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SIT, .rloN 1T Lomo.
Natives Hn>c Blocked the River Rnd
l. BuiE Entertainments.

BpiH Trtrcnchr'rnts.
fSuedia CLhie Dispstch TO the Nv York Her
sid and The Houston Post. r.ghted.
1875. by James Gordon Bcnneti)
Manila. January Is. The English cruiser
bringing back the treasurer from folio re-
pcrts no change in the situation. The ma.
tives have blocked the river and are max
ing intrenchments.
Colonel Potter has left here with dis
patches for General Miller The Indiana
left with ccal and provisions. All is quiet
The latcst from Malolos is % the effect
that Aguinaldo awaits the decision Of the
state senate and only acts on the defen-
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I'M rourtL COR ,Inni.r.

Chicago, January 15.-The Fourth rega-
,ar regiment Of infantry recruited to over
i 400 m command OF Colonel Robers n.
lHail. left Fort Sheridan today on rs lang
journey TO the Philippines. where the ree'
.mcnf has been ordered for service.
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rn srr-ganrl I.slerl,an,.

Paris, January l5v~Arrangemen.s HAYS
beer made 10 give Major Comic Esterhazy
a virtual safe conduct 10 .cstity before
tho court 81 cessation In the Drcyfps reyl.
sion inquiry. The comte having forwarded
to M. Mazic,i. frs, president OF the coarl.
a synopsis OF the evidence he Is prep ared
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gEATHER INFORMATION.
Deveioping on the North Pa
= C0nst-TOlny's FOrecast.

neyeioping on the North Pm
q Coast-TOGny's Forecast.
tnston, January I5.-Weather coudf-
~ general forecast:
yeather conditions are moderate over
NJ ccunrry TIE pressure is high OFF
slh Atlantic coast. In the middle
neien and Assinanoine. a storm an
eioe developing off the North Pacific
- fallen IN New England. on the
V coast, and on the Middle and North
coasts; the temperature has rema. ned
~ all districts. Generally fair
1nd stationary temperature may b /.
from the Rocky Mountains TO the
except light rain In The lake regi IN ,
Me middle and west gulf coast Light
slRds will prevail on the North At
oast and light variable winds on the
sh1 south Atlantic coast.
GENERAL Observations.
lsucns taken by the United sta:e.
bureau at p. m. yesterday, 1874
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ProbnbIl,t:cs.

Louisiana Threatening weather. W sain
on thesgulf; light, fresh southeastern : ods.
Eastern Texas Rain fresh to ) liable
winds.
west Texas and New Mexico. Okls = a and
Indian Territory-Partly cloudy! !, raible
winds. @ =
Arkansas Threatening weather = ariable
IN
The morning news., 1899-04-13
WILL WELCOME THEM BACK.
Rut bryan Says They Must Subscribe
TO the Platform.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 12-The Journal
prints the following:
ITO the Editor Milwaukee Journal
Dear Sir: l am just in receipt of your
favor of March %, in which you say:
1T is asserted here that many Demo-
Gratis who voted for Mckinley in 1896 feel
that they have been trified with by the
Republicans and are likely to vote the
Democratic ticket again at the next pres
idential campaign, though they may not
be in fun accord with the platform"
And ask: What, in your opinion, would
be the wise course TO pursue toward these
people? In what way may their reafilia-
ton with the party be best faciitated?"
In reply would say that I have no au-
thority to speak for the Democratic par
ty. and in what say express only my own
opinion l am satisfied that you are cor
rect in saying that many Of the Demo-
Gratis who voted for Mckinley are disap-
pointed with the Republican administration
and will vote the Democratic ticket In the
future. l think that the same statement
could be made in regard TO those who vot-
ed the Palmer and Buckner ticket. The
doors of the party are always open to re-
ceive new additions whether they be new
converts or former members of the party
To err is human and those who erred in
'96 have only TO admit 1t and subscribe 10
the party creed in order 10 be taken back
into the party. They may dissent from
some portions of the platform, as some
did in SO and yet subscribe to the plat
form as a whole.
l have found among the Democrats no
hostility toward those who wish TO re-
turn, provided they recognize that the
Democratic party now has a platform that
is satisfactory to the Democrats. A Dem
ocrat who comes back for the purpose OF
fighting against the reaffirmation of the
Chicago platform will not find the party
congenal. Those who recognized that
they erred in 96 are not likely to insist
upon prominence in the party manage
ment until they have time to bring forth
works meriting repentance. If they do
aspire to prominence, they will have to
convince their associates. Of the sincerely
of their purpose TO aid the party in its
fight against plutocracy.
The only unwelcome guests are those
who deserted in '9G, and still claim to be
better Democrats than those who remained
with the party, and who demand the sur
render of the Chicago platform as the
price of their return. Only those who are
willing to stand upon the last platform
ought to have a part in the writing of the
next platform. Yours truly.
William ]. Bryan.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
QUAY HAS GAINED A POINT.
FAMOUS RED BOOK WILL NOT GO
INTO THE EVIDENCE.

