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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
At arlbOrO.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec, 5.--Edward J. Plunkett, candidate of the republican democratic and citizens parties was electer mayor over the independent candidate by vote of 1,247 to 1,042. The republicans elected all the aldermen and thirteen out of the fourteen coun- cilmen. This is a complete overthrow fro mlast year.
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SpringheId,

Springfield, Mass Dec 5.-William P. Hayes, dem., was elected mayor of this city to-day over Mayor D. O. Gilmore, rep, by majority of 192. The republi- can candidates for aldermen and school committee were elected by majorities ranging from 300 to 1000. License was carried by about 1,600. The common council will stand eight democrats to ten republicans.
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GlOuceater.

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 5.-The elec- tion of ex-Alderman George D. Mer- chant as mayor to-day was the climax of the canvass He won out against five other candidates. Owing to mix up in the caucuses nearly every candi- date ran on nomination papers. The city went for license--yes 2,097, no l,343; last year, yes 1885, no 1,511. By large majority the city voted in favor of eight-hour days for city employees.
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Qutn cy.

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 5.--John o. Hall, rep, for mayor, was elected to-day over the democratic nominee, Mayor Harrison A. Keith by 250. The social democrat vote was overestimated! The city council will be republican, al though the democrats made gains due principally to socialist democratic ticket in the field. License: Yes, 1,3SS; no, 2,2l3, d pig falling oil.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
[Early Anglo Boer News on Page il. ]
GEN. YULE IN BROKEN HEA LrH.
British Officer Who Succeeded General
 Symond Returning Home

symond RcturniDg Home.
 London, Dec. 6.-The Daily Mail an- nounces that Colonel w. A. Yule who succeeded General Sir William Symons in command of the British troops in Natal after that officer was wounded in the battle of Talana Hill and who was promoted from the rank of substantive lieutenant colonel in the army to that or major general on the staff, to com mand the Eighth brigade of the South African field force, with the substantive rank of colonel In the army. is on his way to England, being in broken health
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
Yale Hockey Team Beaten,

New York, Dec. 5.-Yales hockey team was beaten by the New York Hockey club here tonight by score of to O. The Yale team played with dash and vigor and compelled the win ners to work hard for every goal made.
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Fitch burg.

Eitchburg, Mass, Dec. 5.--Mayor Samuel Anderson, citizen, temperance candidate, was reelected to-day over c. A. Rabbit, independent citizen, and H. c. Bartlett, social-labor. The li- cense question is changed from last year, the vote resulting 2.159 in favor and 2,026 against. The independent cit izens have majority of the aldermen. while in the council there is a tie.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
NoLicansn nt Taunton

Taunton, Mass, Dec. 1.-The munich pal election was a surprise as the city went no license, 2,67S to 2,051. A. M. Alger, the republican nominee for may or, was elected by good majority over two opponents. The board of aldermen is also republican by good majority.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
Damage to Diamond Mines.

Pretoria, Friday, Dec. 1.-The Stand ard and Diggers News says that We'd nesday Cecil Rhodes despatches, inter- cepted near Kimberly, said the DeBeers mines were filling with water and that MT. Rhodes estimated the damage at $56 000 per day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
SCreefo COnsOItdRts,

Philadelphia, Dec. GA majority of the stockholders in the New Haven x Susquehanna Iron companies have agreed to consolidate in a new concern to be called the Atlantic Iron and Steel company with capital of $1O,OO0, 900.
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PtttsheId.
Pittst1e1d. Ma SIS,

Pittsfield, Mass, Dec. 5.-Hezekiah S. Russell, rep, was elected mayor to-day over s. A. Bailey by a small majority. Both branches of the city government are democratic. License was voted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
At N1aldell.

Maiden, Mass, Dec. 1.-The city went republican to-day by large majority and reelected Mayor Charles L. Dean. The aldermen, councilmen and school committee are entirely republican. The city voted no license.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
GERMAN s1EAMEB SEARCHED.
Had Been Closely Watched by British
 Cruiser Arethusa.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Dec B. The British second class cruiser Are thusa has been closely watching the German steamer Ella Woermann, which sailed from Hamburg November is for the west coast of Africa. On the de- mand of the British government the Spanish authorities searcned the vessel on her arrival here, but found no guns or cartridges on board of her. The steamer then proceeded
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ANOTHER BATTL K IMMINENT.

