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The times., 1899-03-27
An Idea of Dewey Day.
lFrom the BROOKLYN EagIe.l

II established Dewey day the compliment
would he not only TO our distinguished Admiral
but it would serve to commemorate the magni-
tude and importance of the event which occurred
on that day. Like the old soldier who fought
at Blenheim and who could not recall details OF
the battle. it is sufficient TO say that lit was
famous victory" and will always be unique in
the naval history OF the world. At the same
time. Admiral Dewey is very modest and
it is quite possible that il his tastes were con
suited he would be TO the use OF his name
in the manner proposed. 1t might tend to
barrass him. In fact. there those who with
some show of reason might contend that it was
overstepping the limits of proprety. on the
theory that it is not customary to erect
monument to man while he is yet alive. 1t
was many years after Lincoln's death before
public holiday was set apart in his honor.
The times., 1899-03-27
The theory of the War Department, that

The theory of the War Department. that
the so-called Spanish prisoners in Aguinal-
dos hands, including the friars, are officer
ing his army and helping him fight the
United States, is reasonable, and seems en-
tirely justified by the opinion of General
Otis on the subject. 1t will be remembered
that the Spanish troops which our people
expected TO find in the Philippines when
they took possession were several thou
sands short. 1t is now believed, on
good evidence, that these Spaniards were
quietly taken into the rebel ranks with
their arms and equipment, and that they
are doing good share of the Filipino
fighting. 1t is sample piece of Spanish
treachery that need surprise no one but
it might justly exert a deterring effect on
the payment of that twenty million dol
lars to Spain.
The times., 1899-03-27

1t would be interesting to know what
persons like Credit Mobilier Dodge, Blue
can DENLY, Pullnose Beaver and Mellow
ell McCook think Of themselves by this
time, They need not be in any sort of
doubt as to how the American public regard
them. If they are, let them go to Boston
and be in evidence for few hours as their
Algerian master did. They will find that
the current crop of refrigerated cats and
ancient eggs is ample for all the purposes
of such an Investigation" and that the
cloud of witnesses they will encounter will
not be as easily put down and bullied as
those they had up before the Alger Relief
Commission.
The times., 1899-03-27
Hinting mt Miles.
(From the Boston Globe.)

(From the Boston Globe)
We may well hope that the nation will never
cease to honor its heroes land and sea TO the
full extent that rank can accomplish. In the
Union service there were at first but two grades
major general and brigadier. In 1864 the rank OF
lieutenant general was revived and conferred upon
Grant There have been but five officers of that
rank in the United States -washingto ON.
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and schofeld. We
have created full Admiral as a result of the
late war full general would make most
acceptable companion piece. Need ask who
best deserves the honor!
The times., 1899-03-27
Mr.. Grixss and Trusts.

The State that has most wantonly and unblush.
ingly sold charter privileges trusts of national
scope is the State oi New Jersey. During the
recent period when that State was selling its soy
ereign power to the trusts ior an exceedingly
small share of the plumber the present Attorney
General was prominent and influential enough
in its government to hold the Office
of Governor. We have never heard
that the records of New Jersey contained anv
Recommendation from Governor Grggs to amend
the discreditable subservience OF New Jersey leg
islation % the corporatc combinations
The times., 1899-03-27
Messenger Boy Jngsers.
(From the Chicago Tribune

Jaggers, the London messenger boy it seems.
just escaped cell by his promptness in attend.
ing TO the Richard Harding Davis business and
then departing Inspector Stuart says there is a
question whether the boy was not guilty of an
offence against The postal laws Of Uncle Sam.
The inspector can think over the matter al
leisure; but, as Jaggers is now well on his way
back TO London, he has the advantage OF the
inspector. Jaggers is smart lad, and people
have to think quick when he on his interna-
tionai postofhce tour.
The times., 1899-03-27
General Miles Good Judgment.
From the Boston Herald

1t is hardly necessary to remark upon the fact
that General Miles. in his speeches in this State
has not referred in any way to the controversies.
with which his name Is connected in the War De
partment. 1t in accordance with his dignity
and that OF his office that he should avoid them
and he was TO be assumed to realize what was
proper in the case. Nevertheless. that subject in
connection with the man has not been out of the
minds OF those who have come out to meet
him. 1t has added to the interest that has at
tended his visit.
The times., 1899-03-27