Judge BiddIe Ruled IL out for the
Present, But Admitted All the Reg
ular Books of the Rankin This
the Defense Was disappointed Rs
IL Was Hoped to Quash the Case by
Keeping Out All the Books of the
Peoples Bank.
Philadelphia, April Ex-senator Quay
gained a partial advantage In court to-
day by the apparent refusal of Judge Bid
die. for the present at least. to admit
as evidence against him, the famous
red book" which has figured so prom
inently in the trial. and which is alleged
10 contain the key to the case of the COM
monwealth.
This book was found In the desk of
Cashier Hopkins of the Peoples Bank
after the institution had closed its doors
and Hhat individual had taken his own
life.
1t is an ordinary day book, about twelve
inches long and eight inches wide, with
about 200 pages Twelve pages are de-
voted to what the prosecution charges
is Hopkins record of his transactions
in money deposited by the state treasurer,
for the advantage of Senator Quay. II
contains entries extending over several
years and figures are written in it. which
apparently show the calculation of inter-
est on sums of money approximating the
state deposit less certain deductions. for
the benefit of Senator Quay.
M fsonuartEnn
These figures, the prosecution alleges
were posted" from the red book to the
regular ledger Of the bank containing
Senator Quays account. In passing upon
the question of the admlssibllity of the red
book, Judge Bidde said:
1T does not strike me that knowledge
of the book has been brought home to Sem
ator Quay. 1t was not found among the
books of the bank at all. 1t was found
in a drawer not in the ordinary shape In
which books of public institution are
kept. but crowded in with a sort OF rub
blsh, and an investigation of that book re-
vealed these figures. | am not satisfied
therefore, that this book has been made
competent evidence against Senator
Quay"
He said he would Withhold his decision
on this book until 1t Is regularly offered In
evidence. The regular books of the banks
were admitted as testimony.
Defense Was disappointed.
The lawyers for the defense were evil
IDENTIFY disappointed at their failure 10 se-
cure the exclusion of all books of the
bank, and thus practically destroy the case
of the prosecution.
All of this afternoon the lawyers argued
at cross purposes on the manner of the
Introduction of the bank books. The dis
trict attorney wanted to avoid the physi-
cal inconvenience of bringing into the
court room several wagonloads of ledgers
and account books, asking that they be
Identified In a lump and separate books
brought into court as needed
The defense would not consent 10 this,
and the matter was still under discussion
when court adjourned until tomorrow.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
MAY FINISH 1T NEXT WEEK.
Officers Give Testimony as to the
Quality of the Ment.

