successoi
IN Snain and he submitted that the boundary
as rnIsbt have been settled in 1914 was not the
same as ought to be defined to-day.
Respecting the fifty years title clause Great
uri,oin submitted that 1t ought to come DacK
from the date of the concluHion OF the lreaty
OF Arbitration. Counsel was adverse 10 hoiuiiis
that fifty years ought to constitute wv,
whatever might be the paramount titie VI the
other Power, as this would cut pC.h w. 49,;
Where such case was proved the matter couin
no settled in one of three ways-Dy denectihB
the boundary line with territorial cornpehsa
tion elsewhere: without territorial equiValeht
or bv the payment OF compensation. addlhs tnat
the Tribunal has absolute discretion IN the maj
ter. , -.toa
Sir Richard Webster spoke in a clear VOICE
and the arblrators and counsel followed MS
sueech closely. making notes ana occasIoha'S
asking him to clear up doubtful point a.,
Sir Richard occupied the remainder OF @ @.hr
dav after luncheon in an explanation, WIN ths
aid of the map on the wall. OF the geographical
difficulties Of the dispute. and conciuueu 'hs
openinc stage OF his speech shortly Delore =
o'clock when the Tribunal adjourned. ftV
Il ssor de Martens saying he hoped 10 De aple
10 hold the next meeting on the COMING "''"''
day. .o,o.
The members OF the Tribunal were photo-
yraphed this afternoon grouped on the steps at
the entrance of the Foreign Ohice. ,,., t.
The officials Of the Foreign Office proVldeu 10,
tho commissioners and their staffs substantial
hall aI
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
INCREASING GENERAL OTISs FORCE.

Washington, June 15.-Pursulng a policy deter
mined upon several months ago. General Otis is or
ganizlng three regiments in the Philippines COM
posed OF officers and men OF the State volunteers
who desire TO remain In the service. The Army bill
authorized this kind OF enlistment in the Philip
,lnes. II the full complement cannot be made up
rom these discharged volunteers IN the Philippines
The regiments will be organized and differed In
skeleton form until recruits can be sent from the
United States to h them General Otis and the
volunteer officers in the Philippines have been con-
suting to how many men will enlist. The num-
per has not been large. there seems to be n de-
sire the part OF the volunteers to return 10 the
United States with their organizations These three
proposed regiments. with three regiments OF Regu-
ars 10 sail from San Francisco on the 22d and Path
and those under orders for Manila will give Gen.
sral Otis 5000 fighting
1t is said positively at the War Department that
the report that 1t intended TO reduce the cav
airy troops and artillery batteries In this country to
ninety-hve men each in order to increase the
companies in the Philippines TO $50 men each Is
absolutely without foundation.
The approved plan for the reinforcement of the
Army operating in the Philippines is briefly stated
by high official OF the War Department as fol-
lows:
The increase Of the size OF the companies with
General Otis 10 rs men TO the company was made
the Controller has decided may be enlisted over and
above the 65 900 men provided by law. In addition
the Ath and 25th regiments Of infantry have been
ordered to Manila and General Otis has been
lied organize three skeleton volunteer regiments
in Manila oificered from volunteers In the Philip
pines from the Regular Army General Otis has in
formed the Department that he can organize these
regiments II is proposed to send him recruits from
here TO fill them 10 their maximum limit. The ar
rangements referred to will give General Otis q
fghtng force of over $1,000 men OF the line These
plans have been approved BY the President and vii
del
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
4 SPECIAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY.

Although Mr.. PAINS regular fireworks show ~
the season at Manhattan Beach will not begin unu
Saturday, June "a. owing to the preparations necer
sary for his two big battle spectacles. there vii
nevertheless be a display in celebration OF the
opening OF the Beach season tomorrow. After
sousa's concert, about $50 p. m, display Of
fireworks will take place on the western lawn and
there will also be a beautiful display OF water nrs
works about one hundred and fifty yards on shore
There will be no charges for these exhibitions.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
REPORTED LOSS or A STEAMER.

London. June IA news sheet publishes an al
legged dispatch from Saratow, Russia. asserting
that the Niagara an American built steamer
wrecked in the River Voga, In storm to-day,
with loss Of l2O lives. There is no confirmation Of
the statement however. from any other source.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16

POPES LETTER TO PARIS CLERGY.
Paris June 15.-The Figaro and the "Gaulois'
publish q letter from the Pope to the Archbishop
OF Paris urging the clergy TO take resolute
stand in favor OF the republic and OF order and
10 work unanimously for religion and the pros
perity Of the country.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
cOIrNTERvAILING SUGAR DUTIES.

