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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
SPANISH PARTY IN CUBA.
II il for Annexation of Island 10
This Country.

HABANA. April 1.-THE Marquis de
Rabel announces the formation OF
Spanish party I'm Cuba. under the homo
rary presidency Of the Marquis de Aguel-
lis. the richest man i'm the island and the
probable future representative Of Spain
here. although not yet officially accredit-
Cd. About thirty prominent Spaniards.
I'm and out Of Habana. were represented
I'm the conference. and the annexation Of
cuba to the United states is the unani-
nous desire Of these gentlemen. although
no reference Is made 10 this IN their
general address 10 the Spaniards in Cuba,
as they regard il inexpedient to agitate
the question just now. and therby cause
greater political complications. At an
opportune time the subject will be taken
up and vigorously advocated.
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mother. who were the only true friends

mother. who were the only true friends
he ever had.
Major Ransom was at one time one OF
the wealthiest planters in tho state. tie
was largely interested In the Eagle ana
Phoenix mills. at Columbus. Ga, ana IL
Is said lost some $4,000 by the failure OF
that corporation.
Major Ransom was a Yale graduate, ana
belonged 10 an exclusive type OF southern
planter and gentleman.
Yesterday he seemed 10 be In good
spirits and was in the city during 'ne
afternoon. He retired early. This morn
ing. when the body was found II was
cold and stln He had evidently beeh
dead several hours.
Major Ransom was known as man ol
great courage and determination. IDS
duel on the streets Of Blakeiy WIN
man named Christian. and the suisse
auent damage suit. were made famous
through the supreme Court and he pun
licatlon Of his letter 10 Christian in the
roDorfs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO FRANCE.
Thanks for Good Offices I'm Helping
To bring Pence.

WASHINGTON. April Fin acknowl-
edgment OF the good offices Of the French
Government in bringing about peace, the
President has written the following let
ter:
Department Of state,
washington, April II, 1899.
His Excelency. Emile Loubet. President
OF the French Republic Paris:
ION this suspicious occasion Of the con-
summation Of peace between the United
states and Spain. ! beg. in the name Of
this government and people. ana in my
own. to express my high appreciation Of
the part filled by the representative of
France in promotion Of this happy re-
suit. I'm this kindly office, so performed
my countrymen viii see another link in
the amity that joins the two nations.
"MILLIANI M'KINLEY."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
TIE MOLNNEIN CASE.
Indictment Dismissed-Other Than
LegnI Evidence Considered.

WATERFOWL, y. Y, April l2.-Jus-
tice Pardon G. Williams tonight handed
down his decision I'm the motion made 10
discharge the Indictment against Roland
b. Molyneux, charged with sending poi
son TO Harry Cornish, which caused the
death of Mrs. Adams. I'm New York. last
December. Justice Williams dismsseS the
Indictment on the ground that other than
legal evidence was received and consid-
cred by the grand jury. and directing that
the case be resubmitted 10 the grand jury
now sitting or 10 the next grand jury
that shall sit in New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
ROANOKE M,v ARRAICNED.
Charged with MnnSiaugbter In CON-
ncction with Bridge Disaster.

NEW YORK. April l2.-Charles Purs-
ley, whose skull was fractured in the ac-
cident at the Wills-avenue bridge died
to-day. This brings the number Of fatal
ties up TO five.
James : Headrcks. Of Roanoke, Va
superintendent Of the bridge, was ar
raigned for manslaughter to-day. I'm con-
nection with the death OF his five work
men, He was remanded 10 the Coroner,
who held him under 5000 bond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
WHITE FARMER KILLED by NEGRO
His Wife witness of the
Crime.

PALMETTO GA, April PA. T..
Crawford. a prosperous white farmer.
living four miles out OF town, was killed
tonight while at supper by a negro.
Crawford was sitting with his back TO
the door. and had his skull fractured
with an axe welded by a negro who IS
known to his wife. Mrs. Crawford was
n witness OF the horrible crime. Blood
hounds We're telegrapbed for and put on
the trail at midnight. IL is expected that
the negro will be caught before morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
G. \. II. penalocl. ON Commnnder.