In the Santiago campaign most of the
volunteers engaged in the hottest fights
were Eastern. Most of the work done by
volunteers in the Philippines has been
done by Western men. Yet there has been
displayed the same superb fighting quail
ties in both cases. Some OF these quail
tiles are known to be peculiar to Ameri-
can soldiers and unknown to the great
fighting machines of Europe.
The times., 1899-03-27
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

The Advertisers Guarantee Company. OF Chi
csgo. hereby certifes that it has, by its expert
examiners. proved and attested the circulation of
THE TINES. Of Washington, d. C. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month OF Feb
Tuary, 1899, was s0.4l9 copies.
This is GUARANTEED TO the advertisers Of
the country by BOND OF $50. .0Go in the Fidelity
and Deposit Company OF Maryland. deposited
with the Northwestern National Bank. Of Chicago.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY.
BY j. r. MASON President.
The times., 1899-03-27

Communications intended for publication in
THE TINES should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
munications will not be preserved. and only man.
rscripts of obvious importance will be returned
10 their authors
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-25
BRILLIANT FIGHTING BY
THE BOERS AND BRITISH.
Battle Of Belmont Proved the Qualities Of Both
the Armies Engaged.
The Steady Courage and Pluck Of the British Infantry Met With
Dossed Determination by the Beers. Who Retired
SulenIy. Carrying OFF Guns

LONDON. Nov. .. A. m.-Thus far the
special dispatches describing the battle of
Belmont bear ssefeotyped character.
proving that the hands OF the censor have
been az work On them. They are too in
coheren, 10 erahle the reader to form an
accurate idea OF the event or TO place a
proper estimate upon the value Of the Vie
tory. All the accounts agree respecting
the splendid lighting qualities exhibited
On both sides. Nothing could have exceed
ed the steady courage and pluck OF the
British infantry In lie face Of the terrific
FIRE: while the Boer guns We're salend.dly
served. the gunners standing TO them
with dogged determination. exposing
themselves until the very last moment
and only becoming Wild and Inaccurate In
their aim during the final deadly charge
Of the British infantry.
Want OF Cavalry . Great Detriment.
All admit, however. that the victory
could no, be properly followed up and
utilized. ewing 10 the want OF sufficient
cavalry. The pursuit OF the defeated
enemy by the Fifth iancers Was evident
ly not very effective and. curiousy
enough. while the correspondents report
the capture Of Boer guns. Lord Metauen's
own report omits any mention OF such an
achievement.
One statement says: THE remnant OF
the Boer army sought 10 escape toward
the Free State territory"
As all the evidence tends TO show that
the enemy's retirement was orderly. he
will doubtless be heard OK elsewhere.
Much Ammunition Destroyed.
The correspondent of the Times at Bel
mont says:
after the battle the iaager was burn
ed and the ammunition destroyed. Cavai-
~ and mounted infantry on both tanks
pursued the enemy, but were unable 10
oyertake the retrea;lng Beers. who got
away with their transport. The Boer rout
was con,riete and their losses are heliey-
cd TO equal ours. They used some dunn
dum bullets Everything was In their
favor II Is rumored that there have been
some threats to assassinate recaieitrant
burghers, who are tired OF war and are
deserting'
Boer Guns Not Captured.
On the whole II almost seems safe TO
assume that the Beers guns were not
captured The striking proof accorded OF
the excellent material Gen. Methuen has
in his brigade IS however. a matter OF
great satisfaction In London.
There lis an unconnrmed runnor that the
correspondence seized In the Beer camp
contains evidence OF treasonahie communi-
cations between the Beers and the Dutch
colonists.
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No Insurxent Government Left
GEN, ANDERSON EXPLAINS.
Did Address AGuina1do as COM
manding General, hut Denied
His Civil Authority.