Officers Give Testimony as TO the
Quality of the Ment.
Washington. April 12.-Gen. Adna r.
Chaffee and A. K. Arnold, DR.. Huldekoper
and Capt Williams OF the commIssary de-
partment, were before the beef court of in
quiry to-day
Gen Chaffee said that while he consid-
cred the refrigerator beef supplied TO the
army at Santiago wholesome, the officers
and men of his command refused general
ly to eat il. He attributed this largely to
the fact that most of them were sick
DR.. Huidekoper said the canned beef was
generally of poor quality.
Capt Williams told of The condemnation
Of the beef on board the transport Pan
anna.
Gen Arnold's testimony dealt with the
beef supplied at Jacksonville, which was
he said, generally wholesome. Members
of the court express confidence on being
able TO conclude the taking of testimony
by the early part of next week. There will
not be much delay after that In the presen-
tation OF the report
Capt. Williams attributed the spelling of
the meat on the Panama TO the lack of
ice when first loaded, TO the time neces-
sary to load it, and to the humidity of the
climate He said he knew that DR.. DAILY
examined the beef very carefully and that
the latter had made notes, but If he had
any suspicious that the meat had been
chemically treated he had not mentioned
the fact. He had, however, pronounced the
meat bad and had called attention to IT'S
discoloration. slime and mould. Capt VIII
lams had observed the odor When ask
ed to describe IL, he said that 1t was very
much like that of bodies which he had
seen In the dlssecting room of his granS-
father, who was a physician.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
TRIED TO ARREST HICKMAN.
Alleged Conspiracy 10 Get Rid of an
Important witness.

New York. April IA. $. Colyar. Jr,,
of Nashville, Tenn, who came to this city
to secure the arrest under extradition of
Nicholas A. Hickman. an important wit
ness against Roland b. Mollneux, was ar
rested to-day on the charge of being con-
cerned in a conspiracy against Hickman.
Colyar was accompanied TO this city by
Capt. Casten of the Nashville police. 1t
was alleged that Hickman. who identified
Molneux as the renter of letter box
in his establishment in this city, was
Percy Il. Raymond, who was sentenced to
two years Imprisonment In Nashville in
1894 for larceny, and who escaped from the
penitenuary. 1t is now alleged that the
whole affair was a plot to spirit Hickman
away.
The eXtradition papers, which were OBJ
talned for Hickman, have been revoked.
Chief of Detectives McCluskey examined
Co.yar at police headquarters. Afterward
McCuskey said that Colyar had admitted
that he induced a woman referred to as
Blanche Graham 90 make charges against
Hickman. Coiyar Is said 90 have met
this woman In Providence, r. l,
McCluskey stated that Barlow 8. Weeks,
counsel for Moineux. had said to the po>
proceedings in Tennessee against Heck
man were caused by a conspiracy. Mr.
Weeks only discovered this after the ac-
tlon of che police.
McCluskey said that Colyar comes OF
good family but had been arrested twice
for horse stealing IN Tennessee. He
stated that the conspiracy was
"hmsy" thing, which any one could see
through. AZ the time OF the alleged crime
attributed to Hickman. McC.usltey said
there was positive evidence that Heck
man was In New York city and that he
had been in his present residence for ten
years
Hickman was put under technical ar
rest The district attorney appeared in the
Supreme Court later in the oay and Sc
cured a writ of nabeas corpus, with the oh
ject of obtaining the rsselnsc of Ieckmln
and bringing out the details OF the con-
sip,' cy. The disOr'ct attorney alleges that
HeCf'oan was not the man asked for IN
The extradition pape-i Tne habeas cor
prs was returned. and as the result OF the
proceedings Hack anu wna slhnistd from
custody.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
WITH YELLOW FLAG FLYING.
Hospital Ship Missouri at Newport
News with Sick Soldiers.

