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Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
INCREASE STAINS ARMAMENT
Minister Says Other Nations, Includ-
 jug United States Are Doing It.

Madrid, May 10.-The Reforma as cribes to General P0lavieja, minister of war, statement that the military estimates will amount to a total of 28,000,000 pesetas, of which sum 12.- O00,000 pesetas VIII he assigned to the officers from the colonies
 General Polavieja will also present to the cortes an extraordinary budget for the renewal Of armaments and the purchase of qu:ck-fring guns on che ground that Germany, Great Britain, Austria, and even the United States are increasing their armaments." Pro- vision will also be made for increasing the army in order to insure defence of the coasts without neglectiEg the in terior.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
FRICTION WITH THE BOERS
Mutual Suspicion Between the Trans
 vaaI and Great Britain.

Pretoria, Transvaal, May 10.-The government has issued the official cor respondence with Great Britain in ref erence to the dynamite concessions to German firms, which Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the British colonial sec retary protested in January last was a breach Of the convention between the Transvaal and Great Britain. Reply ing to this protest On March 9 the Transvaal repudiated the idea that the concession was breach of the convention, and declared that Great Britain was not justified in protesting against itl l. was added that the re- public itself was the best judge of It's own interests.
 Nine thousand UitlanderB, composed of British, Americans, Germans. French, Dutch and others, have pe- titioned the government to ignore the petition signed recently by 21,OOO British subjects, protesting against the injustices to which they were sub Jscted by the Transvaal government. which was sent to Queen Victoria through Sir Alfred Milner, governor of Cape Colony and high commits sioner of South Africa. These latest petitioners. declare that the petition 70 the queen was the work of capitalists. the attainment of whose wishes would be detrimental to the public, who are perfectly satisfied with the existing administration
 The chronic mutual susDiclon be- tween Great Britain and the Transvaal has been intensified recently by the dynamite ques- ton, the continued refusal of the TIansvaal government to redress the grievances of the Uitlan- ders. and the reassertIon Of British suzerainty, With the result that va rious sensational rumors are a1oat. of which, however, the new12a2ers have hitherto taken little notice. One of these, disseminated by the Central News "on authority is to the effect that the probability of war was ser iously regarded on Wednesday by the cabinet. The Central News ascn.bes to "a very prominent minister, not
 
 the dangers between the two countries are trending toward an acute crisis.
 The Johannesburg correspondent or -the Times confirms the reports Of ex- treme unrest among the Uitlanders. He says that when he arrived atz Johannesburg some months ago he thought that time was on the side of the Uitlanders, and that there was room for patience, but new he is com pelled to abandon this theory. He de- cfares that the virus of Krugerism is spreading throughout South Africa, threatening a regime worse than Chat of Tammany Hall in New York.
 The Morning Post, referring to the Pretoria dispatch giving the official corresp ponGe1ce about the dynamite concession, says that President Kru- ger has clearly reached the end of his tether, and that he must d:Savow and withdraw the Transvaals reply to MT ChamEerlain's protest or the suz5rain state must dictate to the vassll state the rights that suZerainty confers.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
REUNION
Meefing of inc Confederate
 Veterans Yesterday.
A Healed and Bitter Discussion At- tends a Resolution EmbodyIna inc Views of President Mckin- ley Rag ardInq inc Dead.

Charleston, s. C., May 10.-Fully 25,OOO visitors and confederate vet erans are here attending the annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans society When General c. L. Walker called the first session to order with the gavel used at the secession as sembly in 1860, over 7,500 people were in the auditorium. Thousands were turned alway. Governor Ellerbee could not attend the reunion on account of illness, and the address of welcome was delivered by Lieutenant-Gcvernor McSiHeeney. When General J. B. Gordon was presented the rebel yell was kept up for five minutcs.
 A heated and bitter discussion fol- lowed the offering of a resolution that the convention accepted the state ment of President Mckinley that the time had come when the United States should share in caring for the graves Of the confederate dead A motion was made to adopt the resolution, but DT Jones Of Virginia moved an amend Gnent to refer it to Q committee. J. NJ. Bushee of North Carolina declared that a line was indelibly drawn be- tween the graves Of the north and south. 'FThe federal government can decorate the graves of the north, but the graves of southern soldiers are in the keeping Of other hands, he shouted" The amendment was car ried and the resolution Twas referred.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE SAMOAN CONFESSION
The Expected Change Now 10 Be
 Wrought.

