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REV. J. R. HYKES' REPORT.
The Filipinos Are Not Capable of Self
Government.

Government.
New York, Jan. 16-The American
Bible society has received a second re-
port from Rev. John r. Hykes, who
in September last was commissioned to
proceed to Manila for the sake of pre-
liminary inquiry about the possible
openings there for distribution of the
holy scriptures. He expresses the
opinion that the Filipinos are not now
capable of self government and says:
While there are doubtless many able
men among the Filipinos. I am con-
WINGED they do not have the qualifica-
tons which are essential in the founders
of a republic. I believe if Western in
tiuences were to be entirely withdrawn.
civilization would spontaneously die
out in the Philippines.
THE mass of the people are ignorant
in the extreme and they are not pre-
pared and will not be prepared for
many years for government. 1t
will be generations before their aspira-
tons to become an independent COM
monwealth ought to be realized.
Il was introduced to Aguinaldo, but
l did not mention the subject of mis-
sions. A friend of mine who is in the
confidence of Aguinaldo, promised to
bring the matter before him and let me
know his views. / received a letter
from him a few days ago. in which he
says: According to promise, l inter-
viewed General Aguinaldo on the sub
ject of Bible depot here Tin Manila),
and his answer was TO the effect that
personally he was in favor of it, but
the question had been discussed by the
cabinet and they objected to the
scheme. Agunaldo has become a
Protestant and he assures me that a
little later on, when things become more
settled, that there will be no trouble
about the Bible society sending agents
here to the islands. l am sorry that
cannot send you more favorable an
swer now, but I will not lose sight of
the matter
II desire to impress upon the mana
gers of the society the importance of
entering this field at the very earliest
opportunity. If there shall be any posi-
bility Of doing Bible work in the Phil
ippines it will be because they become
Americans, and the first and strongest
obligation rests upon the American BIZ
BILE society to take it up.
General Otis very kindly told me
that if we want to take Chinese colpor-
tours to the islands to sell Scriptures
among these Chinese he will give them
special permission to land upon by
making application to him. American
missionaries are beginning to go to the
islands. To-day the Rev C. A. Owens
and wife. the first missionaries of the
Methodist Episcopal church to the
Philippines. arrived, en- route to Man
liza. AS soon as these missionaries get
the language they will translate the
Scriptures into the native dialects and
it will be the work of the American
Bible society to publish them. What
field there is. for this will be under
stood when | tell you that there are
more than 80 distinct languages rec
ognized in the Philippines"
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not landed with the troops as they
| should have been. Tons and tons of
| regimental property were landed In
| some cases, bit not the surgeons med
| icine chests. Why, he could not under
| stand.
almost everything during the first fort
night after the landing was done on
verbal orders or telephone.
Asked about the failure to unload
some of the transports which arrived at
Santiago after the surrender, General
Humphreys said that the vessels were
not unloaded because there was plenty
of supplies on shore for the army and
his orders from Secretary Alger were
to allow nothing to interfere with the
movement of troops north. Asked
about his experience with refrigerated
beef, he said the first he saw was at
Santiago.
THE trouble was there was too much
of it," said he, but what l saw was
pretty good. l think it was all good
when landed at daylight each morning,
but l know nothing about its condition
when it reached the troops. l heard
some of it spoiled
How about the timed roast beef"
THAT l know did not give satisfac-
heat
Did you hear any intimation that
it might have been chemically treat
ed?"
Il did not. In joking way l heard
that Armour had extracte the juice
from the roast beef for his beef ex-
tract
Captain Homer Aspinwall, quarter
master of the Manitoba, which carried
the refrigerated beef that was dumped
overheard on the return voyage from
Ponce. testified that the beef was test
ed when it was placed aboard ship. His
engineer he said, was familiar with
the shipment of beef in the Transat-
lantic trade and was little nervous
about the temperature of the refrig
orator. 1t was new business to him
(Aspinwall) The engineer said it was
impossible to get the temperature of the
boxes" below SO degrees. Fahrenheit.
The average temperature on the trip
was "a
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REPUBLICANS UNSEATED.
Developments in the Senatorial Fight in
West Virginia.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 16.-The
West Virginia senatorial situation to-
night presents a few changed aspects.
John B. Lloyd of this city, who has been
actively in the fight for the senatorship,
tonight announced his withdrawal, but
declines to say to whom he throws his
strength.
Congressman c. P. Dorr of the third
district, who has been discussed consid-
erably in connection with the republic
can nomination, also stated tonight
that he is positively out of the race,
and that he has thrown his strength to
Judge Nathan Goff This leaves in the
race as avowed candidates for the re-
publican nomination Governor Atkin-
son, Commissioner Scott, Hofanburger
and Gaines, with an array of dark
horses" The chief development, how
ever, in the political situation was the
action of the house to-day, in the con-
tested case from Monroe county. Via,
republican, was unseated and Logan,
democrat, was seated. The democrats
in the house also declared vacant the
seat of Brohard from Taylor county
pending a contest.
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
At New Orleans,