Newport News. Va, April 12.--The Unit
ed States hospital ship Missouri, which Is
doing temporary service as hospital
ship, arrived at Old Point this morning di-
rectIy from Havana with 2l0 sick soldiers
aboard.
The transport came flying a yellow flag
at her masthead, and as soon as she drop
ped anchor, the quarantine officer at Old
Point boarded the ship in order 10 make
a thorough inspection of her condition. He
al once ordered her to quarantine.
The sick soldiers were taken off the
transport this afternoon and transferred
to the Josiah Simpson hospital at Fort
Monroe. The standing orders In reference
to the sick man name this hospital for the
reception.
Maj. Arthur Is the surgeon In charge.
Among the sick men are three officers, two
captains and a lieutenant all New Yorker
Iowa, Illinois, Texas, Virginia and New
York regiments are reported In the hos
pita consignment. Dysentery Is the pre-
vaillng complaint.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
GERMANY ExPREssEs REGRET.
Holds That She Is BIameIess for the
Trouble at Samoa.

Berlin. April 12-The correspondent of
view with foreign Office official who is
authorized to speak for the minister of
foreign affairs, Baron Won Buelow. He
said:
I'VE have received several official dis
patches saying that the Tanu people for
a fortnight past have been raiding and
pillagng around Apia, destroying mainly
German property. They are armed with
weapons furnished by the British.
1--WE also received to-day a dispatch
from the commander of the Fake, con.
firming the ambuscade and the loss Of
the Americans and English, substantially
tallying with the dispatches of the Asso.
ciated Press. The ambuscade may possl-
bly, have been on a German Plantation,
as nearly all the property around Apla
Is German
THE government regrets extremely the
occurrence, for which, however, IL is IN
no way TO blame Such hostile encoun-
ters must naturally be expected when the
Anglo-Amercan action in crowning Tanh
has made nne-tenths Of the Samoaus
their enemies. II shows strongly how
necessary Is the prompt departure OF the
commission with adequately full instruc,
tions.
German Commissioner Ready.
although the German commissioner has
not yet been formally appointed, he Is
ready to start for Samoa within half an
hour of the three governments defining
the mode Of operation and the powers OF
the commission. why does England need
lessly delay agreeing? II is the only way
40 prevent ceaseless bloodshed In Samoa.
Ifnless the commission starts soon such
encounters may rooccur any day
"Of course. now mat fresh blood has
boen spilled, the excitement Of the Amerl-
cans and British may increase. But Ger
many Is blameioss The same thing hap
noned 10 our men in 1855 The Samoans
,iso cit of tho heads Of the German VIC
Continued on Fifth Page)
The morning news., 1899-04-13
PRESIDENT THANKS LOUBET.
Grateful for Part France Has Taken
In Securing Peace.

Washington, April 12.-In acknowledg-
ment Of the good Offices OF the French gov
ornment in bringing about peace, the Press
ident has written the following letter:
Department Of State. Washington, April
H., 1899
"Ils Excelency, Emile Ioubet, Presi-
dent OF the French Republic. Paris: on
this auspcious occasion OF the consum-
nation OF peace between the United States
and Spain. / beg Ia the name of this gov
ornment and people. and in my own, to-
express my high appreciation Of the part
Allied by the representative OF France In
promotion Of this happy result. In this
kindly Office 20 performed, my countrymen
will see another link In the amity that joins
the two nations. william Mckinley"
The morning news., 1899-04-13
TO BUY ST. LOUIS PROPERTY.
COnunentnIs Purchase of the LlR-
Rett g. Myers Plant.

New York, April 1&-The regular meet
ing Of the Continental Tobacco Company
was held to-day in Newark, N. j. when
more than 80 per cent of the stock was
represented.
The principal business under discussion
was the report OF the acquisition of the
great plug concern OF ST. Louis, Liggett
e. Myers, and those present listened with
interest to the statement made by the
committee charged with the negotiations
for the purpose.
Al the close OF the reading OF the re-
port vote was given TO approve the ac-
ton of the board of directors IN entering
into an agreement to acquire the st. Louis
property
At the meeting OF the Continental COM
pany the old board OF fifteen directors
was unanimously reelected.
The morning news., 1899-04-13

that all the European countries could or
would stand against Great Britain and
the United States"
Senator Thurston said that it would be
pretty hard for three of the most en-
lightened nations of the earth to have war
over few little Islands which are OF no
consequence He considered the situation
as somewhat grave.
Senator Stewart said:
Does Germany want to fight? IL 90 she
may be accommodated. We are peace
full people. but we don't permit others to
go around with chips on their shoulders"
The morning news., 1899-04-13

Have Found Little Gold and Their
Money Is Exhausted.