London, June I5-The House CT Commons this
evening by a vote Of 29S TO l52. rejected a motion
proposed by the Right Hon. Sir Henry Hartley
Fowler Liberal, member for East Wolvcrhampton
and former Secretary OF State for India. praying
the Queen to disallow the proposal of the Indian
government TO impose countervailing duties upon
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
NORTHERN EXPLORERS MEET.

Stockholm. June 15.-The International Hydro
graphic Biological Congress to discuss arrange
fnents for periodical researches In the North At
lantic and the North Sea opened here to-day. Sir
John Murray, DR.. Nansen and other explorers were
among those present.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
ELEVEN BURNED TO DEATH.

St Petersburg, June 1o-Eleven workmen were
burned to death yesterday I'm fire that destroyed
a dwelling house near Rybinsk In the Government
OF Yaroslav, European Russia
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
TWO TRANSPORTS REcHARTERED.

Washington, June 15.-The Quartermaster's De-
partment has rechartered the zealandia and the
Valencia, transports now at San Francisco, to be
used 10 carry troops 10 the Philippines. These
transports belonged to the Pacific Coast feet bu,
1t was thought they would no longer be required
and they were put out of commission.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
THE Upton COMPANY FINED.
JUDGMENT GIVEN on CHARGE OF FALSE TRADE
DESCRIPTION

London June 15.-A police court summons against
Upton U.imited) on the charge of making a false
trade description. by including the weight OF lead
paper and other wrappings in the weight Of tea.
resulted to-day In n fine OF flo and ia costs being
imposed. The summons was issued at the instance
of another trader. who alleged that the profits OF
the Linton company by this means increased
$4,000 n year Counsel for the Upton concern de-
MED that the practice resulted In any proht' but
Magistrate Ciuer, I'm passing Judgment on the Lip
ton company said he thought the practice was
not only a false trade description. but against pub
lie policy Counsel for the Upton company have
given notice OF appeal
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16

". II. Bisbee. list infantry. becomes coone; tns s
latter s now with his regiment IN CUBA ne asy
racen,v secured n long leave Of absence put
he scni renquishment Of his leave ana saio ,r ne
would join his regiment by the next uahspo'' ''"
ing San Francisco.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
FAMINE ~ EAST AFRICA

London. June l5.-Advices received here from East
Africa show famine is prevailing in the German
possessions owing to the drouth which also pre-
walls alarmingly In the British Protectorate Hun
dreds OF women and children dying OF starva-
tion and the resident whites are wholly unable 10
cope with the distress.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16

THfRTEENTH INFANTRY'S NEW COLONEL.
Washington. June B-By the retirement Of Colo
mel Smith Of the 18th Infantry Iieutenan Colonel
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
NAVAL EXHIBITS AT PARIS.

Washington, June s-Among the exhibits OF the
Navy Department at the Paris Exposition next
year will be handsome models OF the famous battle
ship Maine. Dewey's flagship. the Olympia. and the
Oregon. These models now on exhibition at the
Department - "
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16

.,.,o, ora arms for the Fipnos has been
inoatsS and that this supply will now be cut
off. will. 1t is said. result in disaster 10 ''e
Filipino army.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
TO TREAT FOR SPANISH PRISONERS,

Madrid. June 15.-In the Chamber OF Deputies
today General Polavieja announced that the
sranish Commission at Manila had gone TO con-
Scr with Agunaldo regarding the Spanish pris-
oners in the hands Of the Filipinos.
Owing to the policy Of obstruction adopted Dy
the Republicans. the Minister Of Finance Senior
Vnlavere. has been compelled TO postpone the
introduction of important financial bills. and the
bin approving the cession Of the Caroline ISL
lands. the Ladrones and the Pelew Islands 70
Germany Is likely 10 be delayed.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16
ADMIRAL WATSON AT HONG KONG.