Washington, May 10-The naval transport Badger, with the Samoan commission aboard, will arrive at Apia, Samoa, today. and there is much inter est among officials in the important change Of conditions which may bC brought about with the commission when it assumes charge.
 It will involve a practical suspension of the treaty of Berlin in the system of administration by which the islands have been governed for the last len years, and the temporary rule Of the commission with supreme executive and administrative authority.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
GERMAN CoNsUL's ACTION.
How the Request of the Peace Commis
 sion Was Received at Apia.

HOW the ReQue5C or the Peace COmmlS-
 sion Was Received at Apia.
 Apia, May 4.-CVia Auckland, N z, May 10)-The New Zealand steamer Tutanekai has arrived here with dis patches announcing the request of the international Te5ce c0mmissioners that the inhabitants peacefully await their arrival from San Francisco. 4 meeting of the three consuls. in view Of this message, was held, but without result, the German consul dissenting from the proposition of the other two consuIs.
 Admiral Albert Kautz, U. s. N. and Captain Stuart. of the British cruiser Tauranga, sent dispatch through a French priest to Mataafa. ordering him to withdraw his forces outside Of line ten miles long and six miles broad Mataafa replied defantly, re- fusing to withdraw unless the German consul and the captain z the German cruiser Fake agreed. Admiral Kautz and CaptaiH Stuart thereUpon sent an ultimatum to Mataafa, threatening to compel the withdrawal of his forces. In support of this ultimatum plan of action was decided upon. Lieutenant Gaunt's brigade was strengthened and a heavy gun WAS landed at Mulinu and war rockets were gotten in readiness. Being informed O. these preparations Mataafa made prompt reply, agreeing to withdraw immediately. On April 25 an important meeting of the king and his chiefs was held. They were ir- formed of the action that had been taken by the British Id American naval commanders, and gave it general approval.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11

by the way of the Suez canal. The ap- plications cover every volunteer or ganization in the Philippines and are backed by the personal appeals of the representatives of the various states now here.
 Secretary Alger denied all the ap- piications. The reasons given for his action are that it would be inexpedi- ent to take the troopships from the regular station ca the Pacific; that the Suez route is much longer and more expenStve ard is regarded as un< safe, owing to clim1tic conditioE5 al this season
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
AN EXPLODING BOILER.

Trenton, N. J.. May 10-Three men were seriously injured, twc probably fatally, today by the explosion of a boiler at the works of the New Jersey Iron and Steel company. The injured are: John Smith, Enrich Jenkins, firenen; Edward Goggin, Charles Nal cop and Antonio Husky. Smith and Jenkins are nc. expected to live. They were horribly scalGed and Jenkins back was broken.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
AMERICAN BEET.
Shown to Be Superior to the Australian
 Variety.

Washington, May 10.-The war de- partment demonstr2 ted to it's satisfac- ticm the superiority Of American beef over Australian beef An experiment was made on iche transports plying across the Pacific from San Francesca to Manila, as we'll as or the other route. Secretary Alger decided that the ships be provisiOned with enough American beef on the outward passage to last them thrcugh the return trip.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
Commissions for Chief Justices
 and Six Associates.
MARRIAGES AND DlYORCES
Provisions of a Measure Talking Radical Changes in inc Present Regulations Regarding perform- aRCe of Marriage Rites Bishop of Havana Complains of Affi- fude of Advisory Cabinet.