New Orleans, Jan. 16.-Weather clear:
track muddy. Results: Six furlongs,
seiling-Gath won, Jim Gore second, Aunt
Maggie third; time, l:16&, Six and a half
furlongs. selling-Rod Eickes won, Ten
dress second, Ma Droit third time 1:24lh
Mile, selling-School Girl won, Friar John
second. Annie Taylor third; time, l:43&
Mile, handicap-Dr. Vaughan won, Lady
Callahan second, Loiterer third; time
l;46A. Seven furlongs, seling-Saratoga
won, Tortugas second. Sedan third: time,
l:"2i2. Six furlongs-Monk Wayman won,
Mamie Davis second, Lone Princess
third; time 1121h
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DlNGLEY'S FUNERAL.
Thousands Viewed the Remains of the
Dead Statesman.


Washington, Jan. 16-A state funeral
almost majestic in its impressiveness. was
given the late Nelson Dingley al noon to-
day in the house of Representatives. The
president. the cabinet, distinguished men,
bers of the diplomatic corps, members of
the supreme court, senate and house and
distinguished men in military and civil
life were ranged about the bier on the
hoor OF the hail, while the galleries were
occupied by the families of those who
sat upon the floor and prominent per-
sons invited to be present. The remains
were taken from the Hotel Hamilton to
the capitol this morning at 10 o'clock and
We're borne into the hall of representa-
tives by a squad of capitol police.
The casket was placed on a bier in the
area in front of the marble rostrum of
the speaker and for hours the public
which would have no opportunity to wit
ness the official ceremony later, was al
lowed to view the remains as they lay in
state. Thousands of people streamed
through the main door down past the
casket, and gazed upon the calm. serene
features of the dead during that hour.
The decorations of the hall We're simple
but strikingly beautiful.
The body lay in state in the hall of the
house until shortly before the departure
of the special train which conveyed the
remains and party to Lewiston. 1t was
then conveyed to the Pennsylvania sta
ton, when the train departed at 4:10 p m.
The train consisted of four Pulmans and
a baggage car. One of the cars was oc-
cupied by the family and the others by
the remainder of the party.
1t was a curious coincidence, and one
noted by the president himself. that to-
day was the first time he had been in the
house of representatives since he was a
member from Ohio and the chairman of
the committee on ways and means of
which Mr.. Dingley was then a prominent
member.
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CAR AND PEASANT.
Emperor Nicholas Embraces Tolstoi and
Asks His Aid.