PHILADELPHIA. April l2.-The ENecu-
tive Committee OF the National Council
Of Administration Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic tonight failed TO elect
successor to the late James \. SsNton,
cOmmander-in-chlef Of the Grand Army.
There was a deadlock on the names ot
Colonel W. c. Johnson. OF Cincinnati ana
General John G. Black, Of Illinois. Colo
mol Johnson will continue 10 act as com
mander-iu-chief until the encampment
here I'm september, when commander
will be chosen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13

LITTLE ROCK. ARK. April Fin a
free fight ar De View. Ark. b. G.. Ash
burn was Instantly killed: S 4. j. Black
and his son Lee were fatally injured;
Alex. Miller had his arm broken, and
Henry Miller was badly shot in the arm.
-. VI. A-hburn and several others were
shot and more or less seriously wounded.
The trouble grew out Of case i'm court.
The Alillers and Ashburn are among
the most prosperous farmers of this sec
tl--u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
SUICIDE At MACON.
Major Julian Ransom Takes Poison
says He Seeks Rest"

Ransom. who for the last twenty years
has lived quietly at his home In Vine
vile. committed suicide some time last
night. His body was found this morning
In his bedroom. He had taken NOR
phine. The bottle was or a small table
beside which he was seated fully dressed
and near the bottle was note. In which
the suicide stated that he sought rest
and had COMO 10 join his father and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
village Almost Destroyed.

SAVANNAH. GA. April l2.-The report
reaches here at a late hour tonight that
the village Of Covena. In Emanuel county,
on the OhOOpee river. has been almost
wiped out by fire. Particulars cannot be
had further than that a number Of busi-
ness-houses and residences were destroy
cd, and that II is believed the fire was OF
lncondlarY origin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13

and the game was called on account oi
% a. score. r. II. +.
washington q. ..o001o110o0-3
Georgetown e. 100000 oo-3
Batteries Dunklc. Mercer. and farte"'
pacb nd CrauSton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
Georgetown aud Senators Tie,

WASHINGTON. April l2.-The George
town University team played In major
league style to-day. and hut for balk by
)ssch and great catch by Gettman.
would have defeated the Senators. As II
was. ten innings were played TO a tie,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
CONGRESSMAN paird Critically III.

WASHINGTON. April 12-rhe condi-
ton Of Representative Baird Of Louis
lana is exceedingly critical and a fatal
termination of his illness at any hour
would not be- unexpected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
The Uannns on for Washington.

TOWNSVILLE CA. April 12-Sena-
tor Mark Hanna and family lett here To-
night for Washington.
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INTERCOLLEGIATE Hall.

WASHINGTON. April l2-Ball games
to-day: Yale. 9. Wesleyan, .. CniVefsi.S
OF pennsylvania, :: Syracuse UNIVERSITY
6. Princeton, q Columbia ].
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NebrusI.ans at savannah.

SAVANNAH. GA. April l2.-The Third
Nebraska Volunteers have arrived al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
THE NEWPORT TRACK.