HE RELIEVES CAPTAIN BARKER IN COM-
MAND OF THE ASIAT1C STATION.
Washington. June 15.-Rear-Admiral Watson
has arrived at Hong Kong, and, being on his
own station. took command Of the Asiatie
Squadron relieving Captain Barker OF the
Oregon. who has been in charge since Admiral
Dewey sailed from Manila. Captain Barker
will return TO the United States on mail
steamer. and will probably be placed on leave
and then on waiting orders. having seen much
arduous service for the last four years, twice
in command Of the Oregon and a member OF
the War Board.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-16

Continuing. Sir Richard said he only intended
70 touch to-day upon the general topics under
lying the whole discussion. and proceeded to
give brief geographical and historical review
Of the whole question, going back to the time
Of Columbus.
In the course OF his remarks he said he re-
garded the Treaty Of Minister a most i'm
portant matter for the tribunal. as Great Brit
Gin alleges that Spain not entitled to claim
the whole OF the Western world In view OF the
fact that she was established In the position Of
the Dutch. He presumed American counsel
took an utterly different view OF the construc-
ton of both the Munster and Utrecht treaties
and thought the arguments advanced by Ameri-
can counsel were not characterized by that
breadth which might be expected from such
eminent counsel.
The representatives Of Great Britain then
took UP the terms OF the Treaty OF Arbitration.
and laid great stress on the British contention
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-02
Great Brush Sale.

gomea appearance bv then  Nail Brush manufacture ana nave /
 osaveHa Get Good Brushes NOW
 assemble When such possible cannot tell
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-02
GOES TO MERIDEN.

Henry R. Stadtmiller of this city son-in-law of MT. and Mrs. Louls weckesser of Bishop street, who was a foreman for several years at the J. E. Sargent & Co.,. s big factory in this cftv. will succeed Robert T. Latin, re- signed, as superintendent of Edward Miller & Co.'S factory.
 MT Stadtmiller is well and favorably known in this city, where he has re- sided for years and is considered by his former employers very competent official.
 Mir Stadtmiller is a brother to Louis w Stadtmiller, purchasing agent for Edward Miller &s Go.
 The new superintendent will probably begin his duties this week. He will re- ,,ovo his family to Meriden in about a month. They reside in Whitneyvllle near the first bridge. Their present bo,1se was built by MT. Stadtmiller a number of years ago and has since been occupied by him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-02
Brief Mention,
Ertef WGnf1On. High water to-day, 9:3S p. m. o.Lnn1 cbooa of IJo1uart1, RrOS'

High water to-day, 9:3S p. m
 School shoes at Howarth Bros.
 The Review of Reviews for October and Self Culture for October at Mac GiIvray's.
 No cards will be issued for Mrs. K. R. Molloy's millinery opening, Which takes place to-day and tomorrow
 S. P. Thrasher of this city delivered an address at the Federal street M. E. church, New London, last evening
 The monthly meeting of the Woman S Seaman's Friend society will be held at the Bethel, s1 Water street on Mon day, October 2 at o'clock.
 Arthur H. Platt of Milford has been entertaining his cousin, F. A. Holt of West Haven MT. Holt is the leader of the National band of West Haven.
 Mrs. H.W. Beers, who has been spend- ing the summer at the home of Mrs. Martha Pack in Naugatuck, returned to her home in New Haven on Saturday morning.
 The regular meeting of the Primary Union will be held in the United church chapel this evening, October z, at 7:45 o'clock. Miss Wheeler will teach the lesson and all primary teach CTS are cordially invited.
 Augustus C. Hausman, for many wears a resident and property owner on Bishop street, has removed from ms cottage at Cosey Beach to his new res idence on Beacon Hill, in the Annex, which he erected in the past few months
 Vine S. Stetson of Norwich is to build the elegant new summer residence for Morton F. Plant, head of the Plant line of steamships, at Eastern Point Groton. He will also make alterations in the summer cottages of s. E. Harts- horne Mrs S. B. Nelson and Dr. F. E Doughty.
 Samuel Lund of BOA Oak street. near Orchard street, was taken to the hos pital Saturday afternoon. His symp- toms are those of typhoid fever, but he was resting as well as could be. ex- pected yesterday. His many friends will hope for his speedy recovery
 Miss Addie H. Strouse of 523 State street sister of Lawyer David Strouse is. as her many friends are glad to know, greatly improved in health She is about again after an illness of many weeks with typhoid malaral fever pr. Charles Park, her physician, eX- poets her complete recovery after g while. Miss Anderson, trained nurse was with her during her illness. {. E. P. Baker, jr, son of Superintend- ent Baker of the Southern New Eng land Telephone company of this city will succeed Harry K. Lines as man. ager of the Meriden telephone eX- change L. A. Jones of Hartford, who has been acting manager since Mr. Lines was called away from that office will return to his old position in Hart ford.