CHICAGO. Nov. as-Gen Thomas NJ.
Anderson. commander of the department
OF ;hc Lakes. speaking OF the address Is
sued by the Filipino tnnta al Hongkong,
admitted that he had addressed Aguinaldo
as demanding general. Philippine forces
and asked the assistance of Aguiral.o
against "the common enemy"
.I. Il true. I addressed Aguinaldo as
comm sud;ng general" Gen. Andersen said.
at was a. common form of salu.ation.
used ty all generals commanding United
States troops during the correspondence
with TIE Filipino header AL this CORE
sy0reence is matter OF record praised
Aguir aldo for his bravery In fighting the
coaunon enemy :n the same letter in which
/ stated my inability 20 recognize nis ctVu
auth Gritty.
The entire correspondence Of Gen. An
desors. as well as the correspondence cf
Gen. Merritt with Aguina.do. is printed in
toe nls.sage OF the president 20 the senite.
giving details OF The treaty with Spain
In a letter written al the arsenal. Cavites
on Juiy G. 1855. Gen. Anderson said:
~, mus, be apparent 10 you that we do
no, tr+snd 70 remain here inactive. bat 20
move promptly against our common enc
my. but for snors tine. We must or
ganize and land supplies and also retain
q place for storing them near our feet
and Transports Further along In the
letter Gen. Andersen suggests cooperation
OF the medical officers o. both armies.
On, July II MAJ S. r. Jones. 81 Gen. An
cersons request. wrote Aguinaido asking
IN. assistance ef the Filipinos.
On July = Gen. Anderson said IN a let
ter: II observe that yaur exceilency has
announced yourself as dictator ard pro-
claimed martial law, As an here simply
in a military capacity. have no author
isy TO recognize this assumption have
no orders from nay government on the sub
text So far as can ascertain, your inde-
rcnaeus status has not been recognized by
any foreign power Your fine snfeiiec;
must perceive ;ha<. happy @s I am 30 see
Yea nghting SO hravely and successfully
against a common enemy, caunot. wfth-
oE. orders, recognize your csvfl authority"
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second position In the face Of constant ana
effective Boer fire. The Ninth brigade
then advanced. the artillery in tho mean
time maintaining excellent practice
The Heer. Fled.
The British infantry never wayered. and
when a tremendous cheer notified them
OF the charge. the Beers fed and succeed
ed in gaining q range OF hills in the rear.
in spite Of the iancers' Ranking movement.
The infantry gallantiy faced the fire. and
the naval brigade came into action for tho
first time at a range OF i.Sce yards. The
infantry was well supported BY artillery.
and the Beers, unable TO withstand the
death-deaiing volieys. retired and were
again forced TO abandon some miner post
items. The Irish cavalry charged the
Beers and pursued them for i've mlles.
Possession was taken OF the Boer iaager
and Boer stores were destroyed.
Ahuse OF the white Flag.
The Beers hoisted white flag over their
second position. whercupon Lieut. Will
ioughhy, of the Colds,ream guards. stood
up and was Immediately shot down. Tho
Beers twice repeated the same tactics.
British Victory Complete.
LONDON. Nov. 2a.-The Daily Mail pub
fishes the following dispatch from Bel
mont in describing the battle:
THE Beers held a position which the
British troops would hold against aimoes
any force. The British victory Is complete.
My estimate OF the Boer losses is 800 killed
and $50 wounded. Mr.. Knight, correspond
ent of the London Morning Post. was
wounded. The Boer prisoners are ignorant,
dirty and wretched. They say that half
their command. tired Of the war. will re-
fuse further service.
More Cavalry Was Needed.
THE whole force Of the fearful fight
was borne by the infantry, who were
obliged to climb 500 feet straight into
terrific stream OF missiles. The Ninth
lancers pursued the enemy with great
vigor. but the Beers well mounted, and
them. Possibly. however. our victory
would have been even more decisive had
We possessed more cavalry"
MetAuen COngratulates His Men.
The Cape Town correspondent Of the
Daily Telegraph says:
After the battle Of Belmont Lord
Methuen, addressing his troops. said.
Comrades. / congratulate you on the
complete success achieved by you this
morning. The ground over which we had
to fight presents exceptional difficulties.
and we had an enemy one who Is a
past master In the tactics OF mountain
infantry. With troops such as you a
commander can have no fear OF the re-
suit.
There Is a sad side 10 all this. and
you and | are thinking as much OF those
who have died fer tho honor of their
country and OF those who are suffering
as we are thinking OF our victory"
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MORE TROUBLE IN SAMOA.
For a Time II Appeared as Though
sailors Would Have TO Land.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2a-OfAciai sd
vices from Samoa tust resolved here state
that another dangerous crisis with the
natives recently occurred ard preparations
were made 10 land British biuejacket&
Some Of the thirteen native chiefs with
tnei- Masaafan followers assembled net
FAR fren Araa and began a assordsr7y
agitation. THE place Is the home 0. Ia
rnaseso ere os the former aspirants for
,he throne. who used his influence 10 keep
down the disorder. Several hundred na-
t-ves we're engaged and Shere was c6us.i-
erahle fighting. hat II Gid Tot so beyond
noise and number & hroken heads.
The natives acre finally pac3ns5. bat *
has ssrve3 20 direct the attention of the
officials IN Sarsoa 70 she rather delicate
aud dangerous statgs cs AFFAIRS
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The President VIII AK Congress to
Retire Him as Major General.