CINCINNATI O. April 12-The attend .
ance az Newport to-day was the largest
Of tie meeting. The weather was spring
like and the track I'm perfect condition.
Close finishes resulted i'm five of the siN
events
First race-nve and a half furlopgs-
Dollie Wetboff d3 10 - won; our Geriie
q to and 9 TO 81 second. Bertha Neil @
TO - third. Time. EOS -
Second race-fOur and q half furlongs-
Miss Dede e 20 j. won. !. Lucille 6 10
and TO u second, Poney Wood q 10 %
third Time. sc -
Third race-one mile and a sixteenth.
selling-Malo e to j won. Prince Heno
u 10 and 10 - second. Banquo II. g 10
- third. Time. 1.5O H.
Fourth raCe-One milc-The Dragon q
to % won Fimtan g TO l and OUT second.
Volandies @ TO - third. Time, ] "a b.
Fifth race-six furlongs. selling-Niolet
Parsons Is to y won. Yours Truly 90 TO !
and 10 - second. Lela Murray % 10
third Time, 11Gl4
Sixth race-siX furlongs, selling-Shut-
tlecock g to y won. Man2ani'a g TO and
= TO y second, Nellie Prince % 10 y thitd.
Time 10 81.
FEDERAL CITY COURSE.
WASHINGTON. April 12.-Results at
Bennings:
First race-lve furlongs-Avoca q 10 ID
won. Tyrian @ to 8 and OuO second, Red
Gidd q TO u third. Time. l.02 20.
Second race-siX furlongs-Deceptve Oh
TO lm won. Ruxton g to and 10 81 Sc
cond. Prosaic GO TO u third. Time, l6 20.
Third race-thirteen-siXtoen OF
mile Rouster q to y won. Althea even
and QUO second, Boney Boy @ TO u third.
Time %
Fourth race-hslf Of mlle-Prestidi-
eitator q TO 81 won. Monometallist 90 TO
ana 3 10 y second. Nabocklide g TO j
third Time 80 2-5.
Fifth race-mile and n siXteonth-Imp
Is to 81 won. Alice Farley 6 to and to
- second. Double Dummy go TO u third.
Time. 5000
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nend DnrI.. Grnns llon'-

denver Postl .,,F
II some one should ask Mrs. S.e 5s.t
n Grover ever brings home any "a
ducks from mis- hunting eNpeai,lo' "a,
might smile eadlx and reply. 'A''' Wv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13

We are OH both sides Of the
fence.
We have the showiest, most
striking patterns in Bicycle and
Outing Suits. Also, the most
quiet and subdued styles.
And the same in prices-we
have the lowest prices worth
having, as well as the most ex-
pensive and exclusive designs
at higher prices.
We furnish you COMPLETE for the
bicycle OF golf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
TENNESSEE CLtn PURSE
II IL Won by Hobart. HANDS DOW"
Other Turf Events.

MEMPHIS. TENN. April l2-four o.
the six favorites won at montgomery
Park to-day. over a fast track. Ihe "e"-
Their wac cloudy and warm, and large
attendance thronged the CLUBHOUSE
lawn. and erandstand. There was no STAKE
feature on the programme to-uay' an.
interest centcred iu the tennessee CIu"
nurse the fourth event on the. card. Inc
race was for 3-year-olds. at six furlonsS'
and seven Derby candidates faced lht
starter. Hobart sold favorite in the pools
al 70. with the Kentuckian next In de-
inand TO a perfect start Hobart jumped
10 the front and under gentle restraint
made all the running, winning hands
down by a couple OF lengths from the
Kentuckian.
Starter Bruen. who assumed charge ~
the flag to-day. was very successful IL
his work. all the horses being sent away
In good order.
First race-half mile maiden 2-year-
olds-Kentucky q 10 - won. Armor @ TO
and . 60 y second. Downward 6 10
third. Time 90 "a.
Second race-sx furlongs. selling Tho
Diver q 10 y won. Free Hand q to ana
20 - second, Borden Is 10 y third. Time,
! :l6 IA.
Third race-one mile and seventy yards
Sailor King 90 TO y won. Crockett @ 70
iO second. Mill Stream q 10 j third.
Time 1AS.
Fourth race-slx furlOngs Tennessee
Club purse-Hobart q 10 - won, the
Kentuckian g to ! ana 10 - second, BE
Irue 10 10 y tnird. lime. J. 10.
Fifth race-one mile, hurdles, selling
I'dah @ TO y won, Florida Rose g 10 l
and , 10 - second, Bellamy a 10 j third.
Time. 1.5l ga
Sixth race--six furlongs- Meddler q 10
- won. McAlbert 40 TO ] ana u 10 - SEE
cond. Czarowitz go TO y third. Time.
.1c "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13

LONDON April bah the morning
papers comment upon tho latest news
from Samoa. They are extremely tempe
rate I'm tone, advising the governments int
terested 10 keep cool and hurry the for
nation OF the joint commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
CHAUXINISNI.