Havana, May 10-Governor-Gener Brooke today signed the commissions
 of the president and associate jus
 tices of the recently constituted su-
 preme court of Cuba. The tribunal.
 as TOW made up, consists Of Senor Antonio Gonzalez de Mendoza. presi- dent, ana Senores Pedro Gonzalez Llorente, Jose Garcia Montos. Luis Esteves Romero. Eudaldo Tamayo, Angel Betanccurt and Rafael Cruz Perez, associates.
 Senor Federico Mora, who has held the post of civil governor of Havana. is appointed attorney-general, with Sencres Octavio Giberga and Carlos Revila as his assistants.
 All the justices are well known jur- ists, men Of untarnished regulations, and possessed of wealth enough to place them beyond temptation to abuse their trust. More than this, the se- lections satisfy all legitimate political considerations, the four principal prev inces being represented in the tribunal Havana by Senor Llorente, Santiago by Senor Tanayo, who was formerly an associate justice of the provincial supreme court, post he resigned to become General Leonard Woods chief Cuban adviser; Puerto Principe by Senor Betancourt, and Matanzas by Senor Perez. The other members of the tribunal are Havana men.
 Senor Mora, the attorney-general, has proved virtually the cnly civil governor who has thoroughly adjusted himself tes the policy of the American military administration. He was ed ucated at Fordham, N. f. His sue cessor as civil governor has not yet been named, but the incoming official will have control of the entire prov ince of Havana, looking for special in structions to Major-General Ludlow in the urban district and to Major General Lee in the rural.
 Senor Jose Antonio Gonzalez La nuza. secretary of justice in General Brooke's cabinet of advisers, has sub mitted the first draft If a proposed de cree regulating marriages, the object Of which is to legalize those performed by Protestant clergymen and by civil The draft makes the civil ceremony without exception es- sential, leaving marriages performed solely according to religious rites il- legal It also widens the divorce priv ilege. The decree, which originated in the opposition to giving the Roman clergy a monopoly in per forming marriage ceremonies, appar- ently goes to the opposite extreme. and General Brooke has not yet given it his 
 Mgr Manuel Santan der Frutes, bishop of Havana, is understood to complain of disposition on the part of the Cuban civilian government to attack the church unduly in the set Element of the cemetery, marriage and questions and to regard the advisory cabinet as inclined to act in .hese matters to the prejudice of the .hurch
 The provisional authorities have been notified by Senor Lanuza to en- force the Spanish code of prohibiting lueling. With the governor-generals approval a decree to this purport is being prepared by the secretary of jus ice.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
IMPROVED AT APIA.

Washington, May 1O.-The following cablegram twas received at the nesy de- ipartmenlc:
 ''Apia, May 3, via Auckland, N. z.,
 May 10.
 'NThe Brutus arrived on Apri. 29. All quiet at Apia. The conditions of affairs is much improved. have withdrawn the marines from shore as their presence was required no longer KAUTZ''
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
INDIANS THREATENING.

Durango, Colo, May 1O.-Two h. Gians have been brought here under arrest charged with killing sheep and tbeQting sheep herders on the Florida mesa in the recently opened Ute res ervation- The Indians are unusually s'lfien and it is feared that serious trouble will result from the opening Of a portion of the former reservation to settlement
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE PACIFIC CABLE PLANS.
Committees Report on the Route and
 Prices to Be Charged

London, May 10.-The report of the committee appointed to consider the matter of the Pacific cable has been issued. IL recommends the route all ready suggested, ard favors the laying CT duplicate cables. The committee estimates profit of 933,550 annually, if 3s, Sd a word were charged, and is of the opinion that the cables would pay in fDur years if 2s. a word were charged.
 The committee advises that the cables be worked by the governments interested, with manager n London under the control of a small board
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
BARKER COMING HOME.

Washington, May 1O.-Captain Bar ker, the senior officer of Dewey's fleet and commander of the battleship Oregon, will be the next commanding officer to come hCme. The navy de- partment has arranged for Captain George F. Wilde. at present in com- mand of the Boston, also at Manila. to relieve him.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE SEAPORT OF ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis, May 10-The cruiser Nashville arrived at Jefferson bar racks, twelve miles dcIwn the river. at 10 o'clock. The Nashville was met at the barracks by a harbor beat having the mayor and reception committee on board. This is the first time a cruiser ever navigated the Mississippi river so far north.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
TROOPS FOR ALASKA.

Seattle. Wash, May 10-The steam CT Humboldt nas been chartered for the transportation of troops to Alaska She will sail frcm this city May 15, with 1O5 soldiers and two officers of the T'wenty-fourth infantry and about thirty tons of fright The Fourteenth infantry troops now In Alaska will be returned on the Hum boldt.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
An Effort to Admit Women to Men-
 bership.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 1O.-Many delayed delegates to the twelfth bi- ennial conference of the Catholic Knights of America were in atten- dance at today's session and nearly every state was represented.
 One of the most important ques- tions to come before the council is the point of admitting women to it's membership. The question has been up for the past ten years. Both sides are strongly supported and each feel confident of victory.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
FREEDOM IMMINENT.