II
London, Jan. 1.-THE Daily Mail prints
the following dispatch from Odessa: While
journeying north from Livadia, Emperor
Nicholas, during a break for luncheon at
ToOla, capital of the government of the
same name in Central Russia, sent a deli
cately worded message, expressing his de-
sire to see Count Leo Tolstoi. Contrary
to expectation, Tolstoi accepted the invi-
taton. and soon appeared at the railway
station. In his peasants garb he pre-
scented a striking contrast to the richly
dressed encourage of the car. Emperor
Nicholas kissed him on the mouth and
both cheeks, Tolstoi readily responding.
Then the conversation commenced, the
czar asking his guest for an opinion upon
the imperial proposal for the limitation
of ornaments. Count Tolstoi replied that
he could only believe it when his majesty
should set the example to other nations
On the car mentioning the difficulties of
the problem and the necessity for united
action of the great powers, the count
softened somewhat and expressed the
hope that his majesty would be able to
attain some definite results, or at any
rate to formulate some workable plan at
the conference. The czar, thanking him
for his good Wishes said he would be
pleased if Tolstoi could be induced to lend
his genius to the solution of the question:
and the count rejoined that the emperor
might count upon his cooperation, for he
was already engaged upon work deal
ing with the question in point, which
would soon see the light.
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ITS VITAL IMPORTANCE.
American Commerce and Influence in
the Far East.

A@"A SAhAcESe ana AHhuShSo III
the Far East.
Shanghai, Jan. 16.-John Barrett. for
merly minister of Siam, in an address
before the Shanghai chamber of COM
merce to-day on the question of the
American control of the Philippines,
said he feared the opponents at home
of such control did not appreciate it's
vital Importance to American COM
merce and influence in the far east
where unreasonable opportunities
would otherwise be lost. The failure
to assume and maintain control, said
Mr.. Barrett, would forever relegate the
United States to a secondary place in
the Pacific. AS for the difficulties of
governing the archipelago, this has
been much exaggerated Aguinaldo
and his followers could be pacified by
a mixture of diplomacy and firmness,
nor would the Monroe doctrine be vio-
lated for the occupation of the Philip
pines by the United States was not Il
direct act of conquest, but the newt
able result OF a war in which grave re-
sponsibilities had been unavoidably en-
tailed.
Mr.. Barrett emphasized the fact that
the nations which, like England, We're
chiefly concerned, approved of the per-
manent American control and con-
Guided with the remark that all ma
tons interested could safely trust to
the good judgment of President Nc
kinley,
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ALL WERE LOST.
A Thorough and FruitIess Search for the
Paul Jones.


Paul Jones.
ST. Louis, Jan. ia special to the
Republic fromN Biloxi, Miss, says: AT
ter a thorough and fruitless search of
the coast. inside and outside Chande-
leur, Ship and Horn islands, there
seems little cause for hope that the
naphtha launch Paul Jones is ahoa.,
and every reason to believe that the
persons aboard of her have persisted
Additional light is thrown upon the
movements of the launch after she
passed out of the Mississippi river by
Captain o. Nelson of the steamer
Georgia, plying as passenger and
towboat between here and Ship island
who gives a description of a launch
which he passed on the morning of
January 4, While on trip from Scran-
ton to Biloxi, tallying in every partic-
ular with that of the missing craft.
When the Georgia passed her she was
about half way between Ship island and
the main land and was heading for
Grants pass. This is the regular route
taken by pleasure craft, keeping in
shore. In the ordinary course of events
the launch should have reached there
by the next day. This is the last in
formation concerning her.
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San Francisco, Jan. 16.-The Ohio ar
rived to-day with 1900 men from Manila.
most of them stray soldiers who are going
home on Through or are convaescents.
The list Nebraska regiment is the most
largely represented among the sick men,
although there is a number from the 18th
Minnesota regiment also. The GONZALES
cents were taken to the division field hos
pital. Those who are too i'll to go home
Immediately will be retained there; the
others will go on to their respective homes
as soon as they can be provided with
suitable clothing.
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HAS TAKEN NO ACTION
Eagan's Case Considered by the
War Department.
ALGER WILL NOT TALK
General Miles Takes No Initiative in the
Matter-He Will Not Prefer
Charges Against Gem
eral Eagan.

