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The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1899-02-18
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

have been, by tie Franklin County Court.
duly qualified as the executor VI the late will OF
John S. Harvie, deceased and all parties indebt.
ed TO the estate Of said decedent dr. requested
claims against said estate will present the same,
properly proven, " me.
JOHN LINDSEY,
M-lm. Exr OF John 5 Hurvie. r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
FALSEHOODS FROM MANILA
REPORTS OF ATROCITIES BY AMERICAN
TROOPS THOROUGHLY DISCREDITED.
STRINGENT ORDERS PROHIBITING En-
CEssEs OF ANY KIND ISSUED
BY GENERAL OTIS.
Try TELEGRAPH TT THE TRrPuNE.l

Try TErEGRAPH TT THE TRIPUNE.1
Washington. May 14.-The yarns alleged to
emanate from private soldiers in the Philip
pines about the wholesale determination OF
natives by order OF commanding generals have
been sufficiently dlscredited in Army circles by
returning officers who saw plenty of hard lght-
ing at the front. but never heard OF any outch-
cry until they had crossed the Pacific and looked
over their home newspapers. The persistency
with which these extracts from soldiers letters
are being printed suggests the existence of an
anti-expansion junta in this country. with
branch perhaps at Manila, actively engaged IN
circulation of rot
Copies of all the official orders issued in Cen
eraI Otiss command are promptly transmitted
to headquarters here, and in the latest batch.
which was received by General Corbin last
week was the following General Order No. 10,
dated March 10:
Commanding generals Of divisions will make
renewed effort to impress upon the troops Of
their commands the necessity of exercising the
greatest vigilance to insure the protection ana
preservation OF private property not only In
this city. but wherever they may be quartered.
may be acting either Extensively or defensive
ly The burning or loOting OF houses or build
ings II any description or the buse or un-
armed citizens on the part Of troops, Will be
punished with the utmost severity known to
military law. Individual soldiers detected In
committing such crimes will be promptly ar
rested. and in case they attempt to escape they
will he shot. The selling OF street vehicles by
enlisted men for any purpose whatsoever Is pro-
hibited.
II is inconceivabe to the authorities here that
any order contradictory in tenor TO that quoted
has ever been issued to the Eighth Corps. II
so. none have been reported to Washington, but,
on the contrary, numerous orders similar to the
above are on file In the opinion OF officers
here while there has frequently been terrible
slaughter Of insurgents In some Of the engage
ments around Manila, due to the accuracy and
rapidity Of the American fire. there have been
only few sporadic instances Of United states
soldiers deliberately shooting down natives, and
these were due to the cowardly conduct OF the
Filipinos which has frequently been shown
in their assassinating wounded and non-com-
batants, while pretending to be peaceful. II Is
certainly regarded as legitimate warfare TO dis
patch wounded Fipnos who persist in firing
on and stabbng at advancing American troops
who have passed the insurgent intrenchments
and permitted their vanqushed enemies to hve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
TO WITHDRAW SPANISH TROOPS.

Madrid. May 14.-Francisco silvela, the Span
,sh Premier in an interview to-day regarding
the attack by the F1ipnos upon the Spanish
garrison at Zamboanga, Island OF Mindanao' IN
which two Spanish officers and three men were
wounded and one man was killed said
ut Is very painful to us to have suffered these
losses in territory that does not belong to US
We left these troops in the Philippines In the
hope that they might aid IN securing the release
of the Spanish prisoners IN the hands OF the
Filininos Our efforts in this direction nave
been fruitless. Aguinaldo refuses to treat WIN
MS and a Frenchman on. Dumarais). VINO hah
offered on our behalf to treat with the enemy
was killed by them. 49,.
America has not yet succeeded as she has
no more authority than we had. We cannot
iaava trooDs any longer in a territory that we
are not obliged to defend, and l have teie-
grained 70 General Rios to use three steamers
O. tba immediate transportation Of our troops
from Zamboanga and Yolo %, and to acquaiht
Major General Otis with these instructlons 80
tba} the American commander may possess the
territories We are abandoning"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
CHINA REFUSES DEMAND.
FOREIGN OFFICES ANSWER TO RUS
SIAN GOVERNMENT
RAILWAY CONCESSION. IF GRANTED
WOULD RUIN ROADS IN WHICH
BRITISH CAPITAL IS
INVESTED
INVESTED.