Methuen's Forces Again in Contact
 With fcIking Safe.
 London, Dec GA Modder River special, dated Thursday, November 30, about six miles north of this point. To- day the Lancers came into contact with them.
 The Daily Mail has despatch from Mafeking dated November 28, which says: All we'll"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
Northarn ptOil.

Northampton, Mass. Dec. 5.-Mayor J. l.. Mather, rep, was reelected to-day by the largest majority ever given candidate for mayor. License was vot- ed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-06
The Harvard Election.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 5.-Quarter- back Daly was elected captain of the Harvard varsity football eleven to- night. Reid withdrew.
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HOUSE AGAINST MIR. ROBERTS
TAYLOR RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY
 TOTE OF 3Oe TO 30.
By Its Terms the Case Goes to n Special Committee Alleged Polygamist Also Denied Seat Until Q Report ts Made Presidents Message Completely Over shadowed by Proceedings Which Were Rich a rdsOn Champions vigorous Speech in His Own Defense.

Washington, Dec. 5.--After an inter- estng debate for three hours the house to-day by vote of BOP to 30 adopted the resolution offered by MT. Taylor of Ohio yesterday for the appointment of a special committee to investigate the charges against Brigham H. Roberts, the Mormon epresentative-elect from Utah. Previously the house had reject ed a substitute resolution offered by MT. Richardson, the leader of the mi nority to allow MT. Roberts to be sworn in and to send the whole case to the judiciary commitete.
 This sub-resolution, however, by no means commanded the full democratic strength. Only fifty-seven members voted for it. Of the thirty who then voted against the Taylor resolution all were democrats except two, MT. Loud of California, republican, and MT. New lands, a silverite from Nevada. By the terms of the resolution Mr. Roberts is now not only excluded from all partici- patton in the proceedings of the house until the committee reports and the house passes on his case, but he is de- nied a seat in the hall. Whether this will be interpreted to deny him admis- sion within the chamber pending dis position of his case is yet to be de- cided. The reading of the presidents message was completely overshadowed by the dramatic proceedings which re- suited in the action of the house to- day.
 The galleries were thronged with spectators, mostly women, who sat pa tiently through the three weary hours which preceded the debate, and then waited three hours until the debate was concluded. The most remarkable feature was MT. Roberts presentation of his side of the case, which lasted almost an hour, and 1t became so ab- sorbing that he was several times cheered. It was evident that he realiz- ed that the house was overwhelmingly against him and at times he spoke fercely and defiantly.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-31
PEACE CONGRESS DELEGATES.
Oiney and Moore Nay Represent Us. Though
Matter Is Not Yet Settled.

Washington, March 30-The Presi-
dent has under consideration the nomi-
mating of the delegates to the Gar S
disarmament congress which is to be
held at The Hague. beginning May 5
next. Since the congress is to meet at
The Hague. it is expected that the
Netherlands government will issue in
vitations to the various powers. offer
ing the official courtesies OF the capitol.
Until then the names OF the delega ties
may not be announced.
There has been no discussion in Off
cial quarters OF individual names. The
selection Of Sir Julian Paunceforte as
because of his services in negotiating
the Olney- Pauncefore treaty-has led
to the mention of Mr.. Olney's name as
a possible American delegate. Another
mentioned is that Of John Bassett
Moore. assistant secretary Of state un-
der Judge Day. and one of the figures
in the recent peace negotiations with
Spain. Mr.. Moore's name comes up
through his literary contributions to
the subject of disarmament. He has
recently completed a treatise on arbi-
tration. comprising several volumes,
published by the government which is
said to be the most exhaustive treat
ment of the subject ever attempted.
The understanding also is that it
would be agreeable to the friends of
Archbishop Ireland if that eminent
Catholic prelate We're appointed. At
first it was thought that Ambassador
Charlemagne Tower be designated to
go from St. Petersburg to attend the
congress, but this may be given up as
appearing rather 4 perfunctory recog-
milton OF the Cars invitation.
The British delegates have not been
officially announced. but Sir Julian
Paunceforte will be one of them. and
the other may be even higher rank
than ambassador. In case the CONT
mental powers select their foremost
men. Great Britain. it is understood
will likewise select from those who
have been former ministers of foreign
affairs and heads of cabinets. In that
event ii is surmised in unofficial but
trustworthy quarters that Sir Julian's
associate at the congress might be
Lord Eoseberry, who headed the Liberal
ministry when Gladstone put aside the
leadership.
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BRYAN DEMOCRATS
Hold Loveieast Al Topeka-Wili Stand by III
Chicago Platform.