WASHINGTON. Nov- ss-The president
Will ask ;h@ incoming congress 30 PASS sn
acs retiring Gen Shsfter with the rank
of mater general IN the regular army. He
sax already been retired with the rank os
srtEssiie- general.
This purpose ot tas sras3een. is the sx-
pizra.len of the T~ser.sen ~ Ger ShAftsr
ss the volunteer service Up 20 tbs tire.
II berg felt tAAt his chances weas,A -
Heightened by his reteat3ea in the active
army antsl congress has al opportunity
20 act
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WAR OFFICE Is BESIEGED.
Building. Eager 10 Get News,
Yet Fearing the Worst.

LONDON. Nov 24-The pathetic scenes
which marked the days following the en-
Eagement between the British and Beers
at Glencoe and Nichoisen's Mex found
their counterpart at the war office here
today. Long before the doors OF the war
ONCE were opened troubled and anxious
women and men in all stations I'm life
were assembled there. and when the In
qurers were finally admitted their anx-
ious questions showed they feared that
yesterday evenings Official bulletin,
though black enough. had not recorded
the full story of British losses at Bel
mont.
Up to noon the government Ntt iaIs had
issued no further dispatches. and so tho
nervous d.strust OF the public remains
unalieviatsd.
Great Deal Unexplained.
Gen. Methusns message leaves a great
deal To be explained. According 10 all
previous facts obtainab,e as TO the rcia-
tive strength Of forces. the Beers must
have been In a decided minority: Yet the
total British loss Of % killed. wounded
and missing proves the effectiveness Of
their resistance and amply ius'ifies Me-
ihucn's tribute 10 the courage and skili
with which the harghers fought. The
fact that no guns and only forty prison.
srs were captured by the vicsorx, and
that the Beers carried OF their dead and
wounded. shows they retired I'm an order
iy manner. without precipitation or con-
fusion. and that probably the Beers
casualties were not numerous, owing 10
the strength Of their position.
Why Ammunstfan Was Destroyed.
The destruction of the Boer ammuns-
.ian captured Is taken M on Indication
that Msshnen occupied the captured po-
xifton AT Belmont ard destroyed the Eoer
supplies In order rot 10 hamper the i'm
mediate advance % his flying column.
which ss marching ia the ughtsst order
The road II now presumably open 10 the
Beer posisFcn on Noader river. where the
guards. who apparently bore the hruns
Of yesterdays fighting. VIII IN all prob
ability have another chance 90 Sc. IT
ciore quarters with the bayonet
Natal sftaafton Unchanged.
Gen Whites dispatch Of Wednesday sf-
secsaaiiy ftsposes Of all rurnors os another
sortie from I.atysmlth. and OF the defeat
Of the Eoera The situation in Natal re-
rnaina unchanged. the scrifc from Est
court 20 Willow Grange having little ef-
f~rt.
Anxt~ty Aboot Haf~kisw-
The position of Aafskiax Ia b~gianins
20 b. regarded with anxisfy. tn vtsw of
H. ssasssesay q. kqSa Net1Eeg ealas
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To SURVEY HAWAIIAN CHANNELS.


NEW YORK, Nov. "A special 20 the
Tribune from Washington says:
The coast and gecdetic survey steamer
Pathfinder has Just left San Francisco.
bound fer Hawaii. where the work ot ac-
cura,eiy surveying and charting the chan
nels and harbors will be prosecuted for
the next month or more. Capt. Perkins.
In coumai OF the expedition. accompan-
led by q number OF assistants from the
hy3rcsraphic and other scientific divisions
OF ,hs department. will begin work in the
hsrbor Of Hi.o.
II connection with the work OF tie Path
finder IN Hilo, Hanna, Honolulu ard Pearl
hArbOT surveys will be made for landings
OF the proposed Pacific cable. and sites
may be selected with a view 20 ahs con-
neciiou os some @. the islands BY means
OF the Marconi system.
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Insurgent Capital Captured.
Later dispatch from Otis gives the n
suits Of fighting al Iloilo as follows:
NO HOPE FOR CHARLESTON.
Cable From Manila Dissipates the
Last Belief That the Wrecked
Cruiser Can He saved.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2i-The navy de-
partment received the following cahisgram
from Capt Leutze commanding the naval
station at Cavite, dated Manila. today:
"Culgoa reports Charleston disappeared"
The Culgoa was the relief ship sent out
from Hongkong II is believed at the
navy department. that the Charleston has
slipped down into deep water from the
steep hank on which she was resting al her
bow. This report has dissipaied the last
hope Of saving the ship.
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SCIENTIFIC ATTAeHE RECALLED.
Had Been Treated With Rank DaS-
courtesy Hy Gcrman onlefmIs