Nllx York, May 10-Ro.and V. Mol ineux is still in the Tombs. but hope ful that he viii be cut before night. The hearing Of the case of assault in the first degree, as alleged, for sending Harry Cornish poison, will take place and the counsel for Mc.ineux hope to Eecurs Iris disCnaTge or gct him out on hail.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11

Hong Kong, May 1O.-Tha Japanese consul at Annoy insists upon the cas- siCn of Tiger Head hill for a new Japanese settlement The territory demanded embraces a Chinese ceme- tery with 13O.00O graves and 800 houses.
 The Taotai, feaing disturbances, offers alternative sites. There is con- siderable friction over the matter.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
A MATTER OF TERRITORY,

Apia, Samoa, May 4-(V:a Berlin, May 1O)-The difference which arose regarding the line outstde CT which the Mataafans were to withdraw has been amicably adjusted and work will be resumed near Vailele All houses in the neighborhood of Apia are still strongly occupied by Tanus' war rfOrs.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE BUFFALO DOCK STRIKE.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 1O.-The trou- ble between Contractor Corners and the grain shovelers is nearer a settle ment tonight than at any time since the shipping season opened. The pros poets are now that before the end of the week the whole matter will be sIraightenei out, the grain blockade will be raised and the men will be at work.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
BASE BALL.
Where Games Were Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Pittstarg- Pittsburg, 5; Cincin- nati, Il.
 At Chicagc-Chicago. 6; Louis vile, 1.
 At Philadelphia Philadelphia. 4; New York, 8.
 At New York-Brooklyn, g; Wash ington, '.
 At Boston-Baltimore 5; Boston. o. At Cleveland-St. Louis, 12; Cleve- land, 2.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
A TRAIN FOR DEWEY.
If He Will Make His Trip by the Way
 of San Francisco.

Washington, May 1O.-An effort :.e- ing made in the west to have Admiral Dewey return by San Francisco is be- ing supplemented here A representa- tive Of one of the transcontinental lines said his road would place at the admiraHs disposal an entire train to made his trip across the continent.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE PRESIDENTS TREATMENT

Hot Springs, Va, May 1O-President Mckinley began treatment incident to the 1nedicated baths this morning. He arose later than usual, and breakfasted with Mrs. Mckinley The rest of yes terday and good sleep had evidently benefited him.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
CHICAGO WANTS DEWEY.

Chicago, May 10.-The Illinois man ufacturers' association today sent a cablegram Ito Admiral Dewey at Ma nila, urging him to become the guest of the association upon his return from the Philippines, and suggesting that he adopt the San Francisco route instead of coming by the way Of New York.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
AN ARIZONA POSTMASTER.

Washington, May 10.- (SpeciaD- D. T. Biggs has been appointed post master at Lehi, Ariz., vice Serena Steele. The secretary of the interior has approved the plans for repairing the old darmitory of the Indian school at Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE SPANISH PRISONERS.

Washington, May 1O.ESecretary Hay and the French ambassador had . ta1k today. No further action was taken relative to the release of the Spanish prisoners held by the Filipinos, and. the belief prevails that the French embassy will not act further for Spain
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
A KANSAS CYCLONE.

Wichita. Kan. May 10.-A special to the Beacon says a cyclone struck Coldwater, Kan, at 10 o'clock last night, completely destroying twelve houses and killing Joseph Bowyers, a prominent cattIeman.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
KIND HEARTED CZARTNA.

St. Petersburg, May 1O.AAt the in- stance Of the czarina, two con,nis- sioners have been sent to the famine stricken district Of Russia to inquire into the distress and to take prompt measures for alleviation.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
A s1OO,OOO K. c. FIRE.

Kansas City, Mo, May 1o.-The tig fve-story warehouse of the Newly Transfer & Storage Company on Union avenue, was destroyed by fire tonight. The loss is estimated at over S1O0,00O.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
RAILROAD REBATES A FELONY.

Austin, Tex, May 1O-Tne legisla- ture today finally passed the bill mak- ing it felony for any official or en- ploye of a railroad company in Texas Ibo@discriIninate in rates by giving re- bates to shippers. The bill was rec commended by Governor Savers.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
RALEIGH WAS NOT HURT.