Topeka. March 30.-A Democratic
conference and banquet under the au-
spices of the Democratic state commit
tee was held here, this evening.
Prominent speakers including w. j.
Bryan of Nebraska. Champ Clark. AL
len G. Myres of Ohio, and sydney
Clark Of Oklahoma. were present. The
meeting was in the nature of confer
crce of Democratic leaders. the policy
OF the party in the compaign of 1900 be-
ing touched on Mr.. Bryan, himself,
was given the most prominent place.
his subject being Democracy"
Mr.. Bryan stood out squarely for the
Chicago platform and said that there
had been no retreating positions taken
in 1896. we are not only holding our
own" he declared, but we are gaining
back those Democrats who left us
without fully understanding the nature
of the struggle.
Sometimes we hear pleas for tn"
harmony from those who opposed the
party in 1896 continued Mr.. Bryan,
but harmony. instead of being thing
| hoped for, is at last thing realized;
not pretended harmony between
those who are united in Il common pur-
pose against the common enemy. The
Democratic party was never more har-
moniously.
THE Democratic platform of 1900 will b.
written by those who stood upon the plat
| form of 1896, not by those who tried t.
overthrow the Democratic party in thai
| combination. He then passed on to tn
subject of trusts and gave this warning
| III the Republican party goes into th'
next campaign upon platform defend
ing the trusts, it will antagonize sent
ments which are rapidly growing agains
them, even in the ranks of that party
/ Mr.. Bryan closed with denunciatioi
| vt militariSm and what he termed the
! tendency of the present administrator
| toward IMPERIALISM.
Champ Clark had for his subject Econ
| omv in the Public Expense, that I-abo
may Be Lightly Burdened. ,,
Allen Q. Meyers spoke 70 he toast TN
| East and the West. Sidney Clark re
| sponded ito the toast "Oklahoma. th'
Next Star in the lag of the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-31

some of it became putrid in the hot eli
mate. He had never heard of tn en-
balmed beef until he returned North.
Col c. A. Woodruff. purchasing officer
for the commssary department at New
York, was recalled. He said he had re-
iected some tenders of canned roast beef
but that he did not remember the names
of bidders i'm any such instances.
Col Woodruff stated that in one in
stance canned beef which had been
shipped to Liverpool, Eng. was BROUGHT
of the army. This purchase amounted to
IS 900 pounds. The beef. as he understood
ii, had been stored in Armour's ware
house in Liverpool and had been sent
abroad with the view of selling it 10 the
British government Col Woodruff had
letters read from various firms engaged
in canning beef, all saying that the beef
sold to the army was first-c,ass quality
and of the same quality as the beef
shipped to foreign countries and sold to
the navy department in large quantities
The witness said he had heard many
complaints concerning this beef from Off
GERS returning from Cuba. but that one or
two others spoke favorably of 1t. he
also said that a considerable quantity OF
New York and that he had tested 1t and
found it to be in excellent condition and
palatable food. Col. Woodruff asked per-
mission TO make a. remark as the senior
omcer of the subsistence department,
saying Whether it succeeded or not, the
subsistence department was animated D!
desire to do all it could for the benefit
of the line of the army. .,
Mr. Morehouse, ArEours agent at
Tampa. was then recalled. he sad iheae
had been two instances in which the en-
tire consignments of meat had been ,d re-
jected at Lakeland and on three or iou'
other occasions portion of the consiSh-
ment had been refused. He recaii n,ha a
visit to Lakeland, early In August. wheh
one consignment was rejected ana ne
found to his surprise the beef iyihS on
the platform. ,,.;.,,
He said he had Il conversation with
Capt. Carmichael but he did NOT fenetn-
her that there was any person present
except Lieut.. Dixon. l.e did not remem.
nor 10 have then seen or to have ever met
Lieut. Gampfer. who had testified that
Mr.. Morehouse had said that the rn meat
for preservation. No questions had been
addressed to him concerning the chemical
preservation of the meat. He had never
used any expression to any one to !ndi-
cate that chemicals had been used.
Cross-examned. Mr.. Morehouse SAID ne
believed his memory as TO reJectlohs
would be more reliable with the exception
of dates than the memorandum OF a COM
missary officer of the army.
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WAR NOTES.