As specimen Of the excitement pre-
vailing in Chauvinist quarters, the Agra
rian newspaper Tages Zeitung, publishes
4 violent manifesto, calling upon the
women OF Germany 70 contribute a navy
fund. as a protest against the act Of the
United States and Great Britain i'm tram
ping Germany's honor in the dust. The
manifesto is signed. a German Frau"
The Radical papers comment upon it sa-
tiricailv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13

SCORE BY INNINGS.

SCORE By INNINGS.
123i5G7S
Pittsburg .......... .....I02OOOOOO-
Richmond ........ ........0 020OO3O1-G
Summary: Earned runs Richmond. .:
Pittsburg, 8. Three-buse hits-Clark.
Chesbro. Hess. Two-base hits-Clark.
pundon. Bases ON balls-Om Chesbro. J.;
of Tannehili. ,; of Gardner, /. of I.eever.
J. Struck out-By Chesbro D. by Pfau-
miller, /. by Tannehill. .. by Gardner. /
Base from being hr-Clark Double
plays-Wriglcy (unasslstod); McCreery 10
Clark. stolen bases Mccarthy. shan
non. Wild pitches Lever. ]. Time OF
game-2 hours-Umpire Mr. McDermott
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PITTsBURG.
RICHMOND.

'Batted IN ninth for ScErivcT.
"Batted in ninth for LeeVer.
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THE PLuM-TREE TELEGRAM.

George :. Graham, who was District
Attorney when the prosecution was first
brought against Mr.. Quay. identified two
kilograms sent by Quay TO Hopkins,
which he said Mr.. Quay admitted having
sent TO the cashier. one Of these is the
"plum-tree" telegram. which reads IF
YOU will buy and carry a thousand Met
for mo / will shake the plum tree"
The other reads: Get out at a profit
| check on you for seven thousand"
Both were sent from 81. Lucie, Fla. in
February of last year.
Mr.. Quay's lawyers showed no DISPOSE
ton to dispute Mr. Graham's statement
that Mr.. Quay admitted that he sent
them but entered the usual objection TO
their admission.
Albert L. Taber. teller OF the broken
bank, was put on the stand 10 Identify
the banks books which are I'm evidence.
There are 2l7 of them.
ADVANTAGE FOR QUAY.
There was a partial advantage for Quay
in court to-day, In the apparent refusal
Of Judge Biddle. for the present. at least.
10 admit as evidence against him the IA
nous Red Book which has figured 30
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
THE pHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN.
Ady,ces from the Capital Indicate that II Is
TO be Vigorously Prosecuted nnd
AguinaIdo's Power Crushed,

Washington, Feb. Sit is under
stood that the campaign against the
Philippine island insurgents is to be
prosecuted with vigor. The question
was fully discussed at the cabinet
meeting. and the conclusion was
reached that before permanent peace
or security to life ami property could
be secured. A~guinaldo'G forces must
lay down their arms. and il is cX-
pected that Gen. Otis. in cooperation
with Admiral Dewey. will push for
ward at oHce and give the insurgents
no chance to recove from the defeat
of last Sunday. So far as can be
learned, no positive Instructions have
Yet been caDied to Our commanders
ut Manila. but it is the expression OF
members of the administration. pre-
Sumably based on cable advic2s from
Manila. that this u viii be pur-
sued. Iloilo is to be occupied at once
BY the American naval forces, and il is;
expected that Gen. Otis viii move i'm
mediately on Malolos. the ~insIrgent
capital and capture or dispe:se the
so-called Filipino government. The
more closely the insurgents are
pressed. ard the more vigorous and de-
termined the campaign. it is said, the
sooner may we expect peace. J
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