Washington, Jan. 16.-In answer to
direct question, Secretary Alger, at
the close of the official day, said that
the war department had taken no ac-
ton in the case of Commissary Gen
eral Eagan, but when the inquiry was
pursued he declined to say one word
as to his intentions in the matter 1t
was apparent during the day that this
matter was receiving attention, and in
fact the commssary general himself
spent some time closeted with the sec
rotary. Three distinct lines of action
We're talked of as within the line of
probability. The first was a strong
letter of reprimand to be addressed by
the president himself to General Eagan,
stating that but for the immunity he
had promised all witnesses before the
commission, he would have been court
martialled. The second line was an
actual court martial, while the third
was court of inquiry. The purpose of
the latter would be, it was said, to
place upon a military tribunal the re-
sponsibility for deciding whether or
not General Eagan should be tried by
court martial
OF course, the court of inquiry might
go long way into the matters which
led up to the attack contained in Cen
eral Eagan's statement, possibly involv
ing determination as to- the correct
ness of the charges touching the char
acter of the army beef preferred by
General Miles, though this would APP
pear to be appointing a second tri-
bunal to investigate the methods and
results of the first organized already
on that work.
1t was stated that General Miles,
would not prefer charges against Cen
eral Eagan for the utterances delivered
by him before the war Investigating
commission last Friday, but intends to
let the war department deal with the
matter it's own way. Touching these
charges, it is said that there is really no
absolute necessity that any one shall
follow them, although the judge advo-
| cate general of the war department
will be called upon to put them in shape
| if it should be decided to order a court
martial
| 1t is suggested that the war invests
| eating commission had deprived itself
! of the power to make out real legal
| presentment against General Eagan if
| it was so disposed, by returning the OBJ
| jectionable paper to him. So far as is
known the statement delivered last FRI
| day is not now in the hands of the
| commission, and the judge advocate
| who would prosecute General Eagan in
| case of court martial might be under
! the necessity of taking secondary evil
| dence in the shape of newspaper publi-
| cations of his statement, all of which
are admittedly nothing more than abb
| stracts. Perhaps this fact would not
| have much weight with a court martial,
but in ordinary legal practice it would
| place the prosecution at a very great
| disadvantage.
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Lewis for Senator.

Olympia, Wash, ian. 16.--The fusion
mbers of the Legislature. who are in
the minority, tonight decided to cast
their entire vote, 2s, for James Hamil-
ton Lewis for United States senator.
This vote will be cast for Lewis two
days, when another candidate will be
selected AT the right time" it is
exclaimed among some republican man
ayers, 1.-The fusionists will support a
republican for United States senator"
Humes maintains tonight that he will
have 25 votes tomorrow on the first
ballot Foster, Wilson and Ankeny
men say that they will not go into the
fight with full show of strength and
that Humes may receive 25 or 26 votes
tomorrow. Ankeny will probably re-
eeive from eight to u votes on the first
ballot
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AN ABSURD REPORT.
Exchange of the Philippines Would Lead
to Complications.


London. Jan. 16.-Diplomats refuse to
take seriously the revival of the report
cabled from Washington that the
United States is willing to exchange
the Philippine islands for the British
West Indies. A high official of the for
eign office characterizes the statement
as absurd. He said that while the con-
tinent was willing to permit the United
States to hold the Philippines as spoiis
of war. they would not be likely to re-
main passive spectators of change in
the balance of mower in the far east
which would result from Great Brit
aims acquisition of those islands. par
t1cularIy 50 at this critical time in the
struggle for domination in China. The
official quoted further remarked that
he did not believe that Great Britain
or the United States courted the in
eVltable protests and complications
which would result from the proposed
exchange. If such negotiations are on
foot the officials of the United States
embassy have no knowledge of them.
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rig never had a chance against the swift
New Yorker. In the first round MOZART
land fioored Carrig with right under the
jaw. In the subsequent rounds Carrig
was badly beaten, his right eye being
closed and his face all puffed up. In the
18th round Mcfarland caught Carrig un-
der the jaw with his left and followed
with a very strong right puncn in the
stomach. The blow evidently caused Car
rig much pain and he let out a fierce yell.
The crowd cried foul but Kid Mccoy,
who acted as referee, would not listen to
them. From the 18th to the end Carrig
was severely pounded, but fought gamely.
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Will Annex Wake Island.