Shanghai, May 14.-The Tsung-l-Ya Yamen
tChinese Foreign Office has replied TO the Rus
sian Minister at Peking NJ. de Giers. that the
Government is unable TO accede to the Russian
demand made last Wednesday, for new rail-
way concession connecting Feklng with Russtas
present system in Manchuria.
Not since the taking of Port Arthur by Russia
have the Chinese been so agitated over this
demand Whether NJ. de Gers named a specific
route is not yet ascertainabe, some officials
stating that only a preliminary notice was given
by Russia and others that she is asking for
line direct from Pekng TO Shan Hai-Kwon.
The British Legation In Pelxing had no previous
knowledge that such a proposal was coming
from St Petersburg. The concession asked for
would ruin the existing Northern railways. In
is invested; but there seems TO be no alternative
route without interfering with plans for railway
extension which the Chinese themselves have in
mind.
1t is believed that Russia's action in this mat
ter is intended to demonstrate to the world that
the recent convention with Great Britain re-
specting spheres OF interest n China, which was
notified TO the Chinese Government almost I'm
medatey before this latest concession was de-
manded. has not fettered the action Of Russia at
the Court Of Pekng and also to strengthen
Russia's prestige with the Chinese. which was
unfavorably affected by her withdrawal of her
late protest respecting the Northern railways.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
VIEWS ON FORD BILL.
EFFECTS DISCUSSED IN VARE-
OTIS PARTS OF THE STATE.
OPINIONS OF ASSESSORS AND THOSE
FAMILIAR WITH TAXATION on THE
FRANCHISE TAN MEASURE

II ,s etill an open question whether or not
covernor Roosevelt will sign the Ford Fran
oh,se Tax BILL which defines as real estate and
rro,ides for taxing as such the value of all
ro,cb,ses OF surface, underground and ele-
,..,ad railways and of electric light, telegraph
,lanhone. gas and certain other companies.
Tho bill II will be remembered. passed the
,ssenbly on April D, the last day Of the legis-
,o,,,,e session. the Governor having on that day
con, 10 the lower house Of the Legislature a
r,assage urging immediate action upon the
measure. which had been already passed by the
senate. II had been understood by the corpora h
.,ors chiefly IN be affected that the bill would
no, no put upon its final passage In the House.
"a the action Of that body. which brought the
.aasure before the Governor. was great sur
prise TO them ,,ro.sad
.ha,oselves as well pleased with the Ford DILL
,ha nlacing Of which upon the statute BOOKS
49,. estimated. would enable the city TO collect
onnpaly from the local corporations coming
~,,bin it's scope additional taxes TO the aggre-
80 ornouui Of 900; and the real estate
5-.oroa,e also favored it, taking the view that
rs effect would he 10 lessen materially the
taxation Of realty
rr.o ssrtinoent Of Wall Street, however. has
- .,nosed 70 The measure. il being urged
-. .ba hlu yvgs ineGuitable in various features
49,, Ala not present a well-considered and scien-
,Isc scheme Of taxation; and it was belieVeo
ho, its posSibIe approval by the Executive
would be the signal for the initiation OF d ioHs
oDA determined litigation the part or the
oovnoratious AGAINST which II would he dlrec'eu'
The general uneasiness as TO It's pronaoe eHec'
3, seriously diminishing the net earnings Vi
those CORPORATIONS was reflected In oecHHe
IN the market value OF their stocks
The late ex-governor Flower IN an inter
,ieu EXPRESSED the opinion that the Ford Dill
Was "a step in the right direction Whlch "ou'U
ultimately result in legislation greatly 10 the
advantage Of the general public but II was MS
conviction that the tax should oe hguleu ." 'ie
gross earnings of corporations rather thah on
tho value of the franchise, as that value shoulu
ha detarn,ined nv local boards Of assessors, Inc
same position was taken by Ex-Governor DdN''
r Hill. John G. Mnburn and other representa-
tives Of corporations in their arguments oeIoio
Governor Roosevelt in the hearing gwen pS
hin, on the bill last Thursday Mr. Hlll' WINE
not obiecting to the principle OF taNa'ioh oi
franchises. urged that the effect OF the On
forcement of the measure would he to impose
douhIe taxation upon the corporations ana 10
,lece In the hands Of assessors dangerous
instrunnent of potential blackmail, and asked
the Governor to summon the Legislature IN
extra session for the purpose OF considering 'he
subject Of revision of the taxation laws OF the
State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
TAMHANY MAY RESIST.
THE WIGwAM REPORTED TO FAVOR THE
FRANCHISE TAX BILL AS 1T NOW STANDS