A dispatch to the Paris Patrie. from
Cayenne, capital of French Guiana,
says that orders have been received
there for the return of Dreyfus to
France, with the statement that q yes.
sci has been sent % bring him.
The London Times. discussing the
battle at Manila, says: The Filipinos
will tire of knocking their heads
against a brick wall and by degrees
tilcy will discover that life is quite
tolerable under American administra-
ton"
Mrs. Botkin's attorneys gave notice,
OH the 9Th. of an appeal from the con-
yiction and sentence OF life impriSon-
ment recently passed upon her ct San
Francisco. Judge Carroll Cook al
lowed ten days stay of execution ard
20 days in which to prepare a bill OF
exceptions.
Maj. Henry o. Heistand. of the adj
jutant generals department, has been
detailed as military attache of the.
United States commissioners to the
Paris exposition. He is expected 10
leave Washington about the beginning
of June for Paris.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
LATE NEWS ITEMS,

In the senate, on the 18th, the resolu-
ton declaratory OF a policy of this
government in the Philippines was UNI
der discussion for two hours, but no
vote was reached. and the resolution
finally wen to the calendar. The In
dian appropriation bill was taken up
but had not been completed when the
senate adjourned. lin the house 10
public building bills CARRYING or au-
tborizing appropriations aggregating
81 1864 900 were considered and laid
aside with favorable recommendations.
The president has caused to be pro-
niulgated the sentence in the case of
Charles p. Eagan. The court-martial
sentence was dismissal from the army.
AID the president committed this to
six years suspension from duty, which
covers the remainder of the time prior
to Gen. Eagan's retirement in January.
1905. The sentence does not deprive
him of his pay. but shuts of his allow
aECes, which amount to quite Il large
sum.
The Spanish premier. Senior Sagasta,
in an interview, is quoted as saying. on
the eth, that he would Immediately
submit to the queen regent 4 decree
c~onyokirg the cortes. and that he eN-
psctcd to have Il majority OF 80 favora-
bic to the approval of the treaty of
peace with the United States.
Approaching the iTpossibiiity Of OPP
Grating Il campaign from Washington,
Gen. Otis has been notified that tine
president leaves in his hands the con-
duct of the war, but he iSdirected toact
vigorously and TO bring .Aguinaldo and
his followers into sugjcctior with all
possible dispatch.
The Lawrence Nas.) Journal re-
ceired Il cablcgran, on the 18th, from
Capt. \. G. Clarke, Co. II. Twentieth
Kansas. at Nariia. announcing that
the Kansas regiment had passed
through the recent engagement I'M
touched. although it was in the midst
OF heavy firing.
Articles of incorporation were filed
with the secretary of state of New .Jer-
sey. ON the eth. by the Electric Beat
Co, with an organized capital of $Io,-
O00, 900. I'm. COMPANY is empowered
to construct aGd operate steamships
ord ~vcSS1l~
~
&c secretary of war sent to con
ercSs. on the 1th. Il statement of the
militia. showing Il total organized
force of 1Ui.526. total unauthorized and
avail: bic. S.@99.s25.
The steamer st. Louis. sailing from
New York. o. the Sth, took out 10000
ounces of silver.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
GEN. OTIS LEGAL STATUS.
State and War Department Officials
Hold a Consultation on
the Subject.
A FACT MOMENTARlLY LOST SIGHT OF.
The Treaty Must be Ratified By Both Par
ties to 1t Before We are In Full Control
OF the Philippines -Nothing, However,
to Prevent Him from Maintaining Order
in the Islands by Force IL Necessary.