Major William II. Donovan of Law
renee, was elected colonel of The 9ti
Mass Regiment. Thursday night.
The United States transport Meade
sailed from New York. Thursday. for
Matanzas. Cuba. to transport the Sth
Massachusetts Regiment from that
place to Boston. where it will be mus
tered out.
General passenger agents OF the
Western lines running out of st. Louis
have been asked by United states
Quartermaster Smith to forward him at
once bids for transportation or one
battery of artillery, about 100 men ana
officers with equipment, from Jenef-
son barracks to San Francisco. The
battery's destination is Manila.
Lieut.. Frank 4. Curry, Sd Georgia Vol
untcer Infantry, who shot and killed FRI
vate Leo Reid, Battery |, ID artillery;
last January. at Savannah. will he tried
by court martial within Il SNORT time.
Charges have been preferred against nun,
and the order directing the court marrial
will be issued within few days me
officials of the department or the Gun
arc uncertain as TO whether the sessions
of the court will be held AZ augusta or
at Savannah, where the killing occurred.
The United States collier Scindia has
arrived at San Francisco from Honolu-
In She was one of the supply ships
that left New York with the Oregon
and Iowa. When the former was or
dered to Manila from Valparaiso. the
Iris and Scindia went with her. On the
way to Honolulu the crown plates of
the Scandals boilers gave out and she
was left behind. On arriving at Hon
olulu she was repaired temporarily and
now will have thorough overhauling.
Among the foreign attaches station
ed at Washington the fighting about
Manila is being followed with critical
interest They speak of it in rather
serious terms. the prevailing view be-
ing that the insurgents can keep up a
long and harassing running fight. One
of the foreign representatives.. who
has seen long service in the far East,
said that casualties of q a day may
seem small but when long continued
they reach discouraging proportions.
Since the fighting with the insurgents
began. some Of the foreign govern
ments have arranged to send their mil
itary attaches to Manila to observe
the developments. The Italian mill
tary expert already has left on that
mission.
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ept to say again how bitterly and will
what talent In inventing false reports
the English press is pursuing every
thing which is suspected OF being APP
to foster the good and friendly rela.
lions between the United States and
Germany
The National Zeitung. today. com
menting upon the Samoan situation
says: while il appears that thu
Americans and British representative
thought the Mataafans were contra
vening the treaty. the meeting held Oh
the Philadelphia had no Jurisdiction
because the unanimous approval Of the
three consuls is necessary to make any
decision legal
The National Zeitung adds that fur
Their information is necessary in order
to show whether the Americans and
British had sufficient reason for re-
sorting to armed. Intervention and con-
cludes with remarkipg: Thus far the
only result appears TO have been de-
structiOn and anarchy"
A brief official dispatch from Apia.
Samoa. dated March 20, says: 1.-The
continues. In pursuance
to military orders the whites have
evacuated many houses. The chiefs OF
the Tanus party who were exiled to
othr islands have been brought back
from Upolu. The fire arms and am
munition taken from Tanus, on Janu-
AIRY ?. have been returned.
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HOAR IS UhyiELDINC
In th Opposition 10 Acquisition Of Any Out
side Territory.