THE WIGWAM REPORTED TO FAVOR THE
FRANCHISE TAX BILL AS 1T NOW STANDS
THE CALL FOR A SPECIAL SESSION
Albany May IL (SpeciaD. D.-Prominent Democrats
of New York who here to-day said Tam
many Hall might resist any amendment being made
to Senat or Fords Franchise Tax bill in case the
Legislature should meet here In special session on
May %. The Republican majority in the Senate is
so small that this statement naturally excites q
good deal of interest The Tammany Hall men are
represented to be satisfied with the authority
10 assess the value Of a corporation franchise and
to be unwilling to surrender that right to State
Board Of Assessors is now proposed.
But the Tammany Hall leaders ii be re-
membered do not control all the Democratic Sen
ators. There are for instance, Senators McCarren
and Cofey. of Brooklyn. and Senator Douglas. of
Albany, who have displayed a habit Of thinking
for themselves. Senator McCarren especially might
be pointed who would favor State
Board Of Assessors rather than local Board OF
Assessors The Tammany Hall leaders. therefore.
might not be able to defeat the proposed amend
ment
Il can be imag gned however, that the power OF
the TammanV Hall leaders might be greater re-
garding the New-York Rapid Transit bill II one is
pressed. Here the influence Of the metropolitan
Transit Company the Manhattan Railway Com
pany might be felt and the bill defeated, despite
Republican support OF II. Besides, some Repub-
lican support Of It has not been earnest since the
amendments made to II depriving the Rapid
Transit Committee of authority 10 grant a perpetual
franchise TO the corporation securing the right 70
build underground road
II is suspected that If Governor Roosevelt decides
TO summon the Legislature TO assemble In special
session he will issue his proclamation tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
HEAVY CLAIMS PENDING.
AGAINST THE UNITED STATES FOX
DAMAGES IN CUBA.
DENTS WANT MANY MILLIONS FOR
PRnpERrX 1nES1p0YED
THE INsURRECTION.

THE INSURRECTION.
Washington. May 1.-THE State Department
has been informally advised that claims aggre-
eating a large amount have been made by Brit
ish. French and German residents in Cuba IN
the recent insurrecton. and that these ultimately
Will be pressed against the United States Gov
ernment The claims themselves have not YET
been presented but being collected by the
several Foreign Offices as the claimants send
them in. In some cases schedules have been
made, and the aggregate announced to the au-
thorites here The French claims amount 10
between 100000 and 15.OO0,OO0 francs. The
German claims are understood to be slightly less
than the French. while the British claims are
said to be considerably more than either the
French or the German.
These foreign claims are distinct from those
OF citizens Of the United States, originally
against Spain. for damages sustained In Cupa
in the insurrection. The Peace Treaty specifi-
cally provided for these American claimants.
releasing Spain and stating that the United
States would make such settlement as was
proper Under this clause claims aggregating
several million dollars have been filed No pro
vision however. was made by the treaty for
foreign claimants, and there appears to be much
doubt as TO who is liable since sovereignty over
Cuba has passed out Of the hands OF SPAIN
The United states naNlnB unueIidheh l" ''N
after the American claimants. the foreigners
are desirous of being treated in the same man
It was said at one OF the foreign establish
mems that there was disposition TO push the
claims unduly. but to bring them to the atteh-
tion of the United States Government In order
that the question Of liability might he deter
mined and such relief granted as the merits OF
the cases warranted. 1t is appreciated In these
foreign quarters that payment will he largely
a matter Of discretion with the United States
as the obligation to look after American claim
ants was assumed voluntarily, and there is no
obligation, either in the treaty or on genera
principles of law. for assuming the claims grow
ing out Of Spains inability to maintain order
I'm Cuba during the period Of Spanish rule.
These foreign claims cover damages TO panta-
t,ons personal property, etc. Of French. British
and German residents Of Cuba, and are not con-
nected with the bonded debt of Cuba in foreign
hands. which was assumed by Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
PRESIDENT HEARS FROM OTlS.
NO FRESH INSTRUCTIONS sENT-A QUIET
SUNDAY SPENT AT HOT SPRINGS.