Washington. Feb. S.-Tne authorI-
ties of the state and war department
We're in consultation on the legal
status of Gen.. Otis, in view of the
protocol which binds the American
forces to maintain the status quo in
the Philippines till after the ratifica-
ton of the treaty by Spain and the
United States. The fact hat the
treaty must be ratified by both par
ties 10 the contract was momentarily
lost sight of by many persons in the
first flush of excitement of its ratifi-
cation by the senate. and it was com
monty remarked by army officers and
others in the department that the
Philippines Now being American ter
ritory'' Gen. Otis was at liberty to
handle the Filipinos as he would On
Indian outbreak.
BOTH PARTIES MUST RATIFY.
The fact. however, is that the Phil
ippines do not become American terri
tory till after the treaty has been rati-
fed by the Spanish cortes. 1t was
said at the state department that
Win Tx LIN lCdilN 4 YIN Jun ~
the protocol. there is nothing in that
document to prevent the American
commander from maintaining order in
the islands and he, in fact, is COM
PEELED by the terms of the protocol &c
do so. In carrying out this obligation
he is not confined to Manila. but may
extend his lines wherever necessary to
-.ror, -a arJnr ,,I nray-ant tho raoS-
sembling and further preparation of
any persons who have violated the
peace agreement or who are preparing
TO do so again.
AN ARMY OFFICERS VIEW.
This polite statement OF the lega.
authorities of the department was sup
~plemented by the brusque remark of
of the army officers who was a
party to the conference that Gen
Otis jurisdiction extends beyond his
~outposts. 1900 yards with the sight
up. wherever he happens TO be-"
The decision regarding the protocol
and the status quo in the Philippines.
it is said. applies also to the ease of
Agoncillo and his agents in this coun-
try and Canada. They are not citi-
zens of the United States in rebellion,
whatever else they may be. AS a mat
ter of fact. they are not giving the ad-
ministration much concern. and are.
not receiving n particular attention
beyond being kept under surveillance
by the secret service men so that
hands can be laid on them whenever
they are wanted. This latter %contin-
gency applies. of course only TO the
two rerr lonely Filipinos remaining in
Washington. one sick and both very
badly scared.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
~FIFTY-FiFTH CONGRESS.



In the senate. on the %. the most nota-
BILE feature OF the days proceedings was
a long speech by Mr.. Spooner CNis.) on
the general subject Of expansion in
which he urged the ratification OF the
treaty of peace as the best means Of
bringing the burning question home 10
the people, whose sober second thought.
he said, could well be trusted 10 do what
was right......In the house the river and
harhOr bill. carrying slightly more than
ST. OJ1, 600, was passed by 4 vote OF l6O to
{, the largest majority ever given in the
house to a river and harbor bill. Febru-
AIRY II was set apart for euloSies to the
late Mr.. DinG!ey, of Maine.
In the senate, on the Sd, the session was
devoted to the discussion of the treaty of
peace and the question of expansion,
+ MeSSrS. None CMiSS.) and Daniel tNa-)
making the leading speeches in opposition
to the treaty...-..In the house most OF
the time during a three hours session was
passed in fi.ibuStering against relief bills
on the private calendar, and the house
finally adjourned without passing any of
the bills.
In the senate. on the 4th. Mr.. Allen
CNeb.) offered a resolution constituting the
treaty OF peace. as holding the Philippine
islands and Porto Ricoas occupying exact
" the same relation to the United States,
as 4 result of the war, as that occupie by
Cuba, and gave notice that lie would adj
dress the senate upon it on the 9Th. The
open session was devoted to the further
discussion of the Paris treaty. At 2:l5 p.
III. the senate Went into executive session.,
and at 50 adjo~urned......ln the house the
military academy bill. carrying $510,Sl1.
was up and passed
In the senate, on the sth. in executive
session. the Paris treaty of peace with
Spain Was ratified hE a vote Of % to -.
mid great excitement and enthusiasm on
the part OF the majority. After the doors;
were opened the McEnery declaratory
resolutions were taken up....In the house.
it being suspension day. quite a nun.b1:
Of bills were passed. some of them I'M
pOrtant. Among others. the census bill
was passed by a vote OF IL TO z.