BERLIN, New. 3s--The r4akal Anxssge-
SAYS Pref stiles. the scientific agtache ~
;hs Gnats3 States embassy. has beer re-
called because % "a.rersnces WITH The i'm
pertal seslth nfnce-
As matter es fact Prof Stiles has been
tr~ssss q asts with urusaaI S.scoartesy
~ she hsalsh cf1cer snE Re officially re-
ported ,he matter 20 Washington aays.-
ing that G-yuasny's scientific attaeh~ Al
Washington. ceasns Won HAcxe. should he
deprived ag privileges Ike tFso&s ~ wAseh
Pzo.. sslles wzs cesTtve@ here. Pref
stiles sxiss Ger the United States In De-
cszs<a Es Ill nss hare = xEccxsscy.
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BERLIN Nov s4-Max Seh.snauEx.
the alleged former ta- es United States
volunteers. who was placed on trial se-e
yesterday. charged with forgery and OBJ
;2iuir1g Esaney asssaer fsise p-ete-ses. was
sentenced 10 tslres years zn4 tsr~e Months
Imprisonment 10 a less cs csytl rights 20.
Eve years AID ta cns os 80 MARIA
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STORY OF THE BATTLE.
strong Positions OF the noers Car
ried by the British After
D~sperafe Fighting.

LONDON. Nov GA special dispatch
received here today from Belmont says
Gen. Methuen's force numbered ..no men.
and the Boers had $3.50 men. The latter. 1t
Is stated. held exceedingly strong positions
on a series Of hills extending dozen miles
They were strongly intrenched. and their
cannon were posted strongly ard were ex-
celiently served.
Fighting for Several Hours.
The battle began al o'clock and ragged
for several hours. The Beers he'd their
positions with great stubbornness and
srieuaii courage The British ridemen
forced the attack under raging fire and
carried position after position with superb
dash, driving out the Beers with great
slaughter. The engagement was really a
series CT battles, during which the Beers
we're constantly carrying of their dead
and wounded.
wounded Doing Well.
The war office today Issued the following
advices:
CAPE TOWN. Nov "a. atte-noon--Gen.
Methueu further reports this morning that
the wounded are doing well. There are
over afty prisoners, including the German
teen o. these prisoners are wounded. We
are unab.e 20 estimate the Boer losses.
The Attack y sarprise.
prisoners say yesterdays attack was a
surprise. and that IL 10 the only beating
they have had. 4 large amount Of corrc-
srsoraence has been secured Esseryists
Fes'hers,onhanFn IN command of the
Ninth brigade"
Another Account of II.
BELMONT Ncv. e. 10 a ra~The entire
" western division moved on Orange river
Tuesday and easnpess at wittepvts.s. Two
companies os mounted infantry and de-
sachnaent ef T1ancers were sent "a hold
the Thomas farm. Their pfckets prevented
the Beers from advancing The Beers srea
cannon ard the British artillery arrived on
TIRE scene and slsenesd the Beers fire.
Guards Move tn the Assault.
At O'clock IN the morning The Guards
brigade moved STEADILY forward 70 a hli
a few miles east ~ Belmont station. Tae
Scots ard Grenaasers advanced 70 within
atty yards % the base. wren the Beers
poured in scashfnx Ere, staggering the
Staarsx mn5weasarfIy. Bat quickly rscaw-
er1ng they returned a deadly haa 70 the
Beers. TIE duel was continued fer hai.
ar hou-. when the artillery commenced.
Rushed the Hiu with Bayoness-
The Beers evacuated their front position
ard the Scots guards rushed she hin with
ha yonef amid lussy cheers, The Nistt hrt
sad@ then usosss forward la extended or4sy
ard ;te Beers sszrsea terrible c-ossaye
trara surrounding fills. The ceidsfsssms.
supported hy Scots grsnadsess. NortaGas-
hesi&o4s ana Nowshauo;aph starue4 "a
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San TKAScTscc. Sov. zE-~The pro-
ducs exchange An3 call bsas3 wsll - ci5s-
Cd Tomorrow. as a rsagk y sszSs.s 70 late
f.cs Pysx-8scs Hobart,