Seattle. Wash, April 12.-Prospectors
who arrived to-day from Alaska bring
news that there are at least 40 prospectors
on the Edmonton trail between Desc lake
and Hudson Bay post, on the Lizard river
stances.
These men have been working along the
trail fer over year, finding little gold and
their money having become exhausted,
they are without means OF obtaining sup
plies. Many Of the men are said 10 be
suffering from scuryy and frost bites. The
sick cannot receive proper medical atten-
ton. and many are dying.
j. n. McGregor brought with him an ap-
peal 20 the authorities OF British Column
bla, asking that help be sent 10 relieve the
sufferers.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
NO SUCCESSOR TO SEXTON.
Deadlock in the Grand Army's Exec
utlve Committee.

Philadelphia, April 12.-The executive
committee Of the national council of ad-
miuistration OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
pubic tonight failed to elect a successor
to the late James A. Sexton, commander
in-chief of the Grand Army. There was
deadlock on the names of Col. w. c. John
son Of Cincinnati and Gen. John c. Black
of Illinois.
Col johnson will continue to act as act
ing commander-in-chief until the encamp-
ment here in September when COM
mander will be chosen.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
SPANISH PARTY IN CUBA.
Many Prominent spaniards Called
Into Conference.

Many Prominent spaniards Called
Into Conference.
Havana, April 12.-Marquis de Rabanelf
announces The formation of a Spanish
party In Cuba, under the honorary press
idency OF Marquis de Arguelles, the rich-
est man In The island, and the probable
future representative of Spain here. all
though not yet officially accredited.
About thirty prominent Spaniards, i'm
and out Of Havana. were called into con-
ference, and The annexation of Cuba to the
United States Is the unanimous desire OF
these gentlemen, although no reference is
made 10 this in their general address to-
the Spaniards in Cuba, as they regard it
inexpedient TO agitate the question just
now and thereby cause greater political
unrest At an opportune time the subject
will be taken up and vigorously advocated.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
INDICTMENT WAS DISMISSED.
Grand Jury Must Act Agnin In RoI-
and MoIIneux's Case.

WATERFOWL N. Y, April 12--Justice Par
don c. Williams tonight handed down his
decision in the motion made to discharge
the Indictment against Roland y. Milineux,
charged with sending poison TO Harry
Cornish, which caused the death OF Mrs.
Adams, In New York, last December.
Justice Williams dlsmisses the indlct-
ment on the ground that other than legal
evidence was received and considered by
the grand jury, and directing that the case
be resubmitied to the grand jury now sit
Ting or to the next grand jury that shall
sit in New York
The morning news., 1899-04-13
THE OPPOSITION TO BRYAN.
Van Wyck's speech Tonight Is Ex-
pected TO CrystaIize II.

New York, April 12.-Judge Augustus
Van Wyck, the last Democratic candidate
for Governor of New York state is to be
the chief speaker at the Democratic Clubs
so dinner tomorrow night.
A great many people who are supposed
to understand the inside of Democratic
politics believe that in his speech to-mor-
row night Judge Van Wyck Will make his
appearance as a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for President
1t Is known that he win outline the kind
of platform that the Eastern Democrats
think should be adopted by the next Dem
ocrauc national convention The expecta-
ton of his friends is that the speech will
crystalline the opposition to Mr.. Bryan.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
Editor Matthew'S a BanIsrupt.