Washington, May 1O.-A dispatch to the navy department from Captain Cog'h-an says the examination of the Raleigh after she was foated last night shows that she sustained no damage in grounding off Charleston.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11

London, May 10.-A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Hong Kong says that Spain is collecting evidence with the view to claiming indemnity from China for allowing the steamer Abbey to leave Canton with arms for the Filipinos in 1S9S The indemnity claimed will be a cession Of territory.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
INVITATION TO ROUGH RIDERS

Albuquerque, N. M, May 10.-At a meeting Of the Commercial club a committee was appointed to extend an invitation to the Roosevelt Rough Riders to held their first annual re- union in this city.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
SELECTION OF A ROUTE
For the Return Of the Voluntec
 From the Philippines.

Washington, May 1O.-The secratary of war las received earnest applica- tions from all states west of the Mis- tssiFpi having volunteer troops in the Philippines, asking that the troops be brought home to the United States
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
HIGH BROOMS.

TiIscola, Ill, May 1O.-Dealers and manufacturers of broom corn from all parts of the United St2 tes met here today and decided to advance the price of raw material one cent per pound.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
WESTERN MINERS

Salt Lake, Utah, May 1O.-In the convention of the Western Federation of Miners, the day was taken ID main ly in the revision of the constitution and bylaws, which are still before the cOnYenion
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE CONTRACTORS WON.

New York, May 10.-Of the 1,200 Italians who struck on Monday at the Jerome Park reservoir, only 400 re- mained out this morning, and these are expected to return to work shortly. The affair practically ended in a vic tory for the contractors.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
ORDERED TO MAr[ILA.

Omaha, Neb., May 1O.-Lieutenant- Col. Towar, chief paymaster Of the de- partment of the Missouri, received teIegraphic orders this morning to pro- ceed to the Philippines and relieve Col. Charles Mcclure, chief paymaster Of the islands. He expects to sail from San Francisco on May P.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
NO GAMBLING DEBTS.

Des MoiGes. Ia, May 10.-The su. preme court of Iowa today decided that d note or account for moneys in- volvad in board of trade deals cannot be collected at law in thIs state
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
DISHONEST TELLER SENTENCED.

- Wilmington, Del, May 10.-Winiam N. Boggs, the defaulting teller of the Dover National bank, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary and a fine of $6,50O.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
COAL FOR FRENCH.

Washington, May 1O.-The French government is making inquiries as to American coal with view to adopt ing it for the use Of the French navy.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
A BREAK IN THE ERIE.

Spencerpart, N. Y, May 10-A break in the Erie canal occurred last right. Great damage has been done
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
AN IMPORTATION OF COLD.

Sydney. N s. W, May 1O.-The steamer Alameda sailed from this pert today for San Francisco with 150,000 pounds in gold on board.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
FILIPINO GOOD WILL.

Manila, May 10.-The army tin clad gunboats Laguna de Bay and Cava- donga, under command of Captain Grant, steamed up the Rio Grande to CaIumpit today, clearing the entire country of rebels from the bay up ward When the vessels reached Mac abbee about a thousand of the inhab- itants of the place assembled upon the banks Of the river, cheering the ex- pedition Justify. Captain Grant was given an ovation when he went ashore Many of uhe Macabbeans expressed themselves as being anxious to enter the service of the American navy for the campaign against the Tagalos.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
THE HEN EGG SIZE.

The Kind of a Hail Visitation in
 Northern Nebraska.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
HOBART IMPROVING.

Washington, May 1O.-Vice Presi- dent Hobart continues to improve slowly
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11

Troy, N. Y, May 10.-As a result of the discharge of a number Of employees who refused to comply with an ob- noxious order at the Watervliet ar
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11

Sioux City, Ia., May IDA terrific rain and hail fell all over northern Ne braska last night, destroying a con-
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
JAPANs DEMAND AT ANDY.

Territory Wanted for Settlement h.
 c1udes a Chinese Cemetery.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
SPAIN WANTS PART OF CHINA.

Will Claim It as Indemnity for Aid
 to the FilirLnos.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
RETURNING TRANSPORTS.

Washington, May 1O.-The follow ing dispatch was received from Mania:
 -IAlanila, May TO- '"The transport Pennsylvania left for San Francisco today. The Nelson leaves on tha 11th, The Cleveland the 12th, the St. Paul the 18th inst
 OTIS"
Arizona republican., 1899-05-11
TROUBLE AT ARSENAL.

General Strike Imminent Among Em-
 plcyees of the Gun Foudnry.