NO FRESH INSTRUCTIONS SENI-A QUlbI
SUNDAY SPENT AT HOT SPRINGS.
Hot Springs Va, May 14-Secretary Aiger
forwarded TO the President to-day some dis
matches from General Otis. They advised nm
that another Commission from Aguinaldo was
on its way 10 Manila to discuss terms OF peace
No instructions were sent from here 10 Generni
Otis the policy being, as heretofore, 10 leave
matters entirely with the General the dis-
matches also told Of III usage suffered by span
iards from the insurgents at Zamboanga' one OF
the smaller islands OF the Philippine group. 1t
may become necessary TO send a light-draught
naval vessel there. No immediate action. now
ever will be taken. as diplomatic questions are
involved and General Otis will be left to deal
with the situation as he sees ft
Colonel Victor Vfquain mas tennereo TO 8l, .le
,,,ert which has been mustered out, but is Will
ing 10 re-enlist and take the place OF the ISL
Nebraska now in Luzon. but soon 10 return 10
this country. Mr. Mckinley thanked the regi-
rnent for its patriotic motives. and said that It's
offer would be kept in nina should IL ever asai"
be necessary 10 enlist more volunteers
The President spent quiet Sunday In the
morning he attended service at the Presby-
terian church. The sermon was preached by
DR. White the pastor OF the church. 1t was
simple in character. and did not touch on the
President or National affairs. At the close OF
the services Mr.. Mckinley. accompanied by
Controller Dawes and Mr.. Corteiyou' TOOK
long walk. -
Tonight Secretary Gage and Mrs. Gage start
ed for Washington with Mrs p. Is. Shumway'
Miss RAYMOND. p K Shumway and william
G. Hoag of Evanston. Ill. as their guests.
The Controller Of the Currency and Mrs
Dayes arrived on the late train last night. ex-
Meeting TO remain only over Sunday. but Mr
Mckinley has persuaded them to stay longer.
Though no definite plans have been made. II Is
not unlikely that he President and Mrs Nc
Kinley may start for Washington on Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
PLATT AND THE EXTRA SESSION
SENATOR ELLSWORTH TO TEST THE SENTIMENT
OF UPSTATE SENATORS.

No word was received from Governor Roosevelt
yesterday by Senator P.att any Of his friends in
this city far could be learned. concerning
the proposed extra session OF the Legislature. An
attempt has been made In some quarters to create
the impression that the entire responsibility OF
calling not calling 1t now rests on the Gov
ernors shoulders. but facts leaked out yesterday
which Indicate that Senator Platt has not yet
really made up his mind whether an extra session
would 90 him any good or not
Mr. Platt would not discuss the subject yester-
day but It seems that after the conference Of Re
publican leaders at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, ended
on Saturday, Senator Ellsworth started OFF up the
state TO make roundup Of the Republican Sen
at0Ts. and II they would stand by Mr.. Plaft In
supporting such amendments as he wants made
10 the Ford Franchise Tax bill II Mr.. Ellsworth
discovers mat he cannot get assurances OF SUM-
Gent support Ar. Plat, IL is said, Will not ask
for any extra session at all.
On tho other hand. II Mr.. Ellsworth reports sue
cess within the next two three days. the Gov
ernOr may consent 10 call extra session for
May D. and in such case the expectation is that
hc Will not sign the Ford Franchise Tax bill until
the Legislature meets, but n he calls IL for later
date he Will sign the bill before the expiration OF
the thirty-day period. and then Legislature
VIII have opportunity 70 amend the measure at
once in extra session--if II can.
s
BENSOLYPTUS ANT1SEPTIC TOOTH POWDER
removes all traces OF tobacco. Cleanses the teeth
and sweetens the breath.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
WORKING TO SECURE PEA CE.
PART OF COMMISSION FAvORS CONFER
ENCE WITH FILIPINOS.
IAwToN's SCOUTS CAPTURE SAN MIGUEL
MANILA AUTHORITIES RELAX RULES
DEWEY ENTERTAINED AT
LUNCHEON

LUNCHEON
Manila, May 14-The civilian members OF the
United States Philippine Commission are favor
able to the meeting with Filipino commission
which suggested yesterday, on behalf OF
Aguinaldo by Lieutenant Reyes. Of the staff Of
General Gregorio del Pillar. who came 10 General
Lawton under a flag OF truce. bearing the pro-
posa II is thought by the American Commits
sion that the idea may have resulted from
recent meeting OF the so-called Filipino Con-
gress at San Isidro. Definite information on
this point. however cannot yet be obtained,
though the local Filipino committee, which Is In
close communication with the leaders OF the
rebellion. is doing its utmost to secure peace
Ten members of Major General Lawtons band
of scouts under w NJ. Young the old Indian
fighter, entered the town OF San Miguel about
fifteen miles north Of Norzagaray, not aware
OF what place II was. They found two hundred
Filipinos there but the rebels. taking the scouts
FOR the advance of General LawtOn's army, fed
after firing few shots. Young and another
scout were wounded and have been brought.
to Manila.
The 9th Infantry and a mountain battery
OF six guns have been sent 10 the front.
The uniform quiet now prevailing In Manila
has caused the authorities to relax the rule
under which the city streets were cleared from
7 10 $40 D. rn and this evening there Is the
largest and most brilliant assembly OF pedes-
trians and people in carriages to listen 70 band
concert on the Luneta that has been known here
since the Spaniards left.
Professor Sohurman. president Of the United
States Philippine Commission. gave farewell
luncheon to-day to Admiral Dewey, at which
Dean c. Worcester and Colonel Charles DENLY,
OF the Commission with General Macarthur,
Mrs. Lawton and others, were present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15

nature OF It would be. II was observable that
none Of the policemen were placed on duty inside
the building.
MANY CLERGYMEN PRESENT.
Among the congregation were numerous
clergymen. while several professors from the
General and Union Theological seminaries. and
a large number OF prominent laymen Of the
Church were also present. The choir and clergy
entered the church after an organ voluntary
singing the professional hymn, GLORIOUS Things
OF Thee Are Spoken" Dr. Briggs and the Rev
Charles H. Snedeker. who wax to be ordained
with him, in their capacity as deacons. fol-
lowed Immediately behind the choir In turn
they were followed by their presenters and the
other officiating clergy. with Bishop Potter at
the rear The choir and clergy marched 10 seats
within the chancel. but DR.. Briggs and MI
Snedeker together with their presenters. re-
spectively the Rev DR.. Cornelius B. Smith and
the Rev DR. George F. Nelson. were conducted
10 chairs specially placed at the foot OF the steps
leading To the chanceL
The sermon was preached by the Rev. pr.
George william Douglas. OF Tuxedo former
rector Of st. Johns Church. Washington. and
now a special preacher at Grace Church. In this
city.
Dr Douglas preached on the words: "By what
authority doest thou these things. and who gave
thee this authority" from ST. Matthew XXI. -.
The preacher showed that Christ's idea OF au-
thority was not the same as that OF the chief
priests and scribes. who appealed for all they
did TO the traditions OF their Church. while the
Lord was his own authority. This point the
preacher said. was most important to Christian
ity In all times-the shade OF essential differ
ence between what constitutes authority and
the New Testament idea. These differences DIR.
Douglas expounded at some length. Intellectual
paralysis Is no attribute to the Church OF the
Living God. he contended. but intellectual faith
faith that is manifested by works
Turning at the close OF his sermon 10 the two
candidates for the priesthood. he exhorted them
as follows
Ny brothers. who To hs set anart H. dan Ca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
FuJPTNOS STILL TALKING.

Madrid. May 14.-The Filipino committee has
,ssued q manifesto to the press declaring that
the "rilipino Government" will reject ali nego-
t,ations for peace on the part Of the Americans
based upon any scheme Of autonomy, and VIII
darand that the United State fulfil the engage
ment made before the declaration OF war with
Spain. o, ..o,to
The manifesto denies that General Antonio
Luna has surrendered and asserts that MaJol
c-neraI Iauton is routed and that the hos
nitaIs are filled with Americans" hundreds OF
vhom are insubordnate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
OMINOUS NEWS FROM AFRICA.
TRANsvAAL BURGHERS HELD IN READI-
NESS FOR ACTION

NESS FOR ACTION.
London, May 15.-The Cape Town correspond
ent Of THE Daily Mail" says: AT meeting Of
the commandants on the western border Of the
Transvaal yesterday Saturday instructions
were issued to the burghers TO prepare to take
the field at a moments notice from Pretoria.
The negotiations still pending for the
proposed meeting between President Krtiger
and Sir Alfred Miner Governor of Cape Colony
and British High Commissioner for South
Africa. Mr.. Chamberlain. the British Colonial
Secretary. it is said. will not assent to the con-
ference unless the Transvaal Executive pledges
himself to initiate real reforms"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-15
Ad,utant-General. washington.
PRESIDENTS COURSE APPROVED.
A BIG MAss-M MEETING IN MINNEAPOLIS IN
pORsEs HIS POLICY IN THE
PHILIPPINES.

Minneapolis. MINI. May 14.-One of the largest
gatherings ever seen in this city to-day adopted
strong resolutions uphoding the policy OF the
Administration in the Philippines. The names
Of President Mckinley and Admiral Dewey were
cheered to he echo several times. President
Northrop OF the University Of Minnesota. one
Of the principal speakers. severely criticised the
college professors and presidents who have re-
Gently antagonized President McKnley's course
in the Philippines, and declared that the fresl-
dent was doing only what should be done In
Justice to all mankind.