Little Rock. Ark, April i2.-Dr. w. u.
Matthews editor Of the State
Republican. to-day filed ln the United
States Court petition IN bankruptcy
with liabilities $4,000 ana assets 800.
Matthews was formerly Ia the banking
business 10 Nebraska.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
AsHBuRN KILLED IN A FIGHT.
Prosperous Arkansas Farmers En-
gnEe i'm shooting Fray.

Little Rock, Ark, April l2.-In a free
fight at Deview, Ark. B. c. Ashburn was
Instantly killed. A. J. Black and his son.
Lee. were fatally wounded; Alexander had
his arm broken and Henry Miller was bad
ly shot in the arm. B. NJ. Ashburn and
several others were shot and more or less
seriously wounded. The trouble grew out
Of "A case In court.
The Millers and Ashburns are among the
most prosperous farmers OF the section.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
STEAMER ALLOWED TO LAND.
Smallpox Patient Belts the Only
Passenger Detained.

st. Louis, April i2.-The steamer City Of
st. Louis, which was stopped last night
at quarantine by the health authorities
because a negro aboard had developed
smallpox, was allowed to land tonight
anu the passengers disembarked Prior
10 landing the boat was thoroughly fuml-
gated and the passengers inspected
William Belts, the negro fireman, who
had contracted smallpox, was stationed
on the lower deck behind the boilers. and
had not been near the passengers, conse-
quenty there Is no fear of the disease
spreading. Belts was kept at quarantine.
He was the only one aboard the boat de-
tained
The morning news., 1899-04-13
The Dead Officers.

lieut.. Philip VanHorn Lansdale was
born in the District of Columbia, Feb Is,
1853, and entered the Naval Academy June
6, 1873 He graduated in 1873 and was pro-
noted ensign in 1881, and after duty at the
Washington navy yard was transferred to
the Philadelphia in June 1890. He was
made lieutenant, junior grade, in 1898. He
was in charge of the caravels at the
worlds fair in Chicago, and after receiving
his full lieutenancy was a short time on
the battleship Massachusetts. In June
1896, he was ordered to the Philadelphia.
Ensign John r. Monaghan was appoint
ed to the Naval Academy as a cadet from
the state of Washington, entering An
napolis on Sept. Z, 1891. He graduated and
was made an ensign In July, 1897 being
assigned to the Philadelphia, to which YES
sci he was attached up to the time of his
death.
The morning news., 1899-04-13
SPEAKERS AT DOLLAR DINNER.
Col. Bryan VIII Talk an Hour and n
Half ON Democracy

NOl. bfyan VIII Ihik an HOur ana n
Half ON Democracy.
New York, April 12-At the dollar din
ner at the Grand Central Palace on the
18th inst, the speakers will be:
George Fred Williams TRUSTS and
Monopones;" John Clark Ridpath. "Thom-
as Jefferson" John s. Crosby, Civic
Liberty" jerome O'Neill, Labor and
Hope;" Charles A. Towne. American
ISM" Judge James =. Tarvin, Power
Of Organized Wealth" o. H. =. Bel
mont concentrated Wealth." Col
Charles Jones, "Miitarism" William j.
Bryan. Democracy"
Mr.. Brewster said that Col, Bryan would
have an hour and a half OF speaking time
and the others ten minutes each
The morning news., 1899-04-13

Cincinnati. April r. The Polar Bear To-
bacoo Company OF this city has sold out
20 the American Tobbaco Company for
81 .f00O0o, Mr. r. V. Wllbern OF the flrm
viii be the Eastern manager
The morning news., 1899-04-13

Richmond. Va. April l2.-Burglars en-
tered the postofiice a. Waverly, sussex
county, last night blow oDen the safe
and secured over 800 in money ana stamps
There n no clue.
The morning news., 1899-04-13

Washington. April i2.-The appointment
Of Count DArcos az spanish minister 10
the United states ~ accepted a. settled in
Information.