Boston, March 30.-A letter, bearing
the date of Feb. "a. and signed by 1oo
or more Of the most prominent men IN
and around this city. headed by for
mer Gov. George S. Boutwell,. com
mending the attitude in Congress OF
Senator George Frisbie Hoar and in
viting him to address them at future
date was made public. today, by Secre-
tary F;rving Winslow Of the Anti-lm-
perialistic League. Accompanying it
is the letter OF acknowledgment from
Senator Hoar, bearing date Of yester-
day, In which he says:
II do not think there is any reason
personal to me for holding such pub
lie meeting. Undoubtedly there should
be and there will be many public meet
ings the country over to protest
against trampling under foot the rights
OF brave people struggling for their
liberties. the violation Of the principles
OF our own constitution and of the
declaration of independence and the
continuance by the American people in
the costly and ruinous path which has
brought other republics to ruin and
shame, which will dishonor labor. place
intolerable burdens upon agriculture
and fasten upon the republic the shame
OF which President Mckinley has so
lately and SO truely declared to be
criminal aggressive.
But I think it will be wiser to have
meetings of that character a little later
rather than just now. We do not yet
know whether the present war for the
subjugation Of the people of the Philip
pine islands is to continue Indefinitely
or whether there is to be speedy sub
mission to the overwhelming power of
the United States.
"1f the war shall shortly be ended
we shall then be able to discuss the
question Of our national duty free from
the disturbing influences which exist
always when the country is at war.
If. on the other hand, the war shall
long and indefinitely continue, the peo-
pie will begin to feel the burden of in
creased debt and increased taxation
the loss of life and health of our youth
and the arrangement of trade and of
peaceful INDUSTRIES
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COSTLY THRILLING.
The Cuban Troops May Lose
the Whole 100000
Through Foolish Holding Back Of Rolls
by Military Assembly.
Gen. Brooke About Decided 10 Send Cash
Back 10 States.

/ Havana. March 30.-GOvenOr Genera
Brooks has almost made up his mint
10 send the $3,O00.00 back to the Unitet
States IL the Cuban military Assembl!
does not give up the army rolls.
! You may as well do 80 and not trifIt
much longer" said Secretary Alger
when discussing the matter, two days
| ago, in conference with Gen. Brooke
and Gen. Gomez. The latter said thai
such a course would serve the Assem-.
bly, right.
Anyway the impression is spreading
that the governor general may return
the money to Washington and 1t is
stirring UP fresh feeling against the
Assembly. Gen. Ernst called upon the
Cuban General Portuendo. chairman OF
the executive committee of the Assem-
bly,. three days ago. and asked for the
rolls.
asked POrtuendo.
Yes" replied Gen. Ernst.
Officially or unofiicially?"
II come unofficially," answered the
American officer.
"Then cannot give them up" retort-
ed Portuendo. II can only do SO on
ofncial recognition.
A file of United States troops would
probably be sent to take the rolls IL the
military administration knew exactly
where they were. but there feeling
that mistake might be made and the
administration be placed in the light of
over anxiety and possibly be laughed
at.
In the course of conversation with
an old friend from San Domingo. to-
go home. | am tired of this jangle
day. Gen. Gomez said: II am ready to
with the Assembly. / have learned
something about this people which
did not know before. They are an un-
grateful people. They do not appre-
ciate what the United States govern
ment is doing for them-a service In
which | am assisting.
THE Assembly commissioners have
run off again to the United States to
beg for money while l. who have a
wife in San Domingo. have not money
enough to bring her here. But there l
do have a house and might be sure Of
enough to live on. / am old and tired
and feel like going back
The organization of the so-called Gu
ban National party is proceeding.
Meetings are held nightly. and today
the promoters issued a manifesto -
the people of Havana. calling up6N
them to unite their efforts and to or
ganiZe ward committees with view
of disseminating information prepara-
tory to national convention.