Washington Jan. 16.-The navy depart
ment was Informed to-day that the Ben
nington sailed from Honolulu on the 7th
instant for Guam, in accordance with the
orders of the navy department On the
way over she will stop at Wake island
and take possession of it for use as a
cable station. The Castine sailed yester-
day from San Juan de Porto Rico for
Gibraltar. She is going to the Philippines
to reinforce Dewey's fleet
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Squadron of Evolution.

Washington. Jan. 16.-The navy depart
ment has designated the following war
ships to form the squadron of evolution
winch Is to go South under direct COM
mand of Admiral Sampson: Flagship
New York, Brooklyn, Indiana, Texas, Chi
cago Newark, Machas. They win be ac-
companied by the following named GOLFERS
and supply ships: Marcellus Lebanon
and Supply. The ships are ordered to be
at Havana prior to the list of February
next. The Brooklyn arrived at Havana
to-day with Assistant Secretary Allen
aboard
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Will Buy in Europe.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
Managua, Nicaragua, Dec 20-The gov
eminent of Nicaragua, probably, it is al
legged ''in resentment of some recent acts
of the United States" has arranged. so
it is declared, to purchase the supplies it
needs for it's machine repairing shops,
railroads, steamboats, and electric lights,
telephone and telegraph establishments, in
Europe. A large percentage of these ma
terials have for several years past been
purchased through Nicaragua's CONNER
cial agent in New York city.
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Was Hit by a Rock.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. Jan. 16.-Frank Ruzee, an Aus
trlan. working at Purselis lime quarry,
in the eastern part of town, was struck
on the head by a falling rock this after
noon. sustaining injuries from which he
died tonight The rock was only about
a foot in diameter, but 1t fell down the
side of an embankment about 90 feet
high. striking Ruzee with such force that
his skull was split to the nose. The dead
man was about 80 and has wife and
child living in Austria.
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Complete Autonomy.

Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 16.-Mayor Ba-
cardi has received a cable dispatch from
DR.. Castillo, the representative of the
business men of this CITY, who accompa-
MED General Wood to Washington, an
nonncing that complete autonomy will
be granted their province. The day,
therefore, is practically being observed as
a holiday. The city is decorated with
flags and a mass meeting has been held
at which General Wood was warmly
praised.
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kilograms Censored,

Cape Town, Jan. 16.-Telegrams from
Johannesburg are censored, but SO far as
ascertainable nobody was seriously in
jured in the disturbances between the bur-
ghers and the Afrikanders and the British
residents there who held a pubic meet
ing to Ventllate the grievances of the
Ultlanders and which resulted in d free
fight. Efforts are being made to trace
the instgators of the ARRAY. Two En-
gEshmen were arrested, but they have
since been discharged from custody
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OnnnSad to Roberts.

Raleigh, n. c., Jan. 16.-In the house OF
representatives to-day Mr.. Patterson of
Caldwell county offered a resolution pro-
testing against the seating of Congress-
man-elect B. II. Roberts of Utah. The
resolution calls upon the senators and
representatives in congress from North
Carolina not only to oppose the seating
of Mr.. Roberts, but to pass law cover
ing all such cases in the future.
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At Ingleside.

San Francisco, Jan. 16.-Resuts at In
gleside: Six furlongs, selling-Cyril won
Lord Marmion second. Don't Skip Me
third: time, :16 Five furlongs, selling
Ach won, Sir Urian second, The Fretter
third; time, 1:05la. Mile, selling-hardly
won, Lode Star second. Tom Cromwell
third; time, 1:44i2. Seven furlongs, SELL
ing-Captive won, Prince Tyrant second,
Elidad third; time, 80. Six furlongs-
Don Fulano won, Sherrystone second,
Two Cheers third: time, 1:1S1a. Seven fur
longs-1mperious won, San Venado sec
ond, None Such third; time I30.
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Against Slot Machines,

Kansas City, Jan. 16.-The first decision
of the appellate court in this state that
deals with the element of gambling in the
operation of slot machines was made to-
day by the Kansas City court of appeals,
which held that a slot machine, where a
chance of winning or losing is taken by
the operator. is a gambling device pure
and simple. The decision was made in
the case of Charles o. Brown of Lamar,
who was convicted in the court of that
county for having a slot machine